Explanation (Cause–Effect/Process)
Independent Construction of the Text (ICoT)
Independent Construction of the Text (ICoT)
The student is given an audio recording titled "How a Volcanic Eruption Occurs." While listening, the student independently fills out a "Logic Table":
Phenomenon: ...............................
Initial Cause: ...............................
The Process: ...............................
The Effect: ...............................
Write something, based on the structural blueprint of "The Journey of a Raindrop" !
Write something, based on the structural blueprint of "The Journey of a Raindrop" !
Pg1 (General Statement) : .......................................
Pg1 (Sequenced Explanation: The Process) : .......................................
Pg1 (Causal Relationship: The Eruption) : .......................................
Pg1 (Consequently) : .......................................
Pg1 (Conclusion) : .......................................
After writing, the student performs a quality check using the following list:
[ ] Structure: Does my text have a General Statement, a Sequence of events, and a Conclusion?
[ ] Grammar: Did I use the Simple Present Tense for scientific facts?
[ ] Passive Voice: Did I use formal phrasing such as "lava is forced out" or "ash is released"?
[ ] Causal Connectives: Did I use words like "Consequently," "Because," or "Leading to"?
[ ] Technical Terms: Did I include terms like "magma," "mantle," or "tectonic"?