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Name of Learner: ___________________________

Grade & Section: ___________________________

Name of School: ___________________________

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education Regional Office IX, Zamboanga Peninsula

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Zest for Progress

Zeal of Partnership

English Quarter 2 - Module 3:

Marking Signals in Opinion Writing

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What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you

master how to use opinion-marking signals to share ideas. The scope of this module

permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used

recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to

follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can

be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this module, the learners are expected to:

1. state an opinion using opinion marking signals; 2. use opinion marking signals in opinion writing; and 3. write supporting statements for their own opinion.

What’s In Activity 1

Directions: Read the text below and underline the opinion-marking signals.

Are Video games a good way to keep fit?

Nowadays, many teenagers have got video consoles at home and they often like playing active video games. These are good for you for a number of reasons. First of all, I think active video games are a good way to keep fit. There are lots of different types of exercise you can do such as basketball, water-skiing and dance and, what’s more, you can play them in the comfort of your own home. In my opinion, these games are fun and interactive because you can play them with friends and, if you play online, you don’t need to be in the same place as your friend to play.

In addition, you can play them whenever you want. Some people think that it’s better to do exercise outside in the fresh air. Although this is true, it’s actually difficult to play outside when it’s raining or very hot so video games are a good alternative.

To sum up, I believe that video games are fun and social way to keep fit. I think they are a good option when you can’t play outside and they might encourage people to do more exercise.

Source: “An Opinion Essay.” learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org, n.d https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing/intermediate-b1-writing/opinion-

essay.

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What’s New

Activity 2: Read and Comprehend

Directions: Read the paragraph and answer the questions that follow.

Process Questions:

1. What makes it an opinion?

2. What is in the paragraph that supports the opinion?

3. What are the words that are used to introduce the opinion?

What is it

Fact is a true statement, while an opinion is a personal belief. Facts can be

proven, but opinions cannot. This is why most facts are supported by proof, whereas

most opinions are supported by specific reasons.

Example: Choose from the picture below your favorite superhero. Then, complete the sentence.

My favorite superhero is _________. I think ________ is the best because _____________________________.

Ice cream is a great dessert for me. First reason is because it has many

flavors such as mango, strawberry, macapuno, and other more. Second, it

is very affordable. Lastly, it can be eaten anywhere.

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Image: Freepik.com

The opinion- marking signals used in the sentences are favorite, I think and

best. They are used to introduce an opinion and they assist us to identify opinion

statements.

What’s More

Activity 3: Supporting an Opinion

Directions: Write at least three (3) reasons to support the given opinion. This activity

will be rated through a rubric.

3 2 1

Main Idea or

Opinion

Response

rephrases the questions while declaring the

writer’s main idea or opinion.

Response

declares writer’s main idea or

opinion.

Writer’s main idea or opinion is not

clear.

Details and Evidence

Writer shares at

least 3 clear examples and

evidence to support their idea or opinion

Writer shares 1 or 2 examples and

evidence to support their idea

or opinion.

Writer shares little or no evidence and examples to support

their answer.

My favorite superhero is Superman. I think Superman is best because

he has supernatural strength and he can fly.

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Organization,

Grammar, Usage and

Punctuation

Writer’s response

has a clear beginning, middle

and end. Grammar, usage and

punctuation makes the writing readable.

Writer’s response

flows but the beginning, middle or end is not clear. Grammar, usage and punctuation

shows readability.

Response needs

stronger transitions. Grammar, usage and punctuation make the text

difficult to understand

OPINION: It is better to give than to receive.

Reason 1:

Reason 2:

Reason 3:

Activity 4: State Your Opinion

Directions: Fill in the chart. State your opinion about the given question. Give three

reasons to support your opinion. (Please be guided by the rubric in Activity 3)

QUESTION: Which do you prefer? Cats or dogs?

OPINION:

Reason 1:

Reason 2:

Reason 3:

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Activity 5: Fill Me!

Directions: Fill in the graphic organizer with the necessary information. Choose your

answers from the table below.

Second, it is filled with laughter. The best movie for me is the Indian movie, entitled Three Idiots. Therefore, I consider Three Idiots as the best movie. Lastly, it has moral. First reason is because it is a story of friendship.

Topic Sentence

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Reason 1

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Reason 2

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Reason 3

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Conclusion:

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What I Have Learned

Activity 6: Opinion Writing

Directions: Write a short opinion about your best friend. Use opinion marking signals. (Please be guided by the rubric in Activity 3)

What I Can Do

Activity 7

Directions: Write a paragraph stating your opinions about Modular class and

support them with three reasons. Use the opinion chart in your guided

practice. (Please be guided by the rubric in Activity 3).

