ENGLISH First Quarter – Module 6

Evaluate and Make Judgements about a Range of Texts

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English- Grade 10 Alternative Delivery Mode First Quarter-Module 6: Evaluate and Make Judgements about a Range of Texts Using a Set of Criteria e.g. comparing arguments on the same topic, critiquing a short story First Edition, 2020 Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in any work of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of such work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the payment of royalties. Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand names, trademarks, etc.) included in this module are owned by their respective copyright holders. Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to use these materials from their respective copyright owners. The publisher and authors do not represent nor claim ownership over them. Published by the Department of Education Secretary: Leonor Magtolis Briones Undersecretary: Diosdado M. San Antonio

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Development Team of the Module Writer: ZENITH RAMIREZ GUZMAN Editors : Sonia M. Lauronal, Imelda Pineda Lazaga, Blessilda Pitogo Reviewer: Abigail Villamor Illustrator: Maria Gina Nuñez Cabello Layout Artists: Achilles B. Mendez, Resdale Venz Palabrica Quality Assurance Team: Emma C. Olandria (Moderator for Key Stage 3)

Leonita Bureros (Evaluator for Grade 10)

Management Team: Schools Division Superintendent: Marilyn S. Andales, CESO V Assistant Schools Division Superintendents: Cartesa M. Perico Esther A. Futalan Leah B. Apao Chief, CID: Mary Ann P. Flores EPS in LRMS: Isaiash T. Wagas EPS in English: Ma. Chona B. Redoble

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ENGLISH First Quarter – Module 6

Evaluate and Make Judgements about a Range of Texts

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Key Message

For Educators:

Learning is a constant process. Amidst inevitable circumstances, Department of Education extends their resources and looks for varied ways to cater your needs and to adapt to the new system of Education as a fortress of Learning Continuity Plan. One of the probable solutions is the use of Teacher-made Educational Modules in teaching. You are reading the English Grade 10 – First Quarter Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on “Evaluating and making judgements about a range of texts using a set of criteria e.g.. comparing arguments on the same topic, critiquing a short story- as stipulated and found in the K-12 Most Essential Learning Competencies. The creation of this module is a combined effort of competent educators from different levels and various schools of Department of Education Cebu Province. In addition, this module is meticulously planned, organized, checked and verified by knowledgeable educators to assist you in imparting the lessons to the learners while considering the physical, social and economical restraints in teaching process. The use of Teacher-made Educational Module aims to surpass the challenges of teaching in a new normal education set-up. Through this module, the students are given independent learning activities, which embodies in the Most Essential Learning Competencies based from the K-12 Curriculum Competencies, to work on in accordance to their capability, efficiency and time. Thus, helping the learners acquire the prerequisite 21st Century skills needed with emphasis on utmost effort in considering the whole well-being of the learners. In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of the module:

As the main source of learning, it is your top priority to explain clearly on how to use this module to the learners. While using this module, learner’s progress and development should be recorded verbatim to assess their strengths and weaknesses while doing the activities presented independently in safety of their homes. Moreover, you are anticipated to persuade learners to comply and to finish the modules on or before the scheduled time.

For the Learners:

As a significant stakeholder of learning, Department of Education researched and explored on innovative ways to address your needs with high consideration on social, economic, physical and emotional aspects of your wellbeing. To continue the learning process, DepEd comes up with an Alternative Delivery mode of teaching

Points to Ponder!

Notes to the Teacher! This part of the module gives you helpful tips, suggestions or strategies that will make the learning process easy and efficient to the learners.

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using Teacher-Made Educational Modules. You are reading the ENGLISH-Grade 10: First Quarter Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on “Evaluate and make judgement which objective is to evaluate and make judgements about a range of texts using a set of criteria e.g. comparing arguments on the same topic, critiquing a short story.”

This module is especially crafted for you to grasp the opportunity to continue learning even at home.

Using guided and independent learning activities, rest assured that you will be able to take pleasure as well as

to deeply understand the contents of the lesson presented using; recognizing your own capacity and capability

in acquiring knowledge.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

The first part of the module will keep you on tract on the

Competencies, Objectives and Skills expected for you to

be developed and mastered.

This part aims to check your prior knowledge on the

lesson to take. If you answered this part with full marks,

you can decide to skip this module.

This part helps you link the previous lesson to the current

one through a short exercise/drill.

The lesson to be partaken is introduced in this part of the

module creatively. It may be through a story, a song, a

poem, a problem opener, an activity, a situation or the like.

A brief discussion of the lesson can be read in this part. It

guides and helps you unlock the lesson presented.

