Distance Learning Module in English 1

2010 Secondary Education Curriculum

QUARTER 2 DRAMA

Module 1

Explore Your Understanding:

In this part of the module, you will discover the interconnection among the distinct
features, elements, sources, bases and structure of Philippine drama. You will also
answer a diagnostic test to find out if you are familiar with any concepts related to
Philippine drama and to check your readiness and competence on the prerequisite skills
to the tasks at hand.
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At the end of this module, you are expected to perform an original extended dialog
for a drama presentation which will be graded based on criteria presented at the latter part
of the module.

As you do the following tasks, you will be guided by the essential question “How
does drama mirror real – life?”

Learning is not a race but a journey. The activities in this module

could take you into a journey that would allow you to experience various
facets of life and visit different worlds without even getting out of your
own home!

I can sense the excitement in you, but first let us examine if you
have prior knowledge on the topics contained in this module. Are you
ready for the test? You are indeed!

Activity 1: Think ahead – Diagnostic Test!

Below are questions you have to answer. Each question represent a concept or idea
which is about to be discussed in this module. Don‟t leave any unanswered item!

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 NEW YORKER IN TONDO
By Marcelino Agana Jr.

Scene 1:
Mrs. M: Visitors, always visitors, nothing but visitors all day long. I’m beginning to feel like a
society matron.
Mrs. M: Tony! I thought you were on the province.
Tony: Is that you aling Atang?
Mrs. M: of course. It’s I, foolish boy. Why?
Tony: You don' look like Aling Atang.
Mrs. M: I had a hair cut. Think it's horrible?
Tony: Oh, no, no.. You look just wonderful. Aling Atang for a moment, I thought you were Kikay.
Mrs. M: Oh, you are so “palikero” as ever, Tony. But come in. Here, sit down. How is your
mother?
Tony: Poor mother. She is homesick for Tondo. She wants to come back here at once.
Mrs. M: How long have you been away?
Tony: Only 3 months..
Mrs. M: Only 3 months!!! It's too long for a Tondo native to be away from Tondo. My poor
“kumara”. She must be bored out there.
Tony: Well, you know, we engineers are always on call. But as soon as I finish the bridge in
Bulacan, we’ll be going here in Tondo.

1. Tony and Mrs. M. are two of the people performing roles in the drama presentation
“New Yorker in Tondo” written by Marcelino Agana Jr. They are known as the play‟s
__________.
A. Character s B. Directors C. Plot D. Setting

2. The underlined statements are uttered by the cast of the play. How are these
statements called?
A. Commands B. Dialogue C. Genre D. Lines

3. The story happened in Tondo Manila where Kikay was born. Tondo Manila is the
play‟s____________.
A. Conversions B. Design C. Setting D. Stagecraft

4. “Is that you aling Atang?” is an example of ____________ statement.

A. Declarative C. Imperative
B. Interrogative D. Exclamatory

5. “Here, sit down” is an example of ___________ statement.

A. Declarative C. Imperative
B. Exclamatory D. Interrogative

6. Which of the following is an exclamatory statement?

A. “Think it's horrible?” C. “I thought you were on the province.”
B. “Oh, no, no.” D. “But come in.”

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 7. The following sentences are declarative sentences except one. Which statement is
it?
A. She must be bored out there.
B. She wants to come back here at once
C. I had a haircut.
D. How long have you been away?

….From Call Me Flory by Wilfredo Ma. Guererro

CALL ME FLORY is a satire that pokes on

social climbing and social climbers during the time when Manila's 400
espouse 'the true, the good and the beautiful'. It shows that pretense is a
cheap trick. It is fun, wacky, and hard-hitting piece on our secret desire
to belong to the high society.

Flor: Er, no, Matilde, not that barrio exactly-but another barrio nearby where my husband
goes hunting.

Matil: And he uses jeeps and a station wagon to go hunting?

Flor: I have a large living room or perhaps we could gather near the swimming pool.

8. Call me Flory is a satire that pokes on social climbing and social climbers. This
actually is the play‟s ____________.
A. convention B. conversions C. plot D. theme

9. The highlighted words in the dialogue are collectively known as _____________.

A. adverb B. conjunction C. interjection D. preposition

10. What convention is featured in the dialogue?

A. The slum pretends to be in a high society.
B. Bad people are always punished at the end of the story.
C. The story starts with a flashback.
D. The good defeats all evil.

