LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS IN ENGLISH 8

Quarter 4 Worksheet No. 3

Learner’s Name : ____________________________________________________

Grade Level/Section : ____________________________________________________
Date : ____________________________________________________

I. LEARNING SKILLS
A. Most Essential Learning Competency
Expand the content of an outline using notes from primary and secondary
sources. (EN8WC-IIIc-1.1.6)
B. Objectives
1. Classify sources according to its kinds
2. Expand the content of an outline using notes from primary and secondary
sources

II. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT

What are sources?

Sources are references that you use in gathering information like

books, encyclopedia, newspaper, magazine, webpage and other materials.

There are two kinds of sources – primary and secondary.

We say that the sources are primary if they are materials that the
eyewitness accounts or as close to the original sources as possible like
interview, observation, etc. In addition, a primary source is anything that gives
you direct evidence about the people, events, or phenomena that you are
researching. It provides raw information and first-hand evidence. In other
words, you can have a direct access to the primary sources. Secondary
sources on the other hand are interpretations and analyses of the first-hand
information (from the primary sources) like books, newspapers, magazines,
etc.

We use these information in writing paragraphs or essays. However,

we oftentimes find writing paragraphs and essays difficult because we do not
know what information can be used in our writing activity, and how to organize
these pieces of information.

In this case, one way of helping us write paragraphs and essays easily
is using an outline.

What is an outline?

An outline can briefly be defined as the framework of a text. It serves as a

guide in writing a longer piece of writing. It makes you think about the topic
and help you organize your ideas in a logical manner. Outline also serves as
your map as you search for information which are relevant to your topic.

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 Outline maybe classified into two main types - the topic outline and the
sentence outline. Each of these types is identified according to their entries or
headings as their names imply. It is a topic outline if the entries or headings
are topics which may be word, words, or phrases. It is a sentence outline if
their entries are sentences.

Here is an example of how you can take your outline and expand it
into a paragraph.

Outline

Topic Sentence

A. Supporting Idea
1. explanation,fact,example
2. explanation,fact,example
B. Supporting Idea
1. explanation,fact,example
2. explanation,fact,example
Concluding Sentence

Filling in the Pieces

Topic Sentence : Having a job that is close to home is

what makes a job great.

A. Short distance
1. fast commute time
2. less gas
B. walk or cycle
1. great exercise
2. good for the environment

Concluding Sentence : An ideal job is near home.

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 Expanding the outline into a paragraph

Having a job that is close to home is what makes a job

great. First, it is a short distance to travel. The commute will
save time and gas money. Secondly, being close to work allows
employees to walk or cycle. The walk or bicycle ride is great
exercise. Moreover, walking or biking to work is good for the
environment. In conclusion, an ideal job is near home.

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III. ACTIVITIES
A. Practice Task 1. Pick Me Up

Directions: Classify the following sources of information according to its kind.

Use the table below.

Dictionaries Handbooks
Speeches Interview
Conversation Magazines
Videos Encyclopedia
Textbooks Recordings

PRIMARY SOURCES SECONDARY SOURCES

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Task 2. Complete Me

Directions: Complete the outline below using the topics found in the box

Short term effects to the abused child

STOP CHILD
Meaning of ChildABUSE
Abuse
Personal experiences
Long term effects to the abused child
Forms of child abuse
Signs and symptoms
Ways to avoid being abused

I. Introduction
A.
B.
C.
II. Short and Long Term Effects
A.
B.
III. Preventions
A.
B.

Task 3. The Writer in Me

Directions: Expand the content of the outline into a paragraph using primary
and secondary sources.

Mobile Game Addiction

I. Introduction
A. Game Addiction meaning
B. Common Games Played by Students

II. Signs and Symptoms of Mobile Game Addiction

III. Effects
A. Loss of productivity
B. Sleep Problems
C. Out of Control Spending
D. Poor Hygiene Habit

B. Assessment
Directions: Expand the topic outline into paragraphs using information from
primary and secondary sources.

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 Causes and Effects of Tardiness

I. Introduction
A. Tardiness meaning
B. Number of Students who are habitually tardy
II. Common Causes
A. Location
B. Poor Time Management
C. Accepting Adult Responsibility

III. Effects
A. Lack of Interest
B. Low School Performance
C. Low Self-Esteem
D. Dropping from School

RUBRICS FOR RATING THE ESSAY

Practice Task 3 and Assessment will be rated using the rubrics below.

Needs Fair Good Very Score

Improvement Good
Content
 Originality of ideas
2 3 4 5
Organization

 Logical flow of ideas

2 3 4 5

Use of primary and

secondary sources of
information
 Ideas are supported
with information 2 3 4 5
taken from primary
and secondary
sources
Language and style

 Accuracy of
grammar, spelling
and punctuation
 Appropriateness of 2 3 4 5
vocabulary

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