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ENGLISH
Quarter 4 – Module 7

UNDERSTANDING THE
VALUE OF RESPONSIBILITY
AND COOPERATION
IN A LITERARY TEXT

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English – Grade 7
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Module 6 Understanding the Value of Responsibility and Cooperation in a Literary Text
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ENGLISH
Quarter 4 – Module
7
Understanding the Value
of Responsibility
and Cooperation
in a Literary Text

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introductory Message .………………........... 1

What I Need to Know .................................. 3
What I Know .................................. 4
Understanding the Value of Cooperation and Responsibility
What’s In
Activity 1: PROUD TO BE A HERO ................... 5
What’s New
Activity 2a. GUESS THE WORD …………… …. 6
Activity 2b. WORD SEARCH ………………... 7
What Is It
Your Text: The Parable of the Rainbow ………. 8
Activity 3. POINTING OUT QUALITIES ……… 9
Activity 4. THINK ALOUD ………….. 10
What’s More
Activity 5: PRESERVING THE MAGIC ……… 11
Activity 6: FILL ME IN …….. 12
What I Have Learned
What I Can Do
Activity 7: CONSTRUCTING A SLOGAN ……… 13
Assessment ……………….. 14
Additional Activities ……………….. 15
Answer Key ........................ 16
References ........................ 17

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 Introductory Message
For the Learner
This module shows different activities that provide personal and reflective
message on how you view life. Since the value of responsibility and cooperation is
greatly emphasized, this will help you understand how you should treat other people
so they will treat you the same. Furthermore, you will discover your inner
characteristics while allowing others to be part of your success.

This is designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Do – This will give you an idea of the skills or

competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.

What I Know - This part includes an activity that aims to check

what you already know about the lesson to take. If
you get all the answers correct (100%), you may
decide to skip this module.

What’s In - This is a brief drill or overview to help you link the

current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New - In this portion, the new lesson will be introduced

to you in various ways such as a story, a song, a
poem, a problem opener, an activity or a situation.

What is It - This section provides a brief discussion of the

lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More - This comprises activities for independent practice

to solidify your understanding and skills of the
topic. You may check the answers to the exercises
using the Answer Key at the end of the module.

What I Have Learned - This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process what
you learned from the lesson.

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 What I Can Do - This section provides an activity which will help
you transfer your new knowledge or skill into real
life situations or concerns.

Assessment - This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of

mastery in achieving the learning competency.

Additional Activities - In this portion, another activity will be given to

you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the lesson
learned. This also tends retention of learned
concepts.

Answer Key - This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References - This is a list of all resources used in developing

this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use your English notebook in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing any task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not
alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 What I Need to Know2

In your previous lesson, you were taught to give importance in

asserting one’s identity in a diverse society. This means that everyone should be
given the freedom to express his/her thoughts and ideas and to be listened to with
By learning and accepting individual’s uniqueness in a diverse society, it will
also lead us to understand the value of responsibility and cooperation.
After reading this module, you should be able to discover through Philippine
literature the need to work cooperatively and responsibly in today’s global village.
(EN7LT-IV-a-6) Specifically, you should be able to:
1. point out responsibility and cooperation as traits of the characters in the
parable;
2. construct a slogan showing responsibility and cooperation; and
3. write a paragraph emphasizing the need to work responsibly and
cooperatively based on a literary text.

In going through the module, you have to extend your patience in

understanding what you are reading. Follow the directions and/or instructions in the
activities. Answer the entire given tests and exercises carefully. Comply the required
activities provided.

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 What I Know 3

Before you start with this module, let us see how you can relate in the
passages below.
A. Instructions: Below are lines taken from the different stories in Philippine
Literature. Read and identify which line reflects cooperation and responsibility.
To answer, write YES if the line reflects cooperation and responsibility and
write NO if it does not.

1. In fact, she tries to do her part as a unit of society by helping to Yes / No

improve her country’s social conditions and minimize public
nuisances. – The Filipino Woman of
Today

2. “I will go,“ zeal and enthusiasm adding to his strength, “and the Yes / No
land shall be avenged,“ said he. – Indarapatra and
Sulayman

3. And he has survived. The Spaniards came and dominated. And Yes / No
when the Spaniards left, the Filipinos still stood – only much
richer in experience and culture. – Pliant like
the Bamboo

4. “But it’s dead!” I cried kneeling before her. ”It’s dead! Look! Yes / No
Look!”, I snatched up the centipede and crushed its head
between my fingers. “It’s dead!”. – The
Centipede, Romy V. Diaz

5. Mother went on her washing. Francisca fed Marcela with some Yes / No
boiled rice. – My Father’s Tragedy, Carlos
Bulosan

6. She walked with slow careful steps and Dodong wanted to help Yes / No
her carry the dishes out, but he was tired and now felt lazy.
– Footnote to Youth, Jose Garcia-Villa

7. “Boys”, he asked them, “would you like to learn other language Yes / No
besides Spanish? I’ll teach you another if you can stay with me
half an hour everyday about this time.
– Man in Dapitan, Loreto Paras-Sulit

8. The mother taught her daughter home chores and sex hygiene to Yes / No

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– The Role of Filipino Women, During the early days

9. Farmers put up devices to drive them away. Some farmers put up Yes / No
scarecrows, while others string empty cans and lay the strings
out across the rice fields. –
Philippine Birds

10. She felt so useless because she had nothing to do, no matter Yes / No
how small. – A Shawl for Anita, Lolita M.
Andrada

Understanding the Value of

Lesson
Responsibility and
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Cooperation5 in a Literary Text

What’s In

Activity 1. PROUD TO BE A HERO!

Instructions: Look at the pictures carefully. Do you know all of them?
Rearrange the letters below the picture to form the names of these personalities.
Reflect on their contributions.

fought for Filipino freedom

through his writings

ESOJ P LIZAR

advocated war on drugs

campaign and anti-graft and
corruption
GORDIRO OAR ETREDUT

inspired Filipino people through

his perseverance and act of
prayer before and after his fight
which made him successful
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celebrity who raised funds and

provided assistance to Filipinos
during calamities/crisis
LENGA COLSIN
In the activity, you have learned about Filipino personalities who have
asserted their identities through their valuable contributions to the society. Evidently,
their programs and advocacies won’t be successful without the cooperation of other
people.
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What’s New

In this lesson, you will know some of the Filipino values which are important in
today’s challenging world. You will start by doing the following activities.

Activity 2.a: GUESS THE WORD

Instructions: Fill in the missing letters to complete the word based on the given
illustration.

C O P R A I N

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Activity 2b: WORD

SEARCH 6
Instructions: The words below are synonyms of cooperation and responsibility. Look
for these ten (10) words and write them in your English notebook.

D X O B L I G A T I O N A

K U A B D T D X X Z P A U

E D T A V U N I O N O U T

D P L Y U W S R T Y W T H

T E A M W O R K X Y E R O

R E Q V P O R J H I R O R

P A R T N E R S H I P O I

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 B C R V D S D K B K H E T

G X O V I S U P P O R T Y

C O L L A B O R A T I O N

What Is It?
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Young people like you are sometimes judged as incompetent and foolishly
ignorant about what life really is. This motion belittles your inner self to perform well.

As you read The Parable of the Rainbow Colors written by Juan M. Flavier,
you will have the chance to understand how you should defend yourself from being
belittled and how you should set your strength to a broadened horizon. The parable
will also help you explore your existing powerful characteristics while allowing others
to be part of your success.

The Parable of the Rainbow Colors

by Juan M. Flavier

It all started as innocent statements by each of the colors. No attempt was

made by anyone to denigrate the others.

But as time went on, the colors’ declaration became stronger and haughty
with an overtone which tended to put down the other colors. Their claim became
very explicit as to who was the best color.

It reached the point when the colors were actually quarreling.

Said the color Red, “I am the brightest for red is the most striking. Why?
Life’s sustaining blood is color red. I represent courage and bravery. Even love
symbols such as heart and roses are colored red.”

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exemplified by the sun? I am the color of gaiety and of warmth. Without me, only
the eye-glaring ones remain.”

“What outlandish claims!” Interposed the color Orange. “Sunrise is orange,

not yellow. I am important because I represent health and strength. Look I
ripened fruits and vegetables, they are predominantly orange.”

“Well, if you are talking about vegetables and leaves, you are referring to
my color,” declared the color Green. “I am the symbol of life. All that thrives in the
fields and the forests is the greenery I provide. I am the most important color. “

The color Blue could not help it anymore, so it shouted, “What can be
more expansive than the sky and the seas? Do you forget that the farthest skies
and deepest seas are blue? I represent patriotism. I stand for depth of feelings
and extensive spaces.”

The color Indigo came out with a statement, “You talk about wide areas. I
hope you realize that the largest area in the world is silence, and I represent that
dimension with my color. It means thoughtfulness. It is prayer expressed in the
deepest of feelings.”

“Aha! You forget the pomp of royalty and power is violet,” shouted the
color. “I am wisdom and authority. What can be more overwhelming?”

Suddenly, the rain interrupted the contentious exchange of arguments.

“You are probably all wrong and all right. Yes, you all have your unique features.
But all of you has a special role. And more importantly, you need each other to
give the mixed colors beauty. From now on, you will not be seen separately.
When it rains, as strip of colors will appear in the sky. You will appear together.
You will be called a rainbow. You will then represent cooperation and hope.

With that, the rain disappeared.

Source… English 7 Learner’s Material

This is Good to Know!

A parable is a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson as
told by Jesus in the Gospels.
Theme is the main topic/message that is being discussed or described in
a piece of writing.
Character is a person in a novel, play, story or movie.
2 Kinds of Characters
Round or Dynamic – a character with complex personalities.
Flat or Static – character that never changes.
Activity 3. POINTING OUT QUALITIES
Instructions: Below are the characters in the Parable of the Rainbow Colors. Identify
the quality or trait of each character by telling its type -whether flat or round. Copy
the rainbow chart and write your answer on the right side.

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RED YELLOW
GREEN
BLUE
INDIGO
VIOLET

rain _______________________
_

Note: Round characters accept changes. They are responsible, cooperative

and flexible to any situation. However, flat characters oppose changes.
9 a character in the story will you be flat or
If you were
round? Why?

_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
______________________________________________

YOU

After knowing the different character traits of the rainbow colors, it is time for you
to reflect on how you can get involved in places that surround you.

Activity 5. THINK ALOUD!

Instructions: Below are the four common places where you are exposed to everyday.
Read and answer the question by writing it on the cloud chart.

1. How will you encourage others to cooperate in the given places?

community school
_________________ ___________________
_________________ ___________________

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_________________ __________________
_________________ ________________

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What’s More

Activity 4. PRESERVING THE MAGIC

In “The Parable of the Rainbow Colors” cooperation and

responsibility were greatly emphasized. It was the rain which reminded the
rainbow colors to stop quarreling and to work together instead. Readers are
highly encouraged to do the same and to understand that despite individual
differences, people can go together as one, and from there, we can achieve
better results in whatever situation.

On a bond paper, draw the message of the Parable of the Rainbow Colors on
cooperation and responsibility in relation to our present global situation – CoVid-19
pandemic.

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Activity 6. FILL ME IN!
The phrases inside the box are11different actions you may or may not
experience in your daily life. Classify them by placing the given information in the box
where they appropriately belong.

If you cooperate, then you are responsible. If you are responsible, then you
cooperate.

Participating barangay activities ignoring household chores

going to school late cheating during examination
doing things without being told leaving work unfinished
disobeying rules and policies making good choices
picking up trash keeping your desk clean

ACTIONS
Responsible Irresponsible
1. _____________________________ 1. _____________________________
2. _____________________________ 2. _____________________________
3. _____________________________ 3. _____________________________
4. _____________________________ 4. _____________________________
5. _____________________________ 5. _____________________________

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 What I Have Learned

Reflect and focus on your thoughts and feelings about what you experienced
all throughout the journey. What lesson in the parable strikes you the most? How will
you apply these lessons in your daily life? Fill out the blanks in the paragraph below.
Copy and answer in your notebook.
I enjoyed ____________________________________________. I would
love to _________________________________________________ in the whole
community. By ___________________________________________, I will be able
to broaden my knowledge and skills in __________________________________. I
will do more of _________________________________________ next time
because ______________________.
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What I Can Do

