This is the Grade 8 English Quarter 3 Module 3 self-learning module, Determining Various Social, Moral, and Economic Issues Discussed in Text Listened To. It is an Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) module from DepEd Caraga Region (First Edition, 2020), written for learners studying at home with a parent or facilitator. It builds listening skills: after it, learners can tell what kind of issue a news report, talk, or video discusses, explain its causes and effects, and suggest solutions.
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What learners will learn
The Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC) covered is to determine the various social, moral, and economic issues discussed in the text listened to (EN8LC-III-7.4).
Learners are expected to:
- identify the various social, moral, and economic issues discussed in listening texts;
- analyze the causes and effects of the various issues;
- express opinions on social, moral, and economic issues discussed in a text listened to;
- suggest possible solutions to the social issues presented; and
- relate personal experiences pertaining to the issues discussed.
What is inside the module
The module follows the usual self-learning module parts:
- What I Know: a 15-item multiple-choice pretest.
- What’s In: a review of propaganda techniques from the previous lesson (name-calling, plain folks, card stacking, soft soap, glittering generalities). It also has a picture activity where learners fill in missing letters to name issues such as child labor, unemployment, hunger, human trafficking, and bullying.
- What’s New: “Issue in a Snapshot,” where learners name the issue in a photo of houses on stilts over water (poverty) and list its possible causes in a concept map.
- What is It: the main discussion of social, moral, and economic issues, plus listening activities based on online videos and news reports.
- What’s More: a semantic web of issues, a video on fighting depression, and a cause-and-effect chart for one talk: cyberbullying, human or sex trafficking, or malnutrition.
- What I Have Learned: “My Realizations,” a sentence-completion reflection.
- What I Can Do: a table of problems in the learner’s own community, and a slogan task scored with a 5-point rubric.
- Assessment, Additional Activities (listening to a text on unemployment in the Philippines), and an Answer Key.
Key ideas: three kinds of issues
The module defines an issue as an important problem or topic that people in society argue about or discuss because it negatively affects many people. An issue can be social, moral, or economic.
Social issues
Social issues keep society from working at its best. An issue is social when:
- it involves people in the society;
- the public as a whole sees the situation as a problem;
- a large part of the population sees it as a valid concern; and
- citizens can ease it by acting together.
The module’s examples are drug addiction, which harms users, their families, and the whole community, and crime, which is both a social and a moral issue. Its third example is poverty, which the World Bank describes as hunger, lack of shelter, being sick and unable to see a doctor, having no school or job, and living hand-to-mouth.
Moral issues
Moral issues are situations or actions that do not follow the shared norms, values, culture, and beliefs of a community. An issue is moral when:
- it goes against the values, beliefs, and preferences of people in the society;
- it involves behavior that repeatedly brings a person into conflict with society; and
- it involves actions that may harm others or the persons themselves.
Examples are abortion, which the module describes as illegal and a moral issue in the Philippines, and stealing, which is both morally wrong and against the law. The module also gives corruption, the illegal use of public power for private gain.
Economic issues
Economic issues show a scarcity of resources that cannot meet people’s wants and needs. An issue is economic when it involves:
- inflation, or rising prices of basic goods and services that affect many people;
- rising unemployment; or
- poverty caused by factors such as lack of education, discrimination, overpopulation, unemployment, and corruption.
Examples are unemployment, inflation, and poverty. Because poverty is both a social and an economic issue, the module calls it a socio-economic issue.
Listening skills used in the module
Learners watch a video on four types of listening: appreciative, comprehensive, empathetic, and analytical or critical. They then learn that two of these matter most when listening to issues:
| Type of listening | What you do |
|---|---|
| Comprehensive (informational) | Listen to understand the ideas; separate the main points from supporting details such as examples, data, and statistics. |
| Critical | Judge how credible the message is; tell facts from opinions and weigh the evidence before agreeing or disagreeing. |
The listening activities use online videos. Topics include a news report on the Anti-Cyberbullying Act of 2015 (Failon Ngayon), a debate on abortion, a United Nations explanation of poverty, and talks on depression, cyberbullying, trafficking, malnutrition, and unemployment. Learners need internet access for these parts.
