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1. It is usually an insight about life that is reflected in a narrative as its main
subject.
2. It is a one-sentence statement of the main point (argument) in an essay.
3. This refers to the opposition of forces, or the problem which will keep the
plot moving.
4. This is a body of supporting factual details such as experts’ statement,
research findings, and examples.
5. These are the actors or actresses in a work of fiction who embody
recognizable and relatable human traits.
THEME
THESIS
CONFLICT
EVIDENCE
CHARACTER
- is an ancient story created to explain
natural events, present a lesson on how
to live, or serve a warning to follow the
rules of the society.
- is a story with a fully developed
theme but significantly shorter and less
elaborate than a novel
✓ There is a powerful setting
that transports the reader into the
tale by appealing to all the
senses.
✓ The characters, including
characterization, are well-drawn
and well- Developed.
✓ The plot of the story is
original and not predictable. It
should be interesting enough for
the reader to find himself drawn
to it..
✓ There should also be an
interesting conflict that will
move the plot.
✓ The story should have a
relevant theme — one that
provides profound insights about
life.
✓ The characters are comprised of a
hero with special skills, monsters
who play the villain, and gods and
goddesses who may help, reward,
or punish the hero.
✓ The plot and conflict usually
revolve around the hero’s
adventure or quest, and his success
or failure will determine whether
he really is a true hero.
✓ The setting plays a very
important role in helping the
readers visualize the hero’s
environment especially during his
quest.
✓ The myth should leave the
readers with a life lesson.
What is a persuasive essay?
Persuasive essay refers to the kind of
writing, which presents reasons and
examples to effect thought and/or
action.
Statement of the thesis, or the
theme/topic of an argument.
Enumeration of a set of
reasons supporting the
thesis.
Presentation of evidence
that substantiate the reasons
and strengthen the thesis.
Conclusion which
reinforces the thesis
and calls for action.
Activity: My Ideal Text
Read the following statements and
determine whether they are good
characteristics of a narrative or an
opinion (persuasive/argumentative)
article.
It has a plot that is clear,
predictable, and cliché.
It expresses meanings that
are true for different
groups of readers.
It contains themes about human
nature and human experience,
and conveys messages that will
appeal to any generation of
readers.
It presents arguments that
are based on the opinion of
the majority.
It helps readers think for
themselves regarding an
issue based on all available
facts or evidence.
•You must read between and
beyond the lines to mines
the treasures hidden in any
piece of writing. You have to
be mindful and observant in
every piece that we judge.
In your Big Notebook. Answer the following questions
1.__________- is an ancient story created to explain natural events, present a lesson on how
to live, or serve a warning to follow the rules of the society.
2.__________- refers to the kind of writing, which presents reasons and examples to effect
thought and/or action.
3.__________ - are the actors or actresses in a work of fiction who embody recognizable and
relatable human traits.
4.__________-it is a one-sentence statement of the main point (argument) in an essay.
5.__________- is a story with a fully developed theme but significantly shorter and less
elaborate than a novel
6-10. Enumerate the 5 elements of a story.
1.____________
2.____________
3.____________
4.____________
5.____________
ASSIGNMENT/Additional Activity:
Choose a short story or a persuasive
essay and write a critique about it.
Follow the following guide in writing
your critique.

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MYTH.pptx

  • 1.
  • 2.
  • 3. 1. It is usually an insight about life that is reflected in a narrative as its main subject. 2. It is a one-sentence statement of the main point (argument) in an essay. 3. This refers to the opposition of forces, or the problem which will keep the plot moving. 4. This is a body of supporting factual details such as experts’ statement, research findings, and examples. 5. These are the actors or actresses in a work of fiction who embody recognizable and relatable human traits. THEME THESIS CONFLICT EVIDENCE CHARACTER
  • 4.
  • 5.
  • 6. - is an ancient story created to explain natural events, present a lesson on how to live, or serve a warning to follow the rules of the society.
  • 7.
  • 8. - is a story with a fully developed theme but significantly shorter and less elaborate than a novel
  • 9. ✓ There is a powerful setting that transports the reader into the tale by appealing to all the senses.
  • 10. ✓ The characters, including characterization, are well-drawn and well- Developed.
  • 11. ✓ The plot of the story is original and not predictable. It should be interesting enough for the reader to find himself drawn to it..
  • 12. ✓ There should also be an interesting conflict that will move the plot.
  • 13. ✓ The story should have a relevant theme — one that provides profound insights about life.
  • 14.
  • 15. ✓ The characters are comprised of a hero with special skills, monsters who play the villain, and gods and goddesses who may help, reward, or punish the hero.
  • 16. ✓ The plot and conflict usually revolve around the hero’s adventure or quest, and his success or failure will determine whether he really is a true hero.
  • 17. ✓ The setting plays a very important role in helping the readers visualize the hero’s environment especially during his quest.
  • 18. ✓ The myth should leave the readers with a life lesson.
  • 19. What is a persuasive essay? Persuasive essay refers to the kind of writing, which presents reasons and examples to effect thought and/or action.
  • 20. Statement of the thesis, or the theme/topic of an argument.
  • 21. Enumeration of a set of reasons supporting the thesis.
  • 22. Presentation of evidence that substantiate the reasons and strengthen the thesis.
  • 23. Conclusion which reinforces the thesis and calls for action.
  • 24.
  • 25. Activity: My Ideal Text Read the following statements and determine whether they are good characteristics of a narrative or an opinion (persuasive/argumentative) article.
  • 26. It has a plot that is clear, predictable, and cliché.
  • 27.
  • 28. It expresses meanings that are true for different groups of readers.
  • 29.
  • 30. It contains themes about human nature and human experience, and conveys messages that will appeal to any generation of readers.
  • 31.
  • 32. It presents arguments that are based on the opinion of the majority.
  • 33.
  • 34. It helps readers think for themselves regarding an issue based on all available facts or evidence.
  • 35.
  • 36. •You must read between and beyond the lines to mines the treasures hidden in any piece of writing. You have to be mindful and observant in every piece that we judge.
  • 37.
  • 38.
  • 39. In your Big Notebook. Answer the following questions 1.__________- is an ancient story created to explain natural events, present a lesson on how to live, or serve a warning to follow the rules of the society. 2.__________- refers to the kind of writing, which presents reasons and examples to effect thought and/or action. 3.__________ - are the actors or actresses in a work of fiction who embody recognizable and relatable human traits. 4.__________-it is a one-sentence statement of the main point (argument) in an essay. 5.__________- is a story with a fully developed theme but significantly shorter and less elaborate than a novel 6-10. Enumerate the 5 elements of a story. 1.____________ 2.____________ 3.____________ 4.____________ 5.____________
  • 40. ASSIGNMENT/Additional Activity: Choose a short story or a persuasive essay and write a critique about it. Follow the following guide in writing your critique.

