Chapter 1 - Learning Task Ollite001

BERDERA JOHN PHILIP P.
(OL22A40)
Learning Task No. 1: Elements of Poetry

Directions:
 Read carefully the poem entitle “The Beauty of Philippine Island” written by Elvira
Marchan.
 Analyze the poem and answer the following questions.
The Beauty of Philippine Island

by: Elvira Marchan
The Philippines has a unique history An island empire of the east,

With physical charms and beauty; Vast trees from primeval forest;
Enchanting variety of destiny Luminous rivers and falls as sceneries
Lead along great prosperity. Make attraction of all tourists.
An island emerged at far east, Along the peak of mountain ranges

First-receiver of sun rays; We step the beautiful dikes and plain;
Featuring wide range of excitement I hale the cool breeze of the wind;
Those people wants and desires to visit. Seeing wonder of the flourishing grain.
Known far and wide Millions of species we meet,

As an Island of Paradise Wild animals and colorful birds in pairs, ;
Margin by beige and white beaches, Fresh fruits and vegetables we eat,
Exquisite coral along crystal seas. Harvested from the blessed field.
1. Explain the main idea of the poem.

”The Philippines has a unique history with physical charms and beauty”- The main idea of the poem
simply tells the readers that Philippines is a very beautiful country. Philippines is known internationally
because of its pristine beaches and other tourist spots. Kindness and respect towards others is part of
the culture.
2. Explain the tone or emotion of the poem.
The tone and emotion of the poem gives the readers an adoration to the country Philippines.
3. Identify and explain the theme of the poem.
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The theme of the poem mainly focuses on the Philippines. It is described beautifully by the author. It’s
tone gives us the feeling of imagining the Philippines while reading it.
4. What is the Author’s purpose?
The author’s purpose is to make the Philippines stand out. She is informing people that Philippines is an
amazing place. She wants the readers to get hooked by the beauty of our country. Great adoration for
our country is being shown in the poem. The author wants us to enjoy what’s really ours. Just like other
people said, “Support Local”.
5. Explain what you like about this poem.
What I like about this poem is, it gives me the idea of how good it is to travel here in the Philippines. Just
by reading it, I’m imagining I’m in a beach, relaxing and seeing the ocean. I can feel the sincerity of the
poem. I can see what the author wants us to imagine.
Learning Task No. 2: Elements of Fiction
Directions:
 Read or watch the story entitled “Abadeha: The Philippine Cinderella” by Myrna
J. De La Paz.
 Identify the elements of the story and answer the Story Map below.
Story Map
Characters: (with description)
Abadeha- main character of the story
Abak- Abadeha’s father
Abadesa- Abadeha’s mother who then died because of Illness
Step-mother – Widow whom her father married
Step-sisters- Daughters of the widowed woman
Spirit- Spirit of the forest that helped Abadeha
Prince- The prince who found the tree and wore the ring, became Abadeha’s husband
Setting:
The story takes place in Abadeha's village, where she does chores that her evil stepmother orders her to
do. The story also takes place in a grassy forest with a pond where Abadeha calls for the Spirit of the
Forest to come and help her
Conflict: When her mother died, her father married a wicked-Stepmother that treats her as if she is a
peasant. Abadeha is given chores like cleaning handkerchiefs, spreading harvested rice, pound winnow,
and cook rice for dinner.
Type of Conflict:

Plot Development:
 Exposition:  Exposition: Abadeha is a young Filipina who lives with her parents. After her
mother passed away, her father married a widowed woman with 2 daughters. Because
Abadeha’s father is away on fishing trips, Stepmother treats Abadeha as if she were a slave.
 Rising Action: One day, after her stepmother demands to wash the handkerchief, Abadeha
was so upset. She runs to a riverbank and weeps as she remembers her mother. As she cries,
she suddenly sees several spirits appear. The spirits helped her with the impossible handkerchief
task and other demands of the stepmother. The spirit gave her a sarimanok bird but the
stepmother saw it and cooked it for dinner. Abadeha takes the deceased bird’s feet and buried
them next to her mother’s grave. After the rainy season, Abadeha returns to the plot to see a
beautiful jewel encrusted tree growing from the sarimanok's grave.
 Climax: This tree is discovered by a handsome prince who places one of the tree’s golden
rings on his finger. The prince’s finger swells badly around the ring, causing it to become fixed
on his hand. During the night, the prince has a dream that tells him that the one girl who can
remove the ring will be his new bride. When the prince’s news is announced, several girls from
the islands flock to try their hand at removing the ring. Abadeha asked to go as well, but
Stepmother was shocked at this request and proceeds to lock her stepdaughter away.
 Falling Action: The spirits came and freed Abadeha from her confinement, and told her to
go to the prince. Abadeha, filthy and haggard, tenderly removed the prince’s ring, while
onlookers were astonished.
 Denouement: The prince found his bride. Abadeha and the prince celebrated a very beautiful
and joyous wedding. Abadeha's father felt so proud of his daughter, and decided to banish
Stepmother and her daughters to the chicken yard. Happiness and love flourished between
Abadeha and her prince.

Theme: The theme of the story conveys the deep respect and reverence for nature and the earth
inherent in the forever-loved story that will never grow old.
Point of View:
I found the concept of the prince’s ring to be interesting. In the original Cinderella story, the method to
find the prince’s bride is the fitting of the glass slipper. In this story, the author chose an item that needs
to be taken off by the future bride. The prince did not look door to door but instead women must come
to him. Because I am a Filipino and I know our culture, I know that this is a very accepted practice.
Women are expected to wait on men and make sure they are being taken care of. Throughout the story,
Abadeha is extremely subservient, never once talking back to Stepmother, even though some of us
would have liked her to. The author portrayed the young Filipino girl very well.

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BERDERA JOHN PHILIP P.

Learning Task No. 1: Elements of Poetry

The Beauty of Philippine Island

The Philippines has a unique history An island empire of the east,

An island emerged at far east, Along the peak of mountain ranges

Known far and wide Millions of species we meet,

1. Explain the main idea of the poem.

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