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Module 1
Lesson 1 – Discovering the Hero; Reclaiming My Worth
Lesson 1.2 Punctuation & Interjections

In this lesson, you will discover the wonders of grammar. How satisfactory it is to properly
punctuate and use interjections in our daily lives. We will also try to reclaim your worth through
the activities in this lesson.

ACTIVITY 5: Can You Punctuate?

Punctuations may be small, but they mean BIG in different sentences.

In this activity, you need to be good at spotting mistakes with punctuation. Put in
semicolons (;), colons (:), dashes (-), quotation marks (“ ”), Italics (use an underline), and
parentheses () wherever they are needed in the following sentences.

Let’s try your knowledge with the following sentences!

1.The men in question: Harold Fin, Kim Peterson, and Gerald Leene deserve awards.
2.Several countries participated in the airlift: Philippines, Korea, Japan, and Thailand.
3.“There's no room for error”, said the engineer, so we have to double-check every
calculation.
4.Judge Lowell, later to be nominated for the Supreme Court, had ruled against civil
rights.
5.In last week's New Yorker, one of my favorite magazines, I enjoyed reading Leland's
article - How Not to Go Camping.

You did great! Now let us UNLOCK.

As I’ve said “Punctuations may be small, but they mean BIG in different sentences ”. They
make or break a sentence. They indicate pauses or stops and help put emphasis on a
certain thought or idea.
For example, when in these sentences:
a. Let’s eat father b. Let’s eat, Father

In the first statement it means to eat Father but for the second one, the speaker is calling
Father to eat with him. See the difference?
Now let’s try to get to know different punctuation marks and its use.

PERIOD (.) - Used at the end of a sentence.

Example: Despite the pandemic, I will continue my education through online and
modular learning.

COMMA (,) - Used for a quick pause to signify a new idea. Often used when there is a
list.
Example: I like to eat fruits such as banana, apple, and grapes.

SEMICOLON (;) - Used for equal Emphasis. It unifies related independent clause
with equal significance.
Example: The nurse checked on me earlier; she seemed worried.

Colon (:) - Used in adding a list, elaborate or restatement. It appears at the end of a
main clause.
Example: I have three kittens: Meow, Ming, and Mimi.
I declined the offer at Manchester: I decided to make my own brand.
Jane was bothered about the fight earlier: She was confused if she started
it or her friend.

Em Dash (-) - Used instead of colon in a sentence. This is less formal than the colon.
Examples: After the deliberation, the board had a unanimous decision – guilty.

Quotation Marks (“ “) - Used in pairs in various writing systems to set off a phrase, a
quote or a direct speech. Used when re stating a line or phrase
from a certain person.
Example: “What a wonderful baby,” Luca stated.

Parenthesis ()- Used to enclose incidental or extra information (minor example or

addition, comment or explanation)
Example: Rodrigo Roa Duterte (the Philippine President) is a lawyer.
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Let’s check if you understood our mini discussion by rewriting these sentences and put
the proper punctuation marks.

6.Yes, Kim said, I'll be home by ten.

“Yes,” Kim said. I'll be home by ten.

7.There was only one thing to do study till dawn.

There was only one thing to do -study till dawn.

8.Montain wrote the following A wise man never loses anything if he has himself.
Montain wrote the following: A wise man never loses anything if he has himself.

9.The following are the primary colors red, blue, and yellow.
The following are the primary colors: red, blue, and yellow.

10. Arriving on the 8 10 plane were Liz Brooks, my old roommate, her husband, and Tim,
their son.
Arriving on the 8 10 plane were Liz Brooks (my old roommate), her husband, and Tim
( their son).

Here is an excerpt with from selection with no punctuations. Put the proper punctuations
on their place.
1. Courage is moving on into an area of uncertainty, but with a resolute of
confidence that victory is ahead. It is going to the battle unarmed, but knowing
that Gods mighty strength- will carry you through.

