QUARTER 4, WEEK 2 b) The character is probably not very talkative.

Lesson 2: Drawing conclusions based on information given c) The character is very athletic.
4. In a science article, it is reported that the earth's temperature is rising. What
Drawing conclusion is the process of making an inference or prediction based on conclusion can you draw from this information?
the information given in a text. a) It will probably snow tomorrow.
For example, in a story where a character is described as shy and reserved, you b) The weather will be the same as yesterday.
can draw the conclusion that the character may not be very talkative or outgoing. c) The climate is changing and it will have an impact on the planet.
5. In a story, a character is described as always being late to school. What conclusion
How to identify clues in a text to draw conclusions? can you draw about this character?
Let's say we are reading a story about a girl who is always late for school. We can a) The character always gets to school on time.
identify some clues that may help us draw conclusions about her character and b) The character is probably not very punctual.
situation. For example: c) The character is a model student.
1. Character traits: The fact that the girl is always late for school could be a clue that 6. In a news article, it is reported that a company has had a record year of profits.
she is disorganized, forgetful, or perhaps not very punctual in general. What conclusion can you draw about the company?
2. Setting descriptions: If the story describes the girl's home as messy or cluttered, a) The company is probably not doing very well.
this could be a clue that she has trouble keeping track of her things, which may b) The company is doing very well financially.
contribute to her tardiness. c) The company is very environmentally friendly.
3. Events in the story: If the story mentions that the girl often stays up late watching 7. In a story, a character is described as being very friendly and kind. What conclusion
TV or playing video games, this could be a clue that she is not getting enough sleep, can you draw about this character?
which may make it harder for her to wake up in the morning and get to school on a) The character is probably not very likeable.
time. b) The character is probably very popular.
c) The character is probably not very generous.
By identifying these clues and drawing conclusions based on them, we can gain a 8. In a news article, it is reported that a new highway is being built. What conclusion
deeper understanding of the story and the characters involved. This can also help us can you draw from this information?
make predictions about what might happen next in the story, or how the characters a) The traffic will get worse.
might change or develop over time. b) The traffic will get better.
c) The traffic will stay the same.
Written Work #2 9. In a story, a character is described as being very smart and studious. What
Directions: Read the questions carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer. conclusion can you draw about this character?
1. In a story, a character is described as being very tall and muscular. What a) The character is probably not very interested in learning.
conclusion can you draw about this character? b) The character is probably very interested in learning.
a) The character is a scientist. c) The character is probably not very smart.
b) The character is probably good at sports. 10. In a news article, it is reported that a company has recalled a product due to
c) The character is a bookworm. safety concerns. What conclusion can you draw about the product?
2. In a news article, it is reported that a local restaurant has closed down due to a) The product is probably very safe.
health violations. What conclusion can you draw about the restaurant? b) The product is probably not very safe.
a) The restaurant had a lot of customers.
b) The restaurant was not following safety regulations.
c) The restaurant had the best food in town.
3. In a story, a character is described as being very shy and introverted. What
conclusion can you draw about this character?
a) The character is very outgoing.
Performance Task #2
Task instructions:
1. Read the short story "The Mysterious Package" below.
2. Answer the questions that follow the story.
3. Draw conclusions about the characters, setting, and events in the story based on
the information given.
4. Use evidence from the story to support your conclusions.
5. Write your answers in complete sentences.

