grade 5 unit 12: influencing others: health is wealth

Grade 5 Unit 12: Influencing Others: Health is Wealth

Table of Contents

Introduction 3

Unit Objectives 3

Lesson 1: What is a Persuasive Text? 4 Warm-up! 4 Learn About It! 6 Check Your Understanding 11 Let’s Step Up! 12

Lesson 2: Selection and Analysis 13 Warm-up! 13 Learn About It! 14 Check Your Understanding 16 Let’s Step Up! 18

Lesson 3: Prepositions 19 Warm-up! 19 Learn About It! 20 Check Your Understanding 23 Let’s Step Up! 24

Lesson 4: Making a Stand 25 Warm-up! 25 Learn About It! 26 Check Your Understanding 29 Let’s Step Up! 30

Performance Task 31

Self-Check: How Well Did I Learn? 33

Wrap Up 34

Bibliography 35

Copyright © 2018 Quipper Limited 2

GRADE 5 |English

UNIT 12

Influencing Others: Health is Wealth Nowadays, people are too busy with their work and social media that they no longer see the importance of health in their lives. Holistic development that encompasses the mental, physical, and socio-emotional dimensions of well-being is a critical investment today and for the future. In this unit, you will learn the methods on how to influence others to support the belief that indeed health is wealth.

Unit Objectives

In this unit, you should be able to:

● infer the meaning of unfamiliar words (compound, affixed) based on given context clues (synonyms, antonyms, word parts) and other strategies (health) and read grade level text with accuracy;

● distinguish text types according to purpose (to persuade), distinguish fact from opinion, and provide evidence to support understanding;

● compose clear and coherent sentences using appropriate grammatical structures (preposition); and

● remind others to stay on topic.


Lesson 1: What is a Persuasive Text?

We often encounter texts that convince us to act and think in a certain way, believe in something, buy products, or take a stand on an issue. These are called persuasive texts, and these texts can be found in the editorial section of a newspaper, advertisement, essay or blog, and political campaign or speech. You will learn more about persuasive texts in this lesson.

Warm-up!

Study the following pictures. Think of a possible piece of advice that you can give so that these people would adapt a healthy lifestyle.

My advice: __________________________________________________________________


My advice:__________________________________________________________________

My advice:__________________________________________________________________ Study the statements you constructed. What do you think is the intention of your advice?


Learn About It!

When you give advice to other people, your intention is to persuade them or influence them. A persuasive text is a nonfiction written composition that aims to convince readers to believe in or do something. The various reasons an author may have for writing a persuasive text include the following:

● to change readers’ thinking or belief system ● to get support ● to convince readers to make a decision in favor of the author’s view ● to persuade the readers to take action ● to influence change

Types of Persuasive Text Various types of text may be persuasive. Below are some of them:

1. Editorial – This is a newspaper or magazine article that presents the opinions and interpretations of editors or publishers regarding a particular issue.

2. Advertisement – This is a presentation or text that is created to entice people to buy a

product or to avail of a service. Often, this makes use of mass media.

3. Speech – This is a form of public communication; it involves making a script or an impromptu message meant to be delivered in front of an audience. Persuasive speeches include those that are used for political campaigns.

4. Essay – This is a short literary composition that usually focuses on a single subject.


Ways and Techniques to Develop Ideas in a Persuasive Text There are different ways and techniques to develop ideas in a persuasive text. Among these are the following:

1. Use of evidence and reasons. Opinions become more persuasive and reliable when they are supported by facts and statistics.

One can of soft drinks contains ten teaspoons of sugar.

2. Use of pronouns. The use of pronouns such as we, us, and our creates a sense of solidarity among readers.

It is never too late to invest in our health, and we can start by changing our diet.

3. Use of questions. This would encourage the reader to reflect on the given issue and to think critically about it.

Are you always tired and sleepy in your class? Do you know how much time your body needs to get enough rest? How do you think would lack of sleep affect how you perform in class?

