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Department of Education
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF CAVITE PROVINCE
MARAGONDON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
GARITA A, MARAGONDON, CAVITE
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Subject: English 9
Lesson Title: Biases and Prejudices
Learning Competency: Differentiate biases from prejudices (EN9LC-IVf-13.3)
Reference: English 9 LM: A Journey through Anglo-Saxon American Literature, LAS No.: 1
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CONCEPT NOTES:
Prejudice is an unjustified or incorrect attitude (usually negative) towards an individual based solely on the
individual’s membership of a social group. Bias is the inclination or prejudice for (or against) one person or group or
concept, especially in a way considered to be unfair.
EXAMPLES:
Prejudices:
-After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, any person of Japanese descent living in America was
considered suspect. As prejudices against them grew, simply because they had a genetic link to an enemy country,
President Roosevelt had them rounded up and held in internment camps.
-Apartheid in South Africa involved racial segregation where non-whites were viewed as unfit to
partake in the voting process and had to live in separate communities because they were viewed as “lesser than” or
“inferior” to their white counterparts.
Biases:
-If someone has a bias about women, they can take two different approaches. If they’re biased
toward women, they might hire only women because they feel they make better employees for some gender-related
reason. Conversely, if they’re biased against women, they might hire a man over a more-qualified female candidate.
-If someone is biased toward same-sex couples, they might choose to rent their home to them over
a heterosexual couple. If they’re biased against same-sex couples, they might discriminate against them by refusing
to rent to them.
Task 1: Study and evaluate whether the given scenarios contain biases and prejudices. Write bias, prejudice, or none.
Task 2: Write T if the statement is TRUE and write F if it is FALSE.
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_____1. Prejudice is the opinion or viewpoint while discrimination is the action.

_____2. If someone is thinking poorly of another person for his belonging to a certain race, or for having
different religious beliefs then he has prejudice.
_____3. Bias and discrimination are alike.
_____4. Prejudice is taking action based on a discrimination.
_____5. The tendency to favor one person, group, thing, or point of view over another, often in an unfair
way is called bias.
Quiz: Choose the correct answer that is best reflected in the given scenario. Write the letter of your answer
on the space before every item.
_____1. Denying someone a promotion because of his sexual orientation.

A. Bias B. Prejudice C. No Bias/Prejudice
_____2. Firing a woman from her job upon learning of her pregnancy.
_____3. Offering higher pay to a newly hired Christian physician over a mainstay Hindu doctor.
_____4. Putting up a greater number of washrooms in airports for females than males.
_____5. Being not invited over a classy neighborhood party because of their ethnicity and origin.
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Subject: English 9

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Lesson Title: Extracting Important Information from Argumentative/Persuasive Texts
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Argumentative text is used when you are arguing for or against a claim or when you are trying to persuade someone to
agree with your point of view. It does not just present information, but also shows the pros and cons of an issue.
A persuasive paragraph tries to convince the reader that a particular point of view is worthy of consideration. It wants
you to consider both sides of an issue, but it reveals a bias in favor of one side over another. Facts may be presented in support
of a position, but the writer is not being objective. The point of view is subjective.
Parts of an argumentative text:
Therefore, in extracting information from an argumentative text/paragraph look for the following:
o Claim/argument: This states the position in relation to the topic.
o Data/Evidences: These support the claim with a fact, statistic, quote, percentage, etc. & cite where that
information came from.
o Warrant: This explains why or how the evidence/data support the claim. It is typically 2-3 sentences in
length.
o Counterargument: This states a logical counterclaim. It uses language to show that there is a
conflicting viewpoint (i.e. although, even though, despite, however, in contrast, etc.)
o Rebuttal: This presents data and analysis to discredit or prove the counterclaim is weak. It is typically
2-3 sentences in length.

