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Learning Activity Sheet

Health
Quarter 2 – MELC 1
(Courtship and Dating)

REGION VI - WESTERN VISAYAS

Health 8
Activity Sheet No.1
First Edition, 2020

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Introductory Message
Welcome to G8 Health Activity Sheets

The Learning Activity Sheet for Grade 8 Health is a product of the

collaborative efforts of the Schools Division of Capiz and DepEd Regional Office VI -
Western Visayas through the Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD).
This is developed to guide the learning facilitators (teachers, parents and responsible
adults) in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Basic Education
Curriculum.

The Learning Activity Sheet is self-directed instructional materials aimed to

guide the learners in accomplishing activities at their own pace and time using the
contextualized resources in the community. This will also assist the learners in
acquiring the lifelong learning skills, knowledge and attitudes for productivity and
employment.

For learning facilitator:

The Learning Activity Sheet for Grade 8 Health will help you facilitate the
teaching-learning activities specified in each Most Essential Learning Competency
(MELC) with minimal or no face-to-face encounter between you and learner. This will
be made available to the learners with the references/links to ease the independent
learning.

For the learner:

The Activity Sheet for Grade 8 Health is developed to help you continue
learning even if you are not in school. This learning material provides you with
meaningful and engaging activities for independent learning. Being an active learner,
carefully read and understand the instructions then perform the activities and answer
the assessments. This will be returned to your facilitator on the agreed schedule.

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 LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
Name of Learner:
Grade:
Section:
Date:

HEALTH 8
Courtship and Dating

I. Learning Competency with Code

Explains the definition and importance of courtship and dating in choosing

a lifelong partner. (H8FH-Ih-23)

II. Background Information for Learners

Learners will focus on the importance of courtship which will lead to dating and
ultimately, to marriage. It will give them choices to explore different possibilities in
choosing their lifelong partner later on in life. This is designed for them to learn the
importance of planning before getting married in order to have a successful family life.

III. References:
• Kto12 Enhanced Basic Educ. Cur. Guide Grade 8 Health
• Most Essential Learning Competencies
• Enjoy Life with P.E. and Health Textbook ( Agripino G. Darilag, Lordinio A.
Vergara, Zenaida M. De Leon) Pages 245-254
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3V0TVJpidg&t=70s
Importance of Courtship by Aly Lunod
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlHmkeMcl0o
O, Ilaw (Oh Light) Aking Bituin (My Star) Pinoy BK Channel, Tagalog For
Kids (Awiting Pambata)

IV. Activity Proper:

Activity 1: What to Know

Courtship is the period in a couple’s relationship which precedes their

engagement and marriage or it is an establishment of an agreed relationship of a more
enduring kind. During courtship, a couple gets to know each other and decides if there
will be an engagement or such agreement. A courtship may be an informal and private
matter between two people of the opposite sex or may be a public affair or a formal
arrangement with family approval.
Courtship is a stage of not simply knowing the person, but also a test of
compatibility between the two persons. It is also an opportunity to know the
background of each other including the family where one belongs.

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Importance of Courtship:
1. Gives a person time to know better the character and background of someone
being considered as one’s future lifetime partner.
2. Gives time to understand one another and determine if you can get along with
minimal conflicts.
3. It reveals one’s interests, likes and dislikes, limitations and aspirations in life.
4. It allows couples to decide whether they are ready to be committed.
5. It allows couples to determine and focus on what to expect in marriage.
6. It develops security and establishes respect for each other.
7. It develops understanding and acceptance.

Some Facts About Dating

Dating is a social activity which involves two or more people generally

assessing each other’s suitability for a potential relationship. Dating can also be
enjoyed as part of an already active relationship. The word dating actually comes
from the arrangement of a time and date of meeting.
It is a form of courtship consisting of social activities done by two people as
partners in an intimate relationship or as a spouse. It is an act of meeting and
engaging in some mutually agreed upon social activity, together as a couple.

