LESSON 1.

A TALE OF TWO BROTHERS (EGYPT)

Worksheet 1
1-A.
Answer the following questions based from the Egyptian folktale, “THE TWO BROTHERS”.
1. Why did the wife get jealous of Bata?
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2. What did the wife do to get the attention of Anpu?
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Do you agree with what she has done? Why?
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3. Who do you admire or dislike most among the 3 characters in the story? Explain your answer.
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4. If you were Bata, what would you do? Do you agree with him in leaving the house? Why?
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5. If you were Anpu, would you do the same? Would you believe the wife’s explanation? Why?
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6. If you were to provide an ending to the story, what would it be?
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7. What is the theme of the story?
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8. Enumerate the traditions of Egyptians which are similar to you as Filipinos.
Answers:
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b. ___________________________________________________________________
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9. Compare this story to the story of Joseph in the house of Potiphar, in Genesis 39:1-20 in the Bible.
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1-B. Fill the Character Web below with the names of the character being described in each number. Choose
from the Character Box below. A legend is given as hint for you.

Anpu Khnumu The seven Hathors Pharaoh

Bata The Nine Gods young girl/princess wise men
wife Ra Harakhti chief fuller of Pharaoh messengers
men and soldiers woman

1 – the elder brother of Bata; attempted to kill his younger brother after being deceived by his own wife
2 – the loyal younger brother of Anpu; almost killed by his own brother; given a mate by Khnumu to dwell with
him, but she eventually betrayed him
3 – the wife of Anpu who purposely ignited the conflict between the two brothers
4 – the god whom Bata prayed at when his elder brother, Anpu, attempted to kill him
5 – met by Bata outside his tower; informed him about the slaying of Anpu’s wife
6 – one of the Nine Gods; made a mate for Bata to dwell with him
7 – made a prophecy about the death of Bata’s mate
8 – the mate of Bata; betrayed Bata in exchange of beautiful ornaments
9 – hated the Pharaoh; he was responsible for the entering of the smell of the hair’s lock into the Pharaoh’s
clothes
10 – fell in love with the young girl; did everything to get her from Bata
11 – told the Pharaoh about the young girl; instructed the Pharaoh to send messengers to every strange land to
seek for her
12 – servants of the Pharaoh; sent to strange lands to look for the young girl
13 – sent by the Pharaoh to get the young girl from Bata
14 – gave beautiful ornaments to the young girl in order for her to go to the Pharaoh
 LESSON 2. ELEMENTS OF SHORT STORY
Worksheet 2
2-A. Answer the following based on the story “Kath and Mouse”
1. Setting (include details like place, time, weather, social conditions, mood or atmosphere if applicable). (6
marks)
Place (where majority of action takes place):
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Time Period (rough estimate, backed up with evidence):
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Mood/Atmosphere:
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2. Plot- Identify the introduction, rising action, climax, falling action and conclusion. Review your notes on plot
to make sure you cover the necessary information for each part of plot. (12 marks)
a) Introduction (2 points):
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b) Rising Action (3 points):
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c) Climax (3 point):
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d) Falling Action (2 point):
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e) Conclusion (2 point):
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3. Conflict- Explain the conflict in the story

Explain the main conflict in the story (2 marks):
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Type of Conflict (2 marks):
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4. Character- List the three central characters in “Kath and Mouse” below and list three character traits that
they demonstrate in the story. Make sure to support each character trait with an example from the story of how
the character demonstrates that trait. (9 marks)
Also make sure that you identify the protagonist and the antagonist in the story. (2 marks)
Key Characters: Description:

5. Theme- Explain the theme of the story and how the author makes the theme clear (2 marks):
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6. Narration: What type of narrator is telling the story? How do you know? (2 marks)
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7. Why do you think the author chose to write the story from a first person point of view? Was this an effective
choice? Support your answer. (3 marks)
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8. Making Inferences: Is there reason to believe Kath feels sorry for her actions, or is she just sorry because
she lost power among her peers? (2 marks)
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9. Reading Beyond the Lines: How might this story be different if the genders of the characters were
switched? Explain. (3 mark)
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 LESSON 3. MAKATO AND HIS COWRIE SHELLS
Worksheet 3

3-A. Encircle the correct answer.

