Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS – MANILA
Manila Education Center Arroceros Forest Park
Antonio J. Villegas St. Ermita, Manila

ENGLISH 8

Making Difference

Quarter 1 Week 5 Module 5

Most Essential Learning Competency:

Determine the meaning of words and expressions

that reflect the local culture by noting context
clues.
HOW DO YOU USE THIS MODULE?

Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasks that will disturb you
while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instructions below to successfully enjoy the
objectives of this kit. Have fun!

1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every page of this
module.

2. Write on your notebook the concepts about the lessons. Writing enhances learning,
that is important to develop and keep in mind.

3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.

4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers using the answer keycard. 5.
Analyze conceptually the posttest and apply what you have learned.

6. Enjoy studying!

PARTS OF THE MODULE

• Expectations - These are what you will be able to know after completing the
lessons in the module.
• Pre-test - This will measure your prior knowledge and the concepts to be
mastered throughout the lesson.
• Looking Back to your Lesson - This section will measure what learnings and
skills did you understand from the previous lesson.
• Brief Introduction- This section will give you an overview of the lesson.
• Activities - This is a set of activities you will perform with a partner.
• Remember - This section summarizes the concepts and applications of the
lessons.
• Check your Understanding- It will verify how you learned from the lesson.
• Post-test - This will measure how much you have learned from the entire
module.
LESSON 5 – AFRICAN POETRY

EXPECTATION:

At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:

• familiarize yourself with the factual information about Africa.
• get the meaning of unfamiliar words through context clues.
• explore the life and works of a well-known author.
• demonstrate deep understanding of the text though integration of
individual tasks.
• relate the theme of the text to your life and struggles as a student.
• show initiative in promoting cultural diversity in the community.

PRE-TEST

Directions: On the line provided beside each question, write True

if the statement is true, and write False if the statement is false.

_______ 1. Africa is the 2nd largest continent in the world.

_______ 2. Cultural diversity is important because we cannot learn from
one another.
_______ 3. Half of the Africa’s population is elderlies.
_______ 4. One of the most common languages spoken in Africa is Swahili.
_______ 5. Swahili is an Arabic word meaning "of the coast" or “people of
the coast.”
_______ 6. Eku McGred wrote the poem, I Am an African Child.
_______ 7. The African word, Jambo, means “Thank you”.
_______ 8. Synonym Restatement Clue is a type of context clues whereby
the reader may discover the meaning of an unknown word.
_______ 9. Symbolism is the practice or art of using an object or a word to
represent an abstract idea.
_______10. The ‘African Child’ poem was first published in 2012.

LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON

What language do you speak? What is

your religion? What holidays do you
celebrate? What is your racial identification?
What is your ethnic identity? What is your
culture? Why is cultural diversity so
important?
 Cultural diversity is important because our country, workplaces, and
schools increasingly consist of various cultural, racial, and ethnic groups. We
can learn from one another, but first, we must have a level of understanding
about each other. Learning about other cultures helps us understand different
perspectives within the world in which we live. It helps dispel negative
stereotypes and personal biases about different groups.

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

The term “culturally diverse” is often used interchangeably with the concept of
“multiculturalism.” Our culture is what shapes us; it shapes our behavior and
our identity. Culture is our way of living, it refers to the shared language, beliefs,
values, norms, behaviors, and material objects that are passed down from one
generation to the next.

ACTIVITIES

Africa is the 2nd largest continent in the world, and half of its population is
children.African children are seen asgrowing up in contexts removed from forces of
modernity, infrastructures and technology, Abebe and Ofosu-Kusi (2016).

ACTIVITY 1 – PICTURE TALK

Directions:Take a look at the given pictures below, let us begin the lesson telling
what you know about African children. Jot down your observation on a separate
sheet of paper.

Picture A Picture B Picture C

Sources:https://images.app.goo.gl/xsL8KJx8kuLXyVsL6
https://images.app.goo.gl/3eRdgYem1EXnUy178
https://images.app.goo.gl/bAVf4bjqN76JgCnc8

The languages of Africa are also diverse with 800-1,000 different

languages spoken among the people. One of the most common languages
spoken is Swahili (or Kiswahili, which is the proper way to identify the
language.) Swahili is an Arabic word meaning "of the coast" or people of
the coast." It is one of 80 Bantu (African) languages, and is the national
language of Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and is spoken in Burundi, Rwanda
and Zaire, and other parts of central and eastern Africa.
 Greet your siblings, friends or neighbors with "Jambo
"(jahm-bow), or with "Karibu,' (kah-ree-boo), meaning
hello or welcome.

https://images.app.goo.gl/9carG9ySLbEHh9Ac7

You will discover other words that seem to be unknown to you but may be familiar
with African people.