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Topic Sentence

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Reasons:

1. __________________________________________________

2. __________________________________________________

3. __________________________________________________

Conclusion

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Face to face/Traditional class Online class

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Assessment

Share it!

If you are to choose among the two modes of classes, the online and face to

face mode of class, which will you choose? Share your ideas using opinion-marking

signals. (Please be guided by the rubric in Activity 3)

or

Topic sentence: ____________________________________________

Reasons: 1. ____________________________________________

2. ____________________________________________

3. ____________________________________________

Conclusion: ______________________________________________

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References

Online

“An Opinion Essay.” learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org, n.d.

https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing/intermediate-b1-

writing/opinion-essay.

Images

Freepik.com. superheroes free-vector

Development Team

Writer: Manny Fe A. Sajul Ditay National High School Editors/QA: Jessamae A. Colanggo Marjorie R. Daligdig Garend E. Temporada Reviewer:

Evelyn F. Importante OIC-CID Chief EPS

Illustrator: Layout Artist: Management Team:

Raymond M. Salvador OIC-Assistant SDS Jerry C. Bokingkito OIC-Assistant SDS Jeanelyn A. Aleman, CESE OIC-Schools Division Superintendent

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My Final Farewell

Farewell, dear Fatherland, clime of the sun caress'd Pearl of the Orient seas, our Eden lost!, Gladly now I go to give thee this faded life's best, And were it brighter, fresher, or more blest Still would I give it thee, nor count the cost.

On the field of battle, 'mid the frenzy of fight, Others have given their lives, without doubt or heed; The place matters not-cypress or laurel or lily white, Scaffold or open plain, combat or martyrdom's plight, T is ever the same, to serve our home and country's need.

I die just when I see the dawn break, Through the gloom of night, to herald the day; And if color is lacking my blood thou shalt take, Pour'd out at need for thy dear sake To dye with its crimson the waking ray.

My dreams, when life first opened to me, My dreams, when the hopes of youth beat high, Were to see thy lov'd face, O gem of the Orient sea From gloom and grief, from care and sorrow free; No blush on thy brow, no tear in thine eye.

Dream of my life, my living and burning desire, All hail ! cries the soul that is now to take flight; All hail ! And sweet it is for thee to expire ;

To die for thy sake, that thou mayst aspire; And sleep in thy bosom eternity's long night.

If over my grave some day thou seest grow, In the grassy sod, a humble flower, Draw it to thy lips and kiss my soul so, While I may feel on my brow in the cold tomb below The touch of thy tenderness, thy breath's warm power.

Let the moon beam over me soft and serene, Let the dawn shed over me its radiant flashes, Let the wind with sad lament over me keen ; And if on my cross a bird should be seen, Let it trill there its hymn of peace to my ashes. Let the sun draw the vapors up to the sky, And heavenward in purity bear my tardy protest Let some kind soul o 'er my untimely fate sigh, And in the still evening a prayer be lifted on high From thee, 0 my country, that in God I may rest.

Pray for all those that hapless have died, For all who have suffered the unmeasur'd pain; For our mothers that bitterly their woes have cried,

For widows and orphans, for captives by torture tried And then for thyself that redemption thou mayst gain.

And when the dark night wraps the graveyard around With only the dead in their vigil to see Break not my repose or the mystery profound

And perchance thou mayst hear a sad hymn resound 'T is I, O my country, raising a song unto thee.

And even my grave is remembered no more Unmark'd by never a cross nor a stone Let the plow sweep through it, the spade turn it o'er That my ashes may carpet earthly floor, Before into nothingness at last they are blown.

Then will oblivion bring to me no care As over thy vales and plains I sweep; Throbbing and cleansed in thy space and air With color and light, with song and lament I fare, Ever repeating the faith that I keep.

My Fatherland ador'd, that sadness to my sorrow lends Beloved Filipinas, hear now my last good-by! I give thee all: parents and kindred and friends For I go where no slave before the oppressor bends, Where faith can never kill, and God reigns e'er on high!

Farewell to you all, from my soul torn away, Friends of my childhood in the home dispossessed ! Give thanks that I rest from the wearisome day ! Farewell to thee, too, sweet friend that lightened my way; Beloved creatures all, farewell! In death there is rest!

(This is the 1911 translation by Charles Derbyshire of the Spanish original of José Rizal's poem, Mi Ultimo Adiós)