FOREWORD

Welcome to the world of the

HARLEM. I’m your tour guide,
“EMAN”, throughout this module.
Your journey will start as you share
your opinion in every activity you will
be taking because everything
changes in just a short span of time
with the different life’s ways of
testing a person’s will. Everyone is
being tested whether having
nothing happen at all or all will
happen at once.

This Self-Learning Kit (SLK)

is prepared to develop and test
the capability of grade 9
students on reading and
understanding a text especially
in analyzing literature as means
in understanding the
unchanging values in volatile,
uncertain, complex,
ambiguous (VUCA) world.

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 GRADE LEVEL STANDARD
The learner demonstrates
communicative competence through his/her
understanding of British-American Literature,
including Philippine Literature and other text types
. for a deeper appreciation of Philippine Culture and
those of other countries

CONTENT STANDARD
The learner demonstrates understanding
of how Anglo-American literature and other text
types serve as means of valuing other people; also
how to use processing information strategies,
different forms of adverbs and conditionals for
him/her to play an active part in a Chamber Theatre
presentation.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD
The learner demonstrates
communicative competence through his/her
understanding of British-American Literature,
including Philippine Literature and other text
types for a deeper appreciation of Philippine
Culture and those of other countries.

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY

In this module, you will be able to:
Analyze literature as a means of understanding unchanging values in
the VUCA (Volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) world, specifically:
A. Determine the tone, mood, technique and purpose of the author,
B. Explain how a selection may be influenced by culture, history,
environment and other factors and
C. Share personal opinion about the ideas presented in the data
provided.

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 This pandemic brought us something differently.
We just have to think some good vibes to lift every
soul but don’t worry much because we have each
other to share love and lend a hand.

Just call my name, “EMAN”, I’m here to rescue

you as you go through the core of the HARLEM
world.

Shall we start now?

This Harlem consists of three parts and one assessment:

1. What happened? (Pre-test/activity)

2. What to learn? (Lesson Breakdown/ Discussion)
3. What have you learned? (Evaluation)

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 Are you aware of what is happening in the world?
What perceptions do you have about them?
What Happened?
How do you feel about these situations? Do you
think everyone shares the same view and feels
the same way? How do you deal with differences
in opinions and beliefs?

Let me set your mind …

Put an appropriate emoticon to the following statements below. Choose from the box
the emoticon that fits according to your judgement whether it’s a smile, sad or
confused face. Draw it on the empty circle.

https://www.colourbox.com/vector/emoji-
faces-simple-icons-vector-18513887

Smile Sad Confuse

1. To go or not to go.

2. A beautiful day, no one wants to fool around with tradition.

3. Flustered because she had forgotten the day of the lottery.

4. Winning a lottery ticket.

5. Only a few followed the given instruction.

Unlocking of difficult words

Before going through the main text of this module, let us unlock some
words that we will be meeting as we read the story. Read the sentences below
and look for the meaning/ synonym of the underlined word from the given
choices. Encircle the letter of your choice.

1. Mrs. Hutchinson was flustered because she had forgotten about the lottery.
A. Pleased B. Tired C. Confused D. Ashamed
2. Mr. Summers changed the box because the old one is shabby.
A. Colorful B. Old C. New D. broken
3. The old man ridicules the young people around.
A. Mocks B. Praises C. Respects D. admires
4. The flowers were blossoming profusely and the grass was richly green.
A. Abundantly B. Eventually C. Casually D. slowly
5. They tended to gather together quietly for a while before they broke into boisterous play.
A. Boring B. Serious C. Lively D. Calm

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 That was great!
THE Have you ever participated in a lottery? What was it? Did you
win or lose? Well, the story you are about to read is about a lottery that
has become an annual tradition of a community. Find out if such a
practice has influenced the way of life of the community members.