The Mysterious Package

Questions:
1. What did Mark find on the sidewalk?
2. How was the package wrapped?
3. Was there a return address on the package?
4. What did Mark wonder about the package?
5. What language was the writing on the package in?
QUARTER 4, WEEK 3 3. Verb tense: Fe should write a letter (changed to present tense)
Lesson 3: Direct and indirect discourse 4. Reporting verb: Lydia told Fe to write a letter
5. Final sentence: Lydia told Fe to write a letter.
Direct discourse refers to a direct quote or speech, while indirect discourse refers
to paraphrasing or summarizing what someone said. Another example:
"John said, 'I will be late for the meeting.'"
For example: 1. Subject: John, Verb: said
1. Direct: "I am going to the store," said Tom. 2. He/She/They said: John said
Indirect: Tom said he was going to the store. 3. Verb tense: John will be late for the meeting (kept in future tense)
4. Reporting verb: John informed everyone that he would be late for the meeting
2. Direct: "I love playing soccer," said Sarah. 5. Final sentence: John informed everyone that he would be late for the meeting.
Indirect: Sarah said she loves playing soccer.
Transforming Indirect to Direct:
3. Direct: "I am hungry," said Jack. 1. Identify the subject, verb, and reporting verb in the indirect quote.
Indirect: Jack said that he was hungry. 2. Identify the direct quote within the indirect quote.
3. Use quotation marks to indicate the direct quote.
4. Direct: "I will be at the party," said Mary. 4. Remove any unnecessary conjunctions or prepositions.
Indirect: Mary said that she would be at the party. 5. Change the verb tense to match the direct discourse.

5. Direct: "I love to read books," said Tom. For example, using the indirect quote "Tom said he was going to the store":
Indirect: Tom said that he loved to read books. 1. Subject: Tom, Verb: said, Reporting Verb: none
2. Direct quote: "I was going to the store."
6. Direct: "I don't want to go to school today," said Sarah. 3. Final sentence: Tom said, "I was going to the store."
Indirect: Sarah said that she didn't want to go to school that day.
Another example:
7. Direct: "I can't wait to see the movie," said Alex. “Mary asked if she could borrow my pencil.”
Indirect: Alex said that he couldn't wait to see the movie. 1. Subject: Mary, Verb: asked
2. Direct quote: "Can I borrow your pencil?"
Transforming Direct to Indirect: 3. Final sentence: Mary asked, "Can I borrow your pencil?"
1. Identify the subject and verb in the direct quote.
2. Rewrite the sentence, replacing the subject with the appropriate pronoun (he, she,
they, etc.).
3. Change the verb to the appropriate tense (past, present, or future) to match the
indirect discourse.
4. Remove the quotation marks and add an appropriate reporting verb (e.g. said, told,
asked, etc.).
5. Add any necessary conjunctions or prepositions to make the sentence
grammatically correct.

For example, using the direct quote "Lydia said, 'Fe write a letter'":
1. Subject: Lydia, Verb: said
2. He/She/They said: Lydia said
Written Work #3
Directions: Read the questions carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer. Performance Task #3
1. What is direct discourse? Instructions:
a. When the speaker's words are reported indirectly 1. Choose two characters (real or fictional) and come up with a situation where they
b. When the speaker's words are reported exactly as they were spoken would have a conversation.
c. When the speaker's words are not reported at all 2. Write the conversation using both direct and indirect discourse. Each should have
2. Which of the following is an example of direct discourse? at least three sentences.
a. "He said he was going to the store." 3. Identify and label each instance of direct and indirect discourse in your
b. "She asked if I wanted to go to the movies." conversation.
c. "I wondered what time it was." 4. Your dialogue should be at least 150 words.
3. What is indirect discourse?
a. When the speaker's words are reported exactly as they were spoken Rubric:
b. When the speaker's words are not reported at all 1. Demonstrates understanding of direct and indirect discourse - 2
c. When the speaker's words are reported indirectly 2. Dialogue is clear and easy to understand - 2
4. Which of the following is an example of indirect discourse? 3. Uses proper punctuation and grammar - 2
a. "He said, 'I'll be there at 7.'" 4. Describes the setting and characters effectively - 2
b. "She asked me if I had seen the movie." 5. Shows creativity and originality in the conversation - 2
c. "I wondered why he was late."
5. How do you transform direct discourse to indirect discourse? Example performance task:
a. By changing the tense of the reported verb 1. Characters: Alice and Bob
b. By using a reporting verb and reporting clause 2. Situation: Alice and Bob are discussing plans for the weekend.
c. By adding quotation marks around the speaker's words 3. Dialogue:
6. What reporting verb can be used to report a statement? a. Direct Discourse:
a. Say Alice said, "Bob, what are your plans for the weekend?"
b. Ask Bob replied, "I'm thinking of going to the beach. How about you?"
c. Wonder Alice said, "I was actually hoping to go hiking in the mountains."
7. What reporting verb can be used to report a question? b. Indirect Discourse:
a. Say Alice asked Bob what his plans were for the weekend. Bob replied that he was thinking
b. Ask of going to the beach and asked Alice what she had in mind. Alice responded that she
c. Wonder had been hoping to go hiking in the mountains.
8. What reporting verb can be used to report a command?
a. Say
b. Ask
c. Tell
9. Which of the following is an example of indirect discourse?
a. "She said, 'I am happy.'"
b. "He asked, 'What time is it?'"
c. "They told me, 'Don't be late.'"
10. How do you transform indirect discourse to direct discourse?
a. By using quotation marks around the speaker's words
b. By removing the reporting verb and reporting clause
c. By changing the tense of the reported verb.
QUARTER 4, WEEK 4 Written Work #4
Lesson 4: Evaluating ideas and making judgments Directions: Tell whether the following statement is a fact or opinion.
How to evaluate ideas and make judgments when reading a text? This is an 1. Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor.
important skill to have as it helps you to distinguish between facts and opinions and 2. The sun revolves around the earth.
allows you to form your own opinions about the information presented. 3. Pizza is the best food.
A fact is a statement that can be proven to be true or false. For example, "The 4. Fish can breathe underwater.
earth revolves around the sun" is a fact that can be proven through scientific evidence. 5. Dogs are better than cats.
Examples: 6. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world.
1. The capital of France is Paris. 7. Water boils at 100°C.
2. The human body has 206 bones. 8. Flowers are beautiful.
3. The Great Wall of China is the longest wall in the world. 9. The capital of the Philippines is Manila.
4. The largest ocean on Earth is the Pacific Ocean. 10. Elephants can fly.
5. The planet Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

