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English
Quarter 2 – Module 1:
Making Connections
English – Grade 9
Quarter 2 – Module 1: Making Connections
First Edition, 2020
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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to the English 9 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Making
Connections.
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by
educators both from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher
or facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12
Curriculum
while
overcoming
their
personal,
social,
and
economic
constraints in schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this
also aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking
into consideration their needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:
As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing
them to manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to
encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
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For the learner:
Welcome to the English Grade 9 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on
Making Connections.
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time.
You will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while
being an active learner.
The following are some reminders in using this module:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part
of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through
with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do
not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that
you are not alone.
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We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful
learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You
can do it!
Let Us Learn!
This module is all about making connections between texts to particular
issues, concerns, or dispositions in real life. After going through this module,
you are expected to:
1. Identify some of the different social issues, concerns, or dispositions in
today’s society;
2. Analyze images and explain what underlying particular social issues,
concerns, or dispositions in real life is present;
3. Interpret the lifted lines from songs and/or poems and relate them to
particular social issues, concerns, or dispositions in real life;
4. Draw an editorial cartoon and discuss its relevance to particular social
issues, concerns, or dispositions in real life;
5. Write an advocacy line or statement to fight any untoward social issues,
concerns, or dispositions in real life; and
6. Draw a poster in fighting any untoward social issues and concerns
evident in today’s society.
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Let Us Try!
Hello learner! How are you? Welcome to another module that you are about
to answer. Before you proceed to the exciting activities and learning in this
module, we will first assess your background knowledge regarding this lesson.
I hope you will enjoy learning throughout this module. Good luck!
Directions: Identify what type of social issue or concern is present in each
situation. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. Maria had just completed the Senior High School program and decided
to attend college. Maria’s parents, however, told her that they could not
afford to send her to college. They expect Maria to find a job and support
her two younger brothers.
a. poverty
b. bullying
c. discrimination
d. social media addiction
2. Carla always wants to have trendy clothes and make-ups to look good in
her Tiktok videos. Her parents always remind her to take everything in
moderation. However, Carla always reasons out that this is her only
happiness. Her parents are already worried she is not studying well.
a. poverty
b. bullying
c. discrimination
d. social media addiction
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3. John has started avoiding Eric because he doesn’t like the way he styles
himself. John also told his friends not to hang out with Eric anymore.
Since then, Eric became an outcast.
a. poverty
b. bullying
c. discrimination
d. social media addiction
4. Jenny is an academic scholar at the University of RK. One day, the richest
student of the University will celebrate its début. Everybody is welcome
to join the party except for scholars like Jenny.
a. poverty
b. bullying
c. discrimination
d. social media addiction
5. Engr. Shiera was applying for the position of Engineer I in one of the best
construction companies in the Philippines. Among all the applicants,
Engr. Shiera was the only woman but with an impressive record in terms
of academic achievements and experiences. But when the company
selected among the applicants, all the men applicants were accepted
except her.
a. poverty
b. bullying
c. discrimination
d. social media addiction
6. Chloe has a disorder of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), which is a
hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age. With this
condition, it is hard for Chloe to reduce weight. Not oriented with her
condition, her classmates randomly shout at her for being fat.
a. poverty
b. bullying
c. discrimination
d. social media addiction
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7. Alexandria, a social media influencer, is always anxious about everything.
She is always conscious of the number of likes and shares she would get
for every post she has made.
a. poverty
b. bullying
c. discrimination
d. social media addiction
8. Mark told his parents he wanted to join the school field trip. However, his
parents told him they don’t have enough money for the registration. The
money they will earn is only enough for their family’s needs.
a. poverty
b. bullying
c. discrimination
d. social media addiction
9. Benny wanted to finish high school. However, he needs to stop and work
instead because his father got sick. The money he will earn will help in
supporting his father’s medication and for the basic needs of the family.
a. poverty
b. bullying
c. discrimination
d. social media addiction
10. Manong Mario was a skilled worker for 35 years. Then, he applied in
one of the fast-growing companies, which was managed by a young CEO.
Unfortunately, the company has declined Manong Mario’s application.
