LEARNING MODULE IN ENGLISH 7

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MODULE 1
MODULE 1
QUARTER 1 PHILIPPINE LITERATURE IN THE
PRECOLONIAL PERIOD

GRADE LEVEL STANDARD CONTENT STANDARD

The learner demonstrates
communicative competence through
his/her understanding of Philippine
literature and other text types for a
deeper understanding of Philippine
culture.
The learner demonstrates an understanding of pre-colonial
Philippine literature as a means of connecting to the past; various
reading styles; ways of determining word meaning; the sounds of
English and the prosodic features of speech; and correct subject-
verb agreement.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The learner transfers learning by showing appreciation for the literature of the past; comprehending texts
using appropriate reading styles; participating in conversations using appropriate context-dependent
expressions; producing English sounds correctly and using prosodic features of speech effectively in
various situations; and observing correct subject-verb agreement.

MODULE LESSONS AND COVERAGE

Lesson No. Title Most Essential Learning Competencies Duration

Discovers literature as a means of
connecting to a significant past. EN7LT-I-
b-1
Observes the correct production of
diphthong sounds. EN7F-I-a-3-11
Observes correct subject-verb agreement.
Lesson 2 Folk Songs – Oldest EN7G-I-a-11 10days
Crazes Identifies the distinguishing features of
folksongs. EN7LT-I-a-2-1
Distinguishes between familiar and
colloquial expressions in conversations.
EN7V-I-a-22
Recognizes the parts of a simple paragraph
EN7WC-I-f-2.8.1

Lesson 2: FOLK SONGS – OLDEST CRAZES

Week 3
Learning Targets:
 Discover literature as a means of connecting to the significance of the past.
 Identify the distinguishing features of folk songs.
 Distinguish colloquial expressions.
 Observe the correct production of diphthongs.
 Observe the correct subject-verb agreement.
 Write a good paragraph considering its purpose.

INTRODUCTION AND FOCUS QUESTION(S):

What are the Philippine folk songs?

Folksongs are one of the oldest forms of literature passed on by words through generations. Through this, they
can express many emotions, varied hopes, kinds of love, and even oddities of life. They reflect the various
aspects of life and activities of the ancient Filipinos.
Focus Question: What do folk songs reveal about people’s feelings and sentiments in the ancient past?

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EXPLORE!

In this lesson, let us explore what makes some songs popular, the themes of our folksong, and how
these songs became popular in different generations.

Topic 1: Features of Philippine Folk Songs

Many of our folksongs, which we still enjoy today, mirror the early forms of true culture of our
people. They are sung to lighten the cares of life or to kill boredom. Study the chart below and distinguish how
folksongs find ways to reveal feelings and sentiments.

Features of Philippine Folk Songs

Daily life and environment – nature, occupations, love, tenderness, marriage, religion,
Subject Matter war, home, lullabies, etc.
Street songs, work songs, game songs, victory songs, love songs, ritual and religious
Classification songs.

Purpose To express experiences and feelings, hopes and aspirations, lifestyle and traditions.

Style Sung with musical instruments, or with chanting manner.

 Subject Matter. This is the main topic or theme of a certain song. Nowadays, most of the composed
and popular songs are all about love, sadness or loneliness, success, beauty of life, and many more.
But did you know that folk songs have also unique theme and subject? Yes, unique because it always
talks about life and environment, on how people work, and even the beauty of nature is being
highlighted and appreciated.
 Classification. Folk songs can also be classified street songs for those who see the life in street and
observe the people around them. (e.g. Sitsiritsit, Alibangbang) as part of their everyday life, work
songs for our hardworking farmers, vendors, fishermen, and other laborers (e.g. Mama, mama,
Namamangka, Kalusan, Magtanim ay ‘Di Biro), and also victory songs for games. Many composers of
folksongs were also inspired by love and religious music.
 Purpose. One of the main purpose of our folksongs is to express different life experiences. They are
intended for expressing feelings, hopes, aspirations, and lifestyle and tradition. Folksongs are not only
about tone and melody but also to show the different facts and stories about Filipino life.
 Style. All songs have its own style. In Philippine folksongs it can be accompanied by musical
instruments or with chanting manner so that even kids can memorize them easily.

