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English Grade 8 Module

Quarter 4 Module 7
Develop Paragraphs that Illustrate
each Text Type
 I. DEVELOP PARAGRAPHS FOR EACH TEXT TYPE
Develop paragraphs that illustrate each text type (narrative in literature, expository,
explanatory, factual and personal recount, persuasive, argumentative) (EN8WC-IIe-2.2)

II. Concept Notes

A text is a piece of writing that you read or create. The type of a texts depend on their
purpose, structure and language features.Texts are written for a variety of purposes, using
different forms and standards of composition. These forms of writing are known as text types.
Remember that the text types refer to the meaning the writing, and they should not be
confused with writing (or other materials) formats such book, article, letter, report, essay, etc.

What are the text types?

Narrative text entertains or informs readers by telling a story. It has to do with real-world
events and time, characterized by a sequencing of events. Narrative text deals with
the following:
A. fiction (fairy tales, novels, science fiction, horror or adventure stories, fables, myths,
legends, etc. )
B. non-fiction (newspaper, articles, reports, historical writings).

Literary text is a type of narrative that entertains or elicits an emotional response by creative
use of language and structure to create mental images.

Expository text identifies and characterizes phenomena. True and deliberate expository text
will focus on educating its reader. It gets to the point quickly and efficiently.
Examples: definitions, explications, summaries and essay, reviews or comments,
references, letters to the editor

Expository structures can be classified into five categories:

• Description, where the author describes a topics characteristics, features, attributes,

etc. and gives examples.
• Procedure or sequence: the author lists different activities in their chronological
order or enumerates items in a numerical order.
• Comparison: the author explains how two or more objects, events, experiences, are
alike and/or different.
• Cause-effect explanation: the author presents ideas, events in time, or facts as
causes and the resulting effect(s) in time.
• Problem-solution presentation: the author describes a problem and gives one or
more solutions to the problem.

Factual text endeavors to inform or instruct through the use of facts and information.
Examples: landscape descriptions, instructions on how to make or do something,
recipes, instructions, and manual.

Explanatory text- explains how or why something happens.

Examples: the life cycle of a frog, how gears work, explain labeled diagrams or flow
charts, a science experiment and its results.
Personal Recount - retells an activity or event that happened in your own life.
Example: diary, journal

Persuasive text is a factual text types that give a point of view. They are used to influence or
persuade others. It gives reasons for a point of view to try and convince others of it.
Example: A team’s argument for a debate

Argumentative text aims to change the readers’ beliefs. They often contain negative
qualities or characteristics of something/someone, or try to persuade their readers that an
object, product, idea is in some way better than others.It starts with the negation of a
statement which attributes a quality or characteristic activity to something or someone.
Examples: advertising texts, which try to persuade their readers that a product is
somehow better than others.

III. Learning Tasks:

Task 1

A. As we do our daily routines, we come across reading materials with various types of
text. Identify the text type used in the following situations.

________________1. Reading a newspaper article in the morning

________________2. Writing a letter (or email) to a friend

________________3. Savoring a good novel at bedtime

________________4. Presenting the topic on photosynthesis

________________5. Making a brochure of cosmetic products

________________6. Blogging your own mountain trek experience

________________7. Giving comments on a political issue

________________8. Narrating the aventure of Hercules

B. A recipe text states that fried egg is one of the easiest recipes we can cook at home.
Do you agree with that? Arrange the following steps in cooking an egg using the letters
A, B, C, and D. Write your answer on the blank.

______1. Flip the egg using a spatula, being careful not to break the yolk.

_______2. Crack the egg directly into the pan and season generously with salt and pepper.
Cook for about two minutes.

_______3. Turn off the heat and let the egg sit for one minute.

_______4. Heat the cooking oil in a small, non-stick pan over medium heat
Task 2
A. As we look around, we see wonders of nature. Among the beautiful creatures that amaze
us are butterflies, the flying insects with large wings covered with colorful, iridescent scales in
overlapping rows.
Briefly explain the life cycle of a butterfly in the box beside each picture.

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 B. Read and compare the two texts below. Answer the questions that follow.

A B
The school fair is right around the The school fair is right around the
corner, and tickets have just gone on sale. corner, and tickets have just gone on sale.
We are selling a limited number of tickets Even though you may be busy, you will
at a discount, so move fast and get yours still want to reserve just one day out of an
while they are still available. This is going entire year to relax and have fun with us.
to be an event you will not want to miss! Even if you don’t have much money, you
First off, the school fair is a great value don’t have to worry. A school fair is a
when compared with other forms of community event, and therefore prices are
entertainment. Also, your ticket purchase kept low. Perhaps, you are still not
will help our school, and when you help the convinced. Maybe you feel you are too old
school, it helps the entire community. But for fairs, or you just don’t like them. Well,
that’s not all! Every ticket you purchase that’s what my grandfather thought, but he
enters you in a drawing to win fabulous came to last year’s school fair and had
prizes. And don’t forget, you will have this to say about it: “I had the best time of
mountains of fun because there are acres my life!” While it’s true that you may be
and acres of great rides, fun games, and able to think of a reason not to come, I’m
entertaining attractions! Spend time with also sure that you can think of several
your family and friends at our school fair. reasons why you must come. We look
Buy your tickets now! forward to seeing you at the school fair!

