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Reading and Writing: Quarter 3 - Module 1
Reading and Writing: Quarter 3 - Module 1
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Good day learners! Welcome to “Reading and Writing.” This subject will usher you
toward developing your reading and writing skills, which can be applied to a wide range of
disciplines.
For our maiden voyage in this subject, we will learn about the techniques in selecting
and organizing information.
Selecting and organizing information are essential skills that senior high school students
like you must possess. You have to learn how to gather information since your teachers in all
subjects will require you to research certain topics or generate ideas using different materials.
Hence, important points must not be left out when dealing with any material at hand. There are
techniques in selecting and organizing information that includes brainstorming lists, graphic
organizers, outlines, etc.
What I Know
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3. ________________ is used when you compare and contrast things; it helps to
visualize similarities and differences.
4. To create a _____________, write your topic in the middle of the page, then jot
down different ideas, points, or facts that are related to or support your topic.
5. _______________ are particularly helpful for visual learners as they allow writers
to map out ideas spatially.
There is a need to select and organize information as these are essential skills that
senior high school students like you must possess. You’ve got to learn how to gather
information since your teachers in all subjects will require you to research certain topics or
generate ideas using different materials. Important points must not be left out when dealing
with any material at hand; there are techniques in selecting and organizing information. These
include using a brainstorming list, graphic organizers, and outlines, etc.
What’s In
Directions: From the information provided above about selecting and organizing
information, answer the following questions precisely. Write your answer on
another sheet of paper.
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What’s New
Directions: Identify whether the images/samples below are techniques used in selecting
and organizing information. Write “Okay” if you consider the image/sample a technique
in selecting and organizing information and write “Nope” if not. Write your answer on
another sheet of paper.
Main
__________1.
Idea
Sub - Sub-
Sub-
topic topic
topic
Fact Fact
Fact Fact
Fact Fact
______________2.
Graduation
• Celebration
• Diploma
• Gifts
• Gathering
• Visitors
• Achievement
_______________3.
Sub-idea Sub-idea
Idea Idea
Sub-idea Subject Sub-idea
Sub-idea
Sub-idea Idea
Idea
Sub-idea
Sub-idea
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What Is It
Selecting and organizing information is a vital skill in senior high school since you will
encounter subjects that will demand you to collect and organize information efficiently.
Hence, learning the techniques to employ is a must.
These are some of the techniques you can use when selecting and organizing
information:
A Venn diagram is used when you compare and contrast things; it helps to visualize
similarities and differences. Connected organizational charts and bubble graphs are
particularly helpful for visual learners as they allow writers to map out ideas spatially. To create
a concept map, write your topic in the middle of the page, then jot down different ideas, points,
or facts related to or support your topic.
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What’s More
Activity 1: Poll
Directions: Using a scale of 1 to 5, measure how often you use the following techniques to
select and organize information. Write a “√” to indicate your response. Write your answer on
a separate sheet of paper.
Venn
Diagram
Concept
Mapping
Outlining
Bubble
Organizer
Activity 2: Identification
Directions: Below are situations about the different techniques in organizing information.
Identify which technique is being described in each item by writing “A” for
Brainstorming, “B’ for Outline, “C” for Venn Diagram, “D” for Concept Map, and “E”
for Bubble Organizer on another sheet of paper.
_______1. Teacher Joy asks you to generate ideas by giving a list of ideas about the given
topic.
_______2. You are tasked to compare the similarities and differences between public and
private schools.
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_______3. Your adviser is told to prepare a message to be delivered during the program at an
English Camp. As a brilliant speaker, you arrange your ideas based on the topic, subtopics,
and supporting details.
_______4. In this graphic organizer, you place the topic in the middle of the page, then jot
down different ideas and sub-ideas.
_______5. This way of organizing information uses Roman Numerals for the main topic.
1. Brainstorming can be done individually or as a group. Through this, you can come
up with new ideas and solve problems.
3. Venn Diagram is used when you compare and contrast things; it helps to visualize
similarities and differences.
4. To create a Concept Map, write your topic in the middle of the page, then jot down
different ideas, points, or facts related to or support your topic.
