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ENGLISH
QUARTER 3
MODULES 1 - 8
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ENGLISH – Grade 8
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Quarter 3 – Modules 1-8
First Edition, 2020
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This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the process of examining biases (for or against) made by the author. The scope of
this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used
recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the
standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to
correspond with the textbook you are now using.
This module has the following objectives:
Focus Skill (MELC):
Examine biases (for or against) made by the author (EN8RC-IIIg-3.1.12)
Sub-skills:
1. React to what is asserted or expressed in a text (EN8RC-IIIe-2.1.7).
2. Recognize propaganda techniques used on a given text (EN8RC-IIIa-12.1).
3. Evaluate the details that support assertions in a text (EN8RC-IIIf-2.1.7.1).
Agree or Disagree?
Directions: Read the following sentences. Write A if you agree and D if you disagree to the
following statements below. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
___1. The symbol of justice is a blind-folded woman holding a balanced weighing scale.
___2. Biased reporting is subjective or tending to favor one side.
___3. A writer is just or fair when he/she interviews and reports only one side of the two
contrasting parties.
___4. An editorial, being an opinion, is biased, as it argues for or against an issue.
___5. Favoring a certain race, age, group, or gender is a form of bias.
Lesson Examining Biases (for or against) Made by

1 the Author
“Never let someone’s opinion become your reality,” says Les Brown, an American
motivational speaker. This quote was taken from, “Start Up”, a K-drama series about young
entrepreneurs aspiring to launch virtual dreams into reality.
It is true that it would be wiser for the young to listen to the wisdom of the old and
be observant of the world around them. But as a growing individual, as you are, one
should draw the line between drawing opinions from others and making them as their own
decision. At the end of it all, one needs to take a stand.
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Motive Question: Are you an impulsive buyer? That is, when you get easily swayed by others’
opinions and make decisions in an instance.
Care to observe this picture below:
YES/NO
Categorical Questions
Are you familiar with the product in the picture?

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Do you find the manner or style of the picture
2 appealing?
3 Do you agree with what the texts say?
Defining Bias
Note: If you could go online, watch this

informative video about identifying biases.
Make sure to take note of the important
details discussed by the speaker.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccK9TTA6xiw&ab
_channel=TylerRablin
Key Points:
✔ Bias is the author’s preconceived opinion on a subject. This may be for or against, in
favor or not in favor of the subject, say in the product endorsement, or a topic or issue
as in an editorial for a newspaper.
✔ The writer creates his idea or image about the subject to the reader or
audience. Hence, if not careful, a reader will absorb the message and later the idea
would become his own.
✔ According to the video, everyone has biases; the author and the reader both have.
Bias is also in everything. The question of whether bias is good or bad depends on the
partiality or balance of facts and opinions in the text.
✔ Take for example, a news report’s format. It should be objective in the sense that it
is more on facts and opinions. If there is personality in the news, not of the writer, it
must not be biased.
✔ An editorial, since basically an opinion, is slightly biased. However, it balances its
opinion or stand with facts as evidence, which makes its argument on the issue
strong. In that sense, its purpose is persuasive—to influence readers to accept its line
of thinking.
Ways to detect bias:

1. Word choice and connotation - emotions and feelings associated with words
2. Name and tiles - how people are referred to
3. Placement and size - determine importance (bottom/back of news source, not
important; top/front, important; small-not important; large/big-important)
4. Selection and omission - What facts are being used? Are we getting the whole, or
merely a part? Something’s missing tip: use multiple sources
5. Images and videos
Activity 1. Identifying Propaganda Techniques

Directions: Match the term with its corresponding meaning. Write the letter of your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.
A. Bandwagon B. Stereotyping/Generalizing C. Diversion
D. Stalling or Ignoring the Question E. Testimonial
____1.When a major issue comes up that is embarrassing or threatening, a diversion is
created so attention is directed away from the issue.
____2. This technique is used to play for more time or to avoid answering a pointed
question, so attention is directed away from the issue.
____3. These words are used to dupe us into accepting and approving of things without
examining the evidence carefully.
____4. This common propaganda method is when the speaker tries to convince us to accept
their point of view or else, we will miss out on something good.
____5. Giving a person or an idea a bad label by using an easy to remember pejorative name
Directions: Recall past experiences where you have personal biases or prejudices on any
one of the following aspects. How can the absence of biased attitudes help bring a
better picture for such situations? Guided by what you have learned in this lesson,
write a social account status statement for the day on the space provided below.
1. Age--young and old
2. Race/color
3. Physical appearance--looks
4. Gender-men, women, LGBTQ plus
5. Education
What is on your mind
6. Profession/Career
today?
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words from the given choices. Then, write
the letter of your best answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. A news report should be _______, meaning—it is neutral, or not taking sides.
A. subjective B. objective C. biased D. unfair
2. A political ad for an election campaign is ________ when it only states the good side of a
candidate.
A. just B. objective C. biased D. fair
3. A commercial ad is _________ if it only praises the quality of its product while putting
down its competitors.
A. subjective B. objective C. neutral D. fair
4. It is common knowledge: most mothers are not__ ____judge of character when it
concerns their children.
A. fair B. subjective C. just D. biased
5. A story is _________ if it gives a big focus only on one character’s role, making the
others’ insignificant.
A. subjective B. objective C. fair D. just
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you learn
how to analyze the intention of words or expressions used in propaganda techniques and the
different persuasive devices and emphasis markers for persuasive purposes. The scope of
this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used
recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the
standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to
correspond with the textbook you are now using.
The main goal of this lesson as stated in the Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC) is
to analyze intention of words or expression used in propaganda (EN8V-IIIg-26)
After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. use emphasis markers for persuasive purposes; (EN8G-IIIf-12) and,
2. use appropriate persuasive devices/propaganda techniques. (EN8OL-IIIG 1.14)
Let’s find out how much you know about propaganda/persuasive devices. Remember
to answer all items. After taking this short test, your answers will be checked to find out your
score. Take note of the items that you will not be able to answer correctly and look for the
right answers as you go through the module.
Directions: Read each statement. Write the letter of the correct answer on a separate sheet
of paper.
1. Facts or information that provide support are called ________.
A. reasons C. evidence
B. opinions D. persuasion
2. What word is a good one to use to ensure that you are giving reasons and not just
stating your position?
A. and C. if
B. because D. then
3. If an advertisement says: “We’ve all been there”, what is the advertiser trying to do?
A. The advertiser is providing statistical evidence that this is a common problem.
B. The advertiser is using emotive language to make the reader feel bad.
C. The advertiser is trying to gain the reader’s trust by relating to them.
D. The advertiser is demonstrating an understanding of their target market.
4. When a celebrity’s name is tied to a specific product, this is called a/an _________.
A. interest C. entitlement
B. sponsorship D. endorsement
5. A justification for a position is called ________.
A. evidence C. a reason
B. a position D. an opinion
Lesson Propaganda Techniques

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This time, match the correct emphasis marker to its definition.

