Reading and Writing Skills- Quarter 4

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF VALENCIA CITY
VALENCIA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
LAPU-LAPU ST., POBLACION, VALENCIA CITY, BUKIDNON

Answer sheet
4th Quarter

Name of Student: Grade & Section:

Subject Teacher: Time Schedule:

Prepared by:
Arlyn B. Dawadias
Rajan A. Galila
Greythyl Jane A. Pahayac
Marivic C. Sotto
Cecelle Ortiz
Lorraine Adiong

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Lesson 5: Text and Context Connections: Critical Reading as Reasoning

Competency: Explains critical reading as reasoning. (EN11/12RWS-IVac-8)

A. True or False (5 Points)

Instructions. Read the statements carefully, and determine if they are TRUE or FALSE, then write your
answers on the blanks provided before each number.
________1. Critical reading examines the author’s choice of content, language and structure.
________2. Critical reading is simply recognition of the text’s meaning and restating it in your own words.
________3. Critical reading teaches the readers to accept all the presented facts without further examination.
________4. A statement of opinion needs further evidence and other valid supporting details to be proven true.
________5. A statement of fact can be verified through experimentation, personal observation or credible
sources.

B. Identification (20 Points)

Instruction. Identify whether the following statements are statements of fact or opinion. Write SOF for
statement of fact and SOO for statement of opinion.
________1. Listerine is a mouthwash.
________2. Filipinos are lazy people.
________3. Hope is a brand of cigarette.
________4. Men and women are opposite sexes.
________5. BDO is the best bank in the Philippines.
________6. People from Mindanao are all beautiful.
________7. Hope is the largest-selling luxury cigarette.
________8. Winston Cigarette is the “spirit of the USA”.
________9. BMW is the fastest and most sporty car ever.
________10. Globe handy phone makes great things possible.
________11. Palmolive is a brand of shampoo and conditioner.
________12. Chocolate cake is the most delicious kind of dessert.
________13. Paula’s Hotel is located at Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental.
________14. Paula’s Hotel is perfectly suited for your family vacation.
________15. Duterte is the greatest president this country has ever had.
________16. Belo Medical Clinic is the best clinic that can reverse skin aging.
________17. Listerine is a dynamite against bad breath, plaque and gingivitis.
________18. LBC is the most reliable express delivery company in the Philippines.
________19. Natural fibers boost the immune system and improve digestive health.
________20. Palmolive shampoo makes you more confident with your straighter hair.

C. Making Inferences (10 Points)

Instruction: What can you infer about the feelings of the people in the situations that I’ll be giving you?
The first one has been done for you.

Context Inference
I see bubbles rising. I hear my own breathing. There are fish swimming above me. I feel Scuba diving in
the seaweed swaying. Can you infer where I am and what I’m doing? the sea!
I hear screaming. My stomach feels funny. Can you see my hair blowing? I’m feeling
excited. Can you infer where I am and what I’m doing?
It’s so dark in here. What’s that spooky sound? Oh I feel somebody on my back! I’m
getting nervous. Can you infer where I am?
I hear the crowd cheer as the ball gets inside the ring. The players whop with glee. Can
you infer where I am?
Rey always carries his guitar with him. What can you infer from this?
Grandma’s mouth dropped open. Her hands flew to her face. What can you infer about
what Grandma is feeling?

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Lesson 6: Formulating Assertions

Competency: Formulates evaluative statements about a text read. (EN11/12RWS-IVac-9)

A. Identification (20 Points)

Instruction: Identify the following assertions as statements of CONVENTION, FACT, OPINION, OR
PREFERENCE.
___________1. Facebook is a cooler social media platform than Twitter.
___________2. In 2012, there were 1.4 billion users of social media worldwide.
___________3. Social networks are the most distracting websites on the internet.
___________4. Teachers should use social media in their lessons to get more students interested.
___________5. In the first quarter of 2014, nearly 300 million smartphone units were sold all over the world.
___________6. Parents ought to enforce stricter guidelines in social media to safeguard their children’s privacy.
___________7. Many teenagers’ present obsession with taking selfie’s shows they are the most narcissistic
generation.
___________8. Children are learning how to operate mobile devices at increasingly younger ages; many of them
have an idea of how to use a touchscreen tablet before they are two.
___________9. Social media is defined as the Internet and mobile-based tools and devices that facilitate the
integration of technology, telecommunications, and social interaction.
___________10. Another name for social media is “Web 2.0” because both terms emphasize the social aspects of
the Internet as avenues for communication, collaboration, and creative expression.

B. Making Counterclaims (10 Points)

Instruction: Read the given claim, then, write your own counterclaim in 2-3 sentences only.

