I'll (free verse)

Anger in blood
Aim for revenge
Hate for injustice
I've waged a war

Rotten reasons
I'm sick of it!
Words of envy
Empowered my supremacy

They were wrong
I know I'm right
I'll Grave undoings
and grieve forgiveness

I'll go on a journey
Once upon a dream
I'll clean mistakes
Replace the disgrace

Someday they'll realize
the need of my help
So then I'll dig up
And take everything back!

I know I'm bad
They made me this way
But I won't ask their stupid love
I'll ask for God's.

Kill me once and for all,
A deceitful plan of theirs,
Go on!...give all you've got!
I know I've sinned...I know...

Wickedness might forge...
All through my mortal body,
But...I'm still me...
I've changed but not entirely

I'll be a butterfly,
That springs from a cocoon
Who's as pure as water...
And as white as pearl

And I'll live again...soon...
In a place I do belong
Taken by a savior
And praise the greatest Creator!

Dalubhasaan ng Lunsod ng San Pablo

Brgy. San Jose, San Pablo City

Teacher Education Department

Setting of the Short Story “Zita”

By Arturo B. Rotor

Submitted by:

Suarez, Rizza O.

BSED II- Math

Submitted to:

 Mrs. Lota Baldemora

INTRODUCTION

"Zita" is one of the famous pre-World War II short stories, written by Arturo Rotor on 1907 to 1988.  The name might be familiar to you because Rotor was a very well known medical doctor and the disease "Rotor Syndrome" which he isolated and first correctly described is named after him. He also played a vital role during WWII in the government in exile, was a noted breeder of orchids and a widely respected music critic. (January 2015

The Setting is one of the essential elements of the short story “Zita”. It narrates when and where the story took place, its geographical locations, weather and social conditions, as well as the mood or atmosphere created by the story itself.

            This report would focus on the first three aspects of the setting observed in “Zita”. This includes the Place or where the story took place, the Time or when the story took place, and the weather conditions observed in the story.

PLACE

·         Pauambang

Pauambang is the place where Mr. Francisco B. Reteche, a school teacher, came from.  

“TURONG brought him from Pauambang in his small sailboat, for the coastwise steamer did not stop at any little island of broken cliffs and coconut palms.”

·         Land of Anayat

The whole story happened on the Land of Anayat, a province surrounded by sea named Anayat sea.  It is where Mr. Reteche became the teacher of the province girl “Zita”, who has an exact name as his past lover.

"An exile has come to Anayat… and he is so young, so young." So young and lonely and sufficient unto himself. There was no mistaking the stamp of a strong decision on that brow, the brow of those who have to be cold and haughty, those shoulders stooped slightly, less from the burden that they bore than from a carefully cultivated air of unconcern; no common school-teacher could dress so carelessly and not appear shoddy.

·         Don Eliodoro’s House

      This is the house of Don Eliodoro, the owner of almost all of the coconuts in the island, and the father of Zita. It is a big house located near the school where Mr. Reteche was supposed to stay, but he refused and rather stay at Turong’s home. It is also the place where he taught Zita, how to become a lady.

They had prepared a room for him in Don Eliodoro's house so that he would not have to walk far to school every morning, but he gave nothing more than a glance at the big stone building with its Spanish azotea, its arched doorways, its flagged courtyard.

·         Turong’s House

This is where Mr. Reteche stayed. It is a small hut located near the sea and far from the school and even from the church. It is owned by Turong, a fisherman and messenger who often delivers letters to Mr. Reteche.

He chose instead Turong's home, a shaky hut near the sea. Was the sea rough and dangerous at times? He did not mind it. Was the place far from the church and the schoolhouse? The walk would do him good. Would he not feel lonely with nobody but an illiterate fisherman for a companion.

·         The Church

This is where Mr. Reteche often delivered his prayers secretly.

He never went to church, but then, that always went with learning and education, did it not? One night Bue saw him coming out of the dim doorway. He watched again and the following night he saw him again. They would not believe it, they must see it with their own eyes and so they came. He did not go in every night, but he could be seen at the most unusual hours, sometimes at dusk, sometimes at dawn, once when it was storming and the lightning etched ragged paths from heaven to earth. Sometimes he stayed for a few minutes, sometimes he came twice or thrice in one evening. They reported it to Father Cesareo but it seemed that he already knew. "Let a peaceful man alone in his prayers." The answer had surprised them.

