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English
Quarter 2 – Module 3:
Social Issues
English – Grade 9
Quarter 2 – Module 3: Social Issues
First Edition, 2020

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English
Quarter 2 – Module 3:
Social Issues
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to
use this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress
while allowing them to manage their own learning at home.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as
they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

As a learner, you must learn to become responsible for your own
learning. Take time to read, understand, and perform the different
activities in the module.
As you go through the different activities of this module be
reminded of the following:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any
part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the
exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other
activities.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking
your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are done.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this
module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always
bear in mind that you are not alone. We hope that through this material,
you will experience meaningful learning and gain a deep understanding
of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 Let Us Learn
Hey there! In the previous module, you were able to learn about the
elements of drama and theater. Wherein, drama is the printed text of a play
while theater is the actual production of a play.

This time you will be making connection between texts and social
issues. It’s not something really new to you because you have already learned
this in the previous grade levels, so this time we will just try to relearn and
rediscover the importance of this lesson because some of you might have
already forgotten it.

In this module, you will be accomplishing series of exercises to help you

understand the various social issues and apply what you had learned in a
real life.

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 Let Us Try
Are you excited to get moving? To set in motion with your learning
journey, let’s do this activity. Analyze and say something about the picture
below. Hurry and give it a try!

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Very good. Thank you for trying your best. Yes, you are correct, the
picture is all about gender equality. We all know that gender discrimination
happens sometimes where women are being belittled and that people think
that men are superior than women.
Yes, I know that you are now more excited to learn more about this
topic. So, let us move forward.

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 Let Us Study
Opps! You seemed to have an idea of what you will be learning in this
module. Great! Now, read and understand the given song below. Then answer
the Guide Questions to begin with your learning journey. Go and begin!

The River of Dreams

By: Billy Joel

In the middle of the night

I go walking in my sleep
From the mountains of faith
To the river so deep
I must be looking for something
Something sacred I lost
But the river is wide
And it's too hard to cross
Even though I know the river is wide
I walk down every evening and I stand on the shore
I try to cross to the opposite side
So I can finally find out what I've been looking for

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In the middle of the night
I go walking in my sleep
Through the valley of fear
To a river so deep
I've been searching for something
Taken out of my soul
Something I'd never lose
Something somebody stole
I don't know why I go walking at night
But now I'm tired and I don't want to walk anymore
I hope it doesn't take the rest of my life
Until I find what it is that I've been looking for
In the middle of the night
I go walking in my sleep
Through the jungle of doubt
To a river so deep
I know I'm searching for something
Something so undefined
That it can only be seen
By the eyes of the blind
In the middle of the night
I'm not sure about a life after this
God knows I've never been a spiritual man
Baptized by the fire, I wade into the river
That runs to the promised land
In the middle of the night
I go walking in my sleep
Through the desert of truth
To the river so deep
We all end in the ocean
We all start in the streams
We're all carried along
By the river of dreams
In the middle of the night

Source: LyricFind
Songwriter: Billy Joel
The River of Dreams lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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 Guide Questions:

1. What does the title of the song convey?

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2. Interpret the message of the song:

I know I'm searching for something
Something so undefined
That it can only be seen
By the eyes of the blind
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3. What is your greatest dream in life ?

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 Let Us Practice
How are you doing so far? Are you learning from your exercises? This
time, let’s get back to the song above and understand more about what the
author is trying to say.

Let’s answer.

1. What are the issues reflected in the song?

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2. Among all the issues, which one do you think the writer value the

most? Why?

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3. If you were the writer of the song, how would you handle the

issue?

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 Let Us Practice More
How did you find the previous activities? Were they confusing? Do not
worry; this next activity can help you. In this activity, you are going to pretend
as a Principal of your school. As the principal, how are you going to address
the following social issues that circulate in your school?

SOCIAL ISSUES YOUR PROPOSED SOLUTIONS

1. Gender-
Biased/Discrimination

2. Racism

3. Bullying

4. Fake News

5. Child Abuse

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Let Us Remember

 A social issue is a problem that affects or influences many people

within a society.

 It is a common problem in present-day society and one that

many people strive to solve.

 Social issues are distinguished from economic issues; however,

some issues have both social and economic aspects.

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 Let Us Assess
Read and answer the following questions below. Write your answers
on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Give one social issue in your community.

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2. How will you address this issue?

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3. What do you think are the reason/s why this particular social issue
exists in your community?
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4. List the negative / positive effects of this social issues in your

community.
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 Let Us Enhance
Now for you to apply what you have learned about the various social
issues, let’s try to reflect on what you’ve learned by writing a journal. At least
it is not less than 200 words. Go and try! Let’s begin……

Today, I realized that

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 Let Us Reflect

It looks like you are done with this module. Congratulations for actively
engaging in each of the activities prepared for you.

Learning the various social issues can help us to understand the

happenings in our society. It will also help us to properly react to that
particular social issue. Good luck on your real-life application of what you
had learned about this topic.

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Answer Key

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 References

Source: LyricFind
Songwriter: Billy Joel
The River of Dreams lyrics © Universal Music Publishing
Group
English 9, A Journey through Anglo-American Literature Learner’s
Material, Page 493

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