English 7 Matatag Week 1

Elements
of
Narrative Poetry
core memory
• Who do you think is the
character in the song “Ako ay
Pilipino?”
• What qualities or
characteristics does the
speaker/singer show?
• What is the “story” being told
in the song?
• Can you identify the sequence
of events or narrative in the
song?
The Legend of Maria Makiling
Maria Makiling, a benevolent fairy living in
Mount Makiling, helps villagers generously with
food and blessings. However, when villagers
become greedy and try to exploit her powers for
personal gain, Maria Makiling withdraws her aid.
This leads to misfortune and hardship in the
community. Realizing their mistake, villagers
repent and promise respect. Moved by their
sincerity, Maria Makiling forgives and restores
blessings, teaching them the value of gratitude
and respect for nature.
Elements of Narrative Poetry
1. Characters are the individuals who take part in the
action of a narrative. They can be people, animals, or
even inanimate objects given human traits.
2. Characterization: Each character typically has a role
that contributes to the plot of the story. Their
personalities, decisions, and actions drive the narrative
forward.
Types of Character
a. Protagonist: The main character in a story who drives the
plot forward and faces challenges or conflicts. The
protagonist's goals and decisions are central to the narrative.
b. Antagonist: The character or force that opposes the
protagonist, creating obstacles and conflict. The antagonist's
actions or intentions challenge the protagonist and add
tension to the story.
Plot
3. Plot in narrative poetry, refers to the

sequence of events and actions that make up the story being
told.
Types of Plot
a. Linear Plot: Events occur in chronological order
(e.g., the sequence of events in “The Legend of Maria
Makiling”).
b. Flashback Plot: A scene from the past interrupts the
chronological flow of the narrative.
Activity
Let’s work together!

Task ahead!
Groups 1 and 2: Each group will be given a copy of a
Filipino narrative poem, and you will identify and discuss the
characters, characterization, and plot of the poem.
Groups 3 and 4: You will be provided with excerpts that

include narrative elements. Your task is to identify whether the
plot is linear or uses flashbacks.
Activity
Identification Test
Instructions: Read each excerpt and answer the questions.
Provide direct answers based on the elements of narrative
poetry.
1. “In José Rizal’s ‘My Last Farewell,’ Rizal writes about his
dreams and sacrifices for the Philippines.” - Who is the main
character in this poem?
2. “In ‘The Legend of Maria Makiling,’ Maria Makiling is
known for her mysterious presence in the forest.” - What
kind of character is Maria Makiling described as?
3. “‘The Creation Story’ explains how the gods created the
world from beginning to end.”
- What type of plot structure is used in this story?
4. “In ‘Biag ni Lam-ang,’ the events of Lam-ang’s adventures

are told in the order they occur.”
- How is the plot organized in ‘Biag ni Lam-ang’?
5. “In ‘The Legend of the Mango,’ the story includes a flashback

to show the tree’s special origins.”
- What type of plot is used when the story goes back in time?
6. “In ‘The Tale of the Lost Necklace,’ a flashback reveals the
events leading to the necklace’s disappearance.” - What does the
flashback reveal in this story?
7. “In ‘Juan Tamad,’ the character’s laziness leads to various

humorous situations.” - What is the primary character trait of
Juan Tamad?
8. “In ‘The Legend of Mount Kanlaon,’ flashbacks are used to

explain why the two tribes are in conflict.” - What narrative
technique is used to explain the history between the tribes?
9. “In ‘The Monkey and the Turtle,’ the plot revolves around the
interactions between two characters with different goals.” - What
are the two main characters in this story?
10. In ‘The Legend of the Golden Boat,’ the hero’s journey is

described in a straightforward sequence of events.” - What type of
plot structure is used to describe the hero’s journey?
Agree or Disagree
1. A character is an individual who plays a part in a

literary piece.
Agree or Disagree
2. Characterization is how an author creates and develops

characters in literature.
Agree or Disagree
3. A character that goes against another character is a

conflict that does not arise in a literary work.
Agree or Disagree
4. A challenge that a character may encounter in a literary

piece is one that turns him the character against nature,
this means the weather, wilderness or natural disaster.
Agree or Disagree
5. In a piece of writing, a character may be pitted against

the society when he is placed in opposition with the
government or cultural tradition.
Agree or Disagree
6. Conflict is the problem in the story.

