Module 1:

The Classics of Ancient

World: Palestinian
Literature
 Division of Pasig City
ADT MONTESSORI SCHOOL
499 General Capinpin St., Manggahan, Pasig City

Subject Area: ENGLISH Grade Level: 10

FIRST QUARTER Week # 1
MODULE # 1 Lesson # 1

The Classics of the Ancient World:

Palestinian Literature

INTRODUCTION

Literature overtakes history, for literature gives you more than one
life. It expands experience and opens new opportunities to readers.
In this module, you will develop your skills in getting the message of
an ancient text, identifying poetic devices used and vocabulary enrichment.
At the last part, you are expected to answer the question below.

How much of the notions of faith and Relax and be ready to

belief conveyed in ancient Palestinian learn today. Let’s
literature have endured to the start!
present time?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

EN10LC-Ia-11.1:

Use information from news reports, At the end of the lesson in this module,
speeches, informative talks, panel you are expected to:
discussions, etc. in everyday life.

EN10LT-Ia14.2: 1. recognize the poetic devices used in

Explain how the elements specific to
a selection build its theme.
EN10LT-Ib2.2.1:
Express appreciation for sensory
images used
Palestinian texts,
2. distinguish the themes of ancient
Palestinian literature, and;
3. appreciate the beauty of ancient
literature.
 ------ DAY 1: Ancient Palestinian Literature: The Bible --------

Unlocking Vocabulary

Let’s add up something in our vocabulary jar before we proceed with our
lesson, let us first discover some new words that we might encounter in
this lesson.

❖ scriptures- a body of writings considered sacred or

authoritative.
Example sentence: He held up the sacred scriptures for
everyone to see.
❖ scoffer- someone who shows contempt by derisive acts or
language.
Example sentence: Stay away from the seats of the scoffers.
❖ chaff- the seed coverings and other debris separated from the
seed in threshing grain.
Example sentence: The wicked are like chaff that the wind
drives away.

PRE-TEST

Directions: Answer the essential question below.

HOW DO YOU JUDGE SOMETHING AS EVIL OR GOOD? Expound

your answer.

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 REVIEW

Directions: Observe the pictures below. Recall where you have seen these
before and tell what each picture is about.

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LEARNING CONTENT

Classical culture is derived from two streams—one coming from

Palestine in the East, and the other, from Greece in the West. From the
Hebrews of ancient Palestine comes the idea of personal God and moral code
inspired by this God.
The Bible of the Hebrews is said to be the world’s most widely read
book. It contains wide assortment of literature: songs, parables, riddles,
exalted poetry, proverbs, history, drama, war, biography, philosophy and
short stories—all imbued with the moral of living. Many ideas from literary
works have been inspired by the Bible. For Christians, the Bible is the Word of
God.

Some trivia about the Bible:

➢ Hebrew Scriptures- literary achievement of Ancient Israel.

 ➢ Known now as the Sacred Scriptures or The Bible.
➢ The Bible is a collection of books written by various authors.
➢ The Bible contains different events and history of Ancient Israel. (Old
Testament) and the life, passion, death, resurrection of Jesus Christ
(New Testament)
➢ The Bible is the most sacred book of the Jews and Christians who
consider it to be the “Word of God”
➢ Has the most important beliefs, ceremonies, holidays.

TASK # 1 READ AND ANALYZE

Since you already learned some facts/ trivia from the Bible, let us now
analyze this one verse and get the gist of it.

Why’s a person who follows

God’s law happy?
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Do you agree with the idea

expressed in the verse? Explain.
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------ DAY 2: Poetic Devices in Biblical Literature -------

To continue with our lesson, we will now tackle the poetic devices used
in The Bible.

Poetic Devices Example

➢ Imagery- images in the text that
appeals to the reader’s 5 sense
(sight, hearing, smell, touch,
taste)

➢ Repetition- is the repeating of a

word or phrase in a text.

➢ Parallelism- is a literary device in

which parts of the sentence are
grammatically the same, or are
similar in construction. It can be a
word, a phrase, or an entire
sentence repeated.

➢ Simile- is a figure of speech and

type of metaphor that compares
two different things using the
words “like” or “as.”

➢ Metaphor- is a figure of speech

that describes an object or action
in a way that isn't literally true,
but helps explain an idea or make
a comparison.

➢ Personification- is a specific type

of metaphor. Generally,
personification is defined as a
literary device that assigns human
qualities and attributes to objects
or other non-human things.

➢ Hyperbole- uses extreme

exaggeration to make a point or
show emphasis.
 LEARNING EXPERIENCES

To deepen your understanding on the previous lessons, let us

accomplish the following tasks:

TASK # 2 MY ANALYSIS
Directions: Read the given verses below and analyze each by identifying
the poetic devices used. Give your interpretation of the verse.

Verse Analysis
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ILLUSTRATE
Directions: Make a simple illustration of the importance of the Bible to the
lives of the people even in this modern time.

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 WRAP–UP

As we come to this part of the lesson, let us answer the previous

question from the introduction part.

How much of the notions of faith and belief

conveyed in ancient Palestinian literature have
endured to the present time?

VALUES INTEGRATION

KEEP THIS IN MIND:

Literature makes history come to life. It may be

the most accurate depiction of history, especially
literature that was written in the time period
depicted in the story
Amy Harmon
 POST TEST

We have now come to this last part of the lesson. Let us see if you
really understood the concepts tackled in this lesson. Do your best in
answering!

Identification: Identify what poetic device is used in each sentence. Write

your answer in the space provided.
__________ 1. All the world's a stage.
__________ 2. The familiar tang of his grandmother's cranberry sauce
reminded him of his youth.
__________ 3. The sun in the west was a drop of burning gold that slid near
and nearer the sill of the world.
__________ 4. She was as cool as a cucumber under pressure.
__________ 5. I'll love you, dear, I'll love you till China and Africa meet.
__________ 6. The bridge stretched over the interstate.
__________ 7. The smell of baking muffins welcomed us inside.
__________ 8. I was quaking from head to foot, and could have hung my
hat on my eyes, they stuck out so far.
__________ 9. The tree bark was rough against her skin.
__________ 10. The sunset was the most gorgeous they'd ever seen; the
clouds were edged with pink and gold.

Short Response: Give your own interpretation of the following verses.

(5pts each)

Wisdom 5: 1-2
₁Then the righteous will stand with great confidence in the presence of
those who have oppressed them and those who make light of their
labors.²When the unrighteous[a] see them, they will be shaken with
dreadful fear, and they will be amazed at the unexpected salvation of the
righteous.

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Proverbs 31
30 Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the
LORD is to be praised. 31 Give her a share in the fruit of her hands, and
let her works praise her in the city gates.

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Good Job! You have finished the first lesson. Let us keep up this great
effort in the next lesson! ☺

REFERENCES

BOOK/ ✓ Mariano, Venus E, et.al Golden Seeds for Life- Education to

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Personhood. Sampaloc, Manila: St. Augustine Publications,
Inc. 2015.

Online ✓ Literary Devices, accessed 9 July 2020

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https://www.softschools.com/examples/grammar/similes_exa
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✓ WikiClipArt, Student Thinking, accessed 9 July 2020
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Prepared by:
MARY LUZ S. PACIA
Name of the Teacher

Checked by:

MARICEL F. PINOTE
Grade Leader/Department Coordinator

MA. ZAIDE A. CALALAY

School Guidance and Counseling Advocate

APPROVED:

DR. FLORENTINA R. LIZANO

OIC/School Consultant