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Special Program in
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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS
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Learning Activity Sheet in Special Program in Journalism (SPJ)
GRADE 5
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Most Essential Learning Competencies Page Number
Editorial writing 1
Feature writing 12
Kinds of feature story 21
Sports news 29
Structure and kinds of sports news 38

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JOURNALISM 5
Name of Learner: _________________________ Section: _______________
Section _________________________________ Score: ________________
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Quarter 3 – Week 1
Editorial Writing
Background Information for Learners
Alito L. Malinao in his book, Journalism for Filipinos, quoted M. Lyle Spencer as
he defines editorial as “ an expression of fact and opinion in concise, logical, pleasing order
for the sake of entertaining, or influencing opinion, or policies in such a way that its
importance to the average reader will be clear.”
Further, an editorial is an article that states the concerted opinions or single stand of
the publication’s staff on a particular issue. Editorials are meant to influence public opinion,
promote critical thinking and sometimes cause people to take action on an issue. In essence,
an editorial is an opinionated news story.
Editorials are believed to be the heart and soul of the newspapers. Each and every
newspaper is incomplete without the editorial section.
Characteristics of an Editorial
1. It follows a pattern. An editorial is an essay like a feature story. This means that the
editorial article should bear an introduction, body and conclusion.
2. It simplifies an issue. An editorial is an objective explanation of the hottest issue, within

the coverage of the paper’s release. Hence, it usually simplifies the complex issues by
eliminating extraneous parts of the news. In other words, it puts the news in its proper
perspective.
3. It provides opinions from the opposing viewpoints. Although an editorial showcases a

stand of the paper, it attempts to be objective by presenting views that refute directly the
same issues the group addresses.
4. It shows evidence delivered in a professional and formal manner. Formality

encompasses the use of the language and the style of argumentation. Good editorials engage
issues, not personalities. Editorial writing is direct to the point and yields a serious one.

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5. It offers alternative solutions. One prime function of editorials is to effectuate change

in others’ beliefs and stands. The editorial does this by offering a suggestion to remedy the
problem or issue being criticized.
6. It offers a solid and concise conclusion. It gives the readers an unforgettable punch they
can live by.
Functions of Editorial
1. Explain or interpret. Editors often use editorials to explain the way the newspaper
covered a sensitive or controversial subject. In a school setting, the publication may
explain new school rues or a particular student body effort like a fund-drive.
2. Criticize. Editorials constructively criticize actions, decisions or situations while

providing solutions to the problem identified. The purpose of doing so is to get readers
to see the problem, not the solution.
3. Persuade. An editorial primarily aims at driving the readers to crusade with the paper’s
stand. Hence, the paper’s task, being in the realm of journalism, is to encourage others
to take a specific positive action.
4. Praise. Editorials are also used to commend people and organizations for having
contributed something to champion progress, development and peace.
Editorial Structure
An editorial is similar to an essay that focuses on a specific issue or topic, offers a
thesis and provides evidence and supporting arguments to convince its readers.
1. Title. Clearly identifies the topic.

Ex. Covid-19’s remedy is with us
2. Introduction. It contains the issue or news peg and the reaction. An introduction comes
in different forms like a thought-provoking question, a quotation relevant to the subject, a
striking statement or narration of the event.
Ex. We have entered the sixth month of community quarantine, imposed at various levels
across the archipelago and still we are seeing the highest number of Covid-19 cases in
Southeast Asia.

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3. Body. It presents the factual details to bolster the opinion or principle of the newspaper
on the given issue. Arguments here are arranged from the most significant to the least
significant ones.
Ex. As of September 20, 2020, the total number of infected persons in the country
has reached 286, 743, with the daily reported new cases averaging above 3, 000 this month.
While painfully recognizing that every single death is a tragedy for all, the one mitigating
note in the Philippines’s Covid situation is the relatively low death rate. As of September
20, the death toll stood at 4, 984. And yet, the danger is so real to the vulnerable populations
that businesses have had to tiptoe around imposing strict protocols sometimes revised at a
dizzying place as they try to reboot.
Blaming the government and concerned state institutions has become the favorite
pastime of many Filipinos on social media. People tend to look outward and put blame on
others, instead of focusing on what they can do on their own to help curb the spread of the
disease. Despite the consistent public calls of local and international government and health
agencies, some people still choose to ignore protocols in practicing the minimum health
standards. It has not helped that the safeguard deniers have clothed their defiance of
protocols with the apparent double standard certain powerful people were not sanctioned
for their own breaches of quarantine rules.
Beyond enforcement, we also must consider the violations as a reflection of the

nation’s health seeking behavior and attitude; nay, a combination of several factors, not least
of which is the overwhelming need of those impacted by lockdowns to go out and do
something, anything, to earn something to feed families forced into begging the past months.
Just recently, the Acting President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the
Philippines, Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, said that a more holistic approach to the response
to the pandemic should consider proactive promotion of a positive mindset that gives flesh
to the values of love, compassion, prudence and patience. This, most especially at a time
when many people are experiencing uncertainty with the unprecedented loss of lives, jobs
and economic slowdown. While some would probably question the relevance of the church
in the pandemic issue, recall that even Justice Secretary Menardo Jimenez acknowledged
the capability of the faith-based sector in helping Filipinos undergoing mental health and
psychosocila problems. “Pananagutan sa bawat isa(Looking out for each one),” David has
said, will give rise to the consciousness of accountability; that our actions, or inaction, will
affect other people. Every Filipino can help by channeling the spirit of bayanihan(concerted
effort and heroism) and our demonstration of malasakit(concern) to each human being. In
fact, these core values were actually communicated in a public service ad by Filipino
company Unilab with the tag line, “Malasakit ang kailangan upang Covid-19 ay mapigilan.”

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4.Conclusion. It presents a solution, plea, advice, command, thought provoking question,

forecast possible effects and quotation relevant to the subject or just a summary.
Ex. We sink or swim in this country so we have no other choice but to move as one. And
we cannot simply pin all our hopes on the discovery of a vaccine that is supposed to
provide immunity. This is the best time to let the Filipino spirit take us through this
pandemic. As one Facebook post said, “Pandemic ka lang, Pilipino kami.”
Kinds of Editorial
1. Editorial of information. It presents only the information about a particular issue.

2. Editorial of interpretation. Its primary aim is to interpret or analyze the event, situation
or issue to present the facts in a more meaningful and enlightening perspective to the
reader.
3. Editorial of argumentation. It also gives information and interpret action. Its
difference, however, lies on the fact that it takes a stand on a controversial issue and gives
its reasons in a logical way to convince the reader to side with the newspaper principles.
4. Editorial of criticism. It is similar to editorial of argumentation., but this editorial tries
to present both sides of the issue or the pros and cons of the situation, though the newspaper
has its own side of the issue.
5. Editorial of persuasion. It aims to persuade readers to support a program of plan of
action by enumerating the advantages that could be gained.
6. Editorial of commendation. It usually commends, praises or pay tribute for the
achievements, successes of public figures like heroes, leaders and other celebrities.
7. Editorial of celebrating special occasions. It highlights the significance of celebrating
special occasions like Independence Day, All Saints Day, Christmas and New Year.
Learning Competency with Code:

Describe the kinds of editorial ( SPJ5OPW-IIIbc-5)
 Identify the editorial based on its purpose
 Describe the qualities and structure of editorial
 Write an effective editorial article on current issues in school or community
Activity 1: AM I RIGHT OR WRONG?

Directions: Read the statements carefully. Draw a heart (♥) if the statement is correct and a
diamond (♦) if it is incorrect.
____1. Editorial should not be written only to give opinion, but most of all, to look for evidence
to support this opinion.
____2. An editorial of interpretation explains or brings out the significance of an event,
situation, or idea.

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____3. Written especially in the beginning of an editorial, news peg is the term referring to the
five W’s and H in editorial writing.
____4. The conclusion of an editorial presents the factual details to bolster the opinion or
principle of the newspaper on the given issue.
____5. Like a feature story, an editorial article should have an introduction, body and
conclusion.
Activity 2. WHERE DO I BELONG?

