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Third Quarter– Module 1
Week 1

SDO TAGUIG CITY AND PATEROS

Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and evaluated by the

Development and Quality Assurance Teams of SDO TAPAT to assist you in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming
their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

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:

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’s 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.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

Let’s Learn

This module was designed and written for you, dear grade 8 students. In
particular, it will be a great help to you in formulating a statement of opinion and
assertion especially when asked to stand on an issue. You will understand the
merit of factual information in solidifying your opinion and argument. To better suit
your learning process, gradual development of topic was put into consideration

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from simple determination of factual and opinionated statements to a more
complicated composition of persuasive expression.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. know something about Abdur Raheem Mccarthy;
2. learn Mccarthy’s purpose in his speech by listening and viewing;
3. identify biased statements from the speaker’s speech: and
4. examine bias statements using headlines of two different TV network.

Let’s Try

Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate
sheet of paper.
1. Who is Abdur Raheem Mccarthy?
a. A religious person
b. An Irish-American person
c. A celebrity
2. What is Mccarthy’s religion?
a. Christianity
b. Bhuddism
c. Islam
3. Where did Mccarthy, the speaker come from?
a. Saudi-Arabia
b. America
c. India
4. Where and when did he graduate?
a. Arabic Institute (2006)
b. Harvard University (2005)
c. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (2004)
5. This is a prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group
compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
a. Opinion
b. Bias
c. Fact

Lesson Saudi Arabia: Islam is the Solution

by Abdur Raheem Mccarthy

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 Let’s Recall

Look: What is your perception on the following picture presented ?

Hey pal, can you share your idea on the upcoming

English activity since you were assigned to it last
year?

Yah sure; but only to you. I can’t share it to

anyone else. They should make their own way on
how to work on it.

Let’s Explore

ABDUR-RAHEEM MCCARTHY

Abdur-Raheem McCarthy is an Irish-American who accepted Islam in 1994 and

traveled to Sudan to study Islam. He furthered his studies by relocating to
Saudi Arabia to study Quraan, Tajweed, and the Arabic language. He was then
accepted into the Islamic University of Madinah and enrolled into the Arabic
Institute and then graduated from the faculty of Da’wah and Usool Ad-Deen.

Since graduation in 2006 he has become a renowned international speaker

lecturing around the world at conferences, events and a presenter on Peace TV,
Huda TV and others. He has worked in the field of Da’wah alongside several
prominent Da’wah organizations and in the field of Islamic education teaching
Islamic studies in Sudan and Dubai.

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 Listening Activity: “Islam is the Solution”

https://k12.thoughtfullearning.com/minilesson/using-transitions-add-information-and-emphasis

Let’s Dig In
Source: https://muslimcentral.com/abdur-raheem-mccarthy-islam-is-the-solution/

Viewing Activity: “Islam is the Solution”

Previewing Activity:
•You are about to view a short speech delivered by an Islam.
• Listen attentively to the speaker, take note of the gestures and
observe t he behavior of the audience.
• Click this link and view the short video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQNs7Fvu5_Y

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQNs7Fvu5_Y

This site contains a short opening speech of Abdur Raheem Mccarthy at the
Peace Conference. Mccarthy explains how Islam can be the solution for mankind.
This video runs for 8:50 minutes.
While viewing
Take note of every important detail in the video. Make sure you are able to
identify the key points of the speech.

Let’s Remember

1. Who is the speaker in the video you viewed and listened to?
2. What is the point of the speaker in his speech entitled, “Islam is the
Solution” if you are asked about it?

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 3. Do you agree that Islam is the solution for mankind which is one of the
speaker’s line in the speech?
4. How did the speaker explain about the line that was mentioned in the
previous number?
5. Are there any biased statements made by the speaker?

Let’s Apply

Make a Reflection on the video presented

Let’s Extend

Try it!
Below are example of headlines. One of those contain bias statements.
Examine the two headlines choose one with bias statement and briefly explain your
side of choosing it. 15pts

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References

https://muslimcentral.com/abdur-raheem-mccarthy-islam-is-the-solution/
https://muslimcentral.com/abdur-raheem-mccarthy-revive-your-soul/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQNs7Fvu5_Y
https://www.reddit.com/r/Philippines/comments/4hiser/difference_between_gma_news_a
nd_abscbn_new
https://philnews.ph/2016/04/25/abs-cbn-misquotes-mayor-duterte-engrages-netizens/
https://www.shutterstock.com/tr/search/illustration%2Bstudent?
measurement=px&image_type=illustration&safe=true&search_source=base_related_searche
s&saveFiltersLink=true______. (n.d.).

Development Team of the Module

Writer: CARIZZA JANE DEL ROSARIO BAGUNU

Editors:
Content Evaluator: JovitoPanaga and Alma Almerol
Language Evaluator: Lorna R. Artuz and Sheila C. Cruz
Reviewers: JovitoPanaga, Alma Almerol, Lorna R. Artuz, Sheila C. Cruz
Illustrator: Abigail R.Sadang
Layout Artist:Abigail R.Sadang
Management Team: Dr.Margarito B. Materum, SDS
Dr. George P. Tizon, SGOD – Chief
Dr. Ellery G. Quintia, CID Chief
Mr. Noel T. Balubal, EPS- English
Dr. Daisy L. Mataac, EPS- LRMS/ALS

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