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Explaining How a Selection may

be Influenced by Culture, History,
and Environment
Module in English 7
Third Quarter Module 3 Week 3

DIONA A. PALAYEN
MARY CARL S. ZORDILLA
Developers
Department of Education • Cordillera Administrative Region
 Republic of the Philippines
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 What I Know
Multiple Choice: Select the best answer to each description by writing the letter of your
choice on your answer sheet.

1.Which of the following factors demonstrates human behavior, language used and
human perspective or emotions?
A. culture B. environment C. economic D. history

2. Which of the following factors demonstrates using names of places or records of past
events?
A. culture B. environment C. economic D. history

3. Which of the following factors shows the conditions of living of the characters in the
story?
A. culture B. environment C. economic D. history

4. Lumnay looked down and unconsciously started to pull at the rattan that kept
the split bamboo flooring in place. She tugged at the rattan flooring. Each time she did
this the split bamboo went up and came down with a slight rattle. The gong of the
dancers clamorously called in her care through the walls.
Which of the following factors is depicted in the text?
A. culture B. environment C. history D. economic

5. "I will marry Teang," Dodong repeated. "I will marry Teang." His father kept gazing
at him in inflexible silence and Dodong fidgeted on his seat. "I asked her last night to
marry me and she said...yes. I want your permission. I... want... it...."
Which of the following factors is depicted in the text?
A. culture B. environment C. history D. economic

6. The sky was wide and deep and very blue above us: but along the saw-tooth rim of
the Katayaghan hills to the southwest flamed huge masses of clouds. Before us the
fields swam in a golden haze through which floated big purple and red and yellow
bubbles when I looked at the sinking sun.
Which of the following factors is depicted in the text?
A. culture B. environment C. history D.economic

7. Seeing Bugan's sacrifice, Mak-no-ngantook pity on her and on her children. And
so he made ihe rice plants grow once more. This time, however, some o£ the plants
bore white grains; whilethe others bore red grains. The white grains were Bugan's milk,
while the red grains were her blood.
Which of the following influences or factors is depicted in the text?
A. culture B. environment C. history D.economic

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8. In a short while, we arrived in my nipa house. I took the bamboo ladder and leaned
it against a tree. Then I climbed the ladder and picked some calamansi.
Which of the following factors is depicted in the text?
A. culture B. environment C. history D.economic

9. I was a month old when the First World Was was declared, but the sound of
distant guns shook away my childhood. I grew up quickly and found that my brother
Polon was one of the 25,000 volunteers in the Philippine National Guard that fought in
Europe. Suddenly the war came and suddenly it ended. Then my childhood was gone
forever.
Which of the following factors is depicted in the text?
A. culture B. environment C. history D.economic

B. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is incorrect.

____10. Literary selections give us a clear picture of our forefather’s way of life, their
beliefs, and ideals.
____11. Environment can influence peoples’ behavior, mood, and motivation.
____12. Nature describes the place where the story happened.
____13. History can facilitate or discourage interactions among people.
____14. Novels, stories and poems are some examples of literary selections.
____15. Literary selections inform people about life of people, country, and institutions.

Reference: http://www.seasite.niu.edu/tagalog/literature/short%20stories/wedding%20dance.htm
Reference: Footnote to Youth by Jose Garcia Villa, http://studentsjournal-jingjing.blogspot.com/2011/
02/footnote-to-youth-by-jose-garcia-villa.html
Reference:http://www.seasite.niu.edu/tagalog/literature/Short%20Stories/How%20My%20Brother%20Leon%
20Brought%20Home%20A%20Wife.htm
Reference: The Story of Creation (Ifugao), https://IfugaOwebcam/posts/read-the-story-of-creation-ifugaoto-the-
ifugaosmak-no-ngan-was-the-greatest-of-a/484990054925275/
Reference: Why Filipinos are Mild Drinkers, http://malacanang.gov.ph/75525-we-filipinos-are-mild-
drinkers-by-alejandro-r-roces/
Source: https://books.google.com.ph/books/about/The_Laughter_of_My_Father.html?id=DoqbDwAAQBA
J&printsec=frontcover&source=kp_read_button&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=true

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 What’s In

Literary selections such as novels, short stories, poems and others can be
entertaining, beautiful, funny, tragic, informative, or meaningful. They can take you
beyond the limited experience of your life to show the lives of others, giving you
experiences that you may not face in your own life. It also deepens your understanding
of history, society, and individual life.

What’s New
Activity : 4 Pics 1Word
Work out the word that links the 4 collated pictures. Use the shown letters
below it to help you in guessing the word correctly. Write your answers on your
answer sheet.

