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Learning Module in (ENGLISH 10)

FIRST QUARTER

What this module is about?

Could you ever imagine a world without words and images? Don’t you think that life would
be meaningless without those? Information is everywhere, it is made up of images and
words we see the moment we wake up in the morning. Still, information is only valuable
when it can be understood and applied in daily life. Myra Kassim once quoted, “In the
absence of information, we jump to the worst conclusions.”

Lesson 1: Information is Everywhere

Lesson 2: Parts and Features of Persuasive Texts
Lesson 3: Opinion or Assertion

What are you expected to learn?

1. Use information from news reports, speeches, informative talks, panel discussion, etc.
in everyday life.
2. Get information that can be used in everyday life from news reports, speeches,
informative talks, panel discussions, etc. EN10LC-Ia-11.1
3. Identify the parts and features of persuasive texts EN10WC-Ib-12.1
4. Formulate a statement of opinion or assertion EN10WC-Ic-12.2

How to learn from this module?

Here’s a simple guide for you in going about the module.

1. Read and follow the instructions very carefully.

2. Take the pre-test. It is a simple test provided at the start to determine how much you
know about the content of this module.

3. Check your answers against the answer key provided at the last page of the module.

4. Be very honest in taking the test so you know how much knowledge you already have
about the topic.

5. Do Learning Activity Sheets, LAS should be written by hand.

6. Perform all the activities, as these will help you have a better understanding of the topic.
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7. Take self-tests at the end of each lesson to determine how much you remember about the
lesson.

8. Finally, take the post-test at the end of this module.

Pre-test
Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided.
__________ 1. Which of the following is NOT true about information?
a. Information is an aid in decision making.
b. Information is unnecessary for an individual’s daily life.
c. Information will have a reinforcing effect on human beings.
d. There is a great and urgent need for access of information.

__________ 2. How many basic features of persuasive text are there?

a. Five
b. Four
c. Three
d. Two

__________ 3. Which of the following is NOT included in the structure of a persuasive text?
a.Argument
b. Body
c.Conclusion
d. Introduction

__________ 4. Which of the following is an opinion?

a.Demographers say that the present world population is very high.
b. Overpopulation will soon be a dangerous world problem.
c.Statistics show that arresting rapid population growth in the Philippines will
reduce poverty and food insecurity.
d. The Malthusian theory states that the population usually increases faster than
food supply.

__________ 5. Which of the following is a fact?

a.The present world population is very high.
b. Food supply will soon be a dangerous world problem.

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c.Population usually increases faster than food supply.

d. Statistics show that over one-half of the world population is found in Asia.

Lesson 1: Information is Everywhere

Humans cannot live without information. In fact some of people consider information as
one of their daily medicines. It is important to gather information because it can be used as an
educational tool for youth. Also, it helps everyone to develop an open and critical mind.
Gathering information helps everyone to learn something new every day too. Mary Ann Allison
once quoted, “Accurate information is a key part of motivation.”

What you will do?

LAS #1
Learning Competency/ies: Use information from news reports, speeches, informative talks,
panel discussion, etc. in everyday life.
Get information that can be used in everyday life from news
reports, speeches, informative talks, panel discussions, etc. EN10LC-Ia-11.1

Concept Notes:

News – it is new information and is usually about something that has just happened.

News Report – it is a news story found in newspapers and is designed to provide people with
information about what is happening in the world.

Getting Information from News Report

The 5 Ws and 1 H are used to gather information about a story or subject matter from the
newspaper. In fact, most writers do not consider a story to be complete unless all of those have
been addressed. These allow the readers to understand the full scope of the topic being discussed.

1. Who – it identifies the subject or person being discussed. In a news report, it is the person
that the report is talking about.
2. What – it is an important part of the story because it tells you the event or action that

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happened. It can be an event, moment, or anything that can be described as what had
happened.
3. When – it is part of the story that gives the time and date of the event. It should be clear
about the day of the week as well if it is pertinent to the story as a whole.
4. Where - it is part of the story that gives the place of the event.
5. Why - it identifies the reason or cause of the story being discussed.
6. How - it is an important part of the story because it tells you the manner or way the story had
happened.

Example:

Below is a sample news report. As you read it, try to gather the essential information.

Bacoor Coastal Sitio on Lockdown due to COVID-19 Outbreak

by Dennis Abrina
Published: 5:22 PM, June 06, 2020
Source: www.rappler.com

The lockdown in Sitio Aroma in Barangay Zapote 5, Bacoor City in Cavite will last until June
15.

