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SUBJECT &
ENGLISH 9 QUARTER 2 WEEK 1 DAY ___________________________________
GRADE/LEVEL dd/mm/yyyy
TOPIC Identifying Social Issues in a Text
Relate text content to particular social issues, concerns, or
dispositions in real life
LEARNING Code: EN9RC-
Objectives:
COMPETENCY Iva-2.18
* Identify social issues presented in a text;
* Provide possible solutions to address an issue.
UNDERSTAND
Topic Title: Identifying Social Issues in a Text
What is a social issue?
A social issue can be seen as a problem that has an impact on individuals in society.
❖ Social Issues as Theme
Literature has always been one effective way to explore and address social issues in human
culture. Stories, plays, and other types of fictional media often have some social or cultural concern
embedded in the thematic background of a narrative.
A social issue is some problem or concern connected to a larger issue that affects society in general.
Often, the social issues brought forward in fiction reflect contemporary concerns in the author's own
world. This type of issue in literature often shows up as a theme that affects the plot and outcome of
the story.
In reading a text, there are many types of social issues developed by an author:
1. Global Issues: social issues that affect the entire world.
2. National Issues or Regional Issues: social issues that affect a particular country
or region (e.g. Philippines, Mindanao); or
3. Local issues: social issues that affect people more locally in their communities,
schools or places of work.
Identifying & Understanding Social Issues in a Text by study.com
List of common social issues presented by writers in a text:
• Racial discrimination, abortion, suicide, drug addiction, human trafficking
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SAQ-1: List down three (3) social problems that affect the society you live in.
_______________________ ___________________________ _______________________
SAQ-2: Read the text below and answer the comprehension questions about a social issue.
Poverty means that a person or group of people cannot afford basic needs like water,
healthy food, clothing, shelter, and access to health care. The word is often associated with hungry,
homeless, people who live in rundown neighborhood in developing countries, or those without
jobs. However, even the richest nations experience poverty problems.
With poverty, many other social problems arise. Poor health is one example, as one-third of
all deaths come from poverty-related causes every year. Increased violence, drug abuse, and less
education for the young are included, too. These disadvantages can create a poverty cycle for
individuals and areas. For example, children who grow up poor will likely experience the same
condition as adults.
“Global Social Problems”, Peter Laszlo (Kisdobos) et al.
1. What social problem is discussed in the text?
___________________________________________________________________
2. What answers do you have to address this social issue?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Let’s Practice!
Directions: Read the text below and match the statements listed in column A with the appropriate answer in
column B.
Adolescents nowadays are seemingly engaged in premarital sex leading to early pregnancy. Teenage
pregnancy is a term used when a teenage girl becomes pregnant in ages between 13-17.
In developed countries like the Philippines, teenage pregnancies are associated with many social
issues, including lower educational levels, high rates of poverty, and other poorer “life outcomes” in
children of teenage mothers.
It is also claimed that peer pressure is a factor in encouraging both girls and boys to be involved
in a sex at such early age. Improper consumption of drugs and alcohol may possibly encourage
unintended sexual activity.
Teenage pregnancy could result to many consequences such as problems in raising their children.
Therefore, it is suggested that sex education would somehow effectively reduce the number of teenage
pregnancies by teaching them facts and risks of engaging themselves in premarital intercourse.
Additionally, proper guidance from parents should also be strengthened to reduce the number of cases
of young girls involved in such situation. “Global Social Problems”, Peter Laszlo (Kisdobos) et al.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
___1. This is the social issue that is being discussed in the article. b. sex education
___2. It refers to the suggested solution mentioned in a. teenage pregnancy
the text to address the main issue.
___3. This pertains to the factor that causes early d. problem in raising
teenage pregnancy. children
___4. This is one consequence of getting pregnant at c. peer pressure
an early age.
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REMEMBER
Key Points
A social issue is a problem or concern connected to a larger issue that affects society in general.
• It is important to remember that as you read, new issues will be revealed. It is important to make notes
while reading and, of course, read the entire book/text.
