16–22 Camdas Subdivision, Baguio City
ENGLISH 7 LEARNING MODULE
FIRST QUARTER
WEEK 2 (September 7- 11, 2020)
I. Subject Matter:
Unit 1: Who Am I as a Filipino
Lesson 1 - Discovering Our Roots as Filipinos
II. Content Standards:
The learner demonstrates understanding of : precolonial Philippine literature as a
means of connecting to the past; various reading styles; ways of determining word meaning;
the sounds of English and the prosodic features of speech; and correct subject-verb
agreement.
III. Performance Standards:
The learner transfers learning by: showing appreciation for the literature of the past;
comprehending texts using appropriate reading styles; participating in conversations using
appropriate context-independent expressions; producing English sounds correctly and using
the prosodic features in various situations; and observing correct subject-verb agreement.
IV. Learning Competencies
Through this Learning Module, you are expected to:
1. identify the genre, purpose, intended audience and features of various viewed texts such
as movie clip, trailer, newsflash, internet-based program, documentary, and video (EN7VC-I-
d-6);
2. distinguish features of colloquial language (fillers, contractions, etc.) and slang (EN7-I-a-
22.1); and
3. examine the purpose of the author, expressions used in a given text.
V. Institutional Value
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Montessori develops Carmelian learners who have a strong
(choose which are applicable from the lesson: moral/ spiritual/
intellectual/social/physical) well-being.
VI. Learning Activities
Wednesday (September 9, 2020)
AM (Asynchronous)
A. Introduction of Topic
Task 1: How I View Myself
Due Date: September 2, 2020 (Wednesday afternoon)
Complete the visual organizer by writing at least five traits which you believe you
have.
Task 2: Open Up!
Due date: September
Read the text “The Creation Story” on pages 7-8 of your textbook.
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PM (SYNCHRONOUS)
B. Lesson Discussion
1. Study the following:
Recognizing the Common Purposes for Writing
The author’s purpose is the reason for writing.
1. Persuade
If an author is writing to persuade, then his/her writing will contain only
information that will encourage you to share his/her beliefs.
Examples:
advertisements, campaign speeches
2. Inform
In an author is writing to inform, then his/her writing will be an attempt to teach
you something.
Examples:
expository articles/essays, encyclopedias or reference texts
3. Entertain
In an author is writing to entertain, then his/her writing will be an amusement or
diversion intended to hold the attention of an audience. Writing to entertain
usually involves writing a story of some kind.
Examples:
stories, dramas, poems, songs
Remember:
The author’s purpose affects the content of what he/she writes. As a reader,
you need to become aware of that purpose so that you can evaluate the content of
what the author is writing.
C. Practice Activities
Task 2: Open Up!
Due Date: September 4, 2020 (Friday afternoon)
Answer Comprehension Questions on pages 8-9 of your textbook. Write your
answers on the space provided. Use capital letters only.
1. ________ 3. ________ 5.________ 7.________ 9.________
2. ________ 4. ________ 6.________ 8.________ 10.________
Task 3: Author’s Purpose
Due Date: September 4, 2020 (Friday afternoon)
Read the description of each item and determine the author’s main purpose.
___________1.A story about a family trying to stick together and survive through
CoVid 19 pandemic.
___________2.A section in a history book describing the conditions and causes of
the Great Depression in the 1930’s.
___________3.An instructional booklet describing how to avoid the CoVid 19 virus.
___________4.An article where the author argues that classes should be suspended
this year because of the pandemic.
___________5.A poem about the effects of CoVid 19.
D. Output-based assessment
Task 4: Search and Reflect!
Due Date: September 9, 2020 (Wednesday afternoon)
Look for two short articles that tackle about the Filipino identity. Identify the purpose
of each article. List down two similarities and two differences you notice for each
article. Put your answers in a separate paper. Don’t forget to include your reference.
Friday (September 4, 2020)
AM (Asynchronous)
A. Introduction of Topic
Task 1: Text Speak
Due date: September 4, 2020 (Friday afternoon)
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Acronyms are combination of letters and numbers that stand for certain words or
phrases. They are often used in instant messages, informal emails, and text messages.
Which of the common acronyms below do you know?
BTW LOL asap L8er CU
OMG tnx pls g2g
SMS 1 Ok! ______________ at 2pm.
SMS 2 Cannot talk right now. Call me ______________.
SMS 3 Send me the report ______________. Need it today!
SMS 4 Do not want to talk about it on the phone. Let us meet. ______________.
SMS 5 ______________ for the advice. It was helpful!
SMS 6 Nice joke! ______________
SMS 7 ______________! Guess who I saw today.
PM (Synchronous)
A. Lesson Discussion
1. Read the discussion text “Slang vs. Colloquial Expressions” on page 6.
2. Study the definitions below:
Know Your Words
People often use the word colloquialism for slang, and slang for colloquialism. The reason
for this is that quite often people take them to mean the same
thing. Colloquialism and slang do overlap to a certain extent, but they are two distinct
forms of language.
