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MODULE
IN
ENGLISH
GRADE 8
FIRST GRADING PERIOD

DRAFT ONLY

NAME: _________________________
TEACHER: ______________________
 Grade 8 – Quarter 1 – Module 2

Directions: Match the terms in Column A with their meanings in column B. Write
the letter of your answer before each number.

A B

_____1. Author a. the practice of taking someone else’s

work or ideas and passing them off as
one’s own
_____2. Publisher b. intellectual property right that protects
the creator or owner of original expressive
works
_____3. Copyright c. person or company that prepares and
issues and prepares books, journals, music
or other works for sale
_____4. Plagiarism d. work or invention that is the result of

creativity

_____5. Intellectual Property e. writer of a book, article or report

_____6. Informative Essay f. discusses current or recent news of

either general interest or of a specific topic

_____7. Online Article g. periodic publication containing articles

and illustrations covering a particular

subject or area of interest

_____8. News Article h. writing that aims to educate an audience

about a certain topic

_____9. Encyclopedia i. electronic article in journal that can be

accessed via electronic transmission

_____10. Magazine j. book containing information on many

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 subjects or on many aspects of a subject

Screen grab from :https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1298852/educators-step-up-for-new-revolution

In today’s changing times, most if not all information can be found in the
Internet or from the World Wide Web (www.). The news feature in the previous page
is an example of an article that can be found online. Examine the article above. Take
note of the following details:

a) Who wrote the article?

b) What is the Title of the news article?
c) When was it written?

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 d) Where was it published? And,
e) How do I get more information about the article?

Who, What, When, Where and How: These are the common questions we ask when
we look for sources of information that we use in our writing and research studies.
Once we have gathered our information, it is then very important to remember to
take note of those details from our sources and write them down.

Intellectual Property (IP) is anything created by the human mind that the
law protects from unauthorized use by others. It includes but is not limited to written
works (such as books and articles), ideas, discoveries, inventions, arts and designs.

In academic writing, we draw information from different sources. It is therefore

important to tell the readers where the sources came from and acknowledge the first
hand authors of that information. This is called Citation.

Citation is a written reference to a specific work, like a book, an article or a report by

specific authors or editors. It clearly identifies the source of the work.

Citation is done for the following reasons:

a) To give credit to the authors

b) To establish writer’s credibility
c) To help readers find the information; and
d) To avoid Plagiarism

PLAGIARISM refers to the presentation of the words or ideas of another author (it
could also be a text writer or another student) as your own. This is not acceptable
practice.

The two most commonly used STYLES in citing sources are the APA (American
Psychological Association) and the MLA (Modern Language Association). Each
style has its own rules and formats for citing sources, but they usually include two
main components:

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 ✓ A brief in-text citation containing the author’s last name, and sometimes the
year and/or page number
✓ A full reference containing all the information to find the original source

How do we do a citation APA Style?

A. In- text Citation

➢ a reference made within the body of the text

➢ gives the appropriate details about the source of information
➢ enclosed in parentheses ( ) at the end of the sentence
➢ applies only to the sentence it is a part of
➢ FORMAT:

Author’s Last Name + Year of Publication + page (if

applicable)

Example: (Dela Cruz, 2020)

➢ When a work has no identified author, cite in text the first few
words of the article title using double quotation marks, “headline-
style” capitalization, and the year.

Example: (“How to Stay Positive During ECQ,” 2020)

Note that there are two ways to use a source: quote from it or rephrase it
in your own words

Example:
➢ Quoted: “Heavy social media use can be linked to depression and
other mental disorders in teens”. (Asmelash, 2019)

➢ Rephrased: According to Asmelash (2019), depression and other

mental disorders can arise from too much use of social media by
teenagers.

B. Reference Citation

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 ➢ list of the sources you have cited that come at the end of your
paper
➢ arranged alphabetically by author

Source APA Format

Book
Author’s Last Name, First Name Initial, Middle NameInitial (Year
of Publication). Book Title: Subtitle, City of Publication,
Abbreviation of state of publication: Publishing Company.

Examples:

• with one author

Cunningham, M.A. (2012). Man’s history and social

development, New York, NY: Russel Sage Foundation.

