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English
Quarter 2 – Module 3:
Compare and Contrast
Same Topic in Different
Multimodal Texts
 What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you learn about
the diverse Afro-Asian Culture and apply the skills in comparing and contrasting
presentations of the same topic in different multimodal texts.

This module aims to compare and contrast the presentation of the same topic in different
multimodal texts (MELC).
Specifically, the learners are expected to:
 identify the similarities and differences of information presented in different
multimodal texts;
 analyze and interpret information of the same topic presented in different
multimodal text;
 compare and contrast information of the same topic in multimodal text ; and
 create a multimodal text expressing appreciation on the beauty of the different
Afro-Asian culture

What I Know

Before you proceed to the different activities in this module, check what you already know
about comparing and contrasting different multimodal texts. If you get all the answers
correctly (100%), you may decide to skip this module. Write the letter of your answer on
the answer sheet.

1. It is a text that requires processing of more than one method and the recognition
of the interconnections between information.
A. linear text B. multimodal text C. nonlinear text D. unimodal text

2. It is the type of multimodal texts that can be performed through dance and oral
storytelling.
A. analog B. digital C. live D. paper-based

3. Films, animations, slideshows, e-posters, and digital stories are examples of _____
type of a multimodal text.
A. analog B. digital C. live D. paper-based

4. Infographics, graphic texts, posters, comics, and pictures are examples of _____
type of a multimodal text.
A. analog B. digital C. live D. paper-based

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 5. What type of multimodal text is presented below?
A. comics
B. infographics
C. picture
D. poster

6. The following are examples of infographics, except:

A.. B. C. D.
7. Which of the following is an example of a graphic text?

A.. B. C. D.
For items 8 to 15, compare and contrast the information illustrated in the pairs
of multimodal texts to answer the questions.

SouthEast Asian Population in 2016 SouthEast Asian Population in 2020

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8. Are the topic and data presented in the two multimodal texts the same?
A. Yes, they have the same topic and data
B. No, the topic and data given are different.
C. Yes, the topic is the same but the data are different
D. No, the topic is different but the data are the same.

9. Which two countries have the lowest population presented in the two
multimodal texts?
A. Brunei and Singapore
B. Laos and Cambodia
C. Myanmar and Thailand
D. Vietnam and Malaysia

10. The Philippines ranked _______ from the highest as shown in the graphs
A. first B. second C. seventh D. ninth

11. Myanmar ranked _______ from the lowest as shown in the graphs.
A. third B. fifth C. sixth D. tenth

According to the World Economic

SouthEast Asian Countries on Closing Gender Gap 2016
Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report
2018, out of 149 countries,
th
Philippines ranked 8 in closing
gender gap. It was followed by Laos
th th
(26 ) Singapore (67 ), Thailand
rd th
(73 ), Vietnam (77 ), Indonesia
th th th
(85 ), Myanmar (88 ), Brunei (90 ),
th
Cambodia (98 ), and Malaysia
st
(101 ).

12. Are the topic and data presented in the two multimodal texts the same?
A. Yes, they have the same topic and data
B. No, the topic and data given are different.
C. Yes, the topic is the same but the data are different
D. No, the topic is different but the data are the same.

13. Which country got the highest rank for closing gender gap?
A. Cambodia B. Indonesia C. Malaysia C. Philippines

14. Which country got the lowest rank for closing gender gap?
A. Cambodia B. Indonesia C. Malaysia D. Philippines B.

15. Based on the data presented, which statement is true about Thailand and Vietnam?
a. In the bar grap, Thailand ranked higher than Vietnam.
b. In the print text, Vietnam ranked higher than Thailand.
c. In the print text, Thailand ranked higher than Vietnam.
d. In the bar graph, Thailand and Vietnam ranked the same.

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 What’s In

Complete the dialogue using opinion-marking signals.

 What have you observed in the presentation of the activity?

 What was used in presenting the idea of the two characters?

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 What’s New
Have you experienced comparing and contrasting ideas or things?
If you do, how did you do it?

In the given activity below, observe the similarities and differences of the information
presented.

Filipino and Korean Costume

Baro’t Saya Hanbok

What similarities and differences do you see between Filipino and Korean costumes? Fill
in the venn diagram using the words found in the box.

formal embroidered hand-painted elegant loose skirts

long skirts fitted full skirts puff sleeves long sleeves

1.________ 1.________ 1.________

2.________ 2.________ 2.________

3.________ 3.________ 3.________

4.________

 How did you identify the similarities and differences about Philippine and Korean
costume?
 Was getting the information from the posters easy?

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 What is It
Look at the infographic and print text below.

The concept of
diversity is more than
just acknowledging
our differences. It is
about
understanding and
recogizing that
everyone is unique and
different. By valuing
diversity, we can live
free from prejudices
and create a success-
oriented community.

