I Am Unique

prepared by:Shirly F. Perez

Lesson 1

I am Unique

Prepared by:

Shirly F. Perez

Based on the following Based on the following pictures, what makes us pictures, what makes us Filipino’s unique?Filipino’s unique?

Read the pool of words Read the pool of words below. Cluster together below. Cluster together

words that are related or are words that are related or are similar in meaning. Clue is similar in meaning. Clue is

given by the representative given by the representative word.word.

Clustering

stout heroes trustworthy

rivers seas God-fearingsoil forests peoplehardy oppressors lakespast foe mightyinvader responsibility

obligationsail deathless rebelsimmortal religious fieldsfuture hopeful home

Word ClusterWord Cluster

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Battle

2.

Physical Characteristics

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Land

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Nature

5. U Unending

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7. Character Traits

Task

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Time

I am a Filipino

By Carlos P. Romulo

He grew up in the town of Camiling in the province of Tarlac.

He was born within the Spanish walled city of Intramuros, Manila, on January 14, 1898.

In World War II, he was aide-de-camp to General Douglas MacArthur. 

In 1924 Romulo married Virginia Llamas, a local beauty titlist. 

His beloved wife died in 1968, near the end of his terms as president of the University of the Philippines, his alma mater, and, concurrently, Secretary of Education.

Romulo served a total of eight Philippine presidents. His career as a public servant spanned more than fifty years, including seventeen years as Secretary of Foreign Affairs and ten years as the Philippines’ ambassador to the United States.

The following is a sample The following is a sample video of a speech choir video of a speech choir

regarding, regarding, “I am a Filipino”“I am a Filipino”

Exchanging InsightsExchanging Insights1. What are the true qualities of a

Filipino as pointed out by Romulo? How do these qualities influence you as the new generation?

2. Despite your youth, could you name some things you have done that show you a true Filipino?

3. How do you feel as a Filipino? Are you proud or ashamed? Why? Do you consider yourself unique?

4. What does the writer/essayist think about the kind of spirit and strength the Filipinos have?

5. The writer values what our past heroes have achieved. Do you think Filipinos can have achieved. Do you think Filipinos can still make great heroes in today’s world? Why? Why not?

Thank you for listening!