The document outlines the characteristics that differentiate academic texts from non-academic texts, emphasizing the structure, tone, language, citation, complexity, evidence-based arguments, and thesis-driven nature of academic writing. Various instructions and methods for effective summarization, such as the 'somebody wanted but so then' and 'saac' methods, are provided to guide readers in condensing information while maintaining essential ideas. Additionally, the text discusses the importance of acknowledging sources and using concise language in academic writing.

1. English for Academic and
Professional Purposes

2. Direction: Categorize the information based on their characteristics below by
filling in the table to differentiate academic text from non-academic text. Write
your answer on a separate sheet of paper

4. Academic or not?
Write AC for academic and NO for non-academic.
1. Some educators suggest that the
distinction between conversational
and academic language is somewhat
arbitrary and that it is the situation,
community, or context that is either
predominantly social or academic.

5. 2. The current study showed that
COVID-19 pandemic lockdown
affected the academic
performance of most participants
with varying degrees.
Academic or not?
Write AC for academic and NO for non-academic.

6. 3. In his reverie he
remembers how nature
marked the season it
happened.
Academic or not?
Write AC for academic and NO for non-academic.

7. 4. I believe they are the first
and last and the closest
things I have to say about
my own life.
Academic or not?
Write AC for academic and NO for non-academic.

8. 5. The current study showed that the
most popular device that students
used to access the online materials
was the smart phone followed by
laptop, while the least used tool was
the personal computer.
Academic or not?
Write AC for academic and NO for non-academic.

9. Nature and Characteristics of an
Academic Text
An academic text is a written language that
provides information, which contain ideas and
concepts that are related to the particular
discipline. Essay, Research Paper, Report,
Project, Article, Thesis, and Dissertation are
considered as academic texts.

10. Nature and
Characteristics of an
Academic Text

11. 1. Structure
The basic structure that is used by an academic
text is consist of three (3) parts introduction,
body, and conclusion which is formal and
logical. This kind of structure enables the reader
to follow the argument and navigate the text. In
academic writing a clear structure and a logical
flow are imperative to a cohesive text.

12. 2. Tone
This refers to the attitude conveyed in a piece of
writing. The arguments of others are fairly
presented and with an appropriate narrative
tone. When presenting a position or argument
that disagrees with one’s perspectives, describe
the argument accurately without loaded or biased
language.

13. 3. Language
It is important to use unambiguous language.
Clear topic sentences enable a reader to follow
your line of thinking without difficulty. Formal
language and the third person point of-view
should be used. Technical language appropriate
to area of study may also be used, however, it does
not mean using “big words” just for the sake of
doing so.
*clear

14. 4. Citation
Citing sources in the body of the paper and
providing a list of references as either footnotes
or endnotes is a very important aspect of an
academic text. It is essential to always
acknowledge the source of any ideas, research
findings, data, or quoted text that have been used
in a paper as a defense against allegations of
plagiarism.

15. 5. Complexity
An academic text addresses
complex issues that require
higher-order thinking skills to
comprehend.

16. 6. Evidence-based Arguments
What is valued in an academic text is
that opinions are based on a sound
understanding of the pertinent body of
knowledge and academic debates that
exist within, and often external to a
specific discipline.

17. 7. Thesis-driven
The starting point of an academic text is a
particular perspective, idea or position
applied to the chosen research problem,
such as establishing, proving, or disproving
solutions to the questions posed for the topic.

18. Nature and Characteristics of an
Academic Text
An academic text is a written language that
provides information, which contain ideas and
concepts that are related to the particular
discipline. Essay, Research Paper, Report,
Project, Article, Thesis, and Dissertation are
considered as academic texts.

19. Instructions: Read each question carefully and choose the
best answer. For open-ended questions, provide a clear
and concise response.
1 Multiple Choice
What are the three main parts of the basic
structure of an academic text?
a. Introduction, argument, discussion
b. Thesis, analysis, summary
c. Introduction, body, conclusion
d. Problem, methods, solution

20. Instructions: Read each question carefully and choose the
best answer. For open-ended questions, provide a clear
and concise response.
2. True or False
A clear structure and logical flow are
not necessary for a cohesive
academic text.

21. Instructions: Read each question carefully and choose the
best answer. For open-ended questions, provide a clear
and concise response.
3. Fill in the Blank
The _____ of an academic text refers to
the attitude conveyed in the writing,
ensuring arguments are presented fairly
and without biased language.

22. Instructions: Read each question carefully and choose the
best answer. For open-ended questions, provide a clear
and concise response.
4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the
language used in academic writing?
a. Clear and unambiguous
b. Formal and objective
c. Relying on "big words" to appear more
intellectual
d. Technical when appropriate

23. Instructions: Read each question carefully and choose the
best answer. For open-ended questions, provide a clear
and concise response.
5. True or False
Citing sources in academic writing is
only necessary for direct quotations.

24. Instructions: Read each question carefully and choose the
best answer. For open-ended questions, provide a clear
and concise response.
6. Fill in the Blank
Academic writing requires _____-based
arguments, meaning that opinions
must be supported by relevant
research and evidence.

