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Literature
VOLUME 1
Series Coordinators
EnglishTek 8
Frances Paula L, Ibanez, M.A.
Alexander C. Maximo, M.A.
Authors
John Paolo V. Sandicho
Leovigilda M. Tumaneng
Cristina G. Saulo
ISBN 978-971-0550-91-3
B.EG8.1.14.1
9 789710 550913
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African and Asian
Literature
Vol. 1
Series Coordinators
Alexander C. Maximo, M.A.
Frances Paula L. Ibaez, M.A.
First Edition
All rights reserved. No part of this courseware may be reproduced or copied in any form, in whole, or in part, without written
consent of the copyright owner.
Authors John Paolo V. Sandicho, Leovigilda M. Tumaneng, Filipina R. Santos, and Cristina G. Saulo
Series Coordinators Alexander C. Maximo, M.A. and Frances Paula L. Ibaez, M.A.
Creative Writer Ma. Jendell Valin Kirong, Leovigilda Tumaneng, and Zenia P. Lazaro
Content and Editorial Cristina G. Saulo, Ma. Regina B. Pearroyo, Eris Heidi L. Ramos,
and Jean Marie M. Romualdez
Creatives Julius Caesar G. Barredo, Darylle R. Cajucom, Regina M. Zapata, and Samboy M. Dela Torre
Illustration Julius Caesar G. Barredo, Nadine Bartolome, and Darylle R. Cajucom
Systems Kim A. Benebese, Mark B. Abliter, Allan Nicole C. Celestino, Kenneth T. Salazar, Robie Marc R. Peralta,
Kadmiel D.G. Ramos, and Raymond P. Baguio
The materials reprinted in this book, both literary materials and images, are obtained from open domain sources. The
copyrights of the literary materials have already expired, and thus are free from copyright in their respective countries and in
the Philippines.
Any lapse or oversight is unintentional and will be corrected in the next editions.
The EnglishTek K to 12 series is TechFactors innovation in English learning. Based on the principles of Communicative
Language Teaching (CLT) and Blended Learning, EnglishTek incorporates current practices in language learning and
educational technology. Aside from developing communicative competence in students, EnglishTek meets the competency
standards of the Department of Education K-12 curricula and also focuses on honing vital 21st century skills, giving
graduates a competitive advantage.
Lessons in the EnglishTek 7 to 10 volumes are literature-based. They follow the Directed Reading Approach (DRA)
which provides students with various activities before, during, and after reading. These activities include schema activation,
vocabulary enrichment, comprehension exercises, and real-life application of values. Graphic organizers are also provided in
the book to help learners map their ideas and improve their learning strategies and information processing. These engaging
activities are all designed to target communication skills. They also create occasions for the students to hear and use the target
language.
Moreover, EnglishTek provides holistic learning by highlighting the Reading-Writing connection. Each reading selection
is followed by a literary analysis, as well as a discussion of a related grammatical point. The grammar lessons are then
connected to a writing lesson. This ensures that the learning of the students is applied. In these writing lessons, EnglishTek
provides students with support through model paragraphs and guided practice.
Most of all, learning is made relevant by situating learners in context and by using situations, examples, and texts that can
be found in the real world. Through authentic materials that reflect Filipino values, learners can develop connections between
their classroom learning and their life experiences.
We hope that, with this series, students become effective communicators in English and simultaneously enjoy the learning
process. By building these critical foundations of communication, we hope to produce effective communicators that think
critically and can create meaningful discourse.
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Leovigilda Tumaneng
Leovigilda Tumaneng is a graduate of the University of the Philippines, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Studies:
Language. She currently serves as editor in the Legal Affairs division of the Department of Agrarian Reform central office,
after working for a few years in the business process outsourcing industry.
Filipina R. Santos
Phnas is a reading specialist for an international school in the Philippines. She also worked as an assistant teacher at
International School Manila and Wordlab School Inc. She has undergone training for teaching students with special needs
and teaching in the content areas. She is currently finishing her Masters degree in Reading Education at the University of the
Philippines Diliman.
