ENGLISH MODULE SERIES

FIRST QUARTER MODULE I

EDUCATION FOR BUILDING CHARACTER

LESSON 1: Discovering Challenges During the Pandemic

Cherry Rose Polero-Creencia

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English – Grade 10 Alternative Delivery Mode
Unit I: Education for Building Character Lesson 1: Discovering Challenges During the Pandemic!
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FIRST QUARTER MODULE I

EDUCATION FOR BUILDING CHARACTER

LESSON 1: Discovering Challenges During the Pandemic

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For the learner:

Welcome to the English Module Series for Grade 10 (ADM) Module on Unit I: Education for Building
Character Lesson 1: Discovering Challenges During the Pandemic!

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 Lesson 1 – Discovering Challenges During the Pandemic

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Define news reports

2. Understand information from news reports
3. Use information from news reports in everyday conversation and exchanges.
4. Transcode information from linear to non linear texts and vice-versa
5. Explain illustrations from linear to non linear texts and vice-versa.

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Choose the letter of the best answer to the following questions.

1. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

a. News reports are found in newspapers, internet and radio.
b. The purpose of news reports is to inform readers of what is happening in the
world around them.
c. News reports are basically based on the reporter’s opinion of what is happening
2. The title of the news report or story is called
a. Headline b. News Article c. News Story
3. The LEAD is the summary of the whole news story
a. True b. False c. Maybe
4. How can we keep ourselves abreast of what is happening in the world today?
a. Watching Korea novellas
b. Listening to Music
c. Reading and listening to news reports
5. What should the lead paragraph of a news story contain?
a. At least 2 of the 5 Ws and 1 H
b. A human interest hook
c. All of the 5 Ws and 1 H (or at least as many as possible)
6. What is inverted pyramid style?
a. Top heavy news story because the beginning contains the most important
information.
b. Bottom heavy news story because the conclusion contains the most important
information.
c. A style of writing that emphasizes the human interest angle
7. A news story is said to possess timeliness if it
a. Stresses events that have occurred in the last month
b. Has been written within the last six hours
c. Had been heard or read within the last six hours.
8. Bias is most likely to appear in a news story when
a. The reporter relies on multiple sources and gives abundant time or space to all
sides of a controversy.
b. The reporter is writing about a topic that she or he already knows a lot about.
c. The reporter relies on one source or gives disproportionate time to space to one
side of a controversy.
9. Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that lead to inaccuracies in news reports?
a. carelessness and laziness
b. use of generalities instead of specifics
c. having editors check and question a reporter’s work
10. What makes a fake news?
a. It can be verified
b. It cannot be found anywhere else
c. Writers are not experts.
11. How do you spot fake news?
a. Don’t look for biases.
b. Check the sources.
c. Do not read beyond.
12. Which of the following is fake news?
a. All Makatizens to receive 10k Ayuda
b. Global report: Philippine says schools won’t reopen unti there is a Covid-19
vaccine.
c. Philippines Reports Nine Novel Coronavirus Deaths, 443 More infections
Lesson 1 Discovering Challenges During the Pandemic

Roger Crawford once said, “Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional.”
The world is being challenged by the spread of the pandemic and as a student; you are also faced with the
same challenge in your learning. You are about to embark upon adventures and put together plans to
push yourself. Discovering the challenges are one of the best ways to spark innovation for learning.

In your previous grade levels, you were exposed to a lot of opportunities to explore and improve yourself
in a very familiar way. Now that you are facing the final stage of your Junior High School years, you are
about to cope with the new normal system. This module ensures to help you continue your learning and
increase your effectiveness in responding to problem which you are to discover.

In this lesson, you will use information from news, speeches, informative talks, panel discussions in everyday
conversations and exchanges.

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What is a NEWS REPORT? understand each phase of the lesson.

News reports are found in newspapers and their purpose is to inform readers of what is happening in the
world around them. News reports have a certain structure that you need to follow. This structure is
sometimes called the Inverted Pyramid. This is what it looks like:

Headlin
e
Wh Wha
o t
Whe Wher
n e

Wh
y

Ho
w

1. News Reports begin with a catchy HEADLINE.

2. The LEAD PARAGRAPH informs the reader of the most important aspects of the story as soon as
possible. The LEAD PARAGRAPH is often the only part of the story that people read. Use the 5Ws rule:
 WHERE (did it take place)
 WHO (is involved)
 WHY (did it happen)
 WHAT (took place)
 WHEN (did it take place)
 HOW (did it happen) – only include this if there is space
 3. The BODY of the News Report gives more details and provides more information about the WHY and HOW
of thestory.

4. The TAIL contains the less important information which is often omitted by the newspaper editor if
there is not enough space left in thenewspaper.

Hints
 Your News Report should be easy to understand; every news story should be able to be read
by a twelve year old!
 Try to be fair – include both sides of the story and don’t let your personal opinion get in
the way of reporting the ‘facts’.

