Module-19

Module 19: Tales of Enchanment
(Siblaw Taraw, Lunmipaw)

Ate Precious' Slide
SLO: Observe and appreciate the cultural diversity of Filipino myths

Motivating Activity

"out ancestors used to stare in wonder at the mysteries of the heavens."

Do you believe in fairies? If so, what do you know about fairies?
By definition a fairy is: "a mythical being of folklore and romance usually having magic powers and dwelling on earth in close relationship with humans."

Processing Activity

Lecture about the Skyworld - (Talk about idea of fairies coming down to Earth, they can also be referred to as higher mythological creatures)
- Thin layer between two worlds (Linmipaw)
Siblaw Taraw (Iffialig)
Maria Makiling (Tagalog)

Culminating Activity

Have you ever been in a mystifying place? Do you know any fantasy stories about that specific place?

Share stories about a mystifying place you know and any fantasy stories about it. If you do not know any, interview someone and collect their story about their journey to that place. Share the information you gathered by creating a brochure, infographic, video blog (vlog), or written blog. Be sure to include photos or drawings of the place! Below are examples of what you can do.

Example 1: A student collected a story of her father’s journey in Mount Makiling. The student then created a survival guide brochure for those who wish to go to Mt. Makiling. Read the brochure below. Give 1-2 important facts one must know before going to Mt. Makiling. What aspects of Philippine mythology can be seen here?

Example 2: This is a sample blog about a hiker’s experience in Siblaw Taraw. Read the blog and discuss with a partner or small group aspects of the blog that are present or connected to the story we read and watched. Can you think of a time you went hiking and you felt mysterious creatures around?

“There I can almost see the “Allokoy” that my nan has once mentioned to me, a spirit that seats in the mountain. We religiously said goodbye to her and ask her to guide us on our way home.”

Click here to read the rest of the blog.

Example 3: A drawing of a town that shows location of the mysterious balete tree. Read more about the balete tree and use Figure 5 below as your reference. Click here to read.

Supplemental/Enrichment Activity

References