Cristina Gonzales-Saulo
Cristina is a former lecturer of Literature and College English classes at De La Salle-College of St. Benilde and Mapua
Institute of Technology. She also worked as an English instructor and materials developer for several language centers for
foreign students.She graduated from the University of the Philippines Diliman with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English
Studies, major in Language. She is currently finishing her Masters degree in Reading Education at UP College of Education.
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Lesson 1: Memories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
The Old Soldiers Return (An Ancient Poem)
Making Inferences
Noun Phrase
Definition Essay
Lesson 2: Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
The Story of the Man ... by Yei Theodora Ozaki
Sequencing Events
Indefinite Articles with Count and Mass Nouns
How to Organize a Definition Essay
Lesson 3: Influences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Teaching Begins by Sir Rabindranath Tagore
Relating to Your Own Experiences
Simple Present Tense
Transitional Devices
Lesson 4: Sacrifices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Ramas Promise (Excerpts from The Rmyan of Vlmki)
Questioning the Characters Motives
The Verbs Be and Have
Strategies in Writing Effective Sentences for Definition
Lesson 5: Tribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
A Farewell to America by Phillis Wheatley
Reading in Sentences
Dependent and Independent Clauses
Denotation and Connotation
Lesson 6: Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
The Story of Sinbad the Voyager from The Arabian Nights
Picturing the Action
Adjective Clauses
Avoiding Clichs
Lesson 7: Veracities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
The Sorrows of Han Acts I and II
Breaking Down Sentences
Restrictive and Non-restrictive Adjective Clauses
Foreign and Borrowed Words
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Knowledge Activation
China is a country molded by wars. In fact, Chinas most famous tourist attraction,
the Great Wall, is a testament to its tumultuous history. During the 7th century B.C., the
emperor ordered the construction of a high wall along the borders of the empire in order
to protect it from the constant invasion of nomads from the north. These invasions were
not the first, however. As early as 8th century B.C., ancient China has been the setting of
rampant wars. This period, now referred to as the Era of Warring Forces, is characterized
by alliances and betrayals of seven warring factions. In more recent times, China has
also engaged in war. From the 1920s onwards, China has witnessed civil war between
the Nationalist and Communist forces. This internal conflict has been halted during the
1930s to the 1940s, as the Chinese repeatedly fought against the Japanese during the
Second World War. When Japan withdrew its forces from the country in 1945, Chinas
war became internal again. In 1949, the Chinese Nationalist Party (also known as the
Kuomintang) left China and established its base in Taiwan. To this day, China lives under
the leadership of the Communist Party.
Activity 1
Complete the Frayers chart below to write down what you know about soldiers.
Definition Facts/Characteristics
Examples Non-examples
Activity 2
What emotions and moral issues do soldiers face upon signing up for battle? Do you think they really want to fight
other people? Why or why not? Would you consider fighting for your country if necessary? Justify your answer.
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Have you ever been away from home for a span of time? How did you feel upon coming back home? Read the poem
below and find out how this soldier felt upon returning home after a long time.
Literary Selection
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Understanding Literature
Comprehension Questions
1. Who is speaking in the poem? Write three things about him or her.
2. Does the soldier feel victorious after coming home from the war? Explain your answer.
3. Why is the word country in the first stanza capitalized? What does this signify?
4. Notice the shift in point of view used by the writer. What do you think is the significance of shifting from the first
person to the third person?
5. Who is the veteran? Is the veteran also a speaker in the poem?
6. Have you ever felt exhausted and lonely? Share this experience with a partner and tell how you coped with fatigue.
7. What is the theme of the poem? How do you relate this to your own life as a teenager?
8. Do you know anyone who is working as a police or a soldier? What are your first impressions about him or her?
9. What are your opinions about nations fighting other nations? What can you do to help in maintaining peace?
10. In your opinion, how does literature help people understand the importance of maintaining peace?
Literary Analysis
Rhymes are similar sounds that repeatedly occur among a group of words. In poetry, rhymes are often used to
facilitate rhythm. Contrary to popular belief, rhymes are found not only at the end of lines. Rhymes can be positioned at
the beginning or middle of a line, and can occur within the line, or between two lines.
