Is Bad Language

Unacceptable on
TV?
 Lesson Proper: (word meanings/verbal
matters, questions, explanations,
illustrations examples, etc.)
 Vocabulary word:
 Watershed- the time (usually 9 P.M-5:30 A.M.)
when adult content or material unsuitable for
children (e.g., violence, foul language) may be
aired on radio and TV.
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 Let the students classify different
positions in the article regarding the
acceptability of bad language on TV.
To do this, tell them to draw two or
more columns with the headings
“positive”, “negative”, and
“neutral”.
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 Next,tell them to enter

under the proper column
the specific argument
and proponent.
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 Then, make them count

how many total arguments
there are in each column,
and enter the sum at the
bottom.
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 Callsome students to
announce the specific
arguments and total
figures.
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 Finally, make them reduce the number of
items under each column by putting
together similar arguments and labeling
them as to the kind of argument (e.g.,
religious, mental, social or peer pressure,
and literary.) Allow further sub
categorizations or even super
categorizations.
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 Conclude the exercise by
informing them that they have
just done a systematic
classification of results, and have
begun to do a scientific study
involving the process of
taxonomy
 Assignment:
 Tell the students to enumerate two or more
arguments in preparation for a debate on one of
the following:
 Whether text spelling should be allowed on social
media
 Whether text spelling should be allowed in
academic writing on any current political issue,
such as federalism for the Philippines, need for
the Bangsamoro.
 Assignment:
 Next, tell them to develop each argument in at
least five sentences supporting the argument
with details, facts, figures, and logical
reasoning.
 List down 3 instances of any personalities bad
language on TV or in newspaper reports. Next,
rewrite or rephrase each passage in a more
diplomatic or tactful manner.
 Assignment:
 Review English and Filipino
idiomatic expressions in which
domestic animals, livestock, and
others are mentioned. Explain
why the connotations are positive
or negative.
 Assessment Questions/ Projects
 Callon some students to
discuss some details, facts,
figures, and logical
reasoning that they used in
writing their arguments.
 Feedback (for
activities)/Assessment Results
 Emphasize that each argument
should be supported by facts,
details, examples, figures,
reports, experiments surveys,
interviews and other reliable
data.
 Reminder:
 Positions or arguments
should be supported with
facts, figures, logical
reasoning, data, reports
and testimonials.
 Summary
 Most adults do not accept
bad language on TV and
would want an expletive
free TV and environment
for their children.
 Thank you for
Listening!☻☻☻