Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VI- WESTERN VISAYAS
Division of Capiz
LESSON PLAN IN ENGLISH 8
Title of the lesson: Linear and Non Linear Texts
I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
a. Identify linear and non-linear text;
b. Transcode orally and in writing the information presented in diagrams, charts,
tables, graphs, etc.
II. SUBJECT MATTER
Topic: Linear and Non Linear Texts
Focus Skill/s: Transcode information from linear to nonlinear texts and vice versa (EN8RC-IIe-11)
References: English CG p. 182, https://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-linear-
and-nonlinear-text/
Instructional materials: Visual Aids Printed Pictures Printed Words
Value Focus: Virtues of hard work and cooperation
III. LEARNING PROCEDURE
A. Routine Activities
B. Motivation
(The Teacher will introduce the activity and explain the mechanics to the students.)
Directions: Group yourselves into two (2) groups. Then using the pictures provided for you
group the following pictures according to their similarities. Connect the picture to its appropriate
group. Each group is labeled as A (Pictures that use texts that need to be read from beginning to end)
and B (pictures that do not need to be read from beginning to end).
A B
(Pictures that use texts that need to be read from (Pictures that use texts that do need to be read
beginning to end) from beginning to end)
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C. Presentation and Discussion of the Lesson
(The teacher will introduce and discuss the new lesson with the students.)
LINEAR AND NON-LINEAR TEXT
Understanding the differences between linear and non-linear texts is an essential skill as
we encounter these texts almost every day. The main difference between the two lies in the way
the text is read or processed by an individual. Experts call this pattern of reading a material as
reading path. Let us differentiate linear text from non-linear texts using the table below.
LINEAR TEXT NON-LINEAR TEXT
DEFINITION It refers to traditional texts It refers to texts that do
that need to be read from not need to be read
beginning to the end. from beginning to the
end.
READING PATH There is only ONE reading There are multiple
path, which is decided by the reading paths. They are
author. determined by the reader.
EFFICIENCY It may take time to find the It does not take time
information readers are because it allows readers
searching for. to find more information
efficiently.
EXAMPLES Novels, poems, letters, Tables, pie charts, flow
textbooks, news reports, charts, pictures,
essays diagrams, character
maps, sequence charts
FOR NON-LINEAR TEXTS
1. LINE GRAPH is a graphical display that uses line to represent the data on
continuously changes over a specific amount or period of time.
2. BAR GRAPH is a graphical representation of data that uses bars to compare data
according to given categories. Such bars may run either vertically or horizontally.
3. VENN DIAGRAM uses overlapping shapes (usually circles) to show or represent the
similarities and differences between two or more items or concepts.
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4. SEQUENCE CHART is a graphic sequence organizer that helps visualize the order of
steps of a process or a timeline of events, etc.
TRANSCODING LINEAR TO NON-LINEAR TEXTS AND VICE VERSA
To transcode means to transform something from one form to another. In order to transcode a
linear to a non-linear text or the other way around, one must first be able to fully understand what
the source text is about. This way, deciding on the proper text type to be used in the transcoding
process will be easier.
To transcode a linear text to a non-linear text, one may follow these steps:
Step 1. Read and understand the source text to get its main or central ideas.
Step 2. Extract important details to be included in the visual presentation.
Step 3. Remember to use words or phrases only.
Step 4. To be organized, classify information into categories.
Step 5. Make sure to use the appropriate non-linear text in presenting your information.
Read the text below. Answer the following questions provided.
Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by
different viruses. Flu viruses can cause mild to severe illness, including common signs and
symptoms such as fever, or feeling feverish, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, sore throat,
runny or stuffy nose, muscle pain, headache, and in some cases, vomiting and diarrhea.
Typically, a person develops symptoms anywhere from 1 to 4 days after infection. On the other
hand, COVID-19 seems to cause more serious illnesses in some people.
ements:
- Contagious Respiratory Illnesses
- Cause mild to severe illness
- Cause more serious illnesses such as change in or loss of taste or smell
- Symptoms develop from 1-4 days
- Symptoms develop 5 days after infected
COVID-19
INFLUENZA
-Cause more serious
- Cause mild Contagious illnesses such as
to severe Respiratory change in or loss of
illness Illness taste or smell
- Symptoms
develop from - Symptoms develop
1-4 days 5 days after infected
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D. Application
(The Teacher will group the class into 2 and explain the mechanics of the activity.)
