Weekly Learning Activity Sheets

Name of student:

School:

Division: Dinagat Islands

Learning Area: English

Grade Level: 10

Quarter: Second

Most Essential Learning Formulate claims of fact, policy and value.

Competencies (MELC):

Code: EN10C-lb-13.2

Week Covered: Week 5

Title of the Activity: Let's Claim It!

Objectives 1. Identify the types of claim used in statements;

2. State the author's claim and its type;

3. Formulate claims of fact, policy and value; and

|4. Write an essay using one type of claim.

Materials: pen, paper

Procedure: Learning Concept

What is a claim?

A claim is the central argument or the thesis statement of the text. It

is what the writer tries to prove in the text by providing details,

explanations, and other types of evidence. t is usually found in the

introduction or in the first few paragraphs of the text.

A claim is the most important part of the text because it defines the

paper's direction and scope. It summarizes the most important thing that

the writer wants to say as a result of his/her thinking, reading or writing.

Characteristics of a good claim:

a. A claim should be argumentative and debatable. When the writer

makes a claim, he/she is making a case for a particular perspective

on the topic. Readers expect to be able to raise objections to your

claim, and they can only raise objections if the claim is something

that can be reasonably challenged.

b. A claim should be specific and focused. If the claim is unfocused,

the paper will be too broad in scope and will lack direction and a

clear connection to the support provided. It may also lead to

overgeneralizations and vague assertions.

c. A claim should be interesting and engaging. It should hook the

reader, who may or may not agree with you, to encourage them to

consider your perspective and learn something new from you.

d. A claim should be logical. It should result from reasonable

weighing of support provided.

QUESTIONS to help determine the writer's claim:

What is the author's main point?

What is the author's position regarding it?

Distinguishing between the types of claim

Now that you know the characteristics of a good claim, you will be

introduced to the different types of claim that a writer can make: FACT,

VALUE, or POLICY.

1. Claims of fact state a quantifiable assertion, or a measurable topic.

They assert that something has existed, exists, or will exist based

on data. They rely on reliable sources or systematic procedures to

be validated.

Examples:
a. Internet speed is increasing year after year.

b. President Duterte has not been defeated in any position he ran

for.

C. In the first quarter of this year, nearly 500 million smartphone

units were sold all over the world.

2. Claims of value assert something that could be qualified. They

consist of arguments about moral, philosophical, or aesthetic

topics. These types of topics try to prove that some values are more

or less desirable compared to others. They make judgements, based

on certain standards, on whether something is right or wrong, good

or bad, or something similar. They attempt to explain how

problems, situations, or issues ought to be valued.

Examples

a. Teachers who use the internet can explain better.

b. Saying condolences to someone who has lost a family member

is a good deed.

C. Students learn better in classrooms.

3. Claims of policy suggest that specific actions should be chosen as

solutions to a particular problem. They usually begin with

"should", "ought to", or "must", and usually answer "how

questions because they defend actionable plans.

Examples:
a. Filipinos should be resilient.

b. Today, more than ever, we must show compassion to others.

c. Stronger internet connectivity should be provided to the

learners.

For better understanding, let us compare the three types of claim.

FACT VALUE POLICY

The number of Sending emails is People should not

letters delivered more convenient forget that

through snail mail and efficient. handwritten letters

has declined over are more personal

the years. and convincing.

Philippines Among the fruits The government

produces millions that the Philippines must intensify its

of tons of fruits per produces, mango is support to local

year. the best tasting. fruit farmers.

Eight out of ten | Learners lose Free learning

learners have | interest in their | kiosks should be

difficulty accessing studies because of made available to

online learning difficulty in the learners.

portals. accessing online

learning portals.

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Activity 1 Let's Claim It!

Directions: Identify the type of claim used in the following statements. Write FACT, VALUE or|

POLICY in the space provided.

1. Teachers should refrain from giving quizzes after a long weekend.

2. The number of learners in public schools is increasing year after

year.

