Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region VIII
DIVISION OF NORTHERN SAMAR

ALLEN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Learners Activity Sheet (LAS)

8
Homeroom Guidance
Quarter 2 – Module 6:
To Be or Not To Be

Learning Objectives
At the end of the module, you are expected to:
1. identify the similarities and differences between personal and social issues;
2. make a guideline or steps to follow on how to make sound decisions; and
3. illustrate the positive effects of sound personal decision-making.

Introduction
Decision-making is essential to be successful. Every day you are facing several decisions to make because
challenges are part of our existence. They make you stronger. This module will examine the steps in decision-
making that will guide you towards what you need to learn on coming up with a sound decision.
As a grade 8 student, your experiences in life involve so many situations where you need to choose. Your
decision will determine the consequences of your actions.

Activity 1
Direction: (Maaaring sagutin gamit ang salitang Tagalog o English.)
Write 3 terms that you can associate with personal issues and social issues. Write as many as you can.
Personal issues are those that you consider to have a direct effect on you while social issues are those that have a
direct effect on society. Answer the processing questions after.

Personal
Social Issues
Issues

Processing Questions:
1. What do you notice with your answers?
2. Are your personal issues connected with social issues? If yes, how are these connected?
3. Are these issues something that you need to decide on? In what way?

Keep in Mind
Sound Decision-Making
One of the important life skills is decision-making. Decision-making is choosing between two or more
choices or options. You always need to make decisions every day. Hence, it is important to know how to make a
sound one.
Here are the steps in making a sound decision.
1) Identify the problem. It is important to know what is your problem so that you would understand the
source and the reasons of your problem.
2) Identify your choices or options with the relevant information. What are the options or choices you have
with your identified problem and the possible result of each choice/option? What information can help you decide
on this?
3) Evaluate and choose an option. What do you think and feel is the best among the choices or options?
4) Ask for help. Think of a person whom you can ask for help whenever you face problems or someone who
can guide in doing it like your Guidance Counselor. It is important to ask for help or guidance from your trusted
persons so that you can see how others view your problem. You can also gain new ideas or perspective when you
do that. It could be your parents, older brother or sister or relatives, older friends, teachers, or your guidance
counselor.
5) Make a decision. After considering important factors, it is time to make or come up with a decision about
what to do with your problem. If you think that your decision is good and you are satisfied with what you have
decided, then go ahead and do it.
On the other hand, if you are still confused and you think you are not confident with it then go back to step
one until you can decide what is best for you.
 Take note that in your daily life, from the time you wake up to the time you lay down to sleep at night, you
are making decisions. Even the easy question like what you will wear or what to eat is a decision to make. We
make choices every day, but in the process of making decisions in our daily routine, it is but natural that we tend
to make bad choices that sometimes lead to some consequences. Thus, decisionmaking skill is essential in our
daily lives.
Remember this:
 Every day you make decisions, throughout your life decision-making is required to be successful in life.
 Before making a decision, make sure you have weighed all possible consequences so that you can come
up with a wise decision.
 Do not be afraid to commit mistakes. If you chose an unsound decision, learn from it and move on.
 Remember, you are a work in progress. Trust in the process but most importantly, trust yourself.
 Respect the decisions of other people. Accept their views, opinions, and thoughts even if you do not agree
with them. Remember everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

Activity 2
Directions: (Maaaring sagutin gamit ang salitang Tagalog o English.)
Now that you know the steps to come up with a sound decision, it is time to put into action what you have
learned.
Today, the world is facing a pandemic. Everyone has been affected and our experiences during this time
may be different from one another, and yet we find ways to look for solutions to solve our problems and make
decisions.
1. Identify a problem that you have experienced during this time of pandemic that you need to address
immediately.
2. With your identified problem during this time of pandemic, FORMULATE YOUR STEPS IN DECISION-
MAKING using the table below as template.
My Steps in Making a Decision
1. What is the problem?
(Example: I feel sad because I cannot go out with my friends.)
2. What are the choices or options?
Choice 1
(Example: I will wait until the pandemic is over)
Choice 2
(Example: I will contact friends through social media, mobile, etc.)
Choice 3
(Example: I will do nothing about it)
*You can add another option.
3. Evaluate and choose an option.
Examples:
Option 1, I do not know when this pandemic will exactly end and I miss my friends very
much.
Option 2. There are many available platforms for communication at this moment.
Option 3: I will do nothing; it will not solve my problem.
Example of choice: I will choose Option 2 because I miss my friends and I can do it
anytime.
4. I will ask help from…
Example: I will ask my parents or siblings in what other ways I can communicate with my
friends.
5. My decision
Example: I will choose Option 2 so that I can reach my friends right away.

Reference
Module 6: To Be or Not To Be. Homeroom Guidance Self-Learning Module – Grade 8 Quarter 2.2020 Edition.