Name: ____________________________________ Grade & Section: _______________________

Subject: English 10 Teacher: _________________________ Score: ____________________________

Lesson : English 10, Quarter 2, Week 1, LAS 3
Learning Target : Assess whether the speaker’s purpose is achieved or not (EN10LC-Iic-15.2:).
Topic: Formulating Assertion and Opinion
References : Almonte, Liza R., Flandez, Lerma L., Hermosa, Angelina Lourdes A., Lagustan, Nedia, Mangaluz, Liberty A., Miranda, Elenita R.,
Mendoza, Paul Anthony B, et al. “Grade 10 English Learner’s Material: Celebrating Diversity through World Literature.” 1st
ed. Pasig City: Department of Education, 2015. pg. 164-187 and other OnlineSources.

Quarter 2 – Module 3: Formulating Assertion and Opinion

What I Need to Know
Being sensitive to others means understanding their joy, their pain, their situation, and where they are coming from.
The test of our sensitivity then is when we understand other people without bias or prejudice. Let the activities here help
develop a caring attitude for others.
Towards the end of this lesson, you are to discover how to get the chance to understand more about bias that exists in
our society.
The module is divided into 5 day- sub-topics, namely:

What I Know
This part of the module will assess your previous knowledge of the topic that you are about to learn. You are
expected to answer the Pretest.
Directions: Read and choose the letter of the best answer carefully and write the letter of your choice in your
Answer Sheet.
___1. ______ is an opinion or judgment that disregards the facts. a. Prejudice b. Positive c. Bias d. statement
___2. Prejudice and bias often called _____. a. isolation b. discrimination c. depression d. imbalance
___3. A notion that technology will solve persistent social problems is an example of _____.
a. cosmetic bias b. unreality c. stereotyping d. invisibility
___4. The chief god of love in Roman mythology is ______. a. Laura b. Venus c. Jove d. Zephyr
___5. The well-known author who wrote the Sonnet XVIII is ______.
a. William Shakespeare b. Abraham Lincoln c. Morris Bishop d. none of the above
___6. A technique refers to the typical structures used by writers in their works to convey his or her messages in a
simple manner to the readers. _____. a. literary Device b. rhyme Scheme c. rhyme d. analogy
___7. The official style of the American Psychological Association (APA) and is commonly used to cite sources in
psychology, education, and the social sciences is called _____.
a. APA Style b. APA Citation c. APA Format d. none of the above
___8. “Allen, T. (1974). Vanishing Wildlife of North America. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic Society.” Which
standard formats for basic bibliographic information is the given example?
a. Magazine and Newspaper articles b. Website or webpage c. Books d. Encyclopedia and Dictionary
___9. Which of the following is a style in writing bibliography in the Modern Language Association (MLA) style?
a.“Blueprint Lays Out Clear c. Bergman, P. G. (1993). Relativity.
Path for Climate Action.” In the new Encyclopedia Britanica
Environmental Defense Fund, (Vol. 26, pp. 501-508). Chicago
8 May 2007. Web. 24 May 2009. : Encyclopedia Britanica.
b. GVU’s 8th WWW user survey.
(n.d.).RetrievedAugust8,2000,from d. None of the Above
http://www.cc.gatech.edu,gvu/
usersurveys/survey1997-10/
___10. It is a speech that a person delivers without predetermination or preparation is called _____.
a. extemporaneous b. interview c. impromptu d. recitation
___11. It is use when structuring a speech. PREP means _____.
a. PREP (Point,Reason, Explain, Point) c. PREP(Point,Reason,Example, Point)
b. PREP (Prepare, React, Example, Point) d. PREP(Point,Reason,Explain, Pause)
___12. STAR is a good communication strategy during an interview. T stands for _____.
a. timeliness b. time Bound c. task d. target
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___13. Which of the following is the most fundamental and oldest form of bias in instructional materials?
a. stereotyping b. cosmetic bias c. unreality d. invisibility
___14.____is an unfair personal opinion that influences your judgment.
a. Bias b. Aggression c. Statement d. Prejudice
___15. “I never could make a good impromptu speech without several hours to prepare it.” A quote by the famous
author and public speaker. a. William Shakespeare b. John F. Kennedy c. Mark Twain d. Abraham Lincoln

Lesson 1: Bias and Prejudice

Our Initial Task is the introduction to the week’s lesson. It aims at setting the mood and hooking the interest. I know
that you are excited to know more but before going further, try to ponder on these, what are those things that you need to
consider before saying something towards other people?
After going through this module, you are expected to:

What is It
In this topic we will learn when to understand other people without bias or prejudice.
Prejudice is an opinion or judgment that disregards the facts.
Example:

not liking someone because they don't share your religion.

Bias is an unfair personal opinion that influences your judgment.
Example:
cember
1, 2015 was titled, "Donald Trump is a bigot and a racist."

down. Is the unequal treatment provided to one or more parties on the bias of a mutual accord or some other logical or illogical
reasons.
7 Forms of Bias
1. Invisibility: What You don’t see makes a lasting Impression
ontinue to be missing
from many of today’s texts.
2. Stereotyping: Shortcuts to Bigotry

3. Imbalance and Selectivity: A Tale Half Told

he
leaders of the suffrage movement that won the vote.
4. Unreality: Rose-colored Glasses
endency of instructional materials to gloss over unpleasant facts and events in our history.
5. Fragmentation and Isolation: The Parts Are Less than the Whole
Fragmentation emerges when a group is physically or visually isolated in the text. Often, racial and ethnic group members are
depicted as interacting only with persons like themselves, isolated from other cultural communities.
6. Linguistic Bias: Words Count
c bias can impact race/ethnicity, gender,
accents, age, (dis) ability, and sexual orientation.
7. Cosmetic Bias: Shiny Covers
An
example is a science textbook that features a glossy pullout of female scientists but includes precious little narrative on the
scientific contributions of women.
What I Can DO
Instruction: Write P if the statement is Prejudice and B if it is bias. Write your answer in the space provided before the number.
_____1. Bullying and discriminating someone with disability.
_____2.Posting negative comments in social media about economic status of a family.
_____3. Not serving someone in a restaurant or retail store because of their color of skin or race.
_____4. She/he won the contest because one of the judges is her/his father.
_____5. Treating someone good because of being popular.
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Lesson 2: Elements of Literary Selections
In this lesson, you are expected to:
1. define literary devices;
2. explain how the elements specific to a genre contribute to the theme of a literary selection (Laura); and
3. create an illustration our short description of the discussed sonnets.

