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ENGLISH
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Using Information from News
Report, Speeches, Informative
Talks, and Panel Discussion
 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
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
level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the
course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with
the textbook you are now using.

This module will teach you how to use information from news reports, speeches,
informative talks, panel discussion, etc. in everyday conversations and exchanges.

The module is divided into two lessons:

Lesson 1-Using information from news reports and speeches

Lesson 2-Using information from informative talks and panel
discussion

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. use information from news reports, speeches, informative talks,

panel discussion, etc., in everyday;
2. know the difference between news reports and speeches, informative
talks and panel discussion

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 What I Know

Directions: Analyze the following statements. Write TRUE if the statement is true.
Write FALSE if the statement is false.

________1. News moves through many different media.

________2. A persuasive speech supports argument clearly and convincingly.
________3. A panel discussion involves a group of people gathered to discuss a topic
in front of an audience.
________4. The word news is an acronym of the four cardinal directions (North, East,
West and South).
________5. The goal of informative speaking is to teach an audience something using
objective factual information.
________6. An informative speech is one that intends to educate the audience on a
particular topic.
________7. An effective informative speech should be driven by a series of goals.
________8. The purpose of panel discussion is to bring together top talent in one area
so that a group of experts can share and build upon each other’s
experience.
________9. Panel discussion technique was originated in 1900 by Harry A. Overstreet.
________10. A good story is something the audience decides as interesting or
important.
________11. A moderator in a panel discussion prepares the schedule for panel
discussion.
________12. The abbreviation NEWS stands for “Notable Events, Weather and
Sports.”
________13. There are three main types of news media: print media, broadcast media
and the internet.
________14. The word news developed as a special use of the plural form of “new.”
________15. Hard news refers to the news stories that have big impact at the society
as a whole and needs to be reported urgently.
________15. Speeches reveal the speaker’s best and worst qualities, which can impact
business, politics, world events and more.

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 What’s In

Directions: Read and understand the paragraph below. Then answer correctly the
questions that follow.

Philippines: Church warns against ‘holy alcohol’ for COVID-19

Churchgoers in the Philippines have been urged not to fall for products
advertised as being ‘holy’ to protect themselves from COVID-19. Besides alcohol,
church leaders said there’s no such thing as a holy face mask.

The Catholic church in the Philippines warned against buying alcohol and other
products claiming to protect against the coronavirus.

“There is no sacramental holy alcohol that we should make the sign of the cross
with when we rub it to ourselves,” The Catholic Bishops Conference of the
Philippines (CBCP) said in a statement on Monday. “Moreover, it should not be
sprinkled on the faithful.”

They likewise warned that there are no such things as holy face masks, holy
face shields, holy hand sanitizers and holy personal protective equipment. “This is
an irreverent marketing strategy or gimmick,” the statement added.
https://www.dw.com/en/philippines-church-warns-against-holy-alcohol-for-covid-19/a-53739346

1. What information did you get from the news report?

____________________________________

_____________________________________

_______________________________________

2. Are these pieces of information useful to you? How will you be able to use
these in helping your friends, loved ones and your community?

_________________________________________

__________________________________________

__________________________________________

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 Lesson
Using Information from
1 News Report and Speeches

You can’t live out your life without paying the slightest attention to the world
around you. In today’s world, news has grown to take on more forms than ever. It’s
the website we visit, the tweets we read, the face book posts we like…it’s any
number of media platforms that we engage with on a daily basis. In this lesson,
you’ll answer one enduring question about “how are you going to use these pieces
of information in living your life as a student?”

What’s New

It is always useful to know what is going on in the world. If you are well-informed,
people will be less likely to fool you or manipulate you. The more you know what is
happening in the world, the more that you will be able to make good decisions. For
democracy to survive and thrive, well-informed people are really necessary.

Activity 1. Think Before You Click

Just as no two Philippine Presidents are the same in priorities and governance, no
two State of the Nation Addressess are the same in content and in form. Study and
match the excerpts /memorable quotes from the inauguration addresses in
Column A with the name of the former Philippine presidents who uttered them in
Column B. Write the letters of the correct answers in your notebook or answer
sheet.

