ACTIVITY: LET US DO PMI

After reading the informative essay, answer the PMI activity below. PMI is a three-columned
thinking strategy that encourages you to first consider and list the Plus points of an idea. Next the
Minus or negative points are listed. Finally those points are neither positive nor negative, but simply
interesting. Then note the conclusion you have realized about the Filipinos traditions and beliefs and
how do you think does this affect his identity as an Asian.

WHY SINIGANG?
by Doreen G. Fernandez

IDEA… WHAT PHILIPPINE VALUES/TRADITIONS HAVE I LEARNED?

PLUS MINUS INTERESTING

PROCESS QUESTIONS:

1. How can you describe the Philippine traditions you read in the essay?
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2. Why is it important to know our own traditions and values as Filipinos to further establish our identity
as Asians?
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3. Are traditions common among Asian and African countries? Explain briefly.
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