Directions. Identify the function of editorial depicted in each statement. Write A if it explains
or interprets, B for criticize, C for persuade and D for praise.
_____ 1. The purpose of this is to get readers to see the problem not the solution.
_____ 2. This is used to compliment and salute people and organizations in their outstanding
performance, development and progress.
_____ 3. They attempt to interpret or inform rather than to argue a point of view.
_____ 4. Editorials offer the opportunity to suggest a compromise or encourage others to take
a specific positive action.
_____ 5. This editorial tackles topic such as a change in the grading system.
Activity 3. READ, UNDERSTAND AND GUESS ME!

Directions. Read the sample editorials below and identify their kind. Write your answers inside
the box.
1.
A Tale of Horror: Population Explosion
Today the Philippines has a population of 80 million. At the present rate of growth, this
small country, would only be most affected by the evil effect of population explosion. This
means that most of our high school students now, who would only be in their early 40’s or
50’s at that time, will be the ones to be most affected by the evil effect of population explosion.
As of today, our basic problems are food, water, housing, education and pollution. Just
imagined how these problems would be aggravated by the 150 million mouths to feed, backs
to clothe, heads to shelter and minds to educate.
The only way to avoid this situation would be through population planning.
2. A June 12 Thought: Respect Flag Rites
A flag ceremony, wherever it be a flag raising or a flag retreat is sacred. Therefore, it

should be observed with all the solemnity and sacredness a Filipino citizen can master.
The National Anthem, like the national flag, should be treated with ceremonial respect.
On this anniversary of the declaration of Independence in Kawit in 1898 it is perhaps timely
to remind all and to behave during our flag ceremonies.

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Sad to say, many students during the Monday morning flag raising ceremonies, instead of
standing at attention while singing the National Anthem, and while reciting the Patriotic Pledge,
move around play and have completely disregarding what’s going on.
It is for this reasons that we are calling the attention of all teachers, especially the social
studies teachers to give more emphasis on teaching values, love of country, respect for the flag,
veneration of heroes, and proper behavior during flag ceremonies. If flag ceremonies cannot be
held properly, why then do we hold them at all.
3. Science not Conflict with Religion
Can Science be reconciled with religion?

There is no contradiction between Science and Religion when both are properly
understood; what is needed is a proper knowledge of religion and a more scholarly interpretation
of the Bible, the Koran and other similar books, for there can never be a contradiction between
any truth revealed by God in the holy scriptures and any findings of science, properly tested and
verified.
Holy Scriptures of whatever religion are not textbooks of science. Their purpose is all the
same-to inculcate moral, spiritual and religion truth. The subject matter of Science on the other
hand is the physical universe. Its purpose is to discover the law of nature. Religion and Science
move in the essentially different orbits.
4. Bayanihan: Filipino Cultural Heritage
The effectiveness of the “bayanihan” spirit was best shown by group of students, hundreds
of them, as they took to the streets in support of the Metro Manila clean-up and beautification
drive.
The bayanihan is an ancient Filipino custom, symbolic of the Filipino way of group work.
As found in the Vocabulario de la Lengua Tagala(1745) by P. Juan de Noceda and P. Pedro de
Sccluar, the word bayanihan is derived from the rootword bayani meaning Obra comun or group
work.
Another related word, magpabayani, is a request for help by one who wants a job done for
him, and evoke response from neighbors who come in groups to offer their services in all forms

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5.
New Year Thoughts
New year is the finale of the Yuletide Season which is accompanied by the spirit of joy
and goodwill that can only be understood, never fully explained. It is enough to feel the spirit of
it- that which illumines our souls- the spirit that transform into reality that Christmas message
“Peace on earth and to men of goodwill.”
New Year is an occasion and reason for showing the fine sentiments that we feel. It is the
time for renewal of friendships, for making bonds of kinship stronger and firmer.
New Years’ time is the most fitting time to bury all grudges. It is the time to forget all
wrongs suffered and all injuries received to let bygones be bygones.
This constitutes the real essence of the season. Love, the greatest and finest of man’s
sentiments must reign in all hearts.
Activity 4. I BELIEVE. Write an editorial article about our frontliners using praise as one
function of editorials.
RUBRIC
4 3 2 1 SCORE
INTRODUCTION Well- developed Introduction Introduction Background
(Background) and introduction, creates interest. adequately details are at
CONCLUSION engages the Sufficient explains the random
reader, and background background but collection of
creates interest. information is may luck information,
Contains provided. details. unclear, or not
detailed Conclusion Conclusion is related to the
background effectively recognizable topic.
information. summarizes and ties up Conclusion
Conclusion topics. almost all loose does not
effectively ends. summarize
wraps up and main points.
goes beyond.
MAIN POINTS The main idea is The main idea The main idea More than one
(Body paragraphs) clearly defined. can be can be of the
Appropriate/ identified. The identified. The following
relevant writer shares writer shares problems may
information and relevant some be evident.
details are information, information, The main idea

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shared from a facts, and facts, and is not

variety of experiences. experiences, but identifiable.
sources There is a clear may show The writer
including distinction problems going shares some
personal between general from general information,
experiences, observations and observations to but it is limited
observations, specifics. specifics. or unclear.
and prior Supporting Stronger support Details are
knowledge. details are and greater missing or
Supporting relevant and attention to repetitious.
details are explain the main details would
accurate, idea. strengthen this
relevant, and paper.
helpful in
clarifying the
main idea(s).
ORGANIZATION Logical Logical Organization is No discernable
(Structure progression of progression of clear. organization.
Transition) ideas with a ideas. Transitions are Transitions are
clear structure Transitions are present. not present.
that enhances present equally Connections
the topic. throughout the between ideas
Transitions are essay. seem
mature and confusing or
graceful. incomplete.
STYLE (Writer’s The paper is Writer’s voice is Writer’s voice Writing is
voice, audience honest and consistent and may emerge confusing,
awareness) enthusiastic. strong. The strongly on hard to follow.
The language is writer is aware occasion, then Language is
natural yet of an audience. retreat behind vague. No
thought- The reader is general, vague, audience
provoking. It informed and tentative, or awareness. No
brings the topic remains abstract variety in
to life. The engaged. language. The sentence
reader feels a Sentences have writer is aware structure.
strong sense of varied structure. of an audience.
interaction with The reader is
the writer and informed, but
senses the must work at
person behind remaining
the words. engaged.
Writing is Sentence
smooth, skillful, structure shows
and coherent. some variety.
Sentences are
strong and
expressive with
varied structure.
MECHANICS Punctuation, Punctuation, A few errors in Distracting
(Spelling, spelling, spelling, punctuation, errors in
punctuation, capitalization capitalization spelling, and punctuation,
capitalization) are correct. No are generally capitalization. spelling, and
errors. correct with few (3-4) capitalization
errors.(1-2)

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GRADE EQUIVALENT: TOTAL POINTS:

A- 18-20 points
B- 15-17 points
C- 10-14 points
D- 6-9 points
F – 1-5 points
REFERENCES/WEBSITES
Campus Journalism in the New Genaeration(2006 Edition), Gelly Elegio Alkuino
Campus Jornalism Within Your Reach(A Worktext for Journalist Wannabees in the Campus),
Ferdinand E. Bulusan, MAED
http://studylecturenotes.com/editorial-definition-meaning-and-types
https://freelance-writing.lovetoknow.com/editorial-writing-examples
Prepared by:
ANTONETTE D. TAPPA
Teacher,Tuguegarao West Central School

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Answer Key
Activity 1 Activity 2
1. ♥ 1. B
2. ♦ 2. D
3. ♦ 3. A
4. ♦ 4. C
5. ♥ 5. A
Activity 3
1. Editorial of Interpretation
2. Editorial of Criticism
3. Editorial of Argumentation/Persuasion
4. Editorial of Information
5. Editorial of Special Occasions
Activity 4
Answers vary. Use RUBRIC as basis for grading.

