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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET IN ENGLISH 9

THIRD QUARTER
WEEK 3-4
April 5 – April 16, 2021

Name of Learner: _________________________________________________

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Date: _______________________________________________________________
Week 1
A. Learning Competency (MELC)
Differentiate biases from prejudices EN9LC-IVf-13.3
Exercises / Activities
a. Introduction
What I Need to Know
After going through with this lesson, you are expected to:
 determine the implied meaning of a given statement or a text;
 reflect on the ideas of the speaker thru the content, feelings and meaning;
 supply correct answers to given exercises; and
 complete the variegated tasks..

Day 1

What’s New?
Pretest
Learning Task # 1: Choose the letter that best represent your answer to each given question.
1. Which of the following aspects is not included in the content of the
speaker’s message?
A. actions/events C. information
B. experiences D. feelings/emotions
2. What skill allows the reader to reflect the speaker's experiences and
emotional response to those experiences?
A. reflecting content C. reflecting meaning
B. reflecting feelings D. reflecting non-verbal cues
3. “I just don't understand my boss. One minute he says one thing and the
next minute he says the opposite.” This statement implies that ____________.
A. The speaker is angry. C. The speaker is worried.
B. The speaker is confused. D. The speaker is disappointed.
Scuba diving is the most exhilarating experience I have ever had. The first time I went, the dark
mirror of the water beckoned me to drop from the side of the boat. I jumped feet first and entered a
brightly colored world populated with fish, plants, and objects I had never dreamed of.
4. Which of the following best describes the mood of the speaker after having
this experience?
A. anxious C. excited
B. bored D. serene
5. Why did the speaker consider the experience as exhilarating?
A. because it was his first time to dive
B. because diving fulfilled his lifetime dream
C. because his fear of dark water was conquered
D. because he saw a brightly colored world underwater
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b. Development

Reflecting Content
The most immediate part of a speaker's message is the content. It refers to the aspects dealing with
information, actions, events and experiences. The readers focus on the content of what a speaker is
conveying, including thoughts, ideas, beliefs, facts, data, etc
Using the content of the editorial cartoon earlier, its message can be:
1. Our health workers are bound by unity while battling against covid-19.
• It is clearly illustrated that they are united in bringing up the flag which symbolizes the health
workers themselves.
Reflecting Feelings
It involves expressing in your own words the essential emotions strongly implied in the text either
verbally or non-verbally. Its purpose is to bring vaguely expressed feelings into clearer awareness.

A skilled reader will be able to reflect a speaker's feelings from verbal and non-verbal cues.
He/she has the ability to identify such feelings both from the words and actions descriptively
used by the writer such as body language, facial expressions, hand gestures, and the likes.

1. Verbal Cue “Our health workers should not

bear the burden of deciding who lives and who dies. If the health system collapses, it is ultimately
our poor who are most compromised. In the end, winning the war against COVID-19 relies heavily
on being able to keep our health system capacitated to address the needs of all Filipinos.”
This statement means that our health workers are overly exhausted due to the weight of
their jobs during this pandemic crisis and they begged for time out from over working.
2. Non-verbal Cue
The person in the picture wears exhausted face and body while resting on the hospital
pathway/floor. Her body language depicts the over-all exhaustion that our health workers around the
globe feel nowadays.
Reflecting Meaning
It allows the reader to reflect the speaker's experiences and emotional response to those
experiences. The skill involves understanding and reflecting both the feelings and the related
content; thus, linking together the two components is necessary.
Study the images in column A. Match them with their reflected emotions in column B. Write
the word or the emotion as your answer.
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c. Engagement
Learning Task #2:
Choose the letter that best represents your answer on each given question.
Bert Baxter was lying in a filthy-looking bed smoking a cigarette, there was a horrible
smell in the room, I think it came from Bert Baxter himself. The bed sheets looked as though
they were covered in blood, but Bert said that was caused by the beetroot sandwiches he
always eats last thing at night.

