In this lesson, the students are

expected to:
A.Identify the distinguishing features
found in religious text, epics, myths,
drama, and short stories contributed
by south and west Asian writers.

B. Appreciate literature as an
expression of philosophical and
religious deals.

C. Explain how the elements specific

to a genre contribute to a theme of a
particular literary selection.
 Direction:
Choose the correct meaning
of the italicized words
through context clues.
Identify the clue that leads
to the meaning.
1. Far out in the desert of Arabia lived a chief
called Ali Ben Ahmed and his tribe.

A. The head of a body of persons or an

organization
B. A trained professional cook who is proficient in
all aspects of food preparation
C. A large rectangular piece of cotton or other
fabric, used on a bed to cover the mattress and
as a layer beneath blankets when these are used.

D. A small usually square piece of cloth used for

usually personal purposes (such as blowing the
nose) or as a clothing accessory.
1. Far out in the desert of Arabia lived a chief
called Ali Ben Ahmed and his tribe.

A. The head of a body of persons or an

organization
B. A trained professional cook who is proficient in
all aspects of food preparation
C. A large rectangular piece of cotton or other
fabric, used on a bed to cover the mattress and
as a layer beneath blankets when these are used.

D. A small usually square piece of cloth used for

usually personal purposes (such as blowing the
nose) or as a clothing accessory.
1. Far out in the desert of Arabia lived a chief
called Ali Ben Ahmed and his tribe.

A. The head of a body of persons or an

organization
B. A trained professional cook who is proficient in
all aspects of food preparation
C. A large rectangular piece of cotton or other
fabric, used on a bed to cover the mattress and
as a layer beneath blankets when these are used.

D. A small usually square piece of cloth used for

usually personal purposes (such as blowing the
nose) or as a clothing accessory.
2. They bowed their turbaned heads almost to
the ground.

A. A man's headdress
B. Geographical area distinct from rural areas
C. Initially produced, consists of polymers of the
organic compound isoprene, with minor
impurities of other organic compounds, plus
water.
D. The upper or outer edge of an object,
typically something circular or approximately
circular.
2. They bowed their turbaned heads almost to
the ground.

A. A man's headdress
B. Geographical area distinct from rural areas
C. Initially produced, consists of polymers of the
organic compound isoprene, with minor
impurities of other organic compounds, plus
water.
D. The upper or outer edge of an object,
typically something circular or approximately
circular.
2. They bowed their turbaned heads almost to
the ground.

A. A man's headdress
B. Geographical area distinct from rural areas
C. Initially produced, consists of polymers of the
organic compound isoprene, with minor
impurities of other organic compounds, plus
water.
D. The upper or outer edge of an object,
typically something circular or approximately
circular.
3. Ben Nedi was a very great sheik indeed when
he leads the group.

A. A specific head of a tribe or family, or a leader

in a Muslim community.
B. To move irregularly to and fro.
C. Cold beverage that is usually made from milk,
ice cream, or iced milk, and flavorings or
sweeteners such as butterscotch, caramel sauce,
chocolate syrup, or fruit syrup.
D. Utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words,
especially as an expression of terror, pain, or
excitement.
3. Ben Nedi was a very great sheik indeed when
he leads the group.

A. A specific head of a tribe or family, or a leader

in a Muslim community.
B. To move irregularly to and fro.
C. Cold beverage that is usually made from milk,
ice cream, or iced milk, and flavorings or
sweeteners such as butterscotch, caramel sauce,
chocolate syrup, or fruit syrup.
D. Utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words,
especially as an expression of terror, pain, or
excitement.
3. Ben Nedi was a very great sheik indeed when
he leads the group.

A. A specific head of a tribe or family, or a leader

in a Muslim community.
B. To move irregularly to and fro.
C. Cold beverage that is usually made from milk,
ice cream, or iced milk, and flavorings or
sweeteners such as butterscotch, caramel sauce,
chocolate syrup, or fruit syrup.
D. Utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words,
especially as an expression of terror, pain, or
excitement.
4. The wonder tree had sprung up miraculously
in the night when no one having seen it.