• Ask yourself how the plot line is affected by aspects of the world depicted in the story.
• Determine which aspects of societal problems in the fictional world change the actions of the characters
and the outcome of the narrative.
TRY
Directions: Read the articles about two global social issues and try to answer the comprehension
questions that follow after them.
A. B.
Unemployment is the number of people in any UNESCO defines the 1958 illiteracy as the
country who want to work but do not have a job. condition of a person who cannot read or write.
It is calculated by dividing the number of people Now, the UNESCO definition has become more
who are unemployed by the total work force. The complex and relies largely on individual’s ability
work force is made up of those people who work; to contribute to the society in which they live.
it excludes people who are retired, disabled, and Today, nearly 17% of the world’s adult
able to work but not currently looking for population is still not literate; two thirds of them
position; for instance, they may be taking care of are women, making gender equally even harder
children or going to college. Unemployment is to achieve.
due to many reasons such as reducing number of There are about 67.4 million children out of
employees in a company or replacing some school who are likely to experience great
positions with highly developed machines. difficulties in the future, as they lack basic
education, which is the root of illiteracy.
“Global Social Problems”, Peter Laszlo (Kisdobos) et al.
1.Which social issue is dealing with the inability to read and write?
a. teenage pregnancy b. domestic violence c. illiteracy d. unemployment
2. Why is unemployment considered a social issue?
a. because it is a problem that cannot be resolved by the country
b. because it is seen as a problem which is experienced by many people in the society
c. because it requires a lot of effort to find a job
d. because it takes a lot of courage to be qualified for a job
3. What is the root of illiteracy based on the article?
a. lack of basic education b. lack of individual ability
c. increase of population d. reading and writing are difficult skills
4. Why is illiteracy a social problem today?
a. because it affects the daily activities of individuals and has a lifelong impact to their socio-
economic status
b. because it is defined by not being able to read and write
c. because humans have many problems to face
d. because poverty is a major problem in the city
5. The following are solutions to address unemployment EXCEPT…
a. the government should create more job opportunities
b. encourage self to enter diverse field of work
c. focus on skill development programs and other vocational courses
d. spend time alone to improve daily activities
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1. “Global Social Problems”, Peter Laszlo (Kisdobos), Adam Laszlo and Benedek
Princz, last modified March 25, 2017, www.
en.islcollective.com/englisheslworksheets/search/social+issues?fbclid=IwAR3_nPiwl
fhRu7q4yocRNrOiAthaCTX1bMXjTGeZ6Ucp5Prwa_uGz7Kws4
2. Samuel Totten and Claude Hurlbert, Social Issues in the English Classroom,
Pennsylvannia: Amazon Books, 1992, 1-106
3. “Identifying & Understanding Social Issues in a Text”, Study.com, last modified
REFERENCE/S Mrach 13, 2017, www. study.com/academy/lesson/identifyingunderstanding-social-
issues-in-a-text.html
For further readings and exercises:
“Teens Get Creative During COVID-19”, WordPress Organization. Accessed on June
03, 2020, https://esl-voices.com/category/social-issues/
“Social Problems”, University of Minnesota. Accessed on June 03, 2020,
https://open.lib.umn.edu/socialproblems/chapter/1-1-what-is-a-social-problem/
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SUBJECT &
ENGLISH 9 QUARTER 2 WEEK 1 DAY ___________________________________
GRADE/LEVEL dd/mm/yyyy
TOPIC Social Issues in a Text
Making connections between texts to particular social issues,
concerns, or dispositions in real life.
Objectives:
LEARNING Code:
* read and analyze the texts concerning social issues;
COMPETENCY
* identify the social issue presented in a text, and
* connect text content to particular social issues, concerns,
or dispositions in real life.
UNDERSTAND
Social Issues in a Text
What is a social issue?
A social issue is a problem that influences many citizens within a society. It is a common
problem in present-day society and one that many people strive to solve. It is often the
consequence of factors extending beyond an individual's control. Social issues are the
source of a conflicting opinion on the grounds of what is perceived as morally correct or
incorrect personal life or interpersonal social life decisions.