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perfect score in all activities
ACTIVITY 2
GOOD JOB!- Completed the activities with
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ACTIVITY 3
IT’S OKAY- Completed the tasks with 75-
ACTIVITY 4 79% accuracy
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JOURNALISM 5
Name of Learner: _________________________ Section: _______________
Section _________________________________ Score: ________________

Feature Writing
Feature
Among all journalism writings, feature is the most varied in scope, treatment
and purpose. As opposed to news stories, features are generally believed to be more
creative in orientation. Hence, it can be written in many forms and styles and can
cover many subjects. It also gives background information on certain prominent
events or personality in the news. Consequently, it includes literary devices like
color, wit, humor, dialogue, anecdotes and emotive words to capture human
interest.
Qualities of a Good Feature

➢ Creativity – from the most ordinary or common things to the bizarre or
most unimaginable subjects. A feature story can take any topic under the
sun.
➢ Human Interest – entertaining, inputs writers’ own thoughts and emotions.
- explores different points of views
- it gets into the lives of people
➢ Variety of Tones – Since feature stories are meant to entertain other than
to inform, the feature writer may use variety of dramatic tone, say a creepy
story, exciting narration, suspensive drama, angry letter, morbid experience
and the like.
➢ Variety of Form and Style – Feature stories may use any form and any
style depending on the writer’s judicious judgment to capture easily the
reader’s attention. One may use acrostic or literary techniques in crafting
stories, so long as the content is factual.
➢ Factual Content – it informs the readers of the situation, event or aspect of
life which might not have covered by hard news
- it explains, informs, and supplements the news

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➢ Entirety – Feature stories are read in their entirety, so the writer can place the
highest point of interest at the end unlike the news.
➢ Organization – features apply the principles of creative writing to achieve
unity, coherence and emphasis.
- sentences may be longer allowing the use of colorful phrases and figurative
language
➢ Entertainment Value – it breaks the monotony and morbidity of war, murder,
rape, scandal, controversy, and corruption that fill the news page.
- Feature articles add color, life and zest of our publication.
➢ Timeliness/Imperishability – Feature stories can go on for weeks or months
without losing their usefulness unlike news stories which get stale as soon as
they are told.
Structure of a Good Feature

➢ The Lead – It should attract outright the attention of the readers that their
interest immediately drawn so they will decide to read on.
Kinds of Lead
a. Question Lead – Asking the readers a question, the answer to which is
found in the story.
Ex: Banana Peelings: An ice cream flavor?
b. Exclamation Lead – the opening sentences by its very nature compels
attentions.
Ex: Sink or swim!
A millionaire at ten. Fantastic!
c. Quotation Lead – The story begins with a quotation which will draw
interest.
Ex: “Gone are the days when children are only seen and never heard.”
d. Descriptive Lead – Gives a vivid description of a person, place or situation
so that the reader creates a mental picture of it.
Ex: Non-stop beating of drums. 24-hour week-long street dancing. Soot-
stained faces, arms and legs, Colorful costumes. The shouts of “Hala Bira”
and “Viva!”
e. Striking Statement – A short snappy statement set off in a paragraph by
itself.
Ex: The boat people are here to stay.
f. Contrast Lead – This lead points out the opposite and extremes. It should
be sharp and witty.
Ex: They were given a new house and are Php 100,000 richer but the fire
victims could not get over the death of their loved ones in the fire that
razed squatter’s area in Tondo, Saturday night.

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g. Narration Lead – This lead is written in the form of narration.

Ex: The day started with a parade participated in by………..
h. Summary Lead – It sums up the subject of a feature story.
Ex: Juan dela Cruz supports his studies by cleaning the animal cages in Manila
Zoo.
➢ The Body – The body of a feature story must have unity, coherence and emphasis.
- Must be able to hold and sustain the interest of readers.
- A central idea or theme must be carried all throughout the story.
➢ The Conclusion – Make sure your conclusion has impact
- How? By giving a condensed summary or state the salient points in the story. By
giving the highest point of interest of the most important fact in the feature.
- Use your imagination. Be sure you come up with something for the readers to
remember.
- The end can be…
✓ A comment
✓ Arguing a case/drawing a conclusion
✓ A concluding quote
✓ A pointed question
✓ A summary of the article
Feature vs. Editorial

1. Feature have a word count of 500 to 3000 words while editorial usually have 500
words to 1000.
2. Feature has many headlines or highlight but editorial has one.
3. A feature story is objective and fact based though might offer conclusions by
experts it usually presents a balanced argument without the injection of the writer.
On the other hand, an editorial is a subjective opinionated piece reflecting and
demonstrating a particular view point

Describe the qualities of a good Feature story. (SPJ5FTR-IIId-9)
Define feature story.
Distinguish feature story from editorial article.
Activity 1: TRUE OR FALSE
Instructions: Write TRUE if the statement is factual and FALSE if erroneous.
___1. A typical person may become a source of a feature story.
___2. Like news, a feature story needs a vast array of facts on the subject but does NOT need
quoted statements anymore.
___3. Idiomatic expressions are weak in explaining and describing the subject in a feature
story.

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___4. Figures of speech like hyperbole and alliteration can be used in a news story but not in a
feature article.
___5. In feature writing, a reporter is given the freedom to choose his subjects and theme, but
is limited on the style he may use.
___6. Journalists personally visit and observe the places they write about and they interview
people in their customary surroundings.
___7. In feature stories, journalists reveal the character of the people they write about with
quotations and descriptions of personal traits such as mannerisms, body language,
appearance, dress, age, preferences, prejudices and use of personal space.
___8. Feature stories end with a summary.
___9. In a feature story, the arrangement of facts is similar to news article.
___10. Editorials are lengthier than features.
Activity 2: MULTIPLE CHOICE

Instructions: Identify the kind of lead depicted in the given items below. Write only the letter
of your choice in your answer sheet.
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Food not bullets!
Such statement shook the streets of Manila in front of the Malacanang Palace as
warriors from Gift of God Ministries in Bohol protested about the killings in Kidapawan.
That’s incredible! A college graduate at 16 years old?
A. Descriptive B. Question C. Striking statement D. Exclamation
___2. Three days ago, Mang Tomas was driving his boss to work. This morning, he was
seen driving his own car, the very first souvenir he bought for winning the jackpot prize
in lottery.
Mayweather is unbeaten, still many consider Pacquiao to be better than him despite
Manny’s imperfect record.
A. Summary B. Contrast C. Narration D. Quotation
___3. At an early age, Toton and Jay serve as breadwinners for their families by selling
cigarettes and newspapers by day and night They present the growing number of child-
workers in poor urban communities.
A. Summary B. Quotation C. Contrast D. Question
___4. Does life imitate art?
A. Descriptive B. Narration C. Question D. Quotation

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___5. As the sun bids goodbye for one hot tiring day, I see on my left the green robust
hills. On my right are the unending curves and twists of the majestic landscapes of Bataan
Island. In front of me is the bluish ocean whose waves are unendingly racing towards the
rocky boarders of the hills. Sitting on a nearby century-old bench., I hear the tourists’
crunchy laughter of amazement. I feel the nearly salty breeze that flies away my anxiety. I
see persons extracting the stresses of life. God, I am in Batanes.
A. Descriptive B. Narration C. Question D. Quotation
Activity 3: IDENTIFICATION
Instructions: Determine the quality of feature reflected in each given situation.
___1. Since the Kpop group BTS is really popular among young people nowadays, Carmen
wrote a feature article about them.
___2. I have read a creepy feature story from my favorite writer two days ago. I still get goose
bumps every time I remember it. It is about a family who found a new home. Emily, one
of the children noticed that under a corner section of paper in every room is a person’s
name and a date. Curiosity got the best of her, one night when she Googled one of the
names and discovered the person was actually a missing person, the missing date
matching the date under the wallpaper!
___3. Melba specifically loves reading articles making use of figurative language since it
engages her imagination.
___4. This feature article about racism has been written for quite some time now but is still
very relevant in our society today.
___5. I was busy browsing the internet when I found an article entitled “Do Woodpeckers Get
Headaches?”. This is something I haven’t encountered before, so I clicked the page and
read it.
Activity 4: VENN DIAGRAM

