english communication writing for adults- syllabus

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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

Strategies

Instructional Materials/

Sources

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


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.


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.


Organization of thought. Write a composition.

Question and Answer

1 periodDiscuss what to do after writing a paragraph.

• After Actual WritingDiscussion and writing activity.


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.


Organization of thought.

Develop analytical thinking.

Preliminary essay.

1 period Explain the introduction.

• The Introductory Paragraph


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


Write the conclusion of the paragraph.

Written conclusion.

1 period Explain revision.

• Revising your EssayDiscussion and revision.


Developing grammar skills.

Revised the written essay.

Revised essay.

1 period Present the types of descriptive writing.

Descriptive Writing

• Types of Descriptive Writing



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.