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Quarter 3 – Module 1 (Lessons 1-4)
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Quarter 3 – Module 1 (Lessons 1-4)
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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the English 8 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM): English for 21st
Century Learning!

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.

To the parents:

As parents, you play a vital role in educating your child’s life; hence, you may also
help provide the support and stimuli that your child needs to make sense of the world.
Since we are currently facing the corona virus pandemic, now is the perfect time for you
to make your home a school and act as a teacher to your child.

For the learner:

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities
for guided independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

The module is divided into four lessons:

Lesson 1: Examine biases (for or against) made by the author
Lesson 2: Analyze intention of words or expressions used in propaganda techniques
Lesson 3: Determine various social, moral, and economic issues discussed in the text listened
to
Lesson 4: Analyze literature as a mirror to a shared heritage of people with diverse
backgrounds

In this module, you are expected to:

• examine biases (for or against) made by the author
• determine the stand/issue of the author/writer in the reading material
• analyze intention of words or expressions used in propaganda techniques
• determine various social, moral, and economic issues discussed in the text listened to
• analyze literature as a mirror to a shared heritage of people with diverse background
• discover literature as a tool to assert one’s unique identity and to better understand other
people.
• identify character traits.

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 Lesson Examine biases (for or against)
1` made by the author

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

We all have different opinions. We may not notice that we are carried away by the ideas
of what we have read, watched, and heard. Our opinion, on the other hand, also affects one’s
thoughts, feelings, and actions or vice versa. In other words, we inevitably become biased and
choose what we want to believe and apply.
On the other hand, not all biases are bad. The truth is, if used only in the right way it will
also be used for good. In the same way, it is very important to detect bias because it helps us
identify the purpose of the article, movies, pictures, paintings, songs, speeches etc. It will also
strengthen our understanding of the relevance and importance of the ideas mentioned by the
author/speaker as well as the issues and assumptions or stance he/she presents.

As you go through this lesson, you are expected to:

1. Identify words/phrases that show bias in a text.
2. Determine the stand/issue of the author/writer in the reading material.

WHAT IS IT

Bias is any opinion that influences a person’s thoughts, feelings, or actions.

An author/speaker can:
• be biased against something (lean negatively against it); or
• have a bias for/toward something (lean favorably or positively toward it).

Example:
“Men have sacrificed and crippled themselves physically and emotionally to feed,
house, and protect women and children. None of their pain or achievement is

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 registered in feminist rhetoric, which portrays men as oppressive and callous
exploiters.” ― Camille Paglia

(The author/speaker has a bias for/towards gender equality. On the other hand, the
author/speaker biased against the thinking which describes men as oppressive and
reckless exploiters.)

How to determine what an author’s bias is:

Author’s Use of Evidence Author’s Use of Diction

• Does the author present more positive
evidence for one side of an issue than the
other?
• Does the author present more negative
evidence for one side of an issue than the
other?
• Does the author use words with more
negative connotations when referring to a part
of an issue or specific people?
• Does the author use words with more positive
connotation when referring to a part of an
issue or specific people?

WHAT’S MORE

Task 1.
DIRECTIONS: Read the statements carefully. Identify whether the author/speaker is biased
for/toward or biased against someone or something. Put a check (/) mark on the statement
indicating that the author is in favor of the message being conveyed and cross (X) mark on the
message or idea he / she is not in favor.

1. “I would rather fail doing something than fail doing nothing”

-Isko Moreno

2. “Let’s stay calm but be ready for anything”

-Vico Sotto

3. “Life is meant to be a challenge because challenges are what makes you grow”
-Manny Pacquiao

4. “We cannot free ourselves unless we move forward united in a single desire.”
-Emilio Aguinaldo

5. “What is the purpose of life? The meaning is not for you to find but for you to define”
-Miriam Defensor Santiago

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 Task 2.
DIRECTIONS: Read the statements below, then, point out the ideas that favor the author and
those that don’t.

1. Nations will rise and fall, but equality remains the ideal. The universal aim is to achieve
respect for the entire human race, not for the dominant few.
― Carlos P. Romulo
A. Bias for/toward (in favor of)
B. Bias against (not in favor of)

2. Love should have no alternatives; love should be the sole reason for loving; love should
spring of itself.
― Nick Joaquín
A. Bias for/toward (in favor of)
B. Bias against (not in favor of)

3. I want our people to be like a Molave tree, strong and resilient, standing on the
hillsides, unafraid of the rising tide, lighting, and the storm, confident of its strength.
― Manuel L. Quezon
A. Bias for/toward (in favor of)
B. Bias against (not in favor of)

Task 3:
DIRECTIONS: Analyze the editorial cartoon below. Then, answer the questions that follow.

