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Department of Education
Region I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ILOCOS NORTE

English 7
Quarter 3 – Module 6
Week 7:
Reacting to Assertions
and Expressions in the Text

MELC #7 React to what is asserted and expressed in the text

(EN7RC-III-i2.1.7:)
English- Grade 7
Quarter 3 – Module 6: Reacting to Assertions Made by the Author in the Text
First Edition, 2021

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English
Quarter 3– Module 6

Reacting to Assertions
and Expressions in the Text

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What This Module is About
Welcome to the English 7 Module on Reacting to Assertions Made by the Author in
the Text.

Hello, learners! Be ready as you enter another world of learning and fun. Let us begin
your path to the adventurous world of Reading. Reading is an adventure of the heart. It gives
you different and complex emotions once you start to turn the page. It expands your mind
and gives life more life.

As you read this module you will learn how to react to what is asserted or expressed
in the text. You are provided with different activities for you to work on to ensure that you
understand the lesson and apply it with ease.

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 resource while being an active learner.

What I Need to Know

After going through this module, you are expected to react to what is asserted
or expressed in the text (EN7RC-III-i2.1.7:). Specifically, you should be able to:

1. Define what assertion is

2. Differentiate the types of assertion
3. Formulate assertions
4. Discover literature as a tool to assert one’s unique identity and to better
understand other people

How to Learn from this Module

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the module.
Use your English notebook in answering the exercises.

2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities included in
the module.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
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 4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and in checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to
consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain
deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

Icons of this Module

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to check

what you already know about the lesson to take.
If you get all the answers correct (100%), you
may decide to skip this module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link the

current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be introduced

to you in various ways such as a story, a song, a
poem, a problem opener, an activity or a
situation.

What It Is This section provides a brief discussion of the

lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent practice

to solidify your understanding and skills of the
topic. You may check the answers to the
exercises using the Answer Key at the end of the
module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.

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 What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will help
you transfer your new knowledge or skill into real
life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of

mastery in achieving the learning competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to

you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned. This also tends retention of
learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing this

module.

What I Know
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 Now that you know what you are expected to learn from this module,
let's find out first how much you know about them. Follow the directions for
each set of questions.

Instructions: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
Write the letter only.

The Good Fight

(Excerpt)
Manuel L. Quezon

Before noon of December 12, 1941 , 1 received a telephone call from

General MacArthur to inform me that he was sending his aide-de-camp, Lieutenant
Colonel Huff, to see me on a very important and urgent matter. I told the General I
would see his aide immediately. When Colonel Huff arrived, he told me that General
MacArthur wanted me to be ready on four hours' notice to go with him to Corregidor.
I was shocked. I never imagined that I would ever have to take refuge in
Corregidor. I had known for years that the fortress of Corregidor had been built as the
last stronghold of the American forces in the Philippines and as a safe refuge for
American Governors-General in case of grave danger. But it had never crossed my
mind, that there would ever come a time when I had to go to Corregidor. I was no
American Governor-General, but the Filipino President of the Commonwealth.
It is true that while Major General Grunert was still in command of the
Philippine Department, United States High Commissioner Sayre, in one of the
conferences that I held with him and General Grunert, brought up the question of the
evacuation from Manila, in case of necessity, of both the High Commissioner and the
President of the Commonwealth. It was Mr. Sayre's opinion that we should be in the
same locality. But I made it clear to both Commissioner Sayre and General Grunert
that I felt it my duty to remain in the midst of my people, at whatever risk, because my
presence would help to keep up their morale. General Grunert understood my feeling
and thought it was right. Moreover, nothing was said in that conference to indicate that
a Japanese invasion of the Philippines was a possibility as long as the American flag
was still in the Islands.

