The Madrasah education program was formulated to meet the needs of Muslim Filipino children. According to DepEd Order 51, signed in 2004, all public and private Madaris (plural form of Madrasah) in Muslim communities are encouraged to implement the curriculum. Madrasah is an Arabic word which means school. It is derived from the root word dars, which connotes a learning process carried through drill lesson. Also derived from the same root are mudarres (a male teacher), mudarresah (a female teacher) and derrasah (studying or studied subject).
ENGLISH 2 Quarter 1 Week 6: Learning from Information Technology
QUARTER 1 : LEARNING TO KNOW
Week 6 : Learning from Information Technology
Week 6 : Learning from Information Technology
Day 1 – LISTENING
I. OBJECTIVES
A. Listening
Point out the listening strategies that should suit the listening texts and tasks
Point out the listening strategies that should suit the listening texts and tasks
B. Speech
Identify the speech event, the source and objectives of messages heard over technological
Identify the speech event, the source and objectives of messages heard over technological
gadgets that spread information
C. Reading
1. Give information and express opinions, feelings and attitudes
2. Single out similarities highlighted in a text
1. Give information and express opinions, feelings and attitudes
2. Single out similarities highlighted in a text
D. Writing
1. Organize in an outline the information map
2. Transcode information using information obtained from a text
1. Organize in an outline the information map
2. Transcode information using information obtained from a text
E. Grammar
Express opinions, ideas and feelings using modals
Express opinions, ideas and feelings using modals
F. Vocabulary
Pick out words whose meaning differs from the other words in a group
Pick out words whose meaning differs from the other words in a group
G. Literature
Assess and react to contrasting views on the Filipino psyche presented in different genres (an
Assess and react to contrasting views on the Filipino psyche presented in different genres (an
essay and a poem)
II. SUBJECT MATTER
A. Titles of Texts
1. "Pliant Like the Bamboo"
by: I V. Mallari
2. "Man of Earth"
by: AmadorT. Daquio
3. "The Wonder Machine"
by: L. Poole
B. References
1. English in Progress, pp. 230-232
2. Frontiers of Science, pp. 34-35
1. English in Progress, pp. 230-232
2. Frontiers of Science, pp. 34-35
C. Instructional Aids
1. Pictures
2. Charts/pentel pen
3. Strips of paper
1. Pictures
2. Charts/pentel pen
3. Strips of paper
III. PROCEDURE
A. Preparation
1) Establishing linkage with the themes of the preceding weeks. In week 1 we focused
on "The Wealth of Knowledge" we can avail of. In week 2, the thrust was on
"Learning to Learn" so that we can make use of the wealth of knowledge available to
us. In weeks 3, 4 and 5 we looked at how we can learn from our experiences, from
others and events. This week, we examine how we might use technology to learn
even as we review other sources of knowledge: experiences, other people and events.
2) Motivation
a. Will you mention some examples of information technology that we are enjoying at
a. Will you mention some examples of information technology that we are enjoying at
the present time? Use the diagram below (Note: Some expected answers are given
in parenthesis)
b. Look at the picture. What forms of information technology is enjoyed by
secretary? How do these forms help her in her job?
B. Presentation
1. Listen to some pre-recorded remarks heard over those gadgets. Identify the gadget
1. Listen to some pre-recorded remarks heard over those gadgets. Identify the gadget
and the objective of the message. Enter your answers in this grid.
Listening Text
Note: You may choose to tape authentic texts similar to these or you may say these
texts aloud at normal speed pausing after each item to give the students time to enter
their answers in the grid.
a. Thank you from BPI. If you want to know your balance press D. If you want to pay
your bills dial 1. If you need operator assistance dial 2.
b. Your computer cannot communicate with your printer. Use your Printer User's
b. Your computer cannot communicate with your printer. Use your Printer User's
Guide.
c. This is Station DZBB operating under License No . . . . .
d. This is CNN World News bringing to you breaking news worldwide. Stay tuned for
c. This is Station DZBB operating under License No . . . . .
d. This is CNN World News bringing to you breaking news worldwide. Stay tuned for
Business News.
e. Please load paper on the paper tray.
e. Please load paper on the paper tray.
