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Distance Learning Module in English 1 2010 Secondary Education Curriculum

QUARTER 2 DRAMA

MODULE 2

Explore Your Understanding:

Welcome to module 2! In this module, you are yet to engage to various activities that would allow you to see yourself on the shoe of another person and express your thoughts regarding it.

I can sense the excitement in you, but first let us examine if you

have prior knowledge on the topics contained in this module. Are you ready for the test? You are indeed!

Activity 1: Think ahead – Diagnostic Test!

Below are questions you have to answer. Each question represent a concept or idea which is about to be discussed in this module. Don‟t leave any unanswered item!

In this part of the module, you are to demonstrate understanding of the different types and forms of Philippine drama as well as the features, elements, and conventions which distinguish them from narratives.

You will also answer a diagnostic test to find out if you are familiar with any concepts related to Philippine drama and to check your readiness and competence on the prerequisite skills to the tasks at hand.

At the end of this module, you are expected to write a meaningful reaction paper based on a drama presentation which will be graded based on criteria presented at the latter part of the module. As you do the following tasks, you will be guided by the essential question “”How does one show appreciation of Philippine drama?”

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1. The boy and the girl in the story are examples of what dramatic conventions? A. stage craft B. character C. setting D. plot

2. The exchange of lines between the boy and the girls is also known by what dramatic

convention? A. Design B. exposition C. dialog D. setting

3. Which of the following words is a convention anchored on Philippine concept of

poverty? A. liberation B. ours C. indigent D. squatters

4. Which of the following lines expresses partial disagreement?

A. But this is ours! B. it‟s not ours! C. We‟ve always been here, haven‟t we? D. Yes, but it doesn‟t mean it‟s ours!

5. The text suggests that the play is a _____________. A. a comedy C. a tragedy B. a farce D. a musical

6. These are plays that are light in tone, and have happy endings and its main objective to make the audience laugh.

A. Comedy B. farce C. tragedy D. fantasy

7. It is characterized by greatly exaggerated characters and situations. Characters tend to be one-dimensional and often follow stereotypical behavior.

From Oli Impan by Alberto Florentino

After the liberation of Manila, hundreds of indigent families settled in the

squalid, cramped space of the bombed ruins of an old government building on

Juan Luna. For more than a decade “these” squatters tenaciously refused to

move out in spite of court rulings…

Girl: But this is ours!

Boy: No, it’s not ours!

Girl: Yes it is! Boy: How do you know it’s ours?

Girl: We’ve always been here, haven’t we?

Boy: Yes, but it doesn’t mean it’s ours!

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A. tragedy B. farce C. comedy D. fantasy

8. A form of drama that usually involves serious subject matter and the death of one or more main characters. These plays rarely have a happy ending.

B. tragedy B. farce C. comedy D. fantasy

9. This form typically involves a villain a heroine, and a hero who must rescue the heroine from the villain.

A. comedy B. tragedy C. musical D. melodrama

10. Which of the following symbols represent drama?

A. torch B. books C. curtain D. mask

Processing points: This test will not be recorded. Your score in this test will be compared with the test that you are to take at the end of this module.

In this way, we can be assured that you have learned something from this module. Activity 2: MY TYPE OF DRAMA This activity measures your prior understanding of the types of drama. Try to label each photo with the types of drama found in the word pool. Then explain your answer.

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Tragedy Melodrama Comedy

Fantasy Musical Farce

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Processing points:

Which theme appeals to you the most? Why? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Activity 2: ICONICS

Connect all the icons to form a single idea on how drama depicts life. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Activity 3: COMMERCIAL

View commercials about the connection between drama and life. Focus your attention to the lyrics of the famous commercial jingle so you may sing along as the commercial is played.

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpUCS0NZxLU

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Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49dk6xsFjNw&NR=1

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct1oq-auRYs&feature=related

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Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ourx95ng5uk&feature=related

Processing points:

How did feel about the commercials? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What do you appreciate the most about it. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Activity 4: MILLIONAIRE’S QUESTION!

Imagine you own the Philippine franchise of the show “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?”. You are to decide which of the questions below deserves to be the million peso question. Write a check (/) mark opposite the million peso question you have chosen.

Processing points: What are your bases in selecting your one million peso question?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Activity 5: Check My Question!

You have selected the most important question in Activity 4, now it is time to make an evaluation of your chosen question using the checklist below: Write your question here: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Start evaluating your chosen question here:

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Processing points:

Are all the characteristics expressed in your chosen question? If so, then your question is an essential question!