A. B.

1. “We are from now on Republicans; that is to say a. Manuel L. Quezon

men of law, able to fraternize with other nations
with mutual respect and affection.” b. Emilio Aguinaldo
2. “ We shall build a government that will be just,
honest, efficient and strong so that the foundation c. Fidel V. Ramos
of the coming Republic may be firm.”
3. “We became exiles, we Filipinos who are at home d. Corazon C. Aquino
Only in freedom.Now by God’s grace and the power
of the people, we are free again.” e. Joseph Estrada
4. “Poverty, we must learn to regard as another form
of tyranny, and we must wage against it the moral f. Benigno Aquino III

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 equivalent of war.”
5. “There will be no friend, no compadre, no relative
or offspring who can take advantage right now.”

What Is It

Using Information from News Reports

and Speeches
Information is the knowledge communicated or received concerning a
particular fact or circumstance. It is also the knowledge gained through study,
communication, research, instruction, etc.; factual data.
Pieces of information add up to our world view and inform us when it comes to
making our own opinions and judgements. News informs our decisions and our
decisions affect future events.
• What is a news report?
It is the main function of the journalistic profession. It involves discovering
all relevant facts, selecting and presenting the important facts and weaving a
comprehensive story.
What is the purpose of news report?
The purpose of news report is to inform the readers and the listeners of what is
happening in the world around them.
What are the three main types of news media?
The three main types of news media are:
1.) Print media – refers to paper publications circulated in the form of physical
editions of books, magazines, journals, and newsletters;
2.) Broadcast media – describes the traditional forms of media that include
television and radio; and
3.) Internet – is a global wide area network that connects computer systems across
the world.
• What does speech mean?
Speech is the vocalized form of human communication. It is the faculty of uttering
articulate sounds or words, of expressing thoughts by words. It is organizing the
information in our heads and giving it over in a clear and understandable way to
the communication partner. Information can be exchanged verbally, written or
through body language

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 Why is speech important?
Speech is a very important part of human development. Speech enables the person
to directly connect to a large number of people. It is a very effective way to change
the mentality of a large number of people, or strengthening their beliefs in the
speaker.
What are the three types of speeches?
1.Informative speech is meant to inform the audience of a specific message. The
goal of this speech is to give the audience new understanding of some topic one
might be familiar with.
2.Persuasive speech is intended to get an audience to believe in a certain topic
or ideology.
3.Special occasions type of speeches are intended to fit the context of the occasion
to effectively communicate their message

What are the four methods of speaking?

1. impromptu,
2. extemporaneous,
3. manuscript; and
4. memorized.

Lesson 1.
Activity 1.1 Remember Me!
Directions: Read and understand the sentences well. Fill in the blanks with the
correct answers from the box. Write your answers in your notebook or answer
sheet.
Purpose news report speech information informative speech

1. The ___________of a news report is to inform readers of what is happening in

the world.
2. __________ is the vocalized form of human communication.
3. An ____________ is written to provide interesting and useful information to
increase the knowledge of your audience.
4. __________ is the knowledge communicated or received concerning
particular factual circumstances.
5._________ involves discovering all relevant facts, selecting and presenting the
important facts and weaving a comprehensive story.

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Activity 1.2. Fill Me Up!

Directions: Fill in the Venn Diagram below by identifying the similarities and differences
between a news report and speech.

NEWS REPORT SPEECH

Activity 1.3. What’s Up With That!

Directions: Identify whether the statement is a news or an opinion. Draw a (

moon if the statement is a news. Draw a ( )sun if it is an opinion.
______________1. Get children off web and in libraries, says Laureate.

______________2. Why libraries are key to our kids’ futures.

______________3. The government is not doing its part in combating this pandemic.
______________4. “No vaccine, no classes,” says Duterte.
______________5. Social media content could make or break you.

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 Lesson Using Information from
Informative Talks and Panel
2 Discussions

We live in world wherein being well-informed is a necessity. Good information has a

strong tendency to be persuasive, and persuasion relies on good information. If
information is inaccurate, incomplete, or unclear, it will be of limited usefulness to
your audience.

What’s New

The main goal of an informative talk is to help explain a specific subject and to
help the audience remember the knowledge later.

Activity 1. Read and Learn

Directions: Read and understand the brief paragraph. Answer the questions
that follow.

I believe that taking a half an hour break from classes to rest your eyes
and brain would benefit not only the students but the teachers as well. We
all get stressed; levels of stress are the same whether you are an adult or a
child. Higher stress levels make people get distracted because their mind is
focused on other things. Planning a nap into the curriculum, whether it’s a
quick sleep on the desks or in a dedicated room, will improve concentration
and the overall ability to absorb the materials.