A. Occurring through divine or supernatural

intervention, or manifesting such power.
B. Showing great attention to detail; very careful
and precise.
C. Principles concerning the distinction between
right and wrong or good and bad behavior.
D. The way in which one acts or conducts
oneself, especially toward others.
4. The wonder tree had sprung up miraculously
in the night when no one having seen it.

A. Occurring through divine or supernatural

intervention, or manifesting such power.
B. Showing great attention to detail; very careful
and precise.
C. Principles concerning the distinction between
right and wrong or good and bad behavior.
D. The way in which one acts or conducts
oneself, especially toward others.
4. The wonder tree had sprung up miraculously
in the night when no one having seen it.

A. Occurring through divine or supernatural

intervention, or manifesting such power.
B. Showing great attention to detail; very careful
and precise.
C. Principles concerning the distinction between
right and wrong or good and bad behavior.
D. The way in which one acts or conducts
oneself, especially toward others.
5. The great man received them with gratitude
or a word of thanks and praise.

A. The quality of being thankful; readiness to

show appreciation for and to return kindness.
B. A settled way of thinking or feeling about
someone or something, typically one that is
reflected in a person's behavior.
C. the vertical elevation of an object above a
surface
D. A person or thing that takes the place of
another.
5. The great man received them with gratitude
or a word of thanks and praise.

A. The quality of being thankful; readiness to

show appreciation for and to return kindness.
B. A settled way of thinking or feeling about
someone or something, typically one that is
reflected in a person's behavior.
C. the vertical elevation of an object above a
surface
D. A person or thing that takes the place of
another.
5. The great man received them with gratitude
or a word of thanks and praise.

A. The quality of being thankful; readiness to

show appreciation for and to return kindness.
B. A settled way of thinking or feeling about
someone or something, typically one that is
reflected in a person's behavior.
C. the vertical elevation of an object above a
surface
D. A person or thing that takes the place of
another.
1. Who are the main characters in
“The Wonder Tree”? Describe each
character.
2. Why did Zuleika, the
chief’s daughter cry?
3. Why do you think this
Folktale is entitled
“The Wonder tree”?
 4. Of what use or
importance does the wonder
tree bring to the people in
the desert?
5. According to the sheik
Ben Nedi, what is the
most precious gift?
6. Why do you think it is
considered as the most
precious gift?
 7. How do we Filipinos
appreciate gifts given to
us?
8. As a Filipino, what gift do
you consider as most
precious? Why?
 Group 1 Poster Making

Students will be assigned to make

poster, they must relate the poster
to the resolution of the Folktale
“The Wonder Tree” . They are
allowed to use Paint materials,
coloring materials and Illustration
board.
 Group 2 Plot Line

Students are assigned to

create their plot line for
discussing the short summary.
 Group 3 Moral Lesson
Execution Slogan

Students will write their slogan

relating to the moral lesson of
the folktale in the Manila paper.
 Group 4 Tableau

Students will create their own

tableau relating to the theme
of the folktale.
Rubrics: The student’s performance will be
based on the rubrics below:

Rubrics
Criteria Percentage
Rapport 30%
Mastery 30%
Relevance 30%
Organization 10%
Total: 100%
 1. Which part of the story when the action arise?

A. Only little Zuleika sat alone and idle. Tears stood in her lovely
dark eyes because she had no gift to give the great man who
would come the next day.

B. Far out in the desert of Arabia lived a chief called Ali Ben
Ahmed and his tribe. Their tents were pitched on the trackless
sand where the blazing sun beat down all day. Month after month,
they saw no stranger for the paths of the travelers lay far to the
south.

C. She came to the well and stopped in amazement. Where

yesterday there had been nothing but bare sand, today there was
a tall tree. It was straight and bare except the top, where it
carried a tuft of branching leaves and a cluster of brownish fruit.

