Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education,
Region VII, Cebu Province
2nd Quarter Summative Test - 3
English 8
Week 5 & 6
Name: ______________________________________ Grade & Section: _____________ Score: ______
Part 1 – Written Test
A. Directions: Write POSITIVE if the statement is true or with positive message and
NEGATIVE if the statement is false or with negative message.
_________1.An analysis of pictures, movies, documentaries, or any visual artifact requires
jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjfocus on how it is making that argument whether it conveys a positive or
jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjnegative message.
_________2. All visual artifacts convey negative messages to the audience.
_________3.The image-analysis procedure will develop one’s critical thinking skills.
_________4. Analyzing a video is similar to that of a photo.
_________5. In watching a photo or video, one must analyze the message it conveys.
_________6. An Advertisement: Raise your hand if you need fresh air! Wish granted…Give your house
_________that fresh breeze and scent with a touch of lavender, eucalyptus and chrysanthemum. Use
_________O-Fresh Spring Fragrance for a sweet and vibrant air zone at home. O-Fresh! Oh, so sweet!
_________7. News bits: DOH reports 1000 recoveries today. In the press conference
jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjearlier, DOH Secretary Paolo Ramirez announced that 1000 patients finally
jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjcame home after weeks of confinement due to COVID-19. He credited this to
jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjthe efforts of the medical frontliners.
_________8. An Infomercial: BAY WATCH! The LGU collected 30 tons of garbage in the
jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjbay. Water contamination is evident and caused by domestic wastes dumped by
jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjresidents near the river. Continuous pollution will greatly affect the new breed
jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjof fish discovered.
_________9. A Feature Article in an Online Site: Christmas lights are up, and cool breeze
jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjis in the air. Everybody feels this favorite season is in town. No pandemic can
jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjstop the celebration of Christmas. When ‘Ber’ Months came, people have posted
jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjtheir excitement in their timeline. Malls display Christmas trees and lights in
jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjevery corner.
_________10. A Statistical Report: Based on the survey conducted with 100 Grade 8
jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjstudents in Parasan National High School, 3 in every 5 students have been
jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjaddicted to mobile games. Also, it has been found out that 2 in every 5 students
jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjspend more time playing games than doing their school assignments. 1 in every 5
jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjstudents experienced fatigue due to excessive gaming.
B. Directions: Identify each picture by writing PLUS on the space provided if it denotes a
positive message and MINUS if it conveys a negative message. Then cite your reasons.

Plus or
Picture Reasons
Minus?

________1.

https://rb.gy/kjkqux
 ________2.

https://rb.gy/craa1h

________3.

https://rb.gy/gmpe99

Part 2 – Performance Task

Option A. If you have a Facebook account or have access to the internet, print a photo that
inspired you to remain positive despite the pandemic. Paste the photo below and explain how it inspired you.
Option B. If you do not have access to the internet or a printer, cut a photo from magazines,
newspapers, or any similar reading materials available, that inspired you to remain positive despite the
pandemic. Paste the photo below and explain how it inspired you.

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RUBRIC FOR PHOTO ESSAY

MODULE I LESSON 4
K to 12 Grade 10 – English Learner’s Material (2015)

CRITERIA 5 4 3 2 1
Creativity (presents original or unique style to make it interesting)
Visual Graphics (uses color, content of photos and graphics that represent the argument
and convey persuasive messages)
Text RepresentationCaptions (uses words and phrases that call up strong feeling; uses
logical and emotional appeal; examples, statistics to prove one’s stand; has convincing
tone)
Organization (has logically organized arguments, facts, and reasons around a particular
point)
Impact (convinces the audience to accept ideas and moves them to action)
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