January 29, 2018

Isabela State University Cauayan Campus – Cauayan

Cauayan City National High School
Cauayan City, Isabela
Name: Belmer A. Dagdag
Module 4 Lesson 1 Literature as Communication: Literary Folio
Program Standard:
The learner demonstrates communicative competence through his/ her understanding of literature and other
texts types for a deeper appreciation of Philippine Culture and those of other countries.
Grade Level Standard:
The learner demonstrates communicative competence through his/ her understanding of Philippine Literature
and other texts types for a deeper appreciation of Philippine Culture and those other countries.
Content Standard:
The learner demonstrates understanding of how Afro-Asian Literature and other text types equip him/her
with communication skills that lead to embracing diverse cultural heritage.
Performance Standard:
The learner performs an interactive human exhibit of Afro-Asian literary characters.
Objectives:
At the end of a 60-minute discussion students are expected to:
a. identify the symbols shown in Telephone Conversation and photographs;
b. create a tableau that depicts religion, culture, landmarks etc. of different countries in
Asia; and
c. appreciate the use of symbolism in literature by writing a poem.
I. Subject Matter
Topic: Symbolism
Reference(s): Learner’s Material in English Grade 8, Module 4:
Literature as Communication: Literary Folio
Materials: Box, Pictures, PowerPoint Presentation
Strategies: Discussion and Group Activity
Skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing
II. PROCEDURE
TEACHER’S ACTIVITY STUDENTS’ ACTIVITY

A. Customary Activities

To start our day, may we hear a prayer from Arnold. (Arnold will lead a prayer.)

Good afternoon, Darwin! : Good afternoon, sir!

Before taking your seats, kindly fix your chairs and : (The students will fix their chairs and pick up
pick up the scattered pieces of papers and candy scattered pieces of papers.)
wrappers around you.

Are you done? : Yes, sir.

You may now take your seats.

Attendance officer, is everybody present? : Yes, sir!

Very Good! Maintain your perfect attendance class!

B. Review

Let us also check your prior knowledge. What have : Sir, last time we discussed about Telephone
you learned last time, Carl? Conversation by Wole Soyinka.

That’s right! Alessandra, can you tell us about the : It’s a poem about racism, ignorance and prejudice.
Telephone Conversation?

Wow! You really have a good memory. It seems that : Yes sir, we are ready!
you understood our previous topic. Are you ready for
our next topic?
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C. Motivation

To begin with, let us have an activity called “TELL

SOMETHING ABOUT ME”, okay? : Okay, sir.

If that’s so, kindly read the instructions class. : (students read the instructions)

Teacher will be flashing pictures on the TV screen.

All you have to do is to describe the photograph.
Tell as much as you can. But remember to raise your
hand if you want your answers to be recognized.

Is everything clear, Darwin? : Yes, sir.

That means that you are now ready. For the first : (students answer may vary)
picture…

What do you think does the picture convey? Alex? : Sir, it conveys an unconditional love.

Okay, very good! How about this picture?

Yes, Audrey? : The tree represents death or dying hope.

Correct! But it also shows that even the seemingly

dead reaches out to God in one way or another.

For the last photograph, I want fortune to give her idea

about it.

: The photograph shows faith.

Exactly! Thank you for actively participating our first

activity class.

D. Presentation of the Lesson

What have you noticed on your activity? Yes, Kim? : The activity we had is all about the different
meanings a picture can tell. It’s about giving a
deeper understanding on pictures.

Precisely! With that, what do you think is our topic

today, based from the jumbled letters flashed on the
TV screen?

Yes, Joyce? : It’s about symbolism, sir.

Correct!
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Today, we will be dealing with one of the literary

devices commonly used by writers which is
symbolism. Are you ready? : Yes sir, we are all ready!