What’s In
In the previous lesson, we talked about the definition of Bias and Prejudice, which I hope you have enjoyed.
Prejudice is an opinion or judgment that disregards the facts.
Bias is an unfair personal opinion that influences your judgment.
What’s New
A. Here are some photos from romantic films. Match the description of the characters in the movie to the photos.
Rebellious high school student Landon Carter is threatened with
expulsion unless he performs in the drama club’s spring musical. At
this function, he is forced to interact with quiet Jamie Sullivan who
has helped him with his lines. During the play, Jamie surprises
Landon and the entire audience with her beauty and voice. While
their friendship and admiration for each other grows deeper, Jamie’s
cancer gets worse.
In 1912 Southampton, 17-year-old first class passenger Rose DeWittt
Bukater, who is engaged to be married against her will, plans to jump
off the ship. Jack Dawson, a penniless artist, convinces her not to.
This incident started their friendship, which later develops into a love
affair.
B. Can you name other movies that speak of great love?
Girls, when a man courts you in the future, how would you want him to do it? Boys, how do you plan to win the
heart of your ladylove someday?
(Performance Task)
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
What is It
Love has been around us from the very beginning. In the 14th century, an Italian poet named Francesco
Petrarch celebrated his love for his muse – Laura through a collection of poems called “Canzoniere.”
The English called him the greatest Italian poet of the 14th century by setting a pattern for lyric
poetry.This was also the time when people were starting to rekindle their relationship with God and
other men and women brought about by the rediscovery of the classics. This period is called the
Rebirth of the Renaissance.
Literary Devices are tools that a poet can use to create rhythm, enhance a poem's meaning, or intensify a mood or feeling.
Lesson 3: Acknowledging Citations
Today you are going to deepen your understanding about our lesson in Acknowledging Citations. .
In this lesson, you are expected to:
a. recognize proper citations;
b. share importance of acknowledging sources; and
c. write a bibliography.

What’s In
Let us first review what you have learned from the past lessons.
Literary Devices refers to the typical structures used by writers in their works to convey his or her messages in a simple
manner to the readers.
rhyme is a repetition of similar sounds in the final stressed syllables and any following syllables of two or more words.
rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem or song. It is usually referred to by using letters to
indicate which lines rhyme; lines designated with the same letter all rhyme with each other.

What is It
Whether in speaking or in writing, you need to cite your source when stating facts. Why is it important to acknowledge
the source in your speech or in your paper?
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Here are some more reminders in citations:
An article is valid when it is considered true by experts. Reliability of the article’s content means citing the authorized source of
the information found in the article. We can say that what we read is accurate when it contains facts and information without
bias or opinionated ideas. Adequate information means providing the right amount of data or details that article calls for.

1. Below are standard formats and examples for basic bibliographic information recommended by the American
Psychological Association
Format Examples Format Examples

Books Author’s name, first initial (Publication date). Book Allen, T. (1974). Vanishing Wildlife of
title. Additional information. City publication: North America. Washington, D.C.:
Publishing company. National Geographic Society.

Encyclopedia and Dictionary Author’s last name, first initial. (Date). Title of Article. Bergman, P. G. (1993). Relativity. In the
Title of Encyclopedia (Volume pages). City of new Encyclopedia Britanica (Vol. 26,
publication: Publishing company. pp. 501-508). Chicago: Encyclopedia
Britanica.
Magazine and Newspaper Author’s last name, first initial. (Publication date). Harlow, H. F. (1983). Fundamentals for
Articles Article title, volume number (issue number if preparing psychology journal articles.
available). Inclusive pages. Journal of Comparative and
Note: Do note enclose the title I quotation marks. Put Psychological Psychology, 55, 893-896.
a period after the title. If a periodical includes a
volume number, italicize it and then give the page
range (in regular type) without “pp.” if the periodical
does not use volume numbers, as in newspaper, use
p. or pp. for page number, as in newspaper reference
in APA style
Website or webpage Online periodical: Devitt, T. (2001, August 2). Lighting
Author’s name. (Date of publication). Title of the injures four at music festival. The Why
article. Title of Periodical, volume number. Retrieved Files. Retrieved January 23, 2002, from
month day, year, from full URL. http://whyfiles.org/137lightning/index.
html
Online document:
Author’s name. (Date of publication). Title of work. Dove, R. (1998). Lady freedom among
Retrieved month day, year, from full URL us. The Electronic Text Center.
Note: when citing internet sources, refer to the Retrieved June 19, 1998, from
specific website document. If document is undated, Alderman Library, University of Virginia
use “n.d.” (for no date) immediately after the website:
document title. Break lengthy URL that goes to http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/subject/
another line after a slash or before a period. afam.html
Continually check your references to online GVU’s 8th WWW user survey. (n.d.).
documents. There is no period following a URL. Retrieved August 8, 2000, from
Note: if you cannot find some of this information, cite http://www.cc.gatech.edu,gvu/
what is available. User surveys/survey1997-10/
Note: if a document is contained within a large and
complex website (such as that for a university or a
government agency,) identify the host organization
and the relevant program or department before giving
the URL for the document itself. Precede the URL with
colon
2. Another style in writing bibliography is the Modern Language Association (MLA) style.
Here are some examples:
a. “Blueprint Lays Out Clear Path for Climate Action.” Environmental Defense Fund, 8 May 2007. Web. 24 May 2009.
b. GlobalWarming.org. cooler Heads Coalition, 2007. Web. 24 May 2009.
c. An Inconvenient truth. Dir. Davis Guggenheim. Perf. Al Gore, Billy West. Paramount, 2006. DVD.

Lesson 4: Writing an Impromptu Speech

Speech is one of the vital assets of a human. Without this, language would not evolved. Communication is an integral
part of our lives in our daily basis.
In this lesson, you will learn the tips on how to write an impromptu speech.

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 In this lesson, you are expected to:
a. determine techniques used by speakers in delivering impromptu speech;
b. share their own ideas on how to deliver an impromptu speech; and
c. write a short speech.

What’s In
It is necessary to connect previous understanding and knowledge to new concepts. Let’s review.
What is Citation?
Citation is a reference to a source. More precisely, a citation is an abbreviated alphanumeric expression embedded in the body
of an intellectual work that denotes an entry in the bibliographic.
Why is it important to cite sources?
ting the sources used in your research serves three purposes: It gives proper credit to the authors of the
words or ideas that you incorporated into your paper
What is It
Impromptu speaking in front of an audience is challenging for most of us. Even the famous author and public speaker, Mark
Twain, has been quoted as saying “I never could make a good impromptu speech without several hours to prepare it.”
Here are some formulas that you can use when structuring your speech:
PREP (Point, Reason, Example, Point)
The PREP structure has four key parts:
- Start off by making a clear point about the subject you’re speaking about.
- Describe your reason for that particular point.
- Give a few examples to illustrate.
- Finish with some concluding remarks to wrap up your story.
STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result)
This method is sometimes called the “CAR” method (Challenge, Action, Result).
This is a good communication strategy during an interview.
- Describe the situation that you were in.
- Describe the task that you completed.
- Describe the specific actions that you took to complete the task.
- Conclude by describing the result that was achieved by taking the actions.
What I Can Do (Performance Task)
Write a short Speech in your activity sheet, with a topic of your choice, using one of your preferred strategies
given above. Enjoy writing!
__________________________________________
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_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________.

