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2016
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING Community Learning Banaue Central School LC Program A&E
SYSTEM Center (CLC)
Learning Facilitator Marilyn P. Ganggangan Literacy Level JHS
Month and Quarter Learning Strand LS:1-English
I. OBJECTIVES
A. Content Standards/Focus
The learners demonstrate their multiliteracies and communicative competence in evaluating informational texts
(non-journalistic, journalistic, and academic) for clarity of meaning, purpose, and target audiences as foundation
for publishing original informational texts.
B. Performance Standards/ The learners analyze the style, form and features of informational texts (non-journalistic, journalistic, and
Terminal Objectives academic texts); evaluate informational texts for clarity of meaning, purpose, and target audience; and compose
and publish original multimodal informational texts (non-journalistic, journalistic, and academic texts) using
appropriate forms and structures that represent their meaning, purpose, and target audience.
C. Learning Competencies/ Identify statements of facts, opinions, fact-based opinions, self-evidence, anecdotal evidence, argument from
Enabling Objectives authority, and empirical evidence.
II. CONTENT (Subject Matter) statements of facts, opinions, fact-based opinions
III. LEARNING RESOURCES
A. References
1. Teacher’s Session Guide
pages
2. Module/Learner’s Materials
pages
3. Additional Materials from
Learning Resources (LR)
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portal
B. Other Learning Resources
IV. PROCEDURES
A. Springboard/Motivation How do you know if something you read or hear is a fact, an opinion, or a mix of both? Why does it matter in
real life, like when you’re reading the news or talking with friends?
B. Activity (Review of 1. Students in groups of 3 receive a strip of paper with statements (all contextualized to Ifugao).
previous lesson/s or
Presenting the new 2. Ask students to identify whether each statement is (Fact / Opinion / Fact-based opinion)
lesson)
GROUP 1
A: The Banaue Rice Terraces were built over 2,000 years ago. (fact)
B: The rice terraces are the most beautiful place in the world. (opinion)
GROUP 2
C: Most farmers plant rice twice a year, so farming supports many families. (fact-based opinion)
D: Tourists spend money that helps local stores. (fact or fact-based depending on evidence)
GROUP 3
E: Ifugao rice tastes better than commercial rice. (opinion)
F: The municipality reported 3,000 visitors last month. (fact / can be verified)
C. Analysis (Presenting (Processing Questions)
examples/ instances of the
new lesson)
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1. What words/clues made you choose this category? (Fact / Opinion / Fact-based opinion)
2. What evidence would convince you this is true?
3. if it is so that it is true or fact, where could we check the evidence?
A. The Banaue Rice Terraces were built over 2,000 years ago.
● What words/clues? “over 2,000 years ago”
● What evidence would convince? Archaeological studies, history research, documented oral
histories corroborated/supported by scholars.
● Where to check the evidence? Municipal cultural office, local museum, school library, elders,
regional university or cultural heritage office.
B. The rice terraces are the most beautiful place in the world.
● What words/clues? “most beautiful,” superlative/value language — signals opinion.
● What evidence would convince? Cannot be proven universally; can collect visitor surveys showing
many people prefer it, but still subjective.
● Where to check the evidence? Visitor surveys, travel reviews, tourism office feedback (to show
popularity, not objective beauty).
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C. Most farmers plant rice twice a year, so farming supports many families.
● What words/clues? “Most farmers,” “so” (causal link) — factual claim plus inference → fact-based
opinion.
● What evidence would convince? Agricultural calendars/data, crop cycle records, household income or
livelihood surveys.
● Where to check locally? Municipal agriculture office, farmer cooperatives, barangay records
D. Tourists spend money that helps local stores.
● What words/clues? General causal claim; lacks quantifiers (could be fact or fact-based opinion
depending on evidence).
● What evidence would convince? Transaction/sales data, vendor surveys, tourism economic impact
studies.
● Where to check locally? Vendor associations, market stall sales records, municipal tourism or business
office, barangay reports.
E. Ifugao rice tastes better than commercial rice.
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● What words/clues? “tastes better” (comparative taste/preference) — subjective/value language →
opinion.
● What evidence would convince? Taste tests/surveys showing majority preference
● Where to check locally? Local market surveys, consumer taste tests run by school or community groups.
F. The municipality reported 3,000 visitors last month.
● What words/clues? “reported 3,000 visitors” (specific number, reporting verb) — factual claim.
● What evidence would convince? Official municipal visitor logs, tourism office report
● Where to check locally? Municipal tourism office, municipal records, guest books at viewpoints or
ticketed sites.