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1. Beginning This refers to the use The nursery rhyme Peter Piper illustrates beginning rhyme.
rhyme of the same consonant Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. If Peter Piper picked
(also called sound at the a peck of pickled peppers, wheres the peck of pickled peppers Peter
alliteration) beginning of words in Piper picked?
a line or verse.
2. Internal rhyme Internal rhyme occurs A good example of internal rhyme is The Raven by Edgar Allan
between a word in a Poe.
line and another word
Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary,
either in the same line
or the next. Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore,
While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping
3. End rhyme This is a rhyme that Stopping By Woods On a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost is a
occurs at the last popular example of end rhyme.
words of the lines of a The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
poem.
But I have promises to keep,
The second set shows the types of rhyme according to the nature of their similarity to each other.
1. Perfect rhyme This kind of rhyme is exact, meaning the two words contain the exact same sound. Usually, a
(also called full perfect rhyme is immediately recognizable because of spelling of the rhyming words.
rhyme or true Rest when you reach the top of the mountain,
rhyme) take off your hat and drink from the fountain.
2. Imperfect This term refers to rhymes that are close but not exact.
rhyme Emily Dickinsons Hope is the thing with feathers uses imperfect rhyme.
(also half rhyme,
or near rhyme) Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune without the words,
And never stops at all.
3. Eye rhyme (also Eye rhyme is a rhyme where two words look alike but do not sound alike. Some of these
called visual words reflect historical changes in pronunciation because at one point, they may have been
rhyme or sight pronounced similarly.
rhyme) And the town after the flood
buried in mud, steel, and wood
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Activity 3
A. Re-read The Old Soldiers Return with a special attention to rhyme. Below, list down three kinds of rhymes used
in the poem. Give an example of the specific lines that use the particular kind of rhyme.
B. Try your hand at composing rhymes about memory. If you want, you can focus on specific memories of your
childhood. You may also want to write about the memories of another person. Be prepared to share your rhymes
with the rest of the class.
1. Identical rhyme
2. Eye rhyme
3. Imperfect rhyme
4. Perfect rhyme
5. Rich rhyme
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Oral Communication
Research about tone maps when reading poetry. On your own, try to label the different tones you recognize in the
poem The Old Soldiers Return. Afterward, form a group with five members and read the poem aloud using the tone
maps. To evaluate how well you did on recognizing tone and mood in poetry, distribute a set of criteria that will grade
your performance among the audience. Invite the audience to comment on your performance.
Find a video that presents interesting facts about Chinese soldiers during the ancient war. Show this video to the class
and prepare five questions that you would want your classmates to answer about what they have watched. The questions
should be geared towards understanding the advantages and disadvantages of getting involved in the military.
When reading, we often take note of important details to make sure we understand what we are reading. Usually,
these details are directly mentioned in the text, but there are instances when we have to read between the lines or infer
from the text to grasp the real message.
Inferences are the judgment and conclusions we draw after reading a text and connecting its details to our own
experiences.
A. Reread the poem The Old Soldiers Return Home and take note of three important statements. Write these
statements in the chart below and complete the statements with your knowledge and inferences.
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A noun phrase is a group of words which include a noun and the modifier(s) that describe(s) it. It is important to learn
to distinguish noun phrases in sentences since the subjects of sentences are usually found in the noun phrase. Below are
the various formations of noun phrases.
Formation Samples
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Formation Samples
Noun phrases also take the form of noun + modifiers, but this will be discussed in later chapters of the book.
Grammar Workout
A. Underline the noun phrase in each sentence below. Write the underlined words on the second column. Afterwards,
identify the parts of each noun phrase by writing the formation in the last column.
