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English
Quarter 3 - Module 5
Analyzing Literature as a Mirror to
a Shared Heritage of People with
Diverse Background

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English – Grade 8
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Quarter 3 – Module 5: Analyzing Literature as a Mirror to a Shared Heritage of People
with Diverse Background
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English
Quarter 3 - Module 5
Analyzing Literature as a Mirror to
a Shared Heritage of People with
Diverse Background

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Introductory Message

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 What I Need to Know

This module provides various activities that will help you learn by analyzing
literature as a mirror to a shared heritage of people with diverse background.

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

 gain understanding on the culture, traditions, beliefs and values of the Afro-
Asian people;
 interpret the significance and meaning of selected literary pieces;
 point out the universal themes, issues, and subject matter that dominate
Afro-Asian literature; and
 realize the importance of literature as a tool to achieve progress, peace and
unity.

What I Know

A. Directions: Read and answer the questions below. Select the letter of the correct
answer among the given choices. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. What element of the story teaches us valuable lessons in life?

a. moral lesson
b. plot
c. setting
d. theme
2. What element of the story shows social issues and realities of life?
a. moral lesson
b. plot
c. setting
d. theme
3. Which of the following is an example of literature?
a. blog
b. drawing
c. Folktale
d. social media account
4. Which is the characteristic of Afro-Asian literature?
a. It gives more emphasis on culture and customs of people.
b. It focuses on latest issues and trends in clothing.
c. It deals with the study of heavenly bodies.
d. It is concerned with the study of lines, numbers and points.
5. How do early Afro-Asian’s literature transmitted?
a. early playwright
b. oral tradition
c. shared pattern of behaviour
d. written document

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 6. Who is responsible for writing a poem, short story, novel or play?
a. dancer
b. literary writer
c. painter
d. singer
7. Allysa is going to Japan for a scholarship program. She needs to know the culture of
Japanese before she goes there. How can Allysa know some Japanese traditions,
beliefs, and heritage without having a personal contact with them?
a. Buy Japanese foods.
b. Read Japanese books.
c. Sing Japanese songs.
d. Watch Japanese movies.
8. Arvin received an e-mail from his Korean friend telling him that he will visit the
Philippines in the next few days and he is so excited to meet him in person. Though
it’s Arvin’s first time to meet the foreigner, he wanted him to show how grateful he is
by preparing Filipino foods. What characteristics of a Filipino is shown in the text?
a. resourceful
b. creative
c. talented
d. hospitable
9. Which sentence best describes the importance of studying cultural heritage?
a. It gives us information about the latest fashion.
b. It teaches us the importance of plants and animals.
c. It reminds us of our shared culture and tradition.
d. It encourages us to travel around the world.
10. Which of the following tells a story passed down through many generations that
is believed to be fictitious narratives usually about origins?
a. legend
b. myth
c. poem
d. short story

B. Read the given text taken from a famous Afro-Asian story and answer the questions that
follow by choosing the letter of the correct answer.

Now, Kouan-Yu had a daughter of dazzling loveliness whose name—Ko-

Ngai—was ever in the mouths of poets, and whose heart was even more beautiful than
her face. Ko-Ngai loved her father with such love that she had refused a hundred worthy
suitors rather than make his home desolate by her absence; and when she had seen the
awful yellow missive, sealed with the Dragon-Seal, she fainted away with fear for her
father’s sake. And when her senses and her strength returned to her, she could not rest
or sleep for thinking of her parent’s danger, until she had secretly sold some of her jewels,
and with the money so obtained had hastened to an astrologer, and paid him a great price
to advise her by what means her father might be saved from the peril impending over him.
And when her senses and her strength returned to her, she could not rest or sleep for
thinking of her parent’s danger until she had secretly sold some of her jewels, and with
the money so obtained had hastened to an astrologer, and paid him a great price to advise
her by what means her father might be saved from the peril impending over him.
Excerpt from: The Soul of the Great Bell by Lafcadio Hearn
https://loashared.s3.amazonaws.com/static/pdf/Hearn_Great_Bell.pdf .

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 11. What is the story all about?
a. love for animals
b. love for mankind
c. love for nature
d. love for parents
12. What kind of issue is discussed in the story?
a. family
b. poverty
c. racial discrimination
d. war
13. Based on the text, how do Asian people show their love to their parents?
a. by giving them new clothes and gadgets
b. by helping them in doing the house chores
c. by taking care of them until they get older
d. by giving them money and jewelleries
14. What is the theme of the story?
a. happiness and contentment
b. humility and kindness
c. love and sacrifice
d. patience and hard work
15. What attribute is shown by Ko-Ngai in the story?
a. humble
b. kind
c. loving
d. trustworthy

What’s In
In the previous lesson, you have learned how to determine various social, moral and
economic issues presented in the text. It encourages you to make connections between texts
and real life situations.