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o Conclusion statement: It restates or summarizes the main points.
On the other end, in analyzing persuasive texts, you have to:
1. Identify the Issue

-When you read an article, it’s important to clarify the issue being debated.
-When you’re identifying the issue, phrasing something as a question can often help clearly state what is
being argued over.
Should teens have the right to private medical appointments?
Should sex education be taught in elementary?
Should weeds/marijuana be legalized?
2. Identify the Contention
-Contention is simply another word for point-of-view or opinion.
-Read the piece of persuasive writing carefully.
-What does the writer believe? Starting a sentence with the word ‘that’ can help you identify the writer’s
contention.
The author is arguing...
that marijuana shouldbe legalized.
that tv shows about exercises are a waste of time.
that teens should have access to private medical appointments.
Readers must learn to figure out if the writer uses ethos, pathos and logos in persuading.
 Ethos is a way of convincing the readers that the writer is a credible source.
 Pathos is a way of connecting with the reader's emotions.
 Logos is the use of facts, information, statistics, or other evidence to make the argument more
convincing.
Task 1: Read the text carefully. Answer the given items by choosing the letter of the best answer.
1. Immigration contributes to the overall health of the American economy is a/an _____________.
A. Claim C. Evidence

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B. Conclusion D. Reason
2. American businesses gain from a good source of affordable labor is a/an _____________.
3. Towns and cities are revitalized by immigrant families who strengthen communities through civic participation is
a/an_____________.
A. Claim C. Counterclaim
B. Conclusion D. Supporting Details
4. The United States must continue to welcome new arrivals and help those who are already here; otherwise, the
country will lose the advantages it has over other industrialized countries is a/an _____________.
A. Claim C. Counterclaim
B. Conclusion D. Reason
5. The text aims to ______________.
A. Argue B. Entertain C. Explain D. Persuade
Task 2: Choose the letter that best represents your answer.
1. These refer to declarations made to justify an action, decision, or belief

A. Arguments C. Evidences
B. Counterarguments D. Reasons
2. It refers to an argument made to answer likely objections (being one step ahead..."I know you're going to say this_
_ _, BUT_ _ _".
B. Counterargument D. Support
3. It states the argument that the writer is trying to prove.
B. Conclusion D. Topic Sentence
4. What should you do after presenting text evidence?
A. Summarize that evidence.
B. Move on to another reason.
C. Develop another argument.
D. Explain how that evidence proves your thesis statement.
5. Which would be the most "credible" source for your evidence?
A. A quote from Wikipedia
B. An article from a news journal
C. A statement from a famous celebrity
D. A quote from a popular blog with over a million followers
Quiz: Choose the letter that best represents your answer.

____1. Which is not a counterclaim?

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A. A rebuttal C. Someone else's opinion

B. Your initial argument D. The other side to your argument
____2. Concluding statements do all of the following except?

A. End the essay. C. Make a new claim.
B. Restate the claim. D. Summarize the main points.
____3. Which of the following is not a form of evidence?
A. A statistic C. Quote from an expert
B. A counterclaim D. Government definition
____4. In persuading the audience, a writer may use all of the following except?
A. Egos C. Logos
B. Ethos D. Pathos
____5. Which of the following is not a common reason for making a claim?
A. To challenge a commonly-held view
B. To convince someone of your position
C. To respond to a statement you agree or disagree with
D. To prove that you are right and someone else is wrong
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Subject: English 9
Lesson Title: Reflecting on the Ideas of the Speaker
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Reflecting Content
Reflecting Feelings
Reflecting Meaning
Task 1: Choose the letter that best represents your answer on each given question.

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1. What is the best word to describe Bert Baxter?

A. accommodating C. unhygienic
B. friendly D. unmindful
2. The following produced the foul smell in the room except?

A. man’s bad hygiene C. the food eaten at night
B. smoke from cigarettes D. dried blood on beddings
3. “The bed sheets looked as though they were covered in blood” means?
A. beddings are too old C. beddings are painted red
B. beddings are too dirty D. beddings are very colorful
4. Based from the given details, we can say that the speaker is__________?
A. informing the reader not to smoke in bed.
B. describing Bert Baxter and his issues on hygiene.
C. persuading the reader to always clean their sheets.
D. instructing the reader how to eat beetroot sandwiches.
5. What does the text want to imply?

