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ENGLISH
Fourth Quarter – Module 4
Resolving Conflicts

Writer: Rose Ardyth M. Bagkus

Illustrator: Marexcza Z. Salinas
Layout Artist: Shiela Mae A. Cancino

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 What I Need to Know

Hello, Grade 7 learners! In this fourth module for the 4th grading
period, you will learn how to:
Discover the conflicts presented in literary selections and the need to resolve
those conflicts in non-violent ways (EN7LT-II-a-4)
You can say that you have understood the lesson in this module if you can
already:
1. label the elements of the plot from the excerpt of the story;
2. contrast/ compare different types of conflicts;
3. choose outcomes that may effectively resolve real-life conflicts;
4. analyze a conflict in a real-life setting and explain how the conflict could
have been resolved in a non-violent way;
5. critique the resolution of a well-known Filipino movie or television
series; and
6. come up an alternate resolution for a well-known Filipino movie or
television series.

What I Know

Identify the type of conflicts presented in the following excerpts of the

synopses of well-known Filipino graphic novels and comics. Look for your
responses on the word pool below. Write the letters of your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.

a. Individual vs. Individual b. Individual vs. Nature

c. Individual vs. Self d. Individual vs. Society
e. Individual vs. Supernatural f. Individual vs. Technology
1. Admiring the bodybuilders in his neighborhood, Tenteng longs for
nothing more than to be strong and muscular himself so he can stand
up for himself against his bullying brothers and impress the girl of his
dreams.
2. Kenkoy was a ludicrous portrait of the Filipino pathetically trying but
barely succeeding in keeping up with his American mentors.
3. Maruja and Gabriel were madly in love with each other but Maruja's
parents disapproved of their relationship because of their class
differences.
4. The tortoise outwitted a monkey when the first used the root to replant
a banana tree and the latter used the trunk to reproduce the plant.
5. Valentina envies Narda and never appreciates what is her own; she
torments her and becomes the cause of most of her misfortunes.
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 Lesson
Resolving Conflicts
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What’s In

Can you still remember the parts of the plot? Match the elements of the
plot in Column A with their definitions on Column B. Write the letters of your
answers on a separate sheet of paper.
A B
1. climax a. This describes the setting and introduces the
characters.
2. exposition b. This introduces the problem in the narrative.

3. falling action c. This portion makes you predict that the

narrative will soon end.
4. resolution d. This portion paves the way for the main
character to solve the problem in the narrative.
5. rising action e. This portion shows that the problem in the
narrative is solved and the narrative has ended.
Write down in UPPERCASE the part of the plot which presents the conflict
in the narrative and in lowercase, the part which solves the conflict.

What’s New

A. Before Reading Activity

On a separate sheet of paper, illustrate through emojis how your
emotions progressed during the long community quarantines last year. At
the bottom of the table, briefly explain your answers.

1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter

(January-March (April-June (July-September (October-
2020) 2020) 2020) December 2020)

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B. During Reading Activity

Read the story below. Intermittently, pause for awhile to look for options
on how you want the story to unfold.

THE WELL-AWAITED STAYCATION

Rose Ardyth Bagkus

Xena marked her calendar on March 27, indicating that bright day she
and her family and her friend Gabrielle would go to Tagaytay for a staycation.
In her parents’ plans were to go on a side trip to Batangas for a swim. All her
dreams were shattered when her father announces to the family that there
would be a heavy restriction in land travel because of the perplexing increase
of COVID-19 cases in NCR+.

Do you want Xena and her family to travel or not? If yes, turn to event A; if
not, turn to event B.
A. Xena’s father said, “Do you still want us to go on with the trip?”

The rest of the family insisted, “Yes, we deserve a break!” The trip
went on. The family packed their bags in preparation for the trip.

Soon, Gabrielle texted Xena. She said, “I’ve got bad news for us, Zee.”
If you want to read Gabrielle’s message, turn to event C. If you
do not want to, go back to event B.

