English

Quarter 2-Module 5 8
Analyzing Messages Conveyed in a Text
English- Grade 8
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 2 Analyzing Messages Conveyed in a Text
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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the English 8 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Analyzing Message
Conveyed in a Text.

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by public educators to
assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in
schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent learning
activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the
needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of the
module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that will
help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You also
need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage their own
learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do the
tasks included in the module.
For the learner:

Welcome to the English 8 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Using Transition
Signals.

The hand is one of the most symbolized parts of the human body. It is often used to depict
skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create and accomplish. Hence,
the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a learner is capable and empowered
to successfully achieve the relevant competencies and skills at your own pace and time.
Your academic success lies in your own hands!
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided
and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the
contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
This module has the following parts:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or competencies you
need and are expected to learn from this module.

What I Know This part includes activities that aim to check what you already
know about the lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct, you may decide to skip this module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link the current lesson
with the previous one.

What’s New In this part of the module, the new lesson will be introduced to
you.

What Is It This section provides a brief discussion of the lesson. This

aims to help you discover and understand new concepts and
skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent practice to solidify

your understanding and skills of the topic. You may check the
answers of the exercises using the answer key at the end of
the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank sentences to be filled into
process what you learned from the lesson

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will help you transfer
your new knowledge or skill into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of mastery in

achieving the learning competency.
Additional Activity In this portion, another activity will be given to you to enrich
your knowledge or skill of the lesson learned. This part will also
help you in the retention of learned concepts.

Answer Key This portion of the module contains all the answers to all the
activities in this module.

References This is a list of all sources used in developing this

module.
Reminders:
1. Use the module with care. Do not write anything on it.
2. Write your answers on the provided answer sheets.
3. Read the directions carefully before answering.
4. Answer What I Know activity first before moving to the next task.
5. Finish the tasks at hand within the allotted time.
6. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and in checking your answers.
7. Consult any member of the family for help when you encounter difficulty.
8. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are done.

Always bear in mind that you are not alone. We hope that through this material, you will
experience meaningful learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant competency.
You
can do it.
 What I Need to Know

This module is designed and written to help you, young learners learn better
the English language. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many
different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary
levels of learners. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the
learning competencies for Grade 8 learners.

The Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC) covered in this module is

recognize positive and negative messages conveyed in a text.

Objectives:

As a learner of this module, you are expected to:

 recognize signal words and expressions used to convey positive and
negative messages;
 classify statements whether positive or negative messages;
 construct a paragraph using expressions conveying positive and negative
messages;
 realize the importance of understanding the message conveyed in a given
situation through an essay.
 What I Know

Before you proceed to the other parts of this module, check your readiness for
the lesson. The test below will help measure your prior knowledge about recognizing
positive and negative messages conveyed in the text.

Directions: Read and answer the questions carefully. Write the letter of your answer
on a separate sheet of paper.

1. For someone infected with COVID-19, it is impossible for him/her not to worry.
What word in the statement signals a negative message?
It is impossible for a COVID-19 positive patient (not to worry, to be happy) of his/her
condition.
A. for B. him/her C. impossible D. someone
2. Most people agree on the terms and conditions expressed by the court.
What word in the statement signals a positive message?
A. agree B. court C. people D. terms
3. When they arrived home, they had found out that the man was no longer there.
What phrase in the statement signals a negative message?
A. arrived home B. no longer C. the man D. When they
4. Her heart was filled with joy when she heard the good news. What word in the
statement expresses a positive message?
A. good B. heart C. when D. with
5. She said, “Yes, I will,” when she was asked to clean her room. What phrase in the
statement expresses a positive message?
A. her room B. She said C. to clean D. Yes, I will
6. All the statements below express a negative message EXCEPT one. Which one is
a positive statement?
A. It is not true that COVID-19 pandemic will disappear by itself.
B. Although COVID-19 may seem uncontrollable, it will soon end.
C. I believe that COVID-19 pandemic will never disappear by itself.
D. Some hardly obey health protocol, despite the constant reminders by the
authorities.
7. Which of the following statements expresses a negative message?
A. My elder sister visits me often. Yes, she is here almost every day.
B. Although my aunt lives abroad, she sometimes calls us to say hello.
C. Susan has been looking for her best friend Ana but she could not find her.
D. My grandmother is expecting a lot of visitors. I am sure they will arrive
later.
8. Which of the following statements expresses a positive message?
The party will start later. _____________________________.
A. I am not sure if they can come.
B. Maybe some of them will come.
C. Some of them are too busy to come.
D. It is good to hear that they can come.
9. Which of the following statements expresses a negative message?
A. My mother said, “I love all my children,” and I am sure about it.
B. The man said, “She is beautiful inside and out,” and I agreed with him.
C. Miss Reyes said, “You should believe that you can do it,” and she was
absolutely correct!
D. My friend said, “None of these things would have happened, had you
obeyed your parents,” and I believed him.
10. Which is NOT a negative statement?
A. The headline of today’s newspaper states: “Thank you, frontliners!”
B. I strongly disagree with people going out around the city during curfew
hours. C. I am not happy seeing people still strolling around the mall without a
face mask.
D. I never believe that all people follow the protocols imposed by the
government.
For items 11 to 12, read the short poem (haiku) below. Then, answer the questions
that follow.