CITY OF BACOOR, Cavite. – A coastal sitio here was placed on lockdown by the local
government starting 12 midnight of June 4, Thursday, due to coronavirus outbreak.

Sitio Aroma in Barangay Zapote 5 has been closed according to Mayor Lani Mercado-Revilla.
Local residents are not allowed to go out until June 15.

Lieutenant Colonel Vicente Cabatingan, local police chief here, assigned cops to guard the area
with assistance of local peace-keeping watchmen or village tanod.

The local government said it would provide relief goods to residents of Sitio Aroma throughout
the lockdown.

The Barangay Health Emergency Response Team (BHERT) has been conducting tracing in the
area. Family members of the COVID patients are scheduled to undergo rapid testing, a local
health official here said.

Together with the lockdown, localized liquor and gambling bans are also imposed in Sitio
Aroma.

All but one entry and exit point is allowed during the lockdown.

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Bacoor City has 129 COVID-19 cases, 4 of which are from Sitio Aroma as of June 4, 2020.

As of Saturday, the country has 21,340 COVID-19 infections, said the DOH. The death toll was
994.

Essential Information from the News Report:

1. Who – The residents

2. What – A lockdown was imposed
3. When - Starting 12 midnight of June 4, Thursday
4. Where - Sitio Aroma in Barangay Zapote 5, Bacoor City in Cavite
5. Why - Coronavirus outbreak happened
6. How – Cops were assigned to guard the area with assistance of local peace-keeping
watchmen or village tanod

Exercises:

A. Directions: Listen to the news entitled “Philippine Police ‘Committing Abuses’ in Imposing
Lockdown”. The audio/video is provided on the flash drive (USB) or if an internet is
accessible, the link is: https://youtu.be/S3Ptj6-jmLk?
list=PLzGHKb8i9vTwxHRKLZ9LMCBoSLtna7vck . After listening to the news, get the
essential information.

“Philippine Police ‘Committing Abuses’ in Imposing Lockdown”

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Source: Al Jazeera English

B.
D

irections: After listening to the news, write an insight of at least 3 sentences. Afterwards,
open your Facebook account. Copy your reflective insight and post it as your status update.
Make it a tool to raise awareness about the said issue.

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CRITERIA Needs Somewhat Meets Exceeds

Improvement Meets Expectations Expectations
Expectations
Content Insight is not Insight is Insight is logical Insight is
logical and not somewhat and based on logical, based on
based on logical and/or concepts of concepts of
concepts of somewhat based getting essential getting essential
getting essential on concepts of information information, and
information getting essential clearly delivered
information
Mechanics Does not Somewhat Observes Proficiently
observe observes capitalization, written the
capitalization, capitalization, grammar, and insight with the
grammar, and grammar, and sentence proper use of
sentence sentence structure capitalization,
structure structure grammar, and
sentence
structure

Enrichment
Speech – it is a talk or public address. Also, it is spoken or expressed, as in conversation;
uttered or written words.

A. Directions: Listen to the speech entitled “You have the Power to be a Point of Light”.
The audio/video is provided on the flash drive (USB) or if an internet is available, the
link is: https://youtu.be/UPwofG5m0Vo . After listening to the speech, get the essential
information.

1. Who- __________________________________________________________________
2. What - _________________________________________________________________
3. When - ________________________________________________________________
4. Where- ________________________________________________________________
5. Why- __________________________________________________________________
6. How- __________________________________________________________________

B. Directions: Show an act of kindness today to anyone in your house or your community.
Afterwards, share a realization of what you have done. It must be composed of at least 3
sentences.

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CRITERIA Needs Improvement Somewhat Meets Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations
Expectations
Content Realization is not Realization is Realization is logical Realization is logical,
logical and not based somewhat logical and based on based on concepts of
on concepts of the and/or somewhat concepts of the the speech watched
speech watched based on concepts of speech watched
the speech watched
Mechanics Does not observe Somewhat observes Observes Proficiently written the
capitalization, capitalization, capitalization, realization with the
grammar, and grammar, and grammar, and proper use of
sentence structure sentence structure sentence structure capitalization,
grammar, and sentence
structure

Other Activities
A. Directions: Listen to the news entitled “Philippine Workers Resort to Bicycles amid
Lockdown”. The audio/video is provided on the flash drive (USB) or if an internet is
accessible, the link is: https://youtu.be/hDtISQa0alo . After listening to the news, get the
essential information.

