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English

English
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Information
English – Grade 6
Self-Learning Module (SLM) Quarter
1 – Module 1: Information
First Edition, 2020

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Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners,
can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions,
directions, exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to
understand each lesson.

Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-
step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.

Pre-test are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each SLM.
This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module, or if you
need to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better
understanding of the lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer
the post-test to self-check your learning. Answer keys are provided for each
activity and test. We trust that you will be honest in using these.

In addition to the material in the main text, notes to the Teachers are also
provided to the facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how
they can best help you on your home-based learning.

Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part
of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises and
tests. Read the instructions carefully before performing each task.

If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in answering the
tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.

Thank you.

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
the Information. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different
learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of
students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course.
But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the
textbook you are now using.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Define what information is; and
2. Create an advertisement using WH-questions

What I Know

Before we will start our

lesson, let us first know
your prior knowledge
about our lesson on
INFORMATION by
answering the PRE-
TEST.

Direction: Classify the following words or phrases inside the box as to good
or bad information. Write your answers in the specified column below.

readable too detailed presents biased view

relevant fits for purpose no publication date
well written cost effective has spelling/grammatical errors
timely

Good Information Bad Information

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 Lesson

1 Information: Its Definition

Hello friend! I am Yoan, your new buddy and

guide in this lesson in English 6 Module.
Today, you will learn the different definitions
of information and create advertisement using Wh-
questions.
Are you ready? Let us discuss things related to
our lessons for today.

What’s In

During our previous lesson, we discussed about propaganda.

You learned that a propaganda is information that is used to promote or
publicize a point of view or a cause.

Below is an example of a propaganda in a form of a poster.

1. Write the information being conveyed in the propaganda.

2. Are they useful to you? In what way?

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 What’s New

Directions: Using a concept map, define INFORMATION. Write down words or

phrases inside the oval that come to your mind when you come across with
the word, INFORMATION.

INFORMATION

What Is It

Information is a data that is accurate and timely,

specific and organized for a purpose, presented within a
context that gives it meaning and relevance, and can lead
to an increase in understanding and decrease in
uncertainty. Information is valuable because it can affect
behavior, a decision, or an outcome.
Information has several characteristics. Good
Information is relevant for its purpose, sufficiently
accurate for its purpose, completely enough for the
problem, reliable and targeted to the right person. It is also
communicated in time for its purpose, contains the right
level of detail and is communicated by an appropriate
channel.

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Based on your answers on the concept map, answer the following questions:

1. What words did you associate with the word information?

2. Based on your answers on the concept map, how would you define
information?

What’s More

Look at the poster below. It contains information about physical

distancing. Read it carefully, then, write all the information gathered about
physical distancing.

To do physical distancing we need to:

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Answer the following questions:

1. Does the poster contain good information?

2. Is the information on the poster accurate and timely?

3. Are they specific and organized?

4. Is the poster presented within the context that gives meaning and
relevance?

5. Does it increase your understanding on how to do physical

distancing?

6. Again, how can you characterize a good information?

What I Have Learned

Direction: In your own words, define information in three to five

sentences.

For me, information is

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 What I Can Do

While Justine was browsing through her social media account, she had
read a posted article by her friend about a positive case of COVID-19 existing
in their province. Upon checking the data in the COVID-19 Tracker System
by the World Health Organization (WHO), data showed that there are still no
cases of COVID-19 in their locality.

If you were Justine, how will you react to

the similar information that you come across in
social media? Will you immediately believe in
the information you read? Why or Why not?

If I were Justine, I will

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 Post Assessment

You have successfully done the activities prepared for the lesson. This
time, we will find out how much have you learned from the lesson by
answering the POST TEST on the next page.
Put a check on the following statements that tell about good information.

Is presented
within a
context

GOOD
INFORMATION

Acknowledges
all sides of
arguments

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 Additional Activity

Create an advertisement containing the following information:

My Advertisement

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Post Assessment
Good Information is:
*is presented w/in a
context
*is accurate and
timely
*acknowledges all
sides of arguments
*leads to an increase
in understanding
*is specific and
organized for a
purpose
*is gathered from a
valid and trusted
source
What’s More What’s New What I Know
1. Yes Answers are based Good Information:
2.Yes on own ideas of readable
3.Yes students relevant
4. Yes well-written
5. Yes timely
6. Good info fits for purpose
is…(refer to What Is cost effective
It Bad Information:
too detailed
presents biased view
no publication/
grammatical errors
Answer Key
References:
Retrieved on June 9, 2020
from:https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-
coronavirus- 2019/advice-for-public
WHO
Retrieved on June 9, 2020
from:https://www.canva.com/templates/EAD296s2ICI-red-and-
white- coronavirus-physical-distancing-101-poster/
Retrieved on June 9, 2020
from:http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/information.html
Retrieved on June 9, 2020
from:http://www.jhigh.co.uk/Intermediate2/Using%20Information/12_cha
ra ct_of_info.html
Retrieved on June 9, 2020 from: https://en.islcollective.com/english-
esl- worksheets/grammar/question-words/wh-questions/112114
Retrieved on June 9, 2020 from:
https://images.app.goo.gl/yrbR4FW7iHJVsDfH9

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 EDITOR’S NOTE
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) was developed by
DepEd SOCCSKSARGEN with the primary objective of
preparing for and addressing the new normal. Contents of this
module were based on DepEd’s Most Essential Competencies
(MELC). This is a supplementary material to be used by all
learners of SOCCSKSARGEN Region in all public schools
beginning SY 2020- 2021. The process of LR development was
observed in the production of this module. This is Version 1.0.
We highly encourage feedback, comments, and
recommendations.

For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:

Department of Education – SOCCSKSARGEN Learning
Resource Management System (LRMS)

Regional Center, Brgy. Carpenter Hill, City of Koronadal

Telefax No.: (083) 228 8825 / (083) 228 1893
Email Address: region12@deped.gov.ph
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