RW LAS Q2 Wk3 MELC3

Reading and Writing
Activity Sheet
Quarter 2 – MELC 3
REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

Reading and Writing (Grade 11)
Activity Sheet No. 3
First Edition, 2020
Published in the Philippines

By the Department of Education
Region 6 – Western Visayas
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Welcome to Reading and Writing!
The Learning Activity Sheet is a product of the collaborative efforts of the

Schools Division of Iloilo City and DepEd Regional Office VI - Western Visayas
through the Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD). This is
developed to guide the learning facilitators (teachers, parents and responsible
adults) in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Basic Education
Curriculum.
The Learning Activity Sheet is self-directed instructional materials aimed to

guide the learners in accomplishing activities at their own pace and time using the
contextualized resources in the community. This will also assist the learners in
acquiring the lifelong learning skills, knowledge and attitudes for productivity and
employment.
For learning facilitator:
The Reading and Writing Learning Activity Sheet will help you facilitate the
teaching-learning activities specified in each Most Essential Learning Competency
(MELC) with minimal or no face-to-face encounter between you and learner. This will
be made available to the learners with the references/links to ease the independent
learning.
For the learner:
The Reading and Writing Learning Activity Sheet is developed to help you
continue learning even if you are not in school. This learning material provides you
with meaningful and engaging activities for independent learning. Being an active
learner, carefully read and understand the instructions then perform the activities and
answer the assessments. This will be returned to your facilitator on the agreed
schedule.
Learning Activity Sheet (LAS) for Reading and Writing
Name of Learner: _____________________ Grade and Section:

__________________
Date: ______________________________
READING AND WRITING ACTIVITY SHEET

Formulating Evaluative Statements about a Text Read
I. Learning Competency (MELC)

Formulate evaluative statements about a text read:
a. assertions about the content and properties of a text read; and
b. counterclaims in response to claims made in a text read
II. Background Information for Learners
There are different reading purposes. Mostly, we read to be informed and be

entertained. However, there is another purpose of reading: reading in order to develop a
detailed and critical understanding of a text. This is what we call critical reading.
Critical reading means engaging in what you read by asking yourself questions such
as, ‘what is the author trying to say?’ or ‘what is the main argument being presented?’.
To read critically is to make judgments about how a text is argued. This is a skill
that requires you to gain some distance from the text you are reading. You might have to
read a text through once to get a basic grasp of content before you launch into an intensive
critical reading.
Why is critical reading an essential skill?
Most essays we write involved reflection or analysis of a text, making arguments on

certain claims and reviewing a material i.e. book, article, or film. Thus, such outputs require
critical reading in order to come up with an in-depth analysis or evaluation of the given
material (article, book, film, etc.).
On the other hand, formulating evaluative statements, making assertions about the
properties of a text and creating counterclaims in response to claims made are critical writing
skills that also require critical reading.
To understand further, let us take note of the following important points:
(a) Assertion is a statement used to make a declaration or to express strong belief on a
particular topic, often without evidence.
Example: “I have put my every effort to complete this task today.”
(b) Claim is a statement that reflects the writer’s position or point about a topic. It is usually
supported by reasons.
Example: “Hybrid cars are effective strategy to fight pollution.”
(c) Counterclaim is a statement that argues against the claim given.

Counterclaim: “Instead of focusing on cars, which still encourages a culture of driving
even if it cuts down on pollution, the nation should focus on building and
improving transportation systems.”
III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites

Critical Reading https://advice.writing.utoronto.ca/researching/critical-reading/
https://images.app.goo.gl/bVdSTzfK8RuJTFzv8
https://literarydevices.net/assertion/
https://www.skillsyouneed.com/learn/critical-reading.html
Exercise 1 https://www.madisonschools.com/cms/lib/MS01001041/Centricity/
Domain/699/Critical%20Reading%20PracticeI.pdf
Exercise 2 Anudin, A.G. (2016). Reading and writing teacher’s manual. Vibal
Group: Quezon City.
https://manilastandard.net/mobile/article/334766
https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-09-19/pollute
d-stretch- of-manila-bay-gets-fake-white-sand-makeover
Exercise 3
https://www.somersetcanyons.com/ourpages/auto/2016/2/17/6229247
2/
Claims%20and%20Counterclaims%20Worksheet%201.docx
IV. Activity Proper
Exercise 1. Critical Reading Practice

Each of the following questions is based on a short passage. Read the passage and write
the letter of the best answer on your answer sheet.
1. The speaker assumes that the listener wants to

___________________________________.
A. come back from a vacation with a gorgeous tan
B. spend a vacation where the weather is beautiful
C. spend time in the sun
D. have a better tan
E. have an expensive vacation
2. Which of the following items does the speaker fail to take into account?
A. Vacations should be spent in Boracay.
B. Boracay has beautiful weather.
C. Boracay’s weather is excellent for tanning.
D. Vacationing in Boracay leads to gorgeous tans.
E. Families may not be very interested in getting tanned while vacationing in
Boracay.
3. What assumption is made by the speaker?

