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English – Grade 7
Quarter 4 – Module 8: Cooperation and Social Responsibility in the Global Village
First Edition, 2020

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 English 7
Quarter 4
Self-Learning Module 8
Cooperation and Social Responsibility in the Global Village

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Introductory Message

For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the English 7 Self-Learning Module on Cooperation and Social

Responsibility in the Global Village!

This Self-Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed and

reviewed by educators from the Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its
Officer-in-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A.
Agustin, in partnership with the City Government of Pasig through its mayor,
Honorable Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto. The writers utilized the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum using the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) in
developing this instructional resource.

This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and

independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims
to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5 Cs, namely:
Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Character while
taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Moreover, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

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 For the Learner:

Welcome to the English Self-Learning Module on Cooperation and Social

Responsibility in the Global Village!

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 material while being an
active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectations - This points to the set of knowledge and skills

that you will learn after completing the module.

Pretest - This measures your prior knowledge about the lesson

at hand.

Recap - This part of the module provides a review of concepts

and skills that you already know about a previous lesson.

Lesson - This section discusses the topic in the module.

Activities - This is a set of activities that you need to perform.

Wrap-Up - This section summarizes the concepts and

application of the lesson.

Valuing - This part integrates a desirable moral value in the

lesson.

Posttest - This measures how much you have learned from the
entire module.

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 EXPECTATIONS

This is your self-learning module in English 7. All the activities provided in

this lesson will help you learn and understand the need to work cooperatively and
responsibly in today’s global village through Philippine Literature.

After going through this self-learning module, you are expected to:
1. get the main idea of a passage.
2. cite evidence to support the main idea.
3. infer the message of the material read.
4. express one’s beliefs based on a material read.

PRETEST

Read the excerpt of an interview conducted by Zoe Loftus-Farren with the

late Ms. Gina Lopez carefully. Then in your notebook, put a check (√) mark if the
statements below are supported by the text and an X if these are not. Write your
answers in your notebook.

Zoe Loftus- Farren: You’ve been very vocal about the connection between the
environment and social justice. Could you tell me a bit about how these issues are
connected in the Philippines?

Gina Lopez: I have statistical data that shows that the environment affects the soul.
In areas where I’ve cleaned up the creeks and made the place more beautiful, 97
percent of the people have more peace of mind, 97 percent of people are happier. You
can probably validate that yourself. When you’re stressed, you go to a place which
is beautiful and healing and peaceful. The world in which you live, the world that
surrounds you, ultimately affects your soul.

I even think love is the way to address the drug problem. I think the strong
approach has its merit, but I think left at that alone it’s not going to be sustainable.
Because if you look at where all the killing has happened, it’s always in places that
are dirty, and ugly, and poor. And when you change the living environment of the
place, there’s a direct impact on human consciousness.

And that’s why I’m into the environment, because of the impact on people’s
lives. And if you keep the environment beautiful, there’s tremendous economic
potential for ecotourism. For me, the path for this particular country, for the
Philippines – with
7,000 islands, with mountains and volcanoes and corals – is to keep the environment
beautiful, to nurture it, to explore it. And then to maneuver systems so that the people
who live there benefit from it. ([Link]
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1. The soul is nourished and at peace when the environment is beautiful and
peaceful also.
2. A positive environment changes the way people interact with their fellowmen and
surroundings.
3. Love changes everything.
4. Take good care of the environment so we can enjoy its blessings.
5. The environment should not be used to bring profits through ecotourism.

RECAP
Previously, we learned that literature is a tool to assert one’s unique identity
and to better understand other people. Today we are going to understand the need
to work cooperatively and responsibly in today’s global village through Philippine
Literature.

LESSON

What is a global village? This term was first used by Marshall McLuhan in
1964. It refers to the immediate sharing of different cultures brought upon by
technological advances. Through the internet, we came to learn of Koreanovelas, K-
pop, Hollywood, and Netflix. Teenagers gush over their Korean idols and enjoy
listening to their songs. Adults spend their free time watching series available on
Netflix. Our exposure to various cultures through the internet has broadened our
awareness. Furthermore, a global village is defined by Merriam-Webster as a world
viewed as a community in which distance and isolation have been dramatically
reduced by electronic media. The prolific use of the internet, social media, and
online communication tools such as Zoom and Messenger Rooms made distance
irrelevant. It is also believed that cultural globalization will lead to economic
opportunities for all countries and humanitarian efforts will come freely from
more progressive countries to less progressive ones.

