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English
Quarter 1 – Module 4:
Compare and contrast the contents of the
materials viewed with outside sources of
information in terms of accessibility
and effectiveness
English – Grade 10
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 4: EN10VC-IVa-15: Compare and contrast the contents of the
materials viewed with outside sources of information in terms of
accessibility and effectiveness.
First Edition, 2020

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English
Quarter 1 – Module 4:
Compare and contrast the contents of the
materials viewed with outside sources of
information in terms of accessibility
and effectiveness
Introductory Message

For the facilitator:

Welcome to the English 10 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on EN10VC-IVa-

15: Compare and contrast the contents of the materials viewed with outside
sources of information in terms of accessibility and effectiveness.

This module was collaboratively designed, developed, and reviewed by educators both
from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher, or facilitator in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their
personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

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Welcome to English 10 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Compare and

contrast the contents of the materials viewed with outside sources of
information in terms of accessibility and effectiveness.

The hand is one of the most symbolized parts of the human body. It is often used to
depict skill, action, and purpose. Through our hands, we may learn, create and
accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a learner is
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 This will give you an idea of the skills or
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correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
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Key at the end of the module.
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the lesson learned. This also tends retention
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References This is a list of all sources used in

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 developing this module.
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If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not
alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

What I Need to Know

As a global citizen, communication skills in English language is a primary skill that

you need to acquire along with the other 21st century skills namely: critical thinking,
collaboration, creativity and problem solving. Your journey through this module will
enable you to improve your comprehension skills. The activities are a great
opportunity for you to practice the English language while developing your life skills.
Specifically, this module covers different activities namely: vocabulary, reading,
viewing, and grammar which will help you compare and contrast the contents of
the materials viewed with outside sources of information in terms of
accessibility and effectiveness ( EN10VC-IVa-15).
The module is divided into three key ideas in developing your life skills:

● Reading a Myth: Arachne

● Viewing: I Came from Nothing
● Effective Communication: Transition Signals

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. clarify the meaning of unknown words using context clues;
2. read critically by predicting the outcome of the story;
3. show understanding of the enduring values by comparing and contrasting the
characters in the materials viewed;
4. use the language effectively in explaining your understanding of the key
concepts in relation to real life situations; and
5. show creativity in presenting a chosen final task.

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 What I Know
Before you proceed to the next lesson, recall what you have learned from previous
lesson.

Classify the items below according to formal definition or informal definition. Write the
letters of the correct answers separately on the bubble thoughts for formal definition
and informal definition.

A. Definition using a synonym

B. Consist of the term, the part of speech and the meaning
of the term.
C. Definition includes specific characteristics of the term.
D. The world was forced into home isolation due to the
pandemic or a global impact of the Covid 19 crisis.
E. A definition taken from the dictionary.
F. A modem is an electronic device that makes possible the
transmission of data to or from a computer via telephone.
G. Freedom, also referred to as liberty or independence, is
a state people reach when they are free to think and do
whatever they please.
H. Freedom – (n.) the power or right to act, speak, or think
as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
I. The Internet is a global system of networked computers
that allows user-to-user communication and transfer of
data files.
J. Uses antonyms in defining a word.
K. Alone in the hospital room, the patient felt nostalgia or
homesickness.
L. Most people who overcame crisis in lives attributed their
survival in their faith or a strong belief in God.
M. Uses context clues in definition.
N. Includes a specific class in defining a term.
O. Includes a specific characteristics of a term.
FORMAL DEFINITION INFORMAL DEFINITION

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Lesson
Developing Your Life Skills
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What’s In

Word Building
The terms are unfamiliar words you will encounter in the reading text. For better
understanding of these terms, read the sentences below and unlock the meaning of
the underlined words by filling in the entries in the graphic organizer. Use the
dictionary and choose the meaning as they are used in the sentence. Write the
definition in column 3. Write the synonyms in column 4.
Vocabulary Analysis Worksheet

WORD Clues to the meaning DICTIONARY MEANING Synonyms

within the sentence

1. It requires great humility to overcome hubris.

2. She drew out the long wool, fine as a hair, from the distaff as she sat spinning.

3. Before the group that was gathered there she would not give in; so pressing her pale
lips together in obstinacy and pride, she led the goddess to one of the great looms
and set herself before the other.
4. She lived in an obscure little village, but she became famous in her skill.
5. Many skeins lay heaped beside them to use, bleached white, and gold, and scarlet,
and other shades, varied as the rainbow.
6. Arachne had never thought of giving credit for her success to her father‟s skill in
dyeing, though in actual truth the colors were as remarkable as the cloth itself.

