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English
Quarter 4 – Module 3
Determine the Worth of Ideas
Mentioned in The Text Listened To
First Edition, 2020

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DEVELOPMENT TEAM OF MODULE

Revised 2021
Writer: Erica C. dela Cruz
Shella P. Camara
Rose Ann H. Zimara
Reviewer: Josephine Q. Miranda
Content Validator: Christine Yase
Language Editor: Maria Sophia B. See
Format Editor: Rachel V. Moldogo
Management Team:
Dr. Eladio H. Escolano – Principal IV
Mrs. Josephine Q. Miranda – Head Teacher VI
Mrs. Maricel S. Oliva – School LR Coordinator
Mrs. Jeweldine T. Baraquil – Subject LR Coordinator

LESSON DETERMINE THE WORTH OF IDEAS

3 MENTIONED IN THE TEXT LISTENED TO

Expectations
Welcome to English 7 Module 3 on Most Essential Learning
Competencies (MELCS). In this module, you will learn to determine the
worth of ideas mentioned in the text listened to EN7LC-IV-g-8.2

As you go through this lesson, you are expected to:

1. Identify the shades of word meanings;
2. Determine the children’s right through listening to its facts; and
3. Enumerate the cause and effect of community problems.

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 Pretest

Directions: Arrange the set of words below by writing number 1 as the least to
number 4 as most powerful or from the least strong to the strongest. Write your
answers on a piece of paper.

1 1

2 2

3 3

4
4
1. duty, job, burden, chore 2. happy, ecstatic, overjoyed, elated

1 1

2 2

3
3

4 4
3. tattered, worn-out, torn, rugged 4. covenant, pledge, promise,
undertaking

Looking Back to Your Lesson

Directions: Draw a star on the space provided if the listed statements would help you be an
effective interpersonal communicator.

1. _______ Don’t show negative body language.

2. _______ Listen well.
3. _______ Avoid shake hands firmly.
4. _______ Don’t be defensive.
5. _______ Think before you speak.
6. _______ Always interrupt the other person.
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 7. _______ Be open to receiving feedback.

Brief Introduction
Worth of Ideas in a Listening Text

A text may contain many ideas but not all of these are valuable. For an idea
to be valuable. It must be useful, valid, and if possible brilliant.
An idea is useful if it is relevant and applicable, for example, you may be
researching on a particular topic-causes of inflation, for instance. An idea that
explains the causes of inflation would be very valuable to you. An idea is applicable
if you can apply it in solving a problem or explaining a phenomenon. For example,
an idea that can use in understanding the effects of inflation on the quality of life
would be very useful.
An idea is valid if it is supported by facts, and it is based on sensible
reasoning. For example, a generalization that is based on facts in a valid idea. So is
a conclusion that is inferred from solid details.
An idea is brilliant if it is different, exceptional, and distinctive. The idea
comes from the author, and it is not the same as the ideas of other authors. At the
very least, it must be somewhat different from something else-whatever idea that it
wants to replace. It must offer some degree of improvement over other ideas.

Children’s Right

Every minute and everyday 245 children are born. That is 2.5 million
children a week and 128 million children a year. Every one of those children is
born full of potential that they won’t get there without everyone’s help.
From the start a baby needs to be loved, cared for and protected from
neglect. A baby needs to be protected for illness and disease. A baby needs to be
clothed and fed a healthy diet so he can grow strong.
As a child grows, he needs to feel safe to explore, that means a safe place to
live and play, safe drinking water, healthy food, clothes and someone to catch him
when he falls. So, he can reach his milestone and get help when he doesn’t.
As a child grows, he needs a chance to learn, free from discrimination. Also,
a child needs to be encouraged to ask questions to develop his curiosity and
unleashed their imagination. There is time to play sports, leisure activities and for
cultural traditions.
As a child matures, he needs a chance to spread his wings that means the
freedom to express himself and a freedom from exploitation in all forms. That also
means access to information and opportunities to gain experience that will help
them give back as adults.
Will you help a child reach his dreams? You have more power than you
think, nurture protect and inspire and teach, lastly, to help a child to reach his full
potential.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mI2dYmNCJVQ UNICEF
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 Activities

Task 1: Determine the children’s right by writing all the facts in each category.
Write your answer on a piece of paper.

CHILDREN’S RIGHT

Right as the Child Right as the Child

Right as a Baby
Grows Matures

Task 2: Elise is feeling bored at home for staying so long due to quarantine.
Christine gave her sister some advice to let her feel that it is worth staying at
home. As an older sister, enumerate 5 possible things that she will tell Elise for
her to be productive. Write your answers on a piece of paper.

Sister, it feels like I’ve Why Elise, what is

been inside forever. the problem?

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Being stuck inside all day, every
day, feels restless. The same walls,
the same space you walk again and
That is why you have
again, looking out but unable to
made yourself
connect everything the same!
productive, there are
so many things to do
here.

Like what sister?

