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English
Capitalizing Strengths
and Weaknesses
Quarter 1, Module 3
PRISCILLA T. ANOTADO

(SUPPORT MATERIA L FOR INDEPE N DE NT LEARNING ENGAGE M E NT )

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English– Grade 10
Support Material for Independent Learning Engagement (SMILE)
Quarter 1, Module 3: Lesson 3: Capitalizing on Strengths and Weaknesses
First Edition, 2020

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English
Quarter 1 – Module 3
Lesson 3: Capitalizing on
Strengths and Weaknesses

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 What I Need to Know

This module designed for you to engage in varied and worthwhile activities to further
develop and improve your basic skills particularly in capitalizing your strengths and
weaknesses towards overcoming life’s challenges.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

MELC (Week 3) EN10VC – 1VC – 29

 appraise the unity of plot, setting and characterization in a material viewed to achieve
the writer’s purpose.

You are also expected to:

a. determine the implicit and explicit signals as well as verbal and non-verbal cues
used by the speaker to highlight points. (EN10V – 1C – 1b.4)

What I Know

Directions: Read carefully each item and choose the letter that corresponds to your
answer and write it on a separate sheet of paper.
1. This refers to the artistic representation of human character or motives:
A. Plot
B. Characterization
C. Motivation
D. Setting
2. A series of events planned in a story, pertains to;
A. Theme
B. Setting
C. Plot
D. Characterization
3. It refers to the time, place and circumstances in which something occurs.
A. Myth
B. Theme
C.Plot
D. Setting

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4. The highest turning point in action of a story is _____.
A. Exposition
B. Climax
C. Resolution
D. Falling Action
5. This is the act of determining the solution of the story.
A. Resolution
B. Exposition
C. Falling Action
D. Rising Action
6. What sort of information is referred to when something is not clearly stated in a
piece of writing?
A. Explicit
B. Implicit
C. Both A and B
D. Either A or B
7. Examples of correctly using speech and volume skills include...
A. Keep eye contact, speaking loudly and using the right language
B. Speak softly, use long pauses and positive facial expressions
C. Hold your head high, yell all your words and keep your eyes closed
D. Give the right info, speaking at the right volume and articulating your words
8. Non-verbal communication is:
A. Continuous
B. Linguistic in nature
C. Single channeled
D. Less ambiguous than verbal communication
9. Facial expressions, posture and eye contact are all skills in ....?
A. verbal communication
B. anti-verbal communication
C. non-verbal communication
D. post-verbal communication
10. Which of these is NOT an example of a verbal communication skill.
A. Eye contact
B. Language used
C. Volume of speech
D. The speed of speech
11. Since it was getting late, the band decided to go home and get some rest. The
lead singer decided to stay a little longer and practice some of the new songs. What
implicit information is found in the story?
A. It was getting late.
B. The band needed rest.
C. The band has some new songs.
D. The lead singer has great dedication.
12. Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last
suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap,
like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will
like California." What is happening?
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 A. Tim is moving to California with his family.
B. Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.
C. Tim is taking a trip to visit people he doesn't know.
D. Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.
13. Why would an author put implicit information into one of their stories?
A. To upset the reader with a lack of information.
B. To make the reader think deeper about the story.
C. To show their writing superiority over the rest of us.
D. The author couldn't squeeze it into the story properly.
14. Tyler overslept and missed his bus. He looked at his alarm clock and it reads
8:45 A.M. He was more than 30 minutes late for school. He casually walked to the
kitchen and poured himself some cereal. What can be inferred about Tyler?
A. He is hungry.
B. He is nervous about being tardy.
C. He could care less that he's late.
D. He is in a huge rush to make it to school.
15. Another way of thinking about implicit information is to compare it to something
________.
A. Implied
B. Stated clearly
C. Spoken
D. Express directly

Lesson
Capitalizing on Strengths
3 and Weaknesses

None of us is created perfect. All of us are endowed with strengths and

weaknesses which make our imperfections, perfectly normal. But the promise of
positivism allows us to be a better person by capitalizing on our strengths and
weaknesses.

This lesson allows you to discover the extent to which you can make the
most of your strengths and improve your weaknesses. How far would you go in
knowing the real you? What risks are you willing to take to successfully overcome
the hurdles of life?

