LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET 4

Name of Student: _________________________________

Learning Area/ Grade Level: English 7
Date: _______________________

I. Introductory Concept

As you have difficulty in expressing your beliefs and convictions, you must learn the skill
of formulating them. This will truly help you enhance your ability to express meaningful ideas
and become an effective contributor and responsible citizen.
In this lesson, varied genres of viewing were used as tools for you to express your beliefs
and convictions which could be shown through TV, internet or other media platforms.

II. Learning Skills from the MELCs

1. Express one’s beliefs/convictions based on a material viewed

2. Formulate sentences that express beliefs and convictions
3. Observe correct use of signal phrases expressing beliefs and opinions

chALLENGER

Let’s see if you already knew something related about

beliefs and convictions.
III. Activity 1. When you Believe

Directions: Below are some of the Filipino beliefs and convictions. Check (√) the
appropriate Yes or No column as your response.

Filipinos’ Beliefs My Beliefs

Yes No
1. Pagmamano as an act of respect, usually done to someone either
older or a person of the religious order (usually a priest).

2. Sumpa and gaba are beliefs in the Filipino culture pertaining to a

curse.
3. If you drop your spoon during meal, it is said that a female visitor
will come to your house.
4. Sweeping the floor at night will drive away incoming blessings.

5. When you bite your tongue, someone is thinking of you.

Enrichment

Belief vs Conviction
Belief is something that is considered correct and true. For example, a person can
believe in various things such as cultural or personal faith, morality, or values. It expresses
viewpoints, but it is not based on facts or other evidences. A belief is also an opinion, which is
why it cannot serve as the basis for a formal argument.

Beliefs are very personal ideas and cannot be rejected because they express an opinion.
Also, these beliefs are not mandatory to change completely with new experiences.
 A conviction, is a bit different to a belief. A conviction is something that an individual is
convinced of or feeling of being sure that what he believes or say is true. To be convinced, you
need to obtain all the related information. Based on the information that the conviction is built,
a belief changes with time and new experiences, yet, a conviction remains the same.

However, conviction is more complex than belief as it becomes a point of view of the
world.

Basic Signal Phrases in Expressing Beliefs or Convictions

I believe… In my opinion… I think…
I feel… In my personal view… From my point of view…

These are signal phrases that express beliefs or convictions. Their intentions and
purposes would highly rely on the additional specific information as your source.

Activity 2.
Direcition: Analyze the infographic below about Filipino Dining Etiquette.
 The sentences below are sample interpretations that are generated out from the
infographic.
1. I believe that we can be early when invited to eat.
2. In my opinion, Filipinos have the fork and spoon as typical utensils.
3. I think the gender of the guest will be revealed by the dropping of the utensils.
4. I feel that I cannot refuse any packed meal.
5. In my personal view, burping is acceptable.
6. From my point of view, “hostess” sounds indifferent to Filipinos because of its other
meaning

Identify the above sentences as to where they should belong. Fill in the columns below.
Sentences based on personal beliefs Sentences based on specific information

1. ___________________________ 1. _____________________________________
__________________________________. _______________________________________.

2. _____________________________ 2._____________________________________
___________________________________. _______________________________________.

3. _______________________________ 3. ___________________________________
___________________________________. ______________________________________.
 how much
have you
learned?

Activity 3. Multiple Choice

Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. An acceptance that the statement is true or that something exists is called

a. belief b. conviction c. knowledge d. opinion

2. It is a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge
a. belief b. conviction c. decision d. opinion

3. I think it will rain today. This is an example of

a. belief b. conviction c. fact d. opinion

4. The sun rises and sets every single day. It is an example of

a. belief b. conviction c. fact d. opinion

5. Which of the following statements does not belong to the group?

a. Avoid getting a wound or injury on Good Friday because it will never heal.
b. Singing while cooking will make you single for the rest of your life.
c. Combing your hair at night will bring bad luck.
d. What you do to others will come back to you.

6. Which one below is a statement of conviction

a. Dogs are the best pets among all animals.
b. God has created everything that is present in this entire world.
c. I believe that Jesus Christ is our Savior.
d. The cellphones being manufactured by IOS are way better than those produced by
Android.

7. Which is not a factual statement?

a. Boracay, Albay, Siargao are some of the beautiful places in the Philippines.
b. Spirituality is the most important thing in the world.
c. The eyes, ears and nose are parts of the human body.
d. The planet in the solar system that is closest to the sun is Mercury.

8. Which statement below correctly states the difference between a fact and opinion?
a. A fact is something that has actual existence while an opinion is a judgement based on
facts.
 b. A fact is a judgement based on opinion while an opinion is something that has actual
existence.
c. A fact is something that has actual existence while opinion is a judgement not based on
facts.
d. There is no difference between a fact and an opinion.

9. Which statement correctly differentiates the difference between a belief and a conviction?
a. A belief can stretch and adapt to new situations while a conviction is firm and stable.
b. A belief is firm and stable while a conviction can stretch and adapt to new situations.
c. A belief is long-term while a conviction is short-term.
d. None of the above.

10. It is a firmly held and stable, long-term belief

a. belief b. conviction c. knowledge d. opinion

Activity 3.
Direction: Enumerate some Filipino customs and beliefs and formulate a sentence on
each.

Belief:
1.
2.
3.

Convictions:
1.
2.
3.
IV. Answer Key
Activity 1 and 3. Students answer will vary

Activity 2
1. A 6. C
2. D 7. B
3. D 8. C
4. C 9. B
5. D 10. B

V. Reference
Cotejo, Tetchie I. et al., English 7, Quarter 3 - Module 4 Expressing One’s Beliefs and Convictions
Based on Material Viewed First