Colloquial language is the informal language used by people in everyday speech. Its
form is distinct to certain people and lends them their identity. Colloquialism may be
words, phrases, or complete aphorisms. For example:
Word – gonna
Phrase – what’s up?
Aphorism – the rich get richer and the poor get poorer
Slang, on the other hand, is more informal than colloquialism. It is used only by certain
groups – like teenagers or people of certain professions. For example:
Stinks – for “is bad”
Buzz off – for “go away”
Salad dodger – an obese person
Other differences are:
* Colloquialism is considered standard language, but slang is not.
* Colloquialism is geographically restricted, whereas slang may be used in any culture or
class of society
B. Practice Activities
Task 2: Know Your Words!
Due date: September 9, 2020 (Wednesday afternoon)
Read each sentence carefully. Underline the informal language used and identify if it is
SLANG or COLLOQUAIL language.
____________1. Where are you? I’m gonna get you!
____________2. Sorry, I can’t stay. I gotta go now.
____________3. You’ll have more fun at the dance if you aren’t such a wallflower.
____________4. This is going to cost you a whole, lotta money.
____________5. There is a bunch of numpties playing soccer.
____________6. Yes, it really is possible to go bananas with your music.
____________7. The thief: ‘Just shut up and gimme the money!’
____________8. Then he grabbed hold of me and said ‘gotcha!’
____________9. Her uncle is a big shot in local politics.
____________10. She won the Miss World crown in 2000. She is a very pretty and foxy
woman, isn’t she?
Task 3: Read and Look Up!
Due Date: September 9, 2020 (Wednesday afternoon)
Read the following article. Afterward, complete the chart that follows it.
Filipino Slang: Decoding Street Words from the ’70s through the ’90s
You might not be aware of it but you may be using Filipino slang that your parents may
have used way back in the ‘70s. Filipino slang is a fascinating topic for any scholar of language
because of its quickly and constantly evolving dynamics. Its mechanics of creating new words
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remain the same: adding or subtracting suffixes or prefixes, transposing syllables so words are
read backward, and borrowing words from foreign languages.
But the thing with Filipino slang is its temporariness in popularity. For example, japeyks,
a word used to describe counterfeit merchandise, was widely used in the ’90s but no longer
used today. Japeyks comes from the word fake with an added prefix of ja. The same could be
said of japorms, a word to describe someone who dresses excessively. More than a
compliment, japorms is used to convey condescendence about someone’s outfit that is unfit for
the hot weather in the Philippines. It comes from the word porma with an added prefix of ja.
Never be caught using these two Filipino slangs nowadays or else you would be labeled
as baduy, another colloquial term that means uncool, low class, or out of fashion.
The following are other words in Filipino slang that saw their popularity in the ’70s through
the ’90s, some of which are still widely used today.
1| Resbak
Resbak is Filipino slang that means retaliate or to avenge something or someone. It comes
from the words wrest back, which means to forcefully retake something from someone through
a violent or twisting movement. In the case of resbak, what is being taken back through
retaliation is the dignity of a person who was maligned, offended, insulted, or physically
harmed.
2| Kopong-kopong
Kopong-kopong is a phrase used to denote something antiquated or an event that
happened a very long time ago. You might have heard a tita or tito utter the words when
reminiscing on something. The word kopong is actually an Austronesian word that means
nothing, empty, or zero. Austronesian languages include almost all languages in the
Philippines including Tagalog, Cebuano, Bicolano, Kapampangan, and also the languages of
Indonesia and Malaysia. Hence, when you hear someone say “Nineteen kopong-kopong pa
iyon,” they’re actually literally saying nineteen zero zero or ninteen hundred (1900) as a
form of exaggeration.
3| Epal
Epal is a derogatory term used to describe someone who likes to meddle or insert
themselves into other people’s businesses. In more recent years, it has evolved to pertain to
politicians placing their names and faces on tarpaulins announcing government
projects. Epal comes from the word papel, which is also used as a derogatory word to describe
someone who likes to take credit for something, they have little to do with.
Slang or Colloquial Message of the article Purpose of the Article
Expressions Used
VII. References
Books
Moral, I. & Zara, N. (2019). Practical English 7. Diwa Learning Systems Inc.
Website Links
Donnchaid, S. M. (n.d). Literacy Ideas for teachers and students.
https://www.literacyideas.com/authors-purpose
Sidiggi, A. (2010, January 31). Difference Between Colloquialism and Slang. The Write Corner.
https://thewritecorner.wordpress.com/2010/01/31/difference-between-colloquialism-and-slang/
Limos, M.A. (2019). Filipino Slang: Decoding Street Words from the ’70s through the ’90s.
Esquire.https://www.esquiremag.ph/long-reads/features/filipino-slang-through-the-decades-
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