Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS – MANILA
Manila Education Center Arroceros Forest Park
Antonio J. Villegas St. Ermita, Manila

ENGLISH 9
Maximizing My Capabilities
in a VUCA World

Quarter 2 Module 7
Most Essential Learning Competency:
Analyze literature as a means of
understanding unchanging values in a VUCA
world

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HOW TO USE THIS MODULE
Before you start answering the module, I want you to set aside other
tasks that will distract you while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple
instructions below to successfully enjoy the objectives of this kit. Have fun!
1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every
page of this module.
2. Write on your notebook or any writing pad the concepts about the
lessons. Writing enhances learning, which is important to develop
and keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers.
5. Analyze conceptually the posttest and apply what you have learned.
6. Enjoy studying!

PARTS OF THE MODULE

 Expectations - These are what you will be able to know after
completing the lessons in the module.
 Pretest - This will measure your prior knowledge and the concepts to
be mastered throughout the lesson.
 Looking Back To Your Lesson - This section will measure what
learnings and skills that you understand from the previous lesson.
 Brief Introduction- This section will give you an overview of the
lesson.
 Activities - These are activities designed to develop critical thinking
and other competencies. This can be done with or without a partner
depending on the nature of the activity.
 Remember - This section summarizes the concepts and applications
of the lessons.
 Checking Your Understanding - It will verify how you learned from
the lesson.
 Post Test - This will measure how much you have learned from the
entire module

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 LESSON 1 : PERIODICALS
EXPECTATIONS
In this module, ou will analyze literature as a means of understanding
unchanging values in a changing world.
Specifically, this module will help you to:
1. get information from various print media like periodicals
2. anticipate the points that will be made based on the speaker’s purpose
3. create a graphic organizer as a means of understanding unchanging
values in a VUCA world.

PRETEST
DIRECTIONS: Read the statements carefully. Determine whether the statement is
True or False.
1. A periodical publication containing articles by the various writers.
2. A periodical publication intended for learned or professional readers.
3. Articles are written by non-experts in the field,
4. Because they are published frequently, periodicals are the last sources for current
information.
5. Current events are usually discussed as the subject of a book. long before in
periodicals

LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON

MY OWN ACRONYM
DIRECTIONS: Begin this line of your acronym with the letter in column 1. Write the
rest of your word or phrase in this column.
MY ACRONYM
P
E
R
I
O
D
I
C
A
L
S

The phrase or words are important because

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BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Periodicals are publications which are issued at regular intervals, such
as journals, magazines, and newspapers. They are also often referred to as
serials. It usually consist of a collection of articles.
Periodicals are the important element of library collection, especially in
academic, commercial, industrial and research libraries. It is a highly primary
media for recording, communicating information.
KEY POINTS
DEFINITION OF PERIODICALS:
 A periodical publication containing articles by the various writers.
 A periodical publication intended for learned or professional readers. Publication
whose issues appear at fixed or regular intervals.
 Periodicals generally are considered to include Newspaper, which usually have
large, in fastened pages and contents with considerable impendency and
Magazines or Journals, which have smaller pages, are usually fastened or bound,
and often more specialized, less time-dependent contents.
FEATURES OF PERIODICALS:
 Report original research or experimentation, often in specific academic disciplines.
 The targeted audience is the scholarly researcher, faculty, and students.
 Articles are written by experts in the field, and are signed. Articles often use
specialized jargon of the discipline, and assume a familiarity with the subject.
 Illustrations are few, and support the text, typically in the form of charts, graphs,
and maps.
THE ADVANTAGES OF USING PERIODICALS
 Because they are published frequently, periodicals are the best sources for current
information.
 Current events are usually discussed in periodicals long before they become the
subject of a book.
 Periodicals often contain information on the latest trends, products, research and
theories.
 Periodicals are the best source for ephemeral or very specialized information.
 Periodicals exist for every field and every interest, providing access to a variety of
hard-to find information.
 Due to the shorter length of periodical articles, more topics may be covered within
one volume of a periodical than in one book.
Sources: [Link]
[Link]

