6 English Quarter 3 – Module 1: Presenting a Coherent, Comprehensive Report on Differing Viewpoints on an Issue English – Grade 6 Alternative Delivery Mode Quarter 3 – Module 1: Presenting a Coherent, Comprehensive Report on Differing Viewpoints on an Issue First Edition, 2020 Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in any work of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of such work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the payment of royalties. Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand names, trademarks, etc.) included in this module are owned by their respective copyright holders. Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to use these materials from their respective copyright owners. 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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: Notes to the Teacher This contains helpful tips or strategies that will help you in guiding the learners. 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. For the learner: Welcome to English 6 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Presenting a Coherent, Comprehensive Report on Differing Viewpoints on an Issue! i This module will teach you how to compose and present your own stance or viewpoint on an issue effectively. You will also learn the skills needed on to how to present a coherent and comprehensive report on certain issues and concerns. It will be easy for you to communicate your ideas, opinions and information comprehensively to different audiences if you have the essential knowledge, skills and the right attitude. 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. This module has the following parts and corresponding icons: What I Need to What I Know This will give you an idea of the skills or competencies you are expected to learn in the module. This part includes an activity that aims to check what you already know about the lesson to take. If you get all the answers correct (100%), you may decide to skip this module. What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link the current lesson with the previous one. What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be introduced to you in various ways; a story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an activity or a situation. What is It What’s More What I Have Learned This section provides a brief discussion of the lesson. This aims to help you discover and understand new concepts and skills. This comprises activities for independent practice to solidify your understanding and skills of the topic. You may check the answers to the exercises using the Answer Key at the end of the module. This includes questions or blank sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process what you learned from the lesson. ii What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will help you transfer your new knowledge or skill into real life situations or concerns. Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of mastery in achieving the learning competency. Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the lesson learned. Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the module. At the end of this module you will also find: References This is a list of all sources used in developing this module. 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 What I Know 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. We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it! iii What I Need to Know This module will provide the learners with the activities and exercises needed in learning how to compose and present a coherent, comprehensive report on differing viewpoints on an issue. Please help the learners in sharing their ideas and knowledge from their experiences so that there will be collaboration and learning will be easy. Answers are written at the back of this module. Inculcate to the learners the value of honesty while answering this module. At the end of this module, you are expected to: 1. present a coherent, comprehensive report on differing viewpoints on an issue; and 2. show respect of other people’s viewpoints. What I Know Choose the letter of the correct answer then write it in your answer sheet. 1. A is a group of sentences related to a particular topic. A. topic C. paragraph B. sentence D. phrase 2. The is the most important piece of information that the author wants you to know about the paragraph. A. main idea C. paragraph B. sentence D. supporting details 3. The sentence which expresses the main idea is called the A. main idea C. introduction B. summary D. topic sentence 4. The topic sentence and all the supporting sentences must follow a logical order to have a paragraph. A. coherent C. disordered B. confused D. disarranged 1 . 5. support the main idea by describing or explaining it. A. conclusions C. key sentences B. paragraphs D. supporting sentences 6. How can you make your reasons strong to support your viewpoint? A. Fail to prove your point. B. Support your viewpoint with facts. C. Give reasons not related to the issue. D. Support your viewpoint with other opinions. 7. Why is it important to respect the opinion of other people that is different from yours? A. It makes you superior over the others. B. It creates hostility between individuals. C. It makes you disrespectful of other’s opinions. D. It gives you an opportunity to learn new opinions, insights, and perspectives. 8. Given the topic about one’s attitude towards education in the new normal, which of the following opening statements is appropriate and engaging? A. Does child labor happen in a country with high poverty rate? B. Can our government solve the garbage problem in our country alone? C. How is it like to learn in a setup that is totally different from the usual way? D. “Somewhere, someone is sleeping with an empty stomach while you were busy in counting your calories.” -Sukreeti 9. Referring to the topic in item number 8, which of the given conclusions is convincing and engaging if the writer has a positive mindset about it? A. I believe that it is impossible to accomplish this. B. I believe that we can get through this if we help one another. C. We cannot cope with the situations in the new normal setup. D. Education in the new normal will only bring chaos to all of us. 10. Which sentence expresses a viewpoint? A. B. C. D. Eating a balanced diet makes a person healthy. Regular exercise benefits the body. COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a coronavirus. Bicycles are better than cars because they are good for the environment. 