English 7 Q4 M8
English 7 Q4 M8
English 7 Q4 M8
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English – Grade 7
Quarter 4 – Module 8: Cooperation and Social Responsibility in the Global Village
First Edition, 2020
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English 7
Quarter 4
Self-Learning Module 8
Cooperation and Social Responsibility in the Global Village
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Introductory Message
This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims to help learners
acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5 Cs, namely: Communication,
Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Character while taking into
consideration their needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:
As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Moreover, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
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For the Learner:
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You
will be enabled to process the contents of the learning material while being an active
learner.
Posttest - This measures how much you have learned from the
entire module.
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EXPECTATIONS
After going through this self-learning module, you are expected to:
1. get the main idea of a passage.
2. cite evidence to support the main idea.
3. infer the message of the material read.
4. express one’s beliefs based on a material read.
PRETEST
Read the excerpt of an interview conducted by Zoe Loftus-Farren with the late
Ms. Gina Lopez carefully. Then in your notebook, put a check (√) mark if the
statements below are supported by the text and an X if these are not. Write your
answers in your notebook.
Zoe Loftus- Farren: You’ve been very vocal about the connection between the
environment and social justice. Could you tell me a bit about how these issues are
connected in the Philippines?
Gina Lopez: I have statistical data that shows that the environment affects the soul. In
areas where I’ve cleaned up the creeks and made the place more beautiful, 97 percent
of the people have more peace of mind, 97 percent of people are happier. You can
probably validate that yourself. When you’re stressed, you go to a place which is
beautiful and healing and peaceful. The world in which you live, the world that
surrounds you, ultimately affects your soul.
I even think love is the way to address the drug problem. I think the strong
approach has its merit, but I think left at that alone it’s not going to be sustainable.
Because if you look at where all the killing has happened, it’s always in places that
are dirty, and ugly, and poor. And when you change the living environment of the
place, there’s a direct impact on human consciousness.
And that’s why I’m into the environment, because of the impact on people’s
lives. And if you keep the environment beautiful, there’s tremendous economic potential
for ecotourism. For me, the path for this particular country, for the Philippines – with
7,000 islands, with mountains and volcanoes and corals – is to keep the environment
beautiful, to nurture it, to explore it. And then to maneuver systems so that the people
who live there benefit from it. (https://www.earthisland.org/journal/index.php/magazine/entry/love_is_a_force_for_change/)
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1. The soul is nourished and at peace when the environment is beautiful and peaceful
also.
2. A positive environment changes the way people interact with their fellowmen and
surroundings.
3. Love changes everything.
4. Take good care of the environment so we can enjoy its blessings.
5. The environment should not be used to bring profits through ecotourism.
RECAP
Previously, we learned that literature is a tool to assert one’s unique identity
and to better understand other people. Today we are going to understand the need
to work cooperatively and responsibly in today’s global village through Philippine
Literature.
LESSON
What is a global village? This term was first used by Marshall McLuhan in
1964. It refers to the immediate sharing of different cultures brought upon by
technological advances. Through the internet, we came to learn of Koreanovelas, K-
pop, Hollywood, and Netflix. Teenagers gush over their Korean idols and enjoy
listening to their songs. Adults spend their free time watching series available on
Netflix. Our exposure to various cultures through the internet has broadened our
awareness. Furthermore, a global village is defined by Merriam-Webster as a world
viewed as a community in which distance and isolation have been dramatically
reduced by electronic media. The prolific use of the internet, social media, and online
communication tools such as Zoom and Messenger Rooms made distance irrelevant.
It is also believed that cultural globalization will lead to economic opportunities for
all countries and humanitarian efforts will come freely from more progressive
countries to less progressive ones.
However, even in the midst of globalization, we must not forget who we are
and what we have as Filipinos. We must also remember to nurture the culture and
traditions by continuing to practice them.
We must also continue to study Philippine literature and apply what we have
learned from them so we will always be reminded of our own backgrounds. Literature
is a reflection of the beliefs and culture of a certain group of people. Through these
writings, we understand how people lived in the past and what they believed in. These
also teach us lessons that we could apply in our lives.
