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English grade 10 module
The document provides information about the English 10 module, including a table to check statements about the myth of Daedalus and Icarus. It asks students to identify meanings of words from context clues and reflect on how personal challenges can make one a better person. The module discusses how Daedalus was imprisoned by King Minos for helping Theseus defeat the Minotaur. It also describes how Daedalus helped himself and his son Icarus escape by inventing wings, but Icarus flew too close to the sun and drowned in the sea.
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- 2. Copy the Tableon your notebook, read the statements in the table and check any of the first two columns that corresponds to your response. Disagree Agree Statement Were you right? Daedalus is a famous architect and inventor. Daedalus created King Minos a maze so complex that nobody could escape from it. To keep Daedalus from revealing the secrets of the maze, Minos imprisoned him and his son, Icarus. Icarus flew too close to the sun Icarus drowned in the sea.
- 3. Identify the meaningof words using context clues. a. An intricate structure of interconnecting passages through which it is difficult to find one's way; a maze. b. Desiring revenge c. To dive, jump or throw oneself 1. As Perdix plunged to his death from the hill of the Acropolis, Athena turned Perdix into a partridge to save him.
- 4. Identify the meaningof words using context clues. a. An intricate structure of interconnecting passages through which it is difficult to find one's way; a maze. b. Desiring revenge c. To dive, jump or throw oneself 2. Vengeful King Minos wasn’t quite done with his desire to punish Daedalus – he then went in pursuit of Daedalus, hoping to locate and trick Daedalus into showing himself.
- 5. Identify the meaning ofwords using context clues. 3. The labyrinth was so smartly constructed that Daedalus himself could barely find his way out after constructing it. a. An intricate structure of interconnecting passages through which it is difficult to find one's way; a maze. b. Desiring revenge c. To dive, jump or throw oneself
- 6. REFLECT: How would personal challengesmake you a better person?
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- 8. Check your previousanswers before you read the text.
- 9. On a wholesheet of paper, create a timeline of what happened in the following event that will be assigned to you by the teacher.
- 10. On a wholesheet of paper, create a timeline of what happened in the following event that will be assigned to you by the teacher. •The palace of Minos •In prison •Icarus in the sea •Sicily
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- 12. What did Daedalus design to holdthe Minotaur?
- 13. What did Daedalus invent to helpthem escape from the Labyrinth?
- 14. What did he warn Icarus notto do?Why?
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- 17. Why did Daedalus leave hiswings on the altar of Apollo? Why wouldn’t he want to fly anymore?
- 18. How did Daedalus plan toescape from the island prison of Crete?
- 19. Did Daedalus’ and Icarus’ planto escape work? Why?
- 20. Do you thinkthe events of Daedalus And Icarus’ escape from the island prison of Crete could happen in real life?
- 21. Which events of themyth could have happened in real-life?
- 22. Group Work: Listall the personal challenges Icarus and Daedalus needed to overcome in the text. Icarus’ Personal Challenges Daedalus’ Personal Challenges
- 23. On a halfsheet of paper, Identify similar personal challenges you have experienced, as the two characters My Personal Challenges ICARUS DAEDALUS
- 24. Do you think those challenges madeDaedalus a better person? Why?
- 25. How would youcompare the similarities of your personal challenges in and those of Daedalus and Icarus?
- 26. REFLECT: How would personal challengesmake you a better person?
- 27. “Personal challenges help onebecome a better person.Recognizing that these challenges are inevitable would help one become better prepared for life.”
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- 30. HAVE YOU EVER SEENOR KNOWN SOMEONE WHO HAS EXPERIENCED SUPERNATU- RAL ACTIVITIES?
- 31. WOULD YOU STAY INA HOTEL WHICH IS FAMOUS FOR HAVING GHOSTS? WHAT ABOUT A HISTORY OF MURDERS? WHY (NOT)?
- 32. 4. WOULD YOU LIKETO MAKE CONTACT WITH PEOPLE WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY? WHY (NOT)?
- 33. This thriller isbased on a Stephen King's short story. The movie segment shows objects moving by themselves inside a hotel room no. 1408.
