SPELLING REVIEW

• from the story, “Man in Dapitan”

Let’s Check!

1.fist 6.mangosteen
2.forgotten 7.porch
3.arrive 8.consultation
4.catechism 9.immediately
5.quiver 10.anxious
QUESTIONS?
PRINCESS
URDUJA
Catch-Up Friday
Activity 1: Read the text carefully and
list down the highlighted words used in
the story. (one-whole sheet of paper)
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Pangasinan was a kingdom ruled by King
Dalisay who had two children, a son and a
daughter. The king was growing old and his
worry was about which of his children would
rule his kingdom upon his death. He was old
and getting older and did not expect to live
long. Looking at his son, he asked, “Son, do
you think you can rule the kingdom when I am
gone?” Seeing that his son was weak, he went
further.
“You know our enemies are strong. They are powerful
and will get from you everything that belongs to the
kingdom. You and your sister will have to fight and lead
our men to battle and protect the kingdom. Not to do so
will mean we will lose everything.” The prince was
silent, but his sister, Princess Urduja, was scornful of
her brother who lacked the leadership that she inherited
from their father. As he was weak, she was strong. As he
was cowardly, she was brave. He did not want to lead
the men in battle, she dreamed of wars and winning
great victories. Truly, he had the heart of a woman.
And she, the heart of a man! Even before they had finished
their conversation, a runner had come with the news that
the enemy was at the edge of the kingdom, ready for the
attack. Crying loud and clear, the Princess ran to her father,
and on bended knees, she pleaded, “Father, let me lead the
men in battle. Only say the word, Father, and I promise
victory for the kingdom.” Looking at his son with a heavy
heart, he said yes to Princess Urduja who easily won the
battle. After the first battle, she began training her own
army. There were more armies to conquer, more lands and
lives to protect. This was just the beginning.
When King Dalisay died, she took over as ruler.
She waged many victorious battles against the
kingdom’s enemies, all the time proving that she
indeed was worth being ruler. In fact, she was able
to extend her kingdom to other areas in norther
Luzon. Her exploits were known all over Asia. To
the women, she was generous in her trust of their
capabilities. She had a special council of women
advisers.
To the advice that she gets married, she could only
smile and offer the challenge that she would only
marry the one who beats her in a fair fight. The
rulers of neighboring kingdoms could not muster
enough courage to woo her. Her reputation as a
warrior was known far and wide. In addition,
because of her victories, she became rich.
Also, she was intelligent. She talked with foreigners
to know what lay beyond the seas of her country’s
islands. Some visitors at her court wrote glowing
accounts of the splendor of her royal palace. She
was good at learning languages. It is said she could
speak Arabic. It was a wonder how this Malayan
woman was so brave, brilliant, so good at ruling her
kingdom. At 1324 AD, she could have been the
Philippines’ first liberated woman, although in
history, she was a respected ruler and patriot.
Activity 2: Identify what word was being
defined in each statement.
1. ______________ - open dislike and disrespect or mockery often
mixed with indignation
2. ______________ - ask someone for something in an intense,
emotional way
3. ______________ - the beliefs or opinions that are generally held
about someone or something
4. ______________ - receive (money, property, or a title) as an heir
at the death of the previous holder.
5. ______________ - control of or dominion over an area or people
ACTIVITY 3