LESSON 1

DEEPENING MY ROOTS
YOUR JOURNEY
Every individual is uniquely created, gifted with intelligences and
equipped with skills. Your awareness and thorough understanding of your
origins will greatly help you in appreciating yourselves and building
relationships with others. However, to be globally enlightened to the essence
and value of 21st century Filipino learner, there is also a need to deepen
your knowledge about your rich cultural background and heritage so as to
connect in a more exciting world.
In order for you to grasp fully the world to which you belong, you must
be confident of your identity. You should have established your uniqueness
before you can take a big leap into a wider and more complicated journey.
In this lesson, you will deal with an essay, informative texts and
tasks/activities that will give comprehensive assessment of your ancestries
parallel with the development of your listening, speaking, reading, writing,
viewing, grammar and literary skills. Learning from these skills and tasks
will be best shown in making your own Photo Collage.

YOUR OBJECTIVES

Use ones schema to better understand a text

Use ones schema as basis for conjectures made
Use different listening strategies based on purpose, topic and
levels of difficulty of simple informative and short narrative

texts
Note specific details of the text listened to
Determine the key message conveyed in the material viewed.

Categorize words according to shades of meaning

Identify collocations used in a selection
Discover Literature as a tool to assert ones unique identity and
to better understand other people

Identify the distinguishing features of Literature during the

Period of Emergence
Compose simple narrative texts
Identify feature of narrative writing
Express ideas, opinions, feelings

interviews, group/panel discussions, forums/fora, debates, etc.

Use the appropriate prosodic features of speech during

interviews, discussions and forums

Link sentences using logical

and

emotions

connectors

that

during

signal

chronological and logical sequence and summation

REMEMBER that your expected output is a PHOTO COLLAGE and the
criteria for assessment will be Creativity and Artistry, Content and
Substance, Organization, Over-all Impression, Clarity of Concept and
Language Mechanics.

TASK 1: LETTER/WORD LINKER

Form groups of five members. You will be given sets of words to
connect in order to reveal the key words or phrases/sentences leading to
today's task. Post all your answers on the board. The group who got the
correct answers wins the challenge.
I AM A FILIPINO
WE ARE EDUCATED FILIPINOS
I AM PROUD TO BE FILIPINO
I AM NOT INFERIOR AGAINST OTHER RACES BECAUSE I AM
A FILIPINO
I AM DISTINCT, I AM UNIQUE BECAUSE I AM A FILIPINO
QUESTION: Referring to your posts on the board, what is the dominant
message?

TASK 2: SPARE AN EAR TO HEAR

Listen to the music video of AKO AY PILIPINO by Kuh Ledesma

(Source: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR3zgjIthaE
). Reflect on the
message of the song and answer the following:

Questions:
1. What is the title of the song?
2. Who are Filipinos, based on the song?
3. What do you feel while listening to the song?
4. What is the message in the song?

TASK 3: THROWBACK#HASHTAG#SELFIE
Brainstorm on the characteristics/traits of Filipino before, what
describes them today and what they will be like in the future. Make a list of
their characteristics and present in class. Highlight their similarities and
differences.
(Suggested materials: strips of paper; illustration of Juan Dela Cruz)
Guide Questions:
1. How do you characterize Filipino then? today?
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2. How will Filipinos of tomorrow be different from other people of the
world?
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3. Do you think that the Filipino can be the next big thing in the global
market? In what way?

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4. What realization did you get about being a Filipino?
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TASK 4: BOX OF DETAILS

Listen to a simple informative text and note down the details
mentioned in the text. Using a strip of paper while listening, write down the
details from the text and put it in box. After listening, take out all the strips
of paper from the box and post all the similar details noted down on the
exterior sides of the box.
Listening Text:
UST Library to exhibit Rare Newspapers
A rare opportunity to view the rarest least known newspapers ever
published in the Philippines will be offered by the University of Santo Tomas
Library in an exhibit on Journalism entitled 175 Years of Philippine
Newspapers which will open at the lobby of the same library next week
beginning January 22. It will run through the first week of February.
According to the prefect of libraries, the exhibit will present such
valuable newspapers as Del Superior Gobierno, which is the only existing
copy today anywhere; El Diario de Manila, La Independencia, Libertas and
La Solidaridad. It will also show a lot of variety of periodicals ranging from
the most serious to the most humorous.
All newspapers on display have been preserved as priceless items by the

UST Library Filipiniana Section and Archives.