• with two authors

Smith, T., & Williams, B.M. (2019). Citing sources and

referencing: A quick guide, Washington DC: Scribbr

Encyclopedia Last, F. M, & Last, F.M. (Year Published). Article title. In

Encyclopedia Name. (Vol.#, pp.). City, State: Publisher

Examples:
• with one author
Sanchez, M.R. (2018). Historical overview.
In Encyclopedia on Ancient Egypt. (3rd ed.,pp. Xii-Xv).
New York, NY: National Geography Society

• with two authors

Lee, K., & Ronalds, G. (2000). Insects. In Encyclopedia of

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 Animals. (pp.170-171). Cambridge, MA: Harvard
University Press.

Online
Author’s Last Name, First Name Initial, Middle Name Initial
Articles
(Year, Month Day). Article title. Newspaper/
Encyclopedia/ Magazine Name, Retrieved from URL

Examples:
• with author
Romero, A. (2020, June 14). Palace says deciding
on the Fate of Metro Manila, a ‘gamble’. Philstar.com,
Retrieved from https://philstar.com

• without author
How Smart and Globe will face 2020. (2019, December 18).
Telecommunications Today, Retrieved from https://
telecommunicationstoday.com

Magazines/
Author’s Last Name, First Name Initial, Middle Name Initial.
Newspapers (Year, Month Day). Article title. Magazine/ Journal Title,
Volume (Issue No.), pages.
Example:
• with one author
Richards, N.X. (2013, June 19). Making the grade in today’s
schools. Time,135,28-31.

• with two authors

Sison, R.J., & Reid J.H. (1999). Trajectories of change in
criminal offending: Good marriages and the distance
process. American Sociological Review, 63(2), 225-238.

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Let’s Practice!

Exercise A. – Identifying Citation

Directions: Determine which component is used in each sentence. Choose from In-
text Citation or Reference Citation. Write you answers on the blank provided for.

1. Lopez (2009) overstated the case when she asserted that “we seem to be
reaching…from the hands of philosophers” (p.218) __________________

2. Smith, R. (2018). Psychosis of the mind, Burbank, CA: Barnes and Noble
______________________________

3. Kraizer, S. (2011). Preventing bullying. Retrieved from

https://safechild.org/categoryparents/preventing-bullying/

_______________________________

4. Role-play can help children learn techniques for coping with bullying
(Kraizer,2011) _____________________________

5. Dela Pena, W. (2010). The biologist’s dream: Innovation in the biosciences,

Manila, MM: Rex Publishing Company ______________________

Exercise B. – Complete the Table

Directions: Place the given information in their right column to complete the chart.

1. Technical Writing (2006)

T.F. Mindshapes Company, Inc.
Ballesteros Makati City, Philippines

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 Author’s First Publication Book Place of Publisher
Title
Name
Last Date Publication
Initial
Name
Middle
Name
Initial
a. b. c d. e. f.

2. 2004 Armour House Publication

The African Revival Nairobi

Book Title Publication Date Place of Publisher

Publication

a. b. c. d.

Exercise C. – Make References

Directions: Arrange the following information to create a reference citation.

1. Author(s): Harlow, H.F.

Year: 1983
Title: Fundamentals for preparing psychology journal articles
Page number: 893-896

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 Reference:
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________

2. Author(s): Mike Selim, Robert Brown

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing
Title: Grammar and Composition
City of Publication: New York City, New York
Year: 2004 Page number: 24
Reference:
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

3. Author(s): Alex Rivera and Carol Keyk

Publisher: Savior Publishing, Inc.
Title: A View from the Fifth
Publication: Manila
Year: 2008

Reference:
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

4. Author(s): Patricia Evangelista

Date of Publication: May 25, 2013
Title of Article: The Binay Republic
Date of Access: December 4, 2014
Url: http://www.rappler.com/thought-leaders/29939-binay-republic

Reference:
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

5. Author(s): No specific author

Date of Publication: May 3, 2011

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 Title: Functions of Modals
Conservative Date of Access: June 28, 2019
URL: http://www.grammargirl.com

Reference:
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

Exercise D.- Cite Sources

Directions: Study the following screen-captured images and a) create an in-text

citation based on the highlighted statements, and b) a reference citation based on
the given source of information.

