Module 1-Q3-Relevance and Truthfulness of Ideas
Module 1-Q3-Relevance and Truthfulness of Ideas
Module 1-Q3-Relevance and Truthfulness of Ideas
WHAT’S NEW
A. Before Viewing/Reading Activity
Unlocking of Difficulty
Determine the meaning of the underlined word in each sentence through context clues.
1. C. union
2. A. closure
3. B. troubles
4. B. shortage
5. C. failure
WHAT’S MORE
Activity 1. Relevant or Not
Go back to the text, There Were No Winners. What issue is presented by the writer? Is it also
true in our country? Explain your answer.
The issue presented is a political issue. Yes it is definitely true in our country now and
even before. Our country was divided because of the dissimilarities in political views, parties,
ideologies and priorities. They even brand people as “dilawan” or “DDS” depending on their
political beliefs. Instead of spending government time in crafting and approving beneficial laws,
planning and resolving issues, time was spent on berating one another, criticizing people in
media. It is as if politicians cannot be fully independent, serving the people instead of their
parties.
The statements below are taken from the transcript of President Barack Obama’s address, There
Were No Winners. Determine whether the idea of each statement is relevant or irrelevant. Put a
check (/) mark on the space that belong to your answer. Then give your reason for saying so on
the last column. If the space provided is not enough for your answer, write it on a separate sheet
of pad paper.
ASSESSMENT
Directions: Express your idea or opinion on each of the statement or quotation below. Cite
situations that prove the relevance and truthfulness of each idea or quote.
1. “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” John
Fitzgerald Kennedy
It is more important to give attention to how can one do something for his country
instead of what the country can do for him. We are part of one country, and the entire country
depends on us. We should not give burden to our country but instead contribute individually to
help it grow and progress. One example is the 4Ps program of the government. Many people
have depended to this financial assistance already; few of the beneficiaries do not work anymore
to earn a living.
2. “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.”- Robert Louis
Stevenson
It is connected to another saying which goes like this “Whatever you sow, you reap.” The
harvest may seem too distant or grim, but what’s important is we continue to plant seeds. We
have to plant seeds of good work to other people, do productive chores for our family and
community, and become an example to all others. These seeds that we plant will grow one day
and will blowout.
3. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”- Nelson
Mandela
By educating yourself, you may know how at best you can contribute to your family,
community and the world at large. If one is educated, he knows what he wants, he knows what
he needs, and he knows how to implement change for himself and the world around him. By
educating yourself, you can also educate others. In school, teachers imparted to us and compel
us to participate in civic activities. That is one form of initiating change in the world.
4. “The COVID vaccine must be considered a global public good.”- Pres. Rodrigo R. Duterte
Since there is no medicine to treat COVID and the only way to prevent contracting it is
through vaccination, it must be considered a global public good. Through vaccination, we can
mend the problem between people’s safety and the prevention of economic recession. If
majority of population is vaccinated, they can work, then can run their business, they can
continue in education without thinking so much about their safety. Someone is working in a
BPO company, and recently he was vaccinated. It is indeed a public good since both livelihood
and safety are considered.
5. “Garbage is one of the major problems the government addresses. Metro Manila alone
produces an average of 8,000 tons of waste daily. If left uncollected, this will pose health hazards
to the public.”
Because of excessive use of plastics and many other non-biodegradable materials, our
problem with garbage emerged. Improper garbage disposal is a problem as well, also the place
where to put these tons of garbage. I remember how the polluted river near our place affected
our health. The smell is really bad brought by the piles of garbage that have been in the river for
a long time. If this problem will not be solved, it can create many other problems like the
poisoning of species even to the connected body of waters.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY
I. Viewing
A. Watch the video clip by clicking the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwAYpLVyeFU
B. Answer each question below.
1. What is the video clip about?
It is about the act of kindness and generosity.
2. What is the idea expressed by the video clip?
Kindness begets kindness.
3. Is the idea relevant and truthful? Why?
Yes. It is relevant and truthful in a sense that it happens in real life in a very unconscious
manner. We may not notice but kindness really reciprocates kindness. In my experience
before, my classmates always help their circle of friends in doing their school works, until
I was helped by them also and learned to help others in return. It is that an act of
kindness multiplies.
4. How can you apply the idea in your life? Cite a specific situation to show it.
I can apply this idea by doing even small acts of kindness to others. One way of helping
others in our time today is by simply being someone whom another person can talk to
when they are depressed or frustrated. By simply talking to them, they may feel relieved.
These people might also be an outlet for other people, make it multiply until this little
act of kindness reach the world.
II. Reflection
What is the importance or relevance of this lesson – Determining the relevance and truthfulness
of ideas in your everyday life and in this present situation of holding classes?
The authenticity of learning is a challenge in education today. Learning becomes artificial
especially in subjects that require actual performances. Even in written works and performances,
validity has been a question to teachers. It is important that answers should be coming from the
students so that teachers can assess properly their understanding of the topics. Teachers can
really tell if the student really answered the given activity or task or not.
POSTTEST
A. Read the short passage below and answer the questions that follow.
1. B. true happiness
2. A. happiness
3. B. truism
4. C. happiness
5-10. We cannot be truly happy with material possessions and power. Having what we need and
what we want do not guarantee happiness. Since we have an endless needs and wants, we can
never be truly happy with it. We can be happy about something at first and feel unsatisfied as
time passes by. Happiness should depend on what we got; happiness is a condition of mind,
body and spirit. We can be truly happy if these requirements are met.
What is the importance or relevance of this lesson – Determining the relevance and truthfulness of ideas
in your everyday life and in this present situation of holding classes?