1. What kind of information can you derive from the text?

2. To whom do you think it is addressed?

3. Do you agree with the speaker’s point of view?
4. How will you use the information you’ve learned in your everyday life as a
student?

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 What is It

What is an informative talk?

An informative talk provides interesting and useful information about a
specific subject to increase the knowledge of your audience. To make sure that the
information contained in a speech is remembered by the audience, the deliverer of
an informative talk should combine organization, repetition and focused
visualizations to increase the effectiveness of the speech and the likelihood that the
audience will leave informed. Achieving all three of these goals- accuracy, clarity
and interest-is the key to one’s effectiveness as a speaker.
Types of informative talks
1. Definition explains the meaning, theory, or philosophy of a specific topic
that the audience likely does not know much about.
2. Demonstration explains how to do something or a how-to speech that will
likely use visual examples that show the audience how to move from step to
step through a particular activity.
3. Explanatory gives description of the state of a given topic. This will also
utilize visualizations that give the audience a visual representation of the
particular data or statistics contained in the speech.
4. Descriptive creates a vivid picture in a person’s mind regarding an object,
person, animal, or place.

What is a panel discussion?

The panel discussion technique was originated in 1929 by Harry A. Overstreet.
It is a specific format used in a meeting, conference or convention. It is a live virtual
discussion about a specific topic amongst a selected group of panelists who share
differing perspectives in front of a large audience.
Objectives of Panel Discussion

• To provide information
• To analyze a problem from different angles
• To identify the values
• To organize for mental recreations

Characteristics of Panel Discussion

• It is used in university and college levels to organize teaching at reflective

level;
• It develops the ability of problem solving;
• It helps to understand the nature, problem, or theme of discussion; and
• It develops ability of presentation of theme and giving their point of view
logically.

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Activity 2.1. Matching Type
Directions: Match the descriptions in Column A with the right words in Column B.
Write the letters of your answers in your notebook or answer sheet.

A. B.
1. It explains the meaning, theory, or philosophy of a. definition
a specific topic that the audience likely does
not know much about.
2. It is a specific format used in a meeting- b. description
conference or convention.
3. Creates a vivid picture in a person’s mind regarding c. explanatory
an object, person, animal, or place.
4. Explains how to do something or a how-to speech d. demonstration
that will likely use visual examples.
5. Utilize visualizations that give the audience a visual e. panel discussion
representation of the particular data or statistics
contained in the speech f. informative talks

Activity 2.2. Matter of Judgement

Directions: Identify what type of informative talks are the sample speeches below.
Choose the correct answers from the box below. Write your answers in your
notebook or answer sheet.

Definition description explanatory demonstration

___________1. “The coronavirus pandemic is not just a medical crisis, but a social
and economic one too. Our response must be urgent, coordinated
and on a global scale, and should immediately deliver help to those
most in need.”
____________2. “There are many ways you can help your child learn to understand
and use words. First, look at your baby when he makes sound.
Talk back to him and say what he says. Then, respond when your
baby makes faces. Make the same faces back to her. Then, teach
your baby to do what you do, like clapping your hands and playing
peek-a-boo.”
____________3. “I would describe myself as a person oozing with self-confidence,
and I suppose that some people would also say that I am a bit
bossy. Years of looking after my younger brothers and sisters has
made me like this.”

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____________4. “Our country is an archipelago composed of 7,107 islands. We are
considered as a melting pot. We have been a colony of Spain for
more than three centuries (333 years). We are as of now a
Democratic Republic.”
____________5. “When I was elected as Mayor of Catbalogan City way back 2013, I
vowed for an inclusive and participative form of governance with
focus on Health, Environment and Sanitation; Tourism and
Investment Promotion; Education and Economic Development;
withthe ultimate goal of continuing further the progress of
Catbalogan and its constituents.”

Activity 2.3. Concepts In My Mind

Directions: State whether you agree or disagree with the given statements. Write
your answer on the space provided before each number.
____________1. Panel discussion is used to provide factual and conceptual
knowledge and clarifications of theories and principles.
____________2. A panel discussion usually includes 3-5 panelist.
____________3. The panel discussion must be rehearsed before the actual panel
discussion.
____________4. In a panel discussion, different point of views are expressed by the
speakers.
____________5. An example of a panel discussion is when a group of local politicians
hold on an open discussion and invite the public to come with
questions and concerns.
____________6. An informative speech is given for the purpose of providing
information about a topic to the audience.
___________ 7. A businessman giving a lecture is an example of an informative
speech.
____________8. The topics covered in an informative speech should not only focus
on the audience to understand a subject matter better but also for
them to learn to remember what they learned later.
____________9. Panel discussions are a great way to engage students in a
Meaningful discussion.
___________10. Panel discussion is a good replacement to the typical student-
centered assignments.

