Learning Skills: A. MELC: Determine The Purpose of The Speaker in The Given Piece

Learner Activity Sheet in English 4
Worksheet 6, Quarter 3
Learner’s Name: ______________________________________

Grade Level/Section: __________________________________
Date: _______________________________________________
I. LEARNING SKILLS
A. MELC: Determine the purpose of the speaker in the given piece.
B. Objective: Distinguish the types of text/selection that show the

purpose of the speaker/writer.
II. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT
There are many reasons why people write paragraphs, lines, stories,
poems, or songs. It is important to know the writer’s purpose so you will
have a clear understanding of the written text.
There are three main purpose or reasons for writing:
• To entertain – to give laughter or enjoyment.

Examples of text written to entertain are:
stories, poems, dramas, songs
• To inform – to enlighten or give information about a topic.

Examples of texts written to inform are:
essays or articles, instructions or directions, encyclopedias,
or other reference texts
• To persuade – to encourage the reader to

take action or to convince them.
Examples: Advertisements, campaign speeches, persuasive
letters, or notes
III. ACTIVITIES
a. Practice Task I
Identify the purpose expressed in each text. Write the letter of your
answer on your answer sheet.
1. A poem about the love of a mother to her children.

a. entertain b. inform c. persuade
2. A poster about the proper way to prevent the spread of

corona virus.
3. A man’s letter to his employer asking for salary increase.

4. A map in the hospital showing all the emergency exits.
5. The lyrics to the song “Yesterday’s Dream”, performed by Lea

Salonga.

Practice Task II
Infer the purpose of the situations. Write E if the purpose is to
entertain, I if to inform, and P if to persuade. Write your answer on
your answer sheet.
________1. Enrolment for school year 2020-2021 will start on
June 1, 2020 until August 21, 2020.
________ 2. A fox saw a crow fly off with a piece of cheese on its
beak and settle on a branch of a tree. He started
playing tricks to the bird so he could have the
cheese.
________3. The school administrator and teachers explained well

to the parents that they will be very strict in imposing
social distancing and wearing face mask. They
assured everyone that they will put safety of the
students first all the time to convince parents to
enroll their children.
________4. How to make gelatin: put the gelatin powder in a

casserole with 6 cups of tap water. Cook it in a
medium fire stirring constantly. Add sugar to taste.
Remove from fire if it nearly boils. Pour in molds and
let it cool.
_________5. The Social Amelioration Program of the government

is intended for the family who are greatly affected by
the COVID 19 crisis.
Practice Task III

Read each paragraph carefully. Infer the purpose of the
author in writing the selections. Tell whether it aims to inform, to
entertain or to persuade. Write the answer on your answer sheet.
1. The human skeletal system is consist of all the bones in the
human body. It gives support to the body, allows it to move in
different ways and protects some body organs.
____________________
2. Let us keep our school clean and orderly. Please don’t throw
candy wrappers and pieces of papers anywhere. Kindly pick-
up pieces of dirt that you see in the yard.
____________________
3. Mayon Volcano is under alert level 2. This was announced by

the resident volcanologist of Albay. Residents near the danger
zone are advised to be vigilant of any activities the volcano is
undergoing.
____________________
4. A farmer’s daughter had just been out to milk the cows. She
was so happy with the milk and began to daydream. With the
money, from the sales of the milk, she can buy dress to envy
other girls. But as she tossed her head, the pail of milk fell
and all the milk spilled on the ground. All her dreams vanished
and went home crying.
____________________
5. I saw a proud, mysterious cat,

I saw a proud, mysterious cat,
Too proud to catch a mouse or rat---
Mew, mew, mew.
____________________
b. Assessment
A. Infer the purpose of the writer in each text. Write the letter of your
answer on your answer sheet.
1. A poster informing the parents about the new enrolment process
under the “new normal” situation.
2. A recipe on how to make a “no bake” chocolate cake.
3. A card inviting you to be part of the school Dance Club.
4. The story of a king who really wanted to have a son.
5. The petition letter of a group of residents to the barangay
chairman not to allow the construction of a tower of a network
provider.
B. Infer the purpose of each paragraph. Tell whether it aims to

inform, to entertain or to persuade. Write your answer on your
answer sheet.
_________ 1. Houseflies have very short life cycle. They change
from eggs to maggots, to pupae and then to adults.
_________ 2. Somewhere over the rainbow

Way up high
And the dreams
That you’ve dreamed of
Once in a lullaby
_________ 3. Once there was a monkey who lived in the forest. He

was alone for he never wanted a companion
because he was selfish. He was also wise; he talked
only to the other animals when he wanted something
from them.
_________4. Global warming is one the serious environmental

problem the world is facing now. If it will continue to
occur, it will severely change the world’s weather
systems which will in turn have a disastrous effect on
life on earth. Isn’t it about time to do something to
prevent or control this?
_________ 5. The colors of the Philippine flag have its meanings.

The blue part stands for common harmony and the
good desires of the Filipino people. The red part
symbolizes the bravery of Filipinos to fight against our
enemy. The white part stands for purity.
V. References
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ntxZc3FOeExbFfqVtawdnJW99NQHjpan/v
iew?usp=drivesdk
https://www.ereadingworksheets.com/free-reading-worksheets/authors-
purpose-worksheets/authors-purpose/
Parayno,S.M.(1997). Children’s Literature. Quezon

City, Philippines: Katha Publishing Co.,Inc.
Meriam Webster Dictionary

Quality Assured by: Prepared by:
LIZA P. ARROYO, MT 1
CLAUDIA MARILOU S. MARPURI KAREN E. PEQUEÑA, T2
La Medalla Elementary school
Iriga City

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Learner Activity Sheet in English 4

Learner’s Name: ______________________________________

B. Objective: Distinguish the types of text/selection that show the

II. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT

• To entertain – to give laughter or enjoyment.

• To inform – to enlighten or give information about a topic.

• To persuade – to encourage the reader to

1. A poem about the love of a mother to her children.

2. A poster about the proper way to prevent the spread of

3. A man’s letter to his employer asking for salary increase.

4. A map in the hospital showing all the emergency exits.

a. entertain b. inform c. persuade

5. The lyrics to the song “Yesterday’s Dream”, performed by Lea

a. entertain b. inform c. persuade

________3. The school administrator and teachers explained well

________4. How to make gelatin: put the gelatin powder in a

_________5. The Social Amelioration Program of the government

Practice Task III

3. Mayon Volcano is under alert level 2. This was announced by

5. I saw a proud, mysterious cat,

B. Infer the purpose of each paragraph. Tell whether it aims to

_________ 2. Somewhere over the rainbow

_________ 3. Once there was a monkey who lived in the forest. He

_________4. Global warming is one the serious environmental

_________ 5. The colors of the Philippine flag have its meanings.

Parayno,S.M.(1997). Children’s Literature. Quezon

Meriam Webster Dictionary

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