The exhibit will highlight the University celebration of its 375 th
Foundation Anniversary.

TASK 5: VIEW TUBE

You are going to watch a short film entitled Hating Kapatid.
Illustrate the message conveyed by the film. Identify the very Filipino
character/trait visualized from the movie?
Guide questions:
1. What did the movie reveal as being Filipino?
2. What character/trait of a Filipino is depicted from the movie?
3. What is the message of the short film?
As you hope to gain more insights and explore your journey to unfold
wide extent of learning, you can try a variety of activities and
consider how the different tasks will not only help you to understand
language and literary concepts, but also help you

to discover your

identity and uniqueness as an individual, as a Filipino.

Be reminded of what is expected from you as you proceed to the
following phases of this lesson.

YOUR TEXT
This phase will help you polish your knowledge and understanding
with the target concepts and skills through deeper search of the essay in
focus.
Obviously, words vary depending on the intensity and shades of
meaning. There are words which meanings are arranged from ascending to
descending, from positive to negative or from strong to weak.

TASK 6: STEP ON THE LADDER

Below is a list of words, arrange the following sets of words according to
intensity or shades of their meaning from ascending or descending, positive
or negative, strong to weak. State the reason of your arrangement.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Educated, cultured, informed, skilled

Danger, risk, hazard, menace
Basic, fundamental, vital, indispensable
Refined, developed, advanced, sophisticated
Acquaintance, friend, colleague, associate
Practical, useful, convenient, realistic
Conduct, ways, behaviour, demeanour
Native, resident, local, indigenous
Change, modify, transform, revolutionize
10 .Ignorant, unaware, rude, impolite

TASK 7: SPOT THE C (Collocations)

While there are clines where words express different meanings

according to shades and intensity, there are also collocations in which
word/s work in pairs, or are partly or fully fixed expressions that become
established through repeated context-dependent use.

Below are sentences taken from the essay What is an Educated Filipino by
Francisco Benitez. Read the sentences and identify the collocations used in
the sentence.
1. The growth of the public schools and the establishment of democratic
institutions have developed our national consciousness both in
strength and in solidarity.
2. Religious freedom has developed religious tolerance in our people.
3. I venture to suggest that the educated Filipino should, first, be
distinguished by the power to do.
4. Our modern public school system has been established as a safeguard
against the shortcomings and dangers of a democratic government
and democratic institutions.
5. The Oriental excels in reflective thinking; he is a philosopher.
6. The educated Filipino, in the second place, should be distinguished
not only by his knowledge of the past and of current events in the
worlds progress, but more especially by his knowledge of his race, his
people, and his country
7. But should we consider a man who is utterly unable to support
himself and is an economic burden to the society in which he lives as
educated merely because he possesses the superficial graces of
culture?
8. Our character, our culture and our national history are the core of our
national life, and consequentially, of our education.
9. The mother, for example, who prepares wholesome meals, takes good
care of her children, and who trains them in morals and right conduct
at home, renders efficient service to the country as well as does the
statesman or the captain of the industry.
10.
There are, then, at least three characteristics which I believe to
be the evidence of the educated Filipino- the power to do, to support
himself and contribute to the wealth of our people;

TASK 8: TAKING THE ESSAY----EASY!

Essay is a brief nonfiction work that deals with one subject. It may
express facts, a statement that can be proven or opinion, statement
expressing the writers view and may not be proven. It was once described
by one author that reading an essay is listening to someone think because
it contains the thoughts of the writer. It may be serious or humorous,
formal or informal.
Below is an essay of Francisco Benitez. Read and find out how he lifts
the spirits and esteem of an educated Filipino, how he gives pride to the
Filipino race by writing inside the flag of the Philippines the greatness of an
educated Filipino.

What Is An Educated Filipino?

Francisco Benitez

What is an educated Filipino and what qualities should distinguish

him today?

The conception of education and what an educated man is varies in

response to fundamental changes in the details and aims of society. In our
country and during transitional stages in our national life, what are the
qualities which an educated man should possess?