Assessment
To sum up all the for this week, answer the following questions carefully.
Directions: Read and choose the letter of the best answer carefully and write the letter of your choice on your worksheet.
____1. How do literary devices contribute to the structure of a work?
a. Used to convey messages in simple manner. c. The work is more dramatic.
b. It makes the work interesting. d. The work is more appealing.
____2. The official style of the American Psychological Association (APA) and is commonly used to cite sources in
psychology, education, and the social sciences is called _____.
a. APA Format b. APA Citation c. APA Style d. None of the above
____3. “Allen, T. (1974). Vanishing Wildlife of North America. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic Society.” Which
standard formats for basic bibliographic information is the given example?
a. Magazine and Newspaper articles b. Encyclopedia and Dictionary c. Website or webpage d. Books

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____4. Which of the following is a style in writing bibliography in the Modern Language Association (MLA) style?
a. “Blueprint Lays Out Clear c. Bergman, P. G. (1993). Relativity.
Path for Climate Action.” In the new Encyclopedia Britanica
Environmental Defense Fund, (Vol. 26, pp. 501-508). Chicago
8 May 2007. Web. 24 May 2009. : Encyclopedia Britanica.
b. GVU’s 8th WWW user survey.
(n.d.).RetrievedAugust8,2000,from d. All of the Above
http://www.cc.gatech.edu,gvu/
usersurveys/survey1997-10/
____5. It is a speech that a person delivers without predetermination or preparation is called _____.
a. impromptu b. interview c. extemporaneous d. recitation
____6. It is use when structuring a speech. PREP means ______.
a. PREP (Point, Reason, Explain, Point) c. PREP(Point, Reason, Example, Point)
b. PREP(Prepare, React, Example, Point) d. PREP(Point, Reason, Explain, Pause
____7. STAR is a good communication strategy during an interview. T stands for _____.
a. Task b. Timeliness c. Time Bounded d. Target
____8. Prejudice and bias often called _____. a. imbalance b. discrimination c. depression d. isolation
____9. A notion that technology will solve persistent social problems is an example of _____.
a. cosmetic bias b. unreality c. stereotyping d. invisibility
____10. “I never could make a good impromptu speech without several hours to prepare it.” He is the famous
author and public speaker.
a. John F. Kennedy b. Abraham Lincoln c. William Shakespeare d. Mark Twain
____11. An opinion or judgment that disregards the facts is called _____.
a. positive b. prejudice c. statement d. bias
____12. Which of the following is the most fundamental and oldest form of bias in instructional materials?
a. stereotyping b. cosmetic bias c. unreality d. invisibility
____13.________ is an unfair personal opinion that influences your judgment.
a. Bias b .Aggression c. Statement d. Prejudice
____14.The chief god of love in Roman mythology is _______.
a. Jove b. Venus c. Laura d. Zephyr
____15.The well-known author who wrote the Sonnet XVIII is _______.
a. Abraham Lincoln b. Morris Bishop c. William Shakespeare d. None of the above
Answer Key: Quarter 2, Module 3

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Name: ____________________________________ Grade & Section: _______________________
Subject: English 10, Teacher: ________________________ Score: ____________________________
Lesson : English 10, Quarter 2, Week 1, LAS 4
Learning Target : Formulate claims of fact, value, and policy (EN10WC-IIb13.2).
Topic: Claims of Fact, Value, and Policy
References : Dayagbil, Filomena T., Ethel L. Abao, and Remedios C. Bacus. 2016. Critical Reading And Writing For Senior High
School. Quezon City: Lorimar Publishing, et al.

Quarter 2 – Module 4: Claims of Fact, Value, and Policy

Reading is an essential skill that every learner must nurture as a pre-requisite to better understanding of different texts.
More than just getting into the message of the text, a meaningful reading activity engages readers on various information to
validate issues, affirm ideals and even stand on one’s decisions. Other than giving information, the author also stimulates
readers to provide reactions and lead them to share their views on the text read.
Moreover, readers must also understand that one’s opinion about the text read comes in different forms such as claim of fact,
claim of value, and claim of policy.
You will find more of these concepts as you engage in the lessons on this module.
The module is divided into four lessons, namely:
– Explicit and Implicit Claim
– Claim of Fact
– Claim of Value
on 4 – Claim of Policy

What I Know
Direction: Write the letter of the best answer on your answer sheet.
___1. What is the central argument of the text? a. assertion b. claim c. fact d. opinion
___2. Which stylistic approach or technique involves a strong declaration regarding a
belief or fact? a. assertion b. claim c. expression d. opinion
___3. What is the purpose of assertion? a. present a fact b. express ideas directly c. gather data d. refute a proposition
___4. What type of claim asserts an empirical truth? a. fact b. policy c. value d. all of the above
___5. The key words “should” and “ought” can be found in what type of claim? a. fact b. policy c. value d. all of the above
___6. Which is NOT a characteristic of a good claim? a. debatable b. broad c. focused d. logical
___7. Claim of value usually uses the following words that manifest judgement rather
than fact EXCEPT___. a. better b. good c. must d. well
___8. It is important to remember that a claim should be arguable. What is the opposite of the word “arguable”?
a. certain b. rational c. reasonable d. defendable
___9. What does an explicit claim mean? a. It is indirectly expressed in the text.
b. It requires the use of context clues. c. It clearly spells out something. d. It is implied.
___10. What does an implicit claim mean? a. It is hinted by words used in the text.
b. It is directly expressed. c. It is not implied. d. It is a certain argument.
For items 11-15, tell whether each statement is (a. claim of fact b. claim of value c. claim of policy). Write the
letter of the correct answer.
___11. Social Media have been utilized by many as main platforms of spreading fake news.
___12. The Department of Education should provide convenient learning spaces to all school children.
___13. Resiliency is an essential quality someone must possess to survive during challenging times.
___ 14. Same sex marriage is not acceptable in almost all religion.
___ 15. Far flung areas in the country should be provided with strong internet connection.
Great Job! You have completed the pre-assessment test for this module. You are now ready for the next set of activities.

