Background Information for Learners

News reports are those that are found in newspapers and their purpose is to inform
readers of what is happening in the world around them. However, nowadays, there are other
sources of news like social media, television, and radio.
News reports have a certain structure that you need to follow. This structure is
sometimes called Inverted Pyramid. The said structure has three parts: the lead, the body, and the
tail. The lead contains the most important information, the body covers the crucial data, and the
tail encloses additional information in a news story.
Speech is a way of expressing thoughts and ideas by means of articulate vocal
sounds. A speaker uses varied ways to deliver his speech in a group of audience. The said types
of speech delivery include reading from a manuscript, memory method, impromptu, and
extemporaneous.
a. Reading from a manuscript allows the speaker to have a written speech and read it in
front of the audience. This type of speech delivery is verbatim.
b. Memorized speech does not require critical thinking. It allows the speaker to write and
memorize his speech ahead of time before the actual delivery
c. Impromptu speech is an unplanned speech. The speaker has to deliver his
speech in a spur of the moment of actual delivery. It gives the speaker a very limited time to
organize his ideas.
d. Extemporaneous speech allows a speaker to use his prepared notes or outline as a
guide in delivering his speech and elaborate it using his own words. This speech requires
critical thinking.
Informative talks are speeches that use descriptions, demonstrations, vivid details, and
definitions to explain a subject, a person, or place that the audience wants to understand.
A panel discussion is a specific format used in a meeting, conference or convention. It is
a live or virtual discussion about a specific topic amongst a selected group of panelists who share
differing perspectives in front of a large audience
Activity 1. Blocks that
Block.
Each block represents a well-
known phrase. Identify the
phrase or idiom graphically
presented in each square. Write
your answers on the space
provided below.
Activity 1. Blocks that Block.
Each block represents a well-known phrase. Identify the phrase or idiom graphically
presented in each square. Write your answers on the space provided below.
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The above well-known phrases

are common problems
encountered by a student like
you. Which among those
phrases have you experienced?
Try to have a self-reflection.
Note: The above well-known phrases are common problems encountered by a student like you.
Which among those phrases have you experienced? Try to have a self-reflection.

Activity 2. Reflect and Be Inspired!

Read the article about Nick Vujicic and reflect on his highlighted quotes about life. Choose the
quote that suits best in each well-known phrase from the previous activity. The purpose of this
activity is to inspire you to look on the positive side on dealing with life’s challenges.
*Note: You may watch one of Nick Vujicic’s speech at https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=b_N_dYRb4_4

Inspiration to Life- Nick Vujicic, a Boy Without Arms and Limbs

fearlessmotivation.com
While he came into this world without arms and legs, Nick Vujicic, in his
own words, lives an extraordinary life serving as the ‘hands and feet of God.’ Born in
Brisbane, Australia to Christian parents, during his initial years, Nick struggled to
understand why he had been denied something that everyone else seems to enjoy and even
take for granted. His life was so hard that at age 10 he decided to end his life by trying to
drown himself in his home bathtub. However, the love, acceptance and appreciation of his
parents sustained him through the hardest times of his life. Nick still struggled to understand
exactly why he had been denied something so basic.
The answer came to him at age 15 when he understood the relevance of a passage
from New Testament: “As he (Jesus) went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His
disciples asked him, ‘Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?’
‘Neither this man nor his parents sinned,’ said Jesus, ‘but this happened so that the works of
God might be displayed in him.'”
Nick finally understood that the universe has a plan for him much greater than what
he can comprehend. Henceforth, began his journey of spreading the Gospel through the
magical touch of his own personal testimony. Despite the limitations of his physical body,
Nick refuses to live and dream with any limits. His speeches and books have transformed
millions of lives across the world. His presence has given hope to the hopeless, his
preachings and prayers have helped millions experience the miracles of God.
Nick often talks about how he feared a life of loneliness as he wondered who would
love a prince charming “with a couple of bits and pieces missing.” However, his dream of
creating a family finally turned into reality when he met the love of his life, Kanae
Miyahara.
 Nick is a living example of the fact that everything is possible for those who believe
and for those who refuse to be bogged down by circumstances.
1. “Often times we feel like either we can’t make a world of difference, or we feel that it’s not
going to change anything anyway. The truth is you can change someone’s day, you can change
someone’s life, but you have to show up and do what you got to do to actually see any fruit
coming from it.” – Nick Vujicic Quotes
2. “There are no short and easy paths to a long and lasting happiness.” – Nick Vujicic Quotes
3. “Pain is pain. Broken is broken. Fear is the biggest disability of all. And will
paralyze you more than you being in a wheel chair.” – Nick Vujicic Quotes
4. “It’s a lie to think you’re not good enough. It’s a lie to think you’re not worth
anything.” – Nick Vujicic Quotes
5. “In life, if you don’t know the truth, then you can’t be free, because then you’ll believe
that the lies are the truth. But once we realize that when we read the Word of God, and you
know the truth of who you are, then I’m not a man without arms and legs. I am a child of
God.” – Nick Vujicic Quotes
6. “The greater the struggle, the more glorious the triumph.” – Nick Vujicic Quotes

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Activity 3. Chop it Right!

 Read and analyze the given news report and identify its parts. Write the lead, body, and
tail on the inverted pyramid.
783 murders recorded during quarantine Emmanuel Tupas (The Philippine Star)- June 1, 2020
MANILA, Philippines —
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has documented 783 murder cases or an average of
10 killings a day in the country during the community quarantine.
Records show that the murders occurred from March 17 to May 30 when the
government imposed strict lockdown measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus
disease 2019 or COVID-19.
Although this would translate to about 10 people killed daily during the past 75
days, this is still lower by 39.31 percent when compared to the 1,290 murders documented
from January 2 to March 16 when restrictions were not yet imposed.
The PNP also recorded 211 homicide cases or about two incidents a day during the
quarantine period. This is about 31.27 percent lower compared to 307 cases recorded before
the lockdown.
Among those murdered was Carlito Badion, secretary general of the militant urban poor
group Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap, who was found dead in Ormoc City last Thursday.
 But Lt. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar, PNP deputy chief for operations, claimed that the
presence of police checkpoints and imposition of curfew have contributed to the decrease in
crimes during the community quarantine.

Activity 4. Special Delivery! Decide the best way to deliver a speech in a different scenario.
Write your answer on the blank before each number.
_________________________1. A politician who wants to state his accomplishments and
platforms.
_________________________2. A candidate in a beauty and brain pageant who is going to
answer the question given by the judges.
_________________________3. A student who is joining an oratorical contest.
_________________________ 4. A group of students who is joining a formal debate contest.

Activity 5. It’s Time to Inspire!

It is high time to let your voice be heard. You are now going to deliver your own
informative speech. How can you inspire students like you to continue to strive for educational
excellence despite the challenges of COVID-19 pandemic? Make a short yet meaningful video of
your speech then posts it on Facebook with a hashtag #EDUC_WE_STRIVE_AS_ONE. You
may use any of the kinds of speech delivery. In preparing for your speech, the following rubric
would guide you.

Reflection:
“Personal challenges help one become a better person. Recognizing these challenges
would help one become better prepared for life.”
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