Colegio de la Purisima Concepcion

The School of the Archdiocese of Capiz

Roxas City

Self- Learning Kit in English 9

Determining the Relevance and
Truthfulness of the Ideas Presented In
The Material
(Determine the relevance and the truthfulness of the ideas presented in
the material viewed)

(3rd Quarter- Week 2)

RENALYN ROSE E. MANDIQUE, LPT

Writer

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WHAT IS THIS MODULE ABOUT

This module is 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 material while being an active learner.

In this way the learner will be guided and can apply his or her acquired
knowledge in the future. Analyzing, Creating and Evaluating will be part of the closure
activity of this module.

This module is substantial for more understanding of English language literature.

WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO KNOW

In this lesson, you will be exposed to opportunities in realities of life and
determining the relevance and truthfulness of the ideas presented in the material
viewed or read!. The skills that you will be learning in this lesson could help you
understand more about the world of English language.

Through several processes, you are expected to:

 determine different ways on identifying facts and opinion and

techniques in determining the relevance and truthfulness of
the ideas presented in the material read;

 identify the main ideas and supporting details related to the

theme through graphic organizers.

WHAT DO YOU KNOW

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 PRE-ASSESSMENT
Task. Think and Anticipate!

Direction: Choose the correct answer for the following questions.

1. This refers to something that is true and can be verified as such.

A. main idea
B. facts
C. opinion
D. supporting details

2. This refers to a personal belief. It relates to how someone feels about

something.

A. facts
B. opinion
C. main idea
D. supporting details

3. This is the point of the paragraph. It is the most important thought about
the topic.

A. main idea
B. facts
C. supporting details
D. opinion

4. It can be defined as additional information that explains, defines or proves

an idea.

A. main idea
B. opinion
C. supporting details
D. facts

5. This is information that is published in newspapers and broadcast on radio

and television about recent events in the country or world or in a particular
area of activity.

A. main idea
B. news
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C. journal
D. facts

What’s New

Let’s play a game! Read the following sentences and you’ll have to decide if
they are Fact or Bluff! You have to justify your answer if it is a Fact and provide a
correct information if it is a Bluff.

1. Filipinos in general value camaraderie, hospitality, kinship and close family

ties.

2. The Philippines is the world’s second-smallest archipelagic nation.

3. The country at one point held the title of “Texting Capital of the World”.

First statement is a Fact! With our Malay and Austronesian heritage, Philippines
is well-known when it comes to being happy and smiling all the time. We are also very
particular when it comes to our family and friends relationship.

Second is a Bluff! The Philippines is actually the second-largest archipelagic nation.

Its 7,107 islands are divided into three main geographical areas: Luzon is the large
island in the north on which Manila, the capital city, is located. The Visayas is a small
group of islands in the middle. Mindanao is the largest island in the south.

Lastly, It’s a Fact! According to 2009 stats, five years ago there were about 72
million mobile-service subscriptions (roughly 80% of the Filipino population),
with around 1.39 billion SMS messages being sent in the Philippines daily.
Because of the large amount of text messages being sent by Filipinos,
Philippines became the “text capital of the world.”

Telling whether the statement is a Fact or Bluff is definitely hard. Let’s try to
understand more about Facts and Opinion.

What is It
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 Determining the Relevance and Truthfulness of the Ideas
Presented In The Material
 Facts and opinions help us determine how true a statement is thus in any kind of article,
facts and opinion can be used in developing the paragraph to add details on the main
point.

A Fact refers to the something true or real, which is backed up by evidence,

documentation, etc.

A Fact should be based on observation or research, should also represents something

that really happens and not debatable since the information is true.
An Opinion is what a person believes or thinks about something.

It is actually your assumption or personal view and it is debatable because opinion is

not always true. However one’s views can be valid depending on the bases and
pragmatics.

 Another way of understanding an article is through identifying its main idea and
important details about it. It checks the relationship of the ideas to the theme or main
point of an article.

Main idea is the point of the paragraph. It is the most important thought about the
topic.
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Supporting5 details can be defined as additional information that explains, defines or
proves an idea.
Using facts and opinions in developing your main point or idea establishes strong
support. If there is strong relationship between your main point and details then facts
and opinion injected are relevant in developing the paragraph.
To determine whether the details are truths or not, you should detect:
1. Fallacies- ideas which may people believed to be true which
are in fact false because it is based on incorrect information.
2. Fact- fact stated by the writer is likely to be true if there is source.
3. Opinion- bases should be valid and reasonable
4. Bias- statements may be given to favour one’s point.

Let’s read the article.

That little Island

Fishermen, soldiers, residents and foreigners, all of them have story to tell about Scarborough
Shoal. What makes this small ring of reefs a piece of last slice of cake? Philippines claims this
as its territory because of its location. It lies about 230 kilo meters from the Philippines while
China has a distance of 650 kilo meters from its nearest island. It is abundant in marine life,
so many fishermen from three claiming countries benefit on it. The island is perfect for a
security outpost because it has served as place for Philippine military activities and command
post for defence since then. Later on Chinese found out that this is also the best place for
their defence as shown in their new built outpost with jetfighters and missiles. These three
main reasons on claiming the island ruined the friendship of Philippines and China. When the
dispute was brought to international tribunal and the decision was ignored by China, this
behaviour started many other harassments and advancements of Chinese over Filipinos.
Thus, the claim for this piece of island will surely run generation to generation.

Guided Practice
To check whether you have concrete understanding between facts
and opinion, put your thumbs up if the statement is fact and put your
thumbs down if the statement is an opinion.

