PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Week 5: Quarter II

MELC: Prepare a plan on how to make the family members firmer and gentler with each
other. (EsP-PD11/12FSL-IIe-11.3)

Name:_____________________________ Grade & Section:_______________________

ACTIVITY 1: POEM WRITING

Direction: Make two five-line poems about your family. Write your poem in a piece of
bond paper. You can be creative with your output. Follow the pattern below.
First line is ________________ family
Second line is two adjectives (joined by and) which describe the noun
Third line is a verb and an adverb to describe the noun in action
Fourth line begins with like and presents a comparison
Fifth line starts with if only and expresses a wish.
Example:
(_______ family) Mine family
(adjective + adjective) Unique and chaotic
(verb + adverb) Changing constantly
(like) Like flaming hot Thai dishes, which are quite
exotic
(if only) If only we could relive our family life, of jolly years
gone
by

Reference:

Personal Development, DepEd-BLR (Page 88)

Name:______________________________ Grade & Section:______________________

ACTIVITY 2: EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL LEGACY

EMOTIONAL LEGACY EVALUATION

Direction: Below is Emotional legacy evaluation. Answer each question by writing in your
journal the number that best reflects the legacy you have received from your parents.
Then add up your score.
1) When you walked into your house, what was your feeling?
1. Dread 4. Stability
2. Tension 5. Calm
3. Chaos 6. Warmth
 2) Which word best describes the tone of your home?
1. Hateful 4. Stability
2. Angry 5. Calm
3. Sad 6. Warmth
3) What was the message of your family life?
1. You are worthless. 4. You are respected
2. You are a burden. 5. You are important
3. You are okay. 6. You are the greatest
4) Which word best describes the “fragrance” of your home life?
1. Repulsive 4. Sterile
2. Rotten 5. Fresh
3. Unpleasant 6. Sweet
5) Which was most frequent in your home?
1. An intense fight 4. A strong disagreement
2. The silent treatment 5. A kind word
3. Detached apathy 6. An affectionate hug
Results:
Above 24 = Strong emotional legacy
19-24 = Healthy legacy
14-18 = Mixed legacy – good and bad elements
10-13 = Weak emotional legacy
Below 10 = Damaged emotional legacy

SOCIAL LEGACY EVALUATION

Direction: Below is Social legacy evaluation. Answer each question by writing in your
journal the number that best reflects the legacy you have received from your parents.
Then add up your score.
1.) Which words most closely resemble the social tone of your family?
1. Cruel and abusive 4. Non-communicative but stable
2. Cutting sarcasm 5. Secure with open communication
3. Chaotic and distant 6. Loving and fun
2.) What was the message of your home life with regard ro relationships?
1. “Step on others to get your way” 4. “Mind your own business”
2. “Hurt them if they hurt you” 5. “Treat others with respect”
3. “Demand your rights” 6. “Put other before yourself”
3.) How were rules set and enforced in your home?
1. Independent of relationship 4. Inconsistently
2. In reaction to parental stress 5. Out of concern for my well-being
3. Dictatorially 6. In the context of a loving relationship
4.) Which word best characterizes the tone of communication in your home?
1. Shouting 4. Clear
2. Manipulation 5. Constructive
3. Confusing 6. Courteous
5.) How did your family deal with wrong behavior?
1. Subtle reinforcement 4. Severe punishment
2. Accepted in the name of love 5. Discussion
3. Guilt trip 6. Loving, firm discipline
Results:
Above 24 = Strong social legacy
 19-24 = Healthy legacy
14-18 = Mixed legacy – good and bad elements
10-13 = Weak social legacy
Below 10 = Damaged social legacy

SPIRITUAL LEGACY EVALUATION

Direction: Below is Spiritual legacy evaluation. Answer each question by writing in your
journal the number that best reflects the legacy you have received from your parents.
Then add up your score.
1.) To what degree were spiritual principles incorporated into daily family life?
1. Never 4. Frequently
2. Rarely 5. Almost always
3. Sometimes 6. Consistently
2.) Which word captures the tone of how you learned to view/relate to God?
1. Absent 4. Casual
2. Adversarial 5. Solemn
3. Fearful 6. Intimate
3.) How would you summarize your family’s level of participation in spiritual activities?
1. Nonexistent 4. Regimental
2. Rare 5. Active
3. Occasional 6. Enthusiastic
4.) How were spiritual discussions applied in your home?
1. They weren’t 4. To teach
2. To control 5. To influence
3. To manipulate 6. To reinforce
5.) What was the perspective in your home regarding moral absolutes?
1. If it feels good, do it! 4. Dogmatic legalism
2. There are no absolutes 5. Moderate conservatism
3. Let your heart guide you 6. Clear boundaries
Results:
Above 24 = Strong spiritual legacy
19-24 = Healthy legacy
14-18 = Mixed legacy – good and bad elements
10-13 = Weak spiritual legacy
Below 10 = Damaged spiritual legacy
Reference:

Personal Development, DepEd-BLR (Page 91-93)

Name:______________________________ Grade & Section:______________________

ACTIVITY 3: Reactions to the Emotional, Social, and Spiritual Legacy Evaluation

Direction: Read each questions carefully and write your answers in your
journal/notebook.
1. What were your scores in the emotional, social and spiritual legacy evaluation?

2. How do these scores reflect your home atmosphere?

 3. What is the legacy you have received from your parents and siblings?

4. How do you plan to give a legacy when you start your own family in the future?

Reference:

Personal Development, DepEd-BLR (Page 96)

Name:______________________________ Grade & Section:______________________

ACTIVITY 4: HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIPS?

Direction: Copy the questionnaire below in your journal/notebook using the same format
then write your answers by putting a √ if your answer is YES and write X if your answer is
NO.
Criteria/Relationship FAMILY FRIENDS PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
I. Overall feelings about the relationship:
Are you getting your needs met?
Are you speaking up and asking for what you want?
Are you feeling heard?
Are you feeling encouraged and supported to grow?
II. The decision-making process:
Are decisions made to your satisfaction?
Is there sufficient time to discuss, assess, and process?
Do you feel as though your thoughts and feelings are taken
seriously?
Is there a collaborative spirit about decisions?
III. Communication
Do you feel safe to say whatever you feel?
Do you feel listened to when you communicate?
Do you feel encouraged to tell your truth?
Do you feel supported in all your dreams and goals?
IV. Roles and Reponsibilities:
Do you feel the division of tasks is working?
Do you feel that both of you are doing your parts?
Do you feel that task allocation is fair?
Is there anything that you want to change?
V. Activities:
Do you feel like you spend enough time together?
Do you feel like you need more alone time?
Do you want to try something new?
VI. Planning, schedules, and logistics:
Are you experiencing any schedule conflicts you want to
address?
Are there financial agreements that are fair?
Do each of you have enough time to accomplish everything you
want?

Reference:
Personal Development, DepEd-BLR (Page 96-97)

Name:______________________________ Grade & Section:______________________

ACTIVITY 5: ASSESSMENT
Direction: Based on the result of your personal and family relationship evaluation from the
previous activities, prepare a plan on how to make your family members firmer and
gentler with each other. Write your answer in a piece of bond paper. You can add art and
be creative with your output possible.

Good luck!