This document provides information about a Grade 5 English module titled "Make a Stand". It includes an introductory message welcoming learners and outlining how to use the self-learning module. It then discusses the importance of forests and how to conserve them. Several activities are included where learners rate their agreement with statements and share their opinions on issues. The document emphasizes collecting information to make an informed stand and believing in the topics they discuss. It provides tips on voice opinions while knowing right from wrong. Various assessments are included to check learners' understanding.

1. English
Quarter 3 – Module 3:
Make a Stand
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Quarter 3 – Module 3: Make a Stand
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3. 5
English
Quarter 3 – Module 3:
Make a Stand

4. Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners,
can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions,
exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.
Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-
step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.
Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each
SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if you
need to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of
the lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check
your learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust that you
will be honest in using these.
In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teacher are also
provided to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how they can
best help you on your home-based learning.
Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part
of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises and tests. And
read the instructions carefully before performing each task.
If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in answering the
tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.
Thank you.

5. 1
What I Need to Know
This module is designed and written to help you focus on how to make a stand in
current issues happening in society.
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. make a stand: (EN5OL-IIh-4)
Lesson
1 Make a Stand
Are you aware of the issues happening in our country? Maybe you know a lot in a
digital world of social media, online/ video gaming, and trending news or hit songs
on radio and television. Were you able to agree or disagree with those issues?
What’s In
Read the paragraph below. Make a topic outline by filling in the details. (This article
is available at Joy in Learning English 5, LM page 117)
The Importance and Conservation of Forests
Kristine Erika C. Castillo
Forests are very useful. They supply lumber which is used for building houses,
stones, offices, and other building houses, stones, offices, and other buildings. Some
forest trees give materials for making pulp, paper, wallboard and furniture, rattan,
gum, and firewood. Medicinal plants are also taken from forests.

6. 2
The government and every community are duty-bound to conserve forests. Cutting
of young trees and clearing of land through kaingin must be strictly prohibited.
Planting of new trees to replace those that have been cut should be observed. Further
studies to improve forest conservation is therefore desired.
Complete the outline in your notebook.
The Importance and Conservation of Forests
I. Why Forest Are Useful
A. Lumber Supply
B. ___________________________________________________________
C. ___________________________________________________________
II. How the Government and Every Community Conserve Forests
A. ___________________________________________________________
B. ___________________________________________________________
C. ___________________________________________________________
Notes to the Teacher
This module prepares learners on how to make a stand on current
issues happening in their outside world.

7. 3
What’s New
Look at the picture below. Read the article below about online gaming.
Online Gaming Addiction
Most of the school children nowadays are playing online video games. This is a very
big problem and a common concern on most families around the world. Instead of
studying lessons or doing household chores, most children are wasting their time in
playing e-games such as Mobile Legends, Dota, Car Racing and a lot more. They
play games to entertain themselves. However, it exists the possibility to become
addicted to online games at some others.
Activity A.
Read the following sentences below. Rate if you agree or disagree with each sentence
in the by placing a check mark in the appropriate column. Do it in your notebook.
AGREE DISAGREE
1. Online games waste our time. ______ ________
2. Some may become depressed, moody, angry
and aggressive or violent when unable to play. ______ ________
3. There is a possibility to become addicted
to online games at some others. ______ ________
4. Health problems may exist due to children’s
bad eating habits. ______ ________
5. This is a very big problem and common
concern of most families. ______ ________