Sentence NP Parts
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B. Give examples of noun phrases with the specified formations. Use your given noun phrases in meaningful
sentences.
1. adjective + noun
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
2. demonstrative pronoun + adjective + noun
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
3. pronoun + noun
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
4. article + noun
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
5. possessive pronoun + adjective + noun
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Collaborative Task
Form a group with five members. As a group, take a photograph of people which shows the importance of
relationships among loved ones. You may also choose to think of a scene which you can draw or paint. Be prepared to
present your work before the class and to explain the message that your work conveys.
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As a basic preparation for writing a definition essay, you must first learn
how to define terms. Of course, there are words that can be easily defined,
especially those that are concrete nouns such as desktop computer, suspension
bridge, and national parks. However, when it comes to defining abstract terms
such as love and justice, you must go through a lot of steps in order to help your
reader understand the words.
You can also employ different strategies in defining a specific term. You can:
Guided Reading
To further help you define terms, the sample paragraphs below will demonstrate the different strategies you could use
when you write your definition essay.
A war is a formally declared battle between two opposing forces. It uproots men from
their otherwise peaceful lives and hurls them into the field of battle to kill other men. A
war injures people physically and mentally. It instills fear. It breaks families. It destroys
homes.
Although the terms house and home are sometimes used interchangeably, the latter
term carries a sense of fondness that is somewhat lacking in the first term. To say an
architectural structure is a house is to merely describe it as a shelter. However, to refer to
it as a home implies that people live in that shelter and that these people consider each
other family.
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During a time of war, soldiers are responsible for protecting their country. They are
deployed into the battlefield and are expected to engage in combat whether on air, on
land, or at sea. Members of the armed forces who dont engage in these activities but are
instead responsible for tending the wounded and the sick are called non-combatants.
Individual Activity
A. Read each paragraph below and determine what kind of strategy the writer used in defining each concept.
A society under the state of dystopia does not exhibit any of the paradisiacal qualities which
characterize a utopia. The word utopia was first used in 1516 by Sir Thomas More in his novel
1 of the same title. In a utopian society, everyone lives in perpetual harmony. There are neither
catastrophic natural disasters nor wars. There is also no moral, intellectual, or financial poverty.
Nostalgia is an intense feeling of longing for the past. Nostalgia renders the past beautiful
2 and perfect, and a person experiencing nostalgia yearns to return to those blissful moments that
are long gone. Nostalgia turns a person melancholic as well as sentimental.
Some families have a treasured object that gets passed down from generation to generation.
3 This object is called an heirloom. Usually, an heirloom is an antique that plays a significant role
in the familys history. It may also be of considerable monetary value, like jewelry or furniture.
More than an inheritance, however, an heirloom is a gift.
B. Define any of the following terms using one strategy discussed in this lesson.
Memory
Longing
Grief
Loss
Reunion
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The EnglishTek K-12 Series offers a holistic and fun approach to learning English. EnglishTek is
founded on the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach to develop language
competencies. EnglishTek offers a blended learning program through the best practices in
language education inside the classroom combined with e-learning technologies in order to
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make learning engaging and relevant for students. With EnglishTek, students become effective VOLUME 2
communicators who can understand and produce meaningful discourse, all the while enjoying
Literature
VOLUME 2
Series Coordinators
EnglishTek 8
Frances Paula L, Ibanez, M.A.
Alexander C. Maximo, M.A.
Authors
John Paolo V. Sandicho
Leovigilda M. Tumaneng
Cristina G. Saulo
ISBN 978-621-8000-02-5
B.EG8.1.14.1
9 786218 000025
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Literature
Vol. 2
Series Coordinators
Alexander C. Maximo, M.A.
Frances Paula L. Ibaez, M.A.
First Edition
All rights reserved. No part of this courseware may be reproduced or copied in any form, in whole, or in part, without written
consent of the copyright owner.
