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Recalling My Ancestors Belief
Quarter 1- Module 2
(SUPPORT MATERIAL FOR INDEPENDENT LEARNING
ENGAGEMENT)
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English – Grade 7 Support Material for Independent Learning Engagement Quarter 1 – Module 2: Recalling My Ancestors Belief Edition, 2020
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What I Need to Know
The first phase of your journey in your junior high has been a great travel to
the past. This has given you the chance to search for your beginnings and made
you encounter the teachings and the beliefs of your elders. Without doubt these
experiences enliven your spirit to live up to the expectations of your ancestors.
Recalling your ancestors’ beliefs will strengthen the wisdom that you inherited from
your great grandparents. This also leads you to answer the question: What is the
re levance of my ancestors’ beliefs to my identity.
This lesson will help you build up the teachings of your ancestors through
their myths and legends that explain the beginning of the world and other natural
phenomena. You will discover how these stories from varied regions of the country
reveal their beliefs, customs and ideals that contribute to the foundation of your
identity. The application of these skills will be demonstrated through a compilation
Philippine myths and legends with your reflection based on their themes.
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. Skim for major ideas using headings as guide;
2. Give the meaning of the material viewed;
3. Read intensively to find answers to specific questions
4. Discover literature as a means of connecting to a significant past
5. Explain how the elements specific to myth and legend contribute to their
theme
6. Use structural analysis to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
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What I Know
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter below.
1. Which picture is a symbol of Maranaw’s art and is believed to be a
symbol of good fortune?
ANSWER:
2. Which one shows a mischievous little creature that is believed by
Maranaw people to have magical powers?
ANSWER:
3. Which one is believed as the great Being?
ANSWER:
4. Which of the picture symbolizes about your own knowledge of
creation?
ANSWER:
A B
C D
Photo Credits: English 7 Learners Manual 2017 Edition
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Lesson
2 Recalling My Ancestor’s Beliefs
This lesson will help you build up the teachings of your ancestors through
their myths and legends that explain the beginning of the world and other natural
phenomena. You will discover how these stories from varied regions of the country
reveal their beliefs, customs and ideals that contribute to the foundation pf your
identity. The application of these skills will be demonstrated through a compilation
of Philippine myths and legends with your reflection based on their themes.
What’s In
This selection describes the Maranaw’s belief on how the world was created and
divided into different parts. Read the note down the Maranaw’s belief about
creation. Find out if they are similar to or different from your belief.
Notes to the Teacher
Let the students recall their beliefs about creation based on what
they have interviewed from their elders or ancestor. Let them read
the story and compare their beliefs to the information that they
got from the selection given.
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What’s New
The Origin of the World (Maranaw)
Retold by Abdullah T. Madale
According to Maranaw folklore, the world was created by a great Being. It is not
known, however, who exactly is this great Being or how many days it took him to
create this world.
The world is divided into seven layers. The earth has also seven layers. Each
layer is inhabited by dwarfs. These dwarfs are short, plump, and long haired. They
are locally known as Karibanga. The Karibanga are said to possess magical powers.
They are usually invisible to the human eye. The third layer of the earth which is
found under the sea or lake is inhabited by nymphs. These nymphs also possess
certain magical powers. It is stated in the story of Rajah Indarapatra that he met
and fell in love with the princess nymph with whom he had a child. The sky is also
consists of seven layers. Each layer has a door which is guarded day and night by
huge mythical and called garoda.The seventh layer of the sky is the seal of heaven
which is also divided into seven layers. Every layer in the sky is inhabited by
angels. Maranaos believe that angels do not need food. They all possessed wing
with which they fly.
Heaven which is found on the seventh layer of the sky is where good people’s
spirit goes after death. Saints are assigned to the seventh layers while persons who
barely made it are confined to the lower most layers which are found at bottom of
heaven. It is in heaven where we find the tree of life on each leaf on the tree of life is
written the name of every person leaving on earth as soon as a leaf open or dries
and falls, the person whose name it carries also die. The soul of every person is
found in tightly covered jars kept in one section of heaven. This particular section
of heaven is closely guarded by monster with a thousand eyes named “Walo”. Walo,
in addition to his thousand eyes has also eaten hairy heads. The epic Darangan
speaks of Madale, Bantugan’s Brother and Mabaning husband of Lawanin,
entering this section and retrieving the soul of Bantugan.
Source:http:digilearn.com.ph/epub/books/hs1_english01/Text/010_a4.html on
July 8, 2015.
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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 MariangMakiling.
Two deities, DayangMakiling and Gat Panahon, had an only daughter name
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, sometimes called
talipapa, on weekdays. Just like other women, she would on such occasions wear
clothes made of silk and embroidered with flowers and wide stri pes 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 ginge r
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 are not the only ones who would
go to the talipapa. Merchants and people from neighbouring 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 the
months passed. 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
DayangMakiling, 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
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away from Maria the power of enchantment which e nabled 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 LakanBunto, 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 asked the gods to give her the soul of Gat Dula and her request was granted.
Source:http://winners.virtualclassroom.org/0914/asia/phi02.html
What is It
Pre-Colonial Philippine Literature
Long before the Spaniards came to the Philippines, early Filipinos had
civilizations of their own. It partly came from the Malay settlers and partly from
their response to their new environment. The variety and abundance of their
customs and traditions have become evident even in the Phili ppines Pre Colonial
Literature. Folk stories epic, poems and chant, existed in m ost ethno linguistic
group that were passed on from generation to generation thru word mouth. This
happed as people moved from one environment to another.
