English 8

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English – Grade 8
Quarter 3 – Module 3: Using Emphasis Markers for Persuasive Purposes
First Edition, 2020

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 English 8
Lesson 12
Quarter
Using Emphasis Markers 1
for Persuasive
Purposes.

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Introductory Message

For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the English 8 Self-Learning Module on Using Emphasis Markers

for Persuasive Purposes. This module was collaboratively designed, developed and
reviewed by educators from Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its Officer-
In-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A. Agustin in
partnership with the Local Government of Pasig through its mayor, Honorable Victor
Ma. Regis N. Sotto. The writers utilized the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum
using the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) while overcoming their
personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

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

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

Notes to the Teacher

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

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

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 For the Learner:

Welcome to the English 8 Self-Learning Module on Using Emphasis Markers

for Persuasive Purposes!

The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often
used to depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create
and accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a
learner is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant competencies
and skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in your own hands!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You
will be enabled to process the contents of the learning material while being an active
learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectation - These are what you will be able to know after

completing the lessons in the module

Pre-test - This will measure your prior knowledge and the

concepts to be mastered throughout the lesson.

Recap - This section will measure what learnings and skills that
you understand from the previous lesson.

Lesson- This section will discuss the topic for this module.

Activities - This is a set of activities you will perform.

Wrap Up- This section summarizes the concepts and

applications of the lessons.

Valuing-this part will check the integration of values in the

learning competency.

Post-test - This will measure how much you have learned from
the entire module. Ito po ang parts ng module

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 EXPECTATION

This is your self-instructional learner module in English 8. All the

activities provided in this lesson will help you learn and understand: Using
Emphasis Markers for Persuasive Purposes.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Identify the types of emphasis markers;

2. Use proper emphasis markers for persuasion; and
3. Write a paragraph using emphasis markers for persuasive purposes.

PRETEST

Directions: Identify and underline the emphasis markers used in each

statement.

1. Smoking is proved to be dangerous to the health. Nonetheless, 40% of

the population smokes.
2. Our teacher promised to take us on a field trip. However, he changed
his mind last week.
3. I particularly asked for a seat by the window.
4. She wore a coat, even though it was a very hot day.
5. We have different backgrounds. Accordingly, we will have different
futures.

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 RECAP

We have learned that logical connector is a conjunction that connects

a word in other words, a clause with another clause, a sentence with another
sentence, or a paragraph with another paragraph.

In other words, logical connectors are conjunctions that connect two

ideas that have a certain relationship, which are related to time (sequential),
reason & purpose, condition, or adversative.

LESSON

Emphasis markers are words and expressions that emphasize a point

according to their categories/functions.

1. Reduction is changing the perspective of a previous idea. It is used to

present an idea that is more important than the previous one.

Examples: anyway, anyhow, after all, at any rate, in any case

2. Exemplification/Reinforcement is used in clarifying or illustrating a previous

idea. There are several types of exemplification or reinforcement markers for
emphasis.

• Stress the truth of assertion

➢ in fact
• Emphasize the existing truth
➢ actually, as matter of fact
• Verify a previous idea
➢ really, truly, indeed, namely, clearly, certainly, naturally,
undoubtedly, of course, by all means, without a doubt, definitely

is used in expressing opposition.

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 • Replace a previous idea
➢ instead
• Disagree
➢ yet, but, still, though, however, conversely, even so in contrast,
on the contrary, on the other hand
• Present a logical idea
➢ still, despite, nonetheless, nevertheless, notwithstanding, in
spite of
• suggests contrasting result when certain condition is not met
➢ otherwise

7. Cause and Effect is used to relationship between reason and outcome.

• Stress the cause of something

➢ for, since, because, the reason why
• Present an outcome
➢ so, thus, hence, therefore, accordingly, thereupon,
subsequently, consequently, so that, after that, as a result, as a
consequence, for that reason, an account of

8. Sequence is used to show chronology of ideas.

• Denote order
➢ first, second, third...firstly, secondly, thirdly... initially, in the
first place, then, next, later, eventually, finally, lastly
• Present an action occurring at the same time with another action
➢ meanwhile, in the moment

Guided Practice

Identify what type of emphasis marker is the underlined word or phrase

in the following statements.

1. In order to stay safe amidst this pandemic, we must follow the rules.
First, always wear face mask. Next, wash our hands with soap and
water regularly. Then, disinfect with 70% alcohol. Last, obey social
distancing.

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 This is an example of sequence because the underlined words
denote order of events.

2. The reason why the number of Covid-19 patients increase drastically

is local transmission.
The answer is cause and effect because the phrase the reason
why stresses the cause of something.

3. Our national government is doing its best to address this global

pandemic yet there are people who are not satisfied with it.
The word yet shows disagreement therefore it’s an example of
contrast.

4. Experts from across the globe are now working on the vaccine
against Corona virus. Likewise, our local experts are recommending
us to use natural remedies for cure.
The word likewise is an example of emphasis marker that denotes
addition.

5. Natural remedies like ginger tea, lemon and others are in fact
effective according to those who have tried using them.
This sentence is an example of exemplification /reinforcement
because the phrase in fact stresses the truth of assertion.

6. Although some places in our country are already under Modified

General Community Quarantine (MGCQ) where most businesses are
allowed to operate, more people are still working from home.
The word although is an example of concession.

