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English
Quarter 4 – Module 3:
Feature Writing
English – Grade 5
Quarter 4 – Module 3: Feature Writing
First Edition, 2020

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English
Quarter 4 – Module 3:
Feature Writing
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning at home. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage
and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own learning. Take
time to read, understand, and perform the different activities in the module.
As you go through the different activities of this module be reminded of the
following:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other activities.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are done.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not
alone. We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 Let Us Learn

A great day to you dear learner! In this module you will learn with
passion how fascinating and fulfilling it is to be able to write a feature article.

You will also learn about the power of writing and what it can do to
benefit you and others. May you find significant learning experiences and joy
from this module. Have fun learning!

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Identify the qualities, type, and parts of feature articles; and
2. Write a feature article.

Let Us Try
I am sure you miss the moments spent with your classmates and
friends in school. Let us go back to those times when you had a great laugh
with them just like what is shown in the picture.

DIRECTIONS: Study the picture where you will base your own feature story.
Copy and fill-in the Feature Writing Graphic Organizer with guide
questions, by supplying the information asked. Write your answers in
complete sentences.

Photo source: Ireen R. Cañete

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 Feature Writing Graphic Organizer

1. Describe a scene in your school when you were with your

classmates and friends that you miss most. It could be
before class starts in the morning, during class hours, lunch
Paragraph
break, or after class.
1 2. Compare it with your situation now and describe why it
happened.

1. Describe another situation when your teacher gave you a

group performance task (experiment, dance, role playing,
etc.). Did you cooperate? Was there a fight among your
Paragraph classmates? How was it resolved? Did it make you closer
than before? Describe what happened and how it ended
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especially during the presentation of your performance.
2. If you were to choose, which situation you would prefer, is it
the previous school years or now? Explain your answer/s by
giving examples.

1. Write a sentence about the present situation and how it

differs from the previous years.
Paragraph
2. Write another sentence on what to do to be in touch with
3 classmates and friends, even if you are at home, in this time of
the pandemic.

DIRECTIONS: Once you are done completing the graphic organizer. Rewrite
all your sentences in three paragraphs. Do this on a separate sheet of paper.
Be guided by the rubrics for scoring.
Category Excellent (5) Very Good (4) Good (3) Can Be
Improved (2)
Lead Interesting and The lead The lead is not Not inviting to
Paragraph invites readers catches the effective enough the reader.
1 to dig into the reader’s to catch the
article. interest. reader’s
interest.
Body Supported with Supported with Supported with Few details
Paragraph related details a few related few related and facts to
2 and facts. Well details and details and support.
structured. facts. Thoughts facts. Some Thoughts are
Stirs the are clear. thoughts are not clear. Not
imagination of not clear. well
the reader. structured.
Conclusion The conclusion The conclusion Reminds the There was no
Paragraph is long and is identifiable reader of the conclusion to
1 reminds the but not well point of the end the
reader of the written. article through article.

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 point of the Reminds the the message
article. Draws a reader of the given but not
lasting point of the well written.
impression article through
through the the message
message given. given.
Organizatio Strong and Most ideas are Some ideas are Lack
n organized organized organized organization
beginning/midd beginning/midd beginning/midd beginning/mi
le/end. le/end. le/end. ddle/end.
Neatness The whole There are very There are Has several
article is few erasures erasures but erasures and
written neatly but written written clearly penmanship
and legibly. clearly needs
practice.

Total score/Remarks:

The activity you have done is about composing/writing a feature article.

How was your experience? Was it easy? Was it difficult? Do not worry dear
learner if you think you were not able to do it well. This module will help you
learn this writing skill in a step-by-step manner. Stay positive and get ready to
learn some more!

Let Us Study

When you were in grade four, you have learned the features of
journalistic writing. You were even asked to write news and editorial articles.
This time you will undergo the exciting activities for feature writing.

A feature article is a detailed piece of writing which look at a variety of

issues, opinions, experiences, and ideas in actual situations. It is a data-
based discussion of an exact subject that touches the readers’ emotions.

Have you watched the TV shows “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Sojo” and “Rated
K”? Their shows feature different topics that are based on facts or that really
happened based on the interviews and the videos or photos shown. The stories
they present in their shows are examples of feature stories or articles.