25. Instructions: Read each question carefully and choose the
best answer. For open-ended questions, provide a clear
and concise response.
7. Short Answer
Why is it important to
acknowledge sources in
academic writing?

26. Instructions: Read each question carefully and choose the
best answer. For open-ended questions, provide a clear
and concise response.
8. Multiple Choice
What point of view is most commonly used in
academic writing?
a. First person
b. Second person
c. Third person
d. Alternating perspectives

27. Instructions: Read each question carefully and choose the
best answer. For open-ended questions, provide a clear
and concise response.
9. True or False
An academic text must always
address complex issues requiring
higher-order thinking skills.

28. Instructions: Read each question carefully and choose the
best answer. For open-ended questions, provide a clear
and concise response.
10-15
Give 6 examples or types of
academic text.

30. Text Structure

31. Common Text Structures
Text structures (WDPI, 2012) refer to the way
authors organize information in text.
Recognizing the underlying structure of texts can
help students focus attention on key concepts and
relationships, anticipate what is to come, and
monitor their comprehension as they read

33. What

38. Direction: Classify the signal words given below based on
how they are used.
3 3 2 2

39. Instruction: Write TRUE if the statement is
correct and FALSE if is not.
1. Students who master academic language are more likely to be
successful in academic and professional settings.
2. An academic text makes use of complex jargons to promote a higher
level of comprehension.
3. Academic text uses words which tones up claims expressing certainty.
4. Both academic and non-academic texts can be used to inform.
5. The language used in academic texts should be conversational.

40. Instruction: Write TRUE if the statement is
correct and FALSE if is not.
6. In reading an academic text, it helps acquire new information.
7. An academic text needs less concentration and focus because the terms
are simple.
8. It is in academic text that issues are stated to provoke information
discussion.
9. A magazine is an academic text.
10. Academic language should be objective, precise, impersonal and
formal.

41. Test III. Direction: Summarize the paragraph
below in 2-3 sentences.
“The Northern Lights”
There are times when the night sky glows with bands of color. The bands
may begin as cloud shapes and then spread into a great arc across the entire sky.
They may fall in folds like a curtain drawn across the heavens. The lights
usually grow brighter, then suddenly dim. During this time the sky glows with
pale yellow, pink, green, violet, blue, and red. These lights are called the Aurora
Borealis. Some people call them the Northern Lights. Scientists have been
watching them for hundreds of years. They are not quite sure what causes them.
In ancient times people were afraid of the Lights. They imagined that they saw
fiery dragons in the sky. Some even concluded that the heavens were on fire.

50. Summarizing is how we take larger
selections of text and reduce them to
their bare essentials: the gist, the key
ideas, the main points that are worth
noting and remembering. Webster's calls
a summary the "general idea in brief
form"; it's the distillation, condensation, or
reduction of a larger work into its primary
notions.

51. BASIC RULES
A. Erase things that don’t matter. Delete trivial
material that is unnecessary to
understanding.
B. Erase things that repeat. Delete redundant
material. In note taking, time and space is
precious. If a word or phrase says basically
the same thing you have already written
down, then don’t write it again!

52. BASIC RULES
A. Trade, general terms for specific names.
Substitute superordinate terms for lists (e.g.,
flowers for daisies, tulips for roses). Focus on
the big picture. Long, technical lists are
hard to remember. If one word will give
you the meaning, then less is more.
B. Use your own words to write the summary.
Write the summary using your own words
but make sure to retain the main points.

53. Techniques: 1. Somebody Wanted But So Then. The strategy helps
students generalize, recognize cause and effect relationships,
and find main ideas.

54. Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then
Little Red Riding Hood wanted to take cookies to
her sick grandmother, but she encountered a
wolf. He got to her grandmother’s house first and
pretended to be the old woman. He was going to
eat Little Red Riding Hood, but she realized what
he was doing and ran away, crying for help. A
woodsman heard the girl’s cries and saved her
from the wolf.

55. SUMMARIZING ACTIVITY 1. Somebody Wanted But So Then.

56. Carlos Yulo, a world-renowned gymnast, dreamed
of winning a gold medal at the Olympics.
However, his journey was filled with challenges. He
faced fierce competition from top athletes
worldwide and dealt with injuries that threatened
his performance during the qualifiers. Despite
these setbacks, Carlos and his coach dedicated
countless hours to perfecting his routines. In the
finals, his hard work paid off as he delivered an
exceptional performance, earning him a historic
gold medal and bringing pride to his country.

57. Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then
Carlos Yulo wanted to win a gold medal
in the Olympics, but he faced tough
competition and injuries during the
qualifiers, so he worked tirelessly with his
coach to improve his routines. Then, he
performed flawlessly in the finals,
earning a historic victory for his country.

58. 2. SAAC Method. This method is particularly helpful in summarizing any kind
of text. SAAC is an acronym for “State, Assign, Action, Complete.” Each word
in the acronym refers to a specific element that should be included in the
summary.