How to use this module
- Learners: Take the pretest first. If you get a perfect score, you may skip the module. If you make one or more mistakes, go through all the parts in order and complete every activity. Write all answers on a separate sheet of paper, and do not mark the module. Finish with the assessment, then check your work honestly with the answer key.
- Parents and facilitators: Help your child open the video links and talk through the reflection questions, many of which ask about issues in your own community. The module tells learners to ask their teacher or facilitator when a task is difficult.
- Teachers: Many answers in the key are marked “answers may vary,” so the opinion tasks, community table, and slogan need your review. Use the rubric in Activity 11 to score the slogan.
Frequently asked questions
What grade and quarter is this module for?
It is for Grade 8 English, Quarter 3. It is Module 3 of the quarter.
What competency does this module cover?
It covers the MELC on determining the various social, moral, and economic issues discussed in the text listened to, code EN8LC-III-7.4.
What is the difference between a social, a moral, and an economic issue?
A social issue is a problem that the public recognizes and can ease through joint action, like drug addiction. A moral issue goes against shared values and beliefs, like stealing. An economic issue reflects scarce resources, like unemployment or inflation.
Does the module have an answer key?
Yes. It has answers for the review activities and the 15-item assessment. Most open-ended activities are marked as answers may vary.
Do learners need the internet to finish the module?
Several listening activities use online videos, such as talks on cyberbullying, poverty, depression, and unemployment. Learners need internet access for those parts.
Full text of the module
The text below is a transcription of the PDF above, as printed.
English Quarter 3 – Module 3: Determining Various Social, Moral, and Economic Issues Discussed in Text Listened to
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English Quarter 3 – Module 3: Determining Various Social, Moral, and Economic Issues Discussed in Text Listened To
Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that, you, our dear learners, can continue your studies and learn while at home. Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part should guide you step-by-step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.
Pre-tests are provided to check how much you already know about the lesson. It will also give your facilitator an idea about the progress that you are making in the SLM. At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check your learning. Answer keys provided for each activity and test. We trust that you will be honest in using these.
In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teacher are also provided to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how they can best help you on your home-based learning.
Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises and test. And read the instructions carefully before performing each task.
If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.
Thank you!
What I Need to Know
This module is designed and written to help you enhance your listening skill. It focuses on determining various social, moral, and economic issues found in listening texts. As such, it will help you understand issues or conditions associated with difficult decisions and disagreements that need to be addressed within a community, a society, or a nation.
The Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC) covered in this module is to determine the various social, moral, and economic issues discussed in the text listened to. (EN8LC-III-7.4)
Objectives:
Specifically, you are expected to:
- identify the various social, moral, and economic issues discussed in listening texts;
- analyze the causes and effects of the various issues;
- express opinions on social, moral, and economic issues discussed in a text listened to;
- suggest possible solutions to the social issues presented; and
- relate personal experiences pertaining to the issues discussed.
What I Know
Before you start, find out first how much you know about the lesson in this module by answering the pre-test. If you get a perfect score, you may decide to skip this module; but if you get one or more mistakes, you need to go through this module and complete all the activities.
Pre-Test
Directions: Read each question comprehensively, and pick out the letter of best answer. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
Which of the following best describes a social issue?
A. It causes an increase in unemployment.
B. The people recognize the situation as a huge problem.
C. Only overseas workers consider the issue as a problem.
D. It involves a difference in beliefs and preferences of people.Which of the following can be categorized as a social issue?
A. increasing population
B. cheating during exam
C. high prices of commodities
D. low agricultural productionWhat issue reflects the scarcity of resources which are deemed insufficient to satisfy human wants and needs?