LOTTERY
Happy reading! See you in a while.
by Shirley Jackson (A Summary)
https://www.sparknotes.com/short-stories/the-lottery/summary/

The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-
summer day; the flowers were blossoming profusely and the grass was richly green.
The people of the village began to gather in the square, between the post office and
the bank, around ten o’clock; in some towns there were so many people that the
lottery took two days and had to be started on June 26th, but in this village, where
there were only about three hundred people, the whole lottery took only about two
hours, so it could begin at ten o’clock in the morning and still be through in time to
allow the villagers to get home for noon dinner.
The children assembled first, of course. School was recently over for the
summer, and the feeling of liberty sat uneasily on most of them; they tended to gather
together quietly for a while before they broke into boisterous play, and their talk was
still of the classroom and the teacher, of books and reprimands. Bobby Martin had
already stuffed his pockets full of stones, and the other boys soon followed his
example, selecting the smoothest and roundest stones; Bobby and Harry Jones and
Dickie Delacroix—the villagers pronounced this name “Dellacroy”—eventually made
a great pile of stones in one corner of the square and guarded it against the raids of
the other boys. The girls stood aside, talking among themselves, looking over their
shoulders at the boys, and the very small children rolled in the dust or clung to the
hands of their older brothers or sisters.
Soon the men began to gather, surveying their own children, speaking of
planting and rain, tractors and taxes. They stood together, away from the pile of
stones in the corner, and their jokes were quiet and they smiled rather than laughed.
The women, wearing faded house dresses and sweaters, came shortly after their
menfolk. They greeted one another and exchanged bits of gossip as they went to join
their husbands. Soon the women, standing by their husbands, began to call to their
children, and the children came reluctantly, having to be called four or five times.
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Bobby Martin ducked under his mother’s grasping hand and ran, laughing, back to
the pile of stones. His father spoke up sharply, and Bobby came quickly and took his
place between his father and his oldest brother.
Mr. Summers runs the lottery because he has a lot of time to do things for the
village. He arrives in the square with the black box, followed by Mr. Graves, the
postmaster. This black box isn’t the original box used for the lottery because the
original was lost many years ago, even before the town elder, Old Man Warner, was
born. Mr. Summers always suggests that they make a new box because the current
one is shabby, but no one wants to fool around with tradition. Mr. Summers did,
however, convince the villagers to replace the traditional wood chips with slips of
paper.
Mr. Summers mixes up the slips of paper in the box. He and Mr. Graves made
the papers the night before and then locked up the box at Mr. Summers’s coal
company. Before the lottery can begin, they make a list of all the families and
households in the village. Mr. Summers is sworn in. Some people remember that in the
past there used to be a song and salute, but these have been lost.
Tessie Hutchinson joins the crowd, flustered because she had forgotten that
today was the day of the lottery. She joins her husband and children at the front of
the crowd, and people joke about her late arrival. Mr. Summers asks whether anyone
is absent, and the crowd responds that Dunbar isn’t there. Mr. Summers asks who will
draw for Dunbar, and Mrs. Dunbar says she will because she doesn’t have a son who’s
old enough to do it for her. Mr. Summers asks whether the Watson boy will draw, and
he answers that he will. Mr. Summers then asks to make sure that Old Man Warner is
there too.
Mr. Summers reminds everyone about the lottery’s rules: he’ll read names, and
the family heads come up and draw a slip of paper. No one should look at the paper
until everyone has drawn. He calls all the names, greeting each person as they come
up to draw a paper. Mr. Adams tells Old Man Warner that people in the north village
might stop the lottery, and Old Man Warner ridicules young people. He says that
giving up the lottery could lead to a return to living in caves. Mrs. Adams says the
lottery has already been given up in other villages, and Old Man Warner says that’s
“nothing but trouble.”
Mr. Summers finishes calling names, and everyone opens his or her papers.
Word quickly gets around that Bill Hutchinson has “got it.” Tessie argues that it wasn’t
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fair because Bill didn’t have enough time to select a paper. Mr. Summers asks whether
there are any other households in the Hutchinson family, and Bill says no,
because his married daughter draws with her husband’s family. Mr. Summers asks how
many kids Bill has, and he answers that he has three. Tessie protests again that the
lottery wasn’t fair.
Mr. Graves dumps the papers out of the box onto the ground and then puts
five papers in for the Hutchinsons. As Mr. Summers calls their names, each member of
the family comes up and draws a paper. When they open their slips, they find that
Tessie has drawn the paper with the black dot on it. Mr. Summers instructs everyone
to hurry up.
The villagers grab stones and run toward Tessie, who stands in a clearing in the
middle of the crowd. Tessie says it’s not fair and is hit in the head with a stone. Everyone
begins throwing stones at her.