Processing points:

This test will not be recorded. Your score in this test will be compared with the test
that you are to take at the end of this module.

In this way, we can be assured that you have learned something from this module.

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Activity 2: The Difference is in the Ink!

Can you identify the difference among pencils, pens and stones? Writings in pencil
can be erased. Those in pens are permanent only without being spilled with water. Stone-
etched writings can last a lifetime!

Ink Ideas on Philippine drama that you are..

Pencil not sure about:

Quill somewhat sure about:

Stone very sure about:

Processing points:

 What have you discovered about yourself while filling out the chart above?
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 How did you feel upon discovering such?

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Activity 3: What Pictures Tell. . .

It‟s time to activate your prior knowledge. Scan the pictures below. Are you familiar
with these pictures? What is your impression on these pictures?

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Processing points:

These pictures are from contemporary Philippine dramas on television today.

 Why are they so appealing to their audience?

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 What do these dramas have in common and what does this imply?

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Activity 4: The Greatest Question

Which of the following is the most important question? Assign the following dramatic
“commands” based on the importance of the questions below. Write your answer in the call
outs before each item.

Action – Most important

Camera – 2nd most important
Lights – 3rd most important
Curtain – 4th most important
Entrance – 5th most important
Exit – 6th most important
Bow – least important

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 What is your most Who is the Father of
favorite drama of all Philippine Drama?
time?
Where was the first
drama held?

Is drama different
from a role play?
How is drama played
in the province?

How does drama

mirror real life?

Processing points:

 What are your bases in arranging the questions from the most important to the least?
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Activity 5: Check My Question!

You have selected the most important question

in Activity 4, now it is time to make an evaluation of your
chosen question using the checklist below:

Write your question here:

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Start evaluating your chosen question here:
Characteristics of essential question Expressed Not
Expressed
1. It has no simple „right” answer.
2. It could be argued.
3. It provokes critical thinking.
4. It raises other important questions.
5. It is related to life.

Processing points:

Are all the characteristics expressed in your chosen question? If so, then your
question is an essential question!

If not, try selecting another question and repeat the process enumerated in this
activity.

The correct answer is “How does drama mirror real life?”! Do we have the same
answer? Very good!

Let‟s explore further and answer this question in the activity that follows:

Activity 6: My Tentative Responses

Now it‟s time to examine what comes in your mind if the question is posted for you to
answer. Answer the question below using the diagram.

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How does
drama
mirror real
life?

Processing Points:
Good! All your answers are accepted!

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 However, we will try to validate your answers to be true or not as we discuss the
succeeding lessons.

Activity 7: Shop and Level Up!

What are your expectations in this topic? Are you curious to know what output is
expected of you to accomplish at the end of this topic?

Remember that in this quarter, the genre from which all our discussions are focused
is DRAMA. Which of the following performances do you think fits the genre?
Connect the dot of the expected output to the supermarket trolley.

 a colorful poster
 an insightful slogan
  an expressive poem
 an original extended dialog
 a comprehensive diagram
 a creative portfolio
Processing points:

Good! The performance you are expected to carry out is an extended dialog and you
will be graded using the following criteria:

Focus/ theme Style

Accuracy Language
Audience Contact Delivery
Sequence Voice
Development of action Pacing
Are you enjoying the activities so far? Are you excited to learn more?
I am so glad to hear that! But before we go further, let me remind you to bear in
mind the ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

How does drama mirror real life?

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 Bear in mind that this question will be your guide in FIRMING UP your
understanding of Philippine drama.
Think of all your tentative answers to this question and have them validated as
you go on with the next phase.

Good luck!

FIRM UP Your Understanding

This part of the module will enable you to illustrate or crystallize your knowledge of
the features, elements, sources, bases, topic structures of Philippine drama, and the
significance of various kinds of sentences, and the use of conjunctions in the production of
an extended dialog for a play presentation.

You may have all these things contained in the varied activities you are to
accomplish. You will be engaged in meaningful and challenging activities that will enrich
what you have learned.

Let‟s start the discussion!

Did you know that the word drama was coined from the Greek
word “dran” which literally means “to do” or “to act”? It was first
performed by imitating the sounds and movements of nature which
eventually become an art.

