Topic:

Determining
Various Social,
Moral, and
Economic Issues in
a Text Listed to
English 8
Curriculum Goals
a. Identify the various social, moral, and economic issues
discussed in listening texts;
b. analyze the causes and effects of the various issues;
c. express opinions on social, moral, and economic
issues discussed in a text listened to;
d. suggest possible solutions to the social issues
presented; and
e. relate personal experiences pertaining to the issues
discussed.
 GROUP ACTIVITY
Instruction:
Identify the social issues reflected in
each image. Use the clues provided and
supply the missing letters to complete
the words in the boxes.
Each group will be given 30 seconds to
answer.
Write your answer on a strip of paper.
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C L AB
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CHI L D L ABOR
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U E L Y T
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U N E MP L O Y ME N T
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H N G
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H U N G E R
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U A R F K G
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HU MA N T R A F F I C K I N G
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U L I N
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BU L L Y I NG
WHAT IS AN
ISSUE?
 An issue is an important
problem or topic that
people in the society argue
about or discuss since it
negatively affects many
people in the society. It
could be a social, moral, or
economic issue.
 What are common issues in the society?
A. SOCIAL ISSUES
prevent the society from functioning at the most
desirable level.

An issue becomes a social issue under the following

circumstances:
• The issue involves people in society.
• The public, as a whole, recognizes the situation as a
problem.
• A large segment of the population sees the situation as a
valid concern.
• The situation can be alleviated through the joint actions of the
citizens.
Example: The image reflects an issue on
drug addiction.

Drug addiction or the use of

prohibited drugs can cause the
drug user to neglect his
responsibility towards his family,
children, career, education, and
health. Thus, it is a social problem
that can adversely affect not only
the lives of the drug addicts, but
also their families and the entire
community
Example:
The image reflects the issue
on crimes.
Crime is a social issue and at
the same time a moral issue
since it affects the safety and
security of citizens and it is
against the values and beliefs
of the people. It is prohibited
by the law as it is harmful or
offensive to the people or the
society.
Example: The image reflects the issue on
poverty.
Poverty is described by the World
Bank Organization as hunger, lack
of shelter, being sick, and not
being able to see a doctor. It is
further defined as not having
access to school, not having a
job, fear of the future, and living a
kind of hand-to-mouth existence.
It is a social problem since a large
segment of the population
experiences such situation and
sees it as a valid concern.
 Valuing: “Think Before You Click!”
Social Issue

Directions:
Listen to the news report in the following link and
answer the questions below.

LINK: Failon Ngayon: Anti Cyberbullying Act of 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBX2PhfSGn4
 ? QUESTIONS:
1. What issue is discussed in the news
report?
2. What are the causes of this problem?
3. How does the issue affect the victims?
4. What possible solutions are presented in
the report?
5. What possible solutions do you suggest
to address the problem?
 What are common issues in the society?
B. MORAL ISSUES are situations or actions
that do not conform to the shared norms and values,
culture, and beliefs distinguished by a certain community
or social setting.
An issue becomes a moral issue under the following circumstances:
• It is against the values, beliefs, and preferences of the people in
the society.
• It involves behavior patterns that bring the individual repeatedly
into conflict with the society.
• It involves actions which have the potential to harm others or the
persons themselves.
Example: The image reflects an issue on
abortion.

Abortion involves the

termination of pregnancy. While
other countries consider
abortion as legal, it is a moral
issue in the Philippines and is
regarded a grievous sin. This
action is against the norms and
values of the people, the
church, and the society. It is
illegal under the law of the land
and is highly condemned.
Example: The image reflects an
issue on stealing.

Stealing is an act of taking

away someone else’s
possession without
permission. It is morally
and illegally wrong as it is
against the ethical
standard of the society
and it also violates the law
of the land.
Example:
The image reflects an issue
on corruption.

Corruption is a criminal
offence that constitutes the
illegal use of public power to
gain private interest. This
may be done by a person, a
group of people or an
organization entrusted with
authority.
 Valuing:
Moral Issue

Directions:
Listen to the discussion on the issue on
abortion and complete the grid below.

LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsNXKKGXXts
 ? QUESTIONS:
1. Have you heard of this issue? How serious is the
issue in your area?

2. Based on the arguments of the two speakers you

have listened to, who do you agree with? Why?

3. What do you think needs to be done to address the

problem?
 What are common issues in the society?
C. ECONOMIC ISSUES are situations that
reflect the scarcity of resources which are
deemed insufficient to satisfy human wants
and needs.
An issue becomes a moral issue under the following circumstances:
• It involves inflation or the increase of price of basic commodities and
services affecting a large number of people.
• It involves an increase of unemployment or not having a job to earn ones
living.
• It involves poverty caused by underlying factors such as lack of education,
cultural and religious discrimination, overpopulation, unemployment and
corruption.
Example:
The image reflects an issue on
unemployment.

Unemployment happens when

someone who has the ability to
work cannot find a suitable job.
Unemployment becomes an
economic issue when a large
number of population lacks the
opportunity to find a job and
could therefore not support
basic needs.
Example: The image reflects an issue on
inflation.

Inflation rate refers to rise and

fall of prices of commodities at
a specific time or period.
Inflation becomes an issue
when there is an abrupt
increase of price of basic
commodities and services
making people unable to have
the capacity to provide for their
needs and wants.
Example: The image reflects an issue on
poverty.

Aside from being a social issue,

poverty is also an economic
issue making it a socio-
economic issue.
Poverty becomes an economic
issue when it affects the
people’s economic activities. It
means people can hardly
provide for their food, shelter,
education, and health.
 Valuing:
Economic Issue

Directions:
Listen to an explanation on poverty from the
United Nations and work on the following
activities.
LINK: https://youtu.be/A2O1HU6FMfk
 ? QUESTIONS:
1. What is the first development goal of the United
Nations?

2. Is poverty the same for everyone? How is poverty

described?

3. Why is poverty a big challenge?

4. What can you do to end poverty right now in your

own barangay?
 GROUP ACTIVITY
Listen to the story on how to overcome depression
during difficult times. Identify the issue presented in the
story and answer the questions that follow.
1. What issue does the audio-visual clip present?

2. Why is this condition hard for everyone suffering from it?

3. How can you fight depression according to the speakers?

4.
5. How will you help a friend suffering from this condition?
6.
7. What must be done to avoid depression?