Authors John Paolo V. Sandicho, Leovigilda M. Tumaneng, Filipina R. Santos, and Cristina G. Saulo
Series Coordinators Alexander C. Maximo, M.A. and Frances Paula L. Ibaez, M.A.
Creative Writer Ma. Jendell Valin Kirong, Leovigilda Tumaneng, and Zenia P. Lazaro
Content and Editorial Cristina G. Saulo, Ma. Regina B. Pearroyo, Eris Heidi L. Ramos,
and Jean Marie M. Romualdez
Creatives Julius Caesar G. Barredo, Darylle R. Cajucom, Regina M. Zapata, and Samboy M. Dela Torre
Illustration Julius Caesar G. Barredo, Nadine Bartolome, and Darylle R. Cajucom
Systems Kim A. Benebese, Mark B. Abliter, Allan Nicole C. Celestino, Kenneth T. Salazar, Robie Marc R. Peralta,
Kadmiel D.G. Ramos, and Raymond P. Baguio
The materials reprinted in this book, both literary materials and images, are obtained from open domain sources. The
copyrights of the literary materials have already expired, and thus are free from copyright in their respective countries and in
the Philippines.
Any lapse or oversight is unintentional and will be corrected in the next editions.
The EnglishTek K to 12 series is TechFactors innovation in English learning. Based on the principles of Communicative
Language Teaching (CLT) and Blended Learning, EnglishTek incorporates current practices in language learning and
educational technology. Aside from developing communicative competence in students, EnglishTek meets the competency
standards of the Department of Education K-12 curricula and also focuses on honing vital 21st century skills, giving
graduates a competitive advantage.
Lessons in the EnglishTek 7 to 10 volumes are literature-based. They follow the Directed Reading Approach (DRA)
which provides students with various activities before, during, and after reading. These activities include schema activation,
vocabulary enrichment, comprehension exercises, and real-life application of values. Graphic organizers are also provided in
the book to help learners map their ideas and improve their learning strategies and information processing. These engaging
activities are all designed to target communication skills. They also create occasions for the students to hear and use the target
language.
Moreover, EnglishTek provides holistic learning by highlighting the Reading-Writing connection. Each reading selection
is followed by a literary analysis, as well as a discussion of a related grammatical point. The grammar lessons are then
connected to a writing lesson. This ensures that the learning of the students is applied. In these writing lessons, EnglishTek
provides students with support through model paragraphs and guided practice.
Most of all, learning is made relevant by situating learners in context and by using situations, examples, and texts that can
be found in the real world. Through authentic materials that reflect Filipino values, learners can develop connections between
their classroom learning and their life experiences.
We hope that, with this series, students become effective communicators in English and simultaneously enjoy the learning
process. By building these critical foundations of communication, we hope to produce effective communicators that think
critically and can create meaningful discourse.
TechFactors Inc.
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Leovigilda Tumaneng
Leovigilda Tumaneng is a graduate of the University of the Philippines, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Studies:
Language. She currently serves as editor in the Legal Affairs division of the Department of Agrarian Reform central office,
after working for a few years in the business process outsourcing industry.
Filipina R. Santos
Phnas is a reading specialist for an international school in the Philippines. She also worked as an assistant teacher at
International School Manila and Wordlab School Inc. She has undergone training for teaching students with special needs
and teaching in the content areas. She is currently finishing her Masters degree in Reading Education at the University of the
Philippines Diliman.
Cristina Gonzales-Saulo
Cristina is a former lecturer of Literature and College English classes at De La Salle-College of St. Benilde and Mapua
Institute of Technology. She also worked as an English instructor and materials developer for several language centers for
foreign students.She graduated from the University of the Philippines Diliman with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English
Studies, major in Language. She is currently finishing her Masters degree in Reading Education at UP College of Education.