In the Philippines, the first known drama became the most

effective tool of the missionaries to propagate Christianity. They
brought in the Philippines the memories of the auto
sacramentales, which is a popular short play in Europe during
the early 13th century.

Zarzuela is a well preserved
Philippine classical drama
performed in Ilocos province.
They have also included tableaus in their liturgy and
during holy week which later evolved into plays now known as
panunuluyan and cenaculo. Eventually plays such as comedia,
zarzuela, duplo and karagatan were introduced.

At present, Philippine drama is not only staged in entablados

but also seen on television. In the passing of time, it has definitely
assumed varied forms and genres but the elements and features
remain the same.
Panunuluyan is a form of
procession along the village
roads to depict the birth of
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Lesson 1: Basic Elements and Features of Drama

Character: one of the dramatis personae (literally, the persons

of the play. Most plays contain major characters and minor
characters. The distinction between heroes (or heroines) and
villains, between good guys and bad guys, between virtue and
vice is useful in dealing with certain types of plays, but in many
modern plays.

Another common term in drama for character is “protagonist” which means the literally
means “first contestant”. The second best character is known as “euteragonist’. The
“antagonist” is the protagonist‟s principal rival in the conflict set forth in the play.

A “foil” is a character who defines certain characteristics in the protagonist. A

“confidant” provides a ready ear to which the protagonist can address certain remarks
which should be heard by the audience but not by the other characters.

Theme: The theme of a drama refers to the central idea of the play. It can either be
clearly stated through dialogue or action or can be inferred after watching the entire
performance.

Plot: The order of events occurring in a play is referred to as the plot of the drama. It is
the basic storyline that is narrated through a play. The entertainment one derives from a
play depends largely on the sequence of events that occur in the story. The logical
connection between the events and the characters, which enact the story form an
integral part of the plot of drama.

Dialog: The story of any play is taken forward by means

of the dialogue. The story is narrated to the audiences
through the dialogue written by the playwright. The
success of a drama depends hugely on the contents of
the dialogue and the quality of dialogue delivery by the
actors of the play.

Genre: A term that describes drama as grouped according to shared thematic or

structural characteristics. More known genres include tragedy, epic, and comedy.

Audience: A person who hears or sees the play. They are spectators who come as
mere guests, other artists, critics or anyone who can express opinion about the dramatic
performance.

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 Design is technically a plan that covers all materials, equipment and other details of
the dramatic performance. Under this element, the following are considered:

Theater Space: Is the approximate size of the space

for both performers and the audience. It is important to
consider the theater space in preparing for a dramatic
performance depending on how big or small the
production is.

Set Design: It is the arrangement of theatrical space or the visual

environment in which a play is performed. Its purpose is to suggest time and
place and to create the proper mood or atmosphere.

Lighting Design: illuminates the stage and the performers thus creating
mood and controlling the focus of the spectators. Stage lighting may be from
a direct source such as the sun or a lamp, or it may be indirect, employing
reflected light or general illumination.

Costume: The wardrobe worn on the performer's

body. Costume designers are concerned primarily
with clothing and accessories, but are also often
responsible for wigs, masks, and makeup.
Costumes provide information about the character
and aid in setting the tone or mood of the
production.

Makeup: Makeup functions as a mask, especially in Philippine

theater, where faces may be painted with elaborate colors and
images that exaggerate and distort facial features.

Sound and Sound Effects: Are most often used for realistic
effect but they can also assist in the creation of mood or rhythm.
Although many sounds can be recorded from actual sources,
certain sounds do not record well and seem false when played through
electronic equipment on a stage.

How are these elements and feature evident in Philippine drama today?
Come with me, let us find out together.

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Activity 8: The World is an Apple?

Below is a Venn diagram. It is a kind of diagram that shows similarities of two

different concepts. In this activity, (1) Enumerate the characteristics of the world in circle
at your left hand side, (2) List the characteristics of an apple in the circle at your right
hand side and (3) enumerate the similarities of the world and the apple in the portion
where the two circles overlapped.

World Apple

Processing points:

What similarities have you discovered?

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How could a world be an apple? This is basically a metaphor which implies the
comparison of the two. Let us find out how an apple became the world to Mario, the
lead character of “The World is an Apple” by Alberto Florentino.