Importance of Dating:
Dating provides the partners with opportunities to:
1. Strengthen the relationship;
2. Spend quality time with each other;
3. Observe the other person’s character;
4. Know one another better;
5. Know ones’ strengths and weaknesses;
6. Reveal any potential problems that the partners may have; and
7. Develop affection and respect for each other.
Types of Dating:
1. Standard date – involves two people
2. Double date – two couples go on a date at the same time and place
3. Group date – where any number of couples can enjoy a date.

Different Courtship Practices in the Philippines:

1. Ilocos and Tagalog Regions
In Ilocos, serenading is known as tapat, “to be in front of the woman’s
house” likely the same as harana and also the balagtasan of the Tagalogs. The
suitor begins singing a romantic song, and then the courted lady responds by
singing too. Rooster courtship is a form of courting from Luzon. The rooster is
assigned to be the negotiator who is left at the house of the courted lady to crow
every morning for the admired lady’s family.

2. Bulacan
The Bulaqueños have a kind of courtship known as the “naninilong”, which
means “serenading from under the house”. At midnight, the suitor goes beneath
the nipa hut, a house that is elevated by bamboo poles, and then pricks the
admired woman by using a pointed object to catch the attention of the sleeping
lady, after which they converse in whispers.

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3. Batangas
In Batangas, the women are serenaded with Tagalog love songs
which are accompanied by guitar. The men would also do household chores,
chop woods and fetch water, etc to win the favor of the parents. Through
these various services, a man’s determination and trustworthiness are tested.
4. Pangasinan
In Pangasinan, folks make use of the taga-amo, which means “tamer”,
a form of love potion or charm which can be rubbed on the skin of the admired.
It can also be in the form of drinkable potion. The suitor may also resort to the
use of palabas, meaning “show or drama”, wherein the woman succumbs to
revealing her love to her suitor, who on the other hand pretends to commit
suicide if the lady does not confess her true feelings.
5. Kalinga
The Ifugaos practice a courtship called ca-i-sing or began to Kalingas
and pangis to Tigguians, where a man and a woman are separated into
“houses”. The house of the males is called ato, while the house for females is
known as the olog or agamang. The man visits the woman’s house to sing
romantic songs and the woman replies to these songs also through singing.
6. Palawan
In Palawan, people perform courtship through the use of love riddles or
pasaguli. The purpose of the love riddles is to assess the sentiments of the
parents of both suitor and the woman. After this, the pabalik is done to settle
the price in a form of dowry that will be received by the woman from the courting
man.
7. Visayas
When courting, Cebuanos also resort to serenading, called balak. The
also write love letters that are sent through a trusted friend or relative of the
woman. Presents are not only given to the woman, but also to her relatives.
They also use love potions to win the affection of the woman. Men from Leyte
perform the pangagad or paninilbihan instead of paying a form of dowry during
courtship. The suitor accomplishes household and farm chores for the family of
the woman. The service normally lasts for approximately a year before the man
and woman can get married. It is also referred to as subok – a trial or test period
for the serving suitor.
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8. Mindanao
Palabas, sarakahan tupul, or magpasumbahi is practiced by the
Tausugs of Mindanao. A suitor would threaten to stab his heart while in front of
the courted woman’s father. If the father of the woman refuses to give her
daughter’s hand, the suitor is stricken by a knife. The Bagobos, on the other
hand, send a knife or a spear as a gift to the home of the courted woman for
inspection. Accepting the weapon is equivalent to accepting the man’s romantic
intention and advances.
9. Courtship practices at the age of technology

a. Social media like facebook, twitter, Instagram, etc.

b. Phone calls and messages using the cellphones.