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Lesson 1: Love . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
The Gift by Li Young Lee
Connotations
Noun Compounds
Classification Essay
Lesson 2: Honor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Muh-Lan
Analyzing Poetic Effects
Other and Its Relatives
Finding a Basis and Purpose for Classifying Items
Lesson 3: Truth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
In A Grove by Ryunosuke Akutagawa
Characterization
Coordination
Creating Distinct Categories
Lesson 4: Death . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
The Watch by William Alfred Wood
Responding to the Story
Subordination
Using Graphic Organizers to Visualize Classification
Lesson 5: Casualties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
The Diameter of the Bomb by Yehuda Amichai
Explaining Understatements
Conditional Sentences
Organizing a Classification Essay
Lesson 6: Identity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
Judging the Characters Actions
Most and Its Relative
Achieving Coherence in a Classification Essay
Lesson 7: Gender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Cut by Ma. Celeste Flores-Coscolluela
Evaluating Advertisements
Articles with Generic Noun Phrases
Writing the Introductory Paragraph for Classification Essay
Lesson 8: Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Excerpt from Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
Explaining Proverbs
Uses of Semicolon
Developing Supports in a Classification Essay
Lesson 9: Beauty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Beauty: The Korean Way by Julia Yoo
Using the Thesaurus
Uses of Colon
Writing the Concluding Paragraph for a Classification Essay
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1. Witnesses said that after the explosion, everything in the store just To enumerate related and
exploded into splinters. synonymous words for a
a. When she heard that her husband is very sick, Amys heart seemed concept by creating a word
to break into splinters. map
b. After the accident, I felt a sudden pain in my right ring finger. I
checked it and saw a splinter of wood that penetrated my skin. To analyze how a poets
choice of words affect the
2. The blast site was in shambles as shards and slivers of glass and debris
scattered the affected area. mood and meaning in poetry
a. After the typhoon, a lot of the evacuees returned to their
homes with a sliver of hope even as they faced their future with To determine points for
uncertainty. emphasis in a piece for
b. The sliver of wood that you found in your things came from the oration
neighbors old house that is being demolished when you left your
window open.
To create a collection of
3. Mila looks at her newborn child with so much tenderness that it is poem in an eBook format
almost heart-wrenching.
a. Nurse Celia is very popular in that hospital because her patients To evaluate a words
always experienced her dedication and tenderness when they connotative meaning and
need her the most. In honor of her, they prepared a little party to
how it affects the overall
express their gratitude and the hospital authorities to commend
her for Nurse Celias exemplary performance. meaning of a sentence or
passage
b. I think you should let the doctor see your right backside. The
tenderness you felt and the pain that you mentioned earlier on
that part is very alarming. To use different noun
compounds in sentences
4. The lead guitarist was really in high spirits during the concert that
when he suddenly smashed his guitar sending shards of wood effectively
flying through the air, the crowd just went wild and got even more
aggressive. To review ways of classifying
a. You are too young to get your heart broken into shards so you ideas
must focus on your studies first.
b. Milo was so nervous that his father will punish him that he To evaluate how an author
accidentally stepped into the shards of broken glass lying on the uses classification to forward
floor.
an argument about a topic
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Among Filipinos, the adage Kung anong puno, siya ang bunga represents
their belief that whatever the parents teach their sons or daughters in childhood
would definitely affect their attitude and perspective in life. However, based on
sociological studies, this view about the influence of parents on children is shared
among Asian countries.
Activity 1
Before listening, define the following terms as a class: attachment, parenting, and social competence. How are these
terms defined when studying about society and culture? Write down the definition that the whole class will come up with
for these terms and write them on the spaces provided below.
attachment:
parenting:
social competence:
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A. Complete the chart below with details about the research article you listened to. The chart presents the important
parts of a research:
Statement of the Research What did the study aim to find out?
Problem
Significance of the Research How does the study contribute to Korean culture in academic and social
aspects?
parenting
social competence
Review of Literature What did the researchers mention about the following topics:
child-mother relationships
B. Reflect on the study and list down new and important details you learned about Korean parenting or father-son
relationship in Korea. How do you think this information will help you understand the poem you were assigned
for this lesson?