Lesson 1: Explicit and Implicit Claims

You may find it difficult to understand the text that you engage with especially when the main idea is not found in the
text. On contrary, when the thesis statement is directly stated, it will give you a better grasp of the whole text. Therefore, a
reader must be very critical in deciphering information in order to arrive at the right interpretation of the context.
In this lesson, you will come to know how to identify a claim from a text both explicit and implicit. In addition, you will
also engage yourself in sharing your views and opinions by formulating your own claims.
At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:
1. define claim and its characteristics;
2. identify a claim that is explicitly and implicitly made in a written text; and
3. value one’s opinion on social issues by formulating a claim.

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What is It
What is a Claim?
clamare, which means “to cry out, shout.”
asserts something to be true and can either be a fact or a judgment.
arguable statement- an idea that a rhetor (that is, a speaker or writer) asks the
audience to accept or an anticipation that they should agree with it.
central argument of the text which can work on its own or in conjunction with other claims to form a larger
argument.

with you.

Characteristics of a good claim: argumentative and debatable, specific and focused, interesting and engaging and logical.
Here are three different examples of claim:
1. The status of the Philippine economy has dropped due to Covid-19.
2. A constitutional provision on Racial Discrimination needs to be strengthened in the country.
3. Mobile Phones have been very beneficial than computers during the pandemic.
Explicit and Implicit Claims
The definition of explicit is, “to fully and clearly express something, leaving nothing implied.” Something is explicit when
it is clearly stated and spelled out and there is no room for confusion.
On the other hand, the definition of implicit is, “implied or understood though not plainly or directly expressed.” Something is,
therefore, implicit when it is not directly stated but is either suggested in the wording or necessary to execute the purpose.
Remember, something is IMPLICITwhen it is implied but notdirectly stated. While something is EXPLICITwhen it is
directly stated and leaves no room for uncertainty.

What’s More
In this part, you will engage yourself in various activities that will improve your skills in identifying claim explicitly and
implicitly stated in the text.
Identifying Claims in a Text
Read article below. Explain whether each underlined sentence is a claim or not.
As I go through life, I am aware that there will always be trials and challenges. For a handicapped person like
myself, life is almost synonymous with the word struggle. 1I have to continuously show the world that I can be
useful and productive like normal individuals. The success of handicapped people who have helped themselves
rests on private and public institutions that are ready and willing to give the disabled a chance to earn a living.
2We the disabled are still a part of society and are entitled to the human rights all normal persons enjoy.
(Source: “The Bright Side of Darkness” By Carolina G. Catacutan – PDI)
Explanations:
1. It is not a claim because it simply shows the writer’s mere opinion. It is not arguable nor debatable.
2. It is claim because it asserts a fact and can be a good source of an argument. The idea is logical and can be supported with
concrete and specific evidence.

What Can I Do (Performance Task)

Activity 1.6
Given the following topics, choose two (2) and formulate an original claim for each chosen topic. Then, reason out what makes
them a claim. Be guided by the rubrics below. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
a. Gender Equality b. Racism c. Sex Education d. Social Media Addiction e. Mental Health f. Fake News

Rubric on Writing Claims

0-1 2-3 4-5
The claims are clear but not The claims are clear and well- The claims are clear and well-
well-organized and contain organized but contain organized and free from
grammatical errors. grammatical errors. grammatical errors.
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Lesson 2: Claim of Fact
Speaking and writing have been an eminent tool for communicating, expressing and interacting. It is important in the
greater access for conveying ideas and feelings through arguments and persuasion. Thus, we have factors to consider in making
our claims relevant, logical and reliable.
In this lesson, you will support your viewpoints with factual evidence to make your argument more convincing.
You are bound to develop your argumentation and present evidence to prove your point as you indulge in making
claims of fact in this lesson.
At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:
1. define claim of fact;
2. appreciate the importance of truthfulness in statement or claim; and
3. formulate claims of fact about current issues.

What is It
What is claim of fact?

r explanations that
predict or characterizes the events.
ue
or false, but we have to say “How likely is that true?” But the reasons we give are the reasons we believe the statement is true
or false.

’s belief in the claim.

Here are examples of claim of fact:

1. The home quarantine did not lower the number of COVID-19 infected individuals.
2. Washing of hands is the most effective measure to prevent getting infected from the virus.
3. The death penalty does not deter crime.
Congratulations! You are now ready to the next phase of our lesson.

What I Have Learned

Activity 2.4
Identify whether each statement shows a claim of fact or otherwise. Write COF if it is a claim of fact and
NCOF if it is not a claim of fact. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
_______________1. Most parents favor modular learning modality during pandemic.
_______________2. We should practice honesty when dealing with other people.
_______________3. Obesity can cause heart disease.
_______________4. Finishing your education will guarantee your success.
_______________5. Filipinos should be protected by the Anti-Terrorism Bill.
Terrific! Now you’re up for the final challenge of this module.
Lesson 3: Claim of Value
Developing and improving the skills in speaking and writing is important in order to make communication and
interaction effective and successful. It is essential in making meaningful statements or claims which attempt to incite a person to
take action or to change an opinion or belief.
In this module, you will support your viewpoints with values of right and wrong to make your argument more convincing.
You are bound to develop your argumentation and present what should be the acceptable attitude to prove your point
as you indulge in making claims of value in this module.
At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:
1. define claim of value;
2. appreciate the importance of good values in a statement or claim; and
3. formulate claim of value about current issues.

What is It
A moment ago, you have written your judgment about Dath Penalty and Anti-Terrorism Law. By stating your
perception on whether the said issues are right or wrong, moral or immoral, you have actually stated a claim of value.
What is a claim of value?
It is a claim that asserts a judgment to some sort

at
determines the agreement to the claim.

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mething which is measured subjectively

Here are examples of claim of fact:

1. It is good to stay at home to avoid getting infected with the disease.
2. Washing of hands is the best way to keep ourselves healthy.
3. Drug abuse is not an option if you have problems.
Congratulations! You are now ready to the next phase of our lesson.

What’s More
Writing Claims of Value
This time, we will create claims of value with the issue of racial discrimination. Let us be guided by the following
questions in crafting claim of value:
a. Is the act or topic good or bad? b. Is it moral or immoral? c. Is it justifiable or unjustifiable?
In certain topics, it is useful to identify that standards you would use to judge something moral or justified, or fair or good.
Here are examples of claims of value that we can make about racial discrimination.
1. Discriminating someone on the basis of his/her race is very wrong.
2. It is cruel to hurt someone because they don’t look like you.
3. Curtailing other’s rights because of his color is unjustifiable.
What I Have Learned
Activity 3.4
Identify whether each statement shows a claim of fact or otherwise. Write the word value if it’s a claim of value and
an X if it is not a claim of value. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
_______________1. Excessive drinking of alcohol can cause diseases.
_______________2. Bullfighting is cruelty to animals.
_______________3. We should exercise our freedom of speech and expression
_______________4. Cutting of classes is unfair.
_______________5. The best way to be healthy is to maintain a balance diet.
Terrific! Now you’re up for the final challenge of this module.
Lesson 4: Claim of Policy
Our views and opinions about certain issues that we think in need to be addressed are essential especially among the
legislators and persons in authority. They primarily become bases in the formulation of appropriate initiatives and programs that
aim to address conflicts and intensify processes and implementation of public policy. Thus, we have factors to consider in
making our claims relevant, logical and reliable.
In this lesson, you will use objective observations in order to generate suitable solutions to identified problems. You will
indulge into making a claim of policy in support to a defined argumentation.
At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:
1. define claim of policy;
2. appreciate the importance one’s claim on improving public policy; and
3. formulate claim of policy on relevant social issues.