A comprehensive activitiy/es for independent practice is in

this part to solidify your knowledge and skills of the given

topic. Check the answers to the exercises using the

Answer Key at the end of the module.

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

WHAT I KNOW

WHAT’S IN

WHAT’S NEW

WHAT IS IT

WHAT’S MORE

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This part of the module is used to process your learning

and understanding on the given topic.

A transfer of newly acquired knowledge and skills to a

real-life situation is present in this part of the module.

This activity assesses your level of mastery towards the

topic.

In this section, enhancement activities will be given for

you to further grasp the lessons.

This contains answers to all activities in the module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References Printed in this part is a list of all reliable

and valid resources used in crafting

and designing this module.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

ASSESSMENT

ANSWER KEYS

WHAT I CAN DO

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In using this module, keep note of the fundamental reminders below.

1. The module is government owned. Handle it with care. Unnecessary marks are prohibited. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering all the given exercises.

2. This module is organized according to the level of understanding. Skipping one part of this module may lead you to confusion and misinterpretation.

3. The instructions are carefully laden for you to understand the given lessons. Read each item cautiously.

4. This is a Home-Based class, your reliability and honor in doing the tasks and checking your answers are a must.

5. This module helps you attain and learn lessons at home. Make sure to clearly comprehend the first activity before proceeding to the next one.

6. This module should be returned in good condition to your teacher/facilitator once you completed it.

If you wish to talk to your teacher/educator, do not hesitate to keep in touch with him/her for

further discussion. Know that even if this is a home-based class, your teacher is only a call away.

Good communication between the teacher and the student is our priority to flourish your

understanding on the given lessons.

We do hope that in using this material, you will gain ample knowledge and skills for you to be

fully equipped and ready to answer the demands of the globally competitive world. We are confident

in you! Keep soaring high!

GOOD DAY Learner! This module is especially crafted for you to be abreast with the learning method amid these trying times. It provides you to access and acquire lessons fitted to your grade level. The exercises, drills and assessments were carefully written to fit your level of understanding. With this learning resource, you will fully understand how to evaluate and make judgements about a range of texts using a set of criteria e.g. comparing arguments on the same topic, critiquing a short story. With your full cooperation, you can do this independently as you will be guided with the given instructions, so you won’t be overturned as you go through this module.

You need to go over this module and do the exercises, activities, and assessment all by yourself. Don’t you worry you will be guided totally, just read the instructions carefully as you do it. Using this learning resource, you have to learn how to evaluate articles like arguments or short

story and make judgements of the texts you read by using set of criteria , as stipulated in the K-12

Most Essential Learning Competencies.

At the end of this module, you are expected to achieve the following objectives for this session:

❖ identify set of criteria in evaluating articles and making judgment of texts read;

❖ make judgments, evaluations or critique on the articles or short stories read using a set

of criteria; and

❖ show willingness in accomplishing tasks.

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

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Task 1. Study the pictures below and write down what each tells.

A B

C D

Answers here:

A. ___________________________________________________________________________

B. ___________________________________________________________________________ C. ___________________________________________________________________________ D. ___________________________________________________________________________

WHAT I KNOW

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“TOP TEN” Self-Assessment Questions for Evaluating the Effectivity of the

New Normal Method of Learning

Task 1. For each item, assess the new method of learning on a scale of 1 to 5. (5 for most effective and 1 for least effective) Then, give your finding/s of your self-assessment below.

Items 5 4 3 2 1

1. Take home readings and activities through

modules

2. Flexibility and self-paced learning

3 Better time management

4 Improved virtual communication and

collaboration

5 Refined critical thinking skills

6 Acquire new technical skills

7 Parents involvement in the learning process

8 Pre-recorded content/lessons and activities

through broadcast media

9 Online method creates best learning

10 Boost self-confidence and responsibility

Source: https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/05/13/business/columnists-business/what-will-

schools-look-like-under-the-new-normal/724556/

1. Based on the self-assessment tool, what qualities would make up a better method of learning?

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________.

WHAT’S IN

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Directions: Read the news report below and answer the questions that follow:

No face-to-face classes in Philippines until COVID-19 vaccine is found

LiCAS.news reporter, Philippines June 10, 2020

Philippine schools will not hold face-to-face classes until a vaccine for the new coronavirus disease is available.

This was the announced by the country’s Department of Education following President Rodrigo Duterte’s pronouncement that he will not endanger the lives of students.

“We are updating our policies, realigning our finances, and collaborating with our partners so that our goals of providing quality education and protecting the safety and health of our constituents will be achieved,” said Education Secretary Leonor Briones.