African words Meaning

1. ebony A heavy blackish or very dark brown wood from a mainly
tropical tree.
2. mamba a large, agile, highly venomous African snake.

3. okapi a large browsing mammal of the giraffe family that lives in

the rainforests of northern Democratic Republic of Congo
4. vodou a creolized religion forged by descendants of
Dahomean, Kongo, Yoruba, and other African ethnic
groups
5. sambo a term used to refer to a black person, especially a mature
male

What is Synonym Restatement Clue?

It is a type of context clues whereby the reader may discover the meaning of
an unknown word because it repeats an idea expressed in familiar words
nearby.

ACTIVITY 2 – FIND THE MEANING

Directions:Through the italicized context clues, identify the meaning of the
following words by matching Column A with Column B. Write the letter of your
answer on the line before the number.

Word A. Context Clue B. Meaning

All the A. a person or thing

________1. thrive species thrive in rejected as no
almost any soil or longer useful or
position. This is where desirable.
they raise very well.
 The professor B. keep or restrict
confined his attention someone or
________2. confine to nonsense inquiries something within
because he didn’t want certain limits of
to get disturbed. (space, scope,
quantity, or
time).

Scientists’ ability to C. a small piece or

discover cure for severe amount of
________3. extraordinary diseases makes them something,
extraordinary people. especially one
that is left over
after the greater
part has been
used.

Hunters held out a D. to grow

small scrap of paper vigorously
________4. scrap that came from used
card boards.

We must discard our E. very unusual or

ghetto mentality and remarkable
________5. discard break down the
barriers between them
and us.

Below is an African poem that was written byEkuMcGred. The title of the
poem is “I am an African Child”. It was published in 2010.

ACTIVITY 3 – READING THE POEM

Directions:Read the poem, and then do the activities that follow.

I AM AN AFRICAN CHILD

I am an African child
Born with a skin the colour of chocolate
Bright, brilliant and articulate
Strong and bold; I'm gifted
Talented enough to be the best
I am an African child
Often the target of pity
My future is not confine to charity
Give me the gift of a lifetime;
Give me a dream, a door of opportunity;
I will thrive
I am an African child

Do not hide my fault

show me my wrong
I am like any other;
Teach me to dream
And I will become
I am an African child

I am the son, daughter of the soil

Rich in texture and content
Full of potential for a better tomorrow
Teach me discipline, teach me character, teach me hard work
Teach me to think like the star within me
I am an African child

I can be extra-ordinary
call me William Kamkwamba the Inventor;
Give me a library with books
Give me a scrap yard and discarded electronics
Give me a broken bicycle;
Plus the freedom to be me
And I will build you a wind mill
I am an African child

We are the new generation

Not afraid to be us
Uniquely gifted, black and talented
Shining like the stars we are
We are the children of Africa
Making the best of us
Yes! I am an African child

© 2010 EkuMcGred
CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

ACTIVITY 4 – SOAPSTone ANCHOR CHART

Directions: Analyze the poem using the SOAPSTone Anchor Chart.

ACTIVITY 5 – IMAGERY TREE

Directions:Using the Imagery Tree, identify the words from every stanza of the
poem that can be perceived by the human senses such as hearing, tasting,
touching, smelling and seeing.

Source: https://images.app.goo.gl/ibg9LqabzHesBD2a9 (Modified)

What is symbolism?

Symbolism is the practice or art of using an object or a word to represent an

abstract idea. Symbolism can enhance writing, especially in poems, and
sometimes can be representing different things.

Example:
A rainbow symbolizes hope and good things that are coming in William
Wordsworth’s “My Heart Leaps Up When I Behold”
ACTIVITY 6 – SYMBOLISM TABLE
Directions:Use the Symbolism Table to identify what symbol the given lines of the
poem represents, and what meaning the symbol suggests.

SYMBOLISM TABLE
Line(s) of the What big idea the What It Might
Poem line(s) symbolize Mean
Stanza 1 (Line 2)
• Born with a skin the
colour of chocolate

Stanza 2 (Line 4)
• Give me a dream, a
door of opportunity

Stanza 3 (Lines 1 and 2)

• Do not hide my fault
• show me my wrong

Stanza 5 (Lines 3, 4 and 5)

• Give me a library
with books
• Give me a scrap yard
and discarded
electronics
• Give me a broken
bicycle
Stanza 6 (Lines 1 and 2)
• We are the new
generation
• Not afraid to be us

ACTIVITY 7– PERSONAL INSIGHT

Directions: Write a short insight about the poem, “I Am an African Child.” Relate it
to your life and struggles as a student.
ACTIVITY 8 – WHAT I CAN DO
Directions: There should have beenfive (5) statements below that all start with “I
can”. Complete each statement by thinking about all the things you can do, as a
student, in order to promote cultural diversity in the community.