What’s In
It is necessary to connect our previous understanding and knowledge to other new concepts which we are about to discuss.
Before we move on to our new lesson, let us first review what you have learned from the past lessons.
Activity 4.1 Identify whether the statement is a claim of fact (COF) or claim of value (COV). Write your answer on your answer
sheet.
__________1. Cellphones prevent children from doing household chores.
__________2. Allowing students to discover things on their own is better than simply feeding them with information.
__________3. The right thing to do is to follow the government’s protocols.
__________ 4. Bats are getting extinct because of climate change.
__________5. Putting someone in bars with unproven circumstance is wrong.
If you made it, you have indeed understood your lesson really well. Keep it up.

What is It
A while ago, you were asked to express your stand on Anti-Terrorism Bill and you were also tasked to share your
insights about what the government should do. With that, you have initially formulated a claim of policy.
What is claim of policy?
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 It is a claim that asserts that an action should be taken.

es or courses of action
because problems have arisen that call for solution.
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claim of fact that there is a problem needing a solution, for instance, and then use a claim of value to argue the rightness of
solving the problem.
“should”, “ought” and “must”. They may not always be present, but if
they are, actions are usually called for.
Be guided by the following questions in formulating a claim of policy:
1. What should be done?
2. How can we solve this problem?
3. What course of action should we pursue?
4. What should not be done?
Here are examples of claim of policy:
1. Schools should adopt a Reading Enhancement Program.
2. Universal identification card should be established in the country.
3. Good Manners and Right Conduct needs to be restored in the curriculum.
Congratulations! You are now ready to the next phase of our lesson.
What I Have Learned
Activity 4.4 Identify whether each statement shows a claim of policy. Write COF if it’s a claim of policy and NCOF if
otherwise. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
_______1. The Department of Public Works and Highways should take full responsibility on the strict
implementation of Duterte’s Build Build-Build projects.
_______ 2. Research needs to be intensified in the Junior High School Curriculum.
_______ 3. Public Health is the government’s top priority during crisis.
_______4. Schools must provide equitable and quality internet access to students in the implementation of online classes.
_______5. Filipino medical practitioners are well-equipped despite the insufficient high-end equipment and
apparatus in the country.
Terrific! Now you’re up for the final challenge of this module.
Assessment
Multiple Choice: Write the letter of the best answer on your answer sheet.
___1. Each school in the country should be provided with free internet connection.
a. Claim of fact b. Claim of Value c. Claim of Policy
___2. Cellphones pull students out from learning. a. Claim of fact b. Claim of Value c. Claim of Policy
___3. People should follow health protocols before being allowed to enter institutions.
a. Claim of fact b. Claim of Value c. Claim of Policy
___4. Compassion is the best attitude for those who are greatly affected by the pandemic.
a. Claim of fact b. Claim of Value c. Claim of Policy
___5. Federalism is the proposed form of government in the Philippines.
a. Claim of fact b. Claim of Value c. Claim of Policy
___6. The right thing to do is to support our frontliners. a. Claim of fact b. Claim of Value c. Claim of Policy
___7. Excessive playing of mobile games can lead to many illnesses.
a. Claim of fact b. Claim of Value c. Claim of Policy
___8. Solar power is safe and reliable source of energy. a. Claim of fact b. Claim of Value c. Claim of Policy
___9. Keeping wild animals in the cage is harmful and unethical.
a. Claim of fact b. Claim of Value c. Claim of Policy
___10. Death penalty should be reinstated to deter crimes. a. Claim of fact b. Claim of Value c. Claim of Policy
___11. Our government should pass a law that protects public health.
a. Claim of fact b. Claim of Value c. Claim of Policy
___12. Let us encourage people to live in a way that doesn't hurt the environment.
a. Claim of fact b. Claim of Value c. Claim of Policy

___13. Dengue contributed a high number of mortality rate in the country.

a. Claim of fact b. Claim of Value c. Claim of Policy
___14. It is best for students to educate themselves to prevent cyberbullying.
a. Claim of fact b. Claim of Value c. Claim of Policy
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___15. The government should create more jobs to alleviate the life of the poor.
a. Claim of fact b. Claim of Value c. Claim of Policy
Answer Key: Quarter 2, Module 4

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Name: ____________________________________ Grade & Section: _______________________
Subject: English 10, Teacher: _________________________ Score: ___________________________
Lesson : English 10, Quarter 2, Week 1, LAS 5
Learning Target : Writing an Exposition or Discussion on a Familiar Issue to Include Key Structural Elements and
Language Features. (EN10WC-IIb-13.2)
Topic: Exposition or Discussion on a Familiar Issue to Include Key Structural Elements and Language
Features
References : Gonzales, Carolina T. Annabelle T. Sim, Angelica C. Valencia, Anabele M. Bigornia. Essential English Worktext in
Literature and Language – Grade 10, Revised Edition 2017. Sampaloc Manila: Rex Book Store, Inc, 2017, et al.

Quarter 2 – Module 5: Exposition or Discussion on a Familiar Issue to Include Key Structural Elements
and Language Features
This module is divided into four lessons:
Lesson 1 Explicit and Implicit Information
Lesson 2 Operational and Technical Definition
Lesson 3 Using of Expository Mode of Paragraph Development
Lesson 4 APA In-text Citation
After going through this whole module, you are expected to:
1. identify the difference between explicit and implicit;
2. determine the difference of operational and technical definition;
3. demonstrate correct use of technical and operational terms;
4. create an expository essay; and
5. use APA format for in-text citation.

