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Reading and Writing Skills Flashcards

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Set of written words, phrases and sentences that are coherently combined to convey a central idea to its readers

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Text

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It is an extended expression of ideas about a certain topic

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Discourse

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Text is considered a ___________ because it is a form of communication that conveys
meaning through a sequence of interconnected elements, such as words, phrases and
sentences

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Connected Discourse

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It is a process of decoding the meaning of written symbols presented in text, because as you read, you connect with the texts.

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Reading as a Connected Discourse

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5
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Give the 3 reading stage

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Pre-Reading Stage, While Reading Stage, Post-Reading Stage

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(Reading Stage) Activation of prior knowledge, Setting expectations and clues to identify the purpose of reading, Reading titles, and subtitles, Looking for pictures, tables, and figures.

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Pre-Reading Stage

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(Reading Stage) Connecting previous knowledge, Using reading strategies, Annotation

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While Reading Stage

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(Reading Stage)Summarize, reflect, and conclude. Evaluate texts and decide whether to agree or not.

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Post-Reading Stage

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Give the 3 Techniques for Selecting and Organizing Information

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Brainstorming, Graphic Organizers, Outline

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(Techniques)Collecting information,
Gather thoughts and write the specific topics

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Brainstorming

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(Techniques) Visual and structures; representation of ideas and concepts.
Helps to easily see the relationship

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Graphic Organizers

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(Techniques) Plan to arrange ideas according to their hierarchy of importance or chronology

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Outline

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(Examples of Graphic Organizer) Relationship between and among ideas or concepts

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Concept Map

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(Examples of Graphic Organizer) Grouped according to its criteria or similarities

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Cluster Map

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(Examples of Graphic Organizer) Shows cause-effect relationship

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Fishbone Map

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(Examples of Graphic Organizer) Circles of similarities and differences

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Venn Diagram

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(Examples of Graphic Organizer) Steps involved in a process

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Flow Chart

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(Examples of Graphic Organizer) Steps involved are continuous and repeated

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Cycle Diagram

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(Examples of Graphic Organizer) Learning experiences
K - What I know
W - What I want to know
L - What I learned
H - How can I learn more

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KWLH Chart

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(Examples of Graphic Organizer) Representation of events to see their chronological order

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Time Line

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(Examples of Graphic Organizer) Plot of story to sequence the events

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Plot Diagram

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13
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Give the 2 types of outline

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Alphanumeric (traditional) and Decimal (modern)

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(Types of outline) Combination of Roman numbers and letters in labelling the headings and subheadings

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Alphanumeric (traditional)

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15
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Give the 4 Properties of a Well-Written Text

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Organization, Coherence & Cohesion, Language Use, Language Mechanics

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(Properties of a Well-Written Text) Refers to the arrangement of ideas in a text.
Achieved when these ideas are logically and accurately arranged

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Organization

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Give the 3 Techniques of Organization For a Well-Written Text

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Physical Format, Signal Words, Structure

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(Techniques of Organization) - It is seen in how the text physically appear like headings and subheadings, bullet points or font emphasis

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Physical Format

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(Techniques of Organization) Are textual cues that readers can use to follow a text. They can signal the transition from one point to another, the ordering of events and concepts, or the writer’s chosen text type

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Signal Words

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(Techniques of Organization) The ????provides the framework upon which the text is organized.

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Structure

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Give the 2 Types of Structure

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Deductive Organization and Inductive Organization

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(Types of Structure) From specific instances to a general conclusion

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Inductive Organization

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(Types of Structure) From general premises to the specifics that prove/disprove the premises

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Deductive Organization

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(Properties of a Well-Written Text) Relationship of ideas between sentences.
Refers to the overall sense of unity in the passage including both the main point of sentences and main point of each
paragraph

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Coherence

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(Properties of a Well-Written Text) The grammatical and lexical relationship between different elements of a text which hold it together

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Cohesion

24
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Words that give readers an idea of how the points in your paragraph are progressing

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Signal Devices

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3 examples of Signal devices

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Repetition, synonyms, Pronouns

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(examples of Signal devices) Could be a word, phrase, or a full sentence, or a poetical line repeated to emphasize its significance in the entire text.

