MODULE 3: The Retraction Controversy of Rizal
GECC 105: Readings in Philippine History
FIRST SEMESTER: AY 2022: 2023
JHOANNA M. LAGDAMEO, MAEd
INSTRUCTOR
GECC 105: Readings in Philippine History
1st Semester AY 2022-2023
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this unit, you should be able demonstrate the ability to formulate arguments in favor
or against a particular issue using primary sources.
Outline:
Analysis Rizal’s alleged retraction
Instructions:
INTERACT WITH A HISTORICAL TEXT
Activity: Identifying the Arguments
Identify arguments and the evidence of those who are claiming that Rizal retracted
against those who are saying otherwise.
Rizal Retracted
Claimant
Argument 1
Evidence/ Proofs
Your Observations:
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Rizal Retracted
Claimant
Argument 2
Evidences/ Proofs
Your Observations:
Rizal DID NOT Retract
Claimant
Argument 1
Evidences/ Proofs
Your Observations:
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Rizal DID NOT Retract
Claimant
Argument 2
Evidences/ Proofs
Your Observations:
Activity 5.1
On Rizal’s Retraction: A Student’s Point of View
Directions: Watch the Xiao Talks: The retraction of Jose Rizal in Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXJ2R4S87CM . After the discussion of the Rizal’s retraction
controversy in the video, I hope that the topic is more vivid and clear.
1. Compare and contrast the debate on Rizal’s retraction letter and that of the
Xiao analysis.
2. Identify what values or lessons are evident in the text and Xiao.
3. Make a persuasive essay about the controversy of Rizal’s retraction letter. Did he retract or
not? Would Rizal’s works be deemed irrelevant and futile because of his retraction?
4. Justify the importance of Jose Rizal’s heroism to the lives of the Filipino people. How can
you say that sacrificing his life brought change to the mindset of the members of this nation?
Reminders:
All the work you submit should be clear, concise, and written in your own words. The word plagiarism
comes from the Latin plagiarius, Plagiarius means kidnapper. Please do not kidnap someone else’s
words. Kidnappers are PUNISHED.
Submit your essay in the document via Google Classroom with the file name following this format:
SURNAME, FIRST NAME_Course_Activity5
e.g., LAGDAMEO, JHOANNA_Master of Arts in Education_Activity3
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Rubric for Activity 5
Criteria
Description
Conceptual
Understandi
ng (40%)
Reflects high level
of understanding
the
concepts by
relating these to
experiences;
provides
substantial
insights and
presents
these through a
logical flow of ideas
Insightful
Connections
(60%)
Answers show a
high level of
thought and
coherence;
personal ideas
and experience
are interestingly
intertwined with
concepts discussed
Did not
meet
expectati
on (50)
Needs
improvem
ent (60-69)
Meets
expectati
on (7090)
Exceeds
expectati
on (91100)
SUBMISSION FORMAT
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Font: Times New Roman
Spacing: Double-spaced (2.0)
Please submit your work in the appropriate thread.
Deadline : October 21, 2022 Friday,10pm
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