3. Sunflowers grow taller than roses.

4. Mangoes in Mindanao taste better than the other varieties.

5. People choose Androids over iPhones.

6. Filipinos should work in the Philippines before going overseas.

7. The average lifespan of dogs is 20 years.

8. Women ought to marry not later than 25.

9. Left-handed people have shorter lifespan.

10. Sports activities should be encouraged because they promote

camaraderie.

Activity 2 What's Your Claim?

Directions: Read the following texts. State the author's claim and identify its type. A sample text is

done for your reference. Write your answers in the space provided.

Example:

Many might think that education is synonymous with a college degree or diploma.

They seem to forget that it is only one part of the educational process in life.

Through formal education, we learn many things and advance our skills on our chosen

fields of expertise. The informal education of life is the one that teaches us trust, love,

compassion and understanding. Many of the things in ife, we will not learn in a school but

through our own experiences as individuals. Through our trials and tribulations in life, we learn

to be more understanding, more patient and better persons. So to conclude, education is a way

to better enjoy life. Through informal and formal educations, we not only advance our

knowledge but also learn to be better sons or daughters, co-workers, lovers and persons.

Education is a journey we all endure. We cannot go through life and learn nothing.

ANSWER:

Claim: We learn through formal and informal educations.

Type of Claim: Value

Start here:

|1.

Rice is the staple food of the Filipinos. They consume about 33,000 tons of rice daily.

Approximately 80% of the total population spends almost 4 of their income on rice alone.

Thus, a slight increase of the price of this commodity will greatly affect the standard of living

for most Filipinos.

Currently, the world is experiencing global food crisis. There has been an increase in

demand for rice all over the world especially in China, Africa, the Middle East and India.

Because of this, the top exporting countries of rice have reduced their exports significantly to

keep domestic prices low and to counter inflation. The Philippines, being the world's top

importer of rice, is directly affected by the global crisis.

ANSWER:

Claim:

Type of Claim:

The man who reads well is the man who usually thinks well; he has a basis for

opinion and has developed good judgment. An immature person has very limited reading

interests. On the other hand, an intelligent, alert person is curious and eager to explore new

fields of knowledge. One who is content with what he knows will soon realize that he is falling

behind. As a maturing high school senior, you will want to broaden and deepen your reading

interests. As Francis Bacon said, "Reading makes a full man'".

ANSWER:

Claim:

Type of Claim:

Schools should regulate the use if cell phones since a noticeable distraction in the

classroom is texting. With the spread of cellular phones, even the students can have one for

themselves. This gadget has made communication faster and easier. The "texter" has only to

hold the phone with one hand, and use his thumb to punch his message. This practice has

become so annoying to the teachers that some schools require cell phones to be muted or

turned off so that the class can concentrate on their lesson.

When a group of people sit together and "text" their conversation instead of talk to

each other, one wonders of cellphones advance communication or complicate it. Also,

texting" has replaced conversation which is personal and human.

ANSWER:

Claim:

Type of Claim:

Our lives have been greatly changed with the advancement in science and

technology. Many centuries ago, people travelled mostly on foot and used horses and bancas

to transport cargoes. Today, we use steamships and ocean liners. Travels by air on jet planes
and helicopters have become very common. Soon, people may find themselves on flights to

other planets.

Our ancestors had only quack doctors to cure them from their illnesses, mostly

through superstitious beliefs. These village healers were not really familiar with the ABCs of

medicine. Today, we are lucky that specialists can generally give correct diagnosis. The

advancement in science and technology has really made our lives easier, safer and more

convenient.

ANSWER:

Claim

Type of Claim:

Weekly Learning Activity Sheets

Name of student:

School:

Division: Dinagat Islands

Leaning Area English

Grade Level: 10

Quarter: Second

Most Essential Learning | Write an exposition or discussion on a familiar issue to include key
Competency (MELC): structural elements and language features.

Code:

Week Covered: Week 6

Title of the Activity: Writing Exposition

Objectives 1. Define exposition.