TIME

            One of the observable characteristics of “Zita” was that the narrator told the story using auxiliary verbs and action verbs in the past tense, such as brought, happened, were, was, tossed, opened and etc. This only implies that the narrator was telling a story from past events.

            Apparent to this, the author also used or borrowed some words such as Don, Azotea, Provinciana, which are greatly used by the Spaniards. This means that the Short Story “Zita” might have occurred during the Spanish regime or during the period when the Philippines became a colony of Spain.

WEATHER CONDITION

            The whole story has occurred in a fair and good weather condition. Although a part of it states that Mr. Reteche could be seen during the unusual hours when it was storming and the lightning etched ragged paths from heaven to earth, but then it discussed about the goodness of the climate by describing the condition of the sky.

The sky hangs over Anayat, in the middle of the Anayat Sea, like an inverted wineglass, a glass whose wine had been spilled, a purple wine of which Anayat was the last precious drop. For that is Anayat in the crepuscule, purple and mellow, sparkling and warm and effulgent when there is a moon, cool and heady and sensuous when there is no moon.

            This statement describes the beauty of the night where a fair weather condition could be observed.

           

Poem

Thy breathe a fresh through the worst scent
Thy taste the sweetness in the bitterest test
Thy found a needle from the dessert of the west
Thy met true friends in life's longest quest.

My poem for my blog

Cages of Freedom

As every door closes its way
As every key melts away
And many people begins to pay
The buried debts they've made everyday

Though some was locked together
In a place of love and laughter
For God replaced their silent prayer
And He brought them to the "Cages of freedom" to stay forever....

Our NSTP Proposal

Republic of the Philippines

Commission on Higher Education

San Pablo City

FREE EDUCATION FOR THE YOUTH GENERATION

(A Project on Literacy and Education)

Tiquis, Princess Diane Carmela Fshyne T.

Javier, Mark James A.

Suarez, Rizza O.

Alcos, Jessen A.

Bicomong, Karen Clarisse E.

Canta, Eldon Rod C.

Cosico, Liezel Ann O.

Dabucol, Gladys M.

Garcia, Reynalyn C.

Lauce, Christopher I.

Pacia, Kathlene B.

Puti, Rassle D.

Dalubhasaan ng Lungsod ng San Pablo

San Pablo City

Mrs. Jenette S. Tolentino

NSTP/LTS Adviser

S.Y. 2013-2014

PROJECT PROPONENTS:

Group II- LTS- Teacher’s Education Department

Tiquis, Princess Diane Carmela Fshyne T. 0929-614-0479; Brgy. San Jose, San Pablo City

Javier, Mark James A. 0948-558-6471; Brgy.VI-A Mabini St., San Pablo City

Suarez, Rizza O. 0929-444-6537; Brgy. Bagong Bayan, San Pablo City

Alcos, Jessen A. 0947-619-7675; Brgy. Ayusan I, Tiaong, Quezon

Bicomong, Karen Clarisse E. 0912-219-0684; Brgy. Dolores, San Pablo City

Canta, Eldon Rod C. 0946-217-4995; Brgy. Antipolo, Rizal Laguna

Cosico, Liezel Ann O. 0912-603-2108; Brgy. San Lucas I, San Pablo City

Dabucol, Gladys M. 0910-222-2808; Brgy. II, Alaminos Laguna

Garcia, Reynalyn C. 0930-478-7825; Brgy. San Jose. San Pablo City

Lauce, Christopher I. 0912-321-8710; Brgy. Bula, Tiaong Quezon

Pacia, Kathlene B. 0909-540-0042; Brgy. San Antonio I, San Pablo City

Puti, Rassle D. 0999-864-0856; Brgy. San Ignacio, San Pablo City

Semacio, Kristine Mae V. 0926-307-5704; Brgy. Sta. Isabel

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IMPLEMENTING UNITS

PHYSICAL ARRANGEMENT: Mark James A. Javier, Kathlene B. Pacia

RESEARCHER: Princess Diane Carmela Fshyne T. Tiquis, Rizza O. Suarez

MARKETING AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT:

