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English
Quarter 4 – Module 1
Accuracy of Information

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

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Overview
Welcome to this module!

In the previous lesson, you were brought to the world of research writing. Now, let’s
continue your journey. We have provided you with different tasks for you to have
meaningful learning. Similarly, this would help you develop your ability to gather
interesting and accurate information on any subject from a variety of sources. The
activities are based on the content and performance standards in the K-12
curriculum.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Identify the different sources of information;

2. Evaluate the accuracy of the given information (EN10RC-IVe-15.1); and
3. Draw conclusions from the set of details (EN10RC-IVf-2.12).

Presentation
Let’s explore.
An information source is a person, thing, or place from which information
comes, arises, or is obtained. The source might then inform a person about something
or provide knowledge about a certain the topic.(Wikipedia, 2020).

Task 2: Complete Me! Supply the correct letters to complete the missing word
based on the meaning. The first and last letters are given as clues.

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Concept Development
Information can come from virtually anywhere — media, blogs, personal experiences, books,
journal and magazine articles, expert opinions, encyclopedias, and web pages. Here are some
materials where we can get information.

● Books cover virtually any topic, fact or fiction. For research purposes, you will probably
be looking for books that synthesize all the information on one topic to support a particular
argument or thesis.
● Encyclopedias are collections of short, factual entries often written by different
contributors who are knowledgeable about the topic.

General encyclopedias provide concise overviews on a wide variety of topics. Subject

encyclopedias contain in-depth entries focusing on one field of study.

● A journal is a collection of articles usually written by scholars in an academic or

professional field.
● A magazine is a collection of articles and images about diverse topics of popular interest
and current events.
● A database contains citations of articles in magazines, journals, and newspapers. They
may also contain citations to podcasts, blogs, videos, and other media types. Some databases
contain abstracts or brief summaries of the articles, while other databases contain complete,
full-text articles.
● A newspaper is a collection of articles about current events usually published daily. Since
there is at least one in every city, it is a great source for local information.
● A library catalog is an organized and searchable collection of records of every item in a
library and can be found on the library home page. The catalog will point you to the location
of a particular source, or group of sources, that the library owns on your topic.
● The Web allows you to access most types of information on the Internet through a
browser. One of the main features of the Web is the ability to quickly link to other related
information. The Web contains information beyond plain text, including sounds, images, and
video.The important thing to do when using information on the Internet is to know how to
evaluate it Source: https://ufh.za.libguides.com/c.php?g=91523&p=590868

Assessment
You’re doing well in the previous activity. Let’s check your understanding!
Task 4: Fill Me!
Complete the statements below and choose the appropriate word from the pool of words inside
the box and write your answer on the space provided before the number.

abstract articles books database evaluate entries

events features information journal library web videos

________ 1. One of the main _______ of the Web is the ability to quickly link to other related
information.
________ 2. For research purposes, you will probably be looking for ______ that synthesizes
all the information on one topic to support a particular argument or thesis.
________ 3. Database contains citations to podcasts, blogs, ______, and other media types.
________ 4. The ______ contains information beyond plain text, including sounds, images,
and video.

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_______ 5. Some databases contain _________ or brief summaries of the articles, while other
databases contain complete, full-text articles.
_______ 6. A newspaper is a collection of articles about current _______ usually published
daily.
________7. A magazine is a collection of ________ and images about diverse topics of
popular interest and current events.
________ 8. Encyclopedias are collections of short, factual ________ often written by different
contributors who are knowledgeable about the topic.
________9. A library catalog is an organized and searchable collection of records of every
item in a _______ and can be found on the library home page.
________10. The important thing to do when using information on the Internet is to know how
to ________ it.

Application
Wow! You are doing great! Since you have already identified the different sources of
information, let’s try this activity.

Task 5: Create Me!

Create a wordle using the concepts of different sources of information. The example
given is just a guide, try to create your own and be guided with the rubric below.

Example:

This Wordle was created by the illustrators.

Source: https://slideplayer.com/slide/4984712/.

Create your Wordle here.

How was the activity? Did you find it interesting, enjoyable and learning? Were you able to
familiarize the different kinds of sources where you can get the information you want?

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Generalization/Synthesis

By now, you have the idea of the different sources where you can get information to be used
in your research paper or other reports such as books, newspapers, journals, web, library
catalog, database, and magazines. Having knowledge on the type of sources will help you
access the information easily and will be able to give you more information to support your
claims and queries.
When you do research, you have to find the accurate information to support your ideas. This
requires careful evaluation of the information you found. We have to evaluate the information
to find the most relevant information for your topic and assignment, to ensure the quality and
reliability of your research, to find expert views, opinions, and research on your topic, and
finally to weed out unreliable, biased, outdated, and/or incorrect information.

Post Assessment
Task 6: I Learned
Directions: Read the sentences carefully and encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which of the following sources of information allows you to access most types of information
on the Internet through a browser?
A. books B. journal C. magazine D. web
2. Which source of information is usually written by scholars in an academic or professional
field?
A. books B. journal C. magazine D. web
3. Which of the following sources of information contains citations of articles in magazines,
journals and newspapers?
A. books B. database C. encyclopedia D. Library catalog
4. What source of information provides concise overviews on a wide variety of topics?
A. books B. database C. encyclopedia D. Library catalog

5. Which of the following sources is a material to use in getting information?

A. experimental B. fiction C. newspaper D. variables
6. Which of the following sources of information deals about current events that is usually
published daily?
A. journal B. library catalog C. newspaper D. web
7. It is a source of information that is an organized and searchable collection of records of
every item in a library and can be found on the library home page.
A. journal B. library catalog C. newspaper D. web
8. Which of the following sources is a material to use in getting information?
A. experience B. magazine C. research D. variables
9. Which of the following sources of information contains abstract or brief summaries of the
articles?
A. database B. journal C. magazine D. web
10. What source of information contains in-depth entries focusing on one field of study?
A. books B. encyclopedia C. database D. Library catalog

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 Lesson
Evaluating the Accuracy of
2 Information
Presentation
As a student, you will be gathering information from a variety of sources for your
research projects including books, newspaper articles, magazine articles, specialized
databases, and websites. As you examine each source, it is important to evaluate
each source to determine the quality of the information provided within it.

Concept Development
How to evaluate the accuracy of the information? Let’s take a look at this.

Purpose and 1. What is the purpose of the source?

intended To provide information (e.g., newspaper articles)
audience To persuade or advocate (e.g., editorials or opinion pieces)
To entertain (e.g., a viral video)
To sell a product or service (e.g., advertising or marketing materials on a
company website)
Who is the intended audience? For example:
Scholars and academic researchers with specialized knowledge
The general public (without specialized knowledge)
Students in high school, college or university (e.g., textbooks for students
learning a new subject).
Authority 1. Who is the author? Is it a person?
and 2. Is it an organization such as a government agency, nonprofit organization,
credibility or a corporation?
3. What are the qualifications of the author?
4. What is the author's occupation, experience, or educational background?
5. Does the author have any subject matter expertise?
6. Is the author affiliated with an organization such as a university, government
agency, nonprofit organization, or a corporation?
7. Who is the publisher?
A. For books, is it a university press or a commercial publisher? These types
of publishers use editors in order to ensure a quality publication.
B. For journals or magazines, can you tell if it is popular or scholarly in nature?
C. For websites, is it an organizational website, or a personal blog?
Accuracy 1. Is the information well researched?
and 2. Are there references (e.g., citations, footnotes, or a bibliography) to sources
reliability that will provide evidence for the claims made?
3. If the source includes facts or statistical data, can this information be
verified in another source?
4. If the data was gathered using original research (such as polling or
surveys),what was the method of data collection? Has the author disclosed
the validity or reliability of the data?

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 Currency 1. When was the information published?
and A. For books and articles - you should be able to easily verify the publication
timeliness date.
B. For websites, try to determine the date the web page was created or updated
C. Is current information required? If not, then accurate, yet historical,
information may still be acceptable.
Relevance Does the source satisfy your information need? Is the information related to your
topic?
https://researchguides.library.brocku.ca/external-analysis/evaluating-sources.

Assessment
Wow…you’re done with Task 2. Let’s try this activity to test your understanding of the
lesson.

Task 3: Know Me!

Directions: Study the sample card and evaluate the information given.

https://www.slideshare.net/byunnoonxrmyux/card-catalog-grade-7

1. What do you call this card?

2. Is this card important in doing your research? Why did you say so?
3. Is the information contained in this card current?

Application
Here is another task to test your skill in evaluating the accuracy of the given information.

Task 4: Figure Me out!

Directions: Study the picture below and answer the questions that follow.

1. What is the purpose of this ad?

A. to entertain B. to inform C. to persuade D. to sell something

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2. Who would be the intended audience for this product?
A. Children B. gentlemen C. ladies D. elderly

3. Is there an issue with regards to the criterion on currency?

A. The information is current.
B. Currency does not matter.
C. The information is not current.
D. Currency is important for this product

3. Which of the following conclusions most accurately sums up the details presented in the
ad?
A. Fresh oils taste great and are better for you.
B. Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil is good for health.
C. Cobram Estate launched their 2012 Newest harvest.
D. Cobram Estate’s Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil became the Women’s Weekly
Winner product of the year 2012.

Generalization/Synthesis
Accuracy is ensuring the information if it is correct or without any mistake. In evaluating
accuracy of information you need to have authority, purpose, audience, currency, accuracy,
and relevance.
It is important for today’s learners because it promotes problem solving approaches and
thinking skills – asking questions and seeking answers, finding information, forming opinions,
evaluating sources and making decisions fostering successful 21st century learners, effective
contributors, confident individuals and responsible citizens.

