Understanding 'Ako’y Pobreng Alindahaw'

Understanding 'Ako’y Pobreng Alindahaw'

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The transcript is a poetic song about a 'pobreng alindahaw' or a poor dragonfly, expressing its struggles and longing for a place to belong. The song repeats themes of searching and emotional appeal, culminating in a plea for empathy and understanding.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme introduced in the first section of the song?

The joy of a dragonfly

The strength of the wind

The plight of a poor dragonfly

The beauty of flowers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the second section, what is the dragonfly searching for?

A place to rest

A new home

Food

A friend

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What emotion is emphasized in the third section of the song?

Excitement

Happiness

Anger

Sorrow

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which phrase is repeated to highlight the dragonfly's sorrow?

Aruy, aruy, aruy, aruy

Nangita ug kapanibaan

Ako’y pobreng alindahaw

Sa huyuhoy gianod-anod

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the dragonfly plead for in the final section?

Compassion

Friendship

Food

Shelter