Emphasis Marker Match-Up:
Directions: Match the emphasis marker in Column A to its definition in

Column B. Write your answer on a piece of paper.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. Emotive language A. Questions asked just for effect, or to emphasize
a point
2. Personal Pronouns B. Words used to make the reader feel like
you are talking to them
3. Exaggeration C. Language used to make the reader feel
certain emotions
4. Rhetorical questions D. Providing information that is inflated, or
over-the-top
5. Repetition E. Words used to indicate the degree to which
something is probable
6. Modality F. Important words or phrases that are used
more than once
How do these emphasis markers function in persuasive writing? Remember that in
persuasive writing, it aims to convince the reader of an idea or an opinion to take action.
How? Well, this is possible by appealing to the audience through reason, character and
emotion, of course, by utilizing such emphasis markers. These emphasis markers are words
and expressions that emphasize a point according to their categories and functions which
are vital to understand and use when writing persuasively. Check the six markers with
definitions and examples, which are provided on the table below.
EMPHASIS MARKERS DEFINITION EXAMPLE
Rhetorical question question asked just for Who doesn’t want
effect, or to emphasize a success?
point
Modality words used to indicate the It is certain that if we do

degree to which not clean the ocean now,
something is probable our environment will
suffer.
Emotive Language language used to make the There are thousands of
reader feel animals at the mercy of
certain emotions our selfishness and
disregard for kindness
Personal Pronoun words used to make the We have to work together
reader feel like especially in these trying
you are talking to them times.
Repetition Important words or It is up to us to make a
phrases that are used change; it is up to us to
more than once. make a stand and it is up
to us to make a
difference.
Exaggeration providing information that The playground will never
is inflated, or be clean again if everyone
over-the-top keeps littering like this!
For the other aspect of persuasive purposes, we also use propaganda techniques.
Propaganda is a form of communication that is aimed at influencing the emotion, attitude,
or behavior of a community toward some cause or position by representing only one side of
an argument or an assertion, which is commonly used in modern advertising propaganda.
An argument or an assertion is an enthusiastic or energetic statement presented as a fact
although it is not necessarily true. It often implies that the statement requires no explanation
or back up, but that it should merely be accepted without question. Any time an advertiser
states that its product is the best without providing evidence for this, an assertion is already
used.
In order to facilitate your understanding on propaganda techniques, a table
consisting of its definition and example is provided below:
PROPAGANDA DEFINITION EXAMPLE
TECHNIQUES
Name-Calling links a person, or idea, to
a negative symbol
Glittering Generalities links a person, or idea, to

a positive symbol
Transfer associating a respected

person or idea with
whatever is being
promoted
Testimonial seeking support for an

idea or product by having
it endorsed by a famous
person
Plain Folks users of this product or

proponents of this course
of action are simple,
down-to-earth people like
you and me
Card Stacking only presents information

which is favorable to the
person/cause/product.
Snob Appeal only the richest, most Lexus Sports Car- The
important, or most Ultimate driving machine
discerning people like this
idea or product
Bandwagon Everybody's in favor of it;

join the crowd.
Activity 1: Emphasis Markers: CONFIRMATION

A. Directions: Choose and write the emotive language in the sentences given. Write the
emotion you feel in the box provided. Do it on a separate sheet of paper.
SENTENCE EMOTION
1. Think of the poor farmers that do not have
harvest due to the strong typhoon.
2. The puppy jumped joyfully when a lady took him home from the
pound.
3. Think about the exhausted children who must suffer through
the horrible task of homework.
B. Directions: Identify and choose from the box the appropriate emphasis marker that is
used in each of the given sentences. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
REPETITON PERSONAL PRONOUN EXAGGERATION
1. We heal as one.
2. I was walking along when suddenly, an enormous dog appeared. It was as big as
an elephant.
3. Now is the time to have a strong faith and a compassionate heart. Now is the time
to cooperate and withstand the virus. Now is the time to stay connected with our
loved ones.
Activity 2: Emphasis Markers: SORT OUT
Directions: Read sentences below the table then locate and write them in the appropriate
column. Do it on a separate sheet of paper.
Emphasis Marker Sentence Emphasis Marker Sentence
Rhetorical Exaggeration
Question
Personal Emotive
Pronoun Language
Modality Repetition
Sentences taken from a persuasive text about homework:

1. Homework is destroying the childhood of today’s children.
2. It is certain that too much homework does not achieve anything for students; this practice
must be stopped!
3. Don’t students deserve to unwind and relax after a long day at school?
4. Think about all the exhausted children who must suffer through the horrific task of
homework every single night.
5. Too much homework is stressful for the student, boring for the student, and pointless for
the student.
6. We need to work together to make schools see that too much homework is an unnecessary
exercise.
Use your Imagination: Create a COMMERCIAL using the framework given as your guide.
Who is it for? Example: Are you an entrepreneur, a
cool teenager, a dog lover, a soccer fan
etc...
What product or business are you Example: You should buy/come to _____
selling? It is a/an_____ (Products can be a toy,
type of clothing, food, movie
subscription etc.…)
How much does it cost? The product/s cost/costs…(30.00/100

per month etc.…)
When is it available? It will be available/open…(Starting

December, in summer, while supplies
last etc.….)
What are the two reasons people should You should buy our product/s because
use or buy it? it is/they are (cheap, easy, quick, as
___as, etc. ….)
What is your slogan? Always remember… (We are the best!
Quicker is clever!, Scream for Ice cream,
etc.….)
How can it be purchased? To buy the product/s (Call as now at