Instructions: Using a Venn diagram, compare and contrast the nature and characteristics of
editorial from feature. Below it, write one situation that illustrates the separation of the two.
FEATURE EDITORIAL
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Activity 5: SHOW, DON’T TELL: WRITING MENTAL IMAGES

Instruction: In each item, you are tasked to revise the statement by creating mental images.
Apply the technique in showing other than purely telling it. The first one is done for you.
1. The Arius candy is delicious.
Not all bombs are dangerous. Once you taste the Arius, your tongue usually feels the
explosion of the candy’s combined sweetness and sourness. The taste leaves a bang in
your head which will make your taste crave for tongue-bombing Ivatan delicacy.
2. It is Christmas time!
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RUBRIC
CRITERIA Good (5) Fair (3) Poor (1)

Descriptive Writing The learner The learner somewhat The learner did not
Technique completely and displayed mental display accurately
accurately displayed image illustrations. mental image
mental image illustrations.
illustrations.
Clues The learner is able to The learner only The learner only
write five complete writes three sentences writes one sentence to
sentences to describe to describe mental describe mental
mental image. image. image.
Mechanics The learner spells the The learner has 1-2 The learner writings
words correctly and misspelled words and have major
uses correct punctuation mistakes. misspellings and
punctuations. punctuation errors.
References:
Alkuino, G. (2006). Campus Journalism in the New Generation. General Santos City:
GenSan RFM (Motong) Printing, 74.
Bulusan, F. (2016). Campus Journalism within your Reach. Quezon City, Metro Manila:
Lorimar Publishing, Inc., 118-122.
Websites:
Slideshare.net. Retrieved April 9, 2021 from

https://www.slideshare.net/EnglishWithStRita/feature-writing-43426221
Slideshare.net. Retrieved April 10, 2021 from
https://www.slideshare.net/Ken_Writer/feature-writing-101
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Answer Key
Activity 1: TRUE OR FALSE

1. True 6. True
2. False 7. True
3. False 8. True
4. False 9. False
5. True 10. False
Activity 2: MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. D
2. B
3. A
4. C
5. A
Activity 3: IDENTIFICATION
1. Human Interest
2. Variety of Tone
3. Organization
4. Timeliness
5. Creativity
Activity 4: VENN DIAGRAM

Learners answers may vary.
Activity 5: SHOW, DON’T TELL: WRITING MENTAL IMAGES

Learners answers may vary.
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Name of Learner: _______________________ Date: __________________

Section: _______________________________ Score: _________________

Kinds of Feature Story
1. Personality Sketch
➢ It offers a semi-biographical account of a newsworthy person. The
information usually comes from interview with successful people or
celebrity. Feature writers should prepare questions that will shed light on
the individual life.
From Zero to Hero
Manny Pacquiao, known as “Pacman” to his countrymen, has become a man of

inspiration to everybody – children and adult like. Now becoming a world icon, Manny is
admired because of his “never-say-die” spirit and his humility and extreme passion for
sports spurred by his determination to bring honor to is country.
The 26-year old boxing pro has already taken a long leap from where he came
from. With his present social status, who could ever think that this man of honor was a
high school dropout? Who could ever imagine the idea that Manny was dropout was a
doughnut and pandesal vendor then?
He began his career at the age of 14, migrating to Manila from the South with no
possessions to his name, neither money nor friends – but still bearing a goal he was
determined to achieve: to become a world champion.
Supporting himself as a construction worker, he gained local recognition quickly
on the amateur and pro-boxing circuit as a powerful puncher with little discipline and less
fear.
He made his debut at the age of 16.
The destined champ won a world flyweight title when he was just 19 in 1998, just
two weeks before his birthday. He held the IBF Junior Featherweight World title from June
2001, but it wasn’t until manager Nazario hooked him up with Freddie Roach, a respected
boxing trainer in Los Angeles, that Manny began to reach his potentials.
Roach took Manny’s natural aggressiveness and fearlessness and combined them
with defense and discipline. With these newly molded personalities, Manny went
undefeated over the next two years, earning decisive victories in each of his fights before
the Barrera bout, aside from one contested draw.

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celebrity. Feature writers should prepare questions that will shed light on
countrymen.
the individual life. Roma Beryl Dajay, Reveille
2005 RSPC 2nd Best in Sports Page
2. Travelogue
➢ It describes a place and the kind of people the writer met during his travel.
I’ve been there
Up, up, up went the elevator as we climbed the World Trade Center in the 25th
Street, New York City. The building made of aluminum and thick glass windows with
114 stories was extremely high.
Halt! The elevator stopped on the hundredth tenth floor. Slowly, my family and
I went out. The sight was so beautiful. You can see far-off buildings and towers that
seem to race up to the sky. The cars and people were very small like insects. From there,
I saw how busy the people of New York were. Busy cars were on the streets. That time,
there were no heavy traffic and officious people were trotting everywhere.
High-tech machineries were inside the tower. There was this computer, where
you can choose any language you want. Through this, you can explore New York
without working.
We went higher to the top floor through the escalator and wowed everything’s
so little up there. The air was so cold! I really enjoyed the whole scenery up there.
But now…it only remains in my memory. The feeling of nervousness and
happiness on a tall building is now only enclosed in a picture. However, it is relieving to
think that before it was destroyed, I had been there!
Ciara Christianne Lim, Spectrum

NSPC 2002 1st Best in Feature Page
3. Personal Experience
➢ It deals with any unusual experience, usually written in the first person.
My 2019 UCAT Experience
The UCAT exam was a pretty big deal for me. I want to be an orthodontic
surgeon, so I knew I needed to ace this. So, here’s my experience of taking the 2019
UCAT.
With one day left to go, I felt a bit anxious and the nerves were kicking in. I set
aside Sunday to revise and do practice questions. I chose the first day available (Monday)

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Perhaps it was my exam stress, but time was passing by so quickly! I was
starting to feel nervous about tomorrow and I knew I wasn’t thinking as clearly as I
would have hoped! Abstract reasoning is the section that I always struggled with. And I
did worse that I’d expected in my practice exam! So, after I finished the practice exam,
I knew I had to brush up on my abstract reasoning. I did some quiz questions and read
my theory notes and examples. This helped me remember the most common pattern s in
Abstract reasoning.
After weeks of preparation. It was finally the day of the exam. I was checked to
make sure that I had nothing in my pockets. They were friendly about it which made it
feel less intimidating. After that, I was given a laminated note board and a pen. I asked
extra pieces of note board before my exam to save time!
I headed into the exam room to my assignment computer. There were 16
computers set up in the room, with around 9 candidates already taking the exam. As I
expected, the timing was extremely tight and I only had time to spare in Situational
Judgement.
Overall, I was happy that I kept pace during most of the exam and managed to
answer all of the questions in 4 of the 5 sections, even if I had to guesstimate some of
the more difficult ones.
If you are sitting the UCAT exam, good luck!
https://www.ucatmasterclass.com/ucat-advice/my-2019-ucat-experience-taking-the-
exam/
4. Informative feature
➢ It emphasizes the giving of information with the element of human interest.
It is usually taken from interview or from research materials, such as drug
problems, streets children, victims of calamities and other current issues. It
may also deal with scientific facts presented in non-technical language, or
some interesting or useful facts in other areas.
Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccines
Vaccines are designed to give you immunity without the dangers of getting the
disease. It’s common to experience some mild-to-moderate side effects when receiving
vaccinations. This is because your immune system is instructing your body to react in
certain ways: it increases blood flow so more immune cells can circulate, and it raises
your body temperature in order to kill the virus.
Reported side effects of COVID-19 vaccines have mostly been mild to moderate
and have lasted no longer than a few days. Typical side effects include pain at the
injection site, fever, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, chills and diarrhea. The chances of
any of these side effects occurring after vaccination differ according to the specific
vaccine.