If not, try selecting another question and repeat the process enumerated in this

activity. The correct answer is “How does one show appreciation of Philippine drama?” Do we

have the same answer? Very good! Let‟s explore further and answer this question in the activity that follows:

Activity 6: My Tentative Responses Now it‟s time to examine what comes in your mind if the question is posted for you to answer. Answer the question below using the diagram. Tentative answer 1: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Characteristics of essential question Expressed Not Expressed

1. It has no simple „right” answer.

2. It could be argued.

3. It provokes critical thinking.

4. It raises other important questions.

5. It is related to life.

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Tentative answer 2: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Tentative answer 3: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Processing Points:

Like a rubik‟s cube, all your answers are accepted as of this moment. We need series

of mixing and matching to perfect the answer and that would only be possible if we are to finish the next phase. Activity 7: The expecting writer

What are your expectations in this topic? Are you curious to know what output is expected of you to accomplish at the end of this topic? Based on the clues presented, draw a circle on the output you are to accomplish in this module. .

Processing points:

Good! The performance you are expected to carry out is a meaningful reaction paper about a drama presentation. You will be graded based on the following criteria:

Focus/ theme Coherence Accuracy Unity

a colorful poster

an insightful slogan

a meaningful reaction paper

an original extended dialog

a mask

a shop list.

Clues:

Written output

Requires analysis of

facts

Needs to draw your

opinion and your feeling

towards an issue.

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Style Language

Are you enjoying the activities so far? Are you excited to learn more? I am so glad to hear that! But before we go further, let me remind you to bear in

mind the ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

Bear in mind that this question will be your guide in FIRMING UP your understanding of Philippine drama. Think of all your tentative answers to this question and have them validated as you go on with the next phase. Good luck!

FIRM UP Your Understanding

This part of the module will enable you to illustrate or crystallize your knowledge

of the different types and forms of Philippine drama, as well as the features, elements and conventions which distinguish them from narratives.

This also highlights grammar lessons on words/phrases showing agreement or disagreement.

You may have all these things contained in the varied activities you are to

accomplish. You will be engaged in meaningful and challenging activities that will enrich what you have learned.

Let‟s start the discussion!

How does one show appreciation of

Philippine drama?

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Lesson 1: Types and Forms of Drama

As you study drama and theater, you'll realize that there are many types of drama. The laughing and weeping masks, are known symbol of drama, represent the two main types of drama, comedy and tragedy. Within those types evolve several other forms of drama known today.

Comedy - We usually refer comedy as plays that are light in tone, and have happy endings. The objective of a comedic play is to make the audience laugh. In modern theater, there are many different approach to comedy, ranging from realistic stories, to outrageous slapstick humor.

Farce - is a sub-category of comedy, characterized by greatly

exaggerated characters and situations. Characters tend to be one-dimensional and often follow stereotypical behavior. Farces typically involve mistaken identities, lots of physical comedy and outrageous plot twists.

Musical - In musical theater, the story is told not only through dialogue and acting but through music and dance. Musicals are often comedic, although many do involve serious subject matter. Most involve a large cast and lavish sets and costumes.

Tragedy - a tragedy was often a historical drama featuring the downfall of a great

man in ancient times. In modern theater, tragedy now usually involves serious subject matter and the death of one or more main characters. These plays rarely have a happy ending.

Melodrama - is another type of exaggerated drama. As in farce,

the characters tend to be simplified and one-dimensional. The formulaic storyline of the classic melodrama typically involves a villain a heroine, and a hero who must rescue the heroine from the villain.

Why is it important to you, as a student of drama be able to

recognize these different types of drama?

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Activity 8: Select and Project!

At times, the images we present to public do not represent who we are. We need to do this to feel the sense of belongingness which can only be possible if we pretend to be somebody else. But acceptance at the end of the day remains to be of personal choice and disposition.

Below is a sample set of self-image question that will gauge how you see and

feel about yourself.

1. How much time do you spend each morning on how you look? ______________________________________________________________________

2. What impact do your friends and others at school have on the way you dress, your hairstyle, and even the slang you use? ______________________________________________________________________ 3. Which TV shows depict what you wear or how you act? ______________________________________________________________________ 4. What impact, if any, does TV or print advertising have on the way you feel about yourself, or the way you feel you need to look or act? ______________________________________________________________________ 5. How do you struggle to "keep up" with your friends? ______________________________________________________________________ 6. What are the things your parents and friends say that make you feel good or bad? ______________________________________________________________________ 7. Are you what you want to be, in terms of looks, grades, athletics, and popularity? ______________________________________________________________________ 8. What would your self-image be like if nobody said anything negative to you? ______________________________________________________________________ 9. Why do you think people your age have a low self-image? ______________________________________________________________________

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10. Do you need to get some new friends and/or new hobbies? ______________________________________________________________________ 11. What would you really like to do, but don't, because you‟re concerned about your friends‟ opinions? ______________________________________________________________________

12. What are the ways you can do to improve your self-image?

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Processing points:

The same situation is prevalent to the selection you are going to read at this

point.

Follow the story of Florencia Aragon de Caracoles who would like to be called

“Flory”, a masterpiece of a Filipino playwright and artist, Wilfredo Ma. Guererrio.

Activity 9: Word for Word Here are words extracted from the play. Do you know what these words mean? Try filling out the diagram below:

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Processing points:

While accomplishing the chart, I have learned that

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I felt

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I realized that

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Call Me Flory By Wilfredo Ma. Guererro

The Cast: Florencia Aragon de Caracoles Matilde Osang

The action takes place somewhere in San Lorenzo Village. When the curtain rises, we see Florencia and Matilde, seated on the sofa, Matilde’s sala, talking.