According to the management, they need younger skilled workers for they
work faster and got fresh ideas for the company.
a. poverty
b. bullying
c. discrimination
d. social media addiction
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11. Yukito always uses Facebook. To the point that he only sleeps for only
3 hours. His parents have tried confiscating his mobile phone, but instead
of giving his mobile phone to them, he bursts into tantrums.
a.
b.
c.
d.
poverty
bullying
discrimination
social media addiction
12. Kelly, a junior high school student, has refused to go to school anymore
because a group of senior high students always make fun of him
whenever they see Kelly.
a.
b.
c.
d.
poverty
bullying
discrimination
social media addiction
13. Mario always asks for money from Fernando. When Fernando cannot
give him money, Mario will throw his bag in the garbage bin.
a.
b.
c.
d.
poverty
bullying
discrimination
social media addiction
14. The BMI records of the school nurse in Matipao National High School
showed many students were identified as severely wasted. Pedro was one
of those students. The school nurse interviewed Pedro and he discovered
they only eat two meals of porridge everyday.
a.
b.
c.
d.
poverty
bullying
discrimination
social media addiction
15. Alyssa loves to visit coffee shops and fancy restaurants with Instaworthy set up. She always makes sure that her social media accounts
show different places. Indeed, she is too worried about what her followers
would think of her.
a.
b.
c.
d.
poverty
bullying
discrimination
social media addiction
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Let Us Study
Welcome to another module full of activities and learnings! As we
embark on this journey, I want you to know that you will come across with
different practices that will further develop your analytical skills. In this
module, we will learn how to make connections between texts to particular
social issues, concerns, or dispositions in real life.
Activity 1: 2 Pics, 1 Word
A. Directions: Look at the four sets of photos given below closely. Then,
figure out what common word best describes each set. Write your
answer in your notebook.
SET 1
Illustrations by: Katrina O. Quizan, 2020
The word is _____________________.
SET 2
Illustrations by: Katrina O. Quizan, 2020
The word is _____________________.
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SET 3
Illustrations by: Katrina O. Quizan, 2020
The word is _____________________.
SET 4
Illustrations by: Katrina O. Quizan, 2020
The word is _____________________.
B. Direction: Answer the following questions to understand the images above.
1. Describe the images per set. What have you observed with those images?
2. Do you think the images represent certain issues? What are those social
issues or concerns? Are these evident in today’s society?
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3. What similar situations have you experienced or witnessed that are the same
as the images presented above?
4. As a student, what are the ways you can think of that will help in solving these
issues?
Activity 2: Hidden Meanings
We will move to another task now that you have practiced examining
images and finding common links between them. Think of relevant social
problems or issues that can be related to these texts presented in this section.
Let’s do this!
Directions: Below are lifted lines from songs and poems that hide deeper
messages. Find these hidden messages and connect them to relevant social
issues or concerns that are evident in our society. Write your answers in your
notebook. Refer to the example below.
Example:
You, with your words like knives
And swords and weapons that you use against me
You, have knocked me off my feet again,
Got me feeling like a nothing
You, with your voice like nails
On a chalk board, calling me out when I'm wounded
You, picking on the weaker man
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https://tinyurl.com/ycdvgtbg
Mean by Taylor Swift
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYa1eI1hpDE
https://tinyurl.com/ycdvgtbg
These lines explained how mean words can have an impact to a bullied
person. As the famous saying goes, “The tongue has no bones, but it is strong
enough to either break or make a man.” It meant that we should be careful in
what we say towards other people and even to yourself.
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These lines represent bullying in a form of saying hurtful things towards
another person. This issue is present everywhere – in school, home, and even
in social media.
Your task starts here:
Line #1:
She calls out to the man on the street
‘Sir, can you help me?
It’s cold and I’ve nowhere to sleep,
Is there somewhere you can tell me?’
He walks on, doesn’t look back
He pretends he can’t hear her;
Starts to whistle as he crosses the street
Seems embarrassed to be there.
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https://pixabay.com/photos/street-beggar-womanhomeless-2248101/
Phil Collin’s Another Day in Paradise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt2mbGP6vFI&feature=youtu.be
Line #2:
I gave my last job everythin'
Before it headed south
Took the shoes off of my children's feet
Food out of their mouths
Yesterday my folks offered to help
But they're barely gettin' by themselves
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Ronnie Dunn’s Cost of Livin’
https://pixabay.com/photos/human-road-man-maleperson-4482839/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWjkDfRcCus
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Line #3:
A free bird leaps
on the back of the wind
and floats downstream
till the current ends
and dips his wing
in the orange sun rays
and dares to claim the sky.
https://pixabay.com/photos/sea-seagull-bird-seevogel1993791/
But a bird that stalks
down his narrow cage
can seldom see through
his bars of rage
his wings are clipped and
his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing.
