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9 Department of Education

National Capital Region


SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE
MARIKINA CITY

ENGLISH
First Quarter – Module 2
Conditionals

Writer: Mary Grace T. Frondozo


Illustrator: Marexcza Z. Salinas
Layout Artist: Shiela Mae A. Cancino

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What I Need to Know

Hello Grade 9 learners! In this second module for the 1 st grading period, you
will learn how to:

Use conditionals in expressing arguments (EN9G-IIe-20)

You can say that you have understood the lesson in this module if you can
already:
1. identify argumentative text;
2. distinguish argument in a text;
3. make a stand on given issues;
4. define conditionals;
5. classify conditional sentences;
6. complete sentences using the appropriate conditional;
7. use conditionals in expressing argument.

What I Know

Answer the following questions or complete the statements below. Select your
answer from the options provided after each item. Write only the letter of the correct
answer on the space before the number.

A. Argumentative Text
_____ 1. The main objective of an argumentative text is to _____.
A. inform C. describe
B. narrate D. convince

_____ 2. To convince others, an argument is supported by _____.


A. hook C. introduction
B. claim D. proof of evidence

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_____ 3. Argumentative text uses logic to convince an audience. The underlined word
means _____.
A. valid or correct reasoning
B. bias judgement or opinion
C. intention
D. truth

_____ 4. Which of the word below serves as the debatable statement of an argument?
A. hook C. introduction
B. claim D. proof or evidence
_____ 5. Claims that are not supported by proof or evidence are just _________.
A. speculation C. advice
B. wisdom D. fact

“Normally we divide the external world into that which we consider to be


good or valuable, bad or worthless, or neither. Most of the time these
discriminations are incorrect or have little meaning. For example, our habitual
way of categorizing people as friends, enemies, and strangers depending on
how they make us feel is both incorrect and a great obstacle to developing
impartial love for all living beings. Rather than holding so tightly to our
discriminations of the external world, it would be much more beneficial if we
learned to discriminate between valuable and worthless states of mind.”

- Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

_____ 1. What is the main objective of the passage above?


A. to inform C. to describe
B. to narrate D. to convince

_____ 2. Which sentences serve as the author’s claim?


A. Sentences #1 & 2 C. Sentences #2 & 3
B. Sentences #1 & 3 D. Sentences #2 & 4

_____ 3. To convince the readers, the argument is supported by a/an _____.


A. example C. effect
B. cause D. logic

_____ 4. Which sentence serves as the author’s proof or evidence?


A. Sentence #1 C. Sentence #3
B. Sentence #2 D. Sentence #4

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_____ 5. With the passage above as an example, how would you define argument?
A. A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that
an action or idea is right or wrong.
B. A proposition made as a basis for reasoning, without any assumption
of its truth.
C. Facts or information showing whether a belief is true or valid.
D. A guess without supporting evidence.
B. Conditionals
_____ 1. If someone _____ a story about you, would you read it?
A. wrote C. would write
B. will write D. has written
_____ 2. If she does not show up, I _____ her.
A. called C. would call
B. will call D. has called
_____ 3. If the bus _____, we would have gotten here early.
A. stopped C. would not let
B. will stop D. had not let
_____ 4. I would have failed the exam if you _____ me have your notes last week.
A. did not let C. would stop
B. will not let D. had stopped
_____ 5. If the package arrives today, I _____ you unpack it.
A. did let C. would let
B. will let D. had let

If you heat water to 100 degrees (°C), it boils.


_____ 6. The sentence above expresses ______.
A. fact C. argument
B. advice D. consequence
_____ 7. The if clause is in _____ tense.
A. present C. future
B. past D. perfect

If you make a mistake, someone will let you know.


_____ 8. The sentence above expresses ______.
A. fact C. argument
B. advice D. consequence
_____ 9. The if clause is in _____ tense.
A. present C. future
B. past D. perfect

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_____ 10. Based on the sample sentences above, which of the following statements
best define conditional?

A. A sentence structure that expresses a situation or circumstance and its


consequences.
B. This refers to the relationship between the subject of the sentence and
the verb.
C. A word that describes noun/s and pronoun/s in a sentence.
D. A word that expresses a strong emotion.