____, visit _____, address, etc.…)
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Let’s find out how much you have learned on this module. Remember to answer all items.
After taking this short test, your answers will be checked to find out your score.
Directions: Choose the letter that you think best answers the question. Write your answer
on a separate sheet of paper.
1. What propaganda technique is used in this line, “Why eat with a Clown, when you can
dine with the King”?
A. Card Stacking B. Testimonial C. Name Calling D. Bandwagon
2. You saw a TV personality, Angel Locsin, ordering in a fast-food chain. What propaganda
technique is being employed?
A. Plain Folks B. Snob Appeal C. Glittering Generalities D. Transfer
3. The strongest message of this technique is letting people feel like they will be “left out” if
they don’t join the crowd. What is described as a form of propaganda?
A. Transfer B. Testimonial C. Plain Folks D. Bandwagon
4. It is an appeal characterized by the manipulation of the reader’s emotions in order to
convince them in the absence of factual evidence. When used in propaganda, this might
include references to positive, or negative consequences, using people’s fears, their
spitefulness, their pity or their desire for flattery, or a tendency towards wishful thinking.
A. Emotional B. Character C. Behavior D. Reason
5. ______ is a mode of communication in which one group attempts to influence the behavior
or opinions of another, usually to support a particular agenda.
A. Propaganda B. Rhetoric C. Artwork D. Advertising
6. Which propaganda technique relies on the credibility that people give to expert opinions?
A. Testimonial B. Card Stacking C. Transfer D. Glittering Generalities
7. When an advertisement appeals to your feelings, and not to your logic, which persuasive
method is it using?
A. Ethos B. Pathos C. Logos D. All of the above
8. This technique tries to persuade you by getting you to associate positive feelings with
something that is familiar to you with an unfamiliar product or idea by linking them together
creatively.
A. Bandwagon B. Transfer C. Testimonial D. Snob Appeal
9. It is a strategy or technique of showing the products’ best features, telling half-truths, and
omitting or lying about its potential problems.
A. Card Stacking B. Glittering Generalities C. Name Calling D. Plain Folks
10. Which of the following is an example of Bandwagon technique?
A. Are you tired of thinking up new gifts every time you get a party invitation?
B. Don’t be the only person without a great gift at Christmas.
C. She once complained about thinking of a unique gift.
D. Other gift shops at SM are so expensive.
Designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master the nature of
English. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations.
The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are
arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read
them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.
The Activities are based on the most essential learning competency: Determine various
social, moral, and economic issues discussed in the text listened to (EN8LC-IIIh-7.4)
The sub-skill included is:
• Distinguish facts from opinions cited in the text listened to
The module is divided into two lessons, namely:
• Lesson 1- Recognize propaganda techniques used in a given text. (EN8RC-IIIb- 12.1)
• Lesson 2- Judge the relevance and worth ideas of presented in the text listened to
(EN8LC- III 8.2)
1. Define facts and opinion.
2. Know the five propaganda techniques.
3. Pay attention to the news you heard over the radio and television.
Directions: Read each item carefully. Write the letter of your answer on a separate paper.
1. A printed publication usually printed daily or weekly, consisting of unstapled sheets and
containing news.
A. Newspaper C. Journal
B. Bibliography D. Books
2. Every day, we express opinions, feelings, and attitudes, sometimes explicitly and at other
times, implicitly.
A. Agree C. Sometimes
B. Disagree D. All the time
3. It is important to know the difference between fact and opinion.
A. Agree C. Strongly agree
B. Disagree D. Strongly disagree
4. Conclusions are based on instinct rather than on the intellect.
A. True C. Sometimes
B. False D. Always
5. Nowadays, news reports of all kinds reach us from all over the world.
A. Agree C. Strongly agree
B. Disagree D. Strongly disagree
Determine Various Social, Moral, and
Lesson
Economic Issues Discussed in the Text
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Listened to
Learning to listen well is essential. It gives you a chance to be an active listener. You
remain active during the listening process especially if you are listening to the media. When
watching or listening to the news. programs or commercial, advertisements, make sure to
distinguish facts from opinions.
To be an active listener to the media, remember the following points:
1. Think about the message or messages being delivered by the program you are listening
to. Do you agree or disagree with them?
2. Set your own standards about what you will listen to. Does the program meet your
standards? If it does not, turn off the program or switch to another program.
3. Limit the time that you spend listening to the broadcast media. Remember that aside
from listening to programs, you can also spend time reading, learning a new hobby or
skill, interacting with people, or writing.
Propaganda Techniques
When a piece of writing tries to persuade you to think or feel a certain way, it is called
propaganda. Sales talk and political speeches are obvious examples of propaganda, aimed
at persuading you to buy a product or vote for a certain candidate. One of the most
widespread forms of propaganda is advertising.
Advertising calls the attention of the public to a product or business, especially to promote
sales. The youth are the most common target of advertising. Its power leads you to believe
that one brand is better than the other brand.
An intelligent reader and listener should not believe everything you read, see and hear. Learn
to examine what is presented to you and ask yourself if it is true.
The following are the propaganda techniques:
1. Bandwagon -persuades people to do something by telling them that others are doing
it.
Example: Everyone’s doing it. Why aren’t you? It pressures you into wearing a certain style
of clothing because it is the “in” thing by capitalizing on your desire to belong to the group.
You are led to “join the others” without questioning the wisdom of your idea.
2. Testimonial – uses a famous person to recommend a product or idea. You are not
expected into qualities of the person or things in the advertisement. You are expected to buy
a product because of the prestige of the celebrity endorsing it.
3. Transfer – relates a person, idea, or thing to others that have proven to be good or
beneficial.
Example:
When you campaign for class president by saying that you are related to the mayor, you are
guilty of propagandizing by transfer.
1. Emotional words – words that will make the reader feel strongly about someone or
something. It usually appeals to sympathy, or the use of guilty feelings to persuade.
Example:
An ad that convinces a woman or a mother to buy a certain toy for her child would play on
her guilt at being away from home and convinces her that the toy will let the child know that
her mother is” good” and that she loves him.
2. Card stacking – manipulating or withholding relevant information about a product,
person, or idea in commercials using. You cannot spot this technique in commercials using
surveys, “lab tests”, and so-called statistics to prove that the product is better than others.
Example:
An ad might claim that “survey shows that the most people prefer this brand of toothpaste”,
but it does not reveal that only ten people took part in the survey.
English Communication Arts and Skills Through Afro-Asian Literature by:
Milagros G. Lapid & Josephine B. Serrano p. 242-243
Forming Judgment
The ability to make critical distinctions and to achieve a balanced viewpoint is
important not only in the classroom but also in many situations in daily life. Drawing
conclusions and forming judgments are reading skills that train the student to make wise
decisions.
A conclusion is often an intuitive rather than a well- reasoned deduction. This means
that many conclusions are based on instinct rather than on the intellect. This should not be
so because to be able to draw the right conclusion, a person must know certain facts, analyze
the ideas involved and decide what to do.
A judgment, like a conclusion, should be made only after one has analyzed the facts
involved according to a standard or criterion of what the truth is. The decision may be neutral
– meaning, the person involved does not take sides (e.g. She is not fat); it may be negative or
belittling (e.g. He is skinny); or positive (e.g. He is slender. The connotation word is taken
into consideration.
Skill Builders for Efficient Reading 10 By: Evelyn S. Salazar p.170
Example:
The choice of word in describing a person, place or thing often indicates the type of
judgment made.
Directions: Identify the judgment made below. Write N for neutral, L for belittling or
negative, and P for positive or lofty. Your clue is in italics. Write your answer
on a piece of paper.
________________ 1. The policeman upholds the law.
________________ 2. The man with a mustache is a mercenary.
________________ 3. The cottage we rented by the seashore was cozy.
________________ 4. Your ideas are obsolete.
________________ 5. Many relocated families live in shacks.
To develop and maintain a critical perspective when you listen to the news, keep the
following points in mind.
1. The whole story has not been told.
2. Most issues and problems are not as simple as they appear.
3. Strong emotions or unusual images can fool you.
4. News reports that seem too good or too bad to be true should be questioned.
5. News reports may contain hidden editorials
Activity 1.
Directions: Identify the following propaganda techniques by writing:
B for bandwagon TR for transfer EW for emotional words
T for testimonial CS for card stacking
__________ 1. A herbal medicine introduced by a famous celebrity
__________ 2. Use whitening soap with your group of friends.
__________ 3. A busy mother who cannot play with her kids bought them a half gallon of ice
cream
__________ 4. This soap kills 99.9 percent of germs.
__________ 5. You campaign for your relative in the local election.
__________ 6. A multivitamin with no preservatives
__________ 7. A branded T-shirt worn by a Korean
__________ 8. Try this noodle soup, everybody loves it.
__________ 9. Cut down your budget with this house and lot package.
__________ 10. Be glamorous
Activity 2. Fact or Opinion:

Directions: Write F for fact and O for opinion. Write your answer on a piece of paper.
__________1. Fruits and vegetables are essential to our health.
__________2. Vaccines for COVID-19 are proven safe by experts.
__________3. Filipinos can witness the penumbral eclipse of the moon on November 30, 2020,
PAGASA said.
__________4. As per memorandum, the President has given approval to the recommendation
of DepEd to defer the opening of classes on October 5.
__________5. Drinking milk before going to bed is beneficial.
FACT VS. OPINION

Directions: Read each sentence and decide what type of idea it gives. Write F if it states a
fact and O if it is an opinion.
_____________ 1. Ombudsman suspends 8 PhilHealth officials
_____________ 2. Storm Rolly entered the country.
_____________ 3. Luzon is placed under a state of calamity.
_____________ 4. Willie Revillame donated 5 million in Catanduanes.
_____________ 5. The number of COVID-1919 cases in the Philippines is decreasing.
_____________ 6. Cashless toll collection moved to December
_____________ 7. Philippine Red Cross resumes swab testing.
_____________ 8. Pres. Duterte may sign the 2021 budget before Christmas.
_____________ 9. Not all reports are true.
_____________ 10. Cold weather starts November till January.
_____________ 11. Taking vitamins is not an assurance that you are free from any illness.
_____________ 12. People who are interested in plants are called plantitas and plantitos.
____________ 13. Milk tea is made of natural herbs.
_____________ 14. Plants provide oxygen.
____________ 15. COVID-19 is the biggest challenge the whole world has experienced.
This learning packet recognizes you as the center of all the learning activities. This
was made to make sure that you find learning activities fun and easy!
Indeed, literature reflects and mirrors behavior, psyche, traditions, and even a vehicle
used by people to know what is happening around. It also gives a clear description of people
in every culture despite its differences and audacity. Moreover, literature mirrors the way of
life of every generation thus shaping them to have a unique understanding of themselves.
Finally, no matter how alien the world is, literature helps us realize the importance of people
who shape societies and fathom the ever-changing culture of the world.
The module is divided into two lessons, namely:

● Lesson 1 – Definition of adjective complement
● Lesson 2 - Types/kinds of adjective complement

1. identify adjective complement in a structure; and
2. enumerate the types/kinds of adjective complement.
Directions: Write Yes if the italicized group of words is an adjective complement. If it’s not,
write No. Write your answer on a piece of paper.
1. I am curious what food you eat.

2. Willy wants to be on his own.
3. Ronald was scared to tell his secret.
4. Shiela lives in a beautiful house.
5. Please let me know who stole her Chippy.
Analyze Literature as a Mirror to a
Lesson
Shared Heritage of People with Diverse
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Background
Adjective complement is a phrase or clause that adds to the meaning of an adjective

or that modifies it. The adjective complement always follows the adjective it complements.
Examples:
I am generous to all the needy.
Engineers are amazing in building structures.
My co-teachers were shocked about my promotion.
KINDS OF ADJECTIVE COMPLEMENTS
Noun clause is also called a relative clause. It modifies nouns or pronouns. It begins with a
relative pronoun, which connects them to the word they describe. These are the following:
● who
● what
● when
● that
● whom
● whose
● which
● why
Example:
I hate people who pretend to be nice.
Bernadette was so happy that she got her new car.
Mr. Abiog must decide which class to observe.
Please let me know who ate Ana’s favorite chips.
Prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and the object of preposition. It provides
further information about the adjective in a sentence.
Some prepositions include:
● in
● for
● by
● at
● before
● with
● from
● beneath
Examples:
Kenley is very bright in hiding secrets.
Gilbert is addicted to sunflower seeds.
The children were astonished at the beautiful fireworks.
Let us be positive about the future of this generation.
Infinitive Phrase is a group of words that starts with an infinitive (to + verb)
Example:
I am delighted to invite you on my birthday.
Kurtney Love was scared to see the result of the test.
The principal was surprised to see the Regional Director.
It was amazing to see your new house.
Directions: Tell whether the underlined phrases/clauses is a noun clause, prepositional
phrase, or infinitive Clause. Write your answer on a piece of paper.
_____________________1. She was scared to tell the truth.
_____________________2. The boy is so excited that he fell to his feet.
_____________________3. Are you happy for me?
_____________________4. I am disappointed to see you feeling devastated.
_____________________5. I am confused which is better.
_____________________6. My grandfather was born when Hiroshima, Japan was under siege.
_____________________7. The soup is tasty to refuse.
_____________________8. I am very proud to receive an award.
_____________________9. Kids nowadays feel alone in their own self-made world.
_____________________10. The boss was confused why employees’ attrition rate is high.
Activity 1
Directions: Carefully read each statement and choose the best possible answer for each
item. Write the letter of your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following is not an adjective complement?
A. noun clause
B. infinitive clause
C. gerund clause
D. prepositional clause
2. Which of the following does not have an infinitive clause?
A. I am happy to serve you.
B. My father was so proud of me when I became a teacher.
C. My daughter is excited to see me.
D. The front liners seemed content and happy to serve the people.
3. Among the following, which is not a prepositional phrase?
A. in the yard
B. from within
C. about last night
D. to live
4. Which among the statements is not true?
A. An adjective complement is also an adjective phrase.
B. An adjective clause provides additional information to complete the meaning of
the adjective.
C. An adjective clause can be a gerund.
D. An adjective clause can be infinitive.
5. Identify the adjective clause in the following sentence: “I am grateful for the love,
dedication, and support of the community.”
A. I am
B. grateful for the love
C. dedication and support
D. for the love, dedication, and support.
Directions: Match the two columns to form meaningful sentences. Do it on a separate
sheet of paper.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. I am happy A. that one must remember.
2. This is the place B. that I wish wouldn’t end.
3. Integrity is so important C. that people should learn to be more
careful.
4. My lesson in English is fascinating D. to see you.
5. There is no cure yet for Covid 19 E. where you find peace and
contentment.
Directions: Identify the form of the adjective complement. Write A if the underlined item is
a Prepositional Phrase, B if it is an Infinitive Phrase and C if it is a Clause.
Write your answers on a piece of paper.
1. My mom is interested in cooking sumptuous meals.

