Structure, Purpose, and Language Features of Different Text-Types

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Features of Different Text Types 1

Quarter 1 Week 5
Review
Ask about the past lesson. Note significant details
portrayed in the story below and answer the questions.

Ben and his Dad went fishing. Ben took the pole. His Dad drove the boat.
He knows where to find the fish. Ben liked the boat ride. Ben put a worm
on the hook. He put his line in the water. He felt the pole pull. Was it a
fish? He reeled it in. He did get a fish. Ben got an old can.
1.Who went fishing?
2.Where was the boat located?
3.What did Ben put on the hook?
4.How did he get an old can?
5.Who enjoyed the boat ride?
Motivation
What types of text are shown below. Choose a word from the box and match it to the
correct picture.
 Presentation
Text-types refer to basic types of writing. They are
categorized as factual and literary.
Purposes of Text-Types
Text-types have three (3) main purposes:
to entertain,
to inform,
or to persuade.
Presentation
Structures of Text-Types
Text-types are formed in structured ways. These
structures are as follows:
1. Description
2. Sequence/Instruction/ Process
3. Cause-and-effect
4. Compare/Contrast
5. Problem/Solution
 Discussion
Read the passage, then answer the questions that follow. Write your
answers in your notebook.
I’m a pasta lover. I love aglio olio pasta. There are lots of ways on
how to prepare it, but I tried to learn how to cook it in my own simple
way. First, cook the pasta in boiling water using the procedures indicated
in the pasta wrapper. Secondly, fry the stripped bacon until it becomes
golden brown. Set aside it after. Then, put enough amount of olive oil in
the saucepan. Saute the minced garlic. Add salt and pepper. Place the
drained pasta. Add enough amount of lemon juice. Include the chopped
celery and pre-cooked bacon.
Discussion
1. What description does the author provide
about him/herself?
2. What are the ingredients needed in
preparing his/her favorite food?
3. Enumerate the steps in preparing his/her
favorite food.
4. What structure of text-type is employed in
the selection?
Activity
Identify the text-type structure used in each item. Write
your answers in your notebook.
1. The government thinks of all possible remedies to
address unemployment due to COVID-19 pandemic.
2. My friend, Joseph, is my most admirable man. He
supports me so much. He treats me with kindness,
loyalty, and trust.
Activity
3. All provinces in CALABARZON have their own
provincial capitals. Santa Cruz in Laguna is the only non-
city capital in the region. Meanwhile, Lucena City in
Quezon is a highly urbanized city.
4. Traffic has become an extreme problem in the city, so
the mayor imposed an executive order addressing this
concern.
5. Leona and Leon are my two lovely pets. They are both
cats possessing beautiful furs.
 Application
Identify the various text types below according to structure, purpose,
and language features. Write Problem and Solution, Description, or
Procedural on your answer sheet.
1. I need to buy new shoes. I know Mother cannot give me money
because we only have enough. I decided to run errands for other
people like cleaning the lawn, throwing the garbage, and feeding the
dogs. In a few weeks, I went to the shoe shop to get my new pair of
shoes.
 Application
2. Jana feels worried. She cannot find the
necklace that Mom gave her. Jana thought hard
and suddenly remembered that she removed it
before taking a bath. She felt relieved when she
found the necklace in the shower.
 Application
3. Weekends are the busiest days at the
playground. The colorful slides are filled with
laughing children. The see-saw goes up and down
with kids who shout with excitement once in a
while. The swings fly back and forth endlessly.
Application
4. Can you do laundry on your own? Here’s how?
First, separate white clothes from colored ones.
Next, in a basin with detergent and water, brush off
the dirt from white clothes. Then, brush and
remove dirt from colored clothes. Finally, rinse
excess detergent from clothes using clean water.
Repeat as needed.
Application
5. My plants don’t seem to grow well. I looked
at them closely and found worms on their
leaves. I removed the worms and watered them
often. I noticed a great change in the plants.
They have grown healthy since then.
Remember
Text-types refer to basic types of writing. They are
categorized as factual and literary.
1.Factual text-types are used to inform, recount, instruct
or persuade readers.
Examples of factual text types include speeches,
recounts, historical documents, government reports,
instructional/procedural texts, and persuasive texts.
Remember
2. Literary text-types are used to entertain using language
formed and structured in a creative manner.
Examples of literary text types include drama, narrative
texts, and poetry.
Purposes of Text-Types Text-types have three (3) main
purposes:
to entertain,
to inform
or to persuade.
Remember
1. To entertain means to provide leisure or enjoyment for
readers.
2. To inform means to educate or instruct readers on
particular details or information.
3. To persuade means to ask readers to believe in a
particular issue or stand. This also allows one to do
something caused by sound argumentation.
Remember
Structures of Text-Types Text-types are formed in
structured ways. These structures are as follows:
1. Description - describes a person, place, event, animal,
etc.
2. Sequence/Instruction/ Process - provides steps in
performing an action or order of events.
Remember
3. Cause-and-effect - seeks to identify what happened and
how or why it happened.
4. Compare/Contrast - provides similar and/or dissimilar
information about two persons, places, events, animals,
etc.
5. Problem/Solution - states the problem and the (possible)
solution.
Assessment
Read and understand the given texts below. Identify the text
type and write Problem and Solution, Description, or
Procedural on your answer sheet.
1. Helping at home makes our parents happy. Washing the
dishes for example are easy. First, remove leftovers from the
