ENGLISH

First Quarter – Module 6

Evaluate and Make Judgements
about a Range of Texts
English- Grade 10
Alternative Delivery Mode
First Quarter-Module 6: Evaluate and Make Judgements about a Range of Texts Using a Set of Criteria e.g.
comparing arguments on the same topic, critiquing a short story
First Edition, 2020

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Writer: ZENITH RAMIREZ GUZMAN
Editors : Sonia M. Lauronal, Imelda Pineda Lazaga, Blessilda Pitogo
Reviewer: Abigail Villamor
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Leonita Bureros (Evaluator for Grade 10)

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Cartesa M. Perico
Esther A. Futalan
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 ENGLISH
First Quarter – Module 6
Evaluate and Make Judgements
about a Range of Texts

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 Key Message
For Educators:

Learning is a constant process. Amidst inevitable circumstances, Department of Education extends their
resources and looks for varied ways to cater your needs and to adapt to the new system of Education as a
fortress of Learning Continuity Plan. One of the probable solutions is the use of Teacher-made Educational
Modules in teaching.

You are reading the English Grade 10 – First Quarter Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on
“Evaluating and making judgements about a range of texts using a set of criteria e.g.. comparing
arguments on the same topic, critiquing a short story- as stipulated and found in the K-12 Most Essential
Learning Competencies.

The creation of this module is a combined effort of competent educators from different levels and various
schools of Department of Education Cebu Province. In addition, this module is meticulously planned, organized,
checked and verified by knowledgeable educators to assist you in imparting the lessons to the learners while
considering the physical, social and economical restraints in teaching process.

The use of Teacher-made Educational Module aims to surpass the challenges of teaching in a new
normal education set-up. Through this module, the students are given independent learning activities, which
embodies in the Most Essential Learning Competencies based from the K-12 Curriculum Competencies, to work
on in accordance to their capability, efficiency and time. Thus, helping the learners acquire the prerequisite 21 st
Century skills needed with emphasis on utmost effort in considering the whole well-being of the learners.

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!

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As the main source of learning, it is your top priority to explain clearly on how to use this module to the
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ways to address your needs with high consideration on social, economic, physical and emotional aspects of your
wellbeing. To continue the learning process, DepEd comes up with an Alternative Delivery mode of teaching

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using Teacher-Made Educational Modules.

You are reading the ENGLISH-Grade 10: First Quarter Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on
“Evaluate and make judgement which objective is to evaluate and make judgements about a range of texts
using a set of criteria e.g. comparing arguments on the same topic, critiquing a short story.”

This module is especially crafted for you to grasp the opportunity to continue learning even at home.
Using guided and independent learning activities, rest assured that you will be able to take pleasure as well as
to deeply understand the contents of the lesson presented using; recognizing your own capacity and capability
in acquiring knowledge.
This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

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WHAT I NEED TO KNOW Competencies, Objectives and Skills expected for you to
be developed and mastered.

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WHAT I KNOW lesson to take. If you answered this part with full marks,
you can decide to skip this module.

WHAT’S IN This part helps you link the previous lesson to the current
one through a short exercise/drill.

The lesson to be partaken is introduced in this part of the

WHAT’S NEW module creatively. It may be through a story, a song, a
poem, a problem opener, an activity, a situation or the like.

A brief discussion of the lesson can be read in this part. It

WHAT IS IT guides and helps you unlock the lesson presented.

A comprehensive activitiy/es for independent practice is in

WHAT’S MORE this part to solidify your knowledge and skills of the given
topic. Check the answers to the exercises using the
Answer Key at the end of the module.

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 This part of the module is used to process your learning
WHAT I HAVE LEARNED and understanding on the given topic.

WHAT I CAN DO A transfer of newly acquired knowledge and skills to a

real-life situation is present in this part of the module.

ASSESSMENT This activity assesses your level of mastery towards the

topic.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES In this section, enhancement activities will be given for

you to further grasp the lessons.