A. That tidy room impresses guests
B. That smoking must be done outdoor
C. That personal hygiene is very important
D. That awful smelling rooms get rid of visitors
Task 2: Below are excerpts from a personal letter. Read the given lines and reflect on the writer’s ideas.
1) For the time I was sick and was crying all night, Maa you gave up your sleep and sat all night nursing
me. Soaking the towel in ice water and placing it on my head, waiting for the fever to die down.
A. The speaker is grieving. C. The speaker is guilty.
B. The speaker is grateful. D. The speaker is in agony.
2) The time Papa, you came back late from work after a long tiring day, yet you went off to get my school
supplies without cribbing. Papa, every time I asked you for a certain amount of money, you would give me
more than what I asked for, with that perfect smile of yours.
A. The speaker is thankful. C. The speaker is wondering.
B. The speaker is reminiscing. D. The speaker is disappointed.
3) You both are an epitome of compassion, hard work and determination. I have learnt these 3 qualities by
watching you during your trying times.
A. The speaker recalls the past.
B. The speaker adores her parents.
C. The speaker feels sorry for them.
D. The speaker wants to reunite with them

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4) Maa, Papa, I have come of age where I demand reasons for your actions… Guide me through my
journey. But please do not cave the path for me.
A. The speaker is praying. C. The speaker is wondering.
B. The speaker is pleading. D. The speaker is fantasizing.
5) I will put in the best of my efforts in the field I am truly passionate about. And you will raise your head
with pride and tell me, that you are proud of me with those beautiful eyes glistening with moisture.
A. The speaker is a dreamer. C. The speaker is a hard worker.
B. The speaker is an achiever. D. The speaker is a wishful thinker.
Quiz: Read the short paragraph below. Choose the letter that best represents your answer to the following
questions.
Everyone was in a state of high excitement, all the women in light cotton saris worn specially for the
occasion, now clambering over the side, screaming when the boat rocked and clutching each other in
pleasurable panic.
1. Reflecting on the details of the descriptions given by the speaker, what is the over-all atmosphere of the
scene?
A. Frightening C. Sorrowful
B. Joyous D. Triumphant
2. Which among the non- verbal cues does not support your answer in item number 1?
A. being in a state of high excitement
B. clambering over the side of the boat
C. wearing saris for the special occasion
D. clutching each other in pleasurable panic
3. Which place would this scene possibly happen?

A. Disco Bar C. Wedding Venue
B. Class Reunion D. Amusement Park
4. The sentence, “The women were screaming when the boat rocked.” can be used in ___________?
A. Reflecting Content C. Reflecting Meaning
B. Reflecting Emotions D. Reflecting Non-verbal Cues
5. The writer of the paragraph intends to __________.

A. describe C. narrate
B. entertain D. persuade
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Subject: English 9
Lesson Title: Determining the relevance and truthfulness of the ideas presented in the material viewed or
read
Learning Competency: Determine the relevance and truthfulness of the ideas presented in the material
viewed or read
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Concept Notes:
A Fact refers to the something true or real, which is backed up by evidence, documentation, etc.
A Fact should be based on observation or research, should also represents something that really happens
and not debatable since the information is true.
An Opinion is what a person believes or thinks about something.
It is actually your assumption or personal view and it is debatable because opinion is not always true.
However, one’s views can be valid depending on the bases and pragmatics.
Main idea is the point of the paragraph. It is the most important thought about the topic.
Supporting details can be defined as additional information that explains, defines or proves an idea.
Using facts and opinions in developing your main point or idea establishes strong support. If there is
strong relationship between your main point and details then facts and opinion injected are relevant in
developing the paragraph.
To determine whether the details are truths or not, you should detect:
1. Fallacies- ideas which may people believed to be true which are in fact false because it is based on
incorrect information.
2. Fact- fact stated by the writer is likely to be true if there is source.
3. Opinion- bases should be valid and reasonable
4. Bias- statements may be given to favour one’s point.

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Activity 1
Read the following statements and choose the letter of the best answer from the given choices.
1. In the given information from the article, what is the main point or idea of the writer?
A. Many have story to tell.
B. Scarborough Shoal is claimed by more than one countries.
C. Scarborough Shoal is rich in marine life.
D. The relationship between Philippines and China.
2. The following statements are relevant to the line, “What makes this small ring of reefs a piece of last
slice of cake?” EXCEPT.
A. It is abundant in marine life.
B. It lies about 230 kilo meters from the Philippines.
C. Fishermen, soldiers, residents and foreigners, all of them have story to tell about Scarborough Shoal.
D. The island is perfect for a security outpost.
3. What statement is relevant to the line, “These three main reasons on claiming the island ruined the
friendship of Philippines and China.”
A. The claim for this piece of island will surely run generation to generation.
B. Later on Chinese found out that this is also the best place for their defence.
C. When the dispute was brought to international tribunal and the decision was ignored by China, this
behaviour started many other harassments and advancements of Chinese over Filipinos.
D. The island is abundant in marine life.
4. What make the writer’s statement, “Philippines claims this as its territory because of its location,” true?
A. The statement is true because of the writer’s supporting facts, It lies about 230 kilo meters from the
Philippines”.
B. The statement is true because the writer’s details tell that it is a military post.
C. The statement is true because of the writer’s statement that Fishermen benefit on it.
D. The statement is true because of the writer’s opinion that both countries never stop their connection.
5. Which statement tells the truth?

