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Senior High School

Department of Education
National Capital Region
SCHOOL S DIVISION OFFICE
MARIK INA CITY

CREATIVE NON FICTION


Second Quarter-Module 1
Types and Forms of Creative Non Fiction

Writer: Noemi E. Del Rosario


Illustrator: Marexcza Z. Salinas
Layout Artist: Richland C. Buere
Marvin M. Tamayo

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What I Need to Know
Hello Senior High learners! In this first module for the 2nd quarter, you will learn
how to:

Present a commentary/critique on a chosen creative nonfictional text representing a


type or form
You can say that you have understood the lesson in this module if you can already:
1. define creative nonfiction;
2. identify types or forms of creative nonfiction;
3. interpret the types or forms of creative nonfiction;
4. create a commentary or a critique of a chosen nonfictional text.

What I Know
Answer the following questions. Select your answers from the options provided. Write
the letter of your choice on your answer sheet.

1. What is defined as a branch of writing which employs literary techniques and artistic
vision usually associated with fiction or poetry to report on actual persons and events?
A. literary element C. literary device
B. creative nonfiction D. creative element

2. Which is another term for creative nonfiction?


A. literary technique C. literature of fact
B. creative element D. literary term

3. What is a type or form of creative nonfiction that focuses on a topic through the lens
of the personal experience of the narrator?
A. The Memoir C. Lyric Essay
B. Literary Journalism D. Personal Essay

4. What is defined as a description of someone’s travels, given in the form of narrative,


public lecture, slide show, or motion picture?
A. Biography B. Reportage C. Blogs D. Travelogue

5. What kind of format is creative nonfiction often written?


A. essay B. story C. paragraph D. sentence

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Lesson 1 Types or Forms of Creative Nonfiction

What’s In
Before we start with the lesson, let us first review about themes and techniques in
a text. Will you please recall the lecture you have learned?
Literary Element means _______________________________________________
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The different types of literary elements are


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Give examples of literary devices


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What’s New
Let us start the lesson by looking at the activity below.
Complete the diagram below by answering the questions given.

What is a travelogue?
What information
should it contain?

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Why do you think authors write travelogue?
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Have you ever been to Banaue Rice Terraces (Ifugao, Mountain Province). Puerto
Princesa in Palawan, or other places you had visited that you either loved or
hated? Write down a few details about this place.
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What is It

The answers you made in the previous activity is an example of a type or form of
creative nonfiction.

Let us recall the definition of creative nonfiction. It is defined as a branch of writing


which employs literary techniques and artistic vision usually associated with fiction or
poetry to report on actual persons and events.

It involves writing about personal experience, real people, or events. What do you
think is an example of personal experiences? __________________________________

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Creative nonfiction is writing about facts rather than fiction.

What do you mean by “writing about facts rather than fiction?”

It is about fact and truth. The truth can be about a personal experience, event, or
issue in the public eye. The following is a list of the most popular types or forms of
creative nonfiction:

a) autobiography
o a written account of the life of a person written by that person

b) biography
o a detailed description or account of a person’s life

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c) literary journalism/reportage
o reports on an event, history or an actual case based on direct observation,
investigation or thorough research and documentation

d) travelogue
o it is a person’s account of a journey to another country or place. It can either
be a written report with many factual details or a narrative story about
personal impressions and experiences supported by images

e) reflection essay
o a form of writing that examines and observes the progress and meaning of a
writer’s individual experiences like a journal about the thoughts on a certain
topic

f) true narrative
o is an objective account of something (e.g. journalistic report)

g) blogs
o is a website containing short articles called posts that are changed regularly.

h) testimonio
o a Spanish term understood as “witness account”
o it is a first-person account by the person (narrator) who has faced instances
of social and political inequality, oppression, or any specific form of
marginalization

i) critique
o a critical discussion or review that describes, summarizes, and evaluates the
strengths and weaknesses of a work.

j. peer critique

o or peer review, is the practice of writers to review and provide constructive


criticism of each other’s works

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What’s More
Answer the following activities to practice your knowledge and skill about the topic
types or forms of creative nonfiction.

Activity 1
Makes notes about what you will write on your biography in the boxes below. Do
not be afraid to fill in by using your imagination.