On the other hand, an opinion is a statement that expresses a person's belief, Performance Task #4
feeling or attitude towards something. For example, "The Beatles are the greatest band As part of a classroom debate, you are required to evaluate a given topic and provide
of all time" is an opinion that cannot be proven true or false as it is subjective. their opinions on it. You are assigned to take part in the debate and are required to
Examples: write a persuasive essay expressing your opinion on the given topic.
1. I believe chocolate ice cream is the best flavor.
2. The new Star Wars movie was amazing. Task Instructions:
3. The best way to lose weight is through a plant-based diet. 1. Choose one of the following topics:
4. Taylor Swift is the greatest musician of our time. a. Should students have homework every day?
5. The internet is the most important invention of the 20th century. b. Is technology a distraction in the classroom?
c. Should school uniforms be mandatory?
When reading a text, it is important to identify the facts and opinions presented. 2. Conduct research and gather information to support your argument.
This will help you to evaluate the credibility of the information presented and form 3. Write a persuasive essay of at least 300 words expressing your opinion on the given
your own opinions about it. topic.
How to give opinions about the information presented? When giving your opinion, 4. Use at least three pieces of evidence to support your argument.
it is important to back it up with evidence from the text. This means you need to 5. Your essay should include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
provide reasons why you hold a certain view, using specific examples from the text to 6. Ensure your essay is well-organized, with clear and concise sentences, correct
support your opinion. grammar, and appropriate vocabulary.
For example, if you were asked to give your opinion on a book you have read, you 7. Cite your sources using proper citation format.
could say "I really enjoyed this book because the characters were well-developed and 8. Submit your essay in a word document.
the plot was engaging. I particularly liked how the author explored the theme of love 9. The essay will be graded based on the quality of the argument, use of evidence,
and loss, which made the story very emotional and relatable." organization, grammar, and vocabulary.
Evaluating ideas and making judgments requires you to identify facts and 10. Be prepared to present and defend your argument in the classroom debate.
opinions in a selection, and to form your own opinions about the information
presented. Remember to back up your opinions with evidence from the text to make
your arguments stronger.
ANSWER IN A SEPARATE 1 WHOLE SHEET OF PAPER PER TASK. TO BE PASSED
ON THURSDAY. GOODLUCK.