Jessen A. Alcos, Karen Clarisse E. Bicomong, Rassle D. Puti

MANPOWER/ RESPONSIBLE FOR LECTURE PROPER: Group II

LEARNING MATERIALS PROVIDER: Eldon Rod C. Canta, Liezel Ann O. Cosico

GAMES AND ACTIVITIES FACILITATORS:

Christopher I. Lauce, Reynalyn C. Garcia, Gladys M. Dabucol

CLEANLINESS AND ORDERLINESS FACILITATORS: Group II

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Project Duration:

Date of Implementation:

January 11, 2014 to March 01, 2014, every Saturday

Length of Implementation:

The program was implemented for  8 Saturdays which started on January 11, 2014 to March 01, 2014. Every session had consumed 3 hours starting from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. An hour before the said time was used in the preparation of the class and gathering of the students to the said area. After the class, the group have spent half an hour in packing the used materials and cleaning the area.

Objectives of the Project

Towards the development of the Literacy rate of Barangay San Lucas II especially the out of school youth, the following objectives are set:

1. To develop the knowledge and skills of the children and help them to discover great things and abilities.

2. To increase the Literacy rate of the children in Brgy. San Lucas II.

3. To serve as an eye opener of the parents regarding the significance of Education to their children’s future.

4. To educate the children good manners, right conduct and the proper practices of hygiene.

5. To serve as our training ground as future educators of our community.

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Background of the Project

“Journeys of a thousand miles begin with a single step”. A famous quotation of Laozi, which shows that in achieving the peak of success, you must be the change that the world can see and can help people, be a better person in the future.

We have noticed that, in some areas of the barangay, many children were only spending their time playing beside the streets. In like manner, this action merely serves as a threat to their lives. That was the reason why we thought of making a project that will help them to spend their time wisely and effectively through education.

“Knowledge is a key to success”. The material that we use was not an accessory, but as a door that opens up opportunities to be able to reach our highest dreams and goals. A gift that was not inborn but achieved through the aids of time and experience. That’s why we should conduct this project, to be a way of making the children and their family, have a better outlook in life. To provide an education that was fare to all, irrespective of their social class and race. Moreover, the one who teach not only the basic education system, but also good moral character and the love of God.

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Justification of the Project

To make the project valid, we launched a survey to a family living in the area of San Lucas II. This was held on December 7, 2013 in Purok 5, San Lucas II. As a result of our survey, the lack of financial means of a family serves as an obstacle for them to let their children’s study, even in elementary. They also proved that aside from studying and wasting time in education, their children might as well help them someday in their chores and work.

While asking the family about the recent projects in their barangay, we noticed that somehow, the focus of attention was more about waste segregation, proper waste disposal, and other health services. However, by thinking about it thoroughly, the program of attention should be on education. It was the only program that would benefit the whole barangay for a long period of time. Some of them also requested some programs such as in the field of medicine and treatments, aids for dengue causing mosquitoes, and some livelihood programs.

Education is very essential to one’s life. It affects the way a person talk, move, feel, love, solve problems in their life, face consequences of their actions, and make the best decisions for their future. That is why proper education should not start after our deepest regrets, but it should be unraveled whenever opportunities arouse or what others call “the right time”. And this right time should be the early years of a child because their perceptions were still easy to mold and to teach proper morality. As what people say “A good leader and follower springs from the hands of a good teacher”. Teach them great things now, and they will thank you forever.

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Benefits Derived from the Project

The target students of this project would most likely benefit in terms of giving primary education to their children. Aside from letting these children play in the roadsides or rather stay at home and do nothing but to sleep, they could rather spend their time happily while learning.

The project involves the development in reading skills that would teach the students on how to pronounce, read, and talk Filipino and English words. This part already serves as a major learning, for these skills can be used in their everyday lives. Counting and other arithmetic skills would also be taught to the students.  The group would also let them discover their skills in arts and music.

