LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET IN ENGLISH 7

Worksheet No.5, Quarter 3

Learner’s Name:____________________________________________________
GradeLevel/Section:_________________________________________________
Date:_____________________________________________________________
I. LEARNING SKILLS
A. Most Essential Learning Competency:
Express one’s beliefs/convictions based on a material viewed
B. Objective: State one’s beliefs/conviction using appropriate expression
on a material viewed.
II. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT

Vocabulary List

1. Phrase(n)-a brief expression

2. Opinion (n) - a view or judgment formed about something, not
necessarily based on fact or knowledge. Example "I think the Lakers will
lose tonight.”

3. Belief - an acceptance that a statement is true or that something exists.

Example: I believe that our educational system needs reform
4. Conviction - a firmly held and stable, long-term belief. Example: I'm
convicted that men and women all over the world are entitled to receive
an education
5. Express (v) – to make known the opinions or feelings of (oneself)

Source: https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/blog/opinions-beliefs-and-conviction

One of the challenges or difficulty of an individual, most especially the learner,

is how to express his/her belief/conviction. Knowing how to express your opinion in
English is valuable whether you are speaking or writing. In today’s lesson we will
look at phrases you can use to share your point of view.
Suppose you are with a group of friends discussing the greatest inventions of the 20th
century.
One friend says, “I think the computer was the best invention. There’s no question about it.”
Another friend says, “I disagree! Have you forgotten that airplanes exist?”
The first one responds with, “Actually, today’s airplanes could not operate without
computers.”
Many phrases are suitable in everyday speech and some types of writing,
such as on blogs and personal websites. You have probably already seen or used
some of these phrases:
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 ● I think…
● I believe…
● I feel…
● In my opinion… and
● I would say…
Example:
Imagine that you have your own food website. Today, you are writing or talking
about the world’s best street food. You might say:
In my opinion, Bicol has the best street food.
Add Strength
But suppose you wanted to make the statement stronger. You can do it by
adding an adverb or adjective. For example:
● I really think…
● I strongly believe…
● I truly feel… or
● In my honest opinion…

In addition, giving reasons for your opinion adds strength to the claim. Let’s
hear the street food statement again:
In my honest opinion, Bicol has the best street food. I have never seen more
choices of what to eat – and everything I’ve tried has been delicious!

Formal Phrases
Let’s look at a few phrases that are more common in formal situations. You
might, for example, hear one of these at a business meeting or a conference, or in
a formal paper:
● From my point of view…
● From my perspective…
● In my view… or
● It seems to me that…

Here’s an example:
In my view, cruise ships should be banned. They produce massive amounts
of waste and use the dirtiest fuel in the world.
Though phrases like “In my view…” are usually more formal than those like
“I think,” there is no rule for where or when you can use them. It’s often a matter of
personal choice.
Asking for Opinions Imagine you’ve expressed yourself, but what about the
opinion of others? Often, when you express an opinion or suggestion, it’s a good
idea to ask other people for theirs. Phrases like these help show our desire to hear
from others:
● What do you think of…?
● What are your thoughts on…? ● How do you feel
about…? and ● What’s your opinion on…?
You can use these questions in many kinds of situations. You might ask:
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What’s your opinion about Manny Pacquiao?
How do you feel about the new art director?
What are your thoughts on tonight’s activities?
Agreeing and Disagreeing
Finally, let’s talk about agreeing and disagreeing.
Agreeing is the easy part. To show agreement, you can use short, clear
statements. Let’s suppose a friend says, “I think summer is more fun than winter!”
You might show you agree by giving one of these responses:
● So do I.
● Me too.
● Definitely.
● I agree. or ● I couldn’t agree more.

