Activity: page 26-28

Expanding Vocabulary

Construct your own sentence using the meaning of the italicized word.

1. I grew in their care. I thrived in their love.

Ans. The children seemed to prosper under their grandparent’s care.

2. A man should apply his days in work and by his hands hone his heart in service to God and his
fellowman.
Ans. Jacob needs to practice well to improve his skill in preparation for their basketball cup.

3. I couldn’t bear to hear my parents maligned.

Ans. I cannot accept the fact that my father is being criticized by many malicious people.

4. I met the creature in the shape of a horse that was tethered with a short rope.
Ans. I restrained his movements by putting handcuffs on him.

5. I met a man who spent his days ostentatiously doing well.

Ans. Anna has been acting so pretentious these past few weeks.

6. He whipped them in his fury if they had nothing to give.

Ans. If you did something bad to my girl while you guys are away, you’ll feel my anger.

7. He was doing wrong, but he will soon make amends and reap his reward with God.
Ans. We need to make some changes on our thesis in order to pass this semester.

8. He had already reaped his paltry-size prize.

Ans. Mika asked John to cut the cake into small pieces.

9. My parents sheltered and kept me away from prying eyes.

Ans. Shane was crying while running away from the curious look of her friends because of what
she did?

10. The man who worked for a reward was a vain performer.
Ans. Rica overly think that she’s pretty because of what her mom said but in fact, she’s not.

Exploring the Text

1. How was Juan brought up by his parents? Did this upbringing affect him in his childhood?
 Ans. Juan Picas grew up a happy child clothed in kindness. Even in his condition, his parents
didn’t see him as an abnormal kid. His parents sheltered him and kept him away from prying
eyes. His childhood wasn’t as awesome as some kids for he couldn’t make friends because of his
condition.

2. What lesson did Juan learn from his parents?

Ans. Juan learned to do what babies usually do. As time passes by, he eventually learned to
smile, cry, laugh and sing from his mother. He also learned how to appreciate the creatures in
this world from his father?

3. What was Juan Picas searching for? Describe his journey during his search.
Ans. Juan goes through astounding adventure in his quest for his other half. His quest on seeking
for his other half. His quest on seeking the answer to the enigma of his life was not easy. Many
people stared at him like he was a kind of a monster. But along his way to God, he met some
creatures that are weird. Just like him.

4. How did Juan find God and the answer to his question?
Ans. After rough day of travelling, Juan’s strength failed him, he throbbed with fear, but in
constant faith, at last, he reached God. He eventually asked God about the weird creatures he
met. He then learned from his answer that God always knows what is happening and what is
going to happen.

5. What biblical part are reminded of the man at the crossroads?

Ans. Remember this when you are at the crossroads in life. Stand in the ways and see, and ask
for the old paths, wherein is the good way, and walk therein" (Jeremiah 6:16).

6. Compare the attitude of Juan Picas with other children.

Ans. The attitude of Juan Picas compared to other children is different. He was born with a half
body but his parents taught him to appreciate things. Even his condition, he managed not to get
angry about things he doesn’t have. Unlike some other kids who gets angry to their parents
when they didn’t get what they want.

7. Is there really a one-sided man? What does this represent?

Ans. Yes there is a one-sided man, I’ve met many. One-sided man are those who are willing to
give everything even if there’s nothing left for them. It usually happens when a person invests
too much energy. Just to make a person happy.

8. What great message did Juan derive from his search?

Ans. Juan Picas message from his search wants us to just be contented of what we have. If we
have nothing unlike others, don’t be envious. Just be contented always. He also wants us to
know that everything happens for a reason because God always has a plan for everyone.
Enriching Insights
1. In what way are we like Juan Picas? If there is any, what is it that you want to imitate in Juan?
Why?
Ans. Juan Picas is also like us when he felt incomplete because of his condition and eventually
wanted to seek answers why he has been like that. We also persevere to know why this or that
happened to us, we are bothered until we find the answer to it. I’d like imitate Juan’s attitude on
being brave and positive about things. He was so brave on finding out the answer about his
condition on his own. Even if there were so many bad things that happened to him, he always
looked forward to what’s going to happen on his future. I want to be just like him, he always
looked forward to what’s going to happen on his future. I want to be just like him, being positive
and always ready to pass every obstacle in life.

2. Has his attitude toward life touched you? How?

Ans. Juan Pica’s perseverance touched me because I was just like him when I was still a
teenager. I never stopped working so hard just to fill what is lacking on me, on our life. I tried to
accomplish everything I could and achieve my goals the hardest way.

3. Have you experienced searching God in life?

Ans. Of course I experienced searching God in my life, I think all of us did. I experienced many
bad things in my life. That made me question myself if there was really a God. But as time passes
by, many things happened to me good and bad things. Then I realized that all those bad things
that happened to me were all planned by Him. God is the masterpiece of all. He knows
everything even what’s going to happen in the future. From that moment, I learned to trust God
and let His plan do the word. Which I am glad right now because without Him I may not be the
kind of person of who I am today.

4. Do you like the robber to be rewarded by God? Explain.

Ans. I think the man on the crossroads don’t really deserve God’s reward because if you do good
things, it should be from the heart not like what the man did. Showing off his deeds and
condemning those who did not do as he did.

Enriching Skills
Exercise 1. Write a letter to God thanking Him for what you are now.