A. Fishermen, soldiers, residents and foreigners, all of them have story to tell about Scarborough Shoal.

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B. Later on Chinese found out that this is also the best place for their defence as shown in their new built
outpost with jetfighters and missiles.
C. This behaviour started many other harassments and advancements of Chinese over Filipinos.
D. Other countries have interests as well in the little island.
Quiz: Read the following questions and choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. This is what the text all about and the main point of the writer.
A. fact
B. main idea
C. supporting details
D. opinion
2. These information are actual things that exist and provable, observable and measurable.
A. fact
B. opinion
C. main idea
D. supporting details
3. The facts and opinion put by the writer are relevant if________.
A. They support the main point or idea.
B. They contain statistics and data where source is unknown.
C. They are stated by the authority.
D. They are related to the article.
4. A personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty.

A. main idea
B. fact
C. opinion
D. supporting details
5. The best way to detect truthfulness of ideas is through _____________.
A. facts C. testimonies
B. opinion D. fallacies
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Subject: English 9
Lesson Title: Recognizing Faulty Logic, Unsupported Facts, and Emotional Appeal
Learning Competency: Determine the relevance and truthfulness of the ideas presented in the material
viewed or read
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Concept Note:
Faulty means having faults or imperfect and logic means reason or sound judgment. Therefore, faulty logic is an
imperfect reason.
6 TYPES OF FAULTY LOGIC
1. Circular reasoning - The writer (or speaker or ad) supports a claim with restatements of that same claim. The
argument goes around and around with the reason making the same claim as the original argument.
The strategy to detect this, is by checking if there are statements that the ending will be almost the same or, at least,
very similar to the beginning.
Example:
• Nica is a great communicator because she delivers her speech well.
2. Overgeneralization - The writer reaches conclusions from a limited number of facts.
The strategy here is look for context clues like all, every, always, never.
Example:
• All flight attendants are tall. Nica is a flight attendant, therefore, she is tall.
3. Self-Contradiction - The writer states a position that contradicts an earlier stated premise.
Strategy to detect, look for statement that the beginning and ending will be opposites—they will contradict each
other.
Example:
• I am a hardworking student. I will do my homework after watching Netflix.
Doing the homework after watching Netflix is contradicting the fact that the student is hardworking.
4. False Causality - This occurs when two events happen at the same time, and an assumption is made that one
event causes the other.
Strategy, look for a cause and effect relationship; the cause will be FALSE.
Example:
• I am singing aloud, and it rains hard.
There is no connection between the singing and the rain.
5. Over-Simplification - This occurs when a single cause is assumed to have created a problem or an issue. In reality,
the problem or issue may have been created by a number of causes.
Strategy, look for the cause mentioned in the statement. If many causes have been cut down to ONE CAUSE , it
contained over simplification.
Example:
• Typhoon Ondoy brought flood in the metro. The flood was caused by heavy rains.

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Remember that there are many factors and reasons of floods not only the heavy rains.
6. Assumptions - This occurs when the writer may be proven false or may be merely stating an opinion.
In detecting the assumptions, the strategy is to ask yourself with these questions: Does this statement involve a
stereotype? Is this statement just an opinion? Can this statement be proven false? If the answer is yes to any of
these questions, then the faulty logic is probably an assumption.
Example:
• Planting helps boost immune system.
Unsupported facts are those claim that don’t have adequate evidence to prove it.
Examples:
• I am beautiful.
• Oslob is the most amazing place in Cebu.
Emotional appeal is a logical fallacy, whereby a debater attempts to win an argument by trying to get an emotional
reaction from the opponent and audience. In an emotional appeal, persuasive language is used to develop the
foundation of an appeal to emotion-based arguments instead of facts.
Example:
 Malnourished children were used on a television commercial about milk supplement.

