Eng 10 Notes W. Cover
Eng 10 Notes W. Cover
ENGLISH
GRADE 10
LESSONS
Lesson 1: Noting Important
Information and Writing a Paragraph
Lesson 2: Elements of Expression:
Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
Lesson 3: Techniques in Effective
Speech Delivery and Ethics of Public
Speaking
QUARTER 1
Lesson 4: Introduction to Persuasive
Writing
Lesson 5: Writing Opinions and
Assertions
Lesson 6: Persuasive Texts and
Writing a Short Persuasive Writing
Lesson 7: Features of Argumentative
Writing
LESSONS
Lesson 1: Definition and Purposes of
Advertisements and Ways of
Advertising
Lesson 2: Conflict: Elements of
Advertisements
QUARTER 2 Lesson 3: Introduction to Greek
Mythology
Lesson 4: Greece in 2000 BC
Lesson 5: Introduction to Greek Lyric
Poetry
Lesson 6: Analyzing Poetry
Lesson 7: Narratives
EL INSTRUCTI GRADE LEVEL INSTRUCTIONAL PLANONAL PLAN
What is Note-taking?
Note-taking is the act or process of writing down information. Note-
taking while listening is significantly different from taking down notes
while reading. These differences include the following:
There are various methods that you may use for note-taking, some of
which are the following:
a. Outlining
This involves illustrating the framework or development of ideas in the
text.
b. Mapping
This involves creating a graphic representation of the content of a lecture,
discussion, speech, or other texts.
c. Charting
This involves classifying the information and noting them down in several
columns.
d. Sentence method
This involves writing every new thought, fact, or detail on a separate line.
Below are some tips that may help you out when you need to note down
information while listening.
1. Be an active listener.
2. Be selective in noting down information.
3. Be as specific and as concrete as possible.
4. Be attentive to the speaker’s nonverbal cues.
5. Avoid distractions.
What is Paragraph?
Paragraphs are usually composed of three or more sentences that are
connected with one another to deliver a meaningful message. Typically,
an essay is composed of three or more paragraphs.
The following are the arrangements of ideas that you may use:
a. Chronological arrangement
This arranges ideas according to time.
b. Spatial arrangement
This arranges ideas according to space.
c. Deductive arrangement
This arrangement of ideas is used for reasoning.
d. Inductive arrangement
This arrangement of ideas is the opposite of deductive arrangement.
Assignments:
Subject: ENGLISH 7 Topic: The Sociocultural Context
Lesson No: 7 Week: 7 Quarter: 2nd Quarter
Objectives: Date: ____________
a. Explain the nature and importance of narratives;
b. Explain how the elements specific to a selection build
its theme (EN10OL-IId3.11)
Values Integration: Nurturance
Key Points and Summary of the lesson:
What is Verbal Communication?
When was the last time you watched a movie or read a story? What was The word verbal means “relating to or consisting of words.” As such,
going on in your mind while watching or reading? verbal communication refers to the use of words or speech in
exchanging information with others, which involves sending messages and
Narration is the process of sharing stories. Without stories, there will
transmitting feelings or ideas.
be no light moments sharing the day’s events with friends and family,
What is Nonverbal Communication?
nothing to read in newspapers and on social media, nothing to watch on Nonverbal communication, on the other hand, is a type of
television and in cinemas, nothing to study in social science classes, and communication that involves expressing ideas in ways that do not involve
no way for us to record our present and look back on the past. or go beyond using words.
Plot Below are the various types of nonverbal communication.
a. Proxemics — This refers to the distance between the speaker and the
A plot is an element of narratives that refers to the arrangement of the
listener or receiver of the message.
main events in a story. According to Gustav Freytag in his well-known b. Kinesics — This refers to the use of body language when
work Freytag’s Pyramid. communicating.
A plot has five parts: exposition, rising action, climax, falling c. Chronemics — This refers to the role of time in the communication
action, and denouement. process.
d. Paralanguage — This refers to the speed, volume, and tone of the
speaker’s voice.
e. Haptics — This refers to the use of touch in order to convey meaning
while communicating with someone.
Effective Public Speaking
Effective public speaking requires the proper use of both verbal and
nonverbal communication. These two types of communication go hand in
hand in conveying the speaker’s ideas and feelings about the subject
matter.
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Poetry is a beautiful form of literature that awakens one’s imagination
and emotional response. However, some people do have a hard time
Speech delivery refers to the presentation of the speech. To achieve
appreciating it because the language it speaks seems to be implied,
effective speech delivery, the speaker should be able to convey his ideas
clearly and interestingly while keeping the audience’s attention. subtle, and mysterious.
There are also some errors in reasoning that may weaken one’s
argument when using the abovementioned appeals. These are called
logical fallacies, and they must be avoided when doing persuasive
writing.
Here are just some of these logical fallacies: Introduction to Greek Lyric Poetry
Hasty Generalization Apart from epics and myths, Greek literature is also famous for lyric
Red Herring poetry, which became widespread in the 17th century B.C. Lyric
poems are short songs written for feasts and weddings.