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 Activity 2: Loop-a-Word

Directions: Loop at least ten (10) words associated with courtship and dating.
Write the looped word in a piece of paper and use it in a sentence. Write your answer
on the table provided.
C O U R T S H I P K G T R H G H S W E C
B N M O K L P W T X Z B F H K S I W Q H
P O V M M E S S A G E S T C T W F S S O
W Q R A I O S E B X C K E L K A J G U C
A D X N L C X U R I H P X I X N E L S O
L O P T C C T U O P A W T O P Z T Y M L
Q P T I B C X H O J T T I J S Y I B K A
C Y H C J L T C X P S K N L F T Q R P T
L P Y R L E T T E R S F G S O P B P W E
O N M C H D P R H O E Y I E P S Z G D S
V T R E W P O L Q G Z X M K G O E R V P
E P Y F R I E N D S H I P A U T A F N I
C Y T R E W K L M N G H P O V R O S X G
A D M I R A T I O N P O I U Y T R E W Q
P L K M G N H D F T Q S E D Z C P T U I
C Y L P G H D M N H T R E J U W Q I T P
L O V E I F L O W E R S S E L F T I C Q

No LOOPED WORD SENTENCE

Activity 3: Ultimate Courtship Throwback

Directions: Identify the concept described in each item. Choose the words
inside the box. Write your answers on the blank before the number.

taga- amo balak

naninilong subok
tapat pasaguli
magpasumbahi pangis
palabas pangagad

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_________________ 1. Traditional form of courtship from Palawan where
courtship is done through riddles.
_________________ 2. Cebuano term for serenade.
_________________ 3. It means “tamer” for the people of Pangasinan.
_________________ 4. The suitor accomplishes household chores from the
lady’s family.
_________________ 5. Courtship style of the Tingguians wherein a man and
woman is separated into “houses”.
_________________ 6. Serenading from under the house of the lady and pricks
The admired woman using a pointed object to wake her up.
_________________ 7. A trial or test period for the serving suitor.
_________________ 8. Ilocano term for serenade.
_________________ 9. Practiced by the Tausugs of Mindanao wherein the suitor
threatens to stab his heart while in front of the lady’s father.
_________________10. It means “show or drama” wherein the woman reveals
Her love to the suitor who pretends to commit suicide if
his love is not accepted by the lady and the family.

Activity 4: Lets Do It!

Directions: Interview your parents or couples who are close to you. Ask them
the questions below and write their answers on a piece of paper

1. How did the couple meet each other?

2. Why did they like/love each other?

3. Did their marriage start with courtship and dating? How?

4. Is courtship and dating important to them in choosing a lifetime partner?

Why?

5. What message can you draw from the information that you gathered from
your parents or the couple?

Activity 5: Performance Time!

Listen to O, Ilaw on this link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlHmkeMcl0o

Try to sing the song, record your performance and send it to your teacher
through messenger.

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 Rubric for Performance
Name of Student:_________________________________ Section:_____________

CRITERIA 5 4 3 2 1 SCORE

Sings entire Sings entire Sings entire

song with song with only 1- song with 3-4 Sings out of tune Could not sing
Melody appropriate 2 lapses in lapses in most of the
melody melody melody melody.
Sings entire Sings entire Sings entire Sings entire song Could not
song with song with only 1- song with only out of rhythm demonstrate
Rhythm appropriate 2 lapses in 3-4 lapses in most of the
rhythm rhythm rhythm rhythm
Sings with Sings with Sings with less Sings with less Sings with no
confidence confidence but self-confidence confidence and confidence and
Over-all and facial conscious of and less facial inappropriate inappropriate
Performance expression her/his facial expression facial expression. facial expression
expression

V. Reflection

Directions: Watch a videoclip: Importance of Courtship by Aly Lunod and

answer the question.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3V0TVJpidg&t=70s

Based on the videoclip, which would you prefer? the traditional form of
courtship or the modern type? Why?

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Activity 2 : Loop-a-word Activity 3
1. Courtship 1. pasaguli
2. Romantic 2. balak
3. Texting 3. taga-amo
4. Chocolates 4. pangagad
5. Love 5. pangis
6. Flowers 6. naninilong
7. Admiration 7. subok
8. Friendship 8. tapat
9. Letters 9. magpasumbahi
10. Messages 10. palabas
Answer Key: