Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Regional Office IX, Zamboanga Peninsula

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Zest for Progress
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English
Quarter 4 - Module 8:
Taking a Stand on Critical Issue

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 What I Need to Know
Expressing our opinion on a certain issue is one of the toughest things to do for there
are times that our ideas are in conflict with the others. However, it is our responsibility to
discern what to follow and what to believe in. When you want to change people's points of
view or to persuade people to a particular action or behavior, your thoughts have to be
clarified and articulated honestly and accurately and to consider the ideas of others in a
respectful and critical way. We have to take a stand no matter how small the issue is because
by doing so, it will bring change.
This module, provides you with the tools you need to argue effectively in the
classroom and beyond, allowing you to use your skills soundly. This module empowers you
to find your voice and create positive change through argumentation in everyday life.
After going through this module, the learner is expected to:
 React to lay value judgment on critical issues that demand sound analysis and call for
prompt actions . (UNCODED)
 Take a stand on critical issues brought up in the materials presented or read.

What’s In
Activity 1: Express Your Feelings
Directions: Analyse the picture below. As a student, what realization were you able to come
up?

Realization:
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 What’s New
Activity 2: Ponder On Me
Directions: Read the song “Heal the World” and ponder on the message it conveys by
answering the questions that follow. You may use another sheet of paper if needed.

Heal the World Heal the world

Michael Jackson Make it a better place
There's a place in your heart For you and for me
And I know that it is love And the entire human race
And this place could be much There are people dying
Brighter than tomorrow If you care enough for the living
And if you really try Make a better place for you and for me
You'll find there's no need to cry And the dream we were conceived in
In this place you'll feel
Will reveal a joyful face
There's no hurt or sorrow
And the world we once believed in
There are ways to get there Will shine again in grace
If you care enough for the living Then why do we keep strangling life
Make a little space Wound this earth, crucify its soul
Make a better place Though it's plain to see
This world is heavenly
Heal the world
Be god's glow
Make it a better place
For you and for me We could fly so high
And the entire human race Let our spirits never die
There are people dying In my heart I feel you are all my
If you care enough for the living brothers
Make it a better place Create a world with no fear
For you and for me Together we cry happy tears
See the nations turn their swords into
If you want to know why
plowshares
There's love that cannot lie
Love is strong We could really get there
It only cares of joyful giving If you cared enough for the living
If we try we shall see Make a little space
In this bliss we cannot feel To make a better place
Fear of dread
We stop existing and start living
Source:
The it feels that always https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/mi
Love's enough for us growing chaeljackson/healtheworld.html
So make a better world
Make a better place

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Guide Questions:
1.What is the message of the song?

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2. What does the composer of the song want us to do?

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What is It

How to Make Your Stand

1. Get the “Lay of the Land” - It’s crucial to understand where your key stakeholders stand
on the issue that tells you where you will need to do some pre-work ahead of time and
damage control after the fact. But now it’s time to be more systematic in thinking it through.
2. Link to the Common Goal- When you’re taking a stand, it’s most powerful when you
can bring others along with you. This is also how you create the best chance of making
change and not ending up as the ineffective voice in the wilderness.
3. Back it up with Data- This will appeal to those detail-oriented people who are only
persuaded by analysis and logic.
4. Create a Compelling Narrative- Just because something makes sense in your mind
doesn’t mean it will instantly make sense to everyone. You have to craft your case so it’s
easy for others to get right away. Putting together your case in the form of a storyline will
help you ensure that your rationale is clear in your own mind and that your logic is
impeccable.

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Remember!
 An argument is a piece of writing which is sometimes called persuasive writing
because it aims to convince the reader about a certain stand on debatable issue.
 Argumentative essay conveys opinions that are proposed as true and justifiable. It is for
this reason that an editorial is the most outstanding example of argumentative writing,
although persuasion is also really identified in campaign speeches or even print
advertisements.
 A controversial issue always lies at the heart of argumentative essay . The argument may
be in favour of (pro) or against (con) the said issue.

To persuade the readers through logical reasoning and analysis, use the techniques suggested
in the box.

Techniques in Argumentation
1. Analogy. There is an assumption that two things similar in one aspect are alike in
another aspect.
Example: Capitalists are like vampires.
2. Comparison-Contrast. This teaching presents the similarities and/or differences of two
major concerns.
Example: Beauty versus Brawn
Beauty ensures permanent and remarkable success, Brawn ensures temporary success.
3. Definition. These techniques give a meaning or several meanings to a concept that
forms the argument.
Example: Feminism
Feminism is not about hating men. It is about celebrating the power of women side by side
with men.
4. Analysis. It is a technique that takes a part from the whole and scrutinizes it to prove the
point.
Example: career choice
One’s personal interest determines her choice of a career because it is her natural response
to life in general (personal interest apart from the skills, resources, etc.
Source: Romero, J.P & Delos Reyes A.D., Exploring Life through English and American Literature

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 What’s More
Activity 3: Standing Up for Good
Directions: Study the picture below and answer the questions that follow.

SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION

1. What is your stand regarding the issue presented in the picture?

Answer:
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2. What helped you decide in making your stand?
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Activity 4: I Believe
Directions: Pick out the issue presented on the lines taken from a particular songs. Give your
stand and explain why you say so.

SONG ISSUE PRESENTED STAND

“Who is the girl I see staring

straight back at me. When
will my reflection show who
I am inside.”

-From the movie Mulan

“Little child, you must show

the way to a better day for
all the young.’Cause you
were born for the world to
see that we all can live with
light and peace ”

- When the Children Cry

by White Lion
“I see the kids in the streets
with not enough food to
eat.Who am I to be blind,
pretending not to see their
needs”

- Man in the Mirror by

Michael Jackson

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 What I Have Learned
Activity 5: Feel Me
Directions: Study the sample speech then answer the questions that follow.

Speech: “We must be united to end racism as well as gender inequality”

Remarks by Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, UN Under-Secretary-General and UN

Women Executive Director, at the urgent debate on current racially inspired
human rights violations, systemic racism, police brutality and the violence against
peaceful protest during the 43rd session of the Human Rights Council.

Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2020

[As delivered]
Madam President, distinguished delegates, UN Women believe that women are part of
their lived experiences. These experiences impact on who they become, as well as on
their families. These experiences may be religious, racial, cultural, or related to sexual
orientation.

The Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent have highlighted that
girls and women of African Descent are likely to be poorer, to be less educated and to
have fewer opportunities everywhere in the world.

We are now seeing an outpouring of solidarity, with people protesting in the streets
against systemic and brutal racism.

We need to fight against racism, too, in our own institutions and everywhere in the
world; because only if we are united, we will build back together after COVID-19.

In fighting apartheid, it took people of the world also to be in solidarity and to fight
together and help to end apartheid.

This time has come again. We must be united to end racism as well as gender
QUESTIONS:
inequality in the world.

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1. What issue is being raised in the speech?
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2. Which of the techniques in argumentation was being used by the speaker? Why do you
say so?
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3. What is your stand in the issue presented?

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4. If you were to assess the speech, did the speaker deliver her points effectively? Why or
why not?
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What I Can Do
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Activity 6: Right Shop
Directions: Write a persuasive text on the subject “Allow Smoking in all Public Places”.
You will be guided with the rubrics below.
RUBRICS IN WRITING

Beginning Developing Accomplished

Criteria Score
5 10 15
The writer uttered
The writer uttered one to three
The writer had flawless
more grammatical
grammar and 18 had
than three grammatical mistakes and had
Language Use sophisticated word
mistakes and had poor somewhat
choice.
word choice. sophisticated word
choice.
There was one
More than one
Instance wherein The flow of discussion
Organization of instance
the was structured and
Discussion wherein the discussion
discussion went smooth.
went off-tangent.
off-tangent.

