SHS Reading and Writing Skills Properties of a Well-written Text
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2. An Excerpt from, “Eye Halve a Spelling Chequer” by Jerrold H. Zar
Eye halve a spelling check her,
It came with my pea sea.
It plane lee marks four my revue
Miss steaks aye kin knot sea.
Eye ran this poem threw it,
Your sure reel glad two no.
Its vary polished in it’s weigh,
My checker tolled me sew.
A check her is a bless sing;
It freeze yew lodes of thyme.
It helps me right awl stiles two reed,
And aides me when aye rime.
16. Task 3: Capitalize
Here are some sentences with capitalization errors. Rewrite
them following the capitalization rules.
1. the teacher said, "William Shakespeare wrote romeo and
juliet."
2. we are going to the beach next friday.
3. miss Garcia assigned a book report on the adventures of tom
sawyer.
4. after dinner, we enjoyed watching a movie on hbo max.
5. during the summer, i plan to visit my aunt alice in california.
17. ABBREVIATION and
ACRONYM
• Abbreviation is a shortened
version of a word or phrase.
• Acronym is using the initial
letter of every word in a
phrase to form a new term.
18. GRAMMAR
• refers to the structure
of language
• deals with parts of
speech and how to
correctly combine them
22. Task: Write it
Right
Encircle the errors in mechanics in the application letter to
improve clarity and professionalism, then rewrite it correctly.
23. Dear Madam
i am writting to express my intrest in the executive secreatry position in your company. i've been at abc
corporation for 3 years as a personal secretary with a strong record of professionalism
Highly motivated & a quick learner, i have a masters degree in administration from university of CALIFORNIA.
i'm proficient in englis, French, and spanish and can use computer application proficiently.
Previously, i was responsible for arranging the schedule of the president of our company. My skills & experience
make me a perfect fit!
Thank you for your time. Look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
jose dela cruz
24. One way I can improve my use of
mechanics in writing is…
25. ASSESSMENT
Read the paragraph below and encircle the words with
errors in mechanics. Then, revise the text correctly.
Editor's Notes
Was it easy to understand the poem? Why or why not?
What message is the poet trying to communicate about the significance of using a spelling checker?
How does the poet's use of unconventional spelling in the poem highlight the importance of accurate spelling?
Analyze the poet's use of punctuation and capitalization in the poem. How do these conventions contribute to the overall tone and meaning?
How does the poet play with language conventions such as homophones and homonyms to convey the challenges of spelling?
The poem explores the relationship between humans and spell checkers. How might the poem connect to the broader issue of technology dependence in society?
Do you rely on spell checkers in your writing? How do you think they impact your learning and writing process?
Discuss the impact of the poem's structure on the reader's understanding of proper spelling and grammar.
While watching the video, list all the punctuation marks mentioned and their functions.
What are the different types of punctuation marks covered in the video?
Can you give an example of how each punctuation mark is used in a sentence?
How does punctuation impact the meaning and flow of a sentence?
Think of a sentence that could be confusing without proper punctuation. Write the sentence with incorrect punctuation and then revise it with correct punctuation to show the difference in meaning.
1. What are the main rules for capitalization covered in the video?
2. Can you differentiate between proper nouns and common nouns? Provide examples for each.
3. How does capitalization affect the formality and clarity of written communication?
4. Imagine you're a superhero whose power is related to capitalization! What would your name be and how would you use capitalization to fight "grammatical villains"?
