NARRATIVE

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A teen named Wonwoo Lopez grew up in the town of Macabebe. He is brilliant, precious,

softhearted, and uninterested in love. One day, the untold loneliness made him realize he needed someone,

and he thought it felt empty even though he had his friends and family. So he wishes to have someone with

whom he can share his thoughts, understand his feelings, love him unconditionally, and always be with

him through ups and down. And then this person came into his life out of nowhere. They chat, share their

past encounters, get to know each other more, and laugh like there is no tomorrow. Wonwoo knows that

the boy has feelings for him. So the boy always says he loves him with all of his heart and won't leave him

behind. Wonwoo tries his best but cannot reciprocate the boy's feelings for him.

Days passed, and suddenly, the atmosphere between them became cold. The boy became confusing

and inconsistent, and it came to the point he ghosted him. A few days later, Wonwoo feels something is off

and cannot explain it. He misses the boy and starts to have affection for him. He was stalking and checking

him on his social media constantly. Until he saw something he wished he had never seen. Wonwoo has felt

broken into pieces. He is speechless and has a lot of questions in mind. He thought he was the one that

would make his wishes come true. This boy, Wonwoo, only wanted to be loved by someone but never

expected to be hurt that much. The boy fell first, but he left him. And now, Wonwoo is currently in the

moving-on phase and trying his best to be happy because all he has is himself at the end of the day.

DESCRIPTIVE

The Beach: Its Sights, Sounds, and Feelings

You immediately grab your towel bag containing sunscreen, earbuds, and drink. You put on your

sunglasses as you're suddenly aware of the dazzling golden Sun shining down on you. You quickly decide

to go over to the beach. As you walk, the wind picks up, blowing cold air over your bare shoulders,

allowing you to escape the blinding sunlight. You take your shoes off as soon as you feel the sand tickle

between your toes and enjoy the sense of digging your toes into the cool white sand. You glance down and

smile, happy as a kid on Christmas morning that you finally made it. The wind catches underneath it as
you lift it and place it perfectly in line with the dazzling Sun. And you look up to the sky once more and

notice all clouds are cotton candy; it's precisely as lovely as you imagined. Then you decided to head over

to the water. The closer you get to the sea, the more wet and calm the Sun becomes. You hear the waves

crashing, you see the seagull soaring above you, and you smell the salt spray splashing on your skin as you

go into the warm water. 

CLASSIFACTION

Ways to Overcome Procrastination

The commonly known problem that every student needs to work on is procrastinating. To avoid

this scenario, we must retain the following recommendations: Time management, responsibility,

eliminating distractions, and setting goals. Time management skills may increase your productivity by

managing your time correctly. Responsibility is part of studying, so prioritize your school-related task

before anything else. Finding a more suitable place to learn will be an excellent way to eliminate

distractions for better concentration. Setting small goals that are easy to accomplish can make you feel

productive and would be a great way to break procrastination from happening. With the help of these

suggestions, we can escape and avoid the occurrence of procrastinating on daily tasks.

COMPARING AND CONTRASTING

Reading vs. Writing

The words 'reading' and 'writing' are connected and cannot stand alone. For example, when we read

a story, and right after, processing questions need to answer. It involves understanding and evaluation. As

we all know, reading enhances the knowledge of vocabulary and understanding skills as well as writing.

However, these two words are different when it comes to their application. The word 'reading' is associated

with critical thinking. While the term 'writing' is associated with penmanship and gathering information.

Specifically, writing is how a person writes or composes an article, essay, statement, story, or opinion
about a particular topic. On the other hand, reading involves a person's mind and voice, and it is how you

interpret, understand, and pronounce certain words in a book, website, and other reading platforms. 
GADDI, Josel Ian S.
11 STEM – St. Therese
Reading and Writing Skills

ACTIVITY #2: Write your own paragraph using the four (4) Text Structures: Cause and Effect, Problem
and Solution, Persuasive, and Time Order.