The writer did not use The writer did not The writer used
effective use effective effective
Use of
communication communication Communication
Communication
strategies to achieve strategies that strategies that helped
Strategies
the communication helped achieve the the
objective. communication group achieve the
objective. communication
objective.

Total Score

A persuasive paragraph states and supports an opinion or a stand. It contains an

introduction followed by reasons and a conclusion.
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Assessment
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 Let us check how well you have mastered the lesson in this module.
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answer on the space before each
number.

____1. Which of the following techniques in argumentation is an assumption that two

things similar in one aspect are alike in another aspect?
A. Analogy
B. Definition
C. Analysis
D. Comparison-contrast

____2. In listening to an argumentation, if you heard the speaker presenting the similarities
and/or differences of the two major concern, which of the following techniques is
being used?
A. Analogy
B. Definition
C. Comparison-contrast
D. Analysis

____3. When you want to persuade your readers through logical reasoning, which
among the following must you consider?
A. Steps
B. Techniques
C. Grammar
D. Form

____4. There might be life on Mars because it has an athmosphere that contains oxygen just
like the Earth.

Which among the techniques in argumentation is used in writing the text above?
A. Analogy
B. Comparison-contrast
C. Definition
D. Analysis

____5. When someone argue that NCAA basketball players should be defined as professional
players and therefore, should be paid. What techniques in argumentation is
manifested?
A. Analogy
B. Comparison-contrast
C. Definition
D. Analysis

____6. This novel is suppose to have a similar plot like the other one we have read, so
probably it is also very boring.

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 Which among the techniques in argumentation is used in the text above?
A. Analogy
B. Comparison-contrast
C. Definition
D. Analysis

For items no. 7-8, refer to the argument inside the box.

Marijuana are drugs that can kill a person if used illegally and abusively. However,
this can also be used for medical purposes as approved by the authority.

____7. How will you assess the argument above?

A. It is good argument since the speaker clearly states how marijuana should be used.
B. It is a strong argument that the listener would agree about and surely accept it.
C. It is reliable argument since the speaker made mention of reliable sources.
D. It is valid argument for many would have agree to the speaker.

____8. Which techniques in argumentation is being used?

A. Analogy
B. Comparison-contrast
C. Definition
D. Analysis

For items no. 9-10, refer to the given options below.

A. Secondhand smoke is as dangerous as the smoke being inhaled by the first hand
smoker.
B. Man are much stronger than women physically, mentally but emotionally weak.
C. Women are like butterfly. Soft and delicate.
D. Womanizer is a man who engage in numerous casual sexual affairs with women.

____9. Which among the statements above uses definition techniques in argumentation?

____10. Which of the statements above DOES NOT use comparison- contrast technique in
argumentation?

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 Answer Key

What’s In
What I Have Learned Activity 1: Express Your Feelings
Activity 5: Feel Me Answers may vary.
Answers may vary.
What’s New
What I Can Do Activity 2: Ponder on Me
Activity 6: Rightshop 1. Answers may vary
Answers may vary. 2. Answers may vary

Assessment What’s More

1. A Activity 3: Standing Up for Good
2. C Answers may vary about social media
3. B addiction.
4. C
5. C Activity 4: I Believe
6. A Answers may vary.
7. A
8. C
9. D
10. D

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 References:
BOOK

Almonte, Liza R.,Lerma L. Flandez, Angelina Lourdes A. Hermosa, Nedia Laguztan, Liberty
A. Mangaluz, Elenita R. Miranda, Paul Anthony B. Mendoza, Lito A. palomar, Grace B.
Annette Barradas-Soriano, and Karen B. Villanueva, Celebrating Diversity Through Word
Literature;Pasig City :REX Bppk Store,Inc,2015,259-260

ONLINE SOURCES

Critical thinking web, “Analogical Arguments” accessed January 30, 2021

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%20is,oxygen%20just%20like%20the%20Earth

MayBUSCH Creating Leaders, “How to Take a Stand”, accessed February 09, 2021,
https://maybusch.com/how-to-take-stand/

“UNWOMEN” June, 2020, https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2020/6/speech-ed-

phumzile-debate-on-current-racially-inspired-human-rights-violations, January 30, 2021

AZ, “Michael Jackson Lyrics Man in the Mirror”, accessed February 09, 2021,
https://www.azlyrics.comcom/lyrics/michael.jackson/maninthemirror.html

AZ, “Michael Jackson Lyrics Heal the World”, accessed January 28,
2021 ,https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/michaeljackson/healtheworld.html

IMAGES

Iconicbestiary, Social Media Addiction, freepikcompany, https://www.freepik.com/free-

vector/bended-man-carrying-big-heavy-mobile-phone_1311230.htm, 2019

Spukkato, Discrimination against women, freepikcompany,

https://www.freepik.com/premium-photo/woman-was-wrapping-her-mouth-by-adhessive-
tape-concept-freedom-speech-human-rights-day_2634562.htm, 2019

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 DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Writers: Nurhainie H. Baraluddin, Kumalarang National High School

Naser A. Barahim, Baluno National High School
Editor:

Language Editor:
Proofreader: Sayana S. Hasan, EPS
Illustrators:
Layout Artist: Marco David N. Codera
Management Team:
Julieto H. Fernandez, Ed. D., CESO VI
SDS-Isabela City
Maria Laarni T. Villanueva, Ed. D., CESE
ASDS-Isabela City
Henry R. Tura, CID Chief
Elsa A. Usman, LR Supervisor
Helen De Leon, EPS-English, Module Coordinator

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 Region IX: Zamboanga Peninsula Hymn – Our Eden Land
Here the trees and flowers bloom Gallant men And Ladies fair Cebuanos, Ilocanos, Subanons, Boholanos, Ilongos,
Here the breezes gently Blow, Linger with love and care All of them are proud and true
Here the birds sing Merrily, Golden beams of sunrise and sunset Region IX our Eden Land
The liberty forever Stays, Are visions you’ll never forget
Oh! That’s Region IX Region IX
Our..
Here the Badjaos roam the seas Hardworking people Abound, Eden...
Here the Samals live in peace Every valleys and Dale Land...
Here the Tausogs thrive so free Zamboangueños, Tagalogs, Bicolanos,
With the Yakans in unity

I Am a Filipino, by Carlos P. Romulo

I am a Filipino–inheritor of a glorious past, hostage to the uncertain I am a Filipino, child of the marriage of the East and the West. The
future. As such I must prove equal to a two-fold task–the task of East, with its languor and mysticism, its passivity and endurance,
meeting my responsibility to the past, and the task of performing my was my mother, and my sire was the West that came thundering
obligation to the future. across the seas with the Cross and Sword and the Machine. I am of
the East, an eager participant in its spirit, and in its struggles for
I sprung from a hardy race, child many generations removed of liberation from the imperialist yoke. But I also know that the East
ancient Malayan pioneers. Across the centuries the memory comes must awake from its centuried sleep, shake off the lethargy that has
rushing back to me: of brown-skinned men putting out to sea in bound his limbs, and start moving where destiny awaits.
ships that were as frail as their hearts were stout. Over the sea I see
them come, borne upon the billowing wave and the whistling wind, I am a Filipino, and this is my inheritance. What pledge shall I give
carried upon the mighty swell of hope–hope in the free abundance of that I may prove worthy of my inheritance? I shall give the pledge that
new land that was to be their home and their children’s forever. has come ringing down the corridors of the centuries, and it shall be
compounded of the joyous cries of my Malayan forebears when first
I am a Filipino. In my blood runs the immortal seed of heroes–seed they saw the contours of this land loom before their eyes, of the battle
that flowered down the centuries in deeds of courage and defiance. cries that have resounded in every field of combat from Mactan to
In my veins yet pulses the same hot blood that sent Lapulapu to Tirad Pass, of the voices of my people when they sing:
battle against the first invader of this land, that nerved Lakandula in
the combat against the alien foe, that drove Diego Silang and “I am a Filipino born to freedom, and I shall not rest until freedom
Dagohoy into rebellion against the foreign oppressor. shall have been added unto my inheritance—for myself and my
children and my children’s children—forever.”
The seed I bear within me is an immortal seed. It is the mark of my
manhood, the symbol of dignity as a human being. Like the seeds
that were once buried in the tomb of Tutankhamen many thousand
years ago, it shall grow and flower and bear fruit again. It is the
insignia of my race, and my generation is but a stage in the