Directions: Determine the issue presented on each line or dialogue. Choose your answer
from the list of issues below. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Loyalty Discrimination

Love Arranged
Marriage
Abuse of power

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 No Lines/Dialogue taken from Tale of Ch'unhyang
Issue
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1. "I am committed to Yi Mong-Yong. That is why I cannot do as you ask.”
"I have done no wrong. A married woman must be faithful to her
husband, just as a magistrate should be faithful to the king."
-Ch'unhyang
2. "The blue sea may become a mulberry field, and the mulberry fields
may become the blue sea, but my heart for Ch'unhyang shall never
change. Heaven and earth and all the gods are witnesses."
-Yi Mong Yong
3. "I am a poor man," he said, "and I am hungry. Please, give me
something to eat." It was customary in Korea, during big feasts in the
countryside, for a number of beggars to show up for handouts, but the
furious magistrate commanded his servants to kick the intruder out”.
-Yi Mong Yong
4. “This would be all right if the magistrate did not squeeze us for even
more, leaving us with hardly anything to eat."
-Peasants
5. “…so there cannot be a formal marriage. If you give us a secret
marriage contract, writing your pledge not to desert her, we shall be
contented."
-Wolmae

Do you agree that literature reveals the culture, beliefs, traditions and values of Asian
people?

The next lesson will help you to become more acquainted with different literary genres
from Afro- Asian countries. You will discover through literature how people from different Afro-
Asian countries shared the same culture, beliefs, traditions and values. You will also
understand how different literary pieces continue to inspire us and to establish connections
among Afro-Asian people.

What’s New
How can you show your loyalty to your family, friends or loved ones? To what extent
you can sacrifice your life just for the sake of someone you love?

The selection which you are about to read is considered a famous love story from
Korean literature. Find out the similarities of Koreans and Filipinos in terms of culture, beliefs
and values as shown in this selection.

The Chunhyangjeon is one of Korea’s most iconic stories. Although its author and date
of composition are unknown, it most likely originated as a work of Pansori, a form of musical
storytelling involving song and percussion, and was later adapted into prose during the reign
of either King Sukjong (r. 1674–1720) or King Yeongjo (r. 1724–1776). The classic love story
has since been rendered into several films, plays and other dramatic forms. Multiple versions
exist, but they all adhere to the same basic plot

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 The Tale of ChunHyang

Summary

During the Joseon Kingdom era in Namwon village North Cholla province. There lived
a young, beautiful girl named ChunHyang, daughter of a retired courtesan. In the same village,
there lived a young, handsome man named Yi Mong Yong, he had much literary talent and a
magistrate’s son or son of local governor. The two meet at a festival marking the fifth day of
lunar month. Yi Mong Yong, while strolling, saw ChunHyang, a very beautiful girl on a swing.
The guy fell in love with her at first sight. At that night, he can no longer take out of his
mind the moment he saw ChunHyang. He told his servant to figure out where the woman
was living. Later, the man visited ChunHyang’s house. ChunHyang’s mother at first was
reluctant due to their differences in status in life however, later on, the mother
acknowledged the relationship of her daughter and Yi Mong Yong. Unfortunately, Yi Mong
Yong had to move to Seoul, as his father was promoted but before leaving gave a promise to
ChunHyang that he will be back and will marry her at the time he will pass the State’s exam
to become a government official. He asked ChunHyang to wait. During that time, the young
girl began living a lonely life.

Now, a new governor came into the village, surnamed Byeon. Such man is very
wicked, greedy man and fond of women. The said wicked governor saw ChunHyang, was
captivated by her and asked her to be his mistress. Expectedly, ChunHyang refused
and said she is already committed to a certain man. The governor got mad and threatened
her and put the young girl in prison. Luckily, Yi Mong Yong passed the exam and became a
secret royal inspector, so excited to see his beloved fiancée however, when he returned
he heard about the news that the new governor wanted ChunHyang to be his mistress.
In the middle of a party, the governor again asked ChunHyang to be his mistress, the
young girl was still unmoved, the governor got mad again and ordered that the young
girl be killed, fortunately, Yi Mong Yong made a surprise appearance, ChunHyang
recognized him and shed tears of joy. Yi Mong Wong punished the governor and married
ChunHyang who remained faithful to him.