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 ACTIVITIES
Activity 1: Read Me!
A vast amount of information can be gleaned from online periodicals. Read the news
story talking about Hope and Resilience. Then accomplish the activity that follows.
Life After Covid—Hope on the Horizon
by Edward Grinnan Posted in Pets, Dec 2, 2020
Isolation has been tough. God made us social creatures, dogs and people alike.
I miss hanging out with other humans, apart from my wife Julee and Jaseem, the cashier at the
Quickmart down the road (sometimes his sister takes the register). Other than that, my contact with
humanity has been woefully lean these past nine pandemic months sheltering here in western
Massachusetts. It’s been doubly hard on Gracie, who loves people almost as much as she loves other dogs.
Yesterday I took her into town so she could get in some socializing, and she ended up dragging me into
one of those little specialty craft shops the Berkshires are known for. The reason was apparent. There was
another dog shopping, and Gracie wanted to say hello. Badly.
In a store full of pricey knickknacks, a golden retriever’s tail is a lethal weapon. I stifled it and pulled hard
on her leash to slow her down. She extended her quivering nose, and gradually I let her greet her fellow
canine. I felt for her. She was used to having an active social life at the dog run and around our Manhattan
neighborhood, the way I was used to and probably took for granted all the people I interacted with every day
at work, at the gym, in our building or simply navigating the narrow, downtown sidewalks near the
Guideposts office. I even miss the people who would aggravate me by walking too slow.
Afterwards we went for a hike. Down the trail came a couple of medium-sized mixed breeds triggering a
zoomie frenzy on Gracie’s part. Soon leashes were entangled, and I went flying. “They miss other dogs,” the
owner said, unsnarling the leashes while I dusted off my dignity. No kidding.
God made us social creatures, dogs and people alike, and these months of isolation have been hard and
lonely and unnatural. I even miss strangers, as strange as that sounds. I miss people I might have met. Or
just plain people watching. Yet there is hope on the horizon with news of vaccines that can protect us
against the virus. It fills my head with visions of sunny, maskless strolls in the park with Gracie and me
greeting all comers without fear. That might be the worst part of all this, that we have come to fear our fellow
humans.
Yet God did create us to seek out community, and He will bring us together again. Soon, I pray. Between
now and then I will stay safe and deepen my appreciation for the society of other people, people I never
realized it was so hard to live without. Then my own metaphorical tail will be wagging.

Image: [Link]

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REMEMBER
DIRECTIONS: Complete the paragraph. Fill in the blanks the best complete the
sentences.
A periodical is a publication in 1. _______. It contains 2. _______, 3. ______ and 4.
______ other publications. Periodicals are the one of the primary sources which having
original 5. ______.

CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING

DECODE!
DIRECTIONS: Decode the scrambled words. Then, complete the phrase below. Use the
number coding to help in decoding

Image: Discovery Education. “Build Double Puzzle.” [Link]. [Link]

POST TEST
DIRECTIONS: Read the questions carefully. Then identify whether the statement is
True or False.
1. Due to the shorter length of periodical articles, more topics may be covered within one
volume of a periodical than in one book.
2. Illustrations are many, and support the text, typically in the form of charts, graphs,
and maps.
3. Magazines or Journals in fastened pages and contents with considerable impendency.
4. Newspaper have large, have smaller pages, are usually fastened or bound, and often
more specialized, less time-dependent contents.
5. Periodicals are the best source for ephemeral or very specialized information.

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 LESSON 2: Understanding the VUCA World

EXPECTATIONS
This time, you will analyze literature as a means of understanding
unchanging values in a VUCA world. Specifically, this module will help
you to:
1. determine the purpose of the author;
2. get the meaning of unfamiliar words and expressions used in
the article.
3. identify the different Types of Reading and its importance.

PRETEST
4. Create a graphic organizer as a means of understanding
unchanging
Choose the Best! values in a VUCA world.
DIRECTIONS: Read the statements carefully. Identify the best answer.
1. What is the best way for an individual to thrive in turbulent world?
A. Maintain agility B. Go with the flow C. Adopt a resilient attitude
2. It is the conscious acts of humans to direct the course of megatrends to allow
growth and development.
A. VUCA WORLD C. Planned Obsolescence
B. Game Changers D. Shift in sociocultural landscape
3. What is resilience?
A. toughness B. giving Up C. inflexible D. sensitive
4. Being able to adjust to new situations
A. self-concept B. adapt C. self-esteem D. change

LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON

DIRECTIONS: Write P if the expression suggests a positive feeling and N if the
expression suggests a negative feeling
1. Adaptability in situation 6. Indecisiveness in choices in life
2. Awareness to needs of others 7. Sharing a hand
3. Confusion in the situation 8. Social Isolation
4. Determination to survive 9. Solidarity with the people
5. Helplessness in life 10. Unwilling to take the challenge

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 BRIEF INTRODUCTION
What Critical Qualities Do Leaders Need in this VUCA World?

