I made it for my major 8 presentation. kinda share for you to have it too. :) -wiz

1. On Giving
By KAHLIL GIBRAN

2. KAHLIL GIBRAN
(1883-1931)
•Born in Gibran,
Bsherri, Northern
Lebanon
•A priest told him about
religion, the Bible, and
Languages
•His passion was to
free Lebanon from
Ottoman rule.
•In new York he gained
fame for his mystical
writings
•In demand in literary
circles
•His most famous book
is The Prophet

3. GIVE THE MEANING OF THE
UNDERLINED WORDS.

4. Over-prudent dog burying bones in the
trackless sand
- wise in handling particular matters

5. Thirst that is unquenchable
-impossible to quench

6. Bounty of life
- generosity evidenced by a willingness to give freely

7. That pain is their baptism
- a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth

8. The myrtle breathes its fragrance into space
- widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves
and usually blue-violet flowers

9. Is there aught you would withhold?
- no amount at all; something of no value or importance

10. For to withhold is to perish
- pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions
necessary to sustain life

11. Rend their bosom
- tear or be torn violently

12. Lay a yoke upon yourself
- put in a horizontal position

13. Their pride unabashed
- Not embarrassed

14. On Giving
BY KAHLIL GIBRAN

15. THINK OVER….
What does drinking from the ocean of life mean?
What is your concept of true giving?

16. "LISTEN TO THE SOUND OF
THIS MUSIC/POEM"

17. NOW, LET’S TRY…

18. Comprehension Questions
1. What does drinking from the ocean
of life mean?
2. What is your concept of true giving?
3. According to the poem, when does
one truly give?
4. What are the different kinds of
givers?
5. Through whom does God speak and
who makes him smile?

22. PANTOMIME ACTIVITY

23. Pantomime
•The actor impersonating Charlie Chaplin
conveys thoughtfulness through
pantomime.
•Pantomime is an acting technique that
conveys emotion through non-verbal
communication.
•Occasionally referred to as 'the art of
silence,' pantomime relies on facial
expressions, body language and
gestures.
•Charlie Chaplin is perhaps the most
famous actor of the silent film era to
master the art of pantomime.
•Pantomime teaches actors do not only
rely on their voices, but their bodies and
faces to tell a story. Learning pantomime
techniques are important for any actor or
performer.

24. Group Activity:
• Make your own Pantomime based
from the imagery portrayed by the
poem – “ON GIVING”, and present it
to the class.
• Take note of the personality you will
portray, your gestures, and your
convincing gestures.

25. IT IS WHEN YOU GIVE OF YOURSELF THAT YOU
TRULY GIVE.

26. Reference:
• Sialongo, Erlinda B, et al. (2007)
Literatures of the World. Quezon City:
Rex Printing Company, Inc.