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COVID-19 vaccines protect against the SARS-CoV-2 virus only, so it’s still important
to keep yourself healthy and well.
Upon receiving the vaccine, a person should be requested to stay for 15–30
minutes at the vaccination site so health workers are available in case of any immediate
reactions. Individuals should alert their local health providers following vaccination if
they experience any unexpected side effects or other health events – such as side effects
lasting more than three days. Less common side effects reported for some COVID-19
vaccines have included severe allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis; however, this
reaction is extremely rare.
National authorities and international bodies, including WHO, are closely
monitoring for any unexpected side effects following COVID-19 vaccine use.
There have been concerns about COVID-19 vaccines making people sick with
COVID-19. But none of the approved vaccines contain the live virus that causes
COVID-19, which means that COVID-19 vaccines cannot make you sick with
COVID-19.
After vaccination, it usually takes a few weeks for the body to build immunity
against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. So, it’s possible a person could
be infected with SARS-CoV-2 just before or after vaccination and still get sick with
COVID-19. This is because the vaccine has not yet had enough time to provide
protection.
Experiencing side effects after getting vaccinated means the vaccine is
working and your immune system is responding as it should. Vaccines are safe, and
getting vaccinated will help protect you against COVID-19.
World Health Organization, 2021
Learning Competencies with Code:
Differentiate the kinds of Feature Story (SPJ5TR-IIIef-11)

Analyze sample of feature stories according to kinds
Write a personality sketch or travelogue feature article
Activity 1: CHOOSE ME!

Instructions: Read each statement carefully. Encircle the correct word/ phrase inside the
parentheses that will complete the sentences.
1. (Informative/Personal experience) feature gives information on subject of current interest.
This feature is usually based on interview and research.
2. Notably, people are interested in people, so much so, articles written about them, especially
about their private lives, and secrets are much sought-after and read by their fans. This
kind of feature is (personal experience/personality sketch).
3. Simple persons may be highlighted through the use of (informative/personality sketch)
feature.
4. (Travelogue/Personal experience) tells some unusual true-to-life experiences written in the
first-person account.

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5. (Travelogue/Personal experiences) highlights the beauty of interacting with people and

places.
Activity 2: READ, ANALYZE, WRITE!

Instructions: Read the following feature story titles and determine their kind.
1. The Lady or the Tiger?: Facing Life’s Choices
2. Color And Chaos: Kathmandu Through The Lens
3. The Lady of Aeta Chieftain
4. My Fun Adventure in Thailand
5. Beyond Light: The Art of X-ray Photography
Activity 3: CLIP AND IDENTIFY

Clip one feature article for each kind of feature story from any newspaper (you may also surf
the internet in the absence of tangible newspaper). Write its type on the upper part of the
paper.
Activity 4: BE ENGAGED!
Instructions: Choose one activity below and accomplish it.
A. Get a photograph of your most inspiring teacher. Mount the picture on a short bond
paper and write a personality sketch about him/her below the paragraph.
Picture
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B. Identify one tourist destination (or potential tourist destination) you want to explore.
Write one feature story about it on a short bond paper.
General Scoring Rubric

Grading Factors:
1. Completeness (4 points)
Does your write up thoroughly address the points relevant to the topic you have
chosen?
Excellent Very Good Good Need improvement
4 3 2 1

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2. Knowledge (4 points)
Does your article clearly show you have read and understand the lesson content by
providing ample points for explaining your chosen topic?
4 3 2 1
3. Writing skills (4 points)

Do you write clearly, in complete sentences, with minimal errors in grammar and
spelling?
4 3 2 1
References:
Alkuino, G. (2006). Campus Journalism in the New Generation. General Santos City:
GenSan RFM (Motong) Printing, 72, 81-89.
Bulusan, F. (2016). Campus Journalism within your Reach. Quezon City, Metro Manila:
Lorimar Publishing, Inc., 99-98, 125.
Websites:
WHO.int. Retrieved April 10, 2021 from

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/feature-stories
UCATmastercalss.com. Retrieved April 10, 2021 from

https://www.ucatmasterclass.com/ucat-advice/my-2019-ucat-experience-taking-the-
exam/
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ANSWER KEY
Activity 1: CHOOSE ME
1. Informative
2. Personality sketch
4. Personal experience
5. Travelogue
Activity 2: READ, ANALYZE, WRITE!

1. Personal experience
2. Travelogue
4. Travelogue
5. Informative
Activity 3: CLIP AND IDENTIFY

Learners’ answers may vary.
Activity 5: BE ENGAGED!
Learners’ answers may vary.
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Date : __________________________________ Score : _________________

Quarter 3-Week 4
Sports Writing

Sports News – a news that gives information about games which may have been held
already or about to happen. It may include coverage stories of live games, advance
news of coming games and a follow-up story of games which had been published
earlier.
Elements of Sports News
1. Games – are the sporting events being covered which includes those that have
been played or about to be played. (e.g. Basketball, Volleyball, Boxing,
Gymnastics, E-sports)
2. Sports Lingo – are the terms used in each game. A sports writer must have
knowledge on the games he covers. Each game has distinct lingo to be used
such as spike /kill for volleyball, smash for lawn tennis, birdie and eagle for
golf, etc.
3. Statistics – are the numbers or figures involved in a sporting event. Statistics
may vary depending on the sporting event being covered (e.g. scores, fouls
and rebounds for basketball; kills, digs, ace services for volleyball; outs,
strikes, runs and innings for baseball)
4. Competing Teams/Players – are the people involved in the game which
includes the players, coaches, team managers, trainers and other people who
form the team.
5. Quotations – are the words taken down during an interview and uttered by
key people in the game. It may include those that were said by the key players,
managers, coaches from both the winning or the losing team.
6. Venue – is the place where the game was or to be held.
It is important to know the place where the game was held
or to be held as this may affect audience’s support to the
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- Define Sports News ( SPJ5SPO-IIIg-15)
- Identify elements of the sports news presented
- Distinguish sports news from other forms of writing
Activity 1 True or False

Direction: Read the sentences carefully and Write T if the statement is true about writing a
sports news, write F if it is false. Write your answer on the space provided before
the number.
_____1. Each game may have its own sports lingo to be used.
_____2. We should not include the venue of the game and let the reader find out for
themselves.
_____3. The Sports Writer should include in the sports news story the statements uttered by
the key people in the team.
_____4. Statistics should be taken and reported accurately.
_____5. Statistics are the numbers or figures involved in a game such as the scores or
number of kills and fouls.
_____6. When we say, Juniors VS. Seniors then the game will be played between these two
teams.
_____7. Sports News may not be written even if the game has not been held yet.
_____8. Venue is the place where the game was or will be held.
_____9. Quotation is the saying that was written on a wall like “Honesty is the best policy”
_____10. All sporting events have the same sports lingo to be used.
Activity 2 Sports News or Not?
Directions: Read the sentences carefully and write Y if the sentence can be a part of a sports
news and N if it is not. Write your answer on the space provided before the
number.
_____1. “I simply followed what my coach told me no matter how hard it is,” explained
Miguel Narag, team captain of Eagles.
_____2. CoViD-19 is now considered a pandemic according to the World Health

Orgaization.
_____3. Narag, who ended as this year’s Most Improved Player crossed the Ace’s tower
defense and delivered an easy lay-up.
_____4. Pres. Duterte, announced yesterday that effective immediately the country will not
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_____5. After today’s win, Santiago will face his best friend and archrival Sean Tungcul in
the finals.
_____6. Former world champion, Mike Evangelista will challenge the current WBA title
holder in today’s main event.
_____7. Everybody wants to be a millionaire. But everybody needs to work hard.