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https://pixabay.com/photos/animals-birds-cage-petssilhouette-1835337/
Maya Angelou’s Caged Bird
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/48989/caged-bird
Line #4:
Crowded hallways are the loneliest places
For outcasts and rebels
Or anyone who just dares to be different
And you've been trying for so long
To find out where your place is
But in their narrow minds
https://tinyurl.com/y8xga5oy
There's no room for anyone who dares to do something different
Oh, but listen for a minute
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Invisible by Hunter Hayes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiUqgL5urWc
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Line #5:
Mummy they called me names
They wouldn't let me play
I'd run home sit and cry almost everyday
Hey Jessica you looking like an Alien
With green skin you don't fit in this playpen
Oh they pulled my hair, they took away my chair
I keep it in and pretend that I didn't care
https://tinyurl.com/y8m4mabj
Hey Jessica, you're so funny,
You've got teeth just like Bugs Bunny
Oh, so you think you know me now?
Have you forgotten how,
You would make me feel when you drag my spirit down?
But thank you for the pain,
It made my raise my game,
And I'm still rising, I'm still rising, yeah.
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Look who’s laughing Now by Jessie J.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsxSxF3JKeU
Line #6:
I, too, sing America.
I am the darker brother.
They send me to eat in the kitchen
When company comes,
But I laugh,
And eat well,
And grow strong.
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https://pixabay.com/photos/man-portrait-oldafrican-american-2757256/
I, Too by Langston Hughes
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47558/i-too
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Line #7:
I have 422 friends, yet I’m lonely.
I speak to all of them every day,
yet none of them really know me.
The problem I have sits in the space between.
Looking into their eyes, or at a name on a screen.
I took a step back and opened my eyes,
I looked around and realised,
That this media we call social is anything but
When we open our computers and
it’s our doors we shut.
All this technology we have, it’s just an illusion
Community, companionship, a sense of inclusion
But when you step away from this device of delusion
You awaken to see a world of confusion.
-
https://tinyurl.com/slekjy7
Look Up by Gary Turk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7dLU6fk9QY
Line #8:
What will it take to show you?
That it's not the life it seems?
The likes, the views, filters, FaceTune
You follow but you don’t know what it means
To cultivate a look
To show you trends and things I took
You call me new when I’m a crook
For the last time, take a good hard look
I’m not a person
I’m an aesthetic made for your consumption
You pay my bills
https://tinyurl.com/y94rdo2h
And I pay for your depression
And wishing you had my waist
Please, even I don’t have my waist
Some people live paycheck to paycheck
I live post to post
Getting high off of hearts and likes
Who needs friends when you have a following, right?
-
Social Media Addict by Erin Anastasia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BG5cM4mmZ_Y
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FOLLOW–UP QUESTIONS
1. Do you share the same experiences with the poems and songs above?
2. If yes, how did you overcome challenging experiences?
3. Can you cite and explain another social issue or concern that you have
observed in our society that is not discussed above?
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Good job! It is expected that you will understand the major social issues
and problems emerging in today’s society as you go along in this section.
There are many social issues or concerns that are evident in today’s
society. However, in this section, we will just discuss the four major social
issues and concerns for us to understand them better. Refer to the table
below.
FOUR MAJOR SOCIAL ISSUES
AND
CONCERNS
 DISCRIMINATION
 POVERTY
 BULLYING
 SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION
Let us first discuss discrimination. But before that, let’s define what
discrimination is.
In the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, discrimination means
the practice of unfairly treating a person or group differently
from other people or groups of people.
Discrimination
The American Psychological Association (APA) also
defines discrimination as “the unfair or prejudicial treatment
of people and groups based on characteristics such as race,
gender, age or sexual orientation.”
Source: APA (2019). Discrimination: What it is, and how to cope
Everybody can experience discrimination. The reasons could be your
race, gender, age, or sexual orientation. People who tend to experience
discrimination are most likely prone to mental issues that result in serious
health issues.