Activity 1. PREVIEW
What do you think are folksongs below all about? Let’s do this activity and guess the common themes these
works revolve in. Elaborate your answer in your activity sheet.
Folksong #1 Folksong #2
Tabe Nona (Jolo Parting Song) Hele or Oyayi (Tagalog Lullaby)

Bye- bye, give me your hand Theme: ______________ Sleep now, little baby
For we now must apart ______________ Your mother is far away
If I should die while in distant land For I can’t get her home today
Oh please, don’t be sad The rain so strong, the road is muddy
Please don’t say one kiss is enough
Be brave dear heart
Theme: __________________________
Chew your betel nut
And put away your grief

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Folksong #3
Dandansoy (Visayan Farewell song)

Dandansoy, I must leave you today Dandansoy, if you come after m

I will go home to Payaw, so far away Bringing no water is okay
If by then you will miss me And if then you’ll get thirst
Just face toward Payaw to see You can dig a well on the way

Theme: __________________________________

Activity 2: FIND ONE

Look for other Filipino folksongs from your book or browse through internet to find
more. Choose “one” that catches your interest. Tell something about it as you consider
the following guide questions: (Cursive)

Guide Questions: What is the folksong all about? Who or what is the subject involved in the song? What does
this song tell about people? How can you help to preserve this Filipino folksong as part of our culture?
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________

Activity 3: REFLECT
Answer the following reflective questions below. Write your answers in your
activity sheet. (Cursive)

1. How and why are folksongs passed down from generation to generation?
__________________________________________________________________________________
2. How do Philippine Folksongs influence the people’s daily life and culture? In terms of their work and
everyday experiences?
__________________________________________________________________________________

FIRM UP!

Your goal in this section is to learn more about other kind of informal expressions that give humor
and color to the language.

Topic 2: Colloquialism

Colloquialism, like slang, is informal language. The only difference is that, colloquial is considered part of the
standard. It may sound humor and color to your language.
The word “colloquialism” comes from the Latin colloquium, which means a “conference” or
“conversation.” As a literary device, colloquialism refers to the usage of informal or everyday language in
literature. Colloquialisms are generally geographic in nature, in that a colloquial expression often belongs to a
regional or local dialect. They can be words, phrases, or aphorisms (see below for examples). Native speakers
of a language understand and use colloquialisms without realizing it, while non-native speakers may find
colloquial expressions hard to translate. This is because many colloquialisms are not literal usages of words,
but instead idiomatic or metaphorical sayings. Colloquialism is similar to slang, but the definition of
colloquialism has some key differences.

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Regional differences:
There are regional borders that separate the usage of the words “soda”, “pop”, “soft drink”, and “Coke” (used
as a generic term and not just to refer to the brand).
Contractions:
Words such as “ain’t” and “gonna” are examples of colloquialism, as they are not used widely throughout
English-speaking populations.

Phrases: Aphorisms:
-old as the hills -I wasn’t born yesterday.
-Penny-pincher -There’s more than one way to skin a cat.
-She’ll be right (everything will be all right) -Put your money where your mouth is.
-Pass the buck -You’re driving me up the wall.
-Eat my dust
-safe and sound
-in and out
-pros and cons
-to and fro
-back and forth
(Tip: Limit the use of colloquial in formal communication such as – reports, essays, and formal letters.)

Here are the common colloquial pairs and their meanings. Study them all to answer the next activity.

Prim and proper - Having very traditional, morally conservative beliefs and behavior.          

