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SELF LEARNING KIT IN ENGLISH 10  What kinds of information can we get from news reports?
Quarter 1 Week 1
News report gives important information about itself as answers to the
following
LESSON TITLE: questions: what, who, when, where why and how.
GETTING INFORMATION FROM DIFFERENT TEXT TYPES AND USING
INFORMATION IN EVERYDAY CONVERSATIONS News reports are important as these would also provide information from
Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC):
local, national and international news.
a. Information from Local News-is important to advise people in a locality
EN10LC-Ia-11.1. Use information from news reports, speeches, informative about activities that may have an impact on a community. It can allow a
talks, panel discussion, etc. in everyday life. community to engage in decision making processes in a community.
b. Information from National News- can allow people to gain a sense of
SHORT DISCUSSON national perspective
Getting information from various means is as much valuable as feeding your empty c. Information from international news-gives people perspective of each
other’s way of life and cultural differences
stomach with foods that give strength to your body and mind. It is as much essential as
having a strong protection from any challenges that may come your way. Listening to talks News reports are really very important to give you awareness on what is
and discussions may give you knowledge which you can use as your shield in dealing with happening in your own place, in your country and in the world as well. Being aware, you can
challenges in life. Hence, it is very essential to pay attention to all means like news reports, brace yourself from whatever event may happen. Example is a local news informing the
speeches, informative talks, panel discussion, etc. where you can fetch useful information public that your place already has a few cases of COVID-19. What should you do then?
for daily life. Does the news report prompt you to be ready and prepared? Definitely, you will be alarmed
so you will check on things for your safety.
News reports also affect your decisions in everyday living with your plans and with your
1.NEWS REPORTS work. You can also get new information that you surely need. It is a good thing, then,
 What are news reports? to get updated with all the news here and there for your guidance.
News reports are new information about something that has happened
recently and is reported in a newspaper, magazine, television news
program, etc News reports have the following five characteristics: 2.SPEECHES
a. Fairness and balance- getting others’ point of view  What are speeches?
b. Accuracy-getting all the needed facts Speeches are talks or addresses given to an audience. Through speech,
c. Attribution- citing sources the speaker can present his opinions and thoughts on any matter to a large
d. Brevity- writing short without missing important facts number of audiences at a time. Speech becomes effective when it fulfills
e. Clarity- having no ambiguities in a short but complete in facts report. the following features:
1. Clarity- speech should be clear and not ambiguous.
2. Definiteness of message-message of the speech should be definite and
There are some key elements when considering newsworthiness. relevant to the subject matter.
a. Timing: If it happened today, it’s news, if it happened last week, it’s not; 3. Conciseness- speech should be as concise as possible but not
with 24-hour news access, “breaking” news is important. incomplete.
b. Significance- How many people are affected? 4. Interesting- audience is motivated to pay attention to an interestingly
c. Proximity-The closer a story hits home, the more newsworthy it is. and pleasingly delivered speech.
d. Prominence- When famous people are affected, the story matters (i.e., 5. Informal touch-though speech is a formal address, it should be
 presented in personal and informal way. 3. The moderator who initiates the discussion, questions,
synthesizes and summarizes the key points.
 What kinds of information can we get from speeches?
Speeches are important as these would give different information that will What topics can be taken up for panel discussion? When the
allow the people to: theme or topic tends to be complicated and controversial in nature,
a. Form connections-effective speech can create bridge between and a panel discussion often helps to clarify issues. The difficult aspects
among other people of the topic are considered in a systematic and objective manner.
b. Influence decisions- it enables the audience to make good decisions The advantages of panel discussion are the following:
c. Motivate change- speech provides information that can inspire people  It facilitates clarification on knotty issues.
to do something for improvement and development  It highlights the multi-dimensionality of the issue under
discussion.
3.INFORMATIVE TALKS  It helps to develop critical thinking in both panelists and the
audience.
 What are informative talks?  It fosters logical thinking.