Assessment
Task 4: Evaluate Me!
For items 1-3. Refer to the parts of the book presented and answer the following
questions.

The writer has taken pictures from the original book.

1. What is the title of this book?

A. Writer’s Choice B. Elements of Language
C. Grammar and Composition D. English for Academic Purposes

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2. When was this book published?
A. 2005 B. 2008 C. 2010 D. 2016

3. Who published this book?

A. Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC B. Department of Education
C. Dina S. Ocampo PhD D. Republic of the Philippines

4. Which page would you consult to find more references on this topic?
A. Appendices B. Bibliography C. Cover page D. Contents

5. Which part of the book presents the title, year of publication, authors/editors, email address,
contact numbers, etc.?
A. Bibliography B. Copyright page C. Cover page D. Contents

For items 6-10. Refer to the newspaper article presented and answer the following
questions.

Source: Mindanao Daily Newspaper

6. What is the purpose of this news article?

A.to entertain B. to inform C. to persuade D. to sell something

7. Who would be the intended audience for this article?

A. Teachers and students B. Barangay Council and Schools
C. Parents and children D. Community and Religious Sector

8. When was this article published in the newspaper?

A. 2004 B. 2008
C. 2017 D. 2020

9. Is there an issue with regards to the criterion on currency?

A. The information is current.
B. Currency does not matter.
C. The information is not current.
D. Currency is important in reading a news article.

10. Based from the news article, what conclusion can you draw?
A. Teachers and students must obey the House Bill.
B. Barangays and schools must be alert against fraternities.
C. Community and Religious must work together with the school.
D. Barangays and schools must work hand in hand in implementing the bill.

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Post Assessment
Directions: Read the sentences carefully and encircle the letter of the correct answer.
For items 1-3. Study the newspaper article below and answer the questions that follow.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2019

1. What is the purpose of this source?
A. to entertain B. to inform
C. to persuade D. to sell something
2. Who would be the intended audience of this source?
A. children B. scholar
C. general Public D. students
3. What conclusion can you draw from the news article above?
A. Cyberbullying is reported to the PNP.
B. PNP warns the public about cyberbullying case.
C. Cyberbullying in school is rising that alarms the PNP.
D. The PNP was calling the attention of the public to be aware of the rising problem of
cyberbullying in school.

For items 4.-7. Study the sample page below and answer the questions that follow.

Source: doh.gov.ph/covid19tracker

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4. What is the purpose of this information?
A. to entertain B. to inform
C. to persuade D. to sell something

5. Who would be the intended audience for this?

A. Covid patients B. frontliners
C. general public D. researchers

6. Where is the source taken from?

A. corporation B. government agency
C. nonprofit organization D. religious sector

7. Which question helps you evaluate the accuracy of the source?

A. What is the purpose of the source?
B. Is the information related to your topic?
C. Is the author's expertise related to the subject?
D. Are there references or sources that will provide evidence for the claims made?

8. Which among the criteria is used in CRAAP test to evaluate the academic quality of
information sources?
A. currency, reliable, authority, accuracy, purpose
B. currency, relevancy, authority, accuracy, power
C. currency, relevancy, authority, audacity, purpose
D. currency, relevancy, authority, accuracy, purpose

9. Why is it important to be skeptical about the credibility of web information sources?

A. Web sites always have a commercial or ideological agenda.
B. Hackers, bolnets and trolls routinely corrupt the information on web sites.
C. If it were something credible, it would have been published as book or article.
D. The web sites don’t have publishers or librarians to screen out low quality materials or
misinformation.

10. What does “authority” mean in the context of evaluating the information sources?
A. The author has a PH.D.
B. The information source cites authorities (experts with a good reputation).
C. The author has the education, experience, and/or expertise to know what they are talking
about.
D. The information source is recognized as authoritative by the scholarly community in that
it is cited a lot and well- reviewed

Answer Key

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English
Quarter 4 – Module 2
Expressing Viewpoints on
Local and Global Issues

Department of Education Republic of the Philippines

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In this module you will be expected to:
• Get different viewpoints on various local and global issues EN10VC-IVc-29

Lesson
Express Yourself!
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A. OVERVIEW
In this lesson, you will have the opportunity to express your point of view
through affirming or negating local and global issues that adversely affect today’s
society. As an important part of the community, your opinion matters. Whether
opposing or asserting, your voice is a significant contribution which will shape our
future.
After going through this lesson, you are expected to:
a. express thoughts pertaining to global issues
b. distinguish fact from belief

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Local Issues are concerns that are either uniquely local or have a disparate effect on
our community.
Global Issues are issues that adversely affect the global community and environment,
such as environmental issues, political crisis, social crisis, and economic crisis.
Affirming and Negating
Every time you speak out for yourself, there are effective ways on how you can give
your insights about things that you can either negate or affirm.
When you want to affirm, you may use adverbs that show a logical proposition. They
are called adverbs of affirmation.

ADVERBS OF
EXAMPLES
AFFIRMATION

1. certainly She is certainly going through hard times.

Eager to know his son’s progress, he will definitely attend the parent-
2. definitely
teacher's meeting.
3. surely With the kind of dedication he has, he will surely be rewarded at work.
4. exactly Things turned out to be exactly the same as expected.
5. very The moon is very clearly visible from the terrace of my house.
ADVERBS OF
EXAMPLES
NEGATION
1. nothing There was nothing visible because of the fog.
2. never Teachers should never agree to the illogical demands of the students.
3. rarely On all my visits to the forest, I rarely spotted a snake.
4. scarcely The generator I have is scarcely ever used.
5. hardly I had hardly gone for few miles, when the car broke down.

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ASSESSMENT
TASK 6: WORDS THAT STATE
Complete the following statements by filling in with correct words.

1. Conveying fake news can propagate careless ________.

2. ____________ issues affect people in the community.
3. Global issues affects people throughout the ______________.
4. Environmental issue is an example of a ______________ issue.
5. An issue within a country is an example of a _____________ issue.

APPLICATION
TASK 7: REACT TO IT
In this activity, you will be given situations wherein you can give your reactions. Read
each situation carefully and write your answer on the blank provided. Here are the
following:
Situation 1. Your ordered meal in a restaurant takes longer than expected. How do
you tell the waiter about your concern without offending him?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Situation 2. You are in line waiting for your turn in the counter when you noticed a
man inserting in front of you. What will you say to make him willingly follow the rule?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Situation 3. You heard your neighbor telling fake news to your fellow neighbors. You
know it is not true. How will you debunk his statement without insulting him?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

GENERALIZATION
TASK 9: LOCAL OR GLOBAL?
Make sure to know the importance of making yourself well-informed about these local
and global issues. Through it, you are making yourself well-educated on what is true
and correct. Finding time to know what is real and not, makes you a responsible citizen
of the world who is accountable to convey exact details on issues instead of spreading
fake news that could propagate careless acts.

This time, take time to exercise your skill in differentiating local from global issues. On
the ISSUES column, read the statements carefully and identify whether they are local
issues or global issues. On the next column, draw triangle Δ if the issue is Local, then
draw O if it is a Global issue.

ISSUES ISSUES
9. Luzon is under enhanced community
1. Global warming
quarantine
10. UN approaches its 75th
2. COVID – 19 crisis
its anniversary
3. Pres. Rodrigo Duterte signs Republic 11. WHO oversees the objectives of Good
Act No. 11467 Health and Well-Being projects
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4. DOJ has cleared VP Leni Robredo
5. Climate change
6. NTC has issued Memorandum Order
01-03-2020
7. UN is working to reduce the number
of hungry people to zero by 2030
8. 2019 Global Humanitarian Overview
reveals an astonishing severity in
humanitarian crises
12. Former CPP chairman and NPA
commander, Rodolfo Salas was arrested
13. The NBI has launched a probe into OWWA
deputy administrator Mocha Uson
14.Sandiganbayan has acquitted former PNP
chief Alan Purisima
15. The Bicol International Airport in Daraga,
Albay will open

POST ASSESSMENT
Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. A negative statement says, “I have ____ gone
A. never B. no longer
C. no D. surely
2. The adverb of negation is used in a sentence to confirm it as wrong.
A. definitely not B. maybe
C. no D. yes
3. It was ___________ an act of being careless.
A. definitely B. never
C. not D. not at all
4. The company’s administration can _______ control the oppositions.
A. clearly B. extremely
C. hardly D. uniquely
5. “He is a fool indeed.” This statement is an example of?
A. a complement B. a positive statement
C. affirmation D. negation
6. The issue on “Hacienda Luisita land distribution” is a _________.
A. local issue B. global issue
C. international issue D. universal issue
7. Generally, an adverb of affirmation and negation are used to declare logical
proposition.
A. almost B. maybe
C. no D. yes
8. The following are adverbs that negate, except one:
A. never B. almost
C. invalidly D. undeniably
9. ________ is an issue that give adverse effect to the world
A. community issue B. global issue
C. local issue D. nation-wide issue

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 10. How can you make this negative statement into positive statement?
“He is certainly wrong.”
A. He cannot do it.
B. He scarcely does wrong.
C. He is surely doing the right thing.
D. He can’t surely do the right thing.

Lesson
A Movement of Change
2

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
TASK 4 READ AND MOVE!
Read the selection well and discover how the Chipko Movement became India’s tool
for ecological preservation and awareness.

