Junior High School

Grade 9

English

ENGLISH LEARNING KIT

Fourth Quarter – MELC 2

Valuing Judgment
on Critical Issues
Development Team of English Learning Kit

Writers: Tessa May E. Pentojo Maribel G. Comodero

Illustrators: Armand Glenn S. Lapor Mark T. Dasa

Pearl Marie C. Espigar Smart Janne G. Dedoroy

Layout Artists: Lilibeth E. Larupay Armand Glenn S. Lapor

Ricky T. Salabe

Division Quality Assurance Team:

Lilibeth E. Larupay Dr. Eugenio L. Mallorca
Armand Glenn S. Lapor Agustin T. Estoque
Rita M. Bertomo

Management Team: Dr. Roel F. Bermejo Dr. Novelyn M. Vilchez

Dr. Ferdinand S. Sy Dr. Azucena T. Falales
Ruben S. Libutaque Dr. Eugenio L. Mallorca
Lilibeth E. Larupay

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 English 9 - Learning Activity Sheet No.2

Name of Learner: ____________________________________________________________

Grade and Section: _ Date: _

VALUING JUDGMENT ON CRITICAL ISSUES

I. Learning Competency with Code

MELC: React to lay value judgment on critical issues that demand sound analysis
and call for prompt actions (EN9VC-IVh-14)

II. Background Information for Learner

As an adolescent, your life is surrounded by different circumstances which most of the

time require you to make tough decisions and mind-boggling choices. You are at the point
where every choice you make matters.

At this time, you must have grown into a person who views life with deeper meaning
and sees every perplexity as an opportunity to make sound judgments and better
preferences.

What is value judgment?

A value judgment is a claim about something's moral, practical, or aesthetic worth.

Value judgments do not simply describe the world; they prescribe certain attitudes or
behaviors toward the world.

In the Philippine educational system, Filipino children improve their value judgment
skills through a values education subject entitled “Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao”. This subject
develops learner’s skills for rational thinking and judgments. It also uses the experiential
approach and revolves around the four core values: Maka-Diyos, Makakalikasan, Makatao,
and Makabansa.

III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Site

Department of Education. A Journey through Anglo-American Literature - Grade 9 English: Learner’s

Material. 1st ed. Metro Manila, Philippines, 2017.

Department of Education. “K to12 Gabay Pangkurikulum sa Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao.” Accessed April 30,
2021. https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ESP-CG.pdf.

Meyes, G. Randolph. “How to Analyze and Evaluate Ordinary Reasoning.” Accessed April 30, 2021.
https://www.csus.edu/indiv/m/mayesgr/phl4/because/part8analyzingvaluejudgments.htm.

Grade 9-English
Competency: Judge the relevance and worth of ideas, soundness of author’s reasoning,
and the effectiveness of the presentation (EN9RC-IVf-2.22)
 IV. Activity Proper

Activity 1. READ AND UNDERSTAND

Direction: Read the following important information about the Coronavirus disease.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious

disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.

Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will

experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover
without requiring special treatment. Older people, and
those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular
disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer
are more likely to develop serious illness.

The best way to prevent and slow down

transmission is to be well-informed about the
COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes and how it
spreads. Protect yourself and others from
infection by washing your hands and using an
alcohol based rub frequently and avoid touching
your face.

The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily

through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose
when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s
important that you practice respiratory etiquette (for
example, by coughing into a flexed elbow).
At this time, there are no specific vaccines or
treatments for COVID-19. However, there are many
on-going clinical trials evaluating potential
treatments.

Source: http://www.who.int>health_topics

Grade 9-English
Competency: Judge the relevance and worth of ideas, soundness of author’s reasoning,
and the effectiveness of the presentation (EN9RC-IVf-2.22)
Activity 2. CONCEPT MAPPING
Directions: Read the selection again. As you read, take note of significant details.
Then, fill out the graphic organizer with details from the selection.

How do you protect

yourself from the virus?

Activity 3. ANALYZE AND REACT

Directions: Look closely at the picture below. Then answer the questions that follow.

Questions Responses
1. What are you reminded of by the
illustrations?
2. What message do these illustrations
convey?
3. What could be the social problem
depicted in the pictures?
4. What is your idea of racism?
5. Where do racism and discrimination
take place the most?

Grade 9-English
Competency: Judge the relevance and worth of ideas, soundness of author’s reasoning,
and the effectiveness of the presentation (EN9RC-IVf-2.22)
Activity 4. WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?
Directions: The following are common situations happening around us. Choose one (1)
scenario presented and write it on your answer sheet. Then, give your idea on
how to address or resolve that social issue and concern affecting the values of
your fellow Filipino.

Scenario 1
Jaden regularly receives texts or emails calling him “loser”. He avoids other students
and skips classes more and more often.
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Scenario 2
Marie is constantly belittled by her half-brother. She feels demeaned by his attitude to
the extent that she loses her appetite, avoids the common areas of their house and takes
refuge in her bedroom.
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Scenario 3
Lucas and his gang regularly demands from a new student in school to give them his
lunch. The student in question does not report the situation, fearing reprisals.
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Scenario 4
Whenever their teams compete against each other, a basketball player shoves an
opponent and threatens to assault him off the court. The targeted player is worried for his
safety.
__________________________________________________________________________
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Scenario 5
Anna announces publicly that her boyfriend was “stolen” by Macy and sets her whole
gang against her.

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Grade 9-English
Competency: Judge the relevance and worth of ideas, soundness of author’s reasoning,
and the effectiveness of the presentation (EN9RC-IVf-2.22)
 V. Reflection

Directions: Use the chart below to rate your understanding of the lesson as a whole
and your performance in the various tasks. Put a check (✓) mark on the
column of your choice.

My Self-Evaluation Chart

Description Very Needs

Excellent Satisfactory
Satisfactory Improvement
Understanding of the
lesson
Task performance

The activity that I liked best is ___________________________________________

because ___________________________________________________________.

The activity that I need to improve on is _______________________________________

because_____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________.

Answers may vary.

Activity 4. WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?

Answers may vary.

REFLECTION

public transport, school, sporting event and in a workplace.

5. Racism can happen anywhere. It most frequently happens in neighborhood, shops
4. Racism is discriminating or hating someone because of his race and skin color.
3.The problem depicted in the picture is racial discrimination or racism.
2. The illustration conveys how racial discrimination prevails in the society.
1. The illustration reminded me of an instance where I was discriminated.
Suggested answers:
Activity 3. ANALYZE AND REACT

Answers may vary.

Activity 2. CONCEPT MAPPING

Grade 9-English
Competency: Judge the relevance and worth of ideas, soundness of author’s reasoning,
and the effectiveness of the presentation (EN9RC-IVf-2.22)