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Catch Up Friday Reading

1. SPELLING ACTIVITY

2. Vocabulary Building 1 . hesitant -slow to act or proceed (as from fear, indecision, or unwillingness) 2. fragrant -having a pleasant or sweet smell 3. insolent - disrespectful or rude in speech or conduct 4. virility - (in a man) the quality of having strength, energy, and a strong sex drive; manliness. 5. vigorously - involves physical strength, effort, or energy

3. Vocabulary Building 6.petroleum - a crude oil 7. indifference - the quality of not caring about or being interested in something or someone- 8.tremulous - shaking or quivering, timid or nervous 9.successive - following each other without interruption- 10.flustered- to feel embarrassed, to lose your cool

4. Share your thoughts! “What is your ideal age of marrying?” “Have you felt like you would like to settle down at this age ?”

5. READING TIME Reading piece: Footnote to Youth Jose Garcia Villa

6. COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

7. What is the central theme of "Footnote to Youth"? a) Love conquers all b) The consequences of early marriage c) The importance of family values d) Pursuit of personal ambition 2. Who is the protagonist of the story? Lucio Dodong Blas Teang

8. 3. What is the main conflict faced by Dodong in the story? Conflict with his parents Conflict with his wife Conflict with societal norms Conflict with his children 4. How does Dodong initially react to the news of his wife's pregnancy? a) He is ecstatic and joyful b) He is indifferent and uninterested c) He is angry and resentful d) He is confused and uncertain

9. 5.What motivates Dodong to marry Teang at a young age? a) Peer pressure b) His love for Teang c) Desire for independence d) Expectations from his parents 6.What does Dodong realize about marriage as he grows older? a) It is a joyful experience b) It requires maturity and responsibility c) It brings financial stability d) It limits personal freedom

10. 8.How does Dodong feel about his children as he grows older? a) He feels proud and fulfilled b) He feels burdened and regretful c) He feels indifferent and detached d) He feels joyful and content 9. What does Dodong regret as he reflects on his life? a) Marrying Teang b) Having children c) Not pursuing his dreams d) Not listening to his parents

11. 9.How does Teang react to Dodong's confession about his feelings? a) She is understanding and forgiving b) She is angry and resentful c) She is indifferent and apathetic d) She is surprised and shocked 10.What lesson does Dodong learn by the end of the story? a) The importance of communication in marriage b) The consequences of impulsive decisions c) The value of parental guidance d) The significance of personal ambition

12. GROUP ACTIVITY In a group of 4, present a role play of the part of the story having the following scenarios: Scene #1- When Dodong and Teang is planning to tell their parents that they want to marry because she is pregnant. Scene#2:- When Dodong and Teang told their parents that they want to marry Scene #3: When Dodong and Teang started their family and began to have lots of children, the thought of regrets comes in. Scene #4: When Blas told Dodong that he wanted also to marry Tona and Dodong tried to refuse

13. SPEAK UP “ What will you tell in your future self-10 years from now about marrying and settling down?”

14. Let’s Sing

15. Writing and Reflection task

16. Reflection Time! In 1 whole sheet of paper, answer the following Process Questions: 1. How did you feel after reading the story? 2. What lesson do you get from each character? 3. Who among the characters is worth emulating?

17. Template in 1 whole sheet REFLECTION IN READING Name: ___________________ Date:______________ Section:____________________ Title of the Selection:_______________________________ (Note: Copy and answer the 2 questions and the quotes)