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Let’s take a look at the lines we used in the previous activity.
Line #4:
Crowded hallways are the loneliest places
For outcasts and rebels
Or anyone who just dares to be different
And you've been trying for so long
https://tinyurl.com/y8xga5oy
To find out where your place is
But in their narrow minds
There's no room for anyone who dares to do something different
Oh, but listen for a minute
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Invisible by Hunter Hayes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiUqgL5urWc
These lines presented how society can damage a person just because
he is “different” than the rest of them. Imagine if this kind of mindset grows
into the mind of the people. The damage we can do to each other is terrible. If
only we can practice respecting each other. A better world will surely await
us.
Below are healthy ways in dealing with discrimination, according to the
American Psychology Association (as cited in Discrimination: What it is, and
how to cope, 2019).
Dealing with discrimination
Finding healthy ways to deal with discrimination is important for your physical health and
your mental well-being.
https://unsplash.com/photos/dGqWUPPesrQ
Focus on your strengths. Focusing on your core values, beliefs, and perceived
strengths can motivate people to succeed and may even buffer the negative effects of
bias.
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https://unsplash.com/photos/vDzeKnPBPLM
Seek support systems. Family and friends can remind you of your worth and help you
reframe those faulty beliefs you have in yourself.
Get involved. You can get involved with like-minded groups and organizations. It helps
knowing there are other people who have had similar experiences to yours.
Help yourself think clearly. Being the target of discrimination can stir up a lot of strong
emotions. They can increase your blood pressure, heart rate, and body temperature. Try
to check in with your body before reacting. Slow your breathing or use other relaxation
exercises to calm your body’s stress response. Then you’ll be able to think more clearly
about how you want to respond.
Don’t dwell. It might be difficult to shake it off easily when you've encountered
discrimination. People sometimes get trapped in these episodes because they're not sure
how to cope with those interactions. Researchers have found that stressful events such
as these are a major cause of anxiety and depression.
In a calmer moment, it might be helpful to talk over the ways you can cope with similar
experiences in the future. Try to come up with a plan for how you might respond or what
you could do differently next time. Once you’ve determined how to respond, try to leave
the incident behind you as you go on with your day.
https://unsplash.com/photos/hIgeoQjS_iE
Seek professional help. Discrimination is difficult to deal with and is often associated
with symptoms of depression. Psychologists are experts in helping people manage
symptoms of stress and depression and can help you find healthy ways to cope.
Source: https://www.apa.org/topics/discrimination
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Another social issue that we will discuss is poverty.
Poverty
Poverty is a state of a person who lacks a usual or
socially acceptable amount of money or material possessions.
Poverty is said to exist when people lack the means to satisfy their
basic needs. In this context, the identification of poor people first
requires a determination of what constitutes basic needs. These
may be defined as narrowly as “those necessary for survival” or as
broadly as those reflecting the prevailing standard of living in the
community (Encyclopedia Britannica, 2018).
Poverty is a long-term problem that appears difficult to overcome over
the years, with around 17.7 million Filipinos living in poverty, based on the
2018 Official Poverty Statistics. It remains one of the key problems we face,
especially the fact that we belong to a third-world nation.
Let’s take a look at the lines we used in the previous activity.
Line #1:
She calls out to the man on the street
‘Sir, can you help me?
It’s cold and I’ve nowhere to sleep,
Is there somewhere you can tell me?’
He walks on, doesn’t look back
He pretends he can’t hear her;
Starts to whistle as he crosses the street
Seems embarrassed to be there.
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https://pixabay.com/photos/street-beggar-womanhomeless-2248101/
Phil Collin’s Another Day in Paradise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt2mbGP6vFI&feature=youtu.be
These lines present how some people are blessed enough not to be
calling out other people for help. If you complain about not having the latest
phone you wanted, think again. For other people, having a roof above their
heads and can eat three meals a day are the greatest blessings they could
ever have.
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Let’s talk about the third social concern/issue we encounter in today’s
generation, which is bullying.
Bullying
Bullying is an offensive activity involving a real or perceived
power imbalance among children or adolescents. There could be
serious permanent problems for all children who are bullies and who
bully others.