 What is the topic of the infographic and the print text?

 How were the information presented in the infographic and the print text?

The topic diversity was presented using the infographic and the print text. The infographic
talks about how we should understand and communicate our differences. While in the print
text, diversity was defined as understanding and recognizing our diffrences to create a
prejudice-free and success-oriented community.

In the infographic, diversity was discussed in short pharses while in print text,diversity was
discussed in sentences.

Infographics and print text are examples of multimodal text.

Multimodal Texts are often live, digital text or paper-based. It requires the processing of
more than one method and the recognition of the interconnections between information.

 Live multimodal texts is shown through combinations of different modes such as

gestural, spatial, audio, and oral language.

o dance – the expression of an idea or emotion through the use of body

movements in a rhythmic way, accompainied with music
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 o oral presentation - the delivery of an idea infront of a public audience

 Digital multimodal texts is presented through dynamic combinations of various

modes across written and spoken language, still and moving visual image, audio,
gesture , and spatial communicative resources.

o Films - is a form of story telling using a series of moving images shown on

the screen, usually with sounds

o Animation - is a method of story telling using figures that are manipulated to

appear as a series of moving images

o Slideshows - is a presenation that is based on a series of projected images

or photographic slides

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 o e-posters - or electronic posters is a digital presentation of a study and can
be accessed through the use of softwares

o digital stories - is a multimedia presentation of a narrative structure

combining a variety of digital elements

 Paper- based multimodal texts is conveyed to the reader through varying

combinations of written language and still images.

o Infographics - is a collection of images, charts, and data to present a quick

and clear information

o graphic texts - presents information and data with the use of words in
diagrams and drawings

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 o posters - is a large printed picture or a notice that is use for advertising or
decoration

o comics - is a a medium of narration using images combined with text

o picture - is an image or drawing that represent a certain topic

Learning multimodal text is an efficient way for the learners to become familiar with the
different methods of learning, remembering, and studying information. This will enhance
the learners’ ability to retain information at a deeper level and recalling it at a later date will
become quicker and more successful.

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 What’s More

In this section of the module, you will apply what you have learned in the discussion about
the different Afro-Asian culture. Answer the different activities given to solidify your
understanding and skills of the topic. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answers.

Activity 1. African Traditional Clothing

The multimodal texts below show information about Native Africans.
Look at the picture collage and the word cloud below.

 Analyze and describe the two multimodal presentations above.

 Comparing the two multimodal presentations, what similarities and differences do
you see?
 Are the information presented in picture collage and word cloud the same?

Assessment 1.
Fill in the graphic organizer below with similarities and differences of the information
presented in the picture collage and word cloud. Use words or phrases in answering.

Similarities

Picture Collage Word Cloud

Differences Differences

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Activity 2. Your Culture is My Culture
Look at the brochure and infographic below.

KUALA LUMPUR is
the capital city of Malaysia,
with skyscrapers, colonial
architecture, charming locals,
and a multitude of natural
attractions. It is divided into
numerous districts, with its
main hub called the Golden
Triangle. Kuala Lumpur is
highly recognised for many
land marks, including
Petronas Twin Towers (the
world’s tallest twin
skyscrapers), Petaling Street
flea market, and Batu Caves,
which is over 400 million years
old.

 What is the topic of the brochure and infographic?

 How is Kuala Lumpur described in the brochure?
 What information about Kuala Lumpur can you get from the infographic?

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Assessment 2.
Fill in the bubbles with your description of the similarities and differences of each
multimodal texts.

Brochure Infographic

Differences Similarities Differences

Activity 3. Thai Family

In Thailand, the general structure of Thai families is patriarchal. Often, several generations
will live under the same roof and help to raise a child. It is common for Thais to live with
their parents until they are married. Sometimes, even until the newlyweds have their
children of their own. Familial connections in Thailand is very strong that even career
paths of the children are often determined by parents’ business connections.

 What family culture of the Thais are mentioned in the text?

 How important is family for the Thais?
 What are the similaritites and differences of the Thai family culture
compared to your own family?

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Assessment 3.
"Filipinos are known for having strong and close family ties." Think of a time in your life
when this was true for you. Tell your story and the lesson you've gained from it using the
scroll on a separate sheet of paper.

_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
________________.

After sharing your story and learning, create a chart or poster using the information written
on the scroll using a separate sheet of paper.

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 What I Have Learned

Directions: Complete the statements of your learnings about comparing and contrasting
of the same topic presented in multimodal texts.

I learned that multimodal texts are___________________________________________

I realized that comparing and contrasting same ideas can be presented in ___________
I discovered that you can use multimodal text in ________________________________
I enjoyed comparing and contrasting information presented in the_________________.
I am now certain that comparing and contrasting can ___________________________.

