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LEARNING MODULE
English G10 | Q4

The English
Language as an
Instrument of
Peace
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ENGLISH 10

Module 4: The English Language

as an Instrument of Peace
INTRODUCTION AND FOCUS QUESTIONS:

Ronald Reagan once said, “Peace is not the absence of conflict, it is the ability to
handle conflict by peaceful means.” Truly, peace is essential in achieving a
harmonious and a healthy relationship between and among men and between men
and society. But how can we live in peace if we face different conflicts everyday,
especially social conflict?

In lieu with this, this module helps you to evaluate the effectiveness of the different
literary masterpieces around the world that mirror the different social issues that
confront humanity and the various ways the characters in these literary texts
respond to resolve the social conflict.

Thus, the urgency to identify resolutions to these social conflicts is in the air to
achieve a sustainable peace and development in the society we live in.

As you go through this module, remember to search for the answers to the
following focus questions:

1. How effective is literature as an instrument for resolving social

conflict?

2. What makes an effective research on socio-cultural issue?

LESSONS AND COVERAGE:

In this module, you will examine the above questions when you take the following
lessons:

Lesson 1 –Literature: An Instrument to resolve Social Conflict

Lesson 2 – Socio-Cultural Research for Social Transformation
In these lessons, you will do the following:

Lesson 1  Evaluate literature as an instrument to express and resolve

conflicts within, between, and among societies
 Use a variety of informative, persuasive, and
argumentative writing techniques
 Get different viewpoints on various local or global issues

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  Observe the language of research, campaigns, and
advocacies
Lesson 2  Compose a research report on a relevant social issue
 Observe the language of research, campaigns, and
advocacies
 Get familiar with technical terms used in research

MODULE MAP:

Here is a simple map of the above lessons you will cover:

Literature as
RESEARCH REPORT The Language
instrument to solve
ON of Research
social conflict
SOCIO-CULTURAL (Lesson 2)
(Lesson 1)
ISSUES

Resolution
of
Social
Conflict
EXPECTED SKILLS:

To do well in this module, you need to remember and do the following:

LESSON 1:
1. Use locational skills to gather information from primary and secondary
sources of information (K)
2. Get vital information from various websites on the internet (K)
3. Distinguish facts from beliefs (K)
4. Evaluate the accuracy of given information (P)
5. Show appreciation for songs, poems, plays, etc. (P)
6. Describe the emotional appeal of a listening text (K)

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 7. Get different viewpoints on various local or global issues (K)
8. Appraise the unity of plot, setting and characterization in a material viewed
to achieve the writer’s purpose (P)
9. Explain how the elements specific to a genre contribute to the theme of a
particular literary selection (P)
10. Express appreciation for sensory images used (K)
11. Determine tone, mood, technique, and purpose of the author (K)
12. Draw similarities and differences of the featured selections in relation to
the theme (P)
13. Synthesize essential information about a chosen issue. (P)
14. Evaluate literature as an instrument to express and resolve conflicts within,
between, and among societies (P)
15. Explain how a selection maybe influenced by culture, history, environment,
or other factors (P)
16. Expand ideas using principles of cohesion and coherence (P)
17. Use a variety of informative, persuasive, and argumentative writing
techniques (K/P)
18. Use appropriate language when delivering campaign speeches. (K)
19. Show courtesy and politeness when delivering campaign speeches (P)
20. Demonstrate the appropriate stage stance and behavior when persuading
others in a campaign speech (P)
21. Produce the sounds of English correctly and effectively (K)
22. Use the correct prosodic features of speech (K)
23. Use appropriate multimedia resources that accompany language (K)
24. Deliver self-composed Campaign Speeches on Advocacies, Social Issues
and Concerns (P)
25. Observe the language of research, campaigns, and advocacies (K)

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PRE-ASSESSMENT
Let’s find out how much you already know about this lesson. Click on the letter that
you think best answers the question. Please answer all items. After taking this
short test, you will see your score. Take note of the items that you were not able
to correctly answer and look for the right answer as you go through this module.

Begin here.
Refer to the text below. Then, answer the question that follows.

“All this is happening before our eyes and yet we act as if we have all the time we want
and all the solutions. I’m only a child and I don’t have all the solutions, but I want you to
realize, neither do you!
• You don’t know how to fix the holes in our ozone layer.
• You don’t know how to bring salmon back up a dead stream.
• You don’t know how to bring back an animal now extinct.
• And you can’t bring back forests that once grew where there is now desert.
If you don’t know how to fix it, please stop breaking it!”

1. What persuasive technique is used in the excerpt?

A. ethos
B. pathos
C. logos
D. bandwagon

Read and understand the excerpt of Angelina Jolie’s Speech on the war in
Syria as a global conflict, then, answer the questions that follow.

“Any one of the Syrians I have met would speak more eloquently about the
conflict than I ever could. Nearly four million Syrian refugees are victims of a
conflict they have no part in. Yet they are stigmatized, unwanted, and
regarded as a burden. So I am here for them, because this is their United
Nations. Here, all countries and all people are equal – from the smallest and
most broken member states to the free and powerful. The purpose of the UN
is to prevent and end conflict: To bring countries together, to find diplomatic
solutions and to save lives. We are failing to do this in Syria. Responsibility
for the conflict lies with the warring parties inside Syria. But the crisis is made
worse by division and indecision within the international
community – preventing the Security Council from fulfilling its
responsibilities.”

2. Based on the excerpt above, what is the tone of the speaker?

A. firm
B. angry
C. hopeful
D. disappointed

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3. Which among the sentences below is the purpose of the speaker in
delivering the excerpt of the speech above?
A. to inform
B. to persuade
C. to entertain
D. to recount

4. Which of the following statements is a BEST example of a belief?

A. World War II ended in 1945.
B. All politicians are corrupt.
C. Capital punishment is a legalized murder.
D. I am pretty sure that Duterte Administration will be a huge success.

5. Which of the following sentences express a general idea?

A. Poverty affects everyone; globally, regionally, and locally.
B. To be living in poverty is a horrible state to be in, for the individual will be
lacking in essential aspects needed for life.
C. Half of the world’s population survives on a dollar a day, and while 10%
of the Philippines population controls all its wealth and land, 50% are
living below the poverty line.
D. Poverty is caused by three main things; corruption (lack of good
governance), lack of (poor quality) education, and low wages (a poor
economy).

6. The following statements BEST describes a primary source that can be used
in a research?
A. It describes, discusses, interprets, comments, analyzes, evaluates,
summarizes information.
B. It will collect, organize, and repackage an information to increase usability
and speed of delivery, such as an online encyclopedia.
C. It provides the original materials on which other research is based and
enable students and other researchers to get as close as possible to what
actually happened during a particular event or time period.
D. It lacks the freshness and immediacy of the original material.

7. The following are good examples of secondary source that can be used in a
research EXCEPT?
A. Textbooks
B. Literature reviews and review articles (e.g., movie reviews, book reviews)
C. Commentaries and treatises
D. Diaries, personal letters, and correspondence

Read and understand the synopses of literary selections given below, then
answer the questions that follow.

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Synopsis 1: The World is an Apple

It is a story about a man, named Mario, who suffered in extreme poverty, so, he
walked through the sinful road. He steals with his friends to experience pleasures.
He gained a lot of money from it. However, he changed when he met Gloria who is a
pious woman and he became his husband. Gloria, despite of Mario’s past, she
accepted him because she believed that Mario will change. Indeed, Mario had
changed. He chose a legal job. For four years, his family suffered in poverty but,
Mario never went back to the life he had before, because he knew that his wife will
get angry, until such time God tested his faith. His daughter, Tita, fell ill because she
has not eaten anything nutritious. And because of this, he was forced to steal an apple
for when he took his daughter for a walk, they passed a grocery store that sold
delicious apple as they’re on their way home. His daughter wanted him to buy one
but he couldn’t because he has no enough money that time. What he did is he buys
her one of small green apples they sell on the sidewalk, but she just threw it away,
saying it was not a real apple. And for an apple, he lost his job. He did not inform his
wife about it because he wanted her not to worry. He looked for another job but he
never found one, so, he approached his friend, Pablo, and told him that he will join
their group again. He was tired to do good things. He wanted his family to have a
beautiful life, so, he chooses to return to the life he had before, the stealing.

One day, he arrived home. His wife slips her finger to take some money to buy
Tita a biscuit, but Mario was annoyed and moved away from his wife. Then, they
began to quarrel. Gloria was asking some of the money from his pay but Mario
insisted that he has none. Mario told her that he spent it all for a woman and a drinks
but Gloria didn’t believe in it. So, Mario told her everything. Gloria got angry after
hearing it. But, Mario told her that he had found a good job and his going to meet
someone. Gloria then became glad after hearing it, not until Pablo showed up. She
hated Pablo because Pablo was one of Mario’s friends who do illegal things. Pablo
offered some money to Gloria but, Gloria did not accept it. Pablo came to their house
to fetch Mario because he thought that Mario would change his mind. He even told
Gloria about Mario willing to work with him. Gloria was shocked and she insisted
that Mario wouldn’t do such things like that because she knew that Mario knew
anything that makes her angry. But, Mario confirmed it to her that what she heard is
true and that he only wanted what is good to his family. Gloria convinced him not
to go and reminded him of God. But, Mario never listens to her. He told her to take
good care of herself and that he will be home safely. Gloria was then left crying with
her daughter.

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Synopsis 2: On the Road by Langston Hughes

Sargeant steps off the train but he does not feel the cold, wet snow on his face. It is
seeping down into his shoes, but he does not notice. If someone were to ask him, he
probably would have claimed not to know that it was snowing at all. He does not even
notice the snow in the lights of the main street at night. He is sleepy and hungry. He
knocks on the parsonage door of Reverend Dorset, who notices the snow right away. He
sees the "big black man with snow on his face" and notes that Sargeant is clearly
unemployed. Right away, Reverend Dorset tells Sargeant to go to the relief shelter down
the street. Sargeant says nothing even though he has already been to that shelter and many
others during the Depression.
Sargeant turns away, hungry and cold. He sees a church right next door, which
makes sense because he had just been knocking at the parsonage next door. He notices
the snowy steps, the high arched doors, and the figure of Christ crucified in the lacy
window. He finally notices the snow when it falls into his eyes. Knocking on the door
yields nothing, so Sargeant forces his weight against it. The door gives way after a
struggle. However, the noise has attracted attention from white people in the street, who
yell at Sargeant, shocked. He tells them that he is looking for a place to sleep, but two
white cops arrive almost right away. Sargeant has no intention of going away calmly so
he pushes back against the pillars of the church. The white observers are scandalized.
Suddenly, the whole church collapses in on itself, the remains covering the people and the
cops before smashing into the snow. Sargeant walks away from the ruins with the stone
pillar heaved up on his shoulder. He laughs to think he might have buried Reverend
Dorset and his "No!"
Sargeant walks along until he realizes that he is not alone. Alongside him is Christ,
who has come down from the crucifix in the church. Sargeant is surprised and says, "Well,
I'll be dogged." He has never seen Christ off the cross. Christ replies that he is free only
because Sargeant pulled the church down. Sargeant asks Christ if he is glad, Christ replies
that he is, and they both laugh. Sargeant marvels at what has done and Christ commends
Sargeant for getting him down from a cross he had been nailed to for two thousand years.
Sargeant says if he had a bit of money he would show Christ around, but Christ says he
has seen things.
They keep walking to the railroad yard. Sargeant asks Christ where he is going,
explaining that he himself is only a bum. Christ shrugs, saying "God knows" and claims
that he's leaving anyway. The two notice the red and green lights of the railroad yard
and a fire from a hobo jungle. Sargeant decides to go sleep in the hobo jungle. There are
makeshift houses of tin and wood and canvas strung up among the trees. The modest
dwellings might not have been noticeable unless "you'd ever been on the road, if you
had ever lived with the homeless and hungry in a depression."
Sargeant says goodbye to Christ when Christ says he is going ahead to Kansas
City. After they depart, Sargeant goes into the hobo jungle. In the morning, he and a
few other hobos grab a ride on a freight train that is passing through. Sargeant wonders
where Christ is. On the train, Sargeant realizes that there are white cops there. The cops
rap him on the knuckles,

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 call him a "coon," and tell him he is in jail. Sargeant, to his shock, realizes that he
is in jail. He has dried blood on his face and a pounding headache, and the cop is hitting
his knuckles. Sargeant realizes that he must have been taken to jail after trying to break
into the church.

He feels cold, wet, and bruised. He mutters to the cop that he will break down
the prison door too, but the cop tells him to shut up. Sargeant yells that he will break
the door down and then wonders to himself where Christ has gone and if he made it to
Kansas City.

Synopsis 3: The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin

Upon hearing the news of Brently Mallard's tragic railroad accident death in the
newspaper office, his friend Richards rushes to the Mallards' house, where he and Mrs.
Mallard's sister Josephine gently inform the weak-hearted Mrs. Mallard of Brently's
death. In response,Louise Mallard weeps openly before going to sit alone in her room.
Exhausted, Mrs. Mallard sits motionless in her armchair by the window and looks
at all the beauty of the outside world, occasionally sobbing. She is young, with a calm and
strong face, but she stares dully into the sky while she waits nervously for a revelation.
Finally, she realizes despite her initial opposition that she is now free. Terror leaves her
eyes while her pulse beats faster.

Mrs. Mallard knows that she will mourn her loving husband's death, but she also
predicts many years of freedom, which she welcomes. She begins planning her future, in
which she will live without the burden of other people. She loved her husband, more or
less, but love is nothing to her when compared to independence, she decides, as she
murmurs, "Free! Body and soul free!"

Josephine asks Mrs. Mallard to let her enter because she is afraid that the grieving
widow will make herself ill, but Mrs. Mallard is actually imagining the happiness of the
years ahead. In fact, only the day before she had feared living a long life. Triumphantly,
she answers the door and goes downstairs with her arm around Josephine's waist, where
Richards awaits.

At this moment, Brently Mallard comes in the front door, having been nowhere
near the train disaster. Richards moves in front of him to hide him from seeing his wife
when she cries out. By the time the doctors arrive, she has died from "heart disease,"
purportedly from "the joy that kills.”

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8. What type of conflict is commonly faced by the main characters of the 3
selections?
A. man vs. self
B. man vs. man
C. man vs. society
D. man vs. nature

9. How did the main characters commonly respond to the conflict that they were
facing in the literary texts/synopses?
A. The characters responded in a variety of ways since they experienced
different social conflicts.
B. The characters dealt with the conflict by acknowledging the situation in a
pessimistic way.
C. The characters resolved the conflict by keeping the problem silently
within them and did nothing.
D. The characters solved the conflict by entering into another problem that
complicates more the situation.

10. In what way that truthful representation of the problem makes a literature an
effective instrument to resolve social conflict?
A. It gives a venue to the reader to think and ponder.
B. It allows the reader to view the realities happening in the society.
C. It makes the readers understand others.
D. It motivates the readers to build a peaceful society.

11. Which among the statements is TRUE about social conflict?

A. Social Conflict can be avoided.
B. Social Conflict is bad and we cannot do anything about it.
C. Social Conflict can be solved through a socio cultural research.
D. Conflict cannot be separated from the society.

Read and understand the two scenarios below, then, answer the questions that
follow it.

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12. Which among the statements below is the BEST conclusion can you make
from the two situations?
A. Giving and sharing depends on one’s intention and/or purpose.
B. Helping other people makes one happy and feel good about oneself.
C. Sharing and giving is dictated by one’s feelings.
D. Sharing is good when only when you are happy.

13. Before conducting a research, which should you consider the MOST as a
researcher?
A. Problem
B. Statement of the problem
C. Related Literature and Studies
D. Analysis and Interpretation of Data

14. Which of the following paragraphs is coherent?

A. For me, the worst thing about waiting tables was the uniform. At the last place
I worked, all the waitresses had to wear an ugly brown striped jumper.
Underneath it we had to wear an even uglier polyester shirt. Sometimes
someone I knew would come in and I'd feel embarrassed by my outfit. Now I
have a job in an office, where I can wear my own clothes.
B. For the Liberal Party the election system is a huge disadvantage. They
have supporters in all parts of the country and in all social classes. They
are the third-largest party. Most of the votes they get are wasted. Their
representation in Parliament is far below their popularity among the
electorate.
C. The book I would choose to take on a desert island is a book called
Frankenstein. It’s an amazing book about a man called Frankenstein who
is a scientist. He’s obsessed with creating life. He creates this monster out
of different body parts. He brings it to life using electricity. The monster
escapes. Frankenstein wants to forget the whole experiment. The monster
tracks him down. He wants revenge. He gets it.
D. I have a really old car. The fan-belt of my car broke when was on my way
home. My friend was having a birthday party. It was 8:00 p.m. last night
when it started, but I was too late. Lights were on in a house by the side
of the road. I needed to make a phone call so I went to the house…To
make a long story short, it ended up costing me over 2000 pesos.

15. In writing an advocacy campaign, which will you like to consider the MOST?
A. The objective of the advocacy
B. The facts that support the advocacy
C. The persuasive techniques to be used in the campaign.
D. The creative presentation of the advocacy campaign.

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16. In writing a persuasive essay about an advocacy campaign, the writer must
bear in mind the following EXCEPT?
A. The details supported with facts
B. The writing technique and process
C. The intended audience
D. The reference materials you use in the advocacy campaign

17. Which of the following statements BEST describes a research?

A. It is a systematic study of a certain phenomenon that requires
investigation, analysis and interpretation of data.
B. It contains solely the problem and the resolution of the problem.
C. It follows a step by step process but one is allowed to deviate from the
process.
D. It must be long and thick.