D. Discussing New Concepts Directions: Identify the following statements whether facts, opinions, and fact-based opinions.
and practicing new skills
(sub activity 1)
1. Tapia Falls is located in Banaue, Ifugao.
2. Local guides often lead visitors to the viewing area.
3. There is a short trail from the barangay road to the falls.
4. Tapia Falls is the most beautiful waterfall in the Philippines.
5. The hike to the falls is the most exciting trail in Ifugao.
Key answer
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1. Tapia Falls is located in Banaue, Ifugao. — Fact
2. Many visitors take photos at the viewing area, promoting responsible photo practices can reduce litter
and trampling. — Fact based opinion
3. There is a short trail from the barangay road to the falls. — Fact
4. Tapia Falls is the most beautiful waterfall in the Philippines. — Opinion
5. The hike to the falls is the most exciting trail in Ifugao. — Opinion
E. Abstraction (Making Teacher elicits rules/criteria and writes them on chart:
generalizations about the
lesson)
Facts: verifiable, supported by data or reliable sources; independent of personal preference.
Clue words: specific dates, numbers, “reported,” measurable terms.
Opinions: expression of personal belief, preference, or judgment not provable true/false, use evaluative words
(better, should, best).
Clue words: evaluative language and superlatives like “best,” “always,” “better,” “should.”
Fact-based opinions: an evaluative statement (an opinion or judgment) that is supported by factual information.
It combines a value claim (what someone thinks or recommends) with one or more verifiable factual claims.
To evaluate it, separate the opinion from the facts, then check the factual part for accuracy and relevance before
accepting the opinion.
Example of a fact-based opinion
Statement:
“School cafeterias should stop selling sugary drinks because high sugar intake is linked to obesity and type 2
diabetes in children.”
Break it down:
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Opinion / value claim
o “School cafeterias should stop selling sugary drinks.”
o This is a recommendation about what ought to be done (a normative judgment)
Factual claim(s)
o “High sugar intake is linked to obesity and type 2 diabetes in children.”
o This is a statement about the world that can be checked with scientific studies and health
statistics
F. Application (Developing Divide the class in groups of 3
mastery)
Group 1-Directions: Identify and underline a clue word in each statement. Place the category card (FACT /
OPINION / FACT-BASED OPINION) after the statement.
1. Banaue recorded 2,500 visitors last month.
2. The rice terraces are the most beautiful place in the country.
3. Most families in Barangay Hapao plant rice twice a year, so farming supports many households.
4. Our barangay treasurer says the irrigation repairs reduced water shortages.
5. The municipal agriculture office reports that planting usually starts in May.
1. Banaue town recorded 2,500 visitors last month.
Category: FACT
Clue word: “recorded”, number “2,500”
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2. The rice terraces are the most beautiful place in the country.
Category: OPINION
Clue word: “most beautiful” (superlative)
3. Most families in Barangay Hapao plant rice twice a year, so farming supports many households.
Category: FACT-BASED OPINION
Clue words: “Most families”, “so” (causal)
4. Our barangay treasurer says the irrigation repairs reduced water shortages.
Category: FACT-BASED OPINION (reported/authority claim)
Clue words: “says”, causal phrase “reduced water shortages”
5. The municipal agriculture office reports that planting usually starts in May.
Category: FACT
Clue words: “reports”, “usually starts in May”
Group 2-News Articles and Media Literacy (short news excerpts)
Directions: Students will identify sentences that are (a) statements of fact, (b) opinions, or (c) fact-based
opinions.
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1. "The city council voted to build a new park downtown." (fact), "The new park will make the city more
beautiful." (opinion), and "The new park will likely increase property values, according to recent studies."
(fact-based opinion).
Consumer Reviews and Everyday Decisions: Connect the lesson to real-life choices students make.
2. "This phone has a battery life of 12 hours." (fact), "I think this phone is the best on the market."
(opinion), "Based on its 12-hour battery life and affordable price, this phone is a great choice for students." (fact-
based opinion).
Group 3- Directions: Use the statements below to debate whether personal devices (phones/tablets) should
be or should not be allowed inside the classroom. Label each statement as F (Fact), O (Opinion), or FB
(Fact-Based Opinion). Provide evidence to support factual statements and fact-based opinions.