1____________________________

2_____________________________________

3______________________________________

4________________________________________

5 ________________________________

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 Remember

A text may contain many ideas but not all of

these are valuable. For an idea to be valuable it must
be useful, valid, and if possible brilliant.
An idea is useful if it is relevant and applicable.
An idea is applicable if you can apply it in solving a
problem or explaining a phenomenon.
An idea is valid if it is supported by facts, and it
is based on sensible reasoning.
An idea is brilliant if it is different, exceptional,
and distinctive. The idea comes from the author, and
it is not the same as the ideas of other authors. At
the very least, it must be somewhat different from
something else-whatever idea that it wants to
replace. It must offer some degree of improvement
over other ideas.

Check Your Understanding

A. Youth’s Awareness
Directions: Enumerate the alarming problems in your community that you
recently heard. Cite 5 possible causes and effects and your suggested
solutions. Use a separate piece of paper.

Community Problems
Cause Effect Possible Solution

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B. Voices of Youth
Directions: Read the qualities of Filipino youth today. Determine all the
essential ideas about youth by writing the word, phrases or sentences in the
diagram below.

1. The Filipino youth today are the reflection of what has become of the
Philippines and of the world. Today we stand as individuals with perceptions
based on our own beliefs of the present and deeply rooted ideals stemming
from the past; we are both united and self-sufficient, each one seeking to be
heard and to be known. The Filipino youth today are but the future of a
nation standing strong amidst all the hardships and trials, and this nation
will continue to stand no matter what through the endurance of its people.
---Beatrice Gloriana S. Garcia, 18

2. We can do amazing things. Pliant and malleable, we work with change.

Moreover, we fight for what is right and just. Yes, we do and say good and
bad things, just like everyone else, but if you listen and understand us, and
if given more opportunity, we, the Filipino youth of today, have the potential
to bring change in our country and the world. I hope this quote from Pope
Francis will motivate us and empower us to be instruments of positive
change: “Dear young people, do not bury your talents, the gifts that God has
given you! Do not be afraid to dream of great things!” ----Jheriemay Jen S.
Tolentino, 18

3. The Filipino youth today consist of ambitious and innovative individuals who
are preparing to immerse themselves in a highly digital and globalized world.
With technology and information having paramount value, they tend to be
more tech-savvy and computer literate. These characteristics, coupled with
the idea that they are more daring and adventurous, depict them as persons
who aim to solve societal issues in a modern way with hopes of becoming
drivers of change. ----Josh Cody H. Ong, 18

FILIPINO YOUTH
PERSON 1 PERSON 2 PERSON 3

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 Post test
Directions: Read the conversation below. Identify the ideas shared by the speaker
by answering the questions that follow. Write your answer on a piece of paper.

A. Youth’s Happiness

A: "Life's so boring. So sad."

B: "Well, most of the time it is. Like this time, most people are only staying at
home."
A: "What do you think will make you happy?"
B: "I think my family makes me happy now."
A: "You heard people say that family stays happy together lives forever."
B: "Yes. The value of each family member now is more appreciated than before,
since most of the time family members are staying at home."
A: "Maybe this is one message of the hardship we are experiencing now."
B: "I guess, to be closer to one another. And I am thankful that I have my family
with me.”
A: "That's true. Of course, we should also not forget to always pray to our creator."
B: “Yes be thankful at him all times. So, um, if we found happiness life shouldn’t
be boring at all."
A. “Yes, that’s true.”

1. What is the theme of this discussion?

A. Patience versus Happiness
B. Family and Happiness
C. Work and Money
D. Life is boring

2. In this dialog, what can make person B happy?

A. buy expensive gadget
B. take away a lot of responsibilities
C. being with family
D. open a shop

3. Family that stays happy together ______________?

A. works forever
B. lives forever
C. prays forever
D. eats forever

4. Why does person A feel sad?

A. He felt useless
B. He felt uneasy
C. He felt boredom
D. He felt nothing

5. What conclusion can you have in this dialog?

A. They are both bored
B. One is happy the other is sad
C. They realized that they are happy
D. They are both sad

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 B. Youth’s Wellness.

A: Hi Mike. What have you been up to?"

B: "Not much. I started exercising."
A: "Trying to get in shape?"
B: "Yeah, and I need to start improving my health especially now because of the
virus."
A: "Me too. What are you doing besides exercising?"
B: "Actually there are a lot."
A: "I think if you eat better, it will help tremendously. Your exercise is useless
without proper diet."
B: "Yes, I think so. Sleep is good too. I heard people who sleep an average of eight
hours a day have less health problems."
A: "Looks like there are a lot of things to do to stay healthy."
B: "True. But I think it is worth it. When you get old, you want to be healthy and
active."
A. “When you want to be safe, you need to stay healthy.”

1. There are several topics in this short discussion, what is the main topic?
A. Exercising
B. Eating
C. Sleeping
D. Health

2. How many hours is one person recommending to sleep?

A. 7 hours
B. 8 hours
C. 10 hours
D. 12 hours

3. Why did Mike start exercising?

A. to join his brother
B. a girl, he likes in the campus
C. because he was bored
D. to improve his health

4. What does mike recommend his friend when he gets older?

A. handsome and tall
B. smart and successful
C. healthy and active
D. rich and independent

5. Which of the following can make you healthy?

A. staying up late
B. eating sweets
C. playing computer games
D. having proper exercise

Answer Key
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References
English Time 4th Quarter (2019) p. 57

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mI2dYmNCJVQ unicef

https://universitas.uap.asia/articles/who-are-the-filipino-youth-today/

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