(Read more at https://www.stopbullying.gov/bullying/what-is-bullying)
Another definition of bullying is an ongoing and deliberate
misuse of power in relationships. This could be through repeated verbal,
physical, and/or social behavior that intends to cause harm. It can
involve an individual or a group of people misusing their power or
perceived power over people who are unable to stop it from happening
(National Centre against Bullying, 2020).
Bullying is a rampant issue in school common among children and
teens. According to the National Education Association, the top reasons why
students are bullied include weight, gender, disability, and perceived sexual
orientation. With more awareness of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
transgender)
community,
bullying
based
on
sexual
orientation
has
dramatically increased over the years.
There are types of bullying according to (U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services, n.d.):
Types of Bullying
There are three types of bullying:

Verbal bullying is saying or writing mean things. Verbal bullying includes:
o Teasing
o Name-calling
o Inappropriate sexual comments
o Taunting
o Threatening to cause harm
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https://www.pexels.com/photo/angry-woman-yelling-into-loudspeaker-on-blue-background3978388/

Social bullying is sometimes referred to as relational bullying, which involves
hurting someone’s reputation or relationships. Social bullying includes:
o
Leaving someone out on purpose
o
Telling other children not to be friends with someone
o
Spreading rumors about someone
o
Embarrassing someone in public
https://pixabay.com/photos/boy-child-sad-alone-sit-1606222/
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Physical bullying involves hurting a person’s body or possessions. Physical
bullying includes:
o
Hitting/kicking/pinching
o
Spitting
o
Tripping/pushing
o
Taking or breaking someone’s things
o
Making mean or rude hand gestures
https://unsplash.com/photos/NPmR0RblyhQ
Bullying in any form is not okay; it will have a serious and longterm effect on the bully and the bullied one. It will cause damage to the
person’s life without you knowing it.
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Let’s look at the example text below taken from your previous activity.
Line #5:
Hey Jessica, you're so funny,
You've got teeth just like Bugs Bunny
Oh, so you think you know me now?
Have you forgotten how,
You would make me feel when you drag my spirit down?
But thank you for the pain,
It made my raise my game,
And I'm still rising, I'm still rising, yeah.
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https://tinyurl.com/y8m4mabj
Look who’s laughing Now by Jessie J.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsxSxF3JKeU
This song is about the singer's childhood memories. It shows how
bullying can affect a person throughout its life. Good things the pain she felt,
she used it as her stepping stone to do better things.
Now we are down to the last social issue/concern that we need to discuss –
Social Media Addiction.
Social Media
Addiction
Social media addiction can be viewed as one form of
internet addiction, where individuals exhibit a compulsion
to use social media to excess (Griffiths, 2000; Starcevic,
2013). Individuals with social media addiction are often
overly concerned about social media and are driven by an
uncontrollable urge to log on to and use social media
(Andreassen & Pallesen, 2014).
Social media addiction is also described as the
compulsive and excessive use of social media (Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat). The use of these sites
can take over your life and harm your relationships (Team
& Off, 2018).
Social media addiction is one of the issues that have a high impact on
people of all age groups. Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, Tiktok, and Zoom
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are just a handful of the most commonly used applications now. In January
2020 alone, 73 million social media users are Filipinos based on the report of
(DataReportal, 2020 January 19).
Overuse of social networking sites is more troubling for children and
young adults, as their brains and social skills are still growing. Research has
shown that young people who often use social media have severely impaired
social interaction abilities (Hilliard & Parisii). Below is a table on 10 signs of
Social Media Addiction.
10 SIGNS OF SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION
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SOCIAL MEDIA IS THE FIRST THING YOU DO IN THE MORNING.
Almost every addict will start their day with a morning routine of checking and pointlessly
scrolling through what they have missed on social media after the long hours of sleep at
night.
YOU WASTE YOUR TIME LOOKING AT NONSENSE AND PROCRASTINATE.
Social media is a big cause and also a motivator for procrastination.
YOU CHECKED IN EVERYWHERE YOU GO.
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The youngsters will take out their smartphone to take a picture of their food and post
them on social media. They also check in the location before they eat.
YOU CHECK NOTIFICATIONS ALL THE TIME.
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Checking notifications can be a normal thing to do when your phone is buzzing; however,
if you are checking it all the time, you may suffer from social media addiction.
