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English 10
Quarter 1– Module 2:
Evaluate Literature as a Way of Expressing and Resolving of
One’s Personal Conflicts

Development Team of the Module

Writer: Catheryn E. Reyes
Editor: Leolinda C. Quimzon
Reviewer: Carolina C. Tayag
Illustrator: Catheryn E. Reyes
Layout Artist: Paolo B. Paras

Management Team: Zenia G. Mostoles, EdD, CESO V, SDS

Leonardo C. Canlas, EdD, CESE, ASDS
Rowena T. Quiambao, CESE, ASDS
Celia R. Lacanlale, PhD SGOD Chief,
Arceli S. Lopez, PhD, SGOD Chief
June D. Cunanan, EPS-English
Ruby M. Jimenez, EPS-LRMDS

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Introductory Message
For the Facilitator:
Welcome to the English 10 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Evaluate
Literature as a Way of Expressing and Resolving One’s Personal Conflicts.
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators from
public institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the learners meet the
standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and
economic constraints in schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners
acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and
circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of the
module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that will
help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You
also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage their own
learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do
the tasks included in the module.
For the Learner:

Welcome to the English 10 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Evaluate

Literature as a Way of Expressing and Resolving One’s Personal Conflicts.
We are so blessed to have been given the chance to live and experience life here on
Earth. However, let us be open that we are not living in a perfect world. There are
struggles, troubles, pains, and conflicts everywhere that we cannot escape from. You
must have been in any of these. I believe that you worked and adjusted hard to surpass
them. How did you overcome them? That is certainly amazing! What is important is how
you see them and how you react to each and every challenge. This lesson will help you
demonstrate how to turn challenges into opportunities.

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
 What I Need to Know

This module will assist you in encouraging the learners to share their personal
experiences, feelings and thoughts about how they can turn challenges into opportunities.
Please help the learners in sharing their ideas and knowledge from their
experiences so that there will be collaboration and learning will be easy.
Answers are written at the back of this module. Inculcate to the learners the value
of honesty while answering this module.

For the learner

Do you know anyone who do not have any worries in life at all? Correct, no one.
Everybody faces challenges differently.
We know others who had been through a lot of struggles but successfully
overcame them. How about you? How do challenges affect you?
Can you see positivity from these challenges? At times these may be difficult to
deal with. Can it really be possible to overcome challenges? To whom do you get help
when facing one? Let us find out.

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

1. solve puzzles for vocabulary enrichment;
2. explain personal thoughts, feelings and emotions regarding a text; and
3. cite a true-to-life experience that exemplifies the possibility of turning challenges into
opportunities.

Note: To answer and accomplish the activities ahead, please use your answer sheet or
your English notebook. Make sure that you label every activity with the Quarter, Module
Title and Activity Title. Good luck and happy learning.

What I Know

During the quarantine period that you have experienced for the past months, waking up
in the morning is not easy, right? You stay on bed probably even till noon.

Now that classes have resumed, what motivates you to get

up early?

Before you proceed reading the next part of the module, try
answering some questions on the next page. Good luck.
Circle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Who is the father of Confucianism?

A. Confucious
B. Confucius
C. Confusius

2. It is a compilation of teachings about morality and betterment of humankind and society

(Confucianism).
A. Analects
B. Bible
C. Koran

3. Which of the following ways do you think may help you overcome life’s challenges?
Check all words/phrases that may be applicable.
____ Admit mistakes.
____ Allow self-pity.
____ Face the conflict.
____ Emphasize one’s positive traits.
____ Get help from elders.
____ Give up.
____ Look for inspirations.
____ Use challenges as motivations.
____ Use temporary solutions.

4. Who do you turn to in times of struggles? Check all that may be applicable.
____ Parents/Family
____ Friends
____ No one

5. How do you perceive the wisdom of the elders?

A. They are not suited in our generation.
B. They are no longer listened to because of the modern age.
C. They are the foundation of learning and experiences that can be useful at any
generation.