Agree or Disagree
7. A linear plot is one that takes the text back in time from
the current point.
Agree or Disagree
8. One that moves in chronological order is called a

flashback plot.
Agree or Disagree
9. Plot refers to the series of event in a written work.

Agree or Disagree
10. The antagonist is the main character in a story while

the protagonist is the one that opposes the main character.
Class Discussion
Why is it important that you can tell apart each element of
poetry?
SONG
by NVM Gonzales
Behold the beautiful land,

The young hills and the corn;
In the green river’s womb
Children are born.
Honey’s in the forest
Blue fish in the sea;
The ash gray of the clearings
Grows grain for me.
Class Discussion
a. Who are the characters in the poem that play or move?
b. How does the poem make you feel? Cite a text or a line.
c. What are the things described in the poem?
Class Discussion
d. What are some descriptive words you found?
e. How did the descriptive words help you in analyzing the

poem?
Descriptive Words
Descriptive words help a writer create vivid mental images for
readers, painting scenes, emotions, or sensory experiences
through language. They can evoke specific emotions or
moods, adding depth to the poem.
Descriptive Words
Descriptive words provide specific details that enhance the
reader's understanding and engagement with the poem. They
can describe physical characteristics, actions, or even abstract
concepts in a tangible way.
Activity
Power of Words
For the Young Yearning a Song of Green
by Arnold Molina Azurin
Never tell the children trees are numb

They hold secrets
Of soil or sun: they lisp their quiet
Melodies of green
Exuberance to passerby. Twigs trip the wind
So leaves may flutter
Their fragrant salutes, griefless goodbyes.
Guide Questions
1. Who is talking in the poem?
2. What word/s support the author’s claim to “Never tell the
children trees are numb”?
3. Is there a conflict in the poem? Explain.
4. How does the story go?
Within their trunks, rings are ingrained,
Telling of refrains
Of lush rain or blooming: Times pilgrimage
But upon the bark
Tender passages are etched: Jun loves Ester
Complete with the year,
Arrow and heart border, despite the order
“Defacing Trees is Punishable.”
Guide Questions
1. What are the words that rhyme?
2. How does the poem make you feel (tone)? Pick out the text
evidence.
3. How are the lines arranged? Look at how the lines are being
written.
4. What kind of words are used? (diction)
Stillness is yet their clearest expression
In beckoning birds and
Orchids onto their limbs. Now bear in mind,
Each leaf falling
Is the precious page in their petition
For still a verdant season
Guide Questions
Color the words described by the highlighted words. Then,
answer the following:
1. Whose attributes or descriptions do these words refer to?

2. What figure of speech do you think is used?
Guide Questions
3. What are figures of speech? Do you know of other figures
of speech like simile and metaphor? Can you mention some
examples?
4. Who is telling the story in the poem?
5. How did the poem tell the story about trees?
Activity
3, 2, 1
On a piece of paper, answer the following:
• Write three things you learned from this lesson.

• List down two things you want to learn more about.
• Ask one question about the lesson.

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Elements

3. Plot in narrative poetry, refers to the

Let’s work together!

Groups 3 and 4: You will be provided with excerpts that

4. “In ‘Biag ni Lam-ang,’ the events of Lam-ang’s adventures

5. “In ‘The Legend of the Mango,’ the story includes a flashback

7. “In ‘Juan Tamad,’ the character’s laziness leads to various

8. “In ‘The Legend of Mount Kanlaon,’ flashbacks are used to

10. In ‘The Legend of the Golden Boat,’ the hero’s journey is

1. A character is an individual who plays a part in a

2. Characterization is how an author creates and develops

3. A character that goes against another character is a

4. A challenge that a character may encounter in a literary

5. In a piece of writing, a character may be pitted against

6. Conflict is the problem in the story.

8. One that moves in chronological order is called a

9. Plot refers to the series of event in a written work.

10. The antagonist is the main character in a story while

Behold the beautiful land,

e. How did the descriptive words help you in analyzing the

Never tell the children trees are numb

1. Whose attributes or descriptions do these words refer to?

• Write three things you learned from this lesson.

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