Oral Interaction
If you see a child crying in front of his or her father, what reasons would you initially think of ? How did you come up
with such notions? Read the poem The Gift by a Li-Young Lee and find out why the speaker in the poem cried in front
of his father.
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The Gift
by Li-Young Lee
About the Author. Li-Young Lee was born to Chinese parents in 1957 in Jakarta, Indonesia. His father served under
Mao Zedong as physician in China. Later on, he moved the family to Indonesia and helped found Gamaliel University.
In 1959, the Lee family fled the country and after settling for quite some time in Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan, they
finally settled in the United States in 1964.
Lee went to college at the Universities of Pittsburgh, where he developed his love for writing. His poems recurring
themes are those of simplicity, strength, and silence. Lees works include The Winged Seed: A Remembrance (BOA
Editions, 2013), Behind My Eyes (Norton, 2008), Book of My Nights (2001), The City in Which I Love You (1991), and
Rose (1986).
He has been a recipient of several awards and fellowship grants like the Lannan Literary Award and Fellowship from the
Academy of American Poets among others. He also received the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from
State University of New York at Brockport in 1998.
Critical Viewing. Create a narrative about the illustration. What do you think is happening in the picture? What are the
two characters talking about? Why do you say so?
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Understanding Literature
Comprehension Questions
3. What are the two stories that the persona narrated in the poem? How are these stories different?
4. How is the theme of love explored by the writer? What kind of love was depicted in the poem?
5. Describe the personas father based on the details from the poem. Why do you say so?
6. Describe the persona as a husband. What kind of husband and father do you think he grew up to be?
7. Notice how the persona describe the metal splinter that hurt him when he was a child. What names did he call it?
What are the significances of mentioning these names?
8. What was the gift given to the persona? Why do you think he considers it a gift?
9. Do you agree that gifts may come in various forms and they are not limited to material things? Why?
10. In Asian cultures, how important do you think is the influence of a father in a family? Is a fathers influence similar
to a mothers influence? Explain your answer.
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Mood and meaning in poetry are established by the poet through his or her choice of words, figurative language,
sentence structure, length of poetic line, and punctuation marks. Mood refers to the feeling conveyed in the whole poem
and meaning refers to the message that the poet wants to communicate.
Read the first two lines of the poem The Gift by Li-Young Lee:
From these two lines, how do you think the poet established the initial mood of the poem? In the first line, the letters
m and l set an initial quiet mood for the poem and this quietness is confirmed as the poet used the phrase low voice.
Imagine if the poet used the word pluck instead of pull and hand instead of palm. Do you think he will be able to establish
the same mood? This is one way of looking at how the authors choice of words affect the mood and meaning in poetry.
Imagine, too, if the poet used another word for recited. Some synonyms for these words are narrate, recount, rehearse,
and say. Do you think one of these words will create the same effect as the word recite in the phrase recite a story?
Definitely not. Although these words are synonymous, the meaning of each word actually gives the writer a hint as to
what can be appropriately used to maintain the established mood. To recite means to give an oral or written account of
in detail. The persona in the story is not narrating or simply recounting a story but reciting it which connotes seriousness
and sincerity.
Read the lines again and ask yourself, what did the father used to pull the metal splinter? Was an instrument
mentioned? If you carefully analyze the structure of the sentence, you would find out that instead of mentioning a real
medical instrument, the poet referred to the story recited by the father as the instrument used for pulling the splinter.
Notice how the poet created a metaphor in these lines.
Additionally, why do you think the poet chose to place a prepositional phrase first before the independent clause?
The subject or doer of the action is not emphasized by doing this and thus, the poet was able to maintain, once again, the
quietness of the narration.
Notice, too, the poets choice of not using a comma after the word palm. In writing, we usually use a comma when we
write a prepositional phrase first before the main clause as in:
To pull the metal splinter from my palm, my father recited a story in a low voice.
Compare this if we simply write the whole sentence without the comma.
To pull the metal splinter from my palm my father recited a story in a low voice.