1.

Source:https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/742192/briones-
philippine-education-can-t-wait-for-covid-19-vaccine/story/

a. In-text Citation:

________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

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 b. Reference Citation:
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

2.

Source: https://theconversation.com/how-to-support-kids-and-teens-mental-
health-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-138475

a. In-Text Citation:

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

b. Reference Citation:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

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3.

Source: https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/318083/lockdown-blamed-for-cases-
of-violence-against-women

a. In-Text Citation:
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

b. Reference Citation:
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

Congratulations! You have gone so far in this module, now let us recall the things you
have learned.

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Recall what you have learned from this lesson by answering the following
questions:

1. Why is citation important?

_________________________________________________________________
2. How do you properly cite sources?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
3. What are the two most commonly used Citation Styles?
________________________________________________________________

4. What is Plagiarism?
_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

5. What is an Informative Essay?

_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________

WRITING WORKSOP: WRITING AN INFORMATIVE ESSAY

An informative essay is written to inform the target audience about the particular
object, person, event, or phenomenon. The main purpose is to explain a particular
topic in details based only on facts.

In this workshop, you will write an informative essay based on a topic of your choice.

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STEPS ON HOW TO WRITE AN INFORMATIVE ESSAY:

1. Ask yourself: What topic shall I write about? Choose a topic that you know
really well and that interests you.
2. Do some research and brainstorm on the topic. Make sure to write down only
the reliable sources that you used when doing your research and properly cite
them in your essay.
3. Make an outline on the development of your essay.

Use the format below for your outline.

___________________________________
(Title)
I. Thesis Statement:
_____________________________________________________
II. Introduction: ________________________________________
III. Body
Main Topic: _________________________________________
Sub-Topic:
a. __________________________________________________
b. __________________________________________________
c. __________________________________________________

Main Topic: _________________________________________

Sub-Topic:

a. _________________________________________________
b. _________________________________________________
c. _________________________________________________

Main Topic: _________________________________________

Sub-Topic:

a. _________________________________________________
b. _________________________________________________
c. _________________________________________________

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 IV. Conclusion: __________________________________________

Note: Write only the important points in your outline.

WRITING PROPER

Choose a topic from the following suggested ones and develop an informative essay
about it. Write your essay in a separate sheet of paper.

a. The good and/or bad effects of Social Media to Teenagers

b. The impacts of Covid-19 to education
c. How to stay healthy during the pandemic
d. Leaders who are making a difference during the pandemic
e. How the pandemic changed the lives of the Youth

Remember to make at least three in-text citations and cite at least three references
that you used in writing your essay.

INFORMATIVE ESSAY RUBRICS

Criteria Very Satisfactory Fair Needs

Satisfactory Improvement
(4) (3) (2) (1)

Focus and There is one There is one There is one The topic and
Detail clear, well- clear, well- topic. Main main ideas are
focused topic. focused topic. ideas are not clear.
Main ideas Main ideas are somewhat
are clear but are clear.
clear and are not well-
well- supported by
supported by detailed
detailed and information.
accurate
information.

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Organization The The The There is no
introduction introduction introduction clear
is inviting, states states the introduction,
states the main topic main topic. A structure, or
the main and provides conclusion is conclusion.
topic, an overview of included.
and provides the paper. A
an overview conclusion is
of the paper. included.
Information
is relevant
and
presented in
a logical
order. The
conclusion is
strong.
Voice The author’s The author’s The author’s The author’s
purpose of purpose of purpose of purpose of
writing is writing is writing is writing is
very clear, somewhat somewhat unclear.
and there is clear, and clear, and
strong there is some there is some
evidence of evidence of evidence of
attention to attention to attention to
audience. The audience. The audience. The
author’s author’s author’s
extensive knowledge knowledge
knowledge and/or and/or
and/or experience experience
experience with the topic with the topic
with the topic is/are evident. is/are limited.
is/are
evident.
Sentence All sentences Most Most Sentences
Structure, are well sentences are sentences are sound
Grammar, constructed well well awkward, are
Spelling and have constructed constructed distractingly
varied and have but they have repetitive, or
structure and varied a similar are difficult to
length. The structure and structure understand.
author makes length. The and/or length. The author
no errors in author makes The author makes
grammar, a few errors in makes several numerous
mechanics grammar, errors in errors in
and/or mechanics grammar, grammar,
spelling. and/or mechanics mechanics
spelling, but and/or and/or
they do not spelling that spelling that
interfere with interfere with interfere with
understanding. understanding. understanding

