Q4 WEEK 5 ENGLISH ADM

Q4 WEEK 5 ENGLISH ADM

By Genie Adio

​At the end of your journey, you’ll be able to:

Distinguish among types of journalistic writing such as news report, opinion article, feature article and sports news

​Your task is to identify if the sentences or paragraphs are a part of a news report, opinion article, feature article or sports article.

Multiple Choice

1. MANILA— RT-PCR test kits acquired by the Department of Health (DOH) through the budget agency's procurement service (PS-DBM) were not nearly expired and also had a standard shelf life of 6 months, the agency said on Saturday.

• a. news report

• b. opinion article

• c. feature article

• d. sports news article

Multiple Choice

2. In today’s school, many children struggle to learn to read. As many teachers and parents will attest, reading failure has a longterm consequence on children’s developing self-confidence and motivation to learn as well as on their later school performance.

• a. news report

• b. opinion article

• c. feature article

• d. sports news article

Multiple Choice

3. What is happiness? Happiness to me is not having everything but it is the state of being contented and satisfied with what one has. A girl who finds her old little doll a playmate and sister who completes her day is a happy child. But an old man who has a lot of wealth and has achieved much successes can remain unhappy if he feels he still lacks many things. He is such a pity.

• a. news report

• b. opinion article

• c. feature article

• d. sports news article

Multiple Choice

4. Unfortunately, today there is a lot of bad press about the state of education. But there are rays of hope out there in the system because certainly, schools are not bad though with some imperfections, and there are many wonderful teachers working hard to prepare the next generation.

• a. news report

• b. opinion article

• c. feature article

• d. sports news article

Multiple Choice

5. Hidilyn Diaz celebrates with her team after winning the gold medal in the women's 55 kg weightlifting event on July 26, 2021 during the Tokyo Olympics held at Tokyo, Japan.

• a. news report

• b. opinion article

• c. feature article

• d. sports news article

​You learned in the previous lesson that journalistic writing is about writing articles that can be published in newspapers and online publications. There are different types of journalistic writing that you need to learn. This module will help you distinguish journalistic articles like news reports, opinion articles, feature articles, and sports news articles. Lots of activities await you. Discover the differences of the journalistic articles mentioned as you unveil the secrets of journalism. Happy learning!

In Module 4, you were able to identify the features of Journalistic Writing. Do you still recall that lesson?​ LET US HAVE A REVIEW...

​CHOOSE YES if the sentence is a feature of journalistic writing and write NO if it is not.

Multiple Choice

1. Journalistic writing must be based on actual events that are happening around the globe.

• YES

• NO

Multiple Choice

2. Journalists must use words that can be easily understood.

• YES

• NO

Multiple Choice

3. Headings should not be direct to the point.

• YES

• NO

Multiple Choice

4. Journalistic articles sum up all the data in a long article.

• YES

• NO

Multiple Choice

5. Journalistic article must present a one-sided stand.

• YES

• NO

​Do you read newspapers?

What kind of news do you read?

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Bear in mind, that journalistic writing is not only about reporting news, but also about infusing facts with personal opinions that are presented to the readers in a convincing manner.

​Below is an example of a type of journalistic writing. Read it carefully and try to discover what type of journalistic article it is

​Read the article and answer the questions that follow. Write the letter of your choice on your answer sheets.

Multiple Choice

1. What is the article all about?

• a. About good manners of children and parents

• b. About children’s development of good manners

• c. About parents and their good manners

• d. About parents’ roles in their children’s good manners

Multiple Choice

2. How can we say that good manners begin at home

• a. Parents are the eldest teachers of their children..

• b. Parents are the first teachers of their children.

• c. Parents are the ones who teach good manners to their children before they go to school.

• d. Parents are the only companion of their children

Multiple Choice

3. What type of article did you read a while ago?

• a. Feature Article

• b. News Report

• c. Opinion Article

• d. Sports News

​What are the types of Journalistic Writing?

​News report, opinion articles, feature articles and sports news articles are some of the types of journalistic articles.