Moderator (opening)
Welcome. Today’s motion: “Personal devices (phones/tablets) should be allowed in the
classroom.” Each side will present opening statements, use evidence, cross-examine, and give
closing remarks. Speakers: Pro First, Con First,
Round 1 — Opening statements (Pro First)
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Claim: We believe personal devices should be allowed in class because they can support
learning when used appropriately.
Use FB: “Because experiments show that structured app use can increase engagement,
allowing tablets for guided activities could improve lesson outcomes.” (cite study)
Use F: “A 2022 school survey reported that 68% of students bring a phone to campus daily.”
Con First
Claim: We oppose allowing devices because they risk distraction and safety issues.
Use FB: “Since school incident reports show phones were used to film fights last year, stricter
limits on personal devices are necessary to protect student safety.” (cite report)
Use F: “The district’s code of conduct states that phones are prohibited during instructional
time.”
Argue that policy and safety incidents justify maintaining or tightening restrictions.
Con Closing
Facts and district policy show phones are widespread but also pose safety and academic risks;
prefer continued restriction with limited, teacher-controlled exceptions.
G. Valuing (Finding practical
applications of concepts
and skills in daily living ● Being able to tell facts from opinions helps you make better daily decisions: when you read news about
tourism or harvests, you can decide whether to trust a report before sharing it.
H. Evaluation (Assessing A. Directions: Label each statement as F (Fact), O (Opinion), or FB (Fact-based opinion). Underline the clue
learning)
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word or factual part.
1. The municipal agriculture office reports that planting usually starts in May. (F)
2. Visitors often buy woven baskets from local vendors. (FB)
3. Watching sunrise at the viewpoint gives the best introduction to Ifugao culture. (O)
4. The library requires devices to be silenced during study hours. (F)
5. The rice terraces are the most beautiful place in the country. (O)
B. Excerpt (local news, 1 paragraph)
Directions:
1. Highlight factual claims: "the municipal tourism office reported that 3,200 visitors came to Banaue last
month for the rice-planting festival." ; "Many vendors said sales doubled during the festival" ; "several
homestay owners reported full bookings." ; "Organizers say they plan to introduce stricter visitor
guidelines next year to protect cultural practices."
2. Underline opinions: "Some residents believe the festival attracts too many outsiders and changes local
customs."
The municipal tourism office reported that 3,200 visitors came to Banaue last month for the rice-planting
festival. Many vendors said sales doubled during the festival, and several homestay owners reported full
bookings. Some residents believe the festival attracts too many outsiders and changes local customs.
Organizers say they plan to introduce stricter visitor guidelines next year to protect cultural practices.
I. Agreement (Additional Directions: Compose a short paragraph (150–200 words) about a local Ifugao topic that identifies facts and
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activities for application or opinions clearly; include citations or suggested local sources.
remediation)
(Answers may Vary)
The Banaue Rice Terraces, a UNESCO-recognized cultural landscape, were sculpted into the mountains of
Ifugao over centuries and continue to support local agriculture and tourism. Fact: the municipal tourism office
reported 3,200 visitors during last year’s rice-planting festival, which local vendors say led to higher sales
and several homestays reporting full bookings (Municipal Tourism Office report; vendor sales records). Fact:
the provincial agriculture office’s planting calendar shows that sowing typically begins in May in many
barangays (Provincial Agriculture Office planting calendar). Opinion (clearly labeled): many residents feel
that increased tourism threatens traditional practices and privacy. Fact-based opinion: because research and
local vendor reports indicate rising visitor numbers and economic benefits, allowing managed cultural
tourism could support household incomes while requiring regulations to protect heritage (local economic
surveys; barangay tourism committee minutes). To verify the factual claims, consult the Municipal Tourism
Office visitor logs, barangay treasurer sales summaries, and the Provincial Agriculture Office calendar; to
understand community perspectives, interview elders and review barangay meeting records. Sources:
Municipal Tourism Office (Banaue), Provincial Agriculture Office (Ifugao), Barangay Hapao treasurer
records, interviews with community elders.