⮚ When attempting to decipher the meaning of a new word, it is often useful to

look at what comes before and after that word. The surrounding words can give
readers helpful context clues about the meaning of the new word, as well as
how it is used. Using context clue is also called an informal definition.

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 What’s New

Picture Decode
Imaginary or Real? Can you differentiate an imaginary object from a real one? List
down two (2) words that describe imaginary and another two (2) words that describe
real.
Imaginary: _________________________________
Real: _______________________________________
Now, identify the following items. Which do you think are imaginary and which items
are real? Write the name below each picture. Be guided by the descriptions in the
parenthesis. Guess the hidden word by writing the initial letters of the items or names
which you think are imaginary. Write the initial letters of the imaginary items in the
order according to their numbers.

1) ______________________ 2) _______________________ 3) _______________________

( Roman name for this ( A famous site) ( Tree of life in Norse
Greek god) mythology)

4)_________________________ 5) _____________________ 6)_____________________

(A Scandinavian tribe) (Son of Odin) ( Wife of Zeus)
What is the code (hidden word)?________________

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 What is It
Myths are narrative stories whose characters center around gods, goddesses or
superhuman beings with extraordinary events. The term mythology refers to the study
of myth belonging to a particular religious tradition.

Notes to the Teacher

Answers to „Question to Ponder‟ can be posted online. (Messenger/ Face Book
Group/ Google Classroom)
Answers to the prediction questions:
No wrong answers for this part. Students need to answer the
prediction questions after every paragraph in order to check their
understanding of the story.

Knowing the Author

Margaret Olivia Ensor Coolidge (1908-2006) was a British-born American

writer and educator. Coolidge published 27 books, several of which were
written for young adults. Olivia Coolidge was a noted author of biographies
and historical fiction for young adults; her works have been widely praised for
their accuracy and attention to detail. Her knowledge of these subjects,
combined with her clarity and smoothness of style, helped earn her a place in
the pantheon of children's literature.

This story is adapted from Question to ponder:

Greek Mythology. Find out How would you feel
how the most talented weaver,
when someone is
who was a mortal responded
better than you?
when she was challenged by
Pallas Athena, the goddess of
wisdom, arts and warfare.

Hello student:
Read the story. While reading, pause for a while and
write down your predictions on the story by answering
the questions. Do not get your answers from the
passage. Instead, give your answers based on what you
think will happen in the story. Enjoy reading!
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A- Reading
Arachne
From Ancient Greece
Retold by Olivia Coolidge

Arachne was a maiden who became famous throughout Greece, though she was
neither wellborn nor beautiful and came from no great city. She lived in an obscure
little village, and her father was a humble dyer of wool. In this he was very skillful,
producing many varied shades, while above all he was famous for the clear, bright
scarlet which is made from shellfish, and which was the most glorious of all the colors
used in ancient Greece. Even more skillful than her father was Arachne. It was her
task to spin the fleecy wool into a fine, soft thread and to weave it into cloth on the
high-standing loom within the cottage. Arachne was small and pale from much
working. Her eyes were light and her hair was a dusty brown, yet she was quick and
graceful, and her fingers, roughened as they were, went so fast that it was hard to
follow their flickering movements. So soft and even was her thread, so fine her cloth,
so gorgeous her embroidery, that soon her products were known all over Greece. No
one had ever seen the like of them before.

Stop reading for a moment. Answer the following

questions to predict what will happen in the next paragraphs.
1. What skill was Arachne well known for?
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
2. What do you think would become Arachne‟s behavior as a result
of being famous?
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Now, continue reading the next paragraph to find out if
your prediction is correct.

At last Arachne‟s fame became so great that people used to come from far and
wide to watch her working. Even the graceful nymphs would steal in from stream or
forest and peep shyly through the dark doorway, watching in wonder the white arms
of Arachne as she stood at the loom and threw the shuttle from hand to hand between
the hanging threads, or drew out the long wool, fine as a hair, from the distaff as she
sat spinning. “Surely Athena herself must have taught her,” people would murmur to
one another. “Who else could know the secret of such marvelous skill?” Arachne was
used to being wondered at, and she was immensely proud of the skill that had brought
so many to look on her. Praise was all she lived for, and it displeased her greatly that
people should think anyone, even a goddess, could teach her anything. Therefore
when she heard them murmur, she would stop her work and turn round indignantly