A. social issue
B. moral issue
C. economic issue
D. public issueWhich of the following is a primary indicator of an economic issue?
A. increased crime rate
B. rising dropout cases
C. differences in beliefs
D. high unemployment rateWhich of these factors is NOT part of a moral issue?
A. difference in beliefs or preferences
B. poor regard of the common good
C. lack of compassion for others
D. price increase in basic commoditiesWhich of the following can be considered as a moral issue?
A. abortion
B. hunger
C. pollution
D. unemploymentWhat kind of issue is presented in the following situation?
Children die quietly in some of the poorest villages on earth because the families cannot afford medical services.
A. social issue
B. moral issue
C. economic issue
D. psychological issueWhat kind of issue is presented in the following situation?
High fuel costs and soaring commodity prices, together with fears of global recession, are worries of all countries.
A. social issue
B. moral issue
C. economic issue
D. psychological issueWhich of the following situations shows a moral issue?
A. A job seeker finds it difficult to land a job.
B. A family experiences financial crisis due to the pandemic.
C. A father resorts to stealing to support his family.
D. A community sees a surge in drug addiction cases.Which of the following situations reveals a social issue?
A. A job seeker finds it difficult to land a job.
B. A family experiences financial crisis due to the pandemic.
C. A father resorts to stealing to support his family.
D. A community sees a surge in drug addiction cases.Which of the following situations poses a moral issue?
A. A school conducts symposium about bullying.
B. A community works together for a clean-up drive.
C. A group of students cheats in an examination.
D. A group of people stages a hunger strike on the street.Which of the following situations presents a social issue?
A. A school conducts symposium about bullying.
B. A community works together for a clean-up drive.
C. A group of students cheats in an examination.
D. A group of people is having a hunger strike on the street.
For items 13 -15, read the following transcript taken from a listening text and answer the following questions.
Lack of sex education, peer pressure, and early sexual engagement are just three of the many causes of teenage pregnancy. In the Philippines, teenage pregnancy has become a social problem.
Peer pressure and lack of education result in early sexual engagement that leads to early pregnancy. With very little knowledge about sex and pregnancy, many adolescent girls find themselves in a dilemma about the situation oftentimes without the knowledge of their parents. These teenagers, however, do not know that such pregnancy can be a huge health risk.
Teenage pregnancy is associated with high risk of health problems to the mother and the baby. Infections from sexually transmitted disease, premature birth, abortion, postpartum depression are just four of the many health problems. Therefore,teenage pregnancy is not just a social issue, but it is also a health issue.
What specific societal problem is discussed in the text?
A. peer pressure
B. lack of education
C. students dropouts
D. teenage pregnancyWhat type of issue is the problem discussed in the text?
A. social issue
B. moral issue
C. economic issue
D. psychological issueWhich of the following statements is true about the issue on teenage pregnancy based on the text?
A. Teenage pregnancy is an economic problem.
B. Teenage pregnancy is solely caused by peer pressure.
C. Teenage pregnancy can result in many health problems.
D. Teenage pregnancy can be solved through sex education.
What’s In
In your previous lesson, you have learned how to analyze propaganda techniques. Work on the following activities to recall what you have learned about the previous topic.
Activity 1: Memory Recall
Directions: Read each question below. Then, write the letter of the best answer on a separate sheet of paper.
What propaganda technique uses these words, “racist, dictator and communist”?
A. plain folks B. card stacking
C. name-calling D. glittering generalitiesWhich of the following propaganda techniques is applied in the advertisement below?
[illustration: advertisement referred to in item 2; not reproduced]
A. soft soap B. plain folks
C. name-calling D. card stackingIn an advertisement, a dentist visits a rural area, introduces a brand of toothpaste, and teaches the farmers and their families how to properly brush their teeth using the toothpaste. What propaganda technique is used in the advertisement?
a. plain folks B. name-calling
C. card stacking D. glittering generalitiesYou saw an advertisement of a slimming tablet sold cheaply in a buy 1 take 1 basis. You got interested because you really wanted to lose weight. What do you think is the right thing to do?
