Title: Judging on the Relevance and Truthfulness of Ideas

Name of Author: Kim Christian T. Matildo

Timber City Academy
Division of Butuan City
A. Learning Competency: Fourth Quarter Most Essential Learning Competency- Judge the
relevance and worth of ideas, soundness of author’s reasoning, and the effectiveness of the
presentation (Listening)

B. A Glimpse of the Concept

In our daily interaction, we converse with people and exchange ideas in several contexts. It can
be in the school, workplace, community and even at home. Hence, it is very important to
understand the difference between fact and opinion to better evaluate what concepts are worth
holding on or not.

As the lesson unfold, may you discover its significance in your in your daily life.

C. Discover the Topic

Judging the relevance and truthfulness of ideas is a process of deliberating or evaluating the
soundness of information presented in a speech or article.

Remember that your evaluation must be based on fact and not on opinion. The following
pointers may help you give a logical evaluation.

1. A fact is a statement known to be true or which can be proven to be true.

2. An opinion is a statement that tells what someone believes to be true. An opinion may or
may not be correct.
3. The opinion of an authority on a subject may be believed.
4. Facts are more reliable as basis because they can be defended.

D. Apply the Concept

Activity 1
Get to Know Butuan

Directions: Read each item carefully and analyze whether it is a FACT or OPINION. Write F if fact
and O if opinion.

1. Butuan City Philippines is a very renowned city in Mindanao. 

2. Butuan is a part of Agusan del Norte under Region 13.
3. Agusan River can be found in Butuan City.
4. Butuan is an exciting city.
5. Butuan is a gateway to all major cities in Mindanao.
6. Balangay Boat originally came from Butuan.
7. Butuan has 86 barangays.
8. The most progressing city throughout Mindanao is Butuan.
9. A lot of pretty girls and stunning men are in Butuan.
10. Butuan is the Timber City of the South.

Activity 2
Fact or Bluff?

Directions: Interview twenty (20) persons online and write their answers on the sheet. Right
after that, evaluate whether their answer is a FACT or OPINION.

Question: Is Butuan the Timber City of the South? Why?

 NAME ANSWER FACT OR OPINION

E. Test you understanding

Directions: Listen to the selection, “Chicken or Egg,” then evaluate the ideas expressed in it. List
all you can consider as FACT and OPINION.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9K53vBKCys&t=24s

FACT:

OPINION:

F. Reference
Arkaina, Katherine B., Estipona, Michael Ian Benedict P., et al (2016) Language In Literature.
Anglo-American Literature. Manila: Vibal Group, Inc.
http://www.why-philippines.com/facts-about-butuan-city/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9K53vBKCys&t=24s
Title: Using Conditionals In Expressing Arguments

Name of Author: Kim Christian T. Matildo

Timber City Academy
Division of Butuan City
A. Learning Competency: First Quarter Most Essential Learning Competency- Using Conditionals In
Expressing Arguments (Speaking)

B. A Glimpse of the Concept

C. Discover the Topic

Conditionals are normally used in English Language argumentation through the form of:
“If ___________”, & “Then ______________”

In expressing conditionals, the clause that follows “if” is called the antecedent while the one
that follows “then” is called consequent.

D. Apply the Concept

Activity 1
Speak-it-Up

Directions: Record a two (2) minutes speech the expresses your side in the issue of “Butuan as
the place where the first mass happened”. Make use of at least three (3) conditionals in your
speech. Send your output to this email: iamkimchristian98@gmail.com

Activity 2
Directions: Watch the video “The Great Dictator Speech” and write five (5) conditional
statements which can be found in it.

E. Test your Understanding

Directions: Analyze the pictures shown and create conditionals out from it. It has to follow the
format “if” and “then”.

F. References
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/conditional-sentences/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8HdOHrc3OQ&t=1s
Title: Fresh Air Will Kill You by Art Buchwald

Name of Author: Kim Christian T. Matildo

Timber City Academy
Division of Butuan City
A. Learning Competency: Second Quarter Most Essential Learning Competency- Make connections
between texts to particular social issues, concerns, or dispositions in real life (Reading)
B. A Glimpse of the Concept

The air in most cities is polluted. Once cause of this is the presence of so many smoke belching
vehicles and industrial plants, both of which emit poisonous gases. Do you know of other
causes?

C. Discover the Topic

Everyone needs oxygen to survive. This is not only true for humans but to all living organisms.
However, due to the industrialization and the advent of technology, the quality of air around the
world is compromised and is in deep danger.

Furthermore, this is not the only issue present in the society. There are actually a lot but just left
unobserved.

How far can you notice these through reading?

D. Apply the Concept

Activity 1
Read It

Directions: Read the story entitled “Fresh Air Will Kill You by Art Buchwald” and understand the
ideas expressed in it. After that, answer the guide questions.

STORY

Guide Questions:
1. What is smog? What does the essay say about the smog in Los Angeles and all over the
United States?
2. What “peculiar” smell did the writer notice at Flagstaff, Arizona?
3. What could have been the reason for the lack of smog in Flagstaff, Arizona?
4. What can you do to help minimize smog in your community?
5. Do you think the discussion about smog and fresh air is serious? City details to support your
answer.

Activity 2
What now?
 Directions: Based on the same text read, write a short explanation on how can it be relevant to
the issues present in Butuan City.

E. Test your Understanding

Directions: Watch the video and comprehend the ideas expressed in it. Answer the following
guide questions.