B. Directions: After listening to the news, have an intellectual discussion with your family
or friends about it. Write the important points of your conversation. Do not forget to seek
consent to have the conversation documented.

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CRITERION Needs Somewhat Meets Exceeds
Improvement Meets Expectations Expectations
Expectations
Content Conversation is Conversation is Conversation is Conversation is
not logical and somewhat logical and logical, based on
not based on logical and/or based on concepts of the
concepts of the somewhat based concepts of the news watched
news watched on concepts of news watched
the news
watched

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Lesson 2: Parts and Features of Persuasive Texts

A persuasive text is any text where the main purpose is to present a point of view and
seeks to persuade the reader. It can be in a form of an argument, exposition, discussion, review
or even an advertisement.

What you will do?

LAS #2
Learning Competency/ies: Identify the parts and features of persuasive texts EN10WC-lb-
12.1

Concept Notes:

The features of a persuasive text are divided into three:

 purpose
 structure
 language

The purpose of persuasive texts is to argue a point of view in order to convince the reader.
This implies that the text is written to convince a particular audience.

The structure of persuasive texts pertains to the introduction, the argument, and the
conclusion.
 Introduction- contains the subject;
 Argument/s- enumerate/s the factual and logical reason
 Conclusion- suggests an action or solution to the audience.

The language features of persuasive texts include tenses, connectors/ transition words, and
emotive language.

 Present Tense- this is the uniformed tense used in persuasive texts, but past and future
tenses could still be used when the speaker relates or states an instance at some point in
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the past or to address the future.

 Connectors or Transition Words- used to link one fact, opinion or idea to the other.
Examples of connectors are conjunctions like because, while, on the other hand, for
example, such as, whereas, thus, or therefore among others.

 Emotive language- The use of powerful language and strong adjectives are helpful to
the text for it to become persuasive. Some examples of these are the following:
 “I firmly believe…”
 “We must…”
 “Come, join me…”

 Rhetorical Questions- These are questions that require no answer, but implies its own
answer. These are often asked for emphasis or effect. Rhetorical questions have three
forms:

a. structured as interrogative sentence, but actually means as statement of

negative assertion.
Example: “Did the government ever take action?”- This implies that the
government has not taken action.
b. sarcasm in context
Example: “Illegal drugs destroy lives. Who knows?” – This implies assertion of
an obvious or evident fact.
c. metaphor
Example: “Who can cure this disease?” – Disease here pertains to the issues
faced by the society which needs to be addressed or cured.

 Counterarguments from another point of view- These are possible objections

against your main argument.
 Facts and Opinions- Facts are pieces of information or evidence that are certain and
specific. Opinions, on the other hand, are views and opinions about something which
can be based on facts or personal knowledge.

Example:

Below is the excerpt of Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. As you read the passage, try
to analyse the structure, language and purpose used.

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“The Gettysburg Address”

by Abraham Lincoln
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation,
conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are
engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can
long endure.
We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field,

Invited to speak at the consecration of a memorial honoring the dead at Gettysburg,

Abraham Lincoln delivered one of the most well-known speeches in American history. While
the speech is extremely short—just 267 words—Lincoln used the opportunity both to honor
the sacrifice of the soldiers and to remind American citizens of the necessity of continuing to
fight the Civil War. The Gettysburg Address stands as a masterpiece of persuasive rhetoric.

Exercise:

Below is the excerpt of Martin Luther King’s “I have a Dream”. Read the text below and
answer the questions that follow.

Excerpt from “I Have a Dream”

by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed:
"We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal."
I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons
of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at a table of brotherhood.
I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a desert state, sweltering with the
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I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be
judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.
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1. What is the author’s implication regarding his speech?

2. What words or phrases does the author use to tell you their point of view?

3. In the introduction, the author used the pronoun ‘I’. Why did the author do this?

4. Can you find some other examples in the text where the author has used pronouns in the
same way?

5. How has the author organised their ideas, arguments and reasons?

6. Expositions use emotive words to make an impact on the reader. Look for emotive

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languages used in the text.

7. What is the purpose of the conclusion in this exposition?

Enrichment

Answer the activity on your IE for EC World Literature 10 book about the passage
entitled, “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” by Patrick Henry on pages 41-44. Write your
answers on your English portfolio.