Myth is a narrative that describe and portrays the origin of the basic elements and
assumptions of a culture in symbolic language.
Source: http://aboutphilippines.ph/filer.PHILIPPINEHISTORY -Pre-Colonial-
Period.pdf on July, 2015 http://arjaytheteacher.blogspot.com/2009/01/philippine-
pre-colonial-literature.html on July ,2015
Legend is a story or a narrative from the past, it is believed to have been historical,
Legends are not true but they are based on facts, such as a real person, a place or
an event. A legend is a story or a narrative forms the past or is believed to have
been historical. Legends concerns people, places and event. Usually the subject is a
king, a hero, or famous person it is always associated with a particular at a
particular time in history.
Source:http://aboutphilippine.ph/filer/toledo-cebu/Myths-Folktales-and-
Legends.pdf on July 7, 2015
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What’s More
Elements of a Story
1. Settings is the time and place in which a story takes place, several aspects of
narratives, setting need to be considered in examining how they contribute to a
story.
Place- geographical location where is the action of the story taking place
Time- historical period where is it taking place
Weather condition- cloudy, sunny or etc.
Social Condition - the speech, dress, mannerism, customs of a particular
place
Mode/atmosphere - what feeling is conveyed at the start of the story; is it
happy and cheerful or sad and brightening.
2. Character is the person taking part in a narrative, a protagonist is clearly
central to the story with all nature events having some importance to these
characters.
Direct Characterization- the writer tells you direc6tly what a character is
like
Indirect Characterization- the writer tells you information about a
character but doesn’t tell you about the
characters personality directly.
3. Conflict is the energy of a story
External Conflict one character in conflict with other characters, one
character is in conflict with the group or the whole society, one character in
conflict with something in nature.
Internal Conflict may involve a characters struggle to make a decision or to
overcome some feeling such as fear, suspicion, hostility or sadness.
4. Plot is the series of related event that make up the story.
5.Theme life lesson of the story or the author’s message, the ideas 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.
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What I Have Learned
1. In Philippine literature our ancestor beliefs have been remembered.
2. Myths and legends are example of Philippine literature.
3. Myth is a narrative that describes and portrays the origin of the basic
elements and assumptions of a culture in symbolic language.
4. Legend is a story or a narrative from the past or is beliefs to have been
historical.
5. The Origin of the World” according to the Maranaw is an example of myth
and considered as one of the Philippine literature.
6. That this kind of story also contains the basic elements which make it vivid.
7. These elements are; setting, characters, plot. Conflict and theme.
What’sMore
The story is composed of elements that make it vivid, interesting and
complete. These elements are: setting, characters, conflict, plot and theme.
Before you identify it you have to read the story carefully and find out the meaning of some unfamiliar words.
Get the main idea in the first paragraph.
Write down the setting and characters of the story.
Try to find out the details of the story by sorting its event from the
very beginning
Try to find out also what is the conflict encountered` by the main
character.
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What I Can Do
Fill in the chart with the information from the selection “The Legend of Maria
Makiling”
Settings Character Conflict Plot Theme
Assessment
1. What kind of story is the “Origin of the World Maranaw”
a. Myth b. Legend c. Folktale d. Sonnet
2. How many layers the world is divided?
a.5 b. 6 c. 7 d. 8
3. Who created the world according to the Maranaw folklore?
a. Great Being b. Allah c. God d. Datu
4. What paragraph can you find the topic sentence of the story “The Origin of
the World”? a. first b. Second c. Third d. Fourth
5. How many elements does a story have?
a. 2 b. 4 c. 5 d. 7.
Additional Activities
Make a compilation of Philippine Myth and Legends. Five Myths and Five Legends.
Use a short bond paper and place it in a folder.
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Answer Key
What I know
1. A
2.D
3.C
4.B
Assessment
1. A
2. C
3. A
4. A
5. C
Additional Activities
Answers vary
What I Can Do Setting: Mount Makiling in Laguna
Characters: Gat Panahon
Gat Dula
Maria
Dayang
Conflict: The conflict starts when
the father of Maria knew the relationship of the two
Theme: We must learn how to accept failure or defeat
and forgive someone
Plot: 1. DayangMakiling and
Gat Panahon had a beautiful daughter named
Maria.
2. Maria used to go to the market to buy some
things needed at home.
She was accompanied by
Aetas /bodyguard. .
3. Maria felt in love with a
human, she secretly hid
their relationship from her
parents.
4. Maria’s parent took her
enchantment away and
was forbidden to go to the
land of the mortals and
forbidden to see her love of her life.
5. Maria was granted
when Gat Dula won the war between him and
Lakandulo and by the
time Gat Dula died, his
soul was given to her for
them to continuetheir love in the heaven.
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References:
http:digilearn.com.ph/epub/books/hs1_english01/Text/010_a4.html on July 8,
2015.
http://winners.virtualclassroom.org/0914/asia/phi02.html
http://aboutphilippines.ph/filer.PHILIPPINEHISTORY-Pre-Colonial-Period.pdf on July,
2015 http://arjaytheteacher.blogspot.com/2009/01/philippine-pre-colonial-
literature.html on July ,2015
http://aboutphilippine.ph/filer/toledo-cebu/Myths-Folktales-and-Legends.pdf on
July 7, 2015
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