Criterion 6 8 10
Use of - Includes at least one - Includes at least two - Includes three or more factual
Evidence and factual claim about the factual claims, each claims, each supported by a
Sources Banaue Rice Terraces, supported by a specific specific and relevant source -
agriculture, or tourism - source - Labels at Clearly labels fact, opinion, and
Mentions at least one least one statement as fact-based opinion - Explains how
source (e.g., Municipal opinion - Refers to at to verify at least two factual
Tourism Office, least two different claims using the listed sources -
Provincial Agriculture types of sources (e.g., Refers to three or more different
Office, or vendor official reports and types of sources, including official
records) interviews) records and community
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perspectives - Connects sources
to the impact on agriculture,
tourism, and community concerns
Distinguishing - Labels at least one - Clearly labels both - Clearly labels fact, opinion, and
Fact and statement as either fact and opinion fact-based opinion - Explains the
Opinion fact or opinion statements - Attempts difference between fact, opinion,
to explain the and fact-based opinion using
difference between examples from the summary
fact and opinion
Verification of - Suggests one way to - Explains how to - Explains how to verify at least
Claims check a factual claim verify at least one two factual claims using different
(e.g., look at a report factual claim using a sources - Shows understanding
or record) specific source - of why checking sources is
Refers to more than important for accuracy
one type of source for
verification
V. REMARKS
VI. REFLECTION
A. No. of learners who earned 80%
in the evaluation.
B. No. of learners who require
additional activities for
remediation.
C. Did the remedial lessons work?
No. of learners who have caught
up with the lesson.
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D. No. of learners who continue to
require remediation.
E. Which of my teaching strategies
worked well? Why did this work?
F. What difficulties did I encounter
which my principal or supervisor
can help me solve?
G. What innovation or localized
materials did I use/discover
which I wish to share with other
teachers?
Prepared by: Process Observers:
MARILYN P. GANGGANGAN ARSENIO R. YONGOYONG ARNOLD A. TOMAS
ALS Teacher EPS - ALS EPS – ALS
ALFREDO B. LANAS
EPS – CLMD/ ALS FOCAL
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ACTIVITY
GROUP 1
A: The Banaue Rice Terraces were built over 2,000 years ago. (fact)
B: The rice terraces are the most beautiful place in the world. (opinion)
GROUP 2
C: Most farmers plant rice twice a year, so farming supports many families. (fact-based opinion)
D: Tourists spend money that helps local stores. (fact or fact-based depending on evidence)
GROUP 3
E: “Ifugao rice tastes better than supermarket rice.” (opinion)
F: “The municipality reported 3,000 visitors last month.” (fact / can be verified)
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Group 1-Directions: Identify and underline a clue word in each statement. Place the category card (FACT / OPINION / FACT-BASED OPINION) under
each statement.
1. Banaue town recorded 2,500 visitors last month.
2. The rice terraces are the most beautiful place in the country.
3. Most families in Barangay Hapao plant rice twice a year, so farming supports many households.
4. Our barangay treasurer says the irrigation repairs reduced water shortages.
5. The municipal agriculture office reports that planting usually starts in May.
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Group 2-News Articles and Media Literacy (short news excerpts)
Directions: Students will identify sentences that are (a) statements of fact, (b) opinions, or (c) fact-based opinions.
1. "The city council voted to build a new park downtown." (________________), "The new park will make the city more beautiful." (__________),
and "The new park will likely increase property values, according to recent studies." (___________________).
Consumer Reviews and Everyday Decisions: Connect the lesson to real-life choices students make.
2. "This phone has a battery life of 12 hours." (____________), "I think this phone is the best on the market." (__________), "Based on its 12-hour
battery life and affordable price, this phone is a great choice for students." (_________________).
Group 3- Directions: Use the statements below to debate whether personal devices (phones/tablets) should be or should not be allowed inside the
classroom. Label each statement as F (Fact), O (Opinion), or FB (Fact-Based Opinion). Provide evidence to support factual statements and fact-based
opinions.
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Moderator (opening)
Welcome. Today’s motion: “Personal devices (phones/tablets) should be allowed in the classroom.” Each side will present opening
statements, use evidence, cross-examine, and give closing remarks. Speakers: Pro First, Con First,
Round 1 — Opening statements (Pro First)
Claim: We believe personal devices should be allowed in class because they can support learning when used appropriately.
Use FB: “Because experiments show that structured app use can increase engagement, allowing tablets for guided activities could
improve lesson outcomes.” (cite study)
Use F: “A 2022 school survey reported that 68% of students bring a phone to campus daily.”
Con First
Claim: We oppose allowing devices because they risk distraction and safety issues.
Use FB: “Since school incident reports show phones were used to film fights last year, stricter limits on personal devices are necessary
to protect student safety.” (cite report)
Use F: “The district’s code of conduct states that phones are prohibited during instructional time.”
Argue that policy and safety incidents justify maintaining or tightening restrictions.
Con Closing
Facts and district policy show phones are widespread but also pose safety and academic risks; prefer continued restriction with limited,
teacher-controlled exceptions.
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