To and fro - Back and forth; from one place to another; toward and away. 
Odds and ends - An assortment of small, miscellaneous items, especially those that are not
especially   important or valuable.             
Hard and fast - Strictly or rigidly adhered to; strong, binding, and clearly defined. Used specially
to describe rules.
Tooth and nail - Furiously or fiercely; with all of one's strength and effort.
By and large - In general; overall.
Pros and cons - The positive ("pros") and negative ("cons") aspects of something.
Down and out - Destitute or otherwise devoid of any resources.
Length & breadth - Everywhere in a place or area.             
Safe and sound - Safe from danger and free from injury or harm.
Ins and outs - The correct and successful way to do something; the special things that one needs to know to
do something.
Up and about - Moving around, especially after a period of injury, illness, or inactivity.
Ups and downs - Positive and negative events or experiences, considered collectively.
Song and dance - An elaborate story or effort to explain and justify something.
Collar and tie - Formal dress for me – wearing a suit.
Sick and tired - Exceedingly wearied by, bored of, or exasperated with something.         
Bits and bobs - Sundry little items, tasks, or chores.
Cloak and dagger - Refers to situations involving intrigue, secrecy, espionage, or mystery.

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Activity 4: CHOOSING PAIRS

Accomplish the sentences below by filling in the blanks with appropriate colloquial pairs from the list
above. You can review the meanings before answering. Copy all the sentence on your activity sheet.
(each sentence can be a clue) The first one is given for you.

She is very firm and proper about everything. Make sure you don’t use any swear words around her.

1. I’m afraid these rules are _______________________. We can’t make any exceptions.
2. Now, you’ll have to fight _____________________________ to win this game.
3. We just had _____________________________ for dinner.
4. I’m afraid that John is ____________________________. I saw him begging the other day.
5. Their parents were relieved when they arrived _________________________ from their hiking trip.
6. I’ve been running _____________________________ all day long. I’m exhausted.
7. You need to consider the ____________________________ before you make a decision.
8. I love reading suspenseful ____________________________ novels.
9. When I called the   computer company all I got was a ___________________________.
10. She’s _____________________________ of her boss. I think she’s looking for a new job.
11. As soon as you learn the _____________________ of the business, you’ll be very successful.
12. Don’t worry, you’ll be ____________________________ within 10 days.
13. It’s a formal dinner, very much a _____________________________ affair.
14. Of course all marriages have their ______________________, but they are worth the effort.
15. I need to learn the _________________ of my father’s business

DEEPEN
In this section you will discover another important usage component in using second language
and how it affects thoughts, expressions, and meanings in every conversation we have. Let’s do this
language workshop!

Topic 3: Diphthongs

DIPHTHONG is a vowel sound in which the tongue changes position to produce the
sound of two vowels. To be short, diphthong is a combination of two vowel sounds
that joined together pronounced as one syllable in a word.
What are the phonetic symbols of diphthongs?
In this topic we will study the 5 basic diphthong sounds in phonetic symbols.

[aI] [eI] [oI] [aʊ] [oʊ]

For you to learn more about how basic words with diphthong sounds are produced. Visit the link below and
watch these educational videos.
Link: https://youtu.be./d1HZPx8DuDw.Diphthongs.EnglishLanguageClub
After learning from the video, here now the chart showing basic words with diphthong sounds. Read the words
under each sound by your own. Be sure to accent the syllables correctly. If in doubt, check the dictionary for
the correct pronunciation of the word.

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[aI] [eI] [oI] [aʊ] [oʊ]

as in BITE as in BAIT as in BOY as in BOUT as in BOAT

byte play boil cow slow
lyre wafer oil loud sole
fight suede coil doubt choke
style beige toy plow ghost
ignite nature noise ounce lotion
light fragrant foyer pouch moan
night fatal destroy crouch row
tight chasten employ voucher glow
by place town foe

(Take Note: Identifying diphthong sound does not derive from the spelling of the word.)
Activity 5: READ ALOUD
Read aloud the following passage three times. Observe the correct pronunciation and production of
diphthong sounds in every word. List down all the words with diphthong sounds from each sentence.
Write the phonetic diphthong symbol opposite of the word. ( ex: 1. destroy - [oI] )
1. There’s a mosaic waiting shade near that place.
2. Ninety diners arrived right on time.
3. Her home is just a stone’s throw away.
4. A noisy noise annoys an oyster.
5. Rosy baked a cake yesterday.

