ENGLISH 7

QUARTER 3 WEEK 7
Activity Sheet

Learning Competencies:
React to assertions made by the author in the text (EN7RC-IIIe-2.1.7)
Language Topic:
Reacting to what is asserted or expressed in a text

Name: ________________________________________ Grade & Section: ____________________

Parent’s Signature: _____________________________ Date accomplished: ________________

Day 1
Initial Task 1. Review on Citing Textual Evidences
Directions: Read and understand each sentence. Write T if it is true. if it is false,
write F. Write your answers on your pad paper.

1. General statements are representations of broader ideas. The idea or

statements need further explanation.
2. Text evidence are representations of supporting details or evidence related to
the general statements.
3. Good readers can cite evidence by including a quotation or exact sentences
from the text or paraphrasing the author’s words or ideas.
4. Evidence can be found in both fiction texts such as novels, poems, or short
stories.
5. Specific statement is the details and examples that come straight from the text.

Day 2

Initial Task 2: Unlocking of Difficulties

Directions: Read each word carefully and choose the best definition below. Write the
letter of the correct answer.

1. ASSERT
a. Refuse to give or grant (something requested or desired) to (someone)
b. Put or keep out of sight; conceal from the view or notice of others.
c. To state or declare positivity or forcefully or aggressively.
d. Give up completely.

2. OPINION
a. It is a conclusion that certain facts, ideas, etc., are probably true or likely to
prove so.
b. Refuse to give or grant (something requested or desired) to (someone)
c. To state or declare positivity or forcefully or aggressively
d. Put or keep out of sight; conceal from the view or notice of others

3. REFLECTION
a. It is a conclusion that certain facts, ideas, etc., are probably true or likely to
prove so.
b. Refuse to give or grant (something requested or desired) to (someone)
c. To state or declare positivity or forcefully or aggressively
d. A thought, idea, or opinion formed or a remark made as a result of meditation
 4. PANDEMIC
a. It is a conclusion that certain facts, ideas, etc., are probably true or likely to
prove so.
b. Occurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or
continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population.
c. To state or declare positivity or forcefully or aggressively
d. A thought, idea, or opinion formed or a remark made as a result of meditation

5. TURMOIL
a. A state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion.
b. Put or keep out of sight; conceal from the view or notice of others.
c. To state or declare positivity or forcefully or aggressively.
d. It is a conclusion that certain facts, ideas, etc., are probably true or likely to
prove so.

Day 3
STUDY NOTES

In this lesson, you will be learning how to react to an assertion made by the
author in the text using appropriate language functions just like when you are
expressing your opinions or views about something.

Knowing how to express your opinion in English is valuable whether you are
speaking or writing. there are functional phrases or expressions you can use to share
your opinions or views.

OPINION is a personal judgement or view of a person about an issues or topic.

ASSERTION is a statement used to make declaration or to make a firm belief

on a particular topic.

Common phrases or expressions you can use to share your opinions or

views.

Common phrases

I think…
I believe…
I feel…
In my opinion… and
I would say…

Example:
In my opinion, the Covid-19 pandemic brought great change in our lives.

But suppose you wanted to make the statement stronger. You can do it by
adding an adverb or adjective. For example:

Add strength

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.
Example:
 I strongly believe that the covid-19 pandemic brought great change in our lives
because it taught us to always observe health safety protocols wherever we go such as
wearing of face shields or face masks, maintaining social/physical distance, and
washing or sanitizing our hands frequently.

DAY 4
Activity1: In your journal notebook, please write your reflection on what you
have learned from today’s lesson. This will serve as your activity in the fourth day of
our lesson.

What have you learned?

I have learned that…

____________________________________________________________________________________
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DAY 5
Activity 2: Directions: Please watch and focus your attention to the video and give
your reactions or assertions using the functional phrases or expressions we
discussed earlier. Write your answer on a piece of paper.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=0OzrpzmboTk

DAY 6
Activity 3: Directions: Read the student’s reflection on “A day in my life during
Covid-19″ below and make a reaction to the following questions given, using
functional phrases for expressing opinions. Write your answers on your paper or
answer sheet.

A Day in my Life
Written by Sean A
Ateneo de Manila Junior High School, Philippines

Philippines is in a state of turmoil. We are combating a virus (COVID-19) with

no foreseeable solution that is too great to bear. We are in great fear, which causes us
to stop and question what God has clearly told us to do. We don’t know what lies
ahead of us, so we become apprehensive. Our imagination can magnify problems until
they seem insuperable.

Life under quarantine lockdown is giving so much suffering to Filipinos. There

are scarcities of food, relief goods, and protective gears. People are into panic-buying,
hoarding, and overpricing their goods. Also, there are losses in business and
employment that has greatly affected the economy of the country. Sadly, our
government can’t handle COVID-19 cases beyond its capacity because of the surging
number of infected patients, death, and shortage of isolation rooms. Obviously, we’re
all caught in surprise and we’re not prepared for this situation.

At home, we’ve managed to survive our day by being productive. We do the

household chores and prepare stuff for charities which serve as a bonding moment for
our family. It is also a time to reconnect with our Savior in preparing for Lent. It
nourishes our spirit whenever we watch mass and pray the novena. Thus, I immense
myself daily in the Word of God because if I don’t guard my heart, I will grow cold in
my love for Christ. In moments like these, I learned to count my blessings. To count
what we’ve left. Counting our blessings gives us comfort and strength in times of
crisis. It cushions our sufferings from any kind of loss or failure. Realizing that we still
have a lot of things to look forward to and enjoy can give us a sense of hope. There is
no reason to live in fear when we have the mighty presence of the Holy Spirit within
us. God didn’t promise a trouble-free world. He allows us to suffer difficulties for a
purpose. He allows people to hunger so they could experience His provisions and
develop a deeper level of trust within Him.

Filipinos must learn that in these times of distress, when our devotion and
obedience are put to the greatest test, we must focus on God, not on the problem. For
we can do all things through Him who gives us strength, learn to be patient, do it in
God’s way. Never let the faithlessness of others determine what we should do, for our
Lord knows our every need and He will not replenish us in the same way; His
response to us will always perfectly correspond to our present need. We must foster
good in our community and expand the horizon of our generosity, preferably for those
in situation of dire need. Furthermore, I’m hoping that we will all be a ray of hope to
each other in the midst of despair. We can’t recover on our own, only Him knows how
to heal and rejuvenate a soul.  

Directions: Read the following questions and write your answers on a piece of paper
or answer sheet using functional phrases for expressing opinions.

1. What do you think is the purpose of the writer’s reflection?

2. To whom does the writer seems to address his reflection?
3. Were the writer and his family able to cope up with their present situation?
Why do you think so?
4. Why does the writer simply said that we must focus on God, not on the
problem? If you were in his place, would you have done what he did? Explain
your answer.
5. List down the positive qualities you believe the writer had. What qualities of
the writer do you believe you can develop in you?

Answer key
Initial Task 1. Activity 1: Answers may vary
1. True
2. False
3. True Activity 2: Answers may vary
4. True
5. False Activity 3: Answers may vary

Initial Task 2:

1. C
2. A
3. D
4. B
5. A