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 The World is an Apple
By Alberto S. Florentino

Activity 9: Understanding the Text

1. What kind of life is suggested by the setting?

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2. What was Mario‟s dilemma? What did he do to solve it?

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3. Why did Mario lied to Gloria about him losing his job? Do you think it‟s
reasonable? Why or why not?

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4. Who was Pablo? Why was Gloria angry at him?

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5. How did Pablo try to encourage Mario to return to his old job?

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6. Why was the story entitled “The World is an Apple?

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7. What is the purpose of the author in writing the story?

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Activity 10: Character Perspective Chart

How did the characters deal with their struggles in life as seen in the text?
Complete the chart below:

Questions Characters
Gloria Mario Pablo
Setting: Where and at what point in
the drama does the character
become significant?
Problem: What is the character‟s
problem?
Goal: What is the character‟s goal?
What does the character want?
Attempt: What does the character
do to solve the problem or attain the
goal?
Outcome: What happens as a result
of the attempt?
Reaction: How does the character
feel about the outcome?
Theme: What general truth in life
does the playwright want to
emphasize?
Processing points:

 What can you say about the characters after using the chart? Can you determine
the kind of character, each of them is classified?

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Activity 11: The Famous Lines

Refer back to the text and complete the dialog between the couple in the story.

Gloria: (calls from inside) Mario! Is that you Mario?

Mario: Yes.
Gloria: ------------------------------------------ (meaning :_ _ )
Mario: How is Tita? (without waiting for an answer, he enters the dwelling.)
Gloria: (crosses to the bench)______________________________
(meaning:____________________________)
Mario: ____________________________ (meaning;____________________)
Gloria: She wouldn‟t eat even a mouthful of lugao. But I‟ll buy her some biscuits. Maybe
she‟ll eat them.
Mario:-------------------------------------------(meaning: )
Gloria:(Low but intense) All I want is a little money to buy her something to eat! She
hasn‟t eaten anything all day! That was why I
was bothering you.
Mario: (repentant)------------------------------(meaning: )

Now try to deliver the lines facing a mirror. Make sure to make a shift of voice‟s
texture and tone every time you change a character.

Processing points:

 While delivering the line, I have learned that

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 I realized that
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Activity 12: What if………..

Draw the setting at the beginning of the story, and write two lines taken from the
selection which relate well to the story.

The World is an Apple

Line 1: ___________________________________________________

Line 2: ___________________________________________________

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 What if the story happens in another setting, what changes in the characters‟
personality and dialogs would possibly occur?

The World is an Apple

(in a new setting)

Line 1: ___________________________________________________

Line 2: ___________________________________________________

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Processing points:

 How does it feel to be in the shoe of Alberto S. Florentino?

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 How does it feel to have the power to change a part of the story?

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Activity 13: I Was Struck!

Choose any catchy line or startling dialogs from the text. Write a paragraph
reflective of the chosen dialog. The paragraph should contain essential discussion to
prove how you are moved by the said line or dialog.

Catchy line from “The World is an Apple” :

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Write your paragraph here!

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Processing points:

 What makes a line catchy? What impact does it create among the audience?
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Activity 14: Plot Blot

Complete the Plot Blot

Dialog:________________________________________________________________
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Reflection:____________________________________________________________
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Exposition

Rising Action

Conflict

Climax

Denouement

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Processing points:

 How are these elements similar to those of narratives? What insight can you
draw out of it?
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Lesson 2: Types of Sentences According to Function

A sentence is a word or group of words that expresses a complete thought or

meaning. It has two parts, the subject and the predicate.

There are four sentence functions in English: declarative, exclamatory,

interrogative, and imperative.

1. Declarative sentences state an idea. They end with a period. For example:

 Francis Mark Elbo won the body building competition.

 Rodrigo Ditarro is the brightest student in the class.

2. Exclamatory sentences show strong emotions. They end with an exclamation

mark. For example:

 What a mess this room is Mr. Nelson Calnea!

 What a lovely daughter you have Mrs. Shiela Manabat!

3. Interrogative sentences ask a question. As you would expect, they end with a
question mark. For instance:

 Which way is Antipolo National High School?

 Isn‟t Dr. Corazon S. Laserna your principal?

4. Imperative sentences give orders or directions, and so end with a period or an

exclamation mark. For instance:

 Sit down and listen Mrs. Burgonia!

