Teacher’s Name: Sherlyn M. Semino E-mail address: sherswettie@gmail.

com
Degree: BSEd English FB Account: Ma’am Sherlyn Semino
Mobile Number: 09121944887

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Manticao Misamis Oriental

LEARNING PACKAGE FOR GRADE 8 ENGLISH

THIRD QUARTER: Identifying Heritage and Culture Time Frame: December 13,2020- January 24,2021

Content Standard
The learner demonstrates understanding of: Southeast Asian literature as mirror to a shared heritage; coping strategies in
processing textual information; strategies in examining features of a listening and viewing material; structural analysis of words
and propaganda techniques; and grammatical signals for opinion- making, persuasion, and emphasis.

Performance Standard
The learner transfers learning by composing and delivering a persuasive speech based on an informative essay featuring
use of properly acknowledged information sources, grammatical signals for opinion-making, persuasion, and emphasis, and
appropriate prosodic features, stance, and behavior.

Transfer Goal
The students, on their own, will compose a persuasive speech promoting Southeast Asian products.

Activity. Performance Task

G- To compose a persuasive speech promoting Southeast Asian products.

R- You are an entrepreneur.

A- World class businessman

S- You are a well-known businessman. You are invited to attend the annual World Class Entrepreneurship Congress. To make
your time more purposeful, you have planned to promote Southeast Asian products. In order to make your promotion more client
appealing, you are going to prepare a persuasive speech promoting your chosen Southeast Asian products.

P- You need to come up with a persuasive promoting Southeast Asian products.

S- Your output will be judged according to organization, content, Audience Adaptation and Theme.

Rubric

Emerging Developing Proficient

(1point) (2 point) (3 point)

Organization Ideas may not be focused or
(3 points) developed; the main purpose
is not clear. The introduction
is undeveloped. Main points
are difficult to identify.
Transitions may be needed.
There is no conclusion or
may not be clear the
presentation has concluded.
Audience cannot understand
presentation because there is
no sequence of information.
Content Content does not well-
(3 points) established.
Audience Adaptation The speech is not able to
(3 points) keep the audience engaged.
Topic selection does not
relate to audience needs and
interests.
Main idea is evident, but the
organizational structure
many need to be
strengthened; ideas may not
clearly develop or always
flow smoothly and the
purpose is not clearly stated.
The introduction may not be
well developed. Main points
are not clear. Transitions
may be awkward. Audience
has difficulty understanding
the presentation because the
sequence of information is
unclear.
Relevant ideas about the
theme/topic is present.
The speech is able to keep
the audience engaged most
of the time. Topic are
somewhat appropriate for the
audience, occasion, or
setting. Some effort to make
the material relevant to
audience needs and interests.
Ideas are clearly organized,
developed, and supported to
achieve a purpose; the
purpose is clear. The
introduction gets the
attention of the audience
and clearly states the
specific purpose of the
speech. Main points are
clear and organized
effectively.
The depth and/or amount of
coherent ideas about the
topic/theme is evident.
The speech is able to
effectively keep the
audience engaged. Material
is modified or clarified.
Topic selection is
interesting and relevant for
the audience and occasion.

Category Excellent (4) Good (3) Developing (2) Beginner (1)

Theme Theme is clear. There Theme is somewhat Theme is not really Theme is not present
is a clear theme that clear. There is a clear. There is an at all. There is no clear
enliven and promote generally clear theme unclear theme that theme that enliven and
Southeast Asian that enliven and enliven and promote promote Southeast
products. promote Southeast Southeast Asian Asian products.
Asian products. products.
 Essential Question:
1. Why do we need to identify our heritage and culture?
Grading System
Components
Written Work 40%
Performance Tasks 60%

Introduction
Every country is exceedingly proud of its cultural heritage to the point that its people would be willing to take up arms to
preserve and maintain it. This is because a country’s cultural heritage is a unique, priceless, and irreplaceable legacy which has
been bequeathed to its people to safeguard, keep alive, and carry on to future generations. A country’s cultural heritage is what
defines its people’s values, customs, and traditions.