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Activity 2
Put your music player on. Ask yourself whom it reminds you of. For as long as that
song plays, write about that person.
Song: (Name of the Person) ___________________________________________________
Facts/Interesting Stories about the person: ___________________________________
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Activity 3: Art Critique


Below is a famous artwork of a well know artist Vincent Van Gogh, Starry Night, 1889.
Complete the chart below by giving your comment or critiquing the artwork.

Looking closely, list what you Describe the texture of the


can see on the picture image. If you could feel it,
________________________ what would it feel like?
________________________ ________________________
________________________ ________________________
________________________ ________________________
________________________

“Starry Night” Vincent Van Gogh, 1889

What shapes and colors did


the artist use?
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How has the artist created the


image? What materials has he
used?
Describe how this picture ________________________
make you feel? Why did it ________________________
make you feel like this? What is interesting about this ________________________
________________________ artwork? ________________________
________________________ ________________________
________________________ ________________________
________________________ ________________________
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Lesson Ways to Present a
2 Commentary/Critique in a text
When we critique a text, we evaluate it, asking questions. Most of us tend to think
of criticism as being negative or mean, but in the academic sense, doing a critique is not
the least bit negative. Rather, it is a constructive way to better explore and understand
the material we are working with. The word’s origin means “to evaluate,” and through our
critique, we do a deep evaluation of a text.
Below are guiding tips or ways to being a better critic for non-fiction:
1. First, have at the back of your mind that the essence of the activity is to offer
constructive advice and professional opinion. So, even if it is not the finest work
you have read, ensure your contributions are invaluable and true.

2. Know and understand the target audience. This way, your assessment is accurate.
Don’t critique a children’s book and assume the readers will be adults.

3. Get a good grip of the message and how it is conveyed. Now, reflect on your
understanding of the message, have an idea how the reader will understand it, and
then be the judge of whether the message was well conveyed. Are there grey areas?
If there are, say so.

4. Look out for spelling errors, arrangement of words, ambiguous sentences, and then
point them out nicely. Before the negative criticisms begin to pour in, however, do
the positives first; generally, it is natural for one to be disposed to a rebuke, after
they have been commended for one thing or the other.

5. Do not go personal on the author. Deal with the work and not its writer. You are
entitled to your opinion of the person of the author, but it is highly unprofessional
to let this opinion come between you and the work. No personal attacks.

6. Do a follow up on the work, not necessarily with the author. Ask to know how well
the work is coming up if your contributions have been helpful and all that. This
way, you show that your criticism was genuine.

NOTE:
Your comment or critique should end with an overview of the article’s argument,
your conclusions, and your reactions.

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Activity 1: “THE TESTIMONY”
The selection you are about to read is a testimonial narrative in the form of a letter and
addressed to a nongovernment organization. The letter writer narrates the abuses a big
company is committing against its own workers.

A CALL FOR ASSISTANCE


Atilla Roma

To the Kilusan para sa Pambansang Katarungan:


Peace!
I would like to bring to your attention the labor malpractice that we, the Filipino
workers of Konjata Ship-Building Company, have been experiencing for several years.
First, I would like to share with you some details on Konjata. The company in
question is engaged in ship building and ship repair, and its owned by a foreigner, Mr.K
who wields and enjoys enormous influence in Central Luzon. Because of his wealth, there
is little wonder why he has connections with some of the local politicians in the area. We
would see Governor J, Mayor S, and Representative G in the shipyard especially on special
occasions such as our big boss’ birthday celebrations. That the owner can spend
excessively on such occasions, spending cold cash for food and wine, among others, while
his workers are treated almost like slaves is beyond me.
No less than the president of the country came to Konjata to become the guest of
honor in one of the company’s anniversary celebrations. This was last year when the
president enthusiastically praised Mr.K for supposedly generating jobs for the residents
of our province (this was covered by a local media station and you can check a video
recording his speech on YouTube). The president’s presence did not create a sense of pride
among the lowly workers; instead, it sent shivers down our spine. This suggests that
should we decide to fight for our labor and human rights, we should be ready to battle a
formidable enemy, and it is for this reason that we are appealing to your organization for
immediate assistance.
I have been a worker of Konjata for six and a half years already. I was able to attend
only one semester of college, so I had a tough time applying for a job. Prior to my
employment at Konjata, I worked as a casual construction worker in different towns and
cities in the province as well as in Metro Manila, but there were times when I would have
no work. Because I have a family – my wife and three children -to support, I accepted the
invitation of an acquaintance to work in the shipyard as a welder. Not long after I was

