Special Program in the Arts

Creative Writing in English-Grade 8

Quarter 1 - Week 3-4
(Cultural Values of the Local Community)

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

Creative Writing in English – Grade 8
Special Program in the Arts
Quarter 1-LAS 2: Cultural Values of the Local Community
First Edition, 2021
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CREATIVE WRITING IN ENGLISH – GRADE 8
FIRST QUARTER
 Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) for Special Program in the Arts, Creative Writing
in English 8
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Section: ____________________________________ Date: ____________________

CREATIVE WRITING IN ENGLISH 8 ACTIVITY SHEETS

I. Learning Competency
- recognizes the evident cultural values of the local community;
- enumerate the evident cultural values of the local community; and
- correlate the evident cultural values of the local community to way
of living.
II.INTRODUCTION:
Cultural values are the core principles and ideals upon which an entire community
exists. This is made up of several parts: customs, which are traditions and rituals;
values, which are beliefs; and culture, which is all of a group’s guiding values.

III. PRE-TEST
Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. It is the Filipino language translation of acquiring a behavioral or disease trait
from parents.
a. Lihi b. Namaligno c. Namamana d.
Pasma
2. It is a concept used to explain why some children are noted to have certain
specific characteristics.
a. Pasma b. Sumpa o Gaba c. Namamana d. Lihi
3. It is an excessively credulous belief in and reverence for supernatural beings.
a. Sorcery b. Superstitions c. Fallacy d. Myth
4. They are an ethnic group in the Visayas who are genetically related to other
Negrito ethnic groups in the Philippines. They are practitioners of herbal medicine.
a. Ati b. Badjao c. Suludnon d. Eskaya
5. It is a religious festival in Iloilo City in honor of Sr. Sto. Niño. It is usually celebrated
every 4th Sunday of January.
a. Ati-Atihan b. Sinulog
c. Dinagyang d. MassKara
IV. Discussion
Culture is the lifeblood of a vibrant society, expressed in the many ways we tell
our stories, celebrate, remember the past, entertain ourselves, and imagine the future.
Our creative expression helps define who we are, and helps us see the world through
the eyes of others. In addition to its intrinsic value, culture provides important social
and economic benefits. With improved learning and health, increased tolerance, and
opportunities to come together with others, culture enhances our quality of life and
increases overall well-being for both individuals and communities. Culture is also a
means of expressing creativity, forging an individual identity, and enhancing or
preserving a community’s sense of place.
What are 10 examples of culture?
The following are illustrative examples of traditional culture.

CULTURE DEFINITION EXAMPLES

1. Norms refers to the set of values respect for elders,
that the majority have empathy, deep regard for
historically held important fellow humans, patriotism,
in their lives cultural continuity, etc.
2. Languages the principal method of Hiligaynon, Tagalog,
human communication, Cebuano, Ilocano,
consisting of words in a Bicolano, etc.
structured and
conventional way and
conveyed by speech,
writing, or gesture
3. Festivals a day of period of Sinulog festival, Ati-atihan
celebration typically festival, Dinagyang
religious commemoration festival,
Lechon festival, MassKara
festival, etc.
4. Rituals & Ceremony a ritual is a ceremony or wedding ceremony,
action performed in a birthday celebrations,
customary way, something death rituals, agriculture
that is a characteristic of a rituals, religious rituals,
rite, practice or etc.
observation, particularly of
a religion
5. Holidays festivity or recreation when Christmas, New Year,
no work is done Halloween, Valentine’s
Day, Eid-ul-Fitr, etc.
 6. Pastimes an activity that someone watching television,
does regularly for listening to music, playing
enjoyment rather than sports, surfing the web,
work; a hobby reading, etc.
7. Food any nutritious substance rice, Adobo, Kare-Kare,
that helps people or Lechon, Sinigang, etc.
animals eat or drink or
that plants absorb in order
to maintain life and growth
8. Architecture an art or practice of The Ruins, Intramuros,
designing and Miag-ao Church, San
constructing buildings Agustin Church, bahay
kubo, etc.
V. PRACTICE TASK
Think and Complete!
Directions: Using your memory and logic skills, the provided clues lead you to figure
out the missing letters to complete the word. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
pad paper.
1. _ A _ T _ M _ an activity that a person does during
his/her free time
2. L _ N _ _ A _ E a method of human communication expressed
through speaking, writing, or gestures.
3. F _ _ T _ _ A _ S an expressive way to celebrate glorious heritage,
culture, and traditions.
4. _ O R _ S ways of behaving that are considered normal in a
particular society

5. F _ _ D any nourishing substance that is eaten, drunk, or

otherwise taken into the body to sustain life, provide
energy and promote growth.
VI. PERFORMANCE TASK 1
Our culture and tradition in the local community has contributed a lot to our values,
beliefs and lifestyle. Write a three-paragraph essay about “Valuing the culture of the
local community”. Write your answer in a short-sized bond paper.
Criteria 5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point
(Exemplary) (Proficient) (Satisfactory) (Fair) (Needs
Improvement)
IDEAS fully focused and consistently sufficiently minimally shows little or no
- Main idea contains wealthy focused and focused and focused. The focus and the
-Supporting idea ideas and contains ample contains some examples ideas are unclear,
-Use of details examples examples ideas and provided are irrelevant or
-Awareness of examples vague or general repetitive
purpose
-Sense of
completeness

