Written Report

in
Reading & Writing
(Credo or Rule of Conduct)

Submitted by: Froilan S. Gaudicos & JIrahvieve B. Gomez

Submitted to: Mr. CARLO IAN MORGADEZ

CHARACTERISTIC OF A CREDO

 A credo is a statement of beliefs or aims that guide a person’s or group of people’s

actions.
 It should be clear and specific.
 When it is read, it must specify stronger a stronger sense of self and a stronger sense
of purpose.
 The language may be straightforward.
 A credo is usually a list of beliefs and

ACTIVE STRATEGIES FOR READING CREDO

Comparing and contrasting

 Identify and and compare the belief system you have with the ones in the text to
determine similarities and differences in ideas of the Filipinos of today and those in
past
Synthesizing

 Using ideas from the different lines of the credo, characterize the Filipino ideals
during the time of Emilio Jacinto. Develop judgments or opinions about the author’s
Message.

Reading A Credo
Preparing to read the text

Background

The kartilya ng katipunan of the primer of the katipunan laid out the group’s rules and
principles. It served as the manual for the new members for the new members of the
organization. Andres Bonifacio wrote the first edition and Emilio Jacinto later revised it.

Lead up questions

 What is your understanding of the expression “sense of history”.

 Do you agree that many students nowadays find history as an irrelevant subjects?
 For what greater purpose do you live?
 In what do you have faith?
 What do you ultimately value?
 Reading the text

The Katipunan Code of Conduct

KARTILYA NG KATIPUNAN (English version)- by Emilio Jacinto
(translation by: Gregorio Nieva, 1918)

1. The life is not consecrated to a lofty and reasonable purpose is a tree without a shade, if not a poisonous
weeds.

2. To do good for personal gain and not for its own sakeis not a virtue.

3. It is rational to be charitable and love ones’s fellow creature, and to adjust one’s conduct, acts and words
to what is in itself reasonable.

4. Whether our skin be black or white, we are all born equal: superiority is knowledge, wealth and beauty
are to be understood, but not superiority by nature.

5. The honorable man prefers honor to personal gain: the scoundrel, gain to honor.

6. To the honorable man, his word is sacred.

7. Do not waste thy time: wealth can be recovered but not time lost.

8. Defend the oppressed and fight the oppressor before the law or in the field.

9. The prudent man is sparing in words and faithful in keeping secrets.

10. On the thorny path of life, man is the guide of woman and the children, and if the guide leads to the
precipice, those whom he guides will also go there.

11. Thou must no look upon woman as a mere plaything, but as a faithful companion who will share with thee
the penalties of life; her(physical) weakness will increase thy interest in her and she will remind thee of
the mother who bore thee and reared thee.

12. What thou do not desire done unto thy wife, children, brothers and sisters, that do not unto thy wife,
children, brothers and sisters of thy neighbor.

13. Man is not worth more because he is a king, because his move is aquiline, and his color white, not
because he is “priest”, a servant of God, nor because of the high prerogative that he enjoys upon the
earth, but he is worth most who is a man of proven and real value, who does good, keeps his words, is
worthy and honor; he who does not oppress nor consent to being oppressed , he who loves and cherishes
his fatherland, though he be born in the wilderness and know no tongue but his own.

14. When these rules of conduct shall be known to all, the longed for sun of Liberty shall rise brilliant over this
most unhappy portion of the globe and its rays shall diffline everlasting joy among the confederated
brethren of the same rays, the lives of those who have gone before, the fatigues and the well-paid
sufferings will remain. If he who desires to enter (The Katipunan) has informed himself of all this and
believes he will be able to perform what will be his duties, he may fill out the application for admission.
 RESPONDING TO THE TEXT

Comprehension Questions

• What is a code of conduct? Support your answer based on details or evidences found in the text.

• What is the meaning of the virtues inferred in Principle Number 2?

• What does the author mean when he said that, “wealth can be recovered but not time lost?”

• What kind of a person should a member of the Katipunan be an implied in Rule Number 13?

• How should women be regarded according to the author?

Critical Thinking Skills

 Why do you think the author chose the principle that , “The life that is not consecrated to a lofty
and reasonable purpose is a tree without a shade, if not a poisonous weed,” to be the first in the
list?

 Which among the 14 principles made a great impact to you? Explain your answer.

 Do you think that there is a need to establish a modern day Katipunan? Explain your answer.

 If you were to create a group intended for a noble cause, what qualities would you be looking
for in recruiting your members?

 Is the need for sense of history among the Filipino people an urgent one? Explain your answer.

WRITING YOUR OWN CREDO

Preparing to write

(Generating ideas for writing)

On your own, think about exactly what you believe in and think of how often you check yourself to
reaffirm what it is you believe. Write down what comes to mind without worrying about grammar or
punctuation errors.
Consider the following questions:

• Do you believe that you have the right to create your own title?

• Do you believe you can learn new things if you commit yourself to a regular practice?

• Do you think you have the potential to create opportunities for yourself?

• Do you trust in your ability to help others create their own life?

• Do you have the control over your reactions to people and outer events?

• Do you think you have the ability to forge significant relationship?

ORGANIZING A CREDO OR CODE OF CONDUCT

The simplest way to begin writing a credo is by completing the following:

“I believe…” or “I am committed to…”

EXAMPLES:

 I believe I create my own life because…

 I have control over my reactions to people and external events…

 I can learn new things if I commit myself to a regular practice.

 I have the potential to create opportunities for myself.

additional tips:

 Make your credo short and to the point.

 Keep it simple. You don’t need to go into a lot of detail.

 Take some time to reflect what you truly believe and why.

 Try thinking with your heart and your instinct. Then write down what you know you
believe in.
WRITING A FIRST DRAFT

Draft a written statement that strongly expresses what you stand for. You may use straightforward
language or you may choose to be poetic. Your credo statement may simply be a list of what you believe
and value. It should be written in a way that is significant to you.

EDITING

Focus on voice

Is the use of point of view consistent through out the essay? Does the writer pay attention to style? Is
the voice appealing and convincing? Does the voice sound concerned but sensible?

Word Choice

Does the writer use effective words? Are the words used appropriate for the type of text? Has the used
active verbs, specific nouns, and strong adjectives?

Sentence fluency

Do the sentences read smoothly, with different beginnings and lengths?

REVISING

Revising for voice, word choice, and sentence fluency

After your peers have edited your paper, go over the suggested corrections and think of
alternative ways to revise your work. To help you improve your work, try to visualize once more what
you really believe in life and how you actually live by the principles you have set. You may ask yourself
the following questions:

 What do you believe is the purpose of life?

 What helps you experience a sense of purpose and meaning?

 What are some basic beliefs, positive or negative, that you embrace about human nature?

 What qualities do you most appreciate in the following people?

 Your parents

 Friends You Most Admire

 The public figure or role model you most admire

 The historical figure you most admire

 The religious leader you most admire

 PUBLISHING ONLINE

 Find an artist and ask him/her to draw a picture basedon what he/she sees in your credo.

 Incorporate your credo into the drawing.

 Convert your work into portable document format (pdf) or epub and post it as part of your
profile in a social networking site.

ACQUIRING 21st CENTURY SKILLS- SOCIAL AND CROSS-CULTURAL SKILLS

The partnership for 21st century skills considers social and cross-cultural skills as important skills to be
mastered. They are characterized by making use of social and cross-cultural differences to become more
productive.