English: First Quarter-Module 4 Accessibility and Effectiveness of Different Sources of Information
English: First Quarter-Module 4 Accessibility and Effectiveness of Different Sources of Information
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First Quarter-Module 4
Accessibility and Effectiveness of
Different Sources of Information
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Good day Grade 10 learners! In this lesson, you are going to learn how to:
Compare and contrast the contents of the material viewed with outside sources of
information in terms of accessibility and effectiveness.
You can say that you understood the topic of this module if you can already:
What I Know
Answer the following questions below. Select your answers from the options
provided after each item. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
3. What word best completes the sentence? With the advent of technology,
information is easily disseminated via internet; __________during the time of our
grandparents, the only means of communication is thru mail and phone.
A. on the other hand C. contrary
B. to be unlike D. whereas
5. Write a statement of contrast to show the difference between a vlog and blog
in terms of effectiveness.
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Lesson Accessibility and Effectiveness of
1 Different Sources of Information
What’s In
In your previous lessons, you have studied about different sources of
information. Can you still remember these? Look at the illustrations below. These
are some examples of common sources of information.
Complete the statements below about different sources of information. Select your
answers from the pictures/sources above.
2. It is an interactive video blog post about upcoming events or any other activity
the person thinks is worth mentioning through a video, instead of writing it.
Answer: _____________________________________________________
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Let us start our lesson by answering the word puzzle called 4 PICS /1 WORD.
Arrange the jumbled letters below the four pictures. The four pictures serve as clues
to help you arrive at the correct answer. Then, use the word to complete the sentence
below.
ANSWER: ___________________________________
SENTENCE: Because of the newly installed elevator, the building is now __________
to people with disabilities (PWDs) and seniors on their wheelchairs.
ANSWER: ______________________
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Here are two more sentences in which the words in the word puzzle are used:
Coco: Both a brochure and a billboard are effective advertisements because they
combine pictures and words.
Lloydie: Unlike books in a library, websites are more accessible because students
can simply browse from the internet without leaving their houses.
B. What signal word was used by Coco to show that a brochure and a billboard
are similarly effective?
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C. What signal word was used by Llyodie to show that books in a library and an
article from a website differ in accessibility?
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The two words you have learned when you answered the 4 PICS 1 WORD
puzzle is meant to introduce to you the terms accessibility and effectiveness in
connection to sources of information.
As learners who are in constant search for knowledge, it is important to
consider that the sources of information you will use are easily accessed/available
(accessible) and it provides accurate, complete and reliable information that will help
you in your studies (effective).
For instance, if you are tasked to research about William Shakespeare, you
should have a list of references where you can possibly get the information you
needed. You can use textbooks, a biography, websites, YouTube videos and other
possible sources. You can even go to the place he was born and look for actual
documents or records about him. However, there is need to assess or judge these
sources in terms of accessibility and effectiveness. Of all the references mentioned,
which do you think is the most accessible? Which is the most effective?
Accessible: _________________________________________________________
Effective: ___________________________________________________________
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Let’s go back to the ideas of Coco and Llyodie. Coco pointed out that a
brochure and a billboard are similar in the contents and use of images and text. He
used the word both to emphasize the similarity of the items compared. You can also
use words and phrases like likewise, in like manner, similarly, and conversely. Aside
from these words, what other words can be used to show similarities between two
items compared? _____________________
On the other hand, Lloydie said that textbooks from a library are different
from a website in terms of accessibility because a website is just a click away and
can be accessed at home. He used the signal word unlike. Other signal words to show
differences include on the other hand, however, unlike and in contrast. What other
words can be used to show/emphasize difference between two items compared?
_________________
It is important to remember that accessibility and effectiveness of information
sources can be a case to case basis. To some people, books are easily accessible since
they live near public libraries or study in schools with a good and updated library
while internet articles may not be 100% accessible to all since some students do not
have internet connection at home.
Answer the activities that follow to practice your knowledge and skill about
the topic of this module.
Activity 1
Read each situation below and answer the questions that will follow.
1. You are planning to spend a leisure trip to Siargao. You like surfing very much,
so you are looking forward to an unlimited surf during your entire vacation.
You browsed and watched videos/vlogs in the YouTube Channel of Philmar
Alipayo, a famous vlogger who is also a surfer. You also read several internet
articles written by people who recently visited Siargao.
Why?
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2. A new brand of perfume is very popular among your friends. You are enticed
to try the perfume because you are also seeing billboard advertisement
endorsed by a famous celebrity about the product. You are also planning to
interview your friend who has been using the product.