Other Activities
“Welcome to China!” This is a part of the message received by Filipino journalists upon
landing on the island of Pag-Asa in the West Philippine Sea on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Prior
to this, Chinese media accidentally declared Philippines as part of China on one of the news
reports aired on mass media, a few weeks prior the circulation of the said text message. These
instances provoked Filipino citizens to voice out their sentiments regarding the relationship
between Philippines and China. Thus, people are starting to believe that there are anomalies that
the Philippine government are trying to hide from its citizens. What is your stand regarding this
issue?

Complete the matrix below.

Topic: ________________________________________________________
Purpose: _______________________________________________________

State your opinion clearly considering the features of a persuasive text:

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Rubrics:
CRITERIA 2 3 4 5
NEEDS SOMEWHAT MEETS EXCEEDS
IMPROVEMENT MEETS EXPECTATIONS EXPECTATIONS
EXPECTATIONS
Content/ Content is not logical Content is somewhat Content is logical and Content is logical and
Organization of and not related to the logical and related to related to the topic. related to the topic
Ideas topic. the topic. and stands are firm
and based on factual
evidences.
Emphasis on Does not give any Gives a little attention Gives adequate Gives detailed and in-
Features of attention to the to the features of a attention to the depth attention to the
Persuasive Text features of a persuasive text. features of a features of a
persuasive text. persuasive text. persuasive text.
Mechanics Does not observe Somewhat observes Observes Proficiently written
capitalization, capitalization, capitalization, the opinion with the
grammar and grammar and grammar and proper use of
sentence structure. sentence structure. sentence structure. capitalization,
grammar and
sentence structure.

Lesson 3: Opinion or Assertion

It is important to have an opinion; at least you should know your mind and heart out
before trying to understand other people. It is an integral and important part of self-development
and building your confidence levels. Plausible opinions are supported by strong pieces of
evidence. It is one thing to say what you believe in and it is another to prove that your worthy of
consideration.

What you will do?

LAS #3
Learning Competency/ies: Formulate a statement of opinion or assertion EN10WC-Ic-12.2

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Concept Notes:

Opinion – it is a person’s belief or stand on a certain issue.

Assertion – it is an insistent and positive affirming, maintaining, or defending.

Things to Remember in Formulating a Logical Opinion or Assertion

 Make sure that you understand the issue. You can never formulate a well-founded
opinion if you do not understand the topic you are giving an opinion about.

 Identify the details or evidence that will support your opinion. Logical opinions are
more than how you feel about the issue. It is more of how you critically look at the issue.
 Make sure to consider opinions that are different from yours. It is important to look
at the different perspectives about the issue at hand. In this way, you can evaluate the
reasonability of your own opinion.

 Make sure that you do not commit fallacies in proving your opinion. Common
fallacies include hasty generalization, slippery slope, post hoc, false dichotomy, etc.

 Keep a logical structure. However plausible your opinion is, if it is not presented in a
clean manner, it will not be as effective as it should be. Give your opinion directly. Be
concise yet accurate.

 The following are phrases you may use in formulating opinions:

 I believe…
 Base on ___________, I think that…
 I agree…/I disagree…

Examples:
Below are example statements of opinions:
 I agree that a change is needed.
 Based on the current law which needs to be changed, I think that it will be a bit
hard to implement.
 I disagree that some critics have called the movie a masterpiece.
 I believe this house is too big for one person.

Exercise:
Directions: Read about the given issue below and give your own opinion about it. Consider the
given ideas in formulating a logical opinion or assertion. Your opinion must be composed of at

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least 5 sentences.

STUDENTS SHOULD SPEAK ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN SCHOOL AT ALL TIMES

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CRITERIA Needs Improvement Somewhat Meets Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations
Expectations
Content Opinion is not logical and Opinion is somewhat Opinion is logical and Opinion is logical, based on
not based on concepts of logical and/or somewhat based on concepts of concepts of formulating a
formulating a logical based on concepts of formulating a logical logical opinion or assertion
opinion or assertion formulating a logical opinion or assertion
opinion or assertion
Mechanics Does not observe Somewhat observes Observes capitalization, Proficiently written the
capitalization, grammar, and capitalization, grammar, grammar, and sentence opinion with the proper use
sentence structure and sentence structure structure of capitalization, grammar,
and sentence structure

Enrichment
Direction: Express your one-sentence opinion on the following issues.
Issues Your Opinion
1. Legendary heroes are better than
modern superheroes.
2. Modern superheroes are good role
models for children
3. People with extraordinary abilities
should be required to help the
government in developing the
society.
4. The government should give
incentives to civilians who recue
others.
5. People should always sacrifice for
others.
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CRITERIA Needs Improvement Somewhat Meets Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations
Expectations
Content Opinion is not logical and Opinion is somewhat Opinion is logical and Opinion is logical, based on
not based on concepts of logical and/or somewhat based on concepts of concepts of formulating a
formulating a logical based on concepts of formulating a logical logical opinion or assertion
opinion or assertion formulating a logical opinion or assertion
opinion or assertion
Mechanics Does not observe Somewhat observes Observes capitalization, Proficiently written the