Claim/Assertion Counterclaim
1. Tracking devices on phones is a good idea
because if you go somewhere your parents
will know your whereabouts.
2. Being grounded is a good idea depending
on what they did.
3. Sunscreen protects your skin from
ultraviolet light rays. If you spend a long time
outside without any sunscreen on, you might
get a sunburn because of the UV rays.
4. Five or ten minute sessions of physical
activities throughout the day are just as good
for you.
5. The government will establish Medical
Cannabis Compassionate Centers (MCCC),
as well as a Medical Cannabis Research and
Safety Compliance Facility (MCRSCF) for
research and testing. These new institutions
will safeguard the distribution and research of
medical cannabis in the country.

Lesson 7: Determining Textual Evidence

Competency: Determines textual evidence to validate assertions and counterclaims made about a text
read. (EN11/12RWS-IVac-10)

A. Read the passages carefully. Write the letter of your choice on the space before the number.
A lot of people waste time driving around when they are lost. This can be avoided by
asking other people for direction. The trick is to find a person who would point the right
direction.
_____ 1. Which of the following is an assertion regarding this text?
A. People should ask directions from strangers when they are lost so that they do not waste time driving.
B. I agree with the claim of the writer that people should ask directions from strangers to save time by
asking someone reliable such as gas station attendant.

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C. I disagree with the claim of the writer that people should ask directions because they might end up
getting lost longer if a stranger gives them wrong directions.
D. All of these are correct.
_____ 2. Which of the following is a counterclaim about the text above?
A. People should ask directions from strangers when they are lost so that they do not waste time driving.
B. I agree with the claim of the writer that people should ask directions from strangers to save time by
asking someone reliable such as gas station attendant.
C. I disagree with the claim of the writer that people should ask directions because they might end up
getting lost longer if a stranger gives them wrong directions.
D. All of these are correct.
_____ 3. “A handshake does not mean the same thing around the world.” Which of the following is the best
paraphrase?
A. A handshake does not mean the same thing around the world.
B. Internationally, a greeting by shaking hands is not the same.
C. A handshake means something different around the world.
D. All of these are correct.
_____ 4. “Climbing mountain is dangerous activity.” Which of the following is the best paraphrase?
A. A perilous sport is climbing mountain
B. Climbing mountains is dangerous activity.
C. Climbing mountains can be an unsafe activity.
D. None of these are correct.
_____ 5. The Leboyer method of childbirth seeks to protect a newborn’s delicate senses from the shock of bright
lights, harsh sounds, and rough handling. After the baby’s head has begun to emerge, lights are dimmed
and the delivery room is quieted. The baby is not held by the ankles and slapped to encourage the first
breath; Leboyer states that since the fetus’’ spinal column has never been in a straight position; this kind
of handling is a severe shock to the infant. Instead, the baby, with the umbilical cord still attached, is
gently placed on the mother’s abdomen until breathing begins naturally. At this point, the baby is rinsed
in a tepid bath, rather than weighed on a cold scale. Babies born this way are usually relaxed and smiling,
not tensed and screaming. Some studies of Leboyer babies and standard-delivery have shown that
Leboyer children are slightly more physically advanced and quicker to learn. Parents of Leboyer
children, in general, saw the birth as a positive and exhilarating experience. Which sentence best
summarizes the selection?
A. The usual method of childbirth subjects newborns to bright lights, harsh sounds, and rough handling.
B. In the Leboyer method of childbirth, a newborn’s first breath is never encouraged by the common
process of holding the infant by the ankles and slapping it.
C. The Leboyer method of childbirth, designed to protect a newborn’s delicate sense from the shock of
standard deliveries, has positive effects.
D. All of these are correct.
B. Read the following claims and choose the strongest piece of textual evidence to support the claim. Write
the letter of the correct answer on the space provided before the number.
_____ Claim #1: Simple changes can cut your carbon emissions greatly!
A. I think that we need to do something quickly to help save the environment.
B. If you hang your clothes outside on the clothesline instead of using the electric dryer, you can
cut your carbon emissions by 351 lbs./year.
C. Kids can help parents by doing some household chores.
_____ Claim # 2: Exercise is important for the growth and development of children.
A. Children watch too much television.
B. All children love to ride their bikes outside and on trails through the forest.
C. Children who are active will have stronger muscles and bones.
_____ Claim # 3: A diet rich in fruits and vegetables has many benefits.
A. Fruits and vegetables taste good.
B. Eating lots of fruits and vegetables lowers your risk of heart disease.
C. There are many colorful fruits and vegetables for you to try.
_____ Claim # 4: Smoking cigarettes is harmful to your health.
A. The mixture of nicotine and carbon monoxide in cigarettes temporarily increases your heart
rate and blood pressure, causing strain on your heart and blood vessels.
B. Cigarette smoke smells really bad and that smell sticks to your hair
and clothes.
C. Second-hand smoke is bad for the people around you

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_____ Claim # 5: Bullying is a common problem in schools across the province.