Important Notes:
1. People can use information from news reports in everday conversation and exchanges.
2. As a student, you can also use news reports to start a good conversation with any of your family
member.

8 Tips to Start a Conversation with Your Family

by LegalZoom Staff, October 2012

One of the hardest things to do is to talk your parents or loved ones about their future life planning. But
if you don't, guess who could be dealing with it later? You! Here are a few ways to help make it easier on
everyone and give you a jumping off point to get the conversation started. Good luck!
1. Have a Strategy: Approach the subject with care and sensitivity.
2. Include Others: When it comes to wills and estate planning in general, include other family members.
3. Get Informed: Before you can have a conversation about making a plan, it's a good idea to get informed
yourself.
4. Be Open and Listen: When you broach the subject, take care to just listen and be sensitive to your loved
ones' feelings. Asking questions is often a better approach than judging or imposing an opinion. Your goal
should be to make it easier for them.
5. Lead by Example: The best place to start is with your own experience. The more familiar you are with
the process, the easier it will be to explain it and the less intimidating it will seem to your parents or loved
ones.
6. Don't Push It: If you sense any pushback—stop and reevaluate the situation.
7. Encourage a Dialogue: If it's something they've never talked about, casually bringing it up a little bit at a
time over a period of weeks and months can help soften their fears or desire to avoid it. Then it becomes
part of your normal dialogue and not such an emotionally charged issue.
8. Frame the Issue: Making a plan might not seem like the most pleasant task at first, but once you start,
you'll find it to be a rewarding experience. Now that your parents or loved ones have an important part of
their lives planned out, their future—and yours—can be much more harmonious and worry free.

Whatever you do, one thing is for sure—doing nothing should not be an option. At the very least,
encourage your family and loved ones to make a last will.
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READING A NEWS REPORT

Coronavirus: Lockdown in Manila extended till end-May;

restrictions eased elsewhere in Philippines
Raul Dancel
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has extended a sweeping lockdown in Metro Manila and two other
urban centres till the end of May, even as restrictions that have so far led to massive job losses and a
crippled economy are eased elsewhere.

“There will be areas that will remain on lockdown… We have to do this gradually, or risk falling down. We
cannot afford a second or third wave… because we’re not following rules,” Mr Duterte said at a briefing
aired on Tuesday (May 12).
“Covid-19 is very lethal,” he stressed. “Don’t gamble with your lives… It can go either way. You can go
either to your funeral or you can just sleep at home.

“You don’t have to die. Just follow the government’s orders, and you will live,” he said.
His spokesman Harry Roque told reporters later in the day that Metro Manila would remain on lockdown
for 15 more days.
Metro Manila, the capital region, spans 16 cities and is home to more than 13 million people.
With the 15-day extension, it will now be on lockdown for as long as Wuhan in China where the virus was
first detected.
Apart from Metro Manila, Cebu City, a key gateway in central Philippines, and Laguna province, south of
Manila, would also still be on lockdown till at least the end of May.
These three areas account for close to 9,000 out of more than 11,000 cases of infections from Covid-19
recorded across the country.
At least 726 people have died so far, of which 526 are in Metro Manila.
Lockdown restrictions will be eased for the rest of the Philippines after May 15.
‘MODIFIED’ LOCKDOWN FOR METRO MANILA
Mr Roque said Metro Manila would be on “modified enhanced community quarantine”.
That means some companies, factories and processing plants will be allowed to reopen, but with only half
their usual number of employees, in line with social distancing guidelines, he explained.

Trains, buses, jeepneys, taxis, ride-sharing services and motorised rickshaws can again hit the road.

But they can take only passengers who are going on “essential runs”, such as buying groceries and
medicines, or heading to work for firms allowed to reopen.
Everyone else will still have to follow movement and shelter-at-home restrictions, and mayors can place
districts in their cities still reeling from widespread viral transmission under “hard lockdown”, which
means no one gets in or out, and everyone must be inside their homes.
Trains, buses, jeepneys, taxis, ride-sharing services and motorised rickshaws can again hit the road.

But they can take only passengers who are going on “essential runs”, such as buying groceries and
medicines, or heading to work for firms allowed to reopen.
Everyone else will still have to follow movement and shelter-at-home restrictions, and mayors can place
districts in their cities still reeling from widespread viral transmission under “hard lockdown”, which
means no one gets in or out, and everyone must be inside their homes.
“We’re doing this so we can gradually reopen the economy,” said Mr Roque.
Metro Manila has been effectively shut off from the rest of the Philippines and the world since mid-
March.

All domestic flights and sea travel, except for those transporting essential goods, have been suspended.
Companies have wound down and sent their workers home, except for those working in sectors such as
food and medicine, utilities, banks, telcos and logistics firms.
Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez on Tuesday said up to 1.5 million workers had lost their jobs.

A. Comprehension Check
Fill up the chart to help in writing the first paragraph or the lead.

Title (Headline)
What happened?

When did it happen?