ANSWER KEYS This contains answers to all activities in the module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References Printed in this part is a list of all reliable

and valid resources used in crafting
and designing this module.

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 In using this module, keep note of the fundamental reminders below.
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 WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

GOOD DAY Learner!

This module is especially crafted for you to be abreast with the learning method amid these
trying times. It provides you to access and acquire lessons fitted to your grade level. The exercises,
drills and assessments were carefully written to fit your level of understanding. With this learning
resource, you will fully understand how to evaluate and make judgements about a range of texts using
a set of criteria e.g. comparing arguments on the same topic, critiquing a short story. With your full
cooperation, you can do this independently as you will be guided with the given instructions, so you
won’t be overturned as you go through this module.

You need to go over this module and do the exercises, activities, and assessment all by yourself.
Don’t you worry you will be guided totally, just read the instructions carefully as you do it.
Using this learning resource, you have to learn how to evaluate articles like arguments or short
story and make judgements of the texts you read by using set of criteria , as stipulated in the K-12
Most Essential Learning Competencies.
At the end of this module, you are expected to achieve the following objectives for this session:
❖ identify set of criteria in evaluating articles and making judgment of texts read;
❖ make judgments, evaluations or critique on the articles or short stories read using a set
of criteria; and
❖ show willingness in accomplishing tasks.

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 WHAT I KNOW

Task 1. Study the pictures below and write down what each tells.
A B

C D

Answers here:

A. ___________________________________________________________________________
B. ___________________________________________________________________________
C. ___________________________________________________________________________
D. ___________________________________________________________________________

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 WHAT’S IN

“TOP TEN” Self-Assessment Questions for Evaluating the Effectivity of the

New Normal Method of Learning
Task 1. For each item, assess the new method of learning on a scale of 1 to 5. (5 for most effective
and 1 for least effective) Then, give your finding/s of your self-assessment below.

Items 5 4 3 2 1
1. Take home readings and activities through
modules
2. Flexibility and self-paced learning
3 Better time management
4 Improved virtual communication and
collaboration
5 Refined critical thinking skills
6 Acquire new technical skills
7 Parents involvement in the learning process
8 Pre-recorded content/lessons and activities
through broadcast media
9 Online method creates best learning
10 Boost self-confidence and responsibility
Source: https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/05/13/business/columnists-business/what-will-
schools-look-like-under-the-new-normal/724556/
1. Based on the self-assessment tool, what qualities would make up a better method of learning?
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________.

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 WHAT’S NEW

Directions: Read the news report below and answer the questions that follow:
No face-to-face classes in Philippines until COVID-19 vaccine is found
LiCAS.news reporter, Philippines
June 10, 2020
Philippine schools will not hold face-to-face classes until a vaccine for the new coronavirus
disease is available.

This was the announced by the country’s Department of Education following President Rodrigo
Duterte’s pronouncement that he will not endanger the lives of students.

“We are updating our policies, realigning our finances, and collaborating with our partners so
that our goals of providing quality education and protecting the safety and health of our constituents
will be achieved,” said Education Secretary Leonor Briones.

She said teachers are being trained on “utilizing newer platforms and innovative tools to aid their
professional development.”

To ensure the effectiveness of alternative learning methods, Briones said her department is
working with the private sector to make the necessary steps on the “development, acquisition and
deployment of learning resources.”

Last week, the education department announced that a total of 5,204,949 students have enrolled
in both public and private schools nationwide during the first week of its remote enrolment system.The
enrolment for school year 2020-2021 is done through phone or through online platforms and will last
until June 30.

As of June 10, the John Hopkins University said that the Philippines has had 22,992 confirmed
cases of COVID-19 and 1,017 deaths due to the disease.

1.What does the news headline imply?

2. Do you think the pronouncement of the President is sound and proper?
3. How does the Department of Education take the challenge?
4. Do you think face-to-face delivery of learning can be implemented when
5. Do you think Secretary Briones is right of having this Alternative Delivery Methods during this
pandemic? Why do you say so?

