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English Grade 9
Quarter 4 - Module 6
React to Lay Value Judgement in
Ensuring Family Security
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SELF LEARNING MODULE
I. React to Lay Value Judgment on Critical Issues that Demand Sound
Analysis and Call for Prompt Actions
This self-learning module was crafted with a simplified arrangement in such a manner that
you can work on it independently.
The lessons embedded here are offshoot from the competencies embedded in the prescribed
Most Essential Learning Competencies. Hence, you may use our existing textbook in Grade 9, A
Journey through Anglo-American Literature. You may also refer to the cited references here or you
look for other learning resources for you to successfully get through each phase of this module.
After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Formulate alternative storyline or plot on materials viewed;
2. Identify meanings of words based on context clues;
3. Be familiar with the technical vocabulary for drama and theater;
4. Analyze literature as a means of understanding unchanging values in a changing world;
5. Relate text content to particular issues, concerns, or dispositions in real life; and
6. Express obligation using modal verbs.
II. Concept Notes

“Peace and Harmony, this is the real wealth of a family.” – Anonymous.
No one is born into this world alone; each one has shared a bond and a good relationship
with their families, at least at birth; and mostly for everyone, that family bond will follow them
throughout life. For many people, it is the most important bond of all.
In the Philippine context, Filipino families have been a good embodiment of close family ties.
The closeness and ties are extended not just to the immediate family members, but also to the next
of kin. Filipino values— which serve as a guide in becoming better citizens that will contribute to
making the world the finest place to live in— are passed on from past generations to the present.
This self-learning module highlights the universal human values that remain intact throughout
the years. This will guide you as you journey through life and will help you realize that no matter
what your roots are or how different you may be from others, you continue to live by the values to
live harmoniously and peacefully with others.
Pre-activity: What Happens Next?
Watch the video about a father and his daughter. If you were to change the story or plot, how is
it going to be? Write your answer in the appropriate column in the table.
Link for the video: “Deaf Dumb Dad” -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FswW2T56Msk
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ALTERNATIVE STORY REASON(S)
Process Questions:
1. After watching the video clip, what do you think will happen to the father and daughter?
2. Do you agree with how the daughter treated her father? Why?
3. Why do you think the daughter treated her father that way?
4. What did you feel after watching it?
5. Do you agree in the Chinese Proverb that says, “A family in harmony will prosper in
everything?” Why?
In your previous lesson, you were given a glimpse of or an idea about the play Death of a
Salesman, Act I by Arthur Miller. To further understand the story, your teacher will give thorough
explanation and discussion about what the play is all about.
You may also watch the whole play in this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMqiCtq5VLs
Title: Death of a Salesman 1985
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Activity 1.1
After understanding what the play is all about, please answer the process questions
that follow:
1. Who is the protagonist in the story, the one who undergoes some sort of change
throughout the play?
2. Who is the antagonist? He/she could be one or more of the characters that
provide the obstacle for the protagonist.
3. From among the characters, who do you like best? Like least? What values does
she/he have that have drawn you to him/her?
Review: What is a Play?
Death of a Salesman, which was written by Arthur Miller, is a kind of play. A play is a work
of drama, usually consisting mostly of dialogue between characters and intended for theatrical
performance rather than just reading. The writer of a play is called a playwright.
To be more familiar with play/theater, you will be introduced to different technical

vocabularies for drama/ theater. Some of these terms are:
a. AUDITORIUM. The part of the theatre accommodating the audience during the
performance. Sometimes known as the "house.”
b. BACKSTAGE. The part of the stage and theatre which is out of the sight of the
audience. The service areas of the theatre, behind, beside, or underneath the stage.
Also refers to the personnel who work in the technical departments that work to create
the performance, alongside the actors and musicians.
c. BEGINNERS. A call given by Stage Management to bring those actors who appear in
the first part of a play to the stage. e.g., "Act One Beginners to the stage, please". The
actors/actresses are then called by name.
d. CAST. The members of the acting company. The Cast List contains the names of the
actors and the characters they will be playing.
e. BLACKOUT. (1) Complete absence of stage lighting. Blue working lights backstage
should remain on and are not usually under the control of the board, except during a
Dead Blackout (DBO), when there is no onstage light. Exit signs and other emergency
lightings must always remain on. (2) The act of turning off (or fading out) stage lighting
(e.g., "This is where we go to blackout")
f. CASTING. The process of the director choosing actors to perform the characters in the
play.
g. CLEARANCE. Message passed to Stage Management from the Front of House

