Here is a three paragraph speech on valuing education based on the reading: Good afternoon everyone. I am here today to talk about the importance I place on education. As the reading discussed, a text forms a connected discourse when all the ideas relate to and emphasize a central theme. For me, that central theme is the value of learning. Education opens doors to countless opportunities. It allows one to gain knowledge and skills to pursue fulfilling careers. Through education, we can learn to think critically and solve complex problems. We develop communication abilities and cultural understanding. All of these are so valuable for success in today's world. Education also fosters personal growth as we expand our minds and perspectives. It helps us become well-rounded, thoughtful

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5. Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
• Define what is a text, and
• Differentiate the text from discourse.

6. TEXT
DISCOURSE
TEXT VS.
DISCOURSE
TEXT AS A
CONNECTED
DISCOURSE

7. • Is this a text?
• Is this a text?

8. What is a text?

9. TEXT
- A text is generally
considered as written
material especially longer
pieces of writing as in a
book, a letter, or a
newspaper.

10. TEXT
- A group of ideas put together
to make a point or one
central idea.
- It is made up of sentences. It
also deals with cohesion.

11. Example:

12. DISCOURSE
- Originally, the word discourse
comes from the latin word
discursus which denotes
conversation, argument or speech.
- Text with distinct features and
purpose.

13. DISCOURSE
- Formal and lengthy discussion of a
topic where concepts and insights
are arranged in an organized
manner and logical manner.
- An extended expression of thoughts
or ideas.

14. •
•
•
DISCOURSE
- It refers to how
Language is used
to:

15. •
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•
•
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Examples:

17. •
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Purpose of
Discourse

19. Culture
Social
Environment
Personal
Experiences

20. •
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Text vs.
Discourse

21. Cohesion vs. Coherence

22. Cohesion
- the
parts are
connected.
Coherence
- The overall text
has a meaning.

23. Text as a
Connected
Discourse
- It means that all ideas in the text
must be related in the sense that
they would express only one main
idea, or that the text must have
unity by combining all ideas to
emphasize central idea.

24. Text as a
Connected
Discourse in
Speech
- Connected speech is a spoken
language that’s used in a
continuous sequence, as in
normal conversations. This is
also called as connected
discourse.

25. Text as a
Connected
Discourse as a
Written Text
- These refer to text with
distinct features and
purpose in which ideas
are cohesively arranged.

27. Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct cohesive devices
(for, and, nor, but, yet, or, so).
1. He got up very late. He could neither have something
to eat ___________ have something to drink.
2. My mother vacuumed the floor __________ I dusted the
furniture last weekend.
3. Our math teacher gave her a punishment
____________she was late for class for the third time this
week.

29. Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct cohesive devices
(for, and, nor, but, yet, or, so).
1. The boy wanted to go to the park, but he had
homework to do before he could go.
2. She doesn't eat cheese, nor does she drink milk
because she is lactose intolerant.
3. He can buy a brand new charger, or he can borrow
the charger from his sister.
4. Sally studied intensely for her calculus test, yet she
didn’t pass with a C or higher.
5. Andrew wanted to quit his job, for he wanted to travel
the world instead.

30. Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct cohesive devices
(for, and, nor, but, yet, or, so).
6. He was very tired after a long working day ,but he
washed all the dishes in the kitchen.
7. Miriam bought apples, oranges, carrots, lemons, and
potatoes from the market in the city center.
8. Mr. Robertson should stop smoking cigarettes
immediately or he will get seriously ill.
9. I forgot to take my umbrella with me so I got soaked
under the heavy rain yesterday morning.
10. Benjamin could get the job easily for he was the only
applicant for that position in the company.

35. Instructions:
Observing text as a connected
discourse, write a three-paragraph
speech related to the reading
selection above, specifically on how
you value education.