B. Xena’s father said, “Do you still want us to go on with the trip?”

Mother responded, “Inasmuch as everybody in this family wanted a

long-deserved staycation, government restrictions must be highly
considered. What do you think, kids?”

All the four children frowned but nodded. Hercules, the older brother
of Xena said, “Are there other places nearby where we can pursue our
staycation?”
Turn to event D for staycation options.

C. Xena anxiously foreshadowed what the bad news would be.

“My parents do not want me to join you on your staycation. They say
it would be too risky for all of us. Sorry.”

Xena forwarded her friend’s message to her family. “That’s it, family,”
father said. “I think we should not really insist on going out for a
staycation.”

“Anything we have prepared – from the barbecue to the swimming

would be done here at home, little ones,” mother added.
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 Xena and her siblings smiled. “Staycation would continue after all,”
Hercules, Xena’s brother said.
THE END

D. “Wait. Doesn’t Gabrielle have an aunt who has a private resort,

Xena?” mother asked.

“Yes. However, I was told that the resort was fully booked for the
weekend,” Xena responded. “By the way, Gabrielle just texted me that
her parents prohibited her from going to other houses. Her parents
abide by the rules set by the government.”

“Is the Cassano’s Hotel and Restaurant open?” asked little Caesar.

“Little brother, it has been a year since it has closed,” Hercules said.

The rest of the siblings were disheartened. “Don’t be sad, children.

You know how important these rules are in keeping us safe. Anyways,
our staycation will continue once the travel restrictions are lifted,”
father said.

“I agree with Dad, kids. Why don’t you consider finishing your
modules before we plan our staycation?” mother added.

The sibling smiled. “Staycation would continue after all,” Eve

responded.
THE END

C. Post Reading Activity

Let’s analyze your work: Read the following items to answer the following
questions. Write the letters of your answers on your answer sheet.
questions. Write the letters of your answers on your answer sheet.
1. Who is the main character in the story?
A. Caesar B. Eve C. Hercules D. Xena

2. Who or what is the main and supporting characters struggling with?

A. COVID-19 B. Gabrielle C. Government D. staycation

3. How different was the conflict resolved in both scenarios?

A. In the first scenario, the family continued their staycation at home; in
the second scenario, the family postponed their staycation.
B. In the first scenario, the family decided to go to Gabrielle’s aunt’s resort
for a staycation; in the second scenario, they went to Cassano’s.
C. In the first scenario, the family enjoyed their staycation with Gabrielle;
in the second scenario, the family went without her.
D. In the first scenario, the family violated the travel restrictions and was
caught; in the second scenario, the family escaped and were uncaught.
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4. In both scenarios, was the conflict resolved peacefully?
A. No. The family was disappointed with the outcome of their choice.
B. No. There were lots of heated debates among the family.
C. Yes. Gabrielle should not have joined the trip for she is not part of the
family.
D. Yes. The family weighed on options to come up with a solution.

5. If you were a part of the family, what other solution would you have
suggested? Explain your answer.

What Is It

Conflicts and Resolutions

Let’s face it – in literature and reality, life without a conflict or struggle
is empty and boring. There are two general types of conflict, the second of
which is subdivided into four groups as shown below.
Two Types of Conflict
1. Internal conflict – a conflict in which the main character fights with
his or her own beliefs of feelings.
My Example of Internal Conflict (Write an example of internal conflict in a
Filipino television series or film you have recently watched.)

2. External conflict – a conflict in which the main character (or group)

fights with other characters, society, or nature.
a. Individual vs. Individual – a conflict between the main character
and another character in the story.
Write an example of this type of conflict in a Filipino television
series or film you have recently watched.

b. Individual vs. Nature – a conflict between the main character and

nature.
Write an example of this type of conflict in a Filipino television
series or film you have recently watched.