Societies put prime importance on the preservation of their cultural heritage to serve as social and natural assets for the
people. Some societies believe that what have been inherited should not be used and abused with impunity, but should be passed
on to successive generations, strengthened and enriched. The richness of society’s cultural heritage is a living testament of a
people’s recognition of the significance of the past and of things that convey its country’ story.

The literary pieces presented in this quarter are all testaments of the enduring quality of the cultural heritage of societies
which have been preserved, sustained, and enriched in spite of all the social, political, and natural upheavals that rocked the world
at the time these were written.

Hopefully, you’ll enjoy the overriding and underlying concepts plus the tasks/activities you’ve been engaged in this
lesson and be able to answer these ESSENTIAL Questions:

1. Why do we need to identify our heritage and culture?

Lesson Coverage

Lesson The student will learn to:

1 Reading Comprehension
 Recognize propaganda techniques used in a given text.
 Differentiate facts from opinions.

Writing/Grammar Awareness
 Use modals appropriately.

Share ideas using opinion-marking signals.

Use emphasis markers for persuasive purposes.

PRE-TEST: YOUR INITIAL TASKS

Lesson 1

EXPLORE!

Express Your Appreciation

FIRM UP!

Learning Competency: Recognize propaganda techniques used in a given text.

Learning Target: 1. I can recognize propaganda techniques used in a given statement.

Advertisers, influencers, and politicians have been using propaganda techniques for generations now. Simply put, a
propagandist uses emotional and persuasive means to derive desired outcomes from others. Mostly for their own personal gains.
As human beings, we begin to lose all sense of rationality when we’re driven by emotions. And that’s exactly how
propagandists exploit other people. But the process isn’t as simple as it may seem, in fact, there are a number of different types of
propaganda.

1. Bandwagon Propaganda
As human beings, we have this innate desire to fit in. And that’s exactly the kind of follow-the-herd mentality this
technique follows.
Bandwagon propaganda is all about persuading the target audience to take action. It’s about creating an urge amongst
people to become a part of the “in crowd”. To enforce such a feeling, advertisers typically use phrases like, “join the crowd” or
“trending now” for their products and services.
2. Card Stacking Propaganda
Now, this technique is perhaps most popularly used. It involves the deliberate omission of certain facts to fool the target
audience. The term card stacking originates from gambling and occurs when players try to stack decks in their favor. A similar
ideology is used by companies to make their products appear better than they actually are.
Most brands use this propaganda technique to downplay unsavory details about their products and services. For instance,
some companies may cleverly conceal “hidden charges” and only talk about the benefits of their products and services.
Examples of Propaganda
For instance, take a look at this advertisement by Burger King. Notice how they’re (almost desperately) trying to
highlight their “low calorie” fries. Assuming they are low calorie, fried food is bad for your health, anyway. Also, they’ve clearly
left out details about how these fries still taste good despite the low trans-fat content.

3. Plain Folks Propaganda

Have you ever noticed how some brands use ordinary folks to promote their products and services as opposed
to celebrities? The ultimate goal here is to demonstrate how the product is meant for everybody and will provide value to
everyone. This method is commonly used in the world of advertising as the general public has started to grow skeptical
towards paid celebrity endorsements. Today, buyers are on the lookout for REAL experiences instead of the glossy
images portrayed on television.
Propaganda Examples:
Take a look at this advertisement right here. It uses a sweet-looking girl to appeal to the audience. The main
purpose of the ad is to promote healthy and simple living.

4. Testimonial Propaganda
Testimonial propaganda is popular advertising technique that uses renowned or celebrity figures to endorse products and
services. Now in this case, when a famous person vouches for something, viewers are likely to take account of the credibility and
popularity of that person.
This establishes trust and boosts the credibility of that particular brand. Consequently, some brands may also use figures
like doctors and engineers (basically experts) to promote their products and services.
Examples of Propaganda
Similarly, PepsiCo has continued to use big names such as Shakira, Kanye West, Beyoncé and many more to endorse
Pepsi.