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Philippine literature abounds with works that promote cooperation and
nationalism. Stories like The Parable of the Rainbow Colors by Dr. Juan Flavier teach
us that even if we are different from one another, we need to work together towards
achieving a common goal. There are also selections such as New Yorker in Tondo by
Marcelino Agana Jr. and Where’s the Patis? by Carmen Guerrero Nakpil that teach
us that no matter where we are in the world, we will always love our own country
and come home.
Philippine Literature not only teaches us the need to work cooperatively and
responsibly in today’s global village but also to care for our environment. When we
read about the ideas of our fellow Filipinos, we are able to understand where they
are coming from thus be able to accept or reject their beliefs and opinions. So keep
on reading because through reading, our perspective about the world is expanded.
Guided Practice
A borderless world presents a bigger opportunity, yet one that is not so much
as abandonment but as an extension of identity. Even as we take, we give back. We
are the 40,000 skilled nurses who support the United Kingdom’s National Health
Service. We are the quarter-of-a-million seafarers manning most of the world’s
commercial ships. We are your software engineers in Ireland, your construction
workers in the Middle East, your doctors and caregivers in North America, and, your
musical artists in London’s West End.
Nationalism isn’t bound by time or place. People from other nations migrate to
create new nations, yet still remain essentially who they are. British society is itself
an example of a multi-cultural nation, a melting pot of races, religions, arts and
cultures. We are, indeed, in a borderless world.
(http://archives.free.net.ph/message/20040524.023616.52908d66.en.html)
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The first question is asking for the main idea of the passage. The main idea is
the most important message of any form of literature. It is what the passage is mostly
about. In this excerpt, the main idea says that a borderless world offers many
opportunities thus people have to leave their homeland but will soon return to be of
service to their native land. Many Filipinos choose to work abroad for higher salaries
and other benefits but a time will come that they would want to return so they could
help their own countrymen.
The second question is asking for the supporting details of the main idea of
the passage. The supporting details provide evidence that supports the main idea.
They can be found in the entire passage. In the first paragraph, the author gave the
number of Filipino professionals working abroad. She even provided the specific
professions and the countries where they were working. The second paragraph also
pointed out that migration is common. The third paragraph stated that opportunities
were available in a borderless world and just like any other nationality, Filipinos
would take advantage of these opportunities so they could give their families a better
life. From these paragraphs, we can now point out the supporting details which are
the data provided about OFWs, the reality of migration, and taking advantage of
going abroad for better opportunities.
The third question is asking what a borderless world could offer to everyone.
The author used the British society as an example of a multicultural nation which
means that there are all sorts of nationalities living in Great Britain. The world is
essentially like that. It has become borderless because anyone can work where they
want. So a borderless world offers professional opportunities and growth to those
who really want it.
The fourth question is asking for what the author wants to teach us. She is
saying that a borderless world is beneficial to everyone but at the end of the day, one
should always remember to return to one’s birth country and give back by sharing
acquired skills and experiences to others.
The last question is asking how an individual can show cooperation in a global
village. As discussed in the lesson, a global village is a place where all people from
different cultures are given equal opportunities and at the same time this is where
unity and cooperation are upheld. An individual can show cooperation in a global
village by using one’s talent and skill to help others because in doing so, the world
will become a better place to live in.
ACTIVITIES
A. Read the passage carefully. Then in your notebook, write True if the statement is
true and False if it is not.
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Have you ever seen one of those inabels of the Ilocano people of the north? Or
the T’nalak fabrics of the T’boli tribe of the south? Have you examined how elaborate
these textiles are? Those warps and wefts of thread make up those fascinating cloth
making them strong and fashionable. Just as how each color stands out to add pattern
and sophistication, each thread contributes equally to the details of the overall design.
Just like these, our world is also a colorful, living tapestry intricately woven by colorful
threads of people from different cultures and traditions.
Every person, regardless of gender, race, and color, is vital in the creation of
this masterpiece. In this global village, our developed trust, empathy, and bonds are
what connect us to the other threads of the world. Our sense of openness enables us
to celebrate everyone’s culture with enthusiasm and vigor. Our expressed mutual
respect and understanding allows us for reciprocal sharing of ideas and beliefs for
collaborative learning. We, as humans, may be physically different from one another
but bear in mind, that we are all created for the same purpose: to create an inclusive
environment that empowers impactful living, morale and teamwork among all people.