Feature articles and literature are both forms of writing, enjoyed by the
public and have relative style. Study the differences and similarities between
literature and journalistic writing in the Venn diagram.

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 LITERATURE JOURNALISTIC
WRITING

- Before writing,
Dyleene interviews
- Marites starts persons who have
imagining the allegedly seen the
appearance of the mythical creatures
diwata, duwende and first.
- Marites and
tikbalang and writes Dyleene both
them in her story. - The appearance
write a story
about Philippine of the diwata, duwende
- She creates the and tikbalang, including
mythical
plot which includes the person’s beliefs
creatures.
the conflict, the about them is written to
climax, and the an entertaining way.
- Both writings
resolution. are written
- The output is
in an
packed with facts.
- She writes a entertaining
short story based way
on her imagination. - Dyleene does a
feature story or
article based
on facts.

A good feature article deals with any topic and usually entertains
more often than it informs, instructs, or advise. The topic must be based on
facts which may be light or serious, depending on its purpose, and may or
may not be timely. You may use adjectives, figures of speech, dialogue,
anecdote, or idiomatic expressions.

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 Qualities of a Good Feature Article
Like any journalistic writing, a feature article has the following
characteristics:
Quality Definition/Description Example
1. Direct to
the point Upon reading the first part of Reading about a hero in books or
the article, the readers will watching them in movies seems like
know right away what it is an ordinary thing but meeting one in
all about. real life is super amazing. This was
my reaction as we were visited in
class by no less than the 2014
Ramon Magsaysay Awardee himself,
Sir Randy Halasan.
(The readers would know right
away that the feature is about a
person who has made a great
contribution.) (Cape-less hero, The
Brainstorm, SY 2019-2020)

2. Based on Facts and evidence provide

facts and readers with accurate According to the Department of
evidence information on an event as it Health, cancer is considered a
happened. “silent disaster”, killing 300,000
victims a year, 800 every day, and 33
Readers will believe the every hour.
story because the numbers,
statistics and sources are However, kidsofhope.org cited that
proofs that the writer made a the House of Hope (HOH), a
thorough research. foundation in Davao City that
shelters cancer patient children in
Mindanao, more than 600 have
survived under their care since
2007.

3.Cites Write the source of the data

sources and information, especially if According to merriam-
the idea is not yours or you webster.com, plagiarism is the
gathered it from a book, practice of stealing someone else's
magazine, and online work or ideas and passing them off
resources or if you heard it as one's own.
from a resource person.
This is important to avoid (The underlined is the source of
plagiarism which is the idea used in the paragraph.)
punishable by law.

4. Uses Quotes and interviews

quotes and provide credibility or Direct speech: “In time, my hair will
interviews sincerity and draw the grow back even longer if I want to,
readers to believe because but the person who will wear this
there was a one-on-one does not have that luxury of time,”

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 encounter with the subject of Kyzelle said confidently. (Separate
the story. the direct speech from the
quotation or a phrase using
quotation marks “ ”.)
Paraphrased (indirect quotation):
Kyzelle said that her hair will grow
longer in time but the person who
will use it does not have the luxury
of time.

5. Avoids Wordy ways of saying Verbal deadwood: Instead of

verbal simple things and repeating
saying: Prior to the start of the
deadwoods the same idea, drags the
meeting, the learners have signed in
and phrases message you want send to
the readers. It also consumes the attendance sheet.
that are Say: Before the meeting, the
more precious space on your
redundant learners have signed in the
paper.
attendance sheet.
Redundant word: My dream is to
build a big mansion. You know
that a mansion is a big house so the
word big in the sentence is not needed.
Correct: My dream is to build a
mansion.

6. Uses Having a big vocabulary will

unfamiliar help you learn and think but Instead of saying: The baby has
and use it carefully. a DOWNY HAIR.
uncomplicated Using complicated words will
language lose the impact of the Say: The baby is covered in or filled
message. with soft fine hair.
If the readers find unfamiliar
When describing, use words that
words at the first paragraph, creates a clear visual/mental picture to
they will not read any the readers.
further.