However, even in the midst of globalization, we must not forget who we are
and what we have as Filipinos. We must also remember to nurture the culture and
traditions by continuing to practice them.

We must also continue to study Philippine literature and apply what we have
learned from them so we will always be reminded of our own backgrounds.
Literature is a reflection of the beliefs and culture of a certain group of people.
Through these writings, we understand how people lived in the past and what they
believed in. These also teach us lessons that we could apply in our lives.

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 Philippine literature abounds with works that promote cooperation and
nationalism. Stories like The Parable of the Rainbow Colors by Dr. Juan Flavier
teach us that even if we are different from one another, we need to work together
towards achieving a common goal. There are also selections such as New Yorker in
Tondo by Marcelino Agana Jr. and Where’s the Patis? by Carmen Guerrero Nakpil
that teach us that no matter where we are in the world, we will always love our
own country and come home.

Philippine Literature not only teaches us the need to work cooperatively and
responsibly in today’s global village but also to care for our environment. When we
read about the ideas of our fellow Filipinos, we are able to understand where they
are coming from thus be able to accept or reject their beliefs and opinions. So keep
on reading because through reading, our perspective about the world is expanded.

Guided Practice

Patricia Evangelista, winner of the 2004 International Public Speaking

Competition by the English Speaking Union in London, wrote Blonde and Blue
Eyes. Find out how we can be cooperative and socially responsible in a global
village through this passage. Read the excerpt carefully then practice answering the
questions that follow.

A borderless world presents a bigger opportunity, yet one that is not so much
as abandonment but as an extension of identity. Even as we take, we give back. We
are the 40,000 skilled nurses who support the United Kingdom’s National Health
Service. We are the quarter-of-a-million seafarers manning most of the world’s
commercial ships. We are your software engineers in Ireland, your construction
workers in the Middle East, your doctors and caregivers in North America, and, your
musical artists in London’s West End.

Nationalism isn’t bound by time or place. People from other nations migrate to
create new nations, yet still remain essentially who they are. British society is itself
an example of a multi-cultural nation, a melting pot of races, religions, arts and
cultures. We are, indeed, in a borderless world.

In a few years, I may take advantage of whatever opportunities that come my

way. But I will come home. A borderless world doesn’t preclude the idea of a home.
I’m a Filipino, and I’ll always be one. It isn’t about geography; it isn’t about
boundaries.
It’s about giving back to the country that shaped me.
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1. What is the main idea of this passage?

2. What supports the main idea of the passage?
3. What does a “borderless world” offer to everyone?
4. What does the author want to teach us?
5. In what way can an individual show cooperation in a global village?

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 The first question is asking for the main idea of the passage. The main idea is
the most important message of any form of literature. It is what the passage is
mostly about. In this excerpt, the main idea says that a borderless world offers
many opportunities thus people have to leave their homeland but will soon return
to be of service to their native land. Many Filipinos choose to work abroad for
higher salaries and other benefits but a time will come that they would want to
return so they could help their own countrymen.

The second question is asking for the supporting details of the main idea of
the passage. The supporting details provide evidence that supports the main idea.
They can be found in the entire passage. In the first paragraph, the author gave the
number of Filipino professionals working abroad. She even provided the specific
professions and the countries where they were working. The second paragraph also
pointed out that migration is common. The third paragraph stated that
opportunities were available in a borderless world and just like any other
nationality, Filipinos would take advantage of these opportunities so they could give
their families a better life. From these paragraphs, we can now point out the
supporting details which are the data provided about OFWs, the reality of
migration, and taking advantage of going abroad for better opportunities.

The third question is asking what a borderless world could offer to everyone.
The author used the British society as an example of a multicultural nation which
means that there are all sorts of nationalities living in Great Britain. The world is
essentially like that. It has become borderless because anyone can work where they
want. So a borderless world offers professional opportunities and growth to those
who really want it.

The fourth question is asking for what the author wants to teach us. She is
saying that a borderless world is beneficial to everyone but at the end of the day,
one should always remember to return to one’s birth country and give back by
sharing acquired skills and experiences to others.

The last question is asking how an individual can show cooperation in a

global village. As discussed in the lesson, a global village is a place where all people
from different cultures are given equal opportunities and at the same time this is
where unity and cooperation are upheld. An individual can show cooperation in a
global village by using one’s talent and skill to help others because in doing so, the
world
will become a better place to live in.