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 What’s In

In the previous lesson, you have learned how to build up the defenses
against challenges to acquire the best quality of life. This time you will make the
most of your strengths and conquer your weaknesses to successfully overcome
life’s challenges.

Activity 1
Directions:Below are illustrations that symbolize certain levels of your life at the
moment. Write everything that you know about yourself, along with the
corresponding symbols indicated.

M y Strengths: ______________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

M y W eaknesses:
___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

M y Ambitions: __________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

M y Inspirations: ____________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________
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Processing Questions:

1. How do you gain full advantage of your strength?

2. How do you manage your weaknesses in order to ensure survival and success?
3. In what way can you achieve the best quality of life?

What’s New

Myths are stories of good and evil characters about gods, goddesses and
heroes that possess supernatural forces. Many Greek myths have a great deal of
influence on our culture. For ages, writers, artists and musicians have used
mythological characters as their inspiration. “Orpheus”, is one of the mythological
characters around the world and considered as a classical myth of enduring love
that has inspired artists, writers and composers for centuries.
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 What is It

Orpheus and Eurydice got married but unfortunately Eurydice was bitten by
a snake and died. Overcome with grief and sadness, Orpheus travelled to the
underworld to bring Eurydice back to life. Through his strength in playing his lyre
he charmed all his encounters in the underworld. He convinced Hades and
Persephone to let Eurydice go, but her release comes with a catch: Eurydice must
walk behind him as they ascend to the upper world and Orpheus was forbidden
from looking at her until they reach the exit.

When Orpheus looks back at Eurydice on their way to the upper world, he
breaks the condition Hades gave in allowing Orpheus to retrieve her from death.
Orpheus is supposed to trust that Eurydice is behind him and must not look back
to check, unfortunately he does look back and then loses her forever. The moral
lesson here is the necessity of trust, both in the gods as well as in love.

The author’s purpose in writing the story is to remind the readers the value
of acceptance and moving on in life. To succeed, we must have trust. Trust is not
easy, but it is necessary to a loving relationship. None of us are going to ever be in
Orpheus’s shoes in terms of a trip to a literal underworld, but most of us will have
to face a moment of “hell” where our love is tested and where only trust will enable
it to survive.

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Explicit communication or verbal communication refers to
specific information conveyed in written or spoke n words. The
things we say or write are shared by means of words. Since it is
explicit, the words are clearly and directly stated.
On the other hand, Implicit communication or non-verbal
communication is a communication without words, only
visual cues. You "give off" messages through gestures, body
language, facial expressions, tone and vocal qualitie s, and e ye
contact. Thus the message is not directly stated but it is
implied or hinted.
The way you deliver your message is just as vital as the words
you speak or write. There are many different types of implicit or
non-verbal communication.
a. Facial expressions – The principal source of feedback.
Facial expressions are universal such as expressions for
happiness, sadness, anger, and fear are the same across
culture.
b. Eye contact – The most expressive element in face -to-face
communication. The way you look at someone can
communicate many things including interest, affection,
hostility or attraction.
c. Body movements & posture – The way you stand, your
posture and bearing also send messages.
d. Gestures – The movement that you make with a part of your
body, especially your hands such as waving or pointing and
etc.
e. Haptics – also known as “touching”. Examples such as
handshake, tap on a shoulder, a hug, pat on the head or grip
on your arm convey different messages.
f. Proxemics – refers to the amount of space that individuals
naturally maintain between each othe r which commu nicates
meanings.
g. Voice – The way in which a message is spoken is as
important as what is said. The timing and pace, how loud you
speak, tone and inflection can indicate anger, sarcasm,
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In public speaking, a speaker must be able to effectively use both
verbal and nonverbal cues in delivering the speech in order to engage
the interest and sustain the attention of the audience.
Verbal cues refer to the spoken text itself and to the spoke n words,
including the use of powerful or leading statements, questions,
interjections, repetition, contrast, narration, anecdote, examples,
humor, idioms, quotations, or figurative language.
Nonverbal signals include eye contact, facial expressions, hand
gestures, posture, movement, and other forms of body language.
Moreover, explicit is clear and direct. Basically anything someone
tells you in clear language is explicit.
Implicit is implied, rather than directly stated. A facial e xpre ssion
can be an implicit signal.

But, any hint you give indirectly is an implicit signal.

