GRADE 11 HUMMS

Reading and
Writing Skills
Module
Week 1
Prepare
d by:
Ian Robert R.
Noval
Day 1
Direction: Read this text and analyze it. Answer the questions provided below.
Reading Text
Last night, I was walking on my way home when it suddenly rained. I forgot to bring my umbrella, so I ran to
avoid getting completely soaked in the rain. Not seeing where I was going, I fell into a paddle of water. Then a
guy helped me stand up. When I looked up, I recognized him. Momentarily, I forgot that I was soaking wet and
that I was very cold. He offered to walk me home, and I just nodded. The next day, he and I saw each other at
school. At last, we talked like old friends.
Process Questions

1. What is the text all about? (At least 150 words) (50 points)

2. How did the writer share his experience? (At least 150 words) (50 points)
Day 2
Definition and Purposes of a Discourse
A discourse is a formal and often lengthy discussion of a topic, where concepts and insights are arranged in an
organized and logical manner. Also, it refers to the way how language is used to convey meanings or to propel
action or provoke a specific response. It is often associated with speech, but it may also be written. It usually
serves as a writer’s or a scholar’s analysis of a concept or theory proposed by another writer.
• Below are the purposes of a discourse.
1. To inform – A discourse that aims to inform provides a descriptive and comprehensive discussion on the
topic. It points out what one should know about a topic or subject.
2. To persuade – A discourse that aims to persuade tries to convince the readers that the proposed claim or
solution is better than any other proposal.
3. To entertain – A discourse that aims to amuse provides a source of entertainment for its readers.
• Analyzing a discourse is usually contextual. The reader tries to consider several factors that may have
influenced the writer to make certain claims. Those factors explain the author’s biases, philosophy, and
educational and professional backgrounds, among others. Below are three of those factors.
1. Culture – The beliefs, customs, attitudes, language, and other things that define culture may influence the
author’s perspective on several issues. Knowing about the culture the author belongs to, the reader may
understand his or her biases.
2. Social environment – The author’s physical surroundings and social relationships, as well as the culture of
the time may have influenced his or her writing. For instance, during the early decades of the 20th century,
most writers produced works that were classified as “modern” because of its distinct feature: stream of
consciousness.
3. Experiences – Personal accounts or first-hand experience of events, though subjective, establish credibility
and reliability of information presented in any discourse.

Activity:
Give three example of the three purpose of a discourse by searching a selection, news, or discourse in the
internet and indicating the source of it. Write the following in the space provided.
1. To inform
2. To persuade

3. To entertain
Day 3:
Types of Discourse
1. Argumentation – In this type of discourse, the writer aims to persuade the audience or readers. He or
she presents valid claims or counterclaims, each supported by evidence, to prove a point. In proving
claims, the writer presents studies, experts’ opinions, and statistical data, among others. Moreover, an
argumentative discourse should appeal to logic or reason instead of emotion.
2. Description – This type of discourse is based on the main impression of the author about the topic or
subject. His or her impression is influenced by prior knowledge, culture, environment, and experiences,
among others. As the writer describes his or her observations, it triggers sensory images among
readers.
3. Exposition – This aims to inform, clarify, and explain a phenomenon. It defines what something is and
provides an in-depth discussion about topics that are usually less explored. Moreover, it gives reader
instructions on how something is done.
4. Narration – This type of discourse is like storytelling. It recalls events chronologically. It is told in the
first, second, or third person point of view. Moreover, its structure may be linear or nonlinear. A linear
structure follows a typical format: beginning, middle, end; while a nonlinear structure may start from the
end or in the middle.
ACTIVITY:
Identify what type of discourse is given. Write you answer in the space provided.
________________________1. A recent study confirmed that playing video games may cause children to
become violent. However, this is only true for some children. Dr. Charlotte Cooper and Dr. Markey Vitasa of
ABC University explained that children who manifest a combination of three personality traits―high
neuroticism disagreeableness, and low levels of conscientiousness―are more likely to be aggressive toward
others after playing video games.
________________________2. When I first saw my childhood friend Margarette, she was about my younger
sister Viv’s height. Her hair was curly and dark, and her skin was pale. But what really struck me when I first
saw her was her big round blue eyes.
________________________3. I remember the time when I learned how to swim. I was only eight years old
and afraid to bathe in a pool. I envied the kids who played with inflatable balls and animals. Whenever my
family would visit the clubhouse, I would sit beside the pool and never really jump in to join them. A summer
camp opened in our neighborhood, and my mom thought of enrolling my brother and me in a swimming class.
Two days before the class started, my mom gave me a pep talk; that made me realize that I did not want to
miss out the fun just because I was afraid.
________________________4. How to set up an email account 1. Choose the web host. 2. Look for the sign
up button. Click it. 3. Provide the required information. 4. Think of a unique username and a password. (Tip:
For the password, type in uppercase or add characters.) 5. Start using the newly setup email account.
Project: (Attach this upon submission)
Search in a magazine, or news, or an article of one example of each type of discourse. Cut it and paste it in an
A4 bond paper. Below each picture will be the explanation why it is that type of discourse.
Format:
Name:________________________________________________________ Grade: _______________
Date: _______________________________________________
1. Argumentation

