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Third Quarter – Module 7

SDO TAGUIG CITY AND PATEROS

Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and evaluated by the

Development and Quality Assurance Teams of SDO TAPAT to assist you in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming
their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist
the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities
for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be
enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while being an active
learner.

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1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of
the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let’s Try before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
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If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
 Let’s Learn

Hello! This module is designed and written for you, Grade 7 learner.
This will be a help as you discover how great questions challenge one’s
mind. The scope of this module can be used in various conversations. The
language used will thoroughly engage you in different discussions. Even
though making conversation with others is not easy, may this module
encourage you to get to know others through asking courteous and
interesting questions.
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1.) identify the different ways on how to formulate thought-provoking questions;
2.) explain the different ways on how to formulate thought-provoking questions; and
3.) construct thought-provoking questions.

Let’s Try

Make a question for each word below. It can be something which you want
to know about the word. Write your answer on a sheet of paper. Specify the
Module name (Module 7) and the Activity name (Let’s Try).

Module Online
Class

Synchronous Covid-19

Asynchronous Philippines

Swab Test Metro Manila

Quarantine Vaccine

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 Lesson The Heart of Quality Discussion: How to
1 Raise Thought-Provoking Questions
Imagine the different Metro Manila mayors having a meeting to decide
the next quarantine protocols. What do you think happens in the gathering?
How would discussions happen? What if there are some disagreements? The
key to any great panel discussion or public forum is to ask great questions
that inspire honest conversations. However, we must remember to ask the
specific and proper questions to arrive at the expected response. This
module will help you construct thought-provoking questions designed to get
one’s attention, requiring both the asker and respondent to think about
their attitudes and opinions. Whatever direction you wish the conversation
to take, a good question will help you get there.

Let’s Recall

Let us try your ability in constructing thought-provoking questions.

Use the words in the first box and the pattern in the second box to create
your own questions. Write your answers on the space provided.

vaccine community quarantine travel ban lockdown

meat holiday voters’ registration unemployment

online classes

What do you mean by _____? What is the purpose of _____?

How does _____ relate to _____? Do you think _____ is justifiable?

Why?

What is an example of _____?

1.) ____________________________________________________________________________
2.) ____________________________________________________________________________
3.) ____________________________________________________________________________
4.) ____________________________________________________________________________

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 Let’s Explore

Read and examine the text below. Try to construct questions on your
mind which will encourage one to think and reflect.

PH RED CROSS EYES OVER 2 MILLION COVID-19 VACCINES FROM

ASTRAZENECA, MODERNA

by: Ellalyn De Vera-Ruiz

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has begun discussions with various
pharmaceutical companies as it eyes the procurement of vaccines against
the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Senator Richard Gordon, also the PRC chairman, announced the

possible procurement of at least two million doses of COVID-19 vaccine in a
DZMM interview on Wednesday.

“Nag-order ako, kung pwede, sa malalaking kumpanya katulad nitong

(Astra) Zeneca, two million (doses) and Moderna, 200,000 (doses). (I have
ordered, if it is allowed, from big companies like AstraZeneca, two million
(doses) and Moderna, 200,000 doses),” Gordon said.

“May kakausapin pa kami ngayon na pagkukuhaan ng another

200,000 (doses). May mga kakausapin din kami na ibang tao. (We are still
negotiating with other companies to procure another 200,000 doses. We will
also talk to other people),” he added.

Gordon also restated his proposal to implement the “Buy One, Donate
One” scheme, where those who have the capacity to buy the vaccine can
also donate to those who cannot afford it.

“May mga kinakausap na kaming mga tao na can afford na

magbibigay sya ng libre sa mahirap para makapagbakuna. (We are already
talking to people who can afford to buy and donate vaccine to the poor),” he
said.

While the PRC is still working on getting COVID-19 vaccines, Gordon

offered its assistance to the Department of Health in its national
immunization program.
(Reference: https://mb.com.ph/2021/02/03/ph-red-cross-eyes-over-2-million-covid-19-vaccines-from-astrazeneca-moderna/)

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 Let’s Elaborate

Thought-provoking questions are created questions that can set the

mood of a conversation. It digs your brain with real substance; enables new
ideas to succeed and fresh perspectives to grow.
When you think, it can be a range of ideas taking shape and then.
Thought-provoking questions make you reflect deeply. Some of these
questions are philosophical questions, others can be personal and there are
many that give you a good mental exercise. One thing is common in all of
these: it suggests pondering and deep thinking.
The key to any great panel discussion or public forum is for the
moderator or audience to ask great questions that inspire frank
conversation among the panelists.
The following six (6) questions have been shown to improve the
outcomes of panel discussion or public forum, helping to get individuals
think about content more deeply.
Remember: Thought-provoking questions = better discussions

SIX WAYS TO IMPROVE THE OUTCOMES OF PANEL DISCUSSIONS OR

PUBLIC FORUMS

1.) Moral / Ethical Dilemmas

Provide individuals with a problem or situation and ask them to
explore one or more of the moral and ethical concerns.
This type of prompt will get individuals think about the topic from
multiple sides, giving them a bigger understanding of the subject. This will
help them prepare for discussion, as they now have the tools to form their
own opinions and ideas based on those that they have researched.
Example: It is said that when Moderna vaccines were tested, they did use
cells from aborted fetuses. What is your reaction?