A. Children who are bullied experience suffering that can interfere with their emotional and social
development.
B. Surveys indicate that as many as half of all children are bullied at some time during their school
years.
C. Action needs to be taken to stop bullying now!

Lesson 8: Purposeful Writing in the Disciplines

Competency: Identifies the unique features of and requirements in composing texts that are useful across
disciplines. (EN11/12RWS-IVdg-12)

A. Book Review: True or False (10 Points)

Instruction: Read the following sentences and identify whether the statement is true or false.

_______ 1. A book review is exclusive for professionals.

_______ 2. A book description is similar to a book review.
_______ 3. A review or a critique involves higher-order thinking skills.
_______ 4. A book review or article critique uses the organization of ideas.
_______ 5. More than half of the review should be devoted to the summary.
_______ 6. The purpose of an article critique is to inform and persuade readers.
_______7. When reviewing a book or article, only one perspective should be used.
_______ 8. The reviewer’s overall impression of the work should be placed in the introduction.
_______ 9. A book review or article critique presents the strengths and weaknesses of a reading material.
_______ 10. The name of the author and title of the reviewed article is placed at the end of article critique.
B. Literature Review: True or False (10 Points)
Instruction: Read the following sentences and identify whether the statement is true or false.
_______1. A literature review shows a research gap.
_______2. A literature review is limited only to articles.
_______3. A literature review requires skills in selecting sources.
_______4. A literature review is an example of academic writing.
_______5. Direct quotation should be used as frequently as possible.
_______6. Writing a literature review involves higher-order thinking skills.
_______7. The scope of the review should be indicated in the introduction.
_______8. The quality of review is dependent on the quality of the reviewed articles.
_______9. A literature review require skills in summarizing but not in synthesizing information.
______10. The main purpose of making a literature review is to analyze literary texts such as short stories and
novels.
C. Research Report: True or False (15 Points)
Instruction: Read the following sentences and identify whether the statement is true or false.
_____1. Gathering references can be done recursively.
_____2. Title and thesis statement are written differently.
_____3. It is better to have as many direct quotations as possible.
_____4. Survey instruments should be aligned to research questions.
_____5. The abstract should be written prior to writing a conclusion.
_____6. An informative title is preferred when writing a research report.
_____7. Majority of the paper content should be devoted to literature review.
_____8. Two different documentation styles can be used in one research report.
_____9. The research report follows a format similar to that of an academic essay.
_____10. The conclusion contains the details of the finding obtained from the study.
_____11. The methodology contains the description of participants and instruments.
_____12. The discussion section presents the procedure undertaken to compete the study.
_____13. Tables and graphs for the gathered data are presented under the introduction section.
_____14. The literature review contains the explanation of relevant concepts and related studies.
_____15. The introduction contains the purpose of the study and the current state of the field of the study.

D. Project Proposal: True or False (10 Points)

Instruction: Read the following sentences and identify whether the statement is true or false.

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_______1. Opinions add credibility to the proposal.

_______2. A project proposal is mainly informational.
_______3. A project proposal is usually one page only.
_______4. There is only one format for a project proposal.
_______5. It is ideal to include only the total budget needed.
_______6. A one-word title is more preferred to a descriptive title.
_______7. Only one team leader should write the project proposal.
_______8. The project proposal needs to address the specific problem.
_______9. A Gantt chart is one way to present the schedule of activities.
_______10. The qualification of personnel is crucial to the approval of project proposal.
E. Position Paper: True or False (15 Points)
Instruction: Read the following sentences and identify whether the statement is true or false.
_________ 1. An issue is a crucial component of a position paper.
_________ 2. The main goal of a position paper is to inform readers.
_________ 3. Opinions are better than facts in supporting arguments.
_________ 4. Statistics can be used as evidence to support an argument.
_________ 5. An issue is debatable if it cannot be answered by yes or no.
_________ 6. The content of a position should have only one paragraph.
_________ 7. The purpose of a position paper is to generate more issues.
_________ 8. Your position should be restated in the concluding paragraph.
_________ 9. The strongest type of appeal in a position paper is logical appeal.
_________ 10. Audience analysis will help you write a more persuasive position paper.
_________ 11. A good position paper considers all possible views on the issue at hand.
_________ 12. One way to establish your credibility as a writer is to boast about your credentials.
_________ 13. A position paper must answer specific questions vital in presenting your argument.
_________ 14. In the position paper, you should validate your position with authoritative references or primary
source quotations.
_________ 15. The most important thing in writing your position paper is how many sources you have that would
support your argument.

