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English
Quarter 3 - Module 4
Expressing One’s
Beliefs/Convictions Based
on a Material Viewed
English – Grade 7
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Quarter 3 – Module 4: Expressing One’s Beliefs/Convictions Based on a Material Viewed
First Edition, 2021

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English
Quarter 3 - Module 4
Expressing One’s
Beliefs/Convictions Based
on a Material Viewed
Introductory Message

This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, dear learners, can
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 What I Need to Know

This module helps you to express your beliefs/convictions based on a

material viewed. Provided activities will help you attain the objectives set on this

module.

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

• identify beliefs and convictions;

• classify good beliefs and false beliefs;
• relate the feelings expressed by the material viewed; and
• express one’s beliefs or convictions based on the given material.

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What I Know

A. Directions: Write B if the statement expresses a belief and C if conviction.

1. Love your parents with all your heart.

2. I think you can make beautiful dress.

3. Attending class regularly surely helps students to understand the lessons.

4. Learn to respect others if you want others to respect you.

5. For me, Bulacan has many places to visit.

6. They were accused of wrong doings.

7. Some parents serve as role models.

8. Great power comes great responsibility.

9. It looks like we can have a great day today.

10. Cleanliness is definitely next to Godliness.

B. Directions: Read each statement. Write GB if it shows a Good belief and FB if False belief.

11. Consult your parents about your problem.

12. The employees do exercise to keep them healthy.

13. Always eat fruits and vegetables.

14. Students love playing online games till midnight.

15. Someone doesn’t want to tell the truth because he doesn’t want to be judged.

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 What’s In

In your previous lesson, you learned to explain how a selection may be influenced by
culture, history, environment, and other factors. This gave you additional knowledge that a
selection was written based on these different factors to fully understand the writer’s purpose.

Directions: Read and analyze each of the given statements below then write the letter of your
answer on the provided space before each number.

____ 1. It is the study of the human past as it is described in written documents left behind by
humans.
A. culture B. environment C. history D. traditions

____ 2. These are an inherited, established, or customary patterns of thoughts, actions, or

behaviors such as a religious practice.
A. culture B. environment C. history D. traditions

____ 3. It is the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or

operates.
A. culture B. environment C. history D. traditions

____ 4. It is the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, encompassing

language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music, and arts.
A. culture B. environment C. history D. traditions

____ 5. Readers are also as one of the factors influencing the writers in writing their stories.
A. yes B. no C. maybe D. do not know

What’s New

The reading selection below is an example of persuasive essay. A persuasive essay

aims to persuade or influence the readers to believe in an idea or opinion and to do and follow
an action.

Read the essay then answer the questions given after the reading material.

Who is a Genius?
by: Mario E. Capule

Geniuses are made not born. (1) If you have your own positive characteristics you can
be a genius.

(2) It is believed that a genius is a person who displays exceptional intellectual ability,
I am confident that many genius people were already written in history. As Filipinos and a real
Bulakeňos, we have the likes of Marcelo H. Del Pilar, who bravely fought the invaders of our
land. Because of his extra-ordinary intelligence, he showed his love to our countrymen.

Does it mean once we are not displaying exceptional intellectual ability we are not
genius?

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 My friends, (3) I would like to give you my own perception of being a genius. You don’t
need to have a high IQ (Intelligent Quotient) to be called one. Remember, everyone can be a
genius but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that
it is stupid.

Dear friends, intelligence for me is not the only characteristic to be a genius. We need
to be creative in some particular aspects. We need to be resourceful, innovative to make
something out of nothing.

Let me be honest in saying that (4) it is

convincing to say that it is impossible for
someone to be good at everything. People
always end up in being good at some things but
bad at other things. Therefore, though I’m bad at
other things, good thing is I also have something
special in me. I am proud to say that I am creative
enough in doing something and with that I can
say that I too am a genius.

Let me tell you my own experience why I

said that I am genius, one time during the
lockdown, mother and father’s days were
celebrated but since we needed to stay home, I thought of creating flowers out of trashes just
to give to my parents as my gifts. With that, I think I showed how genius I was.

(5) Always bear in mind that geniuses are made not born even stupid person can learn
something from the world of intellectually geniuses.

You too can also be a genius if you listen more than talk, you adapt to change easily,
you know there’s a lot you don’t know, you are always curious and you are open-minded. Then
surely if you have these signs I have mentioned, you are now a real genius!

Processing Questions:

1. What belief statements are stated in the text?

______________________________________________________________________________

2. How about some convictions mentioned?

______________________________________________________________________

3. If you would be asked to give another conviction what would you write?

______________________________________________________________________

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 What is It

Expressing One’s Beliefs/Convictions

Based on a Material Viewed

Previously you learned that selections you read may be influenced by culture, history,
environment, or other factors. The selection which is a persuasive essay has to do with what
you learned last time.

The short text you have just read and answered in the previous activity unexpectedly
shows your good beliefs in life. Continue reading to understand more about beliefs which will
surely help you to appreciate the beauty of life.

