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English
Quarter 2- Module 3
Comparing & Contrasting
Different Multimodal Texts
English-8
Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Quarter 2 – Module 3: Comparing & Contrasting Multimodal Texts
First Edition, 2020

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English
Quarter 2 – Module 3
Comparing & Contrasting
Different Multimodal Texts
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the English 8 Self-Learning Module (SLM) on Comparing & Contrasting

Multimodal Texts!
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators
both from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in
helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while
overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills 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

Hello, dear teachers! You are lucky to have this learning material to
easily deliver the lesson for our learners and enhance their knowledge on
Comparing and Contrasting Multimodal Texts. Please help them achieve
our learning objectives.

Please tell our learners to read, understand, analyze, and answer all
the given activities and questions seriously as this material is designed and
made for them. This is also to inform our learners to take some
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and main goal for our learners. Be an agent of learning. Have fun!

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

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For the learner:

Welcome to the English 8 Self-Learning Module (SLM) on Comparing & Contrasting

Multimodal Texts!
The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often used to
depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create and
accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a
learner is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant
competencies and skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in
your own hands!

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
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This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link

the current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways such as a
story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an
activity or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of

the lesson. This aims to help you discover
and understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or

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 skill into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given

to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of
the lesson learned. This also tends retention
of learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in

developing this module.

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 What I Know 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
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 What I Need to Know

Introduction
By understanding similarities and differences between two things, one can
increase his or her understanding and learn more about both. This usually involves
a process of analysis; in which we compare the specific parts as well as the whole.
Comparison may also be a preliminary stage of evaluation. For example, by
comparing specific aspects of A and B, we can decide which is more useful or
valuable. Paragraphs which aim to compare or contrast will begin with an
introductory sentence expressed in general terms.

In this lesson, you will also learn and view different multimodal texts
presented in a single or similar theme. In viewing these multimodal texts, you will
be able to see their similarities and differences. Through this, you need to apply the
linking expressions and signal words in comparing and contrasting ideas.
Happy learning!

Essential Learning Competency:

Compare and contrast the presentation of the same topic in different

multimodal texts.

Learning Objectives:

Objectives:

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

a. recognize expressions used in comparing and contrasting

topics/subjects;

b. identify different multimodal texts; and

c. compare and contrast the presentation of the same topic in different

multimodal texts.

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 What I Know

Pre-assessment

Direction: Choose the best answer and write it on a separate sheet.

A. Identify the linking expressions or signal words that express comparison.

_____1. A. likewise
B. in contrary
C. even though
D. a clear difference

_____2. A. but
B. while
C. as well as
D. rather than

_____3. A. too
B. while
C. instead
D. however

_____4. A. but
B. just as
C. nevertheless
D. otherwise

_____5. A. unlike
B. conversely
C. in like manner
D. on the other hand

B. Identify the linking expressions or signal words that express contrast.

_____6. A. just as
B. rather than
C. in comparison
D. in the same way

_____7. A. but
B. both
C. likewise
D. comparatively

_____8. A. in addition
B. even though
C. most important
D. in the same way

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 _____9. A. instead
B. similarly
C. in like manner
D. in the same way

C. Select the multimodal text.

10. A. chat
B. text message
C. editorial cartoon
D. file/ document

11. A. novel
B. memes
C. Proverbs
D. Bible/ Qur’an verse

12. A. thesis
B. comic strips
C. memorandum
D. application letter

13. A. script
B. story line
C. story book
D. stage direction

D. Write a sentence using the given expression or signal words.

Example: Similarly, ____________________________________________.
Answer: Similarly, Filipino and Vietnamese have fair skin complexion.

14. both… _____________________________________________________.

15. in contrast… _____________________________________________________.

What’s In

In your previous lesson, you studied about sharing ideas using opinion-
marking signals. You have learned here how to identify facts from opinions, the
signal words for opinions and how to use them in sharing your ideas about a
certain topic.
This time, you will be focusing your attention in identifying and
understanding similarities and differences of things and recognizing how important
this ability is in giving a fair judgment. Through this, you will be enhancing your
skill in looking at things deeply as you compare and contrast things, subjects,
images and texts. Aside from expressing your opinion using opinion- marking
signals in the previous lesson, it is also important to exercise your ability to use
expressions or signal words in comparing and contrasting.

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 Activity 1. Let’s Recall!