Diversity is that one thing we have in common. It is what unites us all. It is what
makes us strong. Our race and color do not exclude us, these empower us. Our culture
and language do not divide us, these define us. We are of different bodies but one in
the spirit. We share the same goal and aspirations. We look the same sky and dream
the same dreams for we are all living in one home — that is the Earth.
(Renz Jamuel Jamen)
1. We may be from diverse backgrounds but we must work together towards creating
a world for all.
2. Our sense of openness enables us to celebrate everyone’s culture with enthusiasm
and vigor.
3. When we accept each other’s uniqueness, an inclusive environment is created.
4. Diversity should not divide but instead, unite all people in the world.
5. An individual can promote “unity in diversity” in a global village by accepting and
respecting other people’s beliefs and culture.
B. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions that follow. Choose the
best answer. Write your answers in your notebook.
It was summer, but visitations to the beach weren't a thing; people just often
wandered off into their houses or to the silent streets. There was no jet skiing, no
diving, no snorkeling; the fish didn't greet them up there anymore.
Kids have never seen the fish in the aquariums they so adored— sulking
instead as they waited for their meals in those restaurants that used to show a tropical
variety of foods above the countertop. My face gloomed as I imagined the plastic
making its sly and ignorant way to their stomachs. Every little fish has it in their bodies
now— surely it would be in the kids' too.
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My thoughts were interrupted by some grumbling so I tried to lower down myself
to hide. The humans were yelling in a language that I cannot comprehend. I didn't
know what they were saying— or I didn't want to know. Their sharp weapons did all
the talking.
A shiver of fear and caution traveled down my back. I've seen this happen
before my very own eyes; axes and chainsaws making the most horrendous noise,
and arrows burying themselves into hundreds of animals. I know without a doubt that
it's me that they want... or at least, the parts of me that they need.
My branches shook in pain as they embedded the metal into my trunk. Once
again, I witnessed the world fall faster than it ever did. I was the last tree of 2071. I
thought I would live to see another day but I was wrong. When will these people ever
learn? Good bye, cruel world!
(Katherine Legatub)
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C. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions that follow. Write your
answers in your notebook.
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WRAP-UP
Write down 3 things you have remembered, 2 examples of what you have
learned, and 1 question you have about the lesson in your notebook.
VALUING
POSTTEST
Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions that follow. Choose the
best answer. Write your answers in your notebook.
When major cities in the world implemented quarantine procedures to control
the spread of COVID-19, pictures of a clear, blue sky flooded social media. Netizens
posted bluer, clearer oceans. Animals started roaming around. But when quarantine
protocols were lifted, smog filled the air, oceans became murky again, and animals are
nowhere to be found.
Remember to reuse, reduce, and recycle, to conserve water and energy, and to
plant trees. If we will just do those simple things, we can save and protect our
environment because ordinary people can achieve extraordinary results if they work
together. A global village not only focuses on the advancement of technology but also
on the preservation of nature. It takes a village to nurture the only home we have. So
let us work together for posterity.
(Marel May Padilla)
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1. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Surviving in this world is very difficult.
B. Preserving the earth is the author’s job.
C. Protecting the earth is everyone’s responsibility.
D. Taking pictures of the earth is protecting it also.
3. What attitudes should we have to ensure that the we all live healthier and longer?
A. love and care
B. discipline and cooperation
C. indifference and carelessness
D. selfishness and neglectfulness
5. According to the passage, what other role does a global village have?
A. protection of nature
B. provision of basic needs
C. advancement of technology
D. implementation of quarantine protocols
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KEY TO CORRECTION
5. A 4. B 3. B 2. D 1. C
Posttest
Mother Earth.
5. Be good role models to others and do small but significant things to save
4. Everybody has the power to save the environment.
3. The future generation will be able to enjoy the blessings of nature.
5. D 4. D 3. B 2. B 1. A
B.
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