Happening DISTINGUISHING THE CAUSE-AND-EFFECT TEXT TYPE
A CAUSE-AND-EFFECT text explains reasons and results of the phenomena or
situations, and trends. It makes use of transition/signal words such as because one reason
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why as a result, hence, therefore, and thus.
LEARNING TASK 1: Distinguishing the cause-and-Effect Text Type Read the text below. Note
how its structure and the language used are different from the other text types you know
Book Hour
There are many reasons why our class goes to the library once a week for what we call "BO
Hour." For one, our teacher nas observed that many of us read poorly when asked to read alou
story or poem in class. Another reason is that most of us at home have an Internet provider. A
result, our teacher has noticed that the home research we submit are lifted from online referen
When our teacher checked our borrowings from the library, most of us have not brought hon
storybook, novel, or reference related to our different subjects. Thus, for many weeks now, weg
hold books and do our readings for an hour in the library in between our subject periods.
What is the text about
in what part of the text is the effect presented?
How are the causes of Book Hour presented?
That transition/signal words are used in the text to indicate cause/s and effects?​

Write a summary about what you have learned about interpreting literature and presenting it to an audience.

Read the sentences below and complete the instruction that follows. the coach, who has ten years' experience, has agreed to lead our team. the coach who has ten years' experience has agreed to lead our team. select the answer that explains the difference between the two sentences, as well as the purpose each clause serves for the benefit of the reader. a.) the first sentence contains a noun clause that functions as a predicate nominative; therefore, it renames the subject of the sentence for the reader. the second sentence contains an essential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it clarifies for the reader which coach is being discussed. b.) the first sentence contains a nonessential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it provides the reader with interesting details about the subject of the sentence. the second sentence contains an essential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it clarifies for the reader which coach is being discussed. c.) the first sentence contains a nonessential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it provides the reader with interesting details about the subject of the sentence. the second sentence contains a noun clause that functions as a predicate nominative; therefore, it renames the subject of the sentence for the reader. d.) the first sentence contains an adverb clause that modifies the verb "agreed"; therefore, it provides the reader with the answer to the question "when." the second sentence contains an essential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it clarifies for the reader which coach is being discussed.

Which statement best describes how these paragraphs develop the central idea of the article? a- they elaborate on the idea that the offer has been made with youngsters in mind. b- they provide additional information as to why the prize is a wagon instead of something else. c- they support the idea that the wagon is attractive to youngsters and is a worthy prize. d- they introduce the idea that the newspaper is a generous organization. read paragraphs 4 and 5. the disc wheel coaster wagon is thirty-six inches long and sixteen inches wide. the coaster is built exactly like a high-powered automobile. the disc wheels have rubber tires and true roller bearings. it runs as smoothly as an eight-cylinder automobile. it is built of the strongest wood and is equipped with a reliable hand brake, enabling the owner to stop in an instant. the tongue—usually the first thing about a wagon to break and render the wagon unserviceable—is so stout that a man can jump on it without breaking it.