Topic 4: Applying Subject-Verb Agreement

We always remember the rule: A singular subject takes a singular verb and a plural subject takes a
plural verb. This basic rule was discussed on your previous language workshop last week. Although matching
subjects and verbs sounds easy, sometimes it can be confusing. One common reason of confusion is a
compound subject.
Compound subjects can add variety and depth in your language. While others want to be concise and direct to
the point, you might need to elaborate your subjects and verbs in you sentence.
Let’s begin with a quick review of this component before dividing into specific examples using compound
subjects.
What is a SUBJECT? The subject of a sentence is generally defined as the noun or pronoun engaging in the
activity of the verb. It is one of the important element in a sentence. Consider the following sentences:
Beth reads very well. She reads very well.
In the first sentence, “Beth” is the subject. In the second sentence, “She” is the subject. In both sentences, the
subject is engaged in the activity of reading.
When a sentence has two or more subjects, that is called a compound subject. The individual subjects are
joined by a coordinating conjunction.

COMPOUND SUBJECT
What is a COMPOUND SUBJECT?
A Compound Subject has two or more subjects joined by a conjunction and, or, both, either, neither,
and nor. Compound subjects may take either a singular verb or a plural verb, depending on the
conjunction joining them.
Study some basic rules below about the proper use of compound subjects.

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Compound Rule#1. Compound subjects joined by and take a plural verb.

Sentence1: The bowls and the spoons are in the cupboard.
Sentence2: Joan and Sassy love each other.
Sentence3: The cat and the dog stay indoors.
We have plural subject in the sentence1 “bowls and spoons”. This plural subject is a compound subject
because of the conjunction and. Basically, plural subject takes plural verb, therefore the verb in sentence1
is are, which is plural.
In sentence2, subjects are joined by the conjunction and, and agrees with the plural verb, love.
Sentence3 remains on the rule of using “and” and a plural verb.
More Examples:
1. Mother and Father expect my brother and his wife. – The subjects here are “mother” and “father”,
therefore the verb must be in plural, expect.

2. The crew members and the pilot were not injured. – “Were” is the plural verb in this sentence, agrees
with the plural subject, crew members and the pilot.

3. Both Susan and I commute every day. Susan and I – plural - - - - commute – plural.
(TAKE NOTE! Verb with “s” is singular, noun with “s” is plural.)

Exercise #1. Copy the sentences below. Encircle the verb that agrees with the underlined subject. Use your
activity sheet. Answer all the items.
1. My grandparents and my father (drives, drive) me to school every weekend.
2. Math and Science (is, are) Alfredo’s favorite subjects.
3. Cris and Angelo (is, are) watching reality show on television right now.
4. Ana and Lorna (love, loves) being on the Treasure Hunt Club.
5. Fork and spoons (need, needs) to be washed.

Compound Rule#2. When the subjects are joined by “or /neither/ nor”, the verb agrees with the
subject nearest to the verb.
Sentence1. Sharon or Sally is going to represent us.
Sentence2: The class presidents or the student council members are going to visit the museum.
Sentence3: Neither the boys or Shyla joins the contest.
All verbs of the three sentences agree with the nearest subject.

Exercise #2. Copy the sentences below. Encircle the verb that agrees with the underlined subjects. Use your
activity sheet.
1. Neither the pillows nor the curtain (match, matches) the couch.
2. The piano or the bookshelves (looks, look) good in this room.
3. Ana or the twins (is, are) going to represent the class.
4. After dinner, either Bruce or Demy (cleans, clean) the table.
5. Maris or Luis (belong, belongs) to the Cost-Play.

