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Physical Education
Quarter 4 – Module 3:
Sakuting: Philippine Folk Dance
with Asian Influence
MAPEH – Grade 8
Quarter 4 – Module 3: Sakuting: Philippine Folk Dance with Asian Influence
First Edition, 2020

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Physical Education
Quarter 4 – Module 3:
Sakuting: Philippine Folk Dance
with Asian Influence
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use
this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while
allowing them to manage their own learning at home. Furthermore, you are
expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included
in the module.

For the learner:

As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own
learning. Take time to read, understand, and perform the different activities
in the module.

As you go through the different activities of this module be reminded of

the following:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part
of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other
activities.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are done.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module,

do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that
you are not alone. We hope that through this material, you will experience
meaningful learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant
competencies. You can do it!

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 Let Us Learn
Before we start, I would like to know how far you know about preparing
a Fitness Plan. Specifically, it seeks to achieve the learning competency
Describes the nature and background of the dance sakuting; PE8RD-IVc-1

And we will focus our learning objectives with:

1. describe the nature and background of the dance

Are you ready? Let’s do this. Now, let us start learning about this
module. See you and good luck!

Let Us Try
Analyze the Pictures

Instruction: Examine the following pictures and answer the accompanying

questions below.

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1. What general concept can be derived from the given pictures? Explain.

2. If you were to think of Asian countries that would closely relate to the
given picture, what countries would that be?

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Guide Questions:

1. How does folk dance contribute to self-worth and identity?

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2. Why do we need to study Philippine folk dances with Asian influence?

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Let Us Study
Dance Title: SAKUTING

Dance Researcher : Francisca Reyes-Aquino

Meaning: Refers to rhythmic sticks producing the

accompaniment for the dance.

Place of Origin: Abra and Ilocos Norte

Country of Influence: China

Classification: Social dance

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Background:

This is a dance of the ethnic people living in the western side of the
Cordillera way back before the coming of the Americans to our country.
During Christmas, young boys and girls accompanied by their elders would
go to the lowlands, especially in Abra and Ilocos Norte to dance in front of the
houses and ask for gifts. These young children hold sticks, one on each hand
and strike them together to make their dance livelier. The people in the homes
would give them money, homemade delicacies, and other things.

These dancing groups later reached as far as the coastal towns of Ilocos
region as years went by. The rhythmic sounds produced by the stick attracted
other children and also adults and they also learned the dance. Sakuting is
an ethnic term which refers to the rhythmic sticks producing the
accompaniment for the dance.
Dance Properties

Costume:

• Female: native Ilocano kimono style with sleeves of elbow length; ankle-
length skirt of bright-colored plaids shirred at the waist.
• Male: Camisa de chino, red trousers, and a native hat
Music: 2/4 and 3/4 rhythms and composed of 9 parts: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H,
and I

Formation:
Audience

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one set of dancers

Follow up Question

1. Why is it important to know the background of the dance?

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 Let Us Practice
STORY MAKER!

Instruction: For this activity, you are tasked to describe the nature and
background of the dance sakuting by making your own storyline.

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Rubric:

Criteria Points

Content 3 points

Organization of words 3 points

Grammar 2 points

Accuracy 2 points

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 Let Us Practice More
FILL OUT THE CHART

Instruction: Fill out the chart with the needed information.

Name of Literal Origin Classification Country of

Dance meaning cultural
influence

Sakuting

Let Us Remember

• Sakuting is a dance of the ethnic people living in the western side of the

Cordillera.

• Sakuting is an ethnic term which refers to the rhythmic sticks producing

the accompaniment for the dance.

• Folk dance is a form of dance developed by a group of people that reflects

the traditional life of the people of a certain country or region.

• Acculturation is a process in which members of one cultural group

adopt the beliefs and behaviors of another group.

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 Let Us Assess
Direction: Encircle the letter of your answer

_____ 1. Which of the following statements describe the background of

sakuting?
a. It is a traditional fingernail dance of the Tausug people of the Sulu
Archipelago and Sabah
b. It is an ethnic dance of people living in the western side of the
Cordillera
c. It is performed to commemorate the stay of Limahong in
Lingayen, Pangasinan
d. It is a dance created by the people of Sulu because of their
dependence on pomelo fruits for their livelihood.

_____ 2. Which is TRUE about the dance Sakuting?

a. Young children uses sticks and strike them together to make
their dance livelier.
b. Dancers look backward or upward in some of the movements to
imitate the chopsticks used by Chinese in eating.
c. Dance movements strongly resemble those of kontaw silat, a
martial art common in the Malay Archipelago
d. All of the above

_____ 3. Which of the following refers to the process in which members of

one cultural group adopt the beliefs and behaviors of another group?

a. civilization c. tradition
b. denationalization d. acculturation

_____ 4. The dance’s place of origin is at Abra and Ilocos Norte, and dancers
are using sticks to perform.

a. Sakuting c. Singkil
b. Binislakan d. Pangalay

_____ 5. Binislakan, Pangalay, Sua ku Sua, and Sakuting are Philippine folk
dances influenced by what continent?
a. Africa c. Asia
b. Australia d. Europe

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 Let Us Enhance
OPEN-ENDED STATEMENTS

Instruction: This activity aims to assess your understanding by completing

these unfinished statements.

1. I learned that ______________________________________________________.

2. Folk dance costumes tells about the ________________________________.

3. Folk dances are beneficial to one’s health because __________________.

Let Us Reflect

Today you have learned about the background and nature of the dance
called sakuting. Perhaps, you can use what you have learned by dancing folk
dances and come up with a safe and enjoyable fitness program.

Congratulations! You have accomplished this module and you did a

great job! I hope you enjoy answering this module and continue this
enthusiasm with the following modules. See you! God Bless

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1. B
2. A
3. D
4. A
5. C
Answer Key
 References

Benavinte et al., (2013). Physical Education and Health Learner’s Module.

Published by The Department of Education. 2013

Miranda et al., (2016). MAPEH (Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health).
Phoenix Publishing House Inc. 2016

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Department of Education – Region XI Davao City Division

DepEd Davao City, Elpidio Quirino Ave., Davao City

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