Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF QUEZON PROVINCE
QUEZON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Name: Princess Janneah Grace P. Inojosa

Score: ________________
Track/Strand/Section:
TVL (HE) 11-Appletini

Directions: Delve deeper into the poem “Gabu” by Carlos A. Angeles using the
graphic organizer. You may re-read the poem to get the details that would
complete the organizer.

Title of the Text:

Gabu

Author:
Carlos A. Angeles

Questions
TOPIC
What is the text all about? The text is all about the sea or
the beach.

SITUATION
What is the setting referred to or The sea serves as the setting
described in the text? since it is the one being
described. This poem describes
the opposite representation of
what people have usually
perceived it to be.
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CLIENT
Who is the target group of readers of the The target group of readers of
text? the text are individuals who are
willing to engage with the
emotions presented in the text.

The group of readers in this

How would you describe the group in
poem can be described as
terms of skills, values, beliefs, and
individuals who are clever as
attitudes?
they have the ability to
interpret imagery. For this
reason, they are able to have a
deep connection with the poem.

PURPOSE
Why was the text written? The text was written so that
readers will take a step back for
a moment and reflect on their
lives and behavior. When a
person takes a pause and
contemplate, he/she will gain a
new understanding.

It hopes readers achieve a new

perspective and learn valuable
lesson from it.
What does it hope to achieve especially
among its clients?
PERSONA
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Who is the voice behind the text? The voice behind the text is the
poet, Carlos Angeles.

Carlos A. Angeles was born on

What is known about him or her?
May 25, 1921 in Tacloban City,
Leyte. He was an active member
of the UP Writers Club. He has
an award- winning poetry
collection called "A Stun of
Jewels" which consist of 47
poems.

Name: Princess Janneah Grace P. Inojosa

Score: ________________
Track/Strand/Section:
TVL (HE) 11-Appletini

Sea

"Gabu" by Carlos Angeles is a poem that transports readers to the sea or

beach, serving as the backdrop for the emotions and imagery presented in the
text. Unlike the conventional perception of the sea, Carlos Angeles presents a
contrasting representation of it.

The target audience for this poem consists of individuals who are willing to
engage with the emotions presented in the text. These readers are
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characterized as clever as they possess the ability to interpret imagery

employed by the poet. It is through this interpretation that a deep connection
with the poem is established, allowing for a more meaningful and great
experience.

The purpose of "Gabu" is to prompt readers to take a step back for a moment
and reflect on their lives and behaviors. By encouraging readers to pause and
contemplate, the poem aims to provide them with a good understanding of
themselves and their surroundings.

Through this, readers can gain new perspectives and learn valuable lessons,
which may lead to personal growth.

The voice behind the text is the poet himself, Carlos Angeles. Born on May 25,
1921, in Tacloban City, Leyte. Carlos Angeles was an active member of the UP
Writers Club. He has an award-winning poetry collection called "A Stun of
Jewels" which consists of 47 poems.

In "Gabu," Carlos Angeles invites readers on a journey to the sea, where the
unfamiliar become familiar, and the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Through
his skillful use of language and imagery, Carlos Angeles challenges our
perceptions and invites us to explore the depths of our own existence. It is
through this exploration that we can find a reflective meaning and wisdom.