18. The following statements is TRUE about a research title EXCEPT____.

A. It should have a dependent and independent variable.
B. It should be narrowed down.
C. It should be creative like the title of a novel, short story, and poetry.
D. It should answer the what, who, and why questions.

19. In writing a research for social issues, which of the following should a
researcher consider the MOST?
A. The hypothesis that can be formulated from the social issues.
B. The urgency of the problem or social issues that needs to be resolved.
C. How to complete the parts of the research.
D. The tools and instruments to gather data.

20. Which is NOT true about a self –made advocacy campaign speech?
A. It is solely based on opinion.
B. It is an opinion supported by facts.
C. It is based on research.
D. It has persuasive techniques.

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Lesson 1 – Literature: An Instrument to resolve Social Conflict

MY LEARNING GOALS
By now, you must have a bird’s eye view of what concepts, skills, understandings
and performances you are expected of this module. Before you go further,
establish your own goals for learning by accomplishing the My SMART Goal
worksheet below.

You are now ready to take on Lesson 1. From time to time you may need to
revisit your Learning Goals to assess how far you have reached them at some
point in this module.

In this lesson, you will evaluate selections from the different literary
texts in the world. How it mirrors social issues happening in the society
at large and the different ways the characters in those literary texts
respond to resolve the social conflicts. As you go through the learning
activities in this lesson, bear in mind this question:
How effective is literature as an instrument for resolving social
conflict?

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 ACTIVITY 1. If I could Change the World

In order for you to have a glimpse of the different social conflicts in the world, watch
the video below by clicking the link given. Then, answer the questions that follow.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuRURJ9E3iQ
Process Questions:

1. What is the video clip all about?

2. What social issues are being presented in the video clip?
3. What realizations do you have after watching the video?
4. Are these social conflicts needed to be resolved? Why or why not?

ACTIVITY 2. The Voice Within

Watch the video of the song “Imagine” by John Lennon in the link provided below.
After watching, write down on the scrolls the lines from the song that reveal social
conflicts that you can relate with. Then, answer the questions below.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04FjzBuxdO8

Process Questions:

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 1. Based on the lines that you have chosen, are these social issues still
present today? Justify your answer.
2. What realizations have you have after listening to the song?
3. How effective is literature as an instrument for resolving social
conflict?

Before you proceed to the next learning segments, write your INITIAL
ANSWER to the Focus Question below using the I-R-F Worksheet.

How effective is literature as an instrument for resolving social conflict?

Initial Answer
Revised Answer
Final Answer

End of Explore
How did you find the previous activities? Did the activities encourage
you to go further in this module? Now, in the next learning segments,
you will learn more concepts that will help you in doing the task that
awaits you at the end of this module. Moreover, you will evaluate
literature as an instrument to solve conflicts between and among
societies. So be ready for the next set of challenging activities!

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 Your goal in this section is to learn key concepts about how literature
serves
as an instrument to resolve social conflict and the different ways the
characters respond to the conflict; and the use of variety of informative,
persuasive, and argumentative writing techniques. Are you ready? Be
guided with the essential question:

How effective is literature as an instrument for resolving social

conflict?

ACTIVITY 3. Social Conflict Defined

As you move on in answering the module, you need to find out first the meaning
behind the social conflict in man vs. society. Accomplish the Frayer’s Model given
below, by enumerating ideas about the features of social conflicts. A Frayer’s
Model is vocabulary building strategy that will you define words. Refer to the links
given below that will you help you in accomplishing the graphic organizer.

Link 1: https://www.hawaii.edu/powerkills/TCH.CHAP27.HTM
This site shows and explains different social conflicts

Link 2: https://prezi.com/zhwvo_vr-dxi/social-conflict/
This site presents a presentation of social conflict approach

Link 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-NRxQF6vsM
This site shows the social conflict theory

Social Conflict

Process Questions:

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 1. Do you think you were able to write down the right answers to the word
to be defined? If not, how are you going to correct it?
2. Based on your answers, which do you think give you the idea of what
social conflict is? Justify your answer.
3. How effective is literature as an instrument for resolving social
conflict?

To learn more about social conflict/issues you can visit the website given below.

https://prezi.com/rxi36hb3ljz3/social-issues/

How have you been doing so far? Do you have a good picture of what is social
conflict now? Click the picture that corresponds to what you feel about the previous
activity. If you need help, write on the space provided given below the things that
you want to get help with.

______________ ______________

______________ ______________

ACTIVITY 4. Recognizing Social Conflicts

To further your knowledge about social conflicts, click on the given links in the
table and identify the social conflict being presented. Then, answer the questions
that follow.

LINKS SOCIAL CONFLICT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RSO9paxHf8&ind
ex=2&list=PLtPF1NQkhomoKFqUTInFUnmMeX7Xmra
NR
This link provides conflict of man vs. society
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0g3_kSG9Zw&ind
ex=8&list=PLtPF1NQkhomoKFqUTInFUnmMeX7Xmra
NR
This site shows conflict between character vs.society
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJNNugNe0Wo
This site presents the conflict in the movie The Giver
(Man vs. Society)

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Process Questions:
1. Are those conflicts presented true? Justify your answer.
2. How are those conflicts being resolved by the characters? Cite examples.
3. Having resolved those conflicts, was peace achieved why or why not?
4. How do you say that literature is an effective instrument in resolving
social conflict

ACTIVITY 5. Identifying Social Conflicts in African Literature

As part of world literature, African literature is very rich in terms of culture,

traditions, and their ancient beliefs. Furthermore, it also mirrors real experiences
of the African people in the society where they live. Always remember that as you
read the selection, you have to focus on the social conflict being presented and on
how the characters in the selection respond to the conflict.

In this lesson, you will apply Reciprocal Teaching. Before you begin reading the
story, look at the main title, scan the pages to read the main headings, and look at
any illustrations. Write down your prediction about what the story is all about.

I guess this story is…

Now, read the selection by clicking the link below and check whether it turns out
as what you have predicted. Answer the process questions after reading the text.

Selection 1

The Hands of the Black

https://www.wattpad.com/98358604-random-stories-the-hands-of-the-blacks-
by-luis
This link provides the full text of the story The Hands of the Black

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 Process Questions:

1. Who is/are the main character/s in the story? Give a brief description.

2. What social conflict is being presented in the story? Cite evidences from the text
to prove your answer.

3. Does the social conflict presented in the story really happen in real life?
Explain your answer.

4. How do the main characters respond to the resolution of the conflict in the
story?

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5. Will you resolve the conflict the way the characters resolved the conflict? Why
or Why
not?

6. How effective is the story you have read as an instrument in resolving

social conflict?

Now that you have understood the selection, list down any words, phrases or
sentences in the selection that is unclear. Use the table provided below. You may
use an online dictionary to look for the meaning of the unfamiliar words.

words/phrases/sentences Meaning

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 ACTIVITY 6. Social-Conflict Resolution

The selection you have just read reveals a social conflict that the black people are
experiencing especially the people in Africa. At this point, identify the social conflict
being presented in the selection and how the characters respond to the conflict.
Use the conflict map graphic organizer below.

Conflict Map

Character Character

Social Conflict

How the characters respond to the conflict

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 ACTIVITY 7. Let’s Set the Tone, Let’s Know the Mood

Tone and mood both deal with the emotions centered in a literary piece.

Tone is the author’s attitude toward the writing (his characters, the situation) and
the readers. A literary piece can have more than one tone. Tone is set by the
setting, choice of vocabulary and other details.

Mood is the general atmosphere created by the author’s words. It is the feeling the
reader gets from reading those words. It may be the same, or it may change from
situation to situation.

Therefore, tone is the way feelings are expressed while mood is the overall feeling
of the literary work. Check the examples in the boxes below.

Source:
http://www.inetteacher.com/upload1/102670/docs/ToneMood%20Worksheet.pdf

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Based on the story you have just read, determine its tone and mood to be able to
know the author’s purpose in writing the story. Use the tone and mood graphic
organizer below.

Author’s Purpose

Process Questions:
1. How did you identify the tone of the story? How about the mood?
2. What is helpful to identify first the tone and mood of the story before
knowing the purpose of the author in writing the story? Explain your
answer.
3. Does the author’s purpose in writing the story reveal the effectiveness
of the story as an instrument in resolving social conflict? Defend
your answer.

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 ACTIVITY 8. Practice Makes Perfect!

Did you have fun in identifying the tone and mood of the story? To further your
knowledge about the lesson, click the links below.

http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=mood-tone-quiz
This site allows you to take a quiz on tone and mood

http://www.inetteacher.com/upload1/102670/docs/Tone-Mood%20Worksheet.pdf
This site gives you exercises on identifying tone and mood

http://sheltonm.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/tonevsmoodexercisenotesa
ndexamples.pdf
This site gives you readings on tone and mood with exercises

How did you do in the exercises? Click the appropriate icon to describe how much
you have learned in the exercises. Explain why you describe such. Write your
explanation below the icon.

___________________ ___________________ ________________

___________________ ___________________ ________________

___________________ ___________________ ________________

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 Selection 2

ACTIVITY 9. The Voice Within in “I have a Dream”

Racial discrimination has been a major issue in the United States since the colonial
era and the slavery period. The speech “I have a Dream” delivered by Martin King
Luther at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC on August 28, 1963 represents
the voice of the victims of racial injustice in the whole world.

Click the given link below to listen to the audio of the speech and to read the
original text of the speech as well.

http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkihaveadream.htm
This site shows the audio and the text of the speech

How well did you read? Let’s find out by paraphrasing some of the paragraphs of
the speech. Paraphrasing is defined as the process of translating something in
your own words. This strategy will help you think about what you have read and
you will help you remember and understand it. Paraphrase only paragraph
numbers 3, 4, 5, and 6. Be guided by the RAP steps

RAP
STRATEGY

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 “RAP” PARAPHRASING
STRATEGY WORKSHEET
1. TOPIC: What is the paragraph mainly about?
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

2. MAIN IDEA: What does this section tell me about the topic stated
above?
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

3. DETAILS/FACTS: What details/facts support the main idea stated

above?
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

4. PARAPHRASE: A paraphrase is a detailed restatement in your own

words of written or spoken material. Your paraphrase should be
accurate and convey the same main idea and meaning as the
original.
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

Process Questions:

1. What was your realization after doing the activity?

2. Does the paraphrasing activity help you understand the theme of the
speech? Why or Why not?
3. How did the speaker convey his stand in his speech? Was he polite?
Defend your answer.
4. What social conflict was he referring to? Is it really happening in the
society?
5. Do you think he was able to resolve the social conflict? In what way?
6. Would you also do the way he resolved the conflict? Why?
7. Is the speech an effective instrument to resolve social conflict?

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 ACTIVITY 10. What’s the BIG IDEA!

Every literary piece has BIG ideas to convey. Based on Activity 9, identify the BIG
Idea of the speech that you were not able to highlight in the RAP Activity. Use the
BIG Idea
graphic organizer below.

Title: ______________________________________________

What speaker say and do that demonstrates this?

What is important to learn? (THE MEssage )

Source:http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/top_teaching/2011/02/helping-students-grasp- themes-in-literature

How have you been doing? Click the icon that describes your performance so far.
Be honest with your answer. If you feel stuck, how would you like to be helped?
Write your comment in the comment box provided below.

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 Still Stuck? How would you like to be helped? (Comment here)

Now that you know how to extract the theme of a literary text, it’s time for you to
move on to the next activity about persuasion. Persuasion is a skill that is being
used in our day to day communication. With the proper use of persuasive
techniques, it might open the way to express and resolve societal conflict. Are you
ready? Begin doing activity 10: Persuade Me!

ACTIVITY 11. Persuade Me!

A persuasive speech is a specific type of speech in which the speaker has

a goal of convincing the audience to accept his or her point of view. The speech is
arranged in such a way as to hopefully cause the audience to accept all or part of
the expressed view. Though the overarching goal of a persuasive speech is
to convince the audience to accept a perspective, not all audiences can be
convinced by a single speech and not all perspectives can persuade the audience.
The success of a persuasive speech is often measured by the audience's
willingness to consider the speaker's argument.

Click the link below as you view the video of the delivery of Martin King Luther Jr.’s
“I have a Dream”.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smEqnnklfYs

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Evaluate the speech using the checklist below. Check the appropriate column if
you think the speech, “I have a Dream”, possesses those characteristics in the
checklist.

PERSUASIVE SPEECH CHECKLIST YES NO

TOPIC

1. The speech makes a claim about a topic.

2. The speech focuses on one or two major issues
those issues are described thoroughly.
ORGANIZATION
3. The speech has reasons to support the claim.
4. The reasons are supported with proof. (facts and
examples)
5. The reasons are connected and organized in a logical
way.
6. The speech has a positive conclusion that urges the
audience to agree, support, or take action on the
issue or topic.
PERSUASIVE STRATEGIES
7. The speech builds trust and credibility.
8. The speech appeals to the audience’s emotions.
(Creating anger, happiness, sadness, pity, etc.)
9. The speech uses logic, numbers, and facts to support
the argument.
10. The speech anticipates an argument against its
position on the issue and explains how its position on
the issue is the better choice.
Source:
https://bboard.ocsb.ca/bbcswebdav/users/e21714/online_docs/Persuasive%20Writing%20Checklist.pdf

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 My Evaluation

ACTIVITY 12. Delivering an Advocacy Campaign Speech

Delivering a speech in front of an audience is not easy. But, public speaking

matters a lot in expressing thoughts and ideas, and in persuading others. Below
are links/sites that will help you on how to deliver a persuasive speech effectively
and efficiently.

https://www.englishclub.com/esl-activities/persuasive-speech.htm
This site gives tips and ideas on how to deliver a persuasive speech

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/students-delivering-persuasive-
speeches
This site teaches students on how to deliver and evaluate a persuasive speech

http://marketing.njstatelib.org/blogs/2013/jul/03/tmcclary/seven_tips_for_giving_a
_persuasive_speech
This site guides students on the seven tips on how to delivering a persuasive
speech

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3aI3ab3m2s
This link discusses ways on how to deliver persuasive speech to an audience

How is your reading so far? Have you learned new important things? Share it!
Accomplish the 3-2-1 chart with an honest response.

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 3 Things I 2 things which are 1 question I still
Learned not clear have

The Art of Persuasion: Techniques in Writing a

ACTIVITY 13.
Persuasive Speech and Advocacy Campaign Speech

“I have a Dream” is one of the great persuasive speeches because of the

techniques used by the writer in persuading the audience. This is also the reason
why the speech at some point is an effective means to resolve social conflicts.
Click the link below to enrich your knowledge about some techniques in
persuasion.

http://bigfishpresentations.com/2013/06/27/3-ways-to-persuade-your-
audience/
This site allows the students to learn more on persuasion techniques

Have you learned something new about the things you have just read? Share
them!

Sharing what I learned…

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 ACTIVITY 14. Ethos, Pathos, Logos

Go back to the speech of Martin Luther King Jr., “I Have a Dream.” With his
speech, he masterfully uses Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in his rhetoric to provide
proof to all Americans that racism and segregation is not the intended foundation
of America. Identify whether the argument given is using Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
and explain why.

Persuasive Technique:

“Five score years ago, a great

American, in whose symbolic
shadow we stand today, signed Why?
the emancipation
proclamation.”

Persuasive Technique:
“When the architects of our republic
wrote the magnificent words of the
Constitution and the Declaration of Why?
Independence, they were signing a
promissory note to which every
American was to fall heir. This note
was a promise that all men, yes,
black men as well as white men,
would be guaranteed the
"unalienable Rights" of "Life, Liberty
and the pursuit of Happiness."

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 Persuasive Technique:

“And the glory of the Lord shall

Why?
be revealed and all flesh shall
see it together.” (Isaiah)

Persuasive Technique:
“And so even though we
face the difficulties of today
and tomorrow, I still have a Why?
dream. It is a dream deeply
rooted in the American
dream.”

Persuasive Technique:

“I have a dream that my four

little children will one day live Why?
in a nation where they will not
be judged by the color of their
skin but the content of their
character.”

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 Persuasive Technique:
“America has given the
Negro people a bad check,
a check which has come
back marked ‘insufficient Why?
funds.’”

Process Questions:
1. How do you find the activity? Does it help you understand what
persuasion is all about?
2. If you were going to write your own speech, what technique will you
consider in composing your own persuasive speech? Explain.
3. Do you think the technique you chose will effectively persuade your
audience? Explain.
4. Does this technique make the speech an effective instrument to
resolve social conflict? Why or why not?

ACTIVITY 15. Lesson Checkpoint!

Did you do well in the activity? Did the activity help you to know more about
techniques in persuasion? Share your thoughts in a 2 paragraph essay. Use the
scroll below and click submit after completing your essay.

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 ACTIVITY 16. Author’s Purpose: It is easy as P.I.E.

At this point, you are going to identify the author’s purpose in writing the speech
entitled “I have a Dream”. This would help you gain new information, have an
opinion about a certain topic and/or appreciate the story/selection and essay being
read. Follow the following steps:

1. Before reading the selection, ask yourself, “Why did the author write the
selection?
www.ereadingworksheets.com/reading.../authors-purpose-lesson.ppt
This site gives you information about the modes of writing to know the
author’s purpose.

2. Read and understand the passage/selection.

3. Arrange the information in a graphic organizer. (see below)

You may now begin. Click for the link below to read the full text of the speech.

http://avalon.law.yale.edu/20th_century/mlk01.asp

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Process Questions:
1. How well did you do in the activity?
2. Were you able to identify the author’s purpose correctly? How did you do
it?
3. Based on your answers in the graphic organizer, did the speech reveal
the intention of the writer to resolve social conflict? Why do you say so?
4. Based on the purpose, do you think the speech is an effective
instrument to resolve the social conflict? Justify your answer.