Dear God,

Thank you for challenging me. When the going gets tough, You never allow me to give
up. Every single day, I know that You are watching over me, walking with me and helping me
throughout all of life’s obstacles. Thank you for never giving up on me and for shining Your light
on me so that I may live a life in Your likeness. Thank you for choosing me to be a child of God.
Most of all, thank you for loving me every single day. Your love means more than words could
 ever express, so thank you for everything because I see and get it. I know what You have done
and appreciate all Your efforts. I believe, I love and I pay it forward in Your likeness and name.
Please guide us always and forgive us our sins. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

Exercise 2. In dyads, have a conversation with your seatmate about the topic, “In what way your
parents like God?’
Ans. I hear a lot of people talk about raising children as though they’re something to be
controlled. “Control your kids!” “Make them obey!” “Just demand obedience!” And it has
always rubbed me the wrong way. But my parents isn’t like that. In discipline, my parents never
uses shame or condemnation to shape our behavior. They won’t say, “What were you
thinking??” They won’t tell us, “Are you ever going to get this right??” Sometimes, however,
allow the consequences of our actions to (hopefully… ideally…) teach us. They don’t swoop in
every time to save us. Though it must break their heart to watch, because of their love they
allows consequences because they know they’re in our best interest. Even though we mess up
again and again, God always forgives just like our parents. They are always patient and kind.
Whether the first time or the fiftieth, when we fall down, they are always ready with open arms
to pick us up and help us try again.

If you were to teach the story write activities for L, S, R, W...

1. Listening: Thumbs up Thumbs down
Read out a list of true or false statements about the story in the book. Students have
to listen carefully and decide on the validity of the statement. If it’s true, they give a thumbs up!
If it’s false, a thumbs down. Then let’s who really listen and who don’t.

2. Speaking: Hear them out

After doing a writing a speech poster tell them to stand up one by one and read their
speech in front of the class. Ask them why they chose that kind of poster for them to be able
express themselves at the same time.

3. Reading: Read to me

You read a paragraph and have your students read the next one or you read
half the page and your students reads the other half. As your students becomes more at
ease with reading aloud, take turns reading a full page. Keep in mind that your students
may be focusing more on how to read the words than what they mean, and your reading
helps to keep the story alive. Listening to your students read aloud provides opportunities
for you to express appreciation of their new skills and for them to practice their reading. 

4. Writing: Write Speech

Sometimes students have lots of lovely thoughts in their head, but when it comes to
verbalizing it, things get tricky. Have students practice their oratory skills by using our writing a
Speech Poster about “The Boy who looked for God”. After discussing the lesson I think they
have a lots of ideas in mind. Writing a speech doesn’t have to be boring. Encourage students to
think outside the box.
 Teaching English in the Elementary
Grades through Literature
(Activity)

Submitted by: Rheia Q. Tangonan

Submitted to: Mrs. Pamela C. Carbonel

Rheia Q. Tangonan
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Exercise 2. In dyads, have a conversation with your seatmate about the topic, “In what way
your parents like God?’

Me: Hey do you believe that our parents are like God?

Nica: I guess, why did you ask?

Me: Because I hear a lot of people talk about raising children as though they’re something to
be controlled. “Control your kids!” “Make them obey!” Does your parents scold you that
way?

Nica: Nope, my parents speak well when we are told no to do it or if we made mistakes...

Me: I see, my parents isn’t like that also. In discipline, my parents never uses shame or
condemnation to shape our behavior.

Nica: Yeah same with my parents, they won’t say, “What were you thinking??” and they won’t
tell us, “Are you ever going to get this right??” Sometimes, however, allow the
consequences of our actions to (hopefully… ideally…) teach us.

Me: I admire your parent’s action… They don’t swoop in every time to save us. Though it must
break their hearts to watch because of their love they allow consequences and they
know that it’s for our own good.. Just like God right? Even though we mess up again and
again, God always forgives just like our parents.

Nica: And they are always patient and kind.

Me: Indeed, whether the first time or the fiftieth, when we fall down, they are always ready
with open arms to pick us up and help us try again.

Rheia Q. Tangonan
BEED-III

Exercise 2. In dyads, have a conversation with your seatmate about the topic, “In what way
your parents like God?’

Me: Hey do you believe that our parents are like God?

Nica: I guess, why did you ask?

Me: Because I hear a lot of people talk about raising children as though they’re something to
be controlled. “Control your kids!” “Make them obey!” Does your parents scold you that
way?

Nica: Nope, my parents speak well when we are told no to do it or if we made mistakes...

Me: I see, my parents isn’t like that also. In discipline, my parents never uses shame or
condemnation to shape our behavior.

Nica: Yeah same with my parents, they won’t say, “What were you thinking??” and they won’t
tell us, “Are you ever going to get this right??” Sometimes, however, allow the
consequences of our actions to (hopefully… ideally…) teach us.

Me: I admire your parent’s action… They don’t swoop in every time to save us. Though it must
break their hearts to watch because of their love they allow consequences and they
know that it’s for our own good.. Just like God right? Even though we mess up again and
again, God always forgives just like our parents.

Nica: And they are always patient and kind.

Me: Indeed, whether the first time or the fiftieth, when we fall down, they are always ready
with open arms to pick us up and help us try again.