FLOR : Yes, Matilde, when you called me up by my

phone to come, and see you, I cam right aways.

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MATIL: That’s nice of you, Mrs. Delos Reyes.

FLOR: I hope you don’t mind, Matilde. My last name is Caracoles. My full name is really

Florencia Aragon de Caracoles. But just call me Florencia. We must be good friends. It’s quite an

honor to know you, Matilde.

MATIL: Oh, don’t mention it. I was told by Marilu to get in touch with you. She said you’d

surely help.

FLOR: You’re so modest, Matilde. You don’t mind if I call you Matilde? Since we are going to

collaborate-re-work together, we might as well call each other by our first names.

MATIL: As you wish. Well, I called you because –

FLOR: Just call me Flory. Or Floring.

MATIL: Well, Flory, I called you because –

FLOR: Did you say Marilu called you up? Marilu de Legaspi?

MATIL: Exactly.

FLOR: Marilu’s husband owns that big department store on Buendia, doesn’t he?

MATIL: Yes, but what I really called you up for –

FLOR: Well, my husband bought the Legaspi’s rice fields in Pangasinan. It cost us one hundred

thousand, but it was worth it.

MATIL: That’s nice.

FLOR: Well, no, just how did you want me to collaborate-er-help?

MATIL: It’s a benefit show we are holding up to collect funds for the Sapang Palay People. You

know the place?

FLOR: (With a gesture of disgust) Uff, yes. Those squatters who were formerly in Intramuros. Thank

God they were evicted. Can you imagine? I used to hear Mass everyday at the Cathedral. And

whenever we passed by those streets, I felt myself suffocating with the smells and sights of those

horrible, uff, such disgusting people, squatters all.

MATIL: It is not their fault, really. After the war, thousands came from the provinces and didn’t

know where to settle.

FLOR: Uff, don’t talk to me about them. I couldn’t hear Ma properly. I couldn’t pray because of

them. Once a little boy made a face at me. Can you imagine-he stuck out his tongue at me. But I

forgive him, just as our Lord forgave His enemies.

MATIL: This drive we are conducting –

FLOR: And another time a woman spat on my car – it wasn’t the Mercedes Benz this time – just

the Buick which I used to take the children to school and the maid to go to marketing – yes, a

spat on my car. Uff, I had to hear two Masses that morning because I was so furious. That’s why

I transferred to the Santuario de San Antonio in Forbes Park. Oh, the beauty and quiet of the

place. And such decent, respectable people. There you see the Matias family, the Legaspis, the

Urdanetas, the Zarates. You must hear Mass there too, Matilde.

MATIL: I go to Ermita church, I was born there.

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FLOR: Uff, such a small church-no distinction at all. You know who sat beside me the other day

in the church? Mrs. Consuelo Cartinage who is related to Count Cartinae. The Count, they say,

is related to Queen Isabella of Spain. I think I saw Mrs. Cartinage nod and smile at me.

MATIL: That’s nice.

FLOR: Ah yes, it’s so nice meeting decent people. People who have money and prestige and class.

Not that I am a snob. But it seems to me that we must learn to be aloof from the common hoi

polloi. The bakya crowd, as they call it. Not that I am charitable. After all, I give large sums to

the church. And whenever I give a party I never forget to send a dozen of eggs to the nuns of

Santa Clara. I have heard rumors that I might be given a Papal decoration. Now, I think you were

saying something, Matilde?

MATIL: Yes, we are raising money for the Sapang palay people. And we are calling it Sapang

Palay Drive.

FLOR: Much as I find those horrible people distasteful, I should like to help. How do you want

me to collaborer-cooperate?

MATIL: We are showing a movie with Elizabeth Taylor – not yet released to the public – and

we are selling tickets.

FLOR: Who are the committee?

MATIL: Mrs. Consuelo de Cartinage is the Chairman.

FLOR: Ah, really?

MATIL: And there’s Mrs. Urdaneta.

FLOR: The wife of Senator Urdaneta?

MATIL: Yes of course the First Lady is overall Chairman.

FLOR: How much are the tickets?

MATIL: At one hundred pesos.

FLOR: Oh, that’s nothing. Here, give me one.

MATIL: We were thinking of making you a member of the committee.

FLOR: I shall be delighted to serve such a noble cause. Those poor Sapang Palay deserve all the

help they can get. As Lord said, those of us who have much must share with the lesser one-or

something like that, any-how.

MATIL: Members of the committee are supposed to dispose of at least five tickets.

FLOR: Ay, this is my chance to get acquainted with the Urdanetas of Forbes Park. Next time I

hear Maa I shall approach –

MATIL: If you wish I could tell the first Lady to give you a ring.

FLOR: (Excitedly) Oh, will you? I’ll give you my private number in my bedroom. People use to

call up and say all sorts of ugly things—

MATIL: What things?

