Lesson Plan

Name of Subject: 21st Century Literature Name of Instructors: Jeleana Ezrabhei Felipe,
Mellrice Brixx Sabado, Eryn Harvey Corpuz, Yaj
Date: 12/07/2022
Trixter Gambalan, David King Reyes

I. SUBJECT MATTER

Topic: Literature of Other Regions

Lesson: Anim na Sabado ng Beyblade
Author: Ferdinand Pisigan Jarin
References: http://hayzkul.blogspot.com/2016/06/anim-na-sabado-ng-beyblade-
buod.html

II. PROCEDURE

A. Pre-Activity
 Pass the Message
- The class will be grouped into 5 groups with 9 members each. Each group
will form a line in the middle of the classroom. One representative from
the group (the person at the front of the line) will come to the teacher’s
table to look at the question. Guess what the word is from the 2 pictures.
At the count of 3, they will whisper their answer to the next person in line
until it reaches the person at the back. Then, the person at the back of the
line will write the answer on the board provided by us. This is a game of
speed so whoever raises their board first will get the point. After each
question, the line will rotate and the person at the front of the line will be
the next to write the answer. (Answers: Father, Birthday, Family,
Carnival, Beyblade, Cancer, Hospital, Grief, Death)
 Question
- What do you think is the relevance of the words in the pre-activity we
have given you?

B. Author Biography
  Ferdinand Pisigan Jarin
- Ferdinand Pisigan Jarin is an award-winning writer and scriptwriter that's
known for writing essays and fiction. He was born on February 1, 1976 in
Makati, Philippines, and he lived a simple life ever since. He is a former
Professor of Literature and Popular Culture at the Philippine Normal
University and Malikhaing Pagsulat for Creative Nonfiction and
Television Scriptwriting at the Departamento ng Filipino at Panitikan ng
Pilipinas, College of Arts and Letters, University of the Philippines-
Diliman. At present, he is teaching Filipino Language and Creative
Writing at the Division of Humanities of the College of Arts and Sciences,
University of the Philippines Visayas. He has published several children’s
books, co-edited creative nonfiction anthologies and won three Carlos
Palanca Awards. Most of his works talk about details and experiences in
his life. The author had a son named Rebo, whose short life brought us
“Anim na Sabado ng Beyblade" which won the National Book Award for
Nonfiction in Filipino in 2014.

C. Literary Discussion
 Vocabulary
1. Kirot – Pain or Ache
2. Buntong-Hininga – Sigh or Naginhawaan
3. Salinan – Blood Transfusion
4. Nalalagasan – Hair Loss
5. Pagpawi – Disappearance

 Question
What is the most memorable gift you received on your birthday? Why is it
memorable?

 Story Timeline
1. Unang Sabado
 On the first Saturday after Rebo got out of chemo, he wanted to
throw a party in advance of his fifth birthday. I invited many
people and asked them to bring gifts. Toys everywhere. Stuffed
animals, mini-helicopters, walkie-talkies, Crush Gear, remote-
controlled cars, and most of all, his favorite, the Beyblade. Lots
and lots of Beyblades. He accepted all of it and many other gifts
for turning five.

2. Ikalawang Sabado
 On the second Saturday, Rebo attended a birthday party and played
Beyblade with his cousins. Three days before the third Saturday
approaches, he is slowly getting weak. He did not smile very often.
He becomes so weak to the point he can't even launch his
Beyblade anymore, so Rebo just held it in his frail hand or keeps it
in his pocket. Rebo tried to stay strong despite not being able to
stand on his legs with blood clots in his gums. He asked me if I
have any money, to which I responded with a yes. I bought him
candy from the sari-sari store he pointed to when I asked him what
he wanted. This is a way Rebo shows his fondness and love
towards me.

3. Ikatlong Sabado
 By the third Saturday, Rebo had lost all his hair. But it had not
fallen out on its own. When he was irritated, he had pulled at his
hair to completely remove it by the roots. On that day, I asked a
favor from a colleague at work: to hire a mascot who would
perform a free private show for Rebo. Though I didn’t see him
smile or laugh, I knew he was happy at the end of the show.
 4. Ikaapat na Sabado
 By the fourth Saturday, his strength waned in a flash. When he
spoke, he felt tired and gasped for breath. I tried taking him to the
carnival but he only wanted to ride the Red Baron, a small
helicopter that goes up and down, and rotates around an octopus.
Whenever the ride went up, he’d look at me and smile with
sadness in his eyes. After the ride, he asked to go home at once.
And when we arrived, he immediately went to bed and stared at
the blank ceiling.

5. Ikalimang Sabado
 The fifth Saturday, my son died. It was only a matter of time after
his tears had fallen before his glassy eyes closed, and he breathed
his last breath. They told me that he waited for me before he died.
We weren’t able to talk anymore because by the time I arrived at
the door, he was already screaming in agony. Blind eyes, stiff
body, mouth full of blood, and gasping breaths. When I knew he
couldn’t fight it anymore, I gently kissed him and let him go.

6. Ikaanim na Sabado
 It was the sixth Saturday when Rebo left the hospital. It was the
last Saturday his loved ones saw him. The Beyblade and their
owner are gone now, laid to rest in the coffin. They journey into
the afterlife, where there is no sickness, no hunger, and no
suffering. Peacefully gyrating and turning. Spinning endlessly in
bliss. Meanwhile, those of us left behind grieving on earth will
continue to survive and learn the art of grief.

D. Post-Activity
 Reminiscing!
 - Take a picture of yourself with your favorite comfort toy and explain in 8-
10 sentences why it is your favorite. Post it in our 21st Century Lit FB
Group.

III. REFLECTION

1. Why do you think the story is titled “Anim na Sabado ng Beyblade”?

A: The story is titled “Anim na Sabado ng Beyblade” because it revolves around
a boy who is known for his love of Beyblades and the events of his last six
Saturdays on Earth.

2. What point of view was used in the story?

A: First Person Point of View

3. What is the role of the narrator to Rebo?

A: Father

4. Would you say Rebo's dad is a good father? Why?

A: [Any answer]

5. What type of literary genre is the story? How does it differ from other literary
genres?
A: The story is a memoir (creative nonfiction). It differs from other literary
genres because it is based on real-life events or experiences told in the form of a
story.

6. What do you think was the biggest conflict in the story?

A: When Rebo was diagnosed with cancer

7. What type of cancer was Rebo diagnosed with?

A: Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
8. Can you relate to the story? If so, how?
A: [Any answer]

9. For those of you who have loved ones diagnosed with a chronic illness, what
effect has it had on your life?
A: [Any answer]

10. If you were the author of the story, would you end it differently? If yes, how
would you end it?
A: [Any answer]

11. What lesson can we get from the story?

A: [Any answer]