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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET(LAS) IN ENGLISH 8

Quarter 4 – Module 7 Week 7
Developing Paragraphs

At the end of this module, the learners are expected to:

 Develop paragraphs that illustrate each text type (factual and personal recount, persuasive) UNCODED
o determine the type of text read; and
o write compositions that illustrate factual, personal recount, and persuasive text types.

Activity 2: Into the text

Directions: Read and understand the texts. Then, answer the questions that follow.

Reading Text No. 1

Children’s Day was established by the UN General Assembly in 1954 as a day

of “worldwide fraternity and understanding between children”. The UN chose 20 th of
November as it is the date in 1959 when Assembly adopted the Declaration of the
Rights of the child. The Declaration is important because it set in stone a key universal
value, stating unclearly that “mankind owes to the child the best it has to give”.
Questions:

1. What is the text all about?

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2. What information is provided in the text?

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3. What type of text is this?

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Reading Text No. 2

K-12 is not an additional year but minus 2 years for those families who cannot
afford a college education but still wish to have their children find a good paying job.
They will not pay for 2 years of basic education that will give them an employable
child. In effect we are saving parents 2 years of expenses. This is not plus 2 years after
graduation but minus 2 years before work. Aside from this, the program will enhance
the students’ attitude that can help them to be competitive globally.
Questions
1. What is the text all about?

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2. Are you convinced with the idea presented in the text?

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3. What type of text is this?
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Reading Text No. 3

Last summer, my family and I went to Palawan for vacation. We had never been
to Palawan before that’s why we were all excited to tour the entire area. One afternoon
we went to visit some caves in the hills. Inside the caves were the most amazing man-
made sculptures. On the third day, we visited a beach. The waves were just right for
surfing so we hired some body boards. It was a fun-filled experience as a whole.
Questions

1. What is the text all about?

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2. What do you think is the purpose of the writer?

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3. What type of text is this?

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A text is usually a piece of any written works and it is classified according to the following:

Factual Text

Factual text informs, instructs, or persuades by giving facts and information. It informs the reader about a particular
subject. Factual texts should give useful information and focus on facts. Examples of factual texts are news reports, interviews,
recipes, records of history, instructions, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), etc. (Reading Text No. 1 is an example of factual
text.)

Personal Recount

A personal recount often combines elements of both the narrative and memoir since an insight about life or a personal
belief is usually based upon both experiences and relationships that have taught the writer what individual values are most
important. The author writes like the way he or she might talk in an ordinary or everyday conversation. (Reading Text No. 3 is an
example of personal recount text type.)

Generating ideas for writing Personal Recount:

In writing a personal recount, you go one step beyond reminiscing about a significant event or moment. You choose a
period in your life, explain and analyze it, and put it into context.

Choosing topic. Think about a significant period of time which has shaped you into the person you are now. Complete
the sentence “I am who I am today because of the period of time when…”

Gathering events. Use cluster to help you think about significant events you experienced during the time in question.
Use sensory and memory details.

Organizing the events. This time decide on an order for the details you have gathered.
You may organize them following a chronological order or you may share them according
to your own order of importance.

Persuasive text

Persuasive text aims to convince the reader to adopt an opinion or a course of action. A strong persuasive text is
logically organized and clearly describes the issue. To be effective, a persuasive text should have the following characteristics:
  has a clear thesis on an issue
 uses sound reasoning
 uses powerful language
 presents detailed and relevant pieces of evidence and references
 presents alternatives and counter arguments
 uses clear organization
 provides a clear conclusion
 uses effective and error-free sentence structure
(Reading Text No. 2 is an example of a persuasive text type.)

