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The document provides an overview of discourse, defining it as a formal discussion that can inform, persuade, or entertain. It explains the origins of the term and discusses factors influencing an author's perspective, including culture, social environment, and personal experiences. Additionally, it includes activities for analyzing discourse through reading and summarizing texts.

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UNIT-1-Lesson-1

The document provides an overview of discourse, defining it as a formal discussion that can inform, persuade, or entertain. It explains the origins of the term and discusses factors influencing an author's perspective, including culture, social environment, and personal experiences. Additionally, it includes activities for analyzing discourse through reading and summarizing texts.

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Definition and Purpose

of Discourse
UNIT 1: TEXT AS CONNECTED
DISCOURSE
Read and Discourse
Instructions:
1. With a partner, read and
analyze the given piece on
the slide.
2. Show what insights you
gain by writing information
on the table in first column
(Notes).
3. Your partner will
synthesize the paragraph on
the 2nd column (Summary).
The Tell -Tale Heart
[Excerpt]
I heard all things in the heavens and in the
earth. I heard many things in hell. How, then,
am I mad? Hearken! and observe how
healthily – how calmly I can tell you the whole
story.
It is impossible to say how first the idea
entered my brain; but once conceived, it
haunted me day and night. Object there was
The Tell -Tale Heart
For his gold I had no desire. I think it
was his eye! yes, it was this! He had the
eye of a vulture – a pale blue eye, with
a film over it. Whenever it fell upon me,
my blood ran cold; and so by degrees –
very gradually – I made up my mind to
take the life of the old man, and thus
rid myself of the eye forever.
Note Summary
Book summary

WHAT IS
DISCOURSE?
Book summary

The term discourse


WHAT IS comes from the
DISCOURSE? word discursus. In
medieval Latin, it
means
“argument,” and in
late Latin, it means
“conversation.”
Book summary

The term discourse


WHAT IS comes from the
DISCOURSE? word discursus. In
medieval Latin, it
means
“argument,” and in
late Latin, it means
“conversation.”
Book summary

WHAT IS The term discourse


comes from the
DISCOURSE?
word discursus. In A discourse is a
medieval Latin, it formal and often
means lengthy
discussion of a
“argument,” and in
topic, where
late Latin, it means concepts and
“conversation.” insights are
arranged in an
organized and
Example of Discourse
CRITIQUE DIARY ENTRIES

This piece of writing states A diary is a daily record of


a writer’s opinion about someone’s personal
the good and the bad experiences and thoughts.
parts of another piece of By reading every entry in a
writing or a work of art. Its diary, we get the sense of
language is formal, and its the writer’s character or
ideas are arranged in an values.
organized and logical
Purposes of Discourse

A discourse may aim to


To Inform
inform; such discourse
provides a descriptive and
comprehensive discussion on
the topic. It points out what
one should know about a topic
or subject.
Purposes of Discourse

A discourse that aims to


To Persuade persuade tries to convince the
readers that the proposed
claim or solution is better than
any other proposal.
Purposes of Discourse

To Entertain A discourse that aims to


amuse provides a source of
entertainment for its readers.
Factors that may
influenced the writer to
make certain claims.
Culture
The beliefs, customs, attitudes,
language, and other things that
define culture may influence the
author’s perspective on several
issues. Knowing about the
culture the author belongs to
may help the reader may
understand his or her biases.
Social environment
The author’s physical
surroundings and social
relationships, as well as the
culture of the time may have
influenced his or her writing. For
instance, during the early decades
of the 20th century, most writers
produced works that were
Experiences
Personal accounts or firsthand
experience of events, though
subjective, establish credibility
and reliability of information
presented in any discourse.
THE MYSTERY OF THE
MISSING CLUES!
Write the missing term to complete the statements
below.

1.In Medieval Latin, discourse or “discursus” means


______________.
2.A discourse is _________ and often lengthy
discussion.
3.A piece entitled ______________ by Anne Frank is
THE MYSTERY OF THE
MISSING CLUES!
5 – 7. What are the purposes of a discourse?
8. A factor in which customs and belief affecting the
author’s bias.
9. A personal accounts of the author that established
credibility of information.
10. It is the physical environment of the author which
affects his/her writings.
THE MYSTERY OF THE
MISSING CLUES!
5 – 7. What are the purposes of a discourse?
8. A factor in which customs and belief affecting the
author’s bias.
9. A personal accounts of the author that established
credibility of information.
10. It is the physical environment of the author which
affects his/her writings.
THE MYSTERY OF THE
MISSING CLUES!
Answer:
1. argument
2. formal
3. The Diary of a Young Girl
4. discourse
5-7. To persuade, inform, and entertain
8. Culture
9. Experiences
10. Social Environment
UNRAVELING THOUGHTS; DISCOURSE ANALYSIS
Read the short passage and answer the questions
below.

"The old oak tree stood tall in the center of the


meadow. Its branches, gnarled and twisted, reached
out like skeletal arms. A gentle breeze whispered
through the leaves, creating a soothing melody. A
small boy, no older than five, sat beneath the tree,
gazing up at its majestic crown. He imagined
himself a tiny knight, exploring a hidden kingdom
UNRAVELING THOUGHTS; DISCOURSE ANALYSIS
Questions:

1.What type of discourse is this passage an example


of?

2.What is the main purpose of this passage?

3.Identify a sensory detail used in the passage.


Do you have any
questions?

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