7. Use Use many real and specific

concrete words that stand for things Accident is vague. It may range all
and that you and the readers can the way from slipping on the floor to
precise see, touch, hear, taste and falling from a building.
smell. Avoid using vague or Tragedy – is it a fire, explosion,
words
inexact words. drowning, cave-in?
Document – is it a report card, birth
certificate, police record?
Crime – is it a jaywalking, robbery,
murder?

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 Types of Feature Article

There are different types of feature articles. For a beginner like you,
the following will be easy to do, follow and understand.

TYPES OF FEATURE ARTICLES

Types Definition/Meaning Example
1.
Personality It offers a semi-biographical Manny Pacquiao, known as
Profile account of a newsworthy “Pacman” to his countrymen,
person. The information has become a man of inspiration
usually comes from an to everybody – children and
interview with successful adults alike. Now a world icon,
people or celebrity inside or Manny is admired because of his
outside your school. To do this “never-say-die” spirit, his
you should prepare questions humility and extreme passion
that will shed light on the for sports spurred by his
person’s life. determination to bring honor to
his country.
2.
Personal It deals with any unusual Up, up, up went the elevator
Experience experience, usually written in as we climbed the World Trade
first person point of view. The Center in the 25th Street, New
pronoun “I and we” are often York City. The building made
used in this feature article. with aluminum and thick glass
windows with 114 stories was
extremely high.

3. This is often emotional and

Human even heartbreaking. The “Thank goodness we are all
Interest subject is usually not safe” said the text message Army
prominent but is doing Corporal Adriano Regua never
something unusual, got to read. The officer, while
something odd or inspiring. attempting to rescue a fallen
The readers can relate to it, as companion, was overpowered by
if somehow, it happened to rampaging flood waters a few
them, too. hours earlier.

Khan, Rachel E. (2017) Campus journalism Second Edition: Anvil Publishing, Inc./ Alkuino,
Gelly E. (2017) Campus Journalism in the New Generation: GenSan RFM Printing

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 Now that you have learned the qualities and the types of feature articles,
you are now ready to learn its parts. Study the parts of the feature article and
its example.
Parts of the Feature Article Sample Feature Article
Hair for the kids of hope
Title Ireen R. Cañete
The title should grab the
reader’s interest that is “Kindness in words creates confidence.
relevant to the content of the
Kindness in giving creates love.”
feature article. Only the first
letter and the proper nouns This saying from a great Chinese philosopher,
should be written in capital Lao Tzu, inspired Jashzheinna Kyzelle N. Decena,
letters.
12 years old, who purposely grew her hair for three
Byline years just to be cut, 25 inches long, on October 4,
The byline contains the 2017.
name of the writer of the
feature article. It was an event called “Hair for Hope”, urging
volunteers to cut and donate their hair to be made as
Lead wigs for the cancer patients who are experiencing
The Lead can be the first or
hair loss due to series of chemotherapy sessions.”
the first two paragraphs that
tells the readers the main “I will never forget that day,” Kyzelle started,
point of a feature story. It is “When I arrived at the venue, everyone welcomed me
the extended version of the
with a smile. Some of them were even cheering.”
title. It should engage and
invite the readers to go Yet, many of her classmates agreed that it was
through the feature story as it not worth giving up her long hair which she patiently
sets the tone and mood of the
brushed and even pampered with mineral oil every
article consisting of 2-3
sentences. day. They said that she can still help in other ways
such as giving money and medicines.
Body
“In time, my hair will grow back even longer if I
The Body involves the
want to, but the person who will wear this do not have
arrangement of the story
materials, supporting details, that luxury of time. I want to give them happy
the facts, data, information, memories and who knows they might get well because
and interviews gathered in a of that happy feeling,” Kyzelle said cheerfully.
manner that will sustain or
hold the reader’s interest and According to the Department of Health, cancer
flow smoothly from the is killing 300,000 victims a year, 800 every day, and
introduction to the end. 33 every hour.