2. All math subjects are difficult to understand by English enthusiasts.
3. The Hot Air Balloon Festival is a festive occasion that I don’t like to miss.
4. A lot of people speak well of Dr. Tugade.
5. Are you excited to date your crush?
6. Felisa has a kind heart that everybody can attest.
7. The Philippines is a beautiful country to visit.
8. Valenzuelanos are proud of their disciplined character.
9. Teachers are worried that face-to-face mode of teaching is to be implemented.
10. Sen. Win Gatchalian is so happy about the awards received by his brothers.
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master the
use of cohesive devices to make the transition of ideas smoother and clearer. The scope of
this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The lessons are
arranged to follow the standard sequence of the English 8.
The use of cohesive devices in composing speech can make the transfer of thoughts clearer.
In this module, you will learn the appropriate use of cohesive devices in composing and
delivering speech.
The main goal of this lesson as stated in the Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC) is
to use appropriate cohesive devices in various types of speech.
This module presents lessons on:
● Cohesive devices / logical connectors
● Composing and delivering a speech

1. use appropriate logical connectors for emphasis (EN8G-IVa-16);
2. use appropriate cohesive devices in composing informative speech (EN8OL-IIg-3); and
3. deliver a self-composed speech (EN8OL-IIIf-3).
Have fun learning and discovering skills in English 8 lesson!
Directions: Before you go on with this learning material, let us first test your prior knowledge
on the lesson that you are about to learn. Read and answer the following
questions.
Choose the appropriate cohesive devices that will complete the lines taken from various types
of speech. Write the letter of your answer on a piece of paper.
1. Participating in community activities can make people become more aware of their
surroundings, _____ the cleanliness of the environment, and the friendliness of the
neighborhood.
A. consequently B. despite C. unfortunately D. such as
2. Several residents of Valenzuela complain about the trash thrown anywhere, _____ these
same people are the ones doing it.
A. although B. so C. for D. therefore
3. Some Filipinos choose to live in the province; _____, they have to adjust to its slow
pace, quietness, and the absence of internet connectivity.
A. because B. consequently C. despite D. such as
4. Video conferencing is widely used nowadays to establish communication among those

who are in the work from home modality; _____, this allows the participants to hear or
see each other in a meeting.
A. after B. although C. during D. moreover
5. Many people forgot to observe health and safety protocols; _______, the number of
COVID-19 cases rises.
A. because B. still C. as a result D. even though
PART 2: Choose and write the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which of the following cohesive devices adds information?
A. earlier B. in addition C. over D. therefore
2. Which of the following cohesive devices is used to show difference?

A. although B. before C. earlier D. likewise
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3. Which of the following cohesive devices is used to signal similarity?
A. consequently B. likewise C. presently D. whereas
4. Which of the following cohesive devices is used to signal time?

A. because B. before C. hence D. thus
5. Which of the following cohesive devices is used to show results?

A. consequently B. meanwhile C. nonetheless D. though
Lesson Using Cohesive Devices in Speech

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BREAKING NEWS!
President Rodrigo R. Duterte delivers his address to the citizens of the Philippines.
Directions: Read and study the speech delivered by President Duterte about COVID-19 which
was aired last March 15, 2020.
President Duterte’s Speech on COVID-19

aired March 15, 2020
To my fellow Filipino,
Today, we face a very grave threat of Novel Corona Virus 2019 or COVID-19. As of
now, there are only three confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection. Further, none of
those infected is a Filipino national. There is no evidence yet of local community
transmission here in our country; however, the government together with World
Health Organization, medical societies and partner with local sector is addressing
the challenge and preparing for the eventuality.
To my fellow Filipinos, I understand that many of you are worried about the world
health and well-being of our love ones. Also, it is normal to feel anxious, concerned,
and even afraid. Maging Malinis. Wash your hand frequently. For every handshake,
cover your mouth so that you cannot transmit virus to others. Moreover, if you have
a cough, wear a mask. Be cautious with the information and let’s listen to the
information from World Health Organization. Don’t believe in fake news. Instead,
focus and listen to the information given by government.
Finally, I call on our people to remain calm, vigilant, and responsible and I am also
asking for your trust, cooperation and support as we face the challenge together as one
nation so that we can overcome this challenge. Maraming Salamat.
Let us discuss the informative speech of President Duterte on COVID-19 by answering

these questions:
1. What is the information given by the president about COVID-19 in his speech?
2. According to him, what are the precautionary measures that Filipinos should observe
this time of COVID-19?
3. Look at the underlined words in the given speech. How did these words affect the flow
of ideas and the clarity of information in the speech?
Write your answers on a piece of paper.
❖ The sample speech delivered by President Duterte is an example of informative speech.
❖ The underlined words such as further, however, also, moreover, and finally are examples
of cohesive devices that are used to connect ideas in a speech.
An informative speech provides information about a specific subject to an audience. The

aim of an informative speech is to help the audience to understand and to remember the
information that is being presented.
Cohesive devices play a vital part in establishing coherence of ideas presented in various
speeches. Cohesive devices are words or phrases used to connect ideas between different parts
of text. These are conjunctions, connectives, and pronouns, which are used to link the parts of
a piece of writing. They signal to the reader what the relationships are between the clauses,
sentences, and paragraphs.
Study this chart of cohesive devices and its categories.
In an informative speech, the speaker relays knowledge to an audience on a specific topic.

