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Course Code EnglishDescriptive Title English Communication Writing for AdultsCourse Description Reinforce the writing skill in English for Adult Learners.Course Pre-requisite NoneSemester Offered _st Semester A.Y. 2013-2014Credit __ units
Time Allotment Specific Objectives Topic(s) Teaching
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Values Infused Learning Outcomes Evaluation
1 period Recall what a paragraph is.
Writing a Paragraph
• The Paragraph
• Writing a Paragraph
Discussion and Writing a Paragraph
PowerPoint Presentation
Knowledge. Explain what is paragraph.
Write a Paragraph
1 periodDiscuss what topic sentence is in a paragraph.
• The Topic Sentence Partnered Activity and Discussion
Hand- outs and/or reading materials
Knowledge.Identify the topic sentence in a paragraph
Quiz
1 period Show the transitions within a paragraph.
• Transitions Within a Paragraph
Question and Answer and discussion
PowerPoint Presentation
Organization of thought.
Recognizes the transitions in a paragraph.
Quiz
1 period Demonstrate a good paragraph.
• A Good ParagraphDiscussion and/ an Argument
Fairness in judging and criticizing a paragraph.
Distinguish a good paragraph to a not so good one.
Question and Answer
1 periodShow the methods of developing a paragraph.
• Methods of Developing a Paragraph
Question and Answer and discussion
Hand- Outs and PowerPoint Presentation
Knowledge.Compares the methods to develop a paragraph.
Quiz
1 period
Combine previous knowledge on writing a paragraph into writing a composition.
Writing a Whole Composition
• The Whole Composition
• Writing a Whole Composition
• Before Actual Writing
Question and Answer , discussion and writing activity.
Hand- Outs and PowerPoint Presentation
Perseverance in writing a composition.
Outline a topic for writing.
Quiz
1 periodDiscuss what to do when writing a paragraph.
• During Actual Writing Discussion and
writing activity.
Hand- Outs and PowerPoint Presentation
Organization of thought. Write a composition.
Question and Answer
1 periodDiscuss what to do after writing a paragraph.
• After Actual WritingDiscussion and writing activity.
Hand- Outs and PowerPoint Presentation
Self- judgment.
Revise their composition.
Question and Answer
1 period Show the different types of exposition.
Expository Writing
• Types of Exposition
Discussion. PowerPoint Presentation and/ or hand-
Knowledge. Remember the types of exposition and its definitions.
Quiz
• Definition
outs.1 period
Demonstrate the explanation of a process.
• Explanation of a Process
Discussion and writing activity.
Knowledge and elaboration.
Explain a process.Question and Answer
1 periodDistinguish paraphrasing and copying.
• Paraphrase Discussion and grouped writing activity. PowerPoint
Presentation
Develop paraphrasing skills.
Paraphrase a text. Quiz
1 period Recalling the essay.• Essay Discussion and
writing activity. KnowledgeDevelop the sense of essay writing in oneself.
Question and Answer
1 period Analysing an essay. • Structuring the Essay Discussion and writing activity.
PowerPoint Presentation
Organization of thought.
Develop analytical thinking.
Preliminary essay.
1 period Explain the introduction.
• The Introductory Paragraph
Discussion and writing activity.
PPT Presentation and Hand- outs
Developing writing skills.
Write an introduction of a paragraph.
Written an introduction.
1 period Explain the body. • The Body Paragraphs Discussion and writing activity.
Write the body of the paragraph.
Written body.
1 period Explain the conclusion.
• The Concluding Paragraph
Discussion and writing activity.
Write the conclusion of the paragraph.
Written conclusion.
1 period Explain revision.
• Revising your EssayDiscussion and revision.
PPT Presentation and Hand- outs
Developing grammar skills.
Revised the written essay.
Revised essay.
1 period Present the types of descriptive writing.
Descriptive Writing
• Types of Descriptive Writing
Discussion and writing activity.
PPT Presentation and Hand- outs
Knowledge on descriptive writing.
Enumerated and defined the types of descriptive writing.
Quiz and Question and Answer.