1. What is the editorial cartoon about?

2. What issue is shown in this editorial cartoon?
3. State the stance of the cartoonist in creating it?
4. Describe the biases depicted in the editorial cartoon by completing the sentences below.
A. Bias for/toward (in favor of)
because
B. Bias against (not in favor of)
because

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Task 4:
DIRECTIONS: Read and analyze the lyrics of the song “We Are The world” and answer the
following questions:
"We Are The World"
(performed by USA For Africa)

There comes a time when we heed a certain call

When the world must come together as one
There are people dying
And it's time to lend a hand to life
The greatest gift of all

We can't go on pretending day by day

That someone somewhere will soon make a change
We're all a part of God's great big family
And the truth, you know
Love is all we need

We are the world

We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So, let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me

Send them your heart so they'll know that someone cares

And their lives will be stronger and free
As God has shown us by turning stone to bread
And so, we all must lend a helping hand

We are the world

We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So, let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me

When you're down and out

There seems no hope at all
But if you just believe

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 There's no way we can fall
Well, well, well
Let's realize that a change can only come
When we stand together as one

We are the world

We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So, let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me

What are the assumptions

What are the issues presented?
presented?

(Bias for) In favor of (Bias against) Not in favor of

Do you agree with the ideas presented in the song? Explain why you think
that way.

Task 5
DIRECTIONS: Read the following statements from various authors of different articles. Identify
if the author is for or against based on the words or phrases used that show biases.

1. The internet is an encyclopedia of easily accessible information.

2. TikTok provides an awesome platform to people who wish to become famous among
people without having any specialized skills or talents.
3. The viral app, Face App, seems “fun,” but not beneficial.
4. Facebook is one of the largest sites in the world where we can connect with everyone.
5. Filipinos are conservative by nature, but online, they can be as liberated as other
countries.

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Task 6.
DIRECTIONS: Underline the words or phrases that the author has used that show bias and
answer the question that follows.

My daughter’s boyfriend is very arrogant. He visits my daughter without asking permission. Last
week he called me Annie instead of Mrs. Cruz. I quickly corrected him. So rude! His parents
should teach him how to respect others. Teenagers nowadays are ill-mannered.

The author is biased against .

Task 7.
DIRECTIONS: Read the letter to a local newspaper in which the writer argues that the Playground
Park should not be turned into a Basketball Court. Encircle all the “negative words” that are used
to influence the reader and answer the question that follows.

Residents living near the playground park are alarmed at the plan to change the favorite place
of the kids into a basketball court. If this malicious plan is carried out, the lovely trees in the park
will be chopped down. Values of the property within the area will drop sharply as the park fills
with the filth and debris of the bulldozers and other equipment. Obviously, no one cares about
the enjoyment of the poor kids in this place.

In this passage, the author shows bias against .

1. Statement:_____________________________________________________________

2. Statement:_____________________________________________________________

3. Statement:_____________________________________________________________

4. Statement:_____________________________________________________________

5. Bias: _________________________________________________________________

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 Analyze intention of words or
Lesson expressions used in propaganda
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techniques

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

Propaganda is a form of communication which is intended to manipulate, mislead, distort

and influence the attitude and the way of thinking of people. In listening to propaganda, you should
know how to discern and make critical judgments to help you see if the propaganda is truthful or
factual, or if they are flawed or merely opinions.

To know how propaganda manipulates and distorts truth, here are some devices of
techniques which are commonly used to persuade people.

As you go through this lesson, you are expected to:

1. Identify the appropriate propaganda device or technique used.
2. Analyze intention of words or expressions used in propaganda techniques

WHAT IS IT

PROPAGANDA TECHNIQUES

1. Bandwagon
This propaganda technique persuades consumers by telling them that others are doing the
same thing.
Example:

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2. Testimonial
This propaganda technique sells product by using words from famous people or authority
figures.
Example:

3. Transfer
This propaganda technique uses words, symbols, and illustrations to "transfer" a certain
emotion or quality to its audience
Example:

4. Repetition
This propaganda technique repeats a certain symbol or slogan so that the audience remembers
it.
Example:

5. Emotional Words
This propaganda technique uses words that will make a consumer feel strongly about someone
or
something.
Example:

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 WHAT’S MORE

Task 1.
DIRECTIONS: Identify what propaganda device or technique is used.