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 What is It

Did you know that literary texts such as novels, short stories and poems were
influenced by culture, environment and history when they were written?

The following may influence the literary texts.

1. Culture and History. Literature reflects both actual historical events and the culture
of a people. You can tell what everyday life is like through literature in a way like no
other. You learn about their technology, what they care about, prejudices and hopes
and fears.Cultural influence may be demonstrated through human behavior, vocabulary
or language used, human emotions or perspectives, and material items. Historical
influence may be demonstrated through the use of names of places or presence of
events that really took place in history.
References:https://www.enotes.com/homework-help/how-history-people-reflected-its-literature-404754
- https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/vtl07.la.ws.process.lpculture/identifying-cultural-
influences-city-horses/

Study the following examples.

Factor that
Passage influenced the
text
After the liberation of Manila, hundreds of indigent families
settled in the squalid, cramped space of the bombed ruins of
an old government building on Juan Luna. For more than a History- It
decades these “squatters” tenaciously refused to move out included historical
inspite of court rulings. The “casbah”, as the compound was events in the
popularly known, became a breeding place for vice and passage like the
corruption. The city governmetn was able to evict the liberation of
“squatters” only on December 20, 1958- Manila.
-From “Oli Impan” by Alberto S. Florentino
-Reference: English I by Gabrie, J. & Martirez, E.
Culture- The term
“tapuy” is used in
Madulawan invited them into the house, offering a drink of the passage which
tapuy. The brothers were given something to eat too. is a local term for
-Reference:http://www.childrenslibrary.org/icdl/BookPage?bookid= rice wine in
carcord_00370041&pnum1=80&pnum2=81&twoPage=true&route=all&size= Benguet. It also
0&fullscreen =false&lang=English&ilang=English mentions about
the culture of
being hospitable.

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2. Environment or Nature. Environment and nature are always present in literature.
These may be one of the themes of novels, short stories and the like. Many early literary
texts utilize nature to describe origin of things or places. Environmental influence may
be shown through the conditions of living of the characters in the story.
-https://literacle.com/literary-nature/

Study the following examples.

Passage Factor that
influenced the
text
The wind huffed and squalle that night and the house rocked Nature- The
like a boat. The fence came down and I lay awake expecting the author describes a
ropes to snap any moment and send the crate toppling over. scene that
Sheets of iron pried off by the gale from roofs in the happens during a
neighborhood clattered to the ground. Finally, something large strong typhoon.
and heavy came crashing into our front yard, shaking the earth
in its fall.
-From The Storm by Maximo Ramos
- Reference: Roads to Greatness by Sedilla, C. and Villamin, A.
After the liberation of Manila, hundreds of indigent families Environment- The
settled in the squalid, cramped space of the bombed ruins of an passage describes
old government building on Juan Luna. For more than a the place of the
decades these “squatters” tenaciously refused to move out story as settlement
inspite of court rulings. The “casbah”, as the compound was of “squatters”.
popularly known, became a breeding place for vice and
corruption. The city governmetn was able to evict the “squatters”
only on December 20, 1958-
-From “Oli Impan” by Alberto S. Florentino
-Reference: English I by Gabrie, J. & Martirez, E.

What’s More

Activity : Reading a Literary Selection

Read the text of the story then accomplish the given activity that follows.
HOW GOLD WAS FOUND IN ANTAMOK
(Retold from Tales of the Mountain Province)

A long time ago, a huge tree grew on the ridge between what are now the Balatoc
and the Itogon mines. The people of the surrounding countryside believed that the tree was
sacred because an anito or spirit, lived in it. And whenever anyone of them passed by it, he
would stop for a while and pray. He would also leave an offering of food in a coconut shell,
and ask the anito for good fortune.