Speaking/Structure
2. Divide the students into several groups with each group assigned a particular
technological tool used to spread information. They are to discuss these questions in
their respective groups for presentation to the class later on.
a. television c. cell phones e. print media
b. radio d. computer
b. radio d. computer
3. Have the group discuss the kind of listening they should employ concerning these items
aired?
C. Developments
Pre-reading
1. Of all the information technology tools which one is the most significant to date? Why
do you say so?
2. Vocabulary development
a. Give the meaning of the underlined words by writing the missing letters in the boxes
2. Vocabulary development
a. Give the meaning of the underlined words by writing the missing letters in the boxes
found after each sentence.
1. The computer is an all around tool. V __ __ S __ __ __ __ E
2. It can simulate your habits. I __ __ T __ __ E
3. If feeds relevant information. R __ __ I __ __ __ D
1. The computer is an all around tool. V __ __ S __ __ __ __ E
2. It can simulate your habits. I __ __ T __ __ E
3. If feeds relevant information. R __ __ I __ __ __ D
b. Answer these questions.
1. What do you do when you keep tab of anniversaries? Do you keep track of
1. What do you do when you keep tab of anniversaries? Do you keep track of
them or do you keep celebrating them?
2. What does mean in the expression a mean game of chess signify? Does it
2. What does mean in the expression a mean game of chess signify? Does it
signify "to stand for" or "difficult" or "cruel"? When you say the computer can
be programmed, does it mean "it can come up with a program of activities" or
"it can be made to do some task"?
3. When you say the computer can be programmed, does it mean “it can come up
with a program of activities” or “it can be made to do some task?”
4. When you say "thumbs its magnetic memory" do you mean "tries to recall,"
"asks a lift" or "shows it is okay"?
5. When you confront someone do you "follow him" or "challenge him"?
5. When you confront someone do you "follow him" or "challenge him"?
3. Read the selection below. Find out why it is called "The Wonder Machine."
The Wonder Machine
In today's world the computer is the all-around, all-powerful tool. It runs factories, plans cities, teaches children, and even forecasts the future.
In the home, you can program the computer to keep tab of family anniversaries such as birthdays, weddings, or deaths. You can also depend upon it to make out grocery lists, plan family budgets, prepare and compute income tax return, and even play a mean game of chess for you and your family's entertainment.
If you take a vacation trip, the computer can be set to water your lawn and turn on and off the light to make it appear as if you were home. And, if someone knocks on the front door or rings the back door buzzer, the computer can also be programmed to bark like a hundred-pound German shepherd. In fact it can be set to simulate your at-home habits.
In a computerized hospital, the computer attends to your needs and comfort as a patient. In the admission's office, the computer is fed with data about your case. It searches its memory for your records of previous visits. It orders standard blood tests and other laboratory tests necessary for your particular case. It also assigns you to a room. It interprets your electrocardiograms. These are complex wave forms that are the pictorial representations of the electric potential produced by the contractions of your heart.
By feeding in relevant information such as your blood pressure, weight, temp erature, age, sex and the symptoms of your illness, your attending or examining physician seeks the advice of the computer in much the same way as he would a medical consultant. The computer thumbs its magnetic memory and supplies all the diseases that might explain your symptoms.
Then it offers the treatment. For this part, your doctor is free to accept or put aside the computer's advice. If your doctor feels that the computer has failed to mention a particular disease as a possible explanation for your symptoms, he may confront the computer with his observations or findings.
Why" he can ask the computer, "didn't you conclude such and such diseases as possibilities?" The computer gives its reasons for omitting the possibility.
The computer rightly deserves its name as the "wonder machine of science and technology." It is indeed solving in milliseconds the problems which would take years to solve. It is helping mankind gain an understanding of the farthest reaches of space and the depths of the oceans. And scientists are hopeful that the computer may yet lead man to an understanding of the mystery of life and death and of his own being.