1. What is the best word to describe Bert Baxter?

A. accommodating C. unhygienic
B. friendly D. unmindful
2. The following produced the foul smell in the room except?
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A. man’s bad hygiene C. the food eaten at night

B. smoke from cigarettes D. dried blood on beddings
3. “The bed sheets looked as though they were covered in blood” means?
A. beddings are too old C. beddings are painted red
B. beddings are too dirty D. beddings are very colorful
4. Based from the given details, we can say that the speaker is__________?
A. informing the reader not to smoke in bed.
B. describing Bert Baxter and his issues on hygiene.
C. persuading the reader to always clean their sheets.
D. instructing the reader how to eat beetroot sandwiches.
5. What does the text want to imply?
A. That tidy room impresses guests
B. That smoking must be done outdoor
C. That personal hygiene is very important
D. That awful smelling rooms get rid of visitors

Day 2

d. Assimilation

Learning Task # 3: Below are excerpts from a personal letter. Read the given lines and reflect
on the writer’s ideas.
1) For the time I was sick and was crying all night, Maa you gave up your sleep and sat all night
nursing me. Soaking the towel in ice water and placing it on my head, waiting for the fever to die
down.
A. The speaker is grieving. C. The speaker is guilty.
B. The speaker is grateful. D. The speaker is in agony.
2) The time Papa, you came back late from work after a long tiring day, yet you went off to get
my school supplies without cribbing. Papa, every time I asked you for a certain amount of
money, you would give me more than
what I asked for, with that perfect smile of yours.
A. The speaker is thankful. C. The speaker is wondering.
B. The speaker is reminiscing. D. The speaker is disappointed.
3) You both are an epitome of compassion, hard work and determination. I
have learnt these 3 qualities by watching you during your trying times.
A. The speaker recalls the past.
B. The speaker adores her parents.
C. The speaker feels sorry for them.
D. The speaker wants to reunite with them.
4) Maa, Papa, I have come of age where I demand reasons for your action. Guide me through
my journey. But please do not cave the path for me.
A. The speaker is praying. C. The speaker is wondering.
B. The speaker is pleading. D. The speaker is fantasizing.
5) I will put in the best of my efforts in the field I am truly passionate about.
And you will raise your head with pride and tell me, that you are proud of
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me with those beautiful eyes glistening with moisture.

A. The speaker is a dreamer. C. The speaker is a hard worker.
B. The speaker is an achiever. D. The speaker is a wishful thinker.

E. Assessment
Learning Task #4: Read or sing this song on your own. Reflect on the message of the speaker
and relate it to your situation in life. Write your reflective paragraph on a whole sheet of paper.
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Learning Task 5

POST TEST

Read the short paragraph below. Choose the letter that best represents your answer to the following
questions.

Everyone was in a state of high excitement, all the women in light cotton saris worn specially for the
occasion, now clambering over the side, screaming when the boat rocked and clutching each other in
pleasurable panic
Reflecting on the details of the descriptions given by the speaker,
1. What is the over-all atmosphere of the scene?
A. Frightening C. Sorrowful B. Joyous D. Triumphant
2. Which among the non- verbal cues does not support your answer in item
number 1?
A. being in a state of high excitement
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B. clambering over the side of the boat

C. wearing saris for the special occasion
D. clutching each other in pleasurable panic
3. Which place would this scene possibly happen?
A. Disco Bar C. Wedding Venue
B. Class Reunion D. Amusement Park
4. The sentence, “The women were screaming when the boat rocked.” can be
used in ___________?
A. Reflecting Content C. Reflecting Meaning
B. Reflecting Emotions D. Reflecting Non-verbal Cues
5. The writer of the paragraph intends to __________.
A. describe C. narrate
B. entertain D. persuade

Reflection:
I understand that reflecting meaning is _____________________________.

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WEEK 2

Introduction

At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:

A. Evaluate the validity of a text
B. Use evidence to support claims in arguments.

Learning Task # 1: Match the following definition or description in Colum A to Column B. Write the
letter of your choice in a piece of paper.

A B
1.consists of facts, statistics, experiences A. reason
2. general statement that supports a claim B. validity
3. reasons and evidence that are acceptable C. evidence
4.evidence that stands alone to prove an argument D. direct
5. facts that are taken together to lead a conclusion E. indirect
F. support

Development

Let us recall and be familiar with the following terms:

CLAIM, CITE, EVIDENCE, and VALIDITY

Our next task is to read the following scenario. It is an example of an argument.

