English 9

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English – Grade 9
Quarter 3 – Module 3: Reflecting on the Ideas of the Speaker First Edition,
2020

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 English 9
Quarter 3
Self-Learning Module 3
Reflecting on the Ideas of
the Speaker

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 Introductory Message

For the Facilitator:

Welcome to English 9 Self-Learning Module on Reflecting on the Ideas of the
Speaker!
This Self-Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed and
reviewed by educators from the Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its
Officer-in-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A.
Agustin, in partnership with the City Government of Pasig through its mayor,
Honorable Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto. The writers utilized the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum using the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) in
developing this instructional resource.
This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims to help learners
acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5 Cs, namely: Communication,
Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Character 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. Moreover, 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 English 9 Self-Learning Module on Reflecting on the Ideas of the
Speaker!
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 material while being an active
learner.
This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectations - This points to the set of knowledge and skills

that you will learn after completing the module.

Pretest - This measures your prior knowledge about the lesson

at hand.

Recap - This part of the module provides a review of concepts

and skills that you already know about a previous lesson.

Lesson - This section discusses the topic in the module.

Activities - This is a set of activities that you need to perform.

Wrap-Up - This section summarizes the concepts and

application of the lesson.

Valuing - This part integrates a desirable moral value in the

lesson.

Posttest - This measures how much you have learned from the
entire module.

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 EXPECTATIONS
This self-learning instructional module in English 9 will not only teach
you the prescribed lessons on reflecting on the ideas of the speaker but
will also expose you to variegated activities especially crafted to enhance your
skills.
After going through this self-learning module, you are expected to:
✓ determine the implied meaning of a given statement or a text;
✓ reflect on the ideas of the speaker thru the content, feelings and
meaning;
✓ supply correct answers to given exercises; and
✓ complete the variegated tasks.

PRETEST

Choose the letter that best represent your answer to each given question.

1. Which of the following aspects is not included in the content of the

speaker’s message?
A. actions/events C. information
B. experiences D. feelings/emotions

2. What skill allows the reader to reflect the speaker's experiences and
emotional response to those experiences?
A. reflecting content C. reflecting meaning
B. reflecting feelings D. reflecting non-verbal cues

3. “I just don't understand my boss. One minute he says one thing and the
next minute he says the opposite.” This statement implies that ____________.
A. The speaker is angry. C. The speaker is worried.
B. The speaker is confused. D. The speaker is disappointed.

Scuba diving is the most exhilarating experience I have ever had. The
first time I went, the dark mirror of the water beckoned me to drop from the
side of the boat. I jumped feet first and entered a brightly colored world
populated with fish, plants, and objects I had never dreamed of.

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4. Which of the following best describes the mood of the speaker after having
this experience?
A. anxious C. excited
B. bored D. serene

5. Why did the speaker consider the experience as exhilarating?

A. because it was his first time to dive
B. because diving fulfilled his lifetime dream
C. because his fear of dark water was conquered
D. because he saw a brightly colored world underwater

RECAP

In the previous lesson we have learned that extracting important

information from a text entails sharp and keen analysis. The readers must be
skillful enough how to scrutinize the information provided by the writer.
Likewise, in reading and listening, good skills must be developed to be
able to fully understand the message implied by a writer and speaker.

LESSON

An illustration like this is commonly seen in an editorial page of a

newspaper. By examining this editorial cartoon, what is the implied message?
Proper technique must be studied in order to interpret the presented ideas.

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 Whether in reading or listening, it is very important to find out if the
readers/audience like you are able to get the specific message that a
writer/speaker wants to convey.
Today’s lesson will help you build greater understanding of what you
are reading by reflecting the speaker’s ideas in a text through its content,
feeling and meaning.

Reflecting Content

The most immediate part of a speaker's message is the

content.
It refers to the aspects dealing with information, actions, events
and experiences.
The readers focus on the content of what a speaker is
conveying, including thoughts, ideas, beliefs, facts, data, etc.