4. Analogy. This involves stating the similarities between two different things to better illustrate a particular point.

Health is wealth.


Inferring Meaning of Words Using Context Clues and Word Parts When a word is unfamiliar to you, you may figure out its meaning by taking note of context clues in the sentence or the structure of the word itself. Below are some of the different types of context clues. Can you infer the meaning of the highlighted words in each example?

1. Definition – This type of context clue is found in sentences that directly state the meaning of the word. Examples:

The protesters were in a state of wrath—a feeling of intense anger.

To shun someone is to avoid or ignore that person.

Fluoroscopy, examination with a fluoroscope, has become a common practice in the medical field.

2. Antonym (or contrast) – This context clue is often signaled by words such as whereas, unlike, or as opposed to. Examples:

The pupils of the eyes contract in bright light, but they dilate in low light.

Jannah has a gregarious personality, unlike her sister, Jamie, who is rather shy.

Zhian was willing to go out with us, but Joshua was reluctant because he had to finish his chores at home.


3. Synonym (or restatement) – This context clue is found in sentences in which a word with a similar meaning is used to give hints about the meaning of a more complex term. Examples:

The road was tortuous. It was winding and twisting like a snake.

“Cotton” was an apt name for the cat. It was suitable because of its fluffy white fur.

I was surprised when she hurled the ball across the field. I didn’t know a small girl like her could throw like that.

4. Inference clues – These are general context clues found in sentences in which word meanings are not directly described but may be derived from the context based on one’s experience and background knowledge. Examples:

You should never believe any news information found on a website that is famous for posting canards.

Almost everyone in class was bored because the topic of the discussion was vapid.

My uncle’s favorite place is a haberdashery because he loves checking out nice suits.


5. Word parts – These include the affixes (prefix or suffix) of the words. Looking at these

word parts and taking note of their meaning will help you determine the meaning of the words. Examples:

Jacques loves hearing incredible survival stories.

My friend is a technophile. He knows almost all of the latest gadgets in the market.

My older sister is quite independent. Even before graduating from college, she can do things on her own.


Check Your Understanding

Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.

1. A ______________ is a nonfiction written composition that aims to convince readers to believe in or do something.

2. ___________ is a presentation or text that is created to entice people to buy a product or avail a service.

3. ___________ become more persuasive and reliable when they are supported by facts and statistics.

4. The use of ___________ involves stating the similarities between two different things to better illustrate a particular point.

5. _________________ are general context clues found in sentences in which word meanings are not directly described but may be derived from the context based on one’s experience and background knowledge.

Enumerate the five reasons an author may have for writing a persuasive text. 1. _____________________________________________________________ 2. _____________________________________________________________ 3. _____________________________________________________________ 4. _____________________________________________________________ 5. _____________________________________________________________

Identify the ways and techniques in developing ideas used in each of the

following examples, and provide a similar example. 1. Health is wealth. 2. A can of soda contains about 10 teaspoons of sugar. 3. Among the most common diseases caused by smoking are heart disease,

cancers, stroke, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.


4. Are you always tired and sleepy in your class? Do you know how much time your body needs to get enough rest? How do you think a lack of sleep would affect how you perform in class?

5. It is never too late to invest in our health, and we can start by changing our diet.

Let’s Step Up!


Lesson 2: Selection and Analysis

To understand a persuasive text, we should read and examine one. Let’s take a closer look at how a persuasive text should be structured.

Warm-up!

Quad Activity I. Form a group of four. Create 14 slogans or statements that would convince people to take care of their health. The first letter of the first word in each slogan or statement should start with every letter in the saying “Health is wealth.” That is, the first letter of the first word in the first slogan or statement should start with the letter “H.” The second slogan or statement should start with “E,” the third with “A,” and so on. II. Write a composition (5-6 sentences) about the importance of health. Your composition will serve as the introductory paragraph when you present all your 14 slogans/statements. Share your group work in class.


Learn About It!

