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FEBRUARY 23, 2024
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, students will
be able to:
1. Identify the contents of the materials
viewed.
2. Infer the critical issues brought up in the
material viewed.
3. Evaluate the relevance and truthfulness of
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PRE- READING
VOCABULAY ENRICHMENT
Directions: Select the correct
meaning of the highlighted words
in each sentence. Choose from the
list below each sentence.

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1. The ambitious Mr. and
Mrs. Rat wanted their daughter to
marry someone who is
high-stationed.
a. comes from heaven
b. occupies an important position
c. is tall and handsome
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2. They were also looking for a
future son-in-law who is well-
descended.
a. has inherited great wealth
b. lives in a tall and beautiful
mansion
c. comes from a respectable family
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3. A blast blew off the high
wall.
a. bomb
b. a strong wave
c. a gust of strong wind
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4. When Father is angry,
he growls frightfully.
a. the sound of a trumpet
b. the bark of an angry dog
c. the blast of a siren
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5. It is impolite for an
outsider to meddle in a
family quarrel.
a. interfere
b. interrupt
c. interpret
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DURING
READING
THE VANITY OF
THE RAT
A Korean Folktale
A long time ago, there lived a rat couple
who had a daughter. Since they had no
other children, they gave her everything,
when it became time for their daughter to
marry, they wanted only the best husband
for her. They thought about all of the rats
they knew, but none of them were
goodenough for their daughter.
One day Mr. Rat said to his wife: “I know
who will make the perfect husband for our
daughter, the sun. “The sun? Asked Mrs.
Rat “Why do you think the sun would make
a good husband? Because there is none
more powerful in the world than the sun”
said the husband ‘’Yes, yes, yes” then the
sun is the most powerful. He’s bright as
well. Let’s ask him at once’’ said Mrs. Rat.
The two rats went out into their garden
where the sun was shining. ‘’Oh, Mr. Sun!
They called, trying to keep their eyes open
as they looked up into the sky. ’Yes, what
can I do for you?” replied the sun. “Should
you accept, my wife and I would like to offer
you our daughter’s hand in marriage, “said
Mr. Rat proudly.“ Because you are so
powerful and magnificent’’ said Mr. Rat Mrs.
Rat nodded her head in agreement.
“Well, I’m pleased that you think so highly
of me, but there is one that is more powerful
than me. “Who might that be? Asked Mr.
Rat. “Why Mr. Cloud, of course! I am
powerless when he covers me.” said Mr. Rat
nodding over and over. “Come on dear, let’s
go see Mr. Cloud.” Again, the couple
received a much different answer than what
they were expecting. Mr. cloud said “What
the sun said is true.
However, I am powerless when I meet Mr.
wind, whenever he blows, I must go.” ‘’Yes,
yes, of course” said Mr. and Mrs. Rat. They
then set out to find Mr. Wind. Coming down
the mountain they find Mr.Wind in the groove
of the trees. “I am strong I can make a big tree
fall over or blow down a house, shake up an
ocean, but try as I may, I can’t move a wall.
There is one that can make me fall over easily.
The very thought of it is making me shake
already.’’
“Please Mr. Wall tell us who” said Mr. Rat
“None other than you and your cousins the
moles. You and your cousins are very
strong, why if you burrow under my feet, I’II
fall over and land on my head. I’m no match
for you” said Mr. Wall. “Thank you, you’ve
been so helpful” said Mr. Rat. After
a long search for a suitable husband, the
Rat’s daughter married Roger the Rat.
QUESTIONS:
1. What characteristics of a prospective
husband does Mr. Rat want for his
daughter?
2. Was Mr. Rat’s choice of a husband for
his daughter really the best? Why or why
not?
3. What particular character trait of a
Korean family is implicitly revealed in the
fable?
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POST READING
ACTIVITY
Directions: Identify events or
sentences in the story which
you think are also happening
in real life.
Complete the table.
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