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Activity Sheet for English 8

Quarter 3 – MELC 4- Week 4
Analyze Literature as a Mirror to a
Shared Heritage of People with
Diverse Backgrounds

English 8
Activity Sheet No. 4
First Edition, 2020

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INTRODUCTORY MESSAGE

Welcome to English 8!

The Learning Activity Sheet is a product of the collaborative efforts of

the Schools Division of Capiz and DepEd Regional Office VI - Western
Visayas through the Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD).
This is developed to guide the learning facilitators (teachers, parents, and
responsible adults) in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to
12 Basic Education Curriculum.

The Learning Activity Sheet is self-directed instructional materials

aimed to guide the learners in accomplishing activities at their own pace and
time using the contextualized resources in the community. This will also
assist the learners in acquiring the lifelong learning skills, knowledge and
attitudes for productivity and employment.

For learning facilitator:

The English 8 Activity Sheet will help you facilitate the teaching-
learning activities specified in each Most Essential Learning Competency
(MELC) with minimal or no face-to-face encounter between you and learner.
This will be made available to the learners with the references/links to ease the
independent learning.

For the learner:

The English 8 Activity Sheet is developed to help you continue

learning even if you are not in school. This learning material provides you with
meaningful and engaging activities for independent learning. Being an active
learner, carefully read and understand the instructions then perform the
activities and answer the assessments. This will be returned to your facilitator
on the agreed schedule.

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Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) No.4

Name: _________________________________Grade and Section: ____________

Date: _________________________________

Activity Sheet in English 8

Analyze Literature as a Mirror to a Shared Heritage of People with
Diverse Backgrounds according to Elakanta cited by Pacifico (2015)

I. Learning Competency

Analyze literature as a mirror to a shared heritage of people with

diverse backgrounds

II. Background Information for Learners

Literature, according is the foundation of life. It is not just mere words
printed in the pages of the books, but these are precious written works
where people tend to see the reflection of their life or see and understand
the great experiences in the life of others.

In this lesson, you will find out through literature how we are
connected to other people even when we have diverse backgrounds. We will
see how literature reflects our shared heritage when it comes to culture,
traditions, beliefs, religions, music, arts, and even cuisine.

III. References

English 8 Teaching Guide, pp. 368-372

https://www.google.com/search?q=korean+i+love+you&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwi
VvLjfi9nuAhuAaYKHWjDwwQ2 written by Felix Im

https://www.google.com/amp/s/aminoapps.com/c/kfood-
amino/amp/blog/korean-food/mok0_2m7ckuEmG5zl7zdZ0X2qoGpY0PLvW

https://www.google.com/search?q=korean+culture&tbm=isch&chips=q:korean+cult
ure,g_1:clothing&prmd=inv&hl=en&sa=X&ved

https://www.google.com/search?q=korean+tradition+leaving+shoes+outside&tbm=
isch&ved=2ahUKEwictMPpgtnuAhUJAaYKHWzQBdkQ2

https://www.google.com/search?q=korean+traditional+house&tbm=isch&ved=2ah
UKEwjRnJXkg9nuAhXzzYsBHdnyDMUQ2

https://www.google.com/search?q=korean+i+love+you&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwi
VvLjfi9nuAhUaAaYKHWXjDwwQ2

https://www.korea.net/NewsFocus/Culture/view?articleId=124974

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III. Activities.

Activity 1. Picture Analysis

Direction: Look at the following pictures then answer the questions below.
Write your answers in a separate sheet of paper. DO NOT WRITE
ANYTHING ON THE ACTIVITY SHEET.

1. What country is presented in the pictures?

2. What can you say about the culture, beliefs, traditions of the people
presented in the pictures? Give a short description and list it on the table
below: Copy the table in your answer sheet and complete it with the needed
date based on the picture.

Dance Food Tradition Houses Clothing Language

Ex. They
have
traditional
dances too.

3. Do you think we have similarities in terms of culture, beliefs, and

traditions? In what ways?

Activity 2. Literature Analysis

Direction: Here is a story from Korea. Read and observe what you can learn
about the culture, tradition, beliefs, and attitudes of Koreans and try to
compare and contrast them with the Filipino practices.

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The Tale of Ch’unhyang

There once was a gisaeng, or female musician/entertainer, named

Wolmae, who lived in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do. The gisaeng class, although
usually refined and cultured, were viewed with contempt by the noble and
upper classes. Wolmae, eager to escape her low status, worked her way
into the heart of a civil minister, who eventually took her as his second
wife. Wolmae then gave birth to a daughter whom she named Chunhyang,
meaning “scent of spring.”

Some 16 years later, Yi Mong-ryong, the son of the district magistrate,

was out for a walk, taking in the spring beauty, when he spotted a girl on a
swing. She was the loveliest sight he’d ever beheld. Desperate to meet the
lovely woman, Mong-ryong sent his servant to arrange a meeting with her.
Although reluctant at first, Chunhyang agreed to meet her suitor at
Gwanghallu Pavilion, a popular leisure spot.