Anchoring on the excerpt above write a one-paragraph essay about how you fought your
battles in this time of pandemic? Who is your Hero? Don’t forget proper use of
punctuations!
Every day, I have different kinds of battle I have to face like

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Now that you already know how to use punctuations properly, let us proceed with
another topic. OH! I almost forgot Congratulations on moving this far and YEHEY! for
your achievements.
Activity 6: Hey! Let’s Enter-Jack-Zone
Supply the needed words in the sentences from the box provided.
 Goodness WOW AAHHHHHH Great
Tsk Tsk Psst! Yeah Shoo

1. Goodness, Annabelle, what happened to your clothes?

2. WOW, your dress is fantastic!
3. Shoo, I’ll see you on my party tonight.
4. Great, I shouldn’t have said that.
5. Yeah, that’s right.
6. Psst!, Filipino?
7. AAHHHHHH, I hate him!
8. Shoo, Go away!

What do you call those words on the box? They are called INTERJECTIONS!

Interjections are words used to express emotions and sentiments of the speaker. It is
sometimes added to a sentence to convey intense feelings of joy, sadness, anger, regret
surprise repulsion and excitement.

Interjections are commonly a single word or a non-sentence phrase and usually end with
exclamation point (!). Examples are OH my! Wow! Great! Aahh! Psst! Tsk!. Other
examples are mere expressions of greetings such as HI! See you! Cheers! And etc.
Speech fillers are also considered as interjections like umm, uh, etc.
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Let’s see if you already understand how to use interjections. Create a dialogue between
you and your imaginary friend Jack about your epic hero adventure during the quarantine
days.
YOU: Hey! my friend, long time no talk.

Jack: Tsk! we just talk yesterday.

YOU: But I miss you.

Jack: …

YOU: Psst!,I have something to share with you.

 Jack: Augh! , Not again!.

YOU: You know what; I just have an amazing adventure during quarantine d-

Jack: Pffft ,how can you have an adventure? You just lay in bed all quarantine days
watching kdramas and reading wattpad’s stories.

YOU: Of course, in my imaginations duh!,Let me continue, Then I met a dragon as big as

a castle. I was so scared that time but a knight in a shining armor came and sa-

Jack : Blah!Blah!Blah!, I can’t take it anymore, I will leave now. Baboosh!.

YOU: save me .He is so handsome …

Module 1
Lesson 1 – Discovering the Hero; Reclaiming My Worth
Lesson 1.3 Poetry
In this lesson, you will discover the depths of poetry. You will be able to explain the literary
devices used and express appreciation for sensory images used. You will also engage in crafting
your own poem.