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to say, “With my own ten fingers I gained this skill, and by hard practice from early
morning till night. I never had time to stand looking as you people do while another
maiden worked. Nor if I had, would I give Athena credit because the girl was more
skillful than I. As for Athena‟s weaving, how could there be finer cloth or more
beautiful embroidery than mine? If Athena herself were to come down and compete
with me, she could do no better than I.”
One day when Arachne turned round with such words, an old woman answered
her, a gray old woman, bent and very poor, who stood leaning on a staff and peering at
Arachne amid the crowd of onlookers. “Reckless girl,” she said, “how dare you claim to
be equal to the immortal gods themselves? I am an old woman and have seen much.
Take my advice and ask pardon of Athena for your words. Rest content with your fame
of being the best spinner and weaver that mortal eyes have ever beheld.” “Stupid old
woman,” said Arachne indignantly, “who gave you a right to speak in this way to me?
It is easy to see that you were never good for anything in your day, or you would not
come here in poverty and rags to gaze at my skill. If Athena resents my words, let her
answer them herself. I have challenged her to a contest, but she, of course, will not
come. It is easy for the gods to avoid matching their skill with that of men.”

Stop reading again for a moment, write your predictions on what

will happen next in the story by answering the question below.

3. What do you think will be the reaction of the goddess

Athena at the challenge of Arachne?
__________________________________________________________________
4. Who do you think is the old woman in the crowd?
___________________________________________________________________

5. What do you think will happen next?

___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Now, continue reading the next paragraph and check if
your prediction is correct.

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At these words the old woman threw down
her staff and stood erect. The wondering
onlookers saw her grow tall and fair and
stand clad in long robes of dazzling white.
They were terribly afraid as they realized
that they stood in the presence of Athena.
Arachne herself flushed red for a moment,
for she had never really believed that the
goddess would hear her. Before the group
that was gathered there she would not give
in; so pressing her pale lips together in
obstinacy and pride, she led the goddess to
one of the great looms and set herself
The weaving contest of goddess Athena
before the other. Without a word both and Arachne. Image accessed from
began to thread the long woolen strands https://berserkon.com/img/get
that hang from the rollers, and between
which the shuttle moves back and forth.

Many skeins lay heaped beside them to use, bleached white, and gold, and scarlet,
and other shades, varied as the rainbow. Arachne had never thought of giving credit
for her success to her father‟s skill in dyeing, though in actual truth the colors were
as remarkable as the cloth itself. Soon there was no sound in the room but the
breathing of the onlookers, the whirring of the shuttles, and the creaking of the
wooden frames as each pressed the thread up into place or tightened the pegs by
which the whole was held straight. The excited crowd in the doorway began to see that
the skill of both in truth was very nearly equal, but that, however the cloth might turn
out, the goddess was the quicker of the two. A pattern of many pictures was growing
on her loom. There was a border of twined branches of the olive, Athena‟s favorite tree,
while in the middle, figures began to appear. As they looked at the glowing colors, the
spectators realized that Athena was weaving into her pattern a last warning to
Arachne. The central figure was the goddess herself competing with Poseidon for
possession of the city of Athens; but in the four corners were mortals who had tried to
strive with gods and pictures of the awful fate that had overtaken them.

Pause for a moment, predict what will happen next by

answering the questions below.
6. Who do you think will win in the contest? Why?
_____________________________________________________________________

7. What do you think will happen to Arachne?

____________________________________________________________________

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 The goddess ended a little before Arachne and stood back from her marvelous
work to see what the maiden was doing. Never before had Arachne been matched
against anyone whose skill was equal, or even nearly equal to her own. As she stole
glances from time to time at Athena and saw the goddess working swiftly, calmly, and
always a little faster than herself, she became angry instead of frightened, and an evil
thought came into her head. Thus as Athena stepped back a pace to watch Arachne
finishing her work, she saw that the maiden had taken for her design a pattern of
scenes which showed evil or unworthy actions of the gods, how they had deceived fair
maidens, resorted to trickery, and appeared on earth from time to time in the form of
poor and humble people. When the goddess saw this insult glowing in bright colors on
Arachne‟s loom, she did not wait while the cloth was judged, but stepped forward, her
gray eyes blazing with anger, and tore Arachne‟s work across. Then she struck
Arachne across the face. Arachne stood there a moment, struggling with anger, fear,
and pride. “I will not live under this insult,” she cried, and seizing a rope from the wall,
she made a noose and would have hanged herself. The goddess touched the rope and
touched the maiden. “Live on, wicked girl,” she said. “Live on and spin, both you and
your descendants. When men look at you they may remember that it is not wise to
strive with Athena.” At that the body of Arachne shriveled up; and her legs grew tiny,
spindly, and distorted. There before the eyes of the spectators hung a little dusty
brown spider on a slender thread.
All spiders descend from Arachne, and as the Greeks watched them spinning their
thread wonderfully fine, they remembered the contest with Athena and thought that it
was not right for even the best of men to claim equality with the gods.
Post Reading Questions:
1. List down Arachne‟s words and actions showing her pride.
Words: ___________________________________________________________
Actions: __________________________________________________________

2. What do you mean by the word „hubris‟? Do you think Arachne

possess this attitude?
____________________________________________________________________

What’s More

B- Viewing
You have learned from the story of Arachne that pride does not make you
better in dealing with challenges. Now, watch the inspirational video on the life
of Manny Pacquiao and compare the similarities and differences between the
two characters. What attitudes should you need to develop in facing
challenges in life?
Manny Pacquiao: I came from nothing.
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https://www.youtube

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 While watching the
video clip, take down
notes on the important
turning points in the life
of Manny Pacquiao.
Then fill in the graphic
organizer to present
your insights.

Character’s Challenge

Now compare and contrast the two characters.

What are their What did Attitudes What did they gain
Characters lives before they do to as a result
they were develop of their attitudes.
famous? their skills?
Arachne

Manny
Pacquiao

C - Effective Communication: Transition Signals

To establish effective communication requires coherence in the
language that we use both in speaking and writing. Transition
signals are useful in achieving cohesion and coherence in your
writing. Study the grammar key points below.

The following sentences are taken from the story, Arachne. Compare
the pairs of sentences. Choose which of the sentences are clear and
easy to understand, then mark with check (√).

___A) Praise was all she lived for, and it displeased her greatly that people
should think anyone, even a goddess, could teach her anything. Therefore,
when she heard them murmur, she would stop her work and turn round
indignantly to say, “With my own ten fingers I gained this skill, and by hard
practice from early morning till night. ___ B) Praise was all she lived for, it
displeased her greatly that people should think anyone, even a goddess, could
When she heard them murmur, she would stop her work turn round indignantly
to say, “With my own ten fingers I gained this skill, by hard practice from early
morning till night.

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 Words like and, even, therefore are transition signals.

Transition signals are also called cohesive devices, discourse

markers, connectors or. conjunctive adverbs.
Transition signals are words and phrases used to signal relationships
between ideas within sentences and paragraphs. It helps readers and
listeners move smoothly from one thought to the next. Use transition
signals in the following ways:

Presenting a cause as, due to the fact, otherwise, as a result, for, since, but,
or a result therefore, consequently, thus, due to, accordingly, unless,
Adding another also, in addition, specifically, in the same way, to illustrate,
point furthermore, moreover, besides, as well as
Clarifying a First, second, next, then, finally, third
sequence
Emphasizing a Likewise, similarly
comparison
Introducing a However, nevertheless, nonetheless, otherwise, yet
contrast
Giving example For example, for instance, in fact

Examples:

1. Saccharin is an artificial sweetener used in toothpaste, mouthwash, and sugarless

gum. In addition, it is used in many diet foods.
(Connecting a series of ideas related to one topic)

2. Since you're such a good student, you'll get into a good college. Therefore, you can
get a job you like. As a result, you should be a happy person.
(Showing the consequences of an action.)

3. The Anasazi built their homes into the side of the cliff. For this reason, they were
also called Cliff dwellers.( Shows the basis, reason or logic)
4. Raccoons and bears are related animals. However, raccoons are smaller.
( Introducing a contrast.)

5. The roots of a new plant take in water and minerals that the plant uses to grow.
Then, as the stems grow upward, leaves appear. (Clarifying a sequence.)

Let’s Practice!
A) Use the following transition signals: moreover/ and/ furthermore

Carla is determined to finish her studies _________help her sick parents.

________________, she will do all the cooking and cleaning while she studies at home.
______________, she is grateful that she has more time with her parents.

B) Problem – Solution Scenario

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 Read the scenario below. Think of the best ways to solve the problem then write
your solutions using transition signals. Write your answers in the graphic
organizer.

