SELF-LEARNING MODULE

GRADE 8
QUARTER 4
MODULE
5
WRITERS Music and Health: Emmanuel G. Lacsa Jr. Arts and Physical Education Lyzan P. Yamsuan

TO THE LEARNERS
Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasks which may
disturb you while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instructions below to
successfully enjoy the objectives of this kit. Have fun!

1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated on every page of
this module.
2. Write in your notebook the concept about the lessons. Writing enhances
learning, which is important to develop and keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module, use a separate sheet of
paper in answering the exercises.
4. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next page.
5. Analyze conceptually the post-test and apply what you have learned.
6. If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to ask for help from your teacher. Enjoy studying!

HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY!

EXPECTATION
At the end of this module, you are expected to:

MUSIC

a. perform selection/s from chosen Asian musical theater;

ARTS

a. through a visual presentation, explain what make each of the Asian

Festivals and Theatrical forms unique.

b. design the visual elements and components of the selected festival or

theatrical form through costumes, props, etc.

PE

a. undertake physical activity and physical fitness assessments

b. exert best effort to achieve positive feeling about self and others
c. execute the skills involved in the dance

HEALTH

a. explain the impact of drinking alcohol on the school, family, and

community

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 LOOKING BACK
Direction: Recall the activities, insights and reflection that you have learned
in Week 4. Write you answer in the space provided.
MUSIC ARTS
Traditional Asian Theater Music ELEMENTS OF ART AS APPLIED TO ASIAN
1. Wayang Kulit; THEATER AND FESTIVALS: (Costume, Mask,
2. Kabuki; Makeup, and Accessories ,Spectacle )
3. Peking Opera
I’ve learned that…
I’ve learned that…

PHYSICAL EDUCATION HEALTH

EXECUTE THE SKILLS INVOLVED IN THE Blood Alcohol Concentration
DANCE “SAKUTING” (2nd PART)
I’ve learned that…
I’ve learned that…

BRIEF INTRODUCTION
MUSIC : Wayang Kulit
Diversed people and cultural backgrounds composed the Indonesian nation.
Extraordinary has often been the description of their musical culture. Their world music
contribution is highlighted by the Gamelan ensemble popularity as well as their theatrical
performances. Aside from the Gamelan, The Asian’s famous shadow puppet theater
Wayang Kulit is also known in Indonesia. The key figure in the performance of the
Wayang Kulit is known as “Dalang” or the puppeteer. The Dalang must be talented that
he or she can carry out various roles, voices and sounds, either he or she could be a
narrator, singer, director, conductor of the Gamelan and animator of the puppets. In this
lesson, you will be able to explore Wayang Kulit, perform the role of Dalang and create
your own shadow puppet theatre.
ARTS : ART TIME! Lantern Festivals of Thailand(SKILLS DEVELOPMENT)
The Sky Lantern(Yi Peng) Festival of Thailand is held not just in this country but also in
China, Taiwan, and other neighboring countries. This event is about the launching of
lanterns which are actually small hot air balloons. Each release of a sky lantern is a
petition, small prayer, or good wishes of the person who released the lantern. This event is
held on a full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western
calendar this usually falls in November.
PE: EXECUTES THE SKILLS INVOLVED IN THE DANCE “SUA-KU-SUA” (1ST PART)
Aside from being known as fierce warriors, the Tausug of Jolo, Sulu are also remarkable
as seafarers and farmers. In Sulu, extensive orchards are planted with coconuts and
pomelos and the fields with staples like rice and root crops. Pomelo fruits serve as an
important source of income of the people of Sulu. Their dependence on pomelo fruits for
their livelihood inspired them to create Sua-ku-sua dance. The movements of the dance
compare sua’s gentle leaves, slender branches, attractive fruits, and fragrant flowers to a
lady. During the performance, the couples sing while flapping two white fans which
represent the leaves rustling in the wind. The performers, especially women, dance with
faces thickly covered with finely ground rice powder. Their eyebrows and sideburns are
enhanced with soot for aesthetic purposes.

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HEALTH: Impact of Drinking Alcohol on the family and the community
Alcoholism affects the society so much. It is the dependence to the substance that
causes the mental illness and compulsive behavior. An alcoholic person is when he/she
starts drinking obsessively and compulsively without his or her control. People under the
influence alcohol sometimes shows uncontrollable behavior that causes harm to others.
In this module, you will understand how drinking alcohol affects the school, family and
community and how will you contribute to lessen or prevent the effects of it.

MUSIC ACTIVITY

ACTIVITY #1

Direction: Watch the video of Wayang Kulit Performance. You can search it on
YouTube using the link below.
 Wayang Kulit Traditional Puppet Theatre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y46Gb39CXRw
 Wayang Kulit – Back view of puppeteer – Indonesian gamelan shadow puppetry
art
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X24L0-Lh1zI

ACTIVITY #2

Direction:
Create your own version of 2-minute shadow puppet performance. Make your
own story and simple shadow puppets. Make sure that your performance is
accompanied by Gamelan music. Practice how to manipulate the puppets based
on your story. Video-record your presentation and send it to your teacher.

Guide Question:

While performing the activity:

What can you say about the activity?

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What did you feel while doing the activity?

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ART ACTIVITY
Direction: Using the materials available at home, decorate the flying lantern
below with object/s that represent east Asian art and culture and write a
petition or wish that your heart desires.

Guide Question:
What materials did you use? Why did you choose them?
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What did you feel while doing the activity?
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

ACTIVITY #1

Direction: Watch the video of Sua-ku-sua folkdance. You can search it on

YouTube using the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mhe_sEcgX40

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ACTIVITY #2
Direction: Execute Figure1 of the Sua-ku-sua dance, record a video of your
performance and submit to your teacher.

Partners face audience.

Throughout this figure, the knees are slightly bent and turned outward.
Arms are extended sideward, with a fan in each hand.
Take 32 walking steps forward, turning the hand from the wrist down and
up alternately on every count (figure of eight)
Bend the head sideward to the right and to the left alternately in time
with the hand movement ……………………………………………………8M

Guide Question:
While performing the activity
What did you think about?
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What did you feel?
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HEALTH ACTIVITY
ACTIVITY #1
How does alcohol drinking affect the school, family and community? Write your
reflections in the diagram below (you may also use the space in writing your
answer).

FAMILY

ALCOHOL

SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Guide Question:
What can you say about your activity?
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 Why is it important to know the effects of the alcohol not just to your school but
also to your family and community?

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How will you contribute to lessen or prevent the effects of alcohol abuse to your
school, family, and community?
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REMEMBER
Keep in mind the following texts/terms in order for you to understand the
lesson.
MUSIC ARTS
The Chang Mai area has been the scene of
mass sky lantern release.

 Wayang is a Javanese word that Some of the meanings of releasing the sky
denotes the traditional theatre lanterns are:
forms in Indonesia  It sends a person’s bad luck and
 Wayang Kulit is the two- misfortune away into the air, especially
dimensional leather puppets that if it disappears before the fire goes out.
cast shadows on the screen.  People say a short prayer before
 The Dalang or the puppeteer is the launching the lantern. Sometimes they
key figure in the performance of will also write their address in the
Wayang Kulit. He or she is the lantern. Anyone who later finds the
narrator of the story, singer, lantern can then claim money from the
provider of the mood on a particular sender. In this way, the good fortune is
moment, conductor of the Gamelan, shared.
and animator of the puppets.  It is considered good luck. Many Thais
 The performance of the Wayang believe these sky lanterns are symbols of
Kulit is often accompanied by a problems and worries floating away.
Gamelan ensemble.  It is an act of veneration to Pra Ged
Kaew Ju La Mannee (the crystal Chedi
in Heaven in which the Buddha’s hair is
kept).
PHYSICAL EDUCATION HEALTH
Dance Title: SUA-KU-SUA Alcoholism- refers to alcohol dependence
Dance Researcher: Ramon A. Obusan that causes mental illness and compulsive
Dance Culture: Muslim-lowland behavior.
(Coastal)
Place of Origin: Jolo, Sulu Alcoholic – is when an individual starts
Country of Influence: China, Malaysia, drinking alcoholic liquor obsessively and
and Indonesia compulsively without control.
Ethno-linguistic Group: Tausug
Classification: Courtship dance

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CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Before I move on to the next module, I will assure that…

I understand…
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I will apply the lesson in…

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I will practice…
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