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21 Century Literature from the Philippines and the World

NAME:_______________________________ TEACHER:____________

LESSON 1: Pre-colonial Literature in the Philippines

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES: Writing a close analysis
and critical interpretation of literary texts and doing an adaptation of these require
from the learner the ability to identify:
a. the geographic, linguistic, and ethnic dimensions of Philippine literary
history from pre-colonial to the contemporary

Let’s Review!
The precolonial literature includes all literature produced before the Spanish colonization like
chants, proverbs, songs, and folk narratives. These were all passed down from generation to
generation by word of mouth.
Philippine folk narratives are varied and distinct. They depict the people’s livelihood, customs,
and traditions.
There are three (3) main Forms of Literature during this era namely:
A. Oral Literature
*Riddles- These are statements that contain superficial words, but they function
figuratively and as metaphors, and are in the form of questions
*Proverbs- These are statements that are considered as wise.
B. Folk Songs- These are folk lyrics that are usually chanted.
*Lullabies- these is locally known as the Hele and are sung to put to sleep babies.
*Drinking Songs- these are locally known as Tagay and are sung during
drinking sessions.
*Love Songs- to many Filipinos, these are known as the Harana.
*Songs of Death- are lamentations that contain the roll of good deeds that the
dead has usually done to immortalize his or her good image.
*Religious Songs- are songs or chants that are usually given during exorcisms and
thanksgiving during good harvest.
*Komintang-song of the war
C. Folk Tales- This is a characteristically anonymous, timeless, and placeless tale circulated
orally among a people.
*Myths- This is told to explain a belief, a practice, or a natural phenomenon.
*Legends- This is presented as history but is unlikely to be true.
*Fables- This features animal characters or inanimate objects that
behave like people.
*Epic- This narrative poem celebrates the adventures and achievements of a hero

21st Century Literature in the Philippines and in World//MIajada In IS /Mrs. Cristina F. Gruma/
 ACTIVITY #1. Write T if the statement is TRUE and F if it is not.

_________1. The verses were addressed to the eyes rather than the ears during the pre
-colonial time.
_________2. Pre-colonial literature often breaks traditional writing.
_________3. Epic is an example of ancient metrical tale.
_________4. Biag ni Lam-ang is an Ifugao epic.
_________5. There are many different creation myths in Philippine mythology, originating
from various ethnic groups
_________6. Komintang is a song for war.
_________7. Ambahan is a literature from the Bagobo in Oriental Mindoro
_________8. Kasabihan, maxims and salawikain are the same
_________9. Close to the religious and political organizations of the ancient Filipinos are the
pre colonial literature
_________10. Pre-colonial literatures are literatures made before the coming of colonialism.
ACTIVITY#2. Answer the following bugtong/riddles.
1.Palda ni Santa Maria, ang kulay ay iba-iba.
2.Pinilit na mabili, saka ipinambigti.
3.Gulay na granate ang kulay, matigas pa sa binti ni Aruray, pag nilaga ay lantang katuray.
4.Nang sumipot sa maliwanag, kulubot na ang balat.
5.Isang prinsesa nakaupo sa tasa.
ACTIVITY#3. Have a compilation of the following.

NAME:______________ TEACHER:______

SUBJECT: 21ST CENTURY LITERATURE … DATE:_______

PRE-COLONIAL LITERATURES

A. 3 examples of riddles with answer

B. 1 own “kasabihan”
C. 1 Tanaga (with title)
D. 1 Dalit (with title)
SAMPLE FORMAT
Mechanics in writing:
 You can just do it in just one whole bond paper (all of it)
 Be creative. You can put or create background in your bond paper
 Can be typewritten or handwritten
 For tanaga and dalit, must be your own . No to plagiarism.
 Make “ PRE-COLONIAL LITERATURES “ as your main title.
 NOTE: YOUR EXAMPLES CAN BE IN FILIPINO since it is a Pre-colonial literature . We
will use our language.
 Pass on the given deadline given by the teacher

21st Century Literature in the Philippines and in World//MIajada In IS /Mrs. Cristina F. Gruma/
21st Century Literature in the Philippines and in World//MIajada In IS /Mrs. Cristina F. Gruma/