Did you enjoy reading the story? It’s about time to challenge yourself and test your
understanding about the story you have read.

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Process Questions
Directions: Answer the questions below to show your understanding of the story. Write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Who are the main characters? What are their roles in the story?

2. Where did the story take place?

3. How did ChunHyang show her love and loyalty to her husband?

4. What is the lesson of the story?

5. What set of values do Koreans and Filipinos have in common? Give at least two
values from the story.

By doing this activity, you were able to analyze the literary text presented. You also
discover Korean culture, tradition, belief, and their values that is related to the Filipinos.

What is It

Analyzing Literature as a Mirror to a Shared Heritage of People

with Diverse Background

Why do we always need to consider the culture, traditions, beliefs, and values of the
people when we study literature? How literature affects the history and culture of a nation?

In this module, you will enrich your understanding about Afro-Asian people. Through
literature, you will also discover that our culture, traditions, beliefs, and values are interrelated
in many ways.

Reading literature is like looking at a painting or a mural .It is seeing beyond one’s
eyes. In paintings, we find meanings as interpreted by the artist. The artist has a way of
interpreting his subject. It is to make the reader interpret and imagine what he is reading and
to identify himself with it by a skilful use of language, the writer places realism
and uniqueness in his stories, poems, or essays, as if making the reader feels as if he
has experienced it in his life.

Afro-Asian Literature reflects not only the customs and traditions of African and Asian
countries but also their philosophies in life which are predominantly contemplative.

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 Literature brings us to the
world of imagination and opens the
door of the past to connect us into
the present and to the future. The
word literature derived from the
latin word “litera” meaning “writing
formed with letters”. Literature is a
term used to describe written and
sometimes spoken material. It is
most commonly refers to works of
the creative imagination, including
poetry, drama, fiction and non-
fiction. Journalism and song.
Literature represents the culture
and tradition of a language or a people.

Through literature, cultural heritage can be passed on from one generation to another
generation. It gives people a connection to certain social values, beliefs, religions, and
customs. We can also understand the norms which focus on social behaviour of people that
is typical or expected of a group. That’s is why Afro-Asian literature mirrors not only the
customs and traditions of African and Asian countries but also their life.

In order to deeply understand literature as a mirror to a shared heritage of people with

diverse background, keep in mind the following:

1. Trace Our Roots

As Asian, literature helps us discover our roots, customs, traditions, beliefs, and values
which are being treasured by different people from different countries around us. It also
widens our understanding of our ancestors, their beliefs and traditions, and their ideals and
aspirations. Furthermore, as we unfold our roots, we start to understand the nature and the
experiences of people of different races as part of the cultural diversity of other Afro- Asian
countries which are all reflected through their literary texts.

Example:
In the Tale of ChunHyang, the setting of the story gives the idea about the origin and
history of the country where the story is written.

As stated, “During the Joseon Kingdom era in Namwon village North Cholla province.
There lived a young, beautiful girl named ChunHyang, daughter of a retired courtesan. In the
same village, there lived a young, handsome man named Yi Mong Yong, he had much literary
talent and a magistrate’s son or son of local governor.”

From this line, it leads the readers to understand about where our ancestors came from
and tells who they were. We understand the history of a nation, city, or community. It also
gives the readers ability to appreciate the legacies we inherited from them.

2. Revisit the Richness of Our Past

Literature can bring us to the place we never know and can help us to travel to the time
where important events in the history were held. That’s the magic of literature! Literary writers
unselfishly dedicated and shared their lives, talent and wisdom to us that’s why we learn about
what had happened in the past and relate it to what is happening in the present. Through

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them, we learn about history, culture, and traditions of people around us that make us realize
that we are connected to one another no matter how far we are or how differ we are from them
in terms of physical attributes.

Example:
The story Tale of ChunHyang also teaches us the significance of the historical places
mentioned in the selection and the way people live in the past.

Taken from the story, “Yi Mong Yong had to move to Seoul, as his father was promoted
but before leaving gave a promise to ChunHyang that he be back and will marry her at the
time he will pass the State’s exam to become a government official. He asked ChunHyang
to wait.”

Here in this example, we not only see the country and the people as they were, but we
also understand the situation of people and their status in life. It allows us to understand the
political, cultural and philosophical movements, and ideas that dominated particular cultures
at a particular time.

