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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.”
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7.There was only one thing to do study till dawn.
_There was only one thing to do--study till dawn.
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8.Montaigne wrote the following A wise man never loses anything if he has himself.
_Montaigne wrote the following “A wise man never loses anything if he has himself.”
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9.The following are the primary colors red, blue, and yellow.
_The following are primary colors: red, blue, and yellow.
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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.
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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!
_A pandemic is an epidemic of an infectious disease that has spread across a
large region, for instance multiple continents or worldwide, affecting a substantial
number of people. A disease or condition is not a pandemic merely because it is
widespread or kills many people: it must also be infectious. For instance, cancer is
responsible for many deaths but is not considered a pandemic because the disease is
neither infectious nor contagious. To prevent the spread of Covid-19: clean your hands
 often, maintain a safe distance from everyone who is coughing or sneezing, wear a
mask when physical distancing is not possible and stay home if you feel unwell. My
heroes are the frontliners and of course the president.
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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. __Great__, I’ll see you on my party tonight.
4. __Tsk Tsk____, 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: Hi Bro!
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Jack:_Hello Bro
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YOU:_Bro I am really very tensed regarding this Covid-19.
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Jack:_Yes Bro! Me too all should strictly maintain the precautions.
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YOU:_Yes and everyone should maintain social distancing also.
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Jack:_Yes and should sanitize their hands many times.
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 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.
Process Questions:
I am  What is the theme of the poem?
(Author Unknown) _disappointment and loss
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 How many stanzas and lines?
_3 stanzas and 6 lines
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 What are the rhyming words in the poem?
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
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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

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
________A ________A ________B ________B
________A ________B ________A ________B
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Example of Common Rhyme Schemes

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Process Questions:
1.Which among the forms of poetry do you know already? Which among do you least
know?
Element of poetry
Lyric Poetry, Narrative poetry and Descripted Poetry

2.What is the relevance of knowing the elements of poetry in understanding poetry itself?
These elements may include, voice, diction, imagery, figures of speech, symbolism and
allegory, syntax, sound, rhythm and meter, and structure.

3.How can one use the knowledge on form and elements of poetry in appreciating
poetry?
 You have to decipher every single word to appreciate and enjoy the poem.

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 _Johanna Berou______________

I am (two special characteristics that you have)

__Loving_and_Caring_______________________________
I wonder (something you are curious about)
____why_do_people_hurt_each_other__________________________
I hear (a sound you imagine)
_bird_chirps_________________________________
I see (a sight you imagine)
__people_________________________________
I want (something you actually want)
_new_phone_________________________________
I am (the first line of the poem repeated) __ ______

Loving_and_Caring __________________________
I pretend (something you pretend to do)
___happy_________________________________
I feel (a feeling of something real or imaginary)
___sad_________________________________
I touch (something you imagine touching)
___cellphone_________________________________
I worry (something that bothers you)
___my_heart________________________________
I cry (something that makes you very sad)
__judgements__________________________________
I am (the first line of the poem repeated) ______
Loving_and_Caring _______________________________
I understand (something you know it’s true)
__people_are_toxic________________________________
I say (something you believe in)
__nothing__________________________________
I dream (something you really dreamed of)
__to_be_a_Flight_Attendant______________________________
I try (Something you make an effort to do)
__my_best_________________________________
I hope (something you hope for)
_to__become_successful__________________________
I am (first line of the poem repeated) ____
_Loving_and_Caring ________________________________

Process Question:
1. How did you feel after filling up the poem?
____Feeling_better________________________________________________
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2. What was the sensory image used finishing the poem? Express appreciation of
the sensory images used.
____  Poets use imagery to draw readers into a sensory
experience.
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3. Were you able to rediscover some parts of yourself? Why?
___Figures out my value, I may sound like a broken record when it comes to
Value but I cannot emphasize enough how important they are. Knowing your
values can help you make easier decisions, improve in your relationships, and
help you bounce back from set-backs with more clarity and ease.
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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!

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.

Most people don’t get excited about working on assignments (especially on weekends!),
but somehow, you’ve learned how to muster up the energy and focus to get them done
even if it’s at 11pm at night.
So What: How can you practice or use this concept/skill so you will know that you
understand/remember it?
Make it more meaningful for Yourself
One main reason why "learning styles" don’t work is that we learn things
in terms of meaning. Finding meaning in our learning is the key.

Now What: How can you use this concept/skill to help you become a better reader,
writer, or problem solver?
Students can increase their understanding by seeing how the material
connects with their life. Have your students make personal connections with
the text by writing it down on the page. You can also help students
comprehend the text by helping them see an association with current events.