COVID-19 definitely meets the definition of a VUCA environment; Volatile, Uncertain, Complex,
Ambiguous.
How does the VUCA leadership model (developed originally by the US Army in response to the Gulf
War) offer insights on what we need to draw on as people and as leaders in this current crisis?

Our experience of supporting leaders in this current VUCA world, suggests that there is a different
set of VUCA qualities that are more critical for leaders right now. Values, Us, Care, Adaptability.
Values: What is important to us in our life and our work?
Holding on to and talking openly about the set of values which are our ‘rock’ and ground us can be
a source of comfort and reassurance for ourselves and for our teams.
As leaders, this gives us a clear focus on what is important. Asking ourselves ‘why we do what we
do’? is, as Sinek acknowledges, a question that can help leaders create conditions whereby staff are
aligned with the organization’s objectives and are motivated to work towards current and future
success.
Keeping focused on the ‘why’ can provide focus and keep people grounded.
Us: Who is my us?
A sense of belonging and mutual support provides emotional glue – and is vitally important right
now.
Leaders need to find ways of connecting people to ensure everyone’s ‘voice’ is heard and that vital
links are made. For example - staff feeling more of the pain from the current situation (by being
overwhelmed with work or by being furloughed), those bringing in key intelligence from stakeholders
that will provide helpful and critical direction, and those who feel less directly affected currently.
How do you foster the right different connections between teams and groups of people?
Care: How are you taking care of yourself and others?
Letting go of perceived pressure to react in the right way and do the right thing will be key here -
there are no right or wrong answers. The ‘be kind’ emphasis is helpful, and being kind to yourself
must be the starting point.
Paying attention to what is going on in our colleagues’ lives and sharing our own insights and
stories will be an investment in building a strong Emotional Bank account.
Demonstrating that you understand that different people need different things from you as a leader,
and that you can ‘tailor’ your approach to what they need is a critical quality.
Adaptability: Do you give people permission to fail fast and learn fast?
However, that also means being comfortable with making mistakes along the way and avoiding any
kind of blame culture. The best leaders in this situation will be those who admit they don’t know
everything, admit their own mistakes and encourage mistakes in others.
Encouraging technological and cultural innovation is needed, as is an environment of ongoing
learning and sharing of learning. Focusing on the learning gained from how we adapted and reacted
to these situations will be key to how we emerge from this.
What have I learned about myself, my team and my stakeholders that will make me a better leader?
Supporting each other through the COVID-19 crisis
So we may feel like we are in a battle, a war, and a fight to the end. But one thing is clear – we are
not alone. Leaders across the world are being challenged to demonstrate these VUCA qualities
(Values, Us, Care, Adaptability).
What do you need to do to show up for yourself and your team with these qualities?
Source: [Link]
vuca-world

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 ACTIVITIES
Activity 1: After You Read!
DIRECTIONS: Complete the table below

Definition of During COVID19 VUCA Prime VUCA qualities neede right now
V
U
C
A

Fill me Up!
The Challenges The impact of this The situation The Qualities The Qualities YOU
the world is Challenge to the right now of the leaders can use to face the
facing right now world we live in challenges in VUCA
World

REMEMBER
Reading
 a skill which enables us to get a  getting (understanding) the meaning
message  used to teach pronunciation
 recognizing the written words  grasping information from texts.
(written symbols)
Reading styles
 There are three different styles of reading academic texts: skimming, scanning, and
in-depth reading. Each is used for a specific purpose.
1. Skimming
 to read a page or handout - skip read - by reading the headings and first sentences
of each paragraph or section.
 It usually takes three forms: Preview, Overview and Review.
2. Scanning
 Scanning differs from skimming in that you do not deal with all of the content,
but search through the material for a specific purpose or a specific word (or its
synonym):
 finding the answer to a question
 seeking an appropriate quotation reference or statement
 When you scan, you cover only as much of the content as is necessary to
accomplish your purpose.
3. In-depth reading
 In-depth (or detail) reading is the most involved and essential.
 The purpose of this style is to understand the concepts and arguments that the
text contains.
 It should be done after skimming the text.
Sources: ”. [Link]
[Link]

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CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING
DIRECTIONS: Complete the paragraph. Fill in the blanks the best complete the
sentences.
The definition of a VUCA environment 1. _______,2. _______, 3. ______ and 4. ______
5. ______: What is important to us in our life and our work. Us: Who is my 6.
__________?
A sense of belonging and mutual support provides emotional glue – and is vitally
important right now.

