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UNIFIED SUPPLEMENTARY LEARNING MATERIALS

(USLeM)

Determining the Relevance and the Truthfulness of the Ideas

Presented in the Materials Viewed
Third Quarter –Weeks 4 & 5
(Judge the relevance and worth of ideas presented in a viewing material)

ENGLISH
Development & Editorial Team
Writers: Randy B. Borromeo | Lolita B. Orlanda
Content Editors: Jay Boy E. Evano, Ma. Carmen D. Solayao
Language Editors: Jay Boy E. Evano, Monica S. Lontok, Olga M. Tabagcay, Ana Liza C.
Canilang
Management Team: Dr. Malcom S. Garma, Regional Director - NCR
Dr. Sheryll T. Gayola, SDS SDO-Marikina City
Dr. Genia V. Santos, CLMD Chief - NCR
Dr. Elisa O. Cerveza, CID Chief SDO-Marikina City
Regional EPS, Subject Area
Dennis M. Mendoza, LR EPS - NCR
SDO EPS, Ma. Carmen D. Solayao
Ivy Coney A. Gamatero, LR EPS SDO-Marikina City
Nancy C. Mabunga, Librarian - NCR
Menere R. Nasiad, PDO SDO-Marikina City
Catherine C. Paningbatan, Librarian SDO-Marikina City

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Expectation
In this module, you will learn to determine the relevance and the truthfulness
of the ideas presented in a material viewed. Specifically, it will help you:

1. judge the relevance and worth of the ideas presented in a viewing material;
2. form decisions based on such ideas; and
3. relate the viewing material's content to particular social issues, concerns, or
dispositions in real life.

Pre-Test
A. Directions: Match the definition in Column A with the term in Column B.
A B
1. the information's level of importance to a
particular viewing purpose or explicitly stated
need for that information A. Accuracy
2. the position or slant toward which an author
shapes information
3. the information's level of trustworthiness based
on information about the author and the B. Bias / Perspective
publishing bodies
4. the extent to which information contains factual C. Reliability
and updated details that can be verified by
consulting alternative and / or primary sources D. Relevance

B. Directions: Identify the element of material quality given attention in each of

the given situations.

accuracy bias relevance reliability

Joey watches online video materials to deepen his understanding of his

lessons. In choosing which material to believe in, he:
________ 5. checks whether a particular material presents pieces of information that
address his purpose;
________6. cross-validates information statistical data presented
material with those from the cited source;
_______ _7. reads up on the background of the author;
________ 8. reviews how quotations were lifted; and
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________ 9. checks whether arguments are adequately supported and
elaborated; and
________ 10. examines the material for any inclination to favor any race,
color, gender, age, among others.

Looking Back

Directions: Write each expression of agreement and disagreement in the

appropriate column.
There is no doubt about it that... That’s exactly what I think…
I (very much) doubt whether... I am of the same opinion.
With all due respect… What I object to is...
Well, you could be right… I am of a different opinion because ...
I have my own thoughts about that… I absolutely like your…

AGREE DISAGREE

Brief Introduction
In this age of technology, many young people obtain much of the information
they need from online viewing materials. Such materials mostly come from Youtube,
Instagram, and Snapchat—the most popular online platforms among teens based on
a new Pew Research Center Survey (Anderson and Jiang, 2018).
As a student, you must enhance your capacity to filter information obtained from
such sources. It will make you avoid misinformation, which has recently become
prevalent due to fake news. You also need to sharpen your skill in judging the
relevance and worth of their content before using them as bases for personal
decisions, especially when dealing with social issues, concerns in real life.

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In making sound judgments about the overall quality of information presented

in a viewing material, you need to consider the following elements:
1. Relevance: the information's level of importance to a particular viewing
purpose or explicitly stated need for that information

2. Accuracy: the extent to which information contains factual and updated details
that can be verified by consulting alternative and/or primary sources

3. Bias/Perspective: the position or slant toward which an author shapes

information

4. Reliability: the information's level of trustworthiness based on information

about the author and the publishing body

References:
1. https://www.edutopia.org/blog/evaluating-quality-of-online-info-julie-coiro
2. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2018/05/31/teens-social-media-
technology-2018/

Activities
A. Directions: Study the given situation, then identify the element it highlights.

a. Accuracy c. Relevance
b. Bias/Perspective d. Reliability

_________ 1. Mario pays attention to the source of the material he watches. He wants to
confirm the credibility of its creator before believing any information it
contains.