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 What’s More

Activity 1.1 Dissecting the Story

Directions: Write your answers of the processing questions about the story
“Orpheus” by completing the diagram with your response s base d from the
story. Use a separate sheet of paper in expressing your ideas.
QUESTIONS ANSW ERS
1. What was the greatest strength of
Orpheus? What was his weakness?
2. What effect did Orpheus’ music
have on people and gods?
3. Why did Orpheus decide to rescue
his wife from the underworld?
4. Why did Orpheus look back to se e
if Eurydice was following him?
5. What reasons might the gods have
for allowing Orpheus and Eurydice to
be reunited?

Activity 1.2 Unleash the Meaning

Directions: Fill In the blank with the right word either, explicit or
implicit, in the correct form.
1. ___________ information is often easier to argue about and debate,
since the exact meaning is open to interpretation.
2. ___________ information, on the other hand, explains the meaning
clearly so people can understand it easily.
3. Some employers are vague about their rules and e xpe ct worke rs to
have an __________ understanding of working behavior.
4. As Orpheus traveled to the underworld, all of the creatures he
encountered expressed __________ sorrow for his loss.
5. I can’t believe Orpheus forgot Hades’ warning whe n Hades gave
__________ instructions to Orpheus.

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Activity 1.3 – Plot Diagram
Directions: Arrange the following scenes in the order these events occur in
the plot. Write each event on the appropriate box.

A. Due to so much grief, Orpheus tried to follow Eurydice but the gods would not
allow it to happen.

B. Orpheus, son of one of the nine muses and a Thracian Prince, had no rival there
or anywhere except the gods alone when it comes to music.

C. Orpheus wandered through the earth alone in so much pain and misery.

D. Eurydice, Orpheus beloved, was stung by a viper on the day of their wedding
and died.

E. When Orpheus and Eurydice were on their way back to upper world, Orpheus
unintentionally disobeyed Hades’ condition so Eurydice disappeared before his
eyes.

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Activity 1.4 Time for Puzzle

ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE

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1. Who would steal the gods special foods?

2. Where souls go after death.
3. A sinner condemned to an eternity of rolling a boulder uph ill.
Across

4. A spirit of nature imagined as a beautiful maiden

5. The god of the underworld
6. The dwelling place of the blessed after death.
7. A small instrument that Orpheus played.
8. Who was Orpheus’ love?
9. A river which formed the boundary betwee n Earth and the underworld.
10. The fierce three-headed dog who guarded the gates.

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 What I Have Learned

Activity 1: Get Organized!

Directions: Complete the graphic organizer by filling out the

information asked for as told by the story “Orpheus”.

Who are the What are What is the How do the plot,
characters? they doing? setting? setting and
characterization
achieve the
writer’s
purpose?

1. 1. 1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

4. 4.

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 What I Can Do

Task 1 - A Journey To Remember

Directions: Complete the paragraph by supplying your own insights and reflections
in overcoming individual challenges.

M y journey through this lesson enabled me to learn ___________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________.

It made me realize that_______________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________.

I, therefore, commit to_______________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________.

Criteria 5 4 3 2 1 Total

Clarity of ideas (clearly presents reasons

and opinions as supports)

Organization (has logically organize d

reasons around a particular point)

Response to questions asked (presents

relevant ideas and clearly use evidences)

Language Convention (uses simple, direct,

concise, and clear expressions free from
errors)

Total

Legend: 5 – Excellent 4 – Very Impressive 3 – Impressive 2 – Convincing 1 –

Beginning

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 Assessment

Directions: Write only the letter of your answer from the choices given.

1. In the beginning of the myth, what inspires Orpheus to sing so

beautifully?
a. his love of nature c. his desire to be admired
b. his passion for Eurydice d. his sense of loneliness

2. What issue does Orpheus have that he needs help with, in the myth?
a. Eurydice won’t marry him
b. Eurydice has died, and he wants her with him.
c. Eurydice won’t agree to have another child with him.
d. Eurydice has been flirting with another god.