D. Upon knowing everything, Ben Nedi softly exclaimed, “Yes, that

is the most precious gift of all, for it springs from the desire of the
heart.”
 1. Which part of the story when the action arise?

A. Only little Zuleika sat alone and idle. Tears stood in her lovely
dark eyes because she had no gift to give the great man who
would come the next day.

B. Far out in the desert of Arabia lived a chief called Ali Ben
Ahmed and his tribe. Their tents were pitched on the trackless
sand where the blazing sun beat down all day. Month after month,
they saw no stranger for the paths of the travelers lay far to the
south.

C. She came to the well and stopped in amazement. Where

yesterday there had been nothing but bare sand, today there was
a tall tree. It was straight and bare except the top, where it
carried a tuft of branching leaves and a cluster of brownish fruit.

D. Upon knowing everything, Ben Nedi softly exclaimed, “Yes, that

is the most precious gift of all, for it springs from the desire of the
heart.”
 2. How does the story start?

A. Only little Zuleika sat alone and idle. Tears stood in her lovely
dark eyes because she had no gift to give the great man who
would come the next day.

B. Far out in the desert of Arabia lived a chief called Ali Ben
Ahmed and his tribe. Their tents were pitched on the trackless
sand where the blazing sun beat down all day. Month after month,
they saw no stranger for the paths of the travelers lay far to the
south.

C. She came to the well and stopped in amazement. Where

yesterday there had been nothing but bare sand, today there was
a tall tree. It was straight and bare except the top, where it
carried a tuft of branching leaves and a cluster of brownish fruit.

D. Upon knowing everything, Ben Nedi softly exclaimed, “Yes, that

is the most precious gift of all, for it springs from the desire of the
heart.”
 2. How does the story start?

A. Only little Zuleika sat alone and idle. Tears stood in her lovely
dark eyes because she had no gift to give the great man who
would come the next day.

B. Far out in the desert of Arabia lived a chief called Ali Ben
Ahmed and his tribe. Their tents were pitched on the trackless
sand where the blazing sun beat down all day. Month after month,
they saw no stranger for the paths of the travelers lay far to the
south.

C. She came to the well and stopped in amazement. Where

yesterday there had been nothing but bare sand, today there was
a tall tree. It was straight and bare except the top, where it
carried a tuft of branching leaves and a cluster of brownish fruit.

D. Upon knowing everything, Ben Nedi softly exclaimed, “Yes, that

is the most precious gift of all, for it springs from the desire of the
heart.”
 3. What is the ending of the story?

A. Only little Zuleika sat alone and idle. Tears stood in her lovely
dark eyes because she had no gift to give the great man who
would come the next day.

B. Far out in the desert of Arabia lived a chief called Ali Ben
Ahmed and his tribe. Their tents were pitched on the trackless
sand where the blazing sun beat down all day. Month after month,
they saw no stranger for the paths of the travelers lay far to the
south.

C. She came to the well and stopped in amazement. Where

yesterday there had been nothing but bare sand, today there was
a tall tree. It was straight and bare except the top, where it
carried a tuft of branching leaves and a cluster of brownish fruit.

D. Upon knowing everything, Ben Nedi softly exclaimed, “Yes, that

is the most precious gift of all, for it springs from the desire of the
heart.”
 3. What is the ending of the story?

A. Only little Zuleika sat alone and idle. Tears stood in her lovely
dark eyes because she had no gift to give the great man who
would come the next day.

B. Far out in the desert of Arabia lived a chief called Ali Ben
Ahmed and his tribe. Their tents were pitched on the trackless
sand where the blazing sun beat down all day. Month after month,
they saw no stranger for the paths of the travelers lay far to the
south.

C. She came to the well and stopped in amazement. Where

yesterday there had been nothing but bare sand, today there was
a tall tree. It was straight and bare except the top, where it
carried a tuft of branching leaves and a cluster of brownish fruit.