 Please stay calm Mr. Troy Reyes.

Activity 15: Dialog Revisited

Choose two lines in the play “ The World is an Apple” that:

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a. ask questions (______________________)

1. ______________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________

b. state facts or share an information (______________________)

1. ______________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________

c. express commands or requests (______________________)

1. ______________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________

d. express strong emotions (______________________)

1. ______________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________

Now try labeling each descriptors with the kind of sentences according to
function.

Processing points:

 What could possibly happen if these sentences have no distinction?

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Activity 16: IDIE INVENTORY (Imperative, Declarative, Interrogative, Exclamatory)

Construct more sentences based on the following situations:

A. You were Mario. Ask your wife two questions about the health status of your
daughter, Tita.

Question
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Question
2:____________________________________________________________________

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B. You were Gloria. Order Mario to take your sick daughter to the hospital.

Command:
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Command:
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C. Request Mario to produce the possible amount needed to cover the hospital
expenses.

Plea:__________________________________________________________________

Plea:__________________________________________________________________

D. You were Pablo. Express your surprise when Gloria informs you of their
impoverished condition.

Exclamation
1:____________________________________________________________________

Exclamation
2:____________________________________________________________________

E.You were Tita. Share your message with your mother and father who are taking care
of you.

Message for Gloria:

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Message for Mario:

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Processing points:

 Imagine talking to someone whom you can never tell if he‟s asking a question,
giving a command or just sharing a thought. How could you ever understand
each other?
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Activity 17: LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!

Think of yourselves as directors. Prepare an inventory of commands, requests,

questions, messages which a director shares with the cast of a play. Fill out the table
below:

Item Declarative Interrogative Imperative Exclamatory

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Processing points:

 How was it being a director for a day?

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Lesson 3: Coordinating Conjunction in a Dramatic Discourse

Conjunctions are words that connect or join words, phrases, and clauses together.

Coordinating conjunctions join ideas of equal rank.

 And joins similar ideas to include something in the same line of thought to
what has been mentioned. In lieu of and, we may also use the following: “
but also”, “moreover”, “furthermore”,” in addition to”, “both ___ and ___.”

 But is used to join contrasting ideas. Aside from but, we may also use
“nevertheless”, “yet” and “however” and “otherwise”.

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  Or connotes a choice or alternative. We may use “either___or” and
“neither__nor” in place of or.

Activity 18: i CON (Establishing Connections)

1. She wanted me to buy one for her, but I did not have seventy centavos.

 What possible idea does the highlighted word convey?

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 How is the highlighted word called and why is it used in the dialog?
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 Write other word that may convey the same idea as the highlighted word.
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2. Then she cried, so…when I saw this apple rollout of the broken crate, I thought Tita
would love to have it.

 What possible idea does the highlighted word convey?

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 How is the highlighted word called and why is it used in the dialog?
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 Write other word that may convey the same idea as the highlighted word.
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3. I‟ll pray tonight and ask Him to let you have the job.

 What possible idea does the highlighted word convey?

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 How is the highlighted word called and why is it used in the dialog?
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 Write other word that may convey the same idea as the highlighted word.
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4.I do not need sermon nor advice.

 What possible idea does the highlighted word convey?

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 How is the highlighted word called and why is it used in the dialog?
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 Write other word that may convey the same idea as the highlighted word.

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5. Why do you need money? To buy me a pretty dress or to let me watch a movie?

 What possible idea does the highlighted word convey?

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 How is the highlighted word called and why is it used in the dialog?
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 Write other word that may convey the same idea as the highlighted word.
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Activity 19: Draw the Line!

Underline the conjunctions in the given sentences. On the space provided before
each number, write a check ( / ) if it is a coordinate conjunction and (x) if not. Then
construct meaningful sentences using the appropriate conjunction in each number.

____1. Drama mirrors life and it enriches experiences.

Your own sentence using the conjunction:

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____2. I love to act but I hate to face the audience.

Your own sentence using the conjunction:

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____3. Acting makes me feel accomplished or it makes me enjoy life.

Your own sentence using the conjunction:

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____4. Laughter is a good medicine for it heals boredom.

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Your own sentence using the conjunction:
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____5. Drama takes my worries away, so, I am into it.

Your own sentence using the conjunction:

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Activity 21: Sentence Completion

Complete the sentences by adding clauses which begin with a conjunction.