Bandwagon Repetition
Testimonial Transfer Emotional Words

1. Radio Advertisement: Drink Super Sports Beverage, the only drink of the NBA.
Propaganda Technique:

2. A famous person (athlete/celebrity) endorses a new product.

Propaganda Technique:

3. TV Advertisement: Rush to shop at Super-Mart this weekend! Everyone is doing it!

Propaganda Technique:

4. Newspaper Advertisement: A message that appeals to ordinary people, like you and me.
Propaganda Technique:

5. A poster with Buy 1 Take 1 message all over.

Propaganda Technique:

Task 2.
DIRECTIONS: Identify what company uses the commercial tagline and rate its convincing
influence by encircling the number—5 being the highest and 1 being the least.

___________________ 1. Finger Lickin’ good! 5 4 3 2 1

___________________ 2. We find ways 5 4 3 2 1

___________________ 3. Open happiness 5 4 3 2 1

___________________ 4. We like to move it 5 4 3 2 1

___________________ 5. Eat well. Live well. 5 4 3 2 1

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Task 3.
DIRECTIONS: Match each statement in Column A with its propaganda technique in Column B.

Column A Column B

_____1. This propaganda technique sells product by showing the desirable A. Bandwagon
quality consumers want to achieve.

_____2. This propaganda technique uses words that will make a consumer B. Stereotyping
feel strongly about someone or something.

_____3. This propaganda technique repeats the product’s name at least C. Transfer
four times in the advertisement.

_____4. This propaganda technique persuades consumers by telling them D. Repetition

that others are doing the same thing.

_____5. This propaganda technique sells product by using words from E. Emotional Words
famous people or authority figures.
F. Testimonial

Task 4.
DIRECTIONS: Watch a video commercial and judge its characteristics by putting a check mark
in the appropriate box.
Name of the commercial: _____________________________________________________

Characteristics Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree

Agree Disagree
1. Gives us enough information about the product 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2

2. Maximizes the time 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2

3. Teaches about the human values 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2

4. Very entertaining 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2

5. Suitable to all ages 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2

Task 5.
DIRECTIONS: Read the following lines, phrases or sentences from the scenes in the Philippine
TV Commercials. Tell whether they fall under bandwagon, testimonial, transfer, repetition and
emotional words. Write your answer on the blank provided before the number.

______________1. The ladies sing: Caronia…Caronia…caronia

______________2. The father in the commercial of PLDT NDD said to his son: “Kung saan ka
masaya suportahan ta ka.”

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______________3. Manny Pacqiuao: “Hindi ako takot umaray, may Alaxan FR naman, expert
sa body pain, bilis magpagaling.”

______________4. Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza sing “Paniwalaan Mo” in the
endorsement of MCDonald’s.

______________5. Six women washing their clothes using the Ariel detergent powder.

WHAT I CAN DO

Propaganda is the broadest sense of technique of influencing human action by the

manipulation of representations. These representations may take spoken, written, pictorial
or musical form. Common media for transmitting propaganda messages include news
reports, government reports, historical revision, junk science, books, leaflets, movies, social
media, radio, television, and posters.

Some techniques are classified as logical fallacies because propaganda uses

arguments which may have psychological effects, but which are logically invalid.

Task 1.
DIRECTIONS: Decide which propaganda technique is used in each of the statement below.
Tell whether it is Bandwagon, name-calling, testimonial, or emotional words. Underline the
words you used as clues.

1. All your friends have Kawakazoo motorbikes. Shouldn't you have one too?

2. White sandy beaches and crystal -clear water attract hordes of vacation-bound
tourists every year to the Hawaiian Islands. The warm tropical sun and cool evening breezes
provide a vacation paradise.

3. On last night's television newscast, rock star Gloria Upbeat said that she
believes the city should build the proposed sports stadium. She said the stadium will bring
renewed life to the Zante area and provide exciting entertainment for the city residents.

4. “One more life” is a dump tv show. The script is ridiculous, and the acting is
poor. The sooner that show goes off the air, the happier the viewers will be.

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Task 2.
DIRECTIONS: Read the descriptions in column A. Match each description to each term in column
B by writing the letter of the term on the blank provided.