Manager that the house is ready for the performance to begin. (ie everyone is in their
correct seat and there are no coach parties coming through the doors). Announced as
'We have Front of House Clearance'.
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h. CURTAIN CALL. At the end of a performance, the acknowledgement of applause by
actors - the bows.
i. TECHNICAL REHEARSAL. (also known as the TECH RUN, or just TECH). Usually, the
first time the show is rehearsed in the venue, with lighting, scenery, and sound.
Costumes are sometimes used where they may cause technical problems (e.g., Quick
changes). Often a very lengthy process. Often abbreviated to the Tech.
j. GREEN ROOM. Room that is close to the stage (i.e., the green) for the actors to meet
and relax before or after going on stage.
k. CYCLORAMA. Usually shortened to just cyc (pronounced sike). The Cyclorama is a

curved plain cloth or plastered wall filling the rear of the stage or TV studio. Often used
as a sky backing to a traditional set, or as the main backing for a dance piece etc. The
term is often loosely applied to a blue sky cloth.
l. PRESHOW. The period before the performance begins, when the audience may be in
the front-of-house areas, or even in the auditorium.
m. BLACKS. Black clothing worn by stage management during productions.
n. CALLBACKS. Following an audition, the director may ask to see a shortlist of actors
again - they are called back for an additional audition to enable the director to make
her/his decision.
o. A DRY TECH is without actors to rehearse the integration of lighting, scenic changes
etc. It follows that a WET TECH is a full technical rehearsal with actors and all technical
elements, although this term isn't used as often as DRY TECH.
p. PAPER TECH. A session without the set or actors when the technical and design team
talk through the show ensuring everything's going to work as planned. Stage Managers
can use this session to ensure all is written correctly in the Prompt Book.
CONTEXT CLUES
Have you ever come across some words unknown to you while you were reading? If you
have, then you are not alone. English language has different varieties; the fact that language is
dynamic and develops constantly, a lot of words come into existence— which, of course are not
known to all.
But did you know that there are ways to understand the meaning of some unfamiliar
vocabularies? If you happen to read a sentence and not seem to get its meaning, you just have
to look for clues!
Types of Context Clues:
1. Example Clues: Specific examples sometimes provide readers with clues about the
unknown word. Cued by the phrases “such as,” “including,” “consists of,” “like,” and “for
example.”
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Ex: During a tornado, be aware of potential hazards, such as broken glass and sharp
objects.
2. Synonym or Definition Clues: A synonym or definition of the word may be used in the
sentence to help readers understand unfamiliar words.
Ex: If you are in a tall building during a tornado, locate the nearest enclosure, or room, to
seek shelter.
3. Antonym or Contrast Clues: On the other hand, antonyms or contrasts are sometimes
provided to give readers helpful clues.
Ex: Sometimes tornadoes develop so rapidly that there is no time to send a warning. Other
times, tornadoes develop gradually and there is more time to provide advance warning.
II. Learning Tasks
Learning Task 1
Read each sentence below. All the underlined words are used in the play Death of a
Salesman. Your task is to identify the meaning of the words based on the context clues.
1. Willy is such an idealist. He still thinks that he can achieve his American dream through
his children. Well, we know that it is not possible. His children already live different lives,
and it is not what their father wants.
a. beginning to exist b. captivated c. annoying d. a dreamer; unrealistic.
2. “I was enthralled by his amazing story. I was speechless. I wonder what it might have
been if it was me.”
a. excited b. captivated c. annoyed d. disappointed
3. Linda, who dozed off while driving, was in so much fear when she accidentally hit a
pedestrian, but it subdued when she learned that nothing bad happen to the person.
a. toned down b. worsened c. faded instantly d. mattered.
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Learning Task 2
Look at the words in focus. Give the definition of each word and provide examples of
words with similar meanings (SYNONYMS) and words that have opposite meanings
(ANTONYMS). Finally, use the word in a sentence. Write your answers in a separate paper.
(Definition)
(Synonym) (Antonym)
mercurial
(Synonym) (Antonym)
(write your sentence in this portion)
(Definition)
(Synonym) (Antonym)
laconic
(Synonym) (Antonym)
(Definition)
(Synonym) (Antonym)
remiss
(Synonym) (Antonym)
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Learning Task 3- Reading Time!
Read the article provided for you here. Find out what the article is all about.
What should make up a strong family that possesses good family values? It is the family that
sustains its members, that supports and nourishes each other throughout the span of that family. A
strong family unit has to create a safe, positive, and supportive place for all members to thrive. They
are able to utilize resources and to live together in a fairly healthy manner.
The adults in a strong family set the tone. They are good role models that lead by
example. They reach out to friends and community and teach their children the importance of doing
the same – and that becomes part of who the children are. They work together to solve problems,
and they pass their skills on to the next generation. Some important elements of a strong family
system are family cohesion, family flexibility, and family communication.
Cohesion- In families, cohesion would be defined as the feeling of being loved, of