Various types of speech:
1. Informative speech – intends to educate and to give information to the audience about
a particular topic
2. Explanatory speech - used to give an insight into the state of a topic
3. Descriptive speech - helps the speaker in creating a clear mental picture regarding a
specific subject in the minds of the target audience
4. Demonstrated speech - explains how an action should be performed
5. Definition speech - goes into the depth of a topic with more of conceptual explanation
and understanding
Three major parts of a written speech:

❖ Introduction - The introduction has five important responsibilities: get the audience's
attention, introduce the topic, explain its relevance to the audience, state a thesis or
purpose, and outline the main points. By the end of the introduction, you should provide
a road map that outlines your main points.
❖ Body - This part is the longest since it elaborates the details of information on your
speech topic.
❖ Conclusion – This part summarizes all the points and information being discussed and
the call to action to end the speech.
Example:
Are new coronavirus strains cause for concern?
Introduction
New variants, or strains, of the virus that causes COVID-19 have
been seen almost since it was first detected in China nearly a year
ago.
Reports from Britain and South Africa of new coronavirus strains
that seem to spread more easily are causing alarm, but virus experts
Body say it is unclear if that’s the case or whether they pose any concern
for vaccines or cause more severe disease. Viruses naturally evolve
as they move through the population, some more than others. It is
one reason we need a fresh flu shot each year.
The new strain does not change the public health advice to wear
Conclusion masks, wash hands and maintain social distance.
-taken from Peter Summer’s Speech for Associated Press, 2020
POINTS TO REMEMBER IN DELIVERING A SPEECH
For many speakers, speech delivery is the most intimidating aspect of public speaking.
Although there is no known cure for nervousness, you can make yourself much more
comfortable by following a few basic delivery guidelines.
The Five-Step Method for Improving Speech Delivery
1. Read aloud your full-sentence outline. Listen to what you are saying and adjust your
language to achieve a good, clear, simple sentence structure.
2. Practice the speech repeatedly from the speaking outline. Become familiar with your
keywords to the point that what you say takes the form of an easy, natural conversation.
3. Practice the speech aloud in front of the mirror. Rehearse it until you are confident you
have mastered the ideas you want to present. You may record your speech delivery and
watch it afterwards to note the points for improvement.
4. Present your speech to a friend to develop the delivery, volume, pitch, non-verbal cues
(gestures, card-usage, etc.), and eye-contact.
5. Practice the speech a day or two before the actual speech delivery.
. (contrasting opinion).
Activity 1: Cohesive Devices
Directions: Choose the appropriate cohesive devices that will complete the lines from various
types of speech. Write the letter of your answer in a piece of paper.
1. A lot of people ignored the reminder of the government to stay at home to avoid
exposure to the disease. _____, the number of cases increased.
A. In fact B. Such as C. As a result D. In addition
2. The plan of a city-wide lockdown gained many reactions from the people; _____, positive
and negative opinions were expressed.
A. despite B. however C. that is D. in addition
3. _____ the home quarantine period, military and police forces are visible to monitor
strict compliance of the policies.
A. Because B. Consequently C. During D. As a result
4. There are many things one can do at home to be productive. _____, one can listen to
music while doing household chores, do gardening, read books, watch TV shows, and
the like.
A. Because B. In fact C. In addition D. For example
5. Supermarkets, malls and commercial establishments in Valenzuela require Valtrace for

easy contact tracing of shoppers. _____, wearing of face mask and face shield is
enforced.
A. Because B. In fact C. Moreover D. For example
Activity 2:
Directions: Using the information from the infographic on COVID-19, make an outline of
your informative speech.
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer and write it on a separate sheet of paper.
Write Topic: _______________________________________________________________
I. What is 2019 Novel Corona Virus?
A. _____________________________________________________________
B. ____________________________________________________________
C. ____________________________________________________________
D. ____________________________________________________________
II. What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
A. ____________________________________________________________
B. ____________________________________________________________
C. ____________________________________________________________
D. ____________________________________________________________
III. How can we protect ourselves from COVID-19?
A. Dos to prevent ourselves from COVID-19
1. ___________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________
B. Don’ts to prevent ourselves from COVID-19

1. ___________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________
Directions: On this part, you are going to apply what you have learned on using appropriate
cohesive devices in speech by doing this activity.
Using cohesive devices, connect the five given informative sentences about things you can do
to help during COVID-19 pandemic to be able to form a short script for an informative speech.
Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Deliver to Inform: Let us now test what you have learned about this lesson.
Directions: In this task, you are now about to deliver your PERFORMANCE TASK – a self-
composed informative speech that you did in Learning Task 2. Memorize your speech, apply
the steps and tips you learned in speech delivery.
NOTE: Ask the help of your guardian or siblings to take a video of you while delivering your
speech. Then, send the video to your teacher or post it on the provided online learning platform
class group given by your teacher for checking. Be guided by the criteria in the speech delivery
rubric. Good luck!
RUBRIC FOR SPEECH DELIVERY
(Performance Task)
This module is designed to help you learn the concept of parallel structures. The
discussion in this module is created to help you develop the competency assigned for this
quarter.
The activities are based on the Most Essential Learning Competency: EN8G-Ia-7: Use
parallel structures
The sub-skills included are:
1. EN8G-Iva-15: Use appropriate modifiers
2. EN8G-IIIg-3.6: Use modals appropriately
3. EN9G-IIIa-2.1: Use verbal seg. Gerund, participle and infinitive
4. MELC Quarter 1: Use modal verbs, nouns and adverbs appropriately
As the learner, make sure to read the directions, discussions and other notes written in
this module for you to achieve learning. With the guidance of your parents at home and your
teachers in your virtual classrooms, learning is assured.
Directions: Read the following statements. Choose the phrase that correctly completes the
sentence. Write the letter of your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. When Carla saw that her mother had prepared sautéed vegetables and rice for dinner, she
________, claimed to feel nauseous, and excused herself from the table.
A. clutched her stomach
B. was clutching her stomach
C. did clutch her stomach
2. Not only did Henry despise the way Junnel chewed with his mouth open, ______ finding his
wet towels all over the bathroom floor.
A. but also disliked
B. but also disliking
C. but he also disliked
3. To protect her delicate hands, Joanna will not rake the yard, do the dishes, or ___________.
A. refuses to scrub the bathtub
B. won’t scrub the bathtub
C. scrub the bathtub
4. When Diane takes her dog for a walk, Bantay enjoys sniffing for edible garbage, __________,
and lunging at squirrels.
A. howls at bicyclists
B. howling at bicyclists
C. she howls at bicyclists
5. After Rainier cashes his paycheck, the money goes to his savings account, family
fund, and ___________________.
A. paying her credit card bill
B. toward her credit card balance
C. credit card balance
B. Directions: Study the pairs of sentences and identify the one with faulty parallelism. Write
only the letter of your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
6. A. Tennis requires hand-eye coordination, flexibility, and concentration.

B. Tennis requires hand-eye coordination, flexibility, and to be able to concentrate.
7. A. Eggs contain not only protein but are also full of vitamins.
B. Eggs contain not only protein but also vitamins.
8. A. Alexander Graham Bell was a painter, teacher, and he invented things.

