John Marlon N. Sara 2BSOA2 RIZAL ACTIVITY 5 Engaging Activities I. Online analysis worksheet regarding the First issue of La Solidaridad? Type of document (check one) _ΜΈ__ Newspaper ___ Letter ___ Diary ___ Government Report ___ Interview ___ Legal document ___ Debate transcription ___ Jesuit relation ___ Index ___ Memoir ___ Other Date of document: February 15, 1889 Author (or creator) of the document: Graciano López y Jaena What do you know about the background of the author(s)? Graciano López y Jaena (December 18, 1856 – January 20, 1896), commonly known as Graciano López Jaena, was a Filipino journalist, orator, reformist and national hero who is well known for his newspaper, La Solidaridad. ... At the age of 18 he wrote the satirical story Fray Botod which depicted a fat and lecherous friar. Who do you think this document was written for? I think this document was written for as researchers to know the reforms of La Solidaridad was established to express the goal of the Propaganda Movement towards achieving assimilation with Spain. What is the topic or issue of the document? La Soridaridad Document Information: A. List three things the author said that you think are important: 1. Representation in the Cortes 2. Abolition of censure 3. An expressed and definite prohibition of the existing practices of exiling residents by purely administrative order, and without a writ of execution from the courts of justice. What evidence in the document helps you know why it was written? Give an example from the document to support your opinion. http://msc.edu.ph/centennial/solidaridad.html Quote evidence from the document that tells you this. “We are persuaded that no sacrifices are too little to win the rights and the liberty of a nation that is oppressed by slavery. II. Reflection Paper: Relate yourself to Rizal’s experience as a student? Jose Rizal was chosen as our national hero because he fought for our independence without sacrificing a life. He had believed that freedom may be attained by being educated. He believed that ignorance is the reason why people couldn't attain independence. Moreover, he believed that loving your country can be expressed in various ways. I, as a Filipino, have always believed that it is not through fighting with bullets that we would be set free. I have always also believed in education and what it can do for us. I like to read and learn and observe what surrounds me. That way, I will be aware of the social issues happening. Moreover, I believe that I should not have to pick any political side, but the Philippines'. Because I choose to be more loyal to my country than to anyone else. I believe that loving m country can be expressed in various ways. That starts with loving and caring for my family, my neighbors, fellow Filipinos, and the environment in any way that I can.