2.) Assess → Diagnose → Act

Assessment : What is the issue or problem at hand?
Diagnosis : What is the root cause of this issue or problem?

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 Action : How can we solve the issue?

This type of question will help individuals through the process of

problem solving. Each step will have them evaluate the problem and prompt
to think of ways on how they can fix it/deal with it.

3.) Compare and Contrast

Ask the individuals to make connections and identify differences
between ideas that can be found in class texts, articles, images, videos, etc.
When individuals understand the similarities and differences between
different ideas, they can develop a better argument because they understand
both sides. This type of question will lead to better constructed responses
from individuals and in turn deeper, more well-rounded discussions.
Example: How do these vaccines differ from each other? How are they
similar?

4.) Interpretive → Evaluative

Begin with questions about the intentions or goals of the discussion or
forum. Then, ask the individuals to evaluate the truthfulness of these
intentions, and finally the effectiveness of the methods used.
Example: What is the purpose of choosing these vaccines over others?
How would you justify that these vaccines are better than others?
Have you tested the vaccines’ effectiveness? How would you
explain the vaccines’ effectivity?

5.) Conceptual Changes

Introduce the individuals to a new concept or idea, then ask them to
find a common misunderstanding about this topic and explain it in their
response.
Numbers 4 and 5 let individuals form their ideas about a topic based
on the content they have read. Once they have formed their ideas, they must
then question their methods and challenge their original thoughts. These
are great ways to get individuals think critically about their ideas,
encouraging them to reflect and self-evaluate.

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Example: It is said that the process of vaccine development was rushed, and
the vaccine may not be safe because of the speed. Is it true? Can
you explain further?
6.) Personal Exploration
Let the individuals explore a new idea on their terms. Exploring what
it means to them as individuals. This creative freedom helps them find their
authentic voice.
For example: “What does _______ mean to you?” OR “Find an
example of…”
Questions like this encourage individuals to be curious and build a
personal connection with the topic. This makes the topic more interesting to
the individuals which helps create further engagement during discussions.

Let’s Dig In

Read and examine the article below. Try to make your own questions
out of the article using the ones that were discussed on Let’s Elaborate.

DUTERTE’S PLEA TO CPP: LET VACCINES MOVE ‘FREELY AND

SAFELY’ IN PARTS OF PH
by: Krissy Aguilar
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday
appealed to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) to allow the
arriving Covid-19 vaccines “to be transported freely and safely” in various
parts of the country.
“I am appealing to the Communist Party of the Philippines, ‘yung
pinaka-umbrella, I don’t consider ‘yung mga NDF, NDF pati NPA—the
Communist Party of the Philippines must guarantee that the vaccines in the
course of their being transported to areas where there are no city health
officers or medical persons, na ‘wag ninyong galawin ang medisina,” Duterte
said in a pre-recorded talk aired late Monday night.
“Allow the vaccines to be transported freely and safely. I am asking
you now to observe that rule because that is for the Filipino people,” he
added.

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 Duterte likewise asked the CPP to “observe the rules of humanity” as
he stressed that the Covid-19 vaccines were purchased using the Filipino
people’s money.
“The credit goes to no one. Sa inyo ito, mga taong Pilipino, pera ninyo
ito. So natural lang na kayong mga members ng Communist Party of the
Philippines and the allied NPA, or whatever, kindly observe the rules of
humanity,” said the President.

(Reference:https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1393645/dutertes-plea-to-cpp-let-vaccines-
move-freely-and-safely-in-parts-of-ph)

1.) Moral / Ethical Dilemmas

_____________________________________________________________________

2.) Assess → Diagnose → Act

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

3.) Compare and Contrast

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

4.) Interpretive → Evaluative

_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

5.) Conceptual Changes

_____________________________________________________________________

6.) Personal Exploration

_____________________________________________________________________

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 Let’s Remember

Fill in the blanks with the information needed to complete the

prompts.

Asking great questions is __________.

Thought-provoking questions are designed __________.

The Six Ways to Improve the Outcomes of Panel Discussions or Public

Forums will help us to_______________.