Lesson
Argumentative Text
1

What’s In

Complete the table with the right purpose of modals. Then identify the
sentence which may serve as an example for each purpose. Write only the letter on
the space provided. Let the little hints guide you.

_b________ _r_________ _e________

I spy with my
I spy with my I spy with my
little eye,
little eye, little eye,
something
something something with
beginning with
ending with N. 10 letters.
O.

___ ___ ___

A. B. C.
Can I call her? I must answer this I should not panic.

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What’s New

“My father used to say, “Don’t raise your voice; improve your argument.”
– Desmond Tutu
As you go along this lesson, the activities will let you measure your ideas and
beliefs. All these, while you learn the structure of an argumentative text.
Let us start with the essential vocabulary activity. Using a light-colored crayon,
highlight all 10 words that you think are connected to argumentative text.

reason treat people find claim place

feel good evidence sign times meet

streets fact church convince meet hallway

comfortable silence golden sweet hook argument

adore opinion woman creature fine logic

two ghosts angel kindness line proof

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What Is It

As a teen you are naturally inquisitive and argumentative. When people advise
you to do things, your first instinct is to question or challenge the idea until you
convince them to think otherwise. Sometimes you succeed, sometimes not. One
reason is the structure of your argument.
Argumentative text is a reason or set of reasons given to convince others
that an action or idea is right or wrong.
The structure of the argumentative text is held together by the following:
1. Hook

Often found in the first part of the text, a hook is a sentence or group of
sentences that draw people into reading or listening to your argument. A
hook sparks a person's curiosity.
Example:

Who says mobile games are just a waste of time? These days,
online games are not just for fun and entertainment, but for virtual
interaction and socialization as well. Mobile Legends, for example, is
not just about choosing heroes and defeating opponents. It also allows
the app users to chat with other players from different countries all over
the world. They can also form groups and squads if they want
permanent allies in games and potential acquaintances in real life.
Thus, mobile games are not just for “smashing enemies” but for
winning friends too!

2. Claim

Claim is the debatable statement or the reasoned opinion of an argument.


It serves as the thesis statement of the text.

Example:

Who says mobile games are just a waste of time? These days,
online games are not just for fun and entertainment, but for virtual
interaction and socialization as well. Mobile Legends, for example,
is not just about choosing heroes and defeating opponents. It also
allows the app users to chat with other players from different countries
all over the world. They can also form groups and squads if they want
permanent allies in games and potential acquaintances in real life.
Thus, mobile games are not just for “smashing enemies” but for
winning friends too!

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3. Proof or Evidence

The argumentative text requires an accurate and current information


to support the claim for it to be considered valid.
Example:
Who says mobile games are just a waste of time? These days,
online games are not just for fun and entertainment, but for virtual
interaction and socialization as well. Mobile Legends, for example, is
not just about choosing heroes and defeating opponents. It also
allows the app users to chat with other players from different
countries all over the world. They can also form groups and squads
if they want permanent allies in games and potential
acquaintances in real life. Thus, mobile games are not just for
“smashing enemies” but for winning friends too!

4. Conclusion

Conclusions may be a restatement of the importance of the topic or a


review of the main points or your thesis.
Example:

Who says mobile games are just a waste of time? These days,
online games are not just for fun and entertainment, but for virtual
interaction and socialization as well. Mobile Legends, for example, is
not just about choosing heroes and defeating opponents. It also allows
the app users to chat with other players from different countries all over
the world. They can also form groups and squads if they want
permanent allies in games and potential acquaintances in real life.
Thus, mobile games are not just for “smashing enemies” but for
winning friends too!

Also, an argumentative text may contain a counterargument to avoid


partiality or bias.
Example:

However, some players spend more time using game apps than actual
meeting and talking to real-life friends. This often leads to neglect of relationships.

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What’s More

Answer the activities that follow to practice your knowledge and skill on
argumentative text.

Activity 1
Read the passages below. Write A if it is an argumentative text and NA if it is
not. Write your answer on the space before the number.