3. Appreciate Our Origin

The beauty and greatness of Afro-Asian people as well as their culture, traditions,
beliefs, norms, and values are shown clearly in the pieces of literary work that we are reading
until now.

Cultural heritage can be passed on from one generation to generation through

literature. It is very important that we are able to relate the content of literary work to what had
happened in the past and to the present time. It shows strong connection to our family and
social values; and specially love for the country. Through celebrating festivals, it also reflects
the characteristics of Asian people. They are religious in nature because they give importance
to 'The Creator' by giving thanks and offering prayers to Him.

Through literature, we learn to appreciate our fellow Afro-Asian neighbors as well as

made us realize that we need to support one another in order to achieve economic growth
as well as on bridging unity and progress to the world.

Example:
As stated from the story, “The two meet at a festival marking the fifth day of lunar
month. Yi Mong Yong, while strolling, saw ChunHyang, a very beautiful girl on a swing. The
guy fell in love with her at first sight.”

It is very clear from the story that the social interaction with our fellow human beings
not only brings happiness but helps us grow as individuals. We develop our capacity to learn
more about cultures, beliefs and traditions of people like celebrating festivals and other special
occasions.

4. Connect literature to our lives

Literature highlights human emotions, attitudes, and interest of people. It serves as a

reminder of man’s endless search for truth and of teaching of what is good and evil. The moral
lesson which we can get from literature teaches us to value life, family, god’s creations and
people around us. It strengthen connection with each members of the family and continuously
remind us of the importance of social values, and specially love for own country.

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 The theme from different literary genre such as poems, short stories, novels, dramas
and songs showcase our connection with God, man’s life, country, nature, and man himself.
It also reflects issues and concerns that people around the world are facing every now and
then.

Lastly, literature brings us closer together as we feel the sense of unity and harmony,
pride and belongingness that is very important in our life.

Example:
Reading literature is like reading your own story. We learn to read between the lines.

As from the story itself, “The said wicked governor saw ChunHyang, was captivated
by her and asked her to be his mistress. Expectedly, ChunHyang refused and said she
is already committed to a certain man.”

This shows that literature is a reflection of humanity and a mirror that shows real life
situations. By reading stories, we begin to learn, understand, and appreciate each other. Moral
lesson from the stories can still be applied up to the present time. We are also able to find
connections, themes, learn about characters and their shared culture, beliefs, traditions, and
values.

What’s More
In order for you to understand literature, you should be familiar with the words related
to it. Now it’s your turn to do this activity!

Independent Activity 1: Make a Right Guess

Directions: Unscramble the letters to form the suitable keyword to complete each sentence.
Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
LUTRALCU 1. It is something that all human beings share; wherever we come
EGAHETIR from. It can be passed on from one generation to another
generation.
MSNOR 2. It is a standard or pattern, especially of social behavior, that is
typical or expected of a group
ATRUNE 3. It is considered one of common themes of Afro-Asian literature
which shows our appreciation to God’s wonderful creations around
us.
SOPME 4. It tells about the history and culture of the Afro-Asian people. Most
common example of this is haikus, ballads or sonnets.
RELATIUTRE 5. It is most commonly refers to works of the creative imagination,
including poetry, drama, fiction and non-fiction. Journalism and
song.

Independent Assessment 1: Face the truth!

Directions: Draw a happy face if the statement describes the characteristics of Afro-Asian
literature and a sad face if not. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. The beauty and greatness of Afro-Asian people as well as their culture, tradition,
belief, norms and values are shown from the different literary genre written by
different writers.

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 2. Afro-Asian literature reminds people about the past, heroic deeds of other
people, ancestry and struggles in life.
3. Afro-Asian literary works were transmitted from generation to generation
through technology.
4. Studying literature can help you understand different cultures.
5. Culture is based only on technology.

Independent Activity 2: Relate much!

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Do it in your answer sheet.

A B
1. Poems, short story, tales and prose highlight a. Culture and tradition
Afro-Asian’s history and cultural heritage.
2. For Asians, love and respect for family is very b. Beliefs
important.
3. China has different folktales that feature their c. Literature
religious beliefs.
4. Holiday celebration, wedding ceremonies and d. Theme
festivities are common to Afro-Asian people.