Besides, many schools are accepting taxes, miscellaneous, fees and other payments for a child to be enrolled in preschool. However, this project would be free and voluntary which would not cost them money. Hence, their children would benefit a lot for they are the once who would receive the knowledge and skills that may help them have a better future someday.

Coverage

The project covers up to 6 out of school youth of the Purok 5 of barangay San Lucas II especially those who do not have enough financial means to support their child’s education. It also covers up those people who want to learn about the basic education.

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METHODOLOGY

The group organized a survey in Purok 5 of Brgy. San Lucas II. This was apprehended to know the inefficience of some Governmental programs and to gather out of school youth that age from 3 to 6 years. As a result, the group encouraged 6 students to be a part of the program.

To complete the program, the class decided to ask for help with the local government to provide some basic information sources such as books and other reading materials. Visual aids and other visual representations would be produced by the group’s effort.

At the first day of the class, the group would present gifts to the students. This contained all the materials that they need for the whole class like pencils, papers, notebooks, and some coloring stuffs. An hour before the class would be used in gathering the students to the said area.

The class hours would focus with the teachings of reading, basic mathematics, art, and music. We would also conduct activities and games so that the students would enjoy their time in class.

A mini graduation ceremony would be conducted on the last day of class. We would prepare certificates and some awards as a memento that they have collaborated with us in the duration of the project. For without them, we could not accomplish our duties as future educators. We would also thank them for they are not the only ones who learned, but we also learned from them.

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DETAILED BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS
Expenditures Amount in Php
Transportation 1,920.00
Visual Aids 250.00
Papers 150.00
Pencils/ballpens 100.00
Other expenses (snacks, drinks) 1,000.00
TOTAL 3,420.00





 
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DETAILED SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

Date Time Activity People
01/11/14-02/08/2014 7:00-
8:00 am A. Start and end of the preparation for the project
B. Collecting and gathering of students to the area
Group II
01/11/14-02/08/2014 8:00-8:30am I. Orientation
8:30-10:00am II. Lecture Proper
10:00-10:30 am III. Recess/break for all students
10:30-11:00am IV. Application through games and activities
02/15/2014 8:00-11:00 am Graduation Day
I. General Assembly (Parents and students)
II. Opening prayer
III. Opening remarks
• Message from the Chairman of Barangay
• Message from Adviser, Mrs. J. Tolentino
IV. Giving of certificates
V. Giving of awards
VI. Special Number (from the students)
VII. Closing Remarks










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APPENDIX



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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Project Proponents-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
II. Implementing Units---------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
III. Project Duration------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
IV. Objectives of the Project--------------------------------------------------------------------------3-4
V. Project Description
A. Background of the Project------------------------------------------------------------------4
B. Justification of the Project------------------------------------------------------------------5
C. Benefits Derived from the Project---------------------------------------------------------6
D. Coverage--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
VI. Methodology----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
VII. Detailed Budgetary Requirements------------------------------------------------------------8
VIII. Detailed Schedule of Activities----------------------------------------------------------------9
IX. Appendix--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10-11
X. Survey Papers

My New Hobby

            Well, since the day that we have collected many Korean movies, I am now interested in learning their language. Today, I have collected some of the pictures which is inhibited also in the movies.

My Favorite Poem

   Hear The Wind Blow

Bowed by the weight of wickedness

 the land sags turning swirling

as the drunkard descend into the abyss

of peasant deeds and invidious intent

Hearken you all the dwell therein

the judgment of the God of host

Fell upon your head in the distinct

hour of the ends of the earth

A hot full wind blew

not to cleanse nor widow as decreed
behold He shall come up like clouds
and His chariots like whirlwind
His horses are swifter than eagles.

Woe to the land that plundered and laid to waste
The mighty and the lowly
The slaves and the free old drunk
Of the wine of His fury

Hail, hear the wind blow
That also bore the revelations
Of His mercy
The unfolding of His decree
Before the land yields to it's ultimate destiny

Bring my children from the east
And gather you from the west
Bring My son's from afar
And My daughters from the ends of the world

Hear the wind blow
Before the earth breaks and fire
Consumes the whole creation
The coming of salvation

On the path of the earth's triumphant
Ninety seven summers have gone
And in the far east have heard a psalm
THY WILLS BEEN DONE!