William James

The material self refers to

tangible objects, people,
or places that carry the
designation my or mine.
4 Components of Material Self
1.Body
2.Clothes
3.Immediate family
4.Home
For instance, your
clothes reflect
certain aspects of
your personality,
and you designate
them as “my
wardrobe”.
 Material possessions signify some
aspects of one’s sense of self identity.
 Parents buy
necessities for
their family
because it is
symbolic of their
need to provide
“security”
 The
possession of
material
things also
indicates
one’s status in
the society.
 Need
Something
you must have
in order to
survive.
 Want
Something
you desire but
it is not
necessary.
Activity for
“The Material Self”
Debate
A debate is a discussion
about a subject on which
people have different views.
Pro and Anti
•Pro - A person who supports a
concept or principle.

•Anti - A person opposed to a

concept or principle.
Rules:
1. The two teams will discuss with each other and which role (Pro, Anti) each of them will have.

2. Before the opening of the debate, both teams will have 50 minutes to get ready for the debate.
They can write some notes and questions on a piece of paper and use them during the debate.
Using a dictionary during the debate is not permitted.

3. Before each debate, the team will choose one speaker who will present his/her ideas and
opinions of the topic. The speakers should change for each debate. (Pro/Anti).

4. The “Pro” team will start discussion with their speaker. The speaker´s speech should be about 10
minutes long.

5. The “Anti” team will ask questions and the “Pro” team answers them. All members of both
teams should involve into asking and answering questions. Asking and answering questions should
take 5 minutes.
6. The speaker of the “Anti” team will present his/her ideas and
opinions. Their speech should be about 10 minutes long.

7. The “Pro” team will ask questions and the “Anti” team answers
them. All members should involve into asking and answering
questions. Asking and answering questions should take 5 minutes.

8. The debate ends after 30 minutes.

Point System:

Each team will get points for:

1. Relevance - speaking to the topic, using

strong and persuasive arguments.

2. Promptness - quick responses to all questions.

3. Fluency - speaking readily without pauses.

4. Engaging of all members in the debate.

5. Correct grammatical structures.

6. Vocabulary - its richness and width.

7. Pronunciation.
Disqualification is for:

1. not speaking to the topic,

2. interrupting the debate by not asking questions or not

answering them,

3. breaking the ethical code of the debate (using offensive

language and colloquial slang).
 Want or Need?
1.Car
2.Cellphone
car or any vehicle
Want Need
Suba, Aeron A. Fernandez, Rhea Marie L.
Manalastas, Catherine Panlilio, Kuenzle S.
Garcia, Frankie L. Marin, Meg T.
Santos, Joan S. Musngi, Micaella C.
Danoog, Jim Bryle M. Pangan, Krisha C.
Musni, Christine A. Pangilinan, Stephanie C.
Dizon, Juan Miguel Punay, Wilma G.
Puno, Kimberly A. Icaro, Merry Joy L.
Santos, Kimberly R. Dames, Reziele
 cellphone
Want Need
Dungca, Shane Francisco, Jessicca M.
Martin, Mikaela Sion, Renoa Zyann
Reyes, Marinell L. Manicdao, Joan
Cordova, Joycel S. Mangune, Cheska
Lorenzo, Emannuel M. Mallari, Alma Rochel
Perez, Angeline S. Dominguez, Edelma G.
Valdez, Luissane A. Cunanan, Violy S.
Fabian, Angelo Dizon, Ramdel F.
Mungcal, Carlo S. Mallari, Nathaniel