The Chipko Movement

In the 1970s, organized resistance to the destruction of forests spread
throughout India and came to be known as Chipko Movement. The name of the
movement comes from the word “embrace,” as villagers hugged the trees and
prevented the contractors from felling them.
Not many people know that over the last few centuries, many communities in
India have helped save nature. One such is the Bishnoi community of Rajasthan. The
original “Chipko Movement” was started around 260 years back in the early part of the
18th century in Rajasthan by this community. A large group of them from 84 villages
led by a lady called Amrita Devi laid down their lives in an effort to protect the trees
from being felled on the orders of the Maharaja (King) of Jodhpur.
After this incident, the maharaja gave a firm royal decree preventing the cutting
of trees in all Bishnoi villages.
The success achieved by this protest led to similar protests in other parts of the
country. From their origins as a spontaneous protest against logging abuses in Uttar
Pradesh in the Himalayas, supporters of the Chipko movement mainly village women,
have successfully banned the felling of trees in some regions and influenced natural
resources policy in India. Dhoom Singh Negi, Bachni Devi, and many other village
women were the first to save trees by hugging them. They coined the slogan: “What
do the forests bear? Soil, water, and pure air.” The success of the Chipko Movement
in the hills saved thousands of trees from being felled.
Some other persons have also been involved in this movement and have given
it proper direction. Mr. Sunderlal Bahuguna, a Gandhian activist and philosopher,
whose appeal to Mrs. Indira Gandhi, the then – Prime Minister of India, resulted in the
green-felling ban. Mr. Bahuguna coined the Chipko slogan: Ecology is a permanent
economy.” Mr. Chandi Prasad Bhatt is another leader of the Chipko Movement.

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Words to Check:

A fact is something known to exist or to have happened, and it can be verified. A fact
may involve numbers, dates, testimonies, etc.

A belief is an opinion based on cultural or personal faith, morality, or values.

TASK 7 FACT OR BELIEF?

Distinguishing fact from belief is an important life skill you can easily learn by
simply verifying each given statement, whether it happened in the selection “The
Chipko Movement,” if it is then it’s a FACT. If not, it means it is just a BELIEF.
Accomplish the table below by placing a check mark (√) on the column it applies.
Defend your answer by telling why on the WHY column.

Statements Fact Belief Why

The term “Chipko” came from word
“embrace” because the villagers hugged
trees and prevented loggers from cutting
trees.
Bishnoi community is the first “Chipko
Movement” started around 260 years
back in the early part of the 18th century.
Mr. Bahuguna’s appeal to the prime
minister which resulted to green-felling
ban is an act of a weakling.
The success of the “Chipko Movement”
saved thousands of trees from being
felled.
The slogan: “Ecology is permanent
economy” was created by a Gandhian
activist and philosopher.

ASSESSMENT
TASK 8 WHAT DO I BELIEVE?
Revisit the selection “The Chipko Movement.” To complete the smart art graphic
below, collect some facts (write it on the chest box on the left), and tell what are your
beliefs about it (write it on the arrow frame on the right).

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APPLICATION
TASK 9 WHAT IF
Applying the lesson you just learn about “The Chipko Movement,” imagine
yourself of playing a role in the selection by telling what you do if you are the following
persons in the selection.

SUNDERIAL
AMRITA DEVI KING MAHARAJA
BAHUGUNA

GENERALIZATION
Giving out your viewpoints, especially if asked, is helpful. Still, before voicing out your
opinion, it is important to verify the accuracy of facts and details first, or else you are
careless. May today’s lesson taught you skills in verifying and checking information
resources.
When can we consider that certain issue is global?
What is the scope of a local issue?
POST ASSESSMENT
1. A __________ is a conviction or idea about the nature of reality that an individual
or group accepts as true.
A. fact B. belief C. reality D. statistic
2. The prime minister approved the green-felling ban because __.
A. Mr. Sunderlal Bahuguna coined a slogan.
B. Mr. Sunderlal Bahuguna appealed to the prime minister.
C. Mr. Sunderlal Bahuguna wrote eco songs for the prime minister.
D. Mr. Sunderlal Bahuguna encouraged the development of local industries.
3. Chipko Movement is __.
A. A movement that aims to protect and preserve trees
B. A movement that aims to protect and preserve peace and order
C. A movement that aims to protect and preserve the forest and the animals
living in it
D. A movement that aims to protect and preserve earth from pollution and
distraction of the villagers
4. Why is Amrita Devi become significant in the Chipko Movement?
A. because she laid down her life in an effort to protect women in the village.
B. Because she down her life in an effort to protect the trees from being felled.
C. Because she laid down her life in an effort to protect the contractors from
rioting villagers.
D. Because she laid down her life in an effort to protect the King from the
wrath of the people in the village.
5. Why villagers revolted against the government?
A. because of the approved the green-felling ban.
B. because they prevented contractors from felling-trees.
C. because they issued a decree of preventing the cutting of trees in all
villages.
D. because of the allotted plot of forest area to a sports goods company.
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6. What advocacy that the Chipko Movement achieved?
A. The movement has spread to many states in the country.
B. Had successfully banned the felling of trees in some regions and
influenced
natural resource policy in India.
C. The movement has developed a local industries based on the conservation
and sustainable use of forest wealth for the government’s benefit.
D. The movement has generated pressure for a natural resource policy that is
more sensitive to the people’s needs.
7. Which statement is a belief?
A. The Chipko Movement is an environmental movement in India.
B. Mrs. Indira Gandhi became one of the Prime Ministers of India.
C. The women of India who embraced the trees are insensitive and reckless.
D. The Chipko Movement prevented the contractors from felling trees.
8. Which statement is a fact?
A. In the 1970s, Chipko Movement was organized.
B. Mr. Ghanasyam Raturi is so encouraging to the people of India.
C. The Chipko Movement is the most improper act done by the people of
India.
D. The green-felling ban is not actually the solution for environmental
problems in India.
9. The Chipko Movement has achieved the ____ .
A. 5-year ban on green felling in the Himalayan forests
B. 35-year ban on green felling in the Himalayan forests
C. 20-year ban on green felling in the Himalayan forests
D. 45-year ban on green felling in the Himalayan forests
10. Mr. Chandi Prasad Bhatt has ____.
A. opposed the development of local industries based on the conservation
and sustainable use of forest wealth for local benefit.
B. dissuades the development of local industries based on the conservation
and sustainable use of forest wealth for local benefit.
C. encouraged the development of local industries based on the conservation
and sustainable use of forest wealth for local benefit.
D. discouraged the development of local industries based on the conservation
and sustainable use of forest wealth for local benefit.

Lesson
Say it Out!
3
After going through this lesson, you are expected to:
a. rephrase statements using appropriate transitional words
b. apply common location of transitions in rephrasing paragraphs
c. identify uses of transitional words

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CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
*In giving your thoughts, ideas, reactions, and conclusion, you need to have
consistency and unity of ideas. Effective delivery of judgment and opinions can earn
much influence on others.
*You can use transitional words to achieve coherence and unity of ideas by using
transitional words.

*Transitional words are words and phrases that provide you a connection between
ideas, sentences, and paragraphs. Transitions help you to make your piece of writing
flow better. They can turn your disconnected pieces of ideas into a unified whole,
and prevent you from getting lost in the storyline.
These are examples of transition words and their uses and examples.

Transitional
Uses Examples
Words
on the contrary for you to show The idea of attending the play of Romeo and
however contrast between ideas Juliet is nice. However, the lengthy play can be
notwithstanding so time consuming.
after for you to denote time Stephen went to pick up Irene before he stopped
at last by at Mang Inasal for lunch.
before
furthermore for you to add to the I admire King Jordan because he is a great long-
besides previous point of your distance runner. Furthermore, he is a dedicated
moreover essay family man.
likewise for you to show At St. Rita School for the deaf, a private school,
similarly similarity or comparison there is a dress code that mandates how the
in like fashion between your ideas students are to dress. The boys must wear a pair
of pants and shirts. Similarly, the strict dress
code requires skirts and blouses for girls.
although for you to concede a Although Steven was extremely tired, he washed
at least point in the essay the dishes.
at any rate
indeed for you to emphasize a God is so good. Indeed, He is faithful.
above all point
truly
in fact for you to repeat Lisa decided not to go to the market. In fact, she
in other words information told me, “No, way.”
to put it another
way
as a result for you to show The weather is so rainy and windy today; as a
so that consequence or a result, street dancing is canceled.
consequently result
for instance for you to illustrate your Some things need to be done to improve the
for example point or to make you company. For instance, we can begin by
to illustrate provide with examples organizing the files.

rather than for you to show He prefers to play basketball rather than
in spite of contrasts or differences attending the conference.
in contrast to
finally for you to sum up your After so much time waiting in the long line, the
therefore points boys finally got their pizza.
consequently
without a doubt for you to state obvious The judge, without a doubt, thinks that capital
certainly truth or show punishment is wrong.
of course opposition

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The transitional words indicate that the most important details are integrated in a
meaningful way. The task of expressing your ideas requires you to focus on the main
idea, focus on keywords, and ignore unnecessary details.

ASSESSMENT
TASK 7 FULL TRANSITION
Identify the following transitional words according to their uses. Write your answer on
the space provided next to each item.

A. TRANSITIONAL WORDS Uses

1. on the contrary ______________________
2. at any rate ______________________
3. in like fashion ______________________
4. at least ______________________
5. in particular ______________________

B. FILL IN THE BLANKS

Complete the sentences with appropriate transitional words. Choose your
answer from the choices below.

earlier similarly in comparison during in other words

ever since although however

1. The art exhibit was shown __________ this month.

2. Everyone hid out in the hall ___________ the hurricane hoping they would
be safe.
3. Jannie has not eaten at Mc Donald’s ___________ the start of the
quarantine period.
4. Bob loves to go to parties. ____________________, Sheila loves to stay at
home with her family.
5. I feel that our last Student Council meeting did not go well.
_________________, it was a mess.