While it is admitted that the computer is one powerful tool that can do many things, there is nothing mysterious about it compared to a human being. It is, after all, man-made, man-manned tool. Without man, there could be no computer. Without man, the computer could not work. Whatever danger, therefore, from the computer lies not within the machine itself but within man himself, its inventor and master!
Questions to answer:
1. How can this wonder machine help us develop and be successful?
2. What should be done so we may benefit of this machine?
1. How can this wonder machine help us develop and be successful?
2. What should be done so we may benefit of this machine?
Patterns to Use
1. It can provide the information we need
2. We should/must/have to (learn how to use it)
1. It can provide the information we need
2. We should/must/have to (learn how to use it)
Here are the modals you have been using to express your opinions. Put a check
mark on the column that tells you the additional meaning expressed by these modals.
Reading/Writing
Organize the information in an outline.
Organize the information in an outline.
“The Wonder Machine”
I. Characteristics of a computer as a tool
A. ________________________________________
B. ________________________________________
A. ________________________________________
B. ________________________________________
II. Uses of the Computer
A. At home
1. ________________________________________
2. ________________________________________
3. ________________________________________
4. ________________________________________
5. ________________________________________
A. At home
1. ________________________________________
2. ________________________________________
3. ________________________________________
4. ________________________________________
5. ________________________________________
B. In computerized hospitals
1. ________________________________________
2. ________________________________________
3. ________________________________________
4. ________________________________________
5. ________________________________________
1. ________________________________________
2. ________________________________________
3. ________________________________________
4. ________________________________________
5. ________________________________________
III. Reasons for its being a “wonderful machine”
A. ________________________________________
B. ________________________________________
A. ________________________________________
B. ________________________________________
Enrichment
1. Establishing a tie-up between this week's thrust and the thrust of the preceding weeks
1. Establishing a tie-up between this week's thrust and the thrust of the preceding weeks
(Weeks 3, 4, and 5)
While it is true that we can use information technology to get information, let us
not forget the sources of information especially about ourselves, namely, recalling and
reflecting on our past experiences as a people, on what others say and on events we
go through.
Here are two selections, any essay and a poem that show contrasting reactions
to information about ourselves as a people. Which of these two reactions do you
accept?
2. Taking up the essay "Pliant Like the Bamboo" by I. V Mallari
a. Motivation
1. If you were given a chance to become a tree, what would you want to be?
2. Taking up the essay "Pliant Like the Bamboo" by I. V Mallari
a. Motivation
1. If you were given a chance to become a tree, what would you want to be?
Here are 5 suggested trees (bamboo, narra, banana tree, coconut tree, balete
tree). You may mention others of your own choosing.
2. Have students pair off and share their answer to the question and the reason for
2. Have students pair off and share their answer to the question and the reason for
their choice.
b. Vocabulary
You will find 6 boxes containing 4 words. Encircle the word which you think
You will find 6 boxes containing 4 words. Encircle the word which you think
should not be kept in each drawer.
1. If you were given a chance to become a tree, what would you want to be? Here
are 5 suggested trees (bamboo, narra, banana tree, coconut tree, balete tree).
You may mention others of your own choice.
2. Have students pair off
c. Selection 1
Pliant Like The Bamboo
I.V. Mallari
I.V. Mallari
There is a story in Philippine folklore about a mango tree and a bamboo tree. Not being able to agree as to which was stronger of the two, they called upon the wind to make the decision.
The winds blew its hardest. The mango tree stood fast. It would not yield. It knew it was strong and sturdy. It would not sway. It was too proud. It was too sure of itself. But finally, its roots gave way, and it tumbled down.
The bamboo tree was wis er. It knew it was not as robust as the mango tree. And so every time the wind blew, it bent its head gracefully. It made loud protests, but it let the winds have its way. When finally the wind got tired of blowing, the bamboo tree still stood in all its beauty and grace.
The Filipino is like the bamboo. He knows that he is not strong enough to withstand the onslaughts of superior forces. And so, he yields. He bends his head gracefully with many loud protests.