5. Glittering Generalities Propaganda

Glittering generalities is a propaganda technique where propagandists use emotional appeal or/and vague statements to
influence the audience. Advertising agencies thus use of phrases like as “inspiring you from within” or “to kick-start your day” to
create positive anecdotes. This makes the product look more appealing, resulting in better sales. For better effect, brands may use
hyperboles, metaphors or lyrical phrases to attract more attention.
Examples of Propaganda
For instance, take a look at this advertisement right here.

This Iced Mocha isn’t just icy and creamy, apparently, it’s dreamy too. You probably get the picture.

6. Name Calling Propaganda

Now, this type of propaganda uses a completely opposite approach to glittering generalities. As the name suggests, this
propaganda technique involves using derogatory phrases to create a negative opinion about someone or some other brand.
Consequently, the brand may also speak negatively about an idea. For instance, a company that sells plant-based
products may talk about how inhumane it is to kill animals. For this purpose, they may also criticize fast food chains businesses.
Examples of Propaganda
For instance, take a look at this advertisement by Burger King and how they’re ridiculing McDonald’s famous Big Mac.

7. Transfer Propaganda
This type of propaganda uses a technique to project certain qualities (this can either be positive or negative) of a person, ideology
or object to other things and people.
This kind of propaganda uses many different symbols to achieve a favorable outcome.
Examples of Propaganda
For example, major soft-drink brands were accused of having traces of pesticides a couple of years ago. While these
allegations were on the rise, the entire carbonated-drink industry took a hit. During this same period, fruit juices and other
drinks were able to do great business.

1.1 What Propaganda Technique?

Learning Competency: Use modals appropriately.

Learning Target: 1. I can complete the following sentences by choosing the appropriate modal to use.

MODALS
We can use modal verbs when we want to express permission, prohibition, or obligation. The following are the various
ways modals can be used in different circumstances.
1. PERMISSION- These are the modals that can be used when you are expressing certainty or ability, giving or asking permission,
and giving suggestions.
 Can You can sit beside me. (giving permission)
I can recite the poem fluently. (expressing ability)
 Could Could I open the window? (asking permission)
You could watch a movie or read a book at home. (giving suggestion)
 May May I ask a question? (asking permission)
You may ask your question after I have finished speaking. (giving permission)

2. OBLIGATION- There are modals that are used to express something that you have to do. Modals of obligation can be formed
by using must + infinitive, have+ infinitive, and should + infinitive.
Examples:
Must I must pray to God for protection and guidance before I start my day.
Have IFL: We have to daily read the Bible in order to have an intimate relationship with Christ.
Should IFL: We should work together preaching and witnessing the love of Christ.

3. PROHIBITIONS – These are modals used when stating prohibitions. This is basically adding the word not to express negative
response. It can be contacted with the use of an apostrophe (‘).
Examples:
Can’t You can’t drive I this country unless you are eighteen.
Mustn’t You mustn’t use phone I class.

1.2 Complete Me

Learning Competency: Differentiate facts from opinions.

Learning Target: 1. I can determine if the statement expresses a fact or opinion.

Fact vs. opinion

How can you know fact from opinion?
Fact can be supported by evidence and its validity can be checked. On the other hand, opinion is a personal belief or
judgement, and may not be supported by factual evidence. Therefore, fact is objective, while opinion is subjected.
Consider the examples:
IFL: Christ was crucified for the remission of our sins.
I like the stories written in the Bible.
The first sentence is factual because you can check the validity of its claim in the Bible. The second sentence, on the
other hand, is an opinion because the description shows personal judgement. Others may like the story in the Bible, others don’t.
You will know that an idea is an opinion if there are words that signal judgement, interpretation, and belief. Examples of
these are adjectives like best, worst, most, and least and phrases signaling personal belief like I think and I believe.