FLOR: Oh, it doesn’t matter now. Who else is in the committee?

MATIL: Maria Cruz de la Dolorosa.

FLOR: Uff, that woman.

MATIL: You know her?

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FLOR: (Hesitating briefly.) Well, slightly. She used to buy-and sell after Liberation. She dealt

with jewelry. Now she is very rich. She puts on such airs. She has only two cars.

MATIL: That is usually one too many.

FLOR: Oh, no! We have five including two jeeps and the station wagon ewhich are used to take

my husband to Capipisa.

MATIL: That barrio in Cavite?

FLOR: (Embarassed) Er, no Matilde not that barrio exactly- but another barrio nearby where

my husband goes hunting.

MATIL: and he uses two jeeps and a station wagon to go hunting? My husband also goes

hunting in Batangas but he takes only our car.

FLOR: Er, no not at all the jeeps at the same time. But you know how men are. But we were

talking about cars. Yes, we have five, two Mercedes Benz, one Buick, one Impala, and one

Continental—that’s my son’s.

MATIL: We only have a 1960 Chevy.

FLOR: And Mrs. De la Dolorosa actually goes to Tagalog films.

MATIL: I go to Tagalog movies myself, when the film is interesting.

FLOR: Uff, with those actors and actresses getting involved in such scandalous incidents—uff,

never, no, never.

MATIL: Have you seen a Tagalog movie?

FLOR: Me? Oh, never in my life. Besides, my Tagalog is poor. I am from Pangasinan , you know.

But I am taking French lessons, and I don’t want accent spoiled.

MATIL: Now back to the drive—

FLOR: Who else is in the committee?

MATIL: Ding Tayabong from Bacolod?

FLOR: You mean the millionaire Tayabongs?

MATIL: You know her?

FLOR: Well, at a party I smiled at her and well, she must be short sighted or something—

MATIL: Could we all gather at your place next week? That is—

FLOR: Of course. My house is on Dewey Boulevard. It belonged formerly to the Delacampas

family who were murdered during Liberation. I have a large living room. Or perhaps we could

gather near the swimming pool.

MATIL: That would be perfect for a meeting.

FLOR: Do you think the first Lady would come?

MATIL: Well, I could ask her to be present.

FLOR: I should be extremely delighted if she could come.

MATIL: I am not sure. I could try.

FLOR: Please ask he to come and I’ll buy all the ticket she wants. I have an official photographer

and he could take my picture with the First Lady. She is such a sweet lady. Tell her I’ll buy ten

tickets and sell twenty to my friends if only she’d attend.

MATIL: I’m sure she’ll be pleased.

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FLOR: But only on that condition. I’ll buy as many tickets ifshe comes to my house. After all, my

heart bleeds for those displaced people in Sapang Palay. I shall go there and visit them. I shall

bring my photographer so I can send the picture to the papers. But I will not reveal my name. I

shall wear a black veil covering my face and bring the tuyo and tapa and dilis. I could buy some

stale bread from the bakeries and bring them too.

MATIL: Don’t you think they will welcome something more substantial than dilis and tuyo?

After all, they eat that everyday, if at all. And stale bread is not exactly appetizing.

FLOR: What can these people expect, good-for-nothing, lazy, dirty and uncivilized. I think they

should be grateful I come to visit them.

MATIL: I am sorry to contradict you, Flor, but I am afraid they might resent it. Poor people are

sometimes proud, you know.

FLOR: That’s the trouble with poor people nowadays. They have no sense of gratitude. Why

before the war poor people were appreciative—you could give them two centavos and they

would be so grateful they’d kiss your hands.

MATIL: Dou always expect gratitude from them? Times have changed. The poor need not to be

meek.

FLOR: Why not? After all we have no duty to help them. If they were not so lazy—

MATIL: They may not be naturally lazy. Sometimes poor food and poverty force them to seem

lazy.

FLOR: Oh, well, let’s not talk about them. It makes me feel uncomfortable. (Osang enters)

MATIL: Come in, Osang, did you bring the towels?

OSANG: Yes, senora. I finished embroidering them yesterday.

MATIL: Let me see. (Looking at them.) How beautiful they turned out to be. (Flory stares at

Osang, fascinated)

OSANG: I wanted to bring them earlier; but you know how far Sapang Palay is.

MATIL: Of course, Osang. I was not in a hurry.

OSANG: (Scanning Flory’s face.) I may be mistaken—but aren’t you Enchang?

MATIL: You are mistaken, Osang. This is Mrs. Aragon de Caracoles.

OSANG: I cannot be mistaken. She is Enchang Aragon.

MATIL: I said she’s Mrs. Florencia—

OSANG: Of course! Florencia Caracoles, but we used to call her Enchang. We were neighbors in

Intramuros.

FLOR: (Raising her face haughtily) I beg your pardon?

OSANG: Naku, beg your pardon pa raw.