In isolation
think of your passion in life
Go, go, ambition
11. Which statement is the best message of the poem?
A. It expresses love. C. It expresses contentment.
B. It expresses hope. D. It expresses discouragement.
12. The persona in the haiku emphasizes the importance of pursuing one’s
_________ in life.
A. ambition C. solution
B. passion D. tension
For item 13

COVID-19 pandemic affected the lives of many Filipinos and the Philippine
economy. The resiliency and spirit of bayanihan among Filipinos helped them
overcome these challenges.
13. What general feeling is conveyed in the text?
A. Negative C. Positive
B. Neutral D. Unsure
For items 14 to15, read the story below. Then answer the questions that follow.

Because of an accident, Tita could not move her arms and legs. Then, one
day, she became one of the lucky learners who would learn to operate a special
computer by speaking to it. Tita felt nervous when she saw her new teacher coming
towards the computer laboratory. But she really wanted to learn how to use this
computer.
When she saw how thick the instruction book was, Tita felt slightly
discouraged. There would be so much to learn! Then, she listened carefully to Miss
Duran. She watched every step shown to her. Tita studied the pictures in the book
and asked a lot of questions.
Finally, Tita figured out all the steps all by herself. She felt proud when the
computer responded to her voice. “Very good!”, Miss Duran exclaimed with a smile.
“You’ve done it, Tita!”

14. Which statement expresses a positive message about the text?

A. She did not listen nor study the pictures in the book and cared not to ask
questions.
 B. Tita was eager to learn but felt discouraged when she saw how thick the
book was.
C. She was nervous when she saw her new teacher walking towards the
computer laboratory.
D. Tita felt proud when she learned the steps on how to operate the
computer all by herself.

15. Which statement expresses a negative message about the text?

A. She listened to Miss Duran and asked a lot of questions.
B. Tita figured out the steps to operate a computer all by herself.
C. She could not move both her arms and legs after the accident.
D. She was one of the lucky learners to learn a special computer.

Module 5 Recognizing Positive and Negative Messages

Conveyed in a Text

What’s In
In your previous lesson, you learned the skills of comparing and contrasting
ideas. Let us check your understanding on this lesson.
Directions: Copy the following sentences on a separate sheet of paper. On the space
provided, write COM if the statement expresses comparison and CON if the
statement expresses contrast. Then, underline the transition signal used in
the sentence.
_______1. Aside from washing your hands frequently, you also need to observe
proper
social distancing.
_______2. We need to follow the measures imposed by the government. Otherwise,
our present situation will worsen.
_______3. Following health protocols best protects from COVID-19, it is likewise
keeping our immune system strong.
_______4. The government is still searching for solutions to this pandemic.
Similarly, the private sector is also doing its part to help ease the
situation.
_______5. The COVID-19 pandemic poses a great threat to our economy.
Nevertheless, the bayanihan spirit shed hope to our nation’s economic
recovery.

What’s New

In your previous lesson, you learned about comparison and contrast in

expressing own opinions. As you go further in this module, you will encounter the
different words and expressions that convey positive and negative messages. .

The different activities will help you analyze the messages conveyed in a text.
Let us start the activity by analyzing whether the paragraph conveys a positive
or negative message. On the space provided after each number, draw a happy face

if the paragraph conveys a positive message and a sad face if the

paragraph conveys a negative message.
A. __________
Filipinos are known to have big families. Sad to note, some parents
conveniently pass on their responsibilities to the eldest child. Such
responsibilities deprive him/her of childhood enjoyment, potentials, and
mental development.

