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Department of Education
National Capital Region
DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS – MANILA
Manila Education Center Arroceros Forest Park
Antonio J. Villegas St. Ermita, Manila

ENGLISH 9

Finding Other’s Greatness

Quarter 2 Module 2

Most Essential Learning Competencies:

1. Analyze literature as a means of understanding
unchanging values in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain,
complex and ambiguous) world
2. Make connections between texts to particular
social issues, concerns or dispositions in real life

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HOW TO USE THIS MODULE

Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasks that will
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 in every

page of this module.
2. Write on your notebook the concepts about the lessons. Writing
enhances learning, that is important to develop and keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/ guardian assess your answers using the
answer key card.
5. Analyze conceptually the post-test and apply what you have
learned.
6. Enjoy studying!

PARTS OF THE MODULE

 Expectations – These are what you will be able to know after

completing the lessons in the module.
 Pretest – This will measure your prior knowledge and the concepts to
be mastered throughout the lesson.
 Looking Back to your Lesson – This section will measure what
learnings and skills did you understand from the previous lesson.
 Brief Introduction – This section will give you an overview of the
lesson.
 Activities – This is a set of activities you will perform with a partner.
 Remember – This section summarizes the concepts and applications of
the lessons.
 Check your Understanding – It will verify how you learned from the
lesson.
 Post Test – This will measure how much you have learned from the
entire module.

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LESSON 2: AULD LANG SYNE
EXPECTATIONS

In this module, you will analyze a literary piece.

Specifically, this module will help you to:
 relate an author’s background to his work
 pronounce words distinctly based on what was listened
 give synonyms through context clues
 get context of what was viewed
 relate text content to particular social issues, concerns or dispositions
in real life
 become familiar with literary devices as components to the aesthetic
aspect of literature

Let us start your journey in learning more about literature.

It’s now time to think and move!
PRETEST
Author’s Corner
Read this brief biography of Robert Burns and find out how his life is related to his
poem.

Robert Burns (1759-1796) was born in Alloway,

Scotland on January 25, 1759. He was the first of
William and Agnes Burnes’ seven children. His father, a
tenant farmer, educated his children at home. Most of
Burns’ poems were written in Scots. They document
and celebrate traditional Scottish culture, expressions of
farm life, and class and religious distinctions. He is also
well known for the over three hundred songs he wrote
which celebrate love, friendship, work, and drink with
often hilarious and tender sympathy. The volume Scots
Musical Museum contained well-known songs as “My Luv

is Like a Red Red Rose” and “Auld Lang Syne.” At age 37, Burns died from heart
disease on July 21, 1796, when his wife Jean Armour also gave birth to his last
son, Maxwell. Even today, he is often referred to as the National Bard of Scotland.

https://poets.org/poet/robert-burns
For a more detailed biography of Burns, you may visit the following site:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMxIBqpryG0.
Try answering this question after your reading.
What do you think made Robert Burns a great writer?

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Great, you finished the activity. You may request your facilitator to check your work.
Congratulations and keep on learning!

LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON

Explore the Word.

Complete the table below by providing a synonym for the underlined word.
You may listen to the pronunciation of the word by copying and pasting links in
your browser.

Given word Synonym Pronunciation

1.Joe is my new acquaintance https://dictionary.cambri
in the party that I attended last dge.org/us/pronunciation
night. /english/acquaintance
2.I felt weary after walking for https://dictionary.cambri
hours. dge.org/us/dictionary/en
glish/weary
3. We paddled the stream with https://dictionary.cambri
our feet. dge.org/us/dictionary/en
glish/paddle?q=paddled
4. Is the draught in your ref https://dictionary.cambri
bottled? dge.org/us/dictionary/en
glish/draught

BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Hit Review.
Listen to the song of Nelson Del Castillo entitled, “You’re My Bestfriend” by
visiting the link below. Try answering the table afterwards.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJApUV3jHjI

Line Meaning of “Friend” Your actual experience

They come and go and
sometimes leave us
behind.
You can count on me
because you’re my

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bestfriend.
You can call me and I will
be there for you friend.

Ponder on this: Do you consider friends great?