Directions: Identify the expressions or signal words that express opinion. Write the
letter of your answer on a separate sheet.
_____1. A. I feel like…
B. They confirmed…
C. Based on research…
D. According to study…

_____2. A. He discovered…
B. The people think…
C. Based on history…
D. Based on investigation…

_____3. A. I confirmed…
B. John believes…
C. The study shows…
D. Authority confirmed…

_____4. A. For me…

B. We testified
C. They verified…
D. They validated…

_____5. A. The result shows…

B. The teachers verify…
C. The police validates…
D. The committee suggests…

What’s New

Activity 2: Hit Heart or Like!

Directions: Identify whether the statement is used to compare or contrast. On a

separate sheet, write HEART if it is used to comparison and write LIKE if it is used
to contrast.

1. Regular cardio exercise does wonder for your overall heart health. Likewise, it
contributes to the betterment of your mental health.
2. Listening to your sibling and adjusting your behavior to address his/her concerns
can help you both in growing up. In the same way, giving and taking favors to and
from each would make your relationship even stronger.
3. Followers of Islam believe that there is only one God in existence. In like manner,
Christianity is also a monotheistic religion.

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4. India is an undeniably beautiful country with a rich heritage and vibrant culture.
Nevertheless, the country’s reputation has been tarnished over the years due to its
rampant corruption problems.
5. People of the Christian faith strongly believe in the afterlife while Hindus and
Buddhists preach the concept of reincarnation and nirvana.
6. Everyone expects life to go smoothly all the time but it is filled with constant ups
and downs.

What is It

Activity 3: What Can You Say?

Directions: Write you answer on a separate sheet.
1. How would you know if someone is comparing things?
________________________________________________________________________

2. How would you know if someone is contrasting things?

________________________________________________________________________

3. Do you enjoy reading magazines, posters, comic strips, memes and the
like? Why or why not?

________________________________________________________________________

Let’s learn together!

Since the focus of this module is comparing and contrasting multimodal texts,
firstly, you need to recognize and identify linking expressions or signal words that
would help you do all the tasks. Let us discuss linking expressions or signal words
used to compare and contrast things or ideas.

Comparison Words

Here are some signal words or linking expressions used for comparing things
or subjects.

 in the same way…  comparatively…

 in like manner…  too…
 likewise…  in addition…
 similarly…  both…
 by the same token…  as well as…
 like…  most important…
 just as…  consequently…
 the same as…

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 Examples:

1. Both Chinua Achebe and Eku McGred were both renowned writers in
Africa.

2. Be careful not to harm yourself while roofing your own house. Moreover,
take measures to keep tools from falling down and accidentally injuring
passersby.

3. COVID-19 is a virus that targets lemphocytes like how HIV does to our
body.

4. Some people are still being stubborn with the safety protocols during this
pandemic. Consequently, positive cases of COVID-19 would still rise.

5. President Duterte shows his care to Manila and the rest of the country
just as how he cares for Davao City.

Contrast Words

What would happen if there are no transitions signifying contrast? There

would be no way for us to articulate our polar, different and conflicting ideas and
thereby debates could not exist. Hence, contrast words are very important in
composition writing.

Here are some signal words or linking expressions used for contrasting
things or subjects.

 in contrast…  instead…
 conversely…  rather than…
 at the other end of  even/ even if…
the spectrum…
 dissimilarly…
 but…
 a clear difference…
 even though…
 however…
 otherwise…
 nevertheless…
 unlike…
 on the other hand…
 while…

Examples:

1. People who play basketball are generally quite tall. In contrast, gymnasts

are typically short.

2. Both vegans and vegetarians avoid the consumption of meat. However, the

former also avoids all animal products in all instances.

3. Feminism is on the rise now but so is resistance to it.

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 4. I do like bananas but I dislike apples.

5. I prefer sweet food instead of sour and salty one.

In addition, it is also necessary to understand the different multimodal texts

that you will be comparing and contrasting later for the tasks.

Multimodal Texts

It is an instructional resource that incorporates various modes of

communication such as print or texts, audio, illustration, graphics, storybooks, use
of color and design. It is a combination of two or more semiotic systems.

These are the five semiotic systems or modes:

1. Linguistic: It comprises aspects such as vocabulary, generic structure and
the grammar of oral and written language.
2. Visual: It comprises aspects such as color, vectors and viewpoint in still and
moving images.
3. Audio: It comprises aspects such as volume, pitch and rhythm of music and
sound effects.
4. Gestural: It comprises aspects such as movement, speed and stillness in
facial expression and body language.
5. Spatial: It comprises aspects such as proximity, direction, position of layout
and organization of objects in space.