Alterations in Our Social Life

Great changes have taken place in the nature of our social life during
the last twenty years. The contact with Americans and their civilization has
modified many of our old social customs, traditions, and practices, some for
the worse and many for the better. The means of communication have
improved, and therefore better understanding exists among the different

sections of our country. Religious freedom has developed religious tolerance

in our people. The growth of the public schools and the establishment of
democratic institutions have developed our national consciousness both in
strength and in solidarity.
Education Has Changed in Meaning
With this growth of national consciousness and national spirit among
our people, we witness the corresponding rise of a new conception of
education the training of the individual for duties and privileges of
citizenship not only for his own happiness and efficiency, but for the
national service and welfare as well. In the old days, education was a matter
of private concern; now it is a public function and the state not only has the
duty but it has the right as well as to educate every member of the
community the old as well as the young, women as well as men not only for
the good of the individual but also for the self-preservation and selfprotection of the State itself. Our modern public school system has been
established as a safeguard against the shortcomings and dangers of a
democratic government and democratic institutions.

Practical Activity
In the light of the social changes, we come again to the question:
What qualities should distinguish the educated Filipino of today? I venture
to suggest that the educated Filipino should first, be distinguished by the
power of doing. The oriental excels in reflective thinking; he is a philosopher.
The Occidental is a doer; he manages things, men, and affairs. The Filipino
of today needs more of this power to translate reflection into action. I believe
that we are coming more and more to the conviction that no Filipino has the
right to be considered educated unless he is prepared to take an active and
useful part in the work, life, and progress of our country as well as in the
progress of the world. The power to do embraces the ability to produce

enough to support oneself and to contribute to the economic development of

the Philippines. Undoubtedly, a man may be, and often is, an efficient
producer of economic goods and the same time he may not be educated. But
should we consider a man who is utterly unable to support himself and is
an economic burden to the society in which he lives educated merely
because he possesses the superficial graces of culture? I hope that no one
will understand me as saying that the only sign of economic efficiency is the
ability to produce material goods, for useful social participation may take
the form of any of the valuable services rendered to society through
institutions as the home, the school, the church, and the government. The
mother, for example, who prepares wholesome meals, take good care of her
children, and trains them in morals and right conduct at homeshe
renders efficient services to the country as well as does the statesman or
the captain of industry. I would not make the power to do the final and only
test of the educated Filipino; but I believe that in our present situation, it is
fundamental and basic.

Acquaintance with Native History and Culture

The educated Filipino, in the second place, should be distinguished,
not only by his knowledge of the past and of current events in the worlds
progress but more especially by his knowledge of his race, his people, and
his country, and his love of the truths and ideals that our people have
learned to cherish. Our character, our culture, and our national history are
the core our national life and, consequently, of our education. I would not
have the educated Filipino ignore the culture and history of other lands, but

can he afford to be ignorant of the history and culture of his own country
and yet call himself educated?
Refinement in Speech and Conduct
The educated Filipino, in the third place, must have ingrained in his
speech and conduct those elements that are everywhere organized as
accompaniments of culture and morality so that, possessing the capacity for
self-entertainment and study, he may not be at the mercy of the pleasure of
the senses or a burden to himself when alone. There are, then, at least three
characteristics which I believe to be the evidence of the educated Filipino
the power to do, to support himself, and to contribute the wealth of the our
people; acquaintance with the worlds progress, especially with that of his
race, people, and community, together with the love of our best ideals and
traditions; and refined manners and moral conduct, as well as the power of
growth.

Greatness of an Educated Filipino

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TASK 9: THREE in-ONE Go FILIPINO

Now that you are aware of the concepts of an educated Filipino, it will be
more exciting and challenging if you are to accomplish these three tasks
directed towards one goal becoming an educated Filipino.

Form groups and do these tasks.

a. CHARACTER SKETCH
Illustrate what an educated Filipino is using a character sketch.

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b. LETTER TO THE WORLD

Write an open letter address to any citizen of the world informing the
qualities of an educated Filipino.

c.
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d. SLOGAN
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Make a_______________________________________________
slogan featuring the greatness of an educated Filipino.
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TASK 10: WHOS WHO.?