My Final Farewell
Farewell, dear Fatherland, clime of the sun caress'd Let the sun draw the vapors up to the sky,
Pearl of the Orient seas, our Eden lost!, And heavenward in purity bear my tardy protest
Gladly now I go to give thee this faded life's best, Let some kind soul o 'er my untimely fate sigh,
And were it brighter, fresher, or more blest And in the still evening a prayer be lifted on high
Still would I give it thee, nor count the cost. From thee, 0 my country, that in God I may rest.

On the field of battle, 'mid the frenzy of fight, Pray for all those that hapless have died,
Others have given their lives, without doubt or heed; For all who have suffered the unmeasur'd pain;
The place matters not-cypress or laurel or lily white, For our mothers that bitterly their woes have cried,
Scaffold or open plain, combat or martyrdom's plight, For widows and orphans, for captives by torture tried
T is ever the same, to serve our home and country's need. And then for thyself that redemption thou mayst gain

I die just when I see the dawn break, An d when th e d ark n ight wraps th e grave yard aro un d
Through the gloom of night, to herald the day; Wi th on ly th e de ad in the ir vi gi l to see
And if color is lacking my blood thou shalt take, Break no t my repose or th e mys te ry profo und
Pour'd out at need for thy dear sake An d pe rchance th ou mays t hear a sad h ymn re sound
To dye with its crimson the waking ray. 'T is I, O my country, rais in g a so ng un to thee.

My dreams, when life first opened to me, An d even my grave is reme mbe red no more
My dreams, when the hopes of youth beat high, Un mark 'd by nev er a cros s no r a sto ne
Were to see thy lov'd face, O gem of the Orient sea Let the plo w sweep through i t, th e sp ade turn it o'e r
From gloom and grief, from care and sorrow free; That my ashe s may c arpet e arth ly f loo r,
No blush on thy brow, no tear in thine eye. Befo re in to no th in gness at last the y are bl own.

Dream of my life, my living and burning desire, Then wi ll ob liv ion brin g to me n o c are
All hail ! cries the soul that is now to take flight; As over thy v ales an d pl ai ns I sweep;
All hail ! And sweet it is for thee to expire ; Throbbi ng an d cl eansed in th y space an d air
To die for thy sake, that thou mayst aspire; Wi th col or an d l ight, with son g an d l amen t I f are,
And sleep in thy bosom eternity's long night. Ever repe atin g the faith that I keep.

If over my grave some day thou seest grow, My Fath erland ado r'd, th at sad ness to my so rrow le nds
In the grassy sod, a humble flower, Be loved Fi li pin as, he ar no w my l as t go od- by!
Draw it to thy lips and kiss my soul so, I give th ee all : paren ts an d ki ndred and f rie nds
While I may feel on my brow in the cold tomb below Fo r I go whe re no sl av e befo re the oppresso r ben ds,
The touch of thy tenderness, thy breath's warm power. Whe re f ai th c an never ki ll, an d Go d re igns e'er on h igh!

Let the moon beam over me soft and serene, 15 Fare we ll to yo u al l, fro m my soul to rn away,
Let the dawn shed over me its radiant flashes, Frie nds of my ch ild hood in th e ho me dispos sessed!
Let the wind with sad lament over me keen ; Give thanks th at I res t fro m the we aris ome d ay!
And if on my cross a bird should be seen, Fare we ll to the e, to o, sweet frie nd th at li gh ten ed my way;
Let it trill there its hymn of peace to my ashes. Be loved cre atures all , f arewel l! In death there is res t!