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ENGLISH
7
NAME OF STUDENT

Prepared by:

MARY JANE BULAHAN

 INTRODUCTION
As citizens of this country, we are proud of our race and heritage. We have a beautiful Christian
homeland. With this in mind, this module is made possible to help the learners strengthen their
nationalism and embrace daily life in genuine local color.
For foreign students who are going to use this module, you are welcome to participate and share
your understanding of our heritage.
It is the author’s earnest desire to awaken the ancient Filipino spirit as a legacy of the great
heroes while immersing themselves in values and virtues brought about by our Christian upbringing. Let
me impart to you the beauty of what is “our very own,” unmasked by neo-colonialism. Let me help you
in reaching your goals through hard work in study with the help of the home, community and our
beloved country, the beloved Philippines. MABUHAY!

OBJECTIVES
Supply words that reflect analogies in real-life themes.
Identify genre, purpose, audience and features of content reflecting local culture.
Enrich grammar, particularly, the use of voice, past and past participles, direct and reported
speech,
phrases, clauses and sentences meaningfully
and most appropriately.
Enhance reading and listening strategies in varied contexts.
Create a documentary about the Philippines.

STANDARDS
The learner is expected to choose the best word or line applicable for every situation while enjoying
originally Philippine culture and embracing the many virtues, facts about and relevant practices of
Filipinos. Build a stronger you and be a more proactive, resilient Juan.
 DISCOVERING AND ASSERTING ONESELF
You are His masterpiece… Ephesians 2:10

LESSON 1 COMPELLING PLEDGE
OBJECTIVES
State facts.
Observe techniques in effective public speaking.
Interpret characteristics of Filipinos through content citations.
Identify the unique features of local proverbs.
Apply rules in subject-verb agreement.

Luzon

Visayas

Mindanao

Q: How well do you know the Philippines?

EXPLORE

ACTIVITY 1 ARE YOU A FILIPINO?

Write TRUE if the statement is a fact, FALSE if it is otherwise.
_________________ 1. The Philippines has 109, 746,632 people in August 2020.
__________________2. Parliamentary is the form of government in the country.
__________________3. Tagalog is the national language.
_____________ _____4. The country is located in the Far East.
__________________ 5. Like Japan, the Philippines is an archipelago.
ACTIVITY 2 EXPAND
Test your information store. What more do you know about the Philippines? Post or list below:

Philippines

ACTIVITY 3 REINFORCE YOUR WORD BANK

Decode the words using internet meaning (or the dictionary if without). Use the most appropriate.
Ominous ____________________________________________________________________
Trample ____________________________________________________________________
Abundance __________________________________________________________________
Immortal ____________________________________________________________________
Vindication __________________________________________________________________
Vigorous _____________________________________________________________________
Lethargy _____________________________________________________________________
Appurtenances ________________________________________________________________
Inexhaustible _________________________________________________________________
Swollen with minerals __________________________________________________________
Forebears ____________________________________________________________________

READING: I AM A FILIPINO by Carlos P. Romulo

Find inspiration and true love.

I AM A FILIPINO – inheritor of a glorious past, hostage of the uncertain future. As such I must
prove equal to a two-fold task – the task of meeting my responsibility to the past, and the task of
performing my obligation to the future.

I am sprung from a hardy race, child of many generations removed of ancient Malayan pioneers.
Across the centuries, the memory comes rushing back to me; of brown-skinned men putting out to sea
in ships that were as frail as their hearts were stout. Over the sea, I saw them come, borne upon the
billowing wave and the whistling wind, carried upon the mighty swell of hope – hope in the free
abundance of the new land that was to be their home and their children’s forever.

This is the land they sought and found. Every inch of shore that their eyes first set upon, every
hill and mountain that beckoned to them with a green and purple invitation; every mile of rolling
plain that their view encompassed, every river and lake that promised a plentiful living and the
fruitfulness of commerce, is hallowed spot to me

More on : http://malacanang.gov.ph/75480-i-am-a-filipino-by-carlos-p-romulo/
CHECK YOURSELF
1. Explain “to be accountable to the past and the future.” What should you do?
2. Give five (or more) items that are considered “wealth of the Philippines.”
3. Share in class some outstanding Filipino traits you know well..
4. Identify the purpose of the author.
5. State the pledge of the author. Compare to yours.

ENRICH
ACTIVITY 4 BE HEARD!
A. Public speaking is an important part of your continuing training in English. In this lesson, practice
enunciation, stress, intonation and proper volume to be effective. Choose your words, observe
appropriate body language and be rich in vocabulary.
Pick out a paragraph and speak it in front of class.
B. How else can you improve your presentation? Write some suggestions below by order of
importance.

1.

2.

ACTIVITY 5 LEARNING FROM THE WISE

Below are proverbs you may use as lifelines. Discuss the proverbs in duos. Use the chart as a guide in
reporting..

PROVERB FEATURE MEANING SETTING

Cleanliness is second to
Godliness.
Do not forsake wisdom,
and she will protect you;
love her, and
she will watch over you.
Obedience is better
than suffering.
Out of the abundance
of the heart the mouth
speaks.
Patriotism extend
beyond miles.

READING: SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT

Great speakers talk right. Bestsellers write effectively. Learn your grammar and be one.

1. Singular subjects take singular verbs; plural subjects take plural verbs. Nouns ending in s are
usually plural; verbs ending in s are usually singular.
Example: God is good all the time. (singular)
My cats have a flu. (plural)
2. The number of a subject is not affected by phrases between the subject and the verb.
Example: The babies in the crib are Chinese.
The baby in the crib is a Chinese.
3. The verb agrees with the subject not with the predicate nominative.
Example: I love my dog a lot.
 I love my cats more though.
4. If a sentence asks a question or begins with there or here, locate the subject and make the verb
agree with it.
Example: Who is the guest?
There are three packs of exciting ube cheesecakes on the counter.
Here are some tips for improvement.
1. Doesn’t, isn’t and wasn’t are singular. Don’t, aren’t and weren’t are plural and must be with
plural subjects.
Example: Joy isn’t present today.
Herbs don’t grow in my garden.

PRACTICE
A. Choose the right verb. Encircle your answer.
1. (Doesn’t Don’t ) the rain come heavier this August.
2. You are my knight in shining armour.
3. The ball rolls like chaff in the wind.
4. Filipinos eat five or more meals a day even if it is hot.
5. There goes the nice ice cream vendor.
B. Write the rest of the rules below and their examples. Memorize them.

APPLICATION
A. Take a stand and deliver a speech in front of the class. Make sure to state what you must do to
fulfil your responsibility.
Here are your guidelines:

Reflect the topic in your ideas.

Enunciate well and speak loud.
Apply rules in subject-verb agreement.
Post your speech on the group chat for further

REFERENCES:
Curriculum Gude
New MELCs
Jerome O. Ramirez module
Philippines Population (2020) - Worldometerwww.worldometers.info › world-population
Interchange 7, Jemma Inc.
http://malacanang.gov.ph/75480-i-am-a-filipino-by-carlos-p-romulo/