YOU ONLY WANT TO CONTACT AND TALK TO YOUR FRIENDS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
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If you choose to use social media as the only means of contacting and talking to other
people, the sign is clear that you are a social media addict.
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YOU CONSTANTLY MONITOR THE “LIKES” AND “SHARES” YOU RECEIVE.
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The reward of getting “likes” from a picture posted on Facebook means a lot to a social
media addict. They are a form of acceptance and quickly become a habit in checking
who react to your post.
CRAVING FOR INTERNET CONNECTION.
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People who are addicted to social media cannot live without internet, even for a few
hours. They feel anxious and choose to be in places with internet connection.
YOU TAKE PHOTOS OF ALMOST EVERYTHING.
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If you are taking photos of everything, from the food you eat, the movie you watch, to
constantly taking selfies and sharing them on social media, you should keep an eye on
your behavior.
SOCIAL MEDIA BECOMES PART OF YOUR LIFE.
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A clear sign of how social media become part of your life can be seen if you have lost
interest in other activities and responsibilities. You choose to scroll your phone instead
of going out to exercise. You spend more time on Facebook instead of washing dishes.
CHECKING SOCIAL MEDIA IS THE FIRST THING YOU DO WHENEVER YOU ARE FREE.
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What would you do if you are free? Are you thinking of achieving your dreams? Do you
want to exercise? Or do you choose to spend your time on social media? At this point, you
start setting aside your productive direction in life, but rather spending it on checking your
phone.
Read more at https://www.thewisdompost.com/essay/addiction/social-media-addiction/socialmedia-addiction-meaning-symptoms-causes-effects-treatment/1293
You should consider keeping it in moderation if you find these signs
apply to you. Studies have shown that individuals who invest too much in
social media apps are more vulnerable to poor mental wellbeing and low selfesteem.
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Don’t worry if you are hooked to these apps right now; there are still
things you can do in managing yourself using social media apps (as cited in
Team & Off, 2018). Here are the things you can do:
STEPS YOU CAN DO TO MANAGE YOURSELF IN USING SOCIAL
MEDIA APPLICATIONS
Set boundaries around the time when you access your social media accounts.
Switch off 'push' reminders, so your use of social media does not affect your daily
life.
Go for a stroll. To prevent the temptation to check social media last thing at night
and first thing in the morning, keep laptops, tablets, and other social media
activated devices out of your bedroom.
Using social media mindlessly is feeding your addiction; thus, invest some time in
walking outside, exercising, reading a book/newspaper, or spending time with your
friends.
A regular complete digital detox will also ensure you completely disconnect from
the internet and social media.
Source: https://www.itstimetologoff.com/digital-addiction/social-media-addiction-2/
Too much social media is bad for you. There's more to life than how
many likes, shares, and comments you're going to receive. Do not forget to
treasure the people around you and build a true friendship with them.
This ends our discussion about the four major social issues/concerns
that are evident in our society. Always remember that even the smallest act
of kindness and respect can go a long way in creating a harmonious society.
Let’s start within ourselves and radiate these to others. Imagine what a
wonderful world we can have.
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Let Us Practice
Now that you have understood the major social issues and concerns
that are evident in our society. Let’s see what you think of those
issues/concerns presented.
Activity 3: Draw Me a Picture
Directions: Draw an editorial cartoon based from the rubric and write a short
discussion on its relevance to particular social issues, concerns, or
dispositions in real life.
Here’s the example:
https://arlenepasajecartoons.blogspot.com/2019/01/bulliesviral-virus-of-society.html
Based on Arlene Pasaje's editorial cartoon "BULLIES: Viral Virus of the
Society," it focuses on the question of how social media can easily expose bullying
by sharing it online.
There are instances that the images or videos taken are just part of the
entire story; indeed, there are pros and cons of this matter. Let’s start with cons:
first, an individual is misunderstood based on the uploaded image/video, which
effects one's psychological aspect; second, the people around him would also be
affected; and third, people will easily judge things, and they can use social media
to change things.
Furthermore, those who are engaged actively online get informed easily of
the possible negative actions of a person. Nevertheless, people who have an
empowered voice can articulate the issues on social media.
Therefore, the use of social media may have advantages and
disadvantages. It will only depend on the intention of the user. Always remember
to think before you click.
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This time, based on what you have learned in this module, choose one
social issue that you think is important. Draw your editorial cartoon in the
box and write your article about it following the format below.