B. _________
Poverty, lack of education, and unemployment are just some of the many
problems that our country is facing today. To our dismay, some Filipinos fail to be
part of the solution.
C. _________
During the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), children were taught to
do things like cooking, gardening, and cleaning the house. Most importantly, they
have all the time to reflect, meditate, and pray. Thumbs- up to the parents of these
children!

Self-Check:
 Based from the three situations, what have you noticed in the given
situations?
 What two messages have you conveyed after reading the situations?
What are the two messages conveyed that you noticed after reading
the situation?
 What words and expressions were used for you to convey these
messages?

What is it

In this part of the module, you will now be learning new concepts on
recognizing positive and negative messages conveyed in a text through the different
activities and exercises.

Read the passage below and learn what the text is all about.

Because of an accident, Tita could not move her arms and legs. Then one day,
she became one of the lucky learners who would learn to operate a special computer
by speaking to it. Tita felt nervous when she saw her new teacher coming towards
the computer laboratory. But she really wanted to learn how to use this computer.
When she saw how thick the instruction book was, Tita felt slightly
discouraged. There would be so much to learn! Then she listened carefully to Miss
Duran. She watched every step shown to her. Tita studied the pictures in the book
and asked a lot of questions.
Finally, Tita figured out all the steps all by herself. She felt proud when the
computer responded to her voice. “Very good!”, Miss Duran exclaimed with a smile.
“You’ve done it, Tita!”
Self–Check:
 What is the text all about? What happened to Tita?
 How did she overcome the challenge?
 Have you found positive and negative expressions used in the text?

Study the statements taken from the previous selection.

1. Tita felt slightly discouraged.

2. Tita could not move her arms and legs.
3. Miss Duran exclaimed with a smile. “You’ve done it, Tita!”
4. She became one of the lucky learners who would learn to operate a special
computer.
5. Tita felt nervous when she saw her new teacher coming toward the computer
laboratory.
6. She felt proud when the computer responded to her voice. “Very good!” Miss
Duran exclaimed with a smile.

 Which of the statements express positive messages?

 The statements 3, 4 and 6 express positive messages.

 How many statements express negative messages?

 There are three statements expressing negative messages:
statements 1, 2 and 5.

 What expressions help you determine positive and negative

messages?
 The expressions very good, you’ve done it, and lucky
learners helped you determine positive messages.
 While the expressions slightly discouraged, could not move,
and felt nervous helped you determine negative messages.

Aside from the expressions mentioned above, there are other expressions
used to convey positive and negative messages as shown in the table.

Signal Words and Expressions Commonly Used to Express Positive Messages

Signal Words When to Use Sample Sentences

And
Expressions

Thank you. When 1. You worked so hard as a

I appreciate the effort. expressing frontliner. You are such a
I value and respect your gratitude blessing!
opinion.
A million thanks! 2. I appreciate the efforts of
You are such a blessing! all the frontliners.
Thumbs up! When giving 1. Very good! You have set
Very good! motivation/ a good example to others.
 You can do it! encouragement
Great! 2. Great! You finally
Wow! achieved your goal.
Good job!
Go on!
Absolutely right! When 1. You are absolutely right!
I agree. expressing You made a wise decision.
Correct! agreement
Sure! 2. I agree. The points that
Yes! you have made sound good.
You are right!
Hi! / Hello! When giving 1. You have proven yourself
Good morning/evening greetings/ in the field of medicine.
Godspeed! well- wishes Godspeed!
Nice to see you.
Welcome 2. We welcome all visitors
here. Nice to see you.
Best wishes When giving 1. You’ve made it.
Bravo! congratulatory Congratulations!
Congratulations! remarks 2. Bravo! You have done an
You did it! excellent job.
Well- done!”

Self- Check:

 What are the signal words and expressions used when conveying gratitude?

 When giving motivation or encouragement?

 When expressing agreement?

 When greeting and well-wishing?

 When giving congratulatory remarks?

 How do you feel receiving and responding to positive messages?

The words and expressions found in the table above convey positive messages.
Positive messages express gratitude, motivation, or encouragement. They
also
provide greetings, agreement, and congratulatory remarks.

On the other hand, how do you convey negative remarks or messages? What
expressions are used?

