ENGLISH 9

4th Quarter
Week 1

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

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 Competency: Judge the relevance and worth of ideas, soundness
of author’s reasoning, and the effectiveness of the presentation.

Objectives: At the end of the week, you shall have:

 identified the relevance and worth of ideas presented in a text;

 written an evaluation judging the soundness of author’s
reasoning and the effectiveness of the presentation and;
 expressed the importance of determining the relevance and
worth of ideas, soundness of author’s reasoning, and the
effectiveness of the presentation.

Learner’s Tasks

Lesson Overview

In Quarter 3, you have learned the importance of getting different sides of

the issue, whether it is bias, prejudice or not; whether you are pro or con , and
whether these issues were fact or mere opinions. What is important is that you were
able to determine the relevance and truthfulness of the ideas presented. You were
also able to lay down your own value judgement upon acquiring pieces of
information prior to making a stand or a decision on a certain issue.
In order to grow as independent thinkers, it is very important that as students
you will know how to judge the relevance and worthiness of the ideas of the author,
as well as the soundness of his reasoning and the effectiveness of his presentation in
texts or other platforms. Knowing how to analyze and critically evaluate
information's truthfulness will enable you to develop a sound framework of testing
your arguments. You will also enrich your points of view.
Moreover, gaining knowledge on how to give sound judgment and worth of
ideas will allow you to distinguish challenging claims for truth. It will richly guide you in
determining which arguments and points of view you can trust. This is a very
important competency to master especially that now a days, young people like you
easily view, read or listen to anything in the internet or other technological
advancement.

To be able to do so, consider the following points:

1.Identify the nature of event

The nature of event will lead you to an understanding of the purpose why the
information is being relayed. Is it for spreading factual information? an argument? A
call for a change or action? Or is it merely to entertain guests in an event?

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 2.Determine the goal of the author/speaker
What is the goal of the speaker? Is it to entertain, to persuade, to
inform or to argue? Oftentimes, news reports are just a combination of 5 Ws
and 1 H, therefore always it always gives information. Argumentative debates
present in straightforward manner the pros and cons of the issues. In
persuasive speeches, authors use figure of speech to persuade listeners.

3.Determine the relevance, truthfulness and validity of the information.

Assess which information is accurate, relevant and if it is adequate. If it
is inadequate, research further. Understand the authors train of thoughts and
sound reasoning. Also evaluate if the goal is achieved. That is the time then
that you can make an objective judgement.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO PONDER

JUDGMENT IN READING is the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible
conclusions while considering the text's details. This generally helps readers in the analysis of
the information presented.

TEXT RELEVANCE refers to the match between a reader's goal and information germane to
that goal. Information that closely matches a reader's goal is more relevant, whereas
information that does not match the goal is less relevant, regardless of its importance.

Activity 1. The “Weigh” and The Truth

Directions: Read the selection below and answer the activity that follows. Write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

The Department of Education will be the one to provide and distribute the self
learning modules to every student every week through their respective schools. They
will have ample time to study and assess the modules before the start of weekly
class. Students are expected to complete the task and submit their outputs at the
end of the week.
Open communication between the teacher to students and/or teacher to
parents/guardians is also part of the norm. This is to ensure and monitor the progress
of the students at home.
Just the thought of studying at home gives students the eerie feeling of
freedom and luxury of being less pressured. Conversely, this modular distance
learning has certain adversities to both parents and students.
Source: https://www.uniquephilippines.com/students-new-normal-modular-
distance-learning/

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 Having read the passage above, which statements are relevant and worthy
to consider? Put a check mark (/) if the text is TRUE about the passage and cross (X)
if not. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

ANSWER STATEMENTS
The comfort of studying at home with less pressure enabled the
students to work at their own pace and progress..
FB messenger group chats are created in order to monitor, guide and
update students doing the homeschooling.
The modular distance learning is the best learning modality and is
suitable for everybody.

Modular Distance Learning features individualized instruction that

allows learners to use self-learning modules (SLMs) in print or digital
format/electronic copy, whichever is applicable to the learner.
One week after the opening of classes, various problems and
difficulties are discovered by students, teachers and parents.

Activity 2. Self Judging!

Directions: Read the given article. Write an evaluation by answering the given task
below in order to judge the soundness of the author’s reasoning and the
effectiveness of his presentation. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Why I Hate Facebook

The use of social networking sites, in particular Facebook, can not only skew your
understanding of reality, it can cause you actual, physical harm. According to Jean Conklin,
a clinical psychiatrist at University of Maryland Hospital, in Baltimore, “Facebook is to your
mind what sugar is to your body – bad all around.”

The main reason we all ought to stop looking at Facebook is because it makes us think
that the people in our lives (or virtually in our lives, anyway) are happier, more fulfilled and
more successful than they probably are; which makes us feel more depressed, frustrated
and unfulfilled than we probably are. Why?

Think about it. How quickly do people post good news to Facebook?
Exotic vacations; engagements, anniversary parties, raises, promotions. . . when
was the last time you read that the devastatingly handsome new boyfriend of your college
roommate is actually a recovering alcoholic, or that the new six‐figure job that your old
friend got two months ago didn’t last two weeks because it turns out she didn’t have the
people skills required to make it work?

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 “Thinking that everyone else is doing better in life than you are isn’t motivating,”
says Clint White, career counselor with My New Job, Inc. “It’s depressing, and can be
debilitating for some people, who think there’s something wrong with them because they
have problems in their life that no one else seems to have.” Mr. White cited fiftyfour clients
in the past year alone whom he has seen who were seeking a career change for no reason
other than that they didn’t believe that they measuring up to their Facebook peers.

