Today’s podcast story is called “The Light of The Fly”, obtained from the book, Philippine Folklore Stories by John Maurice Miller, and read by Frederick V. Tomas.
Listen to the story here or on Spotify.
Today’s podcast story is called “The Light of The Fly”, obtained from the book, Philippine Folklore Stories by John Maurice Miller, and read by Frederick V. Tomas.
Listen to the story here or on Spotify.
Learning Guide
Prepared by Kristine Anne P. Valdellon.
A. Discussion Questions
Explain the meaning of the last three lines of the poem:
“And from him this lesson may learn:
To keep your eyes open and see the least thing,
And Fortune will come in its turn.
B. Learning Activity
In literature, light is usually a metaphor for clarity, truth, or enlightenment in one’s life.
Who are the guides or lights in your life? Draw a small figure of yourself and Identify these people who are lights in your life by drawing them like fireflies. You can make a crayon etching of them by following the directions below:
Read the full story
Download This FileSource: John Maurice Miller, Philippine Folklore Stories. 1904. Project Gutenberg. Re-released by Global Grey Books 2018
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English
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Sun and Moon
Sagacious Marcela
The Story of Our Fingers
Why the Cow’s Skin is Loose on the Neck
The Lost Necklace
The Light of The Fly
The Snail and The Deer
Filipino
Ang Pagong at ang Matsing
Ang mga Paglalakbay ni Juan
Ang Pinagmulan ng Daigdig (Si Malakas at si Maganda)
Ang Unang Unggoy
Ang Alamat ng Palay
Ang Pinagmulan ng Lamok
Kung Paano Yumaman si Jackyo
Ang Gamugamo at ang Liwanag
Ang Anting-anting ni Manuelito
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