OBJECTIVES
(EN7RC-IV-g-10.4)
Cite evidence to
support a general
statement
1. identify the words implied from
a description clue
2. fill in the required information
based from a text indicating
Filipino values and culture;
3. explain a statement from a
reading text through textual
evidence;
WHAT I KNOW
Read and understand
each passage. Choose
the letter of the best
answer. Write your
answers in your
English activity
notebook.
The Filipino who travels
abroad gets to thinking that
the Philippines is the hardestworking country in the world.
By six or seven in the morning,
we are already up and on our
way to work, shops and
markets
are
open;
the
wheels
of
industry
are
already grinding.
1. Which sentence from the text
above best supports
the
statement? “The Philippines is the
hardest working country in the
world”?
a. Shops and markets are already
open
b. By six or seven in the morning,
we are already up and on our
way to work
c. shops and markets are open;
the wheels of industry are
already grinding.
What most astonishes foreigners
in the Philippines is that this is
a country, perhaps the only one in
the world, where people buy and
sell one stick of cigarette, half a
head of garlic, a dab of hair
pomade, part of the contents of a
can or bottle, one single egg, one
single banana. To foreigners used
to buying things by the carton or
the dozen or the pound, and in
large economy sizes, the exquisite
transaction of Philippine tingi
cannot but seem Lilliputian.
2. Which sentence from the text
best supports the statementForeignersare
astonished
with
Filipinos.?
a.Filipinos buy a piece of
cigarette.
b. Filipinos buy cartons of milk
products.
c. Filipinos buy a dozen of eggs
and dairy products.
d. Filipinos buy economy sizes of
assorted products
My mother brought us up singlehandedly. It was an extraordinary
task for a woman so frail-dealing
with three adolescent children. But she
managed. She did not finish high
school, but her deft hands had
skillfully eked out a living for the four
of us. She was good at knitting. Her
job tided us over until the eldest
got a diploma of teaching. Then she
put up a sari-sari store to send the
other children to college. Mother
wanted us all to get a college degree
and she had sacrificed much to see us
through
3. Which pair of sentences from the
text best supports the idea that the
mother wanted her children to get
a college degree?
1. She was good at knitting.
2. My mother brought us up singlehandedly.
3. Her job tided us over until the eldest
got a diploma of teaching.
4. Then she put up a sari-sari store to send
the other children to college.
5. It was an extraordinary task for a
woman so frail-dealing with three
adolescent children
a. 1-2
b. 2-3
c.3-4
d. 4-5
My mother brought us up singlehandedly. It was an extraordinary
task for a woman so frail-dealing
with three adolescent children. But
she managed. She did not finish high
school, but her deft hands had
skillfully eked out a living for the four
of us. She was good at knitting. Her
job tided us over until the eldest
got a diploma of teaching. Then she
put up a sari-sari store to send the
other children to college. Mother
wanted us all to get a college degree
and she had sacrificed much to see us
through
4. Which evidence from the text
best shows that the mother has a
special skill?
a. She was good at knitting
b. She di not finish high school
c. My mother brought us singlehandedly
d. Then she put up a sari-sari
store to send the other children
to college
Mother could hardly refuse,
but I knew that the task was
just too much for her. Her
fingers
had
lost
their
flexibility; rheumatic pain told
on her knuckles that felt a
million pins pricking. My heart
went out to her every time I
saw her painfully knitting the
needles into the yarn.
5. Which evidence from the text
best shows that the task of knitting
was just too much for the mother?
a. My heart went out to her
b. Mother could hardly refuse
c. The task was just to much
d. Her fingers has lost their
flexibility
Suddenly, the rain interrupted
the contentious exchange of
arguments. “You are probably all
wrong and all right. Yes, you all
have your unique features. But all
of you have a special role. And
more importantly, you need each
other to give the mixed colors of
beauty. From now on, you will not
be seen separately. When it rains, a
strip of colors will appear in the
sky. You will appear together. You
will be called a rainbow. You will
then represent cooperation and
hope.
6. Based from the text, the rain
emphasized
the
need
for
cooperation. Which sentence from
the text supports this claim?
a. All of you have a special role
b. A strips of color will appear
in the sky
c. You need each other to give
the mixed colors of beauty
d. The rain interrupted the
contentious
exchange
of
arguments
Suddenly, the rain interrupted
the contentious exchange of
arguments. “You are probably all
wrong and all right. Yes, you all
have your unique features. But all
of you have a special role. And
more importantly, you need each
other to give the mixed colors of
beauty. From now on, you will not
be seen separately. When it rains, a
strip of colors will appear in the
sky. You will appear together. You
will be called a rainbow. You will
then represent cooperation and
hope.
7. Based on the text, what does the
rainbow represent?
a. Colors and beauty
b. Colors and mixtures
c. Cooperation and hope
d. Differences and similarities
The color Blue could not help it
anymore, so it shouted, “What can
be more expansive than the sky
and the seas? Do you forget that
the farthest skies and the deepest
seas
are
blue?