Social problems are the general factors that affect and damage society. Also known as
social issues sometimes. A social problem is normally a term used to describe problems
with a particular area or group of people in the world. Social problems often involve
problems that affect the real world. It also affects how people react to certain situations.
A social issue or problem is an issue that has been recognized by society as a problem that is
preventing society from functioning at an optimal level. It is essential to understand that not all things
that occur in society are raised to the level of social problems. Four factors have been outlined that
seem to characterize a social issue or problem. These include:
1. The public must recognize the situation as a problem.
2. The situation is against the general values accepted by society.
3. A large segment of the population recognizes the problem as a valid concern.
4. The problem can be rectified or alleviated through the joint action of citizens and community
resources.
List of most common social issues. All of these issues are problems that affect many people
in a society, rather than problems that affect only a few.
Poverty and Homelessness, Climate Change, Overpopulation, Civil Rights and Racial
Discrimination, Gender Inequality, Abortion, Suicide, Drug Addiction, Human Trafficking,
Health, Childhood Obesity, Bullying, Poor Leadership
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SAQ-1: Write down at least (3) keywords associated about Social Issue.
_______________________ __________________________ _______________________
SAQ-2: List down (3) main social issues or problems that affect the community in today’s time.
_______________________ __________________________ _______________________
Let’s Practice!
Directions: Read the given texts below and answer the comprehension questions that follow.
A.
Zamboanga City is feared to become the next Cebu City. The coronavirus disease 2019 is also
spreading fast in Batangas and Davao City. Given these warnings, the government is urged to
focus on tracing high-risk individuals. The government should continue “significant restrictions”
in Metro Manila and Cebu City and make “aggressive contact tracing” – with the help of police
and volunteer students – a centerpiece of its strategy against the coronavirus disease 2019
(COVID-19), a University of the Philippines report recommended. The UP report cautioned
about a “resurgence” of infections as quarantine measures are eased to stop the economy from
crashing. It also warned that Zamboanga City may be on its way to being in the same situation
as Cebu City. Batangas and Davao City were also flagged as “high risk” areas in need of
monitoring by the government (Nonato, 2020, OneNewsPh).
Comprehension Questions:
1. What social issue/problem is presented in the text?
2. What are the impacts of this issue/problem on the lives of the people? (Cite three (3) impacts)
B.
Unwarranted panic about overpopulation is a big problem that has led to human rights abuses
and much pointless suffering. Consider the long history of overpopulation alarmism, and how
the doomsayers’ fears have failed to materialize again and again. Two centuries ago, Thomas
Malthus’s Essay on Population warned that out-of-control population growth would deplete
resources and bring about widespread famine. His preferred solution was to decrease the birth
rate by delaying marriage, but if that didn’t work he endorsed some rather extreme measures to
slash the population. To prevent famine, he thought it was morally permissible to “court the
return of the plague” by making the poor live in swamps and even to ban “specific remedies for
ravaging diseases.” After Malthus died, the Industrial Revolution brought about unprecedented
prosperity that funded the construction of safe water supplies and sewage systems at a scale never
before achieved. Living standards were transformed and lifespans lengthened. As farms
mechanized, food became more plentiful even as the population grew. Famine became rarer. Yet
Malthus’s ideas proved enduringly popular (Follett, 2018, How Big of a Problem is
Overpopulation?).
Comprehension Questions:
1. What social issue/problem is presented in the text?
2. What are the effects of the social issue mentioned in the text?
3. What are the possible solutions to solve the social issue based on the text?
4. Do you think this social issue affects the community you are in? Why or Why not?
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REMEMBER
Key Points
Understanding the Social Issue in a Text
• predict the topic of a news article by studying the headline;
• skim the first paragraph to derive a general definition of the issue;
• compile a list of keywords and phrases that relate to the issue;
• scan the article to identify and define unfamiliar words;
• practice pronouncing unfamiliar words;
• brainstorm ideas on the causes of the issue;
• brainstorm ideas on the effects of the identified causes;
• and brainstorm ideas about possible solutions that will address the issue.