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hired, I realized the difficulties of working in the shipyard. For six years, I put up with the
abuses being committed against me and my fellow workers because I am afraid that I have
nowhere else to go because of my lack of education. I feel, however, that it is about time
that we brought these abuses to public attention.
I shall now go to the details on how our rights as workers and as human beings are
trampled on. First, we are all contractual workers although many in our ranks work
continuously in the shipyard for five years or more. Labor Code provisions require that
those who have worked continuously in a company for more than six months be
regularized – that is, they should be made permanent employees with security of tenure
and benefits.
Second, our workers receive wages that are lower than the prescribed minimum
wage. While the minimum wage is already Php 488.00 per day, the rate each Konjata
worker receives, regardless of the length of service, is only Php 395.00. Worse, we work
for more than 8 hours a day, but we do not receive anything for overtime work. We do
have days off, but we are required by Mr.K to report even on non-working holidays. As far
as I know, a worker is entitled to additional pay if he/she is told to report even on holidays.
Third, many of my workers have already met accidents in the workplace. This I
ascribe to the lack of proper safety equipment. There are times, for instance, when workers
would paint the hull of a ship without the proper harness. Just last year, six of our workers
suffered serious fractures while on duty, and three years ago, one of us had a fatal fall.
Furthermore, our workers are not even provided with face masks at least to protect their
lungs from the harmful chemicals that they are exposed to while working.
Finally, some of the workers have experienced being physically and sexually
harmed by Mr.K and the other foreigners in the shipyard. I, myself, have been slapped
and kicked by the foreigner boss in my department. As if not contented with the physical
harm he inflicts on the male workers, the same foreigner has also made sexual advances
toward one of my female co-workers.
We request for immediate assistance. Please help us end the abuses being
committed against the Filipino workers.

A. Questions for Discussion

1. Why does the narrator claim that the company in question is influential?

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2. Explain the following passage: That the owner can spend excessively on such
occasions, spending cold cash for food and wine, among others, while his workers
are treated most like slaves is beyond me. What does it suggest about the company’s
attitude towards the workers?

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3. Why did the narrator choose to work in Konjata?

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4. What were the different abuses experienced by the workers?

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5. If the workers decided to file charges against the company, would they win the
struggle? Why or why not? How effective is the judicial system when it comes to
worker’s rights?
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B. Writer’s Space
Directions: Give your comments on the worker’s issue about the text you have just
read. Be sure to consider the ways or tips given above on how to present a
commentary or critique. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answer.

What I Have Learned

In this module, you have studied about presenting a commentary/critique


on a chosen creative nonfictional text. Express what you have learned by answering
the questions below.

Creative Nonfiction involves writing about personal experience, real people,


or events. It is writing about fact, rather than fiction. The writer can write about
anything, such as a personal experience, current events, or issues in the public
eye. The writer can also inject personal thoughts, feelings, or opinions into the
writing. Often, the writer uses the first person “I.”

1. What are the types and forms of creative nonfictions?


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2. What are the different ways or tips on how to present a commentary or critique in
a text?
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What I Can Do
Give examples for each of the types or forms of creative nonfiction. Discuss you answer
by explaining why you have chosen it.

1. Biography : _______________________________________________________________
Explanation:____________________________________________________________________
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2. Travelogue: _______________________________________________________________
Explanation: _____________________________________________________________
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3. Literary Journalism: ______________________________________________________


Explanation:____________________________________________________________________
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4. Blog: _____________________________________________________________________
Explanation:____________________________________________________________________
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5. Critique: __________________________________________________________________
Explanation:____________________________________________________________________
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Assessment
Create/present at (1) one commentary or critique of a chosen creative nonfictional
text representing a particular type or form from the box below.