Ending/Conclusion However, kidsofhope.org cited that the House

of Hope (HOH), a foundation in Davao City that
The Ending/Conclusion shelters cancer patient children in Mindanao, have
should leave a lasting
helped more than 600 children survive under their
impression as you go back to
care since 2007.
the beginning reminding the
readers of the main point of Hopefully, Kyzelle’s selfless act will persuade
the article. You may give more people to help the cancer patients in any form
something to look forward to
and see them with happy faces. They can be hopeful

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or things that will unfold in than before as they combat the disease because they
the future. It should prompt know that they are loved.
an action on the part of the
reader.
This is how you will write your feature article. This guide will help you
understand more and write better.

Feature Writing Graphic Organizer

Think of a catchy title that would grab the readers’ attention

Title quickly, so they will keep on reading. It needs to highlight the
general topic of the story.

Lead This should tell the reader why this story is important or worth
their time. Be sure to keep your sentences short. Use this as an
Paragraph opportunity to say something that’ will spark the reader’s
1 interest. Always remember - the WHY is important. This will set
the tone and mood of your article.

Body This involves the arrangement of the story materials, supporting

Paragraph details, the facts, data, information, and interviews gathered in a
1 manner that will sustain or hold the reader’s interest and flow
smoothly from the introduction to the end. (1-2 sentences)

Body
It includes names, places, time, and quotes related to the
Paragraph person, event, or organization. Interviews can be written in
2 direct speech or indirect speech (paraphrased).

Body
The opinions of the writer, those at the location of the story, and
Paragraph experts are presented in the body of the feature article. (1-2
3 sentences)

Ending/
The conclusion should leave a lasting impression on the reader
Conclusi
on
and provoke some sort of reaction. It should prompt action on
the part of the reader, encourage a change of opinion, or
Paragraph encourage the reader to make a decision.
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 Let Us Practice
A. DIRECTIONS: Read and study the sample feature articles. Identify what
type of feature and which part of feature article is given. The first one is done
for you. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Part of Sample Feature Articles Types Parts

1. A colored cube has invaded the interest of a large
group of students. Some of these cube enthusiasts are
seen on corners battling out who solves the pattern faster. Human Lead
In a blink of an eye, students went crazy over a 3D Interest
combination game called the Rubik’s cube.
(Rubik’s magic, The Jmarian, SY 2016-2017)

2. Every son’s first hero is always their father, yet this

may just remain as a wishful thinking for sons like
Carl Jacob Oliveros who was left in a fatherless family.
Like a sad love song, his parent’s love story did not
go well, and they parted ways even before he made his
first steps. (Message to Papa, The Brainstorm, SY 2019-2020)

3. “All we have to do as parents is to support

our children in their interests. Because Princess really
wanted to pursue cosplay, we supported her every step
of the way,” she said. Princess also plans to join future
cosplay competitions within the year. (Cosplay Princess,
The Jmarian, SY 2016-2017)

4. William “Dondon” Banzali, was born in San Isidro,

Davao Oriental whose mother was from Leyte and
whose father is of Kagan ancestry.
The 40-year-old, who acquired polio at four, is now
the community-based cultural tourism organizer of the
11 tribes in the Tribal Village inside Magsaysay Park of
Davao City. (William’s will, The Leader, SY 2017-2018)

5. It was September 9, 2014, when her family learned

that she was suffering from a mild stroke leaving her
half blind and half of her body paralyzed.
“I was only nine years old then. I could not believe
that what we thought was just a simple flu was
actually caused by a brain tumor as big as a 25-
centavo coin,” Camille said in Filipino.
She remembered feeling very useless and thought
that she was going to die then. But her mom gave her
strength and hope. (A leader’s fight, The Leader, SY 2018-2019)

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B. DIRECTIONS: Study the illustration where you will base your own feature
story. Copy and fill-in the Feature Writing Graphic Organizer, with guide
questions, by supplying the information asked. Write your answers in
complete sentences. Use the rubrics as guide for scoring.

Feature Writing Graphic Organizer

Think of a catchy title that is relevant to the topic. This
Title can be 3 to 5 words.

Lead
Paragraph 1. What “Filipino value” is shown in the picture? Tell something
1 about it.

Body 1. Cite an incident (fire, flood, earthquake, or COVID-19

Paragraph pandemic, a person in danger) when that “Filipino value” was
2 observed? You may research online or ask your parents. Write
the date and incident.