. To help you recognize negative messages, it is important that you are familiar
with the commonly used negative words and expressions. Read carefully the given
sample sentences.
Signal Words and Expressions Commonly Used to Express Negative
Messages

Signal Words When to Use Sample Sentences

And
Expressions

Neither When conveying 1. None of these bad incidents

Never negative expression could have happened if children
No one or negation had listened to their parents.
Nobody
None 2. Online class is not possible
Nor for all students.
Nothing
Nowhere
No way!
Not at all
Not possible

Feel bitter When expressing 1. Sad to note, the parents

Disillusioned disappointment allow the boy to work for the
family.
Dismayed
Disgruntled
2. It is natural for people to feel
Sad to note
bitter when things do not go their
way.
I disagree When expressing 1. I disagree when people insist to
I don’t think so anger or go out even during curfew hours.
I doubt disagreement
That’s impossible. 2. I doubt the effectiveness of
No way! the vaccine.

Self-Check:

 What are the signal words and expressions used when conveying negations?

 When expressing disappointment?

 When expressing anger or disagreement?

The above expressions convey negative messages.

Negative messages convey unpleasant information such as negation,
disappointment, anger, or disagreement.
 You have just familiarized some commonly used signal words and
expressions that convey positive and negative messages in the text above.

Now, you will read another text containing expressions to convey positive and
negative messages. Take note of the words and expressions used.

I realize the importance of studying. I also appreciate the

fact that I have the chance to get a good education which some
Filipinos cannot even afford. I understand that studying is my
responsibility and I want to prove to my parents that I can be a
responsible teenager by doing good in my studies.

(an excerpt from the selection of Studies and Responsibilities by

Isagani Duval Sayas)

Self-Check:
 Can you find a line in the paragraph that conveys positive idea?
 How about a line that conveys negative idea?
 As a whole, what is the overall message of the text? Is it negative or
positive?

Look closely into the statements. The line “I also appreciate the fact…,”
conveys a positive message. The word appreciate expresses gratitude.
On the other hand, the expression cannot in the statement, “...good
education which some Filipinos cannot even afford,” conveys a negative message.
The word cannot expresses negation.
As a whole, the text conveys a positive message because it shows the
importance of studying and taking responsibility in one’s studies in order to become
a responsible teenager.

What’s More

You have just learned the use of the different expressions in conveying
positive and negative messages.
In this part of the module, you will be given tasks and sets of questions that
help enrich your skills in expressing positive and negative messages.
Activity 1. Strictly Classified
Directions: Look at the word cloud then classify the expressions. Draw a balloon and
write inside it the positive expressions. Then, draw a garbage can and fill it with
the negative expressions. Do the activity on a separate sheet.
 agree not good
yes impossible
no Godspeed nothing
keep it up no longer

Follow-up questions:Self-Check:
 What words did you write inside the balloons?
 What words did you fill inside the garbage can?
 What are your basis in choosing where to write these words?

Assessment 1. You Complete Me

Directions: Complete the following statements with the appropriate words and
expressions found in Activity 1. No answer should be repeated. Write
your answer on a separate sheet.
1. It is _________ to see you in the morning.
2. There is ________ you can do. Just accept the truth.
3. You are doing great in your studies. Just ________!
4. I ______ with whatever you say because I trust you.
5. ____ ! It can’t be undone. The damage is already there.
6. May you find happiness in your next adventure. ________!
7. You always lie to me. I’m ________ happy about it anymore.
8. When he lost his job, he could ______ sustain his extravagant lifestyle.
9. It is _________ to achieve your goal because you did not work hard for it.
10. If you say ____ to my proposal, I would be the happiest person in this world.

Activity 2. Shades of Meaning

A haiku is a type of Japanese poem which consist of three lines. Every line
follows a five (5), seven (7), five (5) pattern.
Directions: Read the four poems (haikus/Japanese poems) in the boxes. Below is a
table with the extracted messages from the haikus. On the
second column, draw a heart ( ) if it implies positive
meaning and a broken heart ( ) if it is negative.
A. C.

In isolation Laughter of babies

Think of your passion in life In the early morning sun
B.
D. Go, go, ambition Good for the weary
As my life unfolds No one comes closer
Memories are forgotten Invisible enemy
Happy ones, never COVID is deadly
Haiku Message Positive/Negative
A. Tells us to pursue our ambition.
B. Tells us not to forget happy
memories.
C. Tells us about laughter that
takes away sadness.
D. Tells about the danger of
spreading COVID-19.