She said teachers are being trained on “utilizing newer platforms and innovative tools to aid their professional development.”

To ensure the effectiveness of alternative learning methods, Briones said her department is working with the private sector to make the necessary steps on the “development, acquisition and deployment of learning resources.”

Last week, the education department announced that a total of 5,204,949 students have enrolled in both public and private schools nationwide during the first week of its remote enrolment system.The enrolment for school year 2020-2021 is done through phone or through online platforms and will last until June 30.

As of June 10, the John Hopkins University said that the Philippines has had 22,992 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 1,017 deaths due to the disease.

1.What does the news headline imply? 2. Do you think the pronouncement of the President is sound and proper? 3. How does the Department of Education take the challenge? 4. Do you think face-to-face delivery of learning can be implemented when 5. Do you think Secretary Briones is right of having this Alternative Delivery Methods during this pandemic? Why do you say so?

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Key Points:

What is evaluation then?

It is a process that critically examines a program. It involves collecting and analyzing

information about a program's activities, characteristics, and outcomes. Its purpose is to make

judgments about a program, to improve its effectiveness, and/or to inform programming

decisions (Patton, 1987).

The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.

Why do we have to evaluate things, thoughts, and ideas of what we read or hear? What

is its purpose?

It helps us determine what works well and what could be improved in a program or

initiative or a story read.

It helps us find more meaning and what appeals to us in what we read and do.

To evaluate a journal/article look for:

1. Purpose of Article: Why was the article written? 2. Type of Journal: Information should be obtained mostly from scholarly journals.

(e.g. educational magazines, feature articles,) 3. Organization and Content: Is the material organized and focused? ... 4. Bias (of the publisher) 5. Date of Article. 6. Bibliography.

Here are some simple tips on how to evaluate a short story:

Break the story into three parts: 1. Beginning: Shows the Intent – How does the story start? What is the central event? 2. Middle: Growth/Conflict – What is the subtext? What events happened in the

past/backstory? Does it influence the central event? 3. End: Resolution/Surprise – What kind of ending does the story have?

WHAT IS IT

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Identify the five elements in the story: 1. Plot: Describe the plot in a few lines. 2. Character: Identify the main characters. 3. Theme: Write down the theme. This should be a full sentence. What is the big idea or

message? This could be a revelation or an opinion. 4. Setting: Where and when does, the story take place? Does it influence the story?

Give an opinion: 1. Author’s style or purpose of writing the story 2. Tone of the story (sad, happy, tragic, suspense, action) 3. Use of the senses (sight, hearing, feeling or touch, smelling, tasting) 4. Use of devices that show coherence

Some expressions showing evaluation: Useful sentence stems for summary and critical review General expressions:

The article presents …aspects of … The article suggests/proposes … In opposition to / support of …, the author points to … The article questions the view that… The authors identify …reasons/issues/problems/…

Assertion The authors claim/argue/assert that… Author A maintains/ assumes… The author advocates the view that…

Expressing agreement with author(s) As Author A perceptively/insightfully pointed out…, … seems/appears to be…

The evidence/argument presented by the author supports hi/her claim/conclusion that… Expressing disagreement with author(s)

Author A and Author B depict XXX as …. However, this view somewhat underestimates/overlooks/assumes ….

Although Author A’s interpretation/claims of ….is generally quite accurate, there are …. instances when it is somewhat contrived/superficial. For example, …

Expressing concessive contrast Author A’s views seems rather<negative point>, but/yet I still find the article<some positive

point> Although/Even though Author A’s arguments seem<positive point>, a closer examination

reveals that <positive point> Evaluative language to express your own judgement

It appears to me that the author… In my opinion, the article…

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The concept presented by the author is intriguing/innovative in that it… (positive) The arguments the author presented are inadequately supported… (negative) The article accurately/inaccurately portrays/presents…

Directions: Read the article and answer the questions that follow.

TRAVEL+LEISURE This Couple Got Married As the Philippines Volcano Started to Erupt — and the Photos Are Breathtaking

BY ALISON FOX JANUARY 13, 2020

As smoke filled the sky and ash spewed out of a volcano in the Philippines and hundreds of flights in and out of Manila were canceled, one couple went through with their outdoor wedding — and captured stunningly beautiful photos in the process.

The couple said "I do," on Sunday,10 miles away from the volcano, according to CNN. By that time, ash from the eruption reached Manila, forcing the airport to close and more than 500 flights to be canceled and the danger level was raised to level four, which indicates “a hazardous eruption within hours to days was possible.”