_____8. “I missed five (5) three-pointers and it seems that the odds are not on our side,”
protested Brix Dela Cruz, team captain of the losing team.
_____9. Carpio posted a triple double and led his team to a nerve-wracking win in today’s
game.
_____10. The frontliners are coping with the demands of the people sick with CoViD-19.
Activity 3. Know the Elements

Directions: Identify the element of sports news reflected in each example below. Write the
answer on the box beside it.
EXAMPLE ELEMENT
1. Wrestling Heavyweight Division
2. Cagayan Sports Coliseum
3. Emmanuel “Pacman” Pacquiao
4. “I did my best, but my best wasn’t good

enough,” exclaimed ace spiker Gabriel
Sebastian.
5. Tuguegarao City Eagles VS Cagayan

Loggers
6. Set Scores: 21-13, 12-21, 17-15
7. sluggers, kills, smash, dribbles tosses
8. “I knew that the second runner in the

third base is not a quick runner so I waited
until he was about two meters away from

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the base,” explained Ryan Maguddayao,

pitcher.
9. Cuneta Astrodome, Pasig City
10. Milo Taekwondo Open Finals
Activity 4. Analyze this!

Direction: Below is a sample sports news. Analyze it carefully and identify the different
elements presented in it. Write the corresponding sentence/ phrases/ words in the
right column.
CNHS clouds SPUP; defends title, 3-0

Cagayan National High School (CNHS) shaded its all-time nemesis St. Paul
University (SPUP) and defended its title, 3-0, in the Tuguegarao City Meet Men’s
volleyball finals today at the People gymnasium, Tuguegarao City.
CAVRAA veteran Kaniel Jude De Leon led his team with 12 kills and 5 ace
services to take the three straight sets in a glaring statistics.
“My teammates expect much from me, but I keep telling them that we are a
team,” explained De Leon who delivered the winning spike in the last set of the
game.
SPUP had a good start scoring the first 5 points in the first set courtesy of Czar
Magleo but failed to sustain it when CNHS got the momentum with De Leon who
spurrred his team during the first time out and continued to give the SPUP their
first set loss, 21-18.
SPUP’s Magleo started strong in the second set but a knee injury of their setter,
Mico Narag slowed them down giving the second set to the defending champion,
16-21.
CNHS continued their rampage and never gave the SPUP a chance to gain the
upperhand as De Leon and Dioneter King Meflores gave them a combined 14 ace
services to take the title, 21-14.

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___________________________________________________________________________
ELEMENT ANSWER
1. GAME Tuguegarao City Meet Men’s Volleyball Finals
2. COMPETING Cagayan National VS. St. Paul University

TEAMS/PLAYERS High School Philippines
3. VENUE People’s Gymnasium, Tuguegarao City
4. QUOTATION “My teammates expect much from me, but I keep te
5. STATISTICS 21-18, 21-16, 21-14 ; 12 kills, 5 Aces ; 3-0
Spike, set, ace services, kills, setter

6. SPORTS LINGO
Activity 5: Fill out the boxes

Direction: Read carefully the paragraphs below and identify their type whether they are SPORTS
NEWS, EDITORIAL, NEWS OR FEATURE article. Write your answers on the boxes
above them.
1. 2.
The World Health Organization Miguel “Spark” Veranda

(WHO) recently declared COVID- unleashed a powerful uppercut to
19 as Pandemic affecting millions of knock down Paul “Snake” Areola in
people in different countries. the last 5 seconds of Round 5 and
defended his WBA title, yesterday.

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3. 4.
“I knew I could hit him in the Social Media among kids should
head, I was waiting for the moment not be tolerated according to Health
until it came,” declared Rousey, who and Home as it makes the children
just claimed her 5th title in the same prone to unwanted individuals
division. waiting for their prey.
5. 6.
She was called tall, lanky and Some 120 tricycle drivers
good for nothing. But today she gathered along the Bonifacio Street
proved them all wrong when she in this city to air their grievances
published her own book considered against the TODA president who was
to be the 2020 bestseller in the accused of graft and corruption.
Philippines.
7. 8.
Before facing Cagayan in today’s Candaroma and Tappa bested 63

game, Tuguegarao City nosed out other pairs when they easily grooved
Cauayan City in a do or die to the Jive music claiming their 3rd
semifinals giving Cauayan their first gold in today’s games.
defeat, 89-87.
9. 10
Drug education among the The Cagayan provincial museum

children is indeed a must in today’s is now considered a haven of
scenario. Especially when children information for anyone who wants to
are continuously bombarded with learn about the province. It is visited
bad media luring them to try drugs. by around 200 visitors everyday but
Parents must be equally vigilant too. is close during weekends.

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REFERENCES:
Alkuino, G. (2008). Campus Journalism Workbook. General Santos City: GenSan RFM
(Motong) Printing, 2.
Prepared by:
SANTIAGO F. PAGULAYAN
Teacher,Tuguegarao North Central School
ANSWER KEY
Activity 1
1. T 6. T
2. F 7. F
3. T 8. T
4. T 9. F
5. T 10. F
Activity 2
1. Y 6. Y
2. N 7. N
3. Y 8. Y
4. N 9. Y
5. Y 10. N
Activity 3
1. Game 6. Statistics
2. Venue 7. Sports Lingo
3. Player 8. Quotation
4. Quotation 9. Venue
5. Competing Team 10. Game

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Activity 4
ELEMENT ANSWER
1. GAME Tuguegarao City Meet Men’s Volleyball Finals
2. COMPETING Cagayan National VS. St. Paul University

TEAMS/PLAYERS High School Philippines
3. VENUE People’s Gymnasium, Tuguegarao City
4. QUOTATION “My teammates expect much from me, but I keep telling
them that we are a team,” explained De Leon who
delivered the winning spike in the last set of the game.
5. STATISTICS 21-18, 21-16, 21-14 ; 12 kills, 5 Aces ; 3-0
6. SPORTS LINGO Spike, set, ace services, kills, setter
Activity 5
1. NEWS 2. SPORTS NEWS
3. SPORTS NEWS 4. EDITORIAL
5. FEATURE 6. NEWS
7. SPORTS NEWS 8. SPORTS NEWS
9. EDITORIAL 10. FEATURE
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Quarter 3-Week 5
Structure and Kinds of Sports News
Kinds of Sports News

1. Advance News – it gives an advance information in the coming event. It aims
to inform ahead of time and to build excitement to the sports enthusiasts.
Following are the expected contents of the advance news.
a. Significance of the game
b. Historical background of the game or event
c. Players and coaches
d. Physical and mental qualitites the athletes
e. Strength and weaknesses of each player and team based on their previous
competitions
f. Venue of the event
g. Noteworthy event that could be ncluded in the news
h. Weather that could affect the game
i. Expected viewers
j. Statement of the coaches and athletes
2. Coverage Story – An on the spot news of an actual game or event. It contains

important reports like the following:
a. Outcome – the winner, scores of both teams, draw, suspension of the game
due to chaos and others.
b. Significance of the outcome – the prize or the chance to move on to the
higher level of the conpetition like the championship game
c. Spectacular parts of the game – how the winner outsmarted
the loser, see-sawing scores and last minute play
d. Comparison of the strength and weakness of the athletes of
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e. Star player
f. Weather
g. Audience/viewers
3. Follow-up story –It summarizes the activities of the team after

winning/losing a game. It is usually published after quite a while to
substantiate the earlier published story of the same event. It contains the
following:
a. Analysis of the recently concluded game.
b. It explains the possible reasons why a team/player loses for reasons like
an injured player.
c. The psychological aspects of the players, like unsettled disputes among
them which affected their performance.
d. Chaos on the technicality.
e. Statistics and its significance.
Structure of Sports News Coverage

1. The Lead. It summarizes or analyzes the event by giving the significance,
winner, the hero, the score, the place and time or date when the event
happens. It immediately answers the five W’s and one H.
Example:
Fifteeen-year old Carmen Candaroma of the University of St. Louis

