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This is a specific type of journalistic writing that delivers factual and timely information about recent events.
Journalistic Text
This pertains to how a writer delivers a piece of information.
Style
Choice of words made by the writer to express ideas, story, or point of views.
Diction
What is the style of the text?
“Thank you sincerely for your assistance. It is greatly appreciated.”
Formal
What is the style of the text below?
"Thanks a lot for the help! You’re the best!"
Casual/Informal
It refers to the use of plain and straightforward language.
Simplicity
Pertains to the way of conveying ideas accurately and clearly.
Precision
It means the information is concisely written, using a few words.
Brevity
What is quoting?
Repeating a passage the exact way it was spoken or written.
What is paraphrasing?
Extracting the main point from a quote and rephrasing it in your own words.
Is the text below simple, concise, or precise?
"In 2018, the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts collaborated with the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) to preserve indigenous sports by creating the IP Games. The first leg of the Games was slated in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, on April 27 to 28, that year."
Precise. It has accurate and clear information about the return of IP Games.
Is the text an example of quoting, summarizing, or paraphrasing?
Original text: According to a recent school newsletter, the campus garden project has helped students learn about planting and caring for vegetables. Teachers reported that the project increased students’ interest in science and teamwork.
New Version:
The latest school newsletter explains that the garden project taught students how to grow and look after vegetables. Teachers also said that the activity improved students’ enthusiasm for science and working together.
Paraphrasing
Is the text below a paraphrased version or a summary?
Text:
The city library recently introduced a digital borrowing system. Students and residents can now borrow e-books and audiobooks using an online app. The system is easy to use and saves time, as people no longer need to visit the library in person.
The city library now offers a digital system for borrowing e-books and audiobooks, making it easier and faster for users.
A summary
What is an example of a journalistic text?
News or articles
Is the text below simple, precise, or concise?
"Gaston, who oversees the IP Games project, also thanked the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples for assisting the agency in coordinating with the tribe leaders."
Concise
Is the text below precisely written or not?
A long time ago, two big organizations in the Philippines collaborated with the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) to preserve indigenous sports by creating a national event. The first leg of the Games was slated in Mindanao sometime in April 2018.
No, because of the word like "a long time ago," which makes it vague or not clear when exactly did it happen.
Which type of purpose is used in the text?
The school garden is full of colorful flowers and tall trees. There are red roses, yellow sunflowers, and purple tulips. A small fountain in the middle makes a gentle bubbling sound. Birds often visit the garden, adding cheerful chirping to the peaceful atmosphere.
To Describe
What type of target audience is intended for the text below?
“This medicine helps your body fight germs.”
Laypeople or not experts
Identify the target audience of the text.
Dear future astronauts,
If you travel to Mars, you will need to carry enough food and water for the journey. The spaceship will have special equipment to grow plants in space, and you will need to follow safety rules to stay healthy. Remember, teamwork is very important for a successful mission.
Hypothetical
Modified True or False. Change the italicized word with the correct type of audience.
Experts is the term used for the audience that represents a fictional group used for planning purposes.
Hypothetical
What is the target audience of the text?
"Combining perovskite and silicon solar cells can boost efficiency, but stability under heat remains a challenge."
Experts
Change the vocabulary word of this text:
"Scientists predict that the population will exceed 10 billion."
"Experts predict that the population will exceed 10 billion."
Change the word order of this text:
"To fight a damaging disease, the farmers began to grow genetically modified crops."
"The farmers began to grow genetically modified crops to fight a damaging disease."
Quote the following text:
"Mabuhay ang Pilipinong manlalaro!" - The Philippine President
The Philippine President proudly expressed, "Mabuhay ang Pilipinong manlalaro!"
The Philippine President said/stated, "Mabuhay ang Pilipinong manlalaro!"
Make this text shorter.
The social distancing measures, including the closure of cafes, restaurants, gyms and entertainment venues and compulsory use of masks in public areas, are effective in combating COVID-19, which has become widespread in the world.
Summary: The social distancing measures are effective in combating COVID-19.