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ENGLISH
Quarter 4 – Module 1:
Title: Discovering Literature as a
Tool to Assert One’s Unique
Identity and Understand Other
People
Department of Education MIMAROPA REGION
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English – Grade 7
Quarter 4- Module 1: Discovering Literature as tool to assert one’s unique identity and
better understand Other People
First Edition, 2020
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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) focuses on discovering literature as a
tool to assert one’s unique identity and better understand others as one of
the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) in Grade Seven English.
This learning material was patterned on Bloom’s Taxonomy Instructional
Design wherein learning activities were aligned with the identified objectives
and were sequenced according to their level of difficulty considering the
learner’s needs, interest and abilities.
You need to ensure that the learner clearly understand the lesson or
concepts discussed in the module. You are also expected to guide him/her
in answering the activities or accomplishing the different learning tasks
thereby enabling him/her to master the competency.
For the learner:
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is especially made to enhance your
attitude, knowledge and skills vis-à-vis the identified learning competency.
Through this module, you will engage in fun and interesting learning
activities and answer varied exercises and tasks to help you gain mastery of
the target competency which will enable you to effectively use the English
language in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Those learning
activities are appropriately selected and carefully crafted according to your
needs, interests, and abilities.
To successfully achieve the objectives of this module, kindly do the
following:
Read and follow the instructions in all the learning activities
and exercises very carefully,
Be honest in answering all the learning activities and exercises,
Write your answers neatly and legibly in your subject notebook
or on a separate sheet of paper, and
Seek guidance from your parents, guardians or subject teacher
if you encounter difficulty in accomplishing the learning
activities.
Working on each learning activity in this module will surely enable
you to learn certain aspects of the target language in an enjoyable and
meaningful way. So take good care of this module and have fun while
learning!
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What I Need to Know
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. Discover literature as a tool to assert one’s unique identity and
better understand others
2. Note specific details on the text read
3. Appreciate your identity as a Filipino
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What I Know
Read the questions carefully. Select the letter of the answer and write it in
your notebook.
1. Which of the following is a fact?
A. I’m the smartest student in our classroom.
B. I received a 98% grade on the Reading Test.
C. Reading is very easy.
D. Gary Paulsen is my favorite author.
2. Which of the following are the distinguishing features of Philippine
Literature during the Period of Emergence?
I. The writers consciously and purposely create a national literature
II. The writers had gained full control of the English language and
could successfully manipulate it as a literary medium
III. Experimentation with different literary forms, techniques and
moods was the fashion
IV. Writers who were determined to explore local color emerged. Some
of the writers of this group formed the Veronicans.
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A. I & IV C. II & V
B. B. II & III D. All of the above
3. Study an excerpt of the poem below:
Be Beautiful, Noble, Like an Antique Ant
Jose Garcia Villa
Trace the tracelessness of the ant
Every ant has reached this perfection
As he comes, so he goes
Flowing as water flows
Essential but secret like a rose
What factor may have influenced the author in writing this poem?
A. Environment C. Culture
B. History D. Family/ Community
Background
4. Peter was making an effort not to judge the cultural practices of the
Filipinos using the standards of his own culture and to just learn about
them. What identity is manifested in Peter’s action?
A. Egocentric C. Culture-sensitive
B. Indifferent D. Diplomatic
C.
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5. Read the summary of Carlos P. Romulo’s “This I Believe.”
I was afraid to General Macarthur’s staff and went with him
first to Bataan and later to Corregidor. In Corregidor, I was placed
in charge of the broadcast called the Voice of Freedom. The
Japanese reacted violently to the broadcast. I learned that a prize
had been put on my head, and worse that they had gone after my
wife and four sons who had been left behind in the occupied
territory. I suffered indescribable torment, worrying about my
loved ones. I wanted to go back to Manila at whatever cost. But I
was ordered to proceed to Australia on the eve of the fall of
Bataan.
As I look back, I see the pattern of action and renunciation
repeated over and over again in my life --- in things great and
small, in war and in peace. Some may call this a credo of self-
sacrifice. I prefer to describe it as being true to one’s self, no
matter what the cost.
What does the story tell us?