1. Fishermen, soldiers, residents and foreigners, all of them have story to tell
about Scarborough Shoal.

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 2. It lies about 230 kilo meters from the Philippines.

3. It is abundant in marine life.

4. These three main reasons on claiming the island ruined the friendship of
Philippines and China.

5. The island is perfect for a security outpost.

Answers: 1. Thumbs down, it is an opinion because some may not have that story
being referred to by the writer. 2. Thumbs up, this is a fact. It is actually illustrated in
the map and can be verified. 3. Thumbs up. This is a fact. Just like what is mentioned
in the article, many fishermen from 3 countries benefit on it. 4. Thumbs down. It is an
opinion because the dispute between the two countries does not stop their economic
relationship and both are still open for travel. 5. It’s a thumbs up, it is a fact. Both
Philippines and China put up their military outposts in the island.

WHAT TO DO

Think it through:

Activity 1
In the paragraph below, one or more of the sentences may be irrelevant. Read through the
paragraph and decide what sentences you would get rid of. Rewrite it after eliminating
irrelevant sentences.

Exercise is really good for one’s physical and mental health. It is proven that aerobic exercise
is good for the heart, which is very important to overall health. I used to run every day, but now
I go to dance classes to get my aerobic exercise. Strength training is important for maintaining
muscle mass and improving bone density. Both muscle mass and bone density can decrease
as we age, so improving them through strength training is important. My grandmother broke a
hip last year because her bones were so fragile. All kinds of exercise have been shown to
relieve depression, anxiety, and stress.

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Activity 2

Look for any reading materials in your house. Choose an article to read from and fill in the
graphic organizers with the main idea and supporting details and facts and opinions you may
find in the article you have read.

Main idea
FACT OPINION
S

Supporting details Supporting details

Supporting details

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 WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED

At this point, you will be going to look over what you have learned from this lesson. Follow the
given instructions and be able to accomplish the given tasks.

Show Us What You Know!

Fill in the needed information using this table.

Topics What have you learned?

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ASSESSMENT

Read the following statements and choose the letter of the best answer from the given
choices.

1. In the given information from the article, what is the main point or idea of the writer?

A. Many have story to tell.

B. Scarborough Shoal is claimed by more than one countries.

C. Scarborough Shoal is rich in marine life.

D. The relationship between Philippines and China.

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2. The following statements are relevant to the line, “What makes this small ring of reefs
a piece of last slice of cake?” EXCEPT.

A. It is abundant in marine life.

B. It lies about 230 kilo meters from the Philippines.

C. Fishermen, soldiers, residents and foreigners, all of them have story to tell about
Scarborough Shoal.

D. The island is perfect for a security outpost.

3. What statement is relevant to the line, “These three main reasons on claiming the
island ruined the friendship of Philippines and China.”

A. The claim for this piece of island will surely run generation to generation.

B. Later on Chinese found out that this is also the best place for their defence.

C. When the dispute was brought to international tribunal and the decision was
ignored by China, this behaviour started many other harassments and
advancements of Chinese over Filipinos.

D. The island is abundant in marine life.

4. What make the writer’s statement, “Philippines claims this as its territory

because of its location,” true?

A. The statement is true because of the writer’s supporting facts, It lies

about 230 kilo meters from the Philippines”.

B. The statement is true because the writer’s details tell that it is a military post.
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 C. The statement is true because of the writer’s statement that Fishermen benefit
on it.
D. The statement is true because of the writer’s opinion that both countries never
stop their connection.

5. Which statement tells the truth?

A. Fishermen, soldiers, residents and foreigners, all of them have story to tell about
Scarborough Shoal.

B. Later on Chinese found out that this is also the best place for their defence as
shown in their new built outpost with jetfighters and missiles.

C. This behaviour started many other harassments and advancements of Chinese

over Filipinos.

D. Other countries have interests as well in the little island.

6. This is what the text all about and the main point of the writer.

A. fact
B. main idea
C. supporting details
D. opinion

7. These information are actual things that exist and provable, observable and
measurable.

A. fact
B. opinion
C. main idea
D. supporting details

8. The facts and opinion put by the writer are relevant if .

A. They support the main point or idea.

B. They contain statistics and data where source is unknown.
C. They are stated by the authority.
D. They are related to the article.

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 9. A personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty.

A. main idea
B. fact
C. opinion
D. supporting details

10. The best way to detect truthfulness of ideas is through .

E. facts
F. opinion
G. testimonies
D. fallacies

Dear student,

Congratulations! You have done well. Thank you for

accomplishing this module. Share your thoughts or feelings about this
topic by sending me a private message! Let us work together to
improve this learning platform. See you next week!

Sincerely,
Ms. Renalyn Rose Mandique
Teacher

Where to Connect
Bermudez, V.E.; Ed.D. Gorgon R.; Nery, F. (2007). English Expressways III. SD
Publications, INC.

Department of Education. (2014). A Journey through Anglo- American Literature-Grade 9.

Vibal Group, INC.

De Vera, C.; Fernandez, L.; Dadufaliza, C.; Munoz, A.M. (2000). Functional English for Today
III. Dane Publishing House Inc.

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Department of Education- Central Office. (2020). K to 12 Senior High School Core Subject –
Oral Communication in Context Curriculum Guide/lesson/communication.
https://lrmds.deped.gov.ph/detail/15683

Pinterest. (2020). Mixed pictures of Nonverbal Communication.

https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/649644314975434978/

Assesment

1. B

2. C

3. C

4. A

5. B

6. B

7. A

8. A

9. C

10. A

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