Reading and Writing - Lesson 1 - Connected Discourse

1. Connected
Discourse
Lesson 1
reading AND WRITING 11

2. Learning
Objectives
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The students should be able to identify the
nature and purpose of a discourse.
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The students should be able to differentiate
between the types of discourses.
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The students should be able to differentiate
between the types of literary discourses.

3. What is a
discourse?

4. What is a
discourse?

5. What is a
discourse?
Discourse is a term used to describe various
forms of communication, such as written,
verbal, and visual. It is a concept used to
analyze language and communication as
social phenomena.
In writing, a discourse is a formal and often
lengthy discussion of a topic, where
concepts and insights are arranged in an
organized and logical manner.

6. Purposes of a
Discourse:
To inform
Discourse shares information through conversations,
debates, and other forms of communication. It can
involve multiple people discussing a particular topic
in order to gain new perspectives and exchange
ideas.
Through discourse, people can learn new information
and develop better understanding of a topic.

7. Purposes of a
Discourse:
To Persuade
A discourse can persuade by presenting an argument
in favor of a particular point of view. This can be done
through the use of persuasive language, logical
reasoning, rhetorical devices, and the use of evidence.
can also make use of personal anecdotes and stories
to illustrate the point and make it more relatable to
the audience.

8. Purposes of a
Discourse:
To Entertain
Discourse can entertain by providing interesting
topics of conversation or debate. It can also be
entertaining through the use of humor, storytelling, or
anecdotes.
Additionally, discourse can engage an audience by
providing thought-provoking questions and fresh
perspectives on topics.

9. Argumentative Discourse
Descriptive Discourse
Expository Discourse
Narrative Discourse
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Types of
Discourses

10. Expository Discourse
Expository discourse is a type of communication that is used to explain,
inform, or describe a topic or issue. It is a form of discourse that is based
on facts and data, and is usually objective in nature. Expository discourse
is often used in essays, research papers, and other academic writings.
Descriptive Discourse
Descriptive discourse is a form of discourse that uses language to create a
vivid mental image of the topic being described. It is often used to paint a
picture of a person, place, thing, or idea in the reader's mind. Descriptive
discourse typically includes sensory details to create a vivid image.

11. Narrative Discourse
Narrative discourse is the way in which stories are told, usually through
written or spoken language. It is a form of communication in which ideas,
events, and experiences are sequenced in a logical and meaningful way. It is
often used to tell stories, convey information, and create a sense of purpose.
Argumentative Discourse
Argumentative discourse is a form of discourse that involves making a claim
and providing evidence to support it. It is used to present evidence-based
arguments in a logical and convincing manner in order to persuade an
audience to accept a point of view.

12. Literary
Discourse
Academic
Discourse
A literary discourse is generally focused on
creative works such as poetry, short stories,
novels, plays, and even nonfiction. Also, it
includes texts that are used strictly for business
communication such as letters, and resumes.
Academic discourse is the language and
concepts used when communicating ideas
between academics in academia. It is
characterized by formal writing, research-
based evidence, and in-depth analysis of topics.

13. Thank you for listening!
Reading and Writing 11

14. Harmful impacts of
technology
Impact of technology
on literature
Explain how music
affects your life
Importance of artificial
intelligence
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Written task #1 Expository discourse
Directions: Choose 1 topic for your
Expository Discourse. In English, write
your essay on a 1 whole yellow paper.