Tremendous job! I am so proud of you

Now, answer the following questions for me. Two points each item.

1. What mood/atmosphere of the story is created by the lines:

The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-
summer day; the flowers were blossoming profusely and the grass was richly
green.
A. Cheerful C. serious
B. Sad D. dangerous
2. What is the prize of the “winner” of the lottery?
A. House and lot C. death
B. A car D. imprisonment
3. Why was Mrs. Hutchinson stoned?
A. She was late.
B. She complained about the fairness of the process.
C. It was her turn that year.
D. It was the annual tradition of the village to stone one person to death.
4. What is the theme of The Lottery?
A. Not everything is as it seems
B. Lotteries always have prizes.
C. Stoning people to death leads to abundant harvests.
D. Blindly Following a tradition is dangerous and deadly.
5. What issue is the author trying to expose in the story?
A. Cultural issues C. human nature
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B. Political issues D. game of chance
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 What To Learn…
The story is filled with different emotions which could touch everyone’s
inner feeling. Let’s try to see, what is the tone, mood, technique and
purpose of the writer in writing this story.

DETERMINING MOOD, TONE, TECHNIQUE AND PURPOSE OF THE WRITER

A. MOOD - is what the reader feels while reading a scene or a story
- it’s the reader’s emotions but the atmosphere (the vibe) of a scene
or story. It’s what the reader reads or feels
EXAMPLE:
*Happy *Melancholy *Suspenseful *Relaxed
*Warm *Romantic *Peace *Spooky
Sample Sentences of Mood:
1. Peace
The church bells on the belfry slowly tolled the Angelus. The cool air
shed a new stillness over the fading day. The sun set and the wind died down
to a whisper. (Note: It can also be serenity, calmness, tranquillity)
2. Happiness
“My heart is like a singing bird
Whose nest is in a watered shoot;
My heart is like an apple tree
Whose boughs are bent with thick-set fruits.”
(Note: It can also be merriment, gaiety, joy)

B. TONE - the attitude of the author toward the story events and other
characters
-it is achieved through word choice, sentence construction, and view
point of the character it focuses on
EXAMPLE:
*Gloomy *Witty *Amused *Horror
*Serious *Cheerful *Humorous *Sad
Sample Sentences of Tone:
1. Disgust
“What a place! Cockroaches everywhere, cobwebs and dust thick enough
to plant potatoes in!” (Note: It can also be distaste, horror, repugnance)
2. Condemnation
For the man who should loose me is dead,
Fighting with the Duke in Flanders
In a pattern called war,
Christ! What are patterns for?
(Note: It can also be disapproval, blame, censure)
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C. TECHNIQUE - is a technique in which an individual author uses in his writing.

- it varies from author to author and depends upon one’s syntax, word
C. TECHNIQUE – It is an individual author’s uses in his writing that varies from author to
author and depends upon one’s syntax, word choice, and tone.
There are four basic literary styles used in writing
1. Expository writing style
-Is a subject-oriented style. The focus of the writer in this type of writing style is to
tell the readers about a specific subject or topic and in the end the author leaves out
his own opinion about that topic.
EXAMPLE:
An excerpt from “The Pleasures of Imagination” by Joseph Addison
The pleasures of the imagination, taken in their full extent, are not so gross as those of
sense… A man of polite imagination is let into a great many pleasures…A man should
endeavor, therefore, to make the sphere of his innocent pleasures as wide as possible, that
he may retire into them with safety …
2. Descriptive writing style
-The author focuses on describing an event, a character or a place in detail.
Sometimes, poetic in nature and usually incorporates sensory details.
EXAMPLE: (Summer Shower by Emily Dickinson)
A drop fell on the apple tree,
Another on the roof,
And made the gables laugh,
The breezes brought dejected lutes,
And bathed them in the glee;
And signed the fete away.
3. Persuasive writing style
-a style of writing is a category of writing in which the writer tries to give reasons
and justification to make the readers believe his point of view. The persuasive style
aims to persuade and convince the readers.
EXAMPLE:

• The death penalty is a good deterrent for criminals and is fair because the Bible says
an eye for an eye. We should keep the death penalty on the books.
4. Narrative writing style
-a type of writing where the writer narrates a story to. It includes short stories,
novels, novellas, biographies and poetry.
EXAMPLE:
It is an ancient Mariner,
And he stoppeth one of three.’
By thy long grey beard and glittering eye,
Now wherefore stopp’st thou me?
The bridegroom’s doors are opened wide,
(The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge)
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D. PURPOSE OF THE AUTHOR
1. To Inform
-The primary purpose of texts that are written to inform is to enlighten the
reader or provide the reader with information about a topic.
Examples of texts that are written to inform
Expository Essays or Articles Instructions or Directions
Encyclopedias or Other Reference Texts
EXAMPLE:

The giant panda is a bearlike animal that has thick white fur with black
markings on its ears, limbs, shoulders, and around its eyes. The giant panda feeds
on bamboo forests at high altitudes in western China. It also eats bulbs, roots,
eggs, and some small mammals. The cubs are born in late winter. The giant
panda is an endangered species and is protected by the Chinese government.

2. To Entertain
-The primary purpose of texts that are written to entertain is to amuse
readers.
Examples of texts that are written to entertain:

Stories Poems Dramas Songs

EXAMPLE:
Joe had been fishing for over two hours without a single bite. Suddenly
there was a nibble at the end of his fishing line. He stood up on the boat and
leaned out too far. Just then there was a sharp yank on the line. Joe fell
overboard and landed head first into the water. Joe and his friends laughed and
laughed.

3. To Persuade
- the author’s primary purpose is to compel readers to take action, convince
them of an idea through argument, or to reaffirm their existing beliefs.
Examples of texts that are written to persuade:
Advertisements Campaign Speeches Persuasive Letters or Notes
EXAMPLE:
It's New! It's Refreshing!
It's Slurpy Soda!
This is the best soda in the world! If you drink this soda you will jump higher, run
faster and be smarter in school. Try one today!
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 What have you learned?
Try to answer the following questions below. Choose an answer
from the given choices.

1. What literary writing style is used in the story, The Lottery?

A. Expository B. Descriptive C. Persuasive D. Narrative
2. The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-
summer day. What literary element is prominently emphasized/ featured in the
statement?
A. Technique B. Mood C. Tone D. Purpose
3. Tessie says,” It’s not fair!” and is hit in the head with a stone. Everyone begins
throwing stones at her. What do you think Tessie had felt at this point?
A. Happy B. Excited C. Amazed D. Afraid
4. Referring to number three, what literary element is used in the statement?
A. Technique B. Mood C. Tone D. Purpose
5. What is the purpose of the author in writing the story?
A. To inform B. To persuade C. To entertain D. To evaluate
6. Do many of the residents like the tradition of having a lottery?
A. Yes B. No C. maybe D. not sure
7. Tessie Hutchinson joins the crowd, flustered because she had forgotten that
today was the day of the lottery. What is the tone of the statement?
A. Confused B. angry C. Eager D. Thrilled
8. Mr. Summers finishes calling names, and everyone opens his or her papers.
Word quickly gets around that Bill Hutchinson has “got it.” Tessie argues that it
wasn’t fair because Bill didn’t have enough time to select a paper. What is the
tone used?
A. Happy B. Gloomy C. Satisfied D. Anxious
9. Which of the following best describes the lottery in the story?
A. The story describes a fictional small town which observes an annual rite
known as "the lottery", in which a member of the community is selected
by chance to be stoned to death.
B. All the towns people are excited with the lottery.
C. The people are happy with the lottery and willing to join on it.
D. The lottery was such a joyful celebration that everyone participated willingly.
10. How do the people in the town consider the lottery?
A. They consider it as a great celebration.
B. The people were excited for it.
C. The people consider it as a tradition.
D. The regard it as the only way to escape reality.

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 Let’s have another set of the test.

Read the statements below and choose an answer from the given
choices by encircling the letter. Tell what mood, tone, technique or
purpose of the writer is being used.