 CAUSE AND EFFECT

Social Media on Mental Health

Nowadays, society is living through the advancement of technology, which currently has platforms

like social media that allow everyone to create, interact, share, and communicate information with the help

of the internet. According to studies, as of 2022, the total daily usage of social media worldwide amounted

to 147 minutes per day, up from 145 minutes in the previous year. The Philippines is the current country

that has accumulated users who spend time on social media daily (S. Dixon, 2022).

We cannot deny that technology has helped the community to do their work efficiently. However,

the downside of it, it has negative impacts on people. Experts say that the overuse of social media affects

mental health. Excessive and inappropriate social media use can increase the risk of depression, anxiety,

loneliness, self-harm, and even suicidal thoughts. The improper use of it could lead to harmful things.

Using the internet to bully someone (cyberbullying), inappropriate posting on social media, addiction to

mobile games, and cybercrimes are concerns that affect a person's mental health. We cannot prevent these

circumstances from happening. Cyberspace is not always safe, so everyone should be more aware. Let us

use social media as an advantage, not for harm.

 PROBLEM AND SOLUTION

Ways to Reduce STDs Cases

One of the concerning issues in the community that humans face today and do not speak about it

that much is Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). STDs are diseases passed from one person to another

through sexual intercourse. It remains a public health problem that everyone must have attention to it.
Most STDs can occur symptom-free and be handed on unaware during unprotected sex. Lack of awareness

is one of the reasons why these diseases are passed by.

Many individuals are diagnosed with STDs like Gonorrhea, HIV, Syphilis, Chlamydia, and more.

According to the Department of Health, in January 2022, 875 Filipinos, primarily males, were reported

HIV-positive, and 35% are youth ages 15-24. Youngs are at risk, but we should not ignore it and do

nothing. There are ways to prevent the disease from occurring. Using condoms during sex, maintaining

good hygiene before and after sex, getting tested for STDs, and limiting your sexual partner are several

ways to stop the disease from passing by or happening.

STDs may be a sensitive topic, but everyone, especially the young, should be aware. They say

"prevention is better than cure," so being mindful of this matter is better than doing nothing. Let us be

more perceptive in this kind of issue; there is nothing wrong with being conscious about it. Let us get

tested and be protected!

 PERSUASIVE

COVID-19 Vaccine: Get Vaccinated! Get Protected!

COVID-19 vaccination has become an issue in society. Many individuals already have vaccines,

but others are afraid and jump to conclusions without researching. According to experts, getting a COVID-

19 vaccine can help us avoid becoming seriously ill even if tested positive. Unfortunately, many people

may be unwilling to vaccinate due to their aversion to vaccines. However, these vaccines are essential to

individuals and the whole community. It will be a safer way to build safety in our communities and help us

end the overwhelming anxiety and fear that come with this virus.

There are many reasons why we should get vaccinated. First, getting a COVID-19 vaccine will

ensure protection and prevention against the deadly virus. According to the public health institute, vaccines

could help our immune system fight off infectious diseases so we do not get sick and reduce the spread of

the disease. However, there are some side effects after putting it into the body. These side effects are
typical signs that our body is building protection, and it would go away within a few days, so there are no

severe or life-threatening reactions after vaccination. It is not only for our protection against the virus but

also protecting the people around us. The vaccine will lessen the risk of your friends and family getting

infected.

Even though vaccination is not mandatory, humanity is necessary during this situation. Vaccines

can save millions of lives. Developing safe and effective COVID-19 vaccinations is a big step toward

ending the pandemic and returning to the activities we love to do with the people we love. So, get your

COVID-19 vaccine. Let us be united to return to normal, recover and rise again.

 TIME ORDER

Steps in Sewing a Tote Bag

People are becoming environmentally aware and now utilizing eco-friendly materials like tote bags.

These may be a good influence on the fashion industry. It is not only eco-friendly but also pleasing and

versatile in its use. So, how can we create this bag? Here is a simple process for you to sew a tote bag.

First, you decide on the size to know how much fabric is needed. Layout and cut the fabric, fold it in half,

and notch the corners. Before you attach the webbing, hem the top edge first. Then attach the webbing

handles, and be sure to make it longer. Put the reinforcing fabric on the bottom. Lastly, sew the side seams

and the bottom shut. Finally, now you have a versatile, eco-friendly tote bag suitable for everyone.