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 One day during a great storm, there was an awful noise; and a big ball of fire was
seen at the foot of the sacred tree. Then suddenly the tree fell down, as though it had
suddenly grown weary and had laid down to rest.
The branches of the tree pointed towards Antamok, and the people became afraid.
They thought it was a bad omen. But a priest, or mambunong, quieted their fears.
“Why should it be a bad omen?” he asked.”On the contrary, it’s a good omen.
Haven’t you always showed respect for the anito living in the sacred tree? In fact, if you
follow the direction in which the branches of the tree are pointing, you’ll find good fortune
awaiting you.”
These words held promise. Yet most of the people who heard them did dare set forth
on a long journey into an unknown country. Who could tell, they ask themselves, what
hardships and dangers lay ahead?
One of the men, however, was much braver and more daring than the rest. His name
was Cenon, and he was a mighty hunter. He knew hardships and dangers.
“I’ll go,” he said, “ and see what good fortune is in store for me.”
Cenon followed the direction in which the branches of the sacred tree were pointing.
And by and by, he came to Sangilo. There he saw a beautiful fire, coming out of the rock
down by the water.
Cenon thought it would be wonderful if he could catch a beautiful fire. And since he
did not have a net with him, he took off his clothes and used them as net- throwing them
about the fire.
When he did this, however, the fire promptly sank into the soft rock. This
disappointed him. And so he picked up his clothes, ready to continue on his way.
But he did not leave the place. For when he picked up his clothes, he was surprised
and pleased to find that the surface of the rock was covered with glittering pieces of gold.
He was even more surprised and pleased to find that if he dug a little, there was still more
gold under the surface.
This was a good fortune indeed-beyond Cenon’s wildest dreams. It was such a good
fortune that he felt he should not keep it a secret. And so he hurried back to his village to
tell all his neighbors about it.
Cenon’s news made everybody in the village happy. The priest, or mambunong, was
particularly happy, for the news merely proved that what he said was true.
“What did I tell you?” he asked.
But the people did not even listen to him. They were all too eager to go and get gold.
“Wait,” shouted the priest. You can simply go and get the gold that Cenon has found.
You’ll displease the anito of the place, and he’ll surely punish you.”
“What are we to do then?” the people wanted to know. “We want the gold. We need
the gold in orde to buy things for ourselves and for our children.”
“Well, then, I’ll tell you,” said the priest. First, offer a pig as a gift to the anito. Then
asked him to let you take some of his gold. Tell him that you need it. Tell him that you want
to buy rice and other things for yourselves and your children.”
The people did what the priest told them to do. And they soon became prosperous.
There is still much gold in Antamok. But you have to dig deep for it. For the gold in
the surface was taken away by the people long ago.
- Reference: Roads to Greatness by Sedilla, C. and Villamin, A.

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Assessment: The Influencer
Below are excerpts from the story you have read. Identify the factor present in each
excerpt by writing down culture, history, nature, or environment. On the last column,
write one sentence that justifies your answer. Write your answers on your answer
sheet. You do not need to copy the whole table.
FACTOR
(culture,
EXCERPT history, EXPLANATION
nature,
environment)
1. The people of the surrounding countryside
believed that the tree was sacred because an
anito or spirit, lived in it. And whenever anyone
of them passed by it, he would stop for a while
and pray. He would also leave an offering of
food in a coconut shell and ask the anito for
good fortune.
2. One day during a great storm, there was
an awful noise; and a big ball of fire was seen
at the foot of the sacred tree. Then suddenly the
tree fell down, as though it had suddenly grown
weary and had laid down to rest.
3. Cenon’s news made everybody in the
village happy. The priest, or mambunong, was
particularly happy, for the news merely proved
that what he said was true.
4. Well, then, I’ll tell you,” said the priest.
First, offer a pig as a gift to the anito. Then
asked him to let you take some of his gold. Tell
him that you need it. Tell him that you want to
buy rice and other things for yourselves and
your children.”

What I Have Learned

Activity : In Summary
Choose one factor that was discussed in this module and provide your own
explanation on how this factor influences a literary selection. A two to three sentence
explanation will suffice. Do this on your answer sheet.

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 What I Can Do
Task : Making Connections
Interview any of your parents, grandparents or guardians and ask them to narrate their
unforgettable experience during a calamity like typhoon, earthquake or witnessing a
traditional ritual. Use the template below. Write on your answer sheet. Be guided by the
scoring checklist.

It is important to know ____________________________, ___________________,

Date of event:___________________________________________________________________
_____________________ to be used in different communication situations like
______________ and ___________________. By following these you become
Experience: (3 to 5 sentences)
_____________________.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
________________

What factor influenced the story that you have narrated?

_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________

YES NO
CRITERIA 5 3
points points
1. Narrated an experience in detail. (Characters, setting, and
events are clearly described.)
2. Identified and explained clearly the factor that was used to
influence the story.

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 Post-Assessment
Multiple Choice: Select the best answer to each question by writing the letter of your
choice on your answer sheet.