Activity 7: Poetry Beauty

A poem is such a powerful piece of art. It transcends to a different depending on how one
translates and analyzes it. Below is a poem about self, read it and answer the process
questions on the right.
I am
(Author Unknown)
I am courageous and brave
I wonder if I can save
I hear the buzzing bee
I see the open sea
I want to conquer the wave
I am courageous and brave
I pretend to behave
I feel the mystery of the cave
I touch the rough division
I worry about the blurry vision
I cry to see someone’s grave
I am courageous and brave.
I understand moments of rave
I say let us not enslave
I dream of watercolor effects coming to life
I try not to engage in strife
I hope I won’t be a slave
I am courageous and brave
Process Questions:
 What is the theme of the poem?
The theme of the poem is all about courage
and brave.
 How many stanzas and lines?
It has three stanzas with six lines each.
 What are the rhyming words in the poem?
Rhyme Scheme?
The rhyming words in the poem are the
following: brave and save, bee and sea, wave and
brave, behave and cave, division and vision ,
grave and brave, rave and enslave, life and strife ,
slave and brave. The rhyme scheme in the poem
is AABBAA
 What is the message of the poem to you?
Its message for me is to be courageous
and brave even if I don’t know if I will ever
survive, even if I hear insults from others, see
big problems ahead, worry about the future ,or
to see someone is hurt.
 What were the sensory images used?
The sensory images used in this poem are
buzzing bee, open sea, rough division, blurry
vision, watercolor effects.
 How did you feel while and after reading the
poem?
I feel motivated and encourage during and
after reading the poem.
 Did the poem help you in rediscovering
yourself? Why?
Yes, cause it makes me brave and have
courage to keep going and fighting.
Notes:
Let us unlock some of the things that you should know about this topic.
What is a POEM?
It is an art of literature that allows a writer to express himself in a creative way.
Poems most of the time does not mean what it actually says because of the magic it
contains within its elements.
Forms of Poetry
1. Lyric Poetry
It is any poem with one speaker who expresses strong thoughts and
feelings.
1.1 Ode – a lyric poem of moderate length with a serious subject
1.2 Elegy – a lyric poem that mourns the dead. Usually begins by
reminiscing about the dead person then laments the reason for the
death, then resolves the grief by concluding that death leads to
immortality.
1.3 Sonnet – s lyric poem with 14 lines usually written in iambic
pentameter.
1.3.1. Petrarchan/Italian Sonnet - consists of an octave (8 lines) and a
sestet (6 lines). It is divided into two parts – the argument
(octave) and conclusion (sestet)
1.3.2. Shakespearean/Elizabethan/English – consists of three
quatrains (4 lines each) and a concluding couplet (2 lines).
Divided into four parts wherein the couplet is the summary.
2. Narrative Poetry
It is a poem that tells a story. It resembles the plot of a story (Exposition,
conflict, climax, denouement and ending).
2.1 Ballad – a narrative poem that has a musical rhythm and can be sung.
Usually organized into quatrain (4 lines) or cinquains (5 lines), has a
simple rhythm structure and tells a tale of the ordinary people.
2.2 Epic – a long narrative poem recounting the deeds of a legendary or
historical hero. Remember Beowulf in the past lesson? That was an
example of Epic.
3. Descriptive Poetry
It is a poem that describes the world that surrounds the speaker. It uses
elaborate imagery and adjectives. It is outward focus.
Elements of Poetry
Theme – the idea of the poem; it could be about love, friendship, nature, revenge and
etc.
Line – the phrases that composes a stanza
Stanza – a group of lines in a poem
A couplet is a stanza that has only 2 lines.
A tercet is composed of 3 lines.
A quatrain consists of 4 lines.
A cinquain has 5 lines.
A sestet comprises 6 lines.
A sonnet is an entire poem with exactly 14 lines.

Rhyme – how the words sound alike - usually at the end of each line of a stanza. It is the
repetition of similar sounds.
Rhyme Scheme – how rhymes
are arranged in each line of a ________A ________A ________A ________A
stanza ________A ________A ________B ________B
Example of Common Rhyme ________A ________B ________A ________B
Schemes ________A ________B ________B ________A
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Process Questions:
1.Which among the forms of poetry do you know already? Which among do you least
know?
It’s the first time for me to know about the forms of poetry because I don’t have
interests in poetry. I only read and hear it in class or in social media, which means that all
the forms of poetry are my least known.
2.What is the relevance of knowing the elements of poetry in understanding poetry itself?
The relevance of knowing the elements of poetry in understanding poetry itself is
that it help us know its theme, line, stanza, rhyme, and rhyme scheme.
3.How can one use the knowledge on form and elements of poetry in appreciating
poetry?
The knowledge on forms and elements of poetry can be use to appreciate poetry.
It helps us differentiate the forms of poetry that have similarities, which made us
confused. It also one of the way to express emotions or deep feelings and sense the
beauty of the world
ACTIVITY 8: Who Am I?
Now that you have a good review with the things you need to know about poetry, you are
ready to dive into some activities to supplement your understanding about the topic.
Below is an incomplete I AM poem. Fill in the blanks with words that creatively speak
about you. Apply what you’ve learned from the notes above.
I AM WHO I AM

I am (two special characteristics that you have)

both an angel and a monster.

I wonder (something you are curious about)

why they called me imposter.

I hear (a sound you imagine)

their whispering voice.

I see (a sight you imagine)

their pretentious poise.

I want (something you actually want)

to be myself.
I am (the first line of the poem repeated)

both an angel and a monster.