1. Who did General Mac Arthur call on December 12, 1941?

A. Commissioner Sayre C. General Huff
B. General Grunert D. President Quezon
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2. Why did General MacArthur call the narrator? He was called to
___________________.
A. help the general C. prepare for the war.
B. build the fortress D. command the soldiers
3. Which of the following statements best describes the fortress in Corregidor?
A. It was a fully-furnished mansion.
B. It was the last stronghold of the Japanese.
C. It was the safe refuge of the American Governors -General.
D. It was the evacuation place of the Spaniards during the war.
4. Why were the people of Manila evacuated in the fortress of Corregidor? It was
because of the ___________________.
A. possible war.
B. flood brought by the typhoon
C. politics during the Japanese period
D. Famine experienced in the Philippines.
5. What was the narrator worried about inspite of having the Americans in the
Philippines?
A. American education C. English weapons
B. Japanese invasion D. Spanish invasion
6. How will you describe the narrator of the story?
A. Artistic C. Critic
B. Classic D. Nationalistic
7. What mood is expressed by the following statement?:” Moreover, nothing was said in
the conference to indicate that a Japanese invasion of the Philippines was a possibility
as long as the American flag was still in the islands.”
A. abandoned C. tensed
B. Scared D. worried
8. What could be the closest theme of the excerpt that you read?
A. The country and its people need to be served.
B. The country and its people require brave men.
C. The country and its people need foreign leaders.
D. The country and its people require a peaceful community.
9. Which of the following sentences from the story can support the theme?
A. “I held with him and General Grunert.”
B. I was no American Governor- General.”

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 C. “I would ever have to take refuge in Corregidor.”
D. “I felt it my duty to remain in the midst of my people.
10. Which of the following is not stated in the passage?
A. The narrator pointed out his duty to serve his people even at war.
B. General MacArthur called the narrator to come to his aid in Corregidor.
C. The narrator together with the American generals attended a conference.
D. The narrator had imagined before that he would take refuge in Corregidor.

How did you fare in the Pre-test? Now, be ready to try the activities at hand. As
you work on it, try to relate them to the objectives of this module and make this
work well for you.

Lesson Reacting to Assertions Made by the

Author in the Text
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What’s In

Activity 1: Agree or Disagree

Before you start your journey in this module, try to agree or disagree with the

following statements. Put a checkmark if you agree and an X if you disagree.

____________ 1. English is our second language.

__________ 2. People judge others through appearance.

__________3..There is nothing young people can teach older people.

__________4.It is more important to study Math than other subjects.

__________5.Education is the key to success.

__________6.It is more fun in the Philippines.

__________7.One cause of the spread of COVID 19 is people’s lack of discipline.

__________8. Filipinos have strong family ties.

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__________9. We should follow health protocols in this time of pandemic.

__________10.Health is wealth.

Have fun learning while accomplishing this module!

What’s New

Activity 2: My Hero

Take a look at the picture and reflect on the questions given.

1. Why was Jose Rizal exiled in Dapitan?

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

2. Does the life of our national hero inspire you? Why or why not?
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________

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 What It Is

An assertion is a statement used to make a declaration or to

express strong belief on a particular topic, often without evidence
assertion can be formulated after reading a story or a poem, and even after watching a
play.

When someone makes a statement investing his strong belief in it, as if it is

true, though it may not be, he is making an assertion. Assertion is a stylistic approach
or technique involving a strong declaration, a forceful or confident and positive
statement regarding a belief or a fact. Often, it is without proof or any support. Its
purpose is to express ideas or feelings directly, for instance, “I have put my every effort
to complete this task today.”

The Purpose of Writing an Assertion

It is for the writer to convey directly an idea or feeling and to convince the reader
to accept the writer’s interpretation of a particular literary work.

Different TYPES of ASSERTION can be used in formal or informal writing.

1.Basic Assertion

It is a simple and straightforward statement for expressing feelings, opinions, and

beliefs such as:

 “I wish I could have expressed this idea earlier, because now someone else has
taken the credit.”
 “Excuse me, first I want to finish my work, then I shall go with you.”

2.Emphatic Assertion

It conveys sympathy to someone, and usually has two parts: the first encompasses
recognition of the feelings or situations of the other person, and the second is a
statement that shows support for the other person’s viewpoint, feelings, or rights such
as:

 “I understand you are busy, and me too, but it is difficult for me to finish this
project on my own. So, I want you to help me complete this project.”
 “I know this is making you angry and frustrated because you have not gotten a
response yet. But I can help you by giving you an estimate of how long it might
take.”

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3.Escalating Assertion

It occurs when someone is not able to give a response to a person’s basic

assertions, and therefore that person becomes firm about him or her such as:

 “If you do not finish this work by 6:00 tonight, I will engage the services of another
worker.”
 “I really want to finish this point before you start yours.”