2. Identify the types of exposition.

3. Arrange statements logically.

4. Write an exposition paragraph about a certain topic using structural

elements and language features

Materials: pen and paper, internet, smartphones

Procedure: Learning Concepts

Notice how the writer presents his ideas in the following paragraph:

Here is how sardines are canned. First of ll, the sardines are caught

in the deep sea. Then they are brought ashore and taken to the factory for

processing. At the factory there are several stages in the process. First,

the head is removed and each fish is cleaned and gutted. Then, the fish is

placed in an enormous pressure cooker to which soy oil, spices, salt, and

artificial flavoring are added. After cooking, the sardines are placed into

cans. Carrots and pickled cucumber are mixed before the cans are scaled

to keep the contents contamination-free. Finally, the cans are labelled,

packed in boxes, and dispatched to the shops.

1. What sequence signals did the writer use to present his ideas

logically?

2. Can u read them out?

Notice also the use of the present passive form of verbs in our

sample paragraph. The verb tenses in a process may be present if you are

giving directions or past if you are explaining something that has already

taken place. The voice may be active or passive, but as you have learned,

the latter is generally used in scientific descriptions or explanations.

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What is Exposition Writing?

Exposition is a writing that informs, clarifies or explains

something on what it is, how it works, how it is done or what its causes

and effects are. It is developed in a detailed explanation. It is most

appropriate for experiment write-ups that show s procedures, results, and

conclusions.

In exposition, the writer adopts the role of a guide. His purpose is

to inform his readers about some area of experience that he knows more

about than they do.

An exposition is composed of two elements. These are:

1. General statements

2. Supporting Details

The general statements are usually sentences that tell the readers

what the writer wants them to accept as true while supporting details are

facts, examples opinions or proofs to back up a statement

There are three main types of exposition:

1. Exposition that defines

2. Exposition that Informs

3. Exposition that explains the process

The most common of the three is that which presents information

in an orderly and understandable way. Most of the writing you do in

school comes under this type. Process exposition is concerned with the

how" topics such as how flowers changed the world, how the universe

was formed, how people Power come about, how electricity was

discovered ,how paper is made, and how to use a typewriter.

To explain how to do something or how something works

requires a logical presentation of ideas and enough information to enable

the reader to understand each step in the process. The following sequence
signals can be used in explaining a process: now, then, next, afterwards,

later, and thereafter, from and to. Others are sinmilar to those of

enumeration: first, second, third, one, and another, a third.

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Weekly Learning Activity Sheets

Name of student:

School:

Division: Dinagat Islands

Learning Area English

Grade Level: 10

Quarter: Second

Most Essential Learning Deliver a prepared or impromptu talk on an issue employing the

Competency (MELC: techniques in public speaking.

Code:

Week Covered: Week 7

Title of the Activity: Speak Up!

Objectives: 1. Determine the techniques in effective public speaking

2. Apply speaking techniques in public speaking situations;

3. Deliver a speech on an issue employing the techniques in public

speaking; and
4.Use the correct sound of English when delivering an impromptu

speech.

Materials pen and paper, internet, smartphone, laptop

Procedure: Learning Concepts

What is public speaking?

Public speaking is the process or act of performing a speech to a

live audience. It is commonly understood as formal, face -to-face

speaking to a single person to a group of listeners. It reflects the character

of the speaker and must be on the foundation of integrity, trust, dignity

and respect.

Public speaking has many advantages, including improving your

confidence level and giving you the opportunity to champion a cause you

care about. Plus, having effective public speaking skills can help you find

a job.

You may be asking "what makes a good public speaker?" The

answer might seem easy: A good public speaker makes use of effective

public speaking techniques. Here are some of the effective public

speaking techniques.

Effective Public Speaking Techniques

You can learn to become a more effective speaker by using the right

techniques and practicing your public speaking skills. Here are some

techniques to follow:

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1. Care About Your Topic

Passion goes a long way when it comes to being an effective

speaker. The audience can tell if you're apathetic. If you don't care, they

won't care either. Even worse, you can come across as a fake.