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 c. Individual vs. Society - a conflict between the main character and
groups of people within a community.
Write an example of this type of conflict in a Filipino television
series or film you have recently watched.

d. Individual vs. Supernatural or Fate – a conflict between the main

character and a vengeful god or powerful supernatural force.
Write an example of this type of conflict in a Filipino television
series or film you have recently watched.

e. Individual vs. Technology - a conflict between the main character

and machines or technology (such as mechanical failure or robots).
Write an example of this type of conflict in a Filipino television
series or film you have recently watched.

As there are conflicts which equally baffle the hearts and minds of the
main characters and viewers, readers, or listeners, resolution pertains to the
part of the plot in which the conflict may be resolved, thus, ending the
narrative.
How would you categorize our country’s external conflict against COVID-19?
How would this conflict be solved peacefully?

What’s More

Consider a real-life conflict you currently have. Using the flowchart

below, identify ways on how you are to solve this conflict peacefully.

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 What I Have Learned
Summarize what you have learned from the module using the chart
below. Cite your own definition and examples. Write your responses on a
separate sheet of paper.

What I Can Do

On a separate sheet of paper, react to this quote by former US President

Ronald Reagan.
Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict
by peaceful means. (Ronald Reagan)

Rubric
Criteria 5 3 1 0
Structure All or almost Most entries Few entries None of the
Ideas (x2) all the entries have a have a entries have a
have a connection to connection to connection to
connection to structure. structure. structure.
structure.
Feelings and Feelings and Feelings and Feelings and None of your
Thoughts thoughts are thoughts are thoughts are feelings and
(x2) revealed in all revealed in revealed in thoughts are
or almost of most entries. few of the revealed in any
the entries. entries. of the entries.
Format The proper The proper The proper The proper
format has format has format has format has not
been followed been followed been followed been followed
for all the for most of the for few of the for any of the
entries. entries. entries. entries.
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 Mechanics All or almost Most of the Few of the None of the
all the entries entries use entries use entries use
use correct correct correct correct spelling
spelling and spelling and spelling and and grammar.
grammar. grammar. grammar.
Completion All entries are All entries are All entries are All entries are
present, in present but not present, not present,
order, and are either not but they are nor are they
together. together or in together or in together or in
order. order. order.

Qualitative Rating:
• 32-35 (91-100%) = Significant
• 27-31 (77-89%) = Relevant
• 26 below (74% below) = Predictable

Assessment

On a separate sheet of paper, write IN if the conflict presented in the

excerpt is internal and OUT if it is external. Elaborate your response. (2 points
each)
1. “Does that worry you still, Maria?” my brother Leon said. “From the way
you talk, he might be an ogre, for all the world. Except when his leg that
was wounded in the Revolution is troubling him, Father is the mildest
tempered, gentlest man I know.” (How My Brother Leon Brought Home
a Wife, Manuel E. Arguilla)
Explain your answer.

2. “I hope you will not think of this as a great bother,” Julio continued,
trying his best to phrase out his thoughts. He had a vague fear that Ka
Ponso might not favorably regard his letter. (The Happiest Boy in the
World, N.V.M. Gonzales)
Explain your answer.

3. In the town of Santa Rosa there once lived a couple named Hugo and
Imelda. Every mealtime they quarreled over the chore of washing the
dishes. Imelda would scold Hugo if he refuses to wash the dishes. (Why
Women Wash the Dishes, Filomena Collendrino)
Explain your answer.

4. Miss Yeyeng was an overly made-up lady. People were saying, her
parents were born in one corner of Pampanga in the smallest town
there. Because of this, Miss Yeyeng who was Filipina from head to foot
even to the ends of her hair, was Capampangan, too. (This Miss
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 Explain your answer.

5. Now, taking out that mat to spread had become a kind of ritual. The
process had become associated with illness in the family. Illness, even
serious illness had not been infrequent. There had been deaths. (The
Mats, Francisco Arcellana)
Explain your answer.

