ENG 130 Module One Reading Response Template Interviewing the Text
NAME
BISOLA ALARAPON
CLASS
ENG-130
DATE
SEPTEMBER 8 2024
Complete this template by replacing the bracketed text with the relevant information.
Choose the text you will use for your project. Then, explain why you chose that text: [for my project, I selected “Take a break” by Nicole peluse. I chose this topic because I found the topic extremely helpful and because I deal with stress every now and then I want to learn more about this topic so I can add it to my everyday life]
Identify the topic of the text: [The topic is about taking break, and this is also about how to manage stress and how to avoid the aftermath of stress]
Identify the genre of the text: [This is an informative article that explain and evaluate how to manage stress and avoid signs and repercussion of what stress can cause to our body, this incorporate information, explanation, and evaluation]
Describe the writer’s purpose: [The author purpose was to teach readers how to manage stress and how not to overwork themselves and give Example of things that the reader can do to enhance their daily lives from stressful situations and to also increase quality of life]
Determine the historical context of the text: [This article was written in the early 21st century it was a time when humans encountered swift technology boost, this time was explained to be a very dreadful time there is an extreme high stress level and rise in work pressure, which caused increase in mental health problems and balancing life and work]
Determine the cultural context of the text: [This article was composed in the context of normality; it explained the how the society value success and working hard even at the lowest and worst time of our lives and these articles fight normality and teaches culture that accept taking a break when needed]
Identify the core idea of the text: [working hard to make money is good since we can’t avoid it, even most people already accept it and only look for a way to deal with it but it’s also important to know the our stress level and to also understand and know everything have a negative effects and this effect can reduce the quality of life and taking care of one’s physical and mental health is so important for stress]
Identify details of the text that are relevant to the core idea: [the author provide evidence on how to manage stress “If we are going to manage stress, it is important to know the signs. Everyone handles stress differently and it can manifest in many ways. Some signs of stress are sleeplessness, pain, depression, digestive problems, fluctuations in weight, and greater health issues such as heart disease”(p.3) peluse also talk about how we can’t avoid stress but it’s also important to be aware of our stress levels and to also considered people around us who might be dealing with stress also “Stress is a truly unavoidable reality of life. Most people are aware of stress and many even have adopted ways of coping with stress. It seems as if the ways of technology, intended to make our lives easier, have not only increased our societal pace, but our stress as well. It is important to acknowledge and process our personal stress levels, while realizing that some around us may have stress too, whether or not they are keeping pace with us”(p. 1),The author also provide insight on when to say NO when things become too stressful and knowing and understanding what you can handle “Manage your expectations. ) Stress happens. Realize that you have the power to say no when it becomes overwhelming. Be realistic about what you and your obligations can handle. We often add to our own stress levels with our desire to be all things to all people. Take a step back and strive to understand where the value is in what you are taking on” (p. 6)