Before we read the selection, let’s answer the following questions: Based on the title, what do you think is the article about? What do you want to learn about health? Also, think of a question that you would like to ask the writer.

It’s Never Too Late

Thousands of people every day spend most of their earnings for their utilities, basic needs, professional growth, investments, and even personal interests like traveling and collecting items. Surprisingly, only a few people, especially the younger generation, would consider investing in their health.

Based on studies, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the world. This usually happens because of unhealthy eating habits, lack of exercise, and poor management of stress. Hence, it is not surprising that the life expectancy at birth ranges from 60 to 70 years. These global issues would lead us to contemplate and question how we should make use of our time and resources to achieve our full potential. It seems that many people have a lot of short-term goals but do only limited preparation for long-term security, which includes working toward having a healthy lifestyle.

Being healthy has always been one of the keys to a successful life. One’s well-being is more important than material riches and accomplishments. How can an individual actualize his goals if he is not in good health? The best way to measure people’s success is by looking beyond the external things they have and by checking their inner selves.

It is not new to hear about the ways on how to have a healthy lifestyle. But why do some people still fail to see the value of health in all aspects of their lives? With the advancement of technology and knowledge, it is high time to revisit the best practices and beliefs about healthy living and to focus on having good nutrition, getting regular exercise, and learning


effective stress management. Good nutrition is not only about eating what is healthy but also about what the body truly

needs. Some are very conscious of the quality of the food they ingest, but they tend to forget to monitor the quantity. Moderation still matters. According to studies, it is ideal to eat snacks every four hours and to have a complete, regular meal thrice a day. Skipping breakfast will make the tummy crave for more, so it is strongly advised to start a day with a hearty meal. Remember that the body needs nourishment with the right amount of food at the right time.

Exercise has been part of ancient practices and rituals when people try to explore their chi and be part of nature, but nowadays people can do different types of exercise such as dance, aerobics, zumba, yoga, and the like. In addition, social media and public spaces now offer a friendlier environment, enticing people to take a break from their work and focus their energy on more productive tasks.

In spite of relentless efforts to have a healthy diet and regular exercise, managing stress should be the binding factor to stay upbeat and to keep on track. With the hustle and bustle of the city, hectic schedule, and demanding workload, finding balance is critical to avoid exhaustion and burnout.

Following these tips will surely keep your investment in your health continuously flowing. Having a healthy lifestyle means having a secure future. Indeed, health is wealth. It’s never too late. Start setting things straight and prioritize not just the wants but what the body truly needs.

Answer the following questions:

1. Do you agree with the author’s point of view that health is wealth? 2. What opinions or suggestions of the writer did you find helpful? What are the reasons

and examples that helped you agree or disagree with the writer? 3. What value does the author want the readers to develop? 4. What characteristics of a persuasive essay are evident in the passage?


Study the following facts and opinions related to the subject of the text. Facts and opinions are often used in developing a persuasive essay.

Facts Opinions Information that is considered true and

can be verified Personal interpretations; cannot be

verified 1. Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins and minerals.

1. I do not think that children should be forced to eat fruits and vegetables.

2. Regular exercise burns calories in your body.

2. Exercise may be beneficial, but I think it is just a waste of time.

3. Drinking eight glasses of water each day will keep the body hydrated.

3. I agree with the government that taxes should be imposed on beverages like soft drinks and juices.


Fill in the blanks with the correct answer. 1. _______________ is the title of the selection. 2. _______________ are information that is considered true and can be verified. 3. _______________ are personal interpretations that cannot be verified. 4. Facts and opinions are often used in developing a _______________. 5. According to the selection, _______________ is the leading cause of death in the

world.


Read the selection again and answer the following questions by choosing the correct answer.

1. What is the long-term investment that the writer wants the readers to focus on? a. finances b. education c. health

2. Which of these statements is considered a fact? a. Life expectancy at birth ranges from 60 to 70 years. b. Only few people would invest for their well-being. c. Success is more than just looking at material riches.