__________1. Republic Act No. 10911, otherwise known as “The Anti-Age


Discrimination in Employment Act” (“Act”), was signed into law to
promote equal opportunities in employment for everyone. The Act
encourages employers to hire individuals based on their abilities,
knowledge, skills and qualifications, rather than their age.

__________ 2. Discrimination. A word we all tend to shy away from, but which more
likely than not, we have either been victim to at some point in our lives,
or, whether we admit it or not, we have somehow been a perpetrator of.
It is undeniable, even today, the 21st century, that discrimination
exists. And in some corners of the world and some sectors of society,
much more prominently than others. In the same light, one may also
argue that in some areas, it is tolerated. In some countries, it is a result
of colonialism in the past, and the stigma that history has brought
about. Maybe it’s human nature to stereotype, or perhaps it is a result
of how we were raised.

__________ 3. Long ago in the kingdom of Aurora, there lived a prince who wore a
beautiful pearl necklace. People secretly laughed at him and some
openly mocked him.

__________ 4. Discrimination is the act of making distinctions between human beings


based on the groups, classes, or other categories to which they are
perceived to belong.

__________5. Discrimination in society is alive and well. We just fail to address many
of them because we have decided to simply accept these. But that
should not continue. We should stop discrimination in all of society.
Easier said than done but ending discrimination can start by showing
respect to other people. We may disagree on certain issues, but we
should always respect one another. Respect goes a long way in making
a better society and preventing unnecessary conflicts.

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Activity 2
Arrange the jumbled sentences below to come up with an acceptable
argumentative text. Write only the letter of your answer to its right structure.

A. For example, not all the guys in Middle East have bad
motives in sending messages in social media. How come there
are a lot of memes that feature them? And when a guy from
that area says “hi” in messenger, we instinctively block the
account.

B. Who qualifies for discrimination? The young? The black?


Asian? Women?

C. In this age where people possess too much freedom, anyone


can be discriminated. Literally anyone.
And in this era of technological advancement, opportunities,
and platforms to perform discriminatory acts increased too.

D. Or this one. Applicants who have huge tattoos or multiple


piercings often fail to get the job. Of if they do get the job,
officemates turn extra cautious whenever they are around.

E. Race? Fashion statement? We may not notice it but


discrimination can and may happen to anyone.

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Activity 3
Follow the mind map below and fill in with the appropriate details to make
your argument valid.

Premise: Students tend to be


unruly when they are in a group

YES IS IT NO
FAIR?

Age discrimination is
Age discrimination is not fair. We do not
just fair and DO YOU deserve to be treated
appropriate especially HAVE unequally just because
at establishments PROOF? some of us did not
where parent cannot behave well in the past.
guide their children.

YES NO

What is your proof? ______________


_______________________________
________________________________
Sorry, your
argument is not
valid.
Congratulations!
Your argument is
valid.

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Activity 4

1. Read the article about gender discrimination below.

PCW urges public to end gender-biased discrimination


By Ma. Teresa Montemayor

MANILA -- The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) on Monday urged


the public anew to end gender-biased discrimination and uphold the basic
human rights of those with diverse sexual orientation and gender identity and
expression (SOGIE).
In a statement, PCW chairperson Rhodora Bukoy said there is a serious need
to look into the issues addressed by the proposed anti-discrimination campaign
under SOGIE law.
This, after a transgender woman was discriminated against when she entered
a female restroom in a mall in Quezon City.
"We should go beyond trying to mask the biases that our society has over
people of diverse SOGIE by poking fun at what they want themselves called,” Bukoy
said.
“Instead, we should listen to legitimate issues that they are calling on our
lawmakers to understand which is something as basic as being accorded the dignity
and right to do something as basic as peeing or going to public places without fear
of being ridiculed, humiliated, or deprived of access," Bukoy added.
Regardless of the SOGIE, Bukoy said all Filipinos will be able to exercise their
right to life, education, employment, and expression without fear of reprisal or
discrimination.
"LGBTs (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgenders) have equal human rights and
the society needs to recognize their rights because as long as there is no law to protect
them, they become invisible in the eyes of the law," she said. (PNA)

2. After reading, answer the following questions:

a. What is the text all about?


