San Pablo Christian School Inc.

Schetelig Avenue, San Pablo City

S. Y. 2023-2024

MODULE IN ENGLISH 8
QUARTER 1 - UNIT 1
LESSON 1 – DAY 1
I. OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

1. Appreciate Afro-Asian Literature
2. Perform a group role play by summarizing the short story “The Rain Came”
II. SUBJECT MATTER:

TOPIC: The Rain Came

REFERENCE: Afro-Asian Literature, English of the New Generation 8

AUTHOR: Nenita L. Estrada and Lydia dV. Linsangan

III. PROCEDURE

(Day 1)

A. LESSON PROPER

Afro-Asian literature encompasses the cultural and political world of people with both
African and Asian heritage. The term was coined around 1950 to 1955 and relates to people who
share Afro-Asian literature mirrors not only the customs and traditions of African and Asian
countries but also their philosophy in life, which on the whole are deeply and predominantly
contemplative and hauntingly sweet. This literature is the reflection of the storm and the stress of
developing nations seeking a place under the sun-which students must understand so they may
know how this literature affects the history and culture of a nation. In a simpler thought, Afro-
Asian literature refers to the literary output of the various countries and cultures in Africa and
Asia. This includes their oral traditions and from the first to the contemporary written and/or
published prose and poetry. Asian literature alone is diverse and vibrant. Add to that the splendor
of African literature, and you get enriching Afro-Asian literature.
B. LECTURE

Many of the literary works are handed down by oral tradition. In Africa, the lack of
literacy did not make it possible to write literature down. Histories, myths, legends, including
stories, dramas, riddles, songs, proverbs and other literary works were passed by mouth from one
generation to another to entertain, educate and remind the people about their past, heroic deeds
of their ancestry, and culture. The importance comes from the fact that Afro-Asian literature is a
sign of new and modern times. The other importance is that this writing is able to teach people
and allow them to learn about different experiences and cultures from all over the world. It tells
of the unique struggles and success of Afro-Asian people. In most cultures, oral histories marked
the beginning of teaching history. Later, when more people were able to read and write, history
became recorded in prose, plays, and textbooks. Poetry/Songs - tell the history and culture of the
Afro-Asian people that were written and performed, and then passed down. Afro-Asians of today
still express their creativity and honor their culture by crafting beautiful poems such as haikus,
ballads, or sonnets. Freeform poems with specific structures or meters are also prevalent-these
have a free-spirited, stream of consciousness feeling. Play—Playwrights use dialogue and
monologue in plays. These plays reflect the culture and unique spirit of Africans and Asian.
Many playwrights celebrate their own culture and ancestry by setting plays in the past and
referencing historical events in their storylines.

C. INTRODUCTION

First Move

If you were asked to offer your most valuable possession in exchange of a peaceful country,
will you do it? Why?

The author, Grace A. Ogot, is a writer from Kenya. Her novels have been published in
magazines such as Transition, Black Orpheus, and African Presence. The author has practiced in
teaching, broadcasting relations, and nursing.

Literary Appreciation

The Rain Came

 Grace A. Ogot

IV. Activities

Unlocking Difficulties

Study the following words and their meanings;

 Bereaved--- left saddened by someone’s death

 Calabash--- a vine of Africa and Asia, hard-shelled fruit
 Coaxing---persuading with gentleness
 Confused--- bewildered, mistaken for another
 Enthroned--- invested with power
 Stunned---- astonished, overwhelmed

Exercises
Identify the meaning of the underlined word by shading the heart with the correct answer.

1. The villagers were tensed and confused.

Unhappy
Quiet
Bewildered
2. Oganda sat under a tree, sipped water from the calabash, rested on the trunk, and slept.
River
Vine of Africa and Asia
Lake
3. Labong'o was enthroned king at a very young age.
invested with power

remembered

found
4. She was coaxing her grandma to tell her they were pleased with Osinda.

teaching

explaining

persuading
5. The people were stunned on a happy event in the village.

miracle

saddened

astonished

Understanding the Text

Read and then answer the following questions:
1. What problem did the villagers experience? How will it be solved?
2. Why did Labong'o have a difficult decision to make?
3. Who is Oganda? Who were her suitors? Whom did she want the most?
4. What is the ending of the story?
5. What are some of the customs and beliefs of the Africans?

Drive On
A. Identify the person or thing being described in each item. Write the answer inside the leaf.

1. The author from Kenya who wrote “The Rain Came”

2. The king who was saddened by the solution to the problem.

3. The sacrificial daughter to die for the coming rain.

 4. The name of the people in the village.

5. The meaning of Oganda’s name.

V. Execution
Individual Task
Select an event from the story that you find most interesting and then explain your
choice.

Group Task
Summarize “The Rain Came” through role playing. Choose a leader who will act as the
director. You will also need another member to be the script writer who will prepare the
dialogue. Other members will be actors and actresses who will be given different roles. You may
use different props to make the role playing more interesting.

Glimpse

True love fights for its right. When obedience is being refused because of pure love, ask
politely and humbly.

Prepared by: Noted by:

Ms. Maria Micah R. Sesgundo Mr. Bonifacio R. Ilag