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Repetition

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(examples of Signal devices) Words that have same meaning.
These are words similar in meaning to important words or phrases that prevents tedious repetitions

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Synonyms

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(examples of Signal devices) Words that connect readers to the original words that the pronouns replace

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Pronoun

26
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2 Types of Language Use

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Formal and Informal

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(Properties of a Well-Written Text) Appropriateness of word or vocabulary usage. The right choice of words in writing can help us become effective communicators. It pertains primarily to diction and synonyms and antonyms, which refers to choosing the right word for the specific content

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Language use

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(Language Use) Be direct and simple
Used in writing for one’s self or in your writing to family, friends and colleagues

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Informal

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(Properties of a Well-Written Text) Correct and proper use of spelling, punctuation marks, and capitalization

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Language Mechanics

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(Language Use) Used an unbiased language
Used in writing academic, business, and official texts

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Formal

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What are the 3 Language Mechanics

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Spelling, Punctuation, Capitalization

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(Language Mechanics) Make sure that you are consistently using one standard with regard to the ______ of your words

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Spelling

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(Language Mechanics) Use _____ based on the impact and thought you want to emphasize in your text

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Punctuation

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(Language Mechanics) Consider the conventions in capitalizing words such as proper nouns and titles

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Capitalization

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Writing patterns helps us focus our attention on a text and anticipate where it is going; remember what we read; and
develop our writing

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Patterns of Development

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(Patterns of Development) This paragraph follows a chronological order of writing. It uses transition words to maintain coherence and show movement

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Narration

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(Patterns of Development) In this pattern, transitional words are used to indicate location. Details referring to physical aspects like how the subject looks, sounds, feels, smells, or even tastes like are the ingredients of this method development

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Description

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(Patterns of Development) A term is defined, its class, and its specific details. You can define by characteristics, function, what is not, and what is similar to, such as origins or effects. It can be scientific or subjective. Transitional devices include scientific/subjective

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Definition

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(Patterns of Development) This sort of text utilizes detailed illustrations for clarification. It can be in the form of a story, an anecdote, a quotation or a
statistic. Transitional devices include words for illustration

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Exemplification

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(Patterns of Development) Comparison examines how subjects are similar, while contrast emphasizes how subjects are different

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Comparison and Contrast

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(Patterns of Development) This technique explores why things happen and what happens as a result. Words that show effect are, for this reason, it follows, as a result, as a consequence

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Cause and Effect

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(Patterns of Development) In division, a category is divided into subcategories, while classification, the writer develops criteria in the subcategories based on their relationship

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Division and Classification

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(Patterns of Development) A problem is being presented and a solution. Why it has become a problem is also discussed, leading to a conclusion highlighting the connection between the problem and solution

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Problem-Solution

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(Patterns of Development) This method involves facts that make the paragraph more convincing

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Persuasion

37
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Give the 2 Types of Claims

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Explicit and Implicit

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(Types of Claims) Any idea that is stated or found in the text

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Explicit

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(Examples of Claims) A claim asserts some empirical truth.
ex: The k-12 curriculum has successfully been implemented since 2013

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Claim of Fact

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(Types of Claims) A claim asserts that an action should be taken being suggested through the text’s details, which serves as a clue

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Implicit

37
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Give the 3 Examples of Claims

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Claim of Fact, Claim of Value, Claim of Policy

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(Examples of Claims) A claim that asserts that an action should be taken
Ex: The Government ought to increase the salary of healthcare workers

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Claim of Policy

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(Examples of Claims)A claim that asserts judgment
Ex: Boracay is the best island in the world

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Claim of Value

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