C. APPLICATION
TASK 8 RESHAPING STATEMENTS
Rephrase the following statements by using appropriate transitional
words. You may apply the common locations of transitions; between sections,
between paragraphs, or within paragraphs depending on the proper placement
of transitional words.

1. Aspirin may be the most familiar drug in the world – its power to heal goes far
beyond the usual aches and pains. Exciting new studies suggest that aspirin
can help fight a wide range of serious illnesses.
-The Reader’s Digest, April 2000

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

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 2. In Trinidad, people soothe itchy skin with oatmeal paste. Ukrainian families use
chamomile for insomnia. Jamaicans use pain-relief medications that grow wild
in the gardens.
-The Reader’s Digest, May 2000

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

3. The Department of Community Development is inviting Grade 10 students to

submit project proposals for a community-recipient. The proposal that will be
chosen shall be implemented, and the students who wrote it will receive a separate
cash prize. The submission of proposals will be until October this year.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

You did it! Now you are ready for the assessment.
Good luck!

D. GENERALIZATION

TASK 9 CLEAR VIEW

Here are other expressions (in bold) that can help you articulate your point of
view about issues or concerns. Read the sample sentences. Then, use appropriate
expressions for sharing your opinions about the environment or nature. Write your
opinion in the space provided.

1. Personally, I love reading poems about nature.

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
2. In my opinion, one of the best way to show appreciation of nature is through having
excursions or field trips.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
3. In my view, there should be a seminar to educate people about the causes and
effects of global warming.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

POST ASSESSMENT
Multiple Choice. Complete the sentences by supplying appropriate transitional
words. Choose the letter of the best answer.
1. In the evening, I relax. _________________, I enjoy watching TV.
A. but B. for instance
C. for the meantime D. however
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2. There are many reasons to exercise regularly. _______, it keeps you healthy.
A. above all B. as a result
C. furthermore D. in addition
3. Today I’m going to write a post. ________, I’m recording some video lessons.
A. certainly B. for example
C. for instance D. in addition
4. I’ll start by telling you what transition words are. _________________, I’ll tell
you why you should always use them.
A. after that B. in addition
C. moreover D. secondly
5. She tried really hard to entertain her guests. _________________, he put all
his heart and soul in cooking a great dinner.
A. after that B. during
C. meanwhile D. similarly
6. ____________, transition words are an important aspect of SEO copywriting.
A. in conclusion B. likewise
C. similarly D. subsequently
7. I ran home, ______________ I got there just in time
A. and B. however
C. still D. therefore
8. I went to the mall _____________ he gave me my paycheck.
A. after B. conversely
C. nevertheless D. yet
9. Bowling is a sport in which the player with the highest score wins.
_________________, the goal in golf is to get the lowest score.
A. certainly B. conversely
C. in other words D. nevertheless
10. You’ll be able to _________________ eat dinner and review your work.
A. because B. later
C. simultaneously D. since

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Quarter 4 – Module 3
Creating An Advocacy Campaign

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Lesson
Should Children Care About
1 The Climate Change?

What I Need to Know

In this lesson, you will learn how

important the role of the youth is in
advocating conservation of the environment.
Specifically, you are expected to:
a. Define terms using context
clues;
b. Read a selection to answer
questions asked; and
c. Write a short paragraph about
the topic given.

What’s New

Let us test your vocabulary!

Read the sentences below. Using context
clues choose from the box the word you will use
to fill in the blank in each item.

Task 3: DEFINE THROUGH CONTEXT CLUES

1. Cristene is a young __________ of environmental conservation through educating
fellow Filipino children.
2. The __________ of the Earth affects the livelihood of the people.
3. He is a __________ farmer who experienced shortage in his corn yield.
4. We should learn to __________ our garbage to manage our household wastes.
5. Clorox decided to try to make a line of cleaning supplies that are only made with
mineral-based and natural plant ingredients that are completely __________.

deterioration emissions small-scale

manifestation segregate advocate
biogedradable non-biodegrable

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 What Is It

Read the selection below and try to

ponder what is the importance of your role as
a youth in caring about our environment.

SHOULD CHILDREN CARE ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE?

Cristene is a young environmental advocate who’s on a mission to educate fellow
Filipino children on the causes and effects of climate change, as well as on the different
ways students like her can help protect the environment.
“We should take care of nature,” Cristene said in Filipino.“So that our environment
will be even more beautiful and clean.”
“I wish all schools can have plenty of trees,” she added. The classrooms in Cristene’s
school are small, but its gardens and open fields are huge. Here, children are free to run and
play in the grass.
Her school is also equipped with a solar panel, in an attempt to conserve energy.
Awareness, Action
The Earth has been growing warmer over the years, with humans sharing the blame
for its fast deterioration.
The Philippines is known for experiencing several typhoons each year; with the
impact of climate change, however, such extreme weather and climate events become more
intense. Stronger typhoons could mean worse flooding and larger damages.
Due to climate change, droughts can also worsen.
All these affect our livelihoods, safety, biodiversity, health, water and food security.
Food insecurity might not be immediately felt by all Filipino households, but those
dependent on small-scale farming or subsistence agriculture will be the first to experience
such shortages. Since environmental conditions make it harder for them to grow crops, they
will have less to eat and sell.
Cristene’s father is among them, “he works in the mountains,” the young girl said.
“We’re also experiencing more typhoons because people aren’t disposing their
garbage properly,” said Cristene. “And people cut down trees, without replacing them.”
As our carbon emissions grow and our environment becomes even more polluted,
the manifestations of climate change may worsen. And this is why we need to educate
children, as early as possible, on how to fight all these.
Cristene is among the students Save the Children trains on disaster preparedness
and climate change awareness.
“What we can do is segregate our waste,” the 5th grader suggested. “Let’s separate
trash that’s biodegradable and non-biodegradable, and those that are recyclable.”
“For example, we can recycle bottles and use them in planting vegetables,” she
continued. “And don’t throw your garbage in places other than trashcans. Also, if you’re
going to cut down trees, be sure to replace them.”
She also advises students to conserve energy by turning off faucets and unplugging
appliances when not in use. It's also helpful to put up waste segregation and recycling bins
at school.

Support our programs educating children on disaster preparedness and climate

change awareness.
Together, let’s empower more students like Cristine. Donate today, save lives!

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 What’s More

Now that you have read about our

lesson, let us check how much you
understood our lesson.

Task 4: NOTE DETAILS

Using the graphic organizer below, take note of the important details from the
selection.

CHARACTER IMPORTANT EVENTS

Cristene

CONFLICT THEME

What I Have Learned

Task 6: ASK OURSELVES

Answer the following questions:
1. What is the problem presented in the selection? What are the effects of this
problem to the Filipinos?
______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
2. What is Cristene’s advocacy? How did she do it?
______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
3. If you were in Cristene’s shoes, what will you do to keep your environment
beautiful and clean?
______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

What I Can Do
Task 7: DRAW YOUR CONCERNS
Create a poster showing your concerns regarding your
environment. Show in your drawings the environmental problems in your
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community and the solutions you would like to suggest as an environmental
advocate.

Assessment

Task 8: CHECK YOUR PROGRESS

Find out how much you have learned from

our lesson.

A. Answer the test below. Write the letter of your choice in your answer sheet.
1. What kind of a person is Cristene?
A. Careless B. Conservative C. Proactive D. Serious
2. What is her mission?
A. to protect the children
B. to make people plant trees
C. to educate people regarding waste segregation
D. to educate children on disaster preparedness and climate change
awareness.
3. The following are effects of climate change except:
A. worse floods B. strong typhoons
C. prolonged drought D. abundant vegetation
4. What does the word segregate means?
A. to reveal or display
B. to keep from loss, decay or depletion
C. to place apart from others or the rest; isolate
D. to convert waste materials into new materials and objects
5. How do we conserve energy?
A. use wood B. cut more trees
C. unplug unused appliances D. use kaingin system in farming

B. Essay. Explain your answers briefly.

1. As an environmental advocate, how will you motivate other youth to help protect
the environment?
______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

2. What are considered as biodegradable, non-biodegradable and recyclable

materials?
___________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________

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Lesson
Cohesion and Coherence
2
What Is It
Read and
study the discussions
below.

IN PARAGRAPH
• technique of making words, phrases, and sentences move smoothly and
logically from one to the other
• a paragraph is unified, have a logical order, and have a consistent point
of view
• the reader grasp the point of the paragraph.
• most helpful for making your communication clear for the reader
In order to achieve this, the writer must use devices that will help his
delivery of thoughts. Study the following cohesive devices:
Words and Phrases That Indicate Specific Relationships
• To signify an additional idea - also, moreover, again, further, furthermore,
in addition, likewise, too, first, initially, second, third, next, finally, last,
another, other, then
• To signify a comparison - likewise, similarly, in a like manner, in
comparison, so it is
• To signify a contrast - however, nevertheless, still unlike, in contrast,
conversely, on the contrary, on the other hand, whereas
•

What’s More

Task 4: COLORING ACTIVITY

How do you achieve coherence in your paragraph? One way is by the use of
conjunctions or connectives. Using the paragraph you have written, color-code the
words and phrases that show various kinds of sentence relationship indicating
addition, result, comparison and contrast, time sequence, logical thinking or
distance. Use different colors for the different indicators.

