A gift of Words...

                                      ..... Understand .....

 1. Describe Jose Dalisay Sr. based on the selection.
* Jose Dalisay Jr. Father
 2. What was his recurring problem in his married life? What other problems arose in the process and how did he try to solve them?
* He is an OCW in his own Country. How his family live.
 3. What was the role of  Toto as the firstborn of the family and as dictated by the father?
* Toto is nickname for Jose Dalisay Jr. so he would not make any unreasonable demands.
 4. What was Jose Sr.'s dream for his eldest child and how did Jose Jr. realize it?
* Be a Valedictorian and when his Mommy read as letter in front of him and realize what happen.

                                       .....Gems .....

1. State the main idea of the selection . In particular, what is the author trying to prove throughout the essay?
* to be a good son. he is the breadwinner in his family.
2. Mention the highlights of the life of Jose Sr. and describe the author's method of narrating them/
* by telling his family's story? biography.
3. What do you understand by the following statement's?
a. My father was an OCW in his own Country.
* in a near abroad were he old.
b. "... I wish I could send you more." But you did and thank you, Tatay. They are the words you gifted us with that keep us whole, and awake and well.
* Jose Dalisay Sr. want more money for his Family, but Jose Dalisay Jr. do that and gave thank to his father and that is the greatest gift he gave to his family.

                               .... Insights ....

1. What was Jose Sr.'s reason for sending his firstborn son to a reputable but expensive school in Metro Manila even if he was just earning a minimum wage? Explain.
* Because his family want a good future for their son.
2. If you were a Parent, would you leave your family and travel all over the Country to look for jobs to support your family? Defend your answer.
* Yes, if that for their own sake. I will do.
3. What Filipino values are exemplified in the following statements:
a. You are the main hope of the family and I am determined even to die here to give you the education that Mommy And I want you to have. I feel very lonely for all of you but I have to earn some money so we can all alive......
* Matiisin
b. All my father's wealth could be counted in his wife and his five children, and in the two-bedroom subdivision bungalow in San Mateo that was all he had to his name.....
*kindness and givenness....