Column A Column B
___ 1. A celebrity or well-known person recommends
someone or something.
a. Bandwagon
___2. This technique suggests that many people are buying
or doing something and you should too. b. Emotional appeal
___3. This technique shows ordinary people enjoying or
using the product or someone presenting themselves c. Repetition
as an ordinary person.
d. Testimonial
___4. Certain images or words are used to bring up
e. Transfer
strong feelings such as sadness, fear, or anger

___5. Certain words, phrases or images are used over and over

Task 8.
DIRECTIONS: Encircle the type of propaganda used in each statement below.
Transfer
1. The speaker in a TV commercial criticizes another
Emotional Words
person or product.
Bandwagon
Emotional Words
2. Hidilyn Diaz, first Olympic gold medalist of the
Testimonial
Philippines, endorses the product.
Transfer
3. Television endorsement: The slogan of a product is so Snob Appeal
flashy and attractive that the audience does not challenge Name Calling
the effectiveness of the product Transfer
4. Magazine endorsement: Four out of five doctors Transfer
recommend drinking three glasses of milk per day to stay Testimonial
healthy and strong. Name Calling
Transfer
5. A photo shows professional basketball player Lebron
Testimonial
James wearing a certain brand.
Name Calling

Task 9.
DIRECTIONS: Write T if the statement is TRUE or write F if the statement is FALSE.

___1. “Everyone else is doing it” is the propaganda called Testimonial.

___2. “I remember things I see often” is the propaganda called Repetition.
___3. “My friends do it, so why can’t I?” is the propaganda called Peer Pressure.
___4. “I trust celebrities and experts” is the propaganda called Bandwagon.
___5. “Those words are powerful” is the propaganda called Transfer.

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Lesson Determine various social, moral, and
3 economic issues discussed in the text
` listened to

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

A particular person succeeds if he knows how to deal with his problems and challenges in
life. It is the same way with a particular country. If the leaders of a country know how to solve
some problems or issues encountered by their constituents then a country will become
successful. However, it is not only the responsibility of the leaders but also of the people in that
community or country because they are the ones directly encountering these problems or issues.

As you go through this lesson, you are expected to:

1. Describe various social, moral, and economic issues discussed in the given text
2. Determine various social, moral, and economic issues discussed in the news report listened
to

WHAT IT IS

Let us know first the terms we will use in this lesson. Study the following key words:

1. Issue- is a significant topic or problem for discussion or debate.

2. Social- refers to human society, the interconnection of one person and the group, or the safety
of human beings as members of society.

3. Moral- it refers to the standards of good or bad behavior, fairness, honesty, etc. that each
person believes in, rather than to laws.

4. Economic- it is concerned to the organization of the money, industry, and trade nationally or
globally.

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 WHAT’S MORE

Task 1.
DIRECTIONS: Determine the following images whether they are social, moral or economic
issues. Then identify the specific issue or problem illustrated. Write your answers on the blanks
provided. Remember you have two answers in each number.

Ex. Moral – extrajudicial killings

1. 2.

3. 4.

Task 2
DIRECTIONS: Describe various social, moral, and economic issues discussed in the given text
by answering the questions that follow.

The Khmer Rouge is French for “Red Khmers.”

- This was the name given to the followers of the Communist Party of Kampuchea in
Cambodia.
- It was formed as a branch of the Vietnam People’s Army from North Vietnam.
- It was the ruling party in Cambodia from 1975 to 1979 by Pol Pot, Nuon Chea, Leng
Sary, Son Sen, and Khieu Samphan.

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 - It was renamed as “Democratic Kampuchea.”
- It joined and allied with North Vietnam, the Viet Cong, and Pathet Lao during the
Vietnam War against the anti-Communist forces.
Source: www.camboidiatribunal.org/history/khmer-rouge-history

Pol Plot was a Cambodian communist revolutionary who led the Khmer Rouge from 1963 until
1997.
- He served as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Kampuchea (1963 to
1981).
- He became the leader of Cambodia on April 17, 1975, when his forces captured Phnom
Penh.
- He served as the prime minister of Democratic Kampuchea (1976 to 1979).
- He forced urban dwellers to relocate to the countryside to work in collective farms and
forced labor projects during his rule.
- He is considered a brutal dictator who forced Cambodians to the Killing Fields.
- He died at the age of 73.
Source: Biography of Pol Plothttp://www.biographies.net/people//en/pol_pot

1. The given text in task 2, is an example of a/an _________________(letter only).

A. Personal narrative
B. imaginary recount
C. factual recount
D. factual account

2. The biography tells how _______ was formed.

A. Khmer Rouge
B. Phnom Penh
C. Democratic Kampuchea
D. Cambodia

3. The narrator says that his life changed when he became ___________.
A. priest C. dweller
B. leader D. communist

4. Among the issues mentioned given above, which one is NOT social issue?
A. He forced dwellers to relocate to the countryside.
B. He forced them to work
C. He forced labor projects.
D. He forced Cambodians to the Killing fields.