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Compound Rule #3. When “singular subjects” are joined by “or” or “nor”, use a singular verb.
Sentence1: Neither the manager nor the assistant was present.
Sentence2: Either the teacher or the principal signs your request.
Why only singular verbs?
Based on the compound rule#3, only if singular verbs are joined by the connectors “or/nor”, verbs must
be singular because both subjects are singular.

Compound Rule #4. Compound subjects that are considered as a single unit take a singular verb.
When the compound subject is joined by and but represents a single idea or person, the compound is
considered as one unit and a singular verb must be used.
Sentence1: Ham and egg is a popular breakfast dish. - (Ham and egg refers to a single dish)
Sentence2: Bread and butter is my favorite snack.
Sentence3: All King’s Men by Robert Warren is a good book.

Exercise #3. Copy the sentences below. Encircle the verb that agrees with the underlined subjects. Use your
activity sheet.
1. His father and mentor (is, are) a known politician.
2. The department and grocery store (provide, provides) complete household items.
3. My community and hometown (lies, lie) near South China Sea.
4. The restaurant’s chef and owner (make, makes) good paella.
5. Our pet and best friend (was, were) Shaggy
Activity 6: WRITING
Directions: Copy the paragraphs below on your activity sheet. Underline the correct verb in the parentheses.
Write in a cursive form.

Traditional music of the Filipinos and those of other countries (reflect, reflects) the life of common
people. Ours, mostly (mirror, mirrors) the life rural Filipinos; and like most Asian countries, many of our
folk songs (is, are) strongly associated with nature.
Philippine folk literature and our songs (show, shows) the country’s history as a mixture of
different cultures. Hispanic, American, Chinese, Indian, and Islamic (was, were) among the leading
cultural breeds. This is the reason why it is difficult today to classify the Philippine music.
One interesting feature of Philippine traditional music (is, are) that, a tune is not tied to a particular
language. Since Tagalog or any language (was, were,) not made a unifying language before 1936, many
songs in the different Philippine languages and dialects (share, shares) the same tune, such as the song
“Magtanim ay di Biro”.
The beat and tempo of Philippine music also (differ, differs) in each region. The beat is slower in
cooler regions but quite fast in warmer. In most indigenous groups, musical instruments like percussions
and gong (is, are) mainly used.

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TRANSFER
Your goal in this section is to reflect for some significant things in our daily life. You will be given some
practical tasks and situational activities that will enhance your skills in critical thinking.

Topic 5: Writing a Good Paragraph

 Defining the word paragraph is not easy because there are different kinds of paragraph, each one
having different purpose.
 Generally speaking, a paragraph is a group of sentences organized around a central topic. The word
paragraph is derived from a Greek word “para” meaning beyond or behind and graphien meaning to
write.
 A paragraph is a miniature composition. It may be independent unit developing a single topic. It is
easily identified based on the indention on the first line. As a part of composition, a paragraph should
be a complete and unified body of thought.
 All paragraphs have different functions, but all “develop an idea”.
Parts of A Paragraph
A good paragraph has its basic parts. They are the introduction, the body, and the conclusion. Each
part plays an important role in communicating your meaning to your reader.
Topic Sentence/ Introduction

Body/Supporting Details

Conclusion
You may be wondering why this page is making you hungry. Well, it is because a good paragraph is
much like a hamburger. Just like a hamburger, a good paragraph needs layers. The top bun is like the
introduction where you can find the topic sentence. Next layer comes for the patty, lettuce, tomato, ketchup,
etc. all of those things are like the body of details and meaningful sentences. Lastly, the bottom bun, the
foundation for the whole burger, which is like the conclusion sentence. It simply means that without any of the
three material, the hamburger could be sloppy and incomplete like a good paragraph that needs the complete
components for an effective paragraph.
A well-organized paragraph supports or develops a single controlling idea, which is expressed in a
sentence called the topic sentence.
A. Introduction
 First impressions are important. How many times have you heard that? It is true that the first
impression whether a person or first sentence of a paper – sets the stage for a lasting opinion.
 An introduction briefly states the content of the paragraph and enables the reader to establish his
expectation of what is to come.
 It exposes the purpose and goals of the topic.
Good Ideas for Introduction
 Begin with a question/series of questions.
 Begin with a quotation and show its relevance.
 Begin with a short anecdote.
 Begin with a startling statement.
 Begin by giving an example.
 Begin with a short historical setting.

