English-6 q1 w2 Day 1

INTERPRET THE MEANING SUGGESTED
IN VISUAL MEDIA THROUGH A FOCUS

ON VISUAL ELEMENTS, FOR EXAMPLE,
LINE, SYMBOLS, COLOR, GAZE,
FRAMING AND SOCIAL DISTANCE
(EN5VC-IIIF-3.8)
English Quarter 1 – Week 2

LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON
Directions: Complete the REAL or MAKE BELIEVE about your character profile
INTERPRET THE MEANING SUGGESTED IN VISUAL MEDIA THROUGH A FOCUS ON VISUAL ELEMENTS, FOR EXAMPLE, LINE, SYMBOLS, COLOR, GAZE, FRAMING AND SOCIAL DISTANCE (EN5VC-IIIF-3.8)
PREPARING FOR THE VOLCANIC ERUPTION
by Rodelio O. Ritual MT-II
Michael lives near a

volcano called "Taal " in the
province of Batangas. Taal
Volcano is known as one of the
most wonderful tourist spots
because of its amazing view. He
often stares at the volcano to
appreciate its beauty although
for him it is always a puzzle
when it will erupt, it is really
unpredictable.
One day morning , Michael just woke

up early but the sky was not as bright
as it's supposed to be. His parents
were busy tending their vegetable
gardens and feeding their animals in
the backyard but they already a feeling
that something might happen anytime.
Then all of a sudden, his parents called
him "Michael, we would immediately
evacuate due to the possible eruption
of the Volcano". “Look! It’s getting dark
above its crater”! said, mother. "Yes
mother, but let's prepare our important
things and go without panicking ", said
Michael.
They prayed that the volcano

will not erupt faster as they wait for
their father who informed other
neighbors that they need to go to a
safer place the fastest time possible.
Then, father came and said
“Everybody, let us move while it is not
too late”. We will go to the town hall”.
As they rode on a banca, they were

guided by the Barangay Disaster Risk
Reduction Management Team, who
were very fast and alert with their
actions. At last, the evacuation effort
became safe and as they were walking
to the evacuation center, Michael
turned away and looked at the volcano
and he thought that " Volcano is
magnificent but terrifying at the same
time, everyone must be prepared
anytime ”. Hours later the volcano
erupted but they were in a safe place
already
COMPREHENSION CHECK-UP
1. What is known as one of the most wonderful tourist spots
based on the story?
2. Why did Michael often stare at the volcano?
3. What did they notice one morning?
4. What did father do when he went to their neighbors?
5. What did Michael think of the volcano when he turned way and
looked at it?
INTERPRETING THE MEANING SUGGESTED IN VISUAL MEDIA THROUGH
A FOCUS ON VISUAL ELEMENTS, FOR EXAMPLE, LINE AND SYMBOLS
Authors of images make visual design choices to build

relationships and interactions between the participants in
the text.
These text participants are: the author, the audience, and

the subject/s (characters in a literary text, or the main
things/objects in a factual text).
Effective creators of visual texts use a range of visual

semiotic (meaning making) choices including symbols,
line, color, gaze, framing and social distance to express
actions and ideas, to represent the participants (the
characters, or things/objects seen), the nature of the
events (what is happening), and the circumstances
(setting, context).
Visual semiotic resources for expressing and developing

ideas in images:
1. Lines
2. Symbols
3. Colors
4. Gaze
5. Framing
6. Social Distance
Directions: Read and answer the following questions based on the visual
LINES Choices about use of line in an image

include: straight or curved, length, angle, intersection of
vertical and horizontal lines, and direction.
LINES are used in images to indicate movement

and direction. Lines can be natural, formed by objects in
the image, or artificial lines created by the author, using
subject gaze, or pointing for example.
text.
SYMBOLS or signs can be used to as short cuts to

represent ideas or concepts. Symbolic aspects can
include choice of casting, design of hair and make-up,
choices of costume, props, and objects. It also includes
icons.
Symbols can also be used to

present concepts, and
information in diagrams,
graphs, timelines, and other
forms of visual information
texts.
Create or make a symbol that

represents your level of disaster
preparedness at home by using
various lines.
Directions: Study the visual image from the story “Ibong Adarna” and do
the activity that follow.
1. What things do you see in this image which

you recognize from somewhere else?
2. Why has the author chosen to use these
symbols?
3. What might this mean for what is happening
in the story?
4. For this image, Ibong Adana started to
_________________and the second prince
started to become___________________.
5. These symbols might be used here to signify
to the readers that the characters in the image
or story_____________________..
PATIENCE FOR SUCCESS
Reymar came from a very poor family who was

living in an informal settlement in Tondo. His parents
were both unemployed because they were not able to
finish even the elementary grades. They just collect
usable and recyclable materials every day and sell them
in the junk shop for their living. Sometimes, Reymar’s
family experiences skipping meals but in spite of their
situation, the family has faith in God.
They always pray that someday, their life will

change and they never stop working. Reymar and his
two siblings always help their parents in their work and
in the household chores before making their school
projects and assignments.
Then, one morning, a social worker came to their

place. They were interviewed and the social worker said
they were qualified as a beneficiary of the Pantawid
Pamilya Pilipino Program (4Ps). It is a human
development measure of the national government that
provides conditional cash grants to the poorest of the
poor, to improve the health, nutrition, and the education
of children aged 0-18. Since, Reymar was soon to finish
Senior High School, he was very happy for the good
news because he thought it’s a big help for them.
After several years of receiving financial help from the

government, the family still continued to work and
saved even a little part of their income. Reymar was
able to finish his studies until college and now he was a
very successful civil engineer because of his patience
in enduring their situation. Now, their family was able to
buy cars, house and lot and other properties. They
already have a construction firm in their place. All his
siblings became successful like him as he always
reminded them“You know my dear brothers, patience is
really a virtue, and there is hope and success that
awaits you when you are patient”.
COMPREHENSION CHECK-UP
1. Where did Reymar’s family live?
2. What did the family do to earn a living?
3. What does the family skip for quite some time?
4. Do the children help their parents in collecting materials to be

sold in the junkshop?5. What virtue made Reymar finish his
studies?
Directions: Study the visual image from the story “Patience for Success” and answer the
questions that follow.
Directions: Study the following set of symbols. Reflect on each of the following visual images and
write one sentence for each expressing what does each symbolize and build in you as a student.

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INTERPRET THE MEANING SUGGESTED

IN VISUAL MEDIA THROUGH A FOCUS

English Quarter 1 – Week 2

Michael lives near a

One day morning , Michael just woke

They prayed that the volcano

As they rode on a banca, they were

1. What is known as one of the most wonderful tourist spots

based on the story?

2. Why did Michael often stare at the volcano?

3. What did they notice one morning?

4. What did father do when he went to their neighbors?

Authors of images make visual design choices to build

These text participants are: the author, the audience, and

Effective creators of visual texts use a range of visual

Visual semiotic resources for expressing and developing

LINES Choices about use of line in an image

LINES are used in images to indicate movement

SYMBOLS or signs can be used to as short cuts to

Symbols can also be used to

Create or make a symbol that

1. What things do you see in this image which

Reymar came from a very poor family who was

They always pray that someday, their life will

Then, one morning, a social worker came to their

After several years of receiving financial help from the

1. Where did Reymar’s family live?

2. What did the family do to earn a living?

3. What does the family skip for quite some time?

4. Do the children help their parents in collecting materials to be

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