FLOR: You must be mistaking me for somebody else. OSANG: No, I’m not. You used to live near the Cathedral, remember. You came there soon after Liberation and borrowed some of my cardboards to cover your windows. Then you married that Caracoles who made money with the Japs. He sold scrap iron remember? They used to call him Juan Demonio, remember? FLOR: I don’t remember any of that silly nonsense.

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OSANG: Of course after you married, you moved away and the last I heard was that you were living on Dewey Boulevard. MATIL: Don’t you think you must be mistaking her for another person who looks like her? OSANG: No senora: I am sure. Of course, if Enchang does not wish to recognize me, I am sorry FLOR: Matilde, I must run along. I have an appointment with the beauty parlor. Send me any number of tickets and I shall send you a check. Good-by. (She exits. Matilde stares at Osang.) MATIL: Is it true Osang? Are you sure you are not inventing all of this? OSANG: Why should I, senora? I was telling the truth. MATIL: Did you say her husband collaborated with the Japs? OSANG: I do’t know if you can call it collaboration, but he sold scrap iron which he used to gather, according to the neighbors, from the camps burned by the Americans. MATIL: No wonder she used the word collaborate so often. And you say she used to live in Intramuros? OSANG: Yes, just beside the Cathedral. She stayed there six months, then she married Juan Demonio, I mean Mr. Caracoles. MATIL: By the way I have some bedsheets, I want you to embroider them too. OSANG: You want me to finish them in one week? MATIL: No hurry Osang. Here’s the money for the towels. (She gives her the money) OSANG: Thank you, senora. I am sorry—I hope I was not rude. You see, I thought Enchang would recognize me. MATIL: (Laughing briefly) Don’t mention this to anyone. OSANG: (Giggling) I won’t. (She exits. Matilde goes to the phone and dials0 MATIL: Marilu? Florencia Aragon Caracoles was here a while ago … Did I convince her? What do you mean some? I am going to sell her fifty-hear it well-fifty tickets… Why? Well, I can’t tell you over the phone, but shall we call it a mild form of blackmail, for lack of a better word?... What? Yes a bit of blackmail. If she refuses, all I have to do is whisper her name Demonio in her ear, and she won’t be able to say no… I know it is sneaky and all that, but she had it coming to her, for being so pretentious… I’ll call you again. (She hangs up, smiling) Activity 10: Understanding the Text

1. Where did the story happen?

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2. Who are the characters in the story?

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3. By what image does Flory want to project herself?

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4. What was Flory‟s purpose for pretending to be someone she is not?

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5. Could we say that there are people nowadays who are like Flory? How?

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6. How did Flory feel when Osang revealed who she really was? Would you do the

same to a friend?

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7. If you were Osang, would you tolerate Flory? Why or Why not?

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8. Do you think of Matilda‟s plan to blackmail Flory to be a righteous thing to do?

Why or Why not?

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Activity 11: Responding to the Text

· Reviewing the text How was Matilde related to Flory? What strategy did the former use for the latter

to buy tickets for the drive? How did Flory become rich? How did Osang know her? What impression did Matilde have on Flory after Osang‟s revelation?

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· Qualifying thoughts What do you think of some Filipinos who are too colonial, those who show

preference for a foreign language and culture? · Making Interpretations What does Flory mean when she says that she wants to collaborate with

Matilde? Why does Flory stress much on the number of vehicles she owns, the English

films she watches and the church she goes to for mass?

Extending the text What does the play say about the prejudices and biases with reference to a

person‟s status in life? Could events like this take place nowadays?

Challenging the text In the play, Matilde did not inquire directly to Flory about the latter‟s descent.

Unlike Osang, she decided to keep her notion of Flory within herself. Do you think the play would have been more exciting if Matilde had confronted

Flory for being too pretentious? Explain. Activity 12: Form and Substance

After reading

the story “Call Me

Flory”, to what type

of drama do you

think it belongs?

How? Plot your

answer on the

organizer

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Processing points:

What can you say about the “Call Me Flory” being this type of drama? Do the descriptions fit the story?

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Activity 13: What’s in a Name? (From Florencia to Flory? Noel to Leon?)

Write a different name you sometimes wished you had. The name might be controversial, or intriguing or even remote from the ordinary, or a popular choice.

Now visualize yourself as the bearer of that name. Write a one paragraph character sketch of yourself with a new name.

Processing points: Why did you choose this name?

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Now which name is better? The old one or the new one? Why?

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My new name is __________________________.

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Activity 13: Try it Out

Compare the original dialog taken from the play with its modern day translation.

Processing points: Explain which between the dialogs is better in expressing a meaningful message.

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ORIGINAL DIALOG (The part wherein Flor comments about the people in Sapang Palay)

FLOR: (with a gesture of disgust.) Uff, yes. Those squatters who were formerly in Intramuros. Thank God they were evicted. Can you imagine? I used to hear Mass every day at the Cathedral. And whenever we by those streets in our Mercedez Benz 600, I felt myself suffocating with the smell and sight of those horrible people. Uff, such disgusting people, squatters all.