B. Alexander Graham Bell was a painter, teacher, and inventor.
9. A. Shakespeare was a prolific playwright and an excellent sonneteer.

B. Shakespeare wrote great plays and was an excellent sonneteer.
10. A. Exercise has been shown to improve mood and decrease feelings of depression, anxiety,
and stress.
B. Exercise has been shown to improve mood and not to feel depression, anxiety and stress.
Lesson Parallel Structure

7-8
Directions: Listen to the song ‘What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong. Read and study
the lyrics below then answer the questions that follow.
I see friends shaking

hands Saying, "How do you
I do?" They're really saying
I see trees of green "I love you"
Red roses too IV
I see them bloom I hear babies cry
For me and you I watch them grow
And I think to myself They'll learn much
What a wonderful world more Than I'll never
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know
I see skies of blue
And I think to myself
And clouds of white
What a wonderful
The bright blessed day
world
The dark sacred night

Yes, I think to myself
And I think to myself
What a wonderful
What a wonderful world
world
III
The colors of the rainbow
So pretty in the sky
Are also on the
faces Of people
going by
Process Questions:
1. How does the persona see the world in general? Cite evidence to support
your answer.
2. Why do you think the persona uses ‘blessed’ to describe day and ‘sacred’
for night?
3. In stanza 4, how does the persona perceive birth and/or growth?

4. Look at the structures of the lines below. How is the structure of Column A
different or similar to that of Column B?
Column A Column B
I see skies of blue And clouds of white
The bright blessed day The dark sacred night
I hear babies cry I watch them grow
In English grammar, parallelism is the similarity of structure in a pair or series of

related words, phrases, or clauses. Also called parallel structure, paired construction, and
isocolon (Nordquist 2018).
Parallelism aims for clarity, like creating a pattern or a rhythm in your sentence. For
example, when you begin your list with a noun the rest of the grammatical forms in the
list should also be in noun form. This rule also goes for verbs, adjectives, and other parts
of speech and/or grammatical form.
Example:
Make sure to bring your quarantine pass, QR code and to wear face shield.
The underlined series in the sentence has faulty parallelism. Take note that quarantine
pass, QR code are in noun forms while to wear a face shield is in infinitive phrase. This
creates a break in the smooth flow of the sentence structure, thus is considered faulty. In
order to make this sentence correct, we should transform the infinitive phrase to its noun
form.
Make sure to bring your quarantine pass, QR code and face shield.
The sentence is now parallel.
Remember: Check if there is an item that differs from the rest in terms of word form
or grammatical structure in order to avoid faulty parallelism.
Common Errors in Parallelism

Kessler and McDonald (2008) listed the following common errors in parallelism:
1. Creating a series that is unbalanced and awkward
Not Parallel: She enjoys books, videos, and surfing the internet.
Parallel: She enjoys reading books, watching videos, and surfing the internet.
Not Parallel: Your essay is compelling and of the utmost thoughtfulness.

Parallel: Your essay is compelling and thoughtful.
2. Mixing verbals
Not Parallel: This is another example of selectively using favorable statistics and then to
write a report around that biased selection.
Parallel: This is another example of selectively using favorable statistics and writing a report
around that biased selection.
3. Unnecessarily changing voice

Not Parallel: Council members approved the new city tax levy, but the
(active)
anti-smoking ordinance was defeated by them.
(passive)
Parallel: Council members approved the new city tax levy but defeated the anti-smoking
ordinance.
4. Unnecessarily changing subjects

Not Parallel: One never should argue with a referee; people should know that.
Parallel: People should know never to argue with a referee.
5. Unnecessarily changing tenses

Not Parallel: Billy is a poor basketball player, and no amount of practice was
going to make him any better.
Parallel: Billy is a poor basketball player, and no amount of practice is going to make him
any better.
Activity: Strike One!
Directions: Strike out the word/phrase which is not parallel. No.1 is done for y
3.
1. 2. reading
to listen reading cycling
to speak, cycling hiking
together hiking going to a camp
to run going to a camp
4. 5.
drive School of fish
watched flock of birds
ate some dogs
slept parliament of
owls
Directions: Read the following items. Write P if the sentence follows parallelism and NP
if it is not parallel. No.1 is done for you.
____1. The new manager familiarized himself with the crew, the work and how the
restaurant works.
____2. The car drove through the red light, struck another car, and landed in the open
field.
____3. To maintain good health, people should try to eat a well-balanced diet, sleep eight
hours per night, and to exercise for about 20 minutes every day.
____4. Paul wants to make sure that his presentation is made innovatively, efficiently,
and influentially.
____5. The new grocery store offers fruits, vegetable and some animal carcass.
____6. My brother bought a cardigan, a tie and a pair of new shoes.
Activity 2: Box it out
Directions: Read the following items. Box the word or phrase that gives the
sentence correct parallel structure. No.1 is done for you.
1. Jericho was excited about inviting friends over, eating a good meal, and ___ .
A. a game of mobile B. to play mobile games C. playing mobile games
2. Martha has always enjoyed reading the book more than _____________________.
A. I watched the movie version B. watching the movie C. to watch the movie
3. When the weather outside is cold and ________, I like to be indoors.

A. starting to get windy B. windy C. getting windy
4. Running, lifting, and ____________ are three of Ashley’s favorite exercises.
A. racquetball B. a spinning class C. bicycling
5. Professor Martin supports the idea because, first, ________; and second, it is
unique.
A. it is simplifying B. simple C. it is simple
6. Our new computer network is safer, stronger and __________.
A. more secure B. most secure C. secure
7. The new coach taught his student how to deliver lines, how to show emotions
and _____________.
A. to talk with fans B. talking with fans C. how to talk with fans
8. The venue for the school camp has several fields for games and _____________.
A. swimming in the lake B. a swimming area in the C. swim area in the lake
Assessment 2: Choose wisely

Directions: Choose the sentence that shows parallelism. Write the letter of your
answer on a separate sheet of paper. Number one is done for you.
_____ 1.
A. Spiders that crawl, hissing snakes, and squealing rodents fill the aquariums
in the showroom.
B. Crawling spiders, hissing snakes, and squealing rodents fill the aquariums
in the showroom.
Option B follows the correct parallel structure. All the elements follow
the same pattern (verb –ing + noun).
_____ 2.
A. The room we rented was a nightmare: the clock seemed stuck in place, the
air conditioner blew inadequate cool, and a fluorescent bulb buzzed overhead.
B. The room we rented was a nightmare: the clock seemed stuck in place, the
air conditioner had inadequate cool, and a fluorescent bulb buzzed overhead.
_____ 3.
A. Wennie gets her daily exercise by walking her dog, going for a bike ride,
and cleaning.
B. Wennie gets her daily exercise by walking her dog, going for a bike ride,
and cleaning her house.
_____ 4.
A. Stress makes it difficult to exercise regularly, have relationships that are
stable, and be eating food with benefits to one’s health.
B. Stress makes it difficult to maintain regular exercise, stable relationships
and healthy diet.
_____ 5.
A. This program can help your speaking skills, to gain confidence, and
confidently complete your goal.
B. This program can help improve your writing skills, gain confidence,
and complete your goal.
_____ 6.
A. The engineers were accommodating, practical and competent.
B. The engineers were accommodating, practical and full of
competence.
Activity 3: Fault Finding