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 WHAT IS IT

Key Points:
What is evaluation then?
It is a process that critically examines a program. It involves collecting and analyzing
information about a program's activities, characteristics, and outcomes. Its purpose is to make
judgments about a program, to improve its effectiveness, and/or to inform programming
decisions (Patton, 1987).
The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.

Why do we have to evaluate things, thoughts, and ideas of what we read or hear? What
is its purpose?
It helps us determine what works well and what could be improved in a program or
initiative or a story read.
It helps us find more meaning and what appeals to us in what we read and do.
To evaluate a journal/article look for:
1. Purpose of Article: Why was the article written?
2. Type of Journal: Information should be obtained mostly from scholarly journals.
(e.g. educational magazines, feature articles,)
3. Organization and Content: Is the material organized and focused? ...
4. Bias (of the publisher)
5. Date of Article.
6. Bibliography.

Here are some simple tips on how to evaluate a short story:

Break the story into three parts:

1. Beginning: Shows the Intent – How does the story start? What is the central event?
2. Middle: Growth/Conflict – What is the subtext? What events happened in the
past/backstory? Does it influence the central event?
3. End: Resolution/Surprise – What kind of ending does the story have?

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Identify the five elements in the story:
1. Plot: Describe the plot in a few lines.
2. Character: Identify the main characters.
3. Theme: Write down the theme. This should be a full sentence. What is the big idea or
message? This could be a revelation or an opinion.
4. Setting: Where and when does, the story take place? Does it influence the story?

Give an opinion:
1. Author’s style or purpose of writing the story
2. Tone of the story (sad, happy, tragic, suspense, action)
3. Use of the senses (sight, hearing, feeling or touch, smelling, tasting)
4. Use of devices that show coherence

Some expressions showing evaluation: Useful sentence stems for summary and critical review
General expressions:
The article presents …aspects of …
The article suggests/proposes …
In opposition to / support of …, the author points to …
The article questions the view that…
The authors identify …reasons/issues/problems/…

Assertion
The authors claim/argue/assert that…
Author A maintains/ assumes…
The author advocates the view that…

Expressing agreement with author(s)

As Author A perceptively/insightfully pointed out…, … seems/appears to be…
The evidence/argument presented by the author supports hi/her claim/conclusion that…

Expressing disagreement with author(s)

Author A and Author B depict XXX as …. However, this view somewhat
underestimates/overlooks/assumes ….
Although Author A’s interpretation/claims of ….is generally quite accurate, there are ….
instances when it is somewhat contrived/superficial. For example, …

Expressing concessive contrast

Author A’s views seems rather<negative point>, but/yet I still find the article<some positive
point>
Although/Even though Author A’s arguments seem<positive point>, a closer examination
reveals that <positive point>

Evaluative language to express your own judgement

It appears to me that the author…
In my opinion, the article…

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 The concept presented by the author is intriguing/innovative in that it… (positive)
The arguments the author presented are inadequately supported… (negative)
The article accurately/inaccurately portrays/presents…

WHAT’S MORE

Directions: Read the article and answer the questions that follow.
TRAVEL+LEISURE
This Couple Got Married As the Philippines Volcano Started to Erupt — and the Photos Are
Breathtaking
BY ALISON FOX
JANUARY 13, 2020

As smoke filled the sky and ash spewed out of a

volcano in the Philippines and hundreds of flights in and
out of Manila were canceled, one couple went through
with their outdoor wedding — and captured stunningly
beautiful photos in the process.
The couple said "I do," on Sunday,10 miles away
from the volcano, according to CNN. By that time, ash
from the eruption reached Manila, forcing the airport to
close and more than 500 flights to be canceled and the
danger level was raised to level four, which indicates “a
hazardous eruption within hours to days was possible.”
On Monday, hundreds of thousands of people faced possible
evacuations in the area around the Filipino capital as the country’s
Taal volcano (which is just south of Manila) started to
erupt, The Associated Press reported. And experts say this could just
be the beginning, adding it’s possible people will see yet another
"hazardous explosive eruption.” So far, more than 30,000 villagers have
evacuated, but there have been no reports of casualties or major
damage.
The airport has been partially reopened.
According to The AP, citing the Philippine Institute of
Volcanology and Seismology, the start of activity in the Taal volcano on
Sunday was sudden, initially spurting steam, ash and pebbles up to nine
miles into the air.
This eruption comes just weeks after a volcano erupted on New
Zealand’s White Island, which killed at least 18 people, many of them
tourists.