1 period Elaborate on objective description.
• Informative or Objective Description
Sample (s). Knowledge on objective description.
Write an objective description.
Write- up. Question and Answer
1 periodElaborate impressionistic description.
• Evocative or Impressionistic Description Sample (s).
Knowledge on impressionistic description.
Write an impressionistic description.
1 period Apply description into writing.
• Writing a Descriptive Composition Pictures. Develop
writing skills.Writing a composition.
Descriptive Writing Quiz
1 periodDemonstrate ways to select and arrange details.
• Selection of Details
• Arrangement of Details
Discussion and examples. Hand- out
Develop organizational skills.
Select and arrange details into a composition.
1 periodComprehends the language of description.
• The Language of Description
Discussion and examples.
PPT Presentation Creativity.
Use the language of description in writing.
Quiz
1 period
Appreciate the use of knowing how to properly write a letter.
Principles of Business Communication
• First Favourable Impression
• Sincerity
• Clarity
• Conciseness
• Completeness
• Correctness
• Promoting Goodwill
Discussion and question and answer.
PowerPoint Presentation.
Develop a sense of organization.
Observe characteristics of a good letter.
Quiz
1-2 period(s)
Discuss the different letter formats.
• Business Writing Formats
Presentation of Research assignment, demonstration and
Sample(s) and PPT Presentation
Develop skills in writing letter.
Prepare letters in different format.
• Full Block Format
• Modified Full Block Format
• Semi- Block Format
discussion.
1 period
Explain some of the important details to consider in writing a letter.
• Important Details to Keep in Mind Lecture discussion
PPT Presentation
Recalling what’s crucial.
Remember the important details. Quiz
1 period Discuss the basics of a term paper.
Writing a Term Paper
• Definition of a Term Paper
• The Importance of a Term Paper
• A Good Term Paper
Discussion and argument.
Sample(s) and PPT Presentation
Develop researching skill.
Remember the basics in writing a term paper.
Quiz
1 period Explain the term paper.
• Writing a Term Paper
• Basic Research Methods
Discussion with examples.
Hand- outs and sample(s).
Organization of one’s thoughts.
Grasp the idea of a term paper. Quiz
1 periodDiscuss the data gathering techniques.
• Data Gathering Techniques Discussion and
demonstration.
Hand- outs. PPT Presentation and Video Clips
Developing data gathering skills.
Synthesize the data gathered. Quiz
1 period Demonstrates the use of notes.
• The Use of Note Cards
• Types of Notes
Discussion and group activity.
PPT presentation and audio files.
Making meaning to the lesson.
Uses the notes for information gathering.
Note- taking quiz
1 period
Showcase the format of a term paper and the preliminaries.
• Format of a Term Paper
• The Preliminaries
Discussion, demonstration and writing activity.
Sample(s) and PowerPoint Presentation
Application of theory into practice.
Construct the preliminaries.
Quiz
2 periodsDiscuss the contents of a term paper.
• The Text of the Term Paper Discussion,
demonstration and writing activity.
Sample(s) and PowerPoint Presentation
Commitment in writing a term paper.
Write the content of the term paper.
Organizes and written the content of the term paper.
1 period Show the other parts of a term paper.
• Other PartsDiscussion and demonstration.
Sample(s) and PowerPoint Presentation.
Develop frugality as a researcher.
Make the miscellaneous parts of a term paper.
Written the other parts of a term paper.
1 periodDemonstrate how to type a term paper properly.
• Typing Guides
Discussion and demonstration.
Term paper(s), hand- outs and PowerPoint Presentation.
Self- sufficiency towards the technical side of their term paper.
Follow certain procedures in typing the term paper.
Typed and printed output of term paper.
Major Examination – 25% Class Participation andActivities – 30% Quizzes – 20% Projects and Assignments – 15%Attendance/Behavior – 10%
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Prepared By: Jivanee S. Abril and Jonna Melle T. Alba
References: Jimenez, Eleanor S. Writing in the Discipline.2000. Reprinted 2002. St. Agustine Publications Inc.