Using the content of the editorial cartoon earlier, its message can be:
1. Our health workers are bound by unity while battling against covid-19.
• It is clearly illustrated that they are united in bringing up the flag
which symbolizes the health workers themselves.

Reflecting Feelings

It involves expressing in your own words the essential emotions

strongly implied in the text either verbally or non-verbally.
Its purpose is to bring vaguely expressed feelings into clearer
awareness.

A skilled reader will be able to reflect a speaker's feelings from verbal

and non-verbal cues. He/she has the ability to identify such feelings both
from the words and actions descriptively used by the writer such as body
language, facial expressions, hand gestures, and the likes.

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 Examples:

1. Verbal Cue
“Our health workers should not bear the burden of deciding who lives
and who dies. If the health system collapses, it is ultimately our poor who are
most compromised. In the end, winning the war against COVID-19 relies
heavily on being able to keep our health system capacitated to address the
needs of all Filipinos.”
This statement means that our health workers are overly exhausted due
to the weight of their jobs during this pandemic crisis and they begged for time
out from over working.

2. Non-verbal Cue

https://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/101east/2020/07/filipino-nurses-york-frontliners200716112741058.html

The person in the picture wears exhausted face and body while resting
on the hospital pathway/floor. Her body language depicts the over-all
exhaustion that our health workers around the globe feel nowadays.

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 Reflecting Meaning

It allows the reader to reflect the speaker's experiences and

emotional response to those experiences.
The skill involves understanding and reflecting both the
feelings and the related content; thus, linking together the
two components is necessary.

As a reader or listener, you need to develop the ability to reflect the

ideas of the speaker as employed in a text and to clarify that you have fully
understood them correctly.
In the end, what matters is that the real message of the speaker is well
interpreted.

GUIDED PRACTICE

A. Study the images in column A. Match them with their reflected

emotions in column B. Write the word or the emotion as your answer.

A B

happiness

https://www.maxpixel.net/Argue-Husband-And-Wife-
Husband-Wife-Couple-Angry-3767380

astonishment

https://www.maxpixel.net/Worried-Man-Stress-Bored-
Sad-Depression-Boy-2296975
fear

boredom
https://www.maxpixel.net/Childrens-Family-Team-
Mother-Father-Hug-Happy-1150995

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 sadness

https://www.maxpixel.net/Man-Sad-Suit-Grieve-Cry-
Shock-Tears-Male-Drop-1316458

anger

https://www.maxpixel.net/Opportunity-Computer-
Surprise-Excitement-Ecstatic-2821540

Here are the answers.

1) The image reflects anger. 4) The image portrays sadness.
2) The image shows boredom. 5) The image shows astonishment.
3) The image reflects happiness.

Generally, by looking at the body language of the characters in the

images, you can easily distinguish the emotions/feelings implied. You just
have to be keen observers.

B. Figure out the real message/meaning of the given lines by

reflecting on the facial expressions of the emoji. Choose the letter of your
answer from the choices in the sentence pool.

A. The speaker is lying. D. The speaker is afraid.

B. The speaker is mocking. E. The speaker is overjoyed.
C. The speaker is angry. F. The speaker is disappointed.

1. Wow that’s one

of a kind talent
on earth.

2. What can I
expect from you?
Never mind.

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 2. What can I
expect from you?
Never mind.

3.
Yes, I will stop
playing!

4. Don’t worry,
4. Don’t worry,
I’m fine.
I’m fine.

5. Thank you
5. Thank you
Lord! At last I
Lord! At last I
made it!
made it!

Here are the answers. Check your work!

1) B 2) F 3) C 4) A 5) E

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1
Choose the letter that best represents your answer on each given
question.