5. What does the text imply?

A. We should ignore what is happening around us.
B. We can survive.
C. We should choose the right leader.
D. We may just observe.

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 Task 3.
DIRECTIONS: Watch or listen to a local news program. Determine the various social, moral, and
economic issues discussed using the table below.

News Radio Program/ News TV Program:

News Report Title News Report Title News Report Title

Social Moral Economic

WHAT I CAN DO

Task 1.
DIRECTIONS: Listen to the song “Where Is the Love?” by Black Eyed Peas and then answer
the questions inside the box:

People killin' people dyin' I think they all distracted by the drama
Children hurtin', I hear them cryin' And attracted to the trauma, mamma
Can you practice what you preachin'? (Where's the love?)
Would you turn the other cheek again? I think they don't understand the concept
Mama, mama, mama, tell us what the hell is Or the meaning of karma
goin' on (Where's the love?)
Can't we all just get along?
Father, father, father help us Overseas, yeah, they trying to stop terrorism
Send some guidance from above (Where's the love?)
'Cause people got me, got me questioning Over here on the streets the police shoot the
(Where's the love?) people
Put the bullets in 'em
Yo, what's going on with the world, momma? (Where's the love?)
(Where's the love?) But if you only got love for your own race
Yo, people living like they ain't got no mommas (Where's the love?)
(Where's the love?)

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Task 2.
DIRECTIONS: As we are still in the tight grip of the pandemic, we are still encountering various
problems and limitations caused by COVID19 . List at least three problems typical Filipinos
encounter during this pandemic. Give a possible solution for each and identify the type of issue
of each problem. Write your answers in the boxes provided.

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 Task 3.
DIRECTIONS: Watch and listen to a Filipino vlogger who is addressing some issues that our
country is facing in the present time. See to it that it has been recommended to you by your
teacher or your guardian.

1. What is the title of the vlog? __________________________________________________

2. What issues are addressed in the video? ________________________________________

3. Does the vlog make you aware of something you did not know before? What is it?
___________________________________________________________________________

4. Did the vlogger use appropriate and relevant words in raising the issues? Why?
___________________________________________________________________________

5. Does the video purposeful enough to publicize? Why or Why not?

Task 4.
DIRECTIONS: Choose from the given pictures your topic for an informative essay. Research on
the internet more information about your chosen topic. Be guided by the criteria for grading in
writing your essay.

Criteria for grading informative essay:

Focus (controlling point made about the topic with evident awareness of the task)

Content (presentation of ideas through facts, examples, explanations, etc.)

Organization (order developed and sustained within and across paragraphs)

Style (choice, use and arrangement of words and sentences)

Conventions (grammar, mechanics, spelling, usage and sentence formation)

Divorce Unemployment Presidential Election

References of the photos are posted on page 26.

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 Lesson Identifying and recognizing
4 character traits
`

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

In this lesson, you will learn to analyze and discover literature mirroring and gauging
shared values and cultural riches from across various backgrounds represented in the character
traits. From the recognition and synthesis of character traits (inner and outer), there is the
assertion of one’s unique identity and better understanding of other people.
Knowing one’s literature means studying its heritage or background. Literature gives
insight as how people coexist and harmonize having shared values in spite of differences in
upbringing. Literature mirrors its society delving into the human personification and attitude
towards life related with time and age. It is essential as human moral values are changing
according to time and age.
Character’s traits are special qualities of personality. They are more reliable than
character’s feelings or emotions, for these two can change at any moment, while traits are more
permanent. An author shows us the traits of a character through the character’s appearance,
thoughts, actions, and words.

As you go through this lesson, you are expected to:

1. Analyze literature as a mirror to a shared heritage of people with diverse background
2. Discover literature as a tool to assert one’s unique identity and to understand other people.
Identify character traits developing the theme of the selection

WHAT IS IT?