____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
b. What specific details or information did you get from the given
article? Do not copy the exact words used from the text, express your
ideas in your own words.
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

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3. Based on the article about gender discrimination below. Complete the
speech balloon with your ideas.

Here in our country, I think gender


discrimination is (your claim)
__________________________________
__________________________________.
In fact, (your proof) __________________
(Attach your picture here)
__________________________________.
So, (your conclusion) ________________
____________________________________.

_______________
_______

What I Have Learned

In this lesson, we focused on argumentative text. Tell us about what


you have learned by answering the questions below.

1. What makes a statement an argumentative text?


__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
2. How do you distinguish argument in a text?
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
3. How will you make a stand on a specific issue or topic?
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
4. What values should you practice when you make an argument?
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

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What I Can Do

Apply what you have learned in this module by doing this activity.

Think of your stand on cyberbullying. Let the given infographic below guide
you. Write your argument on the space provided.

How do I feel about it? _____________________________________________________


___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________.

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Assessment

Can you recognize a good argument now? Complete the assessment activity
to find out.
Posters are designed to be both eye-catching and informative. It may be used
for many purposes like advertising, propaganda, protest and others. Note that the
campaign poster above has similar features with argumentative text in terms of
content— hook, claim, proof and conclusion.

Draw an appropriate image to create your own poster about discrimination.


Be guided by the format and rubrics below. (20 pts.)

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- Hook -

- Image - - Claim -

- Conclusion -

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RUBRIC: POSTER MAKING

CATEGORY 5 3 1 SCORE

Quality of
Illustration
Indicators:
The illustration The illustration The
A. Layout is thorough lacks 1 illustration
B. Design and detailed indicator lacks 2
indicators

C. Creativity The illustration The illustration The


D. Neatness is remarkably lacks 1 illustration
creative, neat indicator lacks 2
and striking indicators

Relevance to the
Topic

Indicators:
A. Graphics The graphics The poster The poster
B. Content and content lacks 1 lacks 2
of the poster indicator indicators
are very much
related to the
topic
Required
Elements
Indicators:
A. Grammar
The poster has The poster lacks The poster
B. Originality
no grammatical 1 indicator lacks 2
lapses. It is indicators
also original.

COMMENTS

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Additional Activities

Read the claims below. This time, you will play as the challenger by writing
possible counterarguments. Let the example in What Is It (p.6-7) guide you.

Counterclaims and Rebuttals

CLAIM: The majority CLAIM: Bullying has


of politicians rely on CLAIM: Physically
and psychologically, ill effects on the
the poor and less academic
educated in getting women are believed
to be weaker. performance of the
votes. victims.

COUNTERCLAIM # COUNTERCLAIM #
1: COUNTERCLAIM #
1: 1:
However, most of
the people in the ___________________
economically ____________________
___________________ ____________________
challenged
communities fail to ___________________ ____________________
register as voters. ___________________ ____________________
_____ _____
COUNTERCLAIM # COUNTERCLAIM #
2: COUNTERCLAIM # 2:
2:
Some politicians ___________________
know very little _____________________
about the true ___________________
_____________________
conditions of the ___________________
_____________________
poor. ___________________
_____________________
______
_____

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Lesson
Conditionals
2

What’s In

Complete the chart below with the correct parts of argumentative text. Let
the little hints guide you.

Argumentative Text

1. _ _ _ k

2. _ _ a _ _

3. p _ _ _ _

4. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ n

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What’s New

As part of the same module, this lesson still focuses on your stand
and viewpoints as an individual. Let us challenge your thoughts more while
learning about conditionals.
Let us start with the essential vocabulary activity. Unjumble the letters below
to form words related to conditionals. Write your answer on the space provided.

u a s e c l
1.

Meaning: A group of words which includes a subject and a verb


Example: When I was talking to Jane
Hint: It can be independent or dependent
Answer: ____________________

t s e e n
2.

Meaning: Words which determine when the action takes place


Example: When I was talking to Jane
Hint: It may be simple, perfect or progressive
Answer: ____________________

y b s s o p i i l t i
3.

