LEGEND OF SINGAPORE

“THE SINGA”
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INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

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 CG OVERVIEW

EN8RC-IIa-2.22:
Evaluate the personal significance of a
literary text
EN8LC-IIa-7.2:
Employ projective listening strategies
with longer stories
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 EN8VC- IIa -1.3:
Predict the gist of the material viewd based on the title,
pictures, and excerpt.

EN8LT –IIa-9.2:
Identify the distinguishing features of notable East
Asian poems, folktales and short stories

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 OBJECTIVES:
1.) Apply different comprehension skills to
the text, Legend of Singapore - The Singa.
2.) show the process of learning
comprehension skills through group
differentiated activity
3.) participate actively in every presentation.

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 ACTIVITY
Task 1

“I GOT MY NAME….”

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 DIRECTION:
Task 1. Each group will be given 1 minute to do this activity. Within a minute, members of the
group will give 2 sentences. The first sentence is to complete the phrase “I GOT MY NAME….”
And the second sentence is the short elaboration of the origin of your name.

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Task 2

CONTEXT CLUES

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 CONTEXT CLUES


Context clues  are hints that an author

gives to help define a difficult or unusual
word within a text. The  clue  may appear
within the same sentence as the word to
which it refers or it may follow in the next
sentence.

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 DIRECTION:

Arrange the scrambled letters to

unlock the meaning of the underlined
words in the given sentences. Do it as
numbered.

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 ACTIVITY

1.) When the tourist went to his

farm, he climbed a knoll to take
a good look at the beautiful
surroundings.

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 ACTIVITY
2.) The ground attendant advised
the passenger to reduce the
things he had in his suitcase for
jettisoning; he had exceeded the
required weight for his check-in
baggage.
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3.) The traveler’s goal is to reach

the summit of the mountain.

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4.) The king’s subjects obey his

rules faithfully.

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5.) The fan stood in awe when

he saw his favourite movie actor.

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 ACTIVITY
Task 3

THE SINGA
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 DIRECTION:

Read the text, THE SINGA in 5 minutes.

Then, convene with your group and talk
about the activity assigned to you. Apply
creativity in presenting your work. Be
guided with the criteria for satisfying
performances.
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 DIFFERENTIATED ACTIVITIES (Task 3)
Group 1 –
Create (5) images/pictures that are being conveyed
in the story. Explain your answer.
Group 2 –
Characterize the main character in the story.
Group 3 –
Present the plot summary/synopsis of the story,
“The SINGA”

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 DIFFERENTIATED ACTIVITIES (Task 3)
Group 4 –
Analyse the cultures and traditions of Singapore as
reflected in their legend, “The Singa.”

Group 5–
Compare the Legendary Singapore from what you
know about Singapore today.

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 DIFFERENTIATED ACTIVITY (Task 3)

CRITERIA:
1.) Creativity – 30%
2.) Content – 30%
3.) Delivery – 30%
4.) Participation – 10%
Total 100%

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GROUP 1 - IMAGERY -
In literature, one of the strongest devices is
imagery wherein the author uses words and
phrases to create “mental images” for the reader.
Imagery can also pertain to details about
movement or a sense of a body in motion
(kinesthetic imagery) or the emotions or
sensations of a person, such as fear or hunger.

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GROUP 1 - IMAGERY -
Example: (From “The Singa”)

- The king loved to hunt wild animals in the

jungle.

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 ANALYSIS 1

GROUP 2 - CHARACTERIZATION-
Characterization is the act of creating and
describing characters in literatur e.
Characterization includes both descriptions
of a character’s physical attributes as well
as the character’s personality. 

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GROUP 2 - CHARACTERIZATION-
Example: (From “The Singa”) 

- King Sing Nila Utama was a helpful king.

He sacrificed his crown to stop the storm.

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GROUP 3 – SUMMARY -
A summary, also known as an
abstract, précis, or  synopsis, is a
shortened version of a  text  that
highlights its key points.

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 ANALYSIS 1
GROUP 3 –PLOT SUMMARY -
Example (From “The Singa”)
- There is a king called Sang Nila Utama who wants to
go for a hunting trip. Suddenly, a storm occurs and
Sang Nila Utama’s ship is going to sink. He throws at
the sea to stop the storm. They arrive on an island of
Temasek safe. There, he sees an amazing animal called
Singa or a lion. So, he has decided to rename an island
of Temasek to Singa-pura which means “Lion – City”
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 ANALYSIS 1
GROUP 4 – LITERARY ANALYSIS -

A literary analysis is an opinion-

based that makes a point about a
work of literature.

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 (ALL ABOUT SINGAPORE)
Based on the story , the “The Singa”, we
can therefore say that:
1. Singapore is an island.
2. Lion is the head symbol of Singapore.
3. Population of Singapore is not big.
4. The people in Singapore are honest,
helpful and adventurous.

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 (COMPARING)

Writers address a number of features and

characteristics of two subjects, persons, places,
and events by comparing them from one point to
another. The major purpose of compare is to tell
the similarities of ideas and expound their
meanings that can easily be understood by the
readers.

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 SINGAPORE HAD AND HAS BECOME
According to the story, “The Singa”,
SINGAPORE was a small island named
from the word Singapura or a Lion City.
From its legendary beginnings it has
become the busiest port in the world and
also one of the most prosperous countries
today.

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WHAT ARE THE IMPORTANCE OF LEGENDS IN
THE SOCIETY?
LEGENDS have value as literature, offering
timeless and universal theme. They give us
insight into other times and places. They help us
to see how much humankind had and has in
common.

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APPLICATION



Answer the following questions:



1.) What was the major accomplishment of the
king?
2.) Why did the king rename the island into the
Island of Singapura?
3.) What is the importance of legend other
genres in the present society.
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