REVIEWER FOR ENGLISH 10; QUARTER 1
Module 1: Using Information in Daily Life
Information – facts given by someone or
something that provides data for context and
enables decision making.
Reliable and Good Sources of Information:
News reports, Speeches, Informative Texts,
Panel Discussions, Scholarly Articles,
Newspapers, and Books.
Key Words:
Main Idea – the most important points or
concept in an informative article. Supporting
Details – details that answers the questions for
the main topic.
 Facts/Information (Should be
gathered ONLY through RELIABLE
SOURCES
- What - a question that will contain the
facts relating to any subject
- Who - what or which person or persons
are involved in the subject
- When - the day/time of when did the
subject happen/will happen
- Where - the place where did the subject
happen/will happen
- Why - the reason why the subject was
made
- How - tells us about the process of
things
Module 2: Determining the Effects of Textual
Aids on the Understanding of a Text
Textual Aids- tools or materials that provide
support and organize the understanding of texts.
Commonly Used Textual Aids
Concept Map – “Main Idea and Details”; great
tool for brainstorming
MAIN IDEA
DETAILS DETAILS DETAILS
Compare and Contrast Venn Diagram –
Identify the similarities and differences between
two or more concepts
Differe Differe
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Sequence Chart – Graphically represent the
order of steps in a process or timeline of events.
Cause and Effect Diagram – Visual
representations of factors that may contribute to
an observed effect.
Module 3: Plot, Setting, and Characterization
in a Material Viewed
ELEMENTS OF A STORY
Setting – the place and time in which the story
occurs
Character – the people/animals inside the story
Plot – the flow of the story and referred to as the
organized pattern or sequence of events that
make up a story
TYPES OF CONFLICT
Man vs Man; the struggle directly between the
protagonist and the antagonist.
Man vs Nature; pits the main character against
the forces of nature, in the form of a natural
disaster or similarly dangerous situation.
Man vs Circumstances; the struggle of the
character to overcome situations such as being
born in a poor family
Man vs Himself; the conflict takes place within
the mind of the character, and often involves the
character making a decision between right or
wrong, or other mixed emotions
Module 4: Compare and Contrast the Material
Viewed
Compare – when we look for the similarities
between two subjects
Contrast – when we look for the differences
between two subjects
Graphic Organizers – used to organize
information
Venn Diagram – used to compare and contrast
Chart Diagram – organizes information about
the topic
differences: similarities differences:
:
How to compare and contrast using Describe-
Interpret- Analyze tool
Describe – describe two things to each other
Interpret – explain the meaning of the words,
actions, etc.
Analyze – you give your opinion, reason, or
conclusion
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Module 5: Employing Analytical Listening in Module 7: Evaluating Spoken Texts

Problem Solving
Speaking – a complex act with many different
Analytical Listening – the ability and the elements interacting to produce effective
capacity to properly analyze what is being said. communication.

- Analyze how the message is delivered Criteria in Evaluating Spoken Texts

as well as how it makes you feel
Techniques of Using Analytical Listening
Listen – listening is hearing and understanding
what the other is saying
Know the Issue – distinguishing the main
problems from the partial ones.
Paraphrase – restating the same information in
mind using different word helps more concisely
reflect what the speaker said.
Summarize – identifying, connecting, and
integrating key ideas and feelings to know what
the speaker said.
Dig Deeper – a process of getting down to the
core problems.
Fluency – ability to speak spontaneously and
comprehensively. Focuses on the
articulation/pronunciation.
Tone – the way in which we speak, what we
say, and how we say it. Vocal Qualities (Timbre,
Pitch, Volume, Emotion)
Correctness – ability to use the right words
appropriate for the situation/audience/location.
Free from grammatical errors.
Cohesion – the unity of ideas and elements that
are tied together both in writing and speaking
and another in the text.
Ideas are presented in a logical manner and the
use of effective transition devices.

Module 6: Evaluating and Making Judgement

Goodluck on the exam !
Definition of Terms

Evaluation – carefully examining different

elements in the text.

Judgement – is opinionated or subjective in

manner

Argumentative Text – it elaborates and

presents the author’s stand on an issue.

- It contains facts that are used to support

the argument.
- It convinces readers to consider the
writer’s point of view through an
extensive presentation of evidences.

Criteria in Evaluating Argumentative Text

Content – the main idea, there are supporting

paragraphs that expand the main idea,
conclusion restates the main idea and gives a
summary of the points raised.

- Involves the idea presented in the text

Coherence – transitional words (conjunctions)

are present in the text to show logical
relationship of ideas.

Correctness – there are no errors in grammar,

spelling or punctuation. Words are simple and
easy to understand.