READING

ACADEMIC
TEXTS
Academic Text
 ACADEMIC TEXT
 is a written work that includes concepts and
theories that are related to the specific
discipline they explore.
 They usually exhibit all the properties of a well-
written text i.e., organization, unity, coherence
and cohesion, as well as strict adherence to
rules of language use and mechanics.
Academic texts are typically formal.
They have a clearly
structured introduction,
body, and conclusion.
Argumentative/Thesis Structure
Argumentative/Thesis Structure

 Its purpose is to persuade the

reader to accept a point of view,
an opinion or perhaps a new truth.
Itis a single, main
argument and several
reasons why it is true. 
It is not emotional, but rather fair and
balanced. 

 It may be strongly worded, but it

should imply or show that you have
considered opposing sides, too. 
 Itis like a business proposal in that it
argues for something, but it is organized in
a non-business format by simply showing
several important reasons why it is true. 

 It
is like a debate, but only one side of the
debate. 
PROBLEM-SOLUTION STRUCTURE
 Italso presents an argument
and attempts to persuade the
reader that the solutions
presented are workable and
worth implementing.
 
 The writer's main
argument is presented
as an overall solution to
one or more problems. 
Sometimes the writer
offers her overall
solution at the
beginning of the essay. 
 However, she may simply
start with one or more
problems and not arrive at
the overall solution until
the very end.
REPORT
STRUCTURE
It does not present an
argument, but
presents facts. It does
not involve opinion.
Unit 1 (Week 1-3)

A. Types of Texts
According to Structure
and Their Language
Structure
Unit 1 (Weeks 1 to 3)

Text structure refers to

how the information
within a written text is
organized.
Unit 1 (Weeks 1 to 3)

 Identifying text structures enables

the students to understand the topic,
information, or purpose that a text
may represent.
CHRONOLOGICAL/SEQUENCE
(Time Order)
Articlesreveal events in a sequence from
beginning to end.

Words that signal chronological structures

include: first, next, then, finally, and
specific dates and times.
 CAUSE
&
EFFECT
Informational texts that often
describe cause and effect
relationships. The text
describes events and identifies
or implies causal factors.
PROBLEM/SOLUTI
ON
The text describes
problems and
presents solutions.
COMPARE/CONTRA
ST
The author uses
comparisons to describe
ideas.
Similes, metaphors, and
analogies are used.
 Description
Sensory details help
readers visualize
information.
 Directions
How-to-text frame the
information in a series
of directions.
 B.Reading for
Multiple Purposes
 1.Purposes for Reading
a. To search for information
b. For general comprehension
c. To learn new information
d. To synthesize and evaluate
information
2. Skills and Techniques in Reading

a. Skimming and scanning

b. Identifying the thesis statement
c. Paraphrasing
d. Outlining
e. Summarizing
 C. Synthesizing Text Structure and
Information

1.Writing a precis / abstract /

summary (format and elements)

2.Writing a precis / abstract /

summary on a text based on a
specific discipline
 Group Activity
(15mins)
What are the possible strategies and
assessment tools that you think will be
applicable to the competencies?
Group Activity Template

LEARNING POSSIBLE
LEARNING POSSIBLE
COMPETENCY with ASSESSMEN
RESOURCES STRATEGIES
CODE T
Sharing (10mins)
DepEd wants us to
introduce CHANGE
to make a
DIFFERENCE though
this may often be
coupled with
RESISTANCE.
DepED wants us to
make a DECISION;
to accept this
CHANGE; and face
UNCERTAINTY to
finish what we are
starting