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GRADE 9 INFORMATIVE TEXT

Author: Sarah May M. Balan


SDO Calbayog

Directions: Read and understand the informative text below. Answer the
questions that follow.

Calbayog: Artist’s Cradle

Calbayog City is famous for its appreciation of culture and the arts.
Calbayog’s fiesta is a celebration of its culture through various artistic
activities, highlighting the abundance of creativity and aesthetics of the
people of Calbayog. With its promotion of the arts, the city became the
center of the arts and culture of Eastern Visayas. Several artists known in
the country cme from Calbayog City.
One of the most popular artists from Calbayog is Chito S. Roño. He is a
film writer, producer, and director. He is known for his non-traditional vision
and special effects which led him to earn awards including the Gawad Urian
Awards and the Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Director.
Calbayog is also home to many talented visual artists. Considered the
most famous among the local painters, Raul Isidro, is a multi-awarded
painter and contemporary artist. He has held art exhibitions in the
Philippines and other countries such as Germany, Israel, Spain, and the
United States. Despite his age, he continues to share his time promoting art
and inspiring the younger generation of artists.
The rise and success of local artists were started and inspired by Jose
Cinco Gomez, a composer who later became known as “the music man of
Samar”. He is considered the most prolific composer of Samar songs. He
spent most of his life composing songs to give life and pride to the music
industries of Calbayog and Samar, thus earning the title “Maestro”. He wrote
the lyrics and composed the music for the song “Calbayog” which later
became the official hymn of the city. “Calbayog” is the legacy of Jose Gomez.
Roño, Isidro, and Gomez are only three of the brightest artists in
Calbayog City. There are hundreds more who were born and raised in the
city. They continue to showcase the rich artistry of Calbayog City.
Comprehension Questions:

1. What is the main topic of the article?


A. The article was about the success stories of Chito S. Roño as a film
director, Raul Isidro as a painter, and Jose Gomez as a composer.
B. The article was about the different Calbayognon artists who gave
pride to the city and inspired the younger generation.
C. The article was about the different artistic activities held in
Calbayog as part of the celebration of the city fiesta.
D. The article was about the different artworks that inspired the young
people to pursue arts.

2. Who was the artist that inspired other Calbayognons to become


successful artists as well?
A. Jose Cinco Gomez
B. Chito S. Roño
C. Tessie Tomas
D. Raul Isidro

3. Why did Calbayog become the center of culture and the arts of Eastern
Visayas?
A. Calbayog has the greatest number of artists compared to other
provinces in Eastern Visayas.
B. Calbayog highlights and promotes the culture and the arts in their
annual festivities.
C. Calbayog is the origin of the artistic festivities in the region.
D. Calbayog is home to many famous artists.

4. Why was Jose Gomez called the “Maestro”?


A. He dedicated his life composing songs to make Calbayog and Samar
proud
B. He wrote so many songs and became known as ‘music man of
Samar’
C. He wrote the “Calbayog” which later became the city’s official hymn
D. He inspired other Calbayognons to be brave in pursuing the arts

5. What do you think is the purpose of the article?


A. To inform readers of the different famous artists who are from
Calbayog City and how they inspired others
B. To persuade readers that Calbayog is properly called as the region’s
center of culture and the arts
C. To inspire the readers to pursue the arts and become Calbayog’s
just like the artists in the article
D. To entertain readers of the different accomplishments that
Calbayog artists have achieved
6. Based on the information from the text, the term cradle in the title
means ___________.
A. the place of origin of a particular civilization
B. a bed or a cot for a baby usually on rockers or pivots
C. a place where anything is nurtured from its early existence
D. the earlier period of human life which is also called infancy

7. As a student, what is the best way to appreciate the arts and culture of
Calbayog City?
A. Buy the products or crafts of the local artists from the city.
B. Engage in cultural and artistic activities conducted by the LGU.
C. Promote the culture and arts of Calbayog City through various ways.
D. Make a book about the local artists from Calbayog to promote them
to other parts of the country.

KEY TO CORRECTIONS
1. B
2. A
3. D
4. B
5. A
6. C
7. B

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