And he has survived. The Spaniards came and dominated him for more than three hundred years. And when the Spaniards left, the Filipinos still stood only much richer in experience and culture.
The Americans took the place of the Spaniards. They used more subtle means of winning over the Filipinos who embraced the American way of life more readily that the Spaniards' vague promise of the hereafter.
The Americans took the place of the Spaniards. They used more subtle means of winning over the Filipinos who embraced the American way of life more readily that the Spaniards' vague promise of the hereafter.
Then the Japanese came like a storm, like a plague of locusts, like a pestilence rude, relentless and cruel. The Filipino learned to bow his head low to "cooperate” with the Japanese in their "holy mission of establishing the Co-Prosperity Sphere.” The Filipino had only hate and contempt for the Japanese, but he learned to smile sweetly at them and to thank them graciously for their "benevolence and magnanimity."
And now that the Americans have come back and driven away the Japanese, Filipino have been loudest in their protestations of innocence. Everything is as if Japanese had never been in the Philippines.
For the Filipino will welcome any kind of life that the gods offer him. That is why he is contented, happy and at peace. The sad plight of other peoples of the world is not his. To him, as to that ancient Oriental poet, "The past is already a dream and tomorrow is only a vision but today, well-lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow, a vision of hope." In like manner, the Filipino regards the vicissitudes of fortune as the bamboo tree regards the angry blasts of the blustering wind.
The Filipino is eminently suited to his romantic role. He is slender and wiry, He is nimble and graceful in his movements. His voice is soft, and he has the gift of languages. In what other place in the world can you find people who can carry on a fluent conversation in at least three languages?
This gift is another means by which the Filipino has managed to survive. There is no insurmountable barrier between him and any of the people who have come to live with him – Spanish, Americans, Japanese. The Foreigners do not have to learn his language. He easily manages to master theirs.
Verily, the Filipino is like the bamboo tree. In its grace, in its ability to adjust itself to the peculiar and inexplicable whims to fate, the bamboo tree is his expressive and symbolic national tree. It will have to be, not the molave nor the narra, but the bamboo.
Questions to answer:
1. What dominant characters of the Filipinos are compared to those of a bamboo? Can
1. What dominant characters of the Filipinos are compared to those of a bamboo? Can
you name some?
2. How does a Filipino face the changes of life?
3. Using the overlapping map, make a comparison between a bamboo and a Filipino.
2. How does a Filipino face the changes of life?
3. Using the overlapping map, make a comparison between a bamboo and a Filipino.
4. Taking up the poem "Man of Earth" by A. Daguio.
Man of Earth
AmadorT. Daguio
AmadorT. Daguio
Pliant is the bamboo,
I am a man of earth
They say that from the bamboo
We had our first birth.
Am I of the body,
Or of the green leaf?
Do I have to whisper
My every sin and grief?
If the wind passes by
Must I stoop and try
To measure fully
My flexibility?
I might have been the bamboo,
But I will be a man
Bend me then, O Lord,
Bend me if you can.
I am a man of earth
They say that from the bamboo
We had our first birth.
Am I of the body,
Or of the green leaf?
Do I have to whisper
My every sin and grief?
If the wind passes by
Must I stoop and try
To measure fully
My flexibility?
I might have been the bamboo,
But I will be a man
Bend me then, O Lord,
Bend me if you can.
D. After You Read
Answer the following questions:
1. Which two words in the first stanza suggest an origin?
2. Which two words is stanza 3 suggest the same meaning as pliant in stanza 1?
3. Which word in Stanza 4 also suggest the same meaning as pliant?
4. What do the underline modals in these lines suggest?
a. Do I have to whisper my every sin and grief?
b. Must I stoop and try to measure fully
c. I might have been the bamboo but I will be a man.
d. Bend me if you can.