Lesson 9: Purposeful Writing for Professions

Competency: Identifies the unique features of and requirements in composing professional
correspondence. (EN11/12RWS-IVhj-13)

A. Resume
Instruction: Write T if the statement is true and F if false on the space provided before the number.
_______ 1. A resume is essential in helping you land a great job.
_______ 2. Employers prefer to read chronological resumes.
_______ 3. Use of personal pronouns (i.e... I, you, we, he/she, they) is highly recommended.
_______ 4. Use of color and fancy font will ensure that your resume will be noticed and read.
_______ 5. An ideal resume is about 2 pages.
_______ 6. Abbreviations must be spelled out.
_______ 7. Resumes should be written in past tense.
_______ 8. Include every detail of your employment history, (e.g. months).
_______ 9. A resume should read like a job description.
_______ 10. Use strong action verbs to describe your accomplishments

B. Application for Employment

B1: Write T if the statement is true and F if false on the space provided before the number.
_______ 1. The effectiveness of taking risks with the opening paragraph of your letter depends greatly on the field
in which you are seeking a job.
_______ 2. Employers like candidates to express a willingness to perform any available job.
_______ 3. If you are not fully qualified, it's always best to discuss the reasons why you aren't fully qualified in
the letter.
_______ 4. It's okay to mention skills gained in school even if they have nothing to do with the job sought.
_______ 5. Transferable skills should be portrayed both in the resume and in the cover letter.
Source: https://www.livecareer.com/resources/cover-letters/basics/cover-letter-quiz

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B2: Read each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided before the
number.
______ 6. A good cover letter will . . .
A. make a good first impression
B. answer the question "Why should I hire you?"
C. present your qualifications directly
D. all three
_______ 7. In which paragraph of a cover letter does the reader sell himself or herself?
A .First C. Third
B. Second D. Fourth
_______ 8. Applications are used by
A. some employers C. most employers
B. all employers D. only large firm
Source:
https://wps.prenhall.com/chet_lamarre_career_1/31/8105/2075107.cw/content/index.html

B3: : Identify and label the parts of the letter Write your answers on the blanks provided below the figure

1. _______________________________
2. _______________________________
3. _______________________________
4. _______________________________
5. _______________________________
6. _______________________________
7. What is the format used in the sample above?
_______________________________

C. Application for College Admission

_______1. Visiting a school and applying is really all I need to do to make myself known to the admissions office.
_______2. Most of the country’s top-tier schools are very expensive and unaffordable for the average person.
_______3. Your essay should highlight something about you that the admissions office couldn’t learn anywhere
else on your application.
_______ 4. College admissions officers are looking up applicants online and on social media.
_______5. Extracurricular activities only matter during the school year.

Source: https://www.ivywise.com/ivywise-knowledgebase/resources/article/quiz-do-you-know-the-truth-about-
college-admissions/

D. Writing an Office Correspondence

D1. Identify what is being describe or define of the following sentences.
_______________________________1. It is a written exchange of internal and external communication to
support all business processes.
_______________________________2. A type of correspondence that the communication is between the
company and another organization or firm.
_______________________________3. The traditional way of communicating information from one company
to another or used in external correspondence.
_______________________________4. It is a written communication strictly between the company’s offices to
another, or used in internal correspondence.
_______________________________5. This correspondence means that there is a communication or agreement
between departments or branches of the same company.

D2. Write T if the statement is true and F if it is false.

_______6. Business e-mail is an office correspondence that can either be internal or external.
_______7. The format used in writing a business letter depends on the requirements set by the company.
_______8. The difference between a memo and a letter is that the memo has its title line and series number.
_______9. The purpose of the correspondence is to communicate the information in a clear and professional way.

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_______10. There is a required format in writing e-mail correspondence but it is expected that the writer maintain
a professional tone.

List of Performance Task for Quarter 4

(Note: This is 60% of your grade, so please do it wholeheartedly and have fun.)

General Instructions:

1. This should be accomplished individually.

2. Choose four (4) from six (6) performance tasks listed below:
o Movie Review (25 Points)
o Article Review (25 Points)
o Position Paper (25 Points)
o Resume (25 Points)
o Application Letter for Employment (25 Points)
o College Admission Letter (25 Points)
3. You output should be encoded and follow the format below.
 Times New Roman
 12”
 Single Space
 A4 size paper
4. It should be printed and compiled in a transparent folder.
5. Make a cover page of your compilation indicating your Full Name, Strand, and Section.
6. Submit it together with your answer sheet.

P.S. Don’t forget to ask your subject teacher for further instruction. His/ Her discretion is final and irrevocable.

How your grade will be computed?

Written Works - 40%

Performance Tasks - 60%
Total - 100%

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
You have completed Module One.
Surely, you did well!

Prepared by:
Arlyn B. Dawadias
Rajan A. Galila
Greythyl Jane A. Pahayac
Marivic C. Sotto
Cecelle Ortiz
Lorraine Adiong