A. Buy it because of its beautiful propaganda.
B. Buy it immediately because it has a good offer.
C. Prove that the product is effective before buying it.
D. Research on the positive and negative effects of the product before buying it.Which of the following statements uses a soft soap propaganda technique?
A. You are a criminal! You don’t deserve to be elected.
B. My actions of service to the people are my best works in life.
C. I know that you are wise voters. The future lies in your hands.
D. I am the right person to be elected because of my accomplishments.
Activity 2: Issues in Pictures
Directions: Identify the social issues reflected in each image. Use the clues provided and supply the missing letters to complete the words in the boxes. Do this on a separate sheet of paper.
[photo: a child carrying a heavy sack on his shoulder]
c _ _ l _ _ a b _ _
(source: https://pulitzercenter.org/projects/philippines-gold-mines-child-labor-economypoverty-compressor-mining)
[photo: brownies on a plate, captioned “Sugar free”]
Source: https://kimspireddiy.com/keto-oreo-cookie-brownies-best-low-carb-recipebreakfast- treat- desserts-snack-for-ketogenic-diet-gluten-free-sugar-free/
[photo: a man holding a sign reading “LOOKING FOR A JOB”]
u _ e _ _ l o y _ _ t
(source: https://www.thenewfederalist.eu/unemployment-in-the-globalization-age?lang=fr)
[photo: a group of children behind a cardboard sign reading “PLS. HELP US WE NEED FOOD”]
h _ n g _ _
(source: https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-examples-of-social-issues)
[photo: a girl’s face with the words “NOT FOR SALE” across the image]
_ u _ a n _ r f f _ k _ g
(source: https://pages.stolaf.edu/ein/disciplines/sexual-ethics/)
[photo: a girl pressed against a wall while another person holds up a phone to record her]
_ u l _ y _ n _
(source: https://sciencenorway.no/bullying/bullying-negatively-impacts-both-the-bully-and-thevictim-of-bullying/1582298)
The pictures used in the activity show issues or problems in the society. Do they seem familiar? These issues will be introduced to you in the succeeding part of the lesson.
What’s New
In this part of the module, you will discover various issues that you normally hear over the radio, on television, or on social media. They are issues that affect you and the people around you. How common are these issues in your area? How do they affect you and your loved ones? Continue working on the activities and consider your own personal experiences especially those related to the various social, economic, and moral issues around you.
Activity 1: Issue in a Snapshot
Directions: Identify the issue shown in the picture. Then, complete the concept map below by filling in the boxes with possible causes of the issue identified. Copy the graphic organizer and write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
[photo: houses built on stilts over dark water, with laundry hanging from the roofs]
(Photo Source: pixabay.com/photos/philippines-slums-manila)
[chart: concept map; Activity 1: Issue in a Snapshot] Center: _____ (Issue) Surrounding boxes (six): _____, _____, _____, _____, _____, _____ Values are not labeled on the chart. transcriber’s note: the boxes are blank in the original and are meant to be filled in by the learner.
Self-Check:
- What issue is reflected in the picture?
- What do you think are some of the reasons why such issue exists?
- Have you observed this issue or problem in your community? How serious is it in your area?
- Aside from the issue presented in the picture, what other social and economic problems have you heard, seen, or experienced?
What is It
You have already analyzed the issue on poverty in the picture analysis you did in the previous activity. What are common types of issues in the society? What type of issue is poverty?
As you read and listen, reflect on whether you have seen, heard, or experienced the issues presented in this section.
What is an issue? An issue is an important problem or topic that people in the society argue about or discuss since it negatively affects many people in the society. It could be a social, moral, or economic issue.
What are common issues in the society? The following are common issues in the society:
A. SOCIAL ISSUES prevent the society from functioning at the most desirable level. An issue becomes a social issue under the following circumstances:
- The issue involves people in the society.
- The public, as a whole, recognizes the situation as a problem.
- A large segment of the population sees the situation as a valid concern.
- The situation can be alleviated through the joint actions of the citizens.
