ENGLISH MODULE GUIDE

WEEK 1
Learning Task 1:

I try to determine if the content in an article is worth knowing and relevant.

I assess the content through its relatedness and importance in my future goals.
I appreciate the content of a text because it fits my plans in life.
I evaluate the information presented in every printed materials that I read particularly
those who affect my personal views.
I compare the information I read to my previous learnings.
I value the content in current reading articles because I have experienced that before and
I have learned from it.
I am affected by personal speeches and discussions as I choose my career goals.
I apply what I have learned from articles and discussions in every aspect of my life
making me a better individual.

Learning Task 2:
1. Tertiary
2. Primary
3. Primary
4. Tertiary
5. Tertiary
6. Primary*
7. Secondary*
8. Tertiary
9. Primary
10. Secondary
Learning Task 3:
Learning Task 4:
1. The information given is a primary source, since it is a speech from Abraham Lincoln,
and speeches are primary sources.
2. A score is equal to 20, so “four score and seven years” would simply mean 87 years.
3. In his speech, Lincoln mentioned that the Civil War was the greatest concern for their
country.
4. Lincoln’s message refers to the government that consists of people from the citizens of
their country, are chosen by the people, and are supposed to serve the people. The
“people” refers to his fellow countrymen.
5. Since Abraham Lincoln mentioned the Civil War and the people in his speech, I assume
that the event was for the soldiers who have died in the said war.
Learning Task 5:
(Information discussion)
 - The word beetle, (pronounced as /’b ēdl/) a noun, refers to an insect of an order
distinguished by forewings typically modified in (elytra) that cover and protect the hind
wings and abdomen. In sentences, it is used as “beetles” when it is plural. “I used to
collect beetles from our mango tree during my childhood days” is an example of a
sentence with the word “beetle” as a noun.
- “Beetle” can also be used as a verb, and is defined as one’s way of walking hurriedly or
with short, quick steps. As a verb, the word is used as “beetles” in third person present,
“beetled” in past participle and past tense, and “beetling” as a gerund or present
participle. An example of a sentence with the said word is; “Ethan and John beetled on
their way to the office. They were almost late.”
Learning Task 6:

Primary Sources Secondary Sources Tertiary Sources

Speeches evaluations Almanacs
Photographs Critiques Index
Government records Commentaries Directories
Newspaper/Magazines Interviews Encyclopedia
Video recordings Feature magazines Databases

Learning Task 7:
(Article Analysis)

PNPA extends lockdown until end of September

By: Consuelo Marquez - Reporter / @ConsINQ
INQUIRER.net / 09:14 AM September 15, 2020

MANILA, Philippines — The lockdown in Philippine National Police Academy

(PNPA) is extended until Sept. 30 to give way to the quarantine period of COVID-19-
infected cadets and personnel, its director said Tuesday.

“Sa ngayon naka-lockdown kami and we deemed it necessary to extend the

lockdown up to Sept. 30 kasi nga nung Sept. 8 after the swabbing, cadets will
undergo quarantine and isolation for 14 days and then plus seven days just to
make sure na everybody‘s okay,” PNPA director Major Gen. Gilberto Cruz told ABS-
CBN News Channel when questioned about the lockdown period in the academy.

“So we added another seven days, that’s the recommendation of our health doctor
here. So Sept. 30, and then another swabbing gagawin namin for the whole
personnel of PNPA,” Cruz added.
Initially, PNPA in Cavite was placed under lockdown from Sept. 3 to Sept. 18 after
some cadets were found positive for the coronavirus disease.
On Monday, PNPA revealed that there are already 243 cases of the respiratory
disease in their academy. Of the number, 232 are cadets while 11 are personnel.

PNPA currently has five buildings converted into isolation centers which offer
essential goods and amenities for the cadets and personnel who contracted COVID-
19.

Analysis:

Summary:
Philippine National Police Academy extends their lockdown until September 30 due to the quarantine
period of COVID-19 infected cadets and personnel. According to PNPA director Major General
Gilberto Cruz, the extension was necessary after cadets have tested positive, and is required to go
under isolation for 14 days. He also added that additional 7 days of isolation was recommended by
their health doctor and a second batch of swab tests is scheduled for the whole personnel. As of
Monday, PNPA has recorded 243 cases of the virus, in which 232 were cadets and 11 were
personnel. The academy has five buildings converted into quarantine facilities, which offers goods
and amenities for those who are isolated.

