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IGNACIA HIGH SCHOOL

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Santa Ignacia, Tarlac 2303

LEARNING MODULE
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND
PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

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Student’s Name

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Grade and Section

EDRIAN R. DOMINGO
Subject Teacher
NAME: ___________________________________________ DATE STARTED: _______________________
GRADE AND SECTION: ______________________________ DATE COMPLETED: ____________________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET (FIRST SEMESTER- WEEK 1)

READING ACADEMIC TEXTS: ACADEMIC TEXT
Reading is one skill that is put into good use every day. As soon as we go to the kitchen and open the cupboard to prepare our
first meal for the day, we start reading the labels on the boxes and cans found on the shelves. We pick a box of cereals and read the
instructions written on the package. With proper understanding of these directions, we can enjoy a hearty breakfast.
This module aims to enhance the students’ skills in reading academic texts. In the earlier years the students were taught
reading strategies. These strategies can give them a better grasp of the reading texts

CONTENT STANDARDS
The learner acquires knowledge of appropriate reading strategies for a better understanding of academic texts.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD
The learner produces a detailed abstract of information gathered from the various academic texts read

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES

Differentiates the language used in academic text from various disciplines.

LESSON COVERAGE:

Title Topic
a. Academic Text
READING ACADEMIC Week b. Global Communication
TEXTS 1 c. Academic Language
d. Social Language

EXPECTED SKILLS

To do well in this module, you need to remember and do the following:

1. Read the instructions carefully before starting anything
2. Complete all the activities and worksheet given
3. Use dictionary and the like to find the meaning of the words that you do not understand.
4. Use notebook to summarize what you have just read, to compute your answers and record scores, and to revise final scores.
5. Review the criteria in the rubrics and evaluate your work using the provided checklist.
6. Make a timetable for your study. Do not force yourself to answer everything if you are already tired. Give yourself time to relax.

ACTIVITIES

MONDAY TUEDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

READING ACTIVITY:
a. Academic Text
b. Global DEADLINE AND
Communication ACTIVITY NUMBER 1 ACTIVITY NUMBER 2 QUIZ DAY SUBMISSION OF
c. Academic MODULE
Language
d. Social Language

LESSON 1. READING ACADEMIC TEXT

Academic text is defined as critical, objective, specialized texts written by experts or professionals in a given field using formal
language. Academic texts are objective. This means that they are based on facts with solid basis. The emotions of the authors cannot
be felt from texts or materials. Academic texts often take years to publish because of intense writing and review.

Characteristic of Academic Text

 being formal
 studied
 researched
 objective
 exact
 direct
 has the ability to influence its readers
GLOBAL COMMUNICATION

Global communication is the development and sharing of information through verbal and nonverbal messages in internal
settings. The study of global communication examines how information is exchanged across geographical and social divides, as well as
how communication both impacts and is influenced by culture, politics, media, economies, health, and relationships in the age of
globalization. Its strategies and practices allow marketers and creative directors, public relations specialists, political consultants,
market researchers, journalists, non-profit leaders, and other professionals in foreign or international industries to develop and share
messages that reach audiences across borders, whether to resonate politically, help sell a product, or expose illegal labor practices.
Global communication can take various forms, including global advertisements, political speeches, journalistic news stories, social
media posts, press releases, books and traditional print publications, and more.

Importance of Global Communication

Global communication is directly affected by the process of globalization, and helps to increase business opportunities remove
cultural barriers and develop a global village Both globalization and global communication have changed the environmental, cultural,
political and economic elements of the word.

Advantages of Global Communication

1. Makes the World a Smaller Place
2. Increase Business Opportunities for business, an increase in global communication means new business opportunities.
3. Improve Cultural Education new tools for educating children about different cultures.

What Makes Global Communication?

Global Communication implies a transfer of knowledge and ideas from centers of power to peripheries and the imposition of a
new intercultural hegemony by means of soft power of global news and entertainment.

Effects of Global Communication

1. Directly affected by the process of globalization
2. Helps to increase business opportunities
3. Remove cultural barriers
4. Develop global village
5. Changed the environmental, cultural, political, and economic elements of the world.

ACADEMIC LANGUAGE

ACADEMIC LANGUAGE is…….

 the language used in the classroom and workplace
 the language of text
 the language of assessment
 the language of academic access
 the language of power

Importance of Academic Language to Students

a. Students who master academic language are more likely to be successful in academic and professional settings.
b. Students who do not learn academic language may struggle academically.
c. Be at higher risk of dropping out of school.