Guide Questions:

1. What is the video all about?

2. Do you know any Butuanon language?
3. Why do you think that the language is slowly dying?
4. How can you help in reviving the language in Butuan?

F. References
Arkaina, Katherine B., Estipona, Michael Ian Benedict P., et al (2016) Language In Literature.
Anglo-American Literature. Manila: Vibal Group, Inc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvEa0-_7_sI
Title: Express permission, obligation, and prohibition using modals

Name of Author: Kim Christian T. Matildo

Timber City Academy
Division of Butuan City
Learning Competency: First Quarter Most Essential Learning Competency- Express permission,
obligation, and prohibition using modals (Writing)

A. A Glimpse of the Concept

When we converse with others, it is important to make use of appropriate words in order to
convey the meaning of our message.

B. Discover the Topic

PERMISSION (can, may, could)

Example: You can sit here, the seat is free .
Can I borrow you ballpen?
May I ask a question?

OBLIGATION (have to, must)

Example: I have to work on Saturday.
You must be on time.
I must submit my thesis tomorrow.

PROHIBITION (can’t, mustn’t))

Example: You can’t get the phone, it’s not yours.
You mustn’t take your things with you.
You can’t drive that car alone.

C. Apply the Concept

Activity 1
The Rule

Directions: Through the use of the modals discussed, create ten (10) rules for a person to follow
if he/she wants to go out amid the Community Quarantine in Butuan City.

Activity 2
Bawal Lumabas

Directions: Listen to the song and list at least five (5) sentences that contain modals of
permission, obligation and prohibition.
D. Test your Understanding
Directions: Read each statement carefully and provide the correct modal to be used.
1. I _________ (can’t, have to, must) chew a bubble gum inside the classroom.
2. Grade 9 students should __________ (may, have to, mustn’t) finish their homework.
3. At school, students _____ (can, can’t, may ) cheat.
4. Children _______ (can, have to, mustn’t) respect their parents.

E. Reference
https://www.ecenglish.com/learnenglish/lessons/modal-verbs-1-permission-prohibition-
obligation-no-obligation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dF8IHWGYuA
Title: Determine the vocabulary or jargons expected of a communicative style

Name of Author: Kim Christian T. Matildo

Timber City Academy
Division of Butuan City
Learning Competency: First Quarter Most Essential Learning Competency- Determine the vocabulary or
jargons expected of a communicative style (Grammar)

A. Glimpse of the Concept

Language is the most useful tool in understanding one another all across the globe. It has been
developed over time according to the purpose and intention of the communication.

Hence, certain words in language are designed to function in specified fields to promote better
exchange and delivery of thoughts.

B. Discover the Topic

Jargons express and represent the ideas, practices, actions, places or people known only to the
actual practitioners of a particular profession, occupation, or field of expertise.

JARGONS
Journalism Music Sports
byline Royalty Goal
masthead Label Kill
News peg Record Prizefighter
beat Track Cager
column Tour heater

C. Apply the Concept

Activity 1
Disc Jockey

Directions: Imagine that you are one of the DJs of Magic FM Butuan City, you are assigned to
play the latest, trending and top of the chart songs. Create a short script on how will you start
and go about your segment through the use of jargons in that field.

Activity 2
What you want to be

Directions: Decide your desired profession when you grow up and list 10 jargons in that field and
use it in certain sentences.

D. Test your Understanding

Directions: Supply three (3) jargons which can be used in each field stated.
1. Medicine:
2. Agriculture:
3. Education:
4. Technology:
5. Religion:

E. Reference
Arkaina, Katherine B., Estipona, Michael Ian Benedict P., et al (2016) Language In Literature.
Anglo-American Literature. Manila: Vibal Group, Inc.
Title: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (An Except)

Name of Author: Kim Christian T. Matildo

Timber City Academy
Division of Butuan City
Learning Competency: First Quarter Most Essential Learning Competency- Analyze literature as a means
of understanding unchanging values in the VUCA. (Literature)

A. Glimpse of the Concept

Childhood provides a lot of experiences that will help shape the future of an individual. It is
through these years that a person builds his/her personality and integrity as he also interacts
with other people.

Let’s discover the awesome journey of Tom Sawyer!

B. Discover the Topic

Story of Tom Sawyer

C. Apply the Concept

Activity 1
Relate It
Directions: Read the story of Tom Sawyer and answer the following questions.
1. What do you feel Tom and Huck learned from this encounter? Have you had similar
encounters that, while dangerous or scary, actually taught you something?
2. Is this only a story of a boy or can we also get some insights from the story and apply it to
present day happenings? Explain your answer.

Activity 2
Graphically

Directions: Choose a famous symbol which can be found in Butuan City and use it to create a
graphical organizer that shows the lessons which can be learned from the story read.

D. Test your Understanding

Directions: Read each item carefully and answer the following questions.
1. What adventure did Tom and Huck agree on?
2. What didn’t Huck like Tom’s choice of place for the adventure?
3. How did tom convince Huck?
4. What efforts did the boys make to get out of the house? Why were they unsuccessful?
5. Why where two men in the haunted house to be feared?
6. What secrets did Tom and Huck discover as they listened to and watched the two men?
7. What made Injun Joe think that someone was in the house with them? From this incident,
what impression do you have about him?
8. What did the to boys decide to do about their discoveries?

E. Reference

Arkaina, Katherine B., Estipona, Michael Ian Benedict P., et al (2016) Language In Literature.
Anglo-American Literature. Manila: Vibal Group, Inc.