Where did it happen?

Who is/are involved?

Why did it happen?

How did it happen?

B. Making Conversation with a Family member

Directions; Make a conversation with a family member at home (parent, elder sister or brother, or elder
relative) using information from the news report read. Write a short reflection about the conversation
below.
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Read the following Elements of News.

ELEMENTS OF NEWS

What makes the news newsworthy?

1. Immediacy
Has it just happened?
2. Proximity
Is the news geographically local to the readership or close to their hearts?
3. Prominence
Is your information or news about something that is highly topical today? Is it about something /
someone that people believe to be of great significance or importance?
4. Oddity
There is a reason why videos of animals doing crazy things are so popular on YouTube. We are attracted
to things that are a little strange, out of the ordinary and unusual.
5. Conflict
Is there an element of struggle in your story?
6. Suspense
People need a reason to keep reading. Can you create a 'cliff-hanger' or leave your readers wanting more?
7. Emotion
Anything that speaks to people's experiences and conveys real emotion will help them to connect with
your message.
8. Consequence
Does the subject of the story you are telling have an impact on people's lives?

Embedding

Identify what element of news is asked or identified in the following. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Does the story matter to readers? Will it have an effect on their lives or their wallets? The bigger
the consequences, the bigger the story needs to be.
a. Timeliness b. consequence c. Emotions
2. Has this story just happened? Is it about to happen? Timeliness is crucial, especially when you’re
competing with other media.
a. Timeliness b. proximity c. oddity
3. How close is this story? Obviously, events close to home will matter more to readers than events
in other cities, states, or countries...usually.
A. Prominence b. proximity c. consequence
4. Does this story involve a well-known public figure or celebrity? If so, readers are bound to be
more interested or curious
a. Conflict b. prominence c. suspense
5. Is there a clash of power? A political battle? A sports rivalry? Reporters are constantly on the
lookout for dramatic stories to tell.
a. Timeliness b. emotion c. conflict

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My Mission Statement

Discovering Personal Challenges during this Pandemic help you become aware of what is happening around you because of the
news reports. Discussing this with family members help you also to recognize awareness makes you prepared to face the
challenges.

My journey through this lesson enabled me to learn

It made me realize that

I, therefore commit to

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Directions: Choose one news report from newspaper or online about the Pandemic. Use the news report to
do the activity sheet that follows.

NEWS ABOUT:

Who is/are involved:

What happened :

When and where :

Did it happen

Why did it happen :

 What started it and: __________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________

How did it happen :

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and COVID-19.
 Assessment

Choose the letter of the best answer to the following questions.

1. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

a. News reports are found in newspapers, internet and radio.
b. The purpose of news reports is to inform readers of what is happening in the
world around them.
c. News reports are basically based on the reporter’s opinion of what is happening
2. The title of the news report or story is called
a. Headline b. News Article c. News Story
3. The LEAD is the summary of the whole news story
a. True
b. False
c. Maybe
4. How can we keep ourselves abreast of what is happening in the world today?
a. Watching Korea novellas
b. Listening to Music
c. Reading and listening to news reports
5. What should the lead paragraph of a news story contain?
a. At least 2 of the 5 Ws and 1 H
b. A human interest hook
c. All of the 5 Ws and 1 H (or at least as many as possible)
6. What is inverted pyramid style?
a. Top heavy news story because the beginning contains the most important
information.
b. Bottom heavy news story because the conclusion contains the most important
information.
c. A style of writing that emphasizes the human interest angle
7. A news story is said to possess timeliness if it
a. Stresses events that have occurred in the last month
b. Has been written within the last six hours
c. Had been heard or read within the last six hours.
8. Bias is most likely to appear in a news story when
a. The reporter relies on multiple sources and gives abundant time or space to all
sides of a controversy.
b. The reporter is writing about a topic that she or he already knows a lot about.
c. The reporter relies on one source or gives disproportionate time to space to one
side of a controversy.
9. Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that lead to inaccuracies in news reports?
a. carelessness and laziness
b. use of generalities instead of specifics
c. having editors check and question a reporter’s work
10. What makes a fake news?
a. It can be verified
b. It cannot be found anywhere else
c. Writers are not experts.
11. How do you spot fake news?
a. Don’t look for biases.
b. Check the sources.
c. Do not read beyond.
12. Which of the following is fake news?
a. All Makatizens to receive 10k Ayuda
b. Global report: Philippine says schools won’t reopen unti there is a Covid-19
vaccine.
c. Philippines Reports Nine Novel Coronavirus Deaths, 443 More infections
References

https://www.virgin.com/richard-branson/my-top-10-quotes-challenges

https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/8-tips-to-start-a-conversation-with-your-family

https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/coronavirus-philippines-begins-gradual-easing-of-lockdown-but-
restrictions-remain-in

https://www.progress.com/blogs/read-all-about-it!-the-eight-elements-of-news

https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5c5d91cf02e127001bb30873/elements-of-news

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