What I Know
Pre-test: Let us check your prior knowledge. Read carefully each selection and answer the question correctly. Write
the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.
___1. Which of the following is a purpose of Expository Writing?
a. tells a story c. provides factual information to describe, sequence or compare
b. put forward a point of view or justify a position d. none of the above
___2. It expresses the main idea of writing. a. conclusion b. body c. thesis statement d. supporting materials
___3. Which of the following is NOT an example of expository writing?
a. science textbook b. brochure c. recipe d. none of the above
___4. One way to give credits to the rightful owner of cited ideas within a text is____ .
a. in-text citation b. reference citation c. acknowledgment d. dedication
___5. Throughout the text: in-text citation includes information about the source within the text expect for?
a. the name of the author or authors b. the page number/s c. the year of publication d. the biography of the author
___6. What type of in-text citation uses the author`s last name and the year of publication?
a. Modern Language Association (MLA) Style c. American Psychological Association (APA) Style
b. Chicago Style d. Philippine Association of Language (PAL) Style
___7. When something is implied (not clearly stated) in a piece of writing, it is referred to as what sort of
information? a. explicit b. analysis c. implicit d. inference
___8. It refers to an act or process of using clues or evidence to draw a conclusion.
a. explicit b. analysis c. implicit d. inference
___9. Which of the following best describes explicit information?
a. directly stated, clear, obvious and literal c. not directly stated, clues are given
b. using clues or evidence to draw a conclusion d. claims something is true about something else
___10. Wordsworth stated that Romantic poetry was marked by a "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings"
(263), is an example of? a. Author-Page-Style b. Print sources with no known author
c. Print sources by a corporate author d. At the end reference
___11. MLA stands for___? a. Modern Literacy Assessment b. Modern Language Association
c. Modern Language Assessment d. Modern Language Apprehension
___12. What is the genus of dinner? a. meal b. supper c. snack d. breakfast
___13. Why are technical definitions important in different fields?
a. to help attract more readers c. to improve the overall appearance of the document
b. to improve the reader comprehension d. to make a document more formal
___14. Operational definitions____. a. are developed before beginning he specification of the content
b. are important only in experimental research
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 c. should always follow the guidelines outlines in the APA publication manual
d. determine the meaning of a variable in a particular study
___15. What definition refers to a very detailed description of a term, process, or phenomenon that often describes
what the thing does, how it is used, and to what purpose?
a. technical definition b. existential definition c. operational definition d. genus definition
Lesson 1: Explicit and Implicit Information
Many of the words in English have very similar sounds but have completely different meanings. This can lead to
confusion and usage problems such as the words explicit vs. implicit. These two words have opposite meanings but are confused
because of the similarity of their sound. Since they do have different meanings, you want to be sure that you are using them
correctly especially in analyzing and understanding a text. Do you have any problem in identifying their difference?
After going through this lesson, you will be able to:
1. identify the difference between explicit and implicit;
2. recognize the importance of explicit and implicit information in understanding a text; and
3. make inferences from the statements that are explicitly and implicitly made in a written text.
What’s In
ACTIVITY 1.1. PICK IT RIGHT!
In the past lesson, you have learned the three types of claims as tools to influence people. It is important
that we review a certain concept related to the lessons in this module.
Directions: Read the following statements and identify the claim made as FACT, POLICY or VALUE. Write your
answers on your answer sheet.
________1. Teachers are under-appreciated in our country.
________2. People living in polluted areas should start thinking how to recycle their wastes so that they can make
other alternatives and livelihood as well.
________3. Video games are a waste of time; sports on the other hand are a better way to build character and stay healthy.
________4. The number of murders, most often by psychopaths, has exponentially grown in the last decade.
________5. We should embrace immigrants instead of building a wall.
________6. Converting to solar energy can save homeowners’ money.
________7. The healthcare system should be completely reformed.
________8. Parents are morally responsible to safeguard their children’s activity on the internet.

What’s New
ACTIVITY 1.2.TRUE OR FALSE?
Directions: Read each statement below carefully. Write T if you think the statement is TRUE and write F if you think
the statement is FALSE. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
____1. Explicit information is written in the text.
____2. Implicit information is NOT written in the text.
____3. When something is implicit then the reader can go back and find the information directly in the story.
____4. Explicit information is something I know is happening.
____5. Implicit information is something I think is happening.

What is It
Explicit describes something that is plainly, directly and clearly stated, something that is communicated in a fashion that leaves
no room for interpretation or confusion.
Example: It was a dark and stormy night.
Implicit describes something that is not clearly and indirectly expressed, something communicated in a fashion that is implied.
Example: The trees were swaying wildly outside Anne’s window as she prepared for bed, and the gutters were overflowing.
Inference is an act or process of using clues and evidence to draw a conclusion.
You have to “read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it.” You must be able to
identify both explicit and implicit information, so you can make inferences about what you read

What’s More
ACTIVITY 1.3: EXPLICIT or IMPLICIT?
Directions: Read the given text and answer the following activity.
“Tough it up man. It’s just a little bruise. We gonna get you home now.” Andre said. His voice alternating
between terror and toughness. He and Leslie pulled Sampson up from the ground. “Can you walk, man?”
Sampson put one foot down, then tried the other. He cringed, cried out, then slumped back against his
brother. “I can’t,” he said, shaking his head. Sampson took several deep breaths. Sweat poured of his face.
Andre looked at Leslie. The rest of the boys had somehow disappeared. “We gotta carry him, man.” Leslie
 nodded, and the two of them hoisted the smaller boy between them and carried him home down the same
street, which now seemed even hotter.
(Source: https://betterlesson.com/community/document/3116755/explicit-vs-implicit-quiz-docx )
Based on the text, identify whether the given statement is explicit or implicit. Write your answer in your answer sheet.
____________1. Andre told Sampson to “tough it up.”
____________2. Leslie and Andre picked Sampson up.
____________3. Sampson was sad and depressed that his foot was hurt.
____________4. Sampson could not walk on his foot.
____________5. Andre, Leslie and Sampson are best friends.

Lesson 2: Operational and Technical Definition

Being able to get the right meaning of a term whether from a conversation or any reading materials can save money,
time, and effort. This can even bring you to success. Let`s find out how you can do that in this lesson.
After going through this lesson 2, you will be able to:
1. identify technical and operational definition;
2. compare technical and operational definition through Venn diagram; and
3. demonstrate correct use of technical and operational terms.

