Department of Education

English 5
Examining Images which
Present Particular Viewpoints
(e.g. stereotypes: gender, age,
cultural) Opinions on an Issue
Second Quarter - WEEK 7

Ruby M. Almojen
Ma. Myra E. Namit
Writers
Ana Lyn S. Dacara
Dr. Shella C. Navarro
Validators
Ivy M. Romano
Dr. Shella C. Navarro
Dr. Ma. Theresa Dela Rosa
Dr. Ma. Carmen D. Solayao
Quality Assurance Team

Schools Division Office – Muntinlupa City

Student Center for Life Skills Bldg., Centennial Ave., Brgy. Tunasan, Muntinlupa City
(02) 8805-9935 / (02) 8805-9940
 At the end of this module, you will be able to examine images which
present particular viewpoints, stereotypes (gender, age, cultural) opinions
on an issue.
After going through with this lesson you are expected to:
1. Examine the concept of stereotypes; and
2. Raise awareness of assumptions that underlie stereotypes.

Directions: Write five (5) words or phrases that describe the qualities or
characteristics of a man and a woman on the table below.

Example:
Man - active, sports-lover, short hair, hard working, truck driver
Woman -loving, nurse, shop, likes flowers, cries easily, long hair

MAN WOMAN

1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

4. 4.

5. 5.

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Directions: Look at the picture below. Examine the image and write down your
reactions about it by answering the questions below.

 What toys do girls play when they are young? How about for boys?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

 Why do you think toys are categorized for boys and girls?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

 “Kids should decide for themselves what they think is fun”. Do you agree
with this sentence? Why or why not?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

A. On Viewpoint

Viewpoint refers to what is in the mind of the person/s in a story through

which the reader is told. It is a state of mind or circumstances of an individual
who may be a character, a reader or the one being talked about in a story.
An important factor in understanding a viewpoint in writing is the
"person,” which refers to how the viewpoint of the character tells the story. The
choice affects not only the reader's experience, but also how the writer perceives
the story.
"Person" in this context does not refer to the actual viewpoint of the
character, but on how the character tells the story.

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 There are three options—first person ("I"), second person ("you") and third
person ("he/she").
First person - (the "I") is a single viewpoint option. The first person is most
often found in fiction writing, but some nonfiction pieces use it as well, like:
personal essays, reminiscences, and "confession" stories are a few examples.
The second person viewpoint essentially makes the reader or the viewer a
character in the narrative to draw them into the story. The narrative is written
from their point of view and addresses them at the same time.
The third-person viewpoint is a form of storytelling in which a narrator
relates all the action of their work using third-person pronouns such as "he,"
"she," and "they." It is the most common perspective in works.
It is important that when you read stories, articles or journals. You must
be aware of how it is written or how the author wrote a certain work.
B. On Stereotypes
It is important how someone sees a situation, expresses his/her feelings
and opinions to a situation, and makes connections. Also, this can be linked to
images and articles where he/she can see different idea and share opinions from
a different perspective.
One factor about writing is stereotyping. Stereotypes are ideas about how
people will act or respond based on the group in which they belong.
Opinions are important so we can tell how other people feel, think,
perceive about things and share how we feel as they express them.
Being able to understand viewpoint will help you easily determine how the
writer perceives a story and for you to look at every image and article in different
perspectives.

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Activity 1
Directions: Read the statements below. Then decide if you AGREE or
DISAGREE to the idea presented. Explain your answer using
the first person point of view.

1. Kids who are into computers mostly wear eyeglasses.

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_______________________________________________________________________

2. Young kids are jolly and active.

_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

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 3. People who wear glasses are smart and wide reader.
_______________________________________________________________________
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4. Poor people can become succesful also.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
5. Mothers love to cook for the entire family.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

Activity 2
Directions: Be an agent of change and healing. Tell us about your opinion or
point of view on the following topics? Answer using first person viewpoint.

1. Patriotism
______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
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________________

https://www.rappler.com/voices/podcast-love-country-generation-today-less-patriotic

2. Respect and Care for Elders

______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
________________

https://www.sundayobserver.lk/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/news/2017/07/11/z_p10-We-must-
r.jpg?itok=coNDcAiB

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 3. Freedom of Religion
_______________________
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___________

https://webstockreview.net/explore/freedom-clipart-religious-freedom/

4. Culture (Mano Po)

______________________
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______________________
______________________
______________________
________________

http://iampinoypi.blogspot.com/2012/12/what-is-mano-po-means.html

5. Equal Job Oppurtunity for

Persons with Disability
______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
________________

https://dict.gov.ph/ict-enabling-persons-with-disabilities-to-work-from-anywhere/

Activity 3
Directions: Below are famous sayings. Using the third person viewpoint
write down your opinions about it.