1. Watching a teleserye is entertaining and _____________________________.

2. You may memorize your lines here or _______________________________.

3. The microphone fell off during the play but_____________________.

4. We were expecting an excellent performance for________________________.

5. The crew worked diligently so________________________.

Processing points:

 What UNDERSTANDING can you draw out of the activities you have
accomplished, the learning you have gained and the realities about life
represented by drama you have read?
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That‟s fantastic!

How about making your UNDERSTANDING more ESSENTIAL? Rearrange the

words in the box to reveal the hidden understanding.

by presenting
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man‟s significant experiences
the real world
in a grand,
 Write the Essential Understanding here:
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That‟s impressive! You have completed the FIRM UP phase! I‟m sure the next
phase will be a lot more fun and exciting!

DEEPEN Your Understanding

Welcome to the Deepen Phase!

In this phase, you are provided with thought-provoking questions that will make
you reflect, revisit, rethink, and revise your earlier assumptions about Philippine drama.

You are also expected to deal with authentic situations to highlight the grammar
structure of the dramatic texts discussed herein. The differentiated instruction will
address your uniqueness, strengths and weaknesses and will reinforce what you have
learned.

At the end of the phase, you will be engaged in meaningful self –evaluation of
learning through a short summative test.

Are you ready to deepen your understanding further? What are you waiting for?
Start at once!

Always bear the ESSENTIAL UNDERSTANDING in mind as you answer the

succeeding activities. Good luck!

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ACTIVITY 21 : Knock, Knock, What is It?

Label the titles of contemporary dramas. Just write TS (for teleserye),TL (for
telenovela), or FS (for Fantaserye).

_____1. Esperanza
_____2. Marina
_____3.Pangako Sa‟yo
_____4.Marimar
_____5. Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay
_____6. Encantadia
_____7.Bakekang
_____8. Mulawin
_____9. Mara Clara
_____10. Captain Barbell

Reference Teleserye Telenovela Fantaserye

Comparison

Contrast

Activity 22: Dear Mr. Playwright,

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 Choose any character from the play “The World is An Apple”. Then write a
letter addressed to Alberto S. Florentino describing how they feel about the character
they have chosen.
Date: _____________

MR. ALBERTO S. FLORENTINO

Playwright, The World is an Apple

Sir:

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Very truly yours,

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Processing points:

 Have you been reflecting, revisiting, rethinking and revising your earlier
assumption about Philippine drama? What changes have you noted so far?

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That is nice to hear!

Activity 23: The End, Bow!

Modify the ending of the play ”The World Is an Apple”. Let them present the
ending they have decided on. Give comments and suggestions.

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Original ending:
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Modified ending:
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Activity 24: Quota on Quote

The morale of “The World is an Apple” by Alberto S. Florentino is summarized in

this quotation: “An honest peso is better than a stolen hundred.” Explain this
quotation in your own words.

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How will you relate the essence of the quotation to your own experience or
another story you have read in the past? Accomplish the chart below:

Experience

"An honest peso

is better than a
stolen hundred"

Related readings

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Activity 27: An Extra Challenge

Interview street children or poor families in the slum or very poor areas. Write a
report about their life. Photos for documentation are optional.

Processing points:

 What similarities between your life and theirs have you discovered? How did you
feel about it?

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 What realities about life have you realized from the interview?

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 Do you see any connection between their lives and how drama is depicted and
acted in the Philippines? Then how does drama mirror real life?

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Remember your Essential Understanding:

Drama clearly portrays the real world by presenting

man‟s significant experiences in a grand,
moving and colorful ways.

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 Congratulations for completing the DEEPEN phase! But to ensure your
understanding, please try answering the test below:

SUMMATIVE TEST

From “Sa Pula, Sa Puti” by Francisco Rodrigo…

Sioning: Ah…you are not a cockfighter, but you just bet in cockfights. Are you trying to
kid me Celing?

Celing: No, I‟ll explain it to you. But promise don‟t tell anyone! Please!

Sioning: I promise. Don‟t worry.

Celing: You see, Sioning, I bet in the cockfights in order not to lose.

Sioning: Oh, you bet in a cockfight in order not to lose. Celing, you are making fun of
me.