Activity 4: You Complete Me

Directions: Read the topic sentence and the first supporting detail of each paragraph. Complete each
item by adding more details to support the topic sentences showing factual, personal
recount, and persuasion. Consider the scoring rubrics below.
Does not meet (5 pts.) Partially meets (8 pts.) Exceeds (10 pts.)
Writing is extremely limited in Writes three related, quality Writing is confident and clearly
communicating knowledge; no paragraphs; uses point of view. focused with a distinct, clear and
Content
sense of point of view. skillful point of view.
Writing is confused and loosely Writing includes a strong Writing includes a strong beginning,
organized. Transitions are weak beginning, middle, and end, with middle, and end, with clear transitions
Organization and closure is ineffective. some transitions and good and focused closure.
closure.
Some run-ons and fragments; Uses simple, compound, and Consistent variety of sentence
limited variety in sentence complex sentences; maintains structure throughout; uses consistent
Language
structure; occasional errors agreement between parts of agreement between parts of speech;
Mechanics
between parts of speech; some speech; uses correct punctuation, few, if any, errors in mechanics.
errors in mechanics. capitalization, etc.
Total :

Paragraph 1
(Factual)
“COVID-19 is a respiratory disease. It was first reported in China in December 2019.”

Paragraph 2
(Personal Recount)
“During elementary days, I have so many unforgettable experiences.”

Paragraph 3
(Persuasive)
“Face-to-face classes should not be allowed in the Philippines.”
Assessment
Directions: Read and understand carefully the following questions. Circle the letter of the correct answer.
1. If the writer provides facts about a topic and believes that it is important for the reader to understand it, what type of text is it?
A. Factual
B. Expository
C. Personal recount
D. Persuasive
2. You are reading a text that is attempting to convince you that playing basketball is the best way to a healthy lifestyle. What type of text are you
reading?
A. Factual c.
B. ExpositoryPersonal recount
C. Persuasive
3. Why is personal narrative writing different from other writings?
A. Students can write from their own perspective.
B. Students can write whatever they want without penalty.
C. Students can have more spelling and grammar errors.
D. Students can use different styles of writing.
4. What should we include in writing narrative text?
A. Main idea, theme, conclusion
B. Topic sentence, body, conclusion
C. Problem, story, resolution
D. Beginning, topic sentence, resolution

5. When writing a persuasive text, your main purpose is to __________.

A. encourage the reader to do something
B. give instruction
C. describe something
D. narrate something
6. The passage below is an example of what type of text?

In any marriage, even the best marriage, there will come a day when you wonder why you married this person. This
handsome tuxedoed man is publicly binding his life to yours, and you think, ‘it would have to snow inside my house before I
would ever feel anything but love for this man.’
A. Factual
B. Persuasive
C. Personal recount
D. Explanatory
7. Which type of text is the paragraph below?

The cow is a domestic animal with four legs, two horns and a tail. It eats grass, hay and other vegetarian food
items. Dairy products like cheese, butter and yogurt are used extensively all over the world. Cow’s solid waste is used as
manure in rural areas. Gobar gas from cow’s solid waste is a replacement to LPG. It is worshipped as a sacred animal by
Hindus in India. Its skin is used to make fancy products.

A. Factual
B. Persuasive
C. Personal recount
D. Explanatory
Read the text below to answer the next item.

It’s quick and easy to apply and you could get the money within just 2 days! Yes,
that’s right! 2 days! So why waste time? So if you want to clear your debts, make home
improvements, go on a holiday or just buy something you’ve always wanted, call us now on
0900 7895 2369.
8. What is the text trying to persuade you to do?
A. To go on a holiday
B. To make some home improvements
C. To take out a loan with the advertising loan company
D. To buy something you’ve always wanted
9. Persuasive text encourages the reader to take certain action. What is the reader encouraged to do in this example of a letter from a visionary?

I would like to help guide you through this difficult time so that you can have the wonderful life that you
deserve.
If you would like the advice you need to help you find the love and riches you have always looked for,
write to me immediately. The sooner I can send out your 12-month reading and start you on your path to happiness
and success the better.
A. To write to the visionary
B. To attend some visionary sessions
C. To phone the visionary
D. To fall in love
10. Which of the following is a persuasive text, as taken from a letter appealing against a parking fine?
A. I was given a parking ticket for parking in suspended space.
B. There were no warning signs or notice to say the parking was to be suspended the next day.
C. As there had been no previous warning, I would appreciate being let off this fine.
D. I have an up-to-date resident’s parking permit.