Informative talk is one in which the speaker conveys knowledge to an  It develops presentation skills.
audience on a specific topic. There are four types of informative speeches:  It teaches students to think of the issues under
a. Speeches about objects-seek to impart knowledge about an object consideration and ask relevant questions.
which is anything that is visible and tangible.
b. Speeches about processes-describe how something works, is created,
done, and made.  What kinds of information can we get from panel discussions?
c. Speeches about events-describes the occurrence in full: the time, date, Panel discussion provides the following about a certain topic for
location, and circumstances of that occurrence. discussion.
d. Speeches about concepts-break down complex ideas, beliefs, theories,
attitudes, and/or principles into manageable chunks of understanding a. New facts
for the audience. b. Identified values
 What kinds of information can we get from informative talks? c. Explanation of the nature and meaning of the topic/issue
Information that can be derived from informative speeches differ as based on the
following main types of informative speeches.
a. Definition speech- explains the meaning, theory, or philosophy of a Reading Text: News Report
specific topic that the audience likely does not know much about. The President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, has warned anyone
b. Demonstration speech- explains how to do something. who violates the country’s corona virus lockdown measures could be
c. Explanatory speech- might give a description of the state of a given shot.
topic. This is one way to condense highly complex information into an In a televised address, Mr. Duterte said it was vital that everyone
easily retainable package for the audience.
d. Descriptive speech- creates a vivid picture in a person’s mind regarding cooperates and follows home quarantine measures.
an object, person, animal, or place.
He also said the abuse of medical workers was a serious crime that
4.PANEL DISCUSSIONS would not be tolerated.
 What are panel discussions?
Panel discussion involves a group of people gathered to discuss Authorities are fighting to slow the spread of Covid-19 and spare the
live or virtual a topic in front of an audience, typically at scientific, business, country’s fragile health system from being overwhelmed.
or academic conferences, fan conventions, and on television shows.
There are three sets of participants in a panel discussion. They are: @SamuelOsborne93
1. The panel members who consist of experts in the field Thursday 2 April 2020 16:37
concerned. EXAMPLES
2. The audience of selected students/ trainees/participants and
teachers, who ask questions of the panelist.
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COPING WITH DEPRESSION
MULL OVER Depression is a psychological state that is hard to cure, hard to live with, and
The excerpt is a news report people must be informed with. This is a very significant hard to endure. A depressed person lives in a nightmarish world, darkened by
nationwide news which is definitely proximate to the different localities in the country pessimism and dulled by willingness
affecting every citizen’s actions and decisions. The said information has to be known act. This devastating and destructive state has a negative impact on the
by every Filipino not only to tell about the tough order of the President but also the individual. It drains energy, evaporates optimism and enthusiasm and paralyzes
imperative obedience to the lockdown protocols. The information is timely worthy in this hope. It may lead to repetitive suicidal thoughts that can end in self-destruction.
time of crisis posed by covid-19 pandemic. This shows how important news report is in I have consulted psychological literature to give you some tips how develop a
giving must-know information to the people. step-by-step program to overcome depression.

People suffer from depression for many reasons. They become depressed
Reading Text: Speeches
when all they do seems to become a failure. They get worried about their
Inspirational reflection on happiness inability to realize their plans. They get shelled in loneliness. They get nervous
and easily irritated. They find their lives unstable and hopeless. They lack safety
You may have defects, be anxious and sometimes live irritated, but do not forget and become vulnerable to outside influences. Depression is a hazardous state,
that your life is the greatest enterprise in the world. Only you can prevent it from especially when you allow it to invade your body and mind. As soon as you
going into decadence. There are many that need you, admire you and love you. realize that something is wrong with your state of mind, turn to help without
hesitation.
I would like to remind you that being happy is not having a sky without storms or
roads without accidents, or work without fatigue or relationships without Now, I will give you some anti-depression tips. First of all, stay focused on
disappointments. Being happy is finding strength in forgiveness, hope in one’s what you are doing. Start with a small goal and fulfill it; go to a shop, take a
battles, security at the stage of fear, love in disagreements. short walk, or make a telephone call. Just start taking action and stick to doing
it. Second, develop supportive relationship. Turning to people who love you and
Being happy is not only to treasure the smile, but that you also reflect on the whom you love. Refrain from retreating into yourself, sharing a meal, emailing,
sadness. accompanying your friend to the movies, confide in a counselor or clergy
member. Third, get interested in your own life. For this, have eight hours of
It is not just commemorating the event, but also learning lessons in failures. sleep, practice relaxation techniques, and go easy on yourself. Why not to
practice yoga or tai chi? Why not to introduce a meditative element to your life?
Author: LLOYD LUNA, Motivational speaker in Manila Fourth, get regular exercise. Fifth, eat healthy food. Sixth, avoid negative
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thinking and negative emotions. Finally, ask for help if you cannot overcome
your depression without outside aid.
