Group 8 Section: DCA

Pedrozo, Leilanie G. Suarez, Sherilyn Ann G.

Sanoy, Alfha D. Valerio, Zxaris P.
Sobremonte, Precious Lalaine N. Viernes, Abegaile T.

ACTIVITY 2: MIDTERMS
POEM ANALYSIS
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
THE ACTIVITIES IN LETTERS A, B, D, & E SHOULD BE ANSWERED IN ONE FILE ONLY.
FOR LETTER C- WAIT FOR THE LINK TO BE SENT FOR YOU TO UPLOAD YOUR VIDEOS
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A. Haiku (50PTS)
Instruction: Write a haiku (a three-line poem: 5-syllables, then 7, then 5) in relation with
the poem of Rizal entitled ‘Sa aking mga Kabata’

Life’s A Cycle
Filipino tongue,
Pride of our nation's people,
Speak it loud and strong.

B. Poem composition (50PTS)

Instruction: Compose your own version of the poem ‘Education gives luster to
motherland’. It should compose of two (2) stanzas of four (4) lines each stanza.

Hangad ng Marami
Tunay nga’t ito ay isang susi,
Sa pagkamit ng ating mga minimithi.
Ang mga pangarap ng sanlibutan,
Siyang nagbibigay ng pag-asa sa ating bayan.

Pagkakapantay-pantay, karangyaan, at kalayaan.

Lahat ay kayang masilayan.
Edukasyong nais maabot ng lahat,
Dapat ay samantalahin sa kamay ng mapalad.

C. Talent Presentation: An output for the poem entitled: “To the Filipino Youth” (100PTS)
Instruction: Take a video of your talent. It should be 1-2 minutes’ presentation.
(WAIT FOR A LINK- TO BE UPLOADED)
Rubric: Talent/Performance-(50%)
Originality-(25%)
Creativity/Performance-(25%)
D. Story Strategy: In relation with the poem: My retreat (50PTS)
Instruction: Give your own version of your ‘tempest’ in life as Rizal did experience.
Losing someone you love is the most sorrowful experience one may encounter in
life. The letter below expresses one of the members' most sorrowful moments in life.

Dear Tay,

On the night of valentine's day 2021, you shocked all of us. We were supposed to
enjoy the night and see you in the summer. Yet, you couldn't wait and left us without
a goodbye. There were many could haves and should haves running in my mind. But
all of those were too late because you left us so suddenly.
Tay, the family misses you so much. The first time we celebrated Christmas
together after the strict quarantine restrictions felt like something was missing. We
were missing you. I wish we had more time together. I hope I have spent more
holidays with you and Nanay.
Everyone's yearning for your loss Tay. A lot of questions ran through my head,
asking why now? Why all of a sudden? Why does it have to be you? I can't accept
that we will never see you and hear your deep loving voice. Indeed, time will never
tell what will happen to us in the next moment.
My regrets are too late. I couldn't turn back time. I just wish I had a supernatural
power that could make things turn the other way around. But I don't. Everything's late,
even my hopes and dreams of spending more time with you. My world shattered
when I heard the news. I wanted to look at your face one last time, but the moment
wouldn't let us.
I was scrolling through my gallery, looking for the best photo of us. I saw one, a
blurry image of us. You were smiling, standing beside me. Tay, you look good in this
image. I wish I could bring this man back alive. Remembering the love and care you
showered on us makes me cry my heart and soul out.
You broke our hearts during valentine's day, and every time this day happens,
the wound deepens. But we know you wouldn't let us live in grief for the rest of our
lives. Trust me, Tay, we will never forget the love and care you gave us, especially as
your first grandchild. You will always be in our hearts, even if the wound you left heals.
I may not be able to express my love that much back then, but I love you so much,
Tay!
Please send me your hugs through the winds. In this way, I can still feel you by my
side. I will take care of Nanay for you, don't worry. I hope you enjoy your happy place
now.