Selection 3

Oli Impan
By Alberto S. Florentino

You had learned from your Grade 9 English class that drama/play can be an
instrument to show the realities that are happening in our society-social conflict.
At this point, you are about to read a play written a by a Filipino writer, Alberto S.
Florentino. Also, find out how this play reveals the social conflict in the Philippines.
To know more about the playwright, click the link given below.

https://prezi.com/z_ojnjtvhyvm/the-life-of-alberto-s-florentino/

Accomplish the table below:

3 things I have learned from the life of How will the things I have learned about
the playwright the playwright help me understand the
play better?

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Click the link below to have an access to the full text of the play, “Oli Impan”.
Please be reminded of the questions to be answered.

http://developmentalbookworms.blogspot.com/2009/12/oli-impan-alberto-
s.html

ACTIVITY 17. Character Tracker

Characters are important aspect of a story. They give life to the story. At this point,
analyze the main characters in the play you have just read to have a better
understanding of the play. Use the graphic organizer below.

BOY

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Process Questions:
1. What characteristics did the boy show in the play?
2. What is the conflict being faced by the boy?
3. Is the conflict being shown in the play happen in our country? Prove your
answer.
4. How did the boy respond to the conflict he was facing?
5. Was he able to resolve the conflict?
6. How effective is the play as an instrument in resolving social
conflict?

GIRL

Process Questions:
1. Based on your answer in the activity, how would you characterize the girl
in the play?

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 2. What are the fears of the girl in the play? Why is she crying? How did the
boy appease her?
3. What other conflicts does the girl face in the play? What causes those
conflicts? Cite examples from the lines in the play.
4. Are these conflicts happening in real life? Explain.
5. How did the girl respond to the conflict/s she experienced? Cite supporting
lines from the play?
6. Is the play an effective instrument in resolving social conflict? Prove
your answer.

ACTIVITY 18. Plot Analysis

Read the play again, and trace the significant events in the play to get its theme.
Use the plot diagram below.

How do you find the activity? Were you able to plot the events of the play correctly?
Were you able to deduce the theme? How were you able to extract the theme of
the play? How did the elements of the play help you in extracting the theme?
Explain your answer by writing it in the scroll below.

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How are you doing with the lesson so far? Click the appropriate smiley that
describes your performance all the activities. Write your explanation on the box
provided.

ACTIVITY 19. Advocacy Campaign

Advocacy is a process of supporting and enabling people to: express one’s views
and concerns, access information and services, defends and promotes one’s rights
and responsibilities. Advocacy campaign is needed to persuade others to do make
an action for

In this lesson you are going to write your own advocacy campaign speech to
influence others to resolve social conflicts.

Click the link below to view an example of an advocacy campaign. This video is
entitled “The Girl who silenced the world for Five Minutes.”

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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdK0uYjy85o

How did you find the advocacy campaign? Does it give you now an idea on what
an advocacy campaign is? Now, it’s time for you to evaluate the video that you
have just watched. After answering the questions, click the SUBMIT button.

Questions Answers

1. What is the social

issue that is presented
in the speech?
2. How did the speaker
deliver her speech?

3. What makes the

speech an advocacy
campaign speech?
4. Is the speech an
effective instrument
to resolve social
conflict?

ACTIVITY 20. Writing My Campaign, Voicing Out My Advocacy!

Now that you have an idea of what an advocacy campaign is, it is time for you to
write your own advocacy campaign. Furthermore, choose a social conflict that is
relevant for your advocacy campaign. Consider in your advocacy campaign the
use of persuasive techniques and persuasive language. Write your advocacy
campaign in the scroll below.

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Now, it’s time for you to evaluate your own speech based on the given checklist
below. After evaluating your own speech, answer the questions that follow.

ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN SPEECH CHECKLIST YES NO

TOPIC

1. My advocacy campaign speech makes a claim about

a topic.
2. My advocacy campaign speech focuses on one or two
major social issues and those issues are described
thoroughly.
ORGANIZATION
3. My advocacy campaign speech has reasons to
support the claim.
4. The reasons are supported with proofs. (facts and
examples)
5. The reasons are connected and organized in a logical
way.
6. My advocacy campaign speech has a positive
conclusion that urges the audience to agree, support,
or take action on the issue or topic.
PERSUASIVE STRATEGIES
7. The speech builds trust and credibility.

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 8. The speech appeals to the audience’s emotions.
(Creating anger, happiness, sadness, pity, etc.)
9. The speech uses logic, numbers, and facts to support
the argument.
10. The speech anticipates an argument against its
position on the issue and explains how its position on
the issue is the better choice.

Process Questions:
1. Based on the checklist, what is your over-all evaluation to your advocacy
campaign speech? Why is this so?
2. If there are still lacking ideas in your advocacy campaign speech, what are
they? How will you include them in your advocacy?
3. So far, do you think your advocacy campaign is an effective instrument
to resolve social conflict? Why do you say so? Justify your answer.

Did you do well in the activity? What are your new realizations in the activity? Share
it using MY NOTEPAD below.

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Before you proceed to the next activity, evaluate first your performance in writing
an advocacy campaign speech. Click the appropriate icon to describe your
performance.
Then, if you want to have some questions to your teacher regarding the lesson,
type your question in the boxes given and click the SUBMIT button.

MY MESSAGE:

MY MESSAGE:

MY MESSAGE:

END OF FIRM UP

In this section, the discussion was about assessing how effective

literature is in resolving social issues in a short story, a speech, and a
play. Also, you were able to identify techniques used in advocacy
campaign speech, writing advocacy campaign speech and delivering
advocacy campaign speech based on the literary texts that presented
social issues to be resolved in this section.

It’s time for you to revisit your answer in the IRF Worksheet. Go back
to the previous section and compare your initial ideas with the
discussion. How much of your initial ideas are found in the
discussion? Which ideas are different and need revision?

Revisit your Initial Answer to the Essential Question in this lesson

and see how you can revise your ideas using the IRF Worksheet that
follows. Copy and paste your Initial Answer in the space provided.
Then write your Revised Answer in the next box.

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 How effective is literature as an instrument for resolving social conflict?

Initial Answer
Revised Answer

Final Answer

Your goal in this section is to take a closer look at some aspects of the
effectiveness of literature as an instrument to resolve social conflict.
Recall and keep in mind this question as you proceed:

How effective is literature as an instrument for resolving social conflict?

In the first part of your module, you were able to read three literary
texts that reveal social conflicts. You have evaluated the three texts in
this module and you were able to answer the essential question every
after the texts.

In this activity, it is now the right time to put all the things that you have
learned from the literary texts using the ADDING UP THE FACTS
Worksheet.

ACTIVITY 21. Let’s Add Up all the FACTS!

Using the ADDING UP THE FACTS worksheet, what conclusions or inferences

can you draw from “adding up the facts”? What are the big ideas?

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 The Hands of the Black

I Have a Dream

Oli Impan

Process Questions:
1. What did you say about texts 1, 2 and 3?
2. Looking at these texts what do they have in common?
3. What conclusion can you make?
4. Is your answer at the bottom true for texts 1, 2 and 3? How?
5. How effective is literature as an instrument for resolving social
conflict?

ACTIVITY 22. Similarities and Differences

At this juncture of the module, you are now to work on the similarities and
differences of the literary texts that you were able to analyze and evaluate in terms
of its effectiveness as an instrument to resolve social conflict which is also the
basis of your advocacy campaign. Use the table below for your answers. Once
done, click the SUBMIT button. After that, answer the process questions given
below the table.

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 The Hands of the I have a Dream Oli Impan
Bl k

How are they alike?

How are they different in terms of?

1. Character: 1. Speaker: 1. Character:

2. Setting: 2. Audience: 2. Setting:

3. Social Conflict: 3. Social Conflict: 3. Social Conflict:

4. Theme: 4. Theme: 4. Theme:

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Process Questions:
1. Who among the characters was able to resolve the social conflict
effectively? Why? Justify your answer.
2. Which among the three texts have presented social conflict issues that are
happening today in reality? Explain.
3. In terms of theme, do the texts have all the same themes? Elucidate your
answer.
4. What generalization can you make on the three literary texts? Are they
effective instruments to resolve social conflicts? Why or Why not?

ACTIVITY 23. My Advocacy, My Campaign, My Voice

At this point, you are going to choose a social issue from the previous literary texts
that you have studied in the earlier part of the module, then, write your own
advocacy speech campaign to resolve the social issue of your choice. Remember
to apply techniques in argumentative and persuasive in the advocacy campaign.
Use the graphic organizer below. Click the SUBMIT button once you are done.

End of DEEPEN

In this section, the discussion was about assessing how effective literature is in
resolving social issues in a short story, a speech, and a play. Also, you were able
to identify techniques used in advocacy campaign speech, writing advocacy
campaign speech and delivering advocacy campaign speech based on the literary
texts that presented social issues to be resolved in this section.

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What new learnings have you gotten from the lesson? What realizations you
have in mind?

Now that you have a deeper understanding of the lessons in the previous stage,
you are ready to do the tasks in the next section.

Your goal in this section is to apply your learning to real world

experiences. You will be given a practical task which will demonstrate
your understanding of how effective literary texts as instruments to
resolve social conflict. As this is the last phase of this lesson, keep in
mind this essential question:

How effective is literature as an instrument for resolving social conflict?

Your real life task is given below. You have the freedom to choose
from the different roles and products given. Enjoy doing your
performance task!

Transfer Goal: To compose and deliver an advocacy campaign speech that illustrates
the different ways people respond to resolve socio-cultural issues or conflicts

ROLE 1 ROLE 2 ROLE 3 ROLE 4

President of the Peace Panel Envoy Indie Film Graphic Designer
Philippines to China Screenplay

Audience: ASEAN leaders and other participants

Situation: The ASEAN Socio-cultural community will hold its annual conference with the
theme: “ASEAN 2016: Building a community of caring Societies as a Response to Resolve
Social Issues.”

Product 1 Product 2 Product 3 Product 4

Advocacy Advocacy Campaign Compose a script for Create an advocacy
Campaign Speech illustrating the an independent campaign materials
highlighting how Conflict movie highlighting accompanied with
the Philippine Management Plan advocacy campaign persuasive
government that the Philippine on resolving social advocacy campaign
responds to the government has to conflict in Asia texts in it that call for
social issues in resolve its dispute to (ASEAN countries action to all Asians
Asia and within its China on the social only) to resolve different
territory issue regarding socio-cultural issues
territory in Asia

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 Standards:
Your advocacy campaign should be relevant, accurate, well-organized, and effective.

The rubric below will be used to in grading your practical task

RUBRICS FOR ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN SPEECH

Outstanding Satisfactory Developing Beginning

4 3 2 1 SCOR
Criteria E

Accuracy The advocacy The advocacy The advocacy The advocacy

of campaign campaign campaign campaign
Information contains contains contains some contains
, and accurate and accurate partially inaccurate
Coherence updated information accurate information
of Position information about the information about the
about the social issues. about the social issues.
social issues. Details are social issues, All the details
All details are related to the but more is are irrelevant
related to the issue and are needed. to the issue
issue and appropriate to Some details and
appropriate to the audience. are irrelevant inappropriate
the audience. to the issue to the
and to the audience.
audience.
Immediate The advocacy The advocacy The advocacy The advocacy
Impact, campaign is campaign is campaign is campaign is
and bold and attractive, and somewhat sloppy,
Creativity attractive, it contains attractive contains
inspiring some original attractive in simple ideas,
contains standard or some parts contains ideas
original ideas in required ideas and may copied from
a creative in a creative contain other sources
format, and it format. original ideas and its format
grabs the or be is
audience’s presented in a unimaginative.
attention. creative
format. it
contains ideas
borrowed from

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and presented
in a readable
format.
Persuasive The advocacy The advocacy The advocacy The advocacy
Technique campaign is campaign is campaign is campaign is
and effective and effective and somewhat ineffective and
Effectivene compelling and utilizes effective either fails to
ss skillfully utilizes properly confusing in utilize
persuasive utilizes some parts persuasion to
techniques or persuasion and advocate its
approaches to techniques to inconsistently position or
advocate its advocate its utilizes some does not
position. position. persuasion communicate
etc. a clear
position.
Convention There are no Mechanics, There are few There are
s errors in usage, errors in plenty of
(Grammar, mechanics, grammar, or mechanics, errors in
Usage, usage, spelling are usage, mechanics,
mechanics, grammar, and carefully taken grammar, and usage,
and spelling. Word into spelling. grammar, or
Spelling) choice is consideration. Word choice spelling may
consistently Word choice is is often thwart
careful and usually careful general or comprehensio
precise. vivid and precise. vague. n. Word
and distinct. choice is
general and
imprecise.
incorrect

Congratulations! You have just completed your performance task in this unit
lesson module. Going back to the IRF Worksheet, review your Initial and Revised
Answers to the essential question in this unit lesson module and see how you can
finalize your ideas using the I-R-F Worksheet. Copy and paste your Initial and
Revised Answers in the respective space provided. Then write your Final
Answer in the last box.

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 How effective is literature as an instrument for resolving social conflict?

Initial Answer
Revised Answer

Final Answer

ACTIVITY 24. CSI Strategy

Now that you have finished all the lessons in this module, it’s time for you to do
CSI Strategy as a closure activity for the whole unit lesson. CSI stands for
COLOR, SYMBOL, and IMAGE. Follow the prompts given below:

1. Choose a COLOR that you feel best represents or captures the essence of
all the ideas that you have learned in the unit. Write your answer in the box.
Explain your answer.

2. Choose one SYMBOL that you feel best represents or encapsulates the
essence of all the ideas that you have learned in the unit. Write your answer
in the box. Explain your answer.

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 3. Choose one IMAGE that you feel best represents or summarizes the
essence of all the ideas that you have learned in the unit. Write your answer
in the box. Explain your answer.

End of TRANSFER:
In this section, your task was to apply your learning to real life
situations. You were given a performance task which helped to
demonstrate your understanding how effective is literature as an
instrument to resolve social conflict.

How did you find the performance task? How did the task help you see
the real world scenario? To experience real life experiences?

Job well done! You have accomplished this lesson well. The next
lesson will provide you further practice in producing researches on
socio-cultural issue as a support to an advocacy campaign to help
resolve socio-cultural issues.

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POST-ASSESSMENT

Refer to the advertisement below, then, answer the question that follows.

1. What persuasive technique is used in the advertisement above?

A. ethos
B. pathos
C. logos
D. testimonial

2. Which of the following is a BEST example of a factual statement?

A. I believe that corruption in the country is caused by the selfishness of
everybody.
B. Many nutritionists believe a low-carbohydrate; high-protein diet is the
healthiest diet.
C. Cell phones should be banned in the classrooms.
D. "Spam" is the e-mail equivalent of junk mail.

3. Which of the following sentences is a specific idea or a supporting detail?

A. There are three kinds of love.
B. There are many reasons why pollution in the cities is rampant.
C. To be an effective researcher requires certain characteristics.
D. A researcher must be patient and resourceful.

4. The following statements BEST describes a secondary source that can be

used in a research?
A. A primary source provides direct or firsthand evidence about an event,
object, person, or work of art.
B. It is a published material and come from the time period that is being
discussed, and were written or produced by someone with firsthand
experience of the event.
C. It is any source about an event, period, or issue in history that was
produced after that event, period or issue has passed.
D. It reflects the individual viewpoint of a participant or observer.

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Refer to the excerpt of Steve Jobs’ Commencement speech at Stanford University,
then answer the questions that follow.
I’m pretty sure none of this would have happened if I hadn’t been fired from Apple. It
was awful tasting medicine, but I guess the patient needed it. Sometimes life hits you
in the head with a brick. Don’t lose faith. I’m convinced that the only thing that kept me
going was that I loved what I did. You’ve got to find what you love. And that is as true
for your work as it is for your lovers. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life,
and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the
only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking.
Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it. And, like any
great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on. So keep looking until
you find it. Don’t settle.

5. Based on the excerpt above, what is the tone of the speaker?

A. angry
B. hopeful
C. afraid
D. disappointed

6. Which among the sentences below is the purpose of the speaker in

delivering the excerpt of the speech above?
A. The speaker’s purpose is to recount.
B. The speaker’s purpose is to entertain
C. The speaker’s purpose is to inform.
D. The speaker’s purpose is to persuade

Read and understand the given synopses of literary selections below, then
answer the questions that follow:

Synopsis 1: God Sees the Truth, But Waits by Leo Tolstoy

Ivan Dmitrich Aksionov is a merchant living in a town in

Russia, Vladimir. Although Aksionov is prone to drinking. He is not violent.
He is responsible and well-liked by people who knew him. One day, he decides
to go to a fair as a business venture, but his wife pleads for him not to go
because of a nightmare she had the previous night. Aksionov doesn't consider
his wife's dream and leaves for the fair.
Aksionov meets another merchant on his way, and the two decide to
travel together. They check into an inn and have a good time drinking, then
they retire separately. Aksionov wakes early in the next morning to get to the
fair and leaves without the other merchant. Not far down the road, Aksionov
is stopped by some policemen. They explain a merchant was just murdered
and robbed, and then they search Aksionov's bag. They find a bloody knife,

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 and despite Aksionov's claims that he is not the murderer, he is sentenced and
sent to Siberia. After his trial flogging, his wife can finally visit him, and she
sees that Aksionov's hair has begun to go gray from the stress.

