BONGABONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – MAUBOG EXTENSION Magayon’s heart beated outrageously because of the suspense brought about

geously because of the suspense brought about by the battle. A bloody

ENGLISH 7 body fell on the ground, and the maiden’s heart skipped a beat thinking that this might be his lover’s.
Module 5&6 She ran closer and revealed when she saw that instead of Ulap, the lifeless body belongs to Patugo.
She turned around and she saw Ulap with his arms wide open. She joyfully ran towards the waiting
NAME: ______________________________ SCORE: _________ arms of her lover. As the two passionately embraced each other, a deadly arrow came flying from one
of the enemies and struck their entwined bodies. The sky was covered with gloom as the two lovers
You are going to read a story, a sample fiction, entitled “The Legend of Mayon Volcano”. Please slowly fell on the ground. The whole kingdom of Rawis grieved upon their loss, King Makusog
read the story carefully and do the activity that follows. proclaimed that the two shall be buried together since it is not right to separate what death has united
as one.
The Legend of Mayon Volcano As they say, true love is hard to bury, like a strong current it will eventually struggle and
Teresita Erastain surface, Daragang Magayon’s love is such. Raging lava even came out of it as a symbol of her
overflowing affection. This volcano which surfaced from the grave of Daragang Magayon is now
In the town of Darag, in the province of Albay in the Bicol Region, lays the Mayon known as the Mayon volcano. Daragang Magayon is what they claim as the Mayon.
Volcano. It’s the most beautiful volcano in the Philippines. It is picturesque (visually attractive) view They say that if you want to see the best of Mt. Mayon, you should wake up very early in
may have been what inspired the natives to come up with one of the most exceptional Philippine the morning just about the crack of dawn. By then, you will see the perfect shape of the volcano but
legend, the legend of “Daragang Magayon” of the Bicolanos, or Dalagang Maganda” (beautiful as time passes, clouds will then cover the slopes from the view. These clouds are represented by the
maiden) in Tagalog. jealous Ulap who is not comfortable with the numerous eyes laying upon his beloved Magayon.
Long ago, along the streamline of Yawa river lays a kingdom named Rawis, it is reigned by How did you like the story? Did you enjoy reading it?
a very generous and intelligent king- King Makusog. His only daughter was called “Daragang
Magayon” (beautiful maiden) because of the exceptional beauty that she possesses. Because of her STORY ANALYSIS
beauty, all the men in their kingdom, as well as in the neighboring kingdoms dream to have her heart. At this point, you will have to answer the following questions based on the
It has been a hobby of Daragang Magayon to secretly take a bath in the Yawa River every “Legend of Mayon Volcano”.
morning at the break of dawn. It was one morning when a traveler from the faraway kingdom of 1. Who was the princess with exceptional beauty?
Laguna accidentally saw her secret ritual. He was a young man named Ulap. Ulap was instantly
hypnotized by her beauty.
In the many journeys of Ulap, it was only then that a maiden has successfully captured his 2. Who was Magayon’s father?
heart. Every morning since then he would secretly watch behind the bamboo groves as Daragang
Magayon takes a bath in the Yawa River. He was not contented in being a secret admirer so he
eventually decided to come out of his hiding place and introduced himself to the maiden. 3. Who was Magayon’s love interest?
Daragang Magayon startled by this revelation, started to come to her feet and run away, but
as fate may have dictated, she was stripped by a mossy stone and was about to be drowned away by
the river current when Ulap grabbed her arm. In that instant, she too was hypnotized by the lad’s 4. How did Magayon and Ulap become friends?
stance and charming eyes that she failed to turn her back from him and run away.
Not for long, the two became inseparable lovers and their relationship was happily blessed
by king Makusog. Ulap asked permission from his lady love to go home to Laguna and fetch his 5. How did they fight with each other?
relatives for the pamanhikan (prenuptials get together). He was away for two months.
Meanwhile, the news of the soon-to-be-weddings spread like fire in the nearby kingdoms including
the kingdom of Iraya which is reigned by Patugo. This news enraged him and brought back the pain 6. In what way the princess and the king died?
incurred by Daragang Magayon’s refusal of his love proposal.
He convinced his people to set a battle against the kingdom of Rawis by telling them that
Daragang Magayon’s marriage to a foreign man is an insult to their maleness. They agreed to capture 7. How did Patuga’s action lead the death of Makusog and Magayon?
king Makusog and ask for Daragang Magayon as a ransom.
Meanwhile, the kingdom of Rawis is busy in the preparation for the arrival of the
opportunity to attack them. The people of Rawis was so stunned by this sudden attack that the king 8. How believable are the characters of Daragang Magayon, Ulap and Pagtuga? Which character do
was effortlessly captured. The festive mood was instantly replaced with doom. Daragang Magayon you identify with?
offered herself as a ransom for the freedom of his father even if this was against his will. Just then,
their expecting visitors, Ulap and his clan from Laguna, arrived and helped in fighting enemies. “If
you are the real men, fight with them! Do not use your power in terrorizing ladies and old men!” 9. Just like one of the characters did, have you sacrificed something that made you happy?
Ulap exclaimed. With this the battle raged on and there was bloodshed. Under the heat of the sun,
behind the dusty wind, swords and bolos were ravages wished against each other. Daragang
10. What was that thing? Was it worth it?

Read the different scenarios presented and determine the type of conflict depicted. Write the
LETTER of the correct answer.

_____1. Ana had just given birth to a healthy baby boy. Her husband is the lone bread winner of the
family. As such, she has to tend to all their children ages, 6, 4 and the newborn. Aside from this, she
also has to do all the household chores. Ana felt tired and helpless. She started to be irritable and
easily gets angry. She has postpartum symptoms. Postpartum is the period just after delivery, as with
postpartum depression. Postpartum refers to the mother, and postnatal to the baby.
a. Man vs. Man c. Man vs. Self
b. Man vs. Society d. Man vs. Technology
_____2. The recent pandemic that swept the world, brought a lot of change in the
teaching and learning. Classes shifted to modular and online. Both students and teachers use
technology in teaching and learning. Parents grappled between their works and household chores to
help their kids learn. But many learners struggle in using laptops and gadgets.
a. Man vs. Man c. Man vs. Supernatural
b. Man vs. Technology d. Man vs. Society
_____3. A newly transferred neighbor discovered that the house they are renting has some ghosts
living in it. The family experienced strange things happening at night.
a. Man vs. Man c. Man vs. Technology
b. Man vs. Supernatural d. Man vs. Society
_____4. Residents of Makilala, North Cotabato were hit the most by the recent series of earthquakes.
It resulted to destroyed homes, buildings and schools.
a. Man vs. Supernatural c. Man vs. Nature
b. Man vs. Society d. Man vs. Self
_____5. The teacher was busy discussing her lesson, when suddenly two of her students suddenly got
engaged in a punching duel. She found out that the boy who delivered the punch was a victim of
bullying and that he cannot take it anymore.
a. Man vs. Nature c. Man vs. Self
b. Man vs. Man d. Man vs. Society

True or False. Write T if the statement is true and F if otherwise.

________________6. A conflict is a struggle between two opposing forces.
________________7. An internal conflict happens between characters, someone or something in the
outside world.
________________8. External conflicts happen within the character’s own heart or mind.
________________9. Conflict centers itself within the story’s theme.
________________10. A protagonist is the central character in the story and the antagonist is the
opposing force.