plates. Next, clean the glasses with a sponge and dishwashing
liquid. Then, in the same manner, clean the plates, spoons, and
forks. Finally, rinse with water and let it dry.
Assessment
2. Father planted tomatoes, cabbages, and eggplants in our
backyard. However, the dog keeps destroying the plants. It
is very playful and loves to run. Father decided to put a
fence around the garden to keep the dog away. Since then,
no vegetables have been destroyed.
Assessment
3. My sister has a flower garden. She enjoys seeing the red
roses,
orange gumamela, and colorful orchids in full bloom.
Some
of her plants are planted on clay pots, some hanging on
wood stands while others are planted on the ground. It is
such a
lovely sight.
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Quarter 1 Week 5
Review
Ask about the past lesson. Note significant details
portrayed in the story below and answer the questions.
Review
Ask about the past lesson. Note significant details portrayed in the
story below and answer the questions.
Motivation
Match the description column A with tesxt structure in
column B.
 Presentation
Text-types refer to basic types of writing. They are
categorized as factual and literary.
Purposes of Text-Types
Text-types have three (3) main purposes:
to entertain,
to inform,
or to persuade.
Presentation
Structures of Text-Types
Text-types are formed in structured ways. These
structures are as follows:
1. Description
2. Sequence/Instruction/ Process
3. Cause-and-effect
4. Compare/Contrast
5. Problem/Solution
 Discussion
Read the passage, then answer the questions that follow. Write your
answers in your notebook.
Have you seen Mount Banahaw and Mount Makiling? These are the two
important land features in CALABARZON. They are both magnificent in
terms of their flora and fauna. They provide nesting places to great species
that are uniquely available in their systems. They are also considered
mystical. Both mountains provide a great source of water for locals. They
are surrounded by nearby hot springs. Hot springs near Mount Makiling can
be found in the Pansol area while hot spring near Mount Banahaw is
located in Tayabas City.
Discussion
1. What are the two figures or icons portrayed in
the selection?
2. Are they similar? Describe the features of the
two.
3. Are there differences between the two? Explain
their dissimilarities.
4. What structure of text-type is employed in the
selection?
Activity 1
Match the cause and effect below.
Effect
1.The audience could not hear the message of the speaker
because ________
2. The group of girls finished their work in 30 minutes
because ________
3. Most of the children got sick because
4. Mother did not enjoy the ferris wheel ride because
_______
5.Some of the trees were blown away because ________
Activity 1
Cause
A. she felt dizzy.
B. of the strong wind.
C. everyone helped.
D. of the noise outside
E. they played under the rain.
Application
Identify the kind of text shown.
To All Grade 4 Pupils
There will be a Slogan Making Contest on
Friday, December 1. It will be held in the
covered court at 8 o’clock in the morning. All
interested pupils, see Miss Tantay in Room 5.
Application
Identify the kind of text shown.
It was Saturday morning. Joel and Joan
helped their parents at home. Joan cleaned
the house. Joel washed the dishes. Then,
they watered the plants. Father and Mother
were glad to see their children helping them.
Remember
Text-types refer to basic types of writing. They are
categorized as factual and literary.
1.Factual text-types are used to inform, recount, instruct
or persuade readers.
Examples of factual text types include speeches,
recounts, historical documents, government reports,
instructional/procedural texts, and persuasive texts.
Remember
2. Literary text-types are used to entertain using language
formed and structured in a creative manner.
Examples of literary text types include drama, narrative
texts, and poetry.
Purposes of Text-Types Text-types have three (3) main
purposes:
to entertain,
to inform
or to persuade.
Remember
1. To entertain means to provide leisure or enjoyment for
readers.
2. To inform means to educate or instruct readers on
particular details or information.
3. To persuade means to ask readers to believe in a
particular issue or stand. This also allows one to do
something caused by sound argumentation.
Remember
Structures of Text-Types Text-types are formed in
structured ways. These structures are as follows:
1. Description - describes a person, place, event, animal,
etc.
2. Sequence/Instruction/ Process - provides steps in
performing an action or order of events.
Remember
3. Cause-and-effect - seeks to identify what happened and
how or why it happened.
4. Compare/Contrast - provides similar and/or dissimilar
information about two persons, places, events, animals,
etc.
5. Problem/Solution - states the problem and the (possible)
solution.
Assessment
Read and understand the given texts below. Identify the
text type by analyzing its purpose. Write the letter of the
correct answer.
a. one that shows a difficult situation and how to solve it
b. one that gives details to help the reader imagine the
topic
c. one that teaches steps on how to do something
Assessment
1. I don’t know where to put the papers scattered in the
room. I do not need them anymore. Suddenly, I had an
idea. I started cleaning up and collected every old
newspaper, magazine, book, and project. I sealed them in
a box and sold them at
the junkshop.
Assessment
2. My mother is the kindest person I know. Her bright
eyes seem to tell me that everything is going to be okay.
She always has a smile painted on her face. Her warm
hands make me feel loved and secured. Her image is
painted in my mind.
Assessment
3. Properly turning off your laptop helps it stay in good
condition.
First, close all running applications. Next, click the
windows button. Then, point the arrow on the power
button and select shut down. Finally, wait for the screen to
power off before
closing.
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Review