I pretend (something you pretend to do)

not to care,
I feel (a feeling of something real or imaginary)
despair.
I touch (something you imagine touching)
and comfort myself,
I worry (something that bothers you)
how to express oneself.
I cry (something that makes you very sad)
Cause it hurts
I am (the first line of the poem repeated)
both an angel and a monster.
 I understand (something you know it’s true)
why they act like that,
I say (something you believe in)
let’s stop being a brat.
I dream (something you really dreamed of)
peace and acceptance,
I try (Something you make an effort to do)
giving another chance.
I hope (something you hope for)
they will accept me oneday,
I am (first line of the poem repeated)
both an angel and a monster.

Process Question:
1. How did you feel after filling up the poem?
After filling up the poem , I feel happy and contented caused I have made my
very own poem. I can’t believe that I just made a poem, the guide phrases really help me
a lot.
2. What was the sensory image used finishing the poem? Express appreciation of
the sensory images used.
The sensory images I used in finishing the poem were whispering voice, and
pretentious poise. Whispering voice caused I always hear them whispering that
I’m worst or I don’t belong to be with them cause I’m different. Pretentious poise
caused I see them pretending to be someone else ,that they aren’t ,just to be
accepted and appreciated.

3. Were you able to rediscover some parts of yourself? Why?

Yes, I able to rediscover that I don’t need to pretend to be accepted. Accept
your flaws and also your strength; believe in yourself even if others are degrading
you.

Since you already know the forms and elements of poetry and you have tried to make
your own by finishing up the I Am template, you are now equipped to for more challenges
in the next activities.

Get yourself excited for the next activity will be a bit sentimental!
Activity 9: The Lyric of Me
Have you heard of Adele? Bruno Mars? Taylor Swift? Ed Sheeran? Shawn Mendes?
Those are some of the big names in the music industry who are known to be singer-
songwriters. They turn their experiences into lyric that eventually become songs which
most of us love to sing.
Now it is your turn to create your own Lyric Poem to expresses strong thoughts and
feelings about your experiences during the Pandemic Quarantine. Compose at least four
lines with four stanzas each but of course, if you can do more, that would be better!
Take note! Do not limit yourself if you can do more!

LITTLE BIT BORED

By Allyssa Mae Ampo
Music : Unwell by Matchbox 20
(verse I)
All days staring at my ceiling;
Don’t know what should I do.
All night hearing my mom yelling
At me –that I should get some sleep.
Because I already looks like a panda.

(verse II)
Hold on;
I feel like my vission’s blurry
I’m laughing;
But I don’t know why.

(chorus)
But I’m not crazy;
I’m just a little bit bored.
I know right know you tell
Me, that’s the fault of always using phone.
It’s so boring

I’m not crazy,

 I’m just a little bit bored
I kow right now – I cant go;
But soon enough I will be freed
Just what it used to be.

(Bridge)
I’m talking to myself in private,
Living like a sloth.
And I know, I know that it will end
Cause I trust in god.

And it makes me think ther must

Be a reason for this.
Out of all the hours hallucinating;
Somehow I’ve lost my mind

(Back to chorus)
Now that you have finished this lesson, write about your thoughts using the prompts
below:

Here is What: Describe one very important concept/skill that you learned during this
lesson.

A very important concept that I learned during this lesson was all about punctuations.
I agree to what you said that “Punctuations may be small, but they mean BIG in different
sentences.” Small mistakes in punctuations can make grammar error. That’s why
learning and understanding punctuations is very important.

So What: How can you practice or use this concept/skill so you will know that you
understand/remember it?

I can practice this concept in writing letters, essays, stories and other things where it
has a big help; so that I can actually use it without mistakes and guides anymore. In
doing this, I will know if I really understand and remember it. And I believe in what Shawn
Allen says that ”Skills comes from consistent and deliberate practice”, if I practice
consciously and consistently –someday I will learn this skill.

Now What: How can you use this concept/skill to help you become a better reader,
writer, or problem solver?
I can use this concept, punctuations, to help me avoid/spot grammar errors in writing
letters, essays, answers, or stories –that will make ma a better reader, writer, or a
problem solver.