Examples of multimodal texts are:

1. Picture book/Storybooks: It is the textual and visual elements that are
arranged on individual pages that contribute to an overall set of bound
pages.
2. Webpage: It is where the elements such as sound effects, oral language,
written language, music and still or moving images are combined.
3. Live/Stage Performance: It is where the gesture, music, and space are
the main elements.
4. Comics: It is a medium used to express narratives or other ideas through
images, usually combined with text. It typically takes the form of a sequence
of panels of images. Textual devices such as speech balloons, captions,
and onomatopoeia can indicate dialogue, narration, sound effects, or other
information.
6. Memes: These are humorous images, videos, pieces of texts, etc., that are
copied (often with slight variations) and spread rapidly by Internet users.
7. Advertising posters/ posters: These are common print promotional
technique used by small businesses. A poster includes a visual design as
well as images, colors and copy. It provides a message intended to promote
brand awareness or call attention to a company event.
8. Editorial Cartoon: These are graphic expressions of the creator’s ideas and
opinions. In addition, the editorial cartoon usually, but not always, reflects
the publication’s viewpoint. It uses a visual and verbal vocabulary that is
familiar to readers

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Let’s try to compare and contrast multimodal texts!

1. Comic strip

2. Meme

Comparison Contrast
1. Both images are about COVID- 1. The first image shows the
19. experience of the child during
quarantine but the second image
shows the experience of a parent
during quarantine.
2. Similarly, it shows the 2. The first image shows a good
experiences of the people during result of the child’s home
home quarantine. quarantine. In contrast, the second
image shows the father’s struggle to
stay and to work from home during
quarantine.

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 What’s More

Activity 4: Com-Con Table

Directions: Compare and contrast multimodal texts with one theme or

subject. Complete the table showing their differences and similarities using the
linking expressions and signal words provided below.
1. Poster

2. Meme

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 similar/ similarly, in contrary/ in contrast
like unlike
in addition on the other hand
just as instead
both but

Compare Contrast

1. _________________________________ 1. _________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
________________________________. ________________________________.

2. ________________________________ 2. ________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
___________________________________ ___________________________________
________________________________. ________________________________.

3. _________________________________ 3. _________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
________________________________. ________________________________.

4. __________________________________ 4. __________________________________
_____________________________________ _____________________________________
_____________________________________ _____________________________________
_________________________________. _________________________________.

5. __________________________________ 5. __________________________________
_____________________________________ _____________________________________
_____________________________________ _____________________________________
_________________________________. _________________________________.

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Activity 5: What’s on the Table?

Directions: Complete the table below by categorizing the sentence if it is comparing

or contrasting. Write the signal words used on each sentence.

1. Both African and Asian literatures are reflection of suffering and discrimination
against tyrants and colonizers.

2. Slavery is reflected in African literature while war of dynasties is reflected in

Asian Literature.

3. Similarly, African and Asian literatures show the philosophy of life which are
deeply and predominantly thoughtful and sweet.

4. African literature shows prejudices of colonizers to the black people. In contrary,

Asian literature shows prejudices manifested by some emperors and kings.

5. African and Asian Literature were both handed down by mouth from generation
to generation.

6. African literature is focused on the struggles of their ancestors whereas Asian

literature is focused on religion and philosophy.

Comparison Signal Words/

Expressions
1.

2.

3.

Contrast

1.

2.

3.

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 What I Have Learned

Activity 6. Complete Me!

Directions: Complete the sentences by filling in the correct signal word or
expression in comparing and contrasting the multimodal texts below. Choose the
correct answer.
1. Poster

2. Editorial

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1. __________ images show that we could achieve unity in diversity.
A. Both
B. However
C. In contrast
D. On the other hand

2. In the first image, we could achieve peace through unity of diverse culture
and people, _________in the second image, we can achieve it through peaceful
talks.
A. and
B. while
C. just as
D. in addition

3. ___________, the images show the importance of unity and respect to attain
peace.
A. Rather
B. Unlikely
C. Similarly
D. In contrary

4. The first image describes unity as light to humankind. ___________, the

second image explains unity as peace.
A. Both
B. However
C. Similarly
D. Likely

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 What I Can Do

Activity 7: Complete the Venn!

Directions: Complete the Venn Diagram by identifying the similarities and
differences of the multimodal texts shown below using the linking
expressions and signal words in comparing and contrasting. On both sides,
you will write the differences and, on the center, you will write the
similarities.

1. Editorial Cartoon

2. Poster

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 Editorial Poster
Cartoon

Similarities

1. _____________________ 1. ____________________
______________________ 1. _________________ ______________________
_____________________ ______________________ _______________________
____________________. ________________________ ______________________.
_________________________.