On Monday, hundreds of thousands of people faced possible evacuations in the area around the Filipino capital as the country’s Taal volcano (which is just south of Manila) started to erupt, The Associated Press reported. And experts say this could just be the beginning, adding it’s possible people will see yet another "hazardous explosive eruption.” So far, more than 30,000 villagers have evacuated, but there have been no reports of casualties or major damage.

The airport has been partially reopened. According to The AP, citing the Philippine Institute of

Volcanology and Seismology, the start of activity in the Taal volcano on Sunday was sudden, initially spurting steam, ash and pebbles up to nine miles into the air. This eruption comes just weeks after a volcano erupted on New Zealand’s White Island, which killed at least 18 people, many of them tourists.

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1. What is the author’s purpose in writing this article? 2. What does the author try to imply? 3. What does the article suggest? 4. What is the author’s style of presenting the article? 5. Does the author’s style hook the interest of the readers? How?

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

A. Why do you need to evaluate texts or articles that you read?

B. How could evaluating texts benefit you as a reader?

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WHAT I CAN DO

A. What are your observations regarding the practices in your

locality especially in these trying times? Why do you think these

are being done?

__________________________________________

B. Compose 2-3 paragraphs expressing your judgment on the current

changes of our society nowadays which the government call it “New

Normal”.

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Directions: Read the following myth and answer the questions that follow:

The Abduction of Persephone by Hades

Persephone was the daughter of Demeter and Zeus. As Persephone grew, so did her beauty. When Hades, the god of the Underworld, saw her, he immediately fell in love with her and decided to abduct her.

According to the Homeric Hymn to Demeter, one sunny day the young Persephone was gathering flowers in a field, accompanied by her close friends, the Ocean Nymphs. The carefree Persephone moved away from her companions in search of the most beautiful flower. When she reached out to pluck a wondrous narcissus, Earth yawned open and Hades appeared in his golden chariot and

snatched her away to the Underworld while she was in tears. Demeter was looking in vain for her daughter day and night. The land and crops of the earth began to wither.

After a while, the Sun, looking at everything from the sky, felt sorry for the goddess and told her what happened. Demeter went to Zeus and demanded that Persephone be returned, or else she would not let the earth blossom again. Zeus sent the Messenger God, Hermes, to Hades with the command to release Persephone. Before returning her to Hermes, Hades forced Persephone to eat six pomegranate seeds. Hades knew that if someone ate food in the Underworld, they could never really escape the world of the dead. Persephone was shortly after reunited with her mother. However, Demeter was furious when she heard about the pomegranate seeds. Zeus then proposed a compromise: for every seed Persephone had eaten, she would spend a month with Hades. Demeter accepted Zeus’ proposal.

Thus, Persephone would travel to the Underworld every six months during which time Demeter would mourn and the earth with her. But after six months, Persephone would return to her and Demeter would be happy again and the earth would blossom once again!

ASSESSMENT

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Following the criteria on evaluating a short story, give your answers to the following items:

B. Breaking up the story:

1. How did the author begin the story?

2. How did the author present the development of the story?

3. How did the author end the story?

C. Making the Plot Pyramid.

D. Giving opinion based on the following:

1. What is the author’s style of writing?

2. Do you like the author’s style of writing? Why?

3. What is the tone of the story? Does it help in presenting of the story?

4. Was the use of imagery (words appealing to senses) effective? Why?

5. Does the use of coherent devices help in understanding the myth? How?

6. Do you like the story? Why?

Climax

Falling Action

Resolution

Rising

Action

Exposition

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Directions: Write a 150-word essay /reflection on the following statement:

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY

“The more short stories or articles you read every

day, the better you will become. “

-anonymous

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WHAT I KNOW : Answers may vary

WHAT’S IN : Answers may vary

WHAT’S NEW : Answers may vary

WHAT’S MORE : Answers may vary

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED: Answers may vary

WHAT I CAN DO: Answers may vary

ASSESSMENT: Answers may vary

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES: Answers may vary

ANSWER KEYS

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Department of Education Curriculum and Instruction Strand, K to 12 Most Essential Learning Competencies with Corresponding Codes. P.140 accessed June 26, 2020, K-to-12 MELCS-with-CG-

Codes.pdf google.com. accessed by June 30,2020.

https://www.google.com/search?q=current+issues+in+the+philippines+2020&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiRgMC3ub_qAhVwwosBHfLjA-kQ_AUoAnoECA4QBA&biw=1366&bih=657

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