Do you know the difference of belief from conviction?

If you do, you can find this module easy.

WHAT IS BELIEF?

Belief is the mental acceptance or something that a person holds of what is true. A
belief system is a set of beliefs held by a particular society or group, culture or tradition,
religion or spirituality, values or attitudes, or individual. This belief system will tell whether a

person or society’s set of belief is right and wrong or true and false. Since all humans are
created equal, they are shaped and influenced in different factors. These factors make the
people to be what they are. The way how they act and the way how they speak are affected
according to their beliefs. But this can change once some factors affect what you believe in.
Critical thinking and reasoning are highly needed in decision-making. Whatever choice you
choose is based on your thorough thinking. Sometimes there are some words used as hints
for belief like “ I think/feel, for me, I believe, it looks/seems and others.

Examples:
For me, Filipinos are one of the happiest people in the world.
We all believe Philippines has different cultures and traditions compared to
other countries.
They feel it will rain tonight because of the strong wind.
We think spending more time with friends gives luck to friendship.
I can say that you are more beautiful than her.

Contrary to this, there is also the so called False-belief. This refers to the
understanding of a person’s belief or representation which is contrary to reality or contrary to
what is good to a certain person.

Examples:
She borrowed a ball pen without returning back to the owner.
Anthony takes a bath every other day.
They all talk during online class.
My cousin gives all he has in gambling.
Taking alcohol everyday makes me strong.

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WHAT IS CONVICTION?

On the other hand, conviction is a firm and long-term belief on a particular subject
which cannot be changed. Someone will be convinced after knowing and understanding all
the information. Meaning to say, conviction is created after judging from the available
information. It mostly remains without changing over time. Some of the words as hints here
are “convinced, convicted, certain, confident, firm, sure/assure, determine, definitely and
others.
Examples: I am convinced that we need to help them.
After staying at home for almost a year, they are certain that families become
closer to each other.
They are determined that all children are entitled to receive an education.
She is confident that you did something wrong.
He is firm with the decision he has just mentioned.

What’s More

Independent Activity 1
Directions: Analyze the numbered and underlined parts of the reading selection entitled
“Who is a Genius?”. Write on the space provided whether each is a belief or
conviction.

1. __________

2. __________

3. __________

4. __________

5. __________

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Independent Assessment 1
Directions: Copy five statements/parts aside from the underlined parts from “Who is a
Genius” then classify each whether belief or conviction. Write your answer in the
chart below.

belief conviction

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Independent Activity 2
Directions: Spot five words used from the dialogue conversation as hints to easily recognize
that the statements are beliefs or convictions then identify whether each hint is for
belief or conviction. Write your answers on the space provided.

Hello, Gimella. Good day! I think you

are relaxing today because we are
done with our modules for this week. Good day too, GianMico, nice to
hear you. Yes, I am doing something
to relax myself!

I play online games for it keeps me

calm. But unfortunately I was
defeated by my playmate a while ago Well, I take care our plants now.
that’s why I am now convinced that Plants make me smile.Try gardening
he’s really good in it. What about you and I will assure you it will give you
what do you do? strange pleasure.

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Really? I am not really sure if I will like
gardening. Because, for me, I do not Playing online games can bring bad
have that patience in taking care of habits to you. Why no do something
plants. But, thanks anyway! beneficial? It’s alright, it’s up to you!
Everyone seems gardening is fun. I
still need something to attend to,
bye for now. Thanks for calling!

HINT BELIEF OR CONVICTION

Examples:
assure conviction
I feel belief

1. ________________ ____________________

2. ________________ ____________________

3. ________________ ____________________

4. ________________ ____________________

5. ________________ ____________________

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Independent Assessment 2
Directions: View the telephone conversation of the two Grade 7 students for the second time
then process your understanding by answering the questions given below.

Process Questions:

1. Who are talking in the telephone conversation?__________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

2. What were they doing to relax themselves? ____________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

3. What belief can you form regarding their forms of relaxation?_______________________

_________________________________________________________________________

4. What conviction can you create regarding the interest, likes and dislikes of teenagers like
you? __________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

5. Are people created similar or different? Explain either your belief or conviction._________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Independent Activity 3
Directions: View the given pictures below. These are leisure activities that Bulakeňos love to
do. Express your beliefs by completing each sentence. Introductory words are
already given to start your sentence.

1. Playing online games 2. Riding a bicycle

For me____________________ I believe ____________________

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 3. Gardening 4. Selling of baked goods
I feel that _________________ It looks like_________________

5. Watching movies
It seems ____________________

Independent Assessment 3
Directions: Write your sentence of convictions about the presented pictures below. Use any
of the words found in the pool of word hints in constructing your sentences.

convinced convicted certain

confident firm sure/assure
determine definitely

1. Attending online class 2. Answering modules

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 3. Staying at home 4. Doing the household chores

5. Taking Vitamin

What I Have Learned

Directions: Sum up your important pieces of learning from this module by completing the
statements given below.