- 34. WATCH THE SEGMENT AND COMPLETE THE BLANKS WITHA REFLEXIVE PRONOUN: MYSELF YOURSELF HIMSELF HERSELF ITSELF OURSELVES YOURSELVES THEMSELVES
- 35. Complete the blankwith the approriate reflexive pronouns in your notebook. 1. THE MAIN CHARACTER, LOUIS SERVED __________ A DRINK. 2. THE RADIO STARTED PLAYING A SONG BY ________. 3. THE ALARM CLOCK RESET ____ TO 60:00. 4. LOUIS RECORDED ________ SAYING WHAT WAS GOING ON IN THE ROOM.
- 36. Complete the blankwith the approriate reflexive pronouns in your notebook. 5. THE WINDOW CLOSED BY ______________ AND HIT LOUIS'S FINGERS. 6. HE STARTED WASHING ____________ WHEN THE FAUCET STARTED DOING UNEXPECTED THINGS BY ______________. 7. THE CURTAINS WERE MOVING BY _________________. 8. WHAT ABOUT YOU? WOULD YOU SPEND THE NIGHT IN THIS ROOM BY ___________.
- 37. Scan the paragraphs.Write all the pronouns used by the author on the board. 1He was then tried at the Areiopagus, which was the ancient Greek court, and banished from his home city of Athens. 2He fled to the island of Crete, where he began to work at the court of King Minos and Queen Pasiphae, in the magnificent palace of Knossos.
- 38. Scan the paragraphs.Write all the pronouns used by the author on the board. 3It is said that Daedalus was the first to conceive masts and sails for ships for the navy of Minos, helping Crete become a naval power. 4The statues he carved were so exquisite, they looked as if they were alive. 5It is said that they would have escaped were it not for the chain that bound them to the palace wall.
- 39. Scan the paragraphs.Write all the pronouns used by the author on the board. 6Daedelus also constructed a wooden cow for the queen to hide in to satisfy her amorous longings for a white bull sent by Poseidon.
- 40. Scan the paragraphs.Write all the pronouns used by the author on the board. 7When the dreadful Minotaur was born, Daedalus built the Labyrinth to contain the monstrous half-man, half- bull. 8For years, Minos demanded a tribute of youths from Athens to feed the creature as punishment for the accidental killing of his son while he was visiting Athens.
- 41. Scan the paragraphs.Write all the pronouns used by the author on the board. 9Eventually, the Athenian hero Theseus came to Crete to attempt to slay the Minotaur. 10Princess Ariadne, daughter of King Minos and Queen Pasiphae, fell in love with Theseus and asked Daedalus to help him.
- 42. Scan the paragraphs.Write all the pronouns used by the author on the board. 11Daedalus gave her a flaxen thread for Theseus to tie to the door of the Labyrinth as he entered, and by which he could find his way out after killing the monster. 12Theseus succeeded, and escaped Crete with Ariadne.
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- 44. Encircle the subjectof the sentence. Write the appropriate reflexive pronounce on the blank. •The cat nearly killed ______ when it ran across the road. •Myself •Yourself •Himself •Herself •Itself •Ourselves •Yourselves •
- 45. Encircle the subjectof the sentence. Write the appropriate reflexive pronounce on the blank. •I enjoyed _______ at the party. •Myself •Yourself •Himself •Herself •Itself •Ourselves •Yourselves •
- 46. Encircle the subjectof the sentence. Write the appropriate reflexive pronounce on the blank. •He always look at _____ in the mirror. •Myself •Yourself •Himself •Herself •Itself •Ourselves •Yourselves •
- 47. Encircle the subjectof the sentence. Write the appropriate reflexive pronounce on the blank. •We helped _____ to the coffee. •Myself •Yourself •Himself •Herself •Itself •Ourselves •Yourselves •
- 48. Encircle the subjectof the sentence. Write the appropriate reflexive pronounce on the blank. The children _____ at the beach. •Myself •Yourself •Himself •Herself •Itself •Ourselves •Yourselves •
- 49. Encircle the subjectof the sentence. Write the appropriate reflexive pronounce on the blank. The two of you should not do that. You will hurt _____. •Myself •Yourself •Himself •Herself •Itself •Ourselves •Yourselves •
- 50. PAIR WORK Pick atleast five (5) sentences with pronouns from the summary of “Daedalus and Icarus”. Rewrite the statements and make the pronouns reflexive. Make sure these pronouns reflect back to the subject of the sentence.