Aksionov spends twenty-six years in Siberia, and, resigned to his fate,

he dedicates his life to God. He becomes a mediator of sorts in the prison, and
he is well respected by the other prisoners and also guards alike. One day some
new prisoners, one of them being Makar Semyonich, are transferred to the
prison. After overhearing several conversations, Aksionov is convinced that
Makar Semyonich is the man who committed the murder for which Aksionov
was blamed.
One day the guards notice that someone had been strewing dirt around
the grounds, and they search the prison and find a tunnel. Aksionov had found
out earlier that it was Makar Semyonich that was digging the hole, but after
being questioned by the police, Aksionov declares that it is not his place to
speak about the matter. Makar Semyonich approaches Aksionov later that day
in a terrible state, and he eventually admits to Aksionov that it was he who
killed the merchant. Aksionov forgives Semyonich, and he feels as if a terrible
weight had been lifted. Makar Semyonich confesses to the authorities, and the
process for Aksionov to be cleared is begun. Unfortunately, Aksionov dies
before he can reach home, but he dies in peace.
Retrieved from:
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Synopsis 2: Marriage is a Private Affair by Chinua Achebe

The story, "Marriage is a private affair", takes place in a tribe in Nigeria. The
main characters are Nnaemeka the son, Nene the girlfriend/so to be wife, Ugoye
the girl chosen by the father to marry his son and of course the father Okeke.
Nnameka is deeply in love with Nene and have plan to marrying but his father
has no idea about his for he knows that he will not be pleased since she is not part
of their tribe. Nene lives in the Lagos the city in South Western Nigeria. Soon after
Okeke, Nnaemeka receives a letter from him stating that he has arranged him a
marriage with Ugoye a girl from their tribe that in his opinion has all the
qualification to become a great wife. With this news Nnaemeka torn apart because
he loves Nene but has to face his father with the decision that he will not obey him
on this marriage he has planned. Nnaemeka keeps that information away from
Nene and heads to his tribe to have his conversation he has not been looking
forward to. When he finally has the conversation it escalates to a verbal argument
for he tells his father about Nene and that she is the only girl he will marry even if
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with Nene or him for he will not bless this marriage. He then goes on telling Nene
all that has happened but besides the opposing conflict on their marriage they still
get married and form a family have two sons. All this time his father has isolated
himself form them. After some time, Nene sons are intrigued to meet their
grandfather. So she sends Okeke a letter letting him know about his grandsons
and how they want to meet him this letter makes him very emotional and no
longer can hold his emotions in and realizes family ties are hard to let go. He wants
to meet his family for they are his family and this dispute has gone too long and
has only wasted perish time when they could have been united.

Synopsis 3: The Fox and The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

As the little prince cries in the grass, a fox appears. The prince asks the fox
to play with him because he is so unhappy. The fox replies that first the prince
needs to tame him. The prince does not understand the word tame, and the fox
explains that it means “to establish ties.” The fox says that at the moment, he and
the prince mean nothing to each other. However, if the little prince tames the fox,
they will need each other, and each will become unique and special to the other.
The little prince says he thinks he has been tamed by a rose, and he lets slip that
he is from another planet. At first, this fact excites the fox, but he loses interest
when it turns out that the little prince’s planet has no chickens.

The fox explains that his life never changes. He hunts chickens, and people
hunt him. He says that if the prince tames him, he will have footsteps to look
forward to rather than run from. The prince’s golden hair will make the fox’s view
of the grain fields come alive because the golden wheat will remind him of his
friend.

The little prince is apprehensive at first. He says he does not have much
time and that he is looking for friends. The fox says that if the prince wants a friend,
he will have to tame the fox. The prince asks how such a thing is done, and the fox
coquettishly takes him through the ritual. He explains that rites and rituals are
important because they allow certain moments to stand out from all the others.
The prince tames the fox, but when the time comes for the prince to go, the
fox says he will weep. When the prince explains that it’s the fox’s fault for insisting
they become friends, the fox says that he knows and that it has all been worthwhile
because he can now appreciate the wheat fields. The fox tells the little prince to
visit the rose garden again so he can see why his rose is so special. The fox says he
will reveal a secret when the little prince returns to say good-bye.

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 At the garden, the little prince realizes that, even though his rose is not a
unique type of flower, she is unique to him because he has cared for her and loved
her. He tells the roses that his rose is like the fox. He has tamed her and cared for
her, and now in his eyes she is the only rose. The prince then returns to say good-
bye to the fox. The fox tells him a threefold secret: that only the heart can see clearly
because the eyes miss what is important; that the time the prince has spent on his
rose is what makes his rose so important; and that a person is forever responsible
for what he has tamed.

7. What type of conflict is commonly faced by the main characters of the 3

selections?
A. man vs. man
B. man vs. nature
C. man vs. self
D. man vs. society

8. How did the Little Prince in synopsis no. 3 resolve the conflict?
A. He resolved the conflict by realizing that accepting individual differences
is the key to achieve a peaceful self.
B. He resolved the conflict by comparing his rose to the other rose.
C. He resolved the conflict by asking questions because of his curiosity.
D. He resolved the conflict by listening to the three-fold secret.

9. All tells about social conflict in synopsis no. 2 EXCEPT?

A. The argument between Okeke and Nnaemaka.
B. The wrong notion and perception of Okeke and the whole community to
Nene.
C. The judgement between what is “in” our “out” in one’s culture.
D. The preservation of culture.

10. Based on your answer in no. 9, which among the statements is TRUE about
social conflict?
A. Social conflict is a fight between man and other man, and between man
and among group.
B. Social conflict is more on the rampant problems faced by a person with
another person.
C. Social conflict is more on fighting for what is right even if other people are
against it.
D. Social conflict is the problem between man and his natural habitat.

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11. Which of the following pictures present a BEST advocacy campaign?

A.

B.

C.

D.

12. The following are good examples of primary sources that can be used in a
research EXCEPT?
A. Public opinion polls
B. Magazine article about 20th century female photographers
C. Original documents (birth certificates, property deeds, trial transcripts)
D. Diary of Anne Frank

13. The following statements are good conclusions in the text below EXCEPT?

Sarah lit the candle as the room grew darker. The clock chimed eight times, so
she knew it would soon be bedtime. She hurried to find her chalkboard slate.
She had not finished her lessons yet. She knew the teacher would be
disappointed in her if she did not finish.

A. The paragraph takes place in the evening because the character uses a
candle.
B. The paragraph takes place during the olden times because of the clock
that is chiming, chalkboard, and the candle which signify traditional
things.
C. The paragraph tells that Sarah is studious girl.
D. The paragraph shows that the teacher is a being feared by all students.

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14. A research needs resources to support the claims of the research. These
sources need to be cited so you will not be charged of plagiarism. As a
researcher what should you consider in your research to avoid this?
A. Title of the research
B. Related Literature and Studies
C. Bibliography
D. Statement of the Problem

15. In writing a persuasive essay about an advocacy campaign, the writer must
bear in mind the following EXCEPT?
A. The design and the theme of the advocacy campaign.
B. The message and the intended audience.
C. The techniques in persuasion are evident.
D. The opinions and suggestions of the editors of the essay.

16. Which is NOT true about an advocacy campaign speech?

A. Advocacy campaign speech is active promotion of a cause or principle
based exclusively on one’s opinion.
B. Advocacy campaign speech involves actions that lead to a selected goal
reinforced by facts.
C. Advocacy campaign speech is one of many possible strategies, or ways
to approach a problem based on a research.
D. Advocacy campaign speech does not necessarily involve confrontation
or conflict by the writer.

17. Which of the following paragraphs is cohesive?

A. Antigone’s motivation is family duty, even if it means death. She must rebel
which will cause an uproar - the consequences don’t matter to her. This
would also explain why she rejects Ismene‟s support later in the play. They
both have different motivations - Ismene has nothing left to lose and wants
to go out with a glorious bang.
B. As one can see, early in the history of the Philippines, most pollution was
created without regard to the environment. However, different private
groups today have taken steps towards preserving nature, including
conservationists and environmentalists.
C. Aristophanes exaggerates Socrates‟ intelligence in a humorous way.
Aristophanes portrays Socrates‟ intelligence as a tool of humor. He makes
Socrates use his intelligence to make a mockery of people. Aristophanes
makes Socrates appear very brash in the use of his intelligence.
D. The detective tried to gather more evidence by going to the store to ask
Mr. De la Cruz what he knew about the murder. He did this because when
he had asked the Davidson’s maid what she saw at the scene of the crime,
she mentioned Mr. De la Cruz.

18. Which of the following statements BEST describes a research on social

issues?

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 A. It contains the social problems that does not entail the need for
immediate solutions.
B. It contains persuasion and arguments that call people to make an action.
C. It contains results and recommendations that help resolve an issue
between man and the society.
D. It contains the references and sources that help one in making
advocacies.

19. The following are good tools in data gathering EXCEPT ___.
A. Interview
B. Questionnaire
C. Survey
D. Research Objectives

20. In delivering an advocacy campaign speech, which among the following

should be considered the MOST by the speaker?
A. Posture, Gesture and Body Language
B. Eye contact and Clarity of Voice
C. Highlighting important points using persuasive techniques and support
from a research
D. The advocacy campaign materials that supports the program of the
advocacy.

You are done with the module! Write your name in the certificate for a job well
done!

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 GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN THIS LESSON:

Advocacy is the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal.

Advocacy Campaign Speech is a speech that supports a cause or proposal to
produce a particular result.
Campaign is a series of activities designed to produce a particular result
Characterization is the process is the process by which the author reveals the
personality of the characters
Communication is the act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors
to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, and
feelings, to someone else through writing or speaking.
Ethos is a means of convincing an audience of the reliable character or credibility
of the speaker/writer, or the credibility of the argument.
Global Issues are not just important problems, or problems that affect many
people. Rather they are those problems that affect the whole of the planet, and
potentially all of the people who live on it.
Instrument is a tool or device used for a particular purpose
Logos it is an appeal to logic and reason. It is used to persuade an audience by
logical thought, fact and rationality.
Paraphrase is a statement that says something that another person has said or
written in a different way.
Pathos is the way of creating a persuasive argument by evoking an emotional
response in the audience/reader.
Persuasion is the act of causing people to do or believe something.
Social Conflict is the struggle for agency or power in society.

REFERENCES AND WEBSITE LINKS USED IN THIS LESSON:

My Smart Goals Graphic Organizer
https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=my+smart+goal+graphic+organizer&biw=1
366&bih=667&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwifzZzxoZzKAhXiN6
YKHdtFB0cQ_AUIBigB#imgrc=w10oeNa2B0I70M%3A

If I could Change the World (video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuRURJ9E3iQ

Imagine by John Lennon (song)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04FjzBuxdO8

Different Social Conflicts

https://www.hawaii.edu/powerkills/TCH.CHAP27.HTM

Social Conflict Approach

https://prezi.com/zhwvo_vr-dxi/social-conflict/

Social Conflict Theory

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-NRxQF6vsM

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Frayer’s Model Graphic Organizer
http://mathandliteracymorales.weebly.com/vocabulary.html

Social Issues/Conflicts
https://prezi.com/rxi36hb3ljz3/social-issues/

Conflict (Man vs. Society)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RSO9paxHf8&index=2&list=PLtPF1NQkho
moKFqUTInFUnmMeX7XmraNR

Character vs. Society

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0g3_kSG9Zw&index=8&list=PLtPF1NQkho
moKFqUTInFUnmMeX7XmraNR

Conflict in the movie The Giver (man vs. society)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJNNugNe0Wo

The Hands of the Black

https://www.wattpad.com/98358604-random-stories-the-hands-of-the-blacks-by-
luis

Words that describe Tone and Mood

http://www.inetteacher.com/upload1/102670/docs/ToneMood%20Worksheet.pdf

Quiz on Tone and Mood

http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=mood-tone-quiz

Identifying Tone and Mood Exercise

http://www.inetteacher.com/upload1/102670/docs/Tone-Mood%20Worksheet.pdf

Readings on Tone and Mood

http://sheltonm.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/tonevsmoodexercisenotesa
ndexamples.pdf

I Have a Dream Speech (audio and full text)

http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkihaveadream.htm
http://avalon.law.yale.edu/20th_century/mlk01.asp

RAP Strategy Worksheet

https://www.interventioncentral.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/pdfs_blog/Read_Ask_P
araphrase_RAP_Worksheet.pdf

What’s The Big Idea Graphic Organizer

http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/top_teaching/2011/02/helping-students-
grasp-themes-in-literature

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Martin King Luther Jr. (Delivering I have a Dream Speech)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smEqnnklfYs
How to Deliver a Persuasive Speech (Tips and Ideas)
https://www.englishclub.com/esl-activities/persuasive-speech.htm

How to Deliver a Persuasive Speech (Deliver and Evaluate)

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/students-delivering-persuasive-
speeches

Seven Tips on How to Deliver a Persuasive Speech

http://marketing.njstatelib.org/blogs/2013/jul/03/tmcclary/seven_tips_for_giving_a
_persuasive_speech

Ways on How to Deliver a Persuasive Speech to an Audience

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3aI3ab3m2s

Persuasive Techniques
http://bigfishpresentations.com/2013/06/27/3-ways-to-persuade-your-audience/

Modes of Writing to Know the Author’s Purpose

www.ereadingworksheets.com/reading.../authors-purpose-lesson.ppt

As Easy as Pie Graphic Organizer

http://jeanporter.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/AUTHOR%27S+PURPOSE

Biography of Alberto S. Florentino

https://prezi.com/z_ojnjtvhyvm/the-life-of-alberto-s-florentino/

Oli Impan (full text)

http://developmentalbookworms.blogspot.com/2009/12/oli-impan-alberto-s.html

Character Traits Graphic Organizer

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/561331541029599738/

Plot Analysis Graphic Organizer

http://mrfilipkowski.pbworks.com/w/page/69018456/Plot%20Diagram%20Graphic
%20Organizer

The Girl Who Silenced the World for Five Minutes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdK0uYjy85o

Adding up the Facts Graphic Organizer

http://willireads.blogspot.com/2011/11/graphic-organizers.html

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Lesson 2: Research for Socio-Cultural Issues

INTRODUCTION AND FOCUS QUESTIONS:

The world of the 21st Century is rapidly changing: technology, environment,

and society. Sectors of society will react differently to change and the varied
reactions may lead to misunderstanding and conflict. Each person is now
challenged to accept the changing landscape, participate in the solving of
problems, and contribute to the growth of society.

Some of these challenges are: poverty, war, discrimination, human

trafficking, and drugs, among others. How do we solve these conflicts? By
looking for two important components—the cause of the conflict and the possible
solutions. There is a skill we need to develop to become effective problem-
solvers, the ability to conduct a research.

Furthermore, research is a key to progress and in attaining peace and order

specifically in resolving social conflicts. There can be no progress without
research in all human endeavors.

In this module, you are expected to come up with a research that will resolve
the different social conflicts which you have learned in Lesson 1.

As you go through this module, remember to search for the answers to the
essential question below:

What makes an effective research on socio-cultural issues?

To do well in this module, remember and do the following:

Reading Comprehension
 Use locational skills to gather information from primary and secondary
sources of information (K)
 Get vital information from various websites on the internet (K)
 Distinguish facts from beliefs (K/P)
 Evaluate the accuracy of given information(P)
 Draw conclusions from the set of details (P)
 Point out relationships among statements (K)
 Distinguish between general and specific statements (K)

Listening Comprehension
 Listen to simplify, reorganize, synthesize and evaluate information to
expand, review, or update knowledge (K)
 Get different viewpoints on various local or global issues (K)

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  Summarize important points discussed in the text listened to (P)

Viewing Comprehension
 Compare and contrast the contents of the materials viewed with outside
sources of information in terms of accessibility and effectiveness (P)

Vocabulary Development
 Get familiar with technical terms used in research (K)

Literature
 Evaluate literature as an instrument to express and resolve conflicts within,
between, and among societies (P)

Writing and Composition

 Expand ideas using principles of cohesion and coherence (P)
 Acknowledge sources by preparing a bibliography (P)
 Use writing conventions to acknowledge sources (K/P)
 Compose a research report on a relevant social issue (P)

Oral Fluency
 Use appropriate multimedia resources that accompany language (K)

Grammar
 Observe the language of research, campaigns, and advocacies (K)

The Research Process that you will experience in this module might look like
this:

Retrieved from: Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Library and Resource Center
http://www.erhsnyc.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=27969&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=345368

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PRE-ASSESSMENT
Let’s find out how much you already know about this lesson. Click on the letter that
you think best answers the question. Please answer all items. After taking this
short test, you will see your score. Take note of the items that you were not able
to correctly answer and look for the right answer as you go through this module.

Begin here.
Refer to the text below. Then, answer the question that follows.

“All this is happening before our eyes and yet we act as if we have all the time
we want and all the solutions. I’m only a child and I don’t have all the solutions,
but I want you to realize, neither do you!
• You don’t know how to fix the holes in our ozone layer.
• You don’t know how to bring salmon back up a dead stream.
• You don’t know how to bring back an animal now extinct.
• And you can’t bring back forests that once grew where there is now
desert.
If you don’t know how to fix it, please stop breaking it!”

1. What persuasive technique is used in the excerpt?

A. ethos
B. pathos
C. logos
D. bandwagon

Read and understand the two scenarios below, then, answer the questions that
follow it.

2. Which among the statements below is the BEST conclusion can you make
from the two situations?
E. Giving and sharing depends on one’s intention and/or purpose.
F. Helping other people makes one happy and feel good about oneself.
G. Sharing and giving is dictated by one’s feelings.
H. Sharing is good when only when you are happy.