3. What is the main idea of the article? a. Investing on your health means having good nourishment, getting regular exercise, and learning effective stress management. b. There are different investments in life that people should consider. c. Many people do not know how to take care of themselves.

4. To whom do you think the message of the author would be beneficial? a. millennials b. everyone c. senior citizens

5. What is the purpose of the writer in his or her essay? a. to inform b. to entertain c. to persuade

Read the selection again. List down at least five factual and opinionated statements that you can derive from the essay. Then, transform the facts

into opinions and vice versa.


Let’s Step Up!


Lesson 3: Prepositions

In persuasive writing, making clear and concise sentences is essential. It would be hard for other people to understand you if your sentences are vague or if the words in your statements are jumbled. This is where prepositions come in.

Warm-up!

Think-Pair-Share Activity: I. With a partner, examine the picture below and answer the questions that follow:

1. Where can you find the vegetable that is rich in vitamin A and popular during Halloween?

a. It is below the main table beside the corn. b. It is on top of the table in front of the chicken. c. It is between corn and potatoes.

2. Where can you find the meat that are rich in proteins?


a. It is on top of the table. b. It is below the main table. c. It is found beside the corn.

3. Which of the food is near the pitcher? a. onions b. cabbage c. carrots

4. Which of the food is behind the bitter gourd? a. legumes b. fish c. bell pepper

II. Answer the following questions.

1. How did you identify the object that is being asked? 2. How did the highlighted words help you locate the objects? 3. What do you call these highlighted words in the options?

Share your answers in class.

Learn About It!

The highlighted words in the previous activity are called prepositions. A preposition is a part of speech that shows the relationship between two things by linking nouns or pronouns to other words in a sentence.


Common Prepositions of Time Examples On is used with days and dates. I go to gym on Sundays.

Carla’s birthday is on December 12. We will meet Kyle on Monday.

At is used with noon, night, midnight, and with the time of day.

I usually eat brunch at 2 o’clock in the afternoon. I’m leaving the house at noon. Karla reads her favorite book at night.

In is used with afternoon, morning, and evening, as well as with months, years, and seasons.

I like taking a nap in the afternoon. Genevieve will be applying for a new job in January. Jose Rizal was born in 1861.

Common Prepositions of Place Examples

On is used for a surface. The alarm clock is usually placed on the study table. You can find the box on the table. Stephen sat on the chair.

At is used when referring to a general vicinity.

She usually runs at the park every Sunday. Jessica waits for Jill at the bus stop every morning. There were a lot of people at the mall.

In is used for enclosed spaces as well as towns, cities, countries, states, and provinces.

I keep my library card in my wallet. Rica was in Davao last week.


Jamie lives in Manila.

Below is a simple but useful illustration on using prepositions correctly:



Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.

1. A _________ is a part of speech that shows the relationship between two things by linking nouns or pronouns to other words in a sentence.

2. ___ is a preposition of time used with days and dates. 3. ___ is a preposition of place used when referring to a general vicinity. 4. ___ is a preposition of place used for enclosed spaces as well as towns, cities,

countries, states, and provinces. 5. ___ is a preposition of time used with afternoon, morning, and evening, as well as

with months, years, and seasons.

Use the following prepositions in a sentence.

1. in (preposition of time) 2. at (preposition of place) 3. on (preposition of place) 4. in (preposition of place) 5. at (preposition of time)

Describe five habits that cultivate a healthy lifestyle being practiced by the

children in the given picture. Construct sentences to identify the activity that you think is beneficial for the child and describe his or her location. Underline the prepositions of place that you use.


Let’s Step Up!


Lesson 4: Making a Stand

Making a stand is an important skill in life. Although it is not that easy, it can be a powerful step to bring about change effectively. How does one make a stand? This lesson will help you find the answers.

Warm-up!

Dyad Activity I. Work with a partner. Read the following dialogue between two friends.

