Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV – A CALABARZON
Division of Cavite

SUBJECT AREA : ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

SEMESTER : First
WEEK NO. :3
DATE :

I. CONTENT STANDARD The learner acquires knowledge of appropriate reading strategies for a better
understanding of academic texts
II. PERFORMANCE STANDARD The learner produces a detailed abstract of information gathered from various
academic texts read
III. LEARNING COMPETENCIES Learning Competency:
1. explains the specific ideas contained in various academic texts
Learning Objectives:
1. determine specific ideas contained in academic text

IV. SUBJECT MATTER Topic : Specific Ideas in Academic Text

(CODE from CG) Reference/s : http://instructionalminutes.tumblr.com/post/146965272433/
summarizing-and-paraphrasing-eap-i-a-c-7-and-9
CS_EN11A-EAPP-Ia-c-3 Materials : reading text, chalk

V. PROCEDURE A. ROUTINARY ACTIVITIES:

1. Prayer
2. Checking of classroom condition
3. Greetings
4. Checking of attendance
5. Review of the previous lesson

B. ACTIVITY [Constructivism Approach-Thinking Skills and Activity Based]

Read and compare two paragraphs given.
These two minds, the emotional and the rational, operate in tight harmony for the
most part, intertwining their very different ways of knowing to guide us through the
world. Ordinarily there is a balance between the emotional and rational minds, with
emotion feeding into and informing the operations of the rational mind, and the
rational mind refining and sometimes vetoing the inputs of the emotions. Still, the
emotional and rational minds are semi-independent faculties, each, as we shall see;
reflect the operation of distinct, but interconnected circuitry of the brain. In many
or most moments, these minds are exquisitely coordinated; feelings are essential to
though, thought to feeling. But when the passions surge, the balance tips: it is the
emotional mind that captures the upper hand, swamping the rational mind.

The emotional and rational parts of our mind help make our work through our lives.
Usually, the two minds have equal input. The emotional mind provides information
to the logical mind, and the logical mind processes the data and sometimes
overrules emotional desires. Nevertheless, while the two minds show a biological
connection in the brain, each can assert some independence. Most of the time our
two minds work together, with feelings necessary for thinking and thinking
necessary for feeling. Still, if strong emotions develop, passions overrule logical
thinking.

C. ANALYSIS
Do the paragraphs have the same main idea and major details?
What is in the first paragraph that is not present in the second paragraph?
How are they wordings different?
Does the second paragraph mean the same with the first paragraph?
 Compare the length of the first paragraph with the second paragraph.

D. ABSTRACTION
Each academic writing consists of paragraphs. A paragraph is a group of
related sentences that develop an idea. In nearly every paragraph, there is
one idea which more important than the others. This idea is called the m a
in id e a and it is usually found at the beginning of the text. Sometimes,
finding main ideas might be enough but in much of our studying we need to
grasp details . Details frequently grow out of the main idea. Details might be
major or minor (examples), depending on their importance.

E. APPLICATION
Practice finding the main idea, major details and minor details after
reading the text below:
1 Science is practiced in universities and other scientific institutes as well as
in the 2 field; as such it is a solid vocation in academia, but is also practiced
by amateurs, 3 who typically engage in the observational part of science. 4
Workers in corporate research laboratories also practice science, although
their 5 results are often deemed trade secrets and not published in public
journals. 6 Corporate and university scientists often cooperate with the
university scientists 7 focusing on basic research and the corporate
scientists applying their findings to 8 a specific technology of interest to the
company. Although generally this method 9 of cooperation has benefited
both the advancement of science and the 10 corporations, it has also in
some cases lead to ethical problems, when the results 11 arrived at in the
course of research have had a negative aspect for the financing 12
corporation. A classical example is the history of health research related to
13 smoking. 14 The methods of science are also practiced in many places to
achieve specific goals. 15 For example: (1) quality control in manufacturing
facilities (such as a 16 microbiologist in a cheese factory ensures that
cultures contain the proper species 17 of bacteria); (2) obtaining and
processing crime scene evidence (forensics); (3) 18 monitoring compliance
with environmental laws; (4) performing medical tests to 19 help physicians
evaluate the health of their patients; or (5) investigating the 20 causes of a
disaster (such as a bridge collapse or airline crash).

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VI. EVALUATION Analyze the paragraph given below and identify each ideas presented.
Australia’s tourism industry contributes 3.9% of the country’s gross
domestic product and Australia has been in the top ten of most desirable places to go
on holiday 2000-2004 (Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism (RET),
2009). There are many reasons for this success but two major factors are
Australia’s distinctive geography, particularly its unusual landforms (Georgiou,
2007) and unique flora and fauna (Zeehan, 2008). However, a complication
for the success of Australian tourism is the tyranny of distance and the high costs
involved for travelers, particularly those from the Northern hemisphere (Proctor
& Thomas, 2004).It will be argued that although logistical concerns warrant
consideration, the value of the unique geography and wildlife outweigh the
difficulties of Australia’s remote location.In this essay the role of these three
geographic factors—landscape, wildlife and distance—will be analysed.

1. What is stated in the main idea?

2. Which ideas are the thesis statements?

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 3. How did the author conclude his paragraph?

VII. AGREEMENT/ASSIGNMENT Have an advanced study of various ways on summarizing academic text.

VIII. REMARKS

IX. REFLECTION
Base on the results of Index of
Mastery
2C-2I-1R
How many students were not
able to perform the skills (TVL)
Reflection should be placed after
every end of the lesson
Culminating Activities should be
at the end of the lesson e.g.
Friday (World Religions ) should
follow 4A’s

Checked by: Noted:

Prepared by:

ABEGAIL R. GULLA ISABELITA M. TANAEL AURELIA DEJAN

EAPP Teacher SHS Coordinator Principal

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