60. "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," by Aesop
(a Greek storyteller), tells what happens
when a shepherd boy repeatedly lies to
the villagers about seeing a wolf. After a
while, they ignore his false cries. Then,
when a wolf really does attack, they don’t
come to help him.
Summarizing Activity 2 : SAAC method

62. SQUID GAME 2

63. Squid Game is a
South Korean
dystopian survival
thriller television
series created,
written and directed
by Hwang Dong-
hyuk for Netflix.

64. Make a summary from the text using SAAC method.
Squid Game, created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, tells the story of
a group of financially struggling individuals who are invited to
participate in a series of deadly children's games, with a
massive cash prize awaiting the winner. As the participants
engage in these high-stakes challenges, they quickly realize
that losing means death. The protagonist, Seong Gi-hun, a
divorced father and gambling addict, navigates through
alliances, betrayals, and the brutal nature of the competition.
Along the way, he faces deep moral dilemmas and uncovers
the dark truth: the games are controlled by a powerful elite,
exposing the extreme social and economic inequalities that
shape the participants' lives.

65. Squid Game, created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, tells the
story of financially struggling individuals who are lured
into a deadly competition with the promise of a massive
cash prize. As they participate in life-threatening
versions of children’s games, they face brutal moral
dilemmas, betrayals, and the grim realization that losing
means death. The protagonist, Seong Gi-hun, a
divorced father and gambling addict, ultimately
uncovers that the games are controlled by a powerful
elite, exposing the harsh social and economic
inequalities that drive the participants' desperation.

66. 1. What does the "S" in SAAC
stand for?
a) Summarize
b) State
c) Source
d) Structure

67. In the SAAC method, what does
"A" represent in the second step?
a) Action
b) Assign
c) Author
d) Analyze

68. In the SAAC method, which step
involves giving a detailed
description of the material’s content?
a) State
b) Assign
c) Action
d) Complete

69. 4. In the SAAC method, why is the
"Complete" step essential?
a) It provides the name of the material.
b) It identifies the author’s purpose.
c) It describes the main events or
content of the material.
d) It lists the themes and morals of the
story.

70. 5. Which step of SAAC involves
naming the author of the work being
summarized?
a) State
b) Assign
c) Action
d) Complete

72. True or False:
1. Summarizing means retelling the story word-for-word as
it appears in the text.
2. A good summary should always be shorter than the
original text.
3. Summaries include the main ideas but not specific
details or examples.
4. Personal opinions and interpretations should be
included in a summary.
5. A summary must always include the author’s name and
the title of the text.

73. 6. What is the purpose of summarizing?
a. To rewrite the text entirely
b. To express your opinion about the text
c. To provide a concise version of the text’s
main ideas
d. To critique the text's content

74. 7. Which of the following should NOT be
included in a summary?
a. Supporting details
b. The main idea
c. Key events
d. Important conclusions

75. 8. When summarizing a story, which part
is most important to include?
a. Minor characters
b. The author’s writing style
c. The main events and their outcomes
d. Detailed dialogue

76. 9. A summary should be written:
a. In your own words
b. Using as many quotes as possible
c. In the exact same wording as the
original text
d. Without proper grammar

77. 10. The main goal of summarizing is to:
a. Add new information to the text
b. Make the text more interesting
c. Highlight only the important points
d. Change the text's meaning

78. 11. A summary should focus on the _______ of a
text.
12. Summarizing requires ____________ the less
important details.
13. The best summaries use ____________
language to express ideas.
14. When summarizing, you should not add
your own ____________.
15. Summaries are often used to help readers
quickly understand a ____________.

79. 11. MAIN IDEA / topic sentence
12. OMMITING
13. CONCISE
14. OPINION
15. TEXT OR PASSAGE

80. Write T if the statement is true and F if false.
1. A review or reaction paper involves higher order
thinking skills.
2. A reaction paper, review. and critique generally use
the same organization of ideas.
3. A review must always be organized using a
structure.
4. Feminist criticism relates to conflicts between
classes.
5. Marxist criticism involves the analysis of the
intrinsic features of a text.

81. Write T if the statement is true and F if false.
6. More than half of a review or critique should be
devoted to the summary.
7. The name of an author and title of the reviewed
article are placed at the end of the review or critique.
8. The reviewer's overall impression of the material being
reviewed should be placed in the introduction.
9. When writing a review, reaction paper, or critique,
only one perspective should be used.
10. Writing a reaction paper, review or critique is
exclusive for scholars.

82. (11-14)
WHAT ARE THE (4) FOUR
STRUCTURES OF A REACTION
PAPER?

83. SCRUTINIZE

84. What is a thesis statement?
A thesis statement is the sentence in
the paper that states the main idea of
the essay and helps control the ideas
within it. A thesis statement is not just a
topic - it reflects the position or opinion
the writer is taking about the topic.

85. Have you ever catch the wind? This is
a famous adage uttered by Mabini in
the film Artikulo Uno written by
Jerrold Tarog. The phrase is an
allegorical statement which
symbolizes the unseen and unheard
patriotism of our very own Pearl of
the Orient Sea.

86. “Negosyo o Kalayaan, Bayan o sarili?”
A question that Luna expressed to
his fellowmen on the film Artikulo
Uno directed by prominent Jerrold
Tarog. This is not a only a question to
be asked, but a decision to make,
which is between life and death.