Body 1. Interview anyone at home or call someone who knew about it

Paragraph or was there when it happened. Write his/her information in a
2 direct speech. You may also lift your interviews from the
internet. Do not forget to cite the source.

Body
1. Narrate if you have also shown that “Filipino value” to
Paragraph
others. What did you do? How did you feel after helping?
3

Ending/ 1. Go back to the topic and give your final words about the
Conclusion “Filipino value”. Tell why we should be proud of it.
Paragraph 2. Write a message calling everyone to always apply that
3 “Filipino value”.

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Rubrics for Scoring a Feature Writing
Category Excellent (5) Very Good (4) Good (3) Can Be
Improved (2)
Lead Interesting and The lead catches The lead is not Not inviting to
Paragraph invites readers to the reader’s effective enough the reader.
1 dig into the article interest. to catch the
reader’s interest.
Body Supported with Supported with Supported with Few details and
Paragraph related details and few related few related facts to
2 facts. Well details and facts. details and facts. support.
structured. Stirs Thoughts are Some thoughts Thoughts are
the imagination of clear. are not clear. not clear. Not
the reader. well structured.

Conclusion The conclusion is The conclusion Reminds the There was no

Paragraph long and reminds is identifiable reader of the conclusion to
1 the reader of the but not well point of the end the article.
point of the written. Reminds article through
article. Draws a the reader of the the message
lasting impression point of the given but not
through the article through well written.
message given. the message
given.
Organizatio Strong and Most ideas are Some ideas are Lack
n organized organized organized organization
beginning/middle beginning/middl beginning/middl beginning/mid
/end e/end e/end dle/end

There were no There were very There were a few There were a
Grammar grammatical few grammatical grammatical lot of
errors committed. errors errors grammatical
committed. committed. errors
committed.
Sources Has done a Sources used Interviews are There were no
thorough research were properly evident in the citations at all.
on the topic cited. Interviews article. Some
chosen. Interviews are evident in sources used
are evident in the the article. was not cited.
article. Sources
used were
properly cited.
Used and 1-2 errors in the A few errors in Several errors
Use of observed proper use of the use of in the use of
Capitalizatio capitalization and capitalization capitalization capitalization
n and punctuation and punctuation and punctuation and
Punctuation marks. marks. marks. punctuation
Marks marks.
Neatness The whole article There are very There are Has several
is few erasures but erasures but erasures.
written neatly and was written was written Penmanship is
legibly. clearly. clearly. not legible.

Total score/Remarks:

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 Let Us Practice More
ACTIVITY 5: Developing the Feature Writer in Me
A. DIRECTIONS. Using the output that you have finished in Let Us Practice,
rewrite it in paragraph form. You may change the sentence structure or add
conjunctions when necessary. Use the same rubrics for scoring.

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Let Us Remember
A feature article is a detailed piece of writing which look at a variety of
issues, opinions, experiences, and ideas in actual situations. It is a data-
based discussion of an exact subject that touches the readers’ emotions.

It deals with any topic and usually entertains more often than it
informs, instructs, or advise. The topic may be light or serious, depending on
its purpose, and may or may not be timely. You may use adjectives, figures of
speech, dialogue, anecdote, or idiomatic expressions.

When you write a feature article, consider the following:

• Write in short sentences and paragraphs and quickly gets to the point.
• Rely on facts and evidence to provides readers with accurate
information.
• Cite sources where the idea, data, facts, information are gathered
from.
• Use quotes and interviews to provide credibility.
• Avoid verbal deadwoods and redundant words.
• Use familiar, concrete, and precise words.

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 Some types of feature that will be easy for you do and understand are;
personality profile, a semi-biographical account of a newsworthy person;
personal experience which deals with any unusual experience, usually
written in the first person point of view; and human interest that involves
people and their experiences, troubles, failures, and successes in life.

In writing a feature article, you must consider its three basic parts; the
lead that sets the tone and mood and tells the readers the main point of a
feature story and should engage and invite the readers; the Body that
contains the arrangement of the story materials in a manner that will sustain
or hold the reader’s interest and flow smoothly from the introduction to the
end; and the Ending/Conclusion that must draw a lasting impression,
reminding the readers of the main point of the article. Do not forget to write a
catchy title relevant to your feature article.