In the introductory part of our lesson, you have learned that character traits are what a
character is like on the inside. Readers can infer character traits based on the words and actions
of the character. Character traits, externally speaking, are physical traits that we see on the
outside: age, clothes, eye color, hair length and color, height, and the like. On the other hand,
internal character traits refer to thoughts, words or dialogue, actions and feelings. In addition,
Kristine Nannini of YoungTeacher Love defined character development as a collection of features
that brings the people (or animals) to life on the pages being read. It’s not just the physical

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features, but also the personalities. It is the personal characteristics that make characters who
they are. It is one of the objectives of the author to show to the readers naturally and subtly the
development of the characters together with the plot. Character development is perceived by the
reader by paying attention to the every aspect of each characters—what they do, what they say,
what they think, how they feel, how they interact, and what others say about them in the story.
These character traits are revealed by how the characters respond to the events in the story
towards the attainment of their goals.

Well-developed characters are like people: they have traits, opinions, and motivations.
Characterizations are the methods by which story tellers reveal the traits of characters. There are
two types of characterizations: direct and indirect. Direct or explicit characterization is when a
narrator or character describes another character directly. Indirect characterization, on the other
hand, is when character traits are revealed through a character’s behavior. Recognizing these
characterizations is a higher order thinking skill that entails a reader to make inferences based on
textual details.

WHAT CAN I DO?

Task 1.
DIRECTIONS: Help the man find the way to reach the pot of gold. Draw the path to the
goal then answer the questions that follow.

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1. Imagine that the pot of gold in the illustration is your dream. What will you feel when you have
finally attained your goal in life?

2. Do you think it will be easy for you to reach your dream? What are the hindrances you will
encounter as you work on the attainment of your goal?

As we develop, now let us see how the Asian countries influenced one another as we read
the short story of “Makato and the Cowrie Shell”, a Thai Folktale. Before reading it, let us review
first the elements of a short story and answer the vocabulary enhancement.

Task 2.
DIRECTIONS: Unscramble the set of jumbled letters to reveal the words being defined. Write
the words on the blanks provided.

1. gttinSe _______________ refers to place, time, weather condition, social

condition, and even mood or atmosphere.
2. _______________ is the sequence of events in a story or play.
Polt
3. _______________ is the sequence of events in a story or play.
flictCon
4. r a c t e r C h _______________ is the person in a work of fiction, and the
characteristics of a person.
a
5. t o i n P of w i e V ________________ is the angle from which the story is told

meThe
6. _________________ is the controlling idea or value in a piece of fiction.

Task 3.
DIRECTIONS: Match the word in Column A to its meaning in Column B. Write your answer on
the blank provided before the number.

Column A Column B
1. orphan a. successful

2. idled b. the chance and the way it affects your life

3. mahout c. a child whose parents are dead

4. prosperous d. a person who cares for a working elephant

5. fortune e. not working

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Task 4.
DIRECTIONS: Write T if the statement is true and write F if the statement is false.

______1. Literature is a collection of written works considered superior or lasting artistic merit.

______2. Internal character traits refer to physical characteristics of a character.

______3. Literature has never been part of many different cultures for a long time. It has never
affected our way of living and our life.

______4. Literature is the mirror of society.

______5. Reading multicultural literature becomes a window to understanding the cultural

heritage of others.

Task 5.
DIRECTIONS: Read each sentence below and decide which character trait is shown. Choose
from the pool of words inside the box.

optimistic generous humble honest

loyal grateful cheerful

1.______________ Althea is a girl who is never arrogant. She has so many accomplishments but
not once will you hear her brag about them.

2.______________ She is also a happy girl. Even while doing difficult tasks, she sings and dances
and smiles.

3.______________ Althea also tries to think of only the positive things. She is never pessimistic
like when she has a test, she doesn’t think about failing she always tells herself that she will pass.

4. ______________ She also loves to help people. She saves her allowance so that she can
have something to give to the poor.

5.______________ For all her accomplishments, Althea knows that she has achieved more
because of the help of her parents, teachers, friends and classmates. She makes it a point to
thank them for their concern for her.

Task 6.
DIRECTIONS: Read each passage below. Give the character’s traits and list down the words
used by the author to reveal the character’s traits. Use the sentence prompts as guide in
answering.