2. Description

3. Exposition

4. Narration
Day 4
SUMMATIVE TEST (encircle the correct answer)
1. It is a formal and often lengthy discussion of a topic, where concepts and insights are arranged in an
organized and logical manner.
a. Descourse c. Theory
b. Discourse d. Debate
2. It refers to the way how language is used to convey meanings or to propel action or provoke a specific
response.
a. Communication c. Argumentative
b. Expository d. Discourse
3. It is often associated with speech, but it may also be written. It usually serves as a writer’s or a scholar’s
analysis of a concept or theory proposed by another writer.
a. Discourse c. Exposition
b. Narrative d. Information
4. Purposes of a discourse: A discourse that aims to inform provides a descriptive and comprehensive
discussion on the topic. It points out what one should know about a topic or subject.
a. To entertain c. To communicate
b. To Inform d. To persuade
5. Purposes of a discourse: A discourse that aims to amuse provides a source of entertainment for its readers.
a. To entertain c. To communicate
b. To Inform d. To persuade
6. Purposes of a discourse: A discourse that aims to persuade tries to convince the readers that the proposed
claim or solution is better than any other proposal.
a. To entertain c. To communicate
b. To Inform d. To persuade
7. The beliefs, customs, attitudes, language, and other things that define culture may influence the author’s
perspective on several issues. Knowing about the culture the author belongs to, the reader may understand his
or her biases.
a. Social Environment c. Tradition
b. Culture d. Experiences
8. Personal accounts or first-hand experience of events, though subjective, establish credibility and reliability of
information presented in any discourse.
a. Social Environment c. Tradition
b. Culture d. Experiences
9. The author’s physical surroundings and social relationships, as well as the culture of the time may have
influenced his or her writing. For instance, during the early decades of the 20th century, most writers produced
works that were classified as “modern” because of its distinct feature: stream of consciousness.
a. Social Environment c. Tradition
b. Culture d. Experiences
10. In this type of discourse, the writer aims to persuade the audience or readers. He or she presents valid
claims or counterclaims, each supported by evidence, to prove a point. In proving claims, the writer presents
studies, experts’ opinions, and statistical data, among others. Moreover, an argumentative discourse should
appeal to logic or reason instead of emotion.
a. Expository c. Argumentative
b. Narrative d. Descriptive
11. This type of discourse is based on the main impression of the author about the topic or subject. His or her
impression is influenced by prior knowledge, culture, environment, and experiences, among others. As the
writer describes his or her observations, it triggers sensory images among readers.
a. Expository b. Narrative
 c. Argumentative d. Descriptive
12. This aims to inform, clarify, and explain a phenomenon. It defines what something is and provides an in-
depth discussion about topics that are usually less explored. Moreover, it gives reader instructions on how
something is done.
a. Expository c. Argumentative
b. Narrative d. Descriptive
13. This type of discourse is like storytelling. It recalls events chronologically. It is told in the first, second, or
third person point of view. Moreover, its structure may be linear or nonlinear. A linear structure follows a typical
format: beginning, middle, end; while a nonlinear structure may start from the end or in the middle.
a. Expository c. Argumentative
b. Narrative d. Descriptive
14. Identify the type of Discourse:
How to set up an email account 1. Choose the web host. 2. Look for the sign up button. Click it. 3. Provide the
required information. 4. Think of a unique username and a password. (Tip: For the password, type in
uppercase or add characters.) 5. Start using the newly setup email account.
a. Expository c. Argumentative
b. Narrative d. Descriptive
15. Identify the type of Discourse:
I remember the time when I learned how to swim. I was only eight years old and afraid to bathe in a pool. I
envied the kids who played with inflatable balls and animals. Whenever my family would visit the clubhouse, I
would sit beside the pool and never really jump in to join them. A summer camp opened in our neighborhood,
and my mom thought of enrolling my brother and me in a swimming class. Two days before the class started,
my mom gave me a pep talk; that made me realize that I did not want to miss out the fun just because I was
afraid.
a. Expository c. Argumentative
b. Narrative d. Descriptive
16. Identify the type of Discourse:
When I first saw my childhood friend Margarette, she was about my younger sister Viv’s height. Her hair was
curly and dark, and her skin was pale. But what really struck me when I first saw her was her big round blue
eyes.
a. Expository c. Argumentative
b. Narrative d. Descriptive
17. Identify the type of Discourse:
A recent study confirmed that playing video games may cause children to become violent. However, this is
only true for some children. Dr. Charlotte Cooper and Dr. Markey Vitasa of ABC University explained that
children who manifest a combination of three personality traits―high neuroticism, disagreeableness, and low
levels of conscientiousness―are more likely to be aggressive toward others after playing video games
a. Expository
b. Narrative
c. Argumentative
d. Descriptive

"He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from his
heart".
 Psalm 15:1-2