Ad Hominem Performances of lyric poems were accompanied by a musical
Ad Populum instrument, usually the lyre.
Slippery Slope Lyric or Melic Poets
There are the nine great Greek lyric poets known in the literary world.
They are also collectively known as the Nine Lyric or Melic Poets.
● Alcman of Sparta who lived in 7th century B.C. and was known
for choral lyric poetry;
Assignments: ● Sappho of Lesbos and Alcaeus of Mytilene who both lived in
circa 600 B.C. and were known for monodic lyric poetry;
● Anacreon of Teos who lived in 6th century B.C. and was also
known for monodic lyric poetry;
● Stesichorus of Metauros who lived in 7th century B.C. and was
known for choral lyric poetry;
● Ibycus of Rhegium and Simonides of Ceos who both lived in
6th century B.C. and were known for their choral lyric poetry; and
An opinion is a view or judgment that one holds about a particular
Topography of Greece subject matter. An opinionated statement serves to express the writer’s
The land of Greece is composed of mainland Greece and numerous perspective. This statement is believed by the writer to be true, but it
islands scattered throughout the Aegean and Adriatic seas. cannot be proven as either true or false, as a statement of opinion is
Greek Settlement not verifiable.
Due to a scarcity of fertile ground, ancient Greek villages were Below are some tips that will help you come up with opinionated
formed as tiny autonomous communities separated by mountains. statements:
Beginning of Greek Civilization a. Write about your personal feelings or judgment regarding the issue.
The first great civilization of the Aegean world flourished on the b. Use clue words such as “I think,” “I believe,” or “In my opinion.”
Island of Crete. An assertion, though similar to an opinion, is slightly different. It is a
People declaration of one’s belief that may be proven true or false. An assertion
The Minoans were lively, pleasure-loving, and sensuous people. expresses the author’s stand on the topic. Unlike facts that are true,
assertions may be false, and unlike opinions, they may be
Language
proven as such. There are various types of assertions, among which
The first writing system in the Greek world, termed Linear A, was
are the following:
discovered in Crete.
a. Basic assertion
Arts and Crafts b. Empathic assertion
Art began to progress with natural sculptures and dances. c. Escalating assertion
Military d. I-language assertion
Military bases were also placed in different parts of the city. In persuasive writing, particularly in persuasive essays, assertions are
Infrastructure used as the foundation of a logical argument. These assertions form
The Minoans had homes, sometimes about five stories high, with the following.
light wells and setback terraces. a. Premise b. Conclusion
Here are some tips that may help you write assertions, which you may
Economy
use as premises and/or conclusions:
The Minoan period was characterized by significant trades and the
• Be knowledgeable. • Back up your assertions.
construction of beautiful palaces.
• Use the thesis statement as a guide. • Be clear and concise.
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A persuasive essay aims to convince the reader to agree with the Greek Mythology
writer’s viewpoint or to take a particular action regarding an issue. Greek mythology is composed mainly of stories about gods and
goddesses, but it is not an account of Greek religion. Instead, these
There are various texts that are persuasive in nature. Apart from stories were written to serve as a way of explaining how things came
advertisements, the following are examples of persuasive texts: to be.
1. Newspaper editorials contain opinions of the editor about a For example, there are stories to explain how the animals, the trees,
national or international issue.
the sun, the moon, and the stars came to exist and why earthquakes,
2. Personal opinion or thought pieces posted on social media, such
storms, and eruptions happen.
as status messages, tweets, and memes can be persuasive if they
contain the writer’s opinion and are trying to convince people to Among the prominent characters of Greek mythology are the
believe or do something. divinities. The Greek divinities may be divided into several groups,
3. Political speeches and political literature are used to convince the among which are the following:
audience or the readers to vote for a certain candidate or believe and A. Titans – They are the earliest group of Greek divinities.
follow a certain platform or policy. B. Olympians – They are the most powerful group.
4. Songs and poems may also be persuasive depending on their C. Minor divinities – These are other gods and goddesses aside
purpose and message. from the twelve Olympians.
5. Love letters are persuasive since their main purpose is to woo the D. Aside from gods and goddesses, Greek mythology also
receiver of the letter. featured the following:
Persuasive texts focus on the readers as they should be convinced a. Demigods – partly divine, partly mortal beings; one example is
by the message of the text. They often use subjective language. Heracles(Hercules in Roman mythology), who symbolized strength
and endurance
The language style may vary depending on the audience or reader
b. Heroes – mostly or fully mortal beings, many of whom had gods
of the text, so it may be written in a formal, informal, or even casual
as ancestors
style.
c. Monsters – terrifying creatures
Persuasive texts must have the following: d. Men – mortals
● a persuasive claim
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● supporting points or details
● general warrant Assignments:
● appeals (emotional, personal, logical, or stylistic appeal)
Features of a Persuasive Essay
The following are the features that you should take into consideration
in writing a persuasive essay:
c. Creative execution
– It is not enough, of course, for an advertisement to have a creative Assignments:
idea.
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