Autobiography Biography Literary Journalism/Reportage


Personal Essay Travelogue Reflection Essay
True Narratives Blogs Critique
Testimonies Peer Critique

In presenting your commentary:


Write or type your commentary/critique on a sheet of paper; you can include
pictures of the type/form you have chosen (ex.: if it is blog, put a picture of the blog, a
news article, a copy of the article, and if it is a personal/reflection essay, a copy of the
essay) just to prove that you have really read. Share your answers to your family members
and ask opinions and suggestions from them on about your critique/comment. You can
make necessary revisions from their suggestions, before submitting it to your teacher.
a. Express your commentary/critique orally, vlog style, and share it online to
your family members, friends, and classmates. You can also ask opinions and
suggestions from them, before submitting it to your teacher.
REMEMBER: Be guided by the tips on how to make a commentary/critique.
Use the following rubrics as a guide while working on this activity

Criteria Score Comments


Touches on very important fact related to the 15
topic
Uses original wordings 15
Idea or conclusion is logically supported by 10
relevant facts
Statements are free from errors in grammar, 10
spelling, punctuation, and capitalization
(written output)
Use of Media: Visual elements are clear and
accurately presented (vlogging)

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Additional Activities

On Your Own

You are a freelance writer and blogger who wishes to join an international blogging
contest. The contest requires a creative nonfiction piece on one’s native city or town
(Example: Marikina), with not less than five paragraphs. It should revolve around the
theme: “The soil of their native land is dear to all the hearts of mankind,” a quotation from
Roman scholar and politician Cicero.

The instruction is for one to give not just the positive characteristics, but also the
unpleasant side of the place (including the writer’s painful or terrible experiences), as well
as his/her personal reflections. Pictures may also be added. Your blog is for netizens who
will choose the winning blog among the entries on the basis of creativity, clarity, and
accuracy. The final output will be a combination of the different types of creative nonfiction
that was discussed such as the personal essay, reflection essay, and blog.

Share it online to your family members, friends, and classmates.

Since you will give some negative sides, be aware on how you will present your
commentary/critique by following the tips or ways that was discussed before.

Use the following rubrics as a guide while working on this activity.

Proficient Approaching Developing


Criteria (8-10 pts.) Proficient Proficiency
(4-7 pts.) (1-3 pts.)
The blog entry is The blog entry is The blog entry is
fully imaginative quite imaginative somewhat
and inventive, and inventive, imaginative and
Creativity enough to capture enough to capture inventive, but as a
the reader’s the reader’s whole, would not
attention attention, evoke immediate
immediately. although some interest.
parts are
predictable.
Accuracy The blog entry is The blog entry has The blog has
completely free of a few conceptual, several
conceptual, mechanical, and conceptual,
mechanical, and grammatical mechanical, and
grammatical errors. grammatical
errors. errors.

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Clarity The message is The message is The message is
completely quite somewhat
understandable to understandable to understandable,
the reader. the reader, with requiring a re-
some parts reading of certain
requiring a re- paragraphs or of
reading to be the essay as a
understood. whole to be
understood.
Vividness The details and The details are The details are
descriptions are quite compelling, somewhat
fully compelling. although some compelling, but
descriptions lack the descriptions
color and energy. are predictable
and lacking in
color and energy.

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POST TEST FOR QUARTER 2 MODULE 1
(TYPES AND FORMS OF CREATIVE NONFICTION)

I.MATCHING TYPE
Match the words in column A with its correct answer in Column B.

A B

1. Autobiography A. a form of writing that examines and


and observes the progress and meaning
of a writer’s individual experiences
2. Reflection Essay B. it is an objective account of something
3. Testimonio C. a written account of the life of the person
written by that person
4. Critique D. a Spanish term understood as “witness
account”
5. True Narrative E. the practice of writers to review and provide
constructive criticism of each other’s work
6. Travelogue F. a detailed description or account of a
person’s life
7. Biography G. a critical discussion or review that
describes, summarizes, and evaluates the
strengths and weaknesses of a work
8. Blog H. it is a person’s account of a journey to
another country or place
9. Peer Critique I. reports on an event, history, or actual case
based on direct observation or investigation
10. Literary Journalism J. a website containing short articles called
posts that are changed regularly

II. ESSAY (5 points)

Choose one (1) from the guiding tips/ways in giving a better critic and discuss its
importance.

