A Self-Learning Module in English 10

2nd Quarter: Week 7

MULTIMODAL TEXTS

Most Essential Learning Competency:

Compose texts which include multimodal elements.

TO THE LEARNERS
This module provides you with different activities to develop your skills in
achieving the objective of this lesson successfully. In this module, you will also
learn what multimodal text means and how it has been a big part of our
journey in learning the language.
But before going through this module, I want you to follow the simple
instructions below to make your learning experiences even memorable and fun.
1. Study and understand the short discussion provided before each activity.
2. Look at the given examples as your reference in answering the activities.
3. Follow carefully every instruction indicated when answering/doing the
activities provided.
4. Jot down/highlight important ideas that you will encounter in this
lesson for better understanding.
5. Accomplish all the given activities in this module and do not leave any
question blank as much as possible.
6. Answer the posttest as well as the reflection part.
7. Apply what you have learned and enjoy learning!

EXPECTATIONS
At the end of this module, you will be able to compose a personal
multimodal text and draw generalizations and conclusions using different
multimodal elements.
Specifically, this module will help you to
1. identify multimodal texts and its elements
2. express insights based on the ideas presented in the material
viewed
3. assess the effectiveness of the ideas presented using a given
multimodal element
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Name of Student: __________________________Grade &Section :_______________

Let’s start!

PRE-TEST

DIRECTIONS: Read and understand each statement below. Identify whether

the statement is TRUE or FALSE by shading the HAPPY FACE for TRUE and
the SAD FACE for FALSE.

1. A text is said to be multimodal when it combines two or more semiotic

system.
TRUE FALSE

2. Social media such as Facebook and YouTube use different multimodal

elements.
TRUE FALSE

3. A text that uses multimodal elements is harder to understand.

TRUE FALSE

4. A poster does NOT use multimodal elements.

TRUE FALSE

5. Multimodal text can be printed, physical or digital such as infographics,

booklets and the like.

TRUE FALSE

Good job! You finished answering the questions. Way to go!

LOOKING BACK
DIRECTIONS: Analyze the tips from the word pool and sort them into Do’s and
Don’ts in public speaking.

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 TECHNIQUES IN PUBLIC SPEAKING

know your audience use eye-to-eye contact

read your speech at all times try to impress with jargons
plan your speech hurry up
use highfalutin words be yourself

DO’s:
1. __________________________________________________________________

2. __________________________________________________________________

3. __________________________________________________________________

4. __________________________________________________________________

DON’Ts:
1. __________________________________________________________________

2. __________________________________________________________________

3. __________________________________________________________________

4. __________________________________________________________________

Nice work! Keep on learning!

BRIEF INTRODUCTION / DISCUSSION

Texts that have more than one mode such as, print, image,
sound, and movement are called Multimodal texts. It contains elements of
audio, visual, and/or animation along with the written language (words,
sentences, in a diversity of segments and formats).

In the composition field, multimodal elements are commonly

defined in terms of the five modes of communication namely:

1. Linguistic – word choice; delivery of spoken or written text (tone);

organization into sentences, phrases, paragraphs, etc.; coherence of
individual words and ideas.

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 2. Visual – color, layout, style, size, perspective

3. Gestural – facial expressions, hand gestures, body language, interactions

between people

4. Spatial – arrangement, organization, proximity between people and

objects.

5. Audio – music; sound effects; ambient noise/sounds; silence; tone;

emphasis and accent of voice in spoken language; volume of sound.

These terms are often paired with the language of design to create a more
thorough conversation about the different modes, especially when referencing
compositions that combine words and images, such as posters, presentations
and websites.
Examples of Multimodal Texts are posters, picture books, brochure,
comics, animations, film, e-books, social media, dance performances,
music videos, drama, etc.…
For additional information, you may refer to this link,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se3G8LV40gg

ACTIVITY 1: Look for Me!

DIRECTIONS: Read and analyze each word below. Encircle five (5) examples of
multimodal texts.

ACTIVITY 2: Judge me NOT!

DIRECTIONS: Analyze the picture below. Answer the questions that follow by
writing on the spaces provided.

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 1. What kind of multimodal text is the
given picture? Identify the modes used in
the picture.

______________________________________________

______________________________________________

2. What does the picture mean? Is the meaning clearly expressed? Why or why
not?

______________________________________________

______________________________________________

Source: Original by Mr. John Julian Abcede

3. How will you improve this picture if given a chance to modify it?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

ACTIVITY 3: Make Your Own!

DIRECTIONS: Given the choices below, make your own multimodal text that
will show your opinion on this pandemic that we are facing now all over the
world. Be guided by the rubrics given below:
Choose only one (1)
A. Poster, slogan, infographics, or brochures which will be submitted along
with this answered module.

B. Recorded video clip (short skit, declamation of your own poem, dance
presentation, mime, etc.…) to be sent to your teacher thru
email/messenger.

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 Needs
Improvement (1)
CRITERIA Outstanding Satisfactory
(5) (3)
Showed wide Showed Creativity was not
range of minimal range shown enough and
creativity and of creativity there was NO
Creativity some elements element of surprise
of surprise used.

Messages were Some Almost NO message

conveyed elements were was conveyed.
Clarity
clearly. vague in
meaning.

Showed Some ideas Most of the ideas

complete presented were as the same as
uniqueness were familiar references that can
Originality that was never and has been be seen from the
seen before. used by others other works/site.
in some ways
or another.

Well done! You are almost there!

REMEMBER

Multimodal text consists of two or more semiotic

(signs and symbols) systems that are used together to inform or
convey meanings to the readers. A multimodal text uses a
combination of two or more communication modes.
In the composition field, multimodal elements are
commonly defined in terms of the five modes of communication
namely: linguistic, visual, gestural, spatial, and audio.

CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING

DIRECTIONS: Read and answer each question based from what you have
learned throughout this module. Remember to answer in complete sentence by
writing on the space provided after each item.

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1. What are the modes to be considered in creating a multimodal text?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

2. Why do we have to use multimodal text? Why is it important?

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3. How does multimodal text help in communication?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

POSTTEST

DIRECTIONS: Read the following. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

_____ 1. What mode is used by a traffic officer who is directing traffic

situation on the road?
A. audio C. linguistic
B. gestural D. spatial

_____ 2. Arrangement of your rooms, your office, and even your desk are
examples of ________________.
A. audio C. linguistic
B. gestural D. spatial

_____ 3. What combination of modes should be used when delivering an

effective graduation speech?
A. audio and visual C. linguistic and gestural
B. audio and gestural D. spatial and visual

_____ 4. The following are examples of multimodal texts, EXCEPT?

A. advertisements C. infographics
B. blogs D. notebooks

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_____ 5. Which of the following modes is more effective if a student is visually-
Impaired.
A. audio C. linguistic
B. gestural D. visual

Hooray! You did it!

REFLECTIVE LEARNING SHEET

DIRECTIONS: Reflect what you have learned from this module by making a
banner/slogan that tells how multimodal elements have helped you
understand easily and clearly the message of a text. Use the given banner
board provided. Remember to use two or more modes to make it a multimodal
text.

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