Directions: Choose a leader per group and get a card from your teacher. Be ready to present your task
in class. The task will be graded using the rubric provided:
Group 1
Make a sequence chart based from this paragraph:
What are you going to do if your clothes caught fire during an emergency situation? Here are the
things you should do: First, stop where you are – moving or running feeds air to the flames and
worsens the fire. Next, drop to the floor – if you stand up, the fire can burn your face. Fold your
arms high on your chest to protect your face. Then, roll slowly on the floor or ground, in a rug or
blanket if you can. Afterwards, cool off as soon as possible with water for first- and second-degree
burns. Finally, to escape fire, get down low and go.
Source: https://www.edrawsoft.com/graphicorganizer/using-sequence-chart-teaching.html
Group 2
The bar graph shows the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the Philippines as of April 2,
2020 by gender. Transcode the bar graph into a short paragraph:
RUBRICS FOR GROUP PRESENTATION
DELIVERY 10 points
E. COLLABORATION 10 points
20 points
Generalization
(The teacher will ask some questions to assess how much have the pupils learned about the
new lesson.)
The questions are the following:
1. Why do non-linear texts are effective in reading?
2. Which of the following non-linear texts are you familiar with? Where do you usually see these
non-linear texts?
3. As a student, what is the importance of learning linear texts and non-linear texts?
4. What is the difference between linear text from non-linear text in terms of reading path?
5. Based on the examples, in what subject areas can we usually see linear texts? Non-linear texts?
IV. EVALUATION
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(The teacher will explain the directions for the individual activity.)
Directions: Identify the type of Text presented on your worksheet and transcode the identified
linear text to appropriate non-linear text.
1. Impressionism and Expressionism are art movements that appeared around the
20th century in Europe. Both focus on painting styles. Impressionism emerged
during the late 19th century in Paris whereas expressionism emerged during the
early 20th century in Germany and Austria. Moreover, impressionist artists paid
special attention to the depiction of the impression of light and its changing effect,
while expressionist artists paid special attention to the depiction of emotion the
subject arouses in the artist.
Source:https://pediaa.com/what-is-the-difference-between-impressionism-and-
expressionism/
2. Family Budget Plan of Mrs. Reyes for the year of 2020
3.
4. Online classes are lessons that take place online. Online classes imply that a
person gets to learn through the internet with the use of computers, laptops and
tablets. All assignments, lessons and communication occur online. On the other
hand, in face-to-face classes lessons take place in traditional classrooms. The
students are in direct contact with the teachers. All assignments, classes and
meetings take place in class (Frimming, Glenna, Choi, 2014). Face-to-face classes
have an advantage over online classes because students in the face-to-face model
of learning have social practice with other students in the class. The relation
between the scholars and the professors is personal, and the communication
between the students and the professors is consistent. On the other hand, an
online class does not provide the learners with such an advantage. Online lessons
do not offer personal attention and intimacy that one gets from a face-to-face class.
The main mode of communication is email and phone (Thompson, Nicole & Dana,
2014).
Source: https://essays.primewritings.org/education/face-to-face-vs-onlineclasses.php
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5. The By Cycles’ number of sold bicycles for the Months of January to June
2020
Source: https://www.cuemath.com/data/line-graphs/
V. ASSIGNMENT
(The teacher will explain to the students the assigned task to do at home.)
Directions: In your notebook, identify the appropriate non-Linear Texts for each Linear Text Samples.
Complete the table below.
Linear Text Samples Appropriate Non-Linear Texts
1. A Secondary School’s report on the
number of enrollees for Grade 7 students
from School Year 2019-2021
2. A short essay discussing the similarities
and differences between two popular
celebrities.
3. Comparison on the sales of Milk Tea in
five different municipalities in Capiz
4. A paragraph explaining how a College
student spends her summer vacation on
her province.
5. A Survey Report showing how much time
Filipino teenagers spend on social media
Answer Key:
1. Line Graph
2. Venn Diagram
3. Bar Graph
4. Pie Graph
5. Pie Graph
Prepared by:
FLORDELIS BLANCO LISAO
Teacher I- Applicant
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