21st Century-Week 1
21st Century-Week 1
21st Century-Week 1
11 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
CARAGA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR
LINGIG II DISTRICT
Week 1
1. Identify geographic, linguistic, and ethnic dimensions of Philippine literary history from pre-
colonial to contemporary and representative texts from the regions.
2. Write a close analysis and critical interpretation of literary texts.
3. Show a sense of adaptability of the Philippine Literary History
• The Epic Age. Epics are long narrative poems in which a series of heroic achievements
or events, usually of a hero, are dealt with at length.
• Folk Songs. These are one of the oldest forms of Philippine literature that emerged in
the pre-Spanish period. These songs mirrored the early forms of culture. Many of these
have 12 syllables. Examples of which are Kundiman, Kumintang o Tagumpay,
Ang Dalit o Imno, Ang Oyayi o Hele, Diana, Soliraning and
Talindaw
Understanding Literary History
Literature in this period may be classified as religious prose and poetry and secular prose and poetry.
•Folk Songs
It manifests the artistic feelings of the Filipinos and shows their innate appreciation for and love of
beauty. The examples are Leron-LeronSinta, Pamulinawen, Dandansoy, Sarong Banggi, and Atin Cu
Pung Sing-sing.
•Recreational Plays
There were many recreational plays performed by Filipinos during the Spanish times. Almost all of
them were in a poetic form such Cenaculo, Panunuluyan, Salubong and Zarzuela.
In 19th Century, Filipino intellectuals educated in Europe called Ilustrados began to write about the
hitch of colonization.
The Propaganda Movement (1872-1896) - This movement was spearheaded mostly by the
intellectual middle-class like Jose Rizal, Marcelo del Pilar; Graciano Lopez Jaena, Antonio Luna,
Mariano Ponce, Jose Ma. Panganiban, and Pedro Paterno.
o Some of Jaena’s writings: Ang Fray Botod, La Hija Del Fraile (The Child of the
Friar), and Everything Is Hambug
(Everything is mere show), Sa Mga Pilipino...1891), andTalumpatingPagunita Kay
Kolumbus (An Oration to Commemorate Columbus).
The languages used in writing were Spanish and Tagalog and the dialects of the different regions.
But the writers in Tagalog, continued in their lamentations on the conditions of the country and their
attempts to arouse love for one’s native tongue and the writers in English imitated the themes and
methods of the Americans.
a. Haiku , a poem of free verse that the Japanese like. It was made up of 17
syllables divided into three lines and
b. Tanaga – like the Haiku, is short, but it had measure and rhyme.
Because of the strict prohibitions imposed by the Japanese in the writing and publishing of works in
English, Philippine literature in English experienced a dark period. For the first twenty years, many
books were published both in Filipino and in English.
In the New Filipino Literature, Philippine literature in Tagalog was revived during this period. Most
themes in the writings dealt with Japanese brutalities, the poverty of life under the Japanese
government, and the brave guerilla exploits.
The youth became vocal with their sentiments. They demanded a change in the
government. It was manifested in the bloody demonstrations and the sidewalk
expressions and also in literature.
News on economic progress, discipline, culture, tourism, and the like were favored more than the
sensationalized reporting of killings, rape, and robberies. Filipinos before were hooked in reading
magazines and comics.
The new trends have been used and introduced to meet the needs and tastes of the new generation.
21st Century learners are demanded to be ICT inclined to compete with the style and format of
writing as well. New codes or lingos are used to add flavor in the literary pieces produced nowadays.
What I Can Do 1
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate
sheet of paper.
1. During this period, Jose Rizal’s works such as Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo were
written to awake the mind of our countrymen.
a. Spanish Period
b. American Period
c. Pre-Spanish Period
d. Period of Enlightenment
2. The Philippines had literature such as legends, folktakes, folksongs, and the like.
a. Spanish Period
b. Japanese Period
c. Pre-Spanish Period
d. Period of Enlightenment
3. In this period, religious books were written, such as Doctrina Cristiana and Urbana and
Felisa, to support or contradict the Catholic Church.
a. Spanish Period
b. American Period
c. 21st Century Period
d. Period of Enlightenment
4. Filipino writers went into all forms of literature like news, reporting, poetry, stories play,
essays, and novels which clearly depicted their love of country and their longings for
independence.
a. Edsa I Period
b. American Period
c. Pre-Spanish Period
d. The 3rd Republic Period
5. Filipino literature was given a break during this period for the Filipino literature was
prohibited from using. Many wrote plays, poems, short stories, etc. Topics and themes were
often about life in the provinces.
a. Japanese Period
b. American Period
c. Pre-Spanish Period
d. American Period
What I Can Do 2
Directions: Given below is a sample of a Filipino Folktale in the Pre-SpanishPeriod.
Answer the questions that follow.
What I Can Do 3
Directions: As a Senior High School Student, Filipino learner, in what way you can show a sense of
adaptability to the diverse Philippines Literary History? State your answer in a 3 -5 paragraph essay.
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of
paper.
2. An element in poetry that refers to the image or picture created in the minds of readers that helps
give light to the main idea is _______.
a. form
b. imagery
c. rhythm
d. sound pattern
3.Many Filipino authors, writers, or poets are encouraged to use the mother tongue as the medium of
expression in their craft because _______.
a. Readers fail to comprehend a piece not written in either English or Tagalog.
b. Our people’s culture and tradition are upheld through this despite effects of
colonization or even modernity.
c. The expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas of a writer are emphasized in the
personalized codes that they use.
d. The continuous flow of feelings and insights are inhibited when a foreign
language is used instead.
5.Philippine regional literature has become rich and varied because of _______.
a. the contributions of numerous artists who patterned after the Western literary
masters.
b. the nationalistic fervor of texts written in various stages of our history as a
nation.
c. various topics used as themes by the writers and their alignment to world
events.
d. the archipelagic nature of the Philippines, its geographical features, and the
presence of various ethno-linguistic groups in the country.
Reflective Feedback
You are now ready to give your insights and reflection that will help you grow and develop
understanding more deeply with the topic, so that you can work continuously for self –improvement.
What I Can Do 2
1. That moon was scared that his stars would wither and die if they play with the star children of the
sun.
2. In the evening, when the clods faded, the moon stars appeared.
3. The Eclipse.
What I Can Do 3
Answers may vary
Post Test
1. A
2. B
3. B
4. D
5. D