1. I can…

2. I can…

3. I can…

4. I can…

5. I can…

POST – TEST

Directions: On the line provided beside each question, write True if

the statement is correct, but if it’s false, change the underlined word
or group of words to make the whole statement true.

________1. Cultural diversity is important because we cannot learn from one

another.
________2. Synonym Restatement Clue is a type of context clues whereby the
reader may discover the meaning of an unknown word.
________3. Africa is the 2ndlargest continent in the world.
________4. Swahili is an Arabic word meaning "of the coast" or “people of the
coast."
________5. One of the most common languages spokenin Africa is Swahili.
________6. Half of the Africa’s population is elderlies.
________7. The ‘African Child’ poem was first published in 2012.
________8. EkuMcGred wrote the poem, I Am an African Child.
________9. Symbolism is the practice or art of using an object or a word to
represent an abstract idea.
________10. The African word, Jambo, means “Thank you”.
 REFLECTIVE LEARNING SHEET

Name: _______________________Grade and Sec.______________

REFLECTIVE LEARNING SHEET

Directions: Write a reflective learning on determining meaning of

words learned by answering the questions inside the box. You may
express your answers in a more critical and creative presentation
of your great learning. Have fun and enjoy!

This lesson What learnings have I What other example

guides me to reflect found from this can I contribute
on… lesson? to explore
and think more?

What learnings can What good What is my

I share with my character have I conclusion on the
family and peers? developed from this lesson?
lesson?
 REFERENCES

Websites:

Children International. “Poverty in Africa”

https://www.children.org/global-poverty/global-poverty-facts/africa

Drake, Melissa. “What is symbolism in poetry? What are some examples?”

Answered last April 17, 2018. https://www.quora.com/What-is-symbolism-
in-poetry-What-are-some-examples

Harris, Jane-Jurinak.“Jambo Means Hello: An introduction Swahili”

http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/tlresources/units/byrnes-
africa/janjur/index.html

Natsumi, John. “Biography of EkuMcGred” Posted last June 14, 2018

https://brainly.ph/question/1509650#readmore

Partnership International. “Why is Cultural Diversity Important?”

https://www.partnershipinternational.ie/why-is-cultural-diversity-
important/

Images:

Google. “African Man Says Hello Icons”

https://images.app.goo.gl/wdokNZDdKhc8pkxU9

Google. “African Tree Silhouette Images”

https://images.app.goo.gl/N4LvCaPBD3eXtmM27

Google. “African Children”

https://images.app.goo.gl/xsL8KJx8kuLXyVsL6
https://images.app.goo.gl/3eRdgYem1EXnUy178
https://images.app.goo.gl/bAVf4bjqN76JgCnc8

Google. “Cultural Diversity”

https://images.app.goo.gl/EdxEr3brRaajUPQ5
 Acknowledgements

Writer: Aries E. Bilolo, Master Teacher II

Editor: Marichu J. Hernandez, Head Teacher VI

Reviewer: Vicente M. Victorio, Jr., EPS

Management Team: Maria Magdalena M. Lim-Schools Division

Superintendent-Manila; Aida H. Rondilla-Chief Education Supervisor;
Lucky S. Carpio-EPS; and, Lady Hannah C Gillo, Librarian II-LRMS

Let’s do the checking

Answer Key

PRE-TEST ACTIVITY 1 – ACTIVITY 4 –

PICTURE TALK SOAPSTone
1. True
2. False
ANCHOR CHART
(Answers vary)
3. False (Answers vary)
4. True
5. False ACTIVITY 2 – FIND
6. True THE MEANING
7. False
8. True 1. D ACTIVITY 5 –
2. B
9. True IMAGERY TREE
10. False 3. E
4. C (Answers vary)
5. A
 POST-TEST
ACTIVITY 6 –
1. we can learn from
SYMBOLISM TABLE
one another
(Answers vary) 2. True

3. True
ACTIVITY 7 – MY
PERSONAL INSIGHT 4. Malaria

5. True
(Answers vary)
6. children

ACTIVITY 8 – WHAT 7. in 2010

I CAN DO 8. True
(Answers vary) 9. True

10. Hello or Welcome