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B. Body/ Supporting Details
 Supporting details are also referred to as the body of the paragraph. They are called “supporting”
sentences because they support or explains the topic sentence.

C. Conclusion
 A conclusion is with what you will leave with your reader.
 It wraps up your paragraph
 It demonstrates to the reader that you accomplished what you set out to do.
 It shows how you have proved your details.
 It provides the reader with a sense closure to the topic
Good Ideas for Conclusions
 If your paragraph began with a question include the answer in your conclusion.
 You can use short, significant quotation that summarizes the paragraph.
 If your paragraph pointed a problem, suggest solutions.
Note: Avoid using “In conclusion. I have shown that…”
Characteristics of A Good Paragraph
 A good paragraph contains a topic sentence which may be expressed or implied.
 A good paragraph contains a body of thought that is complete.
 A good paragraph must be unified.
 A good paragraph contains idea that are arranged logically.
 A good paragraph contains transitional devices.
 A good paragraph has a suitable length.

Types of Paragraphs According to Purpose

1. Descriptive Paragraph
The purpose of a descriptive paragraph is to allow the reader to experience the phenomenon or event
being describe by words. That is, the reader cannot see it but knows what it looks like, cannot touch it but
knows its texture. Descriptive paragraph typically includes modifiers (e.g. adjectives, adverbs,
prepositional phrases) and figurative language (e.g. simile, metaphors, personification) to help enrich the
experience for the reader.

Activity 7.
DESCRIBE MORE!

Write a 10 sentences
descriptive paragraph
about this photo.
Describe what you see
and what you imagine
about the picture
(Nature: Yesterday and
Today). (Cursive)

2. Narrative Paragraph
Narrative paragraph tells a story. They differ from short stories or novels in length and the amount
of details. However, they are only the same with characters and plot including conflicts and resolution.
Narrative paragraph may also establish setting and lessons.

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Activity 8: STORY
TIME!

Write a short narrative

paragraph about these
cartoon characters. You
can describe them and how
they interact with one
another. Write it on your
activity sheet. (Cursive)

3. Expository Paragraph
An expository paragraph explains something; its purpose is to help the reader understand.
Exposition often includes techniques such as the use of examples or illustrations to support a point.
Expository paragraph needs to be clear; language must also be direct. Expository paragraph gives you
information. You explain a subject, give directions, or show how something happens. It may also use
chronological or numerical order to help a reader follow a process.

Activity 9:
EXPOSITION Who is your favorite person?
Look at this photo.
Write a short
paragraph by
answering the
question, “Who is
your favorite person?
And Why?”
(Cursive)

4. Persuasive Paragraph
The purpose of a persuasive paragraph is to convince the reader of something, such as the writers
stand on certain topic or proposal. The structure is often similar to an expository one. Rhetorical devices
are also employed to help sway the reader’s opinion. The only intention is to catch attention and get
reaction.

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Activity 10: ATTENTION AND REACTION

The purpose of persuasive paragraph is to “convince the reader about something”, below is the list of
interesting topics in writing persuasive paragraph. Choose “only one” (1) topic and write and elaborate your
ideas about it. Write it on your activity sheet. (Cursive)

 Cooking at home is safer than buying the cooked meals in store.

 Families nowadays must spend more time together.
 Factors that define true friendship.
 Learners should learn cursive writing in school.
 Doing homework actually help the students to learn more.
 What is the best way to reduce the spread of corona virus?

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs
1:7

REFERENCES
Essential English 7: Work text in Language and Literature
Cambridge Advanced Learners Dictionary
Writing in The Discipline (Tangonan. Antonino. Marquinez.Brinosa. Asinas) Mutya Publishing House

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