Learning Package

Task 4. Complete Me
Read through the passage. Supply the blanks with and, or, or but to complete its thought.
Animals in Mythology
(an adaptation)
Since the beginning of human history, people have lived in close
contact with animals and have developed myths and legends about them.
All kinds of creatures play important roles in mythology. A myth can give
special meaning or extraordinary qualities to common animals such as
frogs and bears, 1. ____other creatures found in myths like dragons and
unicorns never existed in the real world.
Animals may serve as substitute for humans or human characteristics. In some legends, animals
perform heroic deeds 2. _____ they may also be the source of wisdom and power.
Animals often have a dualistic quality in mythology. They can be both helpful and harmful to
humans. They provide people with food,3. _____, they can be dangerous. As sources and symbols,
animals represent the mystery and power of the natural world, which can create or destroy
Source: ―Animals in Mythology‖. Myths Encyclopedia. Retrieved January 21, 2012 from http://www.mythencyclopedia.com/Am-
Ar/Animals-in-Mythology.html#b
Task 5. Let’s Talk
1. Work with a partner.
2. Choose one topic from the list that interests you.
a. Animals as humans
b. Scientific view on origin of humans
c. Reward and punishment
3. Take turns in sharing your ideas and in giving your reactions whether you agree or disagree in
what is shared.
YOUR FINAL TASK
Task 1. Digging Up
1. Look for different versions of a legend or a myth.
2. Use library resources such as archives, vertical files, and electronic sources in your research.
3. Summarize the legends or myths using a comparison-contrast chart.
Task 2. Treasuring My Past
1. After reading these texts, what have you realized about our ancestors as creators of these myths
and legends, our values as a people, and the richness of Filipino culture?
2. Write your answers in a well-written five-to-seven sentence paragraph. You may use compound
sentences in expressing your ideas.
3. Give your paragraph an appropriate title.
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