NAME:

GRADE & SECTION:

WEEK 2: THE EFFECT OF TEXTUAL AIDS IN UNDERSTANDING A TEXT

DAY 1: ADVANCE ORGANIZERS- VENN DIAGRAM & CAUSE AND EFFECT DIAGRAM
ACTIVITY 2.1.1
Read the text and answer the questions that follow.
How Barangay Came to Be
An interesting discovery made in Butuan in the early seventies was that of a fossilized
balangay, which was a long sailing vessel in common use throughout the Southeast Asian region
in the pre-Spanish era. The barangay as a form of government was believed to have originated
from the balangay.
A balangay had a hundred households at the most. It was led by a chieftain, called datu.
Migrants from Malaysian and Indonesian Islands came to our shores using the balangay. Once
here, they formed their own settlements, a cluster of which formed a single town ruled by a
lakan or sultan. A confederacy of several settlements would join forces in case of aggression.
When the Spaniards came, they instituted the barangays as a form of local government
headed by a cabeza. The change from balangay to barangay seemed to have been made by the
Spaniards who could not pronounce the nasal nga of the Filipinos and preferred the l to r. If the
balangays of old were meant to preserve the peaceful and harmonious relationships between
neighboring settlements, the Spanish barangays was used as a local instrument of the central
government to pursue its colonial goals. (Source:English ExpresswaysIV)

QUESTIONS:
1. What is the article all about?
2. What do you think is the purpose of the article?
3. What are the similarities and differences among a cabeza, a datu and a sultan?
4. Using a Venn diagram, compare and contrast the Spanish barangay to the balangay during the
pre- Spanish era.

ACTIVITY 2.1.2
Read the paragraph and make your own cause and effect diagram based on the text.
With Covid-19 pandemic becoming a threat to human existence, major changes have occurred in
people’s daily lives. Face masks and sanitizers became a necessity. Economic activities slowed
down. Entertainment and tourism came to a halt. Public transportation suspended its operation.
Education sector delayed the opening of the school year. With this new situation, online activities
have become a trend. Having online meetings and conferences is now a better option. With these
changes, even when this crisis is over, people’s lives will never be the same again.

ACTIVITY 2.1.3
Select one topic from the list below and present it using any applicable graphic organizer you have
learned. You may interview someone in your family who has knowledge about the given topics or
you may apply your research skills.
⮚ Similarities and differences between the Filipino youth of today and those of yesterday
⮚ Cause and effect of this Covid-19 pandemic
⮚ Comparison and contrast of your summer vacation last year and this year
⮚ Cause and Effect of Gaming Addiction
 DAY 2: ADVANCE ORGANIZERS- TIMELINE
ACTIVITY 2.2.1
Fill in the needed data to complete the graphic organizer.

Sungka (pronounced SOONG-kah) is a game played on a solid wooden block with two rows
of seven circular holes and two large holes at both ends called "head".
The game begins with 49 game pieces (shells, marbles, pebbles or seeds) equally distributed
to alternate holes - seven pieces in every other hole –except "heads" which remain empty. Sungka
requires two players. Each player controls the seven holes on his side of the board and owns the
"head" to his right. The goal is to accumulate as many pieces in your own "head".
The first player removes all pieces from the hole on the extreme left of his side. He then
distributes them anti-clockwise --- one in each hole to the right of that hole --- omitting an
opponent's "head" but not a player's own "head".
If the last piece falls into an occupied hole then all the pieces are removed from that hole,
and are distributed in the same way (to the right of that hole) in another round. This player's
(current) turn ends when the last piece falls into an empty hole on the opponent's side.
If the last piece distributed falls into a player's own "head" then the player earns another
turn, which can begin at any of the seven holes on his side.
If the last piece distributed falls into an empty hole on his side then the player captures all
the pieces in the hole directly across from this one, on the opponent's side and put them (plus
the last piece distributed) in his own "head". If the opposing hole is empty, no pieces are
captured.
The other player chooses which hole he wishes to start from, removes the pieces and
distributes them - one in each hole to the right of that chosen hole. If a player has no pieces on
his side of the board when it is his turn, then he must pass.
The game ends when ends when no pieces are left in any hole on both sides of the board.
The players now count the number of pieces in their own "head" and see who has won.
This game (with variations) is also played in other Southeast Asian countries such as
Indonesia and Malaysia where it is known as "Congkak"
(Source:http://www.vtaide.com/ASEAN/Philippines/sungka.html)

HOW TO PLAY
FIRST STEP SECOND STEP THIRD STEP FINAL STEP
SUNGKA?