On the other hand, if you sincerely care about your topic the

audience will pick up on that too. They'l view you as being more

authentic and believable. They'll listen more closely to discover why your

subject is so important to you. And they're more likely to forgive any

minor mistakes you might make.

2. Remember Your Speaking Goal

We've all probably listened to at least one speaker who seemed to

go on and on forever about nothing in particular. One reason why this

happens is because the speech isn't focused enough. The speaker is trying

to cover too much and ends up boring their listeners.

Early in the process of developing your speech, identify the reason

why you're speaking. Make it a point to stick to this goal during your
presentation. Don't get sidetracked or off-topic.

3. Support Your Main Points

Every point you make in your speech needs to be supported with

either an example, an illustration, or facts. When youre supporting a

point, it's best to be as specific as you can be.

For example, in a speech about the importance of clean water this

statement is too vague:

"Many people don't have clean water."

Stating this statistic from the U.S. Center for Disease Control is a more

effective way to support your point:

"Worldwide, 780 million people do not have access to an improved water

source."

4. Tell a Story

People love a good story. So, if you want to be a more effective

speaker, tell a story. Storytelling is a great way to make your material

more engaging and to relate to your audience. Make sure your story is

relatable and relevant.

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5. Practice Your Speech

One of the most important publie speaking techniques is often one

of the most overlooked--practice. If you expect that you'll be an effective

speaker without practicing your speech, you'd be wrong. One of the

quickest ways to avoid public speaking failure is to try and give a speech

you don't really know and haven't practiced.

The old saying, "practice makes perfect, " really is true when it

comes to developing effective speaking skills. The more you practice your

speech, the more familiar it will be to you and the more comfortable you'l

be giving it. Plus, practicing your speech is the only way to discover how

long the speech will take and where you need to pause.

6. Work with a Coach (optional)

If you're really serious about developing effective speaking skills,

there's no better way than working with a speech coach or a speech

teacher. A coach or teacher can teach you the principles of public speaking

and point out mistakes in your public speaking techniques that you

wouldn't be aware of otherwise.

7. Relax!

It's normal to be nervous about public speaking. Having some

anxiety before giving a speech is perfectly normal. Still, you should try to

relax if you can. You'll be more comfortable, and the audience will relate

to you better too.

If there's something that normally calms you down in stressful

situations, try using it right before you're due to speak. Popular calming

techniques include: meditation, exercise, positive affirmations,

aromatherapy, and music.

8. Don't Worry About Mistakes

One of the reasons so many of us fear public speaking is because

we're woried that we'll make a mistake and embarrass ourselves in front

of everyone. If this is your fear, let it go. Most audiences will understand

if you make a mistake. And if it's a small mistake, the audience may not

even notice it.

So, what should you do if you do happen to make a mistake ? If its

a minor mistake, don't stop or apologize for your mistake as that only calls

attention to it. Just continue on. If you make a big mistake, try using humor

to diffuse the situation and then continue your speech. Your listeners will

be impressed with how gracefully you handled things.

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9. Pace Yourself

When it comes to public speaking, a common newbie error is to

speak too quickly. This is usually caused by a combination of nerves and

not realizing how fast you're actually speaking. But talking too fast makes

it harder for your listeners to understand what you're saying.

Effective public speakers know to pace themselves. They'll speak

at a natural pace and work short, natural pauses into their speech. It also

helps if you remember to breathe during your speech. A surprising number

of people hold their breath without realizing it when they're nervous (I'm

one of them). But holding your breath will only increase your anxiety

So, remember to breathe deeply during the breaks in your speech. If your

speech is a long one, taking a sip of water during a break can also help.

10. Dress Comfortably, But Professionally

What's the right outfit to wear if you want to be an effective public

speaker?

Well, there's no one answer. How you dress depends on who your

listeners will be. But the general principle is that you want to dress

professionally to make a good impression. Make sure to observe good

grooming and hygiene rules too.

Many experts feel you should dress according to how your audience

dresses. If the audience is dressed formally, you don't want to show up in

shorts and a tee shirt. Likewise, if the audience is wearing shorts and a tee

shirt, don't dress formaly.