MODIFIED DIALOG FLOR: (With a gesture of disgust.) Eww! Yeap! Those “jologs” who were formerly in Intramuros? Thanks Bro they were evicted. Can you comprehend? I used to hear mass every day at the cathedral. And whenever we passed by those “yucky shanties” in our Expedition, I felt myself suffocating with the smell and sight of those pitiful yagits. Eww, disgusting people, all “jologs.”

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Lesson 2: Drama Conventions

Conventions - are the specific actions or techniques the actor, writer or director has employed to create a desired dramatic effect/style on a stage play or dramatic performance.

The conventions of a drama are the ingredients which all examples of drama share. They act a little like rules – not necessarily rigid rules but rules you need to follow in order to create something which audiences will recognize as part of a particular genre. Like other conventions – governing speech and behavior, for example audiences seem to assimilate the conventions of genres unconsciously.

For Philippine drama, the following conventions can be observed: Plot, characters, conflicts, settings, music and dialogue.

Activity 14: Conventions Conveyed

Choose three (3) teleseryes / dramas that you know and look at short extracts from them. Use the organizer below:

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Activity 15: Convenient Conventions

Below are other dramatic conventions. Are you familiar with these conventions? Try to recall any drama presentation or teleserye you have seen, and describe how exactly they were used in the scene.

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Activity 16: Commercializing Conventions

Did you know that commercials that feature drama also use conventions? Point

out the conventions used in the following advertisements:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0V0RAcmFcg&feature=grec_index

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeCevc23SUk

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Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4wR3OOemlM

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What important contribution does convention in commercial drama has in

becoming a wise buyer/consumer?

Activity 17: Conventions Illustrated

Philippine contemporary drama, especially those that are satirical in theme, has a

very distinct convention. Below are editorial cartoons that represent the conventions.

Unravel the conventions expressed by each of the items below.

1. 2.

3. 4.

*Source: http://www.google.com.ph/image editorial cartoons

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Processing points:

Which convention is akin to Wilfredo Ma. Guererro‟s “Call Me Flory” Justify your

answer.

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Can you identify with the convention expressed in the play? In what way?

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Lesson 3: Expressions of Agreement and Disagreement

Telling people how you feel about something requires a bit

of politeness. You have to be able to say what you want to say

without offending the other person. This means finding ways of

saying what you want to say and using a lot of polite expressions

in your speech.

Here are some expressions for agreement and disagreement.

Agreement Disagreement or Partial Disagreement

I agree. Well, maybe. But …

I think so, too. Well, I believe..

I’m in complete agreement with you. Well, that might be true, but...

That’s true, and.... Well, I think that....

That’s right, and... Well, in my opinion, ....

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I’m with you 100% Well, my feeling is that....

I couldn’t agree more I can’t really agree with that. I think that....

Oh, I don’t think so. I think that....

I don’t agree with that. I think….

I completely disagree. I think that....

Activity 18: Agree or Disagree

Below are two columns that are labeled differently. The first column is for words which express agreement while the other is for words which express disagreement. Complete the entries in both columns.

Expressions for agreement Expressions for disagreement

Activity 19: Blank Filler

Below are incomplete dialogs. Provide words expressing agreement or

disagreement to complete the dialog.

Flor: You are so modest, Matilde. You don‟t mind if I call you Matilde? Agreement:

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Read the dialogs in class.

Activity 20: In My Opinion

Matil: We were thinking of making you a member of the committee. Agreement:

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Matil: Poor people are sometimes proud you know. Agreement:

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Flor: You must be mistaking me for somebody else. Agreement:

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Flor: People used to call up and say all sorts of ugly things. Agreement:

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Activity 20 : I Stand, My Stand

Read the article below, then answer the questions that follow:

Reasons behind the issue in Spratly Islands

The Spratly Islands which consists of more than 100 reefs, islets and islands, occupies less than five square kilometers, and spread over more than 400,000 square kilometers of sea, located between the Philippines and Vietnam, in the area of the South China Sea.

The Spratly Islands, regarded as part of the great sweep of archipelago of Southeast Asia consisting of more than 30,000 and which so complicates geography, governance, and economics in the region. Considering the size of Spratly Islands and its geographical location makes

it less interesting. But considering these islands as territorial markers rather than a place of habitation may be more important.

Native islanders don’t occupy the place, even though abundant fishing grounds surrounds the area. Initial surveys indicate that the islands may contain oil and gas, which makes it a much bigger reason why the other countries are claiming it.

Approximately 45 islands occupied by relatively small numbers of military forces from

China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Brunei established a fishing zone which

overlaps the southern reef, but does not directly made any formal claim. The Spratly Islands located

in the Southeastern Asian group of reefs and islands in the South China Sea, about two-thirds of the

way from southern

Vietnam to the southern Philippines.

Claims of the Spratly Islands proved its worth the the countries involved, owing the history

behind it as described by global security.

Political issues within the Philippines or even internationally makes Spratly Islands more

controversial than before.