ACTIVITIES

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A. Read the passage carefully. Then, write True if the statement is true and False if
it is not.

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 Have you ever seen one of those inabels of the Ilocano people of the north? Or
the T’nalak fabrics of the T’boli tribe of the south? Have you examined how elaborate
these textiles are? Those warps and wefts of thread make up those fascinating cloth
making them strong and fashionable. Just as how each color stands out to add
pattern and sophistication, each thread contributes equally to the details of the
overall design. Just like these, our world is also a colorful, living tapestry intricately
woven by colorful threads of people from different cultures and traditions.

Every person, regardless of gender, race, and color, is vital in the creation of
this masterpiece. In this global village, our developed trust, empathy, and bonds are
what connect us to the other threads of the world. Our sense of openness enables us
to celebrate everyone’s culture with enthusiasm and vigor. Our expressed mutual
respect and understanding allows us for reciprocal sharing of ideas and beliefs for
collaborative learning. We, as humans, may be physically different from one another
but bear in mind, that we are all created for the same purpose: to create an inclusive
environment that empowers impactful living, morale and teamwork among all people.

Diversity is that one thing we have in common. It is what unites us all. It is

what makes us strong. Our race and color do not exclude us, these empower us. Our
culture and language do not divide us, these define us. We are of different bodies
but one in the spirit. We share the same goal and aspirations. We look the same sky
and dream
the same dreams for we are all living in one home — that is the Earth.
(Renz Jamuel Jamen)

1. We may be from diverse backgrounds but we must work together towards

creating a world for all.
2. Our sense of openness enables us to celebrate everyone’s culture with
enthusiasm
and vigor.
3. When we accept each other’s uniqueness, an inclusive environment is created.
4. Diversity should not divide but instead, unite all people in the world.
5. An individual can promote “unity in diversity” in a global village by accepting and
respecting other people’s beliefs and culture.

B. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions that follow. Choose the
best answer. .

It was summer, but visitations to the beach weren't a thing; people just often
wandered off into their houses or to the silent streets. There was no jet skiing, no
diving, no snorkeling; the fish didn't greet them up there anymore.

Kids have never seen the fish in the aquariums they so adored— sulking
instead as they waited for their meals in those restaurants that used to show a
tropical variety of foods above the countertop. My face gloomed as I imagined the

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plastic making its sly and ignorant way to their stomachs. Every little fish has it in
their bodies now— surely it would be in the kids' too.

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 My thoughts were interrupted by some grumbling so I tried to lower down
myself to hide. The humans were yelling in a language that I cannot comprehend. I
didn't know what they were saying— or I didn't want to know. Their sharp weapons
did all the talking.

A shiver of fear and caution traveled down my back. I've seen this happen
before my very own eyes; axes and chainsaws making the most horrendous noise,
and arrows burying themselves into hundreds of animals. I know without a doubt
that it's me that they want... or at least, the parts of me that they need.

My branches shook in pain as they embedded the metal into my trunk. Once
again, I witnessed the world fall faster than it ever did. I was the last tree of 2071. I
thought I would live to see another day but I was wrong. When will these people ever
learn? Good bye, cruel world!
(Katherine Legatub)

1. Who is the speaker in the story?

A. The last tree C. The author
B. The children D. The loggers

2. What did the last tree observe?

A. The people were in the beach enjoying the sun.
B. No one was enjoying the gifts of nature anymore.
C. The world was slowly regaining its former beauty.
D. The people were eating healthy and delicious food.

3. What is the prevailing tone of the selection?

A. enthusiastic C. humorous
B. foreboding D. pompous

4. What does the author want to teach us?

A. Plastic is dangerous to our health.
B. We should go out often to the beach to enjoy ourselves.
C. If we plant more trees, we will have more to cut down also.
D. If we do not do what is right, natural resources will soon disappear.

5. Why did the tree describe the world as cruel?

A. The children are hurting the fish in the sea.
B. The men have cut down the trees in the forests.
C. The women are throwing their garbage everywhere.
D. The people living in it had destroyed almost every natural resource there
was.

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C. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions that follow.

When we talk about cooperation for environmental protection, it is no surprise

that intergovernmental policies and agreements arise, and supranatural bodies like
the United Nations exert great efforts to create new goals for sustainable
development. But the UN Environment Programme reports tell us that only little
progress has been made since the first environmental summit, and the will to
actually execute these pledges is not evident as most signatory countries lack
the will to ratify these international agreements. As many experts say, many
factors hinder a national government’s move to convert their country to a greener
perspective, but why wait for those in power to take action if we can start doing it
ourselves?

