features of academic writing - Grade 7 English Lesson

1. Features of
Academic Writing
Nieves Villarica National High School

2. Welcome,
Students!

3. Class
Objectives
After going through this
lesson, you are expected to:
1.define academic writing;
2. distinguish features of
academic writing;
3. show appreciation of the
importance of academic
writing through writing
essays on topics of interest.

4. Direction:
Read each statement carefully.
RAISE YOUR HAND “OK” if the
statement is TRUE and RAISE YOUR
HANDS “X” if the statement is
FALSE.
PRETEST

5. #1
1. Logical organization, precise word
choice, formal tone and evidence-
based arguments are important
characteristics of academic writing.

6. #2
2. In academic writing, it is
necessary to use clichés and slangs.

7. #3
3. Academic writing requires precise
language that clearly conveys the
author’s ideas and important
concepts.

8. #4
4. Academic writing is typically
written in first person point of view.

9. #5
5. Proper citation of all the sources
and inclusion of bibliographies are
required in academic writing.

10. CONGRATS!!!
Good job,
students!

15. 1. Complexity
Academic writing tends to be more complicated and has longer
words. The texts become more difficult to comprehend in terms
of subject matter, language, arrangement of words, and
grammar. The vocabulary used to express a high level of
complexity is more advanced because it requires more formal
words and the phrasing is more noun-based. Longer sentences
containing clauses are important, and the passive voice is
essential to establish the objective style desired in academic
works.

16. 1. Complexity

17. 2. Formality
In academic writing, more formal words and phrases are used. The following characteristics
contribute to this higher level of formality:
 a more formal vocabulary choice
 correct use of grammar
 accurate use of vocabulary
 a more objective style
In general, this means you should avoid the following in your writings:
 colloquial words and expressions: " same here", " no worries”, " gonna", "cheesy"
 abbreviated forms: "wouldn't", "don't", "can't", “won’t”
 two-word verbs: "hand in", "break up”, “fill out”, “keep off”

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19. Additional
Resources
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articles are also effective in reinforcing a
class lesson. Maximize this space for
additional resources you want to share
with your students. It's something they
can easily look back on or search online
in case they need a refresher. Duplicate
this page as many times as needed.

20. Additional
Resources
Photos or screenshots of relevant
articles are also effective in reinforcing a
class lesson. Maximize this space for
additional resources you want to share
with your students. It's something they
can easily look back on or search online
in case they need a refresher. Duplicate
this page as many times as needed.

21. Exercise
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lesson. It allows them to synthesize on their own and
think of ways they can apply their new learnings in real
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give you more space for discussion.

22. Question 1: Write the question you want to ask your
students and allot space for the answers.
Worksheet
Question 2: Write the question you want to ask your
students and allot space for the answers.
Question 3: Write the question you
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space for the answers.

23. Activity
Time
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done by pairs or by group widen their grasp and
interpretation of the lesson. Be creative with the
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24. You can provide this for the class as a way of
formally wrapping up everything discussed.
Recaps can also be led by students for a
more enriching experience.
Class Recap
Summaries and recaps also reinforce the
objectives laid out before the class started.
Cap off a productive class with key summary
points students can easily remember.

25. Homework
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26. Thank
you
See you next time!