I have learned that __________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

I realized that ______________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

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 What I Can Do

Directions: View and analyze the details presented in the editorial cartooning below. Express
your belief and conviction about the COVID – 19 Vaccine issue which is one of
the hot topics in the social media nowadays. What is your stand on this? Is this
really the solution that we have been waiting for? Is it safe for everyone? Are you
willing to be vaccinated? These are some questions that you need to think of
while viewing the cartooning. Write your answers below. Introductory words are
given as your guide.

1. I think… ____________________________________________________________.
2. I believe... __________________________________________________________.
3. I am convinced that …_________________________________________________.
4. I assure you… _______________________________________________________.
5. For me … ___________________________________________________________.

Assessment

A. Directions: Read and analyze each of the questions below then write the letters of your
correct answers.

1. What word refers to something that a person holds of what is true but can change because
of a certain factor?
A. belief B. conviction C. false-belief D. false-conviction
2. Which of the following statements is true about belief systems?
A. Belief systems are always good.
B. Belief systems are solely created by how a person was raised.
C. Belief systems can change due to different factors.
D. Belief systems do not change.

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3. Which is NOT needed in decision-making?
A. comfortability B. critical thinking
C. reasoning D. thinking the goodness of everyone

4. Which from the choices is a firm and long-term belief on a particular subject because of
the help of the information.
A. belief B. conviction C. false-belief D. false-conviction

5. A Grade 7 student encounters trouble with his classmate due to bullying but after a heart
to heart talk ho his adviser, everything went well. Where do you think the confrontation
with the adviser focused?
A. attitude B. culture C. religion D. values

6. Which from the following is the understanding of a person which is contrary to reality or
contrary to what is good to a certain person?
A. belief B. conviction C. false-belief D. false-conviction

7. What do you call a set of beliefs held by a particular society or group, culture or tradition,
religion or spiritualty, or values or attitudes?
A. belief systems B. conviction systems
C. false-belief systems D. opinion systems

8. At the end of the short film which can be accessed to

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikGVWEvUzNM, the main character made a hard
decision in removing her mask. What is your belief about the reason of the girl’s removal
of her mask?
A. because she has confusion about the people in her school
B. because she is intimidated with her mask
C. because she is irritated wearing the mask
D. because she wants the truth of being herself

9. What is your conviction to the girl’s confusion at the beginning of this short film?
A. her identity B. her love to a man C. her origin D. her weakness

10. When somebody announced to wear their mask before the start of the next class,
I think it is one of their rules in their school. What is expressed by the statement given?
A. belief B. conviction C. false-belief D. good belief

B. Directions: Read and analyze each of the given statements below then write True if it is
correct and False if it is not.

11. The people surrounding you like your family affect your belief.

12. You can make conviction without gathering and understanding information.

13. When a black cat crosses your way then you go back is a sample of belief.

14. Someone who suffers from humiliation experiences conviction.

15. We can tell that a belief is said to be worth accepting if it has not been proven wrong.

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 Additional Activities

Directions: View the short videoclip about Why Cities Need Trees? Which can be accessed
to https://web.facebook.com/TEDEducation/videos/717472959073436/. After
viewing it, try to think of the impact trees could do to our cities as well as to the
people. Then, make a poster expressing your beliefs and convictions regarding
the vital role trees play in the environment and in the welfare of the people most
especially our health. Make your poster inside the box

Your work will be graded according to the rubric below.

Criteria Points
Creativity and Presentation 5
Originality 5
Relevance to the theme 5
Total Points 15

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What I Know Independent Activity 2
A. 16. BEL
1. C 17. BEL
2. B 18. CON
3. C 19. CON
4. C 20. CON
5. B
6. C Independent Assessment 2
7. B (Possible answers)
8. C 6. think – belief
9. B 7. convinced – conviction
10. C 8. assure – conviction
B. 9. for me – belief
11. GB 10. seems – belief
12. GB
13. GB Independent Activity 3
14. FB (Answers may vary)
15. FB
Independent Assessment 3
What’s In (Answers may vary)
1. C
2. D What I have Learned
3. B (Answers may vary)
4. A
5. A What I can Do
(Answers may vary)
What’s New
(answers may vary) Assessment
A.
What’s More 1. A
Independent Activity 1 2. C
1. conviction 3. A
2. belief 4. B
3. belief 5. B
4. conviction 6. D
5. conviction 7. A
8. D
Independent Assessment 1 9. A
(answers may vary) 10. A
(Possible answers) B.
1. I am confident that many genius people were 11. True
already written in history. CONVICTION
12. False
2. you are always curious and you are open-
13. True
minded CONVICTION
14. True
3. Dear friends, intelligence for me is not the only
15. True
characteristic to be a genius. BELIEF
4. Let me tell you my own experience why I said
Additional Activity
that I am genius. BELIEF
(Answers may vary)
5. I think I showed how genius I am.
(Please refer to the provided rubric)
Answer Key
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