Meaning: A chance that something may happen or be true


Example: There’s a __________ of talking to Jane tonight.
Hint: It may happen.
Answer: ____________________

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What Is It

Have you tried joining a debate team? Have you talked to someone about
truths and possibilities? Then, you are already familiar with the if clause or
conditionals.
Conditionals are used to speculate about what could happen, what might
have happened, and what we wish would happen. In English grammar, these
sentences are made up of an if clause and a main clause.

Example: If it rains, the grass gets wet.

There are four types of conditional sentences:

1. Zero Conditional

This conditional is used to show general truths, a possibility or habitual


action. Its verbs follow the pattern:

simple present + simple present

Example:

If you heat ice, it melts.

Try this: Put a check mark if the sentence is Zero Conditional.

_____ 1. If I can explain it, I will.


_____ 2. If you can make a person feel good about himself, do it.

2. Type 1 Conditional

This conditional is used for real possibility. This is about the future. For
example, you plan to play tennis but the clouds are dark. It follows the
pattern:

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simple present + will + base form of the verb

Example:

If it rains, I will stay at home.

Try this: Put a check mark if the sentence is a Type 1 Conditional.

_____ 3. If I start walking now, I will arrive there on time.


_____ 4. If you can make it on time, do it please.

3. Type 2 Conditional

This conditional is used for unreal possibility. It’s still about the future
but the chance is unsure. The pattern is:

simple past + would + base form of the verb

Example:

If I won the lottery, I would buy a car.

Try this: Put a check mark if the sentence is a Type 2 Conditional.

_____ 5. If I started earlier, I would be done now.


_____ 6. If she had moved fast, I would have caught up.

4. Type 3 Conditional

This conditional is used for zero possibility. We talk about a condition in


the past that did not happen. Pattern:

past perfect + would have + past participle

Example:

If you had studied harder, you would have passed the exam.

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Try this: Put a check mark if the sentence is a Type 3 Conditional.

_____ 7. If he had arrived, he would have attended the drill.


_____ 8. If she had moved fast, I would have caught up.

For exercise: Identify the sentences below if Zero, Type 1, Type 2 or Type 3.

_____ 9. If I could have a superpower, I would choose invisibility.


_____10. If you stand for three hours, you will get tired.

What’s More

Answer the activities that follow to practice your knowledge and skill about
conditionals.

Activity 1
Read the following statements. Complete each sentence by choosing the
correct verb. Write only the letter of the correct answer on the space provided.

1. If you mix red and green, you _____ brown.


A. get C. will get
B. got D. would get

2. If the visitor arrives, we _____ the meeting.


A. cancel C. will cancel
B. cancelled D. have cancelled

3. If the weather had been good, we _____ the festival


A. attend C. will attend
B. attended D. would have attended

4. If you help with the chores, you _____ useful skills.


A. learn C. will learn
B. learned D. would have learned

5. If I found the file, I _____ it to you.


A. send C. will send
B. sent D. would send

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Activity 2
Match the If Clause in Column A with the appropriate Result Clause in
Column B. Then read the sentences again to identify the type of conditional.

A 1. If I need help,
B a. I would have
finished the
project.

2. If I had b. I will arrive


listened to you, there on time.

3. If you press
c. I will call you.
this button,

d. I would head
4. If I were you, to the airport
right away.

e. the machine
5. If I leave now, turns on.

Type of conditional:

1. ___________________________________
2. ___________________________________
3. ___________________________________
4. ___________________________________
5. ___________________________________

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Activity 3

1. Read the transcript below of the winning answer of Catriona Gray


who won the Miss Universe crown in 2018.

Transcript of Miss Universe Q & A

Question: What is the most important lesson you’ve learned in your life, and
how would you apply it to your time as Miss Universe?

Catriona Gray: I work a lot in the slums of Tondo, Manila, and the life there
is very poor and very sad. I’ve always taught myself to look for the beauty in
it, to look for the beauty in the faces of the children, and to be grateful. I would
bring this aspect as a Miss Universe to see situations with a silver lining, and
to assess where I could give something, where I could provide something as a
spokesperson. If I could teach also people to be grateful, we could have an
amazing world where negativity could not grow and foster, and children would
have a smile on their face. Thank you.