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 Sample of a coherent paragraph:
(1)Throughout most of my school days my eyes failed to focus correctly when reading.
(2)Consequently, I saw different symbols every time I read a sentence. (3)As a result, the
printed page was a chaotic kaleidoscope of constantly changing letters that made no sense. (4)
For example, when reading the last sentence I would see: “A tters made sense,” or “As le ter
that made no ense,” or“Letters mad no sens,” depending on how my eyes focused on a
sentence.
(5)After my eye problem was corrected, my real problems began because it was assumed
that I could now read like everyone else. (6)This was a big mistake that overlooked the
psychological effects created by my visual disability. (7)Most importantly, I was left doubting
my understanding when reading unfamiliar material while teachers began to give me
increasingly complex material to read.
(Jeremy Hexham)

What I Have Learned

Task 5: EXPRESS THROUH CONNECTIVES

What words did you find? Aside from them, what other examples can you
give? Complete the table below by writing the words that express the following. Put
an asterisk (*) on the words used in your written paragraph.

Addition Result Comparison Contrast

Time Sequence Logical Thinking Distance

What I Can Do
Task 6: STOCK YOUR BRAIN
A. Think of one situation needing effective thinking. Stock your brain with ideas about
this topic by listing down in a column every idea that will come into your mind
about your topic.
B. Write a paragraph based on the result of your listing. Remember to make your
sentences coherent with one another by using correct conjunctions or
connectives. Give your work an interesting title.
__________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

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___________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Assessment:
Task 7: TEST YOURSELF

Let us check how much you have

learned from this lesson.
Complete the sentences with ideas of
your own.

1. Going to school can be stressful. For this reason ______________________.

2. I had some difficulty with one of my subjects. Then I ____________________.
3. The internet has many applications in education, such as _______________.
4. It’s unfair to expect all students to go to college. Not everyone ____________.
5. Commodities now amount to many hundreds of pesos. Consequently,
_______________.
6. People who study as adults tend to have a good idea of what they want to
achieve, in contrast to school students, who __________________________.
7. Many restaurants now offer catering services which ___________________.
8. Studying can put a big strain on you, especially when__________________.

Lesson
Developing A Questionnaire
3 for Research

What Is It
Let’s discuss how to
develop a questionnaire for
your research

HOW TO DEVELOP A QUESTIONNAIRE FOR RESEARCH

1. Figure out what information you are trying to gather from this survey. What is
your main objective in doing the questionnaire? What information do you need
from the respondents in order to meet your objectives? Think of questions that
will address your objectives. You should not include any question that is not
directly useful to your research.
2. Write an introduction for your questionnaire. This should explain a little about
your questionnaire: why are you doing it and what is your goal. The
introduction, while brief, should engage your target audience. Think about
how much time they have, and administer the questionnaire based on that
estimate.
3. Use closed questions for questionnaire. A closed question is one that can be
answered with a word or a phrase. This makes it easy for the respondent to

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 give their answer without having to think of an articulate way to word it.
Closed questions also make classification of responses earlier.
4. Order your questions in a way that is meaningful and easy to follow. Start with
questions that are easy to understand and easy to answer. Opening with
harder questions is discouraging and may scare your respondents before they
complete your entire survey. Easy questions help encourage your participants
to finish answering. The questions should flow in an order that sounds natural
and does not skip around too much.
5. Put the more important questions at the beginning of your questionnaire.
Often, participants can lose interest on the latter part of the questionnaire,
especially if the survey is rather lengthy. Place more important questions in
the first part of the questionnaire.
6. Add a little variety to your questions. While closed questions are best for ease
of answering and analyzing purposes, adding in a couple of open-ended
questions helps keep respondents for becoming bored. Open-ended
questions require respondents to write out their answers and to include some
details.

What I Have Learned

Task 5: PICTURE WILL TELL

Study the picture given above. Then answer the questions below.
1. What did you see in the picture?
2. What social issue is it trying to present?
3. What specific question is being raised by this picture?

What I Can Do
Now that you have learned how to write
good questionnaire, you are ready to make your
own about a local treasure or a heritage in the
community. You can use the template below as a
model for your work.

Task 6: COLLECT YOUR TREASURE

Local Treasure Questionnaire

This questionnaire is used to help the researchers collect information in order to complete
the study (title of the topic). Please answer all the questions by providing the appropriate
information. The data will be treated with utmost confidentiality.

General Information:
Name:
Year and Section:

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Address:
(Other pertinent information)

Questions: (Write as many questions as needed in your questionnaire)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Thank you for your time.

Assessment:
Task 7: TEST TIME

While taking part in this journey, you found out that you need not look far
from home to discover an important treasure. By engaging in the activities included
in this lesson, your learning experiences will assist you to further grow in your
adventure called education.
Before moving forward to our next lesson, try to assess your growth by
answering the following questions:

1. What new ideas and skills did you find interesting?

______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

2. Which part of the lesson impacts the way you view the experience?
______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

3. What follow-up is needed to further improve your knowledge?

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________.

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Lesson
4 Advocacy Campaign

What Is It
Let’s discuss what
an advocacy campaign is.

What is Advocacy Campaign?

• Advocacy is defined as an active support to an idea or a cause.
• Advocate is a person who speaks or writes in favor of an argument or a
cause.
o Planning for advocacy is often a complex activity because we have to
deal with power and opposition.
o An advocate will usually struggle over problems like lack of funds which
are the main barriers where other types of community development
projects are concerned. There are situations wherein the opponents
are well prepared for the battle and you need to out-plan them.
o You will need to create a plan based on your knowledge of who are
your opponents and who are those who can help you.
o To analyse this, think of the overall campaign as a building project:
▪ Your vision and mission is to provide a place to live that is
warm and safe
▪ Your objective is to build a house
▪ Your strategy will take the form of blueprints for the house
▪ Your action plan will include the specifics: who will pour
the concrete for the foundation, put up a frame, add the
roof, etc. and when will they do it.
▪ And all will go together as part of one big action plan.

▪ ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN OUTLINE

Conducting Advocacy Research

A. Gather initial information about a social problem or issue. This includes
beginning research to understand the problem.
B. Define the problem. Three step processes:
1) Become aware of the issue
2) Refine the problem within the small groups or organizational
context
3) Determine problem priorities

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 Develop the MISSION, GOALS and OBJECTIVES for the Campaign
A. The mission. The mission statement tells what the campaign is about. It
is a broad statement which provides general direction for
organization or task. group’s work (i.e., what the campaign is about)
(Stay Home - Stay Safe, End Corona Virus)
B. The goals. Goals provide a general direction and commitment to action,
but are rarely achieved, (e.g. to reduce tobacco advertising aimed
at minors, to improve nutrition in school lunches)
C. The objectives. Objectives are relevant, attainable, measurable, and time-
limited outcomes to be achieved.

Design the Advocacy Campaign

A. Determining community and system changes (i.e. new or modified
programs, policies, and practices) the group hopes to bring about.
Include the specific changes (e.g. new hiring policy) sought by the
Advocacy Campaign.
B. The action steps required (who will do what by when to bring about the
specific changes to be sought)

What I Have Learned

Task 5: MY V-O-S-A (VISION, OBJECTIVE, STRATEGIES, ACTION PLAN)

Create an advocacy plan using the following template:
• Your vision and mission is to provide a place for your family to live that is
healthy and safe.
• Your objective is to protect your family against corona virus infection.
• Your strategy will take the form of a table showing actions you will do to
achieve your goal.
• Your action plan will include the specifics:, what are the guidelines you will set
for the family members to follow, what are the roles of each member of the
family, how will you do your plan, when are you going to do your plan
Accomplish the table below.
VISION-MISSION

OBJECTIVES

STRATEGY

ACTION PLAN

What I Can Do
Task 6: MY ADVOCACY PLAN
After filling in the table with necessary information, make a poster showing your
advocacy plan. Be sure to include all the details you have written in the table above.
The following rubric will be used to assess your work:
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 FAMILY PROTECTION CAMPAIGN PROJECT
Poor (1) Fair (2) Good (3) Excellent (4)
RESEARCH Information is Information is Information is Information is
Outlines inadequate, inadequate. Few adequate and abundant,
current, incorrect or images are used current; Some current and
interesting outdated, No and are images are interesting: All
and important images are used disconnected helpful and used images are
into text and from the topic in relation to the helpful and used
images and the text text in relation to the
text
RESEARCH All 4 websites and 3 websites and 2 websites and All websites and
Internet internet sources internet sources internet sources internet sources
Sources used used are outdated, used are used are used contain
for research and contain outdated, and outdated, and adequate,
(at least 4) incorrect contain incorrect contain incorrect current and
are current, information information information interesting
trustworthy information
and verifiable
PROJECT Poster is Poster is Poster is Poster is
Poster is incomplete, unorganized, not complete, complete,
complete unorganized, not visually organized, organized,
visually appealing appealing and visually visually
and does not contains few appealing and appealing and
contain images images contains some contains several
images useful images

Assessment:
Task 7: CHECK YOURSELF

Complete the organizer below to show what your experiences in this

lesson are.
What new ideas and skills
did you find interesting?

How will you apply this What part of the lesson did
knowledge to real life you find challenging?
situation?

What follow-up is needed to

further improve your
knowledge?

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 Assessment: (Post-Test)

Good job! You are now on the final stage of our

module. It is now time to check if you understood our
lessons in this module.
Read each item below. Choose the correct
answer from the given choices.