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1. What is the author’s purpose in writing this article?
2. What does the author try to imply?
3. What does the article suggest?
4. What is the author’s style of presenting the article?
5. Does the author’s style hook the interest of the readers? How?

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

A. Why do you need to evaluate texts or articles that you read?

B. How could evaluating texts benefit you as a reader?

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WHAT I CAN DO

A. What are your observations regarding the practices in your

locality especially in these trying times? Why do you think these
are being done?

__________________________________________

B. Compose 2-3 paragraphs expressing your judgment on the current

changes of our society nowadays which the government call it “New
Normal”.

________________________________________________

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 ASSESSMENT

Directions: Read the following myth and answer the questions that follow:
The Abduction of Persephone by Hades

Persephone was the daughter of

Demeter and Zeus. As Persephone grew,
so did her beauty. When Hades, the god of
the Underworld, saw her, he immediately
fell in love with her and decided to abduct
her.

According to the Homeric Hymn to

Demeter, one sunny day the young
Persephone was gathering flowers in a
field, accompanied by her close friends, the
Ocean Nymphs. The carefree Persephone
moved away from her companions in
search of the most beautiful flower. When
she reached out to pluck a wondrous
narcissus, Earth yawned open and Hades
appeared in his golden chariot and
snatched her away to the Underworld while she was in tears. Demeter was looking in vain for her
daughter day and night. The land and crops of the earth began to wither.

After a while, the Sun, looking at everything from the sky, felt sorry for the goddess and told
her what happened. Demeter went to Zeus and demanded that Persephone be returned, or else she
would not let the earth blossom again. Zeus sent the Messenger God, Hermes, to Hades with the
command to release Persephone. Before returning her to Hermes, Hades forced Persephone to eat
six pomegranate seeds. Hades knew that if someone ate food in the Underworld, they could never
really escape the world of the dead. Persephone was shortly after reunited with her mother. However,
Demeter was furious when she heard about the pomegranate seeds. Zeus then proposed a
compromise: for every seed Persephone had eaten, she would spend a month with Hades. Demeter
accepted Zeus’ proposal.

Thus, Persephone would travel to the Underworld every six months during which time Demeter
would mourn and the earth with her. But after six months, Persephone would return to her and
Demeter would be happy again and the earth would blossom once again!

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Following the criteria on evaluating a short story, give your answers to the following items:
B. Breaking up the story:

1. How did the author begin the story?

2. How did the author present the development of the story?
3. How did the author end the story?

C. Making the Plot Pyramid.

Climax

Falling Action
Rising
Action

Resolution
Exposition

D. Giving opinion based on the following:

1. What is the author’s style of writing?

2. Do you like the author’s style of writing? Why?

3. What is the tone of the story? Does it help in presenting of the story?

4. Was the use of imagery (words appealing to senses) effective? Why?

5. Does the use of coherent devices help in understanding the myth? How?

6. Do you like the story? Why?

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 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY

Directions: Write a 150-word essay /reflection on the following statement:

“The more short stories or articles you read every

day, the better you will become. “
-anonymous

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 ANSWER KEYS

WHAT I KNOW : Answers may vary

WHAT’S IN : Answers may vary

WHAT’S NEW : Answers may vary

WHAT’S MORE : Answers may vary

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED: Answers may vary

WHAT I CAN DO: Answers may vary

ASSESSMENT: Answers may vary

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES: Answers may vary

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