What’s In
Activity 2.1: TELL ME WHAT!
Directions: Identify the following statements as EXPLICIT or IMPLICIT. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
_____________1. Sometimes if you wait for things, you miss an opportunity.
_____________2. The parents` economic circumstances are a much bigger factor in determining future success.
_____________3. George did not like dogs and had never owned one.
_____________4. Someone dies.
_____________5. Hazel dies because of cancer.
What’s New
Activity 2.2: MATCH ME!
Directions: Match the term from Column A to its definition in Column B. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
Terms Definition
___1. Flash drive A. what our unconscious believes to be true about how worthy, lovable,
valuable and capable we are
___2. Gravity B. a building equipped for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals
___3. Self-esteem C. a small, lightweight portable device that allow user to store, carry, and
transfer program and files
___4. Laboratory D. is measured by the acceleration that it gives to freely falling objects
What is It
You have come across some unfamiliar words in the preceding lessons. Sometimes, you will encounter technical terms
in your studies.
An important skill you need to learn is to make terms understandable especially when readers do not understand technical
terms. These terms may be used technically or operationally. When this happens, the word/term may mean another thing than
what it usually means which may cause miscommunication. Being able to adequately understand can save us all from headaches
and ambiguity.
Operational definition- is a definition of term that explains the process or procedure by which it is going to be measured or how
it is used in your paper.
Example

Term Genus Differentia

Fiber optics A technology that uses light energy to transmit voices, video, images and
data via hair thin glass fibers
Stress an applied force that strains or deforms a body
Technical definition- refers to a very detailed description of a term, process, or phenomenon. It often describes what the thing
does, how it is used, and to what purpose.
Example: An isthmus is a narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land.
Sceptic refers to a person who is inclined to question or doubt accepted opinion…

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What’s More
Activity 2.3: PROVE IT WISELY!
Directions: Identify whether the following terms are defined as OPERATIONAL or TECHNICAL. Write your answers in
your answer sheet.
_____________1. A triangle is a plane figure bounded by three sides with three angles.
_____________2. Phenylephrine is an adrenergic drug that is a powerful vasoconstrictor and is used to relieve nasal
congestion, dilate the pupils and maintain blood pressure during anesthesia.
_____________3. Jest is a thing said or done for amusement.
_____________4. Time is that quantity which comes in units of seconds that can be measured by a stopwatch.
_____________5. Chaos refers to an unusual even that is difficult to understand.

What Can I Do (Performance Task)

Activity 2.5: MEND IT WELL!
Directions: Write a two-paragraph essay about your definition of global pandemic COVID-19. Write your answer on
your answer sheet.
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Lesson 3: Using Expository Mode of Paragraph

Writing is always a part of our journey. It expresses who you are as a person. Since you were in elementary, you have
been taught to express your opinion and ideas through writing. Excellent writing enables you to develop your thinking skills and
to make logical arguments.
In this module, you will learn one form of writing that will foster your ability to explain and refine your ideas to others.
At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:
1. identify the parts of an expository writing;
2. create an expository essay; and
3. appreciate the value of expository writing.

What’s In
ACTIVITY 3.1. SPOT THE WORDS
Directions: Find and circle ten (10) words in the following grid. They could be found horizontally, vertically,
or diagonally. Copy the grid on your answer sheet.
1._____________________________
2._____________________________
3._____________________________
4._____________________________
5._____________________________
6._____________________________
7._____________________________
8._____________________________
9._____________________________
10.____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
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What is It
Writing is a form of communication that allows you to put your feelings and ideas on paper, to organize your
knowledge and beliefs into convincing arguments, and to convey meaning through well-constructed text. One form
of writing is expository writing.
One mode of writing is the expository writing. Expository writing defines what something is, explains how it works,
or tells the reader how to do something. It is directed towards explaining something to a reader.

Parts of Expository Writing:

1. Introduction
The introductory paragraph lays the foundation of your writing and give the reader an overview of your
thesis statement. A thesis statement expresses the one main idea the writing will discuss. It tells what the
composition will be about. Use your opening sentence to get the reader’s attention, and then follow up with a few
sentences that give your reader some context for the information you are about to cover.
2. Body
The body of your expository writing contains three to five paragraphs. Each paragraph begins with a topic
sentence supported by details or materials. These supporting materials can be examples, facts, statistics, reasons,
causes and effects, incidents, definitions, and comparison and contrast.
3. Conclusion
The final section of your expository writing should give the reader a concise overview of your thesis
statement. The intent is to propose further action, offer a solution, or post new questions to explore.
Read the sample of an expository essay below.
A Career to Make Life Worth Living

Many teenagers spend a lot of time contemplating what they want to do when they graduate from high
school. I am fortunate in that I already know; I decided to become a veterinarian when I was two or three years old.
Just like humans, animals need people to treat them with the respect and dignity they deserve, and I want to be one
of those people. Because of this, I am doing all I can at Reavis to lay the groundwork for my success in college. Then,
once I am in college, I will study and learn about all species of animals. Finally, I will find happiness in my career as a
veterinarian because when animals need my assistance, I know that I will be able to help them.

First, as a freshman at Reavis High School, I keep in mind my lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian. I
have been taking my education here very seriously, because I know that a person needs to be not only
knowledgeable, but also extremely disciplined in order to become a veterinarian. Because of this, I work hard to earn
good grades, I take pride in my work, and I have learned to manage my time properly. These skills will be particularly
valuable when I enter college.

After leaving Reavis, I must attend college because it is definitely a requirement for becoming a veterinarian.
In fact, a bachelor’s degree is necessary in order to even enter a veterinarian program. One must also possess
excellent communication, leadership, public speaking, and organizational skills. I have put a lot of thought and
consideration into college, and I have decided that I would like to go to the University of Illinois. It is a wonderful
school, and they even have a graduate program designed for students who want to become veterinarians.

Once I have completed a veterinarian program, I will be able to pursue my dream career. This career
provides numerous benefits, the first of which is salary. The average veterinarian salary is $60,000 a year, a salary
that would definitely allow me to live a comfortable life. Secondly, it is a rewarding job. This job would provide me
with the satisfaction of knowing that I am helping or saving an animal’s life.

Finally, becoming a veterinarian would assure me a lifetime of happiness. I know I would love going to my
job every day, because I would be working with what I love most: animals. In summary, when I graduate from Reavis,
I plan to go to college to become a veterinarian. I love animals and I want to do anything that I can to help them. I
know I am only a freshman, but I also know that I am growing up quickly. As Ferris Bueller quotes, “Life moves pretty
fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it!”
(Source: https://www.coursehero.com/file/25996938/A-Career-to-Make-Life-Worth-Livingdocx/)

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What I Have Learned
ACTIVITY 3.4: CROSS WORD
Directions: Complete the crossword that fits each hint/clue.

What I Can Do (Performance Task)

ACTIVITY 3.5: LET’S GET IT WRITE!
Directions: On a separate Answer Sheet, write an expository essay about your personal struggle. Your composition
must have an introduction, body, and conclusion.