A. Read the following text and fill in the blanks with the linking words below.
Furthermore, because, because of, in spite of the fact that, but, in contrast,
although, for, since, and, eventually, even though, in order to, moreover, indeed,
first, as a result of, as a result, also, actually, so that, in fact.

Every person who has lived in a new culture has had some experience with
culture shock, (1) __________________ I am no
exception, (2) __________________ I, too, have had an experience with culture
shock. (3) __________________ I have lived in the United States for almost one
year, I sometimes feel homesick, and still miss my family. When I first came to the
U.S., I was very excited. (4) __________________ everything was new, everything
was interesting. I enjoyed my independence from my parents;
I (5) __________________ enjoyed experiencing new situations and making new
friends. (6) __________________ everything was a little strange, I enjoyed these
new experiences.

B. Check the box that corresponds to the characteristics of a good questionnaire for
Research.
Address your objectives
Are not directly useful to your research
Open-ended and require respondents to write out their answers including some
detail
Open with hard questions
Important questions are placed at the beginning of the questionnaire
Do not vary your questions

C. Let’s clarify further, write YES if the sample is an advocacy, if not, write NO.
_____ 11. You join a group that clears Bubunawan River twice a year.
_____ 12. You organize a group of students to appeal to the school principal
that classes be held from 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. instead of 7:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to give considerations to those who are living
far from school.
_____13.You spend time on Saturdays to beautify the surroundings of your
community.
_____14. Your group decides to hold a concert for a cause for the family of
the covid 19 victims.
_____15. You call the attention of the homeowners’ association officers to
address the problem on improper waste disposal

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Quarter 4 - Module 4
TECHNICAL TERMS IN RESEARCH

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 Overview
Welcome to this module!
This module would bring you to the world of research writing. For you to get
oriented with this lesson, we have prepared varied tasks for you to enjoy, learn and
strengthen your knowledge on the importance of research in your daily life. In the
same way, this would prepare you to the next stage of your journey, the Senior High
School life. The activities and tasks that you will complete are all aligned to the
achievement of the content and performance standards directed in the curriculum.
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. Define research paper;
2. Identify the technical terms used in research; and
3. Get familiar with the technical terms used in research (EN10V-IVa-30).
Good luck as you start this module!

Lesson
Getting Familiar with Technical
1 Terms used in Research

Prior Knowledge
Writing a research paper will help you develop or improve your reading skills.
It also helps you in developing reading for critical evaluation, developing reasoning
skills, think differently from out of the box and developing the skill of making
conclusion from what you have read (ReadingCraze.com, 2017).

Task 1: Diagram Completion

Directions: Fill in the diagram below with words or phrases that you can associate
with “research”.

This chart was created by the writer.

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Questions:
1. What are the words/phrases you have formed?
2. Are these words related with research?

Presentation
Research paper is also known as term paper or research report. It is a
piece of academic writing that asks students to locate information about a topic, take
a stand on that topic, and provide support for that stand. ( Serrano, 2015)
Task 2: Word Search
Directions: Search for thirty-one hidden words in this puzzle. Trace the letters
vertically, horizontally, up, down, backward or any other directions. Encircle your
answer.

L I T E R A T U R E R E V I E W A B C D E

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ABSTRACT DISCUSSION IN-TEXT CITATION QUOTE
A.D. et al. LITERATURE REVIEW REFERENCES
APA etc. METHODOLOGY RESULTS
APPENDIX e.g. MLA sic.
BIBLIOGRAPHY et pas OUTLINE SOURCES
CITE ibid. PARAPHRASE SUMMARY
CONCLUSION INTRODUCTION PERIODICAL TOPIC
DATA INSTRUMENT PLAGIARISM

Concept Development
What are the technical terms used in research?

➢ Introduction presents the background information, scope, and focus of the

research paper.
➢ Literature Review provides a review of what others have written or researched
on concerning the topic.
➢ Methodology explains how the research was conducted.
➢ Instrument is the general term that researchers use for a measurement device
such as survey, test, questionnaire, etc.
➢ Results presents the information gathered through the research.
➢ Discussion evaluates the results of the study or research.
➢ Conclusion provides the summary of the research.
➢ References is the lists of all the sources used in the research.
➢ Appendix contains other related information such as graphs, charts, tables and
lists.
➢ Abstract summarizes all sections and helps readers decide whether or not to
read the entire report.
➢ Paraphrase is to restate or reword information from a source.
➢ Periodical is a publication published with a fixed interval such as daily, weekly,
monthly or yearly.
➢ Plagiarism refers to someone else’s words or ideas without giving proper credit.
➢ Bibliography is a list of all sources cited in the paper.
➢ Outline presents the list of main ideas that shows structure of the research
paper.
➢ Summary provides a shorter, more condensed version of the original.
➢ Research Resources is a book, article, magazine, website, encyclopedia that
provides information for a research paper.
➢ In-text Citation is a brief citation of the source placed within the body of the
paper.
➢ Quote is to repeat a source word-for-word.
➢ Cite is to identify the source of information.

Here are some Common Latin and Non-English Abbreviations used in Research:

➢ A.D. Anno Domini means “In the year of the Lord.”

➢ cf. Confere meaning “compare”, it is used in writing to refer the reader to other
material to make a comparison with the topic being discussed
➢ c. circa meaning “around, about, roughly and approximately”.

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➢ etc. Et cetera means “and so on”.
➢ e.g. exemple gratia means “for example”.
➢ et pass. Et passim meaning “following” is the abbreviation typically appears after
a citation of a single page, suggesting the reader to look at that page first and
then skim the material following for further discussion
➢ et al. Et alii means “and others” and abbreviates people in a list.
➢ ib./ibid. Ibidem means “in the same passage or page quoted above”.
➢ i.e. id est.means “that is more precisely”.
➢ sic. Meaning “thus” and it is used to indicate that something incorrectly written is
intentionally being left as it was in the original.
➢ Ph.D. Philosophiae Doctor. it can refer to the individual as a title, or the degree
itself.

Activities
Task 2: Matching Type
Directions: Match the descriptions in Column B with the corresponding terms listed in
Column A. Write the letter of your answer on a sheet of paper.
Column A
_____ 1. c.
_____ 2. cite
_____ 3. A.D.
_____ 4. Ph.D.
_____ 5. et pass.
_____ 6. ib./ibid.
_____ 7. quote
_____ 8. Outline
_____ 9. Periodical
_____ 10. Paraphrase
_____ 11. Plagiarism
_____ 12. Summary
_____ 13. Bibliography
_____ 14. In-Text-Citation
_____ 15. Research Resources
Column B
A. following
B. in the year of the Lord
C. to repeat a source word-for-word
D. list of all sources cited in the paper
E. to identify the source of information
F. around, about, roughly and approximately
G. in the same passage or page quoted above
H. to restate or reword information from a source
I. it can refer to the individual as a title, or the
degree itself.
J. to provide a shorter, more condensed version
of the original
K. to use someone else’s words or ideas without
giving proper credit
L. a brief citation of the source placed within the
body of the paper
M. a list of topics or main ideas that shows the
structure of the research paper.
N. a publication published with a fixed interval
such a daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly
O. a book, article, person, magazine, website, or
encyclopedia that provides information for a
research paper

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Assessment
You’re doing well in the previous activity. Let’s check your understanding!
Task 3: Crossword Puzzle
Directions: Fill in the blocks with the correct letters to form word whose meaning is
given below.

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This puzzle was created by the illustrators.

Across Down

1. evaluates the results 2. provides summary

3. explains how the research conducted 4. the act of using another person’s
5. thus words or ideas without giving credit
7. that is more precisely to that person
9. list of all sources 6. presents the background
11. identify the source of information information
13. summarizes all sections 8. a person, a book that gives
15. presents the information information
10. provides a review of other works
12. meaning to compare
14. piece of academic writing
How was it? Are you know familiar with the technical terms used in research paper?

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Application

Let’s try this activity.

Task 4: Unscramble the Scrambled

Directions: Below are excerpts of a research paper. Unscramble the letters to form a
word/phrase that defines that certain part and write it on the space provided.
1. Science rap is theoretically conceptualized as a form of morality or “a reference
for oral modes of communication in which both speaking and listening are treated as
performance. It is a vocal technique that falls between singing and chanting science
concepts.
ODTRUCIONINT ____________________
2. The study revealed that the Grade 10 students have achieved and performed
better in biology when taught with science rap as formative assessment.
Furthermore, there is a significant difference in the academic performance in biology
between the students taught in science rap as formative assessment and the
students taught without the utilization of science rap as formative assessment.
SGNIDNIF ____________________
3. This study used the quasi-experimental static group comparison pretest-posttest
research design. The design was used to investigate the effect of the Science Rap
as formative assessment on the academic performance in Biology of the Grade 10
students.
THOMEDOGYLO ____________________
4. Science Rap Formative Assessment (SRFA) activities can be employed in
assessing students to help improve academic performance in Biology. The SRFA
also encouraged the students to participate in the learning process. Thus, the level
of motivation was reflected in their involvement in SFRA activities.
CLU CNO SION ____________________
5. Endim, C. (2013). Affiliation and Alienation: Hip-hop, Rap and Urban Science
Education. Journal of curriculum Studies (in press).
LIOBIBPHYGRA ____________________
6. In view of the findings and conclusions, the teacher may carefully consider the
possibility of utilizing science rap as formative assessment to attain better
achievement in Biology.
ATIOMMNEDNRCOE ___________________
7. This study examined the effects of the use of Science Rap as Formative
Assessment in Biology. It also tested the significant difference in the academic

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8. performance in biology between those students taught with the utilization of
science rap as formative assessment and those students who were taught using
conventional methods.
STTCARBA ____________________
9. Science Rap: A Formative Assessment for Grade 10 Biology Students
EARCHRES TICOP ____________________

Generalization/Synthesis
A research is an essay in which you explain what you have learned after
exploring the topic.
It has different parts: introduction, literature review, methodology, results,
conclusion. It has also terminologies like references, appendix, bibliography, outline,
plagiarism, abstract, paraphrase and periodical.
Writing a research paper will help develop or improve reading skills. It helps in
developing reading for critical evaluation not just for the purpose of knowledge. It
helps develop 21st century reasoning skill as you read any article or book to collect
sources for your research paper.

