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Unit 2 Lesson 5

Three Kisses
Fragments
 Lesson Objectives
 Unlock prior knowledge by using a cluster diagram graphic organizer
 Understand the use of “fish-out-of-water” theme in literature
 Defend one’s opinions on a certain issue by participating in a discussion group
 Present one’s research findings one the issue of interracial marriages in the
Philippines
  Understand the use of the chronological pattern of organization
 Examine the chronology of a story by completing a timeline

Reading
 Lesson Objectives

 Identify and repair fragments to improve one’s writing

 Write an effective introduction

Languag
e
 Before Reading
Choose the word that correctly matches the given definition by ticking the box next to
it.

Answer this on page 168 (EnglishTek 7, Worktext)

Important Words
 Knowledge
Activation
Some lament that “commitment” has become an elusive aspect of modern –day
relationships. It has been observed that more and more people are finding it difficult to
commit themselves to relationships, and this was partly blamed on technology and the fast-
paced life that people live today.

Activity 1. Complete the graphic organizer below

with your ideas on what commitment is. Write the
word or phrase that represents your ideas in each
circle in the diagram.

Answer this on page 169 (EnglishTek 7, Worktext)

 Knowledge
Activation

Activity 2.

What does the author say about commitment? What does commitment
require from a person? What factors affect the extent of a commitment? Do
you agree or disagree with the author’s ideas about commitment? Compare
your answers with those of your classmates.

Answer this on page 169 (EnglishTek 7, Worktext)

 Literary Selection

Read “Three Kisses”

by Ma. Elena L. Paulma
on your EnglishTek 7 Anthology, pg. 72-89
 Understanding
Literature
A fictional work with a fish-out-of-water theme places the character in a
completely strange or unfamiliar situation, just like the literal fish that is not in its
usual aquatic environment. The story is built on whether or not the character adjusts
to the strange environment or continues to behave as he or she would and cause
change to the environment itself or influence the other characters in the process.

e.g. Planet of the Apes, John Carter, Harry Potter, Three Kisses

Literary Analysis
 Understanding
Literature
Activity
Identify other stories that have a fish-out-of-water theme. Provide the title, and
summarize in one sentence the fish-out-of-water theme of the story.

Answer this on page 171 (EnglishTek 7, Worktext) Literary

 Rubric
Category 1 2 3 4
Title Title was not Only one title is Two titles were All the titles of the
indicated indicated indicated story were
indicated

Complete Answer Barely Often Usually Always

restate/responded restated/responded restated/responded restated/responded
using own words using own words using own words using own words
Theme Story does not Story contains fish- Story contains fish- Story contains
contain fish-out-of- out-of-water theme out-of-water theme fish-out-of-water
water theme but was not and was theme and was
summarized in one summarized in one summarized in one
sentence sentence effective sentence
 Responding to
Literature

Form discussion groups, and discuss the reasons why some people are
against interracial partnerships. Share your opinions in the process.

Oral
Communication
 Rubric
Criteria 4 3 2 1

Accuracy All information Most information All information Information had

presented in the presented in the presented in the several
discussion was clear discussion was discussion was inaccuracies
accurate and clear accurate and clear accurate, but
thorough thorough were not usually
thorough
Listening Always listened Usually listened Often listened to Rarely listened and
respectfully to respectfully to other’s perspective often interrupted
other’s perspective other’s perspective others
Speaking Consistently used Usually used eye Often used eye Rarely used eye
eye contact and level contact and level contact and level contact and level
of enthusiasm that of enthusiasm that of enthusiasm that of enthusiasm that
kept the attention of kept the attention kept the attention kept the attention
others of others of others of others
Responding to
Literature
With your group, conduct some research on the life of Filipinos married to
foreigners. Take the following points into consideration:

• time spent in the Philippines or abroad

• challenges
• strengths
• conquering cultural differences

Present your research output in a slideshow presentation. Try inserting

pictures or video clips to make your presentation more interesting.

Research and
Writing
 RUBRIC
Criteria 4 3 2 1
Content All the information is Most information is Some information is Only few information
related to the given topic. related to the given topic. related to the given is related to the given
topic. topic.
Organization Information is organized Information is organized Only few information There is not even any
in a clear, logical way. in a logical way. is similar to the clear organization of
elements present in the information.
given text and not
really organized
logically.
Graphics All graphics are Most graphics are Most graphics are Most graphics are not
interesting has the right interesting. They support interesting but only interesting. They do not
size and complimentary the theme/content of the few of them support support the
colors. They support the presentation. the theme/content of theme/content of the
theme/content of the the presentation. presentation at all.
presentation.
Punctuation Barely used proper Sometimes used proper Mostly used proper Used capitals and
capitals/punctuation capitals/ punctuation capitals/ punctuation periods all throughout
marks (more than 6 marks (3-4 mistakes) marks (1-2 mistakes) the response (no
mistakes) mistake)
 Skills
Development
Chronological Pattern of Organization
The chronological pattern is one of the commonly used patterns of
organization by writers because it follows the time sequence in which events occur. In
this manner, the story may move forward (starting with the least recent to the most
recent) or backward.
Some writers, however, o not intentionally tell events as they occur in the story.
Some use flashbacks to introduce things that occurred in the past as a way to add
depth to the story or provide background information that may explain the character’s
motives, actions, and traits in the present time.
Activity
A. Rearrange the important events in “Three Kisses” in a chronological order by
completing the timeline below with essential words and phrases corresponding to
those events.