Bert Baxter was lying in a filthy-looking bed smoking a cigarette, there

was a horrible smell in the room, I think it came from Bert Baxter himself.
The bed sheets looked as though they were covered in blood, but Bert said
that was caused by the beetroot sandwiches he always eats last thing at night.
1. What is the best word to describe Bert Baxter?
A. accommodating C. unhygienic
B. friendly D. unmindful
2. The following produced the foul smell in the room except?
A. man’s bad hygiene C. the food eaten at night
B. smoke from cigarettes D. dried blood on beddings
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3. “The bed sheets looked as though they were covered in blood” means?
A. beddings are too old C. beddings are painted red
B. beddings are too dirty D. beddings are very colorful
4. Based from the given details, we can say that the speaker is__________?
A. informing the reader not to smoke in bed.
B. describing Bert Baxter and his issues on hygiene.
C. persuading the reader to always clean their sheets.
D. instructing the reader how to eat beetroot sandwiches.
5. What does the text want to imply?
A. That tidy room impresses guests
B. That smoking must be done outdoor
C. That personal hygiene is very important
D. That awful smelling rooms get rid of visitors

Activity 2
Below are excerpts from a personal letter. Read the given lines
and reflect on the writer’s ideas.

1) For the time I was sick and was crying all night, Maa you gave up your
sleep and sat all night nursing me. Soaking the towel in ice water and
placing it on my head, waiting for the fever to die down.
A. The speaker is grieving. C. The speaker is guilty.
B. The speaker is grateful. D. The speaker is in agony.

2) The time Papa, you came back late from work after a long tiring day, yet
you went off to get my school supplies without cribbing. Papa, every time I
asked you for a certain amount of money, you would give me more than
what I asked for, with that perfect smile of yours.
A. The speaker is thankful. C. The speaker is wondering.
B. The speaker is reminiscing. D. The speaker is disappointed.

3) You both are an epitome of compassion, hard work and determination. I

have learnt these 3 qualities by watching you during your trying times.
A. The speaker recalls the past.
B. The speaker adores her parents.
C. The speaker feels sorry for them.
D. The speaker wants to reunite with them.

4) Maa, Papa, I have come of age where I demand reasons for your actions…
Guide me through my journey. But please do not cave the path for me.
A. The speaker is praying. C. The speaker is wondering.
B. The speaker is pleading. D. The speaker is fantasizing.

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5) I will put in the best of my efforts in the field I am truly passionate about.
And you will raise your head with pride and tell me, that you are proud of
me with those beautiful eyes glistening with moisture.
A. The speaker is a dreamer. C. The speaker is a hard worker.
B. The speaker is an achiever. D. The speaker is a wishful
thinker.

Activity 3
Read or sing this song on your own. Reflect on the message of
the speaker and relate it to your situation in life. Write your reflective
paragraph on a whole sheet of paper.

DANCE WITH MY FATHER

Back when I was a child Later that night when I was asleep
Before life removed all the He left a dollar under my sheet
innocence Never dreamed that he
My father would lift me high Would be gone from me
And dance with my mother and me If I could steal one final glance
And then One final step
Spin me around 'till I fell asleep One final dance with him
Then up the stairs he would carry I'd play a song that would never
me ever end
And I knew for sure 'Cause I'd love love love to
I was loved Dance with my father again
If I could get another chance Sometimes I'd listen outside her
Another walk door
Another dance with him And I'd hear how mama would cry
I'd play a song that would never for him
ever end I'd pray for her even more than me
How I'd love love love I'd pray for her even more than me
To dance with my father again I know I'm praying for much too
When I and my mother much
Would disagree But could you send her
To get my way I would run The only man she loved
From her to him I know you don't do it usually
He'd make me laugh just to comfort But Dear Lord
me She's dying to dance with my father
yeah yeah again
Then finally make me do Every night I fall asleep
Just what my mama said And this is all I ever dream

https://blog.sevenponds.com/a-right-of-passage/%E2%80%A8memorial-music-dance-with-my-father-by-luther-vandross