​What is a news report?

​News reports are found in newspapers or in online publication and their purpose is to inform readers of what is happening in the world around them. They are found in the News Section of the newspaper. Below is an example of a news report.

Open Ended

Why is this article classified as news article?

​This is classified as news article because it tells of a very recent extraordinary event that is of interest to the public.

​What is an opinion article?

​An opinion piece is an article, usually published in a newspaper or magazine, that mainly reflects the author's opinion about a subject. It is found in the Opinion Section of a newspaper. Below, you will find an example of an opinion article.

Open Ended

Why is this article classified as an opinion article?

​It reflects the author’s opinion about treating others in the best way we can, even if we have different religions or views in life.

​What is a feature article?

​A feature article is a piece of nonfiction writing about news. It is a descriptive narrative article about something that the author wants to write. Places, events, lifestyles, individuals are just some examples of a topic. It is found on the Lifestyle Page of the newspaper. Below, you will find an example of a feature article.

Open Ended

Is this a feature article? How is it different from the other types of journalistic writing?

​Yes, it is. It describes and narrates the characteristics of the author’s favorite teacher.

​What is a sports article?

​A sports article is a form of writing that reports on matters pertaining to sporting topics and competitions. It is found in the Sports Page of the newspapers. Below is an example of a sports article.

Open Ended

What is the difference between a sports news and a news report?

Open Ended

What types of journalistic writing have been discussed? Name them all. Can you now distinguish how each type of journalistic writing differs from one another?

​The types of journalistic writing discussed are sports news, opinion article, news report and feature article.

​Read each of them carefully then tell if it is a news report, an opinion article, a feature article or a sports article.

Multiple Choice

1. After enduring a month of strict lockdown, Metro Manila will shift back to a general community quarantine (GCQ) although it will also serve as the pilot area for the implementation of granular lockdowns starting Sept. 8 until the end of the month. Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque made the statement on Monday, Sept. 6, or a day before the expiration of the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) status of the National Capital Region (NCR). Roque said limited dine-in services and religious gatherings will be allowed again in Metro Manila once it shifts to GCQ.

• news report

• opinion article

• feature article

• sports article

Multiple Choice

2. The youth is the hope of our future. Children should be taken good care of. They must be nurtured with love. Parents should inculcate good values in them. Parents should also provide the needs of their children specifically food, clothing, shelter, and education.

• news report

• opinion article

• feature article

• sports article

Multiple Choice

3. MAJESTIC…It has a perfect cone shape that makes it incomparable to almost any volcano. GRAND…It stands tall above the trees and the birds. It is as proud as a Filipino who stands strong in the face of any problems. AWE-INSPIRING…Every time people stare at it and take pictures with it, they obtain a great feeling of inspiration. It creates a deep connection with you. Majestic, grand, and awe-inspiring, that’s what Mayon Volcano is all about. It is a one-of-a-kind tourist destination. Our country is so lucky to have the Mayon Volcano. So come and visit us, see for yourself its majestic, grand, and awe-inspiring beauty.

• news report

• opinion article

• feature article

• sports article

Multiple Choice

4. A former Olympic bronze medalist from Cuba, Yordenis Ugas defeated Manny Pacquiao by a margin of 101 to 88, according to CompuBox, and landed an incredible 59% of his power shots en route to a unanimous decision (115-113, 116-112, 116-112). CBS Sports also scored 116-112 in favor of Ugas.

• news report

• opinion article

• feature article

• sports article

Multiple Choice

5. On this day and month in 1896, the 84-year-old revolutionary heroine "Tandang Sora," or Melchora Aquino in real life, was jailed by the Spanish government at the old Bilibid prisons in Manila for refusing to disclose the hiding place or places of "Katipunero" leader Andres Bonifacio and his men. Philippine history books said that prior to her incarceration, the then 84-year-old woman, also commonly called as the "Mother of the Revolution," was arrested by the Spanish authorities in Barrio Pasong Putik in the then municipality of Novaliches in the old province of Manila.

• news report

• opinion article

• feature article

• sports article