Tuguegarao (USLT), scored a three-pointer in the last two seconds of the 2nd
half to seal the win against St. Paul University Philippines (SPUP), 86-84,
and secure the last quarterfinal slot in the TCAA girls basketball elimination
round, at the Peoples Gymnasium, Tuguegarao City, this morning.
Analysis:
WHO – Carmen Candaroma of USLT, SPUP team

WHAT – sealed the win,
TCAA Girls basketball elimination round
WHEN – this morning
WHERE – People’s Gymnasium, Tuguegarao City
WHY - to secure the quarterfinal slot
HOW – scored a three-pointer in the las two seconds

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2. The Body. It contains the play by play account of the game like the
following:
a. The most crucial part of the game
b. Star player / hero of the game
c. Writer’s record of the background of the athletes and coaches
d. Observation of the audience / viewers reaction of the game
e. Celebrities or key people who may have watched the game.
f. Weather affecting the game
Example:
CAVRAA veteran Candaroma who posted 35 points, 6 rebounds and 4

steals combined with Antonette Turo’s 15 points fuelled USLT’s bid for the
quarterfinals slot to join, Cagayan National High School, University of
Cagayan Valley and John Wesley College in the semi-finals starting
tomorrow.
USLT, despite their slow start, managed to turn the tides to their favor
after Coach Janet Millare called for the much needed time-out in the second
half to reorient her players.
“I was a bit disappointed with the way our team started and I knew
something needs to be done, so I called a time-out,” explained coach
Millare.
SPUP led by their twin towers, Thelma Costales and Lorena Catillejo
started strong with a 15-point lead at the end of the first half, 65-50, but
showed complacency in their defense giving 5 turnovers all converted to solid
10 points, bringing the lead down to 5.
The crowd, mostly Louisians headed by the University VP for Finance

Celso Tuddao, went hot and wild, despite the cold January breeze, when Turo
squeezed in the shaded area only to pass the ball out to Candaroma who
freely took a buzzer-beating 3-pointer and survive the elimination round.
Analysis:
Most crucial part – buzzer beater 3-point, 5 turnovers
Star Players – Candaroma and Tappa
Background of player – CAVRAA veteran
Audience – mostly Louisians and they went wild
Key people in the audience – VP for Finance Celso Tuddao
Weather – Cold January breeze

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Describe the structure of Sports News SPJ5SPO-h-19
Write news about sports competition held in the school,
division and region or about sports viewed on TV effectively
Activity 1: What is it?

Direction: Read the sentences carefully and identify what type of sports news they are.
Write A – ADVANCE NEWS, C – COVERAGE NEWS AND F – FOLLOW-UP STORY.
Write your answer on the column beside them.
SENTENCE TYPE OF
SPORTS NEWS
1. Emmanuel “Pacman” Pacquiao will finally face his archrival
Floyd Mayweather in 12-round match on November 15 at the
MGM, Las Vegas, Nevada.
2. The game was held two weeks ago, but the pain was still fresh for
the Tuguegarao West Central booters after tasting their first
defeat in five years…
3. “It has been a month now but my injury still lingers. Yet despite
this, I still rejoice deep within after taking this Stanley Cup and
add them to my laurels,” attested Ram Pagulayan, team captain
of the Toronto Mighty Ducks.
4. “You better get ready Flash, I will see you in the ring,” warned
the Taekwondo blackbelt challenger Zigg Thomas.
5. Former Olympian Miguel Narag splashed his way to victory and
brought home 5 golds for his country in the Asian Swimming
Finals, yesterday.
6. After his appointment with his doctors, ace spiker James Gomez
revealed a torn tendon causing him to miss their last match and
suffer his team’s first defeat in the elimation round.
7. Last year’s tailender Joel Fern climbed to rank 1 today after
securing first place in the uphill lap from Tuguegarao City to
Baguio City in the Tour of the Philippines.

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8. Abigail Bautista of team North Central reigned in the Girls Floor

Exercise after exhibiting complicated twists and turns and gained
the judges’ nod giving her an almost perfect score in the girls
rhythmic gymnastics finals, May 5.
9. Michael Santiago Fermin proved them all wrong. It was not
height or might but sheer dedication and passion that fueled him
to finish on top in the boys figure skating held last month at SM
City skating rink.
10. Tuguegarao West Central School batters, nosed out Tuguegarao
East Central sluggers, 11-10, after Anthony Tappa scored a
homerun in the 7th inning of the Tuguegarao City Boys Baseball
finals, this morning.
Activity 2: True or False

Direction: Read the sentences carefully and on the space provided before the number, write
T if the statement is TRUE and write F if FALSE.
_____1. Coverage story is a news report written and published immediately.

_____2. We can give an in-depth analysis of the game such as the mental or psychological
aspects of a team in a follow-up story.
_____3. Follow-up stories are written to inform and build excitement among sports
enthusiasts about a coming game.
_____4. Coverage stories may contain the quoted statements of the players of the winning
team.
_____5. Follow-up stories are substantial analyses of a game about to be held.
_____6. It is important for the sports writer to have a good place in watching a game he
wants to cover.
_____7. Follow-up stories may be a news report which gives backgrounders on the teams
about to play.
_____8. In writing a coverage story, it is important to interview key people in the game.
_____9. Writing a story about a game which happened two weeks ago giving information
why a team wins is an example of follow-up story.
_____10. In writing an advance news, we can give the best qualities of each team so that the
readers may know what to expect from them.

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Activity 3: What is it?

Direction: Below are sentences which form part of a sports news. Determine which part of
the Sports News coverage they are and check the appropriate column beside
them.
SENTENCE LEAD BODY CONCLUSION

1. Tuguegarao North Central School edged
Tuguegarao Northeast Cetral School, 3-2, in
the TCAA Sepak Takraw finals at the
Cagayan Sports Coliseum, Tuguegarao City,
May 3.
2. After getting a right eye cut from an
uppercut in the 3rd round, Pacquiao
unleashed a devastating right hook to bring
Broner down the canvass and defend his
WBA title.
3. Pacquiao received a year of free fruit juice
from Eight O’clock after his victory.
4. Crowd favorite Jeffson Romero smashed
his way to an easy win against Jose Alariao,
3-0, in the Play and Smash Badminton
tournament, in Tuguegarao City, May 5.
5. “I guess we’ll have to wait for now and
see,” concluded TWCS’ coach Bautista.
Activity 4: Let’s try it!
Direction: Write a simple LEAD paragraph from the given data. Write your answers on the
column beside them. An example is done is done for you.
FACTS LEAD
TCAA Volleyball Finals

People’s Gymm, Tuguegarao City
May 6, 2021 Falcons outplayed Eagles, 15-10,
12-15, 15-13 in the TCAA Volleyball
Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Finals at the People’s Gym,
FALCONS 15 12 15 Tuguegarao City, last May 6.
EAGLES 10 15 13

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FACTS LEAD
1. Milo 3v3 Basketball Open

TNCS Court, Tuguegarao City
May 4, 2021
TWCS 22 Winner
SPUP 10 Loser
2. Bear Brand Table Tennis Finals

SPUP Gym, Tuguegarao City
May 6, 2020
Set 1 Set 2 Result

Job Uy 11 11 2
Jose Co 9 8 0
3. TCFA Football Invitationals

Cagayan Sports Complex
May 2, 2021
Team 1st Half 2nd Half Score

Cagayan 1 2 3
Tugue 0 4 4
4. Batang Pinoy Taekwondo Finals-40kg

Pasay City Dome, Pasay City
April 30, 2020
Player R1 R2 R3 TOTAL
Ana Ng 3 5 7 15
Sue Yu 5 3 6 14
5. City Boxing Finals (Heavyweight)

Peoples Gym, Tuguegarao City
May 4, 2020
John Dulin VS. Joe Ballad

Dulin wins via Knock
out in 5th round

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Activity 5: Ultimate Challenge

