At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:

a. identify the context of the text;

b. infer the literary meaning from literal language

based on usage;

c. analyze the text based on its key points; and

d. demonstrate understanding and appreciation of

the Philippine history and the literary work through
1. What do you know about martial law based on what you heard from people who
lived during that time?
2. What do you know about martial law based on the opinions from social media?
3. What have you learned about martial law from school and from your readings?
Guide Questions.

1. Who do you think is speaker in the story?

2. Why did the speaker feel unsafe in the story?
3. If you were the 5-year old girl in the story, would you feel safe during that time?
Why or why not?
4. Why did the man in the story have band aids instead of nails? What does it imply
about the visitors?
5. Do you think the father’s decision in the story right? Why?
6. Why did the mother leave? Do you understand this decision? Would you leave as
well? Why or why not?
7. How does the story affect your point of view about martial law?
8. If martial law violence happens again, would you do what the father did? Would
you also stand up for your rights and freedom? Explain your answer.
9. What is literal meaning of “Safe House” and “Shutting the Door”?
10.What do you think is the literary meaning of “Safe house” and “Shutting the Door”
in the story?