Why?
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Activity 2
Compare and contrast the following sources of information in terms of its
accessibility or effectiveness. An example is given to you.
Example: books inside the library vs. articles from websites (accessibility)
Answer: Articles from websites are more accessible than books in the library. If you
want to get information from books available only in libraries, you need to
go out of the house, and commute to the nearest public or school library.
However, articles and websites can be accessed anytime at home using
smartphones or laptops.
3. reading a famous person’s biography vs. interviewing people who knew the
famous person (accessibility and effectiveness)
Answer:
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Activity 3
Judge whether the following sources of information are accessible and
effective by writing yes or no in columns 2 and 3. Do not forget to write a short
explanation for your answers. An example is given to you.
4. Wikipedia
5. imported books or
books written by
foreign authors
6. interviewing people
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Apply what you have learned about accessibility and effectiveness of sources
of information by doing this activity.
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We have a boxer called Pacman, an actor named Dingdong.Places are called
Baybay, Rapu-rapu, Iloilo, Sanga-sanga, Tawi-tawi, Potipot, Bongabong, Tingtingong,
Coco Loco. Desserts are called Halo-halo, and Sapin sapin. There is a bird called maya
and a fish called maya-maya. You could say we have a sense of humor. People say
we're the warmest place on earth because everyone, absolutely everyone, knows how
to smile... and have fun.
2. After you have read the transcript, look at the images from the billboard below.
The images also showcase the different tourist destination in the Philippines.
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3. After reading/viewing the two sources of information about the Philippines, your
next task is to evaluate these two sources in terms of accessibility and
effectiveness by answering the three questions below:
o What can you say about the information in the video/transcript? What
about the pictures in the billboard?
4. In presenting your answers to these questions, you can (just choose one):
o Present your answers orally as if you are vlogging. Before sending your video
to your teacher, share it first with your family members/friends and ask for
their opinions/comments.
For 1-3, answer the following questions. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Your teacher tasked you to find the current status of the Covid19 in USA.
Which of the following sources is not an effective source of information?
A. Newspapers C. news sites from the internet
B. Shared news from FB D. interview of an authority
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For items 4-5. Read the sample BLOG and the article about the giant shoes in
Marikina City. Then, answer the questions that will follow.
A. A blog
It was such an amazing experience to enjoy the fresh cool friendly waves in
Calaguas island. Our fun and comfort were even made better by the sumptuous
meal served to us by the polite and accommodating staff of the hotel we stayed at.
We really had the rare opportunity to commune with nature as we relaxed in the
native huts surrounded by lush green vegetations and hills teeming with trees. In
addition to that is the feeling of security and serenity as we spent the night despite
the absence of electricity by 12 midnight. All this wonderful experience wouldn't
have materialized without the provisions given to us by MAP Travel and Tours.
Thank you very much and looking forward to more travels with you. ☺
We highly recommend MAP TRAVEL AND TOURS as your partner in discovering
the beauty of our country
5. If the purpose of the sources is not limited to give information but also to
promote, which of the two is more effective? Why?
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Conduct a simple survey to find out the common sources of information that
your friends use. Ask your friends the reasons for their choice. From the reasons
given, find out whether your friends consider effectiveness and accessibility in their
choice of source of information.
Present the result of your survey using a simple graph (ex. pie chart, bar
graph). Write also a short paragraph explaining what you have realized from the
activity.
3. billboard image
https://www.google.com/search?q=billboard+about+philippines+tourist+
destination&rlz=1C1CHBD_enPH857PH858&sxsrf=ALeKk03hZBd2UZd0
nKug8qq7ZxVFtgWduA:1591287491091&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X
&ved=2ahUKEwjv_JDtx-
jpAhVQ7WEKHRGzDskQ_AUoAXoECBAQAw&biw=1366&bih=657#imgrc
=RPNvtTCDSXJTtM&imgdii=LMW2YbPqtbmd9M
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Development Team of the Module
Writer: Myriam R. Dela Cruz (MHS)
Editor: Cyril P. Santos (SEHS)
Internal Validator: Janet S.Cajuguiran ( EPS- English)
External Validators:
Illustrator: Marexcza Z. Salinas (PHS)
Layout Artist: Arneil A. Pagatpatan (NHS)
Management Team:
Sheryll T. Gayola
Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
OIC, Office of the Schools Division Superintendent
Elisa O. Cerveza
Chief, CID
OIC, Office of the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
Janet S. Cajuguiran
EPS-English
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