A. You have to fight for what is right no matter what it costs.
B. Money is not everything in this world.
C. Laughter can save people from injustice.
D. Your action speaks about yourself.
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Lesson DISCOVERING MY
IDENTITY
We are all unique. We are gifted with different talents that make us
different from each other. The understanding of our origins and roots is
essential in appreciating one’s identity and building lasting relationship with
the people around us.
While differences among people are inevitable, the ability to relate well
is very important. Embracing, understanding, respecting, accepting and
valuing diverse backgrounds can help you be globally oriented and
productive 21st century Filipino learner.
To comprehend fully the world which you belong, you must be confident
of your identity as a person and as a Filipino. Before embarking on a wider
journey, establish first your individuality and deepen your knowledge on
your heritage.
Your uniqueness as a Filipino is what will help you connect globally.
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What’s In
TASK 1: Knowing Oneself, Asserting Oneself
Direction: Read the quotation below. Then, answer the questions that
follow.
“Knowing others is intelligence;
knowing yourself is true wisdom.
Mastering others is strength;
mastering yourself is true power
-Lao Tzu
1. What does Lao Tzu mean by “Knowing others is intelligence”?
2. How does he compare knowing others with knowing one’s
self?
3. How can we get to know another person better?
4. Was there ever a time in your life when you have asserted
your own ideas, thought, opinions and beliefs?
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TASK 2: One Moment in Time
Direction: Paste a photo in your notebook that captures one memorable
experience you had in the past. Be able to write the most significant events
in that incident.
Questions to Answer:
1. What do you find most memorable about that experience? Why?
2. How did you feel about it?
3. What does that experience reveal about yourself?
4. Were there other experiences when you were truly able to assert
your own individuality?
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What’s New
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Below is background information about the author of the text that you are
about to read. Go over the information to help you understand the text.
Carlos P. Romulo was an author and the foremost diplomat of the
Philippines. He was the only Filipino journalist to win the Pulitzer Prize
and the first Asian to serve as president of the UN General Assembly
(1949). He also gained prominence as America’s most trusted Asian
spokesman.
Carlos Romulo was borrn on January 14, 1899, in Manila, but his
well-to-do parents lived in Camiling, Tarlac. His father, Gregorio, was a
Filipino guerilla fighter with the Philippine Revolutionary Government of
Emilio Aguinaldo during the Filipino-American War. Romulo claimed to
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have witnessed his grandfather tortured by the water cure administered
by the American soldiers. After early schooling in Tarlac, Romulo entered
the University in 1921, he returned to work as professor of English
department of the University of the Philippines (1923-1928)
Romulo became editor in chief of TVT Publications in 1931 and
publisher and editor of the Philippines Herald (1933-1941). In 1929 he
was appointed regent of the University of the Philippines. Previously he
had served as secretary to Senate president Manuel Quezon (1922-1925)
and as member of the Philippine Independence Mission, headed by
Quezon. Romulo belonged to the elite, the oligarchic stratum of the
Filipino ruling class, by virtue of his role as defender of the interests of
the propertied minority.
TASK 1: Vocabulary Detectives: Word Match
Direction: Match the words under column A with the definitions under
column B. Write the letter of the answer on your notebook.
Column A Column B
1. Conviction A. act of setting someone free from
imprisonment
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2. Indescribable B. a firmly held belief or opinion
3. Liberation C. characterized by involving physical
strength
4. Vigorous D. formal rejection of something,
typically a belief, claim or course of
action
5. Renunciation E. indefinite to be adequately described
What Is It
What I Did for My Country
Direction: “This I Believe” is one remarkable work of Carlos P. Romulo.
Read it and discover how his identity is revealed through this piece of
writing.
This I Believe
Carlos P. Romulo- USA
Broadcast during the 1950’s
I believe above all that a man should be true to himself. I believe
a man should be prepared at all times to sacrifice everything for his
convictions. Twice during my life I have been called upon to make
this kind of sacrifice. After Pearl Harbor, the Philippines was invaded
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by Japan. I had never been a soldier. I was a journalist. But
something impelled me to enlist.
I was attached to General Macarthur’s staff and went with him
first to Bataan and later to Corregidor. In Corregidor, I was placed in
charge of the broadcast called the Voice of Freedom. The Japanese
reacted violently to the broadcast. I learned that a prize had been left
behind in the occupied territory. I suffered indescribable torment,
worrying about my loved ones. I wanted to go back to Manila at
whatever cost. But I was ordered to proceed to Australia on the eve of
the fall of Bataan.