Assessment 2. Memory Max

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by filling out the important word/s and
key the points from this module. Write your answer on a separate
paper.
Positive messages convey gratitude, (1) _______ or encouragement. They
also provide greetings, (2) __________, and congratulatory remarks.
On the other hand, negative (3) ____________convey unpleasant information
such as negation, disappointment, anger, or disagreement.
The commonly used positive words and (4) ________________are as follows:
thank you, you’re such a blessing, I appreciate the effort, and I value and respect
your opinion.

Thumbs- up, very good, you can do it, great, and wow are some of the
commonly used expressions used for motivation or (5) _________.

Absolutely right, I agree, correct, sure and yes are some commonly used
words and expressions to convey (6) _____________.

Hi, hello, good morning / evening, Godspeed, and nice to see you are some
commonly used words and expressions to convey (7) ________.
When giving (8)____________ remarks, expressions used include best
wishes, bravo, you did it, well- done, and congratulations.
On the other hand, negative messages convey (9) _________information such
as negation, disappointment, (10)_________ or disagreement.
 Neither, never, no one, nobody, and none are some expressions used to
convey (11) ____________.

In expressing (12) _______________, the following expressions are

considered, feel bitter, disillusioned, dismayed, disgruntled, and sad to note.
When expressing anger or (13) _____________, the following words and
expressions are used, I disagree, I don’t think so, I doubt, that’s impossible, and no
way.

Activity 3. Plus, and Minus

Read and analyze the statements whether they follow or not the health and
safety measures during the pandemic.
Directions: Write plus sign (+) to indicate that the statement is positive for it
follows health and safety measures and write minus sign (-) to
indicate that the statement is negative for not following.
1. People should stay at home.
2. Washing of hands is optional.
3. Curfew hours must be followed.
4. Wearing of face mask is a must.
5. Non-essential travels are allowed.
6. Purchase of basic goods is not regulated.
7. Social distancing should be practiced only in the house.
8. Senior citizens and 21 years old below are allowed to go out.
Note: The original was bullet only.
Assessment 3. Message Relay
Directions: Read the sentences carefully. Identify whether the statement expresses
a positive or a negative message. Then, put a check (/) mark in
the column that corresponds to your answer.
Positive Negative
Statements

1. Yes! We are now free to go shopping.

2. Great! You have done an excellent job.

3. I cannot go out without wearing a face mask.
4. Sometimes, I feel I am no longer safe to go outside
5. Fortunately, I already have a solution to my problem.
6. During special occasions, we welcome all guests at
home.
7. The damage has been done, there is nothing you can
do about it.
8. I agree to the health measures imposed by the
 Department of Health.
9. It is not possible for the learners to have face to face
classes at this time of pandemic.
10. Ms. Cruz had already stated her stand about the
issue. There is no way you could change her
opinion.

What I Have Learned

In this part of the module, you are going to sum up what you have learned
from the different activities and discussions.

Directions: Complete the paragraph below by filling out important word/s to show
what you have learned from this module.

I have learned that _______________________________

____________________________________________________
___________________.

I have realized that _______________________________

____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
________________________________________.

Therefore, I conclude that _________________________

____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
__________________________.
 What I Can Do

In this part of the module, you will be given another activity which will help you
apply your new acquired knowledge into real-life situations.
Activity 1. My Point of View
Directions: Write a short paragraph with at least five (5) sentences about the health
and safety advisories given below. Use the given expressions
inside the box in making your sentences. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.

I agree I doubt
You are right
No way Correct

Health and Safety Advisories

 People should stay at home.
 Washing of hands is a must.
 Curfew hours must be followed.
 Wearing of face mask is a must.
 Non-essential travels are not allowed.
 Purchase of basic goods is regulated.
 Social distancing should be practiced at all times.
 Senior citizens and 21 years old below are not allowed to go out.
 Assessment

In this part of the module you will be evaluated as to the level of your mastery
of the lessons learned in recognizing positive and negative messages conveyed in a text.

Directions: Read the statements carefully and answer the questions that follow. Write the letter of
your answer on the separate answer sheet.