5. Bubble Graphs are particularly helpful for visual learners as they allow writers to
map out ideas spatially.
Activity 4- SHADE ME
Directions: Read the situations below. Identify which technique in selecting and organizing
information is being described. Shade your answer. Place your answer on another
sheet of paper.
You and your family are going out on a picnic for your Brainstorm
summer break. Unfortunately, you were tasked by your Outline
mom to prepare the things you will need for your Venn Diagram
summer getaway. In jotting down the things, you need, Bubble Graph
which technique is the most appropriate? Concept Map
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You were invited by your best friend to his wedding in Brainstorm
Los Angeles, Pampanga. During the reception, you were Outline
informed that you are set to deliver a speech for the Venn Diagram
newlyweds. Which technique do you think can perform Bubble Graph
the job well when it comes to organizing your speech? Concept Map
3. An outline is a tool used to organize written ideas about a topic into a logical order.
Outlines arrange major topics, subtopics, and supporting details.
There are two types of outline: Topic outline and Sentence outline
Entries
Words / Phrases/ Clauses Sentences
Mechanics
No periods at the end of entries Periods mark the end of entries
Applications
Used for long or short compositions Used for short compositions
Parallelism
The parallelism of words, phrase, or The parallelism of coordinate
clauses sentences
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What I Can Do
Directions: Tiktok has been the new craze among teenagers. A lot of youngsters post their
Tiktok videos on Facebook and other Social Networking Sites (SNS). In these videos,
individuals can showcase their skills in dancing and theatrics. Now, please give us
the step-by-step procedure on how to come up with a fantastic Tiktok video. Use
the Topic outline in listing down the steps. A sample of a Topic Outline is also
available below.
Study this sample outline and try to be creative in writing your procedure on how to come up
with tiktok video. Make it simple so that others when they red it Can easily understand and
follow the procedure. You can do this.
Worship Service
B. Praying (Sub-point)
1. Sin committed (Detail of B)
2. Supplication (Detail of B)
A. Emotional Aspect
1. Peace of mind
2. Comfort
B. Spiritual Aspect
1. Spiritual Growth
2. Heavenly Wisdo
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Assessment
Directions: Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the best answer. Place your
answer on another sheet of paper.
a. Brainstorming creates new ideas, solves problems, motivates and develops teams
b. It is a formal way of generating topics to write about.
c. It is a kind of restricted association.
d. Brainstorming can be done at the end of the writing process.
2. Which of the following graphic organizers is applicable when you compare two
elements?
3. To create a concept map, where do you begin and then jot down different ideas, points,
or facts related to or support your topic?
4. Which of the following is NOT what the graphic organizers demonstrate between or
among facts, concepts, or ideas?
a. connection
b. relationships
c. association
d. conflict
5. Graphic organizers actively engage a wide variety of learners by integrating text and
visual imagery. Which of the following is NOT a benefit to students?
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Additional Activity
Do you want more exercise? Fine, let us find out if you are familiar with a Topic Outline and
a Sentence Outline. Try answering the activity below.
Directions: Fill in the blank/space with the appropriate characteristic of a Topic Outline and a
Sentence Outline. Place your answer on another sheet of paper.
Entries
Words / Phrases/ Clauses
Mechanics
No periods at the end of entries Periods mark the end of entries
Applications
Used for short compositions
Parallelism
The parallelism of words,
phrase, or clauses
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Answer Key
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References
Filomena T. Dayagbil, Ed.D., Ethel L. Abao, Ed.D. and Remedios C. Bacus, Ed.D. Critical
Reading and writing for Senior High School. Lorimar Publishing Inc., Quezon City,
Philippines, 2016, 9-15.
“What does a good outline look like?” Library and Learning Services.
RASMUSSEN College, accessed June 20, 2020,
http://rasmussen.libanswers.com/faq/32339
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Development Team
Management Team:
Roy C. Tuballa, EMD.JD.CESO VI
Jay S. Montealto, CESO VI Norma
T. Francisco, DM
Mildred D. Dayao, Ed. D.
Valeria Fides G. Corteza, Ph. D. Aida
Coyme, Ed. D.
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