Belonging to the group and being nurtured by it. Although closeness is good in a family unit, there
must be a balance between being together and being separate. A person must be able to develop
their individuality, while being supported and confident within the family. A few things that bring a
family together are the commitment of other family members, and the spending of time together.
Flexibility- There must be a structure in a family, or it will become chaotic and will not
be a peaceful setting for a family. Conversely, there must be flexibility, or the family becomes rigid
and the authority figures are resented. We could compare a successful family to a democracy. There
are leaders, but the whole group is involved in the decision-making process. Although the leaders
are in charge all members develop the ability to cope with stress, and at times lead. While the family
works to avoid stressful situations they work together to solve problems, without blaming, criticizing,
and finding fault with each other. Families that tend to have a strong spiritual base seem to have a
sense of well-being that facilitates this working together in times of stress.
Communication- Ever hear the saying, “What we have here is a failure to

communicate?” A lack of communication can rip a family apart and destroy them. Things that
facilitate communication are the things mentioned so far— family closeness, flexibility, time spent
together, spirituality. All members must feel a freedom within the group to express themselves freely.
Another very important factor is the relationship between the “head” couple. In a family that
is parented by a happily married couple, people are able to express themselves more freely. What
they might say isn’t filtered through the problems of the “guardians.” A happy marriage seems to set
the tone in the house. It spills over from the family to the community and a healthy family will be
reaching out to help others. They do not tend to isolate themselves from the rest of the world.
A very important thing for families to teach their children is how to make good
decisions. If they have watched their parents making well thought out decisions over the years, they
will tend to be good decision makers themselves.
A healthy, happy family benefits our whole society. Among the children of strong
families there is less crime, less divorce and less emotional problems. They tend to go on and have
strong, healthy families of their own, having learned from their folk’s example.
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Find out how you have understood the article by filling out the chart below:
Things You
Found Out
Interesting
Things You
Discovered
Question(s) You
Still Want to Ask
Issue(s) You have

Discovered from
the Text
Below are sentences taken from the article you have just read.
1. A strong family unit has to create a safe, positive, and supportive place for
all members to thrive.
2. There must be a structure in a family, or it will become chaotic and will not
be a peaceful setting for a family.
3. All members must feel the freedom to express themselves freely within the group.
4. A person must be able to develop his individuality by gaining support and trust from the
family.
Answer the following questions:
a. What do the words in bold face do in the statements?
b. What do they express?
c. When do we usually use them? What are they called?
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MODALS: Know Your Obligation!
Remember: There are two types of obligation; those that primarily express a firm obligation
or necessity – must and have to; and those that express a recommendation or moral obligation
- should and ought to.
Learning Task 4- Modals
Fill in the blanks with appropriate modal verbs of obligation: must, have to, should, and ought
to.
1. All of us _______ follow our laws to have harmonious and peaceful life.
2. To keep your body hydrated, I suggest, you ________ at least drink eight to ten glasses
of water.
3. I ________ go to school to get good grades.
4. Your eyes look very tired, you ______ take a nap.
5. I _________ talk in my sleep when I’m too exhausted.
Learning Task 5- Write Down Your Thoughts!
Through an essay, express your thoughts regarding the social concerns that are existing,
and the issues we are experiencing in our society, today. How are these experiences related to the
issues faced by Loman’s family? How is the play, Death of a Salesman, related to our real-life
scenario?
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Essay Writing Rubric
Source: https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/407857309996825360/visual-
search/?x=16&y=15&w=510&h=475&cropSource=6
Source: https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/NEVR/High%20School%20Rubrics.pdf
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V. References:
(2014). A Journey through Anglo-American Literature-Grade 9. English-Learner’s Material.

