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q1 - l1 - Words of Wisdom
q1 - l1 - Words of Wisdom
q1 - l1 - Words of Wisdom
Objectives:
• The learner demonstrates understanding of: pre-
colonial Philippine literature as a means of
connecting to the past; various reading styles; ways
of determining word meaning; the sounds of English
and the prosodic features of speech; and correct
subject-verb agreement.
Objectives:
• The learner transfers learning by: showing
appreciation for the literature of the past;
comprehending texts using appropriate reading
styles; participating in conversations using
appropriate context-dependent expressions; and
observing correct subject-verb agreement.
Task 1. True or False?
On your notebook write T if the statement is true according to
what you know and F if it is false. Be ready to explain
your answer with a partner.
_____ 1. Philippine literature existed even before the Spaniards
came.
_____ 2. Proverbs express the unending wisdom of the old.
_____ 3. Proverbs communicate only traditional beliefs and
values.
_____ 4. The form of proverbs is chiefly poetic.
_____ 5. It is difficult to preserve proverbs
Task 2 : Similar or Opposite?
In terms of meaning, a word may be synonymous (similar) or
antonymous (opposite) to another.
Form the correct pairs of synonyms and antonyms used in
the selection.
Synonyms Antonyms
• Compiled • Complex
• Native • Brief
• Ancestors • Elders
• Gathered • Simple
• Comprehensive • Lengthy
• Limited • Indigenous
What is wisdom?
Give an example of an
elders wisdom.
Example:
“Time is Gold”
Words of Wisdom
By: Damiana L Eugenio
1.Proverbs expressing a general
attitude towards life and the
laws that govern life.
Attitude is a reflection, our attitude to
life determines life's attitude to us. This
simply means we shape our own lives.
Successful people have a good attitude
towards themselves, they expect to
succeed more than they fail. They expect
more good things in life than bad.
•Example:
Walang ligaya sa lupa na di dinilig ng luha.
There is no earthly joy that is not watered with tears.