Test I.

Analysis (30 POINTS ) On each circle below, write the social issues and problems depicted and narrated in
Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere. Below this organizer, write a one- sentence explanation for each social issue, ( 5 points each)

Social Issues Explanation/Reason

1.Corruption Corruption and brutality were exposed by the corrupt friars who have made the Catholic
religion an instrument for enriching and perpetuating themselves in power by seeking to
mire ignorant Filipinos in fanaticism and superstition.
2.Injustice It shows how slowly the Spaniards took over the rights and the position of the Filipinos, 
but also slowly turned the Filipinos to their side.

3. Poverty The characters Sisa, Crispin and Basilio embody the vicious cycle of poverty.
4. Abuse of power Became an outcast because of the ill-treatment of the Spaniards to the Filipinos,
especially Filipino women who were oppressed and abused by the Spaniards.
5. Belittling the poor and Spanish colonization government took the rights of the Filipinos and look them as useless
marginalized human being.
6. Hipocrisy Under the guise of religion, hypocrisy has been impoverished and brutalized.

INJUSTICE

POVERTY HIPOCRISY

SOCIAL
ISSUES

ABUSE OF
PROMISCUITY POWER

BELITTLING
THE POOR
AND
MARGINALIZED
Test II Application. ( 42 points) The characters in Noli Me Tangere are replete with symbolism. Knowing what they
stand for serves as an object lesson for us to learn. What lessons/insights can be learned/applied from the characters
of the novels. A given example below will show you how to answer this.( 6 points each)
Example. . Padre Salvi - A priest should be pure both in mind and in body. They too are humans who also have their
own share of strengths and weaknesses. Entering a seminary requires a thorough checking of the morals and ethics of
the entering.seminarians or applicants

Dona Victorina and Dona Consolacion ,

A Filipina should be proud of who she is. They should be proud of their nationality and doesn't need to pretend
to look perfect. A Filipina in our society are not ashamed of their own race and nationality and also doesn't have a
distorted view of their identity. Everyone is unique of their way and should not prevail colonial mentality all
throughout their lives.

Pilosopo Tasio
It is great if you are an intelligent and sagacious individual. In which displaying a love for philosophy and
learning a lot of things. This simply presents that Education is vital for an individual. Be wise and mindful always.

Elias
An individual should make a move or join any platforms that show love and freedom for the
country.They can accomplish the true essence of liberty in this and they will live in a place where
they can do all they want. We will remain in the dark if there is no freedom and will not be able to achieve
the better future we dream of.

Capitan Tiago and his wife, Dona Pia

A Filipino is not subject to harsh his fellowmen just because he has the authority. Doesn't mean that they are in
the position, they also have the right to abuse it. No, that's not how it works. Don't be bias and respect the rights of
every individual. Also, every Filipina women has their own rights and should not be abused, ashamed and silenced just
because of their gender. Filipina women has a lot to give and offer for the betterment of the country. Filipina women
can rule the world as well.

Kapitan -Heneral (Governor-General )

The Captain General is the one who should impose justice and good for his people. Should be an enthusiastic
supporter of the church and should use authority accordingly. The one who should lead what's best for his people and
to be a good example and a leader of all.

Crisostomo Ibarra /Simoun

A youth is capable of using their voice to speak out their ideas regarding colonialism and the nature of power
in the Philippines. It is great that a youth is idealistic and sought to improve the country and as part of this, they
believed in the power of education to enact reforms and made efforts to establish and create a better future for
themselves and the country.

Test III. EVALUATING. (40 points) If Rizal were alive today, would he still write his novels and poems to inspire him
fellow men and to criticize the system. Write a 150 word essay on this. Please be guided with the rubrics below.
No, if Jose Rizal was still alive today he would not write his novels and poems to inspire his fellow men and to
criticize the system. Due to the reason that, first we are a free country now. We are already experiencing and living in a
democratic country and that our rights are not opposed. Secondly, there is no colonization happening in this
generation, Third, the individuals today are socially hyperactive. Even if Jose Rizal will write or not, mostly of the
people today is aware and awake already of the system discrepancy and is voicing and speaking out in their own way.
Lastly, if Jose Rizal will still write novels and poems, it is no longer about his works Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo. It would be something that would awaken the nationalism and patriotism of the people but is not
against to the other countries rather it is against the system which was made and ruled by the Filipino people itself.