2 Lesson 1 Presenting a Coherent, Comprehensive Report on Differing Viewpoints on an Issue Having the ability to present a coherent, comprehensive report on differing viewpoints on an issue demonstrates a good and strong communication skill. It is one of the 21st century skills that a learner needs to develop. Likewise, it is equally important to consider the opinion of other people regardless of whether they match your own viewpoint or not. What’s In Which of the following sentences states an opinion? Draw a if it expresses an opinion. Draw a if it does not. Write your answers in your answer sheet. 1. Health is more important than wealth. 2. Christmas is the best holiday of the year. 3. Simile and metaphor are figures of speech. 4. Education must continue despite the pandemic. 5. Computer is the most important invention of all time. 6. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is the best president. 7. COVID-19 is the greatest threat facing humanity today. 8. Classes in public elementary schools started on October 5. 9. Frontline health workers care for the people with coronavirus disease. 10. Andres Bonifacio should be our national hero and not Jose Rizal. 3 What’s New Take a look at the picture. Do you recognize this lady? Let’s unfold the reason behind that smile. Will you also feel the same way too? You will find out after reading her story. This is Paramisuli “Suli” Aming. She hails from Tawi-Tawi in Mindanao. She studied social work at Mindanao State University in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur. She was a war survivor who topped the July 2017 Social Workers Board Examination. She endured the hardship while studying when war hit Marawi City. She is truly an inspiration to every Filipino. In your own viewpoint, did “Suli” make the right decision in pursuing her education amidst lifethreatening situation like war? Why? 4 What is It Discussion of Activity 1 How do we compose a coherent and comprehensive report on differing viewpoints on an issue? A report is coherent when its parts are well-connected and all heading in the same direction. It is comprehensive when there is a thorough explanation of the viewpoint on an issue. The sentences and information about the topic are arranged in a systematic way. Important things to remember in composing a coherent, comprehensive report on differing viewpoints on an issue ➢ Develop the topic sentence. ➢ The paragraph must be unified. It must develop only one idea. Supporting sentences should help develop the main idea. They should be related to the topic. ➢ The paragraph must be coherent. The topic sentence and the supporting sentences must follow a logical order. ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ Other important things to consider: Locate your own position on the issue. Make an opening to engage your audience. Use strong reasons to support your viewpoint. Give detailed reasons showing why your viewpoint is correct. Make a conclusion that is convincing and engaging. Respect the opinion of others. 5 What’s More Independent Activity 1 Express your viewpoints on the following statements. Draw a if you agree. Draw a if you disagree. Write your answers in your answer sheet. 1. Education is important. 2. All students should wear uniforms. 3. We should grow our own vegetables. 4. Students should have less homework. 5. Children should be required to read more. 6. Internet access should be free for everyone. 7. Junk food should be banned from schools. 8. Bullying can be prevented if the school creates a positive climate for students. 9. Children should not watch television on school nights after eight o’clock. 10. Face shields are better than face masks in preventing the spread of coronavirus disease. Independent Assessment 1 Name some of your favorite things. Give the reason why it deserves to be on the top spot by completing the sentence below. Do it in your answer sheet. 1. My favorite fruit is It is the best fruit because 2. My favorite vegetable is It is the best vegetable because 3. My favorite animal is It is the best animal because 6 4. My favorite flower is It is the best flower because 5. My favorite ice cream flavor is It is the best ice cream flavor because 6. My favorite color is It is the best color because 7. My favorite movie is It is the best movie because 8. My favorite fairy tale is It is the best fairy tale because 9. My favorite day of the week is It is the best day of the week because 10. My favorite holiday is It is the best holiday because Independent Activity 2 Respond on the following quotes. Write A if you agree; SA if you strongly agree; D if you disagree; SD if you strongly disagree. Write your answers in your answer sheet. 1. “Health is wealth.