_________ 2. Sonia evaluates the content of the materials she consults to determine whether
they directly address her need for information.

_________ 3. Dennis check on the sources cited in the video to see whether the data provided
are accurate.

_________ 3. Linda does not entirely believe that the content of materials favoring one thing,
person, or group over another, especially in a way considered unfair.

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B. Directions: Watch the video, then evaluate the material using the
given rubric.

Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_6QW9sNPEY
CRITERIA 5 3 1
The purpose and focus The purpose and The purpose and
of the material are focus of the material focus of the material
entirely clear, are generally clear, are somewhat clear,
Relevance
consistent, and useful. consistent, and consistent, and
useful. useful.
Information and The majority of the Many information and
evidence are highly information and evidence provided are
accurate, appropriate, evidence is accurate, not accurate,
Accuracy supported, and appropriate, appropriate, and
elaborated. supported, and needed to be
elaborated. supported and
elaborated.
Alternative Alternative Alternative
perspectives are perspectives were perspectives are
Bias / adequately presented presented but not vaguely presented
Perspective and evaluated. adequately and evaluated.
evaluated.

All of the information The majority of the Most of the

used in the material information used in information used in
Reliability came from credible the material came the material came
sources. from credible from sources that are
sources. not credible.

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Remember
In determining the relevance and the truthfulness of the ideas presented in the
materials viewed, the following factors must be considered.

Check Your Understanding

Directions: As our country prepares for mass COVID-19 vaccination, many people
hesitate to have themselves inoculated due to safety concerns. Based on the material
you have just watched, what advice can you give to those who have second thoughts
about getting the vaccine.

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Post Test

A. Directions: Choose the letter that corresponds to the term defined in each item.

A. Accuracy C. Relevance
B. Bias/Perspective D. Reliability

_____________1. It is the extent to which information contains factual and updated

details that can be verified by consulting alternative and/or primary
sources.

_____________2. It is the information's level of importance to a particular viewing

purpose or explicitly stated need for that information.

_____________3. It is the information's level of trustworthiness based on information

about the author and the publishing body.

_____________4. It is the position or slant toward which an author shapes

information.

B. Directions: Complete each analogy by filling the blank with the appropriate
word.

a. purpose b. credibility c. perspective d. evidence

5-6. Accuracy : ____________: Reliability : ____________

7-8. Relevance : ____________: Bias : ____________

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C. Directions: Identify the element of material quality highlighted in each situation.

A. Accuracy C. Relevance
B. Bias/Perspective D. Reliability

___________9. Denise reads up on the profile of the video creator before believing
the points raised in it.

___________10. Jerome checked on the correctness of the quotations used to

support the main point raised in a video.

Additional Activity

Directions: Watch the video and answer the questions that follow.

Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuKjUjjv3jc

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1. What does the video wanted to convey?

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2. Are the facts provided true and reliable? Explain your answer.

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3. If you were the video creator, what information would you add to
make in order to fit into the dimensions in forming a reasonable
judgment?

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Answer Key
Pre-Test Post-Test
1. D 6. accuracy 1. A 6. B
2. B 7. reliability 2. C 7. A
3. C 8. accuracy 3. D 8. C
4. D 9. accuracy 4. B 9. D
5. Relevance 10. bias 5. D 10. C

Looking Back

AGREE DISAGREE
There is no doubt about it that... I (very much) doubt whether...
That’s exactly what I think… With all due respect…
I am of the same opinion. What I object to is...
Well, you could be right… I am of different opinion because…
I absolutely like your… I have my own thoughts about that…

References:
1. Julie Coiro. Medial Literacy "Teaching Adolescents How to Evaluate the Quality
of Online Information" Udutopia.org. April 7, 2014, updated August 29, 2017.
https://edutopia.org/blog/evaluating -equality-of-online-info-julie-coiro

2. Monica Anderson/Jingjing Jiang. "Teens, Social Media & Technology 2018".

August 14, 2020. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2018/05/31/teens-
social-media-technology-2018/

3. Project Nightfall. Black Death found in China! What does it mean to the current
world? (Bubonic Plague outbreak). July 9, 2020.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiuCRxspGpI

4. Maricel Gonzales. New Normal in Philippines Education #newNormal. August

26, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuKjUjjv3jc

5. Piled Higher and Deeper (PHD Comics). “Should you get Vaccinated?” October
31, 2013. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_6QW9sNPEY

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