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 Use the RUBRICS as your guide in writing your reflection paper.
Above Meets Approaching Below
Expectations Expectations Expectations Expectations
4 3 2 1
Reflective The reflection The reflection The reflection The reflection
Thinking explains the explains the attempts to does not
student’s own student’s demonstrate address the
thinking and thinking thinking about student’s
learning about learning but is thinking and
processes, as well his/her own vague and /or / or learning.
as implications learning unclear about
for future processes. the personal
learning. learning
process.
Analysis The reflection is The reflection The reflection The reflection
an in-depth is an analysis attempts to does not
analysis of the of the analyse the move beyond
learning learning learning the
experience, the experience experience but description of
value of the and the value the value of the learning
derived learning of the derived the learning to experience.
to self or others learning to the students
and the self or others. or others is
enhancement of vague and/ or
the student’s unclear.
appreciation for
the discipline.
Making The reflection The reflection The reflection The reflection
Connections articulates articulates attempts to does not
multiple connections articulate articulate any
connections between this connections connection to
between this learning between this other
learning experience learning learning or
experience and and content experience and experiences.
content from from other content from
other courses, courses, past other courses,
past learning , learning past learning
life experiences/ experience , experience, life
and or future life experiences/
goals experiences/ and or future
and or future goals but the
goals connection is
vague and/or
unclear.
http://earlycollegeconference.org/up/content/uploads/2014/12/Portfolio-Rubrics-for Reflection.PRINT-pdf.

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 WRAP-UP

To summarize today’s lesson, show your understanding by

completing the given table below. Give one learning for each box.

What I Learned About What I Learned About What I Learned About

Reflecting Content Reflecting Feelings Reflecting Meaning

VALUING

Complete your task by following these steps:

1. Request a personal letter from any of your family member.

2. Respond to his/her letter after reflecting on its message.
3. Check if you successfully understood/interpreted his/her message
by asking feedback.

POST TEST

Read the short paragraph below. Choose the letter that best
represents your answer to the following questions.

Everyone was in a state of high excitement, all the women in light cotton saris
worn specially for the occasion, now clambering over the side, screaming
when the boat rocked and clutching each other in pleasurable panic.
1. Reflecting on the details of the descriptions given by the speaker, what is
the over-all atmosphere of the scene?
A. Frightening C. Sorrowful
B. Joyous D. Triumphant

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2. Which among the non- verbal cues does not support your answer in item
number 1?
A. being in a state of high excitement
B. clambering over the side of the boat
C. wearing saris for the special occasion
D. clutching each other in pleasurable panic

3. Which place would this scene possibly happen?

A. Disco Bar C. Wedding Venue
B. Class Reunion D. Amusement Park

4. The sentence, “The women were screaming when the boat rocked.” can be
used in ___________?
A. Reflecting Content C. Reflecting Meaning
B. Reflecting Emotions D. Reflecting Non-verbal Cues

5. The writer of the paragraph intends to __________.

A. describe C. narrate
B. entertain D. persuade

KEY TO CORRECTION

5. A 5. C 5.A
5. A
4. C 4. A 4.B
4.C
3. B 3. B 3.B
3.D
2. C 2. D 2.A
2.B
1. D 1. C 1.B
1.B
PRE TEST ACTIVITY 1 Activity 2
POST TEST

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Lane, Kimberly. “Memorial Music: “Dance with my Father” by Luther

Vandross” in SevenPONDS. Posted on July 15, 2014.
https://blog.sevenponds.com/a-right-of-
passage/%E2%80%A8memorial-music-dance-with-my-father-by-
luther-vandross

Neil Katz & Kevin McNulty. “Reflective Listening”. © 1994

https://www.maxwell.syr.edu/uploadedfiles/parcc/cmc/reflective%20l
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Online News Article

Vito Barcelo, Joel E. Zurbano and Maricel V. Cruz. “Frontliners plead

for ‘timeout’” in manilastandard.net. Posted: August 02, 2020 at 01:20 am
https://manilastandard.net/mobile/article/33024

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