11. Avoid Awkward Fillers

Um," "uh," "like." We all slip these filler words into our

conversations without even realizing it. But overuse of these words during

a professional speech can make you sound less than confident. If you can,

break the habit of using these words to become a better public speaker.

Practice can help you eliminate these words from your speech

patterns, but you may be so used to using them that it's hard to notice when

you're doing it. This is where a speech coach, teacher, or friend would

come in handy. They could listen for these words and help you break the

habit of using them.

12. Use Gestures (But Don't Overdo)

Natural movement during a speech is a sign of an effective public

speaker. Hand gestures and even taking a few steps across the stage can

be good public speaking techniques as long as they're natural, purposeful,

and not overdone.

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Weekly Learning Activity Sheets

Name of student:

School:

Division: Dinagat Islands

Learning Area English

Grade Level: 10

Quarter: Second

Most Essential

Learning Competency Compose texts which include multimodal elements

(MELC):

Code:

Week Covered: Week 8

Title of the Activity: Journey to the Center of Multimodality_

Objectives: 1. Read a story and discuss multimodal elements of a text based on the

selection;

2. Explain the essence of the five modes of communication: linguistic

(written and spoken), visual, gestural, spatial and audio; and

3. Compose a text which features multimodal elements.

Materials: pen and paper, internet, smartphones, laptops

Procedure: Learning Concepts

Types of multimodal texts

A. Paper-based multimodal texts- this type includes picture books,

text books, graphic novels and posters.

B. Live multimodal texts- this type of multimodal text includes

performance, oral storytelling, dance and combination of various

modes such as gestural, audio, oral and spatial.

C. Digital multimodal texts- examples of this type of multimodal

texts are film, animation, slideshows, e-posters, podcasts, digital

stories, web pages including hyperlinks.

Mode

The meaning of a text can be conveyed through different semiotic

resources for each mode. These meanings are the following:

Writen meaning- conveyed through language via handwriting,

printed page and the screen. In this mode, choices of words,

phrases, and sentences are organized through linguistic grammar

conventions.

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Spoken (Oral) meaning- conveyed through language via

recorded speech. It can be monologic or dialogic. Composing oral

meaning includes choices around mood, emotion, emphasis,

fluency, speed, volume, tempo, pitch, rhythm, pronunciation,

intonation, and dialect.

Visual Meaning- conveyed through visual resources. Examples of

this visual resources are vectors, symbols, color, texture, line,

shape, angles, lighting, camera movement and subject movement.

Audio Meaning- conveyed through sound. Meanings conveyed

through audio include ambient sounds, noises, alerts, silence, use

of volume, beat, tempo, pitch, and rhythm.

Spatial Meaning- conveyed through design of spaces. This

includes scale, proximity, boundaries, direction, layout and

organization of objects in the space.

Gestural Meaning- conveyed through body movements. Gestural

meaning includes facial expression, eye movements, dance,

acting, action sequences.

READING TIME

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME

Victor Hugo

During the 1482 Festival of Fools in Paris, Quasimodo, the

hunchback of Notre Dame, is elected the Pope of Fools for being the ugliest
person in Paris. He is hoisted on a throne and paraded around Paris by the

jeering mob. Pierre Gringoire, a struggling poet and philosopher, tries

unsuccessfully to get the crowd to watch his play instead of the parade.

Archdeacon Claude Frollo appears and stops the parade and orders

Quasimodo back to Notre Dame with him. Looking for something to eat,

Gringoire admires the graceful beauty of La Esmerelda, a gypsy street

dancer, and decides to follow her home. After rounding a corner, she is

suddenly attacked by Quasimodo and Frollo. Gringoire rushes to help her

but is knocked out by Quasimodo as Frollo runs away. The King's Archers,

led by Phoebus de Chateaupers arrive just in time and capture the

hunchback. Later that night, a group of beggars and thieves are about to

hang Gringoire when La Esmerelda comes forward and offers to save his

life by "marrying" him for four years only.

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