Additional Activity
Ending Reversed
Review the Filipino television series or films you have enumerated in
the What Is It section. Using the chart below, identify how the conflict in the
story was resolved. Also reflect on the story’s ending. Provide an alternate
ending to the story. Write your responses on a clear short bond paper.

Rubric for evaluation

Criterion Extensive Substantial Partial Sketchy
5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points
Content The tv The tv The tv The tv
series/film series/film series/film series/film
selected selected selected selected
contains ALL contains lacks contains lacks contains lacks
the following 1 2 3 or more
characteristics: characteristic characteristics characteristics

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 • age- enumerated in enumerated in enumerated in
appropriate column 1. column 1. column 1.
• Filipino in
origin
• local color
• well-defined
conflict
Creativity The writing The writing The writing The writing
gave an gave a gave a partial gave a sketchy
extensive substantial explanation of explanation of
explanation of explanation of the ending of the ending of
the ending of the ending of the tv the tv
the tv the tv series/film. series/film.
series/film. series/film.
Resolution The writing The writing The writing The writing
gave an gave a gave a partial gave a sketchy
extensive substantial alternate alternate
alternate alternate ending of the ending of the
ending of the ending of the tv series/film. tv series/film.
tv series/film. tv series/film.
Grammatical The writing The writing The writing The writing
Conventions contains no contains contains contains
spelling or minor noticeable several
grammatical spelling or spelling spelling
errors. grammatical and/or and
errors. grammatical grammatical
errors. errors that
detracted
considerably
to
the writing.
Length All three Only 2 Only 1 All three
segments segments segment segments
contain 5 or contain 5 or contain 5 or contain 4 or
more sentence- more more less sentence-
paragraphs sentence- sentence- paragraphs
each. paragraphs paragraphs each.
each. each.

Post Test
Write your responses on a separate sheet of paper.
I. Identifying Types of Conflicts in Ancient Literature: Read the
following excerpts to identify the type of conflict within the narrative.
Look for your response on the word pool below. Write only the letters
of your answers.
a. Individual vs. Individual b. Individual vs. Nature
c. Individual vs. Self d. Individual vs. Society
e. Individual vs. Supernatural f. Individual vs. Technology
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 1. Dogedog had always been very lazy, and now that his father and
mother were dead and he had no one to care for him, he lived
very poorly. He had little to eat. His house was old and small and
so poor that it had not even a floor. Still he would rather sit all
day and idle away his time than to work and have more things.
(Dogedog, a Tinguian folktale)
2. Long time ago, there was a man named Lam-ang who started to
search for his lost father. His father was murdered by the head-
hunting Igorots in the Igorot country. (Biag ni Lam-ang, an
Ilocano epic)
3. One day a little boy named Elonen sat out in the yard making a
bird snare, and as he worked, a little bird called to him: "Tik-tik-
lo-den" (come and catch me). "I am making a snare for you," said
the boy; but the bird continued to call until the snare was
finished. (The Boy Who Became a Stone, a Tinguian folktale)
4. One very hot day, when a carabao went into the river to bathe, he
met a shell and they began talking together. "You are very slow,"
said the carabao to the shell. (The Carabao and the Shell, a
Tinguian folktale)
5. "Oh, no," replied the shell. "I can beat you in a race. "When the
world first began there was no land, but only the sea and the sky,
and between them was a kite. One day the bird had nowhere to
alight grew tired of flying about, so she stirred up the sea until it
threw its waters against the sky. (The Creation Story, a Filipino
folktale)

II. Identifying Conflict, Resolution, and Rewriting Ending: Read the

folktale from Bukidnon entitled The Flood Story. Using the template
below, identify the story’s conflict and its type, the provided
resolution, and an alternate ending for the story. (15 points)

The Flood Story

Bukidnon (Mindanao)
A long time ago there was a very big crab which crawled into the
sea. And when he went in he crowded the water out so that it ran all
over the earth and covered all the land.

