This is a primary activity administered to determine your baseline
knowledge and preparedness for the lesson.
Activity 1: Central Luzon
I. Direction: Identify what is being asked to complete the chart about Central
Luzon.
Provinces AURORA, BATAAN, BULACAN, NUEVA ECIJA, PAMPANGA,
TARLAC, AND ZAMBALES
Cities Balanga in Bataan; Malolos, Meycauayan and San Jose del Monte in
Bulacan; Cabanatuan, Gapan, Muñoz, Palayan and San Jose in Nueva
Ecija; Angeles, Mabalacat and San Fernando in Pampanga; Tarlac in
Tarlac; and Olongapo in Zambales
Dialects Kapam- pangan, Sinauna, the three major dialects of Sambal,
and the Ayta languages spoken in and around the Zambales
Mountains in Zambales, Pampanga, and Bataan provinces.
Tourist Spots Manila bay, Holy Rosary Church & Museo Ning Angeles,
Subic Bay, wreck diving & theme parks, Subic Bay
shipwrecks & Mount Samat cross
Famous Cuisines Beef Dish, BIstek Tagalog, Dessert Inipit, Stew. Ox Tail
Stewed in Peanut Sauce (Kare-kare)
II. Direction: Give three (3) famous or unique traditions or cultures in Central
Luzon. Explain it how it is done or celebrated.
Sinukwan Festival – Aring Sinukwan (King Sinukwan) is a god of
the ancient Kapampangans. The celebration participated by
Traditions & representatives of different towns of Pampanga. Street dancing is
Cultures the highlight of this event, each delegates dance to the tune of the
Pampanga Song “Atin ku pong singsing” in their elegant
headdresses and colorful costumes
Caragan Festival – Caragan is the name of the first chieftain of the
native Aeta. It is held every third week of February through street
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dancing. The Aetas lead the presentation showcasing their
customs and traditions in their native costumes.
Philippine Hot Air Balloon Festival – held annually in Omni
Aviation Complex inside Clark Freeport Zone. It features
multicolored hot air balloons from around the globe, it is the
biggest aviation sports event in the Philippines
III. Direction: Give five (5) famous literary pieces in Central Luzon, identify who
is the author if applicable and identify what is the genre.
Literary Piece Author Literary Genre
1.All over the world Vicente Rivera Fiction
2. Juan Manalaksan Anicio Pascual Short Story
3. Suan, the Good Macaria Garcia
Guesser
4. The Legend of Mylene Leumin Myths & folktales
Alitaptap
5.
Activity 2: Southern Tagalog
I. Direction: Identify what is being asked to complete the chart about Southern
Tagalog.
Aurora, Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, Marinduque, Occidental
Provinces Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Palawan, Quezon, Rizal, Romblon
Antipolo, Bacoor, Batangas, Calapan, Calamba, Cavite, Lipa,
Cities Lucena, Puerto Princesa, San Pablo, Tagaytay, Tanauan,
Trece Martires
Tagalog, Batangueno,
Dialects
Tourist Spots Town above Taal Lake & Volcano Island, Volcano, beach and church,
Rizal Shrine & Mount Makiling volcano, Scenic isle with military
history
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Pili Nuts, Cashew Products, Buko Pie, Panutsa, Kinunot
Famous Cuisines
II. Direction: Give three (3) famous or unique traditions and cultures in
Southern Tagalog. Explain it how it is done or celebrated.
Traditions &
Cultures
III. Direction: Give five (5) famous literary pieces in Southern Tagalog, identify
who is the author if applicable and identify what is the genre.
Literary Piece Author Literary Genre
1.Ako Ang Daigdig Alejandro G. Abadilla Poet
2. Jose Rizal Noli Me Tangere Novel
3. Jose Rizal El Filibusterismo Novel
4. Jose Y. Dalisay Jr. Killing Time in A Warm Novel
Place
5. Paz M. Latorina The Small Key Short Story
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