6. Which among the statements reflect optimism in facing challenges?

A. Every cloud has a silver lining.
B. Favor falls upon those who are kind.
C. Judge not that you may not be judged.

7. Is it possible that challenges and struggles in life can be turned into opportunities?
A. No, because not everyone has the courage to face life’s struggles that easy.
B. Yes, because in life as long as we breathe there are a lot of chances and people to
turn to in order to surpass them, no matter how hard they may seem to be.
 Lesson Evaluate Literature as a Way of Expressing and
Resolving of One’s Personal Conflicts
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Have you heard about a philosophy based on mutual respect and kindness toward
others? It’s Confucianism. It was developed to bring peace and stability in society. How
significant is it nowadays? Who was the person behind it? How can this text reveal some
truths on how to turn challenges into golden opportunities?

Let me briefly tell you what Confucianism is. Confucianism is not an organized
religion, but it does provide rules for thinking and living that focus on love for humanity,
worship of ancestors, respect for elders, self-discipline, and conformity to rituals. Do you
know that there is a book where such teachings were written? Let’s find out.

What’s In

Reveal the man behind the jigsaw puzzle below. Read some clues about him.
His name is a Latinized combination of the surname Kong 孔 with a honorific suffix
“Master” (fuzi 夫 子 ). He has been portrayed as a teacher, advisor, editor,
philosopher, reformer, and prophet. He is known for his golden rule: Do unto others what
you want others do unto you.”
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Answer the following questions:

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1. Arrange the puzzle. Write the correct
order of number here: 4
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2. Who is the man in the puzzle?
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3. What else do you know about him?
3

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Notes to the Teacher

The teacher must consider the prerequisite skills needed in the
development of this competency including the schema or background
knowledge which may reinforce learning. This module will help the
learners bridge the gap of learning to attain mastery of the lesson in its
spiral progression.
 What’s New

What can you say about those people who maltreat frontliners?
How do you manage to face the
challenges you experience during this
pandemic?
Do you think COVID-19 has taught us a
lot about human morality?

In times like this, whom do you ask for help? Read

the Analects of Confucius translated by Arthur
Waley and find some pieces of advice that might
be what you need.

What is It

Discussion of Activity 1
Don’t hesitate to ask for help if you need one. Count on me and I’ll be there.
Be open to learn new things.

