English 9

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English – Grade 9
Quarter 4 – Module 9: Using words to express evaluation
First Edition, 2020

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 English 9
Quarter 4
Self-Learning Module 9
Using words to express
evaluation

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Introductory Message

For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the English Grade 9 Self-Learning Module on Using words to

express evaluation!

This Self-Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed and

reviewed by educators from the Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its
Officer-in-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A.
Agustin, in partnership with the City Government of Pasig through its mayor,
Honorable Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto. The writers utilized the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum using the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) in
developing this instructional resource.

This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims to help learners
acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5 Cs, namely: Communication,
Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Character while taking into
consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Moreover, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

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 For the Learner:

Welcome to the English Grade 9 Self-Learning Module on Using words to

express evaluation!

This module was 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.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectations - This points to the set of knowledge and skills

that you will learn after completing the module.

Pretest - This measures your prior knowledge about the lesson

at hand.

Recap - This part of the module provides a review of concepts

and skills that you already know about a previous lesson.

Lesson - This section discusses the topic in the module.

Activities - This is a set of activities that you need to perform.

Wrap-Up - This section summarizes the concepts and

application of the lesson.

Valuing - This part integrates a desirable moral value in the

lesson.

Posttest - This measures how much you have learned from the
entire module.

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 EXPECTATIONS

This is your self-instructional learner module in English 9. All the

activities provided in this lesson will help you learn and understand: Using
words to express evaluation.

Specifically, you will learn about the following:

1. Identify the evaluative words in the sentence;

2. Determine the uses of evaluative words; and
3. Use evaluative words appropriately.

PRETEST

Identify the following words as positive or negative words.

1. lovely
2. informative
3. restricted
4. wonderful
5. unusual

RECAP

Some students show respect to our Philippine flag during flag ceremonies.
What do you call this statement about a group of people?
This statement is an example of generalization.
Is the statement considered true? How?
The statement is true.
Some students stand straight and face the Philippine flag.
Some students place their right hand over their left chests.
These are supporting statements to the generalization.

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 LESSON

We use words to describe emotions, to evaluate the worth and quality

of things and processes, and to make judgments about other people’s
behavior. These words are called evaluative language.
(https://slideplayer.com/slide/10942050/)

For today’s lesson we are going to discuss, Using words to express

evaluation.
In the previous activity, you identified the adjectives as positive or
negative. Those words express judgment. The adjectives - lovely, informative,
restricted, wonderful, and unusual are examples of evaluative vocabulary.
Evaluative vocabulary/language is used to express positive and
negative feelings and judgments. (https://www.slideserve.com/javier/evaluative-vocabulary)
Writers use these words to express evaluation.
Evaluation is intended, in simple terms, as ‘the indication that
something is good or bad.’ (https://www.slideserve.com/ervin/evaluative-language)
Evaluative language can express shades of meaning, feeling and
opinion.
Examples:
Great heroes sacrificed their lives to achieve our independence.
Consumers are supportive in local businesses.

In the first sentence, the word heroes is the noun. When asked “What
is your judgment about the heroes?” the answer will be great. Great is the
evaluative word that expresses the judgment on heroes’ behavior.
In the second sentence, the word consumers is the noun. Supportive
is the evaluative word for the noun consumers.

Evaluative language expresses attitudes. There are three sub-types of

attitude: Affect, Judgment and Appreciation.
(http://www.languageofevaluation.info/appraisal/appraisalguide/unframed/stage1-attitude-affect.htm)

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1. Affect
Describing emotions and how people feel. (https://slideplayer.com/slide/7761833/)

Examples:
The students are inspired to study our history.
Loving millennials enjoy reading Filipino books.
The people are upset with the terrible news.
Examples of emotions/ feelings:
Positive Negative
joyful Depressed
cheerful Scared
interested Bored
relaxed Frustrated

In texts, language of affect is important because it shows the reader the

emotions of the character.
2. Appreciation
Evaluating the worth and quality of things and processes.
(https://slideplayer.com/slide/7761833/)

Examples:
President Rodrigo Duterte delivered an inspiring speech.
The tourist visited the most beautiful spot in the Philippines.
We must embrace our unique culture and traditions.
3. Judgment
Describing the moral or legal behavior of someone.
(https://prezi.com/ih-mx2kngj1h/evaluativelanguage/?frame=86aa42b8a192879d65bb2b72abbb18ad6affb3a9)

Examples:
Jose Rizal is a good writer.
It is expected to sing correctly when the national anthem is played.
The brave soldiers protect our land.

