ENGLISH REVIEWER
Quarter 1 – Module 1: Using Information in Everyday Life
 Information is facts about something or someone. Bear in mind that if something is
far from reality and just made up, then it is not information at all. Informative texts,
speeches, panel discussions, and news reports are all good sources of information
because they are backed up with facts.
 Main idea – main idea is the most important point of the topic. It can be placed in the
beginning of the text, within the text, or even at the end.
 Supporting details – every idea is backed up by series of supporting details. These
details answer your question that you have about the topic.
 Facts – the easiest way to identify the facts is to answer the questions what, who,
when, where, how, and why.
 Infographics are graphic visual representations of information, data, or knowledge
intended to present information quickly and clearly.
Quarter 1 – Module 2: Determining the Effects of Textual Aids on the Understanding of a
Text
 Poverty - It is the state of being inferior in quality or insufficient in amount.
 Resources - These are the materials and/or other assets necessary for effective
operation.
 Government - The governing body of a nation, state, or community.
 Infrastructure - The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities.
 Microfinance - It is a type of banking service provided to low-income individuals.
 Conscientious - It is wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work well.
 Economy - It is a careful management of available resources.
 Colonization - It is establishing political control over the people of an area
 Communist - A person who believes in the principles of a classless society.
 Disunity - It is a disagreement and conflict within a group.
 Textual aids are tools or materials that provide support and facilitate understanding
of texts. These aids are most of the time, graphical outlines or images that give a
general idea of a certain topic.
 Concept Map - As the term "Main Idea and Details" suggests, such kind of graphic
organizer is often a great tool for brainstorming and divergent thinking. To create one,
either with hand drawn tools or digital software, you need to draw a shape in the
center and then draw divergent lines with shapes where you can put the secondary
ideas.
 Venn Diagram - If you need to compare and contrast three objects, processes, or
events, consider using compare and contrast organizers such as a Venn diagram. This
graphic organizer consists of overlapping circles.
 Sequence Chart - Sequence refers to a set of events, actions, numbers, etc. which
have a particular order, and which lead to a particular result. This graphic organizer
looks like several boxes connected by arrows. A sequence chart organizer shows a
series of steps or events in the order in which they take place.
 Cause-and-Effect Diagram - It is a visual representation of the factors that might
contribute to an observed effect or phenomenon that is being examined.
Quarter 1 – Module 3: Plot, Setting, and Characterization in a Material Viewed
 Setting, character, and plot - These are the basic elements of a story.
 When we talk about when and where the story is set, it is called the setting. It
deals with both the physical location and also the time (i.e. past, present, future)
and the social and cultural conditions in which the characters exist.
 A person or animal or anything that is personified is called a character.
Characterization is also used by the writers to highlight and explain the details
about the character in a story. Oftentimes, it talks about how the character
behaves.
 Plot is often represented as an arc. In a narrative or creative writing, a plot is the
sequence of events that make up a story, whether it’s told, written, filmed, or
sung.
 Exposition. At the beginning of the story, the characters, the setting, and the
main conflict are typically introduced.
 Rising Action. The main character is in crisis and events leading up to facing the
conflict begin to unfold. The story becomes complicated.
 Climax. At the peak of the story, a major event occurs in which the main
character faces a major enemy, fear, challenge, or other source of conflict. The
most
action, drama, change, and excitement occurs here.
 Falling Action. The story begins to slow down and work towards its end, tying
up loose ends.
 Resolution. Also known as the denouement, the resolution is like a concluding
paragraph that resolves any remaining issues and ends the story.
Quarter 1 – Module 4: Compare and Contrast the Contents of Materials Viewed
There are times that we tend to compare and contrast the contents of the materials we view
and guess the meaning right away without giving much thought how we analyze them.
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There are different kinds of materials that can be used for comparing and contrasting
like:
- Charts
- Signs
- Flyers
- Drawings magazines
- Artworks
- Cartoons
- Photographs
- Films
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We COMPARE when we look for the similarities between two persons, objects,
characters, ideas, and places.
We CONTRAST when we look for the differences between two persons, objects,
characters, ideas, and places.
Graphic organizers are useful learning devices to organize and simplify complex
information. These helps build understanding by showing relationships between
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concepts. The most popular graphic organizers in comparing and contrasting are Venn
Diagram and Chart because they are easy to create and modify.