Editor's Notes

  1. ARE YOU FAMILIAR WITH THOSE PICTURES? YES
  2. Have you notice something in our game? Yes, those words are related to our lesson for this morning.   Are you familiar with a short story or a myth rather?
  3. Have you notice something in our game? Yes, those words are related to our lesson for this morning.   Are you familiar with a short story or a myth rather?
  4. Science Fiction is a genre of speculative fiction, which typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life. Historical- A fiction film showing past events or set within a historical period. This extensive genre shares territory with the biopic, costume drama, heritage film, and epic film.
  5. Science Fiction is a genre of speculative fiction, which typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life. Historical- A fiction film showing past events or set within a historical period. This extensive genre shares territory with the biopic, costume drama, heritage film, and epic film. Noli Me Tangere” and “El Filibusterismo” by Jose Rizal. “Banaag at Sikat” by Lope K. Santos.
  6. It also plays an important role in advancing the plot as well as in character development.
  7. The readers should find them relatable in terms of the values they embody and the principles they live by.
  8. Also, the plot is best enhanced by literary techniques such as suspense, foreshadowing (using hints or signs that a threat may lie ahead in the story), flashback, cliffhanger (abruptly ending the story without a clear resolution for the characters)and plot twist.
  9. should clearly show how the opposing forces (such as man versus himself, man versus society, etc.) confront one another and how it can be resolved.
  10. The theme is generally timeless, which means that it will remain true for different generation of readers and across different backgrounds.
  11. *Myths generally share the same characteristics with short stories, but they differ in terms of the added features such as having gods and goddesses as characters, heroes possessing special abilities, and humans transforming into a different creature. Specifically, these are the characteristics to look for in a myth:.
  12. The hero must be a well-drawn character, showing relatable traits while displaying great feats.
  13. One of the common twists in the plot of a myth is metamorphosis, or the transformation of a character into a different creature such as a bird, a monster, or a plant. These transformations are, of course, the gods’ doing. On the sidelines, the plot may also present a tradition or local belief of the community where the myth originated.
  14. It should be very vivid for the reader to picture places such as the Underworld, the forest, or the abode of the gods.
  15. Anchored on the general theme that good deeds are rewarded and evil is punished, the lessons are usually about moral conduct.
  16. It requires the clear statement of an opinion and reasons or specific examples to support said opinion. With the intention to persuade or to convince the readers, the writers usually follow this structure:
  17. It usually presents a controversial topic and the writer’s stand about it. A good thesis should state a truth (e.g. Divorce is not allowed in the Philippines.) or advocate a cause of action (e.g. English should be used as the medium of instruction in all public and private institutions.)Likewise, the thesis should be something that can be proven.
  18. This part elaborates on the necessity of the proposal, its advantages and workability.
  19. Evidences and arguments must be laid down carefully for a persuasive effect. They should appeal to reason or logic, to ethics, and to emotions.
  20. These parts are interrelated, but the value and effectiveness of persuasive essays rely heavily on arguments. This is why, as a critical reader, you need to know how to evaluate arguments before you can say that the text is convincing or not.
  21. An easy way to do this is to remember the acronym TELLS (thesis, evidence, logic, language and style), and ask the following questions:
  22. What are the are certain qualities to look for in a good literary text? What are the things to consider in critically judging a short story? How about in the Myth?