What you need to know about global health

By Megha Cherian

Improving health and ending extreme poverty are inextricably linked. Bad health is both a cause and a consequence of
poverty. Poverty can lead to bad health because it forces people to live in unhealthy environments without access to good
nutrition, clean water, education, or decent health care.

What does health have to do with poverty?

When people suffer from poor health, they miss out on work, which limits their ability to provide for themselves and
their families. When bad health stops children from going to school, their opportunities for the future are limited. This makes it
impossible to lift themselves out of poverty. The extreme poor are the most vulnerable to falling further into extreme poverty by
lacking the resilience to cope with illness.

Conversely, better health care and nutrition can improve the quality of life, increase longevity, bolster learning, and
contribute to a strong and productive workforce. Poor health can trap households in extreme poverty due to reduced earnings
and the costs of uninsured care, which diverts savings from productive investments.
 Girls and women also face particular challenges when it comes to health. Women who can plan their families are
more likely to have fewer kids, be healthier, finish school, and participate in the workforce. As a result, those women and their
families are less likely to be poor.

What are some of the challenges?

The maternal mortality ratio, the proportion of mothers that don’t survive childbirth, is 14 times higher in developing
regions compared to developed regions.

 Approximately 830 women die every day from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth.
 Yearly, 2.9 million children die within the first month and 99% of these deaths occur within developing
countries.
 4 out of every 5 deaths of children under age five occur in the regions of sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia
and this proportion is growing higher.
 Only half of women in developing regions receive the recommended amount of health care they need.

Infectious diseases of all types are present in low-income countries. Infections can spread more easily in areas with
poor sanitation and hygiene and unsafe sex practices can spread sexually transmitted diseases. Rapidly rising rates of chronic
diseases like heart disease and diabetes are responsible for the highest burden of disease amongst adults in all countries.

 HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria are known as “the big three” infectious diseases.
 1 billion people suffer from neglected tropical diseases, mostly because they attract little investment for
prevention and treatment.

1.3 Fact or Opinion?

Learning Competency: Use emphasis markers for persuasive purposes.

Learning Target: 1. I can use emphasis markers for persuasive purposes.

EMPHASIS WORDS

Among the most valuable signals for you to know are emphasis words, through which the writer tells you directly that a particular
idea or detail is especially important.

Think of such words as red flags that the author is using to make sure you pay attention to an idea. Look over the following list,
which contains some typical words showing emphasis.

 important to  the main value

 note  especially valuable
 most of all  most noteworthy
 a significant factor  remember that
 a primary concern  a major event
 a key feature

IFL: 1.4 Persuade with Power!

ACTIVITY SHEET

Student’s Information:
Name: Dolly Jill P. Itable E-mail Address: dolly.jill21@ gmail.com
Mobile Number: 09659730160 Fb Account: Dol Ly Pagunsan Itable

PRE-TEST: YOUR INITIAL TASKS

I. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer in the space provided before the number.

“O grasses, your grandson begs you-

if the grandfather grasses know
the whereabouts of my father’s grave,
I shall shave my head in thanks.”
___d.____1. The above line is an example of_________________.
a. hyperbole b. irony c. imagery d. paradox

___d.____2. What propaganda technique is used when your mother is asked to promote Silver Swan to promote its effectiveness
in preparing delicious dishes?
a. bandwagon Propaganda b. Plain Folks Propaganda
c. Testimonial Propaganda d. Card Stacking Propaganda
___d.____3. The term __________________________ refers to the huge peninsula of Indochina and the extensive archipelago of
___a.____4. The following are the political units contained in the Southeast Asia region, except one.
a. Thailand, b. Vietnam c. Philippines d. China
___c.____5. What technique that features the peculiarities of a particular regions?
a. Local color b. Flashbacking c. imagery d. paradox
___d.____6. What do we call a statement that is self-contradictory, yet states a truth?
a. Local color b. Flashbacking c. imagery d. paradox