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson 2. “Cleanliness is next to godliness.” -Sir Francis Bacon 3. “Education is the key to success in life.” -Solomon Ortiz 4. “Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself.” -Confucius 5. “You become what you believe, not what you think or what you want.” -Oprah Winfrey 6. “Before you act, listen. Before you react, think. Before you spend, earn. Before you criticize, wait. Before you pray, forgive. Before you quit, try.” -Ernest Hemingway 7. “KEY – Knowledge Empowers You” 8. “STAR – Show Thankfulness, Appreciation, Respect” 7 9. “Before you speak, THINK.” T – Is it true? H – Is it helpful? I – Is it inspiring? N – Is it necessary? K – Is it kind? 10. “Be SMART.” Say please and thank you. Make friends and be thoughtful. Arrive on time, prepared, ready to learn. Respect yourself and others. Try your best. Independent Assessment 2 Rewrite the following sentences in paragraph form and in correct order to make a coherent report. Write your answers in your answer sheet. A. As a result of our location on the Earth’s surface, water, energy, agriculture, coastal ecosystems, human health and infrastructure/services are affected. Philippines is extremely exposed to the impacts of climate change. These impacts on climate change include rise in temperature and sea level, extreme rainfall and increased occurrence of severe weather events. In addition, our country is prone to natural hazards such as storms, landslides, droughts and floods because of our geographic location. These negative impacts of climate change can be significantly reduced if we do something for her because her life is our life. B. Finally, the other animals at risk of extinction are the Bengal tiger, giant panda, mountain gorilla, sea lion and others. The orangutan found in Malaysia has been endangered too due to the loss of its habitat and overhunting. Animals are in danger of becoming extinct due to many reasons. One of the endangered animals is the black rhino that is found in Africa because of hunting. The blue whale is endangered and threatened by climate change, habitat loss and poisonous substances in the water. 8 Independent Activity 3 Filipinos are known to be resilient in times of challenges just like the bamboo. In your viewpoint, select the top five (5) qualities that Filipinos must have in this time of pandemic. Then, write the reason why this quality is important. Do it in your answer sheet. Thrifty Hopeful Cautious Optimistic Aware Adaptable Courageous Obedient Calm Humble United Flexible Empathetic Kind Independent Assessment 3 Read the article below about TV viewing then answer the questions that follow. Write the answers in your answer sheet. The impact of prolonged TV viewing on young children TV viewing affects the language development of young children. It has a negative effect by delaying the language of a child. The opinion of most experts is that children under two years of age should not watch television. TV viewing causes obesity among children. It is most likely that longer TV viewing time results to inactivity. An average teenager sees commercials on fast food, junk food and sugary food. These two are the main reasons of obesity among young children as experts claim. TV viewing affects the child’s literacy. When someone watches television, it lessens the time that a student spends in reading. Research shows that there is a connection between reading and having a good test score. It is possible that watching TV is one cause of poor test results among learners. 9 TV viewing influences the behavior of the child. Research shows that children who view violent actions are most likely to show aggressive behavior. Other studies show that there is a link between watching too much TV and bullying. 1. What is the topic sentence in the first paragraph? A. TV viewing affects the child’s literacy. B. TV viewing causes obesity among children. C. TV viewing influences the behavior of the child. D. TV viewing affects the language development of young children. 2. What is the topic sentence in the second paragraph? A. TV viewing affects the child’s literacy. B. TV viewing causes obesity among children. C. TV viewing is one cause of poor test results among learners. D. TV viewing lessens the time that a student spends in reading. 3. What are the two main reasons of obesity among children as stated in the second paragraph? A. inactivity B. watching television C. seeing commercials on television D. inactivity and eating unhealthy foods 4. What is the main idea in the last paragraph? A. Violent actions viewed on television B. Negative effects of watching movie C. The link between watching too much TV and bullying D. The influence of TV viewing on the child’s behavior 5. Which sentence supports the topic sentence in the third paragraph? A. TV viewing affects the child’s literacy. B. An average teenager sees commercials on fast foods. C. Children under two years of age should not watch television. D. When someone watches television, it lessens the time that a student spends in reading. 10 6. Which sentence supports the topic sentence in the first paragraph? A. TV viewing affects the behavior of the child. B. TV viewing affects the language development of young children. C. TV viewing improves the language development of young children. D. TV viewing has a negative effect by delaying the language of a child. 7. Which statement expresses a differing viewpoint on an issue? A. We see different advertisements on television. B. Young children should be banned from watching TV. C. TV is now viewed online because of the latest technology. D. Researchers made studies about the effects of prolonged TV viewing. 8. Which opening statement is appropriate for the article? A. TV viewing is entertaining. B. TV viewing has a positive impact on children. C. TV viewing teaches young children values in life. D. TV viewing is a waste of time if it does more harm than good. 9. What conclusion is suitable for the paragraph? A. TV viewing does no harm to young children. B. Just let your children watch television because it has positive effects on them too. C. If you love your children, allow them to watch television as long as they want. D. For parents who truly care for their children, they should be watchful on what their children view on television and how long will they be allowed to watch TV. 10. Based on the article, is it reasonable to agree with what the experts say about the effects of TV viewing? A. No, because children enjoy watching TV so much. B. Yes, because drinking plenty of water is beneficial. C. No, because watching TV is already a part of our lives. D. Yes, because watching too much TV has bad effects on young children. 11 What I Have Learned Share your viewpoint by answering five (5) of the topics with agree or disagree. Write the reason to support your answer. The first one has been done for you. Write your answers in the answer sheet. 