From the Analects by Confucius

Translated by Arthur Waley

Tzu-kung asked saying, “Is there any single saying that one can act upon all day
and every day?” The Master said, “Perhaps the saying about consideration: ‘Never do to
others what you would not like them to do to you.’”
The Master said, “If out of three hundred Songs I had to take one phrase to cover
all my teaching, I would say, ‘Let there be no evil in your thoughts.’”
The Master said, “High office filled by men of narrow views, ritual performed
without reverence, the forms of mourning observed without grief – these are things I
cannot bear to see!”
The Master said, “In old days a man kept a hold on his words, fearing the disgrace
that would ensue should he himself fail to keep pace with them.”
The Master said, “He who will not worry about what is far off will soon find
something worse than worry close at hand.”
The Master said, “Yu, shall I teach you what knowledge is? When you know a
thing, to recognize that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to recognize that
you do not know it. That is knowledge.”
 The Master said, “He who seeks only coarse food to eat, water to drink, and bent
arm for pillow, will without looking for it find happiness to boot. Any thought of accepting
wealth and rank by means that I know to be wrong is as remote from me as the clouds
that float above.”
The Master said, “In old days men studied for the sake of self-improvement;
nowadays men study in order to impress other people.”
The Master said, “In the presence of a good man, think all the time how you may
learn to equal him. In the presence of a bad man, turn your gaze within!” Tzu-yu asked
about the treatment of parents.
The Master said, “Filial sons nowadays are people who see to it that their parents
get enough to eat. But even dogs and horses are cared for to that extent. If there is no
feeling of respect, wherein lies the difference?”
The Master said, “A young man’s duty is to behave well to his parents at home and
to his elders abroad, to be cautious in giving promises and punctual in keeping them, to
have kindly feelings towards everyone, but seek the intimacy of the Good. If, when all that
is done, he has any energy to spare, then let him study the polite arts.” Meng Wu Po
asked about the treatment of parents.
The Master said, “Behave in such a way that your father and mother have no
anxiety about you, except concerning your health.”
The Master said, “To learn and at due times to repeat what one has learnt, is that
not after all a pleasure? That friends should come to one from afar, is this not after all
delightful? To remain unsoured even though one’s merits are unrecognized by others, is
that not after all what is expected of a gentleman?”
The Master said, “A gentleman does not grieve that other people do not recognize
his merits. His only anxiety is lest he should fail to recognize theirs.”
The Master said, “A gentleman can see a question from all sides without bias. The
small man is biased and can see a question only from one side.” The Master said, “A
gentleman covets the reputation of being slow in word but prompt in deed.”
The Master said, “A gentleman is ashamed to let his words outrun his deeds.” The
Master said, “Govern the people by regulations, keep order among them by
chastisements, and they will flee from you, and lose all self-respect. Govern them by
moral force, keep order among them by ritual, and they will keep their self-respect and
come to you of their own accord.”
The Master said, “He who rules by moral force is like the pole-star, which remains
in its place while all the lesser stars do homage to it.”
The Master said, “To demand much from oneself and little from others is the way
for a ruler to banish discontent.

(Words highlighted will be part of the first independent activity after reading this text.)

Processing Questions:
1. The Master said, “In old days men studied for the sake of self-improvement; nowadays
men study in order to impress other people.”
Does this line relate on how people try to be all-knowing (know-it-all) during this time of
pandemic? Share your thoughts.
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2. Considering our situation nowadays, what can you possibly do to turn this pandemic
challenges into opportunities?
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3. Do you think humility or being humble would help in solving today’s problems? How?
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Independent Activity 1
A. You can solve it! Complete the crossword puzzle below. Scan the text again and you
will see some highlighted words. Those can be your guide in solving this puzzle. (14 pts.)

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B. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided. (5pts.)
_______1. Who is “The Master” in the text?
a. Confucius
b. Meng Wu Po
c. Tzu-kung
_______2. Many scholars have compared this passage ‘Never do to others what you
would like them to do to you’ to this parable from many Christian stories.
a. Golden rule
b. Silver rule
c. The golden standard
_______3. What celestial object did the Master compare the one who governs with virtue?
a. Pole star
b. the moon
c. the sun
_______4. According to the Master, during the old times why do men study?
a. for the sake of money
b. for the sake of knowledge
c. for the sake of self-improvement
_______5. The Master said something about how children must behave, what is it?
a. Behave in such a way that your parents will not have anxiety.
b. Behave only when you are at the right age.
c. Behave when people can see you.
Independent Assessment 1

Congratulations! You have done Activity 1. You can now proceed to Assessment 1. Take
another time scanning the Analects. You can write your answers on your answer sheet or
notebook.

1. Do you find any interesting words, phrases or lines which express the possibility of turning
challenges into opportunities? Take focus on the lines.
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2. Explain your chosen words, phrases or lines which express the possibility of turning challenges
into opportunities here.
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Independent Activity 2
Complete the figure below. Give at least one word in every box. (6pts.)