Love,
Your granddaughter

E. My own version of ‘Mi Ultimo Adios’ (SULAT NG PAMAMAALAM) (60PTS)

Instruction: Considering the two voices of the poem “My Last Farewell”, make your
own ‘voice’ to the persons whom you would offer a message of which you consider
that you are about to leave the world permanently like Dr. Jose Rizal. You may
express your letter in English or Filipino.
First voice: Voice of the patriot: who gladly offered his life to his country.

Mahal kong bayan,

Labing dalawang oras.

Hindi ko nasilangan ang unang sikat ng araw, ganun pa man masasabi kung
ito'y napakaganda. Hindi ako nagkamali. Unang sikat nang araw, kay sarap sa balat.
Kay sarap ng simoy nang hangin.
Mahal kong sinilangan, napakaganda mong pagmasdan. Mga tubig sa
baybayin na kumakaway sayo. Ibong umaawit na kay sarap pakinggan. Oh, araw!
Kay sarap mong yakapin tuwing tag-ulan. Ulan na hinahanap-hanap ko tuwing ako'y
naiinitan. Ulan na naging parte ng kabataan ko.
Labing lima- labing limang taon ang nakaraan. Maraming nagbago.
Mga ugong ng sasakyan na nakakairita. Mga usok nito'y kay sakit sa ilong. Ang
trapikong nakakairita tuwing nagmamadali ka. Mga taong nagsisiksikan, pawis na
pinaghalo-halo. Mga aksidente, mga pagpapatiwakal na bakit kailangan pang
mangyari. Mga taong may ayaw sayo ng ‘di mo alam ang dahilan. Mga taong may
malasakit sayo. Mga taong kinukumpara ka, bakit? Oh, mahal kong Pilipinas, kay
rami mong binigay na ala-ala.
Hindi ako si Ginoong Jose Rizal na ang daming kabutihang ginawa. Mga taong
tinulungan. Kay raming iniwang ala-ala sa mga kabataan. Napaka talino na sana’y
aking namana. Ginoong Rizal, kay rami ng mga bagay na nagawa na kailanman ay
hindi ko nagawa at magagawa.
Isa akong mamamayan ng napakagandang bansang Pilipinas. Nangangarap
na balang araw ay masilayan kong muli ang pagsikat at paglubog ng araw. Dahil
ang isang katulad ko ay naniniwala pa rin na may magbabago. Naniniwala na "Ang
kabataan ang pag asa nang bayan".
Sa aking pamilya, kaibigan, mahal ko kayo. Sa mga taong hindi ako gusto,
mahal ko kayo. Sa aking bansa, may oras pa. Mahal na mahal na mahal ko kayong
lahat, lalo na ang bayang aking lilisanin.
Labing dalawang minuto.
Labing dalawang minuto na lang pala ang natitira. Ito na ang huli nating
pagkikita. Naisin ko mang tumulong upang ika’y mabago at umunlad, ngunit wala
na akong oras. Pilipinas, ‘wag kang panghinaan. May oras pa para ika’y kanilang
matulungan.
Mga ala-alang iyong ibinigay, dadalhin hanggang sa huling segundo ng aking
buhay. Poot at saya, ay parte ng ating pagsasama. Mahal kong Pilipinas, nawa’y sa
susunod na buhay ang iyong sigla’t ganda ay manatili at huwag nang kumupas.

Nagmamahal,
Iyong magiliw na mamayan
Second voice: In the following categories, write an open letter to your parents as a
dutiful son or daughter, to your siblings as an understanding brother/ sister (if you are
an only son or daughter, consider writing to your closest relative) and to your closest
friend or best friend as a faithful friend.