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 Citation Sources wereSources were Sources were No citation was
acknowledgedacknowledged acknowledged made.
through in- through in-text only through
text citation
citation and in-text citation
and reference
reference OR reference
citation with
citation but citation with
no error. with minor many errors.
errors.
Essay Rubric Adapted from: PDF file. June 16,2020:

http://readwritethink.org/files/resources/printouts/Essay%20Rubric.pdf-

Directions: Write T if the statement is True and F if it is False. Write your answers
on the space provided.

1. Intellectual property is anything that is created by the mind and that is

protected by law. ___________
2. Plagiarism is the act of using other’s information by giving credit or
acknowledging them. ________
3. A Citation is a written reference to the source of information you used in
your writing or research. _________
4. Reference Citation is the list of the sources found at the beginning of the
paper. __________
5. In – text Citation is the reference made within the body of the text. _______
6. Informative Essay is written to persuade a target audience about a particular
topic. ________

Directions: Fill-in the blanks with the correct answers.

The APA and MLA citation Styles have two main components:

7. ____________________________________
8. ____________________________________
9. The format of In-text citation is: Author’s last name + __________________
+ page
10. Using a source could either be quoted or ____________________________.

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 APA Format of Referencing:
11. From a Book: Author’s Last Name, First Name Initial, Middle Name Initial
(Year of Publication). _______________________________, City of Publication,
Abbreviation of state of publication: 12. _________________________________

13.From an Encyclopedia: Last Name, First Name Initial, Middle Name Initial

(_________________________). In Encyclopedia Name. (Volume #, pp.) City,

State: Publisher.

14. From an Online Article: Author’s Last Name, First Name Initial, Middle

Name Initial (Year, Month Day). ______________________________________

Newspaper/Encyclopedia/Magazine Name, Retrieved from

15. _________

Good job! You have accomplished this module. Please check your answers from the
answer key on the next page.

As a student how would you relate this lesson in your daily living? What
manifestations would this be more useful in school activities?

_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

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References
McCombs, S. (2020, February 19). APA vs MLA Style: The key differences.
Accessed June 11, 2020. Retrieved from https://www.scribbr.com/citing-
sources/apa-vs- mla/

Mendeley. (2019). How to Cite Sources in APA Citation Format. Accessed June

11, 2020. https://www.mendeley.com/guides/apa-citation-guide

University of Pittsburgh Library System. (2020, January 18) Citation Styles:

APA 6th Edition. Accessed June 11, 2020. https://pitt.libguides.com/c.php?

g=12108&p=64730

JustBuyEssay.com. “Recommendations on Informative Essay Writing.” Tips on How

to Write an A-grade Informative Essay – JustBuyEssay.com. Accessed June
10, 2020. https://justbuyessay.com/blog/informative-essay.

Chiu, PM. (2020, June 14) Lockdown Blamed for Cases of Violence Against
Women. Inquirer.Net. https://www.cebudailynews.inquirer.net/318083

/lockdown-blamed-for-cases-of-violence-against-women

Magsino, D. (2020, June 14). Briones: Philippine Education Can’t Wait for Covid-19

Vaccine”. GMA News Online. https://www. gmanetwork.com/news/news/

nation/742192/briones-philippine-education-can-t-wait-for-covid-19-vaccine

/story/

Sukhera, J. (2020, June 10). How to Support Kids’ and Teens’ Mental Health
during the Covid-19 Pandemic”. The Conversation.
https://www.theconversation.com/how-to-support-kids-and-teens-mental-
health-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-138475

Essay Rubric.PDF file. June 16,2020

http://readwritethink.org/files/resources/printouts/Essay%20Rubric.pdf-

Key Terms accessed from http://google.com/definitions

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