Department of Education. Sunshine Interlinks Publishing House, Inc.
Blachut, M. (2017). Death of a Salesman 1985. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com

/watch?v=RMqiCtq5VLs
Tulsian, K. Teaching Context Clues: Simple Strategies That Work. Kirsten’s Kaboodle.
Retrieved from https://kirstenskaboodle.com/teaching-context-clues-simple-
strategies-that-work/
https://coolwednesday.blogspot.com/
https://familyvaluesandmorality.blogspot.com/2011/07
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FswW2T56Msk
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/407857309996825360/visual-
https://www.kpu.ca/sites/default/files/NEVR/High%20School%20Rubrics.pdfV
https://www.youtube.com/
https://kirstenskaboodle.com/teaching-context-clues-simple-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FswW2T56Msk
https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/218012/how-to-avoid-ambiguity-in-the-
question-why-do-you-think
question-why-do-you-think/218080#218080
https://www.academia.edu/7813742/DRAFT_Module_1_Enhancing_the_Self_Lesso
n_1_RECOGNIZING_ROLES_IN_LIFE
https://brainly.ph/question/1411631
https://www.theatrecrafts.com/pages/home/topics/beginners/glossary/
https://phuhsdrama.weebly.com/uploads/7/6/2/9/76296493/btt_-
_beginning_tech_terms.pdf
https://www.theatrecrafts.com/pages/home/topics/stage-management/glossary-
directing/
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Play_%28theatre%29
https://www.shmoop.com/death-of-a-salesman/antagonist.html
https://www.timeout.com/newyork/theater/best-plays-of-all-time
http://www.thebestnotes.com/booknotes/Death_Of_A_Salesman_Summary/Death_
Of_A_Salesman_Miller03.html
https://aact.org/terms
https://www.theatrecrafts.com/pages/home/topics/stage-management/theatre-
building/
building/
directing/
directing/
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https://aact.org/theatre-terms-view/c
building/
directing/
building/
directing/
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https://kirstenskaboodle.com/teaching-context-clues-simple-strategies-that-work/
https://kirstenskaboodle.com/teaching-context-clues-simple-strategies-that-work
https://www.pjeveracruz.gob.mx/litigantes/phpqrcode/prince-albert-ljcr/context-clues-
definition-160598
https://www.pjeveracruz.gob.mx/litigantes/phpqrcode/prince-albert-ljcr/context-clues-
definition-160598
https://familyvaluesandmorality.blogspot.com/2011/07/
https://arasy-edogawakudo.blogspot.com/
https://www.antiessays.com/free-essays/What-Exactly-Makes-Up-A-Strong-
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VI. Answer Key:
Answers may vary

Essay
Learning Task 5:
3. have to
5. ought to 2. should
4. should 1. must Answers may vary.
Learning Task 4: Learning Task 3:
3. A
2. B
Answers may vary. 1. D Answers may vary.
Learning Task 2: Learning Task 1: Pre-activity:
Compiler: Ms. Donna Teressa M. Oropel

Editor: Mrs. Bretzel P. Arriba
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After going through this module, you are expected to:

II. Concept Notes

Pre-activity: What Happens Next?

Link for the video: “Deaf Dumb Dad” -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FswW2T56Msk

You may also watch the whole play in this link:

Review: What is a Play?

To be more familiar with play/theater, you will be introduced to different technical

g. CLEARANCE. Message passed to Stage Management from the Front of House

k. CYCLORAMA. Usually shortened to just cyc (pronounced sike). The Cyclorama is a

m. BLACKS. Black clothing worn by stage management during productions.

Types of Context Clues:

II. Learning Tasks

a. beginning to exist b. captivated c. annoying d. a dreamer; unrealistic.

a. excited b. captivated c. annoyed d. disappointed

a. toned down b. worsened c. faded instantly d. mattered.

(write your sentence in this portion)

(write your sentence in this portion)

(write your sentence in this portion)

Cohesion- In families, cohesion would be defined as the feeling of being loved, of

Communication- Ever hear the saying, “What we have here is a failure to

Issue(s) You have

Answer the following questions:

a. What do the words in bold face do in the statements?

b. What do they express?

c. When do we usually use them? What are they called?

Learning Task 4- Modals

3. I ________ go to school to get good grades.

4. Your eyes look very tired, you ______ take a nap.

5. I _________ talk in my sleep when I’m too exhausted.

Learning Task 5- Write Down Your Thoughts!

(2014). A Journey through Anglo-American Literature-Grade 9. English-Learner’s Material.

Blachut, M. (2017). Death of a Salesman 1985. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com

VI. Answer Key:

Answers may vary

Learning Task 4: Learning Task 3:

Learning Task 2: Learning Task 1: Pre-activity:

Compiler: Ms. Donna Teressa M. Oropel

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