Grade 7-Agatha Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan

Ramos, Erika Alexa

BSED-English4

I. Learning Outcomes
At the end of the 50-minute instruction, the students will be able to:

1. Justify opinions based on evidence

2. Demonstrate understanding of how to appropriately express ideas
3. Relate the use of fact-checking to real life situation
4. Utilize literature to make a claim
II. Learning Content
A. Topic: Expressing Ideas and Opinions
B. Learning Materials: Digital module, PPT presentation, Laptop

III. Teaching Learning Activities (4A’s)

A. Awareness:
1. Preliminary Activities (Prayer, Greetings, Checking of attendance)
2. Setting of Objectives

B. Motivation:
The teacher will present a pictures of social issues of today and will ask about the students’
opinions and ideas about the picture presented.
1. COVID 19 Pandemic
2. Freedom of Media
3. Cancelled Culture
4. Social Media and False Identity Formation
5. Misinformation in Social Media Platforms

IV. Lesson Proper

We now live in a world where there is an abundance of knowledge available via the Internet. Regrettably,
not every website can be trusted. Some of them are reliable sources of information, but consumers are
sometimes duped by blogs that masquerade as news organizations but are essentially propaganda factories
disseminating false information. (Shows Example)
Points for Discussion:
What is Information?
The knowledge that a person gains from facts, statistics, or evidence is referred to as information. For
example, if you read in a government report that more than 500,000 Filipinos have contracted Sars-Cov-2
sickness, this is just data, not information. When government professionals, such as those from the
Department of Health, analyze this data and explain it in terms of infection speed and other factors, it
becomes information.
What is Misinformation?
When there is a reporting inaccuracy, it results in misinformation. It's possible that this was an
unintentional error. Misinformation occurs when a reporter incorrectly reports a name or a date in the
news, only to rectify it later. The reporter is to blame for not double-checking the facts before going live
on television. The purposeful alteration of facts or details is another type of disinformation. For example,
a blog could publish erroneous COVID infection numbers in order to favor a public official. As a result,
misinformation occurs when someone alters the facts, whether intentionally or unintentionally.
What is Disinformation?
The purposeful alteration of facts with the express intent of deceiving others is known as disinformation.
This is a sort of deception.
What is Propaganda?
Misinformation and disinformation are sometimes used to protect or promote a political cause or purpose.
People's perceptions are frequently altered by the information they are provided. Propaganda is the term
for this type of behavior. Not all propaganda is based on false information. Some of them may be
regarded accurate. The spectator of propaganda is challenged to think critically if he or she is to accept
the information.
How to check the accuracy of information?
Make sure your facts are correct before creating an opinion. Always get proof from trustworthy sources.
Trust news organizations that have a track record of providing factual information.
Look for an About Page on the website where you may find the names of the editors as well as their
contact information. Check to see if the news website has a political slant to it. A government-funded
newspaper is expected to promote the government. A private company-owned newspaper may support or
oppose the government, depending on the values of the owners. Always remember: NOT ALL
WEBSITES CAN BE TRUSTED.
HOW TO FORM AN OPINION
The Philippines is a democratically elected government. Our right to free expression is guaranteed under
the United States Constitution. Freedom of expression is a broad term that can refer to ideas, opinions,
written works, movies, news articles, editorials, novels and other works of fiction, poetry, visual arts,
fashion, and performing arts. Filipinos have the right to form their own opinions on anything, from how
the government handles the COVID situation to how similar or different P-pop is from K-pop, thanks to
this right to express. This is the way democracy operates.
However, not all viewpoints are valid. Unfortunately, some people create opinions based on false
information. You are a victim of faulty propaganda if your opinions are based on misleading data. There
are numerous ways for things to go wrong. When someone is really enthusiastic about their point of view,
passions might run high, leading to a libel or slander action.
However, not all viewpoints are valid. Unfortunately, some people create opinions based on false
information. You are a victim of faulty propaganda if your opinions are based on misleading data. There
are numerous ways for things to go wrong. When a person is very enthusiastic about his or her point of
view, emotions might run hot, and a libel or slander case can result. To establish a strong and valid
perspective, consider the following:
1. Investigate the situation. Understand the problem and what it means to the people. Obtain correct
information from reputable sources.
2. Concentrate on the content. Step away from your emotions because expressing your perspective,
especially while discussing politics, might lead to negative fights.
3. Recognize that you aren't an expert in everything. This mindset does not imply that you can be
persuaded, but it does indicate that you are willing to talk.
4. Understand the counter-arguments. Discover how people form their viewpoints. Make a list of their
sources and make sure they're using reliable data. If not, politely point them in the right direction.
5. Know when to call it a day. Not everyone is willing to accept other people's viewpoints. If the
conversation becomes heated and you feel like it's becoming into a competition rather than a
discourse, respectfully terminate it and go away.
HOW TO EXPRESS OPINION
When communicating in writing or oral English, there are always a collection of phrases that can be used
to assist us express ourselves. For example, when giving an opinion, you can begin by saying:

 I believe...
 I think...
 I feel...
 In my opinion...
 I would say...
If you wish to make it stronger, you may add adverbs/adjectives:

 I really think...
 I strongly believe...
 I truly feel...
 In my honest opinion...
If the setting is formal, use:

 In my view...
 From my perspective...
 From my point of view...
 It seems to me that...
When agreeing, use:

 I agree. (NOT I’m agree)

 I strongly agree.
 So do I.
 Me too.
 Definitely.
 I couldn’t agree more.
When disagreeing, use:

 I disagree. (NOT I’m disagree)

 I don’t agree.
  I strongly disagree.
 Yes, but...
 However...
If you wish to make your disagreement a bit softer, use:

 I’m sorry but...

 You have a point there, but...
 I understand where you’re coming from, but...
 I am not sure I agree with you on... because...

C. Activity
1.1 The teacher will present a statements to let her students negate or affirm by using the following
phrases of affirmation and negation provided in the discussion.
1.2 The teacher will conduct an activity that requires students’ cooperation. The teacher will post the
guidelines in expressing opinions and the students’ collaboratively will respond if the
statement/guidelines is TRUE or NOT.
D. Application

The teacher will assign an asynchronous task that includes reading of the short story, “My Brother’s
Peculiar Chicken” and provides the questions to be answered and submitted to the class. However, before
the students read the short narrative, they must first answer the following questions.

1. How do you think would characters say their opinions about the chicken?
2. How do you think would characters prove their claims?
3. Do you think the characters would agree about the gender of the chicken in the end?

References:

Cambridge University Press. (n.d.). Propaganda. In Cambridge Dictionary. Retrieved February 7, 2021,
from https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/propaganda Everyday Grammar. (2019,
January 24). How to express your opinion in English. VOA Learning English.
https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/how-to-express-your-opinions-in-english/4755937.htmlGebel, M.
(2021, January 16). Misinformation vs. disinformation: What to know about each form of false
information, and how to spot them
online.Insider.https://www.businessinsider.com/misinformation-vs-disinformationHarbinger, J. (2021).
How to form a strong opinion.

The Jordan Harbinger Show. https://www.jordanharbinger.com/how-to-form-a-strong-opinion

Prepared By:
Erika Alexa Ramos
BSED-English4