Now about one moon before this happened, a wise man had told
the people that they must build a large raft. They did as he
commanded and cut many large trees, until they had enough to
make three layers. These they bound tightly together, and when it
was done they fastened the raft with a long rattan cord to a big pole
in the earth.

Soon after this the floods came. White water poured out of the
hills, and the sea rose and covered even the highest mountains. The
people and animals on the raft were safe, but all the others drowned.

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 When the waters went down and the raft was again on the
ground, it was near their old home, for the rattan cord had held.

But these were the only people left on the whole earth.

Answer Key

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 References
What I Know
1. Captain Barbell. (2021). Wikipedia. Retrieved March 28, 2021, from
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Barbell
2. Darna. (2021). Wikipedia. Retrieved March 28, 2021, from
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darna
3. Kenkoy. (2021). Wikipedia. Retrieved March 28, 2021, from
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenkoy
4. Maruja. (2021). Wikipedia. Retrieved March 28, 2021, from
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maruja
5. The Turtle and the Monkey. (2021). Wikipedia. Retrieved March 28, 2021, from
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Turtle_and_the_Monkey
What’s In
Palomar, L. et. al. (2016). Interactive English 7. Philippines: Jemma
Development Group
What Is It
1. Payawal-Gabriel, J. et. al. (2010). English II. Quezon City: St. Bernadette
Publishing House Corporation
2. Farrell, E. et. al. (1979). Purpose in Literature. Illinois: Scott, Foresman and
Compani
3. Thompson, T. (2021). Decoding the Six Conflicts in Literature (With Examples).
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with-examples
4. Types of Conflicts Found in Literature. Ashford University. Retrieved March 29,
2021, from
https://content.bridgepointeducation.com/curriculum/file/69978e52-f685-
47f0-acd8-bcf20defc943/1/ENG125%20-
%20Types%20of%20Conflicts%20Found%20in%20Literature.pdf
What I Can Do
1. Conflict Quotes. (2021). BrainyQuote. Retrieved March 28, 2021, from
https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/conflict-quotes
2. Reflection Journal Rubric: Basic Level. (2020). Lakehead University. Retrieved
March 28, 2021, from
https://teachingcommons.lakeheadu.ca/sites/default/files/inline-
files/Reflection%20Journal%20Rubric%20Basic%20Level.doc
Assessment
English Across Continents. (2010). Makati City: Diwa Learning Systems, Inc.
Additional Activity
Summer Reading Assessment: Alternate Ending Rubric. Retrieved March 29,
2021, from https://s3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/1260/bhs3-
alternateendingrubricdocx.pdf
Posttest
1. Cole, M. (1916). Philippine Folktales. Retrieved March 29, 2021, from
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2. Folktales from the Philippines. (2000). Retrieved March 29, 2021, from,
https://www.pitt.edu/~dash/philippines.html
3. Palomar, L. et. al. (2016). Interactive English 7. Philippines: Jemma
Development Group
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 Development Team of the Module

Writer: Rose Ardyth M. Bagkus (NHS)

Editors: Jovy D. Enriquez (SNNHS)
Internal Validator: Nida P. Andrada,Ed.D. ( PSDS)
Illustrator: Marexcza Z. Salinas (PHS)
Layout Artist: Shiela Mae. A. Cancino (SRNHS)

Management Team:
Sheryll T. Gayola
Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
OIC, Office of the Schools Division Superintendent

Elisa O. Cerveza
Chief, CID
OIC, Office of the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

Janet S. Cajuguiran
EPS-English

Ivy Coney A. Gamatero

EPS – LRMS

For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:

Schools Division Office- Marikina City

Email Address: sdo.marikina@deped.gov.ph

191 Shoe Ave., Sta. Elena, Marikina City, 1800, Philippines

Telefax: (02) 682-2472 / 682-3989

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