7 English

Recalling My Ancestors Belief

Quarter 1- Module 2

(SUPPORT MATERIAL FOR INDEPENDENT LEARNING

ENGAGEMENT)

A Joint Project of the

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF DIPOLOG CITY and

DIPOLOG CITY GOVERNMENT

i

English – Grade 7 Support Material for Independent Learning Engagement Quarter 1 – Module 2: Recalling My Ancestors Belief Edition, 2020

Printed in the Philippines by

Department of Education – Region IX- Dipolog City Schools Division

Office Address: Purok Farmers, Olingan, Dipolog(065) 212 – 6986

E-mail Address: dipolog.city@deped.gov.ph

Development Team of the Module

Author: Josephine M. Cuenca

Editors: Luz D. Cortez, Elma S. Quimpo

Reviewer: Josephine M. Cuenca

Illustrator: Ma. Kate Ivory M. Cuenca

Layout Artist: Ma. Kate Ivory M. Cuenca

Management Team:

Virgilio P. Batan Jr. CESO VI, Schools Divisions Superintendent

Jay S. Montealto, CESO VI, Asst. Schools Superintendent

Amelinda D. Montero, DM – Chief, CID

Nur N. Hussien,Ed.D – Chief, SGOD

Ronillo S. Yarag –EPSpvr LRMS

Leo Martine O. Alejo – PDO II - LRMS

1

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.

2

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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

6

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

7

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.

8

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.

9

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.

10

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.

11

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

English 7 Learners Manual Book 2017 Edition