Post Assessment
It's now time to evaluate your learning. Choose the letter that corresponds to
the correct answer.
Directions: Read the questions carefully and encircle the letter of the correct
answer.
1. Paiz, J.M.et al. APA General Format. (2013, March 1). What does this Latin
abbreviation “et. al” mean?
A. it is B. and so on
C. and others D. for example
2. What do you call the systematic method for identifying, evaluating, and
interpreting the work of researchers, scholars, and practitioners in a chosen field?
A. Discussion B. Introduction
C. Literature Review D. Research Methodology
3. Which of the following terms provides specific procedures or techniques used to
identify, select, process, and analyse information about a topic?
A. Appendix B. Conclusion
C. Introduction D. Research Methodology

4. What do you call this list that provides the essential information for a reader to
locate any source cited in the research work?
A. Reference list or Bibliography B. In-Text Citation
C. Table of Contents D. Sources

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5. It is a way of presenting someone else’s work or ideas as your own, with or
without their consent, by incorporating it into your work without full
acknowledgement.
A. In-text citing B. Paraphrasing
C. Plagiarizing D. Summarizing
6. This intends to help the reader understand why your research should matter to
them after they have finished reading the paper.
A. Conclusion B. Findings
C. Discussion D. Summary
7. It reports the findings of your study based upon the information gathered as a
result of the methodology you applied.
A. Conclusion B. Recommendations
C. Results D. Summary
8. It refers to a list of works on a subject or by an author that were used or consulted
to write a research paper, book or article and it is usually found at the end part.
A. Appendices B. Bibliography
C.Biography of the author D. Glossary
9. What method of citation is used in the example below?
Light, I. (2006). Deflecting immigration: Networks, markets, and regulation in
Los Angeles. New York, NY: Russell Sage Foundation.
A. Chicago Manual of Style (SMC)
B. American Medical Association (AMA)
C. Modern Language Association (MLA)
D. American Psychological Association (APA)
10. Which of the given choices define “research”?
A. A serious magazine or newspaper that is published regularly about
a particular subject.
B. Is a bounded system, a single entity, or unit around which there are
boundaries.
C. A long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done
for a higher college or university degree.
D. The scientific investigation of phenomena which includes collection,
presentation, analysis and interpretation of facts that lines an individual
speculation with reality.

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Answer Key

Application Post Assessment

1. INTRODUCTION 1. C
2. FINDINGS 2. D
3. METHODOLOGY 3. D
4. CONCLUSION 4. A
5. C
5. BIBLIOGRAPHY
6. A
6. RECOMMENDATION 7. C
7. ABSTRACT 8. B
8. RESEARCH TOPIC 9. D
10. D

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English
Quarter 4 - Module 5
Writing Research Report

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

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 Lesson

1 Conducting a Literature Review

Objective
After going through this lesson, you are expected to:
• identify the qualities of a good literature review matrix.

Presentation
Task 2: ASSOCIATE ME
A. Using the graphic organizer below, fill in the circles with words you can associate
with literature review.

Concept Development
Let us discuss what literature review is. I want you to study carefully the discussion below.

A literature review or ‘review of related literature:

❖ It is part of the research that discusses published information in a particular subject
area.
❖ It provides the recap and re-organization of information, or it might also trace the
intellectual progress on the subject at hand.
❖ It evaluates the sources and advises the reader on the most pertinent or relevant
information.
Note: When there are plenty of authors who researched about the subject matter, you have to
create a graphic organizer to keep track of the different authors’ ideas. One of these graphic
organizers is the Literature Review Matrix.
Study the following characteristics of a good literature review matrix.
Qualities of a Good Literature Review Matrix
❖ Limitation. Good matrices limit the amount of information you have to work with to
write your paper. On your matrix take not only of the ideas that address your research question
which you will write at the top of your matrix as a reminder to keep yourself on track.
❖ Comparison. Labelling the ideas that pertain to your question so you can see where
author agree and disagree—and where other authors ignored an idea altogether.
❖ Discovery. You can anticipate what ideas will emerge and label those in advance of
your reading. What will you do with the ones mentioned by only one author? Are they worth
including as you attempt to provide a thorough answer to your question? How will you decide?

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❖ Location. You will create a reference list as you read your articles. Keep track of
citations as you find the sources in electronic databases or in the Internet.
❖ Labelling. The names of the first authors of each study appear across the top of the
matrix. The names can easily be related to the full citation information.
❖ Note-taking. As you read the research, make brief notes in the blank cells about ideas
that address your research question. You can drop authors that provide little useful information
from your references. Keep adding and deleting sources until you see a pattern of ideas
emerging that will help you answer your research question.
❖ Expanding. Expand as you review more studies by adding pages.

Activities
Now that you have read about our lesson, let us check how much you understood our topic.

Task 3: INTERPRET ME
Write about your own interpretation of the qualities of a good literature review. Use the
graphic organizer below to show your answer.

___________________________ ___________________________
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LIMITATION LOCATION
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COMPARISON ___________________________
LABELING
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DISCOVERY ___________________________
NOTE-TAKING
___________________________ ___________________________
___________________________ ___________________________
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EXPANDING
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Assessment
Task 5: QUIZ TIME

Let us check your progress. Find out how much you have learned from our
lesson by answering the test below.

A. Read the items below. Choose the correct answer among the given choices. Write
your answer on a piece of paper.

1. A literature review is best defined as:

A. The process of studying published research.
B. Doing an internet search on a topic and looking through the results.
C. The written component of a research project that discusses the existing research the
researcher reviewed.
D. The process of studying published research and the written review
outlining what literature was reviewed.

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2. Why does a researcher conduct a literature review?
A. They are paid to review it.
B. To reproduce existing research.
C. To familiarize themselves with the field.
D. They are required to by other researchers
.
3. When starting your literature review, what is the first step?
A. Ask your teacher
B. Identify your question
C. Find articles on your topic
D. Review other literature reviews

4. Which of the following are good ways to help you improve your use of the literature?
A. Sort your references
B. Keep a research notebook
C. Concentrate on collecting papers that are free
D. Keep a research notebook, sort your references

5. These are the qualities of a good literature review except:

A. anticipated ideas that will emerge
B. created a reference list as the articles were read
C. included authors that provide only little useful information
D. limited the amount of information you are going to work with

B. Assess the sample literature review matrix. Make sure to check whether the sample
exhibits the qualities given above. Write your assessment in the figures you will find
below.
Sample Literature Review Matrix
Topic: Social Comparison and the Effects of Advertising Images of Ideal Female Beauty

Author/s or
Title Source/Type Proponent/s Year Notes and Findings

1. Colonial Faces: Beauty
and Skin Color Hierarchy
in the Philippines and the
U.S.
2. The “White Skin”
Standard in Filipina Beauty
3. SKIN DEEP: Dying to
be white
Thesis Rondilla, 2012 Women strive for ideal
Joanne, beauty with proximity to
Laxamana popular media imagery.
GMA Online JR Lopez 2013 Even with the advent of
News Gonzales technology, most
Internet Article Filipinas still believe that
fair skin beauty is the
standard and must be
imitated for one to be
deemed beautiful
CNN.com Marianne Bray 2002 Spurred by modern
Internet Article marketing and a cultural
history that cherishes
fairness, hordes of
women across Asia are
slapping on whitening
lotions, serums,
correctors, and essences
to bleach their skins.

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Application
Task 6: A DAY IN A LIBRARY

Look for at least three related literatures about any of the topics given. Use the table below to
write your research.
TOPICS: 1. Common Reasons of Absenteeism among Grade 10 Students
2. Factors Influencing Teen-agers to Join Fraternity
3. Risks of Early Teen-age Pregnancy
4. Factors Affecting Drug Addiction

Title Source/ Author/s or Year Notes and Finding

Type Proponent/s

Generalization/Synthesis
A well-written research report is partly founded on the presentation and discussion of existing
bodies of literature related to the study at hand. It is always helpful to be able to clearly see
how the topic builds upon previous works. Researchers must explicitly connect the existing
body of knowledge to the study that they want to complete.

Lesson
2 Formulating Thesis Statement
Objective
After going through this module, you are expected to:
• formulate a thesis statement

Concept Development
What is a Thesis Statement?
● A thesis statement is a sentence used in an essay that serves as the guide for the
essay and directly answers the question or task asked of you.
● It is the core of an essay and is usually one but sometimes two sentences, which are
often placed at the end of the introduction.
● It lets the reader know what the essay will be about.
● It is not factual and is not a topic sentence.
● The characteristics of a good thesis statement are:
o Addresses the work clearly
o Makes a claim

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o Presents an argument
o Is arguable (an opinion)
o In first paragraph of essay
● It should read much like an outline in sentence form.
For more understanding of the lesson, click the link below and take down notes of important
details discussed in the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBZKFyykOyM
Activities

Task 3: SPOT A THESIS

Let’s try to spot a thesis!

