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 Division of Taguig City and Pateros
ENGLISH
Grade 7
Quarter 1

Name: ___________________________________ Date: ____________________

Learning Competency/ies / Code: ( EN7RC-I-c-7.1), ( EN7RC-I-e-2.15)

I. Learning Objective/s:
 Read intensively to find the answers to specific questions
 Use non-linear visuals as comprehensive aids in content texts
 Identify the uses of non-linear visuals like graphic organizers
 Utilize a no-linear visual to show the subject and the theme of the viewed
material
 Organize information about a chosen subject using a graphic organizer

II. Title / Subject Matter: “The Legend of Maria Makiling, “(sub-topic)non-linear visuals
References:
 http://aboutphilippines.ph/filer/toledo-cebu/Myths-Folktales-and-Legends.pdf
on july 7, 2015
 http://winners.virtualclassroom.org/0914/asia/phi02.html on July 8, 2015
 Anderson, R. et.al. (1989). Elements of Literature, Second Course. United
States of America: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc.
III A. Preliminaries

Task 1. By looking at the image inside the circle, what are the words that
come to your mind? Choose from the given list of words to associate with the picture
inside the circle. Write your answers inside the circles.

Enchanted
Beast
Deity
Magical
Mysterious
Beautiful
Horrific
Legend
Charming
Cursed

This is good to know!

A legend is a story or a narrative from the past or is believed to have been

historical. Legends concern people, places, and events. Usually, the subject is a
king, a hero, or a famous person. It is always associated with a particular place and
a particular time in history.
Legends are not true, but they are based on facts, such as a real person, a
place or an event. The hero myths are like legends, but legendary heroes such as
Gat Dula or Aliguyon usually have historical roots, while mythical heroes don't.
Its focus is also on the adventure plot rather than the message. Folktales tend
to be about ordinary people and animals, and folktales are set in a particular time
period. Nature myths can be a bit like folktales, but the purpose of folktales is
usually for entertainment.
Legends are believed to be about more recent events and, like myths they may
also deal with stories which explain the origin of things, places and their names,
plants, animals and others. They are also used to teach lessons in life.
B. Presentation:

The Legend of Maria Makiling

According to legend, there was a time when the gods could live like ordinary
mortals do. Although these gods were enchanted, they could speak, love, and even
go to the market like what people do in our time. This story tells what happened to
the daughter of two such deities. This is the story of Maria Makiling.
Two deities, Dayang Makiling and Gat Panahon, had an only daughter named
Maria. Because of her beauty and charm, she was the delight of her parents. The
source of their joy and strength, Maria was, to them, a jewel, a treasure that made
life full of light and laughter.
At that time people could talk with the deities face to face, and even sit with
them side by side underneath a tree. People could also ask for help when they were
in need, provided that they asked in a solemn manner.
It was the custom of Maria to go to a small market, called talipapa, on
weekdays. Just like other women, she would on such occasions wear clothes made
of silk and embroidered with flowers and wide stripes for this was the fashion at that
time. Maria had long, black abundant hair which she usually decorated with pomelo
flowers. When she went to the market, her flowing hair would touch her ankles. As
she passed along, gallant men would bow their heads to signify their respect.
When Maria went to the market, she was always accompanied by two Aetas,
who served as her servants. These two servants stayed close behind Maria, and
they both carried a basket each that was full of golden ginger. These golden ginger
Maria would barter for such items needed for the home. There was no money at that
time, and instead of buying, people bartered and exchanged their goods for the
things that they needed.
On a market day, the residents of the area were not the only ones who would
go to the talipapa. Merchants and people from neighboring towns would also go to
the market. One day, Gat Dula, the ruler of the kingdom of Bay, came to the talipapa
to while away the hours. A piece of animal skin with fine hair caught Gat Dula's eye
and he reached out to touch the fur. At the same moment, Maria was also reaching
towards the same piece of animal skin and their shoulders accidentally touched.
Their eyes met and Gat Dula bowed his head as a sign of respect and apology. And
Maria responded with a shy smile as they parted from each other's company.
Since that first encounter, Gat Dula often visited the talipapa but he was not
able to see Maria during these visits. One day, he saw Maria at the very place where
they first met. He approached Maria and greeted her and Maria responded with a
very sweet smile.
That was the beginning of their friendship which blossomed into love as time
passed. The love affair between Gat Dula and Maria came to be known to Gat
 Panahon, Maria's father. Gat Panahon was angry. Even Dayang Makiling, Maria's
mother, was distressed that her only daughter was in love with a mortal. Maria was
then forbidden to go down to earth. Her parents even took away from Maria the
power of enchantment which enabled a deity to look and act like an ordinary mortal.
But even though Maria and Gat Dula could no longer meet physically, their love
endured. Maria continued to watch over Gat Dula. During a battle with the army of
Lakan Bunto, the ruler of a neighboring kingdom who invaded the kingdom of Bay,
Gat Dula did not suffer a single wound due to the support of Maria's enchantment.
Unfortunately, Gat Dula's inability to see Maria caused him to fall ill and die.
Maria implored the gods to give her the soul of Gat Dula and her request was
granted.

C. Key Points:

This is good to know!

 Theme - life lesson of a story or the author’s message; the idea the writer wishes to
convey about an important subject; expressed in a sentence ; not usually stated
directly; can have two or more themes but one often stands out as the principal
theme
 Subject - usually expressed in a word or two: love, childhood, or death

Reference: Anderson, R. et.al. (1989). Elements of Literature, Second Course.

United States of America: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc.

D. Practice Exercises:

Some learners find it difficult to achieve full understanding of the context of

the text, but it could be aided by simple illustrations. Non-linear visuals are graphs,
diagrams, or graphic organizers that show concepts, summaries, lists or simple
explanations of a certain topic which can be useful for the transfer of learning.

There are devices that organize and present information in patterns that are
easy to see and read. These tools can be used to visualize and organize
information. These graphic organizers in particular, provide many benefits to
students like you. In this lesson, learn more about how to read and understand
visual information.

Task 2. Read the instructions carefully and accomplish the task.

 Reread the legend of Maria Makiling. As you read, ask yourself “Why is the writer
telling me this? What has the writer learned from this experience or situation?”
 Read carefully the first and last paragraphs. Sometimes the writer makes a comment
that strongly suggests the main idea or the theme.
 Fill out the subject vs. theme with possible subjects and their corresponding themes
about the legend of Maria Makiling.

SUBJECT

THEME

IV. Assessment
Task 3. Answer the given questions below according to the text that you have
read. Explain your answer or cite details from the text if needed.

1. Who are the main and supporting characters in the story?

2. Why were Maria’s parents disagreeable with their daughter’s love affair with Gat
Dula?

3. In their disagreement, what did her parents do to her as punishment?

4. What happened to Gat Dula when Maria could not meet him physically?

5. How did Maria and Gat Dula’s love endure without seeing each other physically?

6. What did Maria do to save the life of Gat Dula?

7. What do you think happened to both Maria and Gat Dula?

8. Which action of Maria shows how much she loves Gat Dula amidst their
difference? Explain?

9. How would you end the story? Why?

10. If you were Maria, would you do the same? Why?