1. Which two words in the first stanza suggest an origin?
2. Which two words is stanza 3 suggest the same meaning as pliant in stanza 1?
3. Which word in Stanza 4 also suggest the same meaning as pliant?
4. What do the underline modals in these lines suggest?
a. Do I have to whisper my every sin and grief?
b. Must I stoop and try to measure fully
c. I might have been the bamboo but I will be a man.
d. Bend me if you can.
The ideas of a reading piece are linked one to another to form a web of some
sort. Complete the sketch below which shows the relationship of the ideas expressed in
the poem. Use the questions that follow as your guide. The numbers in the sketch
correspond to the numbers of the questions.
1. What two origins of man are indicated in Stanza 1?
2. What two possible parts could he have come from if he originated from a tree?
3. What qualities would he have and what would he do if he came from those parts?
4. What kind of man would he have and what would he do if he were the other sort of
2. What two possible parts could he have come from if he originated from a tree?
3. What qualities would he have and what would he do if he came from those parts?
4. What kind of man would he have and what would he do if he were the other sort of
man?
5. What qualities would he have and what would he do if he were the other sort of
5. What qualities would he have and what would he do if he were the other sort of
man?
6. What kind of man would these make him?
7. What transformation is hinted at?
8. Do you agree with the poet's observation? Why? Why not?
9. Whose stand do you subscribe regarding the Filipino pyche- that of Daguio or of
6. What kind of man would these make him?
7. What transformation is hinted at?
8. Do you agree with the poet's observation? Why? Why not?
9. Whose stand do you subscribe regarding the Filipino pyche- that of Daguio or of
Mallari?
10. Do you find any wrong statements made by Mallari? Point them out.
10. Do you find any wrong statements made by Mallari? Point them out.
E. Closure
How Much Have You Learned?
How well have you learned the ideas and skills developed/presented in these lessons.
Please put a check mark (/) on the column of your preference.
F. Evaluation
1. Fill the blanks in this dialogue with the missing modals.
a. Our teacher gives very difficult assignments in Biology.
b. Don't worry, we _______________________ do it right away.
c. We ____________________________ visit the library.
d. When? This project ________________________ be submitted tomorrow.
How _________________________we meet the deadline?
e. If you want to finish it by tomorrow, we________________ use a computer.
f. This device _______________________give information on so many things.
a. Our teacher gives very difficult assignments in Biology.
b. Don't worry, we _______________________ do it right away.
c. We ____________________________ visit the library.
d. When? This project ________________________ be submitted tomorrow.
How _________________________we meet the deadline?
e. If you want to finish it by tomorrow, we________________ use a computer.
f. This device _______________________give information on so many things.
Really! That
is a wonderful machine.
2. Look for a partner. Make your own dialogue using the modals. Use the situation on
the next page. Present it in class.
Assignment (For 7 weeks)
A. Vocabulary
Read the following sentences carefully and take note of the underlined words.
Encircle the words in each sentence that will help you get the meaning of the underlined
words. Then give the meaning of each vocabulary item or expression.
(Note to the Teacher: The clues are in Italics.)
1. The whole family stared and marveled at the books which differed from all other
books they had seen before.
2. The fact that the books would cost them so much became a cause for depression.
3. The boy took his father's instructions to heart so he studied very well and never
2. The fact that the books would cost them so much became a cause for depression.
3. The boy took his father's instructions to heart so he studied very well and never
played truant.
4. The boy diligently did his work, carefully and conscientiously reading his book.
4. The boy diligently did his work, carefully and conscientiously reading his book.
B. Motivation Before Reading
Here are two lines from the selection you will read. From these sentences, guess
what the selection is about. (Note: teacher reads aloud the following lines.)
“An official proclamation had been issued in the city to the effect that unless a
box six years of age is sent to school, some adult in the family will have to go to jail.”
The boy's father discharged a day laborer. The teacher marked the boy's absence
in the record book at school.
C. Assignment
1. Read "A Country Boy Quits School" by Lao Hsiang and find out if your guess is
correct.
2. Read up or interview an authority about the Philippine Law on compulsory
2. Read up or interview an authority about the Philippine Law on compulsory
education. Be able to compare it with the proclamation mentioned in the story.
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