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THE STORY OF THE

AGED MOTHER

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In the chart below, identify the values and traditions of thpeople that you can infer from the reading selection The Story Mother. Cite the supporting detail or details in the story to proveThen answer the process questions tha

THE STORY OF THE AGED MOTHERJAPANESE VALUES/TRADITIONS SUPPORTING DETAIL/S IN T

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Answer the following questions with a partner.

1.Do you find the values and/or traditions of the

people illustrated in the story similar to your valutraditions as a Filipino? Explain briefly.

2.Do you think these values and/or traditions are

to your other Asian neighbors especially the

Why?3.Are the values and/or traditions of the Japanese

Filipino values and traditions? In what way?4.Why is it important to know the values and tra

our Asian neighbors?

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Analyze the following whatif statementsinspired by the Aged Mother. Then, answer the questions that follow

If I could talk to the son, I would express my admiration for him

If I could talk to the mother, I would congratulate her on havhim.

If the son had left his mother in the mountain, then she would

If you were the son, would you also save your mother?

I will express my admiration to people who do good dedifficulty if I will meet one.

Questions: What word is common among the given sentences? W

express?

What does each sentence mean?

What are the common uses of conditional sentences?

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Here are some of the most common uses of cosentences

Uncertain events & situations - We use co

sentences to talk about uncertain events and sExample:

Ask Mark if he is staying tonight.

(He may or may not be staying)If I see Nicky, I will convey your message.

(I may or may not see Nicky)

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Conditions - An if-clause can also refeconditionsomething which must happ

so something else can happen.Example:

If we can get there by tomorrow morning,

have breakfast at Marksplace.

I will go to market tomorrow if I am able to recar today.

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Ifthen- We sometimes construct sentenceifthento emphasize that one thing depen

another. But note that we do not use ifsoiway.

Example:

If he cannot walk, then she will have to help

If Jennifer has no enough money, then we hto lend her some money.

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If meaning if it is true - Another common usemean if it is true that or if it is the case that

Example:

Ifyou were in New York, why didnt you come

us?

Ifit will help you, I will lend you some money

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Unlikely, imaginary or untrue situations - Past (otenses can be used to give the idea that somunlikely, imaginary or untrue.

Example:

If I marriedyou, we would both be unhappy.

(Past tense used to talk about an imaginasituation)

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Complete the Line with the most apconditional statement or if st

1.Ko Ngai would not die a tragic death __________

2._____________ would you also jump into the boilin

3.The farmers mother would die, _______________

4._________________________, the custom of abandaged people would have continued.

5.____________________, their parents would be ver

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Write 2-3 sentences using conditional stateabout the traditions and values of the Chand Japanese you have learned fromprevious activities. Compare these valuesome common Filipino values and cite the

the story where those values are ev

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Example:

If the Chinese and Japanese value their fami

Filipinos love their families, too, as shown in ththe Mats.

1.__________________________________________________________________________________________________

2.__________________________________________________________________________________________________

3.__________________________________________________________________________________________________