The Deadline

The teacher had already announced two

weeks ago that the deadline for portfolio
submission would be on Friday.
Jeremiah wasn‟t worried because he
thought that he had a lot of time to do
his project.
After school, he watched YouTube
videos, chatted with friends on group
chat and posted Tik Tok videos. Friday
came, Jeremiah realized that he could
not finished his portfolio on time because
he had never started anything for the
project. Later that day,
he asked his teacher for extra time to do
the requirement. His teacher consented
but told him that he would received a 10
point deduction as a penalty for late
submission. He knew that if only he had
considered his project a priority , he
wouldn‟t have received a low grade.
Being a student, what would be your
priority?

What I Have Learned

Summarize what you learned in this lesson. Be guided by the questions below:

1. What important lessons did you learn from the two persona in the story and the
video clip?

_____________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

2. In developing your skills, what positive attitude should you need to possess?

_________________________________________________________________________________

3. What signals do we use for coherence in our language use both in writing

and speaking? __________________________

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 What I Can Do

Unleash your Creativity

Both Arachne and Manny Pacquiao excel in their skills because they nurtured their
interests. Developing your skill starts from your interest. Eventually, interest may get
you into a hobby. A hobby is an activity that you enjoy doing in your spare time. It
may be inspired by an interest, but it typically requires more commitment and
involves taking action, like learning a new skill, or collecting, building or creating
something. Hobbies are essentially the active pursuit of a personal interest.

You are young, and it‟s the best time to expose yourself to the various wonders of the
world!

Now, get ready to apply the lessons you have learned in this module by following the
instructions below.

Do the following:

Step 1

● Discover more about your hobby.

● Find out your interests, likes and strengths.
● Search the websites, read books, newspapers or magazines for ways on how to
improve your skills.

Step 2
When you present the hobby to your class:
• Explain it the best way you can. Use transition signals.
• Tell them what makes the hobby special and why people do it.
● What is required to do this hobby (resources, skills, etc.)?
● What is the goal? Are there any famous people who have this hobby?

Step 3
Present the hobby through one of the following: (Choose one)

1. Photo essay : A photo essay is a series of photographs that tell a story.

Use photos with descriptions in explaining your hobby.
2. Infographics: Use a visual presentation, graphs and descriptions or sentences in
explaining your hobby.

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 Assessment
Directions: Circle the letter of the correct answer.
A- Reading Comprehension

1. According to the story, what tree is sacred to Athena?

a. myrtle b. pomegranate c. olive d. oak

2. Which among the statements is true based on the story?

a. Athena turned Arachne into a spider.
b. Arachne‟s father is good at weaving.
c. Arachne attributed her skill from Athena.
d. Arachne asked Athena to turn her into a spider.

3. What can be inferred in the statement below.

“Arachne was a maiden who became famous throughout Greece, though she was
neither wellborn nor beautiful and came from no great city.”

a. Arachne came from a famous city in Greece.

b. Arachne lived in an unknown city in Greece but became well known.
c. Arachne made Greece famous.
d. Arachne was born rich and famous.

4. What sensory image is revealed in the statement below?

“ At that the body of Arachne shriveled up; and her legs grew tiny, spindly, and
distorted.”
a. touch b. hearing c. taste d. sight
5. Which statement reveals a sense of hearing?
a. Soon there was no sound in the room but the breathing of the onlookers, the
whirring of the shuttles, and the creaking of the wooden frames
b. Even the graceful nymphs would steal in from stream or forest and peep shyly
through the dark doorway, watching in wonder the white arms of Arachne as she
stood at the loom
c. The wondering onlookers saw her grow tall and fair and stand clad in long robes
of dazzling white.
d. pattern of scenes which showed evil or unworthy actions of the gods

B – Using Context Clues

Choose the correct answer that best fits the meaning of the underlined word as
they are used in the sentence.

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6. My brother said, “I just freed myself from a very loquacious history professor. All he
seemed to want was an audience.”

a. pretentious b. grouchy c. talkative d. worried

7. There is no doubt that the idea of living in such a benign climate was appealing.
The islanders seemed to keep their vitality and live longer than Europeans.

a. tropical b. not malignant c. harsh d. favorable

8. It is difficult to imagine a surfeit of talent in one individual, yet Leonard Bernstein

simply does not have the time to make complete use of his talent as conductor,
performer, writer, and lecturer.

a. excess b. variety c. superiority d. lack

9. There is a large demand all over the United States for plants indigenous to the
desert. Many people in Arizona have made a good business of growing and selling
cacti and other local plants.

a. native b. necessary c. foreign d. alien

10. After the Romans left, a millennium and a half passed before people again lived in
such comfort. Churchill wrote, “From the year 400 until the year 1900 no one had
central heating and very few had hot baths.”