I
represent
patriotism. I stand for the depth of
feelings and extensive spaces.” The
color Indigo came out with the
statement, “You talk about wide
areas. I hope you realize that the
largest area in the world is silence,
and I represent that dimension with
my color. It means thoughtfulness. It
is prayer expressed in the deepest of
feelings.”
8. I represent patriotism. Which
sentence expresses the meaning of
the underlined word?
a.Filipinos
do
patronize
imported goods
b.Filipinos always desire to go
out of the country
c.Filipinos are known to respect
the symbols of the country
d.Filipinos do criticize the
traditions and customs of their
country
The color Blue could not help it
anymore, so it shouted, “What can
be more expansive than the sky
and the seas? Do you forget that
the farthest skies and the deepest
seas
are
blue?
I
represent
patriotism. I stand for the depth of
feelings and extensive spaces.” The
color Indigo came out with the
statement, “You talk about wide
areas. I hope you realize that the
largest area in the world is silence,
and I represent that dimension with
my color. It means thoughtfulness. It
is prayer expressed in the deepest of
feelings.”
9. Which sentence expresses the
meaning
of
the
word
thoughtfulness in the text?
a. You talk about wide areas
b. The color came out with the
statement
c. I represent the dimension
with my color
d. I hope that the largest area
of the world is silence
The Youngest Billionaire
The youngest billionaire in history
is William H. Gates III, better
known as Bill Gates. He is probably
the
most
famous
living
entrepreneur. His steaming career
began in high school when he and
some friends founded a computersoftware
company.
He briefly
attended a Harvard University but
left to begin Microsoft in 1979 with
partner Paul Allan. But at the age
of 31, Bill Gates shocked the world by
becoming the youngest self-made
billionaire.
10. Which sentence below claims
that Bill Gates is the youngest
billionaire in history?
a. He left Harvard University
b. He is probably the most
famous living entrepreneur.
c. He and some friends founded
a computer-software company.
d. At the age of 31, he shocked
the worldby becoming the
youngest self-made billionaire.
The Youngest Billionaire
The youngest billionaire in history
is William H. Gates III, better
known as Bill Gates. He is probably
the
most
famous
living
entrepreneur. His steaming career
began in high school when he and
some friends founded a computersoftware
company.
He briefly
attended a Harvard University but
left to begin Microsoft in 1979 with
partner Paul Allan. But at the age
of 31, Bill Gates shocked the world by
becoming the youngest self-made
billionaire.
10. Which sentence below claims
that Bill Gates is the youngest
billionaire in history?
a. He left Harvard University
b. He is probably the most
famous living entrepreneur.
c. He and some friends founded
a computer-software company.
d. At the age of 31, he shocked
the worldby becoming the
youngest self-made billionaire.
TELL ME
YOUR
THOUGHTS
Directions: Below are pictures of
different changes occurring in our
society because of the COVID-19
pandemic. In your English activity
notebook, put a check mark ( )
if the picture shows a helpful way
of stopping the spread of COVID19 in our society and a wrong
mark ( X) if it does not. Then pick
out the statement that supports
your answer rwhich is found
beside each picture
Temperature check
because temperature
check will determine if
the person has the
COVID-19 symptom
Because
thermal
scanner cannot detect
the body temperature
of the person
Handshakes
because touching the
hand of a person will
melt the COVID-19
virus.
Because touching the
hand of a person might
cause the transfer of
virus from one hand to
another.
Social Distancing
because one meter
away from each other
prevents the virus from
reaching its host.
because keeping one
meter away from each
other will encourage
the virus to reach its
host.
Wearing Facemask
because
wearing
masks while talking
protects the person
from catching the
saliva of an infected
person
because
wearing
masks will suffocate
the virus as well as the
person causing them
both to die.
Activity 1: GUESS ME
INFERENCE
1. A conclusion
opinion
that
formed because
known facts
evidence
or
is
of
or
GUESS ME
TEXT
2. Words of a piece
of writing or speech
GUESS ME
EVIDENCE
3. Something which
shows
that
something else is
true
GUESS ME
QUOTES
4.
To
repeat
something written
or said by another
person exactly
GUESS ME
KNOWLEDGE
5. An information
and
educational
context a learner
already has before
they learn new.
TEXT Evidence
GENERAL Statement
• Uses specific examples
and ideas from a
text to help support
and further define your
own claims and ideas.
• gives
your
words
validity and strength.
• is a claim that needs to
be proven.
• presents the topic of a
paragraph, essay or
book.
• usually expresses the
main point or main
idea of a piece of
writing
Example:
GENERAL Statement
“The rain forest is home
to
many
creatures.
Monkeys, birds, reptiles,
amphibians
and
mammals live in the rain
forest. Butterflies and
anteaters also live in the
forest.”
“The rain forest is home
to many creatures.”
TEXT Evidence
“Monkeys, birds, reptiles,
amphibians and mammals
live in the forest.”
Example:
GENERAL Statement
“The rain forest is home
to
many
creatures.
