2. OBJECTIVES:
distinguish positive and negative
messages conveyed in different images
and statements;
use positive and negative tone words to
convey a message;
perform differentiated activities about
positive and negative tone words
3. THE STUDENTS WILL WATCH A
VIDEO ENTITLED “YOU CAN BE A
HERO TOO.” THEIR TASK IS TO
ANALYZE THE VIDEO AND BE
ATTENTIVE FOR THEM TO ANSWER
SOME QUESTIONS AFTER THE
VIDEO.
4. What was the video all about?
Was the person in the video
displays positive or negative
atmosphere?
5. LET’S DO THIS
The class will be divided into 3. Their
task is to identify the following
pictures shown on the screen. A
representative from their group will
give his/her impression about the
picture and imitate it in the front.
13. LET’S BREAK IT DOWN
Questions:
How can we easily differentiate a positive
message from a negative message?
How did you identify the messages
conveyed in the pictures?
Why do we need to recognize positive and
negative messages conveyed in a text?
14. DISCUSSION:
Positive messages are messages which
convey good feeling. They tend to consist
of good news. These messages may be a
congratulation, a confirmation, a
direction, an appreciation, an expression
of interest and sympathy. It uses direct
language.
15. Examples of
Commonly Used
Signal Words/
Phrases/
Expressions
When to Use Sample Sentences
grateful appreciate
Thanks!
When expressing
gratitude
We are grateful to the
frontliners who risk their lives in
in these very trying times.
▪ I appreciate every little thing
you do.
▪ The children thanked their
parents for loving and caring
for them despite many
challenges.
16. Admire,Brilliant
,Amaze,Splendid,
Excellent,
Awesome, Wow!,
Good!, Great!
When expressing
motivational/
encouraging/
constructive
remarks
Mary admires the LGBTQ for
being so brave in showing
people who they really are. That
takes so much courage.
▪ What you did was brilliant!
▪ The learners were amazed by
the landscapes in the school.
▪ Splendid things come
unexpectedly.
▪ The principal thinks that the
SDRRMC did an excellent job.
18. Welcome Hi! / Hello!
Best wishes! Good
morning!
When giving
greetings / well-
wishes
Everyone is welcome
to visit the newly-
opened animal farm.
▪ Hi! I am Mike. At
your service!
▪ Best wishes to both
of you. May you be
bountifully blessed.
▪ Good morning,
Grade 8 learners!
19. Negative messages are messages which convey
disappointments, dissatisfaction. They tend to
consist of bad news. These messages may be
letter of disappointment, denial, refusal, job
denial, cancellation, etc. It uses indirect language.
20. Examples of
Commonly Used
Signal Words/
Phrases/
Expressions
When to
Use
Sample Sentences
None Never
Neither No one No
way Nobody
Nowhere No Not
When
expressing
negation
and
negative
expression
None of you has ever realized my
worth.
▪ Never will I ever talk to you again.
▪ Neither of them can go out of his
house. ▪ Henry yelled for hours to seek
help, but no one heard him.
▪ There is no way she can open this
phone without a password.
▪ Nobody wants to be this lonely.
22. DIFFERENTIATED ACTIVITIES
Direction:
Each group will be given different types of
activities and they will be given 5 minutes to
prepare. After the given time, they will select
5 representatives from their group to
perform their assigned tasks in the front.
Each group performances will be based on a
rubric.
23. Group 1- Compose a song expressing positive
messages in the lyrics then sing it in front.
Remember to use expressions or signal words
that convey positive or messages.
Group 2- Create a poster that expresses
negative thought.
Group 3- Make a short dialog expressing
negative and positive thoughts. Remember to
use expressions or signal words that convey
positive or negative messages.
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27. LET’S ASSESS
Directions: Read the sentences below. On the space provided,
write positive if the message is good, and negative if the message
is bad. Then, underline the word that signals the positivity or
negativity in the message conveyed. Write your answer on a
separate paper.
_________1. The meat in the fridge has a terrible smell.
_________2. My parents always tell me that they love me very
much.
_________3. Our neighbor’s little girl is very honest in answering
questions
_________4. Nothing is left for the kid to eat.
_________5. Merlinda, the leader of the team, believes in her
subordinates.
28. Assignment:
You have just learned how to recognize
positive and negative messages, conveyed
either literally or figuratively in a text, from the
sentence to the paragraph level. This time, you
are going to write a reflective essay. Write an
essay with at least three (3) paragraphs on
either Modular Distance Learning or Online
Distance Learning. Write your essay on a
separate sheet of paper.