Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges

GRADUATE SCHOOL
Pioneer Avenue, General Santos City, Philippines
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ENGL 202
Philippine Literature in English and Literary Criticism

FRANCISCO Z. LORENZO JR., PHD

Instructor

NAME: LYKA VENUS B. INDO

CHAMBERS OF THE SEA BY EDITH L. TIEMPO

BLOOM’S TAXONOMY QUESTIONS

1. REMEMBERING  Define the main character in the story.

 List the things you like most about the main character.

 State the differences of the kind of life of the main

character in Bangan and in his cousin’s place.

4. UNDERSTANDING  Discuss the underlying meaning of the title in connection

to the story.
 Identify the parental attitude of the father towards the
son in the story.

 Select one character in the story that is relatable to you.

7. APPLYING  If you were in the place of the main character, how are
you going to execute your personal choices to your
family?
 Interpret the appearance of the sea creatures: merman
and the mermaid at the last part of the story.
 If you’re given the chance to be the main character, how
are you going to solve your issues with your father?
10. ANALYZING
 Distinguish the pros and cons if the main character
obeys his father.

 Relate yourself with one of the characters. Who among

them have a resemblance of you?
 Examine the actions of the father’s treatment when it
comes to the main character’s womanish disposition. Is it
understandable or too harsh?

13. SYNTHESIZING  Judge the actions taken by the main character against
his father.
  Select one scene in the story that created a great impact
to you and why?
 Support one character in the story and defend his
actions towards the main character.
14. CREATING  Develop your own ending for the story through role play.

 Write a reflection paper that consist of 300 words about

the story.

 Create a slogan about the issue on stereotyping.