Critiquing Information in a Text (Day 3)

A. Specific Objective. At the end of the lesson, 90% of the learners are expected to:
1. Develop critical response towards given text to be evaluated

B. References
 Yase, C. 2023. English Time Third Quarter Grade 10. Vol. No. XXIV No. 3.
Educational Resources Corporation.

C. Evaluation
A. Directions: Read the essay on the Fate of Philippine Jeepneys. Read and compare
the essay to your answers in Asynch. Activity #1 (Strengths and Weaknesses).
ASYNCHRONOUS ACTIVITY #6

Fate of Philippine Jeepneys

Philippine jeepneys were first made in 1945, just after World War II. To
solve the then mass transportation problem, Filipinos upcycled the surplus jeeps
brought to the Philippines by American troops. They extended the jeeps to
accommodate 10 to 25 passengers and installed open windows on all sides and a
fixed roof to protect from the extreme Philippine heat. However, the future of
electric vehicles and self-driving cars is slowly eradicating the art that represents
the very own Filipino culture.
Every day, commuters in the Philippines ride jeepneys, the main public
transportation in the country. These colorful rides have one of the most bizarre
art and color combination, which seems to paint the busy streets. Coated in wild
colors and adorned with flashy ornaments, this flamboyant elongated jeep is
considered a Filipino icon as it is made and found only in the Philippines. It is
also the most popular public transportation in the country; hence it’s called the
Philippines’ “King of the Road”.
Not only Philippine jeepney reflects the ingenuity, resourcefulness, and
resilience of Filipinos, but it also displays the Filipinos’ jovial spirit and artistry.
Jeepney manufacturers like the famous Sarao Motors even employ “jeepney
artists” to paint the vehicles with striking colors and artworks depicting
Philippine landscapes, life, and culture, from religious icons and emblems to
tourist spots. Inspiring quotes and names of loved ones are also painted on the
vehicles.
The real heroes who made the jeepney as iconic as it is, are its painters.
Unfortunately, with the rapid movement of today’s technology, these artists are
being neglected along with the art and culture they built. Despite the jeepneys’
beautiful art, there are numerous disadvantages. Some of its main pitfalls are
safety issues, poor emissions, and traffic congestion.
With the plan modernization plan, jeepneys that are 15 years and older
have been slowly disappearing from the streets. This means that jeepneys, with a
painting of horses, religious figures, and anime combined into one, will soon be
replaced with solid color or advertisements.
Technologies should make way for a better future, built for the next
generation. However, eradicating jeepneys can also mean sacrificing the culture,
and these iconic jeepneys will soon be history. Some things are inevitable, but
culture shouldn’t be forgotten, especially the people behind it.

Answer the questions below.

1. Why do you think the author chooses this topic?

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2. What was your emotional response to the text? Are some points in the text
similar to the ideas you listed in the previous activity (Asynch. Activity
#1)?
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3. What is the thesis statement?
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4. What is the conclusion of the writer?
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5. What is the writer’s analysis of the contribution of the Philippine jeepney
to us?
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6. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of jeepney
modernization?
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7. If you were to write the conclusion of the above essay, what would be
your final judgment on the transformation of our iconic transportation?
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