myth • Give meanings of words using a dictionary and / or context clues • Explain how the elements specific to a genre contribute to the theme of a particular literary selection PINOY HENYO - MECHANICS: 1. A group is composed of 2 members: one as the guesser and the other one who is only allowed to respond to the guesser’s question with a yes, no or maybe. 2. Time limit is 2 minutes, the timer starts once the game master said “timer starts now.” 3. The timer stops after 2 minutes or when the group guesses the answer ahead of time or on time 4. The group with the shortest time wins. VOCABULARY ENRICHMENT DIRECTIONS:
Use the dictionary or context clues in
identifying the meaning of the following underlined words. Choose the letter of the correct answer. 1.Arachne lived in an obscure little village. A.Popular C. Not well-known B.Famous D. Accessible 1.Arachne lived in an obscure little village. A.Popular C. Not well-known B.Famous D. Accessible 2. The graceful nymphs would steal in from stream or forest and peep shyly through the dark doorway. A. to look cautiously B. to look surprisingly C. to look straightly D. to look fiercely 2. The graceful nymphs would steal in from stream or forest and peep shyly through the dark doorway. A. to look cautiously B. to look surprisingly C. to look straightly D. to look fiercely 3. She was immensely proud of the skill that had brought so many to look on her. A. Poorly B. Unsatisfactorily C. Greatly D. Terribly 3. She was immensely proud of the skill that had brought so many to look on her. A. Poorly B. Unsatisfactorily C. Greatly D. Terribly 4. Arachne was considered as a reckless girl for claiming that she is equal with the gods. A. Coward C. Intelligent B. Unmindful D. Fearful 4. Arachne was considered as a reckless girl for claiming that she is equal with the gods. A. Coward C. Intelligent B. Unmindful D. Fearful 5. Pressing her pale lips together in obstinacy and pride, she led the goddess to one of the great looms and set herself before the other. A. reasonability C. obedience B. willingness D. stubbornness 5. Pressing her pale lips together in obstinacy and pride, she led the goddess to one of the great looms and set herself before the other. A. reasonability C. obedience B. willingness D. stubbornness I-R-F CHART DIRECTIONS: •Give your initial answer to the essential question: “How should I resolve my personal conflicts?” Use the I-R-F chart in answering this question. Question: How should I resolve my personal conflicts? Initial Answer:
Revised Answer:
Final Answer: ARACHNE by Olivia Coolidge SEATWORK
• Read the story “Arachne” translated by Olivia
Coolidge. • Take note of the characters, settings, plot, and theme of the story in your English notebook. CHARACTERS ARACHNE • a maiden who became famous throughout Greece for her excellent skill in weaving • neither well-born nor beautiful and came from no great city ATHENE • A daughter of Zeus • The goddess of wisdom, war, and craft • Disguised herself as an old woman to warn Arachne with her misbehavior OTHER CHARACTERS • The townspeople and nymphs GROUP ASSIGNMENT Group 1: Think of the characters from Filipino movies or novels who are similar with Arachne. Explain the behaviors they have in common. Group 2: GROUP ASSIGNMENT Compare yourselves to Arachne. What positive and negative characteristics do you have similar with her? How will you improve each of those characteristics? Use the chart below in presenting your answers. Arachne’s My Characteristics Ways to Improve Characteristics Group 3: GROUP ASSIGNMENT Give quotations or Bible verses that are related to the story. Explain how these quotations and Bible verses can be connected to the story and real-life situations. GROUP ASSIGNMENT Group 4: If you are Arachne and Athene, how would you express your message to your rival? Draft your own designs for your cloths on a white cartolina. GROUP ASSIGNMENT Group 5: Choose an official soundtrack for the story “Arachne” and explain the song’s relevance to the story. CRITERIA DESCRIPTION 1. Teamwork (5pts) The group worked very well with each other and the presentation was shared equally among the group members.
2. Focus (5pts) The main idea is very clearly stated; the
topic is narrowed sufficiently; the specific audience has clearly been taken into account when delivering the speech
3. Organization (5pts) The speech has a clear introduction
that catches the audience’s attention effectively and is connected to the whole; effective transitions recap each main point; the conclusion effectively CRITERIA DESCRIPTION 4. Development (5pts) All main points begin with a clear topic sentence; all main and supporting points are supported by specific and highly effective examples/evidence; the main and supporting points all relate to each other 5. Style (5pts) Language is well-chosen; tone is appropriate. Visuals and/or interactions with audience are clear, engaging, and fully support the presentation. 6. Delivery(5pts) Eye contact is effectively established with the audience; gestures and verbal cues are used to reinforce particularly important ideas; no excessive use of vocalized pauses (e.g., “ah”, “um”); student is very articulate. Adheres to Question: How should I resolve my personal conflicts? Initial Answer:
Revised Answer:
Final Answer: Lesson Closure
My journey through this lesson enabled me to
learn__________________________________________ ______________________________________________. It made me realize that__________________________________________ _______________________________________________. I, therefore, commit to________________________ ______________________________________________. QUIZ 1. Why is Arachne considered as a myth? A. It tells a story about a goddess. B. It tells an entertaining story. C. It tells a very old story. D. It tells about a character who is punished. 2. What is the best skill of Arachne that even the graceful nymphs would love to watch her do? A. Singing B. Dancing C. Weaving D. Cooking 3. Arachne refuses to take the old woman’s advice and calls her stupid. How would the ancient Greeks describe Arachne’s behavior? answer choices A. unimportant B. foolish C. cruel D. normal 4. What happens right after Arachne insults the old woman? A. The old woman leaves immediately. B. The old woman starts to weave. C. The old woman changes into Athene. D. The old woman changes into a spider. 5. During the weaving contest, Athene weaves a warning to Arachne. What does Athene’s weaving show? A. the natural beauty of Greece B. what happens to mortals who compete against gods C. the miraculous powers of the gods D. humans being rewarded for respecting the gods