Note that, “agree” is a verb in English, so be careful not to say, “I am agree” for
the present tense verb.
You can also give reasons for your agreement:
I completely agree! I couldn’t live without beach days and outdoor festivals.
But what if a person says something you disagree with?
With close friends or family, we can use informal, direct phrases to say we
disagree. You might say something like: ● I disagree!
● I don’t agree. or ● Yeah,
but…
Here’s how that sounds:
Yeah, but winter has just as many fun things to do. You just have to dress
warmly.
At other times, such as in discussions of more serious subjects, or in
professional situations, these phrases can be too direct.
Suppose people at work or school are sharing opinions about politics or
religious beliefs or something equally sensitive. For such times, your language
should be more polite. So, instead of saying “I totally disagree!” or “You’re wrong!”
you might say one of these:
● I’m not sure I agree with
you on… ● I’m sorry but I
don’t agree. or ● I’m afraid I
disagree.
Another common way to disagree politely is to tell the person you respect
their opinion before sharing your own. Try phrases like these:
1. I see what you’re saying but…
2. You have a point there but… or
3. I understand where you’re coming from but…

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III. ACTIVITIES A. Practice Tasks
Task 1. Think and Share. Look at the picture and answer the questions
that follow on a separate sheet of paper using appropriate
expressions.

Source: https://images.app.goo.gl/PMNFhSPbbdrLn3iM8

1. What are they doing?

2. What will you do if you see them on the streets?
3. Do you think giving something is the best way to help them? Why?
4. As a grade 7 learner, how can you help them?
Task 2. Give your opinion on the given pictures. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper using appropriate expressions.

Kissing the hands of the elders

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https://lookupgrade.com/en/blog/english-lifestyle-of-children-in-the-philippines-before-and-new-generation/

Harana for courtship

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https://erikajoselitoblog.wordpress.com/

Children in the computer shop

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https://lookupgrade.com/en/blog/english-lifestyle-of-children-in-the-philippines-before-and-new-generation/

Task 3. Express your thoughts about what the comic strip is telling us using
appropriate expression. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

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 Source: https://images.app.goo.gl/q8fMwB7DUxFKbVsq7
B. Assessment
Give your opinion about the picture below using appropriate
expression. Underline the expressions you used. Write your answer on
a sheet of paper.

https://primer.com.ph/tips-guides/2016/07/04/what-to-expect-when-dining-at-a-filipino-home/

IV. REFERENCES
English 7 Learner’s material
Philippine Cultural Heritage (Developing Mastery & Evaluating Learning).
English 7 DLP Q4W8D1 Page 4
https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/how-to-express-your-opinions-inenglish/4755937.html
https://www.cartoonistgroup.com/subject/The-Pollution-Comics-and-
CartoonsbyFrank+and+Ernest.php https://images.app.goo.gl/PMNFhSPbbdrLn3iM8
https://erikajoselitoblog.wordpress.com/
https://lookupgrade.com/en/blog/english-lifestyle-of-children-in-the-philippines-before-and-
newgeneration/
https://images.app.goo.gl/q8fMwB7DUxFKbVsq7
https://primer.com.ph/tips-guides/2016/07/04/what-to-expect-when-dining-at-a-filipino-home/

Prepared by: RHODORA D. ALCANTARA, Teacher II, Ramon B. Felipe, Sr. NHS, SDO
Camarines Sur
Layout Artist: EDMARK M. PADO, Teacher I, Cabugao ES, SDO Camarines Sur

Quality Assured by:

GILDA A. CASTAÑEDA, Principal I, Dalipay HS, SDO Camarines Sur

GEMMA A. REALO, Principal-II, Don Mariano C. Veneracion NHS, SDO Camarines Sur PRECIOSA R.
DELA VEGA – EPS-I – English, SDO Camarines Sur
GENEBIEVE D. SABILE, Teacher III, Polangui General Comprehensive HS, SDO Albay
CHRISTINE V. ADAYO, Teacher III, Polangui General Comprehensive HS, SDO Albay
MARIA ALPHA B. CAUAN, Teacher I, Lower Binogsacan NHS, SDO Albay

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 KEY TO CORRECTION

Task 1

1. Begging for alms

2.-4. Answers may vary.

Task 2

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Task 3

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Assessment

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