How do we show greatness of the people we know?
Reading Text
The phrase ‘auld lang syne” roughly translates as “for old times’ sake” and
the song is all about preserving old friendships and looking back over the events of
the years. It is sung all over the world, evoking a sense of belonging and fellowship,
tinged with nostalgia
Listen to the song using the lyrics below by visiting this site:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jO2tlzIBg8

Auld Lang Syne Lyrics

English Version

Should old acquaintance be forgot,

and never brought to mind?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and auld lang syne?

For auld lang syne, my dear,

for auld lang syne,
we’ll take a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

And surely you’ll buy your pint cup!

and surely I’ll buy mine !
And we’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

We two have run about the slopes,

and picked the daisies fine ;
But we’ve wandered many a weary foot,
since auld lang syne.

We two have paddled in the stream,

from morning sun till dine ;
But seas between us broad have roared
since auld lang syne.

And there’s a hand my trusty friend!

And give us a hand o’ thine !
And we’ll take a right good-will draught,
for auld lang syne.

ACTIVITIES
Follow the Bee.

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 Find 10 true statements about Auld Lang Syne by tracking the bee’s path.
Be guided by the directions in every item. Write the true statements on the space
provided.

Statements:
 The poem is speaking in the first person.
He tells us that we should forget our friends.
He stresses that for old times’ sake, we should preserve friendships.
The phrase “my dear” in stanza 1 pertains to his lover.
The phrase “a cup of kindness” means coffee that they should drink.
The phrase “my dear” in stanza 1 pertains to his friend.
The author recounts how they paddled in the river.
The phrase “a cup of kindness” means alcohol.
In stanza 4, the author recalls the memories of good times.
They spend time until morning of the day after.
After feeling tired from their adventures, they had still walked on beside each
other, depending on each other for company.
The two have been changed by time.
The last stanza, he tells his friend that he will trust him always.
They manifest this trust through a handshake.
The two friends have been separated by the length of the sea.
The last stanza gives the conclusion that their meeting is over and it is time for
them to separate once more.
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REMEMBER
1. Robert Burns was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is generally thought to be
the national poet of Scotland because he is the most widely read among all
poets who have written in the Scots language.
2. The phrase “Auld Lang Syne” is in Scots and can be loosely translated as
“for the sake of old times”.
3. The poet starts this stanza by asking a rhetorical question. He asks whether
we ought to forget our old friends and never bring them to mind anymore. By
asking such a question, he means to stress the importance of preserving old
friendships.
4. In the chorus, he directly addresses an old friend and refers to the friend
with the words “my dear”. He tells his friend that for old times’ sake, they
must share a cup of alcohol.
5. In the third stanza, the poet tells his friend that they will each buy a cup of
alcohol equalling a pint. The poet tells his friend that they will each
consume that amount of alcohol for the sake of the times they had spent
together while growing up.
6. In the fourth stanza, the poet recalls the memories of the good times he had
spent with his friend.
7. In the fifth stanza, the poet continues to recount the adventures he had had
with his friend in the sun.
8. In this sixth, the poet wants to shake hands with his friend. He first
stretches out his hand and tells his friend that he will trust him always.

CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING

To a Whole.
Read again the 10 statements that are true about Auld Lang Syne. Now tell
what the poem is all about by summarizing it in 3-5 sentences using your own
words. Use the space below.
The poem, ‘Auld Lang Syne’ is all about
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
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Welcome to my Website.
Watch the video on the given link and answer the web diagrams.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RczklyAeiG0

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 People
who
showed
greatness

How they
showed
greatness

Speaking my Thoughts.

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Directions: Write a brief diary entry about what you have learned from the
lesson. End your note with your personalized expression that will serve as your
‘battlecry.’

Watch another video and observe what a good Samaritan does. Using the
bucket list below, list down your own ‘what to do’ list in sharing greatness for
others no matter how simple it may be. Write each in a piece of paper. Choose
one each day and see if you can live up to it.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7fDsVpDdqs

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 Image: https://www.clipartkey.com/downpng/hRobwm_transparent-bucket-list/

POST TEST
Check your mastery on the lessons discussed above by answering the following.
Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. What does the phrase ‘auld lang syne’ mean?
A. for old folks’ sake C. for old times’ sake
B. for old talks’ sake D. for old boots’ sake