(Editorial Cartoon)
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RUBRICS FOR EDITORIAL CARTOON
GRADING
CRITERIA
Excellent (4)
Message
Key issue and
cartoonist’s
position are
clearly
identifiable.
Cartoon is neat
and clean; color
and creative
graphics are
used
exceptionally
well; captions
are readable.
Cartoon clearly
conveys an
understanding
of the issue;
excellent use of
appropriate
symbolism.
Discussion of
the cartoon is
brief and
concise.
Virtual
Presentation
and Creativity
Content
Very
Satisfactory
(3)
Key issue and
cartoonist’s
position are
identifiable.
Cartoon is neat
and clean; color
and creative
graphics are
used; captions
are readable.
Cartoon
conveys
understanding
of the issue;
uses
appropriate
symbolism.
Discussion is
brief.
Satisfactory
(2)
Key issue is
identifiable;
cartoonist’s
position may be
unclear.
Cartoon is
somewhat neat;
some color and
creative
graphics are
used; captions
are included.
Cartoon
conveys a
limited
understanding
of the issue;
attempts to use
symbolism.
Discussion is
given.
Needs
Improvement
(1)
Key issue and
cartoonist’s
position are
unclear.
Cartoon is
messy; color
and graphics
are lacking;
captions are
omitted or
unreadable.
Cartoon
conveys little or
no
understanding
of the issue;
does not use
symbolism.
No discussion
at all
https://assets.pearsonschool.com/asset_mgr/current/201129/govt_rubric_political_cartoon.pdf
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Let Us Practice More
This activity will help you find out how you have understood the lesson
in making connections between texts to particular social issues, concerns, or
dispositions in real life.
Activity 4: Jot What You Think
Directions: Let us recall what you have learned in this module. Below is the
4-3-2-1 chart, supply your answers on what was asked on the first column
to the second column.
4 Things You Found Out
3 Interesting Things You Discovered
2 Questions You Still Want to Ask
1 Advocacy You Want to Share with Your
Family and Friends
Here are the four things I found out in this
lesson.
First, …
Next, …
Then, …
Lastly, …
The three interesting things I discovered
were …
The two questions I still want to ask are …
The advocacy that I want to share with my
family and friends is …
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Let Us Remember
How was your editorial cartooning and article? Did you enjoy doing it?
I hope you did because we are about to have another activity. It is all about
finding your way to the end of the tunnel. Let’s go!
Activity 5: Light in the end of the tunnel!
Directions: You accidentally went to the tunnel of connections. For you to
find the end of the tunnel, you must answer the questions along the way.
Write your answers in your notebook. Good luck!
START
What is
Discrimination?
Cite 1 example.
What is Bullying?
Cite 1 example.
What is Social Media
Addiction?
Cite 1 example.
What is Poverty?
Cite 1 example.
END
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Let Us Assess
Activity 6: Make Me A President
Directions: Read the given situation, then discuss your answer on a separate
sheet of paper. A modified rubric is used to evaluate your output.
Here’s the situation:
If you were the SBO (Student Body Organization) President, how would you
address or resolve the following social issues and concerns affecting the
values of your schoolmates?
BULLYING
DISCRIMINATION
SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION
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Skills
5 pts.
4 pts.
3 pts.
2 pts.
1 pt.
Depth of
Reflection
Demonstrate
Demonstrate
Demonstrate a Demonstrate a
Demonstrate
a conscious
a thoughtful
basic
limited
little or no
and thorough understanding understanding
understanding
understanding
understanding of the subject
of the subject
of the subject
of the subject
of the subject
matter.
matter.
matter. This
matter. This
matter. This
reflection
reflection
reflection can
needs revision. needs revision.
be used as an
example for
other
students.
Use of
Use specific
Use relevant
Use examples
Use
No example
and
examples
from the text to
incomplete or
from the text
Textual
convincing
from
the
texts
support
most
vaguely
are used
Evidence
examples
studied to
claims in your
developed
claims made in
from the texts
support
writing with
examples to
your own
studied to
claims in your
some
only partially
writing are
support
own writing,
connection
support claims
unsupported
claims in your
making
made between
with no
and irrelevant
own writing,
applicable
texts.
connections
to the topic at
making
connections
made between
hand.
insightful and
between
texts.
applicable
texts.
connections
between
texts.