- 51. Construct your ownsentences by using the following pronouns as reflexive pronouns. 1. HIM 2. HER 3. THEM 4. IT
- 52. Below are somepersonal challenges encountered by Icarus and Daedalus. How would you deal with these challenges if you encounter them? Choose one personal challenge and write one or two paragraphs about how you are going to overcome it. Use reflexive pronouns properly if • abuse of power • self destruction • foolishness • lack of contentment • aggressiveness • hard headedness • hostility • pride • boastfulness • selfishness
- 53. Before reading, markthe checklist with a (/) if you agree or (x) if you disagree with the statement.
- 54. Study the definitionsand word forms. Then, rearrange the letters in bold to form the correct word for each item below. 1. to escape or avoid (verb)
- 55. Study the definitionsand word forms. Then, rearrange the letters in bold to form the correct word for each item below. 2. dangerous (adjective) .
- 56. Study the definitionsand word forms. Then, rearrange the letters in bold to form the correct word for each item below. 3. poisonous (adjective)
- 57. Study the definitionsand word forms. Then, rearrange the letters in bold to form the correct word for each item below. 4. satisfy, gratify (verb)
- 58. Study the definitionsand word forms. Then, rearrange the letters in bold to form the correct word for each item below. 5. brave (adjective)
- 59. REFLECT: How do Ibuild theHow do I build the best defenses againstbest defenses against challenges to acquirechallenges to acquire the best quality ofthe best quality of life possible for me?life possible for me?
- 60. •As you readthe myth, look for the heroic qualities of Perseus and the personal challenges he has to overcome to acquire “the Gorgon’s head”.
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- 62. What is the “dreadful oracle”that was delivered to King Acrisius?
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- 64. What are the three perilous encounters thatPerseus experienced during his adventure?
- 65. How is the oracle givento King Acrisius fulfilled?
- 66. What is Polydectes’ true motive insending Perseus to kill Medusa?
- 67. Medusa was beheaded by Perseus,yet her head continued to have power. How does the evil Gorgon’s head help Perseus?
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- 69. How does Perseus’ mission enable him toprove himself a hero?
- 70. Group 1, 2& 3: Create a timeline of events in the story. Why are these significant events?
- 71. Group 4, 5&6: Create a Venn diagram that compares the characteristics of Perseus and Medusa. Provide evidence.
- 72. Group 7 &8: Create a diagram that shows the challenges of Perseus in his quest to acquire the Gorgon’s head. How did you choose them?
- 73. Group 9 &10: Create a diagram that shows the relationship of all the characters in the myth. Cite the reasons for these relationships.
- 74. Check your answersin the story anticipatory guide.
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- 77. A hero savesthe day. Saving people and saving lives could be in any form possible. Complete the chart by answering the questions that follow:
- 79. To be ableto kill the Gorgon, Perseus built a line of defenses. Identify what these defenses are through the coat of arms diagram below. Explain the value of each of those defenses as Perseus faced his challenges.
- 80. Oral Tradition •It isthe manner in which information is passed from one generation to the next in the absence of writing or a recording medium. In the days before near-universal literacy, bards would sing or chant their people’s stories.
- 81. Oral Tradition •They employedvarious memory techniques to aid in their own memory and to help their listeners keep track of the story.
- 82. Oral Tradition •This oraltradition was a way to keep the history or culture of the people alive, and since it was a form of story-telling, it was a popular entertainment.
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- 84. Watch the video clip“Story of Circles” and answer the questions that follow.
- 85. 1. What isthe video clip all about?
- 86. 2. What kindof discrimination is shown in the video?
- 87. 3. According to thevideo, how are girls being discriminated?
- 88. What would youdo if you were in the shoes of the one discriminated against?
- 89. As a group,you will identify specific scenarios where discrimination is present or evident. Accomplish the chart below in a manila paper.
- 90. Based on thegroup activity that you did, how do we build our defenses against “Discrimination”? What strategies do we use in order to avoid or lessen the impact of Discrimination?
- 91. Watch/listen to thesong “Reflection” from the movie Mulan and answer the questions that follow. •What is the song all about? •What type of discrimination was emphasized in the song?