2. After reading, answer the following questions:

a. In the transcript above, which sentence serves as Catriona’s argument?


___________________________________________________________________________

b. Which sentence serves as the proof or evidence to her argument?


___________________________________________________________________________

c. Complete this with your own opinion:


If we could teach people to ___________________________, we would have
______________________________________________________________.

Remember:

An argument is a point of view supported by proof or evidence. Its main


aim is to convince others to accept the reasoned opinion. For example,

Argument - The streets are not safe anymore.


Evidence - Yesterday, Joanne’s purse was snatched in broad daylight.

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Activity 4

Complete the conditional sentences below according to the indicated


type. Make sure that your answer also reflects your point of view or opinion.

ZERO TYPE 1
1. If we discriminate because of the color 3. If abortion is legal in the
of the skin, ___________________ Philippines, ______________________

______________________________________ ___________________________________

2. If we spend quality time with our 4. If we conserve energy and water,


family, _____________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________

TYPE 2 TYPE 3

5. If all municipalities banned all plastic 7. If all countries had prioritized health
products, __________________ and education, ___________

__________________________________ __________________________________

6. If we reported all the cyberbullying 8. If people had followed social


cases, ________________________________ distancing rules early on,

_______________________________________ _____________________________________

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What I Have Learned

In this lesson, we focused on conditional sentences. Tell us about what you


have learned by answering the questions below.

1. What are conditionals?


___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
2. When do we use the following types of conditional:
Zero: _____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Type 1: ___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Type 2: ___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Type 3: ____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

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What I Can Do

Apply what you have learned in the module by doing this activity.
Complete the task below by writing down the things that you will do
or buy if you have the given amount.

1,000,000.00
____________________________

100,000.00
____________________
10,000.00
_________________________

1,000.00
_____________________________

100.00
__________________________________

Read all your answers quietly. Where would you spend most of the money?
My Reflection:
If have the money, I am most likely to spend it on ____________________
________________________________________________________________________

I think this is (fine/not fine) _________ because _________________________

_________________________________________________________________________
But if I can spend it for a far greater cause, I will _____________________

_________________________________________________________________________

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Assessment

Read the text below. After reading, answer the questions that follow.

Jane’s Insights

1 Jane and Paula are cousins. They seldom see each other because of work.

But whenever they have time, they make sure they spend it well. If they go out, they
watch movies, play sports, attend forums, and a lot more.

This quarantine left them with just one option: talk.

2 "How was your week?" asks Paula.

3 "Well, I spent most of my time reading," says Jane. "About George Floyd’s
case."

"Yeah. That African-American guy who died of suffocation because of a white


4

policeman." replies Paula.

"Unarmed black man," points Jane. “Anyway, I was wondering…


5

what if George Floyd didn’t die?”

"If he didn’t die, there wouldn’t be protesters in the streets of United States"
6

suggests Paula. “With this CoVid-19 pandemic, all would be safer.”

"But if they had stayed home, the enforcers would have ignored the case,"
7

counters Jane.

“You’re right. O dear. I can’t believe this. It’s 2020 and there’s still racism?
8

If you’re not holding your smartphone, I’ll feel like I’m in the 1940s,” says Paula. “I
guess, change is just for technology.”

“And I feel like we can do something about it,” comments Jane. “We may not
9

be Americans, but we can get ourselves involved as human beings.”

“As they say, all lives matter. I can start with reading about discrimination
10

and racism,” replies Paula.

11 “All because George Floyd died,” says Jane dejectedly.

1. In the text above, which paragraph has a Zero Conditional?


A. Paragraph #1 C. Paragraph #7
B. Paragraph #6 D. Paragraph #8

2. Which paragraph has Type 1 Conditional?


A. Paragraph #1 C. Paragraph #7
B. Paragraph #6 D. Paragraph #8

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3. Which paragraph has Type 2 Conditional?
A. Paragraph #1 C. Paragraph #7
B. Paragraph #6 D. Paragraph #8

4. Which paragraph has Type 3 Conditional?


A. Paragraph #1 C. Paragraph #7
B. Paragraph #6 D. Paragraph #8

Is racism happening only in the United States? Does it only involve


Americans? What if you could do something about it?