 Rabbits are being tested for a newly formed beauty product.
Activity 1
Encircle the letter of the correct answer. If your answer is faulty logic, identify its
type and write it on the provided space.
1. Camille is the class valedictorian. She will surely have a successful life.
A. Faulty logic ____________________
B. Unsupported fact
C. Emotional appeal
D. Language Insensitivity
2. I failed in my exam because my aunt passed away and I couldn’t focus on reviewing
my lessons.
A. Faulty logic____________________
B. Unsupported fact
C. Emotional appeal
3. Coby is hunk, he is handsome and loved by many.
A. Faulty logic ____________________
B. Unsupported fact
C. Emotional appeal
4. Axel forgot his wallet at home because he needed to go to the hospital immediately
for his wife.
A. Faulty logic ____________________
B. Unsupported fact
C. Emotional appeal
5. The first day of class is awesome, it will be an exciting school year!
A. Faulty logic ____________________
B. Unsupported fact

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C. Emotional appeal
Activity 2
Identify whether the given statements are faulty logic, unsupported facts, or emotional appeal. Write FL if it is faulty logic, UF for
unsupported facts, and EA for emotional appeal. Write your answer on a piece of paper.
_____1. I parked the car not knowing it was a tow away zone because my baby was
crying hard at the backseat.
_____2. Mayon Volcano is the most beautiful volcano in the Philippines.
_____3. You are beautiful even without make-up because you have fair skin.
_____4. Let us support the clean and green program of our city government. By the
way I can’t join the cleanup drive on Saturday because we have our one week
vacation in Baguio.
_____5. Eighteen years old individual can vote because it is the legal age to vote.
Quiz:
Choose the letter of the best answer in each test item.
______1. It is a logical fallacy whereby a debater attempts to win an argument by
trying to get an emotional reaction from the opponent and audience.
A. Faulty logic
B. Unsupported fact
C. Emotional appeal
______2. This is considered as an imperfect reason.

A. Faulty logic
B. Unsupported fact
C. Emotional appeal
______3. Facts claimed by an individual or a group of individuals that have

occurred but were unable to provide sufficient evidence to support their
claim.
A. Faulty logic
B. Unsupported fact
C. Emotional appeal
______4. This occurs when a single cause is assumed to have created a problem or an issue.
A. Assumptions
B. Overgeneralization
C. Over-Simplification
D. Self-Contradiction
______5. The writer states a position that contradicts an earlier stated premise.
A. Circular reasoning
B. False Causality
C. Overgeneralization
D. Self-Contradiction

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Lesson Title: Biases and Prejudices

Learning Competency: Differentiate biases from prejudices (EN9LC-IVf-13.3)

Task 2: Write T if the statement is TRUE and write F if it is FALSE.

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_____1. Prejudice is the opinion or viewpoint while discrimination is the action.

_____1. Denying someone a promotion because of his sexual orientation.

Name: Date: Score:

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Lesson Title: Extracting Important Information from Argumentative/Persuasive Texts

Learning Competency: Differentiate biases from prejudices (EN9LC-IVf-13.3)

Parts of an argumentative text:

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o Conclusion statement: It restates or summarizes the main points.

On the other end, in analyzing persuasive texts, you have to:

1. Identify the Issue

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Task 2: Choose the letter that best represents your answer.

1. These refer to declarations made to justify an action, decision, or belief

Quiz: Choose the letter that best represents your answer.

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A. A rebuttal C. Someone else's opinion

____2. Concluding statements do all of the following except?

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Lesson Title: Reflecting on the Ideas of the Speaker

Learning Competency: Differentiate biases from prejudices (EN9LC-IVf-13.3)

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1. What is the best word to describe Bert Baxter?

2. The following produced the foul smell in the room except?

5. What does the text want to imply?

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3. Which place would this scene possibly happen?

5. The writer of the paragraph intends to __________.

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An Opinion is what a person believes or thinks about something.

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5. Which statement tells the truth?

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4. A personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty.

5. The best way to detect truthfulness of ideas is through _____________.

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 Malnourished children were used on a television commercial about milk supplement.

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______2. This is considered as an imperfect reason.

______3. Facts claimed by an individual or a group of individuals that have

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