a. dutiful son/daughter
To my parents,

Showing love is something that I can never hide. As I grow up, I realize how
much you did for me, those sacrifices to provide what I need and want. Mom
and dad, thank you for supporting and believing in me as I reach my aspirations
in life. You made me realize how worthy I am.
The sleepless nights you endured during my younger years showed how
much you love and care for me. When you kiss my wounds and comfort me
every time I cry makes me want to stay longer by your sides. Your efforts are
priceless. Even words cannot describe them. There are a lot of things I want to
express, but time won't let me.
During my best and worst days, you never left my company. You made
ways how to make me smile during my falls. You endured my worst sides and
still make me feel loved and accepted. Our misunderstandings made our bond
closer and tighter. I am glad to be your daughter. I am very blessed to have
parents like you. I will always and forever love you, even as time withers us apart.
Now, you're both growing old. I wish I had enough time to return the favor.
Because you also deserve the whole world to you. No more crying, mom, and
dad. You have to stay healthy and happy, no matter what. It's high time to give
yourself the love and care you gave me. No more tears, just happy memories.
Because time will never tell, enjoy your time together and treat yourselves.
Continue to grow together and live the life you've ever dreamt of.
As you reach this point, you may feel it's the end of us. But always
remember it's not. The memories I left will always make you know I'm still with
you. The tender love I gave while being with you proves it's ever-lasting. Keep it,
and I'll see you in the next chapter of your lives to continue our incomplete story.

Always,
Your daughter

b. understanding brother/sister
To my sibling,

Life may not always be fair to us. However, I will still choose to stay by your
side. We may quarrel at times and have many misunderstandings and setbacks
as siblings. I will still have your back at your lowest moments. Because that's part
of life, and as a sibling, I am always here to listen, cry, and laugh with you. Our
quarrels may be endless, but so is my love and tolerance for you.
We've made a lot of memories, both good and bad. But I want you to
keep the best ones in your heart. Treasure those moments, and remember me
with them. It will keep my presence and love alive. Burry and forget the hurtful
 parts we've been through, and never feel sorry for everything you've done
wrong. I've already forgiven you, even without saying it.
I want you to remember to keep on fighting and pursuing your dreams.
Never listen to your doubts or what other people say. Your passion and
dedication will make you through life. And as you go on with your journey, I will
be here, supporting you until you reach the top. In any case, I'm ready to extend
my hand to you and save you from those drowning thoughts. Because as your
sister, I oath to be the best sister in the world for you.
My physical being may not be there to help. But I will look out for you all
the time. So don't be scared to go out of your comfort zone. Don't waste any
tears or regrets, and live the best life you deserve. Live and strive, and take good
care of yourself. And when you reach your goals, shout to the wind, "Ate, I made
it!" And you'll surely make me proud.
I may be leaving you alone at this moment of our lives, yet in any chance,
I will remain in your heart and memories. Ate will constantly be by your side. In
the wind, you may feel my tightest hugs. Through the bright sun, you may feel
my happiness. And during your sorrows, through the rain, I'll cry with you. And
when the time comes that your heart heals from my loss, I wish I remain as your
ate in that heart of yours.