Let Us Assess
Read the given personality profile feature of a man who created a
positive change in the lives of the community which he served. Make this
feature article as your guide.

Write a personality profile feature article about one of the members of

your family. Tell how he/she bravely faced the challenges brought by this
pandemic to keep your family safe and healthy, as well as his/her efforts to
continue bringing food on your table. Also include the positive changes, the
situation brought him/her.

Use the rubrics in Let Us Practice More for scoring. Write your feature
article on a separate sheet of paper.

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 Cape-less Hero
Mezhane Dareykiel M. Dalumpines

Reading about a hero in books or watching them in movies seems like an

ordinary thing but meeting one in real life is super amazing. This was my reaction
as we were visited in class by no less than the 2014 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee
himself, Sir Randy Halasan.
He was a school head who changed the lives not only of the indigenous
children in school but also the Matigsalog community in Pegalongan, Marilog
District. He is in fact featured in our English textbook as an educator who was
selfless in performing beyond what his duty called for.

“Being a hero today means having an initiative to change the lives of

others, especially the marginalized sectors. Be ready to serve and show
compassion without expecting any personal returns”, he explained in an interview
with the Brainstorm.

Presently serving as a commissioner on the Presidential Commission for

the Urban Poor (PCUP), he stressed that dying is not just a way of becoming a
hero and said that anyone can do big or small deeds if it touches the lives of
others.

“You should have positive attitude in everything you do, even poverty is not
a hinderance to your success. The government is providing free college education.
There are so many opportunities that await you so finish your school and study
hard,” Sir Randy strongly advised.
Because of this I realized that heroes are not just the rock-solid ones
displayed in the school grounds or those that have superpowers and fly, but some
of them are alive and continue to create better tomorrows for people in need.
(The Brainstorm, the official school paper of Tugbok CES-SpEd Center, SY 2019-2020)

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 Let Us Enhance

ACTIVITY 5: I Am a Feature Writer

DIRECTIONS: Read the topics given. Choose one and write a feature article
about it. Be creative. Use the same rubrics as your guide for scoring.

1. Write an article of your experience with an animal that has made a great
impact in your life. It could be your pet who saved you or any member of
your family from getting hurt/accident.

2. From one or two line/s of your favorite song, write a feature story that
you can relate with. Share a story of your life that reminds you of that
line/lines.

3. Write a story of how the pandemic changed you and/or your family. The
struggles you/your family have been through, its impact, the difference it
made, and how well you handle it.
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 Let Us Reflect
Enhancing your skills in writing a feature article equally helps you
develop your skills in thinking critically and writing creatively. Aside from
helping you enrich your vocabulary; it also makes you aware of the important
events around you and how to write about them to inform and entertain the
readers.

Writing an article that is factual and relevant to the lives of many

teaches you and the readers the facts and lessons of life. Your feature article
will inspire you and the readers because it can happen to anyone.

Moreover, it teaches you to do your research well and write its sources
properly in your article. It is a very important skill and will come in handy as
you continue learning in high school and in college.

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Books
Alkuino, Gelly E. Campus Jounalism in the New Generation 2017.
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Bulusan, F. Campus Journalism within your reach 2016. Quezon City:
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Khan, R.E. Campus Journalism (Second Edition) 2017. Mandaluyong City:
Anvil Publishing, Inc.

Internet Sources
https://ourhappyschool.com/journalism/journalism-101-omit-verbal-
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Merriam – Webster Apps. Merriam-webster.com

Campus Papers
The Brainstorm, Campus Paper of Tugbok Central Elementary School-SpEd
Center SY 2019 - 2020
The Jmarian, Campus Paper of Jose Maria College - Grade School SY 2016 –
2017
The LEADER, Campus Paper of Kapitan Tomas Monteverde Sr. Central
Elementary School - SpEd Center SY 2018 - 2019

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For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:

Department of Education – Davao City Division

Elpidio Quirino Ave., Poblacion District, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur

Telefax: (082) 224-3274, (082) 222-1672

E-mail Address: davao.city@deped.gov.ph

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