1. When they arrived home, they had found out that the man was no longer there.
What phrase in the statement signals a negative message?
A. arrived home B. no longer C. the man D. when they
2. For someone infected with COVID-19, it is impossible for him/her not to worry.
What word in the statement signals a negative message?
A. for B. him/her C. impossible D. someone
3. She said, “Yes, I will,” when she was asked to clean her room. What phrase in the
statement expresses a positive message?
A. her room B. She said C. to clean D. Yes, I will
4. Most people agree on the terms and conditions expressed by the court. What word
 in the statement signals a positive message?
A. agree B. court C. people D. terms
5. Her heart was filled with joy when she heard the good news. What word in the statement
expresses a positive message?
A. good B. heart C. when D. with
6. Which of the following statements expresses a negative message?
A. My elder sister visits me often. Yes, she is here almost every day.
B. Although my aunt lives abroad, she sometimes calls us to say hello.
C. Susan has been looking for her best friend Ana but she could not find her.
D. My grandmother is expecting a lot of visitors. I am sure they will arrive later.
7. All the statements below express a negative message EXCEPT one. Which one is a positive
statement?
A. It is not true that COVID-19 pandemic will disappear by itself.
B. Although COVID-19 may seem uncontrollable, it will soon end.
C. I believe that COVID-19 pandemic will never disappear by itself.
D. Some hardly obey health protocol, despite the constant reminders by the authorities.
8. Which is NOT a negative statement?
A. The headline of today’s newspaper states: “Thank you, frontliners!”
B. I strongly disagree with people going out around the city during curfew hours.
C. I never believe that all people follow the protocols imposed by the government.
D. I am not happy seeing people still strolling around the mall without a face mask.
9. Which of the following statements expresses a positive message?
The party will start later. _____________________________.
A. I am not sure if they can come.
B. Maybe some of them will come.
C. Some of them are too busy to come.
D. It is good to hear that they can come.
10. Which of the following direct statements expresses a negative message?
A. My mother said, “I love all my children,” and I am sure about it.
 B. The man said, “She is beautiful inside and out, “and I agreed with him.
C. Miss Reyes said, “You should believe that you can do it,” and she was
absolutely correct!
D. My friend said, “None of these things would have happened, had you
obeyed your parents,” and I believed him.
For item 11

COVID-19 pandemic affects the lives of many Filipinos and the Philippine
economy. The resiliency and spirit of bayanihan among Filipinos help them
overcome these challenges.
11. What general feeling is conveyed in the text?
A. Negative C. Positive
B. Neutral D. Unsure
For items 12 to 13, read the short poem (haiku) below. Then, answer the questions that follow.

In isolation
think of your passion in life
Go, go, ambition

12. The persona in the haiku emphasizes the importance of pursuing one’s
_________ in life.
A. ambition C. solution
B. passion D. tension
13. Which statement is the best message of the poem?
A. It expresses love. C. It expresses contentment.
B. It expresses hope. D. It expresses discouragement.
For items 14 to15, read the story below. Then answer the questions that follow.

Because of an accident, Tita could not move her arms and legs. Then, one
day, she became one of the lucky learners who would learn to operate a special
computer by speaking to it. Tita felt nervous when she saw her new teacher coming
toward the computer laboratory. But, she really wanted to learn how to use this
computer.
When she saw how thick the instruction book was, Tita felt slightly
discouraged. There would be so much to learn! Then she listened carefully to Miss
Duran. She watched every step shown to her. Tita studied the pictures in the book
and asked a lot of questions.
Finally, Tita figured out all the steps all by herself. She felt proud when the
computer responded to her voice. “Very good!” Miss Duran exclaimed with a smile.
“You’ve done it, Tita!”

14. Which statement expresses a positive message about the text?

A. She did not listen nor study the pictures in the book and cared not to ask
questions.
B. Tita was eager to learn but felt discouraged when she saw how thick the
book was.
C. She was nervous when she saw her new teacher walking towards the
computer laboratory.
D. Tita felt proud when she learned the steps on how to operate the
computer all by herself.
15. Which statement expresses a negative message about the text?
A. She listened to Miss Duran and asked a lot of questions.
B. Tita figured out the steps to operate a computer all by herself.
C. She could not move both her arms and legs after the accident.
D. She was one of the lucky learners to learn a special computer.

Additional Activities

In this part of the module, you will be given an enrichment activity for mastery of
your knowledge and skills on recognizing positive and negative messages.