A. Thea couldn’t wait to get to her aunt’s house. She kept wishing that the car would go faster
and the traffic would move faster so that she could already see her aunt. How she loved visiting
her aunt’s house—always neat and immaculate, but also warm and cozy. “Just like Tita Carla
herself,” Thea thought with a smile.
1.Tita Carla is
________________________________________________________________

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2.The author revealed Tita Carla’s character through the words: _________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

B. Gino suddenly stopped whatever he was doing and looked at his grandfather’s picture. It was
his lolo’s birthday and he terribly missed him. His lolo died two years ago but up to now Gino could
still remember how his lolo could make him fascinated with anecdotes about his life in the
province. His lolo loved to tell stories and enjoyed himself immensely whenever he saw his
grandchildren entertained by his funny stories.

3.Gino’s lolo is ________________________________________________________________

4.This was revealed through the words: ____________________________________________

C. Cindy raced down the stairs to the kitchen. It was her parent’s wedding anniversary and she
promised herself she’d make this day a perfect one for them. She listed down all her tasks for the
day so that she wouldn’t forget any. First, she looked at her list and checked the first thing she
should do. Next, she checked the refrigerator to see if it was well-stocked.

5.Cindy is ____________________________________________________________________

6. This was revealed through the words: ____________________________________________

Task 7.
DIRECTIONS: Read each text carefully and determine the character trait revealed in it. Encircle
the letter of the correct answer.

1. “Can I borrow your crayons?” asked Kat. “No!” screamed Ben, ”These are my crayons, get
your own!” What character trait did Ben show?
A. cruel B. Trustworthy C. Selfish D. Glad

2. Seth and Tina have known each other for so long even before they worked in the same
company. Lately Seth has been dropping Tina at her house from her workplace. Last weekend
he asked her out for a candlelight dinner. What character trait does Seth show?
A. active B. caring C. smart D. romantic

3. Andy saw his neighbor struggling to get his lawn mower running, so Andy went over to his
neighbor’s house and filled up his lawn mower with gas. When it still wouldn’t start, Andy lent him
his lawn mower. What character trait did Andy show?
A. intelligent B. helpful C. hateful D. nervous

4. Children love to mingle with their parents at home especially these times. They are always alert
and active too when playing with their friends.
A. playful B. curious C. assertive D. creative

5. My friends can always count on me. Most of the time I listen and help them.
A. faithful B. courageous C. diligence D. dependable