a. a decade b. many years c. 1000 years d. a century

C- Using Transition Signals

11. Rapid industrial growth has resulted in positive economic and social gains for
developing countries. (a. Nevertheless b. for instance c. thereafter d.
However ), this rapid industrial growth has caused much environmental waste.
12. Frogs have evolved to live in an astounding variety of climates. They can even be
found just about anywhere there is water. (a. For example b. Afterward c.
Though d. Unless), they thrive in warm, moist tropical climates, frogs also live
in deserts and high on 15,000 – foot mountain slopes.
13. At the beginning of civilization, cities were already there. (a. Thus
b. Furthermore c. For example d. then), to learn the history of civilization is
to study the history of cities.

14. Some deserts are formed by human activities rather than natural phenomena. ( a.
As a result b. For example c. In contrast d. therefore), the Thar
Desert in western India was created by people where no desert existed before.

15. Kim is an easy go lucky person. (a. As a result b. In fact c. Nevertheless

d. In contrast), she dislikes responsibilities.

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 Answer Key

What I Know
Formal Definition: B, C, E, F, H, I, N, O
Informal Definition: A, D, G, J, K, L, M

What’s In

Vocabulary Analysis Worksheet

WORD Clues to the DICTIONARY MEANING Synonyms
meaning
within the
sentence
1. perseverance determination continued effort to do or achieve determination
incredible something despite difficulties, failure, steadfastness
strength or opposition : the action or condition
or an instance of persevering.
2. selflessness toward others having or showing great concern for unselfish
kindness other people and little or no concern altruism
shown for yourself
3. humility overcome freedom from pride or arrogance : the meekness,
hubris quality or state of being humble lowliness
down – to -
earth
4. distaff long wool a staff for holding the flax, tow, or
spinning wool in spinning
5. obstinacy not give in a steadfast adherence to an opinion, stubbornness
pride purpose, or course of action in spite
of reason, arguments, or persuasion
6. obscure little village relatively unknown remote,
secluded
7. skeins lay heaped a loosely coiled length of yarn or yard, thread
bleached thread wound on a reel
8. dyeing colors, cloth Applying an insoluble color to a cloth, coloring
thread or yarn

What’s New
1. Mercury 2.Parthenon 3.Yggdrasil 4.Vikings 5. Thor 6. Hera
Hidden code: MYTH

What Is It?
Prediction Questions : Answers may vary (No right or wrong answers)

Post Reading Questions:

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Arachne’s Words :
1. “With my own ten fingers I gained this skill, and by hard practice from early morning till
night. I never had time to stand looking as you people do while another maiden worked.
Nor if I had, would I give Athena credit because the girl was more skillful than I. As for
Athena‟s weaving, how could there be finer cloth or more beautiful embroidery than mine?
If Athena herself were to come down and compete with me, she could do no better than I.”

2. Stupid old woman,” said Arachne indignantly, “who gave you a right to speak in this way to
me? It is easy to see that you were never good for anything in your day, or you would not
come here in poverty and rags to gaze at my skill. If Athena resents my words, let her
answer them herself. I have challenged her to a contest, but she, of course, will not come. It
is easy for the gods to avoid matching their skill with that of men.”

3. “I will not live under this insult,”

Arachne’s Actions:
1. She challenged the goddess Athena in a contest.
2. She became angry instead of frightened, and an evil thought came into her head.
3. She designed a pattern of scenes which showed evil or unworthy actions of the gods.
4. She wanted to take her life instead of admitting his mistake and failure.

Hubris means excessive pride or self-confidence. Yes, Arachne showed this kind of attitude
because she did not acknowledge that others could be better than her. (Explanations may
vary.)

What’s More

What are their What did Attitudes What did they gain
Characters lives before they do to as a result
they were develop of their attitudes.
famous? their skills?
Arachne Lived in a remote Dedicated to pride Punished, she lost
place; poor her work determined
Manny Lived in a remote Dedicated to humble Rewarded, a winner
Pacquiao place; poor his interest. selfless Respected by many
Focus on determined people
improving his
skills

Let’s Practice : A)and – moreover – furthermore

B) Answers may vary. (To the teacher) Observe correct transition signal.

What I have Learned

1. Pride/ hubris/ humility 2. Humility 3. Transition signals

Assessment:
1. c 6. c 11. a
2. a 7. d 12. c
3. b 8. a 13. a
4. d 9. a 14. b
5. a 10. c 15. b

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