The document provides objectives and instructions for a lesson on differentiating between linear and non-linear texts. The objectives are to differentiate linear from non-linear texts, transcode information between the two text types, and create examples of each. Examples of linear texts include novels, poems, stories, essays and letters. Non-linear texts include charts, flowcharts, graphs, tables, and maps. Students are instructed to analyze a text and Venn diagram comparing spontaneous and induced abortion, which are provided as an example of a linear text and non-linear text.

1. Good Morning!

2. Module 2 Lesson 5
Linear and
Non-linear Text

3. c.make a linear and non-linear text
a.differentiate linear from non-linear texts;
Objectives:
b. transcode information from linear to non-
linear texts and vice-versa;

4. Abortion is the termination of pregnancy before the fetus reaches
20 weeks. It may be induced or spontaneous. We say abortion is
spontaneous when the fetus is expelled from the mother’s womb
unintentionally. On the other hand, abortion is induced when the
termination of pregnancy is willfully done.
Spontaneous abortion may result from accidents, as when
the pregnant woman falls, or it may be caused by illness. On the
other hand, the fetus itself may be weak hence it does not reach
full term.
Induced abortion may be performed by the pregnant mother
herself or she may seek the aid of an abortionist. This is brought
about by taking medicine or through the use of mechanical
gadgets.
~Meeting My Needs in English IV

5. Present the similarities and differences of spontaneous and induced abortion you
have just read in the Venn diagram that follows.
Spontaneous abortion Induced abortion

6. The selection you just read is actually
called a linear text while the Venn
Diagram
is called a non-linear
text.

7. Linear text refers to traditional text that needs to be
read from beginning to the end to be fully understood.
1. Novels - an invented prose narrative that is usually long and complex and deals especially with human
experience through a usually connected sequence of events.
Examples: Lord of the Rings, Ulysses, Harry Potter, The Odyssey
2. Poems – It is a composition in verse.
Examples Annabel Lee, Oh Captain! My Captain!, I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud, All Things Bright and
Beautiful
3. Short Stories – An invented prose narrative shorter than a novel usually dealing with a few characters and
aiming at unity of effect and often concentrating on the creation of mood rather than plot.
Ex. The Necklace, The Lottery, Rip Van Winkle, The Scarlet
4. Educational texts
a. Essay – An analytic or interpretative literary composition usually dealing with its subject from a limited
or personal point of view.
b. Articles – a nonfictional prose composition usually forming an independent part of a publication.
c. Researches – the collecting of information about a particular subject.
d. Letters - It is a direct or personal written or printed message addressed
to a person or organization.

8. Non-linear text is non-sequential
which means that the readers do not
have to go through the text in a
sequential manner in order to make
sense of the text.
Examples:
1. Charts
2. Flowcharts
3. Graph
4. Tables
5. Maps
6. Graphical organizers
a. knowledge maps
b. story maps

9. What is bullying?
Bullying is repeated aggressive behavior that can be physical, verbal, or
relational, in-person or online. Bullies are often relentless, bullying over and over
again for long periods of time. You may live in constant fear of where and when
the bully will strike next, what they’ll do, and how far they’ll go.
Physical bullying – includes hitting, kicking, or pushing you (or even
just threatening to do so), as well as stealing, hiding, or ruining your things, and
hazing, harassment, or humiliation.
Verbal bullying – includes name-calling, teasing, taunting, insulting, or
otherwise verbally abusing you.
Relationship bullying – includes refusing to talk to you, excluding you
from groups or activities, spreading lies or rumors about you, making you do
things you don’t want to do.
Boys frequently bully using physical threats and actions, while girls are
more likely to engage in verbal or relationship bullying. But no type of bullying
should ever be tolerated

10. Bullying
Physical
Verbal
Relationship

11. An illustration is a picture or diagram that helps make something
clear or attractive.
Things to Remember in Interpreting Non-linear
Texts:
The report must be concise but accurate.
You have to make use of the existing data given in the
visuals only
 While developing the outline into a linear text,
 use a variety of sentences and a wide range of
words/vocabulary
 use linkers or transition words to give your linear text coherence
 use words of phrases that describe information in a non-linear
source

13. Linear Text
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.
Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and
recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like
cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious
illness.
The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the
disease it causes and how it spreads. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands or using
an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face.
The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an
infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by
coughing into a flexed elbow).
At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. However, there are many
ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments. WHO will continue to provide updated information as soon
as clinical findings become available.

14. COVID-19
People infected with the
COVID-19 virus will
experience mild to moderate
respiratory illness
Infectious disease caused
by a newly discovered
coronavirus
Protect yourself and others
from infection by washing
your hands or using an
alcohol -based rub
frequently illness and
recover without requiring
special treatment
Spreads primarily through
droplets of saliva or discharge
from the nose when an infected
person coughs or sneezes
Non-linear text

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Quiz Time

16. Transcode the non-linear text below to linear text.
Source: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/charts_and_diagrams.htm
A Chart on Communication Skills

17. Racial discrimination occurs when a person is treated less favorably, or not given
the same opportunities, as others in a similar situation, because of their race, the
country where they were born, their ethnic origin or their skin color.
The Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (RDA) makes it unlawful to discriminate against
a person because of his or her race, color, descent, national origin or ethnic origin, or
immigrant status.
The RDA protects people from racial discrimination in many areas of public life,
including employment, education, getting or using services, renting or buying a house
or unit, and accessing public places.
The RDA also makes racial hatred unlawful.
Change the linear text to non –linear text.

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