COMPARE (To talk about similar things)
- in the same way - similarly
- as well as
- like
- both
- too
- each of
- the same
- just as
- also
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CONTRAST (To talk about opposing things)
- Although
- on the other hand
- Whereas
- in contrast
- But
- while
- However
- yet
- Conversely
- unlike
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A Venn Diagram is a graphic organizer that is made up of two overlapping circles. It
is used to compare and contrast the characteristics of any other items, like groups of
people, individual people, books, characters, animals, etc.
A Chart Diagram (also called a matrix diagram or a table) is a type of graphic
organizer that condenses and organizes data about multiple traits associated with
many items or topics. Charts can be used to show attributes of items, to compare and
contrast topics, and to evaluate information.
Describe-Interpret-Analyze tool.
Describe both materials at the same time. Focusing on just one material will probably
give you half of the point only. These question prompts will help you in giving details
of the material. • What is the weather? • What clothes they wear? • Describe the
environment. • What do the pictures show?
When you interpret, you explain the meaning of the words, actions, and other
information you get from both materials. These question prompts will help you
interpret. • What is meant by what is said? • What can you tell about their reactions? •
What sort of persons do you think the characters are? • What does the writer want you
to feel about both pictures?
When you analyze, you give your opinion, reason, or conclusion you get from both
materials. These question prompts will help you analyze. • Why do you think the
persons said that? • Why do the girls behave or act that way? • What are the
similarities and differences between… and…? • What conclusion can you draw from
the materials presented?
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Quarter 1 – Module 5: Employing Analytical Listening in Problem Solving
 Analytical listening is the ability and the capacity to properly analyze what is being
said. It is a type of listening skill that focuses around the interpretation and meaning
of the spoken message.
 The word “analytical” is a descriptive word for one who is skilled in using analysis.
It challenges one to make judgements based on the speaker’s arguments.
 Listen. Listening is actually hearing what the other is saying. This means full
concentration on the other’s story is needed, as well as a thorough sinking in of the
information.
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Know the issue. Distinguishing the main problems from partial ones helps which
angle to focus in collecting information.
Paraphrase. Restating the same information in mind using different words helps to
more concisely reflect what the speaker said.
Summarize. Identifying, connecting and integrating key ideas and feelings to what the
speaker said gives the listeners time to let the information sink in and understand what
they just heard.
Dig deeper. It is a process of getting down to the core. It is the stage where you make
logical connections, detect the actual cause, and think of fitting solutions.
Quarter 1 – Module 6: Evaluating and Making Judgment
 Staunch - strongly built
 Contentious - likely to cause disagreement
 Absolute – perfect; free from errors
 Imminent - about to happen
 Scrutiny - critical examination
 What is an argumentative text? It elaborates and presents the author's stand on an
issue. It entertains readers with its plot twists and cliff hangers. It contains facts that
are used to support the argument. It is made up of opinionated statements intended to
malign an individual It convinces readers to consider the writers' point of view
through an extensive presentation of evidences.
 Evaluating and judging an article or a short story is a critical process. It carefully
examines a reading text by providing a validation of its quality.
 Content - The introductory paragraph presents a clear definition of the issue and a
thesis statement. • Paragraphs in the text support and expand the central idea. These
are composed of opinions and facts such as data and quotations which are properly
cited. • All details and paragraphs are related to the main idea. • Conclusion restates
the thesis statement, gives a summary of the points raised in the essay or provides a
suggestion/recommendation on how to solve the issue.
 Coherence - There is a logical development of ideas that support the thesis statement.
• The text uses transitional devices and other connecting words to show a smooth flow
of ideas and help readers follow the author’s train of thoughts.
 Correctness - Sentences in the text are varied. • Words used are appropriate, easy and
simple to understand. • There are no errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation.
 In making a judgment, you have to include your opinion regarding the article you
have read.
Quarter 1 – Module 7: Evaluating Spoken Texts
 Speaking is a complex act with many different elements interacting to produce
effective communication.
 This is FLUENCY in speaking. individual sounds – consonants, vowels, diphthongs,
stress, intonation patterns in speech, rate of speech. the rhythm of speech in general.
speaker’s ability to deliver a smooth and fluid speech, no hesitations and no attempt to
search for words.
 This is TONE in speaking. timbre (distinctive sound) and texture. the pitch is the
“highness” or “lowness” of the voice. Inflections are variations, turns and slides in
pitch to achieve the meaning.
 This is CORRECTNESS in speaking. choosing the right vocabulary.
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This is COHESION in speaking. Cohesion is the unity of ideas and elements that are
tied together both in writing and speaking and another in a text. using effective
transition such as logical connectors.