This document discusses academic texts and their key features. It provides examples of what will be learned in regards to academic texts, including paraphrasing texts, writing abstracts based on academic sources, and appreciating academic papers through role plays. It then reviews some key aspects of academic texts such as being structured with introductions, bodies and conclusions, citing credible sources, and adhering to language conventions. Finally, it discusses sections of the Philippine Constitution related to establishing Filipino as the national language and creating a language commission.

1. What are we going to Learn?
• Paraphrase/explains a text using one’s own words.
• Write an abstract paper based from the information of the academic
text
• Appreciate the academic paper through a role play presentation

2. Let’s Review:
Academic text is typically used for textbooks, tests, in
classrooms, and any other discipline related to the field of
academics.

3. Content and Style of Academic Texts
• ⮚Include concepts and theories related to the specific discipline
• ⮚Have clearly structured introduction, body, and conclusion.
• ⮚Include information from credible sources that are properly cited.
• ⮚Include concepts and theories that are related to the specific
discipline they explore.
• ⮚Usually exhibit all properties of a well-written text ---organization,
unity, coherence, and strict adherence to the rules of language and
mechanics.

4. Section 6
The national language of the Philippines is Filipino. As it
evolves, it shall be further developed and enriched on the basis
of existing Philippine and other languages. Subject to provisions
of law and as the Congress may deem appropriate, the
Government shall take steps to initiate and sustain the use of
Filipino as a medium of official communication and as language
of instruction in the educational system.

5. Section 7.
• For purposes of communication and instruction, the official
languages of the Philippines are Filipino and, until otherwise
provided by law, English.
• The regional languages are the auxiliary official languages in
the regions and shall serve as auxiliary media of instruction
therein.
• Spanish and Arabic shall be promoted on a voluntary and
optional basis.

6. Section 8.
•This Constitution shall be promulgated in
Filipino and English and shall be
translated into major regional languages,
Arabic, and Spanish.

7. Section 9.
• The Congress shall establish a national language
commission composed of representatives of various
regions and disciplines which shall undertake,
coordinate, and promote researches for the
development, propagation, and preservation of
Filipino and other languages.

8. Key answers :
• Section 6:
In order to promote and protect the existing Philippine languages, the
official language of the Philippines is Filipino
Section 7:
For the purpose of communication, the official languages of the
Philippines are Filipino and English and the other regional languages
shall serve as the auxiliary media of instruction. The use of Spanish and
Arabic is optional.

9. Key answers:
• Section 8:
• The Constitution of the Philippines shall be written in English and
Filipino and shall be translated into regional languages.
• Section 9:
• For the promotion of the Filipino language, the Congress shall create
a national commission of language which includes members from
different regions in the country and who have come from different
fields of specialization.

10. Vocabulary Words
• a. Legal language - means a language used by the persons
connected to legal profession.
• b. Legal Indictment – an indictment is a formal accusation of felony
issued by a Grand Jury based upon a proposed charge, witnesses,
testimony, and other evidence presented by the Public Prosecutor

11. Legal Indictment
State of ----
---Country TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
THE GRAND JURORS of the State of ---duly impanelled and sworn, in and for ---County in
the name and by the authority of the said State upon their oath, find and present:
That one John Doe late of ---County, on the 223rd day of January in the year of our Lord
One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty-Four, with force and arms, in ---County, aforesaid
and within jurisdiction of the Twenty First Judicial District Courtof ---, for the ---County, did
unlawfully, feloniously, with malice aforethought kill and slay one Porphyria Blank by strangulation.
Contrary to the form and the Statutes of the State of ---, in such cases made and provided
and against the peace and dignity of the same. ...........................................................
District Attorney for the 21st Judicial District of ---

12. Comprehension Questions:
1. Discuss the text focusing on the type of language that is used in the
selection. Is this language commonly used in ordinary
communication?
2. In plain language that can be understood by an ordinary reader,
share the findings of the Great Jurors.
3. What does the last paragraph of the District Attorney’s statement
means?

13. Video Analysis
Watch the House hearing on Anti-Terrorism Bill / Anti-
Terrorism Law:
https://youtu.be/k-TYYenwOok
a. How are the arguments presented?
b. What kind of language is used in the hearings?
c. How do people address one another in the hearings?

14. Questions to Ponder
• How is the legal indictment text different from any other academic
paper?
• What are the languages used in a court proceeding and court paper.

15. Role Play
• In the same group, role play a senate hearing on the issue of legalizing
divorce in the Philippines. Provide a copy of the final verdict.
• Note:
• All members of the group must have a role to play in the
presentation.

16. Criteria
• Language used – 40 pts.
• Organization – 30 pts.
• Creativity - 20 pts.
• Presentation -20 pts.
• Overall Impact-10 pts.
• Total – 100 pts.

17. POST TEST
Read the article “Simplified curriculum, guidelines for distance learning now
available online” . Then, paraphrase the said article using your own words.
Make sure to include all the important details in your essay.
Do this for 15 minutes.
This is a 50 item test.
Criteria:
Language used – 15 pts.
Originality --------10 pts.
Grammar ---10 pts.
Idea ----------10 pts.
Overall impression – 5 pts.
Total -50 pts.

18. Assignment
Read the article : From the Autopsy report of a Surgeon