Lesson 3

Being a Discerning Asian and Global

Citizen
YOUR OBJECTIVES
Its a great way to think that after studying and working on all activities in
This lesson, you will be able to:
Use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
How cultural empathy and respect for human diversity and
universal human rights.
Guess the meaning of idiomatic expressions by noting keywords in
sentences.
Describe people, place and things using adjectives.
Write a personal reflection on a given topic.
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YOUR TEXT

READING

READING
Pre Reading
Write down the name of each group listed below. After the name of each group, write down
the first word or phrase you think of that describes that group.
African
Visayans

Whites

African Americans

Elderly

Chinese

Teen-agers

Punks

Ilocanos

Rock Stars

While Reading
As you read, predict how the characters in the selection will behave as the story
unfolds.

Before moving on to the next activity, spend some time reflecting on

what you have learned from the selection. Use this format to respond
to the selection.

Reader Response

Before moving on to the next activity, spend some time reflecting on

what you have learned from the selection. Use this format to respond
to the selection.

Reader Response

Post Reading
As you read the selection, you predicted how the characters might behave. Which
characters acted as you expected they would? Which of their problems were predictable?
Take a moment to write your thoughts to the following in your notebook.
What have I learned from this selection about how characters respond to conflict?

ACTIVIT
TRUE OR
FALSE

Write T if the statement is True, F if the statement is false.

_____ 1. Safal is a wise man who lives in the desert.
_____ 2. The camels differed from each other at the beginning of the story.
_____ 3. Safals visitors belonged to different races.
_____ 4. Men could learn from nature.
_____ 5. Some cultures are more superior than other cultures.
_____ 6. Differences are not defects.
_____ 7. In an argument one is right and the other is wrong.
_____ 8. Lack of knowledge about other cultures is the root of misunderstanding.
_____ 9. Variety is the spice of life.
_____ 10. We should not mingle with people from other cultures.

ACTIVIT
OVERCOMING PREJUDICE
Now is a good time to take out the list you wrote at the beginning of this lesson.
Sometimes, the first thought or idea that comes to mind when thinking of a
particular group of people reflects a kind of prejudice toward that group.
1. Review the words and phrases you listed after each group. Circle any that might reflect
a possible prejudice an opinion or attitude you have that you cant back up with facts or
that you cant apply to everyone in that group. These can be positive or negative
prejudices.
2. Where did you learn the opinion reflected in the words and phrases you circled?
3. What are some ways today can help create a harmonious and peaceful world?

GRAMMAR
TIME!

Quick! Whats the first thing that comes to our mind when
you see or hear these words: big, brown, handsome,
pretty, wonderful, lucky.
You bet, theyre ADJECTIVES. This section of the lesson
will help you describe persons, places, objects and events
vividly.

Liza and Vicky are friends. Liza has new pictures of her family. Read the
conversation between Liza and Vicky.
WONDERFUL BROTHERS, LUCKY SISTERS-IN-LAW
Liza
: Come, look at my new pictures.
Vicky
: Not more pictures!
Liza
: These are new pictures.
Vicky
: Okay, Liza. Show me your pictures.
Liza
: These are my brothers. Gary is big and strong. Hes an architect.
He works in Zambia.
Hes handsome. His eyes are big and brown. His hair is dark and
wavy. George is
next to him. Georges a lawyer. Hes very intelligent.
Vicky : Whos this?
Liza
: He is my new boyfriend, Gino, Hes Chinese. Oh, hes so smart.
Vicky : Who are the women seated in front of your brothers?
Liza
: Theyre my sisters-in-law. My brothers are handsome!
Vicky : Theyre pretty.
Liza
: Pretty? My brothers arent pretty. Theyre handsome.
Vicky : Your sisters-in-law are pretty.
Liza
: My sisters-in-law are lucky! Theyre married to my wonderful
brothers.
Vicky : Theyre not so lucky. Youre their sister-in-law!

ACTIVIT
COMPREHENSION
CHECK - UP

1.What does Liza think of her brothers?

2.What does Vicky think of Lizas sisters-in-law?

3. Why does Vicky think Lizas sisters-in-law arent so lucky?

To help you recall the uses, forms, and position of adjectives in sentences study
the following grammar notes on adjectives.

ACTIVIT
DESCRIBING
PERSONS
Now heres a chance for you to become a Person Teller. He or she is somewhat
like a fortune teller. Heres how. First you get a brief description of a person or persons.

