Quarter 4 - Week 6

Discovering Literature as a tool to assert one‘s

identity

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 English 7 Quarter 4 Week 6: Learning Activity Sheet Number 6

Discovering Literature as a tool to assert one’s identity

Mary Claire B. Ramirez
Writer

Name of Student: _______________________________ Date: ______________

Grade level/Section: ____________________________

I. Introductory Concept

Hello, Learners! Most of you have already encountered different people with different
personalities. Now, let’s also discover yourself and the people around you and their
unique identities. Are you ready?

In this Learning Activity Sheet (LAS), you will understand how literature serves as a
tool in asserting one’s identity. It will help you recognize one’s identity to relate with all
types of people. Moreover, understanding, accepting, and valuing diverse
backgrounds can help young people and adults thrive in this ever-changing society.

Remember that you need to improve your speaking, reading, writing, language, and
literary skills as you go on through this journey.

II. Learning Skills From the MELCs

After accomplishing this LAS, you are expected to:

 Discover literature as a tool to assert one‘s unique identity and to better
understand other people. (EN7LT-III-g-5)

III. Learning Activities

Task 1: VocaBox

Below are five (5) boxes containing four (4) words. Copy the word which does NOT
belong in the group.

Box 1 Box 2
A. robust A. bends
B. strong B. bows
C. sturdy C. stands
D. weak D. yields

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 Box 3 Box 4 Box 5
A. cooperate A. benevolent A. bendable
B. embrace B. cruel B. flexible
C. protest C. relentless C. pliant
D. welcome D. rude D. stiff

Note: You can use the dictionary or the dictionary in your cellphone in order to unlock all the
words in the boxes.

Task 2: You mean to me!

Answer the following questions with your own words:

1. What does “pliant” mean?
2. How does the bamboo show its pliancy?
3. Can a person be pliant too? How?

Thank you for answering the questions with honesty! Let’s proceed to the next activity.

Task 3: Read and reflect!

Now, it’s time for you to read the text entitled, “Pliant like the Bamboo” by I.V. Mallari.
Stop and answer the questions whenever you see the “Reflection Time” questions.

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Task 4: Locate, Reflect, Evaluate!

Write (T) if the statement is true or (F) if false.

________1. The Filipinos cannot be compared to anything.

________2. The Filipinos bend and sway just like the bamboo when there are
problems but still remain standing after.
________3. The Filipinos are submissive but know when to act or fight.
________4. They never learned to fight for their freedom.
________5. They are dependent to other races.
________6. The Filipinos were once ruled by foreign conquerors.
________7. They are easily influenced by other people.
________8. They are friendly and good communicators.
________9. They can easily adjust to their community and environment.
_______10. The essay gave us an idea that the Filipino identity is the product of the
influences of other races.

Task 5: This is me!

Extension Activity:
Draw/create a symbol of yourself. Then, explain why you chose that symbol.
Example: Flower

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IV. Reflection

I have learned that…

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This lesson made me realize…

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V. Rubric for Scoring

Rubrics for Task 5 (Extension activity).

CRITERIA POINTS
Creativity 2
Organization of ideas 2
Relevance to the topic 1
TOTAL 5

VI. Answer Key

Task 1: Task 2: Answers may vary

Box 1:weak Task 3: Answers may vary
Box 2: stands Task 4:
Box 3: protest 1. F 6. T
Box 4: benevolent 2. T 7. T
Box 5: stiff 3. T 8. T
4. F 9. T
5. T 10. T

VII. References

Region V/Daily Lesson Plan/2019-2020 Quarter 4

English- Grade 7 Learner’s Material
First Edition, 2017