Lesson 4: American Psychological Association (APA) In-Text Citation

Plagiarism is the act of taking another person’s writing, conversation, song, or even idea and passing it off as your own.
It refers to using someone else's ideas, words, or thoughts as your own without giving credit to the other person. To avoid
plagiarism, you have to give credit to the original author by giving the person's name, name of the article, and where it was
posted or printed.
In this lesson, you will learn the basics of creating properly formatted written output according to American
Psychological Association (APA).
At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:
1. identify the American Psychological Association (APA) in-text citation;
2. recognize the importance of APA in-text citations;
3. use APA format for in-text citation.
What’s In
ACTIVITY 4.1. PICK IT RIGHT!
Directions: Choose the text type that best fits the description. It is either (a. narrative, b. technical, c. persuasive,
or d. expository). Write the letter of your answers on your answer sheet.
_____1. The novel “El Filibusterismo” by Jose Rizal - _____________________
_____2. A research paper about World War II - _________________________
_____3. A list of possible projects - ___________________________________
_____4. Ancient myths about ‘Tikbalang’ - _____________________________
_____5. A biography about George Washington - ________________________

What’s New
Activity 4.2 WHO SAID THAT?
Directions: Identify the speaker or author of the following popular quoted lines. Write the letter of your answer on
the answer sheet.
a. Abraham Lincoln b. Anton Chekhov c. Walt Disney d. Peter Pan Voltaire
e. Edgar Allan Poe f. William Shakespeare g. Nietzsche (1883)
h. Douglas McArthur i. Benigno Aquino, Jr. j. Rodrigo Duterte
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_____1. So, you’re the little woman who wrote the book that made this great war.
_____2. The role of the artist is to ask questions, not answer them.
_____3. “It’s kind fun to do the impossible.”
_____4. All you need is faith, trust and a little pixie dust.
_____5. Cherish those who seek the truth but beware of those who find it.
_____6. “I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity.”
_____7. “I shall return.”
_____8. “The Filipino is worth dying for.”
_____9. “God is dead.”
____10. It’s not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.
What is It
In some forms of written communication, there is a need for you to acknowledge the source of information. Within
the text of your paper, include and in-text citation when you refer to summarize, paraphrase, or quote from another source.
An in-text citation is a reference made within the body of text of an academic essay. The in-text citation alerts the
reader to a source that has informed your own writing. The exact format of an in-text citation will depend on the style you
need to use.
The American Psychological Association (APA) in-text citation style uses the author’s last name and the year of
publication, for example: (Field, 2005).
For direct quotations, include the page number as well, for example: (Field, 2005, p.14).
For sources such as websites and e-books that have no page numbers, use a paragraph number.
Table 4.1: Using the Author/Date System
Author’s Name Example of Usage

1. The author’s name is part of the Gass and Varonis (1984) found that the most important
narrative. element in comprehending non-native speech is familiarity
with the topic.
One study found that the most important in
2. The author’s names cited in comprehending non-native speech familiarity with the
parenthesis topic (Gass and Varonis, 1984).
3. Multiple Works (Separate each Research shows that listening to a particular accent
work with semicolons) improves comprehension of accented speech in general
(Gass and Varonis, 1984;Krech Thomas, 2004)
Gass and Varonis (1984) found that “the listeners’
4. In direct quotation, the author’s familiarity with the topic of discourse greatly facilitates the
name is a part of the narrative interpretation of the entire message” (p.84).
One of the study found that “the listeners’ familiarity with
5. In direct quote, the author’s name the topic of discourse greatly facilitates the interpretation
is in parenthesis of the entire message” (Gass and Varonis, 1984, p.85).

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Assessment
I hope you had great time going over this module. For you to determine how much you’ve learned, please answer
the questions given.
General Directions: Read and answer the questions correctly. Do this on your separate answer sheet.
Test I: Directions: Write the letter of the APA in-text citation that handled correctly.
____1. a. As noted by Winthrop and Hutchinson (2010), most countries experience flu outbreaks cyclically (p.286).
b. As noted by Winthrop and Hutchinson (2010), most countries experience flu outbreaks cyclically (286).
____2. a. Kaiser emphasizes the importance of sleeping a minimum of eight hours a night. (2012, p. 34)
b. Kaiser emphasized the importance of sleeping a minimum of eight hours a night. (2012, p. 34).
____3. a. Without the cure, the disease will continue to claim the lives of many unsuspecting victims (Zorn and
Gibbs, 2004, p. 14).
b. Without the cure, the disease will continue to claim the lives of many unsuspecting victims (Zorn & Gibbs,
2004, p. 14).
____4. a. “Without their funding, the shelter will close” (Rodriguez, 2008, p. 15).
b. “Without their funding, the shelter will close.” (Rodriguez, 2008, p. 15).
____5. a. “Graduates are unaware of the monumental challenges they will face,”
comments Davis (2006) (p. 282).
b. “Graduates are unaware of the monumental challenges they will face,” comments Davis (2006, p. 282).
Test II. Read the questions properly and write the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.
____6. Tyler overslept and missed his bus. He looked at his alarm clock and it read 8:45 A.M. He was more than 30
minutes late for school. He casually walked to the kitchen and poured himself some cereal. What can be
inferred about Tyler?
a. He is nervous about being tardy. c. He could care less that he's late.
b. He is in a huge rush to make it to school. d. He is hungry.
____7. Amanda needed to finish her science project by the 5th of March. She had everything she needed except her
typed report. She knew that her typed report was worth 50% of her grade. She was going to fail. What
explicit information can you pull from this story?
a. Amanda is lazy. c. Amanda already has a high enough grade in science.
b. Amanda ran out of time. d. Amanda didn't do the typed report.
____8. Since it was getting late, the band decided to go home and get some rest. The lead singer decided he wanted
to stay a little longer and practice some of the new songs. What can be a piece of implicit information in this story?
a. The band needed rest. c. It was getting late.
b. The lead singer has great dedication. d. The band has some new songs.
____9. In culinary arts, what does chicken mean??
a. meat b. a bird c. a group of birds d. a plural form for a kind of bird
____10. Why do different fields use technical definitions?
a. to overcoat terms c. to provide comprehensive definitions of terms
b. to make a document more formal d. to thicken the document
____11. What definition refers to a definition of term that explains the process or procedure by which it is going to
be measured or how it is used in your paper?
a. technical definition b. existential definition c. operational definition d. genus definition
____12. When should a definition be used in technical writing?
a. to give all possible meanings for various technical terms
b. to explain the meaning of a word as it relates to the subject being discussed
c. to provide examples of how a term is used in the workplace
d. to answer any questions the reader might have about a subject
____13. Why is it important to engage in expository writing?
a. share expertise with others and develop self-confidence and self-esteem.
b. develop an understanding of a topic of study. d. all of the above
____14. Which of the following is not a purpose of expository writing? a. tell a story b. explain c. describe d. instruct
____15. All of the following are useful skills for writing an expository piece, EXCEPT:
a. The writer provides supporting details.
b. The writer includes engaging dialogue between characters.
c. The writer organizes the body of the text.
d. The writer crafts clear main ideas.
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Answer Key: Quarter 2, Module 5