Welcome to my

class!
The following are
pictures from
different epics in the
Philippines. Identify
which of them is
Lam-ang, Aliguyon,
and Tuwaang. State
also the ethnic group
to which the following
epic heroes belong
Aliguyon
Epic of
Ifugao
Tuwaang
Epic of
Bagobo.
Lam-ang
Epic of
Ilocano
 Identify the
meaning of the
Underlined words
through context
clues by adding the
Read related WORDS
and PICTURES
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1. Antonia is the valiant young girl
who braved the floods to save stranded
civilians. Courage
ous
2. She has impeccable conduct. Her parents,
teachers, and classmates all consider her a perfect
daughter, student, and friend, so they unanimously
voted her as Model Student of the Year.
Faultless
3. Despite her academic awards, she
does not consider herself better or
more important than her peers because
she values humility.
Modesty
4. Some haughty children boast about their
talents and intelligence, but Cynthia does
not. She always makes it a point to help her
peers especially those who need assistance
Arrogan
with their lessons.
t
5. Ramil is known for his ingenuity. In the
recent science fair, for example, he
presented his new discovery – sources of
carbon monoxide-free fuel from algae. Inventive
ness
6. He hates indolence, so he always
keeps himself busy by constantly
researching and experimenting. Laziness
7. Seeing teenagers squander their
lives on alcohol, drugs and other
senseless things saddens Ramil. For
Throw
him, life is too precious to be wasted.
away
8. Instead of doing drugs, Ramil
recommends that students just channel
their energies to sports. Focus
9. Almira has also earned the admiration
of her peers. Her blindness does not
deter or stop her from studying and
excelling in class. Prevent
10. Her classmates and teachers simply
regard her with high esteem because
she has shown extraordinary courage Respect
and determination.
MARANAO ETHNIC GROUP
  This story you are about to
read is part of Maranao
Predominantly Muslimepic,
region in the
The Good Prince Bantugan,
Philippines
which
island oftells about the strange
Mindanao.
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their artwork,
 
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weaving, is a story
wood that
and metal
evolves from the people of a
crafts.
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The prefix and their lives.
MA-means “to It
be”. The real
risesis above
term the meaning
“Iranon” facts of those
”People of the
lives, although it is grounded
Lake”.
in those facts, to what they
have in common as their
Question
time
 3. While Prince
1.Why was the old Bantugan was away,
king of Bumbaran why did the king plot
unhappy?
He is envious against him?
The King ordered
with his everybody to stay away
younger from Prince Bantugan.
2. Why did the 4. What specific
brother
people like characteristics made
Prince Prince
He is a good
Bantugan? Prince and He isBantugan a hero?He is
Nationalistic.
aside from being willing to sacrifice his life
handsome he is friendly. for his countrymen
5. What main
characteristic of this
text make it an epic?
- This Story is an Epic

because one character

here sacrificed his life,
and he became a hero .
Go over the events of Even
the Maranao Epic ts:
The people were band to talk to
 

“The Good Prince prince bantugan.

Bantugan. Answer the Prince Bantugan and princess
flowchart by datimbang got married.
rewriting the events He travelled and diesd at thr front
gate of the Kingdom-between-
in order. two-seas.
King Dalinan and prince Madali
heard the death of Prince
bantugan and revived him.
In the Kingdom of Bumbaran,
lived King dalinan, Prince
Now that you are
familiar with the
characters’ traits and
personalities, let’s have
an activity to reflect the
story in our real-life
situation.
Question: How do you think
history, culture, environment,
and other factors influence the
author to express the majority
themes of the story?
 
Answe
r:
Life is a powerful tool for inspiration, and this is
especially prevalent in the works of writers.  Not
only the author's particular life circumstances but
also the time period in which that author lives is
generally reflected in literary works. 
In the story “ The Good Prince Bantugan” is a
traditional folktale from the Maranao people of the
Philippines. The Story follows the adventures of
Prince Bantugan, a brave and virtuous warrior who
The theme
influence
of the
of Maranao
story, including
Culture
bravery,
and environment
honor, andcanthe
bestruggle
seen in the
between
magical creatures
good andandevil,supernatural
reflect the
cultural
events. These
valuesreflects
and beliefs
the rich
of the
oral
Maranao
traditionspeople.
and inspiritual
The storybeliefs
also of
highlights
the Maranao thepeople,
importance
who have
of thea deep
family
connection
and community,
to the naturalasworld
Princeand
Bantugan’s
the supernatural
questrealm.
is motivated by his
GROUP 1
Let’s check if you understand
our lesson well. Fill out the Character
Map I prepared.
GROUP 2
Make three (3) slogans about
the Good Prince Bantugan. Make
sure to create a set of catchy and
memorable phrases that aim to inspire
and motivate people.
Assignment:
Compose a simple narrative text (a story).
Choose only one question below.
Write one paragraph containing three to five
sentences only.
 
1. Family solidarity is the basis of nationhood.
How would this apply to the story of
Bantugan?