LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

English 9, Quarter 4, Week 2

Judging the Relevance and Worth of Ideas,

Soundness of Author’s Reasoning,
and the Effectiveness of the Presentation

Objectives
Objectives

After going through this LAS, you are expected to:

1. write a reaction paper on the ideas of the author, stating the relevance and worth
of ideas, soundness of author’s reasoning;
2. evaluate effectiveness of the author’s presentation;
3. compose poem to interpret the ideas of the author;
4. organize a debate reflecting the ideas presented by the author; and
5. research on some important points that may be used for support on the debate
organized.

Lesson

Judging the Relevance and Worth of Ideas, Soundness

of Author’s Reasoning, and the Effectiveness
of the Presentation
This lesson will help you become assertive by taking a stand pertaining to a critical issue
that affects your decision as a student and as an individual citizen. Values which we hold dear
will be revealed and emphasized to enhance our capacity and emotional stability.

In judging the relevance and worth of ideas, issue/s must be clearly presented with a well-
defined terms are applied throughout the reading text or presentation. Author’s presentation
of ideas are supported and provided with facts and evidences. The author‘s reasoning follows
from one point to another and must sound logical. Persuasive devices or propaganda
techniques present in the written work must be evident such as appeal to emotions, name-
calling, appeal to authority.

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 . Conversion, renewal
Read carefully the reading text below. Take into considerations some important questions
and points
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involved in the anomalies to undergo conversion and renewal. “There is corruption
everywhere. If proven, there should be conversion from those who committed it,” Tagle
said over Radio Veritas. The cardinal earlier said that the pork barrel scam was a form of
injustice, saying that “instead of giving what is due to others and to the country, resources
are being denied from them.”
“We do not only lack love for others but we also lack a sense of justice,” he said during
Caritas Manila’s Generosity Conference on Sunday. Tagle called on Filipinos to turn their
back from greed by “letting the values of fairness and generosity reign in their lives. ”He
urged the faithful to be sensitive to the needs of the less fortunate.

In evaluating the effectiveness of author’s presentation of ideas, the following questions

must be put into consideration.
• Is the presentation of ideas accurate?
• Is the presentation of ideas significant?
• Has the author defined terms clearly?
• Has the author used and interpreted ideas fairly?
• Has the author argued logically?

For the effectiveness of the ideas, the author would be able to persuade its reader or viewer.

Learning Activities
General Directions: Work on Activities 1-4 below. Do these in separate sheets of paper.

Activity 1: Write Your Reactions!

Directions: Based on the above text make a reaction paper on the ideas of the author, stating
the relevance and worth of ideas, and soundness of author’s reasoning.

Criteria 5 points 3 points 1 points Points

Introduces the
Fails to provide
article using rich and Introduces the article
Introduction introduction to
descriptive effectively.
articles.
language.
Provides accurate Summarizes main Fails to summarize
Information and concise points of the article articles effectively
summary summary of article competently and due to omission of
effectively. accurately. key points.
Fails to effectively
Critique is insightful Critiques author(s)’
present critique;
and thorough using main points, using
Critique and/or fails to use
evidence to back up evidence to back up
evidence to back up
arguments. arguments.
arguments.
Conclusion presents
Missing or
particularly strong or Effective conclusion
Conclusion inconsistent
ties closely to is presented.
conclusion.
introduction.

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 Information is
Information presents organized
strong introduction, competently, with
Missing or ineffective
Organization expressive body, introduction,
elements.
and purposeful supporting
conclusion information and
conclusion.
Sentences
Sentences
effectively Repeated errors in
effectively
Sentence Structure constructed with 1-3 sentence structure or
constructed with no
minor grammatical grammar
grammatical errors
errors
Spelling,
1‐2 minor errors in
capitalization and
Mechanics spelling, punctuation More than 2 errors
punctuation error‐
or capitalization
free
TOTAL SCORE = 35 POINTS

Activity 2: Let’s Do It!

A. Directions: Evaluate the text “Conversion, renewal” by answering the questions below.
Write it on a sheet of paper.
1. What is the issue presented in the speech?
2. Is the message stating the relevance and worth of ideas?
3. Are facts provided as evidence? If so, identify them.
4. Is the reasoning sound and logical?
5. Does the author succeed in persuading you to accept his argument?

B. Directions: Evaluate the text “Conversion, renewal” and fill in the table with information
from the text. Write it on a sheet of paper.

The Issue The Speaker’s The Problem The Proposed

Stand Solution

Activity 3: Compose Me A Poem!

Directions: Compose a poem by interpreting the illustration presented below. Write it on a
sheet of paper.

Source: http://www.cbinigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/stop-corruption.jpg

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Rubrics for Poem Writing

5 4 3 2
Present some
Present creative
creative titles Present titles with The title is not
Title of the poem titles related to the
related to the little creativity clear.
poem.
poem.
The poem contains The poem contains The poem contains
many creative a few creative a few creative There is little
details and/or details and/or details and/or evidence of
Creativity
descriptions that descriptions that descriptions, but creativity in the
contribute to the contribute to the they distract from poem.
reader's enjoyment. reader's enjoyment the poem.
There are no There is one There are 2-3 The final draft has
Spelling and spelling or spelling or spelling and more than 3
Punctuation punctuation errors punctuation error in punctuation errors spelling and
in the final draft the final draft. in the final draft punctuation errors
Clear and
Some interesting Few interesting No interesting
Content interesting content
content and details. content and details content and details
and details

Activity 4: Pros or Cons!

Directions: Based from the illustration, list down arguments/ideas inside the boxes.
Research on important points that support the arguments you had listed below.
Write it on a sheet of paper..

https://www.childfun.com/recommendations/debate-topics-for-kids/

Affirmative Negative

1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

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 Reflection
Directions: Complete the 3-2-1 chart about your insights in judging the relevance and worth
of ideas, soundness of author’s reasoning, and the effectiveness of the
presentation.

Answer Key

Learners’ answers may vary.

Activities 1, 2, 3, and 4:

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 References

Online:

https://www.coursehero.com/file/p3e53s2/Evaluate-the-validity-of-authors-presentation-o-Comment-
on-authors-success-in/. Accessed April 29,2020

https://www.childfun.com/recommendations/debate-topics-for-kids/. Accessed April 29,2021

http://www.cbinigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/stop-corruption.jpg. Accessed April 30,2021

Book:

Department of Education. A Journey Through Anglo-American Literature – English 9 Learner’s Material.

Pasig City: Department of Education, 2014

Images:
http://www.cbinigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/stop-corruption.jpg

https://www.childfun.com/recommendations/debate-topics-for-kids/

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English 9, Quarter 4, Week 2
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