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English
Quarter 3 – Module 5:
Citing Evidences to Support
General Statements
English – Grade 7
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 3 – Module 5: Citing Evidence to Support General Statement
First Edition, 2020

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Introductory Message
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Welcome to the English 7 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module

on Cite Evidence to Support General Statement!

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For the learner:

Welcome to the English 7 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Cite Evidence
to Support General Statement!

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It aims to develop your
critical thinking through your reading skills. Through the discussion and the
different activities, you will have an understanding on how to put validity and
strength on your own words in proving that you have a thorough understanding of
reading materials. Furthermore, having those skills will make you a reliable writer
because you have a proof to your claim and that you have a valid interpretation.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. locate the evidences in the text;
2. express the evidences in one’s own word; and
3. use evidences from text to support general statements

What I Know

Read and analyze the questions below. Choose the letter that corresponds to your
answer. Do this on your answer sheet.
1. What is the proper way to support a general statement?
A. Present one’s own idea.
B. Cite evidence.
C. Ask for other’s opinion.
D. Write text evidences using lengthy sentences.
2. Which of the following is not a step on how to cite evidence?
A. Introduce the evidence C. Explain your reasoning
B. Cite the text D. Copy the whole text
3. In citing evidences from a text, which sentence starter is appropriate to use
in the given question?
Question: How will you explain the behavior of the main character?
A. I think, the behavior of the main character is…
B. As stated in paragraph number 2 of the text, the behavior of the main
character is…
C. My friend told me that the behavior of the main character is…
D. The behavior of the main character is…
4. Which expression should not be used to support general statement?
A. As stated in the text… C. Based on what I read…
B. In my opinion… D. The author mentioned…
5. Which strategy should not be used in strengthening your claim and in
avoiding replication of the original text?
A. Summary C. Plagiarism
B. Paraphrase D. Direct quote
Lesson
Cite Evidence to Support
1 General Statement

Solving a problem seems to be a very interesting task and it needs a lot of

critical skills. Just like a detective or a spy you must be keen in every step of the
way and must look for clues and evidence in concluding and solving a certain case
or problem.
This task is similar when your teacher asks you to read a story or an article
then gives you a set of questions about the text. The challenging part is on how you
will prove your statement or claim in answering the questions.
You can prove your statement, claim or answer by citing text evidence. It is
when you are mentioning your proof from the text in your writing. Text evidence is
the details and examples that come straight from the given text and it is all about
providing your analysis.

What’s In

Task 1: Discovering Your Inner Filipino. Read “Traditional Filipino Values that
make us Distinct among Others” by Jane Ella Pan Goyala and explore what Filipino
values are described in the text.

Traditional Filipino Family Values that Make Us Distinct among Others

By Jane Ella Pan Goyala

“Good morals and values start at home and a uniform won’t change that”
 -Jamie Sawyer. Majority of Philippine population is bonded together by common
values and traits that are first taught at home and being applied in our day to day
lives.
Filipinos are known for having strong and close family ties. They place high
regard and put importance on their family before anything else. They work all day
and do all they can to feed and provide for their family. In other countries, when a
person turns 18, he/she can live away from his/her family. In the Philippines, they
value their family so much that they keep them intact through the years.
One of the precious things Filipinos have is that they are respectful. Young,
youth, people in all ages know how to show respect and courtesy. Some ways to
show them are the use of “Po at Opo”, “Pagmamano” or putting the back of an
elder’s hand on your forehead, and calling our older siblings or elders Ate or Kuya.
Though we, Filipinos, belong to different religious groups, we all have God
(Supreme being) in our center. Filipino families sometimes go to church or pray
together with their family.
Filipinos get along with different kinds of people. They can easily adjust to
any situation and are flexible. This trait fosters cooperation, good and helpful
deeds. When their neighbors are in trouble, they will help them in whatever they
can. They also do not let their family members go through hard times alone,
instead, they help each other.
One of the most popular qualities Filipinos have is that they are very
hospitable. When there are visitors at home, they will do a lot of preparations for
good entertainment and accommodation so that they will feel at home and enjoy
the stay. When there is an occasion at home, there is a lot of food and you can
expect to have take-outs (pabalot) after.
This trait shows a sense of duty and responsibility. Filipinos know how to
repay other people. When someone helped us, we return the favors with goodness.
In a Filipino family, our parents usually cook for us, that's one of the ways on how
they show their love. Also, through good and bad times, Filipinos always find a way
to smile and be happy. Whatever the problem is, we are always reminded that our
family’s always there to love and support us no matter what.
Filipino values will prevail even if years will pass by. It will never be removed
because it serves as a distinction among other race. Definitely, it’s more fun in the
Philippines and it’s the best to be part of Filipino family.

