Learning Module

MAPEH Grade - 8
Quarter 1

Module No. 1: Southeast Asian Arts

Introduction and Focus Questions

You've learned from the previous lesson that Southeast Asia is home to eleven countries namely
Indonesia, Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Myanmar, East Timor, Laos, Brunei, Vietnam, and the
Philippines. You've learned about how rich their culture is as well as their musical ensembles, musical
instruments, and their different vocal forms of music.

Art and music are believed to share common elements as they both express creativity and evoke deep
emotions.
The arts of Southeast Asian countries are diverse and rich in cultural aspects. They often feature intricate
designs, vibrant colors, and a focus on nature and spirituality (https://www.quora.com ).

So how does the culture of Southeast Asia describe its arts and crafts? What is the relationship of the
development of crafts in specific countries in Southeast Asia, according to functionality, traditional specialized
expertise, and availability of resources?

In this module, you will learn about the rich culture, history, and arts of Southeast Asian nature. You will
appreciate how their people are intertwined and united by faith, love, and respect.

Lessons and Coverage:

In this module, you will learn the following:

Exercise program:
Identify the ACQUISITION:
characteristics of arts  identify characteristics of arts and crafts in specific countries in Southeast
and crafts in specific Asia;
countries in Southeast  determine the traditional attire of the people from Southeast Asian nations;
Asia: Indonesia (batik  identify the popular accessories in Southeast Asia ;
and wayang
puppetry); Malaysia
(modern batik, wau,
and objects made MAKING MEANING
from pewter);  reflects on and derive the mood, idea, or message from selected artifacts and
Thailand (silk art objects;
fabrics and Loi  show appreciation of the beauty of Southeast Asian attire;
Krathong Lantern  reflect on the beauty of Southeast Asian accessories.
Festival); Cambodia
(Angkor Wat and
ancient temples);
Singapore
 (Merlion), etc. TRANSFER
 create a mini puppet of Indonesia and a mini wau bulan kite of Malaysia as
one of the countries’ famous artworks;
 make a batik out of used clothing as fabric and any available painting
materials; and
 create an E-Showcase portfolio for them to display their handmade arts and
crafts.

Module Map:

Arts of Southeast
Asia

Thailand Loi Kratong Festival, Thai Silk, Attire, & Accesories

Malaysia Modern Batik, Wau Kite, Attire, & Accesories Process

Indonesia Wayang Kulit Puppetry, Batik, Attire, & Accesories

Singapore Merlio, Attire, & Accesories Skills

Cambodia Angkor Wat, Banteay Srei, Attire, & Accesories

Vietnam Silk Painting, Attire, & Accesories Outputs

Brunei Songkok, & Attire

Expected Skills:
To do well in this module, you need to remember and do the following:

 Collaborative Skills  Painting Skills

 Analyzing Skills  Creative Skills
 Writing Skills  Puppetry Skills
Pre Test
General Instructions: Guess and match the pictures in Column A to the following countries in Column B.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

1. a. Malaysia

2. b. Thailand

3.
c. Brunie

4. d. Cambodia

5. e. Indonesia

EXPLORE:

Arts and crafts of specific Southeast Asian countries are vibrant and one of a kind. Every stroke,
color, size, and form has a touch of history that foretells a story of how people in these countries
survived battles we knew nothing about. These arts and crafts present their uniqueness in terms of
customs and beliefs from other countries.

In this lesson, we are going to identify the different arts and crafts of Thailand, Malaysia,
Indonesia, Singapore, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Brunei. We will also discuss the different types of attire
each country represents to keep their identities different from their neighboring country as well as their
accessories.
Activity 01: Lo and Order
Description: Arrange the following paragraphs orderly. Read, comprehend, and identify which comes
first.

1. Thailand (Answer: 1 – 3 – 2 – 4)

Like what its name suggests, Loy Krathong makes use of floating banana leaves
baskets with lighted candles, incense, and flowers. Believed to honor the water
goddess Mae Kongkha, it originated in Sukhothai in the 13th century.

(1)

Celebrated at the same time, Thais have two enchanting festivals namely: Loy
Krathong Festival of Light and Yi Peng Lantern Festival. Lighted candles float down the
river during Loy Krathong while lanterns fly during the Yi Peng Lantern Festival.

(2)

With the celebration focuses on the Chao Phraya River, people who want to
float krathongs should include small clipping of fingernails or hair and light the candle
and incense so their wish will come true.