Activity 7. CONSTRUCTING A SLOGAN

Reflecting on the parable’s message, construct a slogan based on the given

illustration below. Your slogan will be graded according to this rubric:

Rubrics on Slogan Making

Slogan Rating

Originality No originality at all (1) Somewhat original (2) Originality is evident

(3)

Content Does not reflect Somewhat reflects Reflects responsibility

responsibility and responsibility and and cooperation (3)
cooperation (1) cooperation (2)

Effect/Impact Might get positive More likely to get Most likely to get
effect/impact (1) positive effect/impact positive effect/impact
(2) (3)

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 Giving of relief Checking body
goods temperature

Having an orientation Staying at home

under ECQ

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Assessment

It’s time to check what you have learned.

Instructions: Write a 3 to 5 sentence paragraph telling how the value of

cooperation and responsibility is practiced in your home/community in addressing
the effects of the global pandemic. Be guided by the ideas from the text “Labor
Week”. Your work will be rated according to this rubric.

Rubrics on Paragraph Writing

Slogan Rating

Originality No originality at all (1) Somewhat original (2) Originality is evident

(3)

Content Does not reflect Somewhat reflects Reflects responsibility

responsibility and responsibility and and cooperation (3)
cooperation (1) cooperation (2)

Effect No effect at all (1) Somewhat effective effect is evident (3)

(2)

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 Labor Week
Later, one whole week is scheduled for community improvement through the
combined efforts of the teachers, pupils, and townspeople. Every afternoon big
groups of children and townspeople from teams, sweeping public places, gathering
trash and hauling it away in volunteer trucks or trailers. They go on digging up lots
and making the beginnings of community gardens, tearing down, constructing,
digging pits, filling up low places, putting up placards, etc. – one whole week is
devoted to work and the demonstration of work. – Juan C. Laya, Little Democracies of
Bataan

Begin by writing the paragraph

here

_____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________.

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Additional Activity

Activity 8. GETTING INVOLVED!

Instructions: Recall two activities in your barangay/purok that you or any member of
your family have participated. Fill in the table with the information asked.

Purok Activities Purpose of the Evidence that shows Impact (how the
Activity cooperation among activity affects you)
purok members (a
picture, attendance
sheet, or a statement)
1.

2.

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proceed to Module 8 and learn about how to write an informative essay.
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Answer Key

What I Know What’s More

1.Yes 6. No Activity 5. THINK ALOUD
2.Yes 7. Yes Answers may vary
3.Yes 8. Yes
4.No 9. Yes Activity 6. FILL ME IN
5.Yes 10. No Responsible actions
doing things without being told
picking up trash
Rainbow making good choices You
What’s In keeping your desk clean
Activity 1. PROUD TO BE A HERO
participating barangay activities
JOSE P. RIZAL Irresponsible actions
RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE going to school late
MANNY PACQUIAO
ANGEL LOCSIN disobeying rules and policies
cheating during examination
Activity 2a. GUESS THE WORD leaving work unfinished
COOPERATION
RESPONSIBILTY
ignoring household chores

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What I Have Learned
Answers may vary

What I Can Do
Activity 7. CONSTRUCTING A
SLOGAN
Answer may vary

Assessment
Answer may vary

Additional Activity
Answer may vary

What is It?
Activity 3. POINTING OUT QUALITIES
red – flat indigo - flat
orange - flat violet - flat
yellow – flat rain - round
green - flat
blue - flat

Activity 4. PRESERVING THE MAGIC

Answer may vary

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References

English Learner Material. Pasig City: FEP Printing Corp., 2017.

Lapid, Milagros G., Serrano, Josephine B., English Communication Arts and Skills
through Philippine Literature. Quezon City: Pheonix Publishing House, Inc., 2004

Logue, Concordia C., Ferrer, Saturnina R., Condez, Regina R. Testing Reading
Power 1. Manila. Saint Mary’s Publishing Corporation.

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2021:28-
32&version=NIV

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