PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG VALENZUELA

MAYSAN RD. CORNER TONGCO ST. MAYSAN, VALENZUELA CITY

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GOLDWYN NICOLE J. RAQUEDAN

BSED 1-1
DR. RHEYDITH G. CONTE
UNIT 6

AFRICA by David Diop

As elephants are known for its

tremendous size, I do symbolize the
poem Africa by David Diop as
colorful image of an elephant. The
poem shows about the hardships of
Africa from its oppressors. Just like
the elephants, its size conquered
different struggles and hardships
along its way. Elephants do note as
symbol of strength, power, stamina,
longevity, and loyalty. Similarly, the
author was born in France, but his
loyal heart belongs to its hometown,
Africa. The colors symbolize the
struggles tattooed on the elephant’s
body. Those colors though signify
his struggles, the whole image
simply implies that how many
struggles and hardships we
experienced, he is still the elephant
that is strong and is willing to fight
for its right.
YOU CALL ME COLORED by Angra Gra

The poem was written by a child and

nominated in the United Nations for Best
Poems of 2005. The poem shows the racial
discrimination he experiences and sees as
a child. Symbolizing his poem, I have here
the outline of Africa with a variety of colors
inside it. Explicitly, I added the country
outline since the poem is made by ay local
native and a child from Africa. This in my
own belief may signify as proud local he is
and fighting discrimination through
writings. The colors however signify not
only what the author stated but of course
the races patterned in the outline of Africa.
This also shows that whatever the color,
the race and ethnicity we have, we live in
the same place. We breath, me move, we
love in the same place. We die in the same
place, we decomposed and become bones
when we die. We are all equal, thus we
discriminate people based in their race,
ethnicity, culture, and the way they live.
Stating the fact that most black people are
the successful ones in the world. I chose
this representation reminding that the
race and such is not a valid reason to
discriminate others.
AND STILL I RISE by Maya Angelou
The poem And Still I Rise by Maya
Angelou implies about the struggle she
experienced and to overcome detriment
and inequity. To symbolize it, I have here
the image of a trampoline with balloons
in it. This is for kids though, however this
kiddie stuff speaks a lot. As we know,
trampoline is like a springboard where
you can jump all you want, in short you
rise. In every downs, there is ups. Just
like when you are using trampoline, you
push yourself down to make the highest
jump up as you can. In the poem, this
means that whatever lies and twisted
truths, discrimination the Africans may
get they will rise. The balloon on the
other hand with different colors
symbolizes diverse difficulties Africans
deal with everyday life. And balloons also
capable of rising up. Even there is a lot of
pressure the balloons can rise up.
Comparably, Maya the author implied
that no matter the pressure, the
discrimination, humiliation they have
received from others they will rise up
just like how trampolines and balloons
do.
UNIT 7

MAY DAY EVE by Nick Joaquin

LARGE EARS
- If you have a large ears
you will have a longer
life span.

WHITE HAIR
- If you pluck your white hair, there is
a tendency of having more white hair.
FRIDAY THE 13TH
- Considered your unfortunate
day if it struck on FRIDAY with
the date of 13.

WEDDING BOUQUET
- For whoever may get the brides’ bouquet
after throwing will soon be married.

TWIN BANANAS
- For whoever pregnant may eat twin
bananas, her offspring will be twins
as well.
SPOON AND FORK
- If the spoon was dropped accidentally
there will be a female visitor whereas
if the fork was dropped there will be a
male visitor.

FITTING THE WEDDING DRESS

- For whoever fits her wedding dress, the
wedding will desist.

BOOK UNDER THE PILLOW

- Placing the book you are studying
under your pillow will help you retain
information on what you have read.
SINGING WHILE EATING
- Do not sing while eating. This is a sign
of disrespect to the food as well as to
the people you are eating with.

WAIT FOR THE OTHERS

- If you are done eating, wait for
the others before you go. If you
go, the person you left will not
get married.
HAPPIEST BOY IN THE WORLD by NVM Gonzalez

To my dearest Mama,

I have written so many letters to you

since 2004. From simple “MAMA” to the
longest letter I can write to you with a
video. I do express already how lucky we
are to have a strong woman like you., a
brave, loving, and caring woman you
are. But that was only on the surface of
how much I love you and appreciate you
as my mama and as a loving individual.
You may be sometimes annoying most
especially in mornings, but I appreciate
you more than anything and anyone in
this world. Thank you, ma, for being
there in my darkest times in SHS. I am on
the verge of giving up that time and you
saw a big cry baby in front of you with
that seeing me in despair still you
managed me. You walk by my side.
You have been supporting me since then. I may
be not vocal now on how much I love you but
please remember I do love you always. I really
do love you ma. From the moment you have
raised us well, and now that you are still
striving for us in everyday life. Thank you, ma.
You are fighting for us and we are fighting for
you. Thank you for giving us hope for every
day, laughs, and all you have sacrificed for
us. Not now, but soon all your hard work will
pay off. I am already had one step on the steep
stairs of success, and I am bringing you there
at the top.

Thank you, mama, please stay strong and

live with us for a long time to see how your
pain pays off, and your hardships are worth it
. I love you ma!

-Wen
MY BROTHER’S PECULIAR CHICKEN by Alejandro R. Roces

CHARACTERS: EXPOSITION
Kiko
Alejandro The story began with the
introductory part where the argument of
Mother
the brothers regarding the chicken. The
Father argument started when they are in the
Teniente del Barrio (Chief of the Village) cornfield early in the morning. They
Mr. Eduardo Cruz were driving the chicken when they
heard a hasty flapping of wings. They
turned and saw chicken fighting with
SETTING: each other. Kiko uttered that it is a
rooster fight and slowly captured the
Cornfield
chicken, but he got one however,
House of Kiko Alejandro mouthed that it looks like a
Cockpit hen not a rooster.
TIME: RISING ACTION
Early morning
On their way home they are
arguing whether the chicken they have
was a hen or rooster. His brother
POINT OF VIEW: claimed that some of the
characteristics the chicken has are
First Person Point of View
those similar with the rooster. In
contrast with his brother, Alejandro
claims that some of the characteristic is
like a hen. And then they asked their
THEME: parents if the chicken was a hen or a
- You cannot judge the book by its rooster. However, this brought an
argument of their parents. Their father
cover.
suggests going to the chief of the
- Respecting different point of views village for he is being old and all
as each individual has different knowing.
perspectives.
 CLIMAX

They brought the chicken to the chief however,

he is unsure of it. He sees resemblance of hen and
rooster, but it is least from expected. Then they go to
the town to see Mr. Cruz who lives in the nearby town
and studied poultry raising. They asked him whether
the chicken was a hen or a rooster but this draw
confusion to Mr. Cruz. As the chief response, it is
similar to Mr. Cruz they had no idea it is either the two
suggestions. Mr. Cruz uttered if they are willing to
know the chicken must be killed to examine its
internals. However, Kiko refused to. With that, Mr.
Cruz arrived with the idea of making the chicken
brought into the cockpit to know if it is a hen or a
rooster.
FALLING ACTION

Sunday has come and the chicken took to the

cockpit. Kiko looked around to find suitable opponent
for his chicken, there he chose red rooster. Then the
battle between two chickens began. Shortly after,
there was a change happened. Instead of battling,
the red rooster did a love dance. This is the time
when the chicken of Kiko got the opportunity to bring
halt to the fight. Their chicken won.
RESOLUTION

Alejandro got convinced by his brother that the

chicken is a rooster. Not long after, he felt that the
chicken began to quiver and dropped warm round
egg proving Alejandro’s claim that it is a hen.
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