5. Afro-Asian literature focuses on nature, e. Values

peace and human emotions.
f. Way of life

Independent Assessment 2: Fact or Bluff

Directions: Write FACT on the blank if the statement is true and BLUFF if it’s not. Write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. ChunHyang was a beautiful,young maiden and a daughter of

Wolmae.
2. ChunHyang represents the character trait of an Asian woman
who is loyal and faithful to her husband.
3. The Tale of ChunHyang showed that sacrifice is truly
connected with love.
4. Yi Mong Yong was the person who wanted to marry
ChunHyang despite that she is already married.
5. Honesty and diligence is general theme of the story Tale of
ChunHyang.

Independent Activity 3: Time to Connect!

Directions. Fill up the chart below by choosing the appropriate Afro-Asian values which you
can find in the story the Tale of ChunHyang aligned with its supporting details taken from the
story. Choose your answer from the given choices inside the box. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.

Preserve your word of honor

Face the challenge and always be brave
Give punishment to those who commit sin
Give respect to the person-in-authority
Show loyalty to someone who is important to you

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 Tale of ChunHyang

Afro-Asian Values Supporting details

1. ChunHyang’s mother at first was reluctant
due to their differences in status in life
however, later on, the mother acknowledged
the relationship of her daughter and Yi Mong
Yong.

2. Yi Mong Yong had to move to Seoul, as his

father was promoted but before leaving gave a
promise to ChunHyang that he will be back and
will marry her at the time he will pass the
State’s exam to become a government official.
3. ChunHyang refused and said he is already
committed to a certain man.
4. The governor again asked ChunHyang
to be his mistress, the young girl was still
unmoved, the governor got mad again and
ordered that the young girl be killed,
5. Yi Mong Wong punished the governor and
married ChunHyang who remained faithful to him.

Independent Assessment 3: Time to Reflect!

Directions: Read and analyze each statement below. Identify the best way to understand
literature as a mirror to a shared heritage of people with diverse background. Choose your
answer from the choices written below. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Revisit the Richness of Our Past

Trace Our Roots

Appreciate our origin

Connect literature to our lives

1. The stories remind us that surely not everything in life will work easily.
2. Knowing our cultural background and where we came from can help us develop a
strong sense of who we are.
3. The way we relate to our family stories and create our own narratives about ourselves
helps establish our identity.
4. Learning the history of our ancestors helps us gain a greater understanding of the
challenges we are facing.
5. Our family history goes beyond the names and dates we find in our tree. It’s about
what makes us who we are. It’s about people who lived, breathed, suffered and
triumphed.

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 What I Have Learned
Congratulations! In this lesson, you were given a chance to know more about yourself
and others through literature. I hope that this will help you develop your interest and love for
reading. Before moving on, I want you to write and share your realization in understanding
the role of literature in man’s life. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

This lesson made me realize that….

I learned that ….

What I Can Do
We are so grateful that literary writers wholeheartedly help us grow and learn about
the shared heritage of Afro-Asian people.

Thanks to You!
Directions: Write a three-paragraph “Thank You” letter to the literary writers then and now who
unselfishly dedicated and shared their lives, talent and wisdom to us. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.

Dear writers,

I would like to thank you for ___________ Letter Writing Rubric

_________________________________________
_________________________________________ Content 10 points
_________________________________________ Structure 5 points
________________________________________ Spelling 5 points
________________________________________ Grammar 5 points
________________________________________ TOTAL 25 points

Respectfully yours,
_______________

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 Assessment

A. Directions: Read and answer the questions below. Select the letter of the correct answer
among the given choices. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which statement describes Afro-Asian literature?

a. It is used to communicate and spread information to all people around the world.
b. It gives us insights about what is happening around the world.
c. It helps us stay connected through technology.
d. It teaches people and allows them to learn about different experiences and cultures
from all over the world.
2. This theme in literature shows our connection and appreciation to God’s wonderful
creation around us.
a. human emotion
b. life
c. nature
d. peace
3. This shows how we express ourselves and even share our inner thoughts.
a. human emotion
b. life
c. nature
d. peace
4. Which statement is not true?
a. Afro-Asian literature is considered diverse and vibrant in many ways.
b. Afro-Asian’s literary works were handed by mouth from generation to generation.
c. Afro-Asian literary works mainly focus on writer’s personal lives and struggles.
d. Afro-Asian literature gives emphasis on the history, culture and customs of people
5. Who is responsible for giving us information about stories in the past, works and
writings?
a. dancers
b. poet
c. singers
d. writers
6. Which word does not show the characteristics of Afro-Asian people?
a. family oriented
b. observant
c. religious
d. talented
7. How important is the study of literature in man’s life?
a. It gives us background knowledge about our world.
b. It provides sense of unity, personal identity and belongingness.
c. It teaches us about the importance of what is right and wrong.
d. It leads us to good leadership and governance.
8. It keeps us attached to our religion, traditions, and beliefs.
a. sense of belongingness
b. sense of pride
c. sense of unity
d. sense of values
9. It helps us to understand and cooperate with one another.
a. sense of belongingness
b. sense of pride
c. sense of unity
d. sense of values