Noting details in the story or

selection being read is answering
the ___, ___, ___, ___, and ___.
Motivation
Read the story then answer the questions.
Picking up Rubbish
My class loves to go to the park. Today we are not
playing games there. There is a lot of rubbish on the floor,
so our teacher asked us to help tidy the park. We are
taking some rubbish bags and will pick up all the rubbish
to take away. I wish people would put their rubbish in the
bin. The park is nice when it is clean and tidy!
Motivation
1.What does the class love to do?
2.What is wrong with the park?
3.What do they do with the rubbish?
4. What should you do with your own
rubbish?
Presentation
Text-types refer to basic types of writing. They are
categorized as factual and literary.

Purposes of Text-Types

Text-types have three (3) main purposes:

to entertain,
to inform
or to persuade
Discussion
Structures of Text-Types

Text-types are formed in structured ways. These structures

are as follows:
1. Description
2. Sequence/Instruction/ Process
3. Cause-and-effect
4. Compare/Contrast
5. Problem/Solution
Activity 1
Read the paragraph and answer the questions.

Candy always loses her wallet. Even if it only has

coins in it, she still feels bad. Mother thought of
ways to stop this. One day, Mother decided to tie
the wallet in Candy’s pocket using a red ribbon. It
looks funny but it surely worked.
Activity 1
1. Who has a problem?
2. What was her problem?
3. How was it solved?
Activity 2
Read and analyze the given texts below. Answer the question
with Yes or No. Write the answer on your answer sheet.
1. Elton is having a hard time solving his Math homework.
Luckily, his sister is sitting across the room. “Sister, can you
help me with my homework,” Elton said. His sister said yes,
and they were able to solve the problem together.

Question: Is this a Problem and Solution text type?

Activity 2
2. I have a puppy named Bamba. It is chubby and
fluffy like a pillow. Its fine fur is smooth and
grayish. Bamba has a pair of rounds, sparkling
eyes. It loves to run along and roll on the grass. We
play all day and have lots of fun.

Question: Is this a Descriptive text type?

Activity 2
3. Are you thinking of a healthy breakfast? Try
Sunny Side Up.
First, heat oil in a pan. Next, break an egg and pour the
contents in the pan, add salt to taste. Then, wait till the
egg white is cooked well. Finally, remove from the pan
and serve the egg while it’s hot.

Question: Is this a Procedural text type?

Application
Read the story. Compare and contrast the city and
the barrio in terms of the following:
a. means of transportation in going to school
b. things seen around
c. weather
d. sounds heard
Application
The City and the Barrio

Many children in the city go to school. They ride on buses or jeepneys.