- 92. Watch/listen to thesong “Reflection” from the movie Mulan and answer the questions that follow. •Does this kind of discrimination on women still exist these days? How or in what way? •Pick out your favorite lines from the song and explain why you picked those lines.
- 93. •Watch/listen to thesong “Reflection” from the movie Mulan
- 94. Group Activity: Many situationswould require you to make use of your strengths. Each cap below represents a characteristic you need to use in deciding how to go about the situation described in the task context. Examine the situation and complete the colored caps chart that follow.
- 95. White cap –is the optimistic cap that sees all the positive and bright side of the situation.
- 96. Black cap –is the pessimist cap and sees nothing but the disadvantages of the situation.
- 97. Yellow Cap –is the creative cap and sees the creative and out-of-this-world side of the situation.
- 98. Red Cap –is the emotional cap and expresses feelings about an issue.
- 99. Blue Cap –is the rational cap and judges situations based on facts and obvious evidence.
- 102. Building up Defenses islike creating strategies to help you reach your personal goal. Each goal is critical in achieving success.
- 103. Create a personalgoal for the next five years. Write it opposite the victory cup. What strategies will you develop to reach your personal goal. Why did you choose them? Write them on the blanks provided.
- 104. REFLECT: How do Ibuild theHow do I build the best defenses againstbest defenses against challenges to acquirechallenges to acquire the best quality ofthe best quality of life possible for me?life possible for me?
- 105. When you builddefenses, you are minimizing the risk of encountering future problems. Through these defenses, you learn how to cope with the changing time and turn each challenge into something beneficial.
- 106. FINALE: Imagine by: JohnLennon Video Clip
- 107. Project: (Triad) You aregoing to create a quality brochure that will include your own defenses against
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- 112. 1. You mustcome to school on time. 2. Students must wear their IDs at all times. 3. You need to see a doctor today because of your fever. 4. You need to submit the project if you want to pass in my subject. 5. You should stop smoking ( = You ought to stop smoking.)
- 113. • Modals areauxiliary verbs performing specific functions like: • Must – expresses obligation • Need to – indicates necessity • Should and ought to – express sense of obligation to do or to become something •
- 114. Write 3 sentencesfor each of the following modals: - Must (express obligation) - Need to (indicate necessity) - should ( express obligation) - ought to ( express obligation)
- 115. In the boxis a pool of words you will come across in the text. Read the list of definitions and then choose the correct word from the pool. Existing from the beginning •Blaspheme •Coil •Lamentation •Primordial •Omnipotence •Retrograde •Scourge •throng
- 116. In the boxis a pool of words you will come across in the text. Read the list of definitions and then choose the correct word from the pool. A series of loops or spiral •Blaspheme •Coil •Lamentation •Primordial •Omnipotence •Retrograde •Scourge •throng
- 117. In the boxis a pool of words you will come across in the text. Read the list of definitions and then choose the correct word from the pool. An agency or force of unlimited power •Blaspheme •Coil •Lamentation •Primordial •Omnipotence •Retrograde •Scourge •throng
- 118. In the boxis a pool of words you will come across in the text. Read the list of definitions and then choose the correct word from the pool. To speak of or address with disrespect •Blaspheme •Coil •Lamentation •Primordial •Omnipotence •Retrograde •Scourge •throng
- 119. In the boxis a pool of words you will come across in the text. Read the list of definitions and then choose the correct word from the pool. To crowd together in great numbers •Blaspheme •Coil •Lamentation •Primordial •Omnipotence •Retrograde •Scourge •throng
- 120. In the boxis a pool of words you will come across in the text. Read the list of definitions and then choose the correct word from the pool. A crying out in grief •Blaspheme •Coil •Lamentation •Primordial •Omnipotence •Retrograde •Scourge •throng
- 121. In the boxis a pool of words you will come across in the text. Read the list of definitions and then choose the correct word from the pool. To drive as if by blows of a whip •Blaspheme •Coil •Lamentation •Primordial •Omnipotence •Retrograde •Scourge •throng
- 122. In the boxis a pool of words you will come across in the text. Read the list of definitions and then choose the correct word from the pool. Being or relating to the rotation of a satellite in a direction opposite to that of the body orbited •Blaspheme •Coil •Lamentation •Primordial •Omnipotence •Retrograde •Scourge •throng
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- 124. What is hell? Who goes to hell? Why?
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