Celing: Well, if Kulas‟ cock loses, I win, and if I lose Kulas wins. So, whatever
happens, we don‟t lose any money

Sionig: Oh, I see. Why, yes of course! Celing, you are clever.

1. The lines suggest that the story happened in which setting?

A. Plaza B. Cinema C. Market D. Cockpit Arena

2. Who are the characters in the story?

A. Sioning, Kulas and Celing
B. Kulas, Sioning and Pablo
C. Pablo, Sioning and Celing
D. Sioning, Pablo and Mario

3. At which central theme did the story revolve?

A. Studying C. Merchandizing
B. Gambling D. Migrating

4. Which of the following sentences expresses strong emotion?

A. Don‟t worry. C. Celing, you are clever.
B. I promise. D. Why, yes of course!

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5. Which statement expresses a request?
A. Ah…you are not a cockfighter, but you just bet in cockfights
B. No, I‟ll explain it to you
C. But promise, don‟t tell anyone! Please!
D. I bet in the cockfights in order not to lose

6. Which of the following sentences is an interrogative statement?

A. Are you trying to kid me Celing?
B. Oh, you bet in a cockfight in order not to lose.
C. Celing, you are making fun of me.
D. So, whatever happens, we don‟t lose any money

7. Which coordinating conjunctions were used in the text?

A. But, and , or C. So, and, but
B. Or, so, and D. and, yet, but

From “The Homecoming” by Rocio R. Dumalual

(1) Pilarica: Please stop quarrelling. If you don‟t I‟ll call Tia Pura.

(2)Paz: We thought you‟d be back at six. Cornelio is meeting you at the station after
his dismissal from work.

(3)Mrs. Reyes: The Mayor saw me at the city bus station waiting for a ride home. He
invited me to ride in his car. So here I am.

(4) Paz: The Mayor? Was..was Teddy with him?

Pilarica: Whenever she hears the Mayor‟s name, Mother, she always thinks of
(5)
Teddy boy.

(6) Paz: That‟s not true!

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 8. In the line, “The Mayor saw me at the city bus station waiting for a ride home. He
invited me to ride in his car. So here I am”, what is the coordinating conjunction
used by Dumalual?
A. saw B. for C. to D. so

9. In the line, “Please stop quarrelling. If you don‟t, I‟ll call Tia Pura.”, which of the
following pattern of sentence according to function is observed?
A. exclamatory, interrogative C. interrogative, declarative
B. declarative, imperative D. imperative, declarative

10. Which line sequence pattern is “declarative, interrogative, declarative,

exclamatory” sentence expressed?
A. 1,3,4,5 B. 6,5,3,2 C. 3,4,5,6 D. 2,4,6,1

Processing points:

Congratulations! You have made it to the last phase.

TRANSFER Your Understanding

Welcome to the Transfer Phase!

This part of the module will allow you to make independent applications of the
various processes (scene extension, script modification, simulation activities) you have
learned. This will enable you to do independent performance or project using varied
and complex assessment procedures and most importantly, see the connections
between tasks in this module and the real world.

Are you ready to transfer your understanding?

Activity 28: Graphophonic Cues

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 Play extension is a phrase that refers to adding scenes to a drama previously
written. This post modern practice makes a student playwright go beyond the restricting
practice of text confinement.

Be reminded of the following:

1. Choose one exciting incident in the play and plan to extend that scene for ten to
fifteen minutes.

2. Take account of the additional incident through the words spoken by characters. Do
not write descriptions and explanations.

3. Write lines for the actors to establish their characters. The previous dialogs will help
learners figure this out.

4. Always include some actions like a mock fight, a chase or even a heated argument.

5. Make sure that the extended dialogs relate well with the previous scene taken from
the original script.

Write an original dialog to extend a drama presentation.

Activity 29: DRAMULIT (Drama, Music, Literature)

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Inside the square, write a summary of the things you have learned to explain how
drama mirrors real life.

Inside the circle, draw the symbol that represents the union of Dramulit.

Resources: Books, Internet, Multimedia materials, Computer, DVD, CD, Graphic

Organizer, pictures, drawings, art materials, film clips,
e-journals, Philippine Drama books

Acknowledgement:

1. Dr. Nilda Sunga for the indicators used to evaluate an essential question which
appeared in activity 5 of explore phase.

2. Mr. Larry T. Diaz for providing the graphics/visuals in this module.

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