Although Chunhyang remained aloof, Mong-ryong was wholly smitten.

He instantly decided he wanted to marry her, and went to Wolmae to ask
for permission. Aware that marrying into a prestigious family could lead to
a better life, Wolmae gave her full approval. Constricting traditions,
however, prevented Mong-ryong from wedding until he passed the civil
service exam. Fortunately, however, Chunhyang eventually saw the
sincerity of Mong-ryong’s passion and fell in love with him. For a sweet,
short while, the two lived a happy, peaceful existence while Mong-ryong
studied for his exam.

Then one day, Mong-ryong’s father brought misfortune to the loving

couple by getting promoted to a position in Seoul, requiring him and his
family to relocate. Because Chunhyang was the daughter of a gisaeng,
Mong-ryong’s father made it very clear that they couldn’t risk their family
honor by taking her with them. Soaked in tears, Mong-ryong and
Chunhyang embraced each other and said their goodbyes, promising to
remain true until their reunion. Mong-ryong vowed to pass his exams, earn
a respectable title and come back to marry Chunhyang with honor.

Upon leaving, Mong-ryong’s father was soon replaced by a new

magistrate, Byeon Hak-do, who was greedy and licentious. He ignored his
duties and exploited the local population to feed his private appetites. After
witnessing Chunhyang’s beauty, he demanded that she sleep with him, but
she adamantly refused, declaring she had only one true love. Infuriated,
Hak-do tortured her and threw her in prison. After a few months, just as

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Chunhyangwas on the verge of death, Mong-ryong returned, with a

respectful title as he had promised.
Before ousting Hak-do and freeing several political prisoners, he
disguised himself as a homeless man and approached Chunhyang to see
how she’d treat him. She was polite and kind, but made it very clear that
she had only one true love. When Mongryong finally revealedSt himself, the
two lovers kissed and embraced each other, rejoicing in their reunion. After
righting the wrongs of Hak-do, Mong-ryong made Chunhyang his official
bride and took her with him to Seoul, where the king rewarded Mong-
ryong’s accomplishments with a promotion. They lived happily ever after.

(Visit Cultural Values of the Choson Dynasty: The

Ch’unhyangStory.http://www.instrok.org/instrok/lesson1/page03.html?thisChar=4 view
the full story)

Activity 2.1 Character Sketch

Direction: Focus on the main characters of the story. Answer the following
questions and write your answer in your answer sheet.

Questions:

1. What is the problem faced by Ch’unhyang and Mong-Yong?

2. What are their characteristics?

Does the traits reflect

Name of Actions which
Personality Traits the attitude of the
Character Support Traits
Koreans?
1.Ch’unhyang

2.Mong-Yong

3. How will they able to overcome the problem?

4. What does the story reveal about the Korean people?
5. What other traditions and values are reflected from the selections you
have read?
6. As a Filipino, do you think we can do what Mong-Yong and Ch’unhyang
did? Why?
7. In what ways are we similar to the Koreans based on the literature you
have read?

Activity 3. Check it out!

Direction: After learning some of the culture, attitude, beliefs and traditions
of the South Koreans from Activity 1 and from the story you have read, try
to compare and contrast it to the Filipino practices that we have. Copy the
Venn diagram in your answer sheet and fill it out correctly.

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Koreans Filipinos

(Differences) (Differences)
(Similarities)

V. Reflection

Direction: In your answer sheet complete the following statements.

People may have different________________________________________,

but I have learned that we have similar beliefs and traits like

__________________________________.

I have also learned that through literature, I can learn about

_________________________________ of people.

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ACTIVITY 1. Picture Analysis
1. Korea/South Korea
2. Answers may vary. (Sample answers)
Dance Food Tradition Houses Clothing Language
They wear They have They have Their They have The
colourful a lot of the traditional very language
traditional different tradition house is elegant is very
clothes as foods of taking made of clothes. different
costumes during off their wood. from our
too. meals. shoes language.
when
entering a
house.
3. Answers may vary.
Activity 2.1 Character Sketch
1. They were not allowed to get married because of their status in life.
2.
Does the traits
Name of Personality Actions which
reflect the attitude
Character Traits Support Traits
of the Koreans?
Waited for Mong-
1.Ch’unhyang loyal Answers may vary.
yong
Only loved
2.Mong-Yong noble Answers may vary.
Ch’unhyang
3. By being loyal and true to their love.
4. They are loyal and true to their love.
5. It was shown that Koreans discriminate the social status of a person,
but it was also shown that true love wins.
6. Answers may vary.
7. Answers may vary.
Activity 3. Check it out
Answers may vary.
VI. Answer Key
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