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3. Which of the following sentences express a general idea?
E. Poverty affects everyone; globally, regionally, and locally.
F. To be living in poverty is a horrible state to be in, for the individual will be
lacking in essential aspects needed for life.
G. Half of the world’s population survives on a dollar a day, and while 10%
of the Philippines population controls all its wealth and land, 50% are
living below the poverty line.
H. Poverty is caused by three main things; corruption (lack of good
governance), lack of (poor quality) education, and low wages (a poor
economy)

4. The following statements BEST describes a primary source that can be used
in a research?
E. It describes, discusses, interprets, comments, analyzes, evaluates,
summarizes information.
F. It will collect, organize, and repackage an information to increase usability
and speed of delivery, such as an online encyclopedia.
G. It provides the original materials on which other research is based and
enable students and other researchers to get as close as possible to what
actually happened during a particular event or time period.
H. It lacks the freshness and immediacy of the original material.

5. The following are good examples of secondary source that can be used in a
research EXCEPT?
E. Textbooks
F. Literature reviews and review articles (e.g., movie reviews, book reviews)
G. Commentaries and treatises
H. Diaries, personal letters, and correspondence

6. Before conducting a research, which should you consider the MOST as a

researcher?
E. Problem
F. Statement of the problem
G. Related Literature and Studies
H. Analysis and Interpretation of Data

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For numbers 7-8, read and understand the excerpt of Angelina Jolie’s Speech on
the war in Syria as a global conflict, then, answer the questions that follow.

“Any one of the Syrians I have met would speak more eloquently about the conflict
than I ever could. Nearly four million Syrian refugees are victims of a conflict they
have no part in. Yet they are stigmatized, unwanted, and regarded as a burden. So I
am here for them, because this is their United Nations. Here, all countries and all
people are equal – from the smallest and most broken member states to the free and
powerful. The purpose of the UN is to prevent and end conflict: To bring countries
together, to find diplomatic solutions and to save lives. We are failing to do this in
Syria. Responsibility for the conflict lies with the warring parties inside Syria. But
the crisis is made worse by division and indecision within the international
community – preventing the Security Council from fulfilling its responsibilities.”

7. Based on the excerpt above, what is the tone of the speaker?

A. firm
B. angry
C. hopeful
D. disappointed

8. Which among the sentences below is the purpose of the speaker in

delivering the excerpt of the speech above?
E. to inform
F. to persuade
G. to entertain
H. to recount

Read and understand the sample abstract of research given below, then answer the
questions that follow.

Abstract
This paper explores four published articles that report on results from
research conducted on online (Internet) and offline (non-Internet)
relationships and their relationship to computer-mediated communication
(CMC). The articles, however, vary in their definitions and uses of CMC.
Butler and Kraut (2002) suggest that face-to-face (FtF) interactions are more
effective than CMC, defined and used as “email,” in creating feelings of
closeness or intimacy. Other articles define CMC differently and, therefore,
offer different results. This paper examines Cummings, Butler, and Kraut’s
(2002) research in relation to three other research articles to suggest that all
forms of CMC should be studied in order to fully understand how CMC
influences online and offline relationships.

Keywords: computer-mediated communication, face-to-face communication

Retrieved from:

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 9. Based on the text above, which of the following statements BEST describes an
abstract of a research?

A. It is the analysis and interpretation of data.

B. It is the summary of the whole study which includes purpose of the research,
research problems, design of the research, and findings or result of the study.

C. It is the process of choosing the respondents.

D. It is the list of resources used in the research.

10. Based on the sample abstract above, what does the research want to explore
in his paper?
A. The different types of communication.
B. The theories of the communication process.
C. The research wants to show that FtF is effective in building relationship
rather than Computer-Mediated-Communication.
D. The different ways on how to communicate.

Read and understand the sample research given below, then answer the
questions that follow.
Varying Definitions of Online Communication and Their Effects on
Relationship Research
Numerous studies have been conducted on various facets of Internet relationships,
focusing on the levels of intimacy, closeness, different communication modalities,
and the frequency of use of computer-mediated communication (CMC). However,
contradictory results are suggested within this research because only certain aspects
of CMC are investigated, for example, email only. Cummings, Butler, and Kraut
(2002) suggest that face-to-face (FtF) interactions are more effective than CMC
(read: email) in creating feelings of closeness or intimacy, while other studies
suggest the opposite. To understand how both online (Internet) and offline (non-
Internet) relationships are affected by CMC, all forms of CMC should be studied.
This paper examines Cummings et al.’s research against other CMC research to
propose that additional research be conducted to better understand how online
communication affects relationships.

Retrieved from: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/media/pdf/20090212013008_560.pdf

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11. Based on introduction of the research above, what is presented first?
A. Problems
B. Data
C. Respondents
D. Bibliography

12. Based on the introduction of the research above, what is the main problem of
the research?
A. The Varying Definition of Online Communication
B. The different types of Online Communication
C. The effects of online communication on relationships
D. The levels of intimacy using online communication

13. Which of the following statements BEST describes a research?

A. It is a systematic study of a certain phenomenon that requires
investigation, analysis and interpretation of data.
B. It contains solely the problem and the resolution of the problem.
C. It follows a step by step process but one is allowed to deviate from the
process.
D. It must be long and thick.

14. In writing a research for social issues, which of the following should a
researcher consider the MOST?
A. The hypothesis that can be formulated from the social issues.
B. The urgency of the problem or social issues that needs to be resolved.
C. How to complete the parts of the research.
D. The tools and instruments to gather data.

15. In writing an advocacy campaign, which will you like to consider the MOST?
A. The objective of the advocacy
B. The facts that support the advocacy
C. The persuasive techniques to be used in the campaign.
D. The creative presentation of the advocacy campaign.

16. In writing a persuasive essay about an advocacy campaign, the writer must
bear in mind the following EXCEPT?
A. The details supported with facts
B. The writing technique and process
C. The intended audience
D. The reference materials you use in the advocacy campaign

17. An advocacy campaign speech is persuasive by nature. Which of the

following should be clear to the audience to understand the message of the
advocacy campaign?
A. The persuasive techniques used in the advocacy campaign.

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 B. The stand and the claim of the writer/speaker on the issue backed up by
a result of a
research containing a resolution of a social-conflict.
C. The style and manner of presentation.
D. The opinion of the speaker/writer.

18. Which is NOT true about a self –made advocacy campaign speech?
A. It is solely based on opinion.
B. It is an opinion supported by facts.
C. It is based on research.
D. It has persuasive techniques.

19. In writing a speech for an advocacy campaign, the writer should observe the
coherence of the paragraphs to make the paragraph strong and effective.
Which of the following paragraphs is coherent?
A. For me, the worst thing about waiting tables was the uniform. At the last place
I worked, all the waitresses had to wear an ugly brown striped jumper.
Underneath it we had to wear an even uglier polyester shirt. Sometimes
someone I knew would come in and I'd feel embarrassed by my outfit. Now I
have a job in an office, where I can wear my own clothes.
B. For the Liberal Party the election system is a huge disadvantage. They
have supporters in all parts of the country and in all social classes. They
are the third-largest party. Most of the votes they get are wasted. Their
representation in Parliament is far below their popularity among the
electorate.
C. The book I would choose to take on a desert island is a book called
Frankenstein. It’s an amazing book about a man called Frankenstein who
is a scientist. He’s obsessed with creating life. He creates this monster out
of different body parts. He brings it to life using electricity. The monster
escapes. Frankenstein wants to forget the whole experiment. The monster
tracks him down. He wants revenge. He gets it.
D. I have a really old car. The fan-belt of my car broke when was on my way
home. My friend was having a birthday party. It was 8:00 p.m. last night
when it started, but I was too late. Lights were on in a house by the side
of the road. I needed to make a phone call so I went to the house…To
make a long story short, it ended up costing me over 2000 pesos.

20. What makes for effective research on socio-cultural issues?

A. It presents social issues happening in the society.
B. It presents relevant data with an in-depth interpretation and analysis to
give resolutions
to the social problems.
C. It follows no process and can be based solely on the researcher’s
perspective.
D. It presents questions to be answered by the people involved in the
research.

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 You are to discover how to write a research paper to resolve social
conflicts. You will connect the literary texts and the social issues
embedded that you have read in the previous lesson as you write your
own socio-cultural research. At the end of the lesson, you are
expected to make use of the result of your research as a support to an
advocacy campaign resolving social conflict. Let’s begin by doing the
initial activity designed just for you.

ACTIVITY 1 READY, SET, GOALS!

By now, you must have a great picture of what concepts, skills, understandings
and performances you are expected of this module. Before you go further,
establish your own goals for learning by accomplishing the MY GOALS, MY
SUCCESS worksheet below.

I expect in this
lesson that…
I want to achieve
my goals by…

My Goals are…

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 ACTIVITY 2 My INITIAL Thoughts!

Before you proceed to the next activity, write your INITIAL ANSWER to the
Focus Question below using the I-R-F Worksheet.

What makes an effective research on socio-cultural issues?

Initial Answer

Revised Answer
Final Answer

ACTIVITY 3 reSEARCH my Meaning

1. Before watching the video about research, accomplish first MY THINKING

CIRCLES graphic organizer given below. In the outer circle that says WHAT I
THINK, write three ideas about the meaning of research.

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 2. Click the links below and then watch the video about research.

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEuu
l8hBip8
Link that presents ideas about a

3. After watching the video clip, go back to MY THINKING CIRLCES. In the

inner circle that says WHAT I LEARNED, write 3 new things that you have
learned about research. Also, write the meaning of research that you have
learned from the video.

Process Questions:
1. How did you find the activity? Do you think you got all the necessary
information about what research is? If not, how will you get the necessary
information?
2. Has the activity made you become a good researcher? What else do you
think you need to learn?
3. What makes an effective research on socio- cultural issues?

For further information about research click the link below:

http://www.cod.edu/people/faculty/bobtam/website/what_iexpect.htm
This link provides further readings about research

End of Explore
How did you find the previous activities? Did the activities encourage
you to go further in this module? Now, in the next learning segments,
you will learn more concepts that will help you in writing a research
paper to resolve social conflict. So be ready for the next set of
challenging activities!

Your goal in this section is to learn key concepts about the process of
writing scientifically a research paper that resolves social issues, how
to properly look for resources that help support your research paper,
how to prepare bibliography and the like. Are you ready? Be guided
with the essential question:

What makes an effective research on socio-cultural issues?

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Choosing an interesting and engaging topic is one of the most important steps in
the research writing process. A good researcher is careful in choosing the
research topic because all the succeeding efforts that will be exerted will be
based on it. Since you will be using research to solve a social issue, it will be
good to look at some of the socio-cultural issues you studied in Lesson 1.

ACTIVITY 4 Social Issues Flashback!

You have to go back first to the literary texts that you had evaluated in Lesson 1
which contain the different social issues/conflicts. Among those social issues you
have learned, you can choose a topic for your socio-cultural research. Read the
stories again and accomplish the table given below.
Literary Texts Links Social Evidences
Issues/Conflict from the
s text
1. The https://www.wattpad.com/98358604-
Hands of random-stories-the-hands-of-the-
the Black blacks-by-luis

2. I Have a http://www.americanrhetoric.com/sp
Dream eeches/mlkihaveadream.htm
3. Oli impan http://developmentalbookworms.blo
gspot.com/2009/12/oli-impan-
alberto-s.html

Process Questions:
1. How did you do well in the activity? Were you able to recall the social issues
in the previous literary texts that you had read?
2. Did you find difficulty in recalling some details? If yes, how would you like to
easily remember them?
3. Are the social issues/conflicts presented in the literary texts good topic for a
research? Are they researchable? Why or Why not? Justify your answer.
4. What makes an effective research on socio- cultural issues?

ACTIVITY 5 Reading a Sample Research Written by a Student

How have you been doing so far? As you have read in the introduction,
research uplifts the life of every individual. It also helps others learn from the new
trends that are happening in the society that we live in especially in the field of
education, medicine, governance and business. Furthermore, research is a key
to progress and in attaining peace and order specifically in resolving social
conflicts. There can be no progress without research in all human endeavors. In

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this lesson you are going to read and evaluate a sample research conducted by
students like you. Click the link below and perform the tasks given to you.
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson1155/example_
paper.pdf
This link provides the sample research to be read and evaluated

The Review of Literature is not about literary works. It means that

literature, as used in research, means these are references that are
useful or important to the research project. These are similar works
or research conducted by others.

Fill-in the boxes below based on the IDEAS presented in the sample research
paper. Some boxes with underlined sentences are provided to guide you.

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Process Questions:
1. Were you able to fill-in all the required boxes with the right information or
idea? Why or Why not?

2. Did you have to go back to the reading selection to get the information? How
important is reading and rereading a selection?

3. How did you find the sample research? Was it a good example? Why?

4. What makes an effective research?

Research means Reading, Reading, and Reading some more. Only through
reading other studies concerning your topic will you be able to identify what it is
you want to write about. In a way, to do RESEARCH is to LOOK for
QUESTIONS that are raised after a study of the references.

Notice that in the previous activity the writer of the research presented the
Review of Literature first. Through the references, the writer was able to infer
that many of the scholars on the topic have similar findings but also differ on
certain areas.

ACTIVITY 6 My Initial Thoughts on the Parts of a Research

Now that you have already read and evaluated a sample research, you have
seen that a research paper has its parts. These parts will help you come up with
a research on socio-cultural issues which will happen at the later part of this
learning module. Based on what you have learned from the sample research,
accomplish the table given below.

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 Parts of a Research What is my initial thought Evidences from the
about the part? sample research

Title

Research Question

Review of Related
Literature

Analysis

Methodology

Conclusion

References

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How did you find the activity? Did you learn something new from the activity?
Share your thoughts by filling out the scroll given below. If there are things that
are not clear to you fill out the MESSAGE BOX and message your teacher.

My New
I need HELP!
Learnings

ACTIVITY 7 Identifying your Topic through Your Resources

Recall the topics in the previous lesson: Racism, Discrimination, Poverty, and
Human-Trafficking. Follow these steps: Choose three topics, look for web
resources about the topic concerning the Philippines, read the references, and
write down the details of the references in the boxes. You should have three
references for each social issue.

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From the list you made, choose which social issue you want to pursue as a
research project considering your initial references.

Process Questions:
1. Were you able to fill-in all the required boxes with the right references? Was
it easy looking for references?
2. How much time did it take you to look for related literature?
3. If you were to look for references again, what would you have done
differently? Why?
4. Why is it important to have enough references when doing research?
5. What makes for an effective research?

How are you doing so far in this module? Click the appropriate stop light of learning
color for your feedback regarding your performance in the previous activities. Write
in the boxes your comments.

Now that you have recalled the social issues in the previous unit, it’s time for you
to choose and construct your own research topic or problem. But if you still have
other social issues that you want to cover or study, you may continue doing so.

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 ACTIVITY 8 CHOOSING MY RESEARCH TOPIC

Read and understand the article about choosing a research topic. Click the link
below.

https://www.umflint.edu/library/how-select-research-topic
This link provides information on how to choose a research title

How did you find the article? Did it give you enough information on how to
choose a research title? Now, accomplish the FILL THE TRAY graphic organizer
to organize the ideas you have learned in the article. Write four things that you
have learned.

HOW TO
SELECT A
RESEARCH
TOPIC

To check your knowledge on how to choose for a research title, take the online
quiz by clicking the link given below.
http://caspian.switchinc.org/~tutorials/mod2/quiz/quiz.html
This link provides an on-line quiz on how to choose for a research title

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How have you been doing so far? Click the appropriate icon that corresponds to
what you feel about the previous activity. If you need help, write on the space
provided below the things that you want to get help with.

ACTIVITY 9 PLANNING FOR MY RESEARCH

Now that you have idea on how to choose your research title, go back to activity
no. 4 and choose a social conflict that you want to use as your research topic
and eventually the title of your research. In case, you want to use another social
issue as your research title which was not mentioned in activity no. 4, you are
free to do so. Use the RESEARCH PLANNING graphic organizer below.

http://www.realclassroomideas.com/resources/graphic+organizers-
researchplanningchart.pdf

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Process Questions:
1. How did you find the activity? Were you able to formulate and finalize your
research topic? How were you able to do it?
2. Why is it necessary for researchers to plan ahead?
3. Does the research topic you have chosen deal with social conflicts and
issues? Explain.
4. What makes an effective research on socio-cultural issues?

ACTIVITY 10 NARROWING DOWN MY RESEARCH

A good research topic should be specific and if possible, precise. If you go back
to the research topic that you have formulated in activity no. 7, are you sure that
it is precise and specific? Do this activity to check your level of understanding.
Click the links below to discover steps and ways on how to narrow down your
research topic.

Link 1: http://libguides.usc.edu/c.php?g=235034&p=1561836
This link shows how to narrow down a research topic
Link 2: http://ocw.usu.edu/English/intermediate-writing/english-2010/-
2010/narrowing-topics-skinless_view.html
This link shows how to narrow down a research topic
Link 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcYgNV_nQjk
This link shows the steps on how to narrow down a research title
Link 4: http://www.library.arizona.edu/help/tutorials/narrowyourtopic/
This link shows how to narrow down a research topic
Link 5: http://www.slideshare.net/gbeeler/how-to-narrow-a-research-topic-
13621801
This link shows a presentation on how to narrow down a research topic

Now that you have enough knowledge on how to narrow down a research topic,
it’s time for you to go back to your RESEARCH PLANNING graphic organizer in
activity no. 7 and narrow down your research topic/title. Use the graphic
organizer below that will help you narrow down your topic.

Write your final research title here.

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NOTE: Consult your teacher before you finalize your research title/topic. You
can send her an email to consult or you may schedule a meeting to consult about
the appropriateness of your topic.

Process Questions:
1. How did you find the activity? Were you able to narrow down your topic?
2. How does narrowing down your research title help you in finalizing the title of
your research?
3. What makes an effective research for socio-cultural research?