React on the following questions and use appropriate expressions for agreement and disagreement.

Do you think that spratly really belongs to the Philippines?

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Should we need other countries to harness Spratly‟s resources or the government should invest on doing it?

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Article lifted from: http://pinoymaritime.com/blog/2008/06/reasons-behind-the-issue-in-spratly-islands/

Activity 21: Verbal Exchange

Compose a dialog about a film you have recently watched. Be reminded that the dialogs must consist of at least five examples of direct speech. Underline the words which express agreement or disagreement. Processing points: What UNDERSTANDING can you draw out of the activities you have

accomplished, the learning you have gained and the realities about life represented by drama you have read?

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That‟s fantastic!

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How about making your UNDERSTANDING more ESSENTIAL? Rearrange the

words in the box to reveal the hidden understanding.

Write the Essential Understanding here: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ That‟s impressive! You have completed the FIRM UP phase! I‟m sure the next phase will be a lot more fun and exciting!

DEEPEN Your Understanding

Welcome to the Deepen Phase!

In this phase, you are provided with thought-provoking questions that will make

you reflect, revisit, rethink, and revise your earlier assumptions about Philippine drama.

You are also expected to deal with authentic situations to highlight the grammar structure of the dramatic texts discussed herein. The differentiated instruction will address your uniqueness, strengths and weaknesses and will reinforce what you have learned.

At the end of the phase, you will be engaged in meaningful self –evaluation of learning through a short summative test.

Are you ready to deepen your understanding further? What are you waiting for? Start at once!

is exhibited by making sense of presented in it.

Understanding and appreciation of drama

and reacting to the different issues

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Always bear the ESSENTIAL UNDERSTANDING in mind as you answer the

succeeding activities. Good luck!

Activity 22: Realities on Cam

Choose a specific reality or game show in our country and samples of which are shown below.

Act as you were members of a media board or a television program critic as you

deliver your commentaries. Activity 23: Probing Affiliates

Compile examples of articles highlighting words expressing agreement and disagreement.

Processing point: How do expressions of agreement and disagreement affect your persuasive skill

as a writer? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Activity 24: Mock Election

On a clean bond paper, compose a slogan that reflects your stand on the question, “Are you in favor of using the Filipino language during English time?”

At the bottom part of your slogan, explain your stand on the question, use

expressions of agreement and disagreement about the question.

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Activity 25: Drama Inventory

Watch/listen to various drama media then complete the table below:

Elements Stage Drama Radio Drama TV Drama

Main Character

Conflict

Theme

Resolution

Activity 26: Student mini-discussion and summary by teacher (30 minutes)

What would you do if the following people were expressing an opinion with which they totally disagreed:

a) your mother

b) your friend

c) your neighbor

How do culture and status affect the :

A. decision to express disagreement?

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B. extent to which disagreement is expressed? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

C. choice of language used to express one‟s views? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Activity 27- Dialogue Practice (35 minutes)

Express your stand on the following issues. Use expressions of agreement and disagreement in giving your stand.

(1) (2) (3) (4)

(5) (6) (7) (8) Processing point: How does it feel to know how to say word with courtesy?

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Activity 28: Smoking Stimulus

Below is a sample dialog about smoking, underline the expressions of agreement

and circle the disagreement. Come up with another way on how these words can be

expressed. Write your answers about the underlined or circled expression.

A Friendly Argument about Smoking (Useful words and phrases in italics)

A: Hi __________________ .

B: Hi __________________ . What’s happening?

A: Nothing much. I’m just watching a debate on TV. It’s about banning smoking in public buildings.

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B: Oh, yeah. I heard that that was going to be on. So, what do you think about it?

A: Well, I don’t think people should be allowed to smoke in public places, so I support the ban.

B: Really? I’m surprised. I’m a smoker, so I should have the right to smoke whenever I want.

A: But don’t you think that non-smokers have rights, too?

B: Sure. You don’t have to smoke if you don’t want to. What’s the

problem?

A: Well, I think that I should have the right not to breathe smoke.

B: So why can’t you just go outside if it bothers you?

A: I could ask you the same question. Why can’t smokers just go

outside if they want to smoke?

B: Well, smoking is part of my lifestyle. I can think better if I have a

cigarette.

A: I can breathe better if I don’t have to breathe smoke. Smoking is bad for your health. Doctors say

that even breathing second-hand smoke can cause cancer.

B: Well, I’m a smoker, and my health is good.

A: Yes, but will it be good in fifteen years?

B: I hope so.

A: I hope so, too. Listen, I think we’ll just have to agree to disagree about this subject. Do you want

to watch the debate with me?

B: Sure.

Processing point: What benefit can we get from having wide range/ knowledge about the

expressions of agreement and disagreement?

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Activity 29: Quota on Quote

The morale of “Call Me Flory” by Wilfredo Ma. Guererro is summarized in this

quotation “We are so accustomed to disguise ourselves to others that in the

end we become disguised to ourselves” . Explain this quotation in your own words.