From Australia, I was sent on to the United States, where I
continued to make the Voice of Freedom heard, regardless of the
consequences to my family. I did not see them again until after the
liberation of my country by the American forces under General
Macarthur, aided by the Filipino guerillas who had carried on a
vigorous resistance during the more than three years of enemy
occupation.
The second time I was called upon to make a considerable
sacrifice for my convictions was during the 1953 national elections in
the Philippines. I had never been a politician, but having become
convinced that I should do everything I could to help effect a change
of government in my country, I resigned as Ambassador to the United
States and permanent representative to the United Nations in order
to enter the field against the incumbent president. I founded a third
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party, the Democratic Party, and accepted nomination for president--
started a vigorous campaign to awaken the Filipino people to the
need for a change in administration.
Midway in the campaign, it became apparent that the two
opposition parties might lose the election if they remained divided,
but had an excellent chance to win if they would present a united
front. I made the painful decision to withdraw my candidacy. After
withdrawing my own
candidacy, I was the campaign manager of Mr. Ramon Magsaysay
and campaigned up and down the land for him. I could not have
worked harder if I had been the candidate myself.
Magsaysay won by a landslide. The temptation was strong for all
those who had worked for him to share in the rewards of victory. I
was convinced, however, that the first duty of everyone who had
helped to bring about a change of government was to give the new
president a completely free hand in making appointments to keep
positions in his administration. Immediately after the elections, I left
for the United States.
As I look back, I see this pattern of action and renunciation
repeated over and over again in my life -- in things great and small,
in war and in peace. Some they call this a credo of self-sacrifice. I
prefer to describe it as being true to one’s self, no matter what the
cost.
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What’s More
TASK 1: Comprehension Questions
QUESTIONS ANSWERS
1. What sacrifice was Romulo called to
make?
2. What was the implication of his
affinity with Douglas Macarthur’s
staff?
3. What did he continue to do in the
United States?
4. What was the second sacrifice he
had to make?
5. Why did he withdraw his
candidacy?
6. How does Romulo view
self-sacrifice?
7. What does this personal writing
reveal about Carlos P. Romulo?
8. How can personal writing help
communicate one’s identity?
9.Why do you think the pattern of
action and renunciation keeps on
repeating in Romulo’s life?
9. Have you experienced sacrificing
something for a greater purpose?
10. If you were Carlos P. Romulo,
would you also sacrifice for your
country? Why or why not?
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What I Have Learned
Knowing and understanding your values and ideals as a
person will help you find courage in every situation. It will give
you the wisdom to consider the situations of others around you
and be of great help to them.
To sacrifice something or someone may be the hardest thing
to undertake in one’s journey. Sometimes they may deem as
small but later in life they will have a huge impact to someone
else life.
A single and small seed can bear a thousand fruit.
Literature has its own way of helping us discover our identity
through others’ story.
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What I Can Do
TASK 2: Character Wheel
Direction: Draw a picture of Carlos P. Romulo in the middle circle. Then in
each section write three notes about him that you learned from the
selection. Accomplish the activity in your notebook.
SACRIFICES TRAITS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS CHALLENGES
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What I Can Do On My Own
Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Carlos P. Romulo was placed in charge of the broadcast that made the
Japanese reacted violently. What was the name of the broadcast?
A. The Voice of Truth C. The Voice of Liberty
B. The Voice of Freedom D. The Voice of Equality
2. Who won the presidency in the 1953 National Elections in the Philippines?
A. Carlos P. Romulo C. Carlos P. Garcia
B. Diosdado P. Macapagal D. Ramon Magsaysay
3. Carlos P. Romulo proved his love for the Philippines through his sacrifices.
What sacrifice marked as his first?
A. when he was placed in charge of the broadcast against Japanese
B. when he founded the Democratic Party and accepted the candidacy for
presidency
C. when he enlisted himself as a soldier and left his family for duty
D. when he gave way for Ramon Magsaysay and became the latter’s
campaign manager
4. During when did Romulo make a considerable sacrifice for his convictions?
A. The 1950 national elections in the Philippines
B. The 1953 national elections in the Philippines
C. The 1955 national elections in the Philippines
D. The 1951 national elections in the Philippines
5. Who did Romulo go with during his duty on Bataan and Corregidor?
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A. General Macarthur C. General Macmillan
B. General Magsaysay D. General Macmaine
6. How many times was Carlos P. Romulo had been called upon to make
sacrifices for the country?
