 Some stories are just entertaining, but the taximan’s story is a story that is

full of learning and it is also very entertaining. The taximan’s story is

written by Catherine Lim. The purpose of this story is to open our eyes on
what is currently happening in our society, what are the teenagers today
and for us to be knowledgeable that as time goes by everything changes
and some of us adapt those change that is good for us and some choose to
adapt those change that will make us worst. It is a story that will touch
your heart. It is a realization that a parent is not just a giver of all our needs
but they are our teacher, friend and a hero that will guide us, lead us to the
right direction and will do everything just to make our lives better and to
protect us from harm.
Activity 1: The Elements of a Story Map Challenge (10 minutes)
The teacher will divide the class in 2 groups. Each group will be
selecting a leader. The leaders will then select members of his
group to represent the group in accomplishing the activity. Each
group will be completing the Story Map posted on the board.

The students will be given the definition of the Elements of a

Story printed on a sheet of paper. They will match the
corresponding definition on the name of the elements of the story
map posted on the board.
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What was the title of the story you have read during the
IReAct?


“The Taximan’s Story” will be the reading material to
be used for the different activities in organizing ideas
through the use of tables, maps and graphs.
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The knowledge you gained from the lesson on the
Elements of Story will help you to organize important
ideas.
Activity 2: Unlocking of Difficulties (10 minutes)

Matching Type
The teacher will ask for ten students to hold a piece of paper
with the unfamiliar word, and ask them to stand in front of the
class.

The 2 Groups of students will be given the pieces of papers with

the definition of the unfamiliar words. They will decide on
where to match the definition with.
Activity 3: Illustrated Story Pie Graph (10 minutes)

The students will complete the pie graph by filling each of the
parts of the pie with the different events in the life of the main
character of the story.
Activity 4: Story Table Organizer (10 minutes)

Complete each column of the story table by the

appropriate event for each to complete the organizer.

Beginning Middle Last

   
 
 
 
Activity 5: Problem – Solution Chart (10 minutes)

What problems are faced by the main character in the story?

Using the problem-solution chart, identify the problems and

provide solutions to these based on the story you have read.

Problems Solutions
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