Some ride in cars or taxis. Along the way the children see many people.
They see many houses and tall buildings. They feel uncomfortable
because the weather is warm. They hear the loud sounds of the vehicles
around. Oh! How noisy it is in the big city!
In the barrio, many children walk to school. They often pass across
ricefields and rivers. On the way, they see different trees and plants. They
enjoy the fresh air. They love to listen to the sounds of the animals
especially the chirping of the birds. Oh! How wonderful it is in the simple
barrio!
Remember
Text-types refer to basic types of writing. They are
categorized as factual and literary.
1.Factual text-types are used to inform, recount, instruct
or persuade readers.
Examples of factual text types include speeches,
recounts, historical documents, government reports,
instructional/procedural texts, and persuasive texts.
Remember
2. Literary text-types are used to entertain using language
formed and structured in a creative manner.
Examples of literary text types include drama, narrative
texts, and poetry.
Purposes of Text-Types Text-types have three (3) main
purposes:
to entertain,
to inform
or to persuade.
Remember
1. To entertain means to provide leisure or enjoyment for
readers.
2. To inform means to educate or instruct readers on
particular details or information.
3. To persuade means to ask readers to believe in a
particular issue or stand. This also allows one to do
something caused by sound argumentation.
Remember
Structures of Text-Types Text-types are formed in
structured ways. These structures are as follows:
1. Description - describes a person, place, event, animal,
etc.
2. Sequence/Instruction/ Process - provides steps in
performing an action or order of events.
Remember
3. Cause-and-effect - seeks to identify what happened and
how or why it happened.
4. Compare/Contrast - provides similar and/or dissimilar
information about two persons, places, events, animals,
etc.
5. Problem/Solution - states the problem and the (possible)
solution.
Assessment
Identify the various text types below according to
structure, purpose, and language features. Write Problem
and Solution, Description or Procedural on your answer
sheet.
1. Garbage and trash are everywhere. If we do not stop
this soon, the Earth will become polluted, and it will be
impossible to live on it. We must learn to segregate our
waste. If everyone practices reducing, reuse, and
recycling, then there is hope.
Assessment
2. Calamansi juice is all-natural and refreshing.
First, prepare three calamansi and slice them open.
Next, squeeze the juice in a glass. Then, add water
and sugar to taste. Finally, you can add ice before
serving.
Assessment
3. My favorite toy is a Hello Kitty Stuffed Toy.
It has a big, red ribbon on its head. Its round
and black eyes seem to wink. It has a cute,
yellow nose. It is soft and always fragrant. I
hug it tight when I sleep.
Assessment
4. My bedroom is my favorite spot in the
house. We painted it blue and pasted glow-in-
the-dark stars on its walls. From its ceiling
hang round balls with dim, yellow lights. It
feels comfortable and relaxing to stay here.
Assessment
5. Are you feeling hungry and want to prepare
something easy?
Why not cook instant noodles? First, boil water in a pan
and put the noodles. Next, when the noodles are soft,
drain water. Then, on a plate, prepare seasoning and
other special ingredients. Finally, mix cooked noodles
with prepared seasoning. Enjoy!
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 Review
Read the story and answer the questions below.
Anne’s party was so much fun. Ten of her classmates
came today. They gave her wonderful gifts. The one she
loved the best was a big beach ball that her friend Beverly
gave to her. She plans to take it on vacation when she
goes to the beach. Anne’s grandparents loved her birthday
cake and took a picture of it.
 Review
1.What did her grandparents give her?
2.What was Anne’s favorite gift?
3.Who gave Anne her favorite gift?
4.Who took the picture of Anne’s cake?
Where will Anne go on vacation?
 Motivation
Read the story then answer the questions.
The Super Solar System

Solar System has eight planets and a star. The name of the star is
the SUN. It is the closest star to us. All the planets go around the
Sun. Mercury takes just 90 days and Neptune takes 164 years! Do
you know how long Earh takes? There are four planets made of
rock and four made of gas. We can only live on one of these
planets and that is the beautiful blue and green one we call
EARTH.
 Motivation
1.How many planets are there?
2.What is the name of our closest star?
3.How long does Mercury take to go around the
sun?
4. Two of the planets are in the wrong place, do
you know which ones?
 Presentation
Text-types refer to basic types of writing. They
are categorized as factual and literary.
Purposes of Text-Types
Text-types have three (3) main purposes:
to entertain,
to inform
or to persuade.
 Presentation
Structures of Text-Types
Text-types are formed in structured ways. These
structures are as follows:
1. Description
2. Sequence/Instruction/ Process
3. Cause-and-effect
4. Compare/Contrast
5. Problem/Solution
 Activity 1
Read the paragraph and answer the questions.