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capitalization, grammar, and capitalization, grammar, grammar, and sentence opinion with the proper use of
sentence structure and sentence structure structure capitalization, grammar, and
sentence structure

Other Activities
Directions: Have an intellectual discussion with your family or friends about the issue
“private schools are better than public ones”. Write the parts of your conversation wherein
expressions that are used to give opinion or assertion were utilized. Do not forget to seek consent
to have the conversation documented.

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CRITERIA Needs Improvement Somewhat Meets Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations
Expectations
Content Opinion is not logical and Opinion is somewhat Opinion is logical and Opinion is logical, based on
not based on concepts of logical and/or somewhat based on concepts of concepts of formulating a
formulating a logical based on concepts of formulating a logical logical opinion or assertion
opinion or assertion formulating a logical opinion or assertion
opinion or assertion
Mechanics Does not observe Somewhat observes Observes capitalization, Proficiently written the
capitalization, grammar, and capitalization, grammar, grammar, and sentence opinion with the proper use of
sentence structure and sentence structure structure capitalization, grammar, and
sentence structure

Post Test
A. Directions: Read the news below. Answer the questions afterwards. Write the letter of the
correct answer on the space provided.

Cavite churches prepare for resumption of public masses

by Dennis Abrina
Published: 4:05 PM, June 05, 2020
Source: www.rappler .com

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Bishop Reynaldo Evangelista of the Diocese of Imus says all parish priests are putting in
place all necessary precautionary measures in their churches to protect mass-goers once
Cavite is under MGCQ.

CAVITE, Philippines – Churches in Cavite have begun preparations for the resumption of
public masses in over a week’s time, should the province be placed under modified
general community quarantine (MGCQ) starting June 16.

Bishop Reynaldo Evangelista of the Diocese of Imus said in an interview that parish
priests in Cavite cities and towns have put in place precautionary measures in place
following the guidelines set by the government’s coronavirus task force.

“All the parish priests in 82 parishes in 7 cities and 16 towns of Cavite are putting
markings on all benches, sanitizers, alcohol, and foot bath at the 0 entrance of the church,
thermal scanners – same as other gadgets in IATF protocols,” Evangelista said.

Cavite has a population of 3.67 million based on the 2015 census. In 2010, it had the
second largest Catholic population in the country, after Cebu. (MAP: Catholicism in the
Philippines)

Churches in areas under MGCQ are allowed to hold mass services at 50% seating
capacity.

Ushers and lay people will help ensure that mass attendees observe social distancing and
other rules inside and outside the church.
The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has suggested adding more
schedules to keep churches from getting too crowded. Anticipated masses will start at
12:00 noon of Saturdays for this purpose.

Aside from physical distancing and mandatory wearing of masks, communion will be
given to a mass attendees’ hand instead of placing it in the latter’s mouth.

Each church in the province has a different way of applying the physical distancing
requirement on the pews. Some have seats are numbered to match the numbers of people
who would be allowed in, while other churches are putting up barriers between seats.

Churches will impose one-way movement of people heading to the entrance and the exit
to avoid people bumping into each other.

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In a message to Caviteńos, Evangelista said what he had observed since the coronavirus
lockdown in mid-March was that “the people are praying more often, many families pray
together, attending mass via social media live stream during the past 13 Sundays of
lockdown”.

__________ 1. What is the main event in the news?

a. Attending mass via social media
b. Observation of coronavirus lockdown
c. People praying
d. Preparation for resumption of public masses

__________ 2. Where is the location of the churches?

a.Albay
b. Batangas
c.Cavite
d. Manila

__________ 3. When is the preparation for resumption of public masses?

a.Before GCQ
b. ECQ
c.During GCQ
d. MGCQ

__________ 4. Why did all parish priests employ precautionary measures in their
churches?
a. To apply the physical distancing requirement
b. To avoid people bumping into each other
c. To impose one-way movement of people
d. To protect mass-goers once Cavite is under MGCQ

__________ 5. How did all parish priests apply precautionary measures in their
churches?
a. By disregarding physical distancing
b. By imposing clothing rule
c.By providing public transport
d. By putting markings on all benches, sanitizers, alcohol, foot bath at the 0
entrance of the church, thermal scanners