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References

Books
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Noel Christian A. Moratilla, Ph.D and John Iremil E. Teodoro, Creative Nonfiction, Claiming
Spaces, Understanding, Reading and Writing Creative Nonfiction, A Textbook on Humanities
and Social Sciences: Phoenix Publishing House, 2016, 123-125, 129-130, 138-139

Electronic Resources
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https://www.creativenonfiction.org/online-reading/what-creative-nonfiction
https://davehood59.wordpress.com/2010/02/17/writing-creative-nonfiction/
https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/i-have-an-idea/w/choosing-your-
topic/6397/the-differences-between-memoir-autobiography-and-biography---article
https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-literary-journalism-1691132
https://penandthepad.com/reflective-essay-vs-memoir-
10068050.html#:~:text=A%20reflective%20essay%20is%20a,has%20shaped%20or%20c
hanged%20him
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/blog
https://www.theedublogger.com/100-ideas-and-prompts-for-student-blogging/
https://www.feedspot.com/infiniterss.php?_src=feed_title&followfeedid=4208379&q=site
:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wheninmanila.com%2Ffeed%2F
https://www.wheninmanila.com/look-businesses-closed-down-bf-homes-paranaque/
https://blog.feedspot.com/philippines_blogs/
https://examples.yourdictionary.com/reflective-essay-examples.html
https://www.education.com/download/worksheet/171333/literature-response-
reflection-cards.pdf
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/503206958361814028/visual-
search/?x=15&y=10&w=470&h=332&cropSource=6
https://thereadywriters.com/critiquing-non-fiction-6-points-to-note/
https://openoregon.pressbooks.pub/wrd/chapter/critiquing-a-text/