Did you notice how dramatic the phrases my palm my father becomes? With these analyses for the first two lines of
the poem, what conclusion can you draw about the message the poet wants to communicate?
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A. Read the whole poem again and analyze if the poet was able to maintain the initial quiet mood throughout the
piece. If there has been a change of mood, explain below how the writer established a new mood through his
choice of words, figurative language, and sentence structure.
B. What do you think is the message of poem? What does the author want to tell its readers not only about his father
but also about the concept of fatherhood in Korea? Explain your answers below.
Responding to Literature
Oral Communication
Obtain a copy of US President Barrack Obamas speech for Fathers Day last June 2013. Read it carefully and prepare
to present an oratorical speech using this piece. Submit an annotated copy of the speech to your teacher before you speak
in front of your classmates. Your copy should show which sentences you will emphasize in your oration and the reasons
for it.
Read more about poetry in Korean literature. Come up with a eBook collection of poems. Your collection should have
a short introduction that informs your readers about your rationale for putting together the poems you have chosen in a
collection.
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Connotations refer to the associations and emotional suggestions connected to a word used in a certain context.
It is contrasted with denotation which refers to a words literal or dictionary meaning. When reading, being able to
understand the meaning of words as used in context helps the reader read between the lines and thus learn about
implied ideas in a text. Analyzing connotations in a text can also help the reader understand the authors attitude or
biases toward a topic.
The connotative meaning of a word can either be positive or negative. A positive connotation conveys a favorable
impression while a negative connotation conveys an unflattering impression. Study the following examples:
(1) (2)
Noella is a talkative student. Noella loves to talk in class.
She always tells personal She always shares personal
stories in class. stories in class.
Activity
WORDS
splinter - sliver
job - career
immigrant - alien
home - house
love - passion
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Noun compounds are different from compound nouns. Noun compounds are composed of two nouns: the first noun
acts as a modifier for the second noun.
greenhouse bedroom
gases haircut
fossil fuel software
placebo effect sunrise
breakfast
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Functions Examples
Grammar Workout
long term survival techniques a. Techniques for survival over a long period of time
b. Techniques for survival that takes a long period of time to learn
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2. She enrolled in two major subjects for the semester in the winter
season.
3. The economic growth experienced by the Philippines this year was
due to new businesses started with capital from foreign countries.
4. Teenagers from our neighborhood spend their weekends cooking in
a big pot for soup to distribute to homeless people.
5. Various items can be found in the holiday bazaar such as ornaments,
cakes, and gingerbread that is shaped like a house.
6. In the next town lives an old man who specializes in repairing the
engines of sports cars.
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9. Living in the desert means that you will encounter storms that are
composed of sand.
10. Some trains operate by levitating it using a magnet rather than using
wheels.
Collaborative Task
Study the image. Pretend that your group is part of the Room
Make-Over Teams. Your task is to suggest steps on what your team
will do first to make the room look better. Keep in mind that the
client still wants to use all of the things you can see inside the room;
nothing should be throwned out. The client just wants the room to look
organized. What steps do you think you can suggest? Present your plan
on a whole sheet of cartolina.
Classifying is an important writing strategy for organizing ideas. When you classify, either you group related ideas or
you divide them. For instance, a writer working on the topic of love may start with grouping related ideas (agape, phileo,
storge, and eros) and then label this group with a general term (love).
phileo storge
agape eros
love
Or the writer may start with the general definition of love and then divide this topic into its different types.
love
You can use classification in developing your essay, especially when you plan to talk about a lot of information. Your
reader will look for a logical organization of your thoughts.
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Read the essay below and notice how the writer used classification in developing the essay. How did the writer
introduce the topic and how were each category discussed? Also, do you think the conclusion is appropriate?
Individual Activity
A. Tell whether or not the grouping of ideas makes sense. Explain in brief your argument for each.
B. Write down all ideas you can relate to each topic. Compare your list with that of you seatmate. Are there similar
ideas you have written? What does this say about your knowledge or experience about each topic?
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