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Exercise: The benefits of having a pet

First grade children

Main argument: Kids love pets and caring for a pet at a young age gives them an early sense of responsibility. (Emphasize the latter)

*point out that pets give joy to the person taking care of them AND other people around them*

Parents

Main argument: Pets bring joy to the family, and they keep you company when your kids are at school and you are not at work

second point: Seeing your kids happy will put a smile on your face, and according to recent studies, smiling frequently gives a positive effect to the individual and to the people around him/her.

People who prefer cleanliness

Main argument: Cats and dogs are not the only animals that can be considered pets, even turtles, rabbits, birds, fishes and other animals that produces less waste can also be considered as pets.

Additionally, cats and dogs can be trained to excrete in litters, thus promoting cleanliness.

Conclusion: There are no reasons stopping you from having a pet!

Application

Pop-music (brainstorming)

Justin Bieber

Ed Sheeran

Louis Tomlinson

Popular

Upbeat

K-pop, J-pop, Filipino pop music and other varieties

Transformation of Pop Music

History of Pop Music

The future of Pop music

Audience: young adolescents aged 15 onwards

Purpose: Inform

Tone: Casual

Point-of-view: third-person

Second pre-writing strategy: Freewriting

The following contexts (Historical, Political, and Cultural) were inspired by President Manuel L. Quezon’s Address on Policies and Achievements of the Government and Regeneration of the Filipino last August 19, 1938:

Historical Context:

Historical Context of the Speech

Manuel Luís Quezon y Molina was the first president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines by the year 1935 to 1944. His speech described the 1938 Philippines' state of affairs and fully depicted the Filipino's strength and weaknesses during that time. It was also implied that the Government that time was in its prime and any trace of corruption was not present.

Political Context of the Speech

“My eager purpose has been to give vitality and power to democratic processes and to adapt them to the ever exacting demands of the complex social and political problems of our day.” … “I have scrupulously maintained religious freedom and the separation of Church and State. I have safeguarded free thought, free expression, and the unabridgeable right of the people to work, and to possess and enjoy the fruits of their toil.” … “I have not tolerated corruption, inefficiency, or injustice in public office; and I pledge myself to persevere in my efforts to sweep every nook and cranny of the Government clean of every deleterious influence that might impair the vitality of the body politic. I have kept the public finance in a sound condition and have succeeded materially in introducing approved business practices in the management of the people’s money.”

These statements taken from Manuel Quezon’s speech show that the Phillipine Government along with its officials is responsible and works with fidelity. It can be further inferred that during Manuel Quezon’s time, the Government was top-notch and performs independently of the church and was not influenced easily by conspirators and corrupt officials. The Government was described as “clean” meaning no impurities that can destory the Filipino community were present during his time.

Cultural Context of the Speech

BEING HOSPITABLE. Filipinos are known for their hospitality. They treat their guests warmly at their best. For example, a Filipino mother serves her guests with expensive plates that are just hidden in her cabinet rather than plates used by her family everyday. This is why most foreigners give good impressions to the Philippines because of the very welcoming people. According to a Forbes magazine, Philippines is ranked 8th of the friendliest country in the world.

A Filipino warmly welcoming his visitors.

Source: https://goo.gl/images/jQZ3kV

BEING RESPECTFUL. In the Philippines, they use “po” and “opo” to indicate respect to the elders. “Opo” means yes. For siblings, they use “ate” for sister and “kuya” for brother. Calling an elder by his/her first name is an act of impoliteness and rudeness. “Mano po” is also done by the young to their parents or grand parents. Being respectful is part of Filipino culture.

“Mano po” culture of Filipinos.

Source: https://goo.gl/images/Hhs2NA

BAYANIHAN. In times of tragedies such as typhoons and earthquakes, bayanihan can be seen among Filipinos. Bayanihan refers to the spirit of a communal unity, work, and cooperation to achieve a particular goal.

Filipino bayanihan spirit on Typhoon Yolanda.

Source: https://goo.gl/images/LdPvpN

Negative Aspects of Filipinos:

MAÑANA HABIT. Mañana habit refers to the procrastination of such activities. Filipinos often delay tasks on a certain date though it can be done earlier.

BAHALA NA. “Bahala na” is a phrase Filipinos often used when they are not certain about something. It means “come what may” or “living it all up to God.”

Tokyo Ghoul: Anime vs Manga

Tokyo Ghoul is about a normal college student named Ken Kaneki who is attacked by a ghoul named Rize. After getting fatally injured by Rize’s attack, she is hit by a falling steel beam and was killed. Ken then ends up receiving an organ transplant from Rize’s ghoul body and becomes a half-ghoul himself. Tokyo Ghoul was originally written as a manga and was adapted into an anime series in 2014 and 2015. While the title gained even more fans with the anime adaptation, many people who read the manga first may be surprised or even disturbed with the differences between the anime and manga.

To start off, most of the parts that got cut out of the anime are the extremely violent and gory scenes from the manga, such as Kaneki investigating the ghouls’ restaurant on Itori’s order and the torturing scenes. Addtionally, some events happened in a different order, such as Mado and Amon meeting Tsukiyama before stepping into the 20th district, but these happened to focus on the character development and not to change much of the story.

In the manga, Kaneki creates an anti-Aogiri organization with Banjo, Hinami, and Tsukiyama after his transformation through Yamori’s torture. While in the anime, he joins Aogiri Tree and fights the CCG. However, both produced the same outcome, both organizations separated him from Anteiku in a way. The manga focused on how Kaneki searched the identity of the One-Eyed King outside of Aogiri while the anime focused on the inside perspective of Aogiri Tree. Last difference is his bestfriend, Hide. In the manga, he meets Kaneki in the underground during the Owl cleanup operation before Kaneki fights Arima and disappears afterwards, which implies his vital role for the following sequel Tokyo Ghoul:re. However, in the anime, Hide saves Kaneki from Amon during their battle and receives a mortal wound. His body was returned to CCG by Kaneki himself to start a battle against Arima. 

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Panglao Island, Bohol

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Angina pectoris

A. One Sentence Logical Definition

Angina pectoris is a medical condition in which the patient experiences pain in the centre of the chest commonly happening when there is an inadequate supply of blood in the heart from the coronary arteries.

Source: (http://www.ucl.ac.uk/lapt/medterms.htm)

B. Dictionary Definition

angina pec·to·ris

\-ˈpek-t(ə-)rəs\

noun

: a disease marked by brief paroxysmalattacks of chest pain precipitated bydeficient oxygenation of the heart muscles

Origin: New Latin, literally, angina of thechest.

First use: 1768

Source: (2018 Merriam-Webster, Inc.)

C. Extended Definition

Books and Movies: Why Reading is Preferred

Clipped Narration

As I woke up one morning, the first thought that came to my mind are my cats. I searched for them but couldn't find one of them so I started to worry. Lunch came yet Nyx, my cat is still missing. After a few hours, I smelled something bad and saw my cat, dead. Sadness took over me as I realized that Nyx is gone forever. Until now, I am still gloomy about my cat's passing but I am at peace now because I know Nyx will live forever in my memories.

Paced Narration