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Activity 3. Timeline
Directions: Read carefully the given text. Then, fill in the graphic organizer below
based on the sequence of events.

100 days of COVID-19 in the Philippines

Exactly 100 days have passed since the first confirmed COVID-19 case
was announced in the Philippines on January 30, 2020, with a 38-year old female
from Wuhan tested positive for the novel coronavirus. On the same day, on the
other side of the world at the WHO headquarters in Geneva, WHO activated the
highest level of alert by declaring COVID-19 as a public health emergency of
international concern.
The Philippine government mounted a multi-sectoral response to the
COVID-19, through the Interagency Task Force (AITF) on Emerging Infectious
Diseases chaired by the Department of Health (DOH).
The Philippines implemented various actions including a community
quarantine in Metro Manila which expanded to Visayas and Mindanao; expanded
its testing capacity from one national reference laboratory to 23 licensed testing
labs across the country. The WHO assisted the DOH Epidemiology Bureau in
developing COVID KAYA, a case and contact tracing reporting system for
epidemiology and surveillance officers, and with the health care providers
expanding the capacity of the previous COVID-19 information system.

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Activity 4. Thoughts for Today
Directions: Fill out the speech balloons with information and learnings you gained
from the news report in your previous activities.

I’ve learned… I think…

I guess…
In my opinion…

In conclusion…

I will use these pieces of information_____________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

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 What I have Learned

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct words to complete the paragraph.
Choose your answers from the list of words inside the box.

Speech Harry Overstreet informative talk

Print explanatory descriptive
Informative panel discussion news report
Persuasive demonstration broadcast
Internet discussion definition

1.) For a lot of people, the prospect of standing in front of a group or audience and
speaking is terrifying. That’s a pretty serious phobia to overcome if you are given
the task to deliver a ___________. That is why it is important to take into
consideration the purpose why you need to speak.
The goal of ___________ speech is to give the audience a new understanding
of some topic with which you might be familiar. On the other hand, _____________
speech is written to convince the listeners the validity of the speaker’s argument.

2.) ___________is written to inform readers of what is happening in the world around
them. There are three main types of news media; __________________,
________________, and _________________.

3.) A technique first used in 1929 by _______________________. A _________________

involves a group of people gathered to discuss a topic in front of an audience. It is a
live or virtual _____________ about a specific topic.

4.) ____________________is one that intends to educate the audience on a particular

topic. There are different types of informative talks/speeches. A _________explains
the meaning, theory, or philosophy of a specific topic. A ___________ speech
explains how to do something. An _________ speech might give a description of the
state of a given topic, while a________________ speech creates a vivid picture in a
person’s mind regarding an object, person, animal, or place.

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 What I Can Do

A DAY IN THE LIFE

DIRECTION: Given the following situations, how are you going to use the
information you get if you are one of the following:

Situation A.
You heard from the news that there are locally stranded individuals who were
denied entry to their respective provinces because they lack necessary documents
and are not following the protocol mandated by the AITF (Interagency Task Force)
As a senator voted by the people, how are you going to use this information to help
them?

Situation B.
If you are a fisherman and you heard from the news that a typhoon is about to
enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). How are you going to use this
information in securing your safety and your community?

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 Assessment

Directions: Read and understand the sentences well. Identify the ideas being
described. Write your answers in your notebook or answer sheet.
__________1. It refers to a specific format used in a meeting, conference or convention.
__________2. It refers to the attitude of the writer towards his subject.
__________3. It contains the body of evidence used to support a point of view.
__________4. It is written to provide interesting and useful information to increase the
knowledge of the audience.
__________5. It refers to the faculty of uttering articulate sounds or words.
__________6. It is the main function of the journalistic profession.
__________7. It is meant to inform the audience of a specific message.
__________8. The type of speech that is intended to fit the context of the occasion to
effectively communicate their message.
__________9. The type of speech that is intended to get an audience to believe in a
certain topic or ideology.

