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Module 4
Lesson 4
Unchanging Values in a Changing World
Discerning Future Opportunities
YOUR JOURNEY
“We are made wise not by the recollection
of our past but by the responsibility of our future.”
George Bernard Shaw
It is an exciting world out there. A lot of new things are emerging in our ever
changing world. It is our responsibility to discern what to follow and what to believe in.
While we enjoy the changes the world has to offer we should still be grounded on the
values that shape our being. They will guide us in our journey through life and our quest
for a better future for ourselves and for others.
This week opens up with sample playbills that are enjoyed by play enthusiasts
around the world. A speech excerpt that highlights a social issue makes for an insightful
read in the succeeding
DRAFT
part of the lesson. Opportunities to hone your skills are provided
through the various activities.
YOUR GOALS
To keep track of your valuable journey, you are expected to:
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formulate predictions based on the material viewed
differentiate biases from prejudices
use the appropriate suprasegmentals: pitch, stress, intonation, juncture, etc.
be familiar with the technical vocabulary for drama and theatre (like stage
directions)
analyze literature as a means of understanding unchanging values in a changing
world
determine tone, mood, technique and purpose of the author
judge the relevance and worth of ideas, soundness of author’s reasoning, and
the effectiveness of the presentation
change direct speech to indirect speech and vice versa
compose a play review
YOUR INITIAL TASKS
Task 1. Nancy Drew or Tintin?
All plays performed on stage have playbills. The playbill contain on the names of
characters, the playwright, production staff and the synopsis. Look closely at the sample
playbills of different plays provided for you here. Through the playbill’s cover and the
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