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MODULE 1 | LESSON 1
ACTIVITY 1. Answer the following questions.
1. True or False. Write True if the statement is correct and False if otherwise.
_________ 1. Reading and writing are the cornerstone of literacy.
_________2.Filipino is a global language.
_________3. Literacy can help social problems.
_________4. None of the above.
2. The following are all advantages of being fluent in English except for one/
a. It helps you land better jobs.
b. It makes you more competitive.
c. It enables you to communicate effectively.
d. None of the above
3. How does being literate help you in your day-to-day life?
a. It helps you perform well in school and in society.
b. It helps you absorb more information.
c. It makes you more knowledgeable.
d. All of the above.
4. How can being literate help resolve social problems?
a. It helps people read materials that may be pertinent to the problem.
b. It helps people understand written materials and apply what they learn to their day-to-
day lives.
c. It helps them connect better with other people.
d. All of the above.
5. What is the ultimate gateway to culture?
a. food b. tourist spots c. language d. locals
MODULE 1 | LESSON 3
A. Context Clues
Identify the type of context clues used for each of the following sentences.
____________1. I saw a man vaping his e-cigarette. He was inhaling and exhaling the vapor
from the device.
____________ 2. Contactless payment technologies, unlike traditional modes of payment, make
use of smart cards to connect wirelessly to e- readers for more efficient payment.
____________ 3. Signing an online petition, sharing a status message, or liking a post are
increasingly regarded as actions falling under slacktivism, a digital form of activism with little
involvement.
___________ 4. Some parents are anti-vax—that is anti-vaccination—because they believe
these chemicals may trigger autism in students.
_____________ 5. Some people like making duck faces, or pressing their lips together in the
shape of a duck’s bill, when they take selfies.
___________ 6. “Watch this video to discover the meaning of life.” This beggar’s response will
restore your faith in humanity!” and “See how one woman made a million pesos from her living
room” are types of headlines called clickbaits.
___________ 7. Advances in neuromorphic technology have excited many scientists. These
systems that mimic the human nervous system show much promise in the field of medicine.
(Words used are taken from Oxford Dictionaries’ Words of the Year for 2014.

B. Denotation and Connotation

Write a sentence for each word in the series that follows, making sure your details reinforce
each word’s connotations.
1. Stroll, trudge, loiter
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2. Turmoil, anarchy, hubbub

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 3. Tour, pilgrimage, vacation
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4. Enemy, antagonist, opponent

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5. Dress, attire, vestment

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References:
Reading and Writing Skills (Rex Bookstore)
Critical Reading and Writing Skills for the 21st Century (Intelligente Publishing)