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2. In what perspective was the poem speaking?
A. First person C. third person
B. Second person D. fourth person
3. What does ‘a cup of kindness’ symbolize?
A. A cup of milk C. a cup of water
B. A cup of beer D. a cup of tea
4. In the poem, the speaker met his enemy.
A. Yes C. maybe
B. No D. does not say
5. Which of the memories did they remember?
A. Paddling in the sea C. taking long naps
B. Walking down the stairs D. plucking daisies
6. The speaker and his companion were separated by distance.
A. Yes C. maybe
B. No D. does not say
7. The speaker and his companion spent together a memorable childhood.
A. Yes C. maybe
B. No D. does not say
8. What gesture was the manifestation of their trust?
A. Kiss C. hugs
B. Slap D. handshake
9. The author’s childhood life is reflected in the poem.
A. Yes C. maybe
B. No D. does not say
10. What is the poem all about?
A. Remembering friends C. preserving old friendships
B. Wasting time D. forgetting one’s childhood place

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REFLECTIVE LEARNING SHEET

Name: _______________________Grade and Sec.______________

Directions: Write a reflective learning on analyzing literature by

answering the questions inside the box. You may express your
answers in a more critical and creative presentation of your great
learning. Have fun and enjoy!

This lesson What learnings have I What other example

guides me to reflect found from this can I contribute
on… lesson? to explore
and think more?

What learnings can What good What is my

I share with my character have I conclusion on the
family and peers? developed from this lesson?
lesson?

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References:
Academy of American Poets. Poets. Robert Burns
https://poets.org/poet/robert-burns
The History and Words of Auld Lang Syne. Posted in 2017
https://www.scotland.org/features/the-history-and -words-of-auld-lang-
syne
Cambridge University Press. 2020. Meaning of Acquaintance in English
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/pronunciation/english/acquaintance
Cambridge University Press. 2020. Meaning of Weary in English
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/weary
Cambridge University Press. 2020. Meaning of Paddled in English
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/paddle?q=paddled
Cambridge University Press. 2020. Meaning of Draught in English
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/draught
Literary Devices. Definition and Examples of Literary Terms. Rhyme Scheme.
https://literarydevices.net/rhyme-scheme/
Website Contributors. Auld Lang Syne Summary by Robert Burns. Posted in 2016.
https://beamingnotes.com/2016/08/19/auld-lang- syne-summary-robert-
burns/
Images and Videos:
GMA News. 24 Oras: Motorcycle Delivery Rider, Binigyan ng $100 ng Pulis na
Sumita sa Kaniya sa Checkpoint. 2020.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7fDsVpDdqs
Michele, Lea. Auld Lang Syne. Posted by Delia Dessi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jO2tlzIBg8
The Story of Robert Burns. 2011. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMxIBqpryG0
You're My Bestfriend (Nelson Del Castillo)With Lyric HQ Audio posted by Music Lover
Official Page. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJApUV3jHjI
WeSmileAsOne: A Tribute to our Modern-day Heroes posted by Tourism Philippines
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RczklyAeiG0
https://clipartstation.com/notepad-clipart-black-and-white-https-momogicars-
inside-notepad-clipart-black-and-white/
https://www.clipartkey.com/downpng/hRobwm_transparent-bucket-list/

Management and Development Team

Schools Division Superintendentent: Maria Magdalena M. Lim, CESO V

Chief Education Supervisor: Aida H. Rondilla
CID Education Program Supervisor: Vicente M. Victorio Jr.
CID LR Supervisor: Lucky S. Carpio
CID-LRMS Librarian II: Hannah C. Gillo
CID-LRMS PDO II: Albert James P. Macaraeg

Editor/s: Imelda O. Galo, Head Teacher III

Writer/s: Shirley V. Nardo, MTI

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Follow the Bee
1. The poem is speaking in the first
Post Test person.
2. He stresses that for old times’ sake,
1. C
we should preserve friendships.
2. A
3. The phrase “my dear” in stanza 1
3. B pertains to his friend.
4. B 4. The phrase “a cup of kindness”
means alcohol.
5. D
5. In stanza 4, the author recalls the
6. A memories of good times.
7. A 6. After feeling tired from their
adventures, they had still walked on
8. D
beside each other, depending on
9. A
each other for company.
10. C
7. The last stanza, he tells his friend
that he will trust him always.
8. They manifest this trust through a
handshake.
9. The two friends have been separated
by the length of the sea.
10. The last stanza gives the
conclusion that their meeting is over
and it is time for them to separate
once more.
Answer Key