B. Reflect on the way the author organized the story. Why is the sequencing
important? Would the story be more effectively written if the events were
arranged chronologically? Justify your answer.

Answer this on page 172-173 (EnglishTek 7, Worktext)

 Rubric
Category 1 2 3 4
Organization The timeline is Few parts of the Most parts of the All parts of the
incomplete with timeline are timeline are timeline are
illogical complete with complete with complete with
organization of logical logical logical
events. organization of organization of organization of
events. events. events.
Complete Answer Barely Often Usually Always
restate/responded restated/responded restated/responded restated/responded
using own words using own words using own words using own words
Text Evidence Did not use any text Did not use a Used some text Used text evidence
evidence sentence stem and evidence with a with a sentence
text evidence is not sentence stem to stem to support
clear support my answer answer clearly
 Grammar Review
Fragments
Fragments are incomplete sentences that are punctuated like complete ones. It is sometimes
used intentionally by skilled writers to strategically emphasize an idea even if it is not expressed
as a complete sentence (event in works of fiction).
 Grammar
Workout

Answer the activities on your EnglishTek7 (worktext),

page 174-175
 Collaborative
Task
Think of yourselves as a group of journalists promoting your documentary to
be aired on TV. The documentary must involve an exceptional story about a person
or an organization committed to a cause or a relationship. Invent details about the
documentary to support your endorsement. Add sufficient details about the
documentary to promote your show. Prepare to present your endorsement in class.
 Rubric
Criteria 4 3 2 1
Content Point-of-view, Most point-of-view, Some point-of- Point-of-view,
arguments, and arguments, and view, arguments, arguments, and
solutions proposed solutions proposed in and solutions solutions proposed
in the endorsement the endorsement are proposed in the in the endorsement
are all logical; logical; usually endorsement are are somewhat
always supported supported with logical; often illogical; rarely
with important important details supported with supported with
details important details important details

Delivery Speech is always Speech is usually Speech is often Speech is rarely

clear and easy to clear and easy to clear and easy to clear and easy to
understand understand understand understand
Clarity/Coherence Ideas are clear and Most ideas are clear Some ideas are Only few ideas are
coherent and coherent clear and coherent clear and coherent
Writing
Topic
Writing the Introduction
Introductions are very important because they set the tone and scope of the essay. It is
also used not only to “grab” the reader’s attention, but also to keep the readers interested
enough to continue reading. As a writer, you are mainly tasked to accomplish two things in
your introduction:

1. Attract and sustain the reader’s attention

2. State the main idea or thesis statement of your writing piece.
Writing
Topic
You can try the following techniques in writing your introduction:
Activity
A. Decide on a topic by linking the idea of
“commitment” to the concepts below. Write a
complete thesis statement.
B. Write an introduction that will link up with
your thesis statement. Remember to use a good
attention-grabber.

C. Complete the rest of your essay following

the introduction you just wrote. Revise your
introduction if necessary.

From page 177-178 (EnglishTek 7, Worktext)

 RUBRIC
 Criteria Needs improvement Fair Good Excellent
Student did not observe Student used punctuation Student used accurate Student used accurate
Punctuation the use of correct inaccurately for most punctuation for some punctuation for every
punctuation. sentences. sentences. sentence.
Student did not observe Student used capitalization Student used accurate Student used accurate
Capitalization the use of correct inaccurately for most capitalization for some capitalization for every
capitalization. sentences. sentences. sentence.
Thesis statement does notThesis statement somehow Thesis statement
Thesis statement
represent the idea on therepresents the idea on the represents the idea on the
represents the idea on the
chosen topic. The chosen topic. The chosen topic. The
chosen topic well. The
Content introduction does not link
introduction links up with introduction links up with
introduction links up with
up with the thesis the thesis statement but the thesis statement and
the thesis statement and is
statement and is not a not enough to be a good enough to grab the
a good attention-grabber.
good attention- grabber. attention-grabber. attention of the reader.
Most of the students’ Most of the students’ Student wrote sentences
Student’s grammar use is
Grammar sentences did not follow sentences followed following the acceptable
unacceptable.
the acceptable grammar. acceptable grammar. grammar.
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Unit 2 Lesson 5

Three Kisses
Fragments
Thank you!