3. Orpheus loses Eurydice a second time when he __________.

a. looks back to see if she is following him
b. takes a wrong path out of the underworld
c. angers the creatures in the upper world
d. climbs too slowly to the upper world

4. Which of the following words best characterizes Orpheus’ attitude

towards Hades?
a. admiring c. distrustful
b. loyal d. snobbish

5. Orpheus’ journey to the underworld is unusual because ___________.

a. His stirring music brings the dead back to life.
b. Only the good souls go there.
c. He takes Hades place as ruler of the underworld.
d. He finds the underworld to be filled with strange creatures.

6. For the ancient Greeks, one purpose of this myth was most like ly to
_____________.
a. portray a man who is transformed to a different creature
b. examine death and after life
c. show that love is stronger than death itself
d. advise people never to follow the dead

7. What is the mood of the story?

a. happy and magical c. compassionate and loving
b. sad and tragic d. serious and complicated

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 8. Orpheus’ lesson learned was ____________.
a. to follow instructions
b. be polite
c. don’t be vain
d. be prepared

9. This type of communication is wordless.

a. nonverbal
b.oral
c. verbal
d. written

10. This type of communication can be oral or written.

a. nonverbal b. oral
c. verbal d. written

11. “I want you to go wash the car” is an example of which of the following?
a. Explicit communication
b. Either explicit or implicit
c. Implicit communication
d. Phonetic Prompt

12. Which of these is NOT an example of a verbal communication skill?

a. Eye contact
b. The speed of our speech
c. Language used
d. Volume of speech

13. Mother told her children to wash their hands be fore e ating. This is an
example of __________.
a. Explicit communication
b. Either explicit or implicit
c. Implicit communication
d. Phonetic Prompt

14.__________ information is often easier to argue about, since the exact

meaning is open to interpretation.
a. Explicit b. Implicit
c. Either explicit or implicit d. Phonetic Prompt

15. ____________ information explains the meaning clearly so people can

understand it easily.
a. Explicit b. Implicit
c. Either explicit or implicit d. Phonetic Prompt

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 Additional Activities

Directions: Fill out the SW OT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats)

analysis template in assessing yourself. Write a short personal reflection of your
responses.

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Criteria 5 4 3 2 1 Total
Focus/Content (states clear position at the
beginning until the end)

Clarity of Ideas (presents clear and reasonable

ideas)

Emphasis (has interesting and attention-grabbing

ideas)

Language Mechanics and Convention (displays

minor error in spelling, punctuation and grammar)

Total

Legend: 5 – Excellent 4 – Very Impressive 3 – Impressive 2 – Convincing 1 – Beginning

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 Answer Key

What I Know What’sInMore

What’s AcActivity 1.2
tivity 1.3
Ac tivity
Lesson 1 1.1 Unl eash
(Pl ot Diagram)
1. B
Answersting The
(Dissec the
2. C Story) 1. Exposition-B
Meaning
may vary
3. D 1. Orpheus’ talent 2. Rising
1.Action-D
Implicit
4. B in music; Eurydice
2.3.Explicit
Climax-E
5. A 2. People and gods
3.4.Implicit
Falling
6. B were charmed by
4.Action-A
Explicit
7. D his music
5. Explicit
3. Orpheus longed 5. Resolution-C
8. D
9. C for Eurydice
10. A 4. Orpheus
11. D couldn’t hear
12. A anything, he lost
13. B his faith and
turned to see.
14. C
5. The gods felt Additional What I Can Do Assessment
15. A
Orpheus’ sadness Ac tivities
Ac tivity 1 A 1. B
Answers Journey to 2. B
may vary Remember 3. A
4. C
Answers may vary
5. A
6. C
7. B
8. A
9. A
10. C
11. A
12. A
13. A
14. B
15. A

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What I Have Learned

1 Get Organized!

W ho are the W hat are they doing? W hat is How do the

characters? the plot, setting
Musician, went to the setting? and
1.Orpheus underworld to rescue his characterization
wife using his talent in Underworld achieve writer’s
music. purpose?

Wife of Orpheus, stepped on The plot, setting

2. Eurydice a viper and died. and
characterization
Wife of Hades, queen of lead the reader
3. Persephone Underworld, persuaded to understand
Hades to reunite Orpheus and critically
and Eurydice back in upper analyze the
world. writer’s purpose.

King of Underworld, was

moved and wept upon
4. Hades hearing Orpheus’ song;
consented Orpheus’ request
with the condition that
Orpheus must not look back
at Eurydice until they are on
earth.

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