7. With this global pandemic, even the first world countries suffered
economic blow anyhow.
The word anyhow is an example of reduction.

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 8. All in all, COVID-19 has caused millions of death toll and negative
economic blow to most countries around the world.
The phrase all in all is an example of summary.

ACTIVITY

Activity 1 Complete the sentence with the correct emphasis markers. Write
the answer on the space provided.

1. Peter was warned not to invest all of his savings in the stock market.
____________________ he invested and lost everything.
A. Nevertheless B. Furthermore C. Although
2. Our energy bills have been increasing steadily. _________________to
these costs, our telephone costs have doubled over the past six months.
A. Moreover B. In addition C. Consequently

3. The child had gone home. ___________________, his mother was

searching for him in the street.
A. Meanwhile B. However C. Likewise

4. His problems with his parents are extremely frustrating.

________________, there seems to be no easy solution to them.
A. Since B. Therefore C. Moreover
5. I felt like crying, but I managed to smile ____________.
A. Because B. so C. instead

Activity 2 Identify the type of emphasis markers. Choose your answer on

the word bank and write it on the blank.

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 1. This emphasis marker is used to show the chronology of orders.
___________________________
2. This type of emphasis marker is used to show opposition.
___________________________
3. It is used to relationship between reason and outcome.
__________________________
4. This type is used in supplementing ideas to make an argument more
convincing. _____________________________
5. It is diminishing or upholding an accompanying idea.
_______________________
6. It is used in indicating conclusion. ___________________
7. This type is used in changing the perspective of a previous idea. It is
used to present an idea that is more important than the previous one.
________________________
8. It is used in clarifying or illustrating a previous idea.

Word bank

Concession Addition Cause and Effect

Sequence Contrast Summary
Reduction Exemplification/Reinforcement

Activity 3 Complete the table with the corresponding markers under each
type or category. (You may refer to the lesson part of the module.)
Sequence (Present an action 1.
occurring at the same time with
2.
another action)
Summary (End a presentation) 3.
4.
Reduction 5.
6.
Addition (Add surprising 7.
8.
information)

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Exemplification/Reinforcement 9.
(Emphasize the existing truth) 10.

Concession 11.
12.
Contrast (Disagree) 13.
14.
Cause and Effect (Stress the 15.
cause of something) 16.

WRAP–UP

Arrange the following jumbled letters to form a word. Use the

definition as your clue.

1. I E N O R D U C T - _____________________________
It is changing the perspective of a previous idea.
2. Q E C U E N S E - _____________________
It is used to show chronology of ideas.
3. E S C A U a n d T C E F T E - _____________________________
It is used to relationship between reason and outcome.
4. R S M U M A Y - ____________________________
It is used in indicating conclusion.
5. N O D I T I D A - _______________________________
It is used in supplementing ideas to make an argument more
convincing.

6. C O S C E N S O I N - _______________________________
It is diminishing or upholding an accompanying idea.
7. N X M P E F I T E A C L I O - __________________________
It is used in clarifying or illustrating a previous idea.
8. T S A R T N O C - _________________________
It is used in expressing opposition.

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 VALUING

Write a paragraph that consists of 5-8 sentences about Corona Virus

(COVID-19) using emphasis markers for persuasive purposes.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________.

POSTTEST

Directions: Provide an appropriate emphasis marker in the gap.

1. The company will introduce three new models next spring.

________________, they expect profit to rise considerably.

2. He was excited to go to the movies. _________________, he knew that he

needed to finish studying for an important exam.

3. We need to consider every angle before we begin. ______________, we should

speak with a number of consultants on the matter.

4. Your performance has really been slipping over the past few months, and
you're no longer meeting our expectations. _____________________, your
appearance and attire in the office has been very unprofessional recently.

5. We've been steadily improving our customer service center.

_________________________, our shipping department needs to be redesigned.

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Pretest Activity Wrap-up Posttest
1. Activity 1 1. reduction 1.Therefore/Consequently
nonetheless 1.A 2. sequence 4.However/Nonetheless /
2. however 2.B 3. cause and Nevertheless
3. 3.A effect 5.In addition / Moreover /
particularly 4.C 4. summary Furthermore
4. even 5.C 5. addition 4. On top of that
though 6. concession 5. On the other hand
5. Activity 2 7.
accordingly 1.sequence exemplification
2.contrast 8. contrast
3.cause and effect
4.addition
5.concession
6. summary
7. reduction
8.exemplification/
Reinforcement
Activity 3
1-2 meanwhile, in
the moment
3-4 to conclude,
in conclusion, to
summarize
5-6anyway,
anyhow, after all,
at any rate, in any
case
7-8 on top of that,
to top it all off
9-10 actually, as
matter of fact
11-12although,
even if, even
though,
conceding that, it
may appear that,
although it is true
that, in spite of
the fact that
13-14yet, but,
still, though,
CORRECTIONhowever, TO KEY
conversely, even
so in contrast, on
the contrary, on
the other hand
15-16 for, since,
because, the
 References

n.d. Accessed july 30, 2020. https://www.thoughtco.com/discourse-

markers-linking-your-ideas-1208952.

n.d. prezi.com. Accessed july 30, 2020.

https://prezi.com/xshrxkeoxjo2/emphasis-markers/?fallback=1.
n.d. the free dictionary. Accessed july 30, 2020.
https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/on+top+of+that.

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