Interpreting the meaning suggested in

visual media through a focus on

visual elements- symbols
Learner’s Module for English 6
Quarter 1 ● Module 4

Developer: Carina G. Walsiyen

Redeveloped for LMS by: Sebia P. Batayan

Department of Education • Cordillera Administrative Region

Name: _________________________________________________

Grade & Section: ____________________________

ENGLISH 6 FIRST QUARTER LESSON 4 SY 2021-2022

Learning objective: Interpret the meaning suggested in visual media through a

focus on visual elements – symbols

MELCs Code: EN5VC-IIIf-3.8.2

LESSON PROPER
What are symbols?

Symbols – They can be used to represent ideas or concepts.

They instantly make people think of traits or message that they want to
associate with a company, group, product or service.
Some symbols and their meanings:
Heart - means love, valor, or loyalty.

Dove - means peace or tranquil state of mind.

Butterfly - used both in myth and art. It signifies transformation.

Owl - means wisdom or intelligence.

Justitia - means justice.

Juan dela Cruz - represents Filipinos.

Cross - symbolizes spirituality.

Raven - symbolizes a bad omen. It is used to foretell death and

disaster.
Skull - denotes warning or danger. It also fosters feelings of dead
and dismay
Crocodile - means corruption or greed in cartoons.
 Sun - represents the self, life, power, glory, foresight and wisdom.

Witch - represents evil and darkness.

Angel - represents guardianship, divinity, protection and goodness.

Rain/Storm – symbolizes purification and cleansing as it washes

away
dirt and destruction.

FORMATIVE ACTIVITY
Study the following visual images. What does each symbolize? Unscramble the
letters inside the box to help you write the word.

Facemask symbolizes ___________________

Cross symbolizes ________________________

Fist symbolizes _____________________________

Instruction:
Let us process what you have learned. Fill in the box with the word that makes each
sentence correct. Write your answer in the box.
1. Aside from lines, ___________________ are also one of the visual elements
in visual media.
2. They instantly make people think of traits or messages that they want to
associate with a company, _____________________________ product, or
service.
3. Symbols are used to represent ideas or ____________________________.

WRITTEN WORK
Direction: Read the statement carefully. Write true if the statement is correct and
false if it is incorrect.
__________1. Symbol is an example of a visual element.
___________2. Designers use symbols and icons to make their presentations more
memorable and engaging.
___________3. Visual elements are characteristics that we cannot see including line
and symbols.
___________4. Through symbols, people find it easier to recognize, identify or recall
images than texts.
___________5. A rich person is used to symbolize the Filipinos.

PERFORMANCE TASK
What does the picture convey? Interpret the meaning of the visual media based on
your own understanding. Choose the letter of the answer.

1. The subdued colors suggest that the biker reached the peak of his destination.

A. sunset B. Sunrise

2. This info graphic is an update on…

A.the cause of COVID 19 B.the spread of COVID 19

3. The image shows that the player is an....

A. expert B. amateur
4. A gentle reminder to the public about....

A. social distancing B. proper hand washing

5. This event is the video presentation of a....

A. birthday B. wedding

ANSWER KEY
Formative Activity
1. Protection
2. Spirituality
3. Power
1. Symbols
2. Group
3. Concepts

Written Work
1. true
2. true
3. false
4. true
5. false

Performance Task
1. B
2. B
3. B
4. B
5. B