8. 4
Activity B.
Complete the statement below by stating your opinion about online gaming. Check
Yes or No and state your opinion. Write in one or two complete sentences.
Is online game a problem and a concern on most families? Is there a possibility that
a player becomes addicted to online games?
Yes No, because ______________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________.
_________________________________________________________________________________.
What is It
Read the following sentences below. Draw a like symbol ( ) if you are agreed with
the statement and draw a dislike symbol ( ) if you disagree with it. Write your
answer in your paper.
______1. I am lucky to be a Filipino.
______2. Honesty and punctuality are virtues that need to be learned by Filipinos.
______3. I support no homework during weekends.
______4. Everyone should be environmentally conscious.
______5. Children should not be involved in child labor.
______6. Everyone should love and be loved.
______7. Competition increases the performance level of children.
______8. Everyone should experience watching movies, using Facebook anytime
they want and played online games.
______9. Tattoos are wrong for a young like me.
______10. Cellular phones should be allowed in school.
What can you say about these issues? How many items have you agreed? What are
these items? How many items have you disagreed? What are these items? What is
your opinion about these statements? What makes you decide that you agree or
disagree with these statements?
In the activity that you have done, you have already shown your opinion about the
issues happening within the community. You may choose to strongly agree or
strongly disagree.
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9. 5
Taking a stand means to voice your opinion on issues that are happening. To make
a stand is to determine effort to agree or disagree, to defend something and to oppose
or commend something.
Here are the tips on how you can make a stand.
1. Look at your own experiences.
2. Collect information about the topic. Always base your opinion on facts.
3. Know what is right and wrong. Always be on the right side.
4. Narrate your opinion properly by stating all your reasons.
The key is to completely believe in the topic. If you do not believe what you are telling,
you cannot convince the listener or the reader.
Remember the formula: Information + personal experiences = your stand
What’s More
Activity 1
Read an excerpt from the article entitled “Plastic Pollution”. (This is also available at
https://en.m.wikipedia.org.)
Plastic pollution is the accumulation of plastic objects and particles in the Earth’s
environment that adversely affects wildlife, wildlife habitats, and humans...
As of 2018, about 230 million tons of plastic are produced worldwide each year, of
which an estimated 9 % has been recycled and another 12% has been burned. This
large amount of plastic waste enters the environment… In some areas, there have
been significant efforts to reduce plastic pollution.
Answer the question using the T-Chart below. Write 1-2 sentences about the article
you read.

10. 6
Question My Stand
Are you in favor of banning single-use
plastic such as plastic cups, plastic
bags and disposable plastic spoons and
forks?
Activity 2
Explain in 2-3 sentences about the advantage and the disadvantage of using plastic
in your everyday life. Use the chart below.
ADVANTAGE DISADVANTAGE
My Reflection
Based on the activity, I learned that plastic is one of the pollutants in our
environment. It harms wildlife, their habitats and the humans as well. From now on,
I will not throw __________________________________________________________________.
_________________________________________________________________________________.
We need to be responsible in ____________________________________________________.

11. 7
What I Can Do
Activity A
Read some of the controversial issues below. Put the sentences in the first column if
you are agreed with the statement and put it inside the second column if you disagree
with it.
1. Learners must wear the proper uniform during the online class.
2. Copying to one’s work is just normal.
3. The imposition of the death penalty should be stopped.
4. Prisons are the only way to eliminate crime.
5. Curfews can help keep teenagers out of trouble.
6. Global warming is real.
7. Filipinos are kind and hospitable.
8. Cellphones and other gadgets are useful to all kinds of learners.
9. It is good to have competition inside the room.
10. August should be the opening of the school year.
I STRONGLY AGREE THAT… I STRONGLY DISAGREE THAT…

12. 8
Activity B
Choose one issue presented below. Use a one whole sheet of paper, state your stand
regarding your chosen issue in a paragraph form (1-3 sentences). Be guided with the
rubrics below for your rating.
1. Global warming is real.
2. Filipinos are kind and hospitable.
3. Cellphones and other gadgets are useful to all kinds of learners.
4. It is good to have competition inside the room.
5. August should be the opening of the school year.
Rubrics for Opinion Writing
3 2 1
Introduce Topic Topic is clearly
introduced.
Topic is
mentioned.
Topic is not
introduced.
States Opinion Opinion is clearly
stated.
Opinion is stated
but vague.
No opinion is
stated.
Provides Reasons Several reasons
that support
opinion are given.
One reason is
given to support
the opinion.
No reasons are
given or reasons
do not support
opinion.
Provides Closing Solid closing is
provided.
Closing is
provided, but is
the same as
opinion sentence.
No closing is
provided.
Grammar and
Mechanics
Linking words are
used correctly.
Capital letters and
punctuation
marks are used
correctly.
Linking words are
used, but not
correctly.
Capital letters and
punctuation
marks are mostly
used correctly.
No linking words
are used.
Capital letters and
punctuation
marks are not
used correctly.