1. Makato and the Cowrie Shell is a folktale from what country?
a. Thailand b. Singapore c. Malaysia d. Vietnam
2. The kind-hearted king that Makato wants to see is from _____________
a. Siam b. Thailand c. Sukhotai d. Burma
3. What is a mahout?
a. an elephant driver or keeper b. a hardworking person
c. a citizen from Thailand d. an orphan
4. What did the King drop as he mounted his elephant during the parade?
a. a coin b. his crown c. a seed d. a cowrie shell
5. Which statement shows the cleverness of Makato?
a. "Lady, if I dip my finger into this pile of seeds, can I take those that stick to my finger for one cowrie?",
he asked. "Well why not", replied the sales lady, amused by his suggestion.
b. Because he had to make his own living he did all kinds of odd jobs: chopping wood, feeding pigs, and
cleaning
c. He was only four when his mother passed away.
d. He worked hard cleaning elephant’s sheds and finding food.
6. What was Makato’s dream on the first part of the story?
a. To be a king b. To be rich c. To be successful d. To see the King.
7. Makato was given the title of Khun Wang. What does Khun Wang mean?
a. It means that Makato is the new king.
b. It means that that he was the most important person in the king’s court.
c. It means that he is a hardworking boy.
d. It means that he will be the King in the future.
8. Who became the wife of Makato?
a. The queen b. His childhood friend c. His friend’s sister d. The king’s daughter
9. According to the folktale, at that time, the people of the kingdom used cowrie shells as _________.
a. Decoration b. Food c. Money d. Medicine
10. How did the story end?
a. Makato became rich. b. Makato died.
c. Makato saw his parents. d. Makato became the king of the prosperous kingdom.
11-15. Arrange the events in chronological order. Write number 1 to 5 on the blanks provided.
________ a. Makato was an orphan boy and works hard to support himself.
________ b. Makato bought lettuce seeds using one cowrie shell.
________ c. Makato became the king of a prosperous kingdom.
________ d. Makato presented bunches of lettuce to the king and amazed the king.
________ e. Makato became the assistant of king’s mahout.
3-B. Answer the following questions:
1. Who is Makato in the story?
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2. What is Makato's dream for his future?
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3. How did Makato impress the king Pra Ruang?
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4. What evidence in the story would tell that Makato is wise and sensible?
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LESSON 4. COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS

Worksheet 4
4-A. Circle each independent clause in the sentences below (Some sentences may only have one). Next, encircle
whether the conjunction is used to show an agreement, disagreement, or reason.
1. I normally like to run, but today I am walking. agreement / disagreement / reason
2. I like strawberry and chocolate ice cream. agreement/disagreement/reason
3. I am smarter than my brother, yet he still got a higher grade on the test. agreement / disagreement / reason
4. I don’t make good grades, nor do I try very hard in school. agreement / disagreement / reason
5. It is raining outside today, so I think I will wear my raincoat. agreement / disagreement / reason
6. He is always crying, for he is very sad. agreement / disagreement / reason
7. I don’t like yellow or blue agreement / disagreement / reason

4-B. Fill in the blanks using the appropriate conjunction. Use commas if necessary.

1. My dad ___________ I are going fishing this afternoon.

2. The old man doesn’t have much money ___________ he always seems to have nice things.
3. Either we are going to win ___________ they are going to win.
4. I don’t have much time ___________ hurry up!
5. He wasn’t a popular king ___________ all of his country men hated him.
6. I want to get there early ___________ we should leave soon.
7. It doesn’t matter whether they get the job ___________ not.
8. We don’t like red ___________ do I like blue.
9. I ran after the cat ___________ could not catch her.
10. We played very well ___________ we still lost the game.
11. They were poor ___________ often suffered great hardship.
12. He overslept himself ___________ thus missed the train.
13. That coat cannot be mine ___________it is too big for me.
14. As a boy he had never been to school ___________ therefore he had no opportunity of learning to read and
write.
15. This must not happen again ___________ you will be dismissed.
16. He is rich ___________he is not happy.
17. Hurry up ___________ else you will be late.
18. He must have done his duty ___________ he is a conscientious man.
19. He tried hard ___________ he did not succeed.
20. The parents were horrified ___________ they saw blood stains on the floor and no sign of their child.

LESSON 5. SAWATDEE… HELLO, MY BEAUTIFUL BANGKOK

Worksheet 5
5-A. Answer the following questions:
1. Why is Bangkok considered as the "City of Angels"?
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2. Who are the main characters in the story?
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3. What is the setting and story's tone? _________________________________________________________
4. What are the different places mentioned?
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5. What is the moral of the story?
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5-B. Using the Venn Diagram below, list the similarities and differences of the culture, beliefs, and traditions of
Thailand and the Philippines.
5-C. Using the space below, draw/paste interesting customs, traditions, or even landmarks that can be found in
Thailand. Explain your drawing in five sentences.
 LESSON 6. BAWANGPUTI, BAWANG MERAH: A TALE FROM MALAYSIA
Worksheet 6
6-A. Using the Venn Diagram below, list the similarities and differences of the stories “Bawang Putih, Bawang
Merah” and Walt Disney’s “Cinderella”.

6-B. Fill-in the Story Map below from the Malaysian Folktale “Bawang Putih, Bawang Merah”
LESSON 7. IDIOMS
Worksheet 7