English 10

Prepared by: Bernadette D. Manili

 SADAPPY ME!

Directions: Identify the validity of the news

sources. Draw a ☺
smiley if the source is legitimate, and  if not.
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News Reports in Everyday
Conversation
and Speeches
 GROUP ACTIVITY

Directions: Give the factual

information based on the following
questions using 5 W and 1 H.
 is the most recent and important information
that impacts the lives of the people in the
community.
The five characteristics of news
 Accuracy – Every statement in news items;
such as name, age, date
must be correct. Quotation of every definite
word or expression or
sentence must be precise in presentation of the
true facts.
Ex: President Duterte has signed Republic
Act 11476.
 Balance – Giving of a fair picture of the
events as it takes place by
putting together of all facts in a manner that
the report conveys the
correct and factual impression.
Ex: Globally, an estimated 15 percent of
young women give birth before age 18.
Objective- Reporting of facts impartially as they
occurred. It means
that the news covers to the consumer intimated
without any personal
bias or any outside influence that would make it
appear anything but
what it is.
Ex: The objective of the law is to effectively
inculcate the basic tenets of good manners and
right conduct in students.
 Concise and Clear- News should be well-
paced, unified and above
all written so clearly that the meaning of the
story is absolutely plain.
Ex: Quicker, safer test could accurately
detect some bowel cancers.
 
 Current – As how the first three letters of
the ‘News’ is spelled – N.E.W!
It stresses the latest event that happened.
Ex: Jovelyn Galleno is missing since
August 5, 2022 until now.
 ACTIVITY 2
MISSING CHARACTER
Read the leads below. Identify what characteristics of the news is missing in each item. From the choices
below, write the letter of the correct answer.

1. A certain department of the government is urging local governments to pass resolutions punishing quarantine
violators with imprisonment as it reminded the public to strictly comply with health protocols to arrest the further
spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
2. Television giant ABS-CBN, which is the most viewed station, has successfully justified its bid for franchise renewal
before the House of Representatives, proponents of the franchise renewal bill said yesterday. They are optimistic that
the broadcast empire could secure a fresh franchise from Congress.
3. Beginning Friday, July 12, 2020, the government's coronavirus task force will allow backriding, for married and
common-law couples, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said Thursday during the interview at Dzmm Teleradyo. That
those doing so would first have to comply with the strict health protocols under the model proposed by Bohol
Gov. Arthur Yap, which includes dividers and even handles wedged between riders and their passengers.
4. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, who was apprehensive at first, went on self-quarantine after she tested positive
for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
5. The remains of 44 overseas Filipino workers who died in Saudi Arabia are scheduled to arrive tomorrow at the
Villamor Air Base in Pasay, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III announced yesterday.
 TEST I. Appraising the News article- Real or Fake

1. Father was reading a newspaper while having his morning coffee; he was stunned on the news that reads,
Department of Health (DOH) yesterday reported 2,434 new coronavirus disease 2019 cases – the highest in a
single day, bringing the total number of COVID-19 infections in the country to 44,254. Of the 2,434 cases,
1,147 were fresh cases or test results released to patients within the last three days, while
1,287 were late cases or test results released to patients beyond four days. After reading the
news, what father is expected to do?

a. Father intensifies the health protocols in their home like; handwashing, disinfection, social
distancing, and proper wearing of mask to protect his whole family.
b. Diligently composed the whole news on his Facebook status and post it publicly.
c. Neglected what he read as it is already the new normal.
d. He shrugged his shoulders because the increase of victims is expected.
2. Lisa heard from a neighbor that she initially qualified as recipient of the Social Amelioration Program (SAP), but did not
receive the cash assistance during the actual distribution. What is the most appropriate action she must make?
a. She posted her rant on her FB wall that the SAP assistance was corrupted by the DSWD personnel.
b. She kept asking her neighbors why did they qualify for the assistance.
c. She went to the Municipal DSWD office and ask for clarification on the matter.
d. She went to the nearest local radio station to air out her complaint.
3. A commentator from a local radio station expressed his dismay on the teachers as they
continually receive salary even without classes because of pandemic. As an audience of the
local radio station, how would you react on what you heard?
a. Immediately agree to what the commentator said.
b. I would disagree to the commentator because my mother is a teacher.
c. I would immediately call the commentator and ask him if he got to at least ask some
personnel from the department if the teachers are relaxed during the pandemic.
d. I would think, and check first the issue aired by the commentator got his facts correctly.
4. There was a forwarded message in your group chat saying that there is a definite no classes this
school year, no need to enroll. Will you immediately believe what was sent in your group chat?
a. Yes. Most of the information during the pandemic was sent through SMS and private messages,
including group chats.
b. Yes. By just observing the trend of increasing cases of COVID-19 positive, it is very possible that
there will be no classes.
c. No. I will ask my adviser or any teacher to enlighten me about the issue.
d. No. It is just another scam from a classmate

5. The municipal mayor announced that all residents in his locality will receive I sack rice and groceries
as assistance during the pandemic, however, your family was left out in the list because your parents
are all government workers. What will you do?
a. Argue with those who distributed the goods that the announcement was different.
b. Look for the actual list of recipients if your family is included
c. It’s okay since my parents are both professional; my family can give way for those who need more.
d. Politely ask for clarification from the mayor himself/herself