13. 9
Assessment
Read the text aloud and answer the activities that follow. (This article is available at
https://www.grantthornton.com.ph)
How have Korean Dramas Influenced Philippine Industry?
Do you still remember Meteor Garden? It was one of the most popular and memorable
Asian dramas broadcast in the Philippines. When it was shown on television, most
teens at the time were eager to go home to watch the episodes. Since then, various
Asian dramas have been emerging and, presently, Korean dramas are one of the most
popular in Asia, if not around the world. Many children, teens, and even adults have
adored Korean dramas ever since these were introduced in the Philippines in 2000s.
Filipinos have always been welcoming of foreign trends and culture. As such, Korean
culture and trends as seen in Korean dramas have invaded and been deeply rooted
in the Philippine society today. Korean dramas have greatly influenced the food,
fashion, cosmetics, music, and entertainment industries, as well as people’s views
and preferences.

14. 10
A. Give at least 5 reasons why you like or dislike Korean culture. Use the graphic
organizer below.
B. Make a short essay about your opinion on the propagation of Korean culture
(KPOP) in the Philippines. State your support or disagreement in 2-3 sentences. (Use
the rubric in scoring your output on page 16.*)
Korean culture is here, everywhere in the Philippines and all over the world. I
personally ______________________________________________________________________.
_________________________________________________________________________________.
_________________________________________________________________________________.
Propagation of
Korea Culture
(KPOP) in the
Philippines
1.
2. 4.
3. 5.

15. 11
Answer Key
References
Department of Education (DepEd). Kto12 Curriculum Guides: English, 2016
Department of Education (DepEd). Kto12 Teacher’s Guide: English, 2016
Department of Education (DepEd). Guide for English Teachers in Using the
Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs), 2020
Castillo, Kristine Erika C. 2016. Joy in Learning English 5, Department of
Education, Pasig City, Philippines: Book Media Press, Inc.
Citations:
Laura Parker (2018). “We Depend on Plastic. Now we’re Drowning in it” also
available
at NationalGeographic.com. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
Plastic Pollution. Encyclopӕdia Britannica. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
The Known Unknowns of Plastic Pollution. The Economist. 3 March 2018.
Retrieved
17 June 2018
Internet Sites:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/
http://owlcation.com
https://www.grantthornton.com.ph
What’s
In:
The
Importance
and
Conservation
of
Forests
I.
Why
Forest
are
Useful
a.
Lumber
Supply
b.
gives
materials
c.
Medicinal
plants
are
found
in
the
forest.
II.
How
the
Government
and
every
community
Conserve
Forests
A.
Kaingin
is
strictly
prohibited.
What’s
In:
B.
Planting
of
new
trees
to
replace
those
that
have
been
cut.
C.
Improving
Forest
Conservation
practices
What
is
It:
1-10
Depending
on
the
answer
of
the
learner.
What’s
More:
Depending
on
the
answer
of
the
learner.
What
I
Can
Do:
1-5
Depending
on
the
answer
of
the
learner.
What
I
Have
Learned:
Here
are
the
tips
on
how
you
can
make
a
stand.
1.
Look
at
your
own
experiences.
2.
Collect
information
about
the
topic.
Based
your
opinion
with
facts.
3.
Know
what
is
right
and
wrong.
Always
be
in
the
right
side.
4.
Narrate
your
opinion
properly
by
stating
all
your
reasons.
Assessment:
Depending
on
the
answer
of
the
learner.
Please
refer
to
Rubrics
on
Page
8

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