B. Direction: Answer the given questions. Your answer must be composed of at least 5
sentences.
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1. Write a reflection about the news entitled “Cavite churches prepare for resumption of public
masses”.
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2. Imagine a world without sources of information, what would be your life as a human being?
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CRITERIA Needs Improvement Somewhat Meets Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations
Expectations
Content Reflection is not logical and Reflection is somewhat Reflection is logical and Reflection is logical, based on
not based on concepts of logical and/or somewhat based on concepts of concepts of getting essential
getting essential information based on concepts of getting essential information from the listening
from the listening material getting essential information from the material
information from the listening material
listening material
Mechanics Does not observe Somewhat observes Observes capitalization, Proficiently written the
capitalization, grammar, and capitalization, grammar, grammar, and sentence reflection with the proper use
sentence structure and sentence structure structure of capitalization, grammar,
and sentence structure

C. Read and analyse each statement about persuasive texts. Answer the questions by writing the
letter of your answer on the space provided before each number.

__________1. The following are purposes of a persuasive text except for one. What is it?
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a. purpose b. speaker c. structure d. language

__________2. “First of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is…
fear itself — nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to
convert retreat into advance.” This line was extracted from Franklin Roosevelt’s First Inaugural
Address in year 1933. To what part of the structure of a persuasive text will this line fall into?
a. Introduction b. Argument c. Body d. Conclusion

__________3. “Let us therefore brace ourselves to our duties, and so bear ourselves that, if
the British Empire and its Commonwealth last for a thousand years, men will still say, “This
was their finest hour.”” This line is from Winston Churchill’s “Their Finest Hour”. We can
consider this line a persuasive text because of its excessive use of
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a. tense b. transition words c. emotive language d. rhetorical question

_________4. “How much longer will this malady continue?” This question is considered
rhetorical for it expresses what form of rhetorical question?
a. figure of speech b. sarcasm c. metaphor d. yes or no

_________5. “We must know how to die for our duty and for our convictions. What matters
death if one dies for what one loves, for one’s country, and for those one adores?” Does this
line from Dr. Jose Rizal abide by the features of a persuasive text?

a. Yes, because it uses opinions.

b. No, because it does not include facts.
c. Yes, because it is in the present tense, has rhetorical question, and emotive language.
d. No, because it does not use connectors.

D. Read the following quotes or saying about letting go of someone special. Tick whether you
agree or disagree with what implies and state your opinion or assertion.

1. “Forget what hurt you but never forget what it taught you.”
– Shannon L. Alder

Agree:

Disagree:

Opinion:
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2. “Some of us think holding on makes us strong; but sometimes it is letting go.” –

Herman Hesse

Agree:

Disagree:

Opinion:
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3. “We must let go of the life we have planned, so as accept the one that is waiting for
us.” – Joseph Campbell

Agree:

Disagree:

Opinion:
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4. “Don’t cry because it’s over smile because it happened.” – DR SEUSS

Agree:

Disagree:

Opinion:
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5. “Closure happens right after you accept that letting go and moving on is more
important than projecting a fantasy of how the relationship could have been.” –
Sylvester McNutt

Agree:

Disagree:

Opinion:
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Answer Key for Activities:

Pre Test Answers
1. B
2. C
3. B
4. B
5. D

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Lesson 1 Exercise A (wordings may vary, still the main points are the following)
1. Who – Philippine police
2. What – Committing abuse
3. When – During the lockdown
4. Where – Manila, Philippines
5. Why – The police jailed the poor because of violating lockdown protocols
6. How – On the other hand, the police did not jail the higher authorities who committed
violation of the lockdown protocols

Lesson 1 Enrichment A (wordings may vary, still the main points are the following)
1. Who – The speaker / the man
2. What – Being a point of light by committing kindness
3. When – During the time he helped the old man to cross the road
4. Where – At the cross road near his school
5. Why – Passers-by did not help the old man because they are too busy with their own life
6. How – Everyday, the man helped the old man who is always waiting at the corner of the
crossroad

Lesson 1 Other Activities A (wordings may vary, still the main points are the following)
1. Who – Philippine workers
2. What – Resorting to bicycle
3. When – During the lockdown
4. Where – Manila, Philippines
5. Why – Public transportation is not available
6. How – When going to work, workers use their bicycle as their mode of transportation to
avoid inconvenience. Also, it provides a lot of benefits.

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