Form groups of 6 . In five minutes, present a talk show sharing your
stands or convictions that Filipinos are not inferior to any other races of the
world.

YOUR DISCOVERY TASKS

Undoubtedly, Filipino shines in different grounds because a Filipino is
special, innately talented and gifted, simply great. However, as unique
human beings, you always have to prove your worth and value because
every Filipino is insatiable for learning. There is no room for settling to being
inferior because excellence is what everyone aims for.
Obviously, you have now ample insights and arms to establish your
gained understanding and how these prized concepts be applied through
getting involved in real-life tasks and challenges.

TASK 11: I AM A FILIPINO I AM A STAR!

Individual Task: In a star similar to the one below, share a short story
of an unforgettable experience showing your outstanding/admirable quality
as

Filipino.

Be

reminded

to

use

the

connectors

that

signal

chronological/logical sequence and summation. Then, post your star in the

face-book-like account on the wall. See how many likes you will get from
your classmates.

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TASK 12: A Challenge to the Responsibility of Educated, Empowered

and Devoted (C.R.E.E.D.) FILIPINO

Surely, this task will be a lot easier for you because you have been
provided help on having a more comprehensive picture of your being a

Filipino. You now have a deeper understanding of your quality, trait, culture
and identity.
Work in groups. Discuss and come up with a consensus of your creed
or belief as Filipino or being an educated Filipino.
Youre doing excellently! Would you like to try how far your learning
and understanding have achieved on the target concepts and to polish
your communication skills?

YOUR FINAL TASK

As an assessment of learning and as evidence of understanding on
the target concepts and enhancing the aimed skills, you have to work on
your ultimate output for this lesson- making a PHOTO COLLAGE of an
educated Filipino. The criteria for evaluation will be Creativity and Artistry,
Content and Substance, Organization, Over-all Impression, Clarity of
Concept and Language Mechanics. This will be a group activity requiring
single group output.

RUBRIC FOR PHOTO COLLAGE

APPRENTICE
(1)
There is no
evidence of
creativity and
artistry, the
content and
substance are
poor,
organization of
visual design is

BASIC
(2)
Creativity and
artistry has seen
very slimly. The
content and
substance of the
photo collage is
somehow being
thought of. The
organization of

LEARNED
(3)
Creativity and
artistry is wellshown having a
skill of color and
shape dynamics.
The content and
substance are
well thought.
The organization

EXEMPLARY
(4)
Creativity and
artistry is
unveiled through
the meticulous
details and
designs of the
output. The
photos are well
organized and

inappropriate,
the concept is
not clearly
visualized upon
presentation,
language
mechanics and
delivery is not
polished and the
over-all
impression is not
appealing to the
eyes.

photos is slightly
arranged
impressing a
better result. The
concept can be
acquired at a
glance however
blurred. Good
language
mechanics and
delivery is
manifested
showing
confidence upon
presentation.
Over-all
impression for
the photo collage
is appealing to
the eyes.

of photos is
crafted observing
the dimensions
and shades. The
concept is clear
and easy to
visualize at a
glance. Better
language
mechanics and
delivery in the
presentation is
observed. The
over-all
impression for
the output is
striking and very
appealing to the
eyes.

crafted
analytically. The
concept is
crystal clear
showing no
confusions of
ideas and
insights.
Language
mechanics and
delivery are
excellently
articulated. The
entire photo
collage is
exquisite in style
which makes it
overly appealing
to the eyes.

YOUR TREASURE

With a strong belief in your competence you have actively engaged in

the different tasks that helped you improve your understanding of the
focused

concepts,

and

at

the

same

time

develop

your

language

communication and literary skills.

Your PHOTO COLLAGE, which is the representation and a reflecting
image of the identity of a Filipino serves as the chief evidence of your
understanding of concepts and skills.

To further prove your successful, exciting and challenging learning

experiences, it is but right as well that you reflect on the following essential
points:
Which tasks/activities:
Did you enjoy the most?
Did you find very interesting?
Would you like to work on
further?

Keep on reflecting on these:

1. WHAT REALLY IS AN EDUCATED FILIPINO?

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2. AM I AN EDUCATED FILIPINO? WHY or WHY NOT?
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3. DO I DESERVE BEING A FILIPINO? Explain your answer.

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