Examples:
[photo: “SAY NO TO DRUGS” with a syringe, pills, and plastic packets]
The image reflects an issue on drug addiction.
Drug addiction or the use of prohibited drugs can cause the drug user to neglect his responsibility towards his family, children, career, education, and health. Thus, it is a social problem that can adversely affect not only the lives of the drug addicts, but also their families and the entire community.
(Source: https://www.mapsofindia.com/my- india/society/drug-abuse-causes-and-solutions )
[illustration: “COGNISABLE OFFENCE” chart showing figures for murder, fighting, rape, stealing, and kidnapping]
Labels printed in the illustration: COGNISABLE OFFENCE; MURDER; FIGHTING; RAPE; STRAL [?]; KIDNAPPING
The image reflects the issue on crimes.
Crime is a social issue and at the same time a moral issue since it affects the safety and security of citizens and it is against the values and beliefs of the people. It is prohibited by the law as it is harmful or offensive to the people or the society.
(Source: https://www.tes.com/lessons/kIn87SW7F8txaQ)
[photo: a group of children gathered around a bowl on the ground]
The image reflects the issue on poverty. Poverty is described by the World Bank Organization as hunger, lack of shelter, being sick, and not being able to see a doctor. It is further defined as not having access to school, not having a job, fear of the future, and living a kind of hand-to-mouth existence.
It is a social problem since a large segment of the population experiences such situation and sees it as a valid concern.
(Source: https://richmondvale.org/en/blog/6-main-causes-of-poverty-in-the-world)
Activity 2: Think Before you Click!
Directions: Listen to the news report in the following link and answer the questions below.
LINK: Failon Ngayon: Anti Cyberbullying Act of 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBX2PhfSGn4
- What issue is discussed in the news report?
- What are the causes of this problem?
- How does the issue affect the victims?
- What possible solutions are presented in the report?
- What possible solutions do you suggest to address the problem?
B. MORAL ISSUES are situations or actions that do not conform to the shared norms and values, culture, and beliefs distinguished by a certain community or social setting.
An issue becomes a moral issue under the following circumstances:
- It is against the values, beliefs, and preferences of the people in the society.
- It involves behavior patterns that bring the individual repeatedly into conflict with the society.
- It involves actions which have the potential to harm others or the persons themselves.
Examples:
[photo: two hands forming a heart around a baby’s feet, with the slogan “ABORTION KILLS THE HUMANITY IN US ALL.”]
The image reflects an issue on abortion.
Abortion involves the termination of pregnancy. While other countries consider abortion as legal, it is a moral issue in the Philippines and is regarded a grievous sin. This action is against the norms and values of the people, the church, and the society. It is illegal under the law of the land and is highly condemned.
(Source: https://seosamhgrianna.wixsite.com/website/single-post/2018/04/10/Bodily-Autonomy— A-Cynical-Slogan-of-the-Abortion-Industry)
[illustration: cartoon of a thief stealing a wallet from a man]
The image reflects an issue on stealing.
Stealing is an act of taking away someone else’s possession without permission. It is morally and illegally wrong as it is against the ethical standard of the society and it also violates the law of the land.
(Source: https://www.vectorstock.com/royalty-free-vector/thief-stealing-wallet-cartoon-vector-11328052)
[photo: handcuffs placed over peso bills]
The image reflects an issue on corruption.
Corruption is a criminal offence that constitutes the illegal use of public power to gain private interest. This may be done by a person, a group of people or an organization entrusted with authority.
(Source: https://www.esquiremag.ph/politics/opinion/philippines-corruption-perceptions-indexa00290-20190130)
Activity 3: Pro or Against
Directions: Listen to the discussion on the issue on abortion and complete the grid below.
LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsNXKKGXXts
Issue:
Speakers’ Arguments
| Claire Padilla | Rizalito David |
|---|---|
Have you heard of this issue? How serious is the issue in your area?
Based on the arguments of the two speakers you have listened to, who do you agree with? Why?