Answer the following questions:

Paragraph What Filipino Do you still Why or why not?

values are practice these
emphasized in the values? (Yes/No)
paragraph?
Paragraph 2

Paragraph 3
 What’s New

Task 2: Vocabulary Intensifier

Using your previous knowledge, show the relationship by matching the illustrations
in column A with the appropriate words Column B. Write the synonymous terms in
your answer sheet.

Column A Column B

1. Cite A. Word

2. Text B. Proof

3. Evidence C. Mention

4. Comprehend D. Record

5. Note E. Understand
 What is It

Just like any other task, you need a concrete step-by-step procedure in
successfully achieving the task. Here is the process you need to learn in citing
evidence to support general claim.
1. Read the text first. You must read the text or passage thoroughly so that you
get the general idea and you may also reread the text because it helps you to get
more details and increase your understanding depending upon the degree of the
complexity of the text.

2. Record. Note taking may help you not forget the important details of the text
and it helps you locate the evidence in the text. It is also advisable to use your own
words in recording the necessary details. You may also note the page number and
paragraph number or the specific location of the evidence for quick reference.

3. Decide what your ideas in answering the prompt.

In answering questions from a specific text use the APE Strategy, which
includes Answering, Proving, and Elaborating.

Answering – try to answer the question in your own words, there is nothing
more authentic than your own.

Proving – get strong evidence from the text and prove your point or claim.

Elaborating – tell a little bit more in explaining your answer.

4. Give your Text Evidence

This is the time where you use the notes you made during the reading of
text. This task will be much easier when you locate through the specific location
like page number and paragraph number.
5. Add the evidence to your response.

Introduce the evidence. You start your text evidence with sentence starters.
According to the text… On the page ___ it said…
For example… In the paragraph ____ it said…
The author said… I know this because…
Based on what I read… For instance…
Another thing with text evidence is you can choose whether you are using
summary, paraphrase or direct quote. These strategies make your claim more
powerful and free from replication of the original text.

Summary – a short retelling of a text, writing the main idea and most
important details from the passage.
Paraphrase – restate part of the passage in your own words.
Direct Quote – taking exact words from the text and placing them within
your text. Surrounded by quotation marks.
 Do not forget to connect your evidence to your claim, make sure the
transition is smooth and clear and will turn out strong and valid.

What’s More

Task 3: Spot and Prove!

Read the excerpt and answer the question. You must support your answer by citing
text evidence.
Example:

The Rhinoceros
Question: How By Oliver Herford
does the Rhinoceros
look at the So this is the Rhi-no-ce-ros!
beginning of the poem? I wonder why he looks so cross.
Perhaps he is annoyed a bit.
Answer: Upset It is not that, I am afraid.
He looks so cross because I drew
Evidence: the author states, “he looks Him with one horn instead of two.
so cross”. We know that cross means Well, since he cares so much for style,
angry or mad. The author has directly Let’s give him two and see him smile.
stated that the Rhinoceros looks cross.

Try it!
Read the excerpt and answer the question. You must support your answer by citing
text evidence.

The Happy Sheep

By Wilfred Thorley
Question: In the
All through the night the happy sheep poem, what makes
Lie in the meadow grass asleep. the sheep happy?
Their wool keeps out the frost and rain
Until the sun comes around again. Answer:
They have no buttons to undo, ______________________________________
Nor hair to brush like me and you. ______________________________________
And with the light they lift their beds, ______________________________________
Or rise and walk around and eat ______________________________________
The carpet underneath their feet. ______________________________________
______________________________________
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Evidence:
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What I Have Learned

Task 4: Sharing Discoveries. Write your concise learning about the following.

1. Note Taking
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2. Strong and Valid Claim

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3. Text Evidence
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What I Can Do

Task 5: Detective on Duty. No matter what the case or mystery, a detective has
the same task to do. Investigate and gather as much evidences as possible in
solving anything.
If you find being a detective very interesting, try to solve the following
questions below. You must examine the story and provide text evidences to support
your analysis. You must also encircle the correct answer and do it on your answer
sheet.
 Everywhere around us, there are millions of tiny living things called germs.
They are so tiny that they can be seen only under the most powerful microscope.
Some of these germs are no wider than twenty-five thousandths of an inch!
Louis Pasteur, the great French scientist, was the first to prove that germs
exist. The germs in the air can be counted. The number of germs around us,
especially in crowded rooms, is tremendous. Certain scientists counted 42,000
germs in approximately one cubic meter of air in a picture gallery when it was
empty.
But when the gallery was crowded with people, they found nearly 5,000,000
germs in the same place. In the open-air germs are less abundant. There are fewer
germs in country air than in town air. We see at once how important it is,
therefore, to live as much as possible in the open air, and for the rooms we live in
to always be well ventilated by fresh air.
According to the passage, where will you find more germs?
A. In crowded spaces.
B. In the country.
C. In hospitals.
D. In empty rooms.
Evidences:
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George Washington was the first and most popular U.S. President. He was
the only one elected by a unanimous vote. It is often said of him that he was “first
in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.” Washington led
comparatively untrained and ill-equipped American soldiers to victory over the well-
trained British in the Revolutionary War. As soon as the Constitution was ratified,
he was chosen to be President.
Many of the generals who had fought under Washington did not believe that
the 13 colonies could cooperate to form a single country without the strong
leadership of a king. They approached him, saying that they would support him as
King George I of the United States. Washington was dismayed at the idea and
asked the generals to promise never to mention it again. He served two terms as
President and refused a third term, retiring to his farm in Virginia. When England’s
King George heard that Washington had voluntarily given up the power of the
presidency, he said, “If that is true, he is the greatest man in history.”
According to the text, why was Washington considered the most popular president?
A. King George I said, “He is the greatest man in history?”
B. He was elected president by a unanimous vote.
C. He wanted to become a powerful man and king.
D. He was the first president.
Evidences:
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 Assessment