The big green watermelon seems inviting. When we

opened it up, the sweet smell spread, and its fresh juice
flowed. The bright red flesh with the black seeds on it
made it even more delicious looking. When I took a bite,
it was the most refreshing feeling ever!
Activity 1
1. What specific topic is being described in the text?
2. How was it described in the text?
3. Were you able to imagine what the watermelon
looked like? Why or why not?
Activity 2
Find an article (book, module, or newspaper) for each
of the following purposes of text-types: to entertain,
to persuade, and to inform. Write/Copy and paste
these articles in your notebook. Then, provide an
explanation to each article as to why it belongs to this
specific text-type purpose.
Remember
Text-types refer to basic types of writing. They are
categorized as factual and literary.
1.Factual text-types are used to inform, recount, instruct
or persuade readers.
Examples of factual text types include speeches,
recounts, historical documents, government reports,
instructional/procedural texts, and persuasive texts.
Remember
2. Literary text-types are used to entertain using language
formed and structured in a creative manner.
Examples of literary text types include drama, narrative
texts, and poetry.
Purposes of Text-Types Text-types have three (3) main
purposes:
to entertain,
to inform
or to persuade.
Remember
1. To entertain means to provide leisure or enjoyment for
readers.
2. To inform means to educate or instruct readers on
particular details or information.
3. To persuade means to ask readers to believe in a
particular issue or stand. This also allows one to do
something caused by sound argumentation.
Remember
Structures of Text-Types Text-types are formed in
structured ways. These structures are as follows:
1. Description - describes a person, place, event, animal,
etc.
2. Sequence/Instruction/ Process - provides steps in
performing an action or order of events.
Remember
3. Cause-and-effect - seeks to identify what happened and
how or why it happened.
4. Compare/Contrast - provides similar and/or dissimilar
information about two persons, places, events, animals,
etc.
5. Problem/Solution - states the problem and the (possible)
solution.
Assessment
Identify the kind of text. Write the answers
on your notebook.
1.Recipe of Pinakbet
2.The Legend of Mt. Mayon
3.Argue with the author
4.Lectures
Assessment
5. Direction on how to cook rice
6. Beauty and the Beast
7. Lecture in Mathematics
8. Instruction on how to research in the
internet
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Review
Administer a summative test
Motivation
Read the story then answer the questions.
The Camping Trip
The bags are packed! Maria and Aunt Julie are going on their annual
June camping trip. They go each year in June so they can celebrate
Maria’s birthday. This year, they would go to Camp Fun and Sun.
Maria has never been, so they can’t wait to see what activities there
would be at the new campsite! When they got there, Maria noticed a
volleyball net in the park. She was so excited to see the net because
she bought her new volleyball! Once Aunt Julie unpacked the tent
and sleeping bags, she and Maria were off to find people to play
with them.
Motivation
1.Who went on the camping trip?
2.Where did they go camping?
3.What did Maria bring to the campsite.
4.When did they go on their camping trip?
5.Why do they go on their camping trip each year?
Presentation
Text-types refer to basic types of writing. They
are categorized as factual and literary.
Purposes of Text-Types
Text-types have three (3) main purposes:
to entertain,
to inform
or to persuade.
Presentation
Structures of Text-Types
Text-types are formed in structured ways.
These structures are as follows:
1. Description
2. Sequence/Instruction/ Process
3. Cause-and-effect
4. Compare/Contrast
5. Problem/Solution
Activity 1
Read the paragraph and answer the questions.
Hotdogs for breakfast is the easiest thing to cook.
First, remove the plastic covering the hotdogs and
make short slices. Next, heat oil in a pan. Then, in a
low fire, cook the hotdogs till bright red. Finally,
serve and enjoy!
Activity 1
1. What does the text teach you?
2. What steps should you follow?
3. Were the directions clear?
4. What words helped you know the
correct steps to do?
Activity 2
Find an article (book, module, or newspaper) for each
of the following language structures: description,
sequence/instruction/
process, cause-and-effect, compare/contrast, and
problem/solution. Write/Copy and paste these articles
in your notebook. Then, provide an explanation below
each article as to why it belongs to this specific text-
type language structure.
Assessment
3. Quezon Province has a greater number of towns
as compared to Rizal Province.
4. Education is an important weapon that each
Filipino citizen should have.
5. In cooking our pasta, you must boilwater first