As if the psychological problems weren’t enough,Facebook triggers a stress response

in the body, even if you don’t think or realized that you are stressed out. Studies have
shown that reading new information on Facebook triggers the release of glucocorticoid
(cortisol), your body’s stress hormone. This messes with your immune system, and prevents
the release of growth hormones, and all these things keep your body in a state of chronic
stress. If you have digestive problems; if your hair or nails grow very slowly and it takes
forever for cuts and scrapes to heal; if you feel irritable and nervous, or are susceptible to
every virus and bacteria that cruises through town, you may not need a trip to the doctor―
you may just need to delete your Facebook page.

People survived for hundreds of years in an industrial society without the necessity of
blasting out every intimate detail of their lives to everyone with whom they’ve ever crossed
paths, or with whom that person has ever crossed paths. . a real relationship encompasses
the good and the bad, and includes genuine human to human interaction. So shut down
the computer. Go out to lunch with a friend. Call your mother. Take your kid to the zoo.
And for goodness sake, don’t post anything on Facebook about it when you get back!

Source: https://www.englishworksheetsland.com/grade7/readinginfo/7/3facebook.

1. What is the author’s claim? __________________________________________

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2. List the reasons and evidence the author offers to support his/her claim.

REASON #1: ________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

EVIDENCE: __________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

REASON #2: ________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

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 EVIDENCE: __________________________________________________________
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3. Are the supporting evidences strong enough to hold up the author’s
main idea or belief? Yes or No? Justify your answer.
_____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________-

4. What did the author use to support his/her claim?

_____________________________________________________________________
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SCORING RUBRICS
Features 4 3 2 1
Expert Accomplished Capable Beginner

Quality of sentence is sentence is sentence sentence has

Writing written in an written in an has a little no style or
extraordinary interesting style or voice; voice; gives
style & voice; style & voice; gives some no new
very somewhat new information
informative informative & information &very poorly
& well organized but poorly organized
organized organized

Grammar, sentences sentence has sentence has sentence has

Usage & has no few spelling a number of so many
Mechanics misspelled and spelling, spelling,
words, punctuation punctuation punctuation
punctuation errors, minor or &
or grammatical grammatical grammatical
grammatical errors errors errors that it
errors interferes
with the
meaning

Activity 3. Spilling My Thoughts

You have now learned how to be a critical and analytical reader. You now
know if the information is adequate and worth keeping. In three sentences, share
your idea on the importance of determining the relevance and worth of ideas,
soundness of author’s reasoning, and the effectiveness of the presentation. Write
your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

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Formative Test

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following statements is not true about knowing how to
analyze and critically evaluate information's truthfulness?
a. It will make you easily judge others.
b. It will also enrich your points of view.
c. It enables you to become an independent thinker.
d. It enables you to develop a sound framework of testing your
arguments.

2. Which of the following statements is TRUE about technology?

a. It makes life convenient and easy.
b. It allows people to discover and travel to new places.
c. Information can be taken with just a click of a button.
d. All of the above

3. Renz wants to explain to his teachers why he is always late in passing

his LAS. He could write them a note saying:
a. He loses his interest in answering his LAS because reading becomes
a boring activity for him already.
b. His other classmates are passing late, so he would also do the same.
c. As much as he wants to, he cannot pass his LAS promptly because
nobody in the house can go to school to submit it.
d. He is working as an assistant to his father in the farm, but he would
still find ways to cope and catch deadlines

4. Mang Victor has been in the sea for ten days. When he returned, he
brought 40 kilos yellow fin tuna. How is this relevant to Mr. Dela Cruz-the
fish broker in town?
a. Mr. Dela Cruz can now eat fresh sashimi.
b. Mr. Dela Cruz is grateful to the abundance of the sea.
c. Mr. Dela Cruz hates eating yellow fin tuna because he has allergies.
d. The big catch ensures big sale, so Mr.Dela Cruz can now collect
Mang Victor’s debt.

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5. Glaiza is asked why she is very much interested in studying in MSU-
Marawi. What could be her valid explanation?
a. Marawi is a beautiful and historical place.
b. Her best friend will be schooling there, so she will go with her.
c. It is because her mother is a Maranao and she is from there.
d. MSU-Marawi is a good and affordable school that offers quality
education.

Answer Key

Activity 1
1. / 2. / 3. X 4. / 5. X

Activity 2 ( Possible answers)

1. The use of social networking sites, in particular Facebook, can not only skew
your understanding of reality, it can cause you actual, physical harm.

2. REASON #1:
It makes us think that the people in our lives (or virtually in our lives, anyway) are
happier, more fulfilled and more successful than they probably are; which
makes us feel more depressed, frustrated and unfulfilled.
EVIDENCE:
What we see in Facebook posts are only good vibes, happy memories,various
happy escapades and people do not tell about their burdens. This made us think
that we are the only ones who got problems.
REASON #2:
Facebook triggers a stress response in the body, even if you don’t think or realize
that you are stressed out.
EVIDENCE:
Studies have shown that reading new information on Facebook triggers the
release of glucocorticoid (cortisol), your body’s stress hormone. This messes with
your immune system, and prevents the release of growth hormones, and all these
things keep your body in a state of chronic stress.

3. Answers vary
4. a.The author mentions research.
b. The author appeals to the reader’s emotions.
c. The author’s tone makes her seem believable and trustworthy.
d. The author quotes experts.
f. The author includes credible data.
g. The author includes real world examples.

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 Activity 3
Answers vary.

References

Agustin, Ma.Evalou Concepcion,A. , Gil Evalina J., Sedilla, Carleen S., Villamin,
Araceli M., Aguado, Marietta M., and Papango, Maria C. ( 2020) My
Distance Learning Buddy. pp.9-10.Quezon City.Sibs Publishing House,
Inc.

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