For you to be able to master the skills in narrowing down your research title/topic,
perform the activity by clicking the link below:

https://www.trentu.ca/academicskills/thinkingitthrough/documents/EXERCISEON
Enarrowingthetopic.pdf
This link provides activity and examples on how to narrow down a
research title

ACTIVITY 11 FORMULATING MY RESEARCH QUESTIONS

To conduct a research means to search for answers to an existing problem. So

that the research is given the proper direction, it is important to ask the right
questions. Visit the links given below to have a better understanding on how to
formulate your research questions, always consider the research title that you
have formulated in the precious activity.

Link 1: http://twp.duke.edu/uploads/media_items/research-questions.original.pdf
This link provides an overview on how to formulate good research
questions

Link 2: https://www.esc.edu/online-writing-center/resources/research/research-
paper-steps/developing-questions/
This link provides inputs on how to write research questions

Link 3:
http://vanderbilt.edu/writing/manage/wpcontent/uploads/2013/06/Formulating
%20Your%20Research%20Question.pdf
This link gives steps and examples on how to formulate good research
questions

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After visiting the three links on how to formulate good research questions,
accomplish the NOTING WHAT I’VE LEARNED graphic organizer below for to
remember all the ideas you have learned.

LINK 1

LINK 2

LINK 3

Source: http://ustrimester1.wikispaces.com/Formative+Assessment+Ideas

Now, it’s time for you to write your own research questions based on the research
title that you have formulated about social issues/conflicts. Use the graphic
organizer below.

MY PURPOSE FOR WRITING is… The following references were used for the
_____ to give information about a topic topic:
_____ to explain how to do something 1. _______________________
_____ to describe a person, place, or 2. _______________________
thing 3. _______________________
_____ to prove a theory or an idea 4. _______________________

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 I have made two important observations or The following are some questions inspired
discoveries from the references: by the references:
Observation/Discovery 1: 1.
__________________________________ __________________________________
Observation/Discovery 2: 2.
__________________________________ __________________________________

Process Questions:
1. 1. How did you do well in writing your research questions? Did you construct
questions that are related to your topic? If not, how would you like to do it again?

2. 2. What makes a good research question? How do these questions help you
come up with an effective research on socio-cultural issues/conflicts?

3. 3. What makes an effective research on socio-cultural issues?

ACTIVITY 12 EVALUATING MY OWN RESEARCH QUESTIONS

Now that you have formulated your own research questions, go back to you
research questions and evaluate them for you to know whether you will do some
revisions. Accomplish the table below.

RESEARCH QUESTION EVALUATION

Questions YES NO
1. Does the question deal with a topic or issue that
interests me enough to spark my own thoughts and
opinions?
2. Is the question easily and fully researchable?
3. What type of information do I need to answer the Write your response here.
research question? For example, to answer the
research question, "What impact has deregulation
had on commercial airline safety?," will require
certain types of information:
 Statistics on airline crashes before and after
 Statistics on other safety problems before and
after
 Information about maintenance practices before
and after
 Information about government safety
requirements before and after

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 Is the scope of this information reasonable (e.g., can I
really research 30 online writing programs developed
over a span of 10 years?
Given the type and scope of the information that I
need, is my question too broad, too narrow or okay?
What sources will be able to provide the information I Write your response here.
need to answer my research question (journals, books,
Internet, government documents, people)?
Can I access these sources?
Given my answers to the above questions, do I have a
good-quality research question that I actually will be
able to answer by doing research?
Source: https://www.esc.edu/online-writing-center/exercise-room/evaluate-your-
own-research-question/
Process Questions:
1. Based on your evaluation, is there a need for you to revise or change your
research questions? Explain.
2. Why do you have to make some changes and revisions? What went wrong?
How would you like to be assisted?
3. Do you still need more time to revise your research question? If yes, message
your teacher.

To further your knowledge on how to formulate research questions, take the quiz
by clicking the links below:

Link 1: https://www.esc.edu/online-writing-center/exercise-room/can-topic-be-
researched/
This link provides an exercise whether the topic questions are
researchable

Link 2: https://www.esc.edu/online-writing-center/exercise-room/research-
question-broad-or- narrow/
This link gives an on line test whether the questions are broad or too
narrow

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How are you doing so far in this module? Click the appropriate stop light of learning
color for your feedback regarding your performance in the previous activities. Write
in the boxes your comments.

Now, it’s time for you to start doing your research paper. The next activity will help
you know how to format your research paper on socio-cultural issues in a more
intellectual and presentable manner. This format is called the APA style. To know
about this, do the next activity. Good luck and enjoy your new learning journey!

RESEARCH NEEDS SOURCES (PRIMARY AND

ACTIVITY 13
SECONDARY SOURCES)

As a researcher, you should always remember that everything that you write is not
merely based on opinion but opinions supported with facts and evidences. One of
the skills that a researcher must have is he/she should know how to look for
sources of information that will help him/her support his/her claims in the research.
Hence, in this section of the lesson you have to familiarize yourself to the types of
sources that will help you in writing your research paper. Have fun!

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 Primary Sources
 A primary source provides direct or firsthand evidence about an event, object,
person, or work of art.
 Primary sources provide the original materials on which other research is based
and enable students and other researchers to get as close as possible to what
actually happened during a particular event or time period.
 Published materials can be viewed as primary resources if they come from the
time period that is being discussed, and were written or produced by someone
with firsthand experience of the event.
 Often primary sources reflect the individual viewpoint of a participant or
observer.
 Primary sources can be written or non-written (sound, pictures, artifacts, etc.).
 In scientific research, primary sources present original thinking, report on
discoveries, or share new information.

Examples of primary sources:

1. Autobiographies and memoirs

2. Diaries, personal letters, and correspondence
3. Interviews, surveys, and fieldwork
4. Internet communications on email, blogs, listservs, and newsgroups
5. Photographs, drawings, and posters
6. Works of art and literature
7. Books, magazine and newspaper articles and ads published at the time
8. Public opinion polls
9. Speeches and oral histories
10. Original documents (birth certificates, property deeds, trial transcripts)

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 11. Research data, such as census statistics
12. Official and unofficial records of organizations and government agencies
13. Artifacts of all kinds, such as tools, coins, clothing, furniture, etc.
14. Audio recordings, DVDs, and video recordings
15. Government documents (reports, bills, proclamations, hearings, etc.)
16. Patents
17. Technical reports
18. Scientific journal articles reporting experimental research results

Source: https://www.sccollege.edu/Library/Pages/primarysources.aspx

Secondary Sources

 Secondary sources describe, discuss, interpret, comment upon, analyze,

evaluate, summarize, and process primary sources.
 A secondary source is generally one or more steps removed from the event or
time period and are written or produced after the fact with the benefit of
hindsight.
 Secondary sources often lack the freshness and immediacy of the original
material.
 On occasion, secondary sources will collect, organize, and repackage primary
source information to increase usability and speed of delivery, such as an online
encyclopedia.
 Like primary sources, secondary materials can be written or non-written (sound,
pictures, movies, etc.).

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 Examples of secondary sources:

1. Bibliographies
2. Biographical works
3. Reference books, including dictionaries, encyclopedias, and atlases
4. Articles from magazines, journals, and newspapers after the event
5. Literature reviews and review articles (e.g., movie reviews, book reviews)
6. History books and other popular or scholarly books
7. Works of criticism and interpretation
8. Commentaries and treatises
9. Textbooks
10. Indexes and abstracts
Source: https://www.sccollege.edu/Library/Pages/primarysources.aspx
To further your knowledge about primary and secondary sources of information, click the
links below:

Link 1: http://ithacalibrary.com/sp/subjects/primary
This site shows information about different types of primary and secondary sources of
information

Link 2: http://lib1.bmcc.cuny.edu/help/sources/
This site shows examples of primary of secondary sources

ACTIVITY 14 IDENTIFY ME: PRIMARY OR SECONDARY?

To check whether you have mastered the topic on primary and secondary
sources, answer the worksheet below.

Directions:
Determine if the source would be a Primary Source(P) or a secondary Source(S).
On the space provided before each item, write P if the source is Primary and S if
the source is Secondary.
____ 1) A play showing how Benjamin Franklin flew a kite during a lightning
storm.
____ 2) A short story describing Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla's 'electrical'
battle.
____ 3) Anne Frank's diary describing her life during World War 2.
____ 4) A cartoon showing how Pocahontas met John Smith.
____ 5) A text book describing the civil rights movement.
____ 6) A news report about the opening of a power plant.
____ 7) A scientist explaining what it was like for Buzz Aldrin to walk on the
moon.
____ 8) A YouTube video describing how the pyramids were built.

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____ 9) An interview with Alexander Graham Bell about how he invented the
telephone.
____ 10) A radio broadcast from the day the Soviet Union launched Sputnik.
____ 11) An autobiography about the 40th president, Ronald Reagan.
____ 12) A book describing Christopher Columbus sailing to America.
____ 13) A famous artist's painting of what cowboy life was probably like.
____ 14) A journal by a cowboy about the cattle drives from Texas to Kansas.
____ 15) The United States Constitution

Click the link below to view the key to correction of the quiz above.

http://www.commoncoresheets.com/Social%20Studies/Primary%20&%2
0Secondary%20Sources/Identifying%20Sources/English/1.pdf

ACTIVITY 15 SOURCE SCENARIOS

With a partner, discuss the content of the following cards whether they are
Secondary Source or Primary Source. Consider the questions in the cards. Write
your answers in the ribbon.

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Process Questions:
1. How did you find the activity?
2. How do primary and secondary sources help you in writing your research
effectively?
3. How do you know if a source is primary? How about secondary sources?
4. What makes for effective research on socio-cultural issues?

ACTIVITY 16 PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SOURCES IN A NUTSHELL

To sum up the previous activities about primary and secondary sources,

accomplish the EXIT TICKETS below:

What is an
What is an example of a
example of a Secondary
Primary Source that you
Source that used for your
you used for research?
your research?

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 ACTIVITY 17 DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

In writing your research paper, you have to make conclusions later based on the
analysis and interpretation of the data gathered. The following activities will help
you in drawing conclusions soon in your research. Have fun!

Click the links below for you to gain some information on how to draw
conclusions based on given facts and practice answering the exercises.

Link 1: http://www.k12reader.com/worksheet/what-conclusion-can-you-make/
This link provides a worksheet on drawing conclusions

Link 2: http://www.k12reader.com/worksheet/what-is-it/
This site presents a worksheet on drawing conclusions but the focus is
more on clues/details

Link 3:
https://www.risd.k12.nm.us/assessment_evaluation/Drawing%20Co
nclusions.pdf
This link provides different exercises on drawing conclusions with graphic
organizer

Read and understand once again the excerpt of the speech of Martin Luther
King, Jr. entitled “I Have a Dream”. Then, accomplish the graphic organizer
below by writing two facts and give your conclusion.

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I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of
its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."

I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves
and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of
brotherhood.

I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the
heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into an
oasis of freedom and justice.

I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they
will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.

I have a dream today!

I have a dream that one day, down in Alabama, with its vicious racists, with its
governor having his lips dripping with the words of "interposition" and
"nullification" -- one day right there in Alabama little black boys and black girls will
be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers.

I have a dream today!

I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, and every hill and
mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked
places will be made straight; "and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all
flesh shall see it together."2

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Process Questions:
1. How did you find the activity? Were you able to conclude something in the
text based on the set of details you have given? If not, how would you like to
be helped?
2. How does conclusion help you come up with an effective research on socio-
cultural issues?
3. What makes for an effective research on socio-cultural issues?

ACTIVITY 18 GENERAL VS. SPECIFIC STATEMENTS

Writing your research is crucial. All sentences, specifically supporting

details/supporting statements should be connected to the main topic of the
research. This activity will help you distinguish between general and specific
statements for you to have coherent paragraph in your research. Good luck and
enjoy this segment!

General ideas and the statements that express them are kind of like umbrellas. They
cover broad categories or groups of people or things and usually express the overall
aspects, characteristics, or elements of these categories or groups. General ideas
tend to communicate broad topics that need to be explained further if readers are to
understand them in depth.

Specific ideas and statements offer that support. They usually clarify, explain, and
illustrate general ideas and statements by referring to particular individuals, ideas,
or things. They also tend to express distinct characteristics that define those
individuals, ideas, and things.

Read and understand an excerpt of an essay below about poverty in the

Philippines, a major social issue in our country today. Then, complete the graphic
organizer below.

Poverty affects everyone; globally, regionally, and locally. To be living in poverty is a

horrible state to be in, for the individual will be lacking in essential aspects needed
for life. Half of the world’s population survives on a dollar a day, and while 10% of
the Philippines population controls all its wealth and land, 50% are living below the
poverty line. There is no such thing as a perfect world, hence, society can never be
equal. But to have a child die every 3.5 seconds so that the ‘fortunate’ can live as
they please is simply unfair. People deserve to have equal human rights, yet why
does half of the world still live without a home, education, healthcare, or food?
Poverty is caused by three main things; corruption (lack of good governance), lack
of (poor quality) education, and low wages (a poor economy).
Source: http://www.teenink.com/opinion/social_issues_civics/article/215549/Poverty-in-the-
Philippines-should-be-abolished/

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 GENERAL AND SPECIFIC STATEMENTS

SPECIFIC SPECIFIC
STATEMENT STATEMENT

GENERAL
STATEMENT

SPECIFIC SPECIFIC
STATEMENT STATEMENT

ACTIVITY 19 BELIEFS VS. FACTS

As a researcher, you should know how to distinguish facts from beliefs. This will
help you in looking for sources as a support to the analysis and interpretation of
data in your research.

Also, by knowing how to distinguish facts from beliefs you will be able to support
your assertion in your research with facts rather than merely opinions without any
basis. This activity will help you not to interpret factual evidence in your research
through the filter of our values, feelings, tastes, and past experiences.

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 A fact is verifiable. We can Facts provide
determine whether it is true crucial support for
by researching the
evidence. This may involve
the assertion of an
numbers, dates, testimony, argument.
etc.

Now, it’s time for you to answer the following exercises. Click the link below:

Link : http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/free-reading-worksheets/fact-and-opinion-
worksheets/
This link provides exercises for fact and opinion

PROCESS QUESTIONS:
1. Did you do well in the activity? How did the activity help you in your research?

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 2. What is the significance of knowing facts vs. beliefs in conducting a research?
3. What makes for an effective research on socio-cultural issues?

How are you doing so far? Aware your teacher on how you feel regarding the
previous activities. Click the appropriate smiley about how you feel and write your
message in the box next to the smileys.

Your Message Here

Your Message Here

Your Message Here

Scientific writing especially research papers requires that the structure of

sentences cue the readers to important information. If you, as a researcher
structure your sentences carefully and meaningfully, you encourage readers to
interpret your ideas correctly. First, you can structure sentences for emphasis,
drawing attention to the most important part of the sentence. Second, you can
structure your sentences and paragraphs to flow — that's what cohesion and
coherence are all about. Enjoy the next activities prepared especially for you.

ACTIVITY 20 COHESION AND COHERENCE

Visit the link given below to have a further understanding about what is cohesion
and coherence.

Link 1: http://gordonscruton.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-is-cohesion-coherence-
cambridge.html
This link provides ideas about cohesion and coherence

Link 2: https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/sites/default/files/IELTS%20Writing%20
Coherence%20&%20Cohesion.pdf
This link provides examples of cohesive devices, its types and uses
Link 3: http://grammar.about.com/od/developingparagraphs/a/cohsignals.htm
This site provides cohesion strategies in writing sentences and
paragraphs

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Link 4: http://web.calstatela.edu/faculty/jgarret/paragraphs.htm#p4
This link provides ideas on how to write effective paragraph with
cohesion and
coherence

Now that you have a head start about cohesion and coherence, do the writing
activity below:

Directions: Supply what is being asked to complete the paragraph given below
to practice writing with cohesion and coherence.

A woman (say something about her) was in her little jewellery shop in the main
square (state where the shop was)
It was almost lunch time and she was getting ready to (state what she was going
to do)
when two men (say what they looked like and what they did)
She had seen no customers throughout the morning and so she opened the door
(say how she felt).
But when the men came in, she was shocked: (say what she saw) and threatened
to kill her if she (state what they wanted her to do)
There was nothing in the till so (write what you think they said)
She went to the safe; she tried and tried, but she couldn’t remember how
(complete the idea)
The two thieves (state how they felt) but it was obvious they couldn’t do much.
Then, all of a sudden, one of the men shouted: “The police!”
(Say where the policemen were and what the two men did).
The two men went out trying to look as normal as they could (Say what happened
when they went out).
The trouble was that, days later, the woman was still unable to remember the
combination of her safe.

To further your knowledge about writing with cohesion and coherence click the
links below:
Link: http://papyr.com/hypertextbooks/comp1/101lab6a.htm
This link provides an exercise on cohesion and coherence
Link: http://papyr.com/hypertextbooks/comp1/101lab7.htm
This link gives mapping patterns of coherence in your writing

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 ACTIVITY 21 WRITING A BIBLIOGRAPHY

A research needs resources to support your ideas and claims and to expound your
topic further. As a researcher, you must need to respect the intellectual property
rights. Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind: inventions; literary and
artistic works; and symbols, names and images used in commerce. Thus, these
sources that you have cited in your research should be acknowledged and given
proper citation in giving due to respect to the owner. This lesson teaches you how
to properly cite sources. Click the given links below to learn more on this.

Link: http://www.bibme.org/citation-guide/apa/book
This link provides a guide for APA Bibliography format

Link: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01
This link provides samples on how to annotate resources using APA style

Link: http://www2.eit.ac.nz/library/ls_guides_apareferencingquiz.html
This links provides for APA interactive exercises

How are you doing so far? Accomplish the checklist below to assess if you have
already mastered the skills in this unit of the module.