Locating Social Issues
Before looking at some examples of social issues in famous works, we must first understand how we
can identify and understand the social issues brought up.
• It is important to remember that as you read, new issues will be revealed. It is important to make
notes while reading and, of course, read the entire book.
• Ask yourself how the plotline is affected by aspects of the world depicted in the story.
• Determine which aspects of societal problems in the fictional world change the actions of the
characters and the outcome of the narrative.
• Consider the contemporary social issues operating in the world of the author.
After exploring these questions in your mind (or on paper), you should be able to clearly state a theme,
perhaps something like 'how total control by a government can change the way citizens view their
world.' Then you know that you understand the idea of social issues underlying the narrative.
Engaging with the Text
Students will engage actively with a text by reading it aloud independently or in small groups to
improve fluency, answering questions about the text to demonstrate comprehension, and making notes
on the content of the text, e.g., causes and effect or implement solutions, using graphic organizers.
Consolidating Learning
Discuss, analyze, and evaluate the social issues about which have learned through activities such as
making presentations, conducting group discussions, and participating in role-plays.
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Let us see how much you have learned today!
I. Multiple Choice
Directions: Read the article about a global social issue. Then, answer the comprehension questions
that follow after it. Write only the letter of your choice.
Domestic Violence is a pattern of harmful behavior by one person against another within the family
setting. Domestic abuse occurs across society, regardless of age, gender, race, wealth, and geography.
This can take a number of forms, including physical, verbal, emotional, and economic. The figures
show that it consists mainly of violence by men against women; in 2012, an Indian study found that
92% of women reported having experienced some form of violence in public spaces in their lifetime.
Globally, 1 in 3 women suffer physical, verbal, or emotional abuse by close relatives.
1. The following are forms of Domestic Violence based on the text EXCEPT
A. Physical B. Psychological C. Verbal D. Emotional
2. What is mainly the cause of Domestic Violence?
A. Bullying B. Inequality C. Harmful Behavior D. Disability
3. Which among the following was emphasized in the text?
A. Men like to abuse women all the time.
B. Women are being abused because of their differences with men.
C. Men and Women try to seek attention from each other.
D. There is a huge number of women being abuse compare to men.
4. Which is most likely the reason why Domestic Violence is considered a global social issue today?
A. because it violates human rights especially to girls and women
B. because it is defined by discrimination among people
C. because people nowadays are short-tempered
D. because all the countries now lack peace and order
5. Which of the following CANNOT be an action to combat Domestic Violence?
A. Government makes laws that hold perpetrators accountable.
B. Filming the whole scene.
C. Stop being bystanders.
D. Listen to her story and back her up.
II. Sentence Writing
Directions: Write (4) statements that have a connection about the violence that you think are present
or being experienced by people in your community.
1. _______________________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________________
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1. Gina Wilkerson. Identifying & Understanding Social Issues in a Text.
Accessed March 13, 2017. https://study.com/academy/lesson/identifying-
understanding-social-issues-in-a-text.html
2. NETworking: Social Issues in the English Classroom. Accessed May 2012.
https://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/en/curriculum-development/resource-
support/net/networking%20social%20issues_updated%20may%202012.pdf
3. Vince Nonato. OneNews.Ph. Accessed May 25, 2020,
https://www.onenews.ph/covid-19-cases-rising-in-zamboanga-city-batangas-
and-davao-city-up-report
4. Chelsea Follett. QOURA Contributor "How Big Of A Problem Is
Overpopulation? Accessed July 30, 2018.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2018/07/30/how-big-of-a-problem-is-
REFERENCE/S overpopulation/#50128671216a
5. I Ahlam. ISL Collective. Accessed March 25, 2017,
https://en.islcollective.com/english-esl-worksheets/material-type/reading-
comprehension-activities/global-social-issues/96968
6.Green Chandler. A Global Issue We Can't Ignore. Accessed November 25,
2018. https://unfoundation.org/blog/post/a-global-issue-we-cant-ignore-
violence-against-girls-and-women/
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