Let’s Apply

Read and examine the article below. Enumerate the six ways to improve the
outcome of panel discussions and public forums. After enumerating,
formulate at least one question for each ‘way’

PHILIPPINES STUDENTS FACE DISTANCE LEARNING UNTIL COVID-19

VACCINE FOUND

MANILA (REUTERS) - WITH schools in the Philippines only due to

reopen when a vaccine for COVID-19 has been found, educational
authorities are racing to devise a distance learning regime for 27 million
children by August, when the summer holidays end.

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 That poses a huge challenge in an archipelago nation of 107 million,
where many households have no access to the internet or a computer, and
teachers fear they will not be ready to roll out remote learning in two
months.
Duterte last month said resuming face-to-face classes without a
vaccine for COVID-19 "spells disaster".
Elsewhere in the world, schools are starting to reopen for students
with social distancing regimes to keep infection rates down, and amid fears
about children missing out on weeks of their education.
However, Duterte's education secretary, Leonor Briones, is confident
alternative approaches can work until a vaccine is developed.
"The president cares about our students, he told us to find other ways
(to teach) besides students going back to school," Briones said in an online
media briefing.
She said the department was laying the groundwork for a different
kind of learning using technology including radio, television, online classes
and modular learning.
More than 1,000 people in the Philippines have died due to COVID-19
and nearly 23,000 have been infected. Briones, 79, has herself recovered
from COVID-19.
There are more than 100 potential vaccines being developed globally,
but most estimate it would be at least a year before any are ready for
deployment.

(Reference:https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-06-09/philippines-students-face-distance-learning-until-covid-
19-vaccine-found)

WAYS TO IMPROVE THE OUTCOME OF

QUESTIONS
PANEL DISCUSSIONS AND PUBLIC FORUMS

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 Let’s Extend

Search for news reports/ articles about the responses to COVID-19 of

the City of Taguig or the Municipality of Pateros. Read and examine the
article. Write few questions following the ways to improve the outcome of
panel discussions and public forums. Write your answer on a short bond
paper. Make sure that you copy the table below and attach the article which
served as source.

Be guided by the rubric on the next page. (15 points).

Title of the news report/ article: _______________________________________________________

WAYS TO IMPROVE THE OUTCOME OF

QUESTIONS
PANEL DISCUSSIONS AND PUBLIC FORUMS

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 Rubric for Let’s Extend

Correctness- 5 points

The output manifests correct use of the language, that is, free from too
much error. The questions raised are understandable and anchored in the
article chosen and attached. Furthermore, the output addressed the six
ways of improving public forum which were discussed in the module.

Appropriacy- 5 points

The output reflects the article attached, that is, a news article specifically
addressing the context of Taguig/ Pateros. The student presented the output
as what the table on the previous page has shown. Additionally, the
constructed questions manifest respect and courtesy and are free from
words showing disrespect.

Critical Thinking- 5 points

The questions serve the purpose of the lesson which is to ask thought-
provoking questions. Questions build on the previous one. Probing as a
technique was used.

Total: 15 points.

References:

Aguilar, K. (2021, February 8). Inquirer. Duterte’s plea to CCP: Let vaccines move ‘freely and safely’ in parts of PH.
Retrieved from: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1393645/dutertes-plea-to-cpp-let-vaccines-move-freely-and-safely-in-parts-of-
ph

Anonymous. (n.d). 6 types of questions to improve classroom discussion. Retrieved from: https://parlayideas.com/6-
questions-improve-classroom-discussions/

Arnold, K. (n.d.). Powerful questions to ask any panelist. Retrieved from: https://powerfulpanels.com/powerful-questions-
ask-panelist/

De Vera- Ruiz, E. (2021, February 3). Manila Bulletin. Ph Red Cross Eyes over 2 million Covid-19 vaccines from
Astrazenica, Moderna. Retrieved February 15, 2021 from: https://mb.com.ph/2021/02/03/ph-red-cross-eyes-over-2-million-
covid-19-vaccines-from-astrazeneca-moderna/

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Portugal, A., Petty, M. & Hudson A. (2020). Philippine students face distance learning until Covid-19 vaccine found.
Retrieved from: https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-06-09/philippines-students-face-distance-learning-until-
covid-19-vaccine-found

Tarver, K. (2020). 300 thought provoking questions to make conversations interesting. Retrieved from:
https://themindfool.com/thought-provoking-questions/

Development Team of the Module

Writer: JESSICA ANNE V. MARTIZANO

Editors:
Content Editors: JOB MARTIN S. VILLAFUERTE
Language Editor: LORENA D. DATUL

Illustrator:
Layout Artist:
Module Cover Artist: BERNARD MARC E. CODILLO
Management Team: DR. MARGARITO B. MATERUM, SDS
DR. GEORGE P. TIZON, SGOD-Chief
DR. ELLERY G. QUINTIA, CID Chief
MR. NOEL BALUBAL, EPS - ENGLISH
DR. DAISY L. MATAAC, EPS – LRMS/ ALS

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