Learning Task 8:
(SONA Analyzation)
President Rodrigo Duterte delivered his 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27,
against the backdrop of a pandemic that has disrupted the lives of millions of Filipinos and which
continues to spread across the Philippines. 
Duterte used most of his annual address, which lasted for nearly two hours, to threaten “oligarchs,” failing
to go into detail on a pandemic recovery roadmap for the country which had been earlier promised by
Malacañang. 
Unlike past speeches, the President’s second to the last SONA was delivered to a limited audience of 50
key Congress and Cabinet officials who have been crucial in delivering pet projects of the administration.
The cap on attendees was put in place due to physical distancing restrictions.
The 2020 SONA was also among Duterte's longest ones so far. It included the mention of 21 priority
bills he wanted tackled in the remaining two years of his presidency.
Here’s a quick summary of all the important points mentioned: 
Coronavirus pandemic – After the usual introductions of top officials, Duterte opens his speech
stressing the toll the pandemic has taken on the Philippines as the virus “snuffed” out dreams of
prosperity and had the world living in a “troubled time.” He mentions hopes for a vaccine and thanks
frontliners who risk their lives to respond to those most affected by the disease. 
ABS-CBN – Within 5 minutes, the pandemic is quickly sidelined and among the first things Duterte does
is criticize ABS-CBN and the owners of the media network, calling them “oligarchs.” He claims being
“victimized” by the Lopezes in the 2016 Presidential election which he won by a landslide. 
Senator Franklin Drilon – In lashing out at ABS-CBN, Duterte slams the opposition senator for
defending the media giant and saying political dynasties must be banned to truly dismantle oligarchy. He
again later places the spotlight on Drilon, accusing him of being among  the framers of the 1997 water
concessionaires agreement with the government – a claim Drilon already denied. 
Senator Bong Go – On the other hand, Duterte’s longtime aide-turned-senator again receives praise from
the Chief Executive as his pet bills filed in the Senate, including the Malasakit Act and postponement of
the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections are hailed among the administration’s achievements. 
Southeast Asian Games – It’s all praise for the 30th Southeast Asian Games as Duterte declares,
“Indeed, we won as one,” referring to the sporting event’s slogan. However, the Philippines’ hosting of
the regional sporting event was hounded by allegations of corruption and poor planning.
Economy – Duterte highlights the country’s positive credit ratings and says with a strong economic
position, the Philippines is in a “better position to weather the crisis caused by the COVID-19 global
pandemic." 
Infrastructure – He says significant infrastructure projects under the Build Build Build Program were
completed and that a “comprehensive written report” detailing these will be released. He also pushes for
more infrastructure projects to uplift the livelihoods of Filipinos. 
Drug war – As expected, Duterte dedicates time in his speech to his drug war. It was among the first
topics he mentioned as he proposed to fight the pandemic with the “same fervor” seen in the
government’s anti-illegal drug campaign. 
Human rights – He took the language of human rights to justify his war on drugs and abuses seen under
his administration, falsely suggesting some rights should be upheld at the expense of others.
Duterte vowed to uphold human rights and later threatened to kill drug users. 
Overseas Filipino workers – Duterte orders various agencies to help OFWs who have lost their jobs and
returned home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He again calls for the creation of a Department of
Overseas Filipinos. 
Lapses in pandemic response – The President admits the government saw “difficulties” in ramping up
testing capacity, a key area the country continues to catch up on over 6 months since the crisis started. He
also says the distribution of emergency aid during lockdown measures “was not perfect.” Duterte vows
“we will not stop until we get things right and better for you.” 
Bayanihan 2 – He calls on Congress to swiftly pass the  Bayanihan to Recover as One Act intended to
provide funds for low-interest loans to small businesses, more aid to displaced workers and poor families,
online learning, and COVID-19 testing.
Tax reform – Duterte asks lawmakers to pass the Create Act as part of the country’s recovery from the
pandemic. The measure seeks to lower corporate income tax and rationalizes financial incentives for
investors. 
Small and medium businesses – He asks the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to allow loan payment
extensions for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) without incurring penalties and charges. 
Tourism – Duterte calls on Filipinos to travel locally in an effort to boost the economy “once the
necessary systems are in place.”
China – The President veers from his speech and says he pleaded with Chinese President Xi Jinping to
prioritize the Philippines in providing an effective vaccine should a Chinese company produce one. 
Education – He reiterates face-to-face classes will not be allowed until a COVID-19 vaccine becomes
available. All public schools, he vows, will be equipped for online learning before he steps down. Duterte
also says TV frequencies reverted back to the government will be used to deliver learning – a call ABS-
CBN immediately accepted after Congress shut down the network.
Government monopoly on utilities – Duterte says the government should be given “first option” to
utilize public utilities. In particular, he warns telecommunication giants to improve their services by
December or government will be forced to make "drastic steps” and expropriate their businesses. 
Health – He lists plans to increase the number of health workers deployed to barangay health stations,
rural health units, and other healthcare facilities next year. He also calls on Congress to pass the Nursing
Education Act, a law instituting the Medical Reserve Corps, and another measure creating a National
Disease Prevention and Management Authority to respond to future outbreaks. 
Ending insurgency – Duterte does not mention the communist insurgency by name but says the
government needs to implement the Barangay Development Program, citing the deaths of soldiers in
skirmishes as reason for its urgency. The program, he says, will see the Armed Forces "play a vital role in
the one-nation approach."
Martial law in Mindanao – The President says that after 3 extensions, martial law in Mindanao “ended
without abuses.” Human rights group Karapatan said it documented some 800,000 victims of rights
violations in the two-and-a-half years of military rule.
Death penalty – For the third time, he asks Congress to bring back the death penalty by lethal injection
for crimes under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, and jokes that lawmakers seem
uninterested, going by their lukewarm reception. The Batasan plenary hall is filled with applause
Strengthen law enforcement – He pushes for the passage of the Unified Military and Uniformed
Personnel Separation, Retirement, and Pension Bill and calls for the modernization of the Bureau of Fire
Protection and the Bureau of Immigration. 
Land use planning – For the 4th time, Duterte asks Congress to pass the National Land Use Act, which
will develop lands in the countryside. This will encourage sustainable economic growth in the provinces. 
Boracay rehabilitation – He asks lawmakers to pass a law creating the Boracay Island [Development]
Authority to sustain results seen from rehabilitation efforts in the tourist island.
Farmers and fishers – Duterte calls for the passage of a law establishing the Coconut Farmers’ Trust
Fund and a P66-billion agricultural stimulus package through the Rural Agricultural and Fisheries
Development Financing System Act. 
United States – The President rejects a proposed plan for the Americans to return to Subic Bay through
a commercial deal.
West Philippine Sea – Duterte repeats that he cannot assert the Philippines' rights over the West
Philippine Sea as this may spark war with China. However, experts have repeatedly debunked this as one
part of a “false option” and a “hollow attempt” to scare Filipinos into submission.
Message to criminals – He circles his speech with a warning that he will be the enemy of criminals who
harm the public, saying “bodies will pile up” if they “return to their ways.”