Test IV. Creating ( 28 points) If you would be given the chance to do the cover of the Noli, what would be
the symbols and images that you would include in the new cover . Write at least four new symbols below
and state your reasons for each. ( 7 POINTS EACH)
 1. Quill and Paper- it symbolizes how Rizal fought for our
country. Just the tip of the pen and a paper to write all his
thoughts, grievance and sentiments towards the
happenings on his life.

2. 3 Stars- it symbolizes unity between the three biggest

islands of the country which are Luzon, Visayas and
Mindanao.

3. Unblindfolded and uneven scales of lady justice- it

symbolizes the injustice of friars.

4. Open book- it symbolizes that the mind should always be

open for new information and facts and that the mind
shouldn’t be one sided and blinded of the truth.

Krishialyn E. Garnado BSTM 1A December 16, 2020


Exemplary
Criteria
8 6
Informative intro, grabs
attention, general to specific
thesis
Thesis & main Clear, concise arguable thesis,
points strong verb
Clearly illicit precise and
inventive ideas on topic
quotes provide meaningful
evidence to support assertions
Quotes are directly related
argument
Quote
2 strong assertions per
Selection/Integrati
paragraph
on
well prefaced passages
all reflective comments
Strong, appropriate transitional
elements
Body paragraphs clearly
organized around separate
ideas
Strong topic sentences
Summative conclusion, specific
to general
offers insight into argument
Organization
Sophisticated, precise
&Style
language engages reader
Uses language to expresses
complex ideas
Varied sentence length
/structure
Lively active verbs
Demonstrates critical thinking
that is clear, logical, deep,
broad, and relevant to the topic.
Development: Uses imagination to make clear
Incite & Originality connections with ideas
Takes risks in writing to
effective prove thesis.
Displays overall accuracy in
Format/ which errors do not
Mechanics compromise understanding of
writing.
Test Items: 140 points
Prepared by MANUEL J.RADISLAO ,MAED
Instructor for RIZAL
MWF 4:00 pm (First Sem, AY 2020-2021
Submitted: December 15, 2020
Essay Rubric
Proficient
Informative intro, general to specific
Wordy//awkward arguable thesis with
strong verb
Intelligent ideas, lacking originality
most quotes provide meaningful evidence
most quotes related to argument
2 meaningful AQC per paragraph
Most quotes prefaced
most comments reflective
transitional elements
Most body paragraphs organized around
separate ideas.
Most topic sentence strong
Conclusion specific to general
needs to offer insight into argument
Some complex vocabulary
Sentence length/structure enhances flow.
Lively active verbs
Many strong adjectives
Well- developed with more than adequate
detail and may show depth in thinking and
research.
Makes connections without higher level of
thinking
Understands topic, but offers slight
underdeveloped ideas
Displays few errors that do not
compromise understanding of writing.
Needs Improvement
4 2
Disjointed intro, may be missing
key info
Thesis weak argument/weak
verb
Thesis may be hidden and it is
up to the reader to discover
some quotes merely restate
assertions
Quote choice needs
improvement
comments restate
assertions/some missing
Insufficient development of ideas
more transitional elements
needed or some inappropriate
ones
Insufficient body paragraph
development to support thesis
Weak topic sentences
Conclusion not persuasive, may
contain trite expressions (i.e. “In
conclusion” or “In summary”)
Vocab may be simplistic
Sentence length structure may
be choppy
May include colloquial
expressions
Some passive verbs
Possesses limited knowledge of
subject, little substance, and
weaknesses in development
Analysis is general and lacks
originality
Represents slight
misunderstanding of the topic
and individual interpretation
Displays many errors that
compromise understanding of
writing
Uneven development in which
grammar hinders the
understanding of the topic
Unacceptable
Intro vague or gaps in
connection
Thesis-no argument
Introduction is based on
generalizations without
analyzing the question
no quotes or examples or
inappropriate ones
Most quotes do not show
connection to argument
missing comments
Poor or no discussion of quotes
used.
no transitional
Body paragraphs summarize
rather than analyze
Paragraphs do not support
thesis
Conclusion missing
Limited vocabulary
Incorrect/ineffective sentence
structure
Run-ons/ fragments
Mostly passive verbs
Weak adjectives
Undeveloped ideas, does not
form conclusions or exhibit
critical thinking.
Rambling generalizations that
are loosely, if not at all,
connected to the topic
Paraphrases ideas instead of
using any form of analytical
thoughts
Displays glaring errors that
seriously compromise
understanding of entire piece.
Inconsistent, if not any, control
over the elements of writing
Rambling