1. Treat others the way you want to be treated.

_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

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 2. “My plan is to prosper you and give you a better future,” says the Lord.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

3. Reading can bring you to places.

_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

4. All things are possible if we put God as the center of our lives.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

5. Filipinos are generally known for their hospitality and strong family ties.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

Directions: Fill in the blanks with what you have learned from this lesson.
_________________ refers to what is in the mind of the person/s in a story
through which the reader is told.
__________________ are ideas about how people will act or respond based on
the group in which they belong.

Directions : Read and analyze the article and answer the questions that follow.
Use a separate sheet of paper if necessary.
Killing of George Floyd
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a 46-year-old African-American man,

was killed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, while being arrested for allegedly using a
counterfeit bill. Derek Chauvin, a white police officer, knelt on Floyd's neck
for several minutes while Floyd was handcuffed, lying face down repeatedly
saying "I can't breathe" and "please", and calling for his mother. Officers J.
Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane further restrained Floyd, while Officer Tou
Thao prevented bystanders from intervening. During the final two minutes,
Floyd was motionless and had no pulsewhile Chauvin ignored onlookers' pleas
to remove his knee, which he did not do until medics told him to.

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 The following day, after videos were made by witnesses and security
cameras became public, all four officers were fired. Two autopsies found Floyd's
death to be a homicide. Chauvin was initially charged with third-degree
murder and second-degree manslaughter, to which was later added second-
degree murder. The three other officers were charged with aiding and
abetting second-degree murder.
Floyd's death triggered worldwide protests against police brutality, police
racism, and lack of police accountability. In early June, the Minneapolis City
Council voted intent to restructure the police department as a "new community-
based system of public safety.” The Minneapolis Police Chief cancelled contract
negotiations with the police union and announced plans to bring in outside
experts to examine how the union contract can be restructured to provide
transparency and "flexibility for true reform".
1. What is the article all about? Have you heard or read about this issue?
_______________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

2. What are the negative acts done in the situation? Enumerate them.
_______________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

3. Are the procedures done in handling George Flloyd proper? Why or why
not? If you are one of the officers, what will you do?
_______________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which of these statements is a stereotype?
A. German Shepherds are smarter than other dogs.
B. German Shepherds are very smart.
C. German Shepherd likes to chase squirrels.
D. All German Shepherds are dogs.

2. When restaurants assume that boys want certain toys and so withgirls,
they are _____.
A. Stereotyping
B. Guessing
C. Estimating
D. Categorizing

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 3. Why is stereotyping a not a good practice?
A. Because we overlook the similarities in people and just see how they
are the different.
B. Because we assume that everyone in a group is absolutely the same.
C. Because we overlook the main characteristics of people when we put
them in different groups.
D. Because we assume that people in a certain group will be different.

4. Which of the following is a stereotype?

A. Women are weaker than men
B. Asians are better at math than Africans
C. Christians believe in God
D. All of the above
5. Men are more inclined in Mathematics than men. This statement is ____.
A. Guessing
B. Categorizing
C. Equalizing
D. Stereotyping

Directions: Write AGREE if you are in favor of the idea presented and
DISAGREE if not.
6. ______ Criticizing someone’s religion.

7. ______ Age is just a number. What

matters is how you carry yourself.

8. ______ Discriminating somebody

because of his skin color.

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 9. ______ Unequal oppurtunities for jobs
due to gender preference.

10. ______ A family should have a

quality time.

https://www.123rf.com/clipart-vector/family_eating_together.html?sti=nu4n4qhheqfifnqcvn|

References
https://tinyurl.com/yy9ve6ay

https://tinyurl.com/y2e47ttj

https://tinyurl.com/y5lefjs2

http://iampinoypi.blogspot.com/2012/12/what-is-mano-po-means.html

https://webstockreview.net/explore/freedom-clipart-religious-freedom/

https://www.rappler.com/voices/podcast-love-country-generation-today-less-patriotic

https://dict.gov.ph/ict-enabling-persons-with-disabilities-to-work-from-anywhere/

https://www.123rf.com/clipart-vector/family_eating_together.html?sti=nu4n4qhheqfifnqcvn|

10. Agree D 5.
9. Disagree D 4.
8. Disagree C 3.
7. Agree A 2.
6. Disagree A 1.

Post Test

The procedures made are not correct. 3.

Too much ways on how they handle the victim. Injustice 2.
The police aren’t fair. 1.

Check your understanding

Answers may vary. 3.

Because it has been categorized according to gender. 2.
Girls play dolls / boys play cars. 1.

Looking back

*answers may vary*

Pre-Test

Answer Key:

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