ORGANIZATION ideas support the appropriate and generally inappropriate, shows little
-Introduction/ writer’s focus. the sequencing of appropriate and lacks clear evidence of
Body/ Ideas are ideas is logical. the ideas are introduction or organization or
Conclusion grouped in a Varied transitions clearly conclusion and sequencing,
-Sequence of logical manner. are used sequenced, but transitions are transitions are
ideas Effective and may be repetitive. rare not used and
-Effective varied transitions Transitions are response is
transitions are used used incomplete or too
-Awareness of brief
purpose

STYLE utilizes carefully language and language and uneven language inappropriate
-Sentence variety crafted phrases tone of the essay tone are and tone, word language and
-Word choice to create a enhance the appropriate, word choice is simple, tone, word choice
-Audience sustained tone purpose, word choice is ordinary, or is incorrect or
awareness and an choice is adequate, but repetitive and confusing and
-Personal voice authoritative appropriate and may be simple or minimal variation response is
voice. Word sentences are ordinary, and in sentence incomplete or too
choice reflects varied variety of length and brief
and advanced sentences are structure
vocabulary evident

CONVENTIONS shows full adequate sufficient minimal lacks

-Sentence knowledge of the knowledge of the knowledge of the knowledge of the understanding of
formation correct grammar correct grammar correct grammar correct grammar the correct
-Subject-verb usage, no errors usage, errors are usage, error may usage, errors are grammar usage,
agreement are evident minor and do not interfere with frequent and errors are very
-Punctuations, interfere with meaning but are interfere with evident.
spelling, and meaning not distracting meaning
capitalization
TOTAL SCORE: ________/20

VII. Assessment
 A. Multiple Choice:
Directions: Read and understand each statement carefully. Choose the letter of your
answer and write it on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Hidilyn Diaz is the first ever Filipino who won a gold medal in the Olympics.
She
dedicates her victory to our country and to all Filipinos. This is an example of
___________.
a. respect for elders b. patriotism c. empathy d. cultural
continuity
2. “Pamamanhikan” is a formal occasion where the man formally asks the
woman’s
hand in marriage in front of her parents, grandparents, and the rest of her family.
This tradition is an example of ___________.
.
a. Rituals & Ceremony b. Festivals c. Norms d. Pastimes
3. It is a period in which a break is taken from work or studies for rest, travel or
recreation.
a. Festivals b. Pastimes c. Holidays
d. Norms
4. It is often referred to as “Ilonggo”, an Austronesian language spoken in the
Western
Visayas region of the Philippines.
a. Ilocano b. Cebuano c. Bicolano
d. Hiligaynon
5. _________ is Filipino dish of chicken or pork stewed in vinegar, garlic, soy sauce,
bay
leaves, and peppercorns.
a. Sinigang b. Nilaga c. Adobo
d. Bulalo
6. Filipinos are notable for having positive qualities and attitudes. The use of “Po”
and
“Opo” is a vivid example of __________.
a. respect for elders b. patriotism c. empathy d. cultural
continuity
7. Christmas, New Year and Independence Day are examples of _________.
a. Pastimes b. Holidays c. Festivals d. Foods
8. It is a type of stilt house indigenous to the cultures of the Philippines. It has
also
been a symbol of the most nurtured Filipino value called “Bayanihan”.
 a. balay na bato b. bahay kubo c. villas d.
bungalow
9. It is considered as the most important food item in the Philippines.
a. corn b. rice c. meat d.
vegetables
10. _______ is the National language of the Philippines.
a. Filipino b. Tagalog c. Bisaya
d. Ilocano

B. Identification:
Directions: Recognize the evident cultural values of the local community. Choose your
answer inside the box and write it on a separate sheet of paper.

__________ 1. The children are singing Christmas carols, the houses are decorated
with parols and Christmas lights, and people are exchanging
gifts and best wishes.
__________ 2. Ilocos is recognized for its strong culinary traditions across our
islands-sprawling nation. They have unwavering loyalty for its
sukang Iloko, bagoong, garlic and crunchy finish to meats.
__________ 3. Sabitan or Sayawan is also known as the money dance. During the
wedding reception, the newlyweds perform a ceremonial first dance while
the guests are pinning paper bills on their clothes.
__________ 4. The people in Baguio celebrate a month-long annual flower occasion
which is also known as the Panagbenga festival. This reflects the history,
traditions and values of Baguio and the Cordilleras.
__________ 5. An American athlete visited the Philippines and he was amazed of the
Filipino’s “honoring gesture” which is “pagmamano”. He said that
Filipinos are truly respectful especially to the elders.
__________ 6. It was Dina’s first time to visit her mother’s hometown in the province.
Her grandparent’s house is just simple, built with nipa, bamboo, coconut
leaves, and cogon grass which makes her feel cool and calm.
__________ 7. David loves singing. In fact, he enjoys karaoke with his family especially
 on weekends.
__________ 8. A group of students were walking in the street and saw a dog. “Aso!”,
“Ido!”, “Ayam!”, “Iru!”, they shouted.
__________ 9. The Miag-ao Church in Miag-ao Iloilo is declared as a UNESCO World
Heritage Site because of its unique combination of Spanish, Baroque
and Romanesque style.
_________ 10. “Padayon” is a beautiful Filipino Visayan word which means “keep
going”.

C. Enumeration
Directions: Enumerate three examples evident in your local community from the
given cultural values. Write your answer on a separate sheet of pad paper.
FESTIVALS FOOD HOLIDAYS PASTIMES NORMS
1.
2.
3.

VIII. REFERENCES:
⮚ https://study.com>academy>culture
⮚ https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-culture-of-the-philippines
⮚ https://www.mvorganizing.org/what-are-10-examples-of-culture
⮚ https://www.ontario.ca/document/environmental-scan-culture-sector-ontario-
culture-strategy-background-document/importance-culture
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