B. Enumerate or list down the items asked for.

a.) Give at least 3 types of speeches?
10.
11.
12.
b.) Give at least 3 objectives of panel discussion.
13.
14.
15.

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 Additional Activities

Directions: Study the picture. Answer the questions that follow.

1. What have you observed from the picture?

2. If you are a friend of the girl in the picture, what will you do to help her?
3. How will you use the information on the bad effects of bullying in helping this girl in
the picture and helping yourself in the future?

YOUR FINAL TASK!

My Treasure
“Personal challenges help one become a better person. Recognizing these
challenges would help one become better prepared for life.”
My journey through this lesson enabled me to
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________.
It made me realize that
__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________.

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What I Know
1. True
2. True
3. True
4. False
5. True
6. True
7. True
8. False
9. True
10. False
11. True
12. True
13. True
14. True
15. True
What’s In (Lesson 1)
1.
2.
What’s New (Lesson 1)
Activity 1. Think Before You Click
1. b
2. a
3. d
4. c
5. e
Answer Key
Answe
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What’s More (Lesson 1)
Activity 1.1 Remember Me!
1. purpose
2. speech
3. Informative talk
4. information
5. news reporting
(Lesson 1) Activity 1.2. Fill Me Up! (Possible Answers)
(Lesson 1) Activity 1.3. What’s up with that!
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
What’s New (Lesson 2)
Activity 1. Read and Learn
1. Benefits of taking a 30-minute or half an hour break
2. For everyone, children and adult alike
3. Yes, I agree with the speaker’s view point.
4. I will use the information by taking half-hour or thirty- minute breaks myself
and by advising everyone in my family and my friends to do same.
(Lesson 2) Activity 2.1. Matching Type
1.A
2.E
3.B
4.D
5.B
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(Lesson 2) Activity 2.2. Matter of Judgement
1. explanatory
2. demonstration
3. descriptive
4. definition
5. descriptive
(Lesson 2) Activity 2.3. Concepts On My Mind
1. agree
2. disagree
3. agree
4. agree
5. agree
6. agree
7. agree
8. agree
9. agree
10.agree
(Lesson 2) Activity 3. Timeline (Possible Answers)
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(Lesson 2) Activity 4. Thoughts for Today (Possible Answers)
In conclusion…
I will use these pieces of information I’ve learned in helping my friends, loved
ones and the community.
What I have Learned
1.) For a lot of people, the prospect of standing in front of a group or audience
and speaking is terrifying. That’s a pretty serious phobia to overcome if you are
given the task to deliver a speech. That is why it is important to take into
consideration the purpose why you need to speak.
The goal of informative speech is to give the audience a new
understanding of some topic with which you might be familiar. On the other
hand, persuasive speech is written to convince the listeners the validity of the
speaker’s argument.
2.) News Report is written to inform readers of what is happening in the
world around them. There are three main types of news media; print,
broadcast and internet.
3.) A technique first used in 1929 by Harry A. Overstreet. A panel
discussion involves a group of people gathered to discuss a topic in front of an
audience. It is a live or virtual discussion about a specific topic.
4.) Informative talk is one that intends to educate the audience on a
particular topic. There are different types of informative talks/speeches. An
definition speech explains the meaning, theory, or philosophy of a specific
topic. A demonstration speech explains how to do something. A explanatory
speech might give a description of the state of a given topic, while a
descriptive speech creates a vivid picture in a person’s mind regarding an
object, person, animal, or place.
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What I Can Do (Possible Answers)
Situation A.
As a senator voted by the people, I can extend my help to them by sending the
needed aid and technical support through their respective LGUs.
Situation B
As a fisherman, I will use this information by informing and advising other
fishermen not to venture out into the sea.
Assessment
1. Panel discussion
2. Opinion
3. Argument
4. Informative talk
5. Speech
6. News report
7. Informative speech
8. Special occasion
9. Persuasive speech
10.Persuasive speech
11.Special occasion
12.Informative speech
13. It provides information
14. It analyzes problems from different angles
15. It identifies values
- It organizes for mental recreation
Additional Activities (Possible Answers)
1. A girl being bullied online
2. If I am a friend of the girl in the picture, I can help her by
comforting her and giving her my moral support
3. I will use the information I’ve learned on the ill effects of bullying
by giving her encouragement and by helping her deal with those
bullies and reassuring her that she isn’t alone.
Final Task
Answers may vary.