A: You know I was watching the news yesterday. The government is trying to increase the tax on soft drinks and juices. B: Really? That’s a disaster! I can’t eat my lunch without a soda. A: It’s better than totally banning junk food in our country. Actually, the Department of Education released a memo that schools should not sell junk food. I think it’s a pretty good move, right? Don’t you think? B: No way! Junk food is part of growing up. A: But junk food means eating a lot of processed food and sugary drinks. It’s trash! B: Who cares? I like junk food. A: Almost everyone likes it, but it is better to be more cautious on what we eat than regret it later. B: What do you mean? A: Eating junk food will affect your performance in school. According to some studies, students


who eat unhealthy snacks tend to get poor scores in exams. B: That sounds scary! I don’t want to fail just because of the food. A: That’s right! So, you better start changing your diet. No to soda and junk food. B: It’s kind of difficult, but I will try. My future is at stake. A: True. So what do we eat now? B: Let’s go to the canteen. A: Okay!

II. Answer the following questions.

1. What did the two friend talk about? 2. What does student A think about the issue? What about student B? 3. What did student A try to do?

Share your answers in class.

Learn About It!

In the previous activity, did you notice that student A tried to influence student B? The intention of student A is to persuade. A conversation is an example of a common, familiar context in which one can influence other people. On the other hand, there are some occasions in school, politics, and media that require a more structured, formal way of presenting one’s point of view.


Study the guidelines below on how to make a stand in order to convince your audience.

1. Know your audience. ● Study the various methods you can use to entice your audience. ● Know their needs and wants. ● Balance logic and emotions in persuading them.

2. Plan your speech. ● If you are given much time to prepare before you present your stand, research on

the topic and gather evidence and other pertinent information. ● KISS: keep it simple and short. This means you have to be direct to the point. ● Start strong, build up the interest, engage the audience, and close with a powerful

and memorable statement. ● Consider the location and equipment available that will aid and enhance your

presentation. ● Make use of appropriate persuasive methods in your speech.

3. Deliver your stand well.

● Make sure that you maintain proper posture. People will notice if you are nervous or confident. You will be more convincing if the audience perceives you as confident.

● You may make use of gestures to enhance the meaning of your words and to better illustrate your points.

● Be aware of the way you say your words. Make sure that you practice proper pronunciation. Say each word clearly and loud enough for everybody to hear.

● Control your pacing and pauses. Do not speak too fast or too slowly.

Activity: Make a Stand Imagine that you are invited to the ASEAN Health Forum as a student representative. Present your stand about the complete ban of junk food and soft drinks in the market. Convince businessmen, the education sector, the government, and media that these foods should not be sold to kids regardless if they are in school or outside.

1. Planning Stage Make an outline of your speech using the graphic organizer below.


2. Presentation ● You are given two minutes to deliver your memorized speech. ● You may use visuals to enhance your presentation. ● The audience will evaluate your performance.

Checklist of My Oral Presentation

1. I have gathered enough evidence by reading books and interviewing people. 2. I considered the time allotment in constructing my speech. 3. I practiced several times in front of a mirror, by recording my voice, or in front of someone else. 4. I am conscious of my body language, and I make sure to establish eye contact. 5. I have understood my purpose and considered my audience.



Fill in the blanks with the correct answer. 1. A ________ is an example of a common, familiar context in which one can

influence other people. 2. The first guideline on how to make a stand is to know your __________. 3. The second guideline is to plan your _______. 4. The third is to _________ your stand well. 5. Keep your speech simple and ________.

Write T if the statement is true and F if it is false. If the statement is false, write the correct statement.

1. You should balance logic and emotions in persuading your target audience. ________________________________________________________________________

2. You should be aware of the needs and wants of your audience. ________________________________________________________________________

3. It is okay to slouch while delivering your speech. ________________________________________________________________________

4. Start slowly, build up the interest, engage the audience, and close with a powerful and memorable statement. ________________________________________________________________________

5. If you are given much time to prepare before you present your stand, research


on the topic and gather evidence as well as other pertinent information. ________________________________________________________________________

Suppose your classmates are fond of eating junk food. Prepare an oral

presentation with the aim of convincing them (as your target audience) that eating junk food is not good for their health.