Social Language vs. Academic Language

When using social, or informal, English in daily conversation, it is possible to communicate by using slang and without using
English in grammatically correct way. You can be understood without using, articles, preposition, sophisticated vocabulary, pronoun
reference

When comparing social and academic language students should look for the following differences

SOCIAL LANGUAGE ACADEMIC LANGUAGE

Repetition of words Variety of words, more sophisticated vocabulary
Sentences start with transition words such as
Sentence start with “and” and “but”
however, moreover, and in addition
Use of slang No slang

Academic Language in Oral Expression

ACADEMIC LANGUAGE is also a part of speaking. Mastering oral academic language will allow students to participate in
a. Academic discussion
b. Debates
c. Presentation in front of their peers
Linguistic Concept and Academic Language Teaching Vocabulary Techniques
1. Repeat words 3 times
2. Show students a sentence using the target word from their textbook
3. Talk about how it is used
4. Make up new sentences using the word
5. Have students practice using the word with partners
6. Remember that some students need more practice than others to use language accurately

Importance of Academic Language

1. Assessing student skills before, during and after teaching academic language
2. Helps educator can collect actionable data
3. Help to identify which students are likely to be successful or at risk for academic difficulty and what areas to target in
instruction.
. SOCIAL LANGUAGE

Social Language vs. Academic Language

Social Language allows us to communicate with others in the context of regular daily conversations.
Academic Language is the set of specific terminology that pertains to specific subject people usually learn in academic context.

FORMAL LANGUAGE
It is a type of language characterized by spontaneous speech in situations that may be described as natural or” real life” and
the use of” low” dialect or language is preference to a “high” one.

FORMAL LANGUAGE INFORMAL LANGUAGE

Used in academic writing/ contact letter Used in non-academic writing
Used to unfamiliar people (strange people or
Used to familiar people (family or close friends)
someone that you respect like teacher or employer)
No slang/ or colloquialism Contracting, slang and/or colloquialism
Complete sentences Single words, phrases, and fragments
Passive voice Active voice
Latinate verbs Phrasal Verbs
Linking words Little use of conjunctions
Simple sentences in conversational order (subject,
Compound sentences with phrases and clauses
verb, object)
He, she, they, in reference to readers You in reference to readers

EXAMPLES OF FORMAL LANGUAGE AND INFORMAL LANGUAGE BASED ON:

A. Contraction
INFORMAL: The improvements can’t be introduced due to finding restriction.
FORMAL: Improvement cannot be introduced due to funding restriction.
B. Phrasal Verbs
INFORMAL: The balloon was blown up for the experiment
FORMAL: The balloon was inflated for the experiment
C. Slang/Colloquialism
INFORMAL: The mob was very rowdy during the protest against cuts to university finding.
FORMAL: The crowd was very rowdy during the protest against the cuts to university finding.
D. First Person Pronoun
INFORMAL: I considered various research methods for the study.
FORMAL: Various research methods were considered for the study.
E. Initials
UTS — UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY
F. Acronym
TAFE — TECHNICAL AND FURTHER EDUCATION

ACADEMIC LANGUAGE IN ORAL EXPRESSION

It is the specialized language both oral and written of academic setting that facilitate communication and thinking about
disciplinary content.

Oral Expression is the person’s ability to express wants, thoughts, and ideas meaningful using appropriate syntactic, semantic,
pragmatic and phonological language structures. Oral language is important because it provides the foundation for literacy
development, it is essential to academic achievement in all content areas, and it is critical for overall success in school. As we know, a
great deal of school success depends upon a child's ability to demonstrate competency through oral communication, such as when
answering questions in class or participating in group discussions. Below are some suggestions to help a child who may be
experiencing difficulty with oral expression.

HOW ENGLISH BECOME A GLOBAL LANGUAGE

 The influence of American business, combined with the tradition of English, the British left around the world by the Empire,
have made English the number one language of international trade in the 21st century.

5 REASONS WHY ENGLISH IS THE GLOBAL LANGUAGE

1. The British Empire
The first and most obvious reason that English became widespread in the first place is because of British Empire. English
became an elitist language of all sorts which was spoken by those who were educated in literature, philosophy and poetry.
2. Post War-USA
The world after the first two world wars was a vulnerable and changing.
3. The Coolness Factor
English is used across the world to signify a certain lifetime or culture link to American style success, entertainment, or
sometimes to signify a certain British quality.
4. Technology
USA was becoming the world business superpower, the internet was also invented in the USA
5. The Snowball Effect
Now English is so wide spread across the internet on the radio, in school and in business world, in order to get a good job in
today global market, speaking English is becoming a requirement more often than not.

TERMS TO REMEMBER:

This refers to the period in the history of the English Language covering the years from its
Old English
introduction of Anglo –Saxon to around 1100 in the middle of the fifth century.
It covers the period from 11oo to 1450 William of Normady, a French territory, conquered
Middle English
England in 1066.
Modern English It covers the period 1500 to the present in the history of the English Language
Anglo Saxon It came about with reference to the Teutonic tribes that invaded England
Indo-European It refer to the family of language to which English belong
The Celts They were the original inhabitants of the British Isles before the arrival of the Romans
Dialect It is a variation of a language
Case It is the choice of forms depending on the function of words
Standardization It suggests an ideal norms or model of usage
Mutuality The sharing of a feeling, action, or relationship between two or more parties.