Directions: Write and underline the faulty parallelism in the following sentences.
Number one is done for you. Do it on a separate sheet of paper.
1. When we were young, we loved to play in the streets, skipping down the alley, and
run against the wind.
2. I still enjoy playing in the streets, skipping down the alley and to run against the
wind.
3. To give is better than receiving.
4. Cheating can result in failing the exam, being suspended or to be expelled.
5. The house sitter lost the keys, neglected the dogs, and she also trashed the
kitchen.
6. Andrew was both an industrious student, and he was also an excellent athlete.
Assessment 3: Fix it
Directions: Study the following sentences and write and underline the word/phrase that
causes faulty parallelism. Then, rewrite the corrected sentences on a paper. Each
sentence is worth two points. Number one is done for you.
1. The barangay chairman explained when the clean-up would begin, the people who
would oversee and how it would be funded by a referendum. The barangay
chairman explained when the clean-up would begin, who would oversee and how
it would be funded by a referendum.
2. The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not
eat too much, and to do some warm-up exercises before the game.
3. Mr. Cruz will sing, dancing and tell stories from his trips abroad.
4. In English class, Claire learned to read poems critically and she appreciated
good prose.
5. The students prepared for their exams at home, spent extra hours with their tutors,
they did the necessary research in the library, and asked questions in their
classrooms.
6. The student council president is conscientious, devoted and he works hard.
Directions: Read the paragraph below. The following paragraph has errors in
parallelism. Underline the sentences with faulty parallelism, then rewrite
the paragraph correcting them. Use a separate piece of paper for your
rewritten paragraph.
Philippines is prone to tropical cyclones due to its geographical location.

Tropical cyclone or typhoon is formed over warm tropical oceans. The Philippines faces
the open Western Pacific where typhoons are most formed and without much area to
make landfall.
A typhoon is characterized by low atmospheric pressure, high winds and rains

that are heavy. Such characteristics bring casualties to human life and destroys crops
and properties. The Philippines is visited by an average of 20 typhoons every year, five
of which is possibly destructive.
Thus, the government created the National Disaster Risk Reduction

Management Council (NDRRMC). NDRRMC is empowered with policy-making,
coordination, integrating, supervision, monitoring, and evaluates disaster related
matters. The agency also spearheads continuous development of strategic and
systematize approaches to risk hazards and manage consequences of disaster.
Directions: Analyze the following statements. Copy the parallel elements in the
following sentences.
1. Computers are salient technology in government agencies, manufacturing plants

and academic institutions.
2. Raccoons like to play on city streets at dusk, forage garbage at night, and sleep
during the day.
3. Mikaiah is both an excellent writer and an industrious student.
4. Mrs. Soliman enjoys listening to classical music and reading contemporary
novels.
5. Tell mother to include potatoes, apples, and lemons on her list.
Directions: Rewrite the following sentences to achieve parallelism.
6. Jaimee planned a trip to her province, a visit on her grandma and taking long
hikes with her boyfriend.
7. The two things Loren looks forward whenever she comes home are a hot meal and
taking a hot bath.
8. The old man was kind, gentle and he gives a lot of money to the poor.
9. Bobbie is not only loyal to his friends but also he is friendly to strangers.
10. I plan to walk the dog, write my homework and to go to bed.
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Flq6AJkFXa6.jpg_.webp
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cEdAHWD8d2ZFXqj2e0f4VnuaJfmDQwCLcBGAs/w1200-h630-p-k-no
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Lesson Examining Biases (for or against) Made by

Are you familiar with the product in the picture?

3 Do you agree with what the texts say?

Note: If you could go online, watch this

Ways to detect bias:

Activity 1. Identifying Propaganda Techniques

After going through this module, you are expected to:

Lesson Propaganda Techniques

This time, match the correct emphasis marker to its definition.

Directions: Match the emphasis marker in Column A to its definition in

Modality words used to indicate the It is certain that if we do

Glittering Generalities links a person, or idea, to

Transfer associating a respected

Testimonial seeking support for an

Plain Folks users of this product or

Card Stacking only presents information

Bandwagon Everybody's in favor of it;

Activity 1: Emphasis Markers: CONFIRMATION

Activity 2: Emphasis Markers: SORT OUT

Sentences taken from a persuasive text about homework:

How much does it cost? The product/s cost/costs…(30.00/100

When is it available? It will be available/open…(Starting

How can it be purchased? To buy the product/s (Call as now at

Activity 2. Fact or Opinion:

FACT VS. OPINION

The module is divided into two lessons, namely:

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. I am curious what food you eat.

Adjective complement is a phrase or clause that adds to the meaning of an adjective

1. My mom is interested in cooking sumptuous meals.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

4. Video conferencing is widely used nowadays to establish communication among those

PART 2: Choose and write the letter of the correct answer.

2. Which of the following cohesive devices is used to show difference?

4. Which of the following cohesive devices is used to signal time?

5. Which of the following cohesive devices is used to show results?

Lesson Using Cohesive Devices in Speech

President Duterte’s Speech on COVID-19

Let us discuss the informative speech of President Duterte on COVID-19 by answering

Write your answers on a piece of paper.

❖ The sample speech delivered by President Duterte is an example of informative speech.

An informative speech provides information about a specific subject to an audience. The

In an informative speech, the speaker relays knowledge to an audience on a specific topic.

Three major parts of a written speech:

-taken from Peter Summer’s Speech for Associated Press, 2020

POINTS TO REMEMBER IN DELIVERING A SPEECH

Activity 1: Cohesive Devices

5. Supermarkets, malls and commercial establishments in Valenzuela require Valtrace for

B. Don’ts to prevent ourselves from COVID-19

6. A. Tennis requires hand-eye coordination, flexibility, and concentration.

8. A. Alexander Graham Bell was a painter, teacher, and he invented things.

9. A. Shakespeare was a prolific playwright and an excellent sonneteer.

Lesson Parallel Structure

I see friends shaking

The dark sacred night

3. In stanza 4, how does the persona perceive birth and/or growth?

I see skies of blue And clouds of white