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How are you to relate this value to your own experience or another story you

have read in the past? Accomplish the chart below:

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Processing points:

What similarities between your life and theirs have you discovered? How did you

feel about it?

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What realities about life have you realized from the activity?

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What do you do to show your appreciation of Philippine drama?

We are so accustomed to disguise

ourselves to others that in the end we

become disguised to ourselves”

Experience

Related readings

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Congratulations for completing the DEEPEN phase! But to ensure your

understanding, please try answering the test below:

SUMMATIVE TEST

1. Which convention is common between “Call Me Flory” by Wilfredo Ma. Guererro

and “The World is an Apple” by Alberto Florentino?

A. Central theme talks about life in poverty. B. The conflict is about how to deal with much wealth. C. The main characters are female of high social class. D. The author‟s purpose is to entertain.

2. Which convention is revealed through Flor‟s denial of her past?

A. Squatter‟s way of dealing with poverty.

B. Social climber‟s defense mechanism against being humiliated.

C. The title is not related to the story.

D. The story is very foreign.

3. What type of drama is “Call Me Flory” classified?

A. Musical B. Tragedy C. Comedy D. Melodrama

4. “The Portrait of An Artist as Filipinos” is also a Philippine drama by Nick Joaquin

which portrays same values as that of “Call Me Flory but of different setting. The

story ended in an explosion as the mark of Hispanic-American War. How is this

drama classified?

A. Comedy B. Musical C. Melodrama D. Tragedy

Remember your Essential Understanding:

Understanding and appreciation of drama is exhibited by making sense of and reacting to the different issues

presented in it.

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5. The Trumpets is an all-Filipino theater arts group which forte is to stage plays

that are intended to be sung. Into which type of drama do these performances

belong?

A. Tragedy B. Comedy C. Musical D. Melodrama

6. “Why Women Wash the Dishes” is a play that depicts a betting game between

couple whom either one wouldn‟t like to wash the dishes. The play is filled with

humor and antiques. In the end, the wife lost in the game and was tasked to

always wash the dishes. This drama is a type of __________.

A. Melodrama B. Farce C. Musical D. Comedy

Processing point:

7. Was Alejandro courteous enough to answer the questions of the American

soldier?

A. Yes because he should, he‟s talking to an American soldier. B. Yes because he kept on saying “sorry” as a sign of respect. C. No because he‟s too drunk to show courtesy. D. No because the American soldier is too boastful with his answers.

8. Were Alejandro‟s answers all in form of disagreement?

A. Yes B. No C. Maybe D. Can‟t really tell.

9. The line “No Joe. I am sorry. We do not drink whiskey” is a ________.

A. Complete agreement C. partial disagreement

B. Complete disagreement D. partial agreement

From “We Filipinos Are Mild Drinkers” by Alejandro Roces

American Soldier: Hello, my little brown brother!

Alejandro: Hello Joe.

American Soldier: Any bars in this town?

Alejandro: I am sorry Joe, but there are no bars in this barrio.

American Soldier: Oh, hell! You know where I could buy more whiskey?

Alejandro: No Joe. I am sorry. We do not drink whiskey.

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10. If you were Alejandro, which of the following is the best expression of

disagreement can you use?

A. I‟d love to join you Joe, but we Filipinos are mild drinkers.

B. No I don‟t drink. Go home.

C. I promise to join you next time.

D. I said no and that‟s final.

You have done very well.

Congratulations! You have made it to the last phase.

TRANSFER Your Understanding

Activity 37: DRAMA REVIEW

Activity 30: The Guru

Assume the role of a play critic. Design your own play evaluation scheme.

Indicators Scale

Welcome to the Transfer Phase!

This part of the module will allow you to make independent applications of the various processes (drama review, play reaction paper production, critiquing an original extended drama script, etc) you have learned. This will enable you to do independent performance or project using varied and complex assessment procedures and most importantly, see the connections between tasks in this module and the real world.

Are you ready to transfer your understanding?

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Processing point: You are now equipped with skills in reacting to a drama presentation, are you

convinced that you are now a credible drama critic?

Activity 31: DRP (Drama Reaction Paper)

Watch any Philippine drama presentation on stage or television. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of a play or drama presentation based on the following items:

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Processing points: How important is your knowledge of expressions of agreement and disagreement

in giving out reactions? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What other benefits do making reactions teach one in the process?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ How is this skill in giving reactions bring out understanding and appreciation of

Philippine drama? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Congratulations! You have successfully finished this module. Remember once again that ….

Have a nice day! ----------

Resources: Books, Internet, Multimedia materials, Computer, DVD, CD, Graphic Organizer, pictures, drawings, art materials, film clips,

Understanding and appreciation of drama is exhibited by making sense of and reacting to the different issues

presented in it.

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e-journals, Philippine Drama books

Acknowledgement:

1. Dr. Nilda Sunga for the indicators used to evaluate an essential question which appeared in activity 5 of explore phase.

2. Mr. Larry T. Diaz for providing the graphics/visuals in this module.