Always,
Your sister

c. faithful friend
Mahal kong kaibigan,

Aking kaibigan sa panahon ng ating kabataan. Nagagalak akong

nakilala kita at sa ating mga pinagsamahan. Ang mga nagpapalungkot sa
akin, ikaw ang kumakalaban. Saya at mga pangarap, sinigurado mong unti-
unting makakamtan. ‘Di man tayo magkasama ngayon, dadalhin ko ang ating
pinagdaanan.
Kung ako man ay pumanaw at lilisan sa ating mundo. Pagkakaibigan
natin sa loob ng sampung taon ay totoo. Lahat ng ating tagumpay ay hindi
maglalaho. Lilisanin ko ang mundo na may kaibigang tapat at totoo. Ang
pinakamahalaga ay nagkakilala tayo
Sa aking pagpanaw, matatanaw ko ang iyong maaliwalas na mukha.
Maririnig ko ang ating mga halakhak na lilipad sa mga tala. Malalagutan ako
ng hininga na walang sama ng loob sa isa't isa. Maiiwan kitang mag-isa. Ngunit
babantayan kang lagi na sa tuwina.
Sabay tayong nangarap para sa ating buhay. Ninais ko na magkaroon
ng pamilyang masaya at makulay. Nais kitang makita na maging arkitekto at
papalakpakan nang walang humpay. Nais ko na magkaroon ka ng masayang
pamilya at bahay. At nais ko na hindi na nawa malumbay.
Napakaganda ng iyong mukha, kalooban, at mga hangarin. Sa
kabutihan mo ay parang kinakanlong ng hangin. Naranasan ko ang
kapanatagan sa iyo, ang yakap na hapitin. Wala mang yamang
maihahandog ngunit mas may yaman ang iyong mga bilin. Tinuruan mo ako
kung paano mabuhay sa mundong ginagalawan natin.
Ikaw ay isang bulaklak na marikit at may mababang loob. Na sumasayaw
sa hangin at hindi maingay ang tunog. Ang iyong pag-unawa ay tulad ng alon
na nakakalunod. Pinapawi mong parang anghel ang bawat kirot ng loob. Mga
payo mo ang nagpatuloy sa akin na parang ilog na marubdob.
Pareho nating mahal ang dalang kapayapaan ng kalikasan. Palagi
tayong nagkukwentuhan at sa mga parke ang puntahan. Ang hangin ay hindi
matagumpay sa pagwasak ng ating pagkakaibigan. Kahit nga ikaw ay
binansagang kawayan. Ngunit ang paborito natin sa kalikasan ay ang
karagatan.
Marami akong mithiin para sa iyo at panalangin. Patnubayan ka sana ng
Ama na lumalang sa atin. Aking mga panalangin ay hindi sana balewalahin.
Tulungan ka sana ng Ama na gampanan ang lahat ng iyong tungkulin. Lahat
ng kasamaan at kapahamakan, ika'y lisanin.
Kung ikaw man ay ikasal, sana ay masaksihan ko pa. Sana ang magiging
mga anak mo ay maalagaan ko pa. Kung ikaw man ay malumbay, sana ay
maaaliw kita. Kung magkakataon na ito'y mangyari, ako'y mas sasaya. Sa mga
pagsubok at lumbay mo, ako ang magdadala.
Naaalala mo pa ba noong ginawan mo ng sining ang aking pangalan?
Nakaramdam ako ng pagpapahalaga at silakbo ng kaibigan. Ako ay isang
ordinaryo at hamak na mag-aaral lamang. Ito ay dadalhin ko bilang
karangalan mula sa kaibigan. Maibaon man ako sa mga lupang ating
kinatatayuan.
Sa aking pagkamatay, sana ay guhitan mo ang aking kabaong. Ang
mga paaalala at pagpapayo mo ay ibulong. Sa aking puntod ay pagandahin
mo ang aking pangalan. Gawin mong takluban at ilabas ang galing mo sa
sining. Sana ay ‘di ka magsasawang bisitahin ako sa huling hantungan ko.
Malimutan mo man ako ay hindi mahalaga. Palagi naman akong
nakapaligid sa iyo. Ang musika na siyang tanda ng ating pagkakaibigan. Ang
gabi na magpapa-alala ng ating mga pag-uusap. At ang paligid na
magpapahiwatig sa iyo ng iyong pag-iisa.
Ito na ang aking huling paalam mula sa mga pag-uwi natin. Ngayon ay
hindi na natin masusulyapan ang ating mga ngiti. Ito na ang huling mga salita
na matutunghayan mo sa akin. Ako naman ngayon ang magpapayo,
mamuhay kang maluwalhati at maghanap ng kaibigang tulad ko. Iyong hindi
ka sasaksakin sa likod kundi sa iyo ay maglingkod.
Paalam aking matapat na kaibigan. Hanggang dito na lamang kung
wala ka sa pangyayari ng aking kamatayan. Paalam sa iyo na nagtaguyod
para sa aking pagkakaroon ng matinong isip. Paalam sa nagtiis na makasama
ako sa aking pag-uugali. Hindi mo ako nilisan ngunit sa buhay na ito,
ipagpaumanhin mo na ikaw ay akin nang lilisanin.

Nagmamahal,
Matalik mong kaibigan