The use of evaluative vocabulary can significantly increase the power

and emotional impact of a text. (https://www.slideserve.com/javier/evaluative-vocabulary)

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Guided Practice
Complete the sentence by writing the correct evaluative word. Choose
your answer from the box.
original
famous
pessimistic
wisely
loyal
bright

1. Noli Me Tangere is a ____________ novel written by Jose Rizal.

2. It is our duty to be ____________ to our land.
3. Being a responsible citizen, it is our right to vote ____________.
4. People are ____________ about the Philippine economy.
5. Filipino composers write ____________ songs.

The answers for this exercise are 1- famous, 2- loyal, 3- wisely, 4- pessimistic,
and 5- original.

ACTIVITIES

A. Underline the evaluative word in the following sentences.

1. Our heroes fought bravely to attain freedom.

2. Filipinos are proud of our language.
3. The students are unhappy with the ending of the story.
4. It is a remarkable poem written by a Filipino writer.
5. The dramatic composer writes OPM songs.

B. Fill in the blanks with the correct evaluative word that will complete
the thought of the following sentences. Choose your answer from the
pool of words.
proudly wise actively beloved courageous

1. We are ____________ in electing people into public office.

2. Volunteers ____________ participate in local government.

3. On National Heroes Day, Filipinos honor our ____________ heroes.

4. Being a Filipino, we must ____________ patronize local products.

5. There are many ways to show love for our ____________ country.

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C. Identify the sub-type of attitude of the following underlined
evaluative words. After the sentence write whether it is Affect,
Appreciation or Judgment.

1. Philippines is blessed with beautiful beaches.

2. Responsible leaders rule the country.

3. People are excited in the upcoming movie.

4. It is a depressing experience of the Filipinos.

5. The voters are happy with the result.

WRAP-UP

Complete the sentences in the diagram.

The most The part of the

important lesson lesson that I find I need to improve
that I learn today is difficult is on ___________.
___________. ___________.

VALUING
Complete the graphic organizer by writing evaluative words that would
describe yourself as a Filipino.

Myself

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 POSTTEST
Choose the appropriate evaluative word to complete the sentence.
Write the letter of the correct answer before each number.
____ 1. It was a _____________ sight for the people to visit Boracay again.

A. wonderful C. disastrous
B. revolting D. dreadful

____ 2. Filipinos honor their guests with a _____________ welcome.

A. predictable C. warm
B. ridiculous D. useful

____ 3. Tax earners must pay taxes _____________.

A. generously C. foolishly
B. absolutely D. honestly

____ 4. _____________ students completely memorized the national anthem.

A. Disloyal C. Lazy
B. Patriotic D. Indifferent

____ 5. Adobo is considered as one of the most _____________ dishes in the

Philippines.

A. popular C. uncommon
B. unusual D. terrible

KEY TO CORRECTION

Negative 5. dramatic 5. beloved 5.

Positive 4. remarkable 4. proudly 4.
Negative 3. unhappy 3. courageous 3.
Positive 2. proud 2. actively 2.
Positive 1. bravely 1. wise 1.
PRETEST ACTIVITY A ACTIVITY B

Affect 5. A 5.
Appreciation 4. B 4.
Affect 3. D 3.
Judgment 2. C 2.
Appreciation 1. A 1.
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ACTIVITY C POSTTEST
 References
“February 19, 2016 Modality Evaluative Language Text Grammar Grammar 1
Lecture Ppt Download.” SlidePlayer. Accessed September 11, 2020.
https://slideplayer.com/slide/10942050/.

Javier. “Evaluative Vocabulary.” SlideServe, July 26, 2014.

https://www.slideserve.com/javier/evaluative-vocabulary.

Ervin. “EVALUATIVE LANGUAGE.” SlideServe, July 15, 2014.

https://www.slideserve.com/ervin/evaluative-language.

1. Attitude/Affect 1. Accessed September 11, 2020.

http://www.languageofevaluation.info/appraisal/appraisalguide/unfr
amed/stage1-attitude-affect.htm.

“EVALUATIVE LANGUAGE.” prezi.com. Accessed September 11, 2020.

https://prezi.com/ih-
mx2kngj1h/evaluativelanguage/?frame=86aa42b8a192879d65bb2b7
2abbb18ad6affb3a9.

Javier. “Evaluative Vocabulary.” SlideServe, July 26, 2014.

https://www.slideserve.com/javier/evaluative-vocabulary.

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