Monkeys, birds, reptiles,
amphibians
and
mammals live in the rain
forest. Butterflies and
anteaters also live in the
forest.”
“The rain forest is home
to many creatures.”
TEXT Evidence
“Monkeys, birds, reptiles,
amphibians and mammals
live in the forest.”
Points to Remember in
Citing Text Evidence:
1. Read and understand
the text thoroughly
2.Identify the general
statement or the main
idea from the text you
read.
3. Go back to the text to
find
supporting
statements to give your
claims valid
4. Add quotes to your
response
5. Make an inference
Activity 2 : Fill Me Up!
Read
the
following
essay properly. Copy
and fill in the chart in
your English activity
notebook
with
the
required
information
based from the essay
indicating Filipino culture
and values.
The Filipino Cultures and Values
History tells us that Filipinos are
mixtures of different cultures and
values brought to us by our
colonizers and elders. During the
colonization era we managed to
uphold our own identity as
Filipinos and blend well with the
foreign cultures and values
resulting to produce artistic
population. These made us
Filipinos unique among the others
Religious gatherings represent
Filipinos faithfulness to God. We
may have different religions but
we commonly believe in one
Supreme
Being.
Masses,
processions, feasts of Saints,
weddings, baptisms are Filipinos’
best practices to celebrate life
with God. Making God as the
center of our lives, we were able
to establish close ties with our
family and neighbors. We have
birthdays, anniversaries,
fiestas and holidays where we
share and exchange foods from
our table. There are singing
and dancing during these festive
occasions. We welcome our
guests with utmost gestures of
appreciation and esteem despite
the fact that we don’t have
enough to offer. We always see to
it that there are happiness and
contentment from our visitors
upon leaving our home. With
these, we are known to be
hospitable and generous
Another trait that we Filipinos
possess is very obvious nowadays.
Due to the present health crisis we
are experiencing, the spirit of
Bayanihan is shared and offered
to one another. It is an act to
respond with kindness and help
without expecting something in
return when someone needs or calls
for help. Strangers or not as long as
he calls and needs our immediate
help, Filipinos do always have
hearts to extend and do something
that would be helpful
Truly, Filipinos are commendable.
Life has never been easy to us, but
we always refuse to give up. In fact,
we always give life a good battle.
We simply allow ourselves to grow
both from our defeats and
triumphs, making us God-fearing,
humble, determined, patient and
strong.
Thanks to our foreign and native
elders whom we inherited the
said
cultures and character
traits. With their wisdom, we
remain resilient, friendly, familyoriented, and deeply religious.
All we have to do then is to take
good care of the great heritage
that our ancestors left to us.
1. Question: How do the Filipinos
establish close ties with families
and neighbors?
Choices:
□ Making God as the center of their
lives.
□ There are singing and dancing
during festive occasions.
Citing text evidence:
It says on paragraph number ____
that...”
2.Question: What spirit do Filipinos
possess that is shared with others?
Choices:
□ determination
□ bayanihan
Citing text evidence:
It says on paragraph number ____
that...”
Evaluation: Believe It or Not
Read the poem and answer the
activity that follows.
Explain a statement from a reading
text through textual evidence. Explain
by completing the given open-ended
sentence.
Unforgettable Past
Chelou D. Pantaden
I remember from many years ago
Being disobedient was all I know
I felt mom and dad did not love me so
Coz of things I was not allowed to do
Those I really wanted to give the go.
Until I finally had decided
Never to obey mom and dad I did
Giving them discomfort, I succeeded
Being with my friends I felt delighted
Every now and then we never parted
Thanks to mom and dad who showed me
they care
Good times and bad times they were really
there
What I did to them was really unfair
On bended knee I promised to be better
With tearful eyes, they said, get up my dear
But all the happiness I thought would
last
Were unpleasant memories left to cast
A beautiful life I once had was lost
All my friends I thought real ran off so
fast
There I lived the misery of my past.
To all children of this generation
You are all the future of this nation
As long as your hearts and minds are open
To all your parents’ teachings and lesson
Each of you will become better person.
Directions: Explain a statement from 2. Did the author succeed in giving
a reading text through textual
her parents discomfort? Is it
evidence. Explain by completing the
alright? Why?
given open-ended sentence.
It
is
alright/not
alright
1. Why did the author of the poem because..._________________________.
feel that her parents did not love
her so? Explain.
3. What did the author realize about
her friends?
The author of the poem feel that her
parents
did
not
love
her The
author
realized
that...
because…__________________________ _____________________
___________________________________
4. Who were really there for her 2. Did the author succeed in giving
through good times and bad times?
her parents discomfort? Is it
Do you agree with the lines in the
alright? Why?
poem? Why?
It
is
alright/not
alright
I agree because…__________________ because..._________________________.
5.What was the advice of the author
to the youths of her generation? If
you were the author of the poem,
what advice would you like to
give to the youths of your
generation?
My advice would be...___________
3. What did the author realize about
her friends?
The
author
realized
_____________________
that...