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KEY TO CORRECT ADM G8 Q3 LESSON 1
TASK 1
1. (/) 2. (X) 3. (/) 4.(/) 5. (X)
TASK 2
1. A. Ideas of equality and respect of all B. Monopoly of Respect
2. A. Love that is Pure B. Un real love (materialistic)
3. A. Ability to resilient even under pressure B. Being weak
TASK 3
1. 72.5 billion Vaccine Fund
2. Corruption
3. Fund should be utilized for the Filipino people not by the by monopoly
4. A. An ordinary person signifies Filipino people because he is holding the fund.
B. A corrupt politician a man with a crocodile tail because he was kicked by the man handling the fund.
TASK 4
1. Death of Hunger
2. Unity / Love
3. Togetherness/ Unified as One
4. Oppressor/Famine/Drought/Scarcity of food
5. (subjective) Yes, I am Agree! To call for unity to help the country who are in need like Africa that time they were
in great struggle, due to death of children because of hunger this is the main reason of the author why he wrote
this song.
TASK 5
1. For 2, Against 3. Against 4. For 5. Against
TASK 6
Daughter’s boyfriend
TASK 7
1. change, malicious, chapped down, drop sharply, filth and debris, no one cares
2. Basketball court
TASK 8
Insurance agent
TASK 9
1. The Korean entertainment industry is booming right now.
2. The global audience for Korean music and Korean Television is exploding across Asia and is even spreading to
Europe and North America.
3. This surge of Korean cultural popularity has been called “Hallyu.” It means Korean wave and refers to the way
Korean entertainment is spreading around the world.
4. Many people from the Western world watch Korean dramas just because they are different from the
Lesson 2 key to correction
programming they are used to.
5. Korean Dramas
Lesson 1 key to correction
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Task 1 Task 2 Task 3
1.transfer answers vary 1. Transfer
2.testimonial 2. Emotional words
3.Bandwagon 3. Repetitions
4. Emotional words 4. Bandwagon
5.repeatition 5. Testimonial
Task 4 Task 5 Task 6
Answers vary 1. Repetition 1. Bandwagon-
2.emotional words 2. Emotional words
3. testimonial 3. transfer
4.testimonial 4. Emotional words
5.bandwagon
Task 7
1. Testimonial
2. Bandwagon
3. Emotional appeal
4. Emotional appeal
5. Repetition
Task 8
1.name calling
2.Snob-Appeal
3.testimonial
4.Bandwagon
5.Half-Truth
Task 9
1.F
2.T
3.T
4.F
5.F
Lesson 2 key to Correction
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ANSWER KEY:
DAY 1 Day 4
1. Moral- showing respect 1. The persona is asking why people don’t love each other.
2. Economic – child labor 2. to awaken people
3. Social – poverty/unemployment 3. It really fits to what’s happening to us now a days.
4. Economic – price increase 4. people killing
5. Moral – sharing people dying
people hurting
Day 2 Can we all just get along?
They ain’t got no mommas.
1. D distracted by the drama
2. A attracted to the trauma
3. B karma
4. D stop terrorism
5. C send some guidance
Day 3
Answers may vary.
Day 6-7 Answers may vary.
Day 8-10 Answers may vary.
Lesson 3 key to correction
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I - Illustrative Pot of Gold:
* 1-2 Answers may vary
LT-1: 1. Setting, 2. Plot, 3. Conflict, 4. Character, 5. Point of View, 6. Theme
LT-2: 1. c, 2. e, 3. d, 4. a, 5. b
LT-3:
Introduction (Once upon a time, there was a satisfied, industrious/hardworking, sensible, good-
tempered, and cheerful orphan boy named Makato.
Rising Action (One fine evening, he told his employer that he would want to go on a journey for
adventure in the northeast with a fertile land and kind people who his employer called Pra Ruang of
Sukhothai where a very kind-hearted King lives. There, Makato decided to try his fortune and left the village
to see the King. On his way, he got thirsty, then came an old woman who happened to be the mahout of
the King’s elephants.He was accompanied going to his month’s journey already.
Climax (He finally met the King one day upon his visit to his mahout who was feeding his elephants
then. Makato vowed his head as his sign of respect to the King and suddenly saw a cowrie down where
the Kind passed by. When the King was about to leave, he immediately approached him to give the Cowrie
he saw but to his surprise, the Kind told him to take it. He planned on what to do with the cowrie and started
to buy lettuce seed in exchange of the cowrie. He planted, toiled and cultivated the soil well, until his lettuce
kept growing and decided to give his biggest lettuce harvested to the King. The King got surprised and
asked him where did he get such. And the rest was story told.
Falling Action (He was finally absorbed and hired on the job, and was soon promoted to higher
position and later was given the title Kun Wang as the most important person to the King’s court.
Denouement (He happily married the King’s beautiful young daughter and soon the King made him
the Ruler of Mon; the prosperous Kingdom.
LT-4:
1. Makato was a satisfied, industrious/hardworking, sensible, good-tempered, and cheerful orphan boy of Mon, who
after, was given the title Kun Wang as the most important person to the King’s court of Pra Ruang Sukhothai.
2. *He did every kind of work-carrying heavy things, cleaning away the forest, or feeding pigs. He never idled. **He was
satisfied, although he was only paid small wages.
3. The moment he met the King, every thing really changed. He worked even harder and kinder to prove let the King
knows that he was worthy of living with the mahout. **He made something impressive when he planted so many lettuce
out of a cowrie he save which the King just gave him after. ***He became a kingdom’s worker and was promoted to
higher positions. Proof of which was the Kun Wang title given to him by the King. ****He became the King of Mon and
married the beautiful young daughter of the Pra Ruang’s King of Sukhothai.
4. By showing and exemplifying good values and traits that would help me pursue my dreams and goals along the
way.Character and personality mirrors one’s self, so we need to practice and set ourselves by example.
5. That we need to do our share, persevere and God will do the rest.Being hopeful and positive in life are certainly 2 of
the best traits for any dreamer (a young dream) to make it come true.
LT-5: Grade/Performance points will depend on the Rubric/Criteria (maximum of 50 pts.)
LT-6-A: In terms of culture, beliefs, respect and love for family, We Filipinos almost have the same kind of
traits with the Thai people. Our values and character traits are typical of a Thai just like what Makato in the
story depicted.We are also capable of showing how satisfied we are as Pinoy workers, how
industrious/hard-working, sensible, good-tempered and cheerful we are amid the present challenges we
keep facing and experiencing now the we are under COVID-19 Pandemic. Our kind of passion is what will
keep us do on the things we want to keep doing.
LT-6-B: 1. c, 2. b, 3. c, 4. c, 5. c, 5. d
LT-7: Reflection (Giving reflection details may vary)
Lesson 4 Key to Correction