An impressive number of environment activists, of young and old age, have

spoken to several world leaders about their green cause and challenged their plans of
future developments that threaten their nation’s biodiversity. Their actions awakened
more people to join their mission of environmental protection, and their persistence
has only remained stronger even with major critics dismissing their campaign. And
while these actions are massive and generally a difficult task to begin with, it is
important to remember that we have been taught to become advocates ourselves. No
elaborate and historical campaigns, just an alteration on our daily lifestyle can make
a small, significant change to our deteriorating planet. We have been constantly
reminded about practicing the 5Rs, avoiding single use plastics, upcycling objects,
reducing our carbon dioxide emissions, and other environmental-friendly measures,
yet fail to live up to these actions. Most of them are actually achievable, it’s just
people aren’t used to it. But if we ditch the “I’m-not-used-to-it” mentality and strive
our best to make these measures a habit, the world we live in can breathe better. In
fact, researchers say that
66 days is the average timespan of making a new habit, meaning you only need two
months out to embody these simple actions to protect Earth, not only for yourself, but
also the children of the future. If ever you still feel unconvinced to adapt these
practices, this statement from Mother Teresa might help you consider contributing
something to the world: “We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop of
an ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.”

In the fight to conserve our planet’s dwindling resources and deteriorating

environment, no contribution is small or insignificant, but doing nothing at all can
make this fight less successful, and even forgotten. It is not only the governments that
should participate in these efforts to protect our environment, because our
combined voices
make a stronger impact to make our world a better place to live in.
(Alessandra Orange P. Lita)

1. What is the main idea of this passage?

2. Which statement supports the main idea of the passage?
3. What happens when we do our share in protecting the environment?
4. What does the author want to teach us?
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5. In what way can an individual promote “environmental protection” in a global
village?

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 WRAP-UP

Write down 3 things you have remembered, 2 examples of what you have
learned, and 1 question you have about the lesson in your notebook.

VALUING

Read the instructions carefully.

Write down 3 ways you can demonstrate cooperation and social responsibility
in today’s global village particularly in environmental protection.

POSTTEST

Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions that follow. Choose
the best answer.
When major cities in the world implemented quarantine procedures to control
the spread of COVID-19, pictures of a clear, blue sky flooded social media. Netizens
posted bluer, clearer oceans. Animals started roaming around. But when quarantine
protocols were lifted, smog filled the air, oceans became murky again, and animals
are nowhere to be found.

Mohith Agadi said, "Environment is no one's property to destroy; it's everyone's

responsibility to protect." Everybody should cooperate in taking care of the Earth
because our survival depends on it. It is our only home. It provides air, food, water,
and other needs. Humanity's entire life depends on the wellbeing of all environmental
factors and in order for us to live healthier and longer, we must be disciplined and
cooperative in protecting the environment.

Remember to reuse, reduce, and recycle, to conserve water and energy, and
to plant trees. If we will just do those simple things, we can save and protect our
environment because ordinary people can achieve extraordinary results if they work
together. A global village not only focuses on the advancement of technology but also
on the preservation of nature. It takes a village to nurture the only home we have. So
let us work together for posterity.
(Marel May Padilla)

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1. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Surviving in this world is very difficult.
B. Preserving the earth is the author’s job.
C. Protecting the earth is everyone’s responsibility.
D. Taking pictures of the earth is protecting it also.

2. Which statement supports the main idea of the passage?

A. The earth is our only home.
B. Netizens posted bluer, clearer oceans.
C. The earth provides air, food, water, and other needs.
D. Everybody should cooperate in taking care of the Earth.

3. What attitudes should we have to ensure that the we all live healthier and longer?
A. love and care
B. discipline and cooperation
C. indifference and carelessness
D. selfishness and neglectfulness

4. What does the author want to teach us?

A. The survival of humanity depends on how we take care of the earth.
B. Cooperation and self-discipline should be done to protect the earth.
C. Quarantine procedures should be implemented to protect the earth.
D. The destruction of the earth should be stopped by the government.

5. According to the passage, what other role does a global village have?
A. protection of nature
B. provision of basic needs
C. advancement of technology
D. implementation of quarantine protocol.

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