Activity/Exercise

Name: Loiweza C. Abaga Date: January 05, 2021

1. Why is teaching folklore significant to learners? (12 pts.)

It is necessary to take into account the fact that the lessons of literary reading
cease to be a welcoming school subject for the student. Their attitude to the folk fairy-tale
changed to the negative side. Folk fairy-tale for centuries carried the spiritual experience
of the people, its ideals, dreams and expectations, ideas about man and nature, truth and
honesty. Such an attitude to the educational material in general, and to fairy tales in
particular, may be connected with its development in the preschool period. Another factor
is that in modern society there is a decline in children's folklore, most likely, there is a
transformation of children's culture as a whole.
2. What is the importance of Mythology in literature? (12 pts.)
Mythology is important for quite a few reasons. For one thing, it makes up a
major part of anybody’s heritage.  It is a constant reminder of who we are and where we
come from. Every culture has their own legends, folktales, and myths to understand
mythology, one has to define what comprises a myth. One good definition comes from
the American Heritage Dictionary, in which it is “a fiction or half-truth, especially one
that forms part of an ideology.” Another good dictionary defines myth as “a story
presented as historical, dealing with traditions specific to a culture or a group of people.”
These stories can be either cosmological, like battles between deities, or mundane, which
can be an average, ordinary person doing superhuman things under certain circumstances.
Another reason mythology plays an important role is because it becomes a foundation for
a lot of religions that are practiced.  These particular myths are stories that tell us about
battles between good and evil. Every religion has stories like that, both ancient and
modern. The protagonist, or hero, has to go through struggles against the antagonist, or
villain.
3. Discuss the methods in teaching mythology and folklore. (12 pts)
This unit is designed to teach mythology to middle grade-primarily sixth-grade
students of various reading abilities and interests. It is intended to be used in English
classes to enhance and enrich the learning experience and as a motivating factor in
writing. Reading mythology is an easy way to motivate students in class. The students
can all read or listen to and understand the stories of the myths. They usually enjoy them.
Student should have some idea of the universality of mythology, and some idea of the
explanatory nature of many myths. I think that if students are reading Greek myths, they
should become familiar with and remember the names of the major gods and goddesses.
 When the students read the hero myths, they should learn and discuss the qualities that
make up a hero. Maybe not all the students will remember everything and respond to
everything. Maybe those who do not will simply enjoy the myths. However, I think it is
important that children be given the opportunity to experience more and to learn more. I
think reading the myths become more meaningful to the students.
However, one cannot forget that this unit is for students of sixth grade age, and that
translations of the original sources are therefore not appropriate. The students will not
read the original versions, and they will not be given elaborate background information
on mythology. They will read the myths in edited and watered-down versions, which are
written especially for young people. Because of this, I have not found it to be relevant or
important to ‘research ‘background. What I have tried to do is to find books for the
students to read, and to try to organize the unit into a whole,

Mythology seems to be a natural way to involve the student. Most children of any age
love to hear and read myths, and even to write their own myths. The stories of the gods
and goddesses seem to have a particular appeal for their imaginations. They become
fascinated with the exploits of the gods. Students especially love, of course, to read about
the involvement of the gods with mortals. Consequently, children love to learn about
heroes. Heroes are important to them, Children have all kinds of heroes today-sports
heroes, rock heroes, movie heroes, cartoon heroes-and for different reasons. The heroes,
however, who appeal to children the most, seem to have changed little over the years,
These heroes are super-powerful, have some kind of magical power, are extremely brave,
and are on the side of good. They are usually embarked on a quest which involves
fighting some kind of enormous evil. One can immediately think of the tremendous
popularity of Superman and Star Wars , The heroes in these films, as in other magical
and ‘mythical‘ films such as Clash of the Titans and Sword and the Sorcerer , are indeed
such super heroes. The study of folklore and hence its teaching is one of the most
misunderstood, misplaced, and maligned activities in academe. Although folklore
scholarship has been closely associated with anthropology since the development of both
disciplines during the late nineteenth century, in this country folklore and folklorists have
usually been assigned spots in college departments of English. ,'without delineating the
reasons for this situation, ist will suffice here to note that the result has been the creation
of an anomaly: the folklorist in the English department, who teaches freshman and
sophomore classes for which he is no better prepared than to teach medieval ethics so that
once or twice a year he can subvert the curriculum with his folklore offerings.

4. Present a sample lesson plan in mythology or folklore? (12 pts.)

 LESSON PLAN IN ENGLISH

I. Objectives
A. Content Standard

B. Performances Standard

C. Learning Competencies

At the end of the discussion, the students are expected to:

A. To learn new vocabulary words
B. To appreciate the values of contentedness through reading a story
C. To show teamwork and cooperation through participation in a group activity

II. Subject Matter

Topic: Mythology
Reference: Internet
Materials: Visual aids, Pictures, Big book

III. Procedure
TEACHER’S ACTIVITY STUDENT’S ACTIVITY
A. Preparation
1. Opening Prayer

Let us all stand and pray.

Angel of God my guardian dear to whom
Okay Jonalyn can you lead the prayer.
God’s love commits me here. Even this day be
at my side to light and guard, to rule and guide.
Amen.

2. Greetings
Good morning teachers.
Good morning class!
Good morning classmates.
3. Classroom Management

Before you sit down, first fold the straps under

Yes, Ma’am
your seat and then you can sit down

4. Checking of Attendance

Who is Absent for Today? There is none ma’am

 5. Review the past lesson

Yesterday we discussed about Narrative and

the two types of Narratives.