Directions: Check the appropriate column to evaluate if you have mastered the
skills in this lesson. In case you have some clarifications, message your teacher.
Write your message in the box below.

COMPETENCIES Yes No I need some

clarifications
1. Use locational skills to gather information
from primary and secondary sources of
information
2. Distinguish facts from beliefs
3. Draw conclusions from the set of details
4. Distinguish between general and specific
statements
5. Evaluate literature as an instrument to
express and resolve conflicts within,
between, and among societies
6. Expand ideas using principles of cohesion
and coherence
7. Acknowledge sources by preparing a
bibliography
8. Use writing conventions to acknowledge
sources

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Your message here:

Good job! Now that you have already acquired some of the basic lessons/topics in
this lesson, it is time for you to write your research in a scholarly manner. Good
luck and focus on writing your research paper!

END OF FIRM UP

In this section, the discussion was about the preparation of writing our
research paper on socio cultural issues. Also, you were able to
familiarize yourself regarding the terms used in writing a research
paper. I hope that you have learned lots of things from the previous
activities for you to come up with an effective research on socio-
cultural issues.

It’s time for you to revisit your answer in the IRF Worksheet. Go back
to the previous section and compare your initial ideas with the
discussion. How much of your initial ideas are found in the
discussion? Which ideas are different and need revision?

Revisit your Initial Answer to the Essential Question in this lesson and see
how you can revise your ideas using the IRF Worksheet that follows. Copy and
paste your Initial Answer in the space provided. Then write your Revised
Answer in the next box.

What makes for effective research on socio-cultural issues?

Initial Answer
Revised Answer

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 Final Answer

Your goal in this section is to take a closer look at some aspects of the
scientific writing of a research paper on socio-cultural issues. Recall
and keep in mind this question as you proceed:

What makes for an effective research on socio-cultural issues?

In the first part of your module, you were able to identify and apply the different
concepts that make a research paper on socio-cultural issues effective. In this
section of the module, you are going to formally write your research paper.

ACTIVITY 22 COMBINING IDEAS FROM THREE REFERENCES

This activity will help you form generalizations on an issue and prepare you to
write your research. Read the 3 texts on an issue. After reading, answer the
organizer that follows.

TEXT 1

Why Students Should Avoid Plagiarism: What Students Say

By Dr. Mark Stoner
Communication Studies

The question posed in the title seems like one we really shouldn’t have to ask, but
we all know the problem exists, so we have to ask it anyway. The answer could
be an entire book grounded in moral and ethical theory. However, you and your
friends already know some compelling reasons.

In the Fall semester, 2003, I asked about 25 students in the course, Critical
Analysis of Messages, what reasons they had for not plagiarizing, and they all had
reasons to give. The reasons boiled down to two: 1) plagiarism is stealing from
another person and 2) it hurts you. Here’s what some of them had to say in
response to my question: Why should you avoid plagiarism?

Its Stealing from Another

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“It is unethical to plagiarize because someone else has worked hard and should
receive credit.”

“You wouldn’t want someone else to steal your work!”

[Plagiarism is] “taking property owned by someone else and by not citing the
source, the person is stealing and everyone understands what it means to steal.”

It Hurts You

“Your most important investment is yourself, so if you plagiarize, you are cheating
yourself.”

“You don’t learn anything when you plagiarize.”

“It is unethical to steal the work of others. We all know the difference between right
and wrong.”

“Plagiarism prevents you from establishing your own ideas and opinions on a
topic.”

“You can’t expect to cheat and plagiarize forever because you’ll get caught the
consequences will be bad.”

In conclusion, these seem to be good, practical reasons why no one should

plagiarize. If you’d like to know more about the problem, you may want to visit this
interesting site:
http://www.salc.wsu.edu/freshman/plagiarism/images/photoshopped/happy/firstp
age2.html

Retrieved from: http://library.csus.edu/content2.asp%3FpageID=354.html

TEXT 2

Why Fighting Plagiarism is Important

It’s a story that I hear all-too-often. A professor, in this case Panagiotis G. Ipeirotis,
an Associate Professor at Stern School of Business of New York University, cracks
down on plagiarism in his classroom and makes a push to catch and report
cheaters.

Ipeirotis’ efforts definitely produced results. Over the semester, he found that some
20 percent of his class had plagiarized to one degree or another and began taking
action against them. His reward, however, wasn’t a promotion or praise, but rather,
him having his raise reduced to the lowest amount he’d seen.

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The reason, according to both Ipeirotis and the justification he received for the
small raise, was that his students, many of which he had caught and reported for
plagiarism, had rated him poorly.

What made Ipeirotis’ case unique was not that he fought plagiarism and was
punished, but that he spoke out about it on a now-removed blog post. Behind the
scenes, teachers have long been boiling over with concerns that their schools are
not taking plagiarism issues with weight and, sometimes, are actively discouraging
addressing the problem.

For that to change. schools need to take plagiarism seriously and begin rewarding
teachers, the ones on the front lines, for addressing this issue. This means both
taking the detection and discipline side of fighting plagiarism seriously as well as
looking to alternative solutions that could render the problem moot.

Why Schools Turn a Blind Eye

To be blunt, it’s a difficult time for schools, especially in the U.S. At all levels and
both public and private, money is tight and resources are very limited. Dollars for
plagiarism fighting are a low priority in the big scheme of things, especially as
issues that could impact the safety of students and faculty are growing in number
and priority.

The truth is that fighting plagiarism doesn’t help test scores, improve graduation
rates, bring in new students or improve the school’s reputation. As important as it
is, a school can turn a blind eye to plagiarism and still function.

To make matters worse, fighting plagiarism often times hurts the schools in
meeting benchmarks. Disciplined students often drop out, lowering graduation
rates, and students that fail classes due to plagiarism lower the overall GPA.

Image-conscious schools have also become wary of the reputation issues that
come from actively pursuing plagiarists. Dealing with a large amount of it earn a
school a reputation for being a plagiarism haven, even though the amount found
actually proves the opposite.

This is then compounded by plagiarists who use social media to bash schools
online. Smaller, lesser-known schools are especially vulnerable to these kinds of
attacks.

These challenges have led to an atmosphere where many instructors feel that
students are treated more like customers, to be pleased and cared for, rather than
students who need to be educated and graded.

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That problem doesn’t just impact plagiarism, but all areas of academic
unpleasantness. From homework, to grade curves and more, the relationship
between teacher and student is changing, likely not for the better.

Getting Serious About Plagiarism

If schools want to provide the best education they can to their students, this attitude
must change and soon.

For one, if there to be any merit to the idea that college is meant to prepare
students for later occupations, plagiarism must be dealt with and strongly.

While it’s true that those who plagiarize an assignment successfully located the
needed information, which is a part of any assignment (both in and out of school),
it’s a part that is almost trivial with the birth of the Internet and the student still
skipped on many of the most important elements.

Academic assignments, at least good ones, do far more than teach students how
to find and spit back information. They teach critical thinking, including how to
challenge ideas. They teach students how to spot connections and trends among
bits of data they have and they even help improve writing skills, a necessary tool
just about anywhere one goes.

Students who plagiarize an assignment miss most of the education that could have
come from it. That, in the long run, means a lower quality education, which means
a lower-quality graduate if they go that far.

But before one walks away thinking plagiarists only cheat themselves. consider
the following issues:

Good students, sensing or knowing that their peers are cheating to get good
grades, often better than theirs, will either start cheating as well, reduce their efforts
or simply leave.
Good instructors, detecting plagiarism but unable to effectively respond to it, will
often reduce their efforts or leave, once again reducing the quality of education for
all students, cheaters or not.

Students who cheat are, generally, less dedicated to their education. They make
poorer graduates that not only are less likely to become active alumni, but also will
reflect badly on the school in other ways after graduation.
This isn’t to say that every plagiarist is a doomed failure that will sink your school,
but plagiarism as an epidemic will, over time, erode the quality of education for
everyone there and hurt the school’s reputation.

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However, since most of the dire impacts take years to show up, many schools are
happy to kick the can down the road and hope for a better solution to the plagiarism
problem later.

Retrieved from: https://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2011/08/15/why-fighting-plagiarism-is-

important/

TEXT 3

DOJ Issues Advisory on Plagiarism

The Department of Justice ("DOJ") issued Advisory Opinion No. 02, Series of 2012
explaining the meaning of plagiarism in the context of Philippine law and cases.

Consistent with the proactive stand of the DOJ, the Advisory Opinion addresses a
recurring issue in the criminal justice system and lays out the scope of protection
of authors under the country's intellectual property laws and sets out the liabilities
for infringers.

"Plagiarism is a concept more understood in academic circles as an offense

against academic integrity anathema to the strict standards of originality of
scholarly works which members of the academic community subscribe to.
However, recent events brought to fore the importance of knowing exactly what
plagiarism is and to clarify the
misconception that there is no crime of plagiarism under our laws," said Secretary
of Justice Leila M. de Lima.

As the Advisory Opinion points out, plagiarism, which the Supreme Court has
described as the "deliberate and knowing presentation of another person's original
ideas or creative expressions as one's own", if committed under certain
circumstances, can amount to criminal violation of the Intellectual Property Code,
the E-Commerce Act or the Cybercrime Prevention Act.

The Advisory provides guidance on how to avoid, prevent and resolve plagiarism
as it is recognized as an undesirable act that breaches the standards of propriety
by depriving another person of the fruits of creativity.

The highlights are as follows:

1. Plagiarism should be avoided, regardless of the presence of sanctions against

it.
2. Cultivate the habit of attribution. When in doubt, cite.
3. Everyone can be a victim of plagiarism.
4. Always be vigilant in detecting cases of plagiarism.
5. Encourage institutions to adopt anti-plagiarism measures.

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With this Advisory Opinion, the DOJ hopes to continue to build community
awareness and increase social trust for a peaceful and just Republic.

Retrieve from:
http://www.doj.gov.ph/news.html?title=DOJ%20issues%20Advisory%20on%20Plagiaris
m&newsid=133

It’s time to evaluate what you have learned from the three texts. Accomplish the
generalization table given below.

TEXT 1 TEXT 2 TEXT 3

“Why Students “Why Fighting “DOJ Issues
Should Avoid Plagiarism is Advisory on
Plagiarism: What Important” Plagiarism”
Students Say”
Essential Question: Supporting Texts: Supporting Texts: Supporting Texts:
What makes for an
effective research on
socio-cultural
issues?

Reason Reason Reason

Enduring Common Ideas in Reasons:

Understanding

Process Questions:
1. Look at your answers to the essential question in the above table. What do
all the answers have in common?
2. Did all the sample texts provide information about the essential question?
What new ideas do the texts share?
3. How is each text different from the other? What do the texts have in
common?

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 GETTING READY FOR MY RESEARCH PAPER (APA
ACTIVITY 23
FORMAT)

A research paper should be presented in a scholarly manner. This will help your
target audience to have a better understanding of the problem in your research
and the results of the data that you have gathered. Click the links below to study
the APA format for research.

LINK 1: http://mypages.valdosta.edu/mwhatley/3600/APAStyle6th.pdf
This link provides an overview of the APA research paper format

LINK 2: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/media/pdf/20090212013008_560.pdf
This link provides explanations regarding the different parts of APA research
paper format

LINK 3: http://my.ilstu.edu/~jhkahn/APAsample.pdf
This link gives a sample research paper using APA research format

Now that you have learned the different parts of the APA research format, it’s time
for you to write a draft of your research. Good luck and enjoy your new tasks
ahead!

Process Questions:
1. How did you find the activity?
2. Were you able to familiarize yourself regarding the format of a research paper
using the APA style? If not, how would you like to do it?
3. What makes for effective research paper on socio-cultural issues?

ACTIVITY 24 WRITING THE TITLE PAGE

Now, it is time for you to begin writing the title page of your research paper.
Check first the sample title page given below:

Click the link below to view all the sample research paper (APA Style)

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Write your title page here.

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 ACTIVITY 25 RESEARCH TIME!

Now that you have already acquired skills and learned terms about research, I
guess you are ready to write your own research on a socio-cultural issue. Go
back to the previous topics and activities for you have done to be able to this.
Also, refer to the sample research in Activity 5 for you to have basis.

Research Title
____________________________________________

Research Question/s:
(Refer to Activity
1.
2.
3.

Review of Literature:
(Use the primary and secondary sources you have researched based on your
research topic)

Analysis:

Methodology:
(Include surveys and questionnaires here)

Conclusion:

References:
(Include the bibliography you created here)

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 ACTIVITY 26 WRITING THE ABSTRACT

Abstract is the summary of the problem, participants in your research,

hypotheses, methods used, results, and conclusions. Click the lick below to have
a better understanding on the process of formatting the abstract page (APA
format).

1. http://writingcommons.org/index.php/open-text/writing-processes/format/apa-
format/1100-formatting-the-abstract-page-apa-sp-770492217
This link shows the ways on how to format the abstract page

2. http://writingcommons.org/index.php/open-text/writing-processes/format/apa-
format/670-abstract-template-apa
This link gives a sample of abstract template (APA)

Write your abstract here.

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End of DEEPEN

In this section, the discussion was about the importance of primary and
secondary sources and why it is important to cite the sources.

What new realizations do you have about the topic? What new
connections have you made for yourself? Write your realizations in the
scroll below.

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 Your goal in this section is to apply your learning to real life situations.
You will be given a practical task which will demonstrate your
understanding of expressing and resolving internal conflicts. As this is
the last phase of this lesson, keep in mind this essential question:

What makes for an effective research on socio-cultural issues?

TRANSFER GOAL: The students on their own will produce research reports that can be used for the
advocacy of and campaign for relevant socio-cultural issues.

TRANSFER TASK SCENARIO GOAL: Produce research reports for the advocacy of and campaign to
solve socio-cultural issues.

ROLE 1 ROLE 2 ROLE 3 ROLE 4

Advocate Congressman Newspaper Reporter Journalist
(Documentary
Film)
AUDIENCE
Businessmen Lawmakers Newspaper readers Televiewers
Committee Hearing of the
Lower House
SITUATION
Conduct a research to To be an effective law As a columnist in a You are a
effectively support an maker, conduct a research newspaper, present a journalist who
advocacy campaign on supporting a bill that result of a research you wishes to resolve
the accessibility of supports the rights of the conducted about the the discrimination
establishments (e.g. fast persons with disabilities present situation of the of PWDs to gain
food chain) to the (PWDs). Use your PWDs in our present time employment.
PWDs. Use your knowledge in research to so that the people will be Present the
knowledge in research be able to craft a bill that more aware of the issues research you have
to present the advocacy supports the PWDs. and concerns of the PWDs conducted through
campaign to resolve and lessen conflict. a 20-minute
socio-cultural issues. documentary film
so that the viewers
will be informed on
the rights of the
PWDs.

PRODUCT 1 PRODUCT 2 PRODUCT 3 PRODUCT 4

Research for an Research for a bill Research for a column Research for a
advocacy campaign documentary film

STANDARDS
Your socio-cultural research should be relevant, accurate, well-organized, and effective.

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The rubric below will be used to in grading your practical task

RUBRICS FOR CONDUCTING A RESEARCH REPORT FOR ADVOCACY

CAMPAIGN FOR PWDs

Outstanding Satisfactory Developing Beginning

Score 4 3 2 1 SCORE
Criteria              
 
Accuracy and The research The research The research The research
Relevance of contains contains contains contains
Information accurate and accurate partially inaccurate
updated information accurate information
information about the information about the
about the issues on about the issues on
issues on PWDs. Details issues on PWDs. All the
PWDs. All are related to PWDs, but details are
details are the issue and more is irrelevant to the
related to the are appropriate needed. Some issue and
issue and to the audience. details are inappropriate to
appropriate to irrelevant to the the audience.
the audience. issue and to the
audience.
Originality The research is The research The research The research is
bold, inspiring contains contains ideas sloppy,
and contains standard or borrowed from contains ideas
original ideas required ideas. other sources. copied from
and it grabs the other sources.
audience’s
attention.
Effectiveness The research is The research The research The research is
compelling and properly utilizes partially utilizes either fails to
skillfully utilizes persuasion some utilize
persuasion techniques to persuasion persuasion to
techniques or advocate its techniques and advocate its
approaches to position. has confusing position or does
advocate its parts. not
position. communicate a
clear position.
Conventions There are no Mechanics, There are few There are
(Grammar, errors in usage, errors in plenty of errors
Usage, mechanics, grammar, or mechanics, in mechanics,
mechanics, and usage, spelling are usage, usage, gram-
Spelling) grammar, and taken into grammar, and mar, or spel-
spelling. Word consideration. spelling. Word ling may thwart
choice is vivid Word choice is choice is often com-
and distinct. usually careful general or prehension.
and precise. vague. Word choice is
incorrect.

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Congratulations! You have just completed your performance task in this unit
lesson module. Going back to the IRF Worksheet, review your Initial and Revised
Answers to the essential question in this unit lesson module and see how you can
finalize your ideas using the I-R-F Worksheet. Copy and paste your Initial and
Revised Answers in the respective space provided. Then write your Final
Answer in the last box.

What makes for effective socio-cultural research?

Initial Answer
Revised Answer

Final Answer

End of TRANSFER:

In this section, your task was to apply your learning to real life
situations. You were given a performance task which helped to
demonstrate your understanding what makes for effective socio
cultural research.

How did you find the performance task? How did the task help you see
the real world scenario? To experience real life experiences?

Job well done! Congratulations!

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POST-ASSESSMENT

Refer to the advertisement below, then, answer the question that follows.