1. The place is filled with silence. All the transportations are shut down. All workers
are forced to stay at home. Everyone is requested to practice proper hygiene
to prevent the spread of “COVID 19”. Everyone cooperated and stayed home.
What is the mood of the place?
A. Cautious C. Anger
B. Happy D. Anxious
2. “You should be ashamed of yourself, stealing other’s work for fame! The owner
would have had the chance to be known and to earn money, but you halted
it.” What is the tone of the speaker?
A. proud C. respectful
B. disrespectful D. regretful
3. My heart sings as I heard his voice and my mind reminisces the moments when
we’re together. What is the mood of the speaker?
A. Fearful C. Happy
B. Angry D. Sad
4. A box was delivered this morning by an unknown person. It was wrapped tightly.
Everyone was looking unto it. Some wanted to open it immediately, some hit it to
hear a sound and others shook it. Finally, we opened it harshly. What is the mood
of the onlookers?
A. Amazed C. Nervous
B. Glad D. Curious
5. “I have a nice and workable platform for our town. I will make our town a place
incomparable to other towns. I will let everyone feel how worthy am I.” What is the
purpose of the speaker?
A. To Inform C. To Entertain
B. To Persuade D. None of the choices
6. The green leafy vegetables were seen on a display on the wet street with
vendors who are kind and gentle every time you buy or ask. What is the writing
technique used?
A. Expository writing style C. Persuasive writing style
B. Descriptive writing style D. Narrative writing style

7. Happy Villa is the right place to live for the houses are so convenient and
relaxing. It has a club house and a pool for everyone to use. It is just adjacent to
malls and a few meters away from the public market. The residents love to stay in
the villa. What is the author’s purpose?
A. To Inform C. To Entertain
B. To Persuade D. None of the choices
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8. A tremendous ball party was held in the nearest villa. The people were
wearing extravagant and decent dresses accented with expensive diamonds
and glittering of gold accessories. What writing technique is used?
A. Expository writing style C. Persuasive writing style
B. Descriptive writing style D. Narrative writing style
9. In a street conversation, three children were talking arrogantly about their
dream job. The first child said,” I like to be a doctor someday so I can treat
patients with COVID 19.” The second child wanted to be a chemist because
he wanted to create a vaccine for the COVID 19. On the other hand, the third
child just smiled and said seriously,” I want to be a fish vendor since this
pandemic days lesser people are permitted to go out, so I’ll just sell fish and so
I can eat my favorite fish as well.” What is the author’s purpose?

A. To Inform C. To Entertain
B. To Persuade D. None of the choices
10. I have a mint that can refresh your mind and spirit. Buy it now for just 25.00
pesos. I guarantee you of its taste and usefulness. Grab yours now! What is the
author’s purpose
A. To Inform C. To Entertain
B. To Persuade D. None of the choices

SUMMARY OF YOUR SCORE:

Explore - ____/10
Enrichment - ____/10
Assessment 1- /10
Assessment 2-_ /10

Total: /40

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 I was having fun while you are answering. Thank you for your
time. The Harlem world is pleased to have you.

Keep Safe!

REFERENCES

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Author

• http://theeditorsblog.net/2013/04/19/tone-mood-style-the-

feel-of-fiction/

• https://prezi.com/kobpkvtdrmgu/mood-technique-and-

purpose-of-the-author/

• http://literarydevices.net/style/

• http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/free-reading-

• http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/h/authorpur.cfm

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
DIVISION OF MANDAUE CITY
Mandaue City

NIMFA D. BONGO, Ed. D., CESO V

Schools Division Superintendent

ESTELA B. SUSVILLA, Ph.D., CESO VI

Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

JAIME P. RUELAN, Ed. D.

OIC-Chief Curriculum Implementation Division

ISMAELITA N. DESABILLE, Ph. D.

Education Program Supervisor-LRMDS

MERCEDITA M. DEMORAL, Ed. D.

Education Program Supervisor-English

CHERYL V. DENURO
Writer/Illustrator/Layout Artist

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It is hoped that you have understood and mastered the competencies covered in
the Self- learning Kit. The skills you have learned will be of great help as you take part
in the challenging demands of society.
The enriching experiences you have gathered through this learning material enable
you to know more about yourself, especially your capabilities. Hence, you are ready
to extend your horizons.
Learning the essential competencies in English 9 is to prepare you to become
globally competitive in the future. As you meet the complex demands of the global
world, you stand confident because of the wide range of competencies you have
mastered which made you more expressive of your thoughts and ideas.
Bringing up rear, as productive learners, you are equipped with the 21 st century skills
which you need to be ready for tomorrow’s world.