What do you think needs to be done to address the problem?
C. ECONOMIC ISSUES are situations that reflect the scarcity of resources which are deemed insufficient to satisfy human wants and needs.
An issue becomes an economic issue under the following circumstances:
- It involves inflation or the increase of price of basic commodities and services affecting a large number of people.
- It involves an increase of unemployment or not having a job to earn ones living.
- It involves poverty caused by underlying factors such as lack of education, cultural and religious discrimination, overpopulation, unemployment and corruption.
Examples:
[illustration: a balance scale with a group of people in the pan labeled “UNEMPLOYMENT” and a few people in the pan labeled “SERVICE SECTOR”]
(Source: https://researchleap.com/unemployment-factor-international-migration/)
The image reflects an issue on unemployment.
Unemployment happens when someone who has the ability to work cannot find a suitable job. Unemployment becomes an economic issue when a large number of population lacks the opportunity to find a job and could therefore not support basic needs.
[illustration: a hand holding up the word “COST” with an upward arrow above it]
(Source:https://www.iconfinder.com/icons/2579931/cost_high_cost_increase_price_increase_rising_c osts_icon)
The image reflects an issue on inflation.
Inflation rate refers to rise and fall of prices of commodities at a specific time or period. Inflation becomes an issue when there is an abrupt increase of price of basic commodities and services making people unable to have the capacity to provide for their needs and wants.
[photo: a person with a backpack looking over a shantytown of crowded corrugated-roof houses]
The image reflects an issue on poverty.
Aside from being a social issue, poverty is also an economic issue making it a socio-economic issue.
Poverty becomes an economic issue when it affects the people’s economic activities. It means people can hardly provide for their food, shelter, education, and health.
(Source: https://www.habitatforhumanity.org.uk/blog/2018/09/relative-absolute-poverty/)
Activity 4: The Goal
Directions: Listen to an explanation on poverty from the United Nations and work on the following activities. LINK: https://youtu.be/A2O1HU6FMfk
- What is the first development goal of the United Nations?
- Is poverty the same for everyone? How is poverty described?
- Why is poverty a big challenge?
- What example images of poverty have you experienced, observed, or heard? Relate them here and explain how you felt at the time you experienced poverty directly or indirectly.
Example: I saw a mother begging for food for her emaciated baby. I felt terrible because I could only give the mother PhP 20.00 – the amount I saved from my allowance for the day.
- What can you do to end poverty right now in your own city?
Activity 5: Listening to Issues
Directions: Follow the link and listen to the video clip on different types of listening and complete the table below. LINK: https://youtu.be/22gzvSindTU
| Types of Listening | Purpose & Process | When this type of listening is usually used |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Appreciative | ||
| 2. Comprehensive | ||
| 3. Empathetic | ||
| 4. Analytical/Critical Listening |
What types of listening did you employ when you listened to the different issues?
When you listened to the different social, economic, and moral issues, you used more of comprehensive listening and critical listening.
In comprehensive listening or informational listening, you listen to understand the ideas presented in the text. You distinguish between the main ideas or key points and the supporting details that further describe or prove the main ideas. Supporting details can come in the form of explanations, descriptions, examples, situations or events, data, and statistics. Thus, you need to listen closely for you to understand the main message of the speaker.
You also need to use critical listening to analyze and evaluate the credibility of the writer’s message. In critical listening, you distinguish between facts and opinions of the speaker. You also analyze the pieces of evidence used to support arguments or claims before you agree or disagree to the ideas of the speaker.
What’s More
In this part of module you will undertake more challenging tasks. Work on the following activities and apply comprehensive and critical listening strategies as you listen to various social, economic, and moral issues.
Activity 6. A Web of Issues
Directions: Complete the semantic web below by supplying each box with a word or phrase that you can associate with social, moral, and economic issues. Copy the semantic web and write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
[chart: semantic web; Activity 6. A Web of Issues]
- Issues
- Moral issue — (blank box)
- Social issue — (blank box)
- Economic issue — (blank box)
Self-check:
- Were you able to give words or phrases that relate to social, moral, and economic issues?