1. What persuasive technique is used in the advertisement above?

A. ethos
B. pathos
C. logos
D. testimonial

2. The following statements are good conclusions in the text below EXCEPT?

Sarah lit the candle as the room grew darker. The clock chimed eight times,
so she knew it would soon be bedtime. She hurried to find her chalkboard
slate. She had not finished her lessons yet. She knew the teacher would be
disappointed in her if she did not finish.

E. The paragraph takes place in the evening because the character uses a
candle.
F. The paragraph takes place during the olden times because of the clock
that is chiming, chalkboard, and the candle which signify traditional
things.
G. The paragraph tells that Sarah is studious girl.
H. The paragraph shows that the teacher is a being feared by all students.

3. Which of the following sentences is a specific idea or a supporting detail?

E. There are three kinds of love.
F. There are many reasons why pollution in the cities is rampant.
G. To be an effective researcher requires certain characteristics.
H. A researcher must be patient and resourceful.

4. Which of the following statements BEST describes a secondary source that

can be used in a research?

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 E. A source provides direct or firsthand evidence about an event, object,
person, or work of art.
F. It is a published material and come from the time period that is being
discussed, and were written or produced by someone with firsthand
experience of the event.
G. It is any source about an event, period, or issue in history that was
produced after that event, period or issue has passed.
H. It reflects the individual viewpoint of a participant or observer.

5. The following are good examples of primary sources that can be used in a
research EXCEPT?
E. Public opinion polls
F. Magazine article about 20th century female photographers
G. Original documents (birth certificates, property deeds, trial transcripts)
H. Diary of Anne Frank

6. A research needs resources to support the claims of the research. These

sources need to be cited so you will not be charged of plagiarism. As a
researcher, what should you consider in your research to avoid this?
E. Title of the research
F. Related Literature and Studies
G. Bibliography
H. Statement of the Problem

Refer to the excerpt of Steve Jobs’ Commencement speech at Stanford

University, then answer the questions that follow.
I’m pretty sure none of this would have happened if I hadn’t been fired from Apple. It
was awful tasting medicine, but I guess the patient needed it. Sometimes life hits you
in the head with a brick. Don’t lose faith. I’m convinced that the only thing that kept
me going was that I loved what I did. You’ve got to find what you love. And that is as
true for your work as it is for your lovers. Your work is going to fill a large part of your
life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And
the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep
looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.
And like any great relationship it just gets better and better as the years roll on So
7. Based on the excerpt above, what is the tone of the speaker?
A. angry
B. hopeful
C. afraid
D. disappointed

8. Which among the sentences below is the purpose of the speaker in

delivering the excerpt of the speech above?
E. The speaker’s purpose is to recount.
F. The speaker’s purpose is to entertain
G. The speaker’s purpose is to inform.

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 H. The speaker’s purpose is to persuade
4. Read and understand the sample research given below, then answer the questions that
follow.

The relationship issues are highly prominent in the adolescent students. In such
light, the researcher delved into the different perspectives to support assertions thus
this research aims to answer the inquiries in subsequence:
1. Which is prominently used as a coping mechanism in relationship issues of the
respondents?
2. What is the connection of the gender differences of the respondents on their coping
mechanism preference with regard to their relationship issues?
3. What are the ways on how adolescents could better handle relationship issues in the
advent of the technology nowadays?

9. What part of a research is the above example?

A. Introduction
B. Review of Related Literature
C. Research Question
D. Results

10. The above diagram is what part of a research?

A. Review of Related Literature and Studies
B. Introduction
C. Definition of Terms
D. Research Paradigm

11. The following statements best describe Review of Related Literature and
Studies
EXCEPT:
A. It is an evaluative report of information found in the literature related to
your selected area of study
B. The review should describe, summarize, evaluate and clarify this literature

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 C. It should give a theoretical base for the research and help you (the author)
determine the nature of your research.
D. It includes literary texts such as short stories, poems, and drama.
For number 12, refer to the table below and answer the question that follows:

The table shows that for statement 1 “I turn to work or other substitute
activities to take my mind of things.” got the total average of 4. 35 (very much true).
Further, statement 2 “I let my emotions out through posting on my social media
account”, got 2.4 (slightly true) of the total average, statement 3 “I am an active
user of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.” got 3.9 (much true) as an average,
statement 4 “I spend my time playing computer games to think about it less.” Got
the average of 2.95 (moderately true), statement 6 “I am comforted whenever I
play computer games.” Got the average of 3.2 (moderately true), statement 7 “I try
to get emotional support from friends and relatives.” got the average of 3.3
(moderately true), statement 8 “I talk to someone about how I feel.” Got the
average of 3.5 (much true), statement 9 “I try to see it in a different light, to make
it seem more positive.” got the average of 3.5 (much true) and lastly, statement 10
“I pray more than usual.” got the average of 3.5 (much true).

12. The above example is what part of a research?

A. References
B. Results
C. Review of Related Literature
D. Research Questions

13. Which of the following statements BEST describes a research?

A. It is a systematic study of a certain phenomenon that requires
investigation, analysis and interpretation of data.

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 B. It contains solely the problem and the resolution of the problem.
C. It follows a step by step process but one is allowed to deviate from the
process.
D. It must be long and thick.

14. Which of the following statements BEST describes a research on social

issues?
A. It contains the social problems that does not entail the need for
immediate solutions.
B. It contains persuasion and arguments that call people to make an action.
C. It contains results and recommendations that help resolve an issue
between man and the society.
D. It contains the references and sources that help one in making
advocacies.

15. In writing a persuasive essay about an advocacy campaign, the writer must
bear in mind the following EXCEPT?
A. The design and the theme of the advocacy campaign on a result of a
research on socio-cultural issue.
B. The message and the intended audience.
C. The techniques in persuasion are evident.
D. The opinions and suggestions of the editors of the essay.

16. Which is NOT true about an advocacy campaign speech?

E. Advocacy campaign speech is active promotion of a cause or principle
based exclusively on one’s opinion.
F. Advocacy campaign speech involves actions that lead to a selected goal
reinforced by facts results from a research.
G. Advocacy campaign speech is one of many possible strategies, or ways
to approach a problem based on a research.
H. Advocacy campaign speech does not necessarily involve confrontation
or conflict by the writer.

17. An advocacy campaign speech is persuasive by nature. Which of the

following should be prioritized by the writer/speaker?
A. Audience
B. Body Language
C. Words and Ideas
D. Appearance

18. Which of the following pictures present a BEST advocacy campaign?

E.

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G.

H.

19. In writing a speech for an advocacy campaign, the writer should observe the
cohesion of the paragraphs to make the paragraph become strong and
effective. Which of the following paragraphs is cohesive?
E. Antigone’s motivation is family duty, even if it means death. She must rebel
which will cause an uproar - the consequences don’t matter to her. This
would also explain why she rejects Ismene‟s support later in the play. They
both have different motivations - Ismene has nothing left to lose and wants
to go out with a glorious bang.
F. As one can see, early in the history of the Philippines, most pollution was
created without regard to the environment. However, different private
groups today have taken steps towards preserving nature, including
conservationists and environmentalists.
G. Aristophanes exaggerates Socrates‟ intelligence in a humorous way.
Aristophanes portrays Socrates‟ intelligence as a tool of humor. He makes
Socrates use his intelligence to make a mockery of people. Aristophanes
makes Socrates appear very brash in the use of his intelligence.
H. The detective tried to gather more evidence by going to the store to ask
Mr. De la Cruz what he knew about the murder. He did this because when
he had asked the Davidson’s maid what she saw at the scene of the crime,
she mentioned Mr. De la Cruz.

20. What makes an effective research on socio-cultural issue?

A. An effective socio-cultural research depends on the relevance of
selected data, depth of analysis and interpretation of data results, and

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affect and influence each other.
B. An effective socio-cultural research depends on the urgency of the issue
to be addressed.
C. An effective socio-cultural research depends on the relevance of the
issue, accuracy of information gathered, organization of ideas, and
reliability of the interpretation and analysis of data.
D. An effective socio-cultural research depends on how the respondents
answer the questionnaire regarding a social issue.
Congratulations! You are done with the module! Write our name in the
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Grade 10 English Lesson 2 Quarter 4.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN THIS LESSON:

Abstract- is a brief summary of a research article, thesis, review, conference

proceeding or any in-depth analysis of a particular subject and is often used to help
the reader quickly ascertain the paper's purpose.

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APA Style- is the official style of the American Psychological Association (APA)
and is commonly used to cite sources in psychology, education, and the social
sciences.

Bibliography- a list of the books referred to in a scholarly work, usually printed as

an appendix.

Research- the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in
order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Socio Cultural – of, pertaining to, or signifying the combination or interaction of

social and cultural elements.
Social Issues- A social issue (also called a social problem, social conflict,
or social illness) is a problem that influences a considerable number of the
individuals within a society.

Survey- A method of sociological investigation that uses question based or

statistical surveys to collect information about how people think and act.

PWD- (Persons with Disabilities) refers to any person who has a physical or
mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; has a
record of such impairment; or is regarded as having such an impairment."

REFERENCES AND WEBSITE LINKS USED IN THIS LESSON:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEuul8hBip8
Link that presents ideas about a research

https://www.esc.edu/online-writing-center/resources/research/research-paper/
This link provides information about what research is

http://www.cod.edu/people/faculty/bobtam/website/what_iexpect.htm
This link provides further readings about research

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson1155/exampl
e_paper.pdf
Sample Research

https://www.umflint.edu/library/how-select-research-topic
This link provides information on how to choose a research title

http://caspian.switchinc.org/~tutorials/mod2/quiz/quiz.html
This link provides an on-line quiz on how to choose for a research title

http://libguides.usc.edu/c.php?g=235034&p=1561836

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This link shows how to narrow down a research topic

http://ocw.usu.edu/English/intermediate-writing/english-2010/-2010/narrowing-
topics- skinless_view.html
This link shows how to narrow down a research topic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcYgNV_nQjk
This link shows the steps on how to narrow down a research title

http://www.library.arizona.edu/help/tutorials/narrowyourtopic/
This link shows how to narrow down a research topic

http://www.slideshare.net/gbeeler/how-to-narrow-a-research-topic-13621801
This link shows a presentation on how to narrow down a research topic

https://www.trentu.ca/academicskills/thinkingitthrough/documents/EXERCISEON
Enarrowingthetopic.pdf
This link provides activity and examples on how to narrow down a research title

http://twp.duke.edu/uploads/media_items/research-questions.original.pdf
This link provides an overview on how to formulate good research questions

https://www.esc.edu/online-writing-center/resources/research/research-paper-
steps/developing-questions/
This link provides inputs on how to write research questions

http://vanderbilt.edu/writing/manage/wpcontent/uploads/2013/06/Formulating%20
Your%20Research%20Question.pdf
This link gives steps and examples on how to formulate good research questions

https://www.esc.edu/online-writing-center/exercise-room/can-topic-be-
researched/
This link provides an exercise whether the topic questions are researchable

https://www.esc.edu/online-writing-center/exercise-room/research-question-
broad-or-narrow/
This link gives an on line test whether the questions are broad or too narrow

http://ithacalibrary.com/sp/subjects/primary
This site shows information about different types of primary and secondary
sources of information

http://lib1.bmcc.cuny.edu/help/sources/
This site shows examples of primary of secondary sources

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http://www.commoncoresheets.com/Social%20Studies/Primary%20&%20Second
ary%20Sources/Identifying%20Sources/English/1.pdf
Quiz on primary and secondary sources

http://www.k12reader.com/worksheet/what-conclusion-can-you-make/
This link provides a worksheet on drawing conclusions

http://www.k12reader.com/worksheet/what-is-it/
This site presents a worksheet on drawing conclusions but the focus is more on
clues/details

https://www.risd.k12.nm.us/assessment_evaluation/Drawing%20Conclusions.pdf
Link on Drawing Conclusions

http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/free-reading-worksheets/fact-and-opinion-
worksheets/
This link provides exercises for fact and opinion

http://gordonscruton.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-is-cohesion-coherence-
cambridge.html
This link provides ideas about cohesion and coherence

https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/sites/default/files/IELTS%20Writing%20Cohere
nce%20&%20Cohesion.pdf
This link provides examples of cohesive devices, its types and uses

http://grammar.about.com/od/developingparagraphs/a/cohsignals.htm
This site provides cohesion strategies in writing sentences and paragraphs

http://web.calstatela.edu/faculty/jgarret/paragraphs.htm#p4
This link provides ideas on how to write effective paragraph with cohesion and
coherence

http://papyr.com/hypertextbooks/comp1/101lab6a.htm
This link provides an exercise on cohesion and coherence

http://papyr.com/hypertextbooks/comp1/101lab7.htm
This link gives mapping patterns of coherence in your writing

http://www.bibme.org/citation-guide/apa/book
This link provides a guide for APA Bibliography format

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01
This link provides samples on how to annotate resources using APA style

http://www2.eit.ac.nz/library/ls_guides_apareferencingquiz.html

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This links provides for APA interactive exercises

http://library.csus.edu/content2.asp%3FpageID=354.html
Link on why students should avoid plagiarism

https://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2011/08/15/why-fighting-plagiarism-is-
important/
Why Fight Plagiarism

http://www.doj.gov.ph/news.html?title=DOJ%20issues%20Advisory%20on%20Pl
agiarism&newsid=133
Link on DOJ issues Advisory on Plagiarism

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http://mypages.valdosta.edu/mwhatley/3600/APAStyle6th.pdf
This link provides an overview of the APA research paper format

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/media/pdf/20090212013008_560.pdf
This link provides explanations regarding the different parts of APA research paper
format

http://my.ilstu.edu/~jhkahn/APAsample.pdf
This link gives a sample research paper using APA research format

http://writingcommons.org/index.php/open-text/writing-processes/format/apa-
format/1100-formatting-the-abstract-page-apa-sp-770492217
This link shows the ways on how to format the abstract page

http://writingcommons.org/index.php/open-text/writing-processes/format/apa-
format/670-abstract-template-apa
This link gives a sample of abstract template (APA)

Answer Key for the Pre-Test

1. The answer is letter is B. It attacks the emotions of the audience.

2. The answer is letter is A. The speaker is firm in her stand to resolve the
conflict presented in the text.
3. The answer is letter A. The speaker is encouraging UN to resolve the
conflict as soon as possible.
4. The answer is letter D because of the phrase “I am pretty sure” signals
belief or opinion. Letters A, B, and C are all facts and are proven to be true.
5. The answer is letter A because it can still be expounded.
6. The answer is letter B. Items A, C, D refer to secondary sources.
7. The answer is letter A. All other items are types of primary sources.
items are types of primary sources.
8. The correct answer is letter A.
9. The correct answer is letter A since all the other items boil down to such
situation.
10. The correct answer is letter B since the texts respectively deal about social
conflicts and the different ways the characters resolve the conflict.
11. The correct answer is letter C. Letters A, B, and D are all misconceptions
about conflict.
12. The correct answer is letter B because all the details in the texts pertain to
this.
13. The correct answer is A. The remaining items are important contents of a
research but the latter revolves around a problem.
14. The correct answer is letter A. The other paragraphs are weak.

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 15. The correct answer is letter A because an advocacy campaign should have
a goal in order to achieve its purpose. The other items are also important
things to consider, however, they are more on technical aspects.
16. The correct answer is D. Reference materials come last in the process.
17. The correct answer is A. All the other statements are misconceptions about
a research.
18. The correct answer is C because the language of a research title should be
easily to understand and direct to the point. The title for novel, short story,
and poetry is literary.
19. The correct answer is letter B since research focuses on a problem to be
given an immediate action.
20. The correct answer is letter A because the features of an advocacy
campaign speech are presented in items B, C, and D.

Answer Key for the Post Test

1. The correct answer is letter is B. It attacks the emotions of the audience.

2. The correct answer is letter D. All the other items are beliefs or opinions
based on the word “I believe”.
3. The correct answer is letter D. The remaining items are all general ideas.
4. The correct answer is letter D. Letters A, B, and C pertain about primary
sources.
5. The correct answer is letter B. There are no details in the speech that
support the items A, C, and D.
6. The correct answer is letter D because the speech is persuasive in nature.
7. The correct answer is letter D because all the characters are facing social
conflict.
8. The correct answer is letter A. The details to support this can be found in the last
paragraph.
9. The correct answer is letter A. It is more on man vs. man conflict.
10. The correct answer is letter C. Items A and C are more on man vs. man or
group. Item D is more on man vs. nature.
11. The correct answer is letter C. Other pictures are more on
commercials/advertisements.
12. The correct answer is letter B because a magazine article is considered as
a secondary source.
13. The correct answer is D because there are no details in the text that
support this conclusion.
14. The correct answer is letter C because it is where the references are
properly cited.
15. The correct answer is letter D. Though this is important but it is a part of
the writing process.
16. The correct answer is letter A. Items B, C and D are correct concepts of
an advocacy campaign.
17. The correct answer is B. A transition word, “however,” announces the
contrasting relationship for the reader, avoiding the stop and start

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 rollercoaster effect and creating cohesion. “Today” moves the reader from
“early history.” Letter A, in this paragraph, two sentences are far too
separate. The first two sentences talk about Antigone’s motivations and how
far they will drive her. The focus is then redirected to Ismene, and the
paragraph focus is not clear. It lacks cohesion. Letter C is too similar and
there are unnecessary repetitions. Letter D, the flow is not smooth because
without links or logic, the reader has to do a little bit of mental rearranging.
18. The correct answer is letter C because a socio cultural research entails an
immediate resolution of a conflict between man and the society.
19. The correct answer is D because research objectives are part of a
research and not a research tool.
20. The correct answer is D. This is not somehow considered the most but the
advocacy campaign speech and delivery are given emphasis.

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