A. On each of the following items, read the writing prompt and the two sample statements.
Write the letter of your answer in your paper as your best choice for a thesis

1. Early on in life, people develop an admiration for heroes. In a well-developed essay,

discuss a person you admire and why you chose this person.
A. One person I admire is Babe Ruth, who played baseball from 1914 until 1935.
B. One person I admire is Babe Ruth, the greatest baseball player of all time.

2. …Discuss the social, political and economic effects of World War II on the United States.
A. World War II was a costly war that had a major impact on the economy of the Philippines.
B. World War II not only affected the economy of the Philippines, but also altered the role of
the Philippine government and the Filipino people forever.

3. …Describe three top tourists attraction in Northern Mindanao and their importance to the
region.
A. Mindanao is perhaps one of the least visited in terms of tourism because it is a bit farm
compared to Visayas and Luzon.
B. Mindanao has a number of tourist’s attractions which have helped increase the source of
income and employment of the region.

4. In South Asia, globalization has played a big role in the developing economies of the region.
Discuss the positive and negative effects of globalization in one South Asian country.
A. Globalization in the Philippines has offered solutions to poverty for some and create more
severe poverty for others.
B. In the Philippines, globalization has meant new jobs for Philippine’s emerging middle class.

5. Discuss the effect of climate and the vegetation on Northern Mindanao. Be sure to discuss
the factors contributing to climate, and the impact human activity has on the vegetation.
A. Human activity is changing the vegetation of Northern Mindanao and causing erosion,
which will have destructive effects on the people of the region.
B. Even though the climate and vegetation of Northern Mindanao varies as a result of latitude
and human activity, they are still the two most important factors in determining the quality of
life.

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 Another lesson is finished. Great job! Now it is time for
you to check on what you have learned from this lesson.

Assessment
Task 4: GOOD OR BAD THESIS

Tell whether the following statements are bad or good thesis statements. Write the word BAD
if it is not a good thesis statement and GOOD if it is the right one and explain why you say so.
Study the example given.
Example:
Everyone should exercise. BAD
Explanation: Why should I? What's in it for me?
Filipinos should add exercise to their daily morning routine because it not only
keeps their bodies at a healthy weight but also reduces the risk of high blood
pressure. GOOD
Explanation: Here, we've made several specifications i.e. Filipinos (not everyone), the
morning routine (not the evening), weight maintenance, and high blood pressure
prevention. Your research actually becomes easier when you have very specific
objectives.

1. High levels of alcohol consumption are bad for you.

High levels of alcohol consumption have detrimental effects on your personal health,
such as weight gain, heart disease, and liver complications.

2. Reading can develop a child's analytical mind.

Reading develops a child's mind by fostering comprehension skills, increasing vocabulary,

and exposing them to new worlds they might not otherwise encounter.

Application
Task 5: ORGANIZE MY THESIS

You will now apply what you have learned by writing your own thesis
statement. Read the directions carefully.

Look at the example given, formulate your own thesis statement using the graphic organizer
shown. Write your answers on the boxes on a separate sheet of paper.
Example:
strong Superman is so
Superman he is cool cool because he
helps people is strong, he
helps people in
danger, and he
flies can fly.
3 reasons for
Issue Position Thesis
support
Statement

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 Thesis
Issue Position 3 reasons for Statement
support

Generalization/Synthesis
Thesis statement is important in writing a research report for they will create focus on the
writer providing him/ her direction that will keep his/ her paper organized. It leads into the
body of the paragraph which provides evidence and ideas to support the thesis. This will
also tell the readers what they will be reading about in your work.

Lesson
Writing Research Report
3
Objectives
After going through this module, you are expected to:
• apply the essential parts in writing a research report
• write a research report on a relevant social issue

Concept Development
What is a Research Report?
● a completed study that reports an investigation of a problem, identifies questions to be
addressed, and includes data collected, analyzed, and interpreted by the researcher

What are the parts of a Research Report?

● Introduction
o Brief Background: Provide an overview of the scope of the research
o Objectives of the Study: State what you wanted to find out in your study by giving the
objectives or raising research questions that you like to address in the report.
o Significance of the study: State what is the relevance of your study to your intended
audience and what are the specific benefits they can get from the findings of your
research
o Literature Review: Discuss previous studies done on the chosen topic and relate your
research to them.
● Body
o contains substantial amount of information that needs to be clearly and accurately
presented and analyzed
o data presented are meant to address the research questions or objectives
o use related studies to support or refute the findings.
o cite sources used in the study
● Conclusion
o bring home the highlights of the research paper

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o allows readers to take a new perspective about the thesis
o provides the readers with recommendations that can be explored concerning the topic

How to Select and Limit a Research Topic

1. Brainstorm for Ideas – What local treasure or heritage in the community would you
like to research on? Why does it interest you and what you would like to know more about it?
Do you have an opinion about the local treasure or heritage?
2. Identify the Sources of General Background Information – What sources of
information can you use to gather information? Who can help you in providing information
about the topic? Can you use the library, magazines, journals, periodicals, or the internet to
collect information? Do you know any organization that can help you in gathering information?
3. Focus on Your Topic – What specific area or factor of the local treasure of heritage
in the community would you focus your research on? Why did you decide to focus on that
specific area or aspect? Who is affected by the topic?
4. Make a List of Useful Keywords – What are the keywords that you can use to best
describe your topic?
5. Be Flexible – What are the considerations or judgements that you would do if ever
there is a need to modify your research topic?
6. Define Your Topic as a Focused Research Question – What is the primary question
that your research topic wants to answer?
7. Formulate a Thesis Statement – What is the thesis statement of the study that you
would like to conduct?

To further understand this lesson, open your book Celebrating Diversity Through World
Literature: English G10 Learner’s Material on pages 472-474. Read and study the
discussions found in those pages.

Activities
Task 3: ELABORATE UNDERSTANDING
Explain the following based on your understanding on How to Select and Limit a Research
Topic. Write your answer in your paper following the given format below.
Brainstorm for Ideas

Identify the Sources of General Background Information

Focus on your Topic

Make a list of Useful Keywords

Define your Topic as a Focused Research Question

Formulate a Thesis Statement

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 We are almost done with this module. Just hang on! You are
doing great in your activities.
Answer the assessment to check your understanding… Good
luck!

Assessment
Task 4: QUESTIONS TO ANSWER

B. Do the following:
1. Think of academic or behavioral problems that students in your school are facing
today. The problem that you would choose would serve as your thesis title.
2. After you have chosen specific problem, write three questions that would guide
you in solving and determining the factors of your chosen title.
3. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Application
Task 5: PROBLEM IN A PICTURE

Let’s try this!

Look at the picture shown below. Provide a good title for the problem presented here.
Write three questions you would like to address in this research report.

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 Title:

Thesis Statement:

Questions:
1.
2.
3.

Generalization/Synthesis
Research Report’s introduction should hook the attention of the readers. Its thesis should be
clear, and the ideas should be organized in a logical and coherent manner. There should be
enough supporting details for each point which refer back to the thesis statement. It is also
necessary to give proper citation to sources. At the end, the conclusion should tie everything
together.

You are almost finished with the module. To determine how much
you have understood the lessons in this module, answer the post-
test to check your learning… Good luck!

Post assessment
We have come to the end of this module but before proceeding to the next module,
assess yourself first how much you have learned from our lessons here.

Directions: Read each item below. Choose the correct answer from the given choices.
Write the letter of your answer on a separate answer sheet.

1. When doing a research report, you should only collect information from:
A. books B. internet C. your parents D. a variety of reliable sources
2. What will be talked about in a research report?
A. explanations B. facts and truth C. research findings
3. A literature review is best defined as:
A. The process of studying published research.
B. Doing an internet search on a topic and looking through the results.
C. The written component of a research project that discusses the existing research the
researcher reviewed.
D. The process of studying published research and the written review outlining what
literature was reviewed.
4. When starting your literature review, what is the first step?
A. Ask your teacher
B. Identify your question
C. Find articles on your topic
D. Review other literature reviews

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5. When there are plenty of authors that have researched about the subject matter,
how will you keep track of the information?
A. Write as much number of ideas and amount of text.
B. Include information that does not address your question.
C. Make long notes in the blank cells about ideas that address your research question.
D. Create a graphic organizer that follows you to see the different authors’ ideas
conveniently.
6. Why does a researcher conduct a literature review?
A. They are paid to review it.
B. To reproduce existing research.
C. To familiarize themselves with the field.
D. They are required to by other researchers.
7. What are research reports?
A. are similar to academic essay
B. focus on how to complete a good paragraph
C. aim to come up with own new ideas in a defined topic
D. inform academic and specialists in a particular field about a piece of research
8. In doing this, you can see where author agree and disagree—and where other authors
ignored an idea altogether.
A. Expanding by adding pages.
B. Labelling the ideas that pertain to your question.
C. Limiting the number of ideas and amount of text.
D. Making brief notes in the blank cells about ideas that address your research question.
9. Once you’ve taken lots of notes, how do you organize them all?
A. in alphabetical order
B. in the same order that you took the notes
C. things that are alike should be grouped together
D. things that are interesting come first, and the less interesting information is written last
10. Arrange the steps of a research project in order:
A. take notes, do research, organize notes, choose topic
B. choose a topic, do research, take notes, organize notes
C. organize notes, choose a topic, take notes, do research
D. take notes, do research, choose a topic, organize notes

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