Read the passage and answer the questions. Do this activity on your answer sheet.

The Incredible Machine

Everyone has a favorite attraction at an amusement park, and I am no
different. However, unlike most people who seem to prefer rollercoasters, my
favorite ride is a little gentler. Every time I go to Coney Island, Navy Pier, or the
Santa Monica Pier, I absolutely have to ride the Ferris wheel.
The Ferris wheel is simple and yet also quite complex. That is, riding it is
easy, but how it works is complicated. A series of carts are attached to a wheel,
which is attached to a rim. That rim rotates vertically around an axis, and gravity
keeps the carts upright. As simple as the ride seems, only advanced engineers can
make safe and fun Ferris wheels.
What It Lacks in Thrills…
While the Ferris wheel is not as thrilling as a rollercoaster, it is still very
exciting. The fact of being high in the air makes it so much more entertaining than
a lot of rides. I mean, how often do you hang from that high up in daily life?
Nevertheless, I have to admit, I don’t seek Ferris wheels out because of their
excitement. Rather, I find them very relaxing. At the top of the Ferris wheel, you get
beautiful sights of the park. You also get a sense of calm that you don’t get in the
hustle and bustle of the park below.
Additionally, Ferris wheels are also gorgeous to look at when they are lit up
at night. In fact, the original Ferris wheel was designed as much to be seen as to be
ridden.
It Happened at the World’s Fair
The first Ferris wheel was made by and named after George Washington Gale
Ferris, Jr. He designed it for the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. It was the tallest
attraction there, standing 264 feet high.
However, visitors to the fair were impressed by the size of the ride as well as
the mechanics of it. In 1893, anything that was not turned by hand was considered
a sight to see. And the wheel, which was a machine, was truly incredible to see.
Further, as one visitor put it, the wheel was amazing because it seemed to be
missing support. That is, it did not look like it could stand on its own. And yet it
did and even rotated!
They Keep Reaching Higher and Higher
Ferris wheel technology has only improved since then. Most of today’s Ferris
wheels are much larger than that first one. The largest in the world is the
"Singapore Flyer," which stands slightly taller than twice what Ferris’s did!
Today, the Ferris wheel is the most common amusement park ride. But that
does not mean you should take them for granted. Instead, be thankful for Ferris’
invention. The next time you’re at an amusement park, don’t just look up at the
impressive wheel in the sky on your way to a newer attraction. Take it for a spin!
Answer the following questions:
1. In paragraph 2, the narrator says, "As simple as the ride seems, only advanced
engineers can make safe and fun Ferris wheels." Can you think of any other
machines that seem simple but actually are not? List at least two and explain why
they are not actually simple.
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2. In paragraph 3, the narrator says, "While the Ferris wheel is not as thrilling as a
rollercoaster, it is still very exciting." Can you think of any other machines that are
not "thrilling" but still "exciting"?
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3. In the final section of the passage, we learn how Ferris wheels "keep reaching
higher and higher." This seems to be a common trend among the developers of
modern technology. What makes us want to continually strive to create something
bigger and better? Is this good? Discuss.
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Additional Activities

ACE it! Do the activity on your answer sheet by following A-C-E:

ANSWER the question CITE evidence from the EXPLAIN your answer
using your learnings media (television, radio, with evidence by
from the lesson: newspaper, or social paraphrasing or directly
media) or the internet to quoting.
Is health really a
support your thoughts or
wealth? (Yes/No)
opinion.
 Answer Key

5. Note – Record
Understand
C 5. 4. Comprehend – E.
B 4. 3. Evidence – B. Proof
B 3. 2. Text – A. Word
D 2. 1. Cite – C. Mention
A 1. Task 2 Answers may vary.

What I Know What's New Assessment

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