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What I Know (Pre-assessment)
1. B
2. C
3. D
4. D
5. A
What’s In
Answers may vary
Possible Answers:
• Literary Element is a composition of all works of narrative fiction which is a necessary feature
of verbal storytelling that can be found in any written or spoken narrative.
• The different types of literary elements are plot, setting, character, point of view, tone, and
literary device.
• The sample literary devices are simile, metaphor, personification, symbolism, alliteration,
hyperbole, hyperbole, and onomatopoeia.
What’s New
Answers may vary
Possible Answers:
going to different places, moving from one place to another, narrating experiences, location of
the place, exciting things about the place
• I think authors write travelogue for their readers to experience what he/she had experienced
from the place of his/her travel.
I had been to different places, but I will never forget the travel I had in Cagbalete Island in Mauban,
Quezon. The place is amazing because of its white sand, the Bakawan trees, the people are very
pleasant, but one thing I do not like about it is the limited sources of electricity since it is an island,
the electrical power is only from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
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Based from the picture, I If I could feel the texture
can see it is night, there of the image, it would
are stars, clouds, a tree, feel rough.
and houses
The shapes and colors The artist created the
that the artist used are images by imagining in
circles, triangles, and his mind the possibility
squares, the colors are of what is happening at
yellow, blue, violet, and night. The materials he
black used might be rough.
The picture made me What makes this
feel sad because of the artwork interesting is
dark colors that were that it simply signifies
used. the feelings of the
What’s More (Activity 3)
Answers may vary
Possible answer
What’s More (Activity 1)
Answers may vary
Possible Answers:
My Biography of Noe Fernandez Escolano
Introduction: The biography is about my father
Early Life: He is the eldest of 6 siblings, was not able to finish his years
in highs school since his father died when he was 16 yrs.old,
Early Career: He went to Manila from an island in Quezon since he wanted to help his mother in raising
his other siblings, he was hired in a company wherein he started as a mechanic, his supervisor wanted
him to be promoted since he displayed a very good performance without any absences nor late, but he
declined knowing that it will be hard for him to communicate with other superiors even to foreigners
who visited their company because of his educational background.
Things He is Best Known For: Even though he was not promoted from his position he was given
recognitions and awards from his excellent works. He was able to let his children finish their studies up
to college though he was the only one working in the family.
Family Life/Extra Interest: He was married and had 3 children. His hobby is only fixing any things inside
the house whenever he had free time.
Conclusion: Noe had lived a good life, knowing that he had given everything that his children deserve to
have through his sacrifices.
What’s More (Activity 2)
Answers may vary
Possible Answers
Song: Raine, charming, loving, friendly, love to be cuddled, says sorry whenever she commits
mistakes
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What’s More (Activity 1)
Answers may vary
Possible Answers:
My Biography of Noe Fernandez Escolano
Introduction: The biography is about my father
Early Life: He is the eldest of 6 siblings, was not able to finish his years in
highs school since his father died when he was 16 yrs.old,
Early Career: He went to Manila from an island in Quezon since he wanted to help his mother in raising
his other siblings, he was hired in a company wherein he started as a mechanic, his supervisor wanted him
to be promoted since he displayed a very good performance without any absences nor late, but he declined
knowing that it will be hard for him to communicate with other superiors even to foreigners who visited their
company because of his educational background.
Things He is Best Known For: Even though he was not promoted from his position he was given recognitions
and awards from his excellent works. He was able to let his children finish their studies up to college though
he was the only one working in the family.
Family Life/Extra Interest: He was married and had 3 children. His hobby is only fixing any things inside
the house whenever he had free time.
Conclusion: Noe had lived a good life, knowing that he had given everything that his children deserve to have
through his sacrifices.
What’s More (Activity 2)
Answers may vary
Possible Answers
Song: Raine, charming, loving, friendly, love to be cuddled, says sorry whenever she commits mistakes
Lesson 2
Activity 1 Answers may vary
Possible Answers
A. 1. The narrator claim that company is influential because he had mentioned of influential individuals like
politicians specifically the president who had attended the company’s anniversary celebration.
2. The passage suggests that the company’s attitude towards the workers is bad since they were not given
enough compensations on their work.
3. The narrator chose to work in Konjata because he had no work and he had family to support so he was
invited by an acquaintance to apply as a welder in the company.
4. The different abuses experienced by the worker and himself that he cited were the following:
a. they should be regular employee – since they have been working continuously for more than 6
months.
b. they receive salary lower than the prescribed minimum wage
c. they work more than 8 hours but did not receive overtime pay
d. the company lack of proper safety equipment
e. they were physically and sexually harmed by other foreigners in the ship.
5. If the workers will file charges against the company, my opinion will be is that they will win the struggle
if the judicial system will not be bias because of the influence of politicians. My opinion regarding the
judicial system when it comes to worker’s rights is that the workers at the end will suffer, they do not have
the money to support the case they filed and at the end they will withdraw the case.
B.
The issue about abuses on worker’s rights in a company is a never-ending story. Some workers though they
experienced malpractices in their company still decided to be quiet about it since they know that they will get fired
from their positions and the outcome is they will lose their job. But some would have the courage to expose and file a
case against these companies for they still believe that justice is fair. But, at the end, the workers will lose the fight.
The government should be always willing to hear sides on every story, they should not be influenced by wealthy owners
for the people believed that they will be helped by the politicians they voted for during the election whom who had
promised to them to be of help.
Development Team of the Module

Writer: Noemi Escolano-Del Rosario (SEHS-SHS)


Editor: Jose Datugan (MHS)
Internal Reviewer: Janet S. Cajuguiran (EPS- English)
External Reviewer: PNU Professor
Illustrator: Marexcza Z. Salinas
Layout Artist: Richland C. Buere
Marvin M. Tamayo (SNNHS)
Management Team:
Sheryll T. Gayola
Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
OIC, Office of the Schools Division Superintendent

Elisa O. Cerveza
Chief, Curriculum Implementation Division
OIC, Office of the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

Janet S. Cajuguiran
Education Program Supervisor-English

Ivy Coney A. Gamatero


EPS – LRMS

For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:

Schools Division Office- Marikina City

191 Shoe Ave., Sta. Elena, Marikina City, 1800, Philippines

Telefax: (02) 682-2472 / 682-3989

Email Address: sdo.marikina@deped.gov.ph

City of Good Character 20


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