(3)

Chiang Mai is the most popular place in northern Thailand where the Yi Peng
festival is being observed. Here, colorful lanterns are displayed. The Thais believe that
the releasing of the lanterns to sky honors Buddha, removes bad memories and
signifies good future.

(4)

2. Singapore (Answer: 3 – 2 – 1 – 4)

According to the legends, a Malay prince named Sang Nila Utama saw a half-
fish and half lion creature in the waters of Temasek.

(1)

Lim Nang Seng sculpted the massive 8.6-meter high symbol which was also the
symbol of the Singapore Tourism Board.

(2)

Singapore’s iconic emblem is the Merlion. Located in One Fullerton, this statue
designed by Fraser Brunner in 1964 has a lion head and fish tail

(3)
 This inspired the sanskrit name Singapura which means Lion City. It was also
said that the creature protects the country and its inhabitants from potential danger.

(4)

Process Question:
1. How do the festivals of Thailand differ from each other?
2. What does the Merlion symbolize?

Activity No. 02: Picture Puzzle

Description: Solve each given puzzle and identify the attire or accessory and which Asian country it came
from?

Group 1: Vietnam; Ao Dai Group 2: Indonesia; Kain-Kebaya

Group 3: Philippines; Higaonon Group 4: Cambodia; Sampot

Process Questions

1. What is the most interesting for you among the attires in this activity?
2. How does this experience relate to your life outside the class?

Activity no. 3: Fill in the Table!

Description: Write the different accessories in Southeast Asia and provide a brief description for each.

ACCESSORIES DESCRIPTION

1. Songkok

2. Krama

3. Tudung

4. Sabai

5. Samping

6. Kerongsang

7. Conical straw hat

8. Akha headdress

Process Questions:

1. What do you think is the significance of accessories in Southeast Asia?

2. Which of the accessories are you more interested in? Why?

3. If you were to create your own accessory, what would it be?

 End of EXPLORE:

You now know the different arts and crafts of Southeast Asian countries, their beauty, their
story, and their use. It will be easy for you to dig deep into the importance of their artworks to their
culture.

FIRM UP:

In this part of the lesson, students will learn the history of how these artworks evolved and
helped their country survive silent battles of their own.

Activity No. 04: Formal Essay

Description: Write a formal essay about the history of Southeast Asian arts and crafts, how they survived and
evolved with time.

Quipper Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oXxK2FeKCHAo3ouyLdcXskj1ueOZYCuP/view

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End of FIRM UP:

In this section, students fully understand the role each artwork signifies as well as the changes
they brought to each country.
DEEPEN

In this section, students are going to find out how the artworks of Southeast Asian countries are
connected to their culture and what does it symbolize.

As Filipinos, learners will understand the significance of respecting and taking good care of the arts and crafts
of the Philippines and other countries.

Activity No. 6: Narrative Essay

Description: Description: Using your phones, read and comprehend the link of the study guide provided below
and write an essay answering the Guide question provided.

Quipper Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oXxK2FeKCHAo3ouyLdcXskj1ueOZYCuP/view

Guide Questions:

1. What are the following arts and crafts that made an impact on its culture?
2. How do these arts and crafts contribute to their culture?
3. As a grade 8 student, how will you help promote and preserve the arts and crafts of your country?

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End of DEEPEN:

The students have a deeper understanding of the importance of promoting and preserving
one's art and culture. Students will now create their version of arts and crafts from the discussed
specific countries of Southeast Asia.
TRANSFER

Activity No. 7:
Description: In this activity, you will create a Wayang Kulit puppet and a mini Wau Bulan Kite using
cardboard and coloring materials.

Rubrics:

WAU KITE & WAYANG KULIT PUPPET MAKING

CATEGORY POOR FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT

(19-18) (21-20) (23-22) (25-24)

The students did The students Students followed The students

not follow followed some directions with followed all of the
FOLLOWING instructions and directions while few detours. directions
DIRECTIONS followed their others were ignored. thoroughly.
own desires.
CREATIVITY The student’s The students’ output The students’ The students’
AND output has a lot is fair and has few output is good and output is very
WORKMANSHIP of errors. errors. tidy. creative and tidy.
Pattern of Pattern of
There is no visible Pattern of Southeast Southeast Asian Southeast Asian
PATTERN pattern of Asian culture is culture is culture is well
Southeast Asian somewhat visible but somewhat visible defined and used
Culture. not continuous. but not clearly from beginning to
defined. end.
 Activity No. 8: Batik Making
Description: In this activity, you will produce at least two hand-painted cloths of any color and design
showing Malaysia and Indonesia’s Batik making.

