Written Text as Connected

Discourse
Session 1
Reading and Writing Class
By: Ms. Sara Jane R. Zarceno
Do RECALL!
 P
Fowler (1991) A
“Text is made up of sentences but S
there exist separate principles of S
A
text construction that is beyond the
G
rules for making sentences.” E
How connected sentences are used in
connected stretches of language
- Dayagbil (2016)
Merriam-Webster.com
“the original words and form
of a written or printed work ”
 It is a formal and often lengthy discussion of a
topic, where concepts and insights are arranged in
an organized and logical manner.

It refers to the way how language is used to convey

meanings or to propel action or provoke a specific
response.
It is often associated with speech, but it may also be
written.
It usually serves as a writer’s or a scholar’s analysis
of a concept or theory proposed by another writer.

-Quipper
 Study the written Study who is
TEXT

Discourse
words that communicating
communicate with whom
information, Determine the
structure, theme medium used in
and meaning communication
Take note the Find out the
overall structure social purpose of
Grasp the it.
meaning of the
content as it
answers the
questions
 Connected Speech/Connected
Discourse
• Is a language that is used in
continuous sequence of sounds,
just like in normal conversation.
Pair Output.
Work with your seatmate. In a
one whole sheet of paper, write
down 5-10 types of written text.
Then, briefly explain/describe
.

each
 List of Written Texts
• Non-fiction – reports, editorials
• Fiction – novels, short stories, dramas, poetry
• Letters – personal, business
• Greeting Cards
• Diaries, Journals
• Memos
• Messages
• Newspapers
• Academic writing – reports, essay, theses, books
• Forms, applications
• Questionnaires
• Directions
• Labels
• Signs
• Recipes
• Bills
• Maps
• Manuals
• Menus
• Schedules
• Advertisements – commercial, personal
• Invitations
• Directories
• Comic strips, cartoons
• 1. How can written text share the same
nature as that of spoken language?
• 2. As a SHS student, how can you utilize
written text as connected discourse?
 Quiz
• Seatwork 1. Write T if the statement is about
"text" while D if I the statement is about
"discouse".
• 1. It is the overall stucture of the written words.
• 2. It is to grasp the meaning of the content.
• 3. It is to study who is communicating whom.
• 4. It is to determine what medium or social
purpose the idea is.
• 5. It is any passage.
• Group the class into three.
• Let students pick their leader.
• TASK 1. Submission of T1is on the first day of
meeting next week. Each member of the
group should accomplish a copy of his/her
task.
• Read the instruction.
• References
• Dayagbil, F.T. (2016) Criticical Reading and
Writing for the SHS. Q.C., M.Mla.: Lorimar
Publishing, Inc.
• Quipper
• Online References