Can you recall what narrative is? Narrative is a type of literary text that tells a
story. It presents a series of events which can
either be true or fictions.
Very Good!

What are the two types of Narrative? Fiction and Non-Fiction

Very Good!

B. Motivation
Yes, we are!
Are you ready to learn?

But before we formally proceed to our topic,

we will have a short game first. I have here a
set of pictures. You will tell me what have you
noticed or describe what the pictures all about.
Is it clear?

King, Fairy,

Garden
 Touch and Gold

6. Motive Question:

What are the words you formed from the

pictures?

If you were given one wish, what will you King, Fairy, Garden, Touch, Gold
wanted to have

C. Discussion (Students answer their opinion)

1. Pre-reading

A. Unlocking of Difficulties

Are you familiar with the story entitled “King

Midas and the Golden Touch”?

Today, we will read the story King Midas and

the Golden Touch. Close your mouth, and
listen carefully.

While reading the story we will encounter

some difficult words such as:

 Strolled- to walk slowly in usually a

pleasant and relaxed way.
 Fairy- mythical being of folklore.
 Gold- a soft yellow metal that is very
valuable.
 Frustrated- to feel angry, discouraged
or upset because of not being able to do
something.
 Pity- strong feeling of sympathy for
someone or something
 Shed- to pour in drops
 King- a male ruler of country.

2. Reading
King Midas and the Golden Touch
One sunny day, King Midas strolled around the
garden of his palace. He was shocked to see an
old man taking nap under shade of a tree.

Who was the King again?

When and where did the King find the old

man? King Midas

If it were other people, the king would have One sunny day at the palace’s garden
been angry. Instead, he asked his soldier to
help the old man to find his way home.

The old man turned out to be a fairy. When he

found out that the king was a good man. He
gave him one wish. The king wished that
everything he touches turn into gold.

What did King Midas wish for?

Why do you think King Midas wish for it? He wished that everything he touches will turn
into gold.
King Midas wanted to test whether his magic
wish was true. He was so happy when the (Students answer their opinion)
flower he touched turned into gold.

The king touched a statue. “It also turned to

gold!” he gladly said. He began to touch many
other things wihich all turned imyo gold

What happened to the statue and flower when

King Midas touched it?

Moments later the king finally got tired. He It turns into gold.
went inside his palace and ordered some food.

King Midas began to feel frustrated. What with

every food he touches turned ito gold.

His attention shifted to the door when he heard

a tiny voice. “Father!” called princess
Marigold, his one and only child.

Who was the only child of the King Midas?

King Mida’s mind suddenly went blank. He

tried to avoid his daughter but she suddenly Princess Marigold
embraced him.

What do you think will happen to the princess?

King Midas did not know what to do. He later

thought of finding the fairy by palace’s garden. (Students answer their opinion)

The king begged for the fairy’s mercy. He

asked him to take back the powers he gave
him. The fairy took pity of the king.

The King shed tears of joy when everything

turned back to normal. He realized it was not
good to wish for so much unnecessary wealth.

3. Language Focus

What is the title of our story for today?

Who are the characters of the story?

King Midas and the Golden Touch
When and where does the story happen?
King Midas, old man, and princess Marigold
What is the beginning part of the story?
One sunny day at the palace’s garden

The story begins when the king and the old

man that happens to be a fairy. And king
What is the middle part of the story? wishes that everything he touches turn into
gold and it came true.

What are the difficult words that you The king turns everything into gold. He also
encountered? accidentally turns his daughter into gold.

 Strolled
 Fairy
 Gold
 Frustrated
 Pity
 Shed
What did you learned? What is the moral
lesson of the story?  King

D. Generalization It is not good to wish unnecessary wealth

Did you understand our topic for today?

The story of King Midas is a myth about the

tragedy of avarice and narrates what happens Yes, ma’am
when true happiness is not recognized. Midas
was a man who wished that everything he
touched would turn into gold. However, he had
not thought that this wish was not actually a
blessing, but a curse. His greed invites us to
think and realized the consequences that may
lead us to become slaves of our own desires.
The phrase the Midas touch comes from this
myth and is used to say that somebody has a
good fortune.

E. Application

Now I will divide you into three groups. Each

group will construct a reflection paper about
the story.

After 5 minutes, your leader will present your

output in class.

Time’s up! Let see the work of Group 1?

Very Good! Give them You’re the Best Clap!

(The student tell their answer)
Next, Group 2
1, 2, 3-1, 2, 3 You’re the Best!
Very Good! Give them Biscuit Clap!
(The student tell their answer)

How about Group 3? 1, 2, 3 – 1, 2, 3 Bravo! Rebisco! Fita! Sky

flakes!
Very Good! Give Group 3 a Heart Clap!
(The student tell their answer)

1, 2, 3 – 1, 2, 3 Heart! Heart!

F. Evaluation
Read the story about “Beauty and the Beast”
and answer the following question in your
activity notebook.

Questions:

1. What is title of the story?

2. Who are the characters of the story?
3. When and where the stories happen?
4. What is the beginning part of the story?
5. What is the middle part of the story?
6. What are the difficult words that you
encountered?
7. What did you learned? What is the
moral lesson of the story?

IV. Assignment
List down 5 mythology stories you’ve read and write down on your answer on your
assignment notebook.