ACTIVITY 1. In a separate sheet of short bond paper, list all evidences that vocal language was a development in
communication that came later than gesture or sign language. Explain your answers, giving of points is based on the
criteria given.

CRITERIA % RATING
CONCRETE EVIDENCE 40%
THOUGHTS/IDEAS 60%
TOTAL 100%

ACTIVITY 2. In a separate sheet of paper (short bond paper), copy the table below and fill out the information given
indicating the advantages and disadvantages of the speech or vocal language, and of gesture or signed language.

SPEECH GESTURE

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGE

NAME: ___________________________________________ DATE: _______________
GRADE AND SECTION: ______________________________ SCORE: ______________

QUIZ NUMBER 1
READING ACADEMIC TEXTS: ACADEMIC LANGUAGE

A. Identification

________________ 1. A complex cognitive process of decoding symbols to derive meaning.

________________ 2. Refers to the oral, written, auditory, and visual language proficiency required to learn effectively
in schools and academic programs
________________ 3. Defined as critical, objective, specialized texts written by experts or professionals in a given
field using formal language
________________ 4. The method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words
in a structured and conventional way.
________________ 5. The person’s ability to express wants, thoughts, and ideas meaningful using appropriate
syntactic, semantic, pragmatic and phonological language structures
________________ 6. The sharing of a feeling, action, or relationship between two or more parties.
________________ 7. It implies a transfer of knowledge and ideas from centers of power to peripheries and the
imposition of a new intercultural hegemony by means of soft power of global news and
entertainment.
________________ 8. It allows us to communicate with others in the context of regular daily conversations.
________________ 9. This refers to the period in the history of the English Language covering the years from its
introduction of Anglo –Saxon to around 1100 in the middle of the fifth century.
________________ 10. Type of language characterized by spontaneous speech in situations that may be described as
natural or” real life” and the use of” low” dialect or language is preference to a “high” one.

B. Complete the table.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FORMAL AND INFORMAL LANGUAGE

FORMAL LANGUAGE INFORMAL LANGUAGE
1. Used in non-academic writing
Used to unfamiliar people (strange people or 2.
someone that you respect like teacher or employer)
3. Contracting, slang and/or colloquialism
Complete sentences 4.
5. Active voice
Latinate verbs 6.
7. Little use of conjunctions
8.
Compound sentences with phrases and clauses
9. You in reference to readers

C. Below are sentences that have informal words in them. Circle the informal word or words and rewrite the sentence in a formal style.

A. They bought an awesome house around the corner. _________________________________________________________

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B. There were lots of people at the museum. _________________________________________________________
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C. Jane ain’t going to tell anyone. _________________________________________________________
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D. Oscar started freaking out about the test _________________________________________________________
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E. When the cops arrived, the crook ran outside. _________________________________________________________
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F. He checked his cell for any message. _________________________________________________________
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G. The family chilled by the pool all afternoon. _________________________________________________________
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H. She bought a bunch of stuff at the mall _________________________________________________________
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D. Enumerate

1-5 Reasons Why English is the Global Language

6-8 Importance of Academic Language
9-15 Characteristic of Academic Text

Prepared by: EDRIAN R. DOMINGO

Subject Teacher
ANSWER KEY

QUIZ NUMBER 1
READING ACADEMIC TEXT: ACADEMIC LANGUAGE

A. Identification

1. Reading 6. Mutuality
2. Academic Language 7. Global Communication
3. Academic Text 8. Social Language
4. Language 9. Old English
5. Oral Expression 10 Formal Language

B. Complete the table.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FORMAL AND INFORMAL LANGUAGE

FORMAL LANGUAGE INFORMAL LANGUAGE
Used in academic writing/ contact letter Used in non-academic writing
Used to unfamiliar people (strange people or
Used to familiar people (family or close friends)
someone that you respect like teacher or employer)
No slang/ or colloquialism Contracting, slang and/or colloquialism
Complete sentences Single words, phrases, and fragments
Passive voice Active voice
Latinate verbs Phrasal Verbs
Linking words Little use of conjunctions
Simple sentences in conversational order (subject,
Compound sentences with phrases and clauses
verb, object)
He, she, they, in reference to readers You in reference to readers

C. Informal to Formal Style

1. They bought a wonderful house around the corner.
2. There were many people at the museum
3. Jane is not going to tell anyone.
4. Oscar became anxious about the test.
5. When the police arrived, the criminal ran outside.
6. He checked his cell phone for any messages.
7. The family relaxed by the swimming pool all afternoon.
8. She bought a lot at the mall.

D. Enumeration
1-5 Reasons Why English is the Global Language
The British Empire
Post War-USA
The Coolness Factor
Technology
The Snowball Effect
6-8 Importance of Academic Language
Assessing student skills before, during and after teaching academic language
Helps educator can collect actionable data
Help to identify which students are likely to be successful or at risk for academic difficulty and what areas to target in
instruction.
9-15 Characteristics of Academic Text
formal
studied
researched
objective
exact
direct
has the ability to influence its readers