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MODULE 2COMMUNICATION FOR VARIOUS PURPOSESLESSON 1—COMMUNICATE TO INFORMSet the RouteAt the end of the lesson, the students are expected to 1) evaluate informative texts through answering comprehension questions and 2) compose an informative essay by applying the features of informative text.Spur to...

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MODULE 2 COMMUNICATION FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES LESSON 1—COMMUNICATE TO INFORM Set the Route At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to 1) evaluate informative texts through answering comprehension questions and 2) compose an informative essay by applying the features of informative text. Spur to Spark Instructions: Identify whether the written texts inside the box are informative or non-informative. Write your answers in the table provided.

News Report

Story books

History books

Brochures

Poem

Comic book

Laboratory Report Informative Texts Story books History books Comic book

Nutritional Facts Non-informative Texts News Report Poem Nutritional Facts

Laboratory Report Brochures

Based on your answers above, how can you say that a text is informative and non-informative? Why?

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Because informative text is is nonfiction writing, written with the intention of informing the reader about a specific topic. ... They are written using special text features that allow the reader to easily find key information and understand the main topic and then the non- informative text is Nonfiction text written in story form is called narrative nonfiction written using something other than narrative format is called informational text.

Ink, Link to Sink In A. Read the following excerpt from an informative text and do the task below it (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019). The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness affecting 28,000 Chinese. The symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. It was first detected in Wuhan, China where the patients reportedly had some link to a large seafood and animal market, suggesting animal-toperson spread. However, a growing number of patients reportedly have not had exposure to animal markets, indicating person-to-person spread is occurring. At this time, it’s unclear how easily or sustainably this virus is spreading between people.

a) Who is the writer of the message? - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention during 2019 b) Who is the target audience of the message? - are the people around the world. c) What is the message? - The message is about the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) d)What is the purpose of the message? - is to inform all the people about the 2019-nCOV.

B. The image below is taken from https://ourworldindata.org/coviddeaths. Study it and do the task below it.

a. Who are the writers of the message? -

people working at "Our World in Data"

b. Who is the target audience of the message? -

all the country around the globe.

c) What is the message? -

the image was seen to be about the total confirmed COVID-19 deaths

d) What is the purpose of the message? -

To inform and update the public masses about the cases of death because of COVID-19.

C. Develop an informative paragraph with 8-10 sentences that allows

you to practice incorporating the features that make up an informative text. You may think of your own topic or choose one from the given below. Write your work inside the box. MY FAMILY Families are an quintessential a part of one’s life. It does now no longer rely when you have a small or huge own circle of relatives, so long as you've got one. A own circle of relatives serves because the first college to the kid in which one learns approximately numerous things. The fundamental information approximately one’s subculture and identification comes from their own circle of relatives only. In different words, you're a mirrored image of your own circle of relatives. All the best conduct and manners one has included are from their own circle of relatives only. I sense very fortunate to be born in a own circle of relatives which has made me a higher person. In my opinion, households are an important a part of one’s being. In this essay on my own circle of relatives, I will let you know why own circle of relatives is important.

LESSON 2 —COMMUNICATE TO PERSUADE Set the Route At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to 1) evaluate persuasive texts to enhance productive (writing/speaking) and receptive (listening/ reading) skills and 2) present ideas clearly by applying the features of a persuasive text. Ink, Link to Sink In Activity 1. The text below is taken from www.unfccc.int/sites. Read the excerpt from a persuasive text and answer the questions that follow.

Supporting climate action, and in particular adaptation, in Least Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States is also a key pillar of Ireland’s climate action. This reflects our commitment to reaching the furthest behind first, especially those who are disproportionately affected by climate impacts, and least equipped to cope. I am pleased to announce therefore that Ireland is doubling our funding to the Green Climate Fund for its first formal replenishment period from 2020 to 2023. In addition, Ireland has already surpassed our commitment made in 2015 to provide €175 million in public funding on climate action in developing countries over the period 2016 to 2020, providing almost €200 million in such funding over the period 2016 to 2018 alone. We must work together against climate change with ambition and realism. We must strive for agreement on the remaining aspects of the Paris Agreement rulebook. This is an obligation which Ireland is committed to and the time to act is now.

Questions: a) Who is the writer of the message? -Minister Richard Bruton, in his Ireland National Statement dated 11 December 2019. b) Who is the target audience of the message? - a whole portion of the audience, specifically, the people whom the speaker deliverng his speech. c) What is the message? - The message is about how Ireland is taking action in Climate change as well as their ways in dealing with it. this can be seen from the part of the message that says "I am pleased to announce therefore that Ireland is doubling our funding to the Green Climate Fund for its first formal replenishment period from 2020 to 2023. In addition, Ireland has already surpassed our commitment made in 2015 to provide €175 million in public funding on climate action in developing countries over the period

2016 to 2020, providing almost €200 million in such funding over the period 2016 to 2018 alone." d) What is the purpose of the message? -

is to persuade the audience that they should by working together, they can go against climate change. Also, he is convinfg them that their country, Ireland,is taking climate action seriously.

Activity 2. By this time, you have already written an informative essay, and you have familiarized the features of a persuasive essay. What do you think are the similarities and differences of these essays? Complete the table below. Informative text

Persuasive text

What is it?

is something that contains useful, helpful or relevant information or details. INFORMATIVE ESSAY informs or educates the reader about a specific topic or issue

more selfish than argument. therefore, PERSUASIVE ESSAY influences others' beliefs, opinions, or mindset regarding certain topics or issue

What is the purpose of writing the essay?

to define a term, compare and contrast something, analyze data, or provide a how-to. They do not, however, present an opinion or try to persuade your reader.

to convince, or persuade, the reader that the opinion, or assertion, or claim, of the writer is correct or valid. it is also to learn to come out victorious in any argument, in whatever subject you are discussing. They will learn the act of convincing or persuading people to believe that your assertion, opinions or claims are valid.

What are the features of this essay?

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Numbers presented in texts, tables, diagrams, graphs, and charts; Relevant, factual, non-hearsay examples; and Use of timeless verbs and generic nouns.

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Presentation of a clear, concise, and defined issue, position statement, arguments, and counterarguments; Use of stronger, more powerful action and modal verbs, adjectives, and adverbs; Combination of certain types of claims: fact or definition, cause and effect, value, solution or policy...