GELACIO I.

YASON FOUNDATION - FAMILY FARM SCHOOL, INC

GIYF-FFS Compound, San Mariano, Roxas, Oriental Mindoro 5212
e-mail address: mina@yasonffs.com| website: www.yasonffs.org
contact number: 0917-894-1581
Subject: English 10
Topic: Different Text Materials
Duration: September 7 - 11, 2020

I. Learning Objective
At the end of this module, the learner should be able to:
 Compare and contrast the contents of the materials viewed with outside sources of information in terms of accessibility and effectiveness.
II. Content
In doing a research, there are lots of information to be gathered before you can come up with one solid conclusion. This information must
be assessed in order to know its credibility. We will find out what are the different sources of information and how do they differ from one another.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF INFORMATION SOURCES

 Reference Books
1. Include facts, figures, addresses, statistics, definitions, dates, etc.
2. Useful for finding factual or statistical information or for a brief overview of a particular topic.
3. Examples: dictionaries, encyclopedias, directories
 Newspapers (News sources)
1. Provides very current information about events, people, or places at the time they are published
2. Useful for information on current events or to track the development of a story as it unfolds
3. Examples: The Chicago Tribune, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN
 Magazines
1. Include articles on diverse topics of popular interest and current events
2. Articles typically written by journalists or professional writers
3. Geared toward the general public
4. Examples: Time, Newsweek, National Geographic
 Academic Journals (Peer-reviewed or scholarly journals)
1. Include articles written by and for specialists/experts in a particular field
2. Articles must go through a peer review process before they're accepted for publication
3. Articles tend to have a narrower focus and more analysis of the topic than those in other types of publications
4. Include cited references or footnotes at the end of research articles
5. Examples: Journal of Communication, The Historian, Journal of the American Medical Association
 Books
1. Cover virtually any topic, fact or fiction
2. Useful for the complete background on an issue or an in-depth analysis of a theory or person
3. Can take years to publish, so may not always include the most current information
4. Examples: The Politics of Gun Control, To Kill a Mockingbird, Hemingway and Faulkner in their Time

Activities (Provide one whole sheet of paper that will serve as your activity sheet.)

Activity 1 – Compare Us!

Directions: Compare the contents of a Math book and an English book. List down 10 things that you will notice. A guide table is given below. Copy
and write your answer in a whole sheet of paper.
Math book English book
1. 1.

Activity – Analyze Me!

Directions: Get a newspaper with recent news. Cut out a news article and paste it in a long coupon bond. Write a summary about the article.

ASSESSMENT
Directions. Answer the following Briefly.
 These are information from a magazine and a newspaper. Compare and contrast the information. Answer the questions below. (See attachment
for the articles).

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JOSHUA VINCENT F. TALA-OC REYZEL JOY SOGUILON LYKA F. YNUMERABLE

Subject Teacher Subject Coordinator Junior Highschool Coodinator
GELACIO I. YASON FOUNDATION - FAMILY FARM SCHOOL, INC
GIYF-FFS Compound, San Mariano, Roxas, Oriental Mindoro 5212
e-mail address: mina@yasonffs.com| website: www.yasonffs.org
contact number: 0917-894-1581
MAGAZINE ARTICLE

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE