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Quarter 3–Module 2:
Making a Stand
What I Need to Know
This module was carefully designed and written with your level of
understanding and interest in mind. It is here to help develop the
skill in providing evidence to support opinion. The language and
vocabulary used is intended for you as an intermediate reader.
This module focuses on this learning competency:
Make a stand based on informed opinion.
After going through this module, you are expected to:
• Give an opinion based on knowledge (informed opinion); and
• Make a stand based on informed opinion.
What I Know
What I Know
Now, it is time for you to make a stand or express your
position on this topic.
Choose the column that shows your stand on the
topic. As you write your response in the column of
your choice, be guided by the following questions:
− Why should pupils be allowed to use cellphones in
school?
− Will cellphones help pupils learn better in school? In
what ways?
− What other benefits do pupils get from using
cellphones in school?
How to make a stand based on informed opinion?
The following are the steps to effectively express your view:
1. Link your position to your goal.
Know your goal. Be sure to where you stand so everything you will say
and write will be linked to your goal.
2. Back it up with data.
Beyond linking your point to a goal, it helps to have the facts and data to
back up your position. This will appeal to those detail-oriented people who
are only persuaded by analysis and logic. Plus, you will want to have done
some of this work as part of deciding on taking your stand.
3. Create a compelling narrative.
Just because something makes sense in your own mind doesn’t

mean it will instantly make sense to everyone else. You have to
craft your position so it’s easy for others to “get” right away.
That’s where the concept of creating a narrative or storyline
comes in. And as you put together your narrative, it helps to
keep your main listeners or readers in mind so you can tailor
your message in the most effective way.
Topic/Issue: Should games be used to teach children in school?
Benefits of Games Based Learning
In her article, “Harnessing the Power of Game Dynamics,” Kim states that
gamification is the process of game thinking and game mechanics to engage
users and solve problems. The author states that games can help in learning
because people are more:
• motivated • engaged, and
• achieve more in games than in the real world.
Disadvantages of Game-based Learning:

• If games aren't designed correctly, it could be a disadvantage to the learner's
thinking.
• Games may be a source of distraction and waste of time.
• If teachers aren't familiar with technology (aren't tech-savvy) the way
students are, there could be a gap between teaching and learning.
What’s More
Speak Up Your Mind!
What are the Advantages of Watching Television?
1. In this busy, expensive life, television is an easy and cheap

source of entertainment.
2. By watching international news, we are kept informed and
up-to-date with breaking news around the world.
3. Some shows and channels (like PBS and Discovery) offer
educational programs that can increase our knowledge and
make us more aware of the world around us.
4. Do-it-yourself shows give us easy access to all kinds of
information: Cooking channels offer new recipes and
methods, home improvement shows introduce us to many
money-saving DIY tips, and financial advisers give advice
for managing finances and investing money, for example.
Television can also be a good way to help people learn a
different language.
5. Some shows can motivate people who are interested in
that field and help them to pursue their dreams.
What Are the Disadvantages of Watching Television?
1. Sex, crime, and violence are frequently depicted on television

and may have negative effects on impressionable children (and
adults!). Kids who see violent acts are more likely to display
aggressive or violent behavior and also to believe that the world
is a scary place and that something bad is going happen to
them. Ongoing studies have shown a lasting correlation
between watching violence on television and aggression that
begins in childhood and continues into adulthood.
2. Viewers sometimes imitate violent, criminal, sexual, or other
risky behavior they see on television... and end up in trouble,
in jail, or in a hospital as a result.
3. Watching too much television is not good for your
health. Studies have shown that there is a correlation
between watching television and obesity. Excessive TV
watching (more than 3 hours a day) can also contribute
to sleep difficulties, behavior problems, lower grades,
and other health issues.
4. Television makes us antisocial, taking the place of
family and friends.
5. It's a waste of time. Watching television fills the time a
person might have spent doing important, enriching
things like interacting socially with other human beings,
being physically active, discovering the outdoors,
reading, using one's own imagination, or accomplishing
other things like working or doing homework or chores,
or spending time with enriching hobbies like art, music,
etc.
6. There's nothing good on, anyway. With hundreds of
channels available, viewers can spend hours just
flipping channels trying to find something worthwhile.
Issue: Is television good or bad for the people?
In my opinion,
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Where Do You Stand?
Directions: Below is an article discussing the advantages (pro)
and disadvantages (con) of using herbal medicine. Read on. Make
a stand afterwards.
Pro: Natural medications are well, natural.
Dr. Roller shares that there are reasons to look into herbal
alternatives. “There may be fewer differences between ‘natural
medicine’ and ‘pharmaceuticals’ than you think,” he says. Plants
are rich in a variety of compounds that have been used in
medications for thousands of years. From phenols to antibiotics
to new emerging cancer treatments, naturally occurring
compounds are an excellent source of healing for modern
medicine. Nearly 25 percent of drugs prescribed worldwide are
based on active ingredients derived from plants. In fact, of the
177 drugs approved for treating cancer, 70 percent are based on
natural products.
Con: Herbal medicines are not FDA-approved.
Just because a medication is made from natural
ingredients does not guarantee that it is safe or effective.
“Herbal supplements are not approved by the Food and
Drug Administration (FDA),” says Dr. Roller, “which
means that they have not passed any safety, efficacy, or
human clinical trials.” 14
Though the FDA does require that herbal supplements
follow good manufacturing procedures that ensure some
level of quality, this in no way ensures that they are safe
for anyone’s use. Any supplement could have potential
side effects, and these negative consequences can
increase when taken with other over-the-counter or
prescription medications. Be sure you speak to your
doctor or pharmacist about any medications you taking
in addition to the herbal supplement you are
considering. ected to the same scrutiny as FDA-approved medications, it is even
more important to research potential benefits or side effects, especially related to certain
health issues.

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Just because something makes sense in your own mind doesn’t

Disadvantages of Game-based Learning:

1. In this busy, expensive life, television is an easy and cheap

1. Sex, crime, and violence are frequently depicted on television

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