1. What do the texts talk about in common?

A. School fair C. School inaugation
B. Field trip D. Community program

2. What is being offered in the announcements?

A. Free items C. Tickets on sale
B. Trip for two D. Discounts on products

3. The following are privileges that can be enjoyed during the school fair, EXCEPT
A. great rides C. delicious meals
B. fun games D. entertaining attractions

4. What is the purpose of both texts?

A. To tell a story that has happened to characters in a specific place and time
B. To give reasons for a point of view to try and convince others
C. To name the qualities of an object, a person, or a place
D. To present a series of instructions, tips,warnings, or useful information for the readers

5. Which of the following is true about the type of text presented in the passages?
A. Both passages are inviting people for a school fair
B. Passage A is trying persuade the readers.
C. Passage B sounds more logical and argumentative than passage A
D. All of the above
Task 3
A. Write a brief persuasive statement convincing people to follow health protocols as
prevention against the spread of CoVid-19.
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B. As people go through different stages in life and socialize with others, they encounter
strangers who eventually turn into friends. Write a personal recount on how you encountered
your best friend.
Example:
Last year was the first time I had ever been the new kid at school. For the first four
days, I was completely alone. I don’t think I even spoke to a single person. Finally, at lunch
on the fifth day, Karen Watson walked past her usual table and sat down right next to me.
Even though I was new, I had already figured out who Karen Watson was. She was
popular. Pretty soon, all of Karen’s friends were sitting there right next to me. I never
became great friends with Karen, but after lunch that day, it seemed like all sorts of people
were happy to be my friend. You cannot convince me that Karen did not know what she
was doing. I have a great respect for her, and I learned a great deal about what it means
to be a true leader.

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C. Community Pantry is a service providing basic needs to the locals in a particular

community wherein people can take as much as they need and donate whatever they can.
Write a brief persuasive statement convincing people to cooperate and follow the guidelines
of this movement.
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IV. Reflection
Instructions: Complete the following statements:
1. In this new lesson, I have learned that ________________________________________
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2.The lesson I have gained made me realize that _______________________________
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3.With this learning, I commit to ________________________________________________

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ASSESSMENT
A. Read each statement carefully and circle the letter of the correct answer.

1. What is the purpose of factual text?

A) To persuade you to buy something.
B) To describe how a scene might look in a novel.
C) To provide clear facts about something.
D) To tell you how to do something.

2. What type of text would you need if you complain about a defective product you bought?
A) persuasive B) expository C) factual D) narrative

3. The fable, “Monkey and the Turtle” is an example of which type of text?
A) factual C) narrative
B) personal recount D) persuasive

4. An imaginative story to entertain people is a form of ___________________ .

A. report B. narrative C. recount D. procedure

5. What is the purpose of expository text?

A. display information C. try to convince an idea
B. describe an object D. tell a story

6. Which of the following DOES NOT describe an expository text?

A. fact-based B. educational C.entertaining D. purposeful

7. What type of text do you write if you make a diary?

A) descriptive C) personal recount
B) persuasive D) argumentative

8. What kind of expository text is this?

Oceans and lakes have much in common, but they are also quite different. Both are bodies
of water, but oceans are very large bodies of salt water, while lakes are much smaller bodies
of fresh water. Lakes are usually surrounded by land, while oceans are what surround
continents. Both have plants and animals living in them. The ocean is home to the largest
animals on the planet, whereas lakes support much smaller forms of life. When it is time for a
vacation, both will make a great place to visit and enjoy.

A. Description B. Comparison C. Sequence D. Procedure

Additional Activity
Advocacy Brochure

Fold a long bond paper into three and create a brochure advocating health protocols
to prevent the spread of CoVid-19 in your own community. Be creative and include
persuasive statements in your output.

Example:

Source: http://faspselib.denr.gov.ph/sites/default/files//IEC/COVID-19%20Facts%20English%20Version.PNG
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VI. Answer Key

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Task 2
Answers may vary Additional Activity:
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15 10. Narrative Persuasive A
14 9. Factual Explanatory B
13 8. Narrative Narrative C
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7. Expositor Expository B
11 6. Personal recount Factual C
A ASSESSMENT
Task 1
Answers may vary
Learning Tasks:
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What’s New Task 3

Compiled by: Ma. Chona A. Pelayo