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English
Quarter 1 – Module 3:
Reliable and Non-Reliable
Sources of Information
English – Grade 6
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 3: Reliable and Non-reliable Sources of Information.
First Edition, 2020

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Development Team of the Module

Writer: Justine S. Galang
Editors: Julius D. Celetaria, ASP-II
Glenda Rose G. Yasin, P-I
Hazel F. Melendres, Ph.D.
Reviewers: Arlac G. Billano, EPS-I
Illustrator: Danica Jane T. Santolaja, MAED
Layout Artist: Neko O. Diocades
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Gilbert B. Barrera – Chief, CLMD
Arturo D. Tingson Jr. – REPS, LRMS
Peter Van C. Ang-ug – REPS, ADM
Gerardo Magno REPS – Subject Area Supervisor
Arlene Rosa G. Arquiza – Chief ES-CID
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English
Quarter 1 – Module 3:
Reliable and Non-Reliable
Sources of Information
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the English Grade 6 Self-learning Module (SLM) on Reliable and Non-
Reliable Sources of Information!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both
from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming
their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills 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. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

Welcome to the English 6 Self-learning Module (SLM) on Reliable and Non-Reliable

Sources of Information!

The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often used to
depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create and
accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a learner
is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant competencies and
skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in your own hands!

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 resource while being an active learner.
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This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link

the current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways such as a
story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an
activity or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the

lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or skill
into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given

to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned. This also tends retention of
learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

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At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing

this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
the Reliable and Non-reliable Sources of Information. The scope of this module
permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used
recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow
the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be
changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. distinguish Reliable from Non-Reliable sources of Information;
2. evaluate the reliability of information sources;

What I Know

Before we will start our lesson, let us first know your prior knowledge about
our lesson. Identify which among these examples fall under reliable and
non-reliable sources of information.

Directions: Write R if the source is reliable and NR if it is non-reliable.

_____ 1. encyclopedia _____ 6. dictionary

_____ 2. gossip _____ 7. radio

_____ 3. blog _____ 8. text message

_____ 4. newspaper _____ 9. research article

_____ 5. Facebook post _____ 10. fiction story

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 Lesson
Reliable and Non-Reliable Sources
3 of Information

Hello friend! It’s me Julius, your buddy and guide

in this lesson in English 6 Module. I hope you are doing
well as we continue our journey in learning our lessons.
Today we are going to discuss the reliable and non-
reliable sources of information. Also, be ready as we try
to evaluate these sources of information through series
of examples and activities.
Are you ready? Let’s get started with our
new lesson!

What’s In

During our previous lesson we discussed about types and sources of

information. Do you know that not all sources of information are reliable?

Let’s see how far do you know about reliable and non-reliable sources of
information by doing the activity below.

Direction: Box the reliable sources of information and cross-out the non-
reliable one.

wikipedia atlas advisory blog

researches opinion comics biography

myth wattpad

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 What’s New

Direction: Read and identify which one is reliable or non-reliable source of

Information then answer the questions that follow.

Questions:
1. Based on the materials presented, which do you think gives
credible information?
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

2. Why did you say that the material is more reliable than the other one?
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

What Is It

Not all written sources are reliable, no matter how sound

their arguments may appear to be. To evaluate the reliability, you
must consider several issues such as accuracy, authority,
currency, and coverage.
A reliable source of information is one that provides a
thorough, well-reasoned theory, argument, discussion, etc. based
on strong evidence.
On the other hand, non-reliable source of information
doesn’t always contain true, accurate, and up-to-date information.

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 What’s More

Remember, as a reader you must be careful about

what you consult as a reliable source of information. That a
source is in print or posted on the web does not automatically
make it trustworthy. Be sure to screen what you find to make
sure that it is reliable.
Let see what you’ve got!

Direction: Distinguish whether the material presented is reliable or

non-reliable.

______________________________ ______________________________

What I Have Learned

Direction: In 4-6 sentences, write a simple reflection on the topic we

have discussed.

My Significant Learning

Today, I learned that reliable source of information is _______________

__________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________.

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Some examples of this are ______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________.

On the other hand, non-reliable source of information is __________________

______________________________________________________________.

Some examples of this are _________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________.

What I Can Do

Hazel’s friend wanted to find out recent information about the updates on
COVID-19. If you were to help her what should be the possible sources of
information would you suggest to her? Why?

If I were to help Hazel’s friend, I would suggest that she will get information from
______________________________________________________________________________
because ________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________.

Post Assessment

Directions: Write R if the source is reliable and NR if it is non-reliable.

_____ 1. fiction story _____ 6. Facebook post

_____ 2. text message _____ 7. blog

_____ 3. radio _____ 8. gossip

_____ 4. dictionary _____ 9. research article

_____ 5. newspaper _____ 10. encyclopedia

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 Additional Activity

Direction: Look for any information of your choice from a reliable source.

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Post Assessment What’s In What I know
1. NR Reliable: 1. R
2. NR Atlas 2. NR
3. R Researches 3. NR
4. R Advisory 4. R
5. R Biography 5. NR
6. NR 6. R
7. NR Non-Reliable: 7. R
8. NR Wikipedia 8. NR
9. R Blog 9. R
10.R Opinion 10.NR
Comics
Myth
Wattpad
Answer Key
References
Retrieved June 20, 2020 from https://sites.austincc.edu/student-skills-
workshops/critical-reading/what-makes-information-reliable/
Retrieved June 20, 2020 from https://libanswers.tcl.edu/faq/6286
Retrieved June 20, 2020 from https://sites.austincc.edu/student-skills-
workshops/critical-reading/what-makes-information-reliable/
Retrieved June 20, 2020 from
https://guides.libs.uga.edu/reliability#:~:text=A%20reliable%20source%20is%20o
ne,Original%20research%2C%20extensive%20bibliography.

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 DISCLAIMER
This Self-learning Module (SLM) was developed by DepEd SOCCSKSARGEN
with the primary objective of preparing for and addressing the new normal.
Contents of this module were based on DepEd’s Most Essential Learning
Competencies (MELC). This is a supplementary material to be used by all
learners of Region XII in all public schools beginning SY 2020-2021. The
process of LR development was observed in the production of this module.
This is version 1.0. We highly encourage feedback, comments,
and recommendations.

For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:

Department of Education – SOCCSKSARGEN

Learning Resource Management System (LRMS)

Regional Center, Brgy. Carpenter Hill, City of Koronadal

Telefax No.: (083) 2288825/ (083) 2281893

Email Address: region12@deped.gov.ph

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