Observe the following sentences:Makato never idled and never complained.He did every kind of work, yet he remained cheerful.Makato had no sister or a brother to take care of him.He tried his luck in a far-off land, so he became successful.Makato was an orphan, but he was able to achieve his goals.

Process Questions:What words are connected by and in sentence 1?What are the two clauses that are joined by yet in sentence 2?What are the phrases that are connected by or in sentence 3?What are the clauses that are joined by so in sentence 4?What are the clauses that are joined by but in sentence 5?

Coordinating conjunctions join words, phrases and clauses of equal rank.And is used to connect words, phrases and clauses of which are equal.Or/ Nor implies a consequence or choice.But / Yet is used to express contrast of idea. It joins an affirmative and negative sentence pattern.So is used to show a result.

Activity: WORK WITH COORDINATES

Directions: Read the sentence carefully and encircle the conjunction. Underline the words, phrases and clauses it joins.

1.Philippines and Thailand are both Asian countries.2.Thailand shifted from agriculture to manufacturing, so she gained a thirty percent economic growth.3.Philippines, like Thailand, enjoys a tropical climate, so both are tourist destinations in Asia.

4.The tourism sector is Thailands highest income generator and largest foreign exchange contributor.5.Thailand focused on food processing, but she developed heavily in export promotion.6.Much of Thailands success was attributed to the growing independence of countries in the Asia Pacific Region and the shift to the area of manufacturing and tourism.

Activity: COMBINE/FUSE

Directions: Combine the following sentences below using the coordinate conjunctions. Write your sentences in the blanks provided.

Most cars are now equipped with radial tires. The chances for common blowouts are reduced.The magazine contained only six articles .They were all about politics or sports.The meat was spoiled by the time I returned home .I had forgotten to put it in the refrigerator when I left.Philippines and Thailand are members of the ASEAN. They work for unity, peace and progress in the region.Both countries have diversity of culture. Their traditions and beliefs bring harmony and unity.

Activity: GUESS WHAT?Directions: Read each sentence carefully and choose from the word pool the character traits are inferred in the following lines. Write your answer at the end of the statements.

honest orphaned good-natured ambitioushardworking proactive adventurous gratefulindustrious naturalist

Makato had no brother or sister to take care of him. His father and mother died.He never idled, fed the pigs, and cleaned the forests.He never complained and was satisfied. He did every kind of work, like carrying heavy things.He tried his luck in a far-off land.

Makato thought about what he liked to do in the future.He picked up the shell and handed it to the king.He planted the ground with more seedlings.He knelt down and gave the king lettuces.

The selection which you are about to read is a Thai folktale. Its theme is centered on the Buddhist principle of suppressing ones earthly desire to achieve enlightenment.

Draw out the Filipino values and traits of the character which enable him to become successful and better person. Find out the authors purpose of writing this selection.

Discover also Thais traditions and beliefs, as well as its diversity of culture which shaped you as a Filipino.