D. Upon knowing everything, Ben Nedi softly exclaimed, “Yes, that

is the most precious gift of all, for it springs from the desire of the
heart.”
 4. Which among the passages shows the highest peak of the short
story?

A. Suddenly, out of the well appeared a misty white figure which

took the shape of a beautiful veiled woman. Her smile was sweet
and when she spoke; her voice was like the soft ripple of running
water. Zuleika, looking at her in amazement, knew that she could
be no other than the good fairy of the well.

B. Far out in the desert of Arabia lived a chief called Ali Ben Ahmed
and his tribe. Their tents were pitched on the trackless sand where
the blazing sun beat down all day. Month after month, they saw no
stranger for the paths of the travelers lay far to the south.

C. She came to the well and stopped in amazement. Where yesterday

there had been nothing but bare sand, today there was a tall tree. It
was straight and bare except the top, where it carried a tuft of
branching leaves and a cluster of brownish fruit.

D. Upon knowing everything, Ben Nedi softly exclaimed, “Yes, that is

the most precious gift of all, for it springs from the desire of the
heart.”
 4. Which among the passages shows the highest peak of the short
story?

A. Suddenly, out of the well appeared a misty white figure which

took the shape of a beautiful veiled woman. Her smile was sweet
and when she spoke; her voice was like the soft ripple of running
water. Zuleika, looking at her in amazement, knew that she could
be no other than the good fairy of the well.

B. Far out in the desert of Arabia lived a chief called Ali Ben Ahmed
and his tribe. Their tents were pitched on the trackless sand where
the blazing sun beat down all day. Month after month, they saw no
stranger for the paths of the travelers lay far to the south.

C. She came to the well and stopped in amazement. Where yesterday

there had been nothing but bare sand, today there was a tall tree. It
was straight and bare except the top, where it carried a tuft of
branching leaves and a cluster of brownish fruit.

D. Upon knowing everything, Ben Nedi softly exclaimed, “Yes, that is

the most precious gift of all, for it springs from the desire of the
heart.”
 5. Which among the passages shows that the problems are starting
to be resolved?

A. She came to the well and stopped in amazement. Where

yesterday there had been nothing but bare sand, today there was
a tall tree. It was straight and bare except the top, where it
carried a tuft of branching leaves and a cluster of brownish fruit.

B. Far out in the desert of Arabia lived a chief called Ali Ben Ahmed
and his tribe. Their tents were pitched on the trackless sand where
the blazing sun beat down all day. Month after month, they saw no
stranger for the paths of the travelers lay far to the south.

C. She came to the well and stopped in amazement. Where yesterday

there had been nothing but bare sand, today there was a tall tree. It
was straight and bare except the top, where it carried a tuft of
branching leaves and a cluster of brownish fruit.

D. Upon knowing everything, Ben Nedi softly exclaimed, “Yes, that is

the most precious gift of all, for it springs from the desire of the
heart.”
 5. Which among the passages shows that the problems are starting
to be resolved?

A. She came to the well and stopped in amazement. Where

yesterday there had been nothing but bare sand, today there was
a tall tree. It was straight and bare except the top, where it
carried a tuft of branching leaves and a cluster of brownish fruit.

B. Far out in the desert of Arabia lived a chief called Ali Ben Ahmed
and his tribe. Their tents were pitched on the trackless sand where
the blazing sun beat down all day. Month after month, they saw no
stranger for the paths of the travelers lay far to the south.

C. She came to the well and stopped in amazement. Where yesterday

there had been nothing but bare sand, today there was a tall tree. It
was straight and bare except the top, where it carried a tuft of
branching leaves and a cluster of brownish fruit.

D. Upon knowing everything, Ben Nedi softly exclaimed, “Yes, that is

the most precious gift of all, for it springs from the desire of the
heart.”
Read the folktale “The Three Princes” and
answer the activity sheet. Write your
answer in ½ yellow pad crosswise.

Reference: Learning Module for English 4-

L4 (Page 557-560)