1. Plastic bags should be banned. Reason: Plastic bags should be banned because they pollute the environment. Or you may say: Reason: Plastic bags should not be banned because they are more convenient to use. 2. Video games can be educational. Reason: 3. Animals should not be used for research. Reason: 4. Global climate change is caused by humans. Reason: 5. Vaccination is the greatest invention ever made. Reason: 6. Living without computers or smartphones is impossible. Reason: 7. Support of parents is important in the success of their children. Reason: 8. Health should be the top priority of the next president of our country. Reason: 9. Technology has changed the way young people spend their leisure time. Reason: 10. Children under the age of 15 should not be allowed to have Facebook accounts. Reason: 12 Rubric for Evaluating Reason (Independent Activity 3, What I Have Learned, and Assessment) POINTS 1 INDICATORS Viewpoint must be related to the topic. Viewpoint must be logical. Viewpoint must be justified. What I Can Do Choose one among the environmental problems that deserves the best attention. Explain your viewpoint by writing it in your answer sheet. Number 1 has been done for you. A. Global Warming It refers to the rise in the temperature of the Earth’s atmosphere, soil and water. What kind of home will there be for young children like me if we continue to destroy our planet who shelters us night and day? We learn from school the causes and effects of global warming. We also learn the importance of trees in the environment. They are important because they absorb gases like carbon dioxide and release oxygen for us. Due to cutting of trees, carbon dioxide increases in the atmosphere. It seems the elders forget the basic knowledge of how vital trees are. Young children like me care for our planet too. I can help save our planet by planting. One tree can make a big difference. Let our little voices be heard. Earth is for everyone. Perhaps in our hands, the future would be different. Always remember, we owe our life to her. Save our planet because she’s the only one that we have. B. Waste and Waste Disposal They are unwanted or unusable materials that need to be disposed. C. Depletion and Destruction of Ozone Layer It is the gradual thinning of the Earth’s ozone layer thus reducing its capacity to absorb ultraviolet radiation. D. Air and Water Pollution It is the contamination of the environment caused by harmful substances. 13 E. Deforestation It is the permanent removal of trees for agriculture, grazing, or timber. F. Destruction of Land and Water Habitats It happens when the natural home for plants and animals is destroyed. Assessment Express your viewpoint by choosing one from the given choices in each number and then write your reason for choosing it. Put the answers in your answer sheet. 1. Save or Spend? Reason: 2. Book or eBook? Reason: 3. Paper or Plastic? Reason: 4. Sunny Day or Rainy Day? Reason: 5. Face Masks or Face Shields? Reason: 6. Rich Friend or Loyal Friend? Reason: 7. Modular Learning or Online Learning? Reason: 8. Working Alone or Working in a Team? Reason: 9. Online Shopping or Shopping in a Store? Reason: 10. In this time of pandemic: Stay out or Stay Home? Reason: 14 Additional Activities Share your views. Write a coherent, comprehensive report on any of the given topics. Choose only one topic and explain it in a paragraph of at least five sentences. Do it in your answer sheet. 1. The Effects of Modular Distance Learning A. Are Self Learning Modules (SLMs) effective in learning? Why? B. Are SLMs beneficial to you? Why? 2. Before, cell phones are not allowed inside the classroom most especially in elementary schools. But now, things have changed. The classroom is now inside the cellphone during online class. A. Is this an indication that cell phones should be allowed inside the classroom? B. Does this one proves that nothing is permanent except change? Why? 3. The Collaboration between Children and Parents on Modular Distance Learning. A. What is the role of parents in distance learning? B. Is collaboration between them important? Why? 4. The Effects of COVID-19 in Our Economy A. What is the effect of COVID-19 in our economy? B. What do you think is the best thing that your family can do to survive the effects of economic crisis brought by this outbreak? 5. The Most Important Filipino Value A. What is the most important Filipino value that you would like to apply in your life? Why? B. How can this Filipino value that you consider as most important help you become a better person? Rubric for Evaluating Written Report POINTS 10 8-9 6-7 5 INDICATORS Coherence and unity of sentences is very good. There are no errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar. Coherence and unity of sentences is good. There are 1-2 errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar. Coherence and unity of sentences is fair. There are 3-4 errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar. Coherence and unity of sentences is developing. There are 5 or more errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar. 15 Answer Key 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What I Know C 6. B A 7. D D 8. C A 9. B D 10. D Independent Assessment 3 1. D 6. D 2. B 7. B 3. D 8. D 4. D 9. D 5. D 10. D 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What’s In 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Independent Activity 1 Answer may vary. Independent Assessment 1 Answer may vary. Assessment Answer may vary. Independent Activity 2 Answer may vary. What I Have Learned Answer may vary. What I Can Do Answer may vary. (Use the rubric for written report.) Additional Activities Answer may vary. (Use the rubric for written report.) Independent Activity 3 Answer may vary. Independent Assessment 2 A Independent Assessment 2 B Philippines is extremely exposed to the impacts of climate change. These impacts on climate change include rise in temperature and sea level, extreme rainfall and increased occurrence of severe weather events. 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