What I Can Do

Directions: Create a print-based multimodal text about the culture of the countries
represented by the figures below. Use a separate sheet of paper for your multimodal
text.

Konnichiwa! I am a
Swahili! I am
an African. I Japanese. I come
Mabuhay! I am a come from from Japan.
Filipino. I come from Africa. Namaste! That’s
the Philippines. how we say our
greetings in our
country, India.

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 Assessment

This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of mastery about c about comparing and
contrasting different multimodal texts. Write the letter of your answer on a separate sheet
of paper.

1. It is a text that requires processing of more than one method and the recognition
of the interconnections between information.
A. linear texts
B. multimodal texts
C. nonlinear text
D. unimodal texts
2. Infographics, graphic texts, posters, comics, and pictures are examples of
_____ type of a multimodal text.
A. analog
B. digital
C. live
D. paper-based

3. It is the type of multimodal texts that can be performed through dance and
oral storytelling.
a. analog
b. digital
c. live
d. paper-based

4. Films, animations, slideshows, e-posters, and digital stories are examples of _____
type of a multimodal text.
a. analog
b. digital
c. live
d. paper-based

5. What type of multimodal text is presented below?

a. comics
b. infographics
c. picture
d. poster

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 6. Which of the following is an example of a graphic text?

A. B. C. D.

7. The following are examples of infographics, except:

A. B. C. D

For items 8 to 15, compare and contrast the information illustrated in the pairs of
multimodal texts to answer the questions.

SouthEast Asian Population in 2020

8. Are the information presented in the two multimodal texts the same?
a. Yes, they have the same topic and data
b. No, the topic and data given are different.
c. Yes, the topic is the same but the data are different
d. No, the topic is different but the data are the same.

9. Myanmar ranked _______ from the lowest as shown in the graphs.

a. third
b. fifth
c. sixth
d. tenth

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10. Which two countries have the lowest population presented in the two
multimodal texts?
A. Brunei and Singapore
B. Laos and Cambodia
C. Myanmar and Thailand
D. Vietnam and Malaysia

11. The Philippines ranked _______ from the highest as shown in the graphs.
A. first B. second C. seventh D. ninth

According to the World Economic

Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report
2018, out of 149 countries,
th
Philippines ranked 8 in closing
gender gap. It was followed by Laos
th th
(26 ) Singapore (67 ), Thailand
rd th
(73 ), Vietnam (77 ), Indonesia
th th th
(85 ), Myanmar (88 ), Brunei (90 ),
th
Cambodia (98 ), and Malaysia
st
(101 ).

12. Are the topic and data presented in the two multimodal texts the same?
a. Yes, they have the same topic and data
b. No, the topic and data given are different.
c. Yes, the topic is the same but the data are different
d. No, the topic is different but the data are the same.

13. Based on the data presented, which statement is true about Thailand and Vietnam?
a. In the bar grap, Thailand ranked higher than Vietnam.
b. In the print text, Vietnam ranked higher than Thailand.
c. In the print text, Thailand ranked higher than Vietnam.
d. In the bar graph, Thailand and Vietnam ranked the same.

14. Which country got the highest rank for closing gender gap?
a. Cambodia
b. Indonesia
c. Malaysia
d. Philippines
15. Which country got the lowest rank for closing gender gap?
a. Cambodia
b. Indonesia
c. Malaysia
d. Philippines

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 Additional Activity

Directions: Imagine the two places you want to visit. Describe these places by showing the
similarities and differences of their culture using the diagram below.

Place 1 Place 2

Different Cultures Similar Cultures Different Cultures

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 Answer Key

Answers may vary

C .15 Assessment 3
D .14
C .13 (infographic) uses a lot of data
C .12
Differences: (brochure) uses few words
B .11
Similarities: same topic (about Malaysia)
.10 .9 C .8 C .7 A .6 C .5
Assessment 2
D .4
B .3
C .2 (word cloud) the description of the clothes where given in words
D .1 pictures
B Differences: (picture collage) the clothes are presented through
Assessment Similarities: same ideas (native African clothes)
Assessment 1

(Sample answers only)

What's More
 long.4 sleeves .15 C
long.3 skirts .14 C
elegant.2 .13 D
formal.1 .12 C
Similarities: .11 C
.10 B
.9 A
full.3 skirts
.8 C
loose.2 skirts
.7 C
.1 hand -painted .6 A
Korea Differences: .5 D
.4 Personally, I think
.4 D
.3 fitted .3 In my opinion
.3 B
.2 I am sure that
2, puff sleeves .2 C
embroidered.1 .1 I believe that .1 B
Philippine Differences: (sample answer only)
What’s New What’s In What I Know