Rubrics:

BATIK MAKING RUBRIC

CATEGORY POOR FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT

(19-18) (21-20) (23-22) (25-24)
The artwork shows The student put The students put The student put
average effort required to forth the effort forth extraordinary
craftsmanship and finish the project; use required to effort to complete
Artistic average attention some class complete the the project as well as
Engagement/ to design, style and time adequately and project well and possible: used class
color relating to completed some of completed all time well and
Effort experimentation of the research and research and completed all research
Batik art. critique work. critique work. and critique work.
The artwork shows The artwork shows The artwork
The artwork good craftsman, Average demonstrates
Craftsmanship/ demonstrates with some attention craftsmanship and original personal
Skill original personal to design, style and average attention expression and
expression and color relating to to design, style and outstanding Batik art
outstanding Batik experimentation of color relating to skills.
art skills. Batik art. experimentation of
Batik art.
The artwork lacks The artwork The artwork
evidence of demonstrates an The artwork demonstrates
Creativity/ personal average amount of demonstrates some original personal
expression and personal expression personal expression expression and
Originality Batik art skills. and Batik art skills. and Batik art skills outstanding Batik art
skills.
 Activity No. 9: E- Showcase Portfolio
Description: will create an E-showcase Portfolio of the group's created outputs and write a short description
of the output and the country it represents. E-Showcase Portfolio maybe PPT or MS Word presentation.

Rubric:

SHOWCASE –E PORTFOLIO RUBRIC

POOR
0%-69% Clear table of
contents. Section headings.
Organization Title page with objectives
clearly stated.
0%-69% Grammar and
spelling is correct throughout
Presentation the portfolio. Professional
fonts and appearance.
AVERAGE
70%-89% Clear table of
contents. Section headings. contents. Section headings.
Title page with objectives
clearly stated.
70%-89% Grammar and
spelling is correct
throughout the portfolio.
Professional fonts and
appearance.
EXCELLENT
90%-100% Clear table of
Title page with objectives
clearly stated.
90%-100% Grammar and
spelling is correct
throughout the portfolio.
Professional fonts and
appearance.

Confident with material Confident with material Confident with material

contained in the folder. contained in the folder. contained in the folder.
Takes constructive criticism Takes constructive criticism Takes constructive criticism
Oral and answers all questions and answers all questions and answers all questions
Presentation knowledgeably. knowledgeably. knowledgeably.
TOTAL 94-90 97-95 100-98
Post Test
Multiple Choice
General Instructions: To assess your prior knowledge about the Arts and crafts of Southeast Asia. Read each
statement carefully and then, encircle the letter.

_______________ 1. Thailand is known for the Loi Kratong Festival. When do Thai people celebrate this
festival?
A. every 9th full moon of the year C. every 11th full moon of the year
B. every 10th full moon of the year D. every 12th full moon of the year

_______________ 2. Most Malaysian sculptures are relief sculptures. What does relief sculpture mean?
A. It is comparable to works of round or carved sculpture.
B. It is a sculpture partially cut into or out of another surface.
C. It involves putting together a multitude of performed components to create the finished item.
D. It is a technique used in sculpture involving layering materials to create a structure and
design.

_______________ 3. Flying lantern is one handicraft from Thailand used during Loi Kratong festivities. Thai
people believed that flying lanterns will __________________.

A. bring light to the festivities C. create a joyous experience among the participants
B. send a prayer to the Gods up above D. praise Buddha, remove bad memories, and represent
a bright future.

_______________ 4. One of the most famous landmarks in Singapore is the Merlion. What does it symbolize?

A. It symbolizes the arrival of lions in the country.

B. It symbolizes Singapore’s origin as a fishing village.
C. It symbolizes Singapore’s fight against sea creatures.
D. It symbolizes the strength of the country’s people.

_______________ 5. Which of the following describes the Malaysian batik elements and design principles?

A. Malaysian batik only uses the three primary colors.

B. Malaysian batik is usually floral patterns with light coloring.
C. Malaysian batik is made with designs based on everyday living.
D. Malaysian batik usually puts a single object in the center for emphasis.