The document outlines a learning objective focused on understanding messages in authentic texts, specifically editorials. It emphasizes the importance of identifying unfamiliar words, understanding the text's meaning, and expressing personal reactions to the author's opinions. The document also includes true or false statements to evaluate comprehension of authentic texts and editorials.

1. Learning Objective:
To identify the
messages from the
authentic text and
the borrowed words

2. Authentic Text refers to
texts which provide real-
life examples of language
used in every day
situations. An editorial is
an example of an
authentic text. It is an
article that expresses the
writer’s opinions about a
current issue.

4. Read the first two paragraphs. As
you read it, list down words that are
not familiar to you. For the second
time that you read it, figure out the
message of the first two paragraphs.
For the last time you read it, state
your reaction or response on the
message of the paragraphs.

5. Words I Do Not
Know
Meaning from the
Glossary

7. This time, continue reading the fourth
paragraph of the editorial text. Be sure to
follow the four steps in reading an editorial
text. Fill in the outline with the correct
details:
I. Paragraph’s meaning : _______________
II. Writer’s Opinion: __________________
III. My Reaction About the Author’s
Opinion: _________________________

20. True or False:
Authentic Text refers
to texts which
provide real-life
examples of
language used in
everyday situations.

21. True or False:
An editorial text is
an article that
expresses the
writer’s opinions
about a current

22. True or False:
Caricature
symbolically
pictures the
writer’s opinions
about an issue.

23. True or False:
It is not that
important to
read
editorial.

24. True or False:
It is not factual
and it doesn’t
give current
events.

25. Thank you!!!
Prepared by:
MARIA NOEMI J. BAGAYAUA
Master Teacher II
Cembo Elementary School
Division of City Schools
Makati City