4.Language Assertion

It involves the first person pronoun “I,” and is useful for expressing negative feelings.
Nevertheless, it constructively lays emphasis on a person’s feelings of anger such as:

 “When you speak harshly, I cannot work with you because I feel annoyed.
Therefore, I want you to speak nicely and then assign me a task.”
 “When I don’t get enough sleep, it affects my nerves and I feel irritated.
Therefore, I try to go to bed earlier.”

How to Effectively Compose an Assertion Paragraph

by Julia Wald

1. The first sentence of your paragraph is called assertion.

ASSERTION=TOPIC SENTENCE
This sentence introduces the main idea for the entire paragraph. It also answers
the question asked in the prompt. This is your viewpoint in regards to the prompt. Make
sure you avoid first person: “I think” or “I believe.”

Example: What city is the best city in the world and why?

Assertion: New York City is the best city in the world because of the diversity it
provides.

2. Explain and defend your assertion. This means, providing context.

Context is:
A. Lead in/background information
B. Explanation of the topic you are discussing that will lead into your evidence

Context: There are people of all different races, ethnicities and languages in the Big
Apple.

3. Include evidence. This is the part where you, the author, show the reader/prove to
the reader what you are saying is true. You need to include a direct quote to support
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your idea.Make sure the evidence you are including supports your assertion/topic
sentence. Make sure it is embedded 9integrated smoothly) into the text of the paper.
Don’t forget to properly cite your evidence.

Evidence: According to ethNYcity.com, Queens, a borough of New York City, is the

“most ethnically diverse county in the US.”

4. Unpack your evidence by providing commentary. Commentary is your comment,

response or explanation of how the evidence proves the assertion. Makes the
connection between evidence and assertion.

5. Explain your evidence. Use your own words. (This is the most important part of the
paragraph. It demonstrates your critical thinking.) Provide a clear explanation of the
quote and how/why it supports your assertion. Do not simply restate the quote in your
own words.

Commentary: Living in the city that has such diversity provides citizens opportunities
to interact and appreciate people of all different backgrounds. In this global economy
and world, it is important to have exposure to different customs and cultures.

6. Insert a concluding sentence. End your paragraph with a concluding sentence or a

sentence that restates your assertion in different words, and shows how your
paragraph contributes to the development of your argument as a whole.

Conclusion: The diversity that New York City provides makes it an excellent place to
live in and grow as an individual and appreciate others’ differences.

What’s More

Here are some activities for you to practice. Let’s try this.

Activity 3: Show How You Feel

Instructions. The following statements are taken from the story, “Man in Dapitan,” by
Loreto Paras Sulit. React to each statement by putting a checkmark on the
emoticon/symbol that counterparts your feeling.

Statement

1. Everybody knew
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Dapitan.
2. His eyes could
command when he
wanted to.
3. The strong line of
his jaw reminded the
boys of rocks
4. “One of you may
win with his fists, but
that would not prove
that his answer is
correct.”
5. The man’s quick
bright smile
completely won their
hearts.
6. During the days
that followed, Lope
who had been the
most interested and
active, appeared to
be very absent-
minded.
7. She smiled gently
but the light did not
reach her eyes.
8. Lope was so sure
his friend could help
his mother.

9. Lope felt better

just to see him
examining his
mother’s eyes
10. “Well, if you want
to remember my
name-it is Jose Rizal

What I Have Learned

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 You're doing well in the previous activities. Let's check your
understanding!

Activity 4: Two Sides

Instructions: Write Yes if the sentence is correct and No if it is not correct.

______1. feelings, beliefs,

and opinions directly.
_____2.
person understands the feelings and emotions of the literary author.
______3. Language assertion does not express the feeling and preference of the
writer.
______4. The language assertion is recommended if the author wants to express
negative feelings and opinion.
______5. Consider the type of paper you are going to write before formulating
assertion.
______6.Before writing an assertion in literature, it is not necessary to read or watch
comprehensively the literary work.
______7. The author must take down the part he is for, or he is opposed to, followed
by his explanation.
______8.Explaining and defending your assertion comes first before making your
assertion.
______9. Commentary demonstrates critical thinking.
______10. Use your own words in explaining your evidence.

What I Can Do

Activity 5: Reaction Time

Instructions: Write your reaction to the following texts that are taken from the story,
“My Father Goes to Court” by Carlos Bulosan.

Example: We had as a next door neighbor a very rich man, whose sons and daughters
seldom came out of the house.

Answer: I think the very rich man is just protective of his children that is why he seldom
lets them go out.