Then you have to tell a lot of things about these persons. Finally, you will be able to
write a story about the person or persons. This is sometimes called a personality sketch.
Person Telling subject #1 Sam and A1
Sam is polite, trite and a mite light.
His twin Al is happy, sneezy and jumpy.
They like gum, flan, rice and jam.
But despise honey, money and anything spicy.
_____ 1. What does trite mean?
a. a type of mite
c. a fish
b. ordinary
d. a three-wheeled vehicle for children
_____ 2. What conclusions can you draw about Sam and A1?
a. Al is nervous.
b. Sam would let an old man go up the bus ahead of himself.
c. Sam and Al dislike hot chilly sauce.
d. Al never looks on the bright side.
e. Sam needs to gain a little weight.
f. Sam and Al like honey on their pancakes.
g. Sam and Al have been to Hawaii.
_____ 3. Add a line to the description of Sam and Al.
_____ 4. Write a short story in your notebook involving Sam and Al. Use the information in the
sketch and any conclusions you have drawn from it. Begin your story on a new page. Give it
an intriguing title.
Person Telling Subject #2 Mary Hyacinth
Mary Hyacinth is a somber drummer.
She looks for old cans, old vans, and old plans.
She dreams of boys, concerts and Barbies Cradle.
She tries to wonder, ponder, and wander.
Often though she snoozes, croons, and misses.
_____ 5. List three things you think are somber
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
_____ 6. Think of one thing Mary Hyacinth might do with each of the following: an old can an old
van an old
plan
_____ 7. From what you know so far, circle the words that describe Mary Hyacinth. Use a
dictionary or thesaurus
if youre unsure of your answers.
a. optimistic
e. pessimistic
b. enthusiastic
f. careless
c. melancholy
g. musically-inclined
d. thorough
h. serious
Write a paragraph about Mary Hyacinth. Have Mary Hyacinth meet someone
who completely changes her altitudes. Describe the new Mary Hyacinth. Begin your
paragraph on a new page. Give it a catchy title.
__________________________________________

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ACTIVIT
Find and circle the adjectives ending in able, -al, -ible, -ous, -ic, -ful.
The words go from top to bottom or from bottom up and from left to right or
from right to left. Then write each word in the box that contains its suffix.
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15. full of humor

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When we describe, we sometimes use a lot of adjectives before a noun. In

English, there is a required order for these adjectives. Below is a chart illustrating
adjective word order. This is meant to help you but you do not have to memorize it. The
more you use adjectives in a series, the more familiar you will become with its order and
it will become natural to you.

ACTIVIT
ADJECTIVE WORD
ORDER
Fill in the adjectives in the order required. Refer to the chart if you have
difficulty.

1. Do you think that the logging industry has a right to destroy the
______________________ forests?
(tropical, rain,
worlds)
2. Many who would say no have already in effect said yes by buying furniture made from
__________________________________ wood sold by illegal loggers.
(hard, popular, Philippine)
3. As the ______________________________ trees fall, they damage or destroy
(hundred years old, huge, marketable) neighboring trees.
4. The _________________________________ environment is fragile and
(tropical, humid, forest) extremely complex.
5. How reasonable is it to hope that the worlds loggers and politicians will turn to
protecting
_________________________________ heritage?
(irreplaceable, mankinds, precious)

ACTIVIT
DESCRIBING A
PLACE
There are many things in your life right now that will make excellent subjects
for a description. Look around and try to describe things in your home to one who
hasnt been there yet. The first one is done for you.
1. new
curtains_________
2. dark
_______________
3. interesting _______________
4. antique
_______________
5. shiny
_______________
6. priceless _______________
7. wooden
_______________
8. comfortable _______________
9. brand new _______________
10. worn-out _______________

ACTIVIT
USING YOUR
SENSES

One night when the sky is clear, sit outside. What is your world like at
night? Write down all the words you can think of to describe the following.
1. What you see

2. What you hear

3. What you smell

4. What you taste

5. What you feel

ACTIVIT
COMMUNICATIVE
ACTIVITIES
A.DESCRIBING PEOPLE. Put the lines in the correct order.
_________ 1. What does she look like?
_________ 2. Please give this to Mrs. Rodriquez in the Administrative office.
_________ 3. Shes tall with straight black hair.
_________ 4. Im sorry but Im new here.
_________ 5. He tall with straight black hair.
B. MATCHING LINES. Match the questions with the answers
1. Is Pete tall?
a. No. Her hair is straight.
2. Is your hair black?
b. Yes. Hes very tall.
3. What does your mother look like?
c. No. Shes tall.
4. Is her hair curly?
d. Shes average height with blonde hair.
5. Is your sister short/
e. No. Hes very thin.
f. No. My hair is gray.

C. SHOPPING. Check the correct response. The response should trigger the next
question.

1. Can I help you?

2. What size?
3. Any particular color?
4. Heres a nice blue
one.

a. Yes, Id like a sweater.

b. Yes, I need a birthday
present.
a. For men.
b. I wear medium.
a. Blue, if you have it.
b. I hate green.
a. What? P1,500.00! Thats too
much!
b. How much is it?