- Did these words or phrases help you develop a clear understanding of various social, moral and economic issues?
Activity 7: What must be done
Directions: Listen to the story on how to overcome depression during difficult times. Identify the issue presented in the story and answer the questions that follow.
Source Motivation2study. (2018 Jan. 15). Fight Depression-Powerful Study Motivation. [Video file]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I9ADpXbD6c Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I9ADpXbD6c
Issue: _________________________________________
- What issue does the audio-visual clip present?
- Why is this condition hard for everyone suffering from it?
- How can you fight depression according to the speakers?
- How will you help a friend suffering from this condition??
- What must be done to avoid depression?
Activity 8: Causes and Effects
Directions: Listen to one of the following talks. Then, analyze the causes and effects of the social issue presented in the talk you chose. Copy the cause and effect chart and write your answers in a separate sheet.
- Cyberbullying
LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA1TJjJgdz8 - Human/Sex trafficking
LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9r-Am1Rko0g - Malnutrition
LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5op2vDa_GgY
| Issue listened to: | |
|---|---|
| Type of issue: | |
| Causes | Effects |
Does the problem also happen in the Philippines? What do you think needs to be done to address the issue?
[transcriber’s note: in the printed chart, “Issue listened to:” and “Type of issue:” each span both columns; the two empty rows under Causes and Effects are the answer rows]
What I Have Learned
What insights have you learned from this module? What skills did you learn? How has the lesson made you more aware of the issues in the society?
Activity 9. My Realizations
Directions: Complete the paragraph with what you have learned, realized, and resolved. Copy the chart and write your answer on a separate sheet.
In this lesson, I learned that…
Becoming aware of the issues by listening critically is important because…
I think, in my own little way, I can help address the various issues or problems by…
What I Can Do
Activity 10. Issues Around You
Directions: Apply what you have learned by completing the table below. Write the various problems observed in your community, identify the type of issue and give some suggestions in solving the problems. Copy the chart and write your answers in a separate sheet.
| Type of Issue | What problems are observed in the community? | Why is it an issue? | What suggestions can you give to solve the issue? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social | 1. | ||
| 2. | |||
| Moral | 3. | ||
| 4. | |||
| Economic | 5. | ||
| 6. |
Activity 11. Taking Action
Directions: The issues you have listened to in this module affect many people. Inspire others to positively address the issues through a slogan.
Rubric for the Slogan
| CRITERIA | 5 – Point Scale | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Content | 5 The slogan is exceptionally attractive because it uses colors and drawings to support the message. It clearly expresses the message of the given topic; the words used are clear and create impact. | |
| 4 The slogan is attractive because it uses colors and drawings to support the message. It expresses the message of the given topic but the words do not create an impact on the readers. |
| CRITERIA | 5 – Point Scale | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 3 The slogan is fairly attractive with the use of colors. It expresses a message that is somewhat related to the given topic. | ||
| 2 The slogan is poorly done. It does not express the message of the given topic. | ||
| 1 The slogan is very poorly done. It is incomplete. |
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Assessment
Directions: Read each question comprehensively, and pick out the letter of best answer. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
Which of the following best describes a social issue?
A. It causes an increase in unemployment.
B. The people recognize the situation as a huge problem.
C. Only overseas workers consider the issue as a problem.
D. It involves a difference in beliefs and preferences of people.Which of the following can be categorized as a social issue?
A. increasing population
B. cheating during exam
C. high prices of commodities
D. low agricultural productionWhat issue reflects the scarcity of resources which are deemed insufficient to satisfy human wants and needs?