I want to bury the past

To burn the future
Still I yearn
Still I fear
___c.____7. The line above is an example of a _________________.
a. Local color b. Flashbacking c. imagery d. paradox
___b.____8. __________________ is used to interrupt the current action of a story to show a scene from the past and its
connection to the present.

a. Local color b. Flashbacking c. imagery d. paradox

___d.____9. What technique or device is used by the writer to describe or enhance a reader’s sensory experiences while reading a
literary piece through the use of vivid and descriptive language?

a. Local color b. Flashbacking c. imagery d. paradox

___a.____10. What is the principal feelings that prevails in a traditional Khmer poem?
a. grief and despair b. joy c. fear d. hopeful and excited
___c.____11. What figure of speech in which an absent person or abstract object is addressed as though it were present and alive?

a. hyperbole b. irony c. imagery d. paradox

II. Match column A with column B with the correct definition of each Propaganda techniques.

_____c______ 1. Bandwagon a. It involves the deliberate omission of certain facts to fool

the target audience.
_____a______ 2. Card Stacking b. Use ordinary folks to promote their products and services.
The ultimate goal here is to demonstrate how the product is
_____b______ 3. Plain Folks meant for everybody and will provide value to everyone.
c. It’s about creating an urge amongst people to become a part
_____f______ 4. Testimonial of the “in crowd”.
d. This propaganda technique involves using derogatory
_____e______ 5. Glittering Generalities phrases to create a negative opinion about someone or some
other brand.
_____d______ 6. Name Calling e. Propagandists use emotional appeal or/and vague
statements to influence the audience.
_____g______ 7. Transfer f. Use renowned or celebrity figures to endorse products and
services.
g. This type of propaganda uses a technique to project certain
qualities of a person, ideology or object to other things and
people. This kind of propaganda uses many different symbols
to achieve a favorable outcome.

Explore: Express Your Appreciation

Express your appreciation to your country’s cultural heritage by writing a letter on the space provided below.

January 19, 2021

To whom it may concern,

I am so beyond thankful because of the wonderful masterpiece that you
all did to showcase the importance and the value of art and the essence
of culture in our country. I really appreciate on how you make others
know that each of us are unique in every way and that the beauty of our
country was one of the inspirations that made other countries adapt on
how we leave them a valuable legacy in different ways to reach out for
them in sharing ours also.
Hope you continue to shine brighter in bringing the best of our country.
God-speed and more power!
Yours truly,
 Recognize what propaganda techniques used in each statement. Write your answer in the space provided before the
number.
_Testimonial_____ 1. Manny Pacquioa train very hard for his fight but he feels pain every training so he takes Alaxan FR to
relieve the pain.
_Testimonial_ ____2. Lebron James is promoting the famous fast food place Mc Donald's! When his fans see this they want to eat
it because their favorite NBA Basketball player eats it.
_Glittering____ ___3. Pepsi commercial that pushed forth the slogan “the choice of a new generation.”
_Plain folks___ ___4. Angel Locsin promoting a Cover girl makeup.
_Bandwagon_ __ 5. Strike up for the new world 4 Gatorade always win.
_Transfer ________ 6. Pepsi very subtle nothing negative is said but it is implied that cokes' only value is to use it as a step stool
to get to the better product.
Name calling ___ 7. Burger King slanted comparison at the two fast food chains (McDonalds and Burger King)
Glittering _______ 8. Find magic in Enchanted Kingdom
_Testimonial_____ 9. Sarah Geronimo have a long black silky hair in taking good care of her hair she uses Sunsilk.
_Card-stacking _ 10. Your mother is asked to promote Silver Swan to promote its effectiveness in preparing delicious dishes.

