READING AND WRITING SKILLS

MODULE 1 (WEEK 1-2)

ANSWER SHEET

NAME:
SECTION:

Lesson 1: Narration

What I Have Learned

Choose the best word/group of words that will complete the statements. Write your answer in a
separate sheet.

Chronological Ordering Narration Transitional Devices Sequence Plot

1. _________ is a writing pattern that is used to tell story.

2. A narrative text contains the _________ which gives direction in the story.
3. _________are words or phrases that help carry a thought from one sentence to
another, from one idea to another, or from one paragraph to another.
4. Most of the common transitional words to show _________ of events are first,
next, then, after and suddenly.
5. The _________of events helps to show the reader how the story moves.

Lesson 2: Description

What I Have Learned

Choose the best word or group of words that will complete the statements.
Write your answer in a separate sheet.

Objective Subjective Description Sensory Languages Modifiers

1. ____________ is a writing pattern of developing paragraph using detailed

observation about the subject.
2. ____________ are used in writing descriptive paragraph.
3. ____________ can be in a form of word, phrase or clause.
4. ____________description presents impartial and actual picture of the subjects
without biases.
5. ____________ description gives the personal impression of the writer.

Lesson 3: Definition

What I Can Do
Define “COVID-19” using the rules you have learned. You may also choose to use the outline
below to help you in writing a good definition paragraph. Write your answer on a separate sheet
of paper.

Topic sentence: COVID-19 is_________________________________________

 First (supporting Point#1) + (Fact, reason, or detail)
 In addition (supporting point #2) + (Fact, reason, example or detail)
 Finally, (supporting Point #3 + (Fact, reason, example or detail)
 Conclusion: In the end, COVID 19 is_____________________________
The following score guide may be used to rate your output.
Lesson 4: Exemplification and Classification

What I Can Do

Writing Task 1: You are the editor-in-chief of your school’s publication. The school paper
adviser requires you to write a 2-3 paragraph opinion article about the COVID-19 pandemic for a
special edition paper.
You need to take side and be specific in explaining your point of view by proving clear examples
and illustrations to support your arguments.

Lesson 5: Comparison and Contrast

What I Have Learned

Complete the following statements to summarize what you have learned in this
lesson.
 A compare-and-contrast writing analyzes two subjects by __________.
 The purpose of writing a comparison or contrast essay is not to state what
seems so obvious about the things being compared but __________.
 The two main organizing strategies for comparison-and-contrast writing are:
__________ and __________.

Lesson 6: Cause and Effect

What’s More
Put a check (✓) if the item is suited for a cause-and-effect text or a cross (x) if not.
1. How to play drums
2. Impact to technology in education
3. Importance of daily reading habit
4. Increased drop-out rate in a school.
5. The act of kindness

What I Have Learned

Complete the given statements to sum up your learning for this lesson.
1. Cause and effect is a text development pattern explains ___________ something happens and
states ___________results a particular event produces.
2. ___________focuses on: why did the topic happen; what caused it; what does it cause; what
are its effects; and, how is it related to something else.
3. Signal words used in introducing cause include: _______________________
4. Signal words used in introducing effect include: _______________________

Lesson 7: Problem-Solution

Additional Activities
List down the top three problems of millennials today. Then propose possible solutions to each
of your identified problem. You can use this as a springboard in writing a problem-solution text.

Lesson 8: Persuasive

What I Have Learned

Complete the statements to sum up your key learning for this lesson.
1. __________ is a type of paragraph development that focuses on presenting points
of view
2. An __________ serves as a background information about the topic.
3. An __________ is one’s claim or position that can either support or reject the
issue previously stated.
4. Arguments shall be supported with a well-researched __________.
5. A __________ restating the main argument of the text will be the end of the text.

Assessment
A. Choose the correct transitional devices. Write your answers on a separate paper.

During my younger years of being a diligent worker, I would spend at least 10 hours
working in the office and I would even bring home some paper works. Until, one day I was
brought to the hospital 1. _________ I experienced more anxieties. My attending physician told
me that I collapsed 2. _________ stress. 3. ________, I started to follow my doctor’s advice. 4.
______ to spend at least three times a week for exercise. 5. Another is to take stock of internal
stressors I could control. 6. ________ is to use meditation techniques whenever I felt
overwhelmed and make sure that I got sufficient rest. Lastly, is to take time to do things I enjoy.
7. _________, to pursue some hobbies and pleasures to live a more balanced lifestyle.

B. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

8. Which text focuses on presenting points of view and seeks on encouraging its readers to
accept a particular argument or act in a particular way?
A. Persuasive C. Cause and Effect
B. Problem-solution D. Comparison and Contrast

9. Which written text involves sensory images to figure out something?

A. Description C. Narration
B. Definition D. Problem Solution

10. What pattern shows similarities and differences of two subjects in a paragraph?
A. Comparison and Contrast C. Narration
B. Cause and Effect D. Problem Solution

11. When giving the full meaning of a certain topic, which pattern is applicable?
A. Description C. Narration
B. Definition D. Problem Solution

12. If you were to tell a story, which pattern of paragraph development would you use?
A. Description C. Narration
B. Definition D. Problem- Solution
13. What pattern presents the reasons and possible results of an event?
A. Description C. Narration
B. Cause and Effect D. Problem Solution

14. In this section, you need to mention an overview of the problem, the why of the problem, and
who should be concerned about the problem.
A. Introduction C. conclusion
B. middle section D. exposition

15. Which would best suit a text that aims to discuss the taxonomy of a group of
fossils that were recently discovered by a paleontologist?
A. Comparison and Contrast C. Narration
B. Classification D. Problem Solution