readung

4. • identify the elements of the reading
material ‘The Tale of Tonyo the Brave’
by Maria Aleah Taboclaon;
• promote the love for reading;
• engage in reading comprehension
through activities and journal writing
At the end of the lesson, the students
are expected to:

17. These mythological creatures
are integral to Filipino cultural
identity. They reflect the rich
tapestry of Philippine folklore
and tradition..
These stories often
emphasize virtues like
humility, respect for nature,
and the consequences of
arrogance or disrespect.
They are a testament to the
cultural wisdom and beliefs of
the indigenous people of the
Philippines.

19. • a writer in the Philippines. She
majored English at University
of the Philippines Diliman.
• While working for an M.A in
clinical psychology, she works
at the office of the Vice
Chancellor for Research and
Development at U.P.
• Her works are ‘Little People’,
and ‘The Tale of Tonyo the
Brave’

23. boisterous- adj. of a person, event, or behavior) noisy,
energetic, rowdy, and cheerful
spry-adj. a person who is active or lively
supernatural- n. an event attributed to some force
beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature
undisputed- adj. not challenged or questioned
embossed-adj. object decorated with a design that
stands out in relief
chastise-v. rebuke or reprimand severely.
prowls- v. a person or an animal that moves around
restlessly and stealthily especially in search of a prey

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28. What is the title of the
story? Who is the author?
Who is the main character
in ‘The Tale of Tonyo the
Brave’?
Where does the story take
place?
What point of view is
employed in the story?

29. Can you describe Tonyo’s
character traits based on the
narrative?
What were the challenges Tonyo
faced throughout the story?
How did Tonyo overcome the
challenges?
What do you think the author is
trying to convey through Tonyo’s
character and his bravery?

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