Jason’s family is going to the mall, but he doesn’t want to go. He argues that he should be allowed to stay
home and says that his friend Ray often stays at home alone.

Based on the argument and evidence in the scenario, should Jayson be allowed to stay at home? You
have two minutes to think. Write your answer on a piece of paper. Reserve your answer for the discussion
later.

1. What makes a claim valid?

If you answered one of these: It is true. It is on topic. It is reasonable. It is logical. It can be supported. It is
important. You’re on the right track, correct.

2. What is evidence?

Great! Evidence is a proof. It is the basis of your belief, an indication of something; the evidence is a
support, and these are facts.
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3. From the answers, we have in questions 1 and 2, now, how can we define valid evidence?

Valid Evidence is always true. It is reasonable information based on fact and supports an argument.

4. How can we ensure that we have valid evidence?

When we cite the source of our proof or provide an acceptable example to support our claim.

Now, let us check your answer from the scenario given at the beginning of this lesson. If you want to
change your answers you may do so. Please share your answers now. Let us analyze the scenario.

Jason’s family is going to the mall, but he doesn’t want to go. He argues that he should be allowed
to stay home and says that his friend Ray often stays at home alone.

Question: Was Jayson able to provide valid evidence on his claim to support his argument for staying home
alone? Yes or No? Explain your answer.

You are right. Unfortunately, Jayson failed to provide valid evidence. His reason was not enough.
He missed citing an acceptable source or example to support his claim. In this scenario, it describes that a
person’s age does not determine whether he or she is capable of staying home alone. Just because Ray
can stay home alone; it does not mean that Jayson can do it as well. It was not an acceptable reason.

Kinds of Evidence in an Argument

1. Direct Evidence- any piece of evidence that stands alone to prove an argument.

Example: If a witness says he saw the accused set fire to a building.

2. Indirect/Circumstantial Evidence – a set of facts that, when taken together, lead to the desired
conclusion.

Example: If he saw the accused sneakily leaving the building just before the fire broke out.

Where can we get these pieces of evidence?

Yes, when we use evidence in your argument, be sure it comes from a reliable source. Possible
sources of evidence are newspapers, magazines, official documents, historical papers, or statements made
by trustworthy public officials or private persons.

But when you cite a person’s statement as evidence, be sure that the source is capable of giving
the evidence, that he/she has a reputation for honesty and accuracy, and that he/she does not have pre-
judgment.

How about with news? How do we check for the validity of the news we read and hear via
television, radio, and social media?

Correct! We have to look for the source. Is it real news? Or fake news?
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In this age of technology, news spreads fast. When a story is big news, it is often quick to spread.
There is a lot of fake news coming around. But we should be careful about sharing this news because we
will be responsible for that information.

How can we easily identify whether we are reading real or fake news?
Yes, we must always check for reliable sources cited in the news.
Bonus Tip: Remember to do these things on how to find text evidence. You need to

PROVE IT.
P – Passage/Paragraph/Page
R – Reference
O – Offer support
V – View of Author
E – Eye can see it
I – Inference
T – Text Feature

PASSAGE – the evidence must be found somewhere in the passage

(It could be in just one paragraph, several places throughout the passage, sometimes the best
supporting piece of evidence comes later in the text.)
REFERENCE – the specific location of the text
(It says in paragraph ___ on page ____, that….)
OFFER SUPPORT – the connection between the question and the evidence
(I know because…/The reason I think ____ is because _______.)
VIEW OF AUTHOR – provides the author’s perspective on the topic
(The author stated that…/.”For instance, the author says…”)
EYES CAN SEE IT – something that is seen physically in the text
(In the text, it explicitly states…/ The text said….)
INFERENCE – be a reading detective; use clues from the text to figure something not stated in
the text
(I can infer from ______ that _______.)
TEXT FEATURES – help the reader understand the text. Watch out for the titles, headings,
charts, tables, graphs, illustrations, etc.
(The illustration shows…/The graph showed…/Based on the section…/According to the
title…)

Other ways you can validate the reliability and trustworthiness of a text is the C.R.A.A.P.
method, which stands for:
⮚ CURRENCY is the timeliness of the information
⮚ RELEVANCE is the importance of the information for your needs.
⮚ AUTHORITY is the source of information.
⮚ ACCURACY is the reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of
information
⮚ PURPOSE is the reason the information exists
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Let’s answer the following questions:

1. How can you tell if something or someone tells you a fact or fiction?

Yes, by going online to check the primary source of the information or by consulting authority.