1. Which of the following factors is demonstrated through human behavior, language

used and human perspective or emotions?
A. culture B. environment C. economic D. history

2. Which of the following factors reflects use of names of places or records of past
events?
A. culture B. environment C. economic D. history

3. Which of the following factors shows the conditions of living of the characters in the
story?
A. culture B. environment C. economic D. history

4. Lumnay looked down and unconsciously started to pull at the rattan that kept the
split bamboo flooring in place. She tugged at the rattan flooring. Each time she did this
the split bamboo went up and came down with a slight rattle. The gong of the dancers
clamorously called in her care through the walls.
Reference:http://www.seasite.niu.edu/tagalog/literature/short%20stories/wedding%20dance.htm
Which of the following factors is depicted in the text?
A. culture B. environment C. history D. economic

5. "I will marry Teang," Dodong repeated. "I will marry Teang." His father kept
gazing at him in inflexible silence and Dodong fidgeted on his seat. "I asked her last
night to marry me and she said...yes. I want your permission. I... want... it...."
Reference: Footnote to Youth by Jose Garcia Villa, http://studentsjournal-jingjing.blogspot.com/2011
/02/footnote-to-youth-by-jose-garcia-villa.html
Which of the following factors is depicted in the text?
A. culture B. environment C. history D. economic

6. The sky was wide and deep and very blue above us: but along the saw-tooth rim
of the Katayaghan hills to the southwest flamed huge masses of clouds. Before us the
fields swam in a golden haze through which floated big purple and red and yellow
bubbles when I looked at the sinking sun.
Reference:http://www.seasite.niu.edu/tagalog/literature/Short%20Stories/How%20My%20Brother%20
Leon%20Brought%20Home%20A%20Wife.htm
Which of the following influences is depicted in the text?
A. culture B. environment C. history D.economic

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7. Seeing Bugan's sacrifice, Mak-no-ngantook pity on her and on her children. And
so he made ihe rice plants grow once more. This time, however, some o£ the plants
bore white grains; whilethe others bore red grains. The white grains were Bugan's milk,
while the red grains were her blood.
Reference: The Story of Creation (Ifugao), https://IfugaOwebcam/posts/read-the-story-of-creation-ifugaoto-the-
ifugaosmak-no-ngan-was-the-greatest-of-a/484990054925275/
Which of the following influences is depicted in the text?
A. culture B. environment C. history D.economic

8. In a short while, we arrived in my nipa house. I took the bamboo ladder and leaned
it against a tree. Then I climbed the ladder and picked some calamansi.
Reference: Why Filipinos are Mild Drinkers, http://malacanang.gov.ph/75525-we-filipinos-are-mild-
drinkers-by-alejandro-r-roces/
Which of the following factors is depicted in the text?
A. culture B. environment C. history D.economic

9. I was a month old when the First World Was was declared, but the sound of distant
guns shook away my childhood. I grew up quickly and found that my brother Polon was
one of the 25,000 volunteers in the Philippine National Guard that fought in Europe.
Suddenly the war came and suddenly it ended. Then my childhood was gone forever.
Source: https://books.google.com.ph/books/about/The_Laughter_of_My_Father.html?id=DoqbDwAAQBA
J&printsec=frontcover&source=kp_read_button&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=true
Which of the following influences or factors is depicted in the text?
A. culture B. environment C. history D.economic

B. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is incorrect.

____10. Literary selections give us a clear picture of our forefather’s way of life, their
beliefs, and ideals.
____11. Environment can influence peoples’ behavior, mood, and motivation.
____13. History can facilitate or discourage interactions among people.
____14. Novels, stories and poems are some example of literary selections.
____15. Literary selections inform people about life of people, country, and institutions.

Additional Activity
Activity : The Factor Within
Identify the factor that is present in this excerpt from a literary text and provide
a short explanation of your answer.

If in Jesus’ time, scholars had been able to calculate as we do today, they would have
been able to determine, 2000 years in advance, precisely where in space the moon
would be on July 20, 1969, at 10:56 p.m (Eastern/Daylight Time)- the moment when
Neil Armstrong became the first human to step onto the surface of the moon.
From: God or Chance by Fr. Marcel-Marie Dumarais, OP

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What I Know WHAT’S MORE WHAT I HAVE LEARNED
1. A 1. CULTURE Answers may vary
2. D 2. NATURE
3. B 3. CULTURE
4. A 4. CULTURE
5. A
6. B *answers may vary in their
7. A explanations but should
8. A concur with the given
descriptions
9. C
10. TRUE
11. FALSE
12. FALSE
13. FALSE
14. TRUE
15. TRUE
WHAT’S NEW POST-ASSESSMENT ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY
1. HISTORY 1. A
2. CULTURE 2. D
3. ENVIRONMENT 3. B
4. NATURE 4. A
5. A
WHAT CAN I DO 6. B
7. A
8. A
9. C Answers may vary
10. TRUE
Answers may vary 11. FALSE
12. FALSE
13. FALSE
14. TRUE
15. TRUE
ANSWER KEY
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