Department of Education

English 9
Analyzing Literature as a Means of
Understanding Unchanging
Values in the VUCA World
Second Quarter - Module 5
(Defining and Recognizing Elements of VUCA)

Chriszel S. Almosara
Writer

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 This module was made to help you understand your lesson about
understanding the VUCA world. It will allow you to analyze literature to understand
unchanging values in the VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) world.
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. Define VUCA;
2. Identify the challenges of a VUCA world; and
3. Recognize the elements of VUCA operating in sample narratives.

I. Directions: Encircle the letter that corresponds to the definition of the underlined
term.

1. I like it when we drive to that road that ran through an unchanging desert
landscape.
a. unsettled c. become different
b. not the same d. remaining the same

2. She hoped sleep would remove her uncertainty.

a. lucidity c. being coherent
b. confusion d. having confidence

3. Google Analytics is a multifaceted search analytics tool that generates reports

based on criteria that you specify.
a. simple c. having many aspects
b. without difficulty d. not complicated in form

4. The protests are increasing, creating a volatile situation in the capital.

a. stable c. easy to predict
b. firmly fixed d. liable to change rapidly

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 5. They can standardize in a thousand more ways to a world economy while
maintaining their values and traditions.
a. weakness c. defect in character
b. misbehavior d. a person's principles or standards

II. Directions: Read the text and answer the questions that follow. Circle the letter of
your answer.

In ancient times, a king had a boulder placed on a roadway. He then hid

and watched to see if anyone would move the boulder out of the way. Some of the
king's wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it.
Many people loudly blamed the king for not keeping the roads clear, but none did
anything about getting the stone out of the way.
A peasant then came along carrying a load of vegetables. Upon
approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to push the
stone out of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded.
When the peasant went back to pick up his vegetables, he noticed a purse
lying on the spot where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins
and a note from the king, explaining that the gold was for the person who removed
the boulder from the roadway.

6. What does the word boulder mean?

a. a pile of stone c. a large, heavy rock
b. a stock of blocks d. a bunch of flowers

7. What does the boulder symbolize?

a. obstacles in life c. people's weaknesses
b. being stubborn d. the king's wealth and power

8. Which of the following words is synonymous with peasant?

a. elite c. metropolitan
b. countryman d. sophisticate

9. What characteristic did the peasant show?

a. apathetic c. stoic
b. impatient d. regretful

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10. What lesson does the text bring about?

a. Life is an easy road.

b. Depend on others to succeed in life.
c. If we are unhappy about a specific situation, we have to start complaining.
d. Every obstacle we encounter in life allows us to improve our circumstances.

Directions: Supply the missing letters to form the term defined in each item.

1. marked by fast motion, activity,

succession, or occurrence; used to
R
describe a river where the current is
swift and whose surface is usually
broken by obstructions

2. to make intricate or difficult C P D

3. difficult to understand, confusing or

U C R
undetermined

4. not clearly identified or defined; not

U C N
having knowledge; not constant

Change is constant in this world. We see it in our environment, climate,

government, and technology. It also shapes a world characterized by volatility,
uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA).

Volatility refers to the instability shaped by small and big changes that
are increasingly becoming unpredictable. It leads to difficulty in determining cause
and effect.

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 Uncertainty is the difficulty of anticipating or predicting events that
resulted from historical forecasts and past experiences losing their value in
predicting what is to come.

Complexity is the condition of having problems that are increasingly

becoming more complicated and difficult to understand.

Ambiguity is the state where situations or circumstances are unclear,

causing difficulty in decision-making.

We need to learn to adjust to thrive in the VUCA world. That includes

improving our capacity to assess emerging situations and taking appropriate actions.

Directions: Read the text, then answer the questions that follow.

Coronavirus

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly

discovered coronavirus.

Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate
respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people and
those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes,
chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.

The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is to be well informed
about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes, and how it spreads. Protect yourself
and others from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol-based rub
frequently and not touching your face.

The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge

from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it's important that you
also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow).

Source: https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1

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 Guide Questions:

1. What does the article talk about? __________________________________________

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2. What are the causes and effects of the disease? ______________________________

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3. What VUCA elements are exposed by the prevalence of the disease? Why?
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Directions: Complete the following statements.

1. In this lesson, I have learned that a VUCA world is ____________________________

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2. The acronym VUCA stands for ________________________________________________
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3. In living in a VUCA world, one must __________________________________________
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4. It is important to preserve and maintain our values despite the changing world
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Directions: COVID-19 brought sudden changes. As we embrace the "new normal,"
we try to adapt to the unexpected changes at home, school, or work. Write a
paragraph about the changes you encounter and how you deal with them.

The Changes
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Directions: Encircle the letter that corresponds to the meaning of the underlined
word.

1. The weather is so unpredictable today.

A. firmly fixed
B. continuous in development
C. changing a lot, so it is impossible to know
D. unchanging in nature, standard or effect

2. A building needs a foundation with enough stability to support its weight.

A. wobble C. liable to fall or shake
B. firmness in position D. shaking or trembling

3. There have been many local environmental disasters that matter a great deal to
people.
A. favorable outcome
B. the action of achieving a goal
C. an accomplishment of an aim or purpose
D. an event that has unfortunate consequences

4. He is optimistic and always sees the best in every situation.

A. being justifiable
B. tending to see the worst
C. hopeful and confident about the future
D. giving the impression that something unpleasant is going to happen

5. The will to cope with sudden perils asserted itself.

A. to lose hope
B. mishandle a situation
C. carry out incompetently
D. deal effectively with something difficult

B. Directions: Write TRUE on the space provided if the statement is correct and
FALSE if it is not.

_________6. There are challenges we face in a VUCA world.

_________7. The meaning and relevance of VUCA often relate to how people view
conditions in making decisions and solving problems.
_________8. Volatility refers to the change that is not noticeable and takes place
over some time.
_________9. Complexity is the state where situations or circumstances are
unclear, causing difficulty in decision-making.

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 ________10. Doing what you love despite living in a hectic world shows enduring
values in a changing world.

References

iza R. Almonte, et al. The Worst Depression of Modern History. A Journey through
Anglo-American Literature – Grade 9 English Learner's Material (Philippines:
Department of Education, 2014), 511-513.

Meitler. (July 20, 2020) Teaching and Learning in a VUCA World. Retrieved from
https://www.meitler.com/2020/07/20/teaching-and-learning-in-a-vuca-world/

Mindtools. Managing in a VUCA World. Retrieved from

https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/managing-vuca-world.htm

Possible Learning Citadel. Ever Changing World amidst Unchanging Values and
Virtues. Retrieved from https://possibleprojectcitadel.com/news/ever-changing-
world-amidst-unchanging-values-and-virtues/

Wealthy Gorilla. The Obstacle in our Path. Retrieved from https://wealthygorilla.

com10-most-inspirational-short-stories/

10.TRUE 10.D
9. FALSE 9. C
8. FALSE 8. D
7. TRUE 7. A
6. TRUE 6. C
5. D uncertain 4. 5. D
4. C unclear 3. 4. D
3. D complicated 2. 3. C
2. B rapid 1. 2. B
1. C 1. D
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