2. What primary sources might be credible?

Good. Someone who experienced a situation personally, a university research, the Statistics office
for census, police department and some other might be credible.

3. Are newspapers and television news always valid?

Right! Usually, but it’s always good to examine the source in a story to determine if they have a
vested interest in promoting their viewpoint for example selling an idea or an item.

4. Is the internet always a good source of factual information? Why or Why not?

Precisely! Some information that is passed through cyberspace is opinion, based on very few facts.
Verify first the information and check valid sources before forwarding information.

Engagement:

Learning Task #2: This time, let us try to practice knowledge on the validity of evidence in each statement.
For each claim, write the answer option that presents the best valid evidence for the truth of the claim on a
piece of paper. Remember to check for the sources and examples cited. Based on the claim, which choice
is an example of valid evidence?

Claim#1- Topic: Simple changes can cut your carbon emissions greatly!

A. I think that we need to do something quickly to help save the environment.

B. If you hang your clothes outside on the clothesline instead of using the
electric dryer, you can cut your carbon emission by 351 lbs/year
C. Kids can help parents by doing some household chores.

Claim# 2- Topic: Exercise is important for children’s growth and development.

A. Children watch too much television and gather information quickly.

B. Children love to ride their bikes outside and trails through the forest.
C. Active children will have stronger muscles and bones and will live longer.

Claim # 3- Topic: A diet rich in fruits and vegetables has many benefits.

A. Fruits and vegetables taste good especially when eaten regularly.

B. Eating lots of fruits and vegetables lowers your risk of heart disease.

Claim # 4- Topic: Cigarette smoking is harmful to one’s health.

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A. The mix of nicotine and carbon monoxide in cigarettes boosts the heart rate and
blood pressure, causing strain on the heart and blood vessels.
B. Cigarette smoke smells bad and that smell sticks to thehair strands and clothes’
fabric.
C. Secondhand smoking is more dangerous because people who inhale the cigarette
smoke will be easily contaminated with toxic substance

Claim # 5-Topic: Bullying is a real problem in schools across the nation

A. Bullied children suffer from negative experiences that can interfere with their
emotional and social health.
B. Surveys indicate that as many as half of all children are bullied at some time during
their school years.
C. Claim # 4- Topic: Cigarette smoking is harmful to one’s health.

Assimilation:

Learning Task # 3: In this activity, you need to read each statement carefully and identify whether
the sentence is a claim or evidence. Write your answer on a sheet of paper.

1. Our new advertising agency is ineffective.

2. The author stated that the pandemic would end.
3. Because of the pandemic, people stay at home.
4. Based on the text, Mr. Lim effortlessly showed greatness.
5. If you study hard, you won’t fail

(Performance Task
Learning Task # 4: Complete the research chart to come up with valid evidence to support your claim on a
chosen topic.
Choose on among the following topics:
1.using mobile phones in school during class hours

2. allow teenagers to vote and participation the elections

3. adjust the first period class time for school

4. allow single-gender schools

5. the provision of the restroom for the LGBTQ members

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Assessment: Read each statement and choose the best term being described.

1. It is where you can get the evidence.

A. passage B. reference C. view of the author
2. It is a statement or position that a person asserts as true.
A.cite B. claim C. validity
3. It is a problem or controversy about which people disagree.
A. issue B. refutation C. support
4. It is the reason the information exists.
A. currency B. purpose C. relevance
5. It is the timeliness of the information.
A. accuracy B.authority C. currency

Reflection
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I learned
that_________________________________________________________________________
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Prepared by:
CECILIA U. QUINTANA RHONALIZA C. SEMIRA
Teacher I Learning Resource Evaluator

Noted BY:

CIRILA B. RAMINATAS
Teacher-in- Charge