2. ______________________ 2. _______________________ 2. ___________________

________________________ __________________________ ______________________
________________________ ___________________________ ______________________
_______________________. __________________________. ______________________.

3. ______________________ 3. _____________________ 3. __________________

_________________________ ____________________ _______________________
_________________________ ___________________ ______________________
________________________. ______________. _______________________.

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 Assessment

Direction: Write your answer on a separate sheet.

A. Identify the sentence that expresses comparison.

_____1. A. He is quite short, whereas his sister is tall.

B. The new city hall is amazing but it is going to cost a lot.

C. Paper is sturdier and can hold heavier and more objects, but is harder to
carry.

D. Paper or plastic is a common question to hear when grocery shopping,

and both types of bags have their benefits and drawbacks.

_____2. A. The meal was good but expensive.

B. Peter is a special friend though we don’t see each other often.

C. Although the car was destroyed, no one was injured in the crash

D. In addition to being a wonderful seafood restaurant, it had an amazing

view.

_____3. A. I want to lose weight, however I hate diets.

B. We enjoyed our summer vacation, although it rained a lot.

C. Even if you lack confidence, you need to participate in the class.

D. Similar to China, the Philippines has now high cases of COVID-19.

_____4. A. Ana and John are both tall and slim.

B. Lara cooked roast beef for me but I don’t eat meat.

C. Some people perceive black as evil while others see it as elegant.

D. In times of crisis, millennials as well as the elders consider life as a gift.

_____5. A. I really love to watch action movies but my sister is not a fan.

B. Grace is an excellent athlete although she injured her leg recently.

C. Vietnam has started face-to-face classes unlike the Philippines which

opted to utilize modular learning.

D. The president as well as his cabinet members agrees on the extension of

Modified Community Quarantine.

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B. Identify the sentence that expresses contrast.

_____6. A. Similarly, we love nature and adventure.

B. Peter loves to cook but Mary loves to landscape.

C. Grace loves to design gowns and to model her work too.

D. Both the Civil War and the Revolutionary War were primarily fought to

help a certain group of people win their freedom.

_____7. A. He both loves cycling and ball games.

B. In contrary to Manila, Baguio has a cold weather.

C. Comparatively, India and China have a huge population.

D. The area around Palawan has beautiful mountains as well as stunning

beaches.

_____8. A. I feel tired even if I go to bed early.

B. Mario and Peter like to read science fiction.

C. We both have television and internet connection for the opening of

classes.

D. The local bridge was built in the same way as the Golden Gate Bridge of

San Francisco, USA.

_____9. A. Susan is pretty just as her mother.

B. I prefer playing volleyball instead of basketball.

C. Sonny and Bryan are similarly into rock music.

D. Comparatively, Vietnam and Thailand have low number of cases of the

virus.

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C. Complete the sentences by choosing the correct signal words or expressions in
comparing and contrasting the multimodal texts shown below. Write the letter of
your answer on a separate sheet.

1. Poster

2. Editorial Cartoon

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10. The two images _______ show about the COVID-19.

A. both

B. differently

C. dissimilarly

D. contrastively

11. The first image shows safety measures __________ the second image shows the
frontliners of COVID-19.

A. while

B. just as

C. likewise

D. the same as

12. ____________, the multimodal texts show how people fight COVID-19.

A. Similarly

B. Conversely

C. In contrary

D. In different manner

13. The poster presents ways of sanitizing ourselves from the virus ____________ the
editorial cartoon presents people who are involved in sanitizing and keeping the
citizens safe from the COVID-19.

A. just as

B. likewise

C. whereas

D. in the same manner

D. Write a sentence based on the multimodal texts shown above using the given.
expressions or signal words below.

14. Both

Answer: ________________________________________________________________________

15. But

Answer: ________________________________________________________________________

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 Additional Activity

Activity 8: Add it Up!

Directions: Complete the table by comparing The Old Normal Era (the
situation before COVID-19 Pandemic) and The New Normal Era (the situation
during COVID-19 Pandemic) using expressions and signal words discussed in this
lesson. Write your answer on a separate sheet.

The Old and the New Normal Era: Their Similarities and Differences
Similarities Differences
1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

4. 4.

5. 5.

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Answer Key

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This Self-learning Module (SLM) was developed by DepEd SOCCSKSARGEN
with the primary objective of preparing for and addressing the new normal.
Contents of this module were based on DepEd’s Most Essential Learning
Competencies (MELC). This is a supplementary material to be used by all
learners of Region XII in all public schools beginning SY 2020-2021. The
process of LR development was observed in the production of this module. This
is version 1.0. We highly encourage feedback, comments, and
recommendations.

For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:

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