Express your stand on discrimination and racism through a short argument.


Be guided by the statement and rubrics below. (15 pts.)

If I were to write a letter to Jane, I would…

____________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

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RUBRIC: ARGUMENTATIVE TEXT

CATEGORY 5 3 1 SCORE

Organization of
ideas

Indicators:

A. Sentence
fluency The ideas are The argument The argument
B. Unity of clear and has lacks 1 lacks 2
effect unity of effect indicator indicators

Relevance to the
Topic

Indicators:
It discusses The argument The argument
C. Content the topic lacks 1 lacks 2
D. Relevant through a indicator indicators
details strong thesis
E. Strong Claim statement and
uses
supporting
details for
validity

Required Elements

Indicators:
F. Grammar The argument The argument The argument
G. Originality has no lacks 1 lacks 2
H. Use of grammatical indicator indicators
Conditionals lapses. It is
also original.

COMMENTS

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Additional Activities

Now that you understand conditionals and you can already use it in
expressing arguments, it’s time for a bit of fun. Ready your materials for this simple
Science experiment.

Layers of Liquids

Did you know that some liquids mix and some do not?
This is a very cool way to learn about density!

Materials:
Tall clear drinking glass
A large spoon
Water
Oil, about 1 cup (vegetable works great)
Syrup (Karo works great)
Optional: Food Coloring
Paper Towels

Instructions:
The great thing about this experiment is that you can mix the liquids in any order,
but to begin with, this is our suggestion.

1. Fill the glass about halfway with regular water.


2. Add a drop of food coloring, if you have some handy. Be careful not to add
too much or you might not be able to see what is taking place.
3. Slowly pour some of the syrup into the water and observe what happens.
Does it sink or float?
4. Slowly add some of the oil. It is a good idea to hold the spoon just above the
water level, touching the side of the glass, then slowly pour the oil onto the
spoon. Does the oil sink or float?

Conclusion: ____________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

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References

1. Points to remember about argumentative text from


https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/academic_writing/essay_writin
g/argumentative_essays.html

https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-write-a-good-argumentative-
essay#how-to-write-a-thesis-statement-in-3-steps

2. Images, passages and statements (Lesson 1 & 2) from


https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/02/02/dealing-with-discrimination-every-
day/

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1822870/Davao/Opinion/Editorial-
Discrimination-in-the-Philippines

https://search.creativecommons.org/photos/d23e1e6f-281a-4db1-afe3-
a49ab84f159a

https://images.app.goo.gl/DwdforMR2evAbBZGA

https://search.creativecommons.org/photos/9aef56d4-4008-4607-9b30-
208bf39e4e12

3. Definition of conditionals from


https://frontlearners.com/blended/pluginfile.php/5040/mod_resource/con
tent/5/index.html

4. Points to remember about conditionals from


https://frontlearners.com/blended/pluginfile.php/5040/mod_resource/con
tent/5/index.html

https://www.ef.com/ca/english-resources/english-grammar/conditional/

https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs-conditional.htm

https://preply.com/en/blog/2020/05/06/5-types-of-conditional-sentences-
in-english/#scroll-to-heading-5

5. Science Experiment from


http://www.sciencefun.org/kidszone/experiments/layers-of-liquids/

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Development Team of the Module

Writer: Mary Grace T. Frondozo (THS)


Editor: Christine F. Guevara (Teacher Validator – BNHS)
Internal Reviewer: Janet S. Cajuguiran (EPS-English)
External Reviewer: Early S. Parungao-Callueng (PNU Professor)
Illustrator: Marexcza Z. Salinas (PHS)
Layout Artist: Sheila Mae A. Cancino (SRNHS)

Management Team:
Sheryll T. Gayola
Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
OIC, Office of the Schools Division Superintendent

Elisa O. Cerveza
Chief, CID
OIC, Office of the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

Janet S. Cajuguiran
EPS-English

Ivy Coney A. Gamatero


EPS – LRMS

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