Activity 1. Voice it Out

Directions: Read the two situations below. Choose one and make a three-paragraph
composition expressing your realization on the importance of the
chosen situation. Use positive or negative words and expressions.
(10pts)
1. In our barangay, there was only one COVID-19 positive case during
the first month of the pandemic. It became three in the second month
and suddenly, it tripled or became nine on the third month.
2. During pandemic, people stay at home. Families spend quality time
and enjoy each other’s company.
In making your composition, be guided by the rubrics.

Criteria (10) (8-9) (6-7) (4-5) (2-3)

Writing Content has Content has Content has Content has Content has
Mechanics shown shown shown shown shown
/Content positive and positive and positive and positive and positive and
negatives negatives negatives negatives negatives
messages messages messages messages messages
with no error with 1-2 with 3-4 with 5-6 with 7-8
found either errors found errors found errors found errors found
in spelling either in either in either in either in
punctuation spelling spelling spelling spelling
and punctuation punctuation punctuation punctuation
grammar and and and and
grammar grammar grammar grammar

Total Score: _____/10

Answer Key

What I know

1. C
2. A
3. B
4. A
 5. D
6. B
7. C
8. D
9. D
10. A
11. B
12. A
13. C
14. D
15. C

What’s In

1. COM-Aside from
2. CON- Otherwise
3. COM– Likewise
4. COM – Similarly
5. CON – Nevertheless

What’s More
Activity 1. Strictly Classified (in any order)
Words inside the balloon Words inside the garbage can
1. Godspeed 1. nothing
2. Yes . 2. impossible
3. agree 3. No longer
4. keep it up 4. not
5. good 5. No.
Assessment 1. You Complete Me
1. Good
2. Nothing
3. Keep it up
4. Agree
5. No
6. Godspeed
7. Not
8. No longer
9. Impossible
10. Yes
Activity 2 Shades of Meaning

1. Positive – (heart)

2. Positive – (heart)

3. Positive – (heart)

4. Negative – (broken heart)

Assessment 2. Memory Max

1. motivation

2.well-wishes

3. messages

4. expressions

5. encouragement

6. agreement

7. greetings

8. congratulatory

9. negative

10. disagreement

11. negation

12. disappointment

13. discouragement.

Activity 3 Plus and Minus

1. +
2. –
3. +
4. +
5. --
6. –
7. –
8. –

Assessment 3. Message Relay

1. positive
2. positive
3. negative
4. negative
5. positive
6. positive
7. negative
8. negative
9. negative
10. negative

What I can do
(paragraph writing)
Answer may vary

Assessment
1. B
2. C
3. D
4. A
5. A
6. C
7. B
8. A
9. D
10. D
11. C
12. A
13. B
14. D
15. C
What I Know What’s New
What’s In A. Emoticon of sad
1. C
2. A 1. COM – Aside face
3. B from B. Emoticon of sad
4. A 2. CON – face
5. D Otherwise C. Emoticon of
6. B 3. COM – happy face
7. C Likewise
8. D 4. COM –
9. D Similarly
10. A 5. CON -
11. B Nevertheless
12. A
13. C
14. D
15. C

Assessment
What’s more What’s
1. Bmore What’s more
Activity 1 (In any order) 2. C Activity 2
Balloon Assessment 1
3. D 1. Symbol of heart
 agree 1.
4. Good
A 2. Symbol of heart
 Godspeed 2. A
5. Nothing 3. Symbol of heart
 good 3.
6. Keep
C it up 4. Symbol of broken
 keep it up 4. B
7. Agree heart
 yes 5.
8. No
A
Garbage 6. D
9. Godspeed
7. D
10. Not
 impossible 8. C
11. No longer
 no 9. A
12. Impossible
 no longer yes
10. B
13.
 not 14. D
 nothing 15. C

What I can do
Answers vary
What’s more What’s more What’s more
Activity 3
Assessment 2 Assessment 3
1. +
1. Motivation 2. – 1. Positive
2. Agreement 3. + 2. Positive
3. Messages 4. + 3. Negative
4. Expression 4. Negative
5. _
5. Encouragement 5. Possitive
6. –
6. Agreement 6. Positive
7. –
7. Greetings 7. Negative
8. –
8. Congratulatory 8. Positive
9. Unpleasant 9. Negative
Additional Activities
(Composition writing answer may vary)

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-QPmpUdAEjiTVoxYmU2cE8yM1E/view.

"Grade 8 English Learner's Material." DepEd Portal. Accessed June 21, 2020.
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Learning Resource Management and Development System (LRMDS),. 2011. "EASE 2 Module 2
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