RWS Lesson1 Connected Discourse 1
RWS Lesson1 Connected Discourse 1
RWS Lesson1 Connected Discourse 1
connected discourse
2nd Sem - RWS- Lesson 1
Maria Gertrudez B. Magsakay
LC: Describes a written text as a connected discourse.
(RWS11/12 IIIa-1)
Objectives:
Define and understand reading as a process.
Understand written text as a connected discourse.
Identify the four (4)most common features of connected
discourse.
Reading :
Cognitive process of decoding symbols to derive meaning from a text.
It is always an interaction between text and reader.
Reading strategies: (EAPP)
1. Previewing – topics, subtitles
2. Skimming and scanning
3. Using context clues: synonym, antonym
4. Examples – specific details
5. Explanation and definition
6. Situation (context)
Using Connotation and Denotation
Ex:
Go on sounds like = “gowon”
I agree = “aiyagree”
Please do it = “please do wit”
1. “thak girl”
Full form : that girl REMEMBER: ALTHOUGH
Feature: assimilation WRITTEN CONNECTED
DISCOURSE DOES OFTEN
2. “Goog concert” APPEAR IN STORIES, NOVELS,
Full form : good concert AND OTHER FORMS OF FICTION,
KEEP IN MIND THAT IT IS NOT
Feature: Elision
APPROPRIATE TO USE IT IN
3. “hi sown” FORMAL WRITING.
Full form : his own
Feature: catenation
References:
• Reading & Writing Skills 1stEd. MT A.Tiongson, MR C. Rodriguez;
• RWS L S..Jose, R.R Larioque,PhD; DepEd CG 2013