POST TEST
A. VUCA
DIRECTIONS: Read the statements carefully. Then, Identify whether its Values, Us,
Care or Adaptability. Write the letter of your answer.
A. Values b. Us c. Care d. Adaptability
1. A sense of belonging and mutual support provides emotional glue.
2. Demonstrating that you understand that different people need different things from
you as a leader.
3. Encouraging technological and cultural innovation is needed, as is an environment
of ongoing learning and sharing of learning.
4. Focusing on the learning gained from how we adapted and reacted to these
situations.
5. Holding on to and talking openly about the set of values which are our ‘rock’

B. Reading Styles
DIRECTIONS: Read the statements carefully. Then, Identify whether Skimming,
Scanning or In-depth reading. Write the letter of your answer.
A – Skimming B- Scanning C - In-depth reading
1. Finding the answer to a question.
2. It should be done after skimming the text.
3. It usually takes three forms: Preview, Overview and Review.
4. Locating names in a directory, words in a dictionary, prices in a catalogue.
5. Reading is the most involved and essential.

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REFLECTIVE LEARNING SHEET

Name: _______________________Grade and Sec.______________

REFLECTIVE LEARNING SHEET

Directions: Write a reflective learning on VUCA by answering the

questions inside the box. You may express your answers in a more
critical and creative presentation of your great learning. Have fun
and enjoy!

This lesson What learnings have I What other example

guides me to reflect found from this can I contribute
on… lesson? to explore
and think more?

What learnings can What good What is my

I share with my character have I conclusion on the
family and peers? developed from this lesson?
lesson?

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REFERENCES
LESSON 1
References
Internet Sources
Slide Share. “Importance of Periodicals.” [Link].
[Link] May
18,2020)
Partner Press. “The Importance of Reading Newspaper.” [Link].
[Link] (Accessed May
18,2020)
Discovery Education. “Build Double Puzzle.” [Link].
[Link] (Accessed May
18,2020)
Living in the Philippine. “Profile of a Filipino Mother.” [Link].
[Link]
mother (Accessed May 18,2020)
GuidePosts. “Life After Covid—Hope on the Horizon”.[Link]
[Link]
(Accessed Nov. 11, 2020)

LESSON 2
Internet Sources
Social Enterprise. “What Critical Quatlities do leaders need in this VUCA
world”.[Link]
in-this-vuca-world (Accessed October 9,2020)
Quizizz. [Link]
mental-health (Accessed October 9,2020)
Owll Massey. “Reading Styles”. [Link]
(Accessed October 9,2020)
RF-AML_Journ_Pilot. “Reading Styles” [Link]
[Link]/PDF/osnova_10_0_696.pdf (Accessed October 9,2020)

Management and Development Team

Schools Division Superintendent: Maria Magdalena M. Lim, CESO V

Chief Education Supervisor: Aida H. Rondilla
CID Education Program Supervisor: Vicente M. Victorio Jr.
CID LR Supervisor: Lucky S. Carpio
CID-LRMS Librarian II: Hannah C. Gillo
CID-LRMS PDO II: Albert James P. Macaraeg

Editor: Imelda O. Galo, HT III

Writer: Novem Kay G. Liwanag , MTI

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POST TEST
B.
POST TEST 1. B
A. 2. C
1. B 3. A
2. C 4. B
3. D 5. C
4. D LOOKING BACK
5. A 1. P
6. 2. P CHECK YOUR
3. N UNDERSTANDING
4. P
1. Volatile
PRE TEST 5. N
2. Uncertain
6. N
1. C 3. Complex
7. P
2. A 4. Ambigouos
8. N
3. A 5. Values
9. P
4. D 6. Us
10.N
Answer Key – Lesson 2
POST TEST
1. T
2. F
CHECK YOUR
3. F
UNDERSTANDING
4. F
5. T 1. articles
2. regular intervals
3. Newspaper
4. Magazines
5. experts in the field
REMEMBER 6. Illustrations
PRE TEST 7. current information
1. T 1. periodically 8. Current events
2. T 2. Newspapers 9. latest trends
3. F 3. magazines 10. Reading Periodical
4. F 4. serial gives a great sense
5. F of educational value
5. information
Answer Key –Lesson 1