1.2 Complete Me
Complete each of the following sentences by choosing the appropriate modal to use. Underline the correct answer.
1. You __must________ come to the meeting early to join us in doing the preparations. (must, can)
2. I can’t get a connection on my phone. __Can________ I borrow yours? (have to, can)
3. The rules say that you _Can_________ only invite one guest to the club. (have to, can)
4. There’s much noise coming from outside. _Must_________ I close the widow? (Could, Must)
5. I _have to_ stay on for a few hours because I’d rather work late today than over the weekend. (must, have to)
6. Did they tell you that you ___can_______ come in this area? It’s restricted staff only. (don’t have to, can)
7. You __have to________ start saving money if you want to retire early. (can, have to)
8. We __can________ be there 30 minutes before the concert starts. (can, have to)
9. You _must_________ never skip your breakfast for that is the most important meal of the day! (may, must)
10. A picnic this weekend is a great idea! _May_________ I invite Natalie to join us then? (must, may)

1.3 Fact or Opinion?

Read and analyze the following sentences. Write F if the sentence states a fact and O if it expresses an opinion.
___O_____ 1. 1. 2.9 million children die within the first month yearly, almost always in developing countries
___F_____ 2. Children should be fed with nutritious foods.
___O_____ 3. Parents should be educated in raising their children.
___F_____ 4. 4 out of 5 deaths of children below five years old five occur in the regions of sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia
___F_____ 5. 1 billion people suffer from neglected tropical diseases, mostly because they attract little investment for
prevention and treatment.

___O_____ 5. Lack of water supply is one of the causes of poor health.

___F_____ 6. HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria are known as “the big three” infectious diseases.

___O_____ 7. Approximately 830 women die every day from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth.

___O_____ 8. Poor health condition can be treated if the government addressed the needs of the poor people.
 IFL: 1.4 Persuade with Power!

You are a writer of Health and Home Magazine. In the Month of December, you want to promote Health and Wellness with the
special emphasis that Our Body is the Temple of God. Persuade your readers on the benefits of Healthy Lifestyle by using
emphasis markers in your sentences. 2-3 paragraphs only.

The importance of God’s temple:

our
body……..
Did you know that your body is a temple? That’s
right--- a veritable temple. As believers, how we
take care of our bodies does matter. We believe
that we should do what we can do to be good
stewards, glorify God, and be temperate in how
we live. In addition, we should consider how the
decisions we make will impact us and their
wellness. Nobody is perfect, least of all us.

Principle: Our primary goal is to glorify God. Everything falls under this
umbrella including what we eat and drink, and the lifestyle choices we
make.
To glorify God, we must need to learn to love, to appreciate, to embrace that are those of His--- including our
bodies.
He created us with perfect structure and foundation, for what right are we planning to destroy it? Our lifestyle
choices, diet and habits are in one with the 5 aspects of health that’s why we must be careful in dealing with
our physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual health.
Principle: We are stewards of our bodies, which are temples of the Spirit
who lives in us as believers. As good stewards, we should be responsible
and take care of it as something that does not belong to us.
: WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY
If we are taking care of our bodies carefully, we are of
course away from illnesses. It increases our energy Briefi ABOUT HEALTH AND FITNESS?

levels and a better ability to accomplish our tasks. Our In 1 Corinthians 6: 12-13 says, “All things are
bodies are God’s temple (1 Corinthians 10:31), so we
must learn to love and better care for our bodies for
ng lawful for me, but not all things are
profitable. All things are lawful for me, but I
we know that God dwells in us if we are maintaining will not be mastered by anything. Food is for
it pure and clean. That’s why, we must dedicate the stomach and the stomach is for food, but
ourselves in serving God by doing things that can
God will do away with both of them.”
glorify him--- by taking care of ourselves.

Ways to honor God with our bodies and keep

ourselves healthy:
Principle: Don’t be a glutton.
1. Move your body--- be productive
2. Drink enough water Don’t be a drunkard. Practice
3. Eat nutritious foods self-control. Don’t let laziness
4. Meditate in God’s word/ self-reflection to
improve mental health control over you.
5. Avoid things that could damage our health
6. Avoid gluttony