Direction: Write a Sports coverage story based on the following data. Be sure to follow the
inverted pyramid/triangle structure and the one-sentence per paragraph rule. Use
the appropriate sports lingo.
Milo Volleyball Finals Game Highlights

May 3, 2020
Peoples Gymnasium, Tuguegarao City 1st Set – TECS Started strong with Sean
Lucero’s 3 consecutive spikes which fueled
Team Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Final their campaign but TNECS caught up when
TNECS 15 13 15 15 3 Miguel Narag came in demolishing their
TECS 12 15 11 11 1 defense with the tricky placements and went
on to get the first set.
Background:
TNECS – 2019 champion of the same league 2nd Set – Again TECS started early with
Key Players: Miguel Narag, 12 yrs old Shane Tungcul kindling others with his
- CAVRAA player massive spikes. TECS never gave TNECS
- 9 kills, 3 blocks the chance to lead and finished set 2 with a
15-13 victory.
Kahlil Pagulayan, 11 yrs old
- 7 kills, 6 blocks 3rd Set – TNECS was a bit rattled but they
Coach: Ralph Ventura changed their strategy and blew the defense
of TECS with their quick sets taking the 3rd
TECS – 2019 runner up of the same league set on their side.
Key Players: Sean Lucero, 12 yrs old 4th SET – Shane Tungcul sprained his ankle
- 11 kills, 4 ace services and did not play half through the game.
Shane Tungcul, 11 yrs old TNECS rallied behind Narags massive kills
- 5 kills, 6 blocks and finished the match with a 4th set
victory, 15-11.
Coach: Jackelyn Lacambra
Quoted:
Winner receives 20,000 pesos while “We took advantage of the absence of their
loser receives 10,000 pesos from Milo power blocker Shane, that’s where we
upped our game.” – Ralph Ventura
“Shane’s injury was a blow to our team but

my boys did well.” Jackelyn Lacambra
Rubrics for scoring:

TECHNICAL
- Uses appropriate from and style
- Uses approriate sports terms and 40 %
lingo
- Provides correct description

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- Observes the rules of grammar

- Conforms with the principles of
unity and coherence
CONTENT
- presents a clear picture of the
events in the game 50%
- Utilizes an appropriate news
reporting style.
- Uses interviews, statistics
ETHICS
- observes ethical and 10%
professional standards for
journalism
TOTAL 100%
REFERENCES:
Alkuino, G. (2008). Campus Journalism Workbook. General Santos City: GenSan RFM
(Motong) Printing, 88-89.
DepEd (2019) General Guidelines for the Selection of Winners in the different individual
writing contest in the NSPC Enclosure No. 3 to DepEd Memorandum 176, s. 2019 dated
November 23, 2019.
Prepared by:
Teacher, Tuguegarao North Central
School

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ANSWER KEY
Activity 1 Activity 2 Activity 3
1. A 1. T 1. LEAD
2. F 2. T 2. BODY
3. F 3. T 3. CONCLUSION
4. A 4. T 4. LEAD
5. C 5. F 5. BODY
6. F 6. T
7. C 7. F
8. C 8. T
9. F 9. T
10. C 10. T
Activity 4
POSSIBLE ANSWER (Pupils may opt to use other verbs)
1.
Tuguegarao West Central School clouded St. Paul University Philippines, 22-10, in the
Milo 3V3 Basketball open at the TNCS Court, Tuguegarao City, last May 4.
2.
Job Uy demolished Jose CO, 2-0, in the Bear Brand Table Tennis Finals at the SPUP
Gym, Tuguegarao City last May 6.
3.
Team Tugue survived Teeam Cagayan, 4-3, in the TCFA Football Invitationals, at the
Cagayan Sports Complex, Tuguegarao City, last May 2.
4.
Ana Ng reigned in the Batang Pinoy Taekwondo Finals after defeating Sue Yu, 15-14,
in the 40 kg division, at the Pasay City Dome, Pasay City last April 30.
5.
John Dulin knocked out Joe Ballad in the 5th round to claim the Heavyweight
Division title in the City Boxing Finals held at the Peoples Gym, Tuguegarao City last
May 4.

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Activity 5: Possible Answer

TNECS outplays TECS; defends crown
Tuguegarao Northeast Central School (TNECS) blasted Tuguegarao East

Central School (TECS), 3-1, and defended their last year’s title in the Milo
Volleyball Boys Finals at the Peoples Gym, Tuguegarao City last May 3.
TECS started strong with Sean Lucero’s 3 consecutive spikes fueling their
campaign but TNECS caught up when CAVRAA player, Miguel Narag came in
demolishing TECS’ defense with the tricky placements and went on to get the
first set victory, 15-12.
TECS hoping to retaliate, started early with Shane Tungcul spurring others
with his massive spikes giving no chance for TNECS to take the lead and
finished set 2 with a 15-13 victory.
TNECS was a bit rattled but they changed their strategy and blew the defense
of TECS with their quick sets taking the 3rd set on their side, 15-11.
In the 4th set, TECS tried to outplay TNECS but Tungcul sprained his ankle,
did not play half through the game and came back only to find out it was too late
because TNECS rallied behind Narag’s massive kills and finished the match with
15-11.
“We took advantage of the absence of their power blocker Shane, that’s
where we upped our game,” bragged Ralph Ventura, TNECS coach.
“Shane’s injury was a blow to our team but my boys did well, I am proud of
them,” assured Jackelyn Lacambra, TECS coach.
With this win, TNECS received 20K pesos while TECS settled with 10K as
their prizes.
Prepared by:
Teacher,Tuguegarao North Central School

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

PRACTICE HYGIENE PROTOCOLS AT ALL TIMES

Focal Persons: PERFECTA BAUTISTA, Education Program Supervisor– ENGLISH

Printed by: Curriculum and Learning Management Division

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Most Essential Learning Competencies Page Number

Kinds of feature story 21

Structure and kinds of sports news 38

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Background Information for Learners

2. It simplifies an issue. An editorial is an objective explanation of the hottest issue, within

3. It provides opinions from the opposing viewpoints. Although an editorial showcases a

4. It shows evidence delivered in a professional and formal manner. Formality

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5. It offers alternative solutions. One prime function of editorials is to effectuate change

2. Criticize. Editorials constructively criticize actions, decisions or situations while

1. Title. Clearly identifies the topic.

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Beyond enforcement, we also must consider the violations as a reflection of the

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4.Conclusion. It presents a solution, plea, advice, command, thought provoking question,

1. Editorial of information. It presents only the information about a particular issue.

Learning Competency with Code:

Activity 1: AM I RIGHT OR WRONG?

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Activity 2. WHERE DO I BELONG?

Activity 3. READ, UNDERSTAND AND GUESS ME!

2. A June 12 Thought: Respect Flag Rites

A flag ceremony, wherever it be a flag raising or a flag retreat is sacred. Therefore, it

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3. Science not Conflict with Religion

Can Science be reconciled with religion?

4. Bayanihan: Filipino Cultural Heritage

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shared from a facts, and facts, and is not

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GRADE EQUIVALENT: TOTAL POINTS:

Campus Journalism in the New Genaeration(2006 Edition), Gelly Elegio Alkuino

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5. Editorial of Special Occasions

Answers vary. Use RUBRIC as basis for grading.

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Do not Write on this Portion

ACTIVITY 1 AWESOME!- Completed and earned a

ACTIVITY 5 STRIVE FOR MORE. When need further

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Background Information for Learners

Qualities of a Good Feature

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Structure of a Good Feature

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g. Narration Lead – This lead is written in the form of narration.

Feature vs. Editorial

Learning Competency with Code:

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Activity 2: MULTIPLE CHOICE

A. Descriptive B. Question C. Striking statement D. Exclamation

A. Summary B. Contrast C. Narration D. Quotation

A. Summary B. Quotation C. Contrast D. Question

Name of Learner: _____ Date:

Date : __________________ Score : _