Let’s Step Up!


Performance Task

Stand Up for Health

Goal: Your task is to deliver an oral presentation and create a pamphlet in order to convince a local community to avoid a sedentary lifestyle.

Role: You are a promising young cardiologist or a heart doctor. You have been tasked by the Department of Health to deliver an oral presentation to a local community with the aim of convincing them to avoid a sedentary life in order to improve their heart health.

Audience: The residents of a local community in Manila.

Situation: The challenge involves coming up with an interesting and unique oral presentation and a pamphlet that aims to convince a local community to avoid a sedentary life.

Product/Performance and Purpose:

You will create a pamphlet and deliver an oral presentation using the following guidelines:

1. Gather and present facts about the health benefits of walking as well as exercise and

the dangers of living a sedentary lifestyle. a. Don’t forget to cite your sources (title of the book, page, and author).

2. Present your opinion and clearly state your position on the issue of heart health. 3. Make use of all the ways or techniques in developing an idea. 4. Your speech/oral presentation and pamphlet must contain a combined total of at least

3,000 words. Highlight all the prepositions. 5. Include visual aids or illustrations in both oral and written presentation. 6. Print your finished product on short bond paper, size font 12, double-spaced.


Standards and criteria for success: Your work will be judged by the following rubric:

Criteria Beginning (0-12 points)

Developing (13-16 points)

Accomplished (17-20 points)

Score

Content (Focus on details/events are clearly evident; it is clearly related to the topic.)

Organization (Logical progression of details/events; clear transitions between ideas.)

Language (spelling, mechanics, grammar and usage)

Use of illustrations/visual aids

Clarity of presentation and intention (persuasive skills)

Written requirements (highlighting of prepositions, use of ways and techniques in developing ideas)

Punctuality More than 1 day late

1 day late On time

Total Score:


Self-Check: How Well Did I Learn?

Do a self-check on how well you learned the lessons in this unit. Place a checkmark in the appropriate box.

Skills I think I need more

practice and assistance

I am familiar and can perform well

with minimal assistance

I am confident that I can perform this on

my own

I can infer the meaning of unfamiliar words (compound, affixed) based on given context clues (synonyms, antonyms, word parts) and other strategies (health) and read grade level text with accuracy.

I can distinguish text types according to purpose (to persuade), distinguish fact from opinion, and provide evidence to support understanding.

I can compose clear and coherent sentences using


appropriate grammatical structures (preposition). I can remind others to stay on topic

Wrap Up

Persuasive Text A persuasive text is a nonfiction written composition that aims to convince readers do

believe or do something. There are various types of text that may be persuasive. Among these are the editorial,

advertisement, speech, and essay. Developing ideas in a persuasive text may be done by using evidence and reasons,

pronouns, questions, and analogy.

Context Clues Among the types of context clues are definition, synonyms, antonyms, and word

parts.

Prepositions A preposition is a part of speech that shows the relationship between two things by

linking nouns or pronouns to other words in a sentence.

Facts versus Opinions Facts are information that is considered true and can be verified, while opinions are an

expression of one’s point of view, are subjective, and cannot be verified.

Making a Stand In making and presenting one’s stand, one must know the audience well, plan the

speech, and deliver the stand well.


Bibliography

“10 Facts about Global Health.” The Borgen Project. Accessed April 4, 2018.

https://borgenproject.org/10-facts-global-health/. “Giving a Persuasive Speech.” University of California . Accessed April 4, 2018.

https://career.ucsf.edu/sites/career.ucsf.edu/files/PDF/Howtogiveapersuasivespeech.pdf.

Health Facts. Accessed Accessed April 4, 2018. http://www.factslides.com/s-Health. Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Accessed April 4, 2018.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/


grade 5 unit 12: influencing others: health is wealth

Documents