E. Discussion / Analysis

Last meeting, we discussed about Telephone

Conversation and in that poem, symbolism was used.
For example:

In the line “long gold coated cigarette holder pipe”. : The line signifies the importance and affluence of
What do you think this line symbolizes? Yes, the landlady.
Jullianah?

Very Good!

How about in this line “Red Booth. Red pillar box.

Red double-tiered…”?

What do you think color red symbolizes? :Sir, it symbolizes anger.

That’s a good analysis!

Now, with the given examples, what do you think : Symbolism sir, is a technique used
symbolism is? Sheena? in literature when some things are not to be taken
literally.

Exactly! Symbolism in literature class, is an object,

person, or place that has meaning within itself but
stands for something else in the context of the story.

For example:

Dove symbolizes peace.

Spring symbolizes birth or new beginning.
Moon- changing ang returning shape, feminine
symbol.
Forest- usually a place of evil and mystery.

Who can give another example? Yes, Darlene? : Crown sir. It symbolizes glory or honor.
Very good!

Now, why do you think symbolism is used by authors? : To make their works more beautiful and creative.

That’s right! Also, Symbolism is used

in literature when one thing is meant to represent
something else. Symbolism helps create meaning and
emotion in a story.

: Yes, sir!
Did you understand our topic today, Darwin?

F. Application

For your next activity which is called “PICTURE

PICTURE TALKS”, your class will be divided into
four. Students seated on these columns will be the
Pt78, these 2 columns will be the Ag47, the other 2
columns will be the Au79 and students on the last
columns will be the Hg80 group. Now, go with your
respective groups quietly and form your chairs in
circular manner.

On a ¼ sheet of paper, write the names of the group

members.
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DO NOT tell other groups the country you picked.

They will guess it later. The group(s) with the correct
guess will be given 5 points. Note: one guess per team
only. Write your guess on the sheet provided by the
teacher.

One representative from each group will pick a

number for the draw lots.

Are you ready? : Yes, sir.

Now, kindly read the instructions class. (ppt)

: Instructions:
1. Each group will make a tableau that will
represent countries in Asia. It can be the
landmarks, religion, culture etc.
2. Each group will be given 2 minutes to prepare.
NO TIME EXTENSION.
3. After 2 minutes, show your tableau to the class
and let other group guess what country you
picked.

Are the instructions clear class?

Remember: when no one guessed the country you are

representing correctly, your group will not be given
additional 5 points.

Your tableau will be graded by the following criteria:

Relevance to the topic 30%

Representation 25%
Creativity 20%
Originality 15%
Group Cooperation 10%
100%

(The teacher will facilitate the activity.)

For the first presenter, let us welcome …

(After 2 minutes)

Okay, what country do they represent? Write your

answers now.

From Mercury group, why do you think they

represented ______________? : Sir, because the tableau they have shown depicts
the culture of that country.
(the same process will be applied)

Job well done class. You all had wonderful tableaus.

Give yourselves the Darwin clap!
G. Generalization

Let’s have a recap about our topic today. : Sir, we discussed about Symbolism.
Darlene, what have we discussed today?

What is all about symbolism again, Glaiza?

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Okay very good! Why do we use symbolism? : Symbolism is an object, person, or place that has
meaning within itself but stands for something else
in the context of the story.

It seems that you really understood our topic. Great : Symbolism is used in literature when one thing is
job, Darwin! meant to represent something
else. Symbolism helps create meaning and emotion
H. Valuing in a story.

In your perspective, why is it important to know about

symbolism?

Very good! : (Students answer may vary.)

III. EVALUATION

For your last activity, you will be writing a 2-stanza

poem of any topic you want. Make sure to use
symbolisms. This activity will only be good for 10
minutes. Write your poem on your notebooks.

Your poem will be graded according to these criteria:

Relevance to the topic 30%
Figure of Speech (symbolism)25%
Clarity of ideas 20%
Originality 15%
Style 10%
100%

Your time is up! Please stop writing and pass your

notebooks.
IV. Agreement

Bring art materials tomorrow.