A. once C. thrice
B. twice D. never
7. Why did Romulo enlist himself as a soldier though he was a journalist when
the Japanese invaded the Philippines?
A. He wanted to change his occupation and learn new skills.
B. He became interested in combat and warfare.
C. He felt his responsibility to the country as a Filipino.
D. He enlisted because he was threatened.
8. Having been convinced that he should do everything to help effect change in
the government of the Philippines he resigned as ___________________________.
A. Campaign Manager of President Ramon Magsaysay
B. Ambassador to the United States and permanent representative to the UN
C. Editor in chief of TVT Publications
D. Regent of the University of the Philippines
9. Why did he suffered indescribable torment as he did what he thought was right
for his country?
A. other Filipinos were questioning the motives of his patriotism
B. he gained less support on his advocacy from fellow Filipinos
C. throughout his service as a soldier he kept on worrying about his loved
ones
D. the nation did not recognize his contributions and sacrifices
10. Midway in the campaign for presidency, it became apparent that the two
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opposition parties might lose the election if they remained divided, why do you
think Romulo gave way for Magsaysay?
A. He lost his will and courage to ignite a change in the Philippine’s
government.
B. He gave way for he saw that their unity as a party will ensure victory.
C. He felt himself unqualified for the position.
D. He really did not want to become president of the country.
11. Until when did Romulo reunite with his family?
A. after the liberation of the Philippines by the Chinese forces
B. after the liberation of the Philippines by the Japanese forces
C. after the liberation of the Philippines by the British forces
D. after the liberation of the Philippines by the American Forces
12. How did the piece of writing reveal Romulo’s identity?
A. The selection informs the readers of the character’s mistakes.
B. The selection informs the readers of the character’s challenges.
C. The selection becomes a tool in sharing the character’s patriotism to the
Philippines.
D. The selection becomes a tool in sharing the corrupt system of government
in the Philippines.
13. After Magsaysay won in the 1953 National Elections Romulo returned to the
United States. He believed that his first duty to the president is
_____________________.
A. to support him by leaving for United States
B. to support him by building strong ties to the United States
C. to support him by giving him a free hand in making appointments in
keeping position in his administration
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D. to support him by keeping his position as president of UN National
Assembly
14. A credo is a statement of beliefs which guide a person’s action. What do you
think is Carlos P. Romulo’s credo of sacrifice?
A. Philippines is worth dying for.
B. No matter what the cost, be true to one’ self.
C. Time is gold.
D. There will be no tyrant if there will be no slaves.
15. If you were Carlos P. Romulo, would you also do the same sacrifices for your
country and for other people?
A. Yes, sacrificing for others and for my country is being true to my identity
as a Filipino.
B. Yes, I will only make sacrifices to people who have done good things to
me.
C. Yes, sacrificing for others and for my country will make me a hero.
D. Yes, sacrificing for others and for my country will be my legacy.
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What I Can Do More
SWOT Analysis
Direction: Complete the table by answering the corresponding questions. Do
this on your notebook.
STRENGTH OPPORTUNITIES
What are you really good at? What resources/undertakings
are available to help you be a
POSITIVES
What skills do you have which can
better student and a better
bless and help others?
Filipino?
What do others see as your
strengths?
INTERNAL EXTERNAL
WEAKNESSES THREATS
What skills do you lack of? What do you see as threats to
NEGATIVES
your ideals as a Filipino youth?
What personal traits do you have
that may hinder you on becoming What is your greatest challenge
better? today?
What do others see as your How do you overcome
weaknesses? challenges?
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Answer Key
What I know
1. B
2. D
3.A
4.C
5.A
TASK 1: Vocabulary Detectives
1. B
2. E
3. A
4.C
5.D
What I can do on my own
1. B
2. D
3. C
4. B
5. A
6. B
7. C
8. B
9. C
10. B
11. D
12 C
12. C
13. B
14. A
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