The document poses several "If you were..." hypothetical scenarios asking the reader to explain their choices between family and obligations, accepting one's appearance or giving up living, choosing education first or work first, and which government department they would prioritize if president. It also asks about recalling a difficult situation and sharing it. Overall, the document presents various hypothetical choices and scenarios to prompt reflection and discussion.

1. “If you were the president, what particular government department would you give
the most concern and attention? Explain why.”

2. “If you were him, what will you chose between family
and obligation? Explain why.”

3. “If you were like him, will you accept you appearance or give up
living? Explain why.”

4. “If you’re a teacher, will you take the opportunity to work abroad than to
stay with your family in the Philippines? Explain why.”

5. “What do you prefer, education 1st and work after? or
work? Explain why?”

6. can you recall a time when you
have to deal with a difficult
situation? Can you share it with
the class?

7. ..in times where we are likely to give
up on something that we know is a
good cause and fear is the factor or
pain or maybe embarrassment or even
just plain laziness keeps us back from
moving forward..do we have an
unconquerable heart? Invictus heart?

8. Unconquerable
Vocabulary/synonyms
undefeated,
incapable of being
conquered,
unbeatable

9. Winced
shrinking movement
; a slight start,
recoil, shrink, quail.
Due to sudden shock
or sudden pain

10. Bludgeoning
-castigate, nag, badger,
bully, coerce, harass
unbowed

11. Unbowed
-unyielding, unstoppable

12. Wrath fury,
madness,
hostility,
bitterness

13. Looms
--tower, overhang, soar, about to happen

14. Menace
—hazard, peril, risk

15. Fate
a state or end that
seemingly has been
decided beforehand,
circumstance,
fortune, outcome
that is beyond
human control

16. Soul
- conscience, heart, spirit, thought,the seat of one's
deepest thoughts and emotions

17. Metaphor a figure of
speech in which a word or
phrase is applied to an
object or action to which
it is not literally
applicable.
Simile--a figure of speech involving
the comparison of one thing with
another thing of a different kind,
used to make a description more
emphatic or vivid (e.g., as brave as a
lion, crazy like a fox ).

18. Pit- a large hole in the ground
Black is the pit from Pole to Pole
Clutch-- a tight grasp or an act of grasping something
In a fell clutch of circumstance—tight hold of uncontrolled
situation
winced-- a wincing or shrinking movement; a slight start,
recoil, shrink, quail
I have not winced or cried aloud—i never once was
startled nor I screamed
Based on the definition let us try to understand
these few phrases..

19. wrath-- fury, madness, hostility, bitterness
Beyond this place of wrath and tears—
beyond this hostility and sorrow
menace-- hazard, peril, risk
And yet the menace of the years finds and
shall find me unafraid—the perilous years I
will not fear
Bludgeoning-- beat (someone) repeatedly
with a bludgeon or other heavy object., club
, beat , trash
Under the bludgeoning of chance—beating
of uncertainties

20. Let me introduce to you our literature for today
entitled..
Invictus
writen by William Henley
Who is
William
Henley?

21. Born 23 August 1849
Gloucester, England
Died 11 July 1903 (aged 53)
Woking, England
Occupation: Poet, critic, and
editor
Nationality: English
Education:The Crypt School,
Gloucester
Period c. 1870–1903
As early as at the age of 12 Henley
was diagnosed with tuberculosis of the
bone, which led to the amputation of
his left leg below the knee a few years
later. In 1873, his other leg was also
affected by tuberculosis, but thanks to
the innovative treatment of Dr Joseph
Lister, who used his new antiseptic
surgical method at the Edinburgh
Royal Infirmary, it was not amputated.
Henley stayed almost two years under
Dr Lister’s care in the Edinburgh
Infirmary. During his long stay in the
hospital, he began to write poetry
which reflected his traumatic
experiences as a patient.

22. In spite of his illness, Henley was a strong and
sociable man with boundless energy, excellent
memory, enthusiasm and versatile mind. While he
stayed in the Edinburgh Infirmary, he read a lot,
taught himself French, Spanish, and German, and
corresponded with men of letters. (Connell,16)
This poem was written by William Henley. a poem
first published in 1888.
The poem inspired Nelson Mandela during the 27
years he spent in prison for terrorist activities, and
kept his spirit strong so that he may endure amidst
the hardships.

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25. Now lets read it all
together
INVICTUS
William Earnest Henley
Out of the night that covers me
Black is the pit from Pole to Pole
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul
In the fell clutch of circumstances
I have not winced or cried aloud;
Under the bludgeoning of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds and shall find me unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishment the scroll;
I am the master of my fate;
I am the captain of my soul.

26. 1. Who is the speaker in the poem? Cite lines to support your
answer.
2. What parts of the poem show author’s heroic qualities?
3. The speaker has not winced or cried aloud? What does this
mean?
4. Reflect on these last two lines of the poem:
“I am the master of my fate;
I am the captain of my soul.”
5. What was the most important thing you have learned from
the poem?
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27. Homework
Application
Individual Activity
In five sentences below, summarize the concepts that you
have learned in the lesson.
1. I realized that _________________________.
2. I learned that _________________________.
3. I am now aware that _________________________.
4. I will always think that _________________________.
5. I will remember that _________________________.