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 10. Which statement is not true?
a. Culture and tradition of people can still be found in literary works of writers.
b. One must not consider the background of the writer in the understanding of a text.
c. Writers express their personal feelings, beliefs, and ideas in their works.
d. Through reading, it is a pleasure to meet characters and to live in their world.

B. Read the given text taken from a famous Afro-Asian story and answer the questions that
follow by choosing the letter of the correct answer.

Once upon a time there was a boy whose name was Makato. He was an orphan, for
his father and mother had died when he was very young. He had no brothers, sisters, cousins,
or friends to take care of him, so he had to make a living for himself. He did every kind of
work—carrying heavy things, clearing away the forest, or feeding pigs. He never idled over
his work, and although he was paid only a small wage, he was satisfied. He knew that if he
did not work he would starve. Wherever he went his employers praised him for being sensible,
hardworking, good-tempered, and cheerful.
Excerpt from Makato and the Cowrie Shell
Retold and translated by Supannee Khanchanathiti

11. Who is the main character of the story?

a. cousin
b. father
c. Makato
d. Mother
12. How does the author describe the main character in the story?
a. Ambitious
b. Orphan
c. Poor
d. Rich
13. What character trait can we attribute to Makato?
a. caring
b. industrious
c. loving
d. sweet
14. What social issue is presented in the story?
a. graft and corruption
b. early marriage
c. depression
d. poverty
15. What do you think is the moral lesson of the story?
a. Always be kind to others.
b. Hard work is the key to success.
c. Love your neighbour as you love yourself.
d. Trust god in everything you do.

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 Additional Activities

Straight from the Heart

Directions: Write a two-stanza poem which shows your appreciation to our culture, traditions,
beliefs and values.

RUBRIC FOR POEM WRITING

CRITERIA 5 4 3 2 1
Content and Creativity (creates image that evokes ideas and emotion)
Structure (may use free style, unrhymed, rhymed)
Language Mechanics and Convention (displays minor spelling,
punctuation and grammatical errors)
TOTAL

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What I Know What’s More
1. A Independent Activity 3
2. D Independent Activity 1
1. give respect to person-in-
3. C authority
1. CULTURAL HERITAGE
4. A 2. preserve your word of honor
2. NORMS 3. show loyalty to someone who
5. B
6. B 3. NATURE is important to you
7. B 4. POEMS 4. face the challenge and always
5. LITERATURE be brave
8. D
Independent Assessment 1 give punishment to those who
5.
9. C commit sin
10. A
11. D 1. 
Independent Assessment 3
12. A 2.  1. Connect literature to our lives
13. C 3.  2. Trace our roots
14. C 3. Connect literature to our lives
4. 
15. C 4. Revisit the richness of our past
5.  5. Appreciate our roots
Independent Activity 2
Assessment
What’s In 1. C 1. D
2. E 2. C
1. Loyalty
3. B 3. A
2. Love 4. A
3. Discrimination 4. C
5. D
4. Abuse of power Independent Assessment 2 5. D
5. Arranged marriage 6. B
1. Fact 7. B
2. Fact 8. D
3. Fact 9. A
4. Bluff 10. B
5. bluff 11. C
What’s New 12. B
1. The characters in the story are ChunHyang, a young, beautiful girl 13. B
and daughter of a retired courtesan who is committed to marry the 14. D
former governor's son Yi Mong Yong, a young handsome man who 15. B
had literary talent and a magistrate's son or son of local governor who
married ChunHyang Byeon the new magistrate of Namwon who is a
cruel governor who really likes Chun yang mother of ChunHyang and
Yi Mong Yong's servant.
2. The story happened in the province of Cholla in the town of Namwon
long time ago.
3. ChunHyang chose to be in prison and face her death than to be with
other man.
4. No matter what happens, always be faithful to the one you love.
5. The values that Koreans and Filipinos have in common from the
story the Tale of Chun Hyang are keeping female's integrity giving
punishment to those commit sin and showing loyalty to the one you
love.
Answer Key
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