A. A craft can be judged based on the personality of the instructor.
B. The teacher could have tried harder to be flexible.
C. All craft courses are a waste of time.
D. Quilting is an interesting craft which the instructor taught badly.
E. Knitting is an interesting craft which the instructor taught badly.
4. The passage implies reasons for ___________________________________________.
A. Papa's generosity
B. ordering whipped cream and cherries on sodas
C. the existence of a meeting place for students
D. the high volume of noise
E. the popularity of the soda shop
5. In the passage, the writer ________________________________________________.

A. contrasts the personality of the two men
B. suggests that Papa was hypocritical
C. explains why two brothers were different
D. implies why people like sodas
E. compares Papa's place to others in the town
Exercise 2
Read the two articles and complete the matrix by writing the claim(s) from the two texts read.
Then formulate your own counterclaim for each claim. Copy the matrix and write your
answer on the answer sheet.
MATRIX:
Polluted Stretch of Manila Bay Gets Fake White Sand Makeover

Claim given in the text Your counterclaim
Manila Bay White Sands all worth it
Claim given in the text Your counterclaim
Exercise 3. Evaluating author’s claims

A. Formulate evaluative statements about a text read by answering the questions below.
Do it on your answer sheet.
1. Does the author use broad, generalized words in making claims? Why? Why not?
___________________________________________________________________
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2. According to the author, how applicable are the claims he or she made? Does the
author give specific instances, situations, or conditions in which the claims may be
applicable?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
_________
3. Does the author give exceptions to his or her claims? Justify your answer.
___________________________________________________________________
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___________________________________________________________________
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___________________________________________________________________
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4. Are there evidences that support the author’s claims? If yes, write one example.
___________________________________________________________________
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___________________________________________________________________
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5. Which of the claims given in both articles do you agree with? Write your reason(s)
and support with evidence.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
_________
B. Look for an article published on the newspaper or online and examine the material
closely. Copy the matrix on your answer sheet and provide the following details:
Title of the Article:

Author:
Date Published:
Source (name of newspaper or website):
Claim given in the text Evidence(s) Your Counterclaim
Answer the following questions based on the article you have read. Write your answer
on the answer sheet.
1. What are the important points made by the author in the article?
2. Does the author use broad, generalized words in making claim(s)? Why? Why
not?
3. How applicable are the author’s claim(s)? Does the author give specific
instances, situations, or conditions in which the claim(s) may be applicable?
Explain.
4. Are the evidences clearly established? Justify.
5. Overall, what can you say about how the article was written? Do you agree with
the claims that the author indicated? Justify.
Remember:
V. Reflection.
a. I have learned that…

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
____
b. I think I need more help in…
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
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VI. Answer Key

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Reading and Writing

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

Published in the Philippines

This Learning Activity Sheet is developed by DepEd Region 6 – Western

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this learning resource may be

The Learning Activity Sheet is a product of the collaborative efforts of the

The Learning Activity Sheet is self-directed instructional materials aimed to

For learning facilitator:

For the learner:

Name of Learner: _____________________ Grade and Section:

READING AND WRITING ACTIVITY SHEET

I. Learning Competency (MELC)

II. Background Information for Learners

There are different reading purposes. Mostly, we read to be informed and be

Why is critical reading an essential skill?

Most essays we write involved reflection or analysis of a text, making arguments on

(c) Counterclaim is a statement that argues against the claim given.

III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites

IV. Activity Proper

Exercise 1. Critical Reading Practice

1. The speaker assumes that the listener wants to

3. What assumption is made by the speaker?

5. In the passage, the writer ________________________________________________.

Polluted Stretch of Manila Bay Gets Fake White Sand Makeover

Exercise 3. Evaluating author’s claims

Title of the Article:

a. I have learned that…

VI. Answer Key

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