NON-JOURNALISTIC
AND JOURNALISTIC
TEXTS
FINAL LESSON
WHAT IS JOURNALISTIC TEXTS?
•Are pieces of writing used in social communication
and journalism.
•They are created to inform readers of the public
about important events, news, or information that
interest many people.
TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF JOURNALISTIC
TEXTS ARE NEWS AND PRESS RELEASES
1. NEWS.This is information about recent events or
occurrences. They answer the questions what,
who, when, where, how, and why. News can be
broadcasted on television, printed in newspapers,
or posted online.
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS EXAMPLE OF
JOURNALISTIC TEXT
Local Community HoldsTree-Planting Activity
In an effort to address the effects of climate change and
promote environmental sustainability, the residents of
barangay 98 in Caloocan City came together last Sunday for a
tree-planting activity.
TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF JOURNALISTIC
TEXTS ARE NEWS AND PRESS RELEASES
2. PRESS RELEASES. These are official written
communications or statements from a company or
organization that share important news or events with
the members of news media or the public.
WHAT IS NON-JOURNALISTIC TEXTS?
•Are pieces of writing that are unrelated to journalism
or news reporting. Expository texts fall under this
category.
WHAT IS EXPOSITORY TEXT?
•Are also called informational texts.
• They are nonfiction texts that give facts and
information about the topic.
TAKE A LOOK AT THE SAMPLE NON-
JOURNALISTIC TEXT BELOW.
ABS-CBN’s “The Inside Story” showed last Tuesday an episode
on Filipino dog eaters, which left me wondering exactly why
watching it became an offensive experience for my family. My
children, typically liberal and modern, are not normally squeamish
about these things. But this time they were screaming.
-”Dog Eaters” by Randy David
THE DIFFERENT KINDS OF EXPOSITORY TEXTS ARE
EXPLAINED INTHETABLE THAT FOLLOWS
SEQUENCE OR PROCESS
It explains a series of steps or stages in a particular order.
The writer breaks down a complex process or procedure into
clear, sequential steps, making it easier for the readers to
understand and follow.We normally use this type in instructional
materials, how-to guides, recipes, and technical procedures.
Transition words: first, next, then, initially, before, after, not long
after
EXAMPLE OF SEQUENCE OR PROCESS
Planting
Planting is a rewarding activity that can be broken down
into several simple steps. First, you need to prepare the soil.
You need to use a garden fork or shovel to loosen the soil.
Next, you have to remove the weeds and rocks that may
affect plant growth.Then, plant the seeds, and finally, water it
with the right amount of water.
COMPARISON AND CONTRAST
This one looks into the similarities and differences
between two or more subjects, ideas, concepts, or
phenomena. The writer analyzes the characteristics or
features of the ideas being compared and contrasted. By
highlighting their similarities and differences, the readers gain
a deeper understanding of the topic.
Transition words: same as, compared with, different from, on
the other hand, similar to, as opposed to, instead of, however

Non-journalistic and journalistic texts- last lesson.pptx

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  • 2.
    WHAT IS JOURNALISTICTEXTS? •Are pieces of writing used in social communication and journalism. •They are created to inform readers of the public about important events, news, or information that interest many people.
  • 3.
    TWO DIFFERENT TYPESOF JOURNALISTIC TEXTS ARE NEWS AND PRESS RELEASES 1. NEWS.This is information about recent events or occurrences. They answer the questions what, who, when, where, how, and why. News can be broadcasted on television, printed in newspapers, or posted online.
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    TAKE A LOOKAT THIS EXAMPLE OF JOURNALISTIC TEXT Local Community HoldsTree-Planting Activity In an effort to address the effects of climate change and promote environmental sustainability, the residents of barangay 98 in Caloocan City came together last Sunday for a tree-planting activity.
  • 5.
    TWO DIFFERENT TYPESOF JOURNALISTIC TEXTS ARE NEWS AND PRESS RELEASES 2. PRESS RELEASES. These are official written communications or statements from a company or organization that share important news or events with the members of news media or the public.
  • 6.
    WHAT IS NON-JOURNALISTICTEXTS? •Are pieces of writing that are unrelated to journalism or news reporting. Expository texts fall under this category.
  • 7.
    WHAT IS EXPOSITORYTEXT? •Are also called informational texts. • They are nonfiction texts that give facts and information about the topic.
  • 8.
    TAKE A LOOKAT THE SAMPLE NON- JOURNALISTIC TEXT BELOW. ABS-CBN’s “The Inside Story” showed last Tuesday an episode on Filipino dog eaters, which left me wondering exactly why watching it became an offensive experience for my family. My children, typically liberal and modern, are not normally squeamish about these things. But this time they were screaming. -”Dog Eaters” by Randy David
  • 9.
    THE DIFFERENT KINDSOF EXPOSITORY TEXTS ARE EXPLAINED INTHETABLE THAT FOLLOWS SEQUENCE OR PROCESS It explains a series of steps or stages in a particular order. The writer breaks down a complex process or procedure into clear, sequential steps, making it easier for the readers to understand and follow.We normally use this type in instructional materials, how-to guides, recipes, and technical procedures. Transition words: first, next, then, initially, before, after, not long after
  • 10.
    EXAMPLE OF SEQUENCEOR PROCESS Planting Planting is a rewarding activity that can be broken down into several simple steps. First, you need to prepare the soil. You need to use a garden fork or shovel to loosen the soil. Next, you have to remove the weeds and rocks that may affect plant growth.Then, plant the seeds, and finally, water it with the right amount of water.
  • 11.
    COMPARISON AND CONTRAST Thisone looks into the similarities and differences between two or more subjects, ideas, concepts, or phenomena. The writer analyzes the characteristics or features of the ideas being compared and contrasted. By highlighting their similarities and differences, the readers gain a deeper understanding of the topic. Transition words: same as, compared with, different from, on the other hand, similar to, as opposed to, instead of, however

Editor's Notes

  • #8 Notice how the essay is written based on its style, tone, and language.