Independent Assessment 2
Answer the following questions. (5 points each item.)
1. What do you think is the conflict or challenge that is reflected in this statement? “In the
presence of a good man, think all the time how you may learn to equal him. In the
presence of a bad man, turn your gaze within!”
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2. The Master said something about consideration, what was it? How true is it?
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3. The Master is always stressing about practicing moral values. Do you think these are
opportunities for us to be able to face everyday challenges? How?
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Independent Activity 3
Go back and scan the text “The Analects” of Confucius and complete the task below. (10
points)
Independent Assessment 3

Unscramble the letters to form a word. Then, write the word on the blank provided before
each number. (10 points)
______________1. This is when you give
yourself the permission to open up to the
possibility of moving forward and being ready
to face what is in there. That is unfolding
what’s within.
______________2. How about setting
yourself free? This is being true to what you
think and feel; what you really want and what
makes you feel better.
_____________ 3. If things are not working
the way you want them to be, look for a new
angle.
_____________ 4. You want to excel and
succeed right? Therefore, you must be firm to
your goals and plans. Your willingness to act
is unstoppable.
_____________ 5. Once you are into an
unbearable situation, what do you do? Do you
sulk yourself in the corner of your room and cry the whole day? That’s normal. How about
trying to see and gain new ideas on new opportunities which will help you grow as an
individual?

What I Have Learned

Put (+) if you agree, and (-) if you disagree.

_____1. The experiences of the elders are awe-inspiring source of wisdom which we can
use as guidance in dealing with our challenges in life.
_____2. Most people react positively to problems when taken by surprise.
_____3. To be able to start seeing problems as opportunities, one should avoid making
first impressions on these problems. He/she should just take things lightly.
_____4. You were trapped in a traffic jam; you immediately think of being late. Instead of
thinking you will be late, you check on your notes and start reviewing your notes.
_____5. Elders advise can be source of conflict for millennial children because of age
gap.
_____6. Parents have experiences in life that can be helpful in your personal experiences
as you grow.
_____7. Being a gentleman in this generation nowadays means being humble only in
front of elders and superiors to gain opportunities to be liked at.
_____8. Ignoring struggles in life can make you feel more comfortable and stress-free.
_____9. Take time crying and being afraid of challenges because in the first place they
are really hard to deal with.
_____10. Reading and making meaningful conversations to parents, friends, and elders
can help you see how helpful and magical their wisdom is.

What I Can Do

Match the following items to complete the scenario. Write the letter of the answer on the
blank.
Assessment
This is the rubric that will be used in rating your assessment. Happy writing!

Additional Activities

List at least five opportunities that you see from the difficulties our country has been facing
during this time of crisis or the CoViD-19 pandemic?
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Independent Activity 2
Independent Activity 3
Opportunities: solidarity,
What’s New relationship, integrity, consideration, Answers may vary.
Student’s answers may vary. respect (anything applicable and
related) Independent Assessment 3
Discussion 1:Processing Challenges: application, 1. openness
Questions interpretation, understanding,
Student’s answers may vary.
2. honesty
beliefs, culture 3. perspective
Independent Activity 1: A. Puzzle 4. determination
Independent Assessment 2
Across 5.curiosity
1. I think it is about how you perceive
1. merits
others. You cannot be clouded with
3. covets
how you see a person.
6. discontent What I Have Learned
Down 2. It’s like what you give is what you
2. chastisement get. Do good to others so they will 1. +
4. disgrace reciprocate you the same. 2. -
5. homage 3. Yes, these will serve as guiding
3. +
7. reverence principles in life. 4. +
5. +
6. +
Independent Activity 1 : B 7. -
1. A 8. -
What I Know 2. A 9. -
3. A 10. +
1. B 4. C
What I Can Do
2. A 5. C
1. e
3. Except allow self-pity, give up 2. d
Independent Assessment 1
4. Student’s response may vary 3. b
A. A good leader must rule or
5. C govern with moral force. 4. c.
6. A B. One must extend and show 5. a
7. B respect and honor to parents at all Assessment
times. Answers may vary.
What’s In C. Nowadays people study to
1. Confucius impress instead of self-
2. 2 4 1 3 improvement.
D. Gentleman is true to his words
3. He is a Chinese
and deeds.
philosopher. (others) (Other related answers may apply)
Answer Key