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1. The chickens were young and tender and the fat that dripped into the burning coals
gave off an enchanting odor. We inhaled the heavenly spirit that drifted out to us.
Some days the rich man appeared at a window and glowered at us. He looked at us
one by one, as though condemning us.

I believe _________________________________________________________

2. As the time went on, the rich man’s children became thin and anemic, while we grew
even more robust and full of life.

I think ____________________________________________________________

3. One morning, a policeman from the presidencia came to our house with a sealed
paper. The rich man had filed a complaint against us.

I believe __________________________________________________________

4. Father took me with him when he went to the town clerk and asked him what it was
about. He told father the man claimed that for years we had been stealing the spirit
of his wealth and food.

I believe ___________________________________________________________

5. Father came back and stood before the complainant. “ Did you hear it?” he asked.
“ Hear what?” the man asked. “The spirit of the money when I shook this hat? “ he
Asked. “Yes.” “Then you are paid,” father said.

I think __________________________________________________________

Assessment

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 Congratulations in completing the previous tasks! Now, you will face your final
test to check how much you understood from this module.

Instructions: Identify the type of assertion of each sentence. Choose from the
following.
Write the letter only.

A. Basic Assertion

B. Emphatic Assertion

C. Language Assertion

D. Escalating Assertion

1. "Thanks for your suggestion. I'll take that into consideration"

2. "No, I am not busy on Tuesday, but I want to keep it that way."
3. "Could you tell me more information so that I can understand what you are trying to
say?"
4. "I will have to get back with you about that."
5. "I think I understand what you are saying, but I am in disagreement."
6. "When is a good time for us to talk about something that has been bothering me?"
7. “I am worried how you act right now.”
8. “I feel proud of your achievements.”
9. “I know that you have a lot of things to do but this task is difficult.So, I ask for your help.”
10. “I really want to have this done before beginning another.”
11. A statement used to make a declaration or to express strong belief on a certain topic is
called _________________________.
A. assertion B. opinion C. fact D. affirmation
12. When is the best time to formulate literary assertion?
A. After reading a story C. After playing online games
B. Before watching a play D. Before writing the poem
13.The following are types of assertion except ________________.
A. language assertion C. core assertion
B. emphatic assertion D. basic assertion
14.The assertion in the paragraph is also the __________________.
A. commentary C. evidence
B. topic sentence D. conclusion
15. The context in writing an assertion is also named ________________.
A. topic sentence C. lead
B. commentary D. conclsion

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 Additional Activities

Instruction: Given the following prompt, write a paragraph expressing your assertion.
You will be graded according to the rubrics below.

What is the best modality of learning? Choose from the

following: face- to- face classes, online classes, modular distance
learning

Paragraph 5 4 2 1
Writing

Topic Sentence Interesting, Clearly stated Acceptable topic Missing, invalid,

original topic topic sentence sentence or inappropriate
sentence, presents one presents one topic
reflecting main idea. idea. sentence; main
thought and idea is missing.
insight; focused
on one
interesting main
idea.
Supporting Interesting, Examples and Sufficient Insufficient,
Details concrete and details relate to number of vague, or
descriptive the topic and examples and undeveloped
examples and some details that examples.
details with explanation is relate to the
explanations included. topic.
that relate to the
topic.
Organization Thoughtful, Details are Acceptable No discernible
and Transitions logical arranged in a arrangement of pattern of
progression of logical examples; organization;
supporting progression; transitions may Unrelated details;
examples; appropriate be weak. no transitions.
Mature transitions.
transitions
between ideas.
Mechanics Consistent Some errors, but A few errors in Distracting errors
standard English none major, in usage, spelling, in usage, spelling,
usage, spelling, usage, spelling, or punctuation or punctuation
and punctuation. or punctuation. (3-4)
No errors. (1-2)

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Assessment Activity 4 Pre test
1. D
1. B 1. Yes
2. A
2. C 2. Yes
3. C
3. A 3. No
4. A
4. A 4. Yes
5. B
5. C 5. Yes
6. D
6. B 6. No
7. C
7. B 7. Yes
8. B
8. B 8. No
9. D
9. B 9. Yes
10. D
10. D 10. Yes
11. A
12. A
13. C
14. B
15. C
Answer Key
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Management Team of Grade 7 English Learner's Material. 2017. English Learner's

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