Read the paragraph below.

History of South Cotabato, Philippines
Centuries ago, the area that would be South Cotabato was sparsely inhabited by Malay
Pioneers which later evolved into various ethnic groupings that still exist in the province today.
Settlers, who would lay the foundation of what would become a progressive province,
started trooping down in 1914. The significant thrust occurred during the term of President
Quezon in the late 30’s. The first wave of settlers that time was led by Gen. Paulino Santos, a
man whose undaunted pioneering spirit inspired thousands. After World War II, the final exodus
of settlers from Luzon and the Visayas poured into the virgin land of promise. In the early 60’s as
population, trade and industries grew in this southern part of Cotabato, a clamor for local self-
governance arose. Thus, on July 18, 1966, South Cotabato was finally formed as an independent
province raring to push its own development.
In 1992, South Cotabato gave birth to a new province. Seven towns in the southern and
coastal section of the province now form part of the Province of Sarangani. That was a new
challenge. And South Cotabateños, with their indomitable pioneering spirit have proven once
more their ability to face and hurdle diverse challenges and ably went through with the demands
of times.
The new millennium ushers in a new beginning for the province with the coming in of
regional offices in the area in consonance with EO 429 dated October 12, 1990 issued by
President Corazon C. Aquino and EO No. 36 dated September 19, 2001 issued by President
 Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, provide for the reorganization of the new Administrative Region in
Mindanao and having the city of Koronadal as the regional center of Region XII.
In only three decades since its provincehood, South Cotabato has already surpassed
dozens of provinces established half a century ahead in almost every aspect of development. In a
short span, it becomes one of the leading provinces in Mindanao. What it got to show today are
vivid
results of human synergy and the richness of its resources. (Source: www.southcotabato.gov.ph)

ACTIVITY 2.2.2
Fill in the Timeline organizer below.

ACTIVITY 2.2.3
Make a timeline of your life story giving emphasis on the big events of your life. You can use any
format you like.

DAY 3: ADVANCE ORGANIZERS- CONCEPT MAP

Read the article entitled “Love and Time” by Angelo Clemen. Take note of the different keywords,
ideas, and/or concepts you encounter in the selection. Then follow the given steps to complete the
activity.
Love and Time
Once upon a time all feelings and emotions went to a coastal island for a vacation.
According to their nature, each was having a good time. Suddenly, warning of an impending
storm was announced and everyone was advised to evacuate the island.
The announcement caused sudden panic. All rushed to their boats. Even damaged boats
were quickly repaired and commissioned for duty.
Yet, Love did not wish to flee quickly. There was so much to do. But as the clouds
darkened, Love realized it was time to leave. Alas, there were no boats to spare. Love looked
around with hope.
Just then Prosperity passed by in a luxurious boat. Love shouted, “Prosperity, could you
please take me in your boat?”
“No,” replied Prosperity, “my boat is full of precious possessions, gold and silver. There is
no place for you.”
A little later Vanity came by in a beautiful boat. Again, Love shouted, “Could you help me,
Vanity? I am stranded and need a lift. Please take me with you.”
Vanity responded haughtily, “No, I cannot take you with me. My boat will get soiled with
your muddy feet.” Sorrow passed by after some time. Again, Love asked for help. But it was to no
avail. “No, I cannot take you with me. I am so sad. I want to be by myself.”
When Happiness passed by a few minutes later, Love again called for help. But Happiness
was so happy that it did not look around, hardly concerned about anyone.
Love was growing restless and dejected. Just then somebody called out, “Come Love, I will
take you with me.” Love did not know who was being so magnanimous, do you know who so
generously gave me a lift just when no one else wished to help?”
Knowledge smiled, “Oh, that was Time.” “And why would Time stop to pick me and take
me to safety?” Love wondered.
Knowledge smiled with deep wisdom and replied, “Because only Time knows your true
greatness and what you are capable of. Only Love can bring peace and great happiness in this
 world.”

ACTIVITY 2.3.1
Make a simple article about a given concept map below.

ACTIVITY 2.3.2
Lay down in a concept map the different usual experiences of a student like you when learning at
home. You can use any shape of your choice so long as it will be understood. Make your work
presentable.

DAY 4: NON-LINEAR ILLUSTRATIONS

ACTIVITY 2.4.1
Encircle words that you can find in the puzzle below. They are arranged vertically and horizontally.
The terms that you are going to find are connected to the new topic. Let’s go!

ACTIVITY 2.4.2
Present how you allocate your daily allowance using Pie Chart, Table, or Bar Graph.