1. INTRODUCTION; LEARNING TASK 1. Read the short paragraph with understanding and answer the questions that follows Many people succeed in life even if they are physically handicapped. Our country took pride of Apolinario Mabini, a polio victim and yet he became the "Brain" of Katipunan. In these modern times we have a good example from the Bicol Region. He is Eduardo Camela, a fifteen-year-old student of Daet Parochial School in Camarines Norte. Despite his physical defect caused by polio, he has invented four useful things. His latest invention, the Camela Coco-Cell won for him a gold medal from the president and P1,500 in cash at the National Science Fair held by the Department of Science and Technology. He was affected by polio at the age of 3. He is also a very talented painter. He truly exemplifies the proud and talented Filipino. Comprehension checks up 1. Who are the physically handicapped people who showed success? 2. What made them physically handicapped? 3. What was the contribution of ApolinarioMabini in our history? 4.How did Eduardo Camelashow his talents? 5. What recognition did Eduardo receive 6.What kind of character trait do this successful handicapped show?
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1. The physically handicapped people who showed success are Apolinario Mabini and Eduardo Camela.
2. Apolinario Mabini was a polio victim, while Eduardo Camela was affected by polio at the age of 3.
3. Apolinario Mabini became the "Brain" of Katipunan.
4. Eduardo Camela has invented four useful things, including the Camela Coco-Cell, and is also a talented painter.
5. Eduardo Camela won a gold medal from the president and P1,500 in cash at the National Science Fair held by the Department of Science and Technology.
6. The successful handicapped people in the passage show character traits such as perseverance, determination, talent, and creativity.