Language
Use language Use language
Use basic but
Use language
Use language
that is precise
that is fluent
appropriate
that is vague or
that is
Use
and engaging, and original,
language, with
imprecise for
unsuitable for
with notable
with a sense
a basic sense
the audience
the audience
sense of
of voice,
of voice, some
or purpose,
and purpose,
voice,
awareness of
awareness of
with limited
with little or no
awareness of audience and
audience and
awareness of
awareness of
audience and purpose, and
purpose and
how to vary
sentence
purpose, and
the ability to
some attempt
sentence
structure.
varied
vary sentence
to vary
structure.
sentence
structure.
sentence
structure.
structure.
Conventions Demonstrate
Demonstrate
Demonstrate
Demonstrate
Demonstrate
control of the
control of the partial control of limited control
little or no
convention
convention,
the
of the
control of the
with
exhibiting
conventions,
conventions,
conventions,
essentially no
occasional
exhibiting
exhibiting
making
errors, even
errors only
occasional
frequent errors comprehension
with
when using
errors that do
that make
difficult.
sophisticated
sophisticated
not hinder
comprehension
language.
language.
comprehension.
difficult.
Total Points
20
16
15
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Let Us Enhance
For our culminating activity, visualize a poster that represents your
stand on the social issues and concerns that you have learned in this module.
Activity 7: Poster Writing
Directions: Choose one from the four social issues and concerns discussed
in this module that you want to advocate. Then, draw a picture on a long bond
paper that represent your stand. You will be graded according to the rubric
below.
Here’s the example:
https://www.afsc.org/resource/posters-resisting-racism-and-bigotry
An example of a poster against discrimination among Muslims,
Immigrants, Women, Black and LGBTQ Community.
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Poster Making Rubric
https://harrisd2.weebly.com/uploads/3/8/0/5/38057387/making_a_poster_rubric.pdf
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Let Us Reflect
Your journey through this lesson is about to end. Let us remember once again
what we have learned in this module:
SOCIAL MEDIA
ADDICTION
DISCRIMINATION
FOUR
MAJOR
SOCIAL
ISSUES AND
CONCERNS
POVERTY
BULLYING
In this module, we have learned four major social issues and concerns – discrimination,
poverty, bullying, and social media addiction. These social issues will remain a major
issue as long as we refuse to change our ways. It is encouraged that we start within
ourselves and make a difference. Let us be mindful of everything that we do from now
on. Together, let’s create a world free from hate and radiate love instead.
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Let Us Remember
Activity 5: Light in the end
of the tunnel!
a. See page 17 for
Discrimination’s
definition.
b. See page 22 for
Bullying’s definition.
c. See page 24 for Social
Media Addiction’s
definition.
d. See page 20 for Poverty’s
definition.
Answers are also correct if
they got similar definitions
from above pages.
Let Us Study
Activity 2: Hidden
Meanings
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Let Us Study
ACTIVITY NUMBER 1: 2 Pics, 1 Word
B.
1. 1ST SET – There is a particular animal who is an outcast because
he seems different among the others.
2nd SET – A kid wants to go to school but he can’t because his family
is poor.
3rd SET – Beautiful animals are talking about this particular animal
because he is different.
4th SET – Vanity and too much usage of social media.
2. Discrimination, Poverty, Bullying, and Social Media Addiction.
3. Situations you have experienced that were similar with the
images.
4. Possible solutions you think will solve these issues.
Let Us Study
ACTIVITY NUMBER 1: 2 Pics,
1 Word
A.
Lines
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Poverty
Poverty
Discrimination
Discrimination
Bullying
Bullying
Social Media
Addiction
Social Media
Addiction
Set 1
The word is Discrimination.
Set 2
The word is Poverty.
Set 3
The word is Bullying.
Set 4
The word is Social Media
Addiction.
Let Us Try
1. a.poverty
2. d. social media
addiction
3. c. discrimination
4. c. discrimination
5. c.discrimination
6. b.bullying
7. d. social media
addiction
8. a.poverty
9. a. poverty
10. c.discrimination
11. d.social media
addiction
b.bullying
b. bullying
a. poverty
d.social media
addiction
12.
13.
14.
15.
Answer key to Activities
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