READING AND WRITING MASTERY PRACTICE

Refers to discussion/chats/conversation; use of words to exchange thoughts and ideas; and/or a long talk of piece of writing about a subject.

• Discourse

• Text

• Reading

A cognitive process of decoding symbols to derive meaning from a text.

• Discourse

• Text

• Reading

Refers to a piece of writing or speech; language unit with definable communicative function; stretch of language interpreted formally; a piece of naturally occurring spoken, written, or signed discourse identified for purpose of analysis.

• Discourse

• Text

• Reading

A purpose of discourse that provides a descriptive and comprehensive discussion on the topic. It points out what one should know about the topic or subject.

• To inform

• To persuade

• To entertain

A purpose of discourse that tries to convince the readers that the proposed claim or solution is better than any other proposal.

• To inform

• To persuade

• To entertain

A purpose of discourse that provides a source of entertainment for its readers.

• To inform

• To persuade

• To entertain

In this type of discourse, the writer aims to persuade the audience or readers; the writer presents valid claims or counterclaims, each supported by evidence, to prove a point.

• Argumentation

• Description

• Exposition

• Narration

Based on the main impression of the author about the topic or subject; Influenced by prior knowledge, culture, environment, and experiences, among others; As the writer describe his or her observations, it triggers sensory images among readers.

• Argumentation

• Description

• Exposition

• Narration

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. It gives reader instructions on how something is done.

• Argumentation

• Description

• Exposition

• Narration

Similar to storytelling; it recalls events chronologically; it is told in the first, second, or third person point of view.

• Argumentation

• Description

• Exposition

• Narration