Activity 1: Poll
Directions: Using a scale of 1 to 5, measure how often you use the following
techniques to select and organize information. Write a “√” to indicate your
response. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Technique 1-Never 2-Rarely 3- 4-Most of 5-Often
Occasionally the Time
Brainstormi
ng
Venn
Diagram
Concept
Mapping
Outlining
Bubble
Organizer
Activity 2: Identification
Directions: Below are situations about the different techniques in organizing
information.
Identify which technique is being described in each item by writing “A”
for Brainstorming, “B’ for Outline, “C” for Venn Diagram, “D” for
Concept Map, and “E” for Bubble Organizer on another sheet of paper.
_______1. Teacher Joy asks you to generate ideas by giving a list of ideas
about the given topic.
_______2. You are tasked to compare the similarities and differences between
public and private schools.
_______3. Your adviser is told to prepare a message to be delivered during
the program at an English Camp. As a brilliant speaker, you arrange
your ideas based on the topic, subtopics, and supporting details.
_______4. In this graphic organizer, you place the topic in the middle of the
page, then jot down different ideas and sub-ideas.
_______5. This way of organizing information uses Roman Numerals for the
main topic.
Activity 3: True or False
Directions: Write “True” if the statement about the techniques in selecting
and organizing information is correct and write “False” if it is not. Write your
answer on your English notebook.
1. Brainstorming can be done individually or as a group. Through this,
you can come up with new ideas and solve problems.
2. Outlining is another way of organizing information. It organizes
materials hierarchically and sequentially by classifying the main
topics, subtopics, and supporting details. Use “Roman Numerals”
for the top-level, ‘capital letters’ in the alphabet for the next level,
‘Arabic Numerals’ for the next level, and then ‘lowercase letters’ for
the next level. Each numeral or letter is followed by a period, and
each item is capitalized.
3. Venn Diagram is used when you compare and contrast things; it
helps to visualize similarities and differences.
4. To create a Concept Map, write your topic in the middle of the page,
then jot down different ideas, points, or facts related to or support
your topic.
5. Bubble Graphs are particularly helpful for visual learners as they
allow writers to map out ideas spatially.
Activity 4- SHADE ME
Directions: Read the situations below. Identify which technique in selecting
and organizing information is being described. Shade your
answer. Place your answer on another sheet of paper.
You and your family are going out on a picnic Brainstorm
for your summer break. Unfortunately, you Outline
were tasked by your mom to prepare the Venn Diagram
things you will need for your summer Bubble Graph
getaway. In jotting down the things, you Concept Map
need, which technique is the most
appropriate?
You were invited by your best friend to his Brainstorm
wedding in Los Angeles, Pampanga. During Outline
the reception, you were informed that you Venn Diagram
are set to deliver a speech for the Bubble Graph
newlyweds. Which technique do you think Concept Map
can perform the job well when it comes to
organizing your speech?
ACTIVITY 5. Multiple Choice.
Directions: Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the best
answer. Place your
answer on another sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following statements is TRUE about brainstorming?
a. Brainstorming creates new ideas, solves problems, motivates and
develops teams
b. It is a formal way of generating topics to write about.
c. It is a kind of restricted association.
d. Brainstorming can be done at the end of the writing process.
2. Which of the following graphic organizers is applicable when you
compare two elements?
a. hierarchical topical organizer
b. Venn diagram
c. bubble organizer
d. mind map
3. To create a concept map, where do you begin and then jot down
different ideas, points, or facts related to or support your topic?
a. middle of the page
b. upper right-hand corner
c. upper left-hand corner
d. bottom of the page
4. Which of the following is NOT what the graphic organizers demonstrate
between or among facts, concepts, or ideas?
a. connection
b. relationships
c. association
d. conflict
5. Graphic organizers actively engage a wide variety of learners by
integrating text and visual imagery. Which of the following is NOT a
benefit to students?
a. Making it easy for students to classify ideas and communicate
b. Guiding students in demonstrating their thinking process
c. Helping students increase reading comprehension and writing
composition ability
d. Encouraging students to organize essential concepts and ideas