A. social issue
B. moral issue
C. economic issue
D. public issueWhich of the following is a primary indicator of an economic issue?
A. increased crime rate
B. rising dropout cases
C. differences in beliefs
D. high unemployment rateWhich of these factors is NOT part of a moral issue?
A. difference in beliefs or preferences
B. poor regard of the common good
C. lack of compassion for others
D. price increase in basic commoditiesWhich of the following can be considered as a moral issue?
A. abortion
B. hunger
C. pollution
D. unemploymentWhat kind of issue is presented in the following situation?
Children die quietly in some of the poorest villages on earth because the families cannot afford medical services.
A. social issue
B. moral issue
C. economic issue
D. psychological issueWhat kind of issue is presented in the following situation?
High fuel costs and soaring commodity prices, together with fears of global recession, are worries of all countries.
A. social issue
B. moral issue
C. economic issue
D. psychological issueWhich of the following situations shows a moral issue?
A. A job seeker finds it difficult to land a job.
B. A family experiences financial crisis due to the pandemic.
C. A father resorts to stealing to support his family.
D. A community sees a surge in drug addiction cases.Which of the following situations reveals a social issue?
A. A job seeker finds it difficult to land a job.
B. A family experiences financial crisis due to the pandemic.
C. A father resorts to stealing to support his family.
D. A community sees a surge in drug addiction cases.Which of the following situations poses a moral issue?
A. A school conducts symposium about bullying.
B. A community works together for a clean-up drive.
C. A group of students cheats in an examination.
D. A group of people stages a hunger strike on the street.Which of the following situations presents a social issue?
A. A school conducts symposium about bullying.
B. A community works together for a clean-up drive.
C. A group of students cheats in an examination.
D. A group of people is having a hunger strike on the street.
For items 13 -15, read the following transcript taken from a listening text and answer the following questions.
Lack of sex education, peer pressure, and early sexual engagement are just three of the many causes of teenage pregnancy. In the Philippines, teenage pregnancy has become a social problem.
Peer pressure and lack of education result in early sexual engagement that leads to early pregnancy. With very little knowledge about sex and pregnancy, many adolescent girls find themselves in a dilemma about the situation oftentimes without the knowledge of their parents. These teenagers, however, do not know that such pregnancy can be a huge health risk.
Teenage pregnancy is associated with high risk of health problems to the mother and the baby. Infections from sexually transmitted disease, premature birth, abortion, postpartum depression are just four of the many health problems. Therefore, teenage pregnancy is not just a social issue, but it is also a health issue.
What specific societal problem is discussed in the text?
A. peer pressure
B. lack of education
C. students dropouts
D. teenage pregnancyWhat type of issue is the problem discussed in the text?
A. social issue
B. moral issue
C. economic issue
D. psychological issueWhich of the following statements is true about the issue on teenage pregnancy based on the text?
A. Teenage pregnancy is an economic problem.
B. Teenage pregnancy is solely caused by peer pressure.
C. Teenage pregnancy can result in many health problems.
D. Teenage pregnancy can be solved through sex education.
Additional Activities
To further enrich what you have learned, do the last activity.
Directions: Listen to the text on Unemployment in the Philippines issue and complete the graphic organizer below. Visit this link to listen to the audio, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdsz-t540WI&t=72s.
Based on my own understanding of the listening text, unemployment is
_____________________________________________________________________.
Problem and type of issue
[transcriber’s note: this box is empty in the original.]
causes
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effects
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Answer Key
[transcriber’s note: on this page the answer boxes are printed upside down. The text is transcribed below in the order it reads when the page is turned upright.]
What’s In
- C
- D
- A
- D
- C
- child labor
- unemployment
- hunger
- human trafficking
- bullying
What’s New
Activity 1
Possible answer: Answer may vary
What’s More
Activity 1
Answer may vary
Activity 2
- Depression
- Answer may vary
- Answer may vary
- Answer may vary
- Answer may vary
Activity 3
Answer may vary
Assessment 3
Answer may vary
What I Have Learned
Answers may vary
What I Can Do
Answers may vary
Assessment
- B
- A
- C
- D
- D
- A
- C
- C
- C
- D
- C
- D
- D
- A
- C
Additional Activity
Answers may vary
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