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The excerpt given is an example of a speech. It is an inspirational speech which can
motivate change, influence decisions and form connections. For a student like you who
tends to be sensitive and weak because of the challenges in life, this speech would
give you information that may turn some of your points of view to the other side- MULL OVER
brighter and wider. It is an explanation on true happiness which could serve as your The given excerpt exemplified is an informative speech. It is a speech of concept.
reflection in life. Depression is the concept discussed, analyzed and explained. The information
unveiled in this speech is very much significant as everybody may suffer from
depression. Youth at your age may get depressed and if not handled well may lead to
adverse result. With that, take the anti- There are a lot of helpful information around
and one source is the informative speech which aims to fill your empty tank with a designed this panel presentation to be a fairly informal conversation about good
great deal of knowledge on either concept, process, event or object. things that are happening across the state to promote school attendance. And I’ll
Reading Text: Panel Discussion make sure that there’s time for a question-and-answer after we hear from the
panelists, but first let’s meet the panelists.
Susan Loving, Utah State Office of Education; Moderator Jerry Haslam, Granger On my far right is Jerry Haslam, who is the principal of Granger High School in
High School Scott McLeod, United Way of Salt Lake City Bobbie Ikegami, Utah Granger [Granite] School District. Next to him is Scott McLeod, who is with United
Afterschool Network Tod Johnson, Wasatch High School Rich Price, Bingham Way of Salt Lake City, and works with the Granger Elementary Community School;
High School he is the Granger Elementary Community School Coordinator. We then have
EVENT TITLE Every Day Counts: Increasing Attendance to Improve Student Bobbie Ikegami, who is the out-of-school-time specialist. Is that correct? That’s an
Outcomes interesting title; you’ll have to explain that one.
EVENT DATE September 26, 2013
MODERATOR
This morning we heard a lot about the research, both nationally and from Utah, MULL OVER
about chronic absenteeism. And now we’re going to hear from some of the This is a sample of an excerpt of a panel discussion which discusses on a considered
practitioners around your community who have done some work with this. And complicated issue which is absenteeism. Through the panelists the issue would be
facilitating our panel this afternoon is Susan Loving; she’s a transition specialist at analyzed well in different aspects wherein the audience may gain new facts. They may
USOE, and I will . . . [applause] Yeah, let’s do that; yay! also be able to get some important values to consider in connection to the issue. Panel
SUSAN LOVING discussion is an excellent way when issue goes dark for experts will come to rescue.
Thank you.
MODERATOR ACTIVITY
And I will let . . . I will pass it over to Susan, and remind you that also in your Directions: Identify what is asked. Write your answers on the space provided
notetaking guide, which was in your folder, there is a blank section there if you
want to jot down some questions for our panelists or things you want to catch up 1. It is a presentation of one’s opinion and thoughts on
with them later on. any topic before a large number of audiences.
SUSAN LOVING 2. It is a fresh information from printed and broadcast
Thank you. Today, we’re fortunate to have with us five practitioners from school media.
districts and other programs who have a lot of expertise about schoolwide 3. It is a conference about a specific topic among a
attendance. All of these people were volunteered, and agreed to be volunteered, selected group of panelists who share differing
in doing this. They work across grades K through 12; some directly with students perspectives in front of a large audience.
during the school day, and some with community programs, or are working 4. It provides information about a specific subject to an
afterschool programs, or work with families and communities. We know that audience.
they’re all busy; I know how busy the school administrators are, and so I really 5. It may be local, national or international item which
appreciate the fact that you’ve taken the time from your high schools to be able to may have significance to the people or may arouse
be here, because you don’t know what you’re going to face when you get back, interest.
right? Okay. 6. This will enable you to get new facts, identify values
So, earlier this morning we heard from researchers about the importance of and understand complicated issues.
attending school regularly and the consequences for students who are absent a 7. Concepts, processes, events and objects are the
lot. But what’s still missing from today’s conversation is hearing from those of you topics for this discourse.
in the front lines of promoting attendance in Utah, how this became a priority issue 8. It should be clear, definite, concise, interesting and
—practical ways to identify students at risk of chronic absenteeism, and what are touching to be one.
some promising approaches used to improve attendance for all students. We
9. News reports need not to be of human interest.
10. Informative speech gives inspiration to the listeners.