12 Beginner
Girard Charles Gilo
Chapter 5: My Community
Learning Objectives
At the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
- Discuss the importance and concepts of what a community is;
- Develop a community profile of the members of the community;
- Reflect on your appreciation of a community in a short story making.
Vocabulary
The following are some essential terms that you will encounter in the duration of this lesson; refer to the following vocabularies as these will help you navigate this lesson (click each item for the description).
Essential Knowledge
What is a community?
A society is composed of different people interacting and socializing with each other; they are living with the goal of achieving common purpose, fostering cooperation, and maintaining peaceful surroundings. In a society, there exists a community, this community is a group of people who share similar interests, values, and have something in common (Bell & Newby, 2021). A community can interact with each other to be able to create and build connections and relationships among these people; these communities can be composed of a small or large group as long as they share something in common. In a community, people come together to help each other, share ideas, and work toward a common goal. Being part of a community is important because it allows people to feel connected and have a support system within their surroundings.
Activities
General Instructions: Please read the activities carefully and follow the directions provided in each exercise. These activities are designed to enhance your communication and writing skills in the target language. Pay attention to details and take your time to complete each task. Focus on expressing your ideas clearly and accurately.
Conversational
Activity 1: Who is my community?
Instruction: Try to think of who you consider as your community. Draw them and name who they are. After, answer the following questions below in 2 sentences only.
Sample:
Now, it is your turn! Draw your community.
Draw as many as you want, and label each community member.
Sharing: After finishing your drawings and answering the questions, you will present your work.
Technical
Community Profiling
A community profile is a detailed description that highlights the key characteristics, roles, and contributions of individuals or organizations within a community. It serves to inform others about the people that help shape the community’s identity and function. A community profile includes important information such as the name of the person, their role or job, their contributions to the community, and their interesting facts. By creating this community profiles, individuals can effectively communicate the importance of local contributors and promote a sense of belonging and connection among community members.
Activity 2: Creating a community profile
Instruction: Try to interview three people in your community. Ask them their name, role/job, contributions to your community, and interesting facts about them. Refer to the following sample below.
Sample:
Name: Mr. Dela Cruz
Role/Job: Janitor
Contribution: Makes sure that everything is clean and organized.
Interesting Fact: Loves to listen to music while cleaning.
Now, it is your turn. Create your community profile.
Name: _________________________
Role/Job: _________________________
Contribution: __________________________________
Interesting Fact: __________________________________
Name: _________________________
Role/Job: _________________________
Contribution: __________________________________
Interesting Fact: __________________________________
Name: _________________________
Role/Job: _________________________
Contribution: __________________________________
Interesting Fact: __________________________________
Sharing: After identifying the three community members and their personal information; present your work.
Creative
Short Story Making
A short story is a piece of fiction that is brief and short that tells a complete story. This type of story is a quick read, but they can still be exciting and engaging. Short stories usually have a clear beginning, middle, and end and focus on one main event or idea. The following are some basic parts of a short story:
- Settings – this refers to the time and place in which the story occurs.
- Character – this refers to the people who are involved in the story.
- Conflict – this refers to the problem that the characters are facing in the story.
- Resolution – this refers to how the conflict is resolved by the end of the story.
Activity 3: A Day in My Community
Instruction: In this activity, you will be creating a three sentences short story which is about the day in your community. In creating your short story, be creative and imaginative.
Sample
In the morning, I went to the cafeteria and saw Frank, the cook. When I saw him, he looked sad because the food was still not ready for lunch. I helped him cook, and we finished on time. In the afternoon, the people in my cell block entered the cafeteria and got all their food. At night, I helped Frank prepare the food for the next day.
Setting
Character
Conflict
Resolution
Now, it is your turn. Create your short story. You can follow this format in creating your story.
Sharing: After creating your short story, you will present your work in front.
Let’s Check!
Read each statement carefully. Fill in the blank with the right answer.
Key Takeaways
- Significance of society and community in shaping cooperation and connection among people. A society is made up of diverse people working towards common goals, while a community consists of those who share similar interests and values, allowing them to have deeper relationships and support systems.
- Community profiles play a vital role in showcasing the contributions of individuals or organizations, promoting a sense of belonging and identity within the community.
- Additionally, the concept of a short story is introduced as a brief yet engaging form of fiction that effectively conveys a complete story focusing on a single event or idea.
is a group of people who share the same interests, values, and have something in common.
is a detailed description that highlights the key characteristics, roles, and contributions of individuals or organizations within the community.
a group of people who work together in an organized way for a shared purpose
a description, may be true or imagined, of a connected series of events.
is a piece of fiction that is brief and short that tells a complete story.