Learning Package

Task 3. An Info Hunt
Read the following excerpt about the history of Samal. 2
The Municipality of Samal derived its
name from the Isamals who were its first
inhabitants. The Isamals were brought by
the first and second waves of migration
from the Malay Region of Southeast
Asia, dynastically ruled by a Datu up to
the early part of the American Regime.
The latest ruling tribal Chieftain was Datu
Taganiog who died on January 28, 1948.
Discovery revealed that the latter lived at "Malibasa" (now known as
Peñaplata, the poblacion) where he exercised his general supervision.
The word "Malibasa" meant honorable. The Isamals lived in perfect
harmony as peace-loving people.
What new information does the above text present you?
What about Samal history do you want to know more of?
Learn more about the beginnings of Samal island and its people by using the card catalogue, the
online public access catalogue, or electronic search engine of our school library or any nearby library.
Locate specific resources about the topics, then note down the information that you will get. Be ready to
share this with the class.
Task 4. Exploring the English Language
Read the following sentences. For every number, note the words highlighted through boldface
and underscore. What relationship do the words have?
1. Floating on this sea was a thing resembling a ball. This was the abode of God the Most High.
2. Now at the time of the splitting of the ball, all creatures have already been believed as being in
it.
3. From the single light [Nur] was taken the elements that became the moon, the sun, the stars,
the trees, and all living things. They were all there.
4. Nur was already risen. He then went around.
5. God wanted to bring out his creations.
6. Allah scattered his radiance.
7. The Man is here, but his joints are not connected.
Task 5. Practice Makes Perfect!
Task 5.1. On a half sheet of paper, write the correct pronoun that agrees with the antecedent in the
following sentences 3 . Choose from options provided in the parentheses.
2 2008. n.a. http://samal-island.com/knowsamal.html
3 Born to be IGaCoS. http://samal-island.com/knowsamal.html
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