21st Century Literature

from the Philippines and the

World

LESSON 1: GEOGRAPHIC, LINGUISTIC AND ETHNIC

DIMENSIONS OF PHILIPPINE LITERACY HISTORY FROM
PRE-COLONIAL TO THE CONTEMPORARY

NAME: EDWIN C. PERALTA IIIG

GRADE & SECTION: 11 STEM PYTHAGORAS
TEACHER: MRS. MADELEINE CABALAN-AYO
 LESSON 1: GEOGRAPHIC, LINGUISTIC AND ETHNIC DIMENSIONS OF
PHILIPPINE LITERACY HISTORY FROM PRE-COLONIAL TO THE
CONTEMPORARY

What’s In

1. What do you know about the different Literary Periods in Philippine Literature?
 Philippine literature has developed through decades and has weathered the test of
time. Different genres emerged with each passing time, and these literary works
came from all over the world, representing their culture, civilization, and way of life.
The Pre-colonial period, the Spanish colonial era, the American colonial era, and the
modern period are the early phases of Filipino literature. Philippine literature's
diversity and depth grew in lockstep with the country's shifting history.
2. What are the essential elements of the literary pieces under different periods of literature?
 Every literary writing has elements of literature. They are necessary for the creation
of any work of writing, including poetry, plays, novels, short stories, feature pieces,
nonfiction books, and so on. Plot, setting, character, tone topic, structure, point of
view, and diction are all key components of literary works from various times. They
are the basic building blocks of writing, and they serve a critical function in assisting
us in creating, reading, and comprehending literature.

What’s New
Task1. Literary Timeline
Directions: Try to complete the literary TIMELINE below. Choose your answers from the given
choices written below.

1565 1566- 1872- 1898- 1941- 1946- 1970- 1981- 1886- 2001-
1871 1898 1841 1945 1970 1980 1885 1999 Present

1. E 2. G 3. H 4. D 5. A 6. B 7. I 8. Period Of 9. C 10. F
The Third
Republic

A. Japanese Period F. 21st Century

B. Rebirth of Freedom G. Spanish
C. Post EDSA H. Period of Enlightenment
D. American Period I. Period of Activism & New Society
E. Pre-Spanish Period J. Period of Literature in English
What’s More
Activity1. Who’s Who?
Direction: Identify the author of the following literary pieces written by the
Illustrados. Write the letter of your correct answer.

A. Jose Rizal B. Marcelo H. Del Pilar C. Graciano Lopez Jaena

C 1. Sa Mga Pilipino A 6.El Filibusterismo

A 2. Mi Ultimo Adios B 7.Kaingat Kayo
A 3. Filipinas Dentro De Cien Aňos C 8.Ang Fray Botod
B 4. Pag-Ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa A 9.Sobre La Indolencia Delos Filipinos
C 5. La Hija del Fraile B 10.Dasalan at Tocsohan

Activity2. Thinker’s View

Directions: Given below is a sample of a Filipino Folktale in the Pre-Spanish Period.

THE SUN AND THE MOON

(Tingguian folk tale)
In the olden days, like the moon, the sun had also star children which were yellowish in colour,
very bright and very hot.
The star children of the moon, however, were reddish and cool. That moon was scared hat his
stars would wither and die if they play with the star children of the sun.
The moon suggested to the sun that they kill their children who were crowding the heavens with
their number.
When the sun had killed her children, the moon merely hid behind the clouds.
In the evening, when the clouds faded, the moon stars appeared.
This angered the sun so he gave chase to the moon. Thus, when he overtakes the moon, we have
the so-called eclipse.
Every morning, the sun kills the moon stars that he catches.
Until now, this chase continues and because the moon still continues…
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.

1. What is the concern of the moon regarding his stars?

 According to the folktale, the moon was afraid that her stars would vanish and perish
if they were to play with the sun's star children.
2. Why does the moon anger the sun?
 To keep heaven from becoming too crowded, the moon tricked the sun into
sacrificing their children. It was the moon's ingenious idea to keep her star children
safe from the sun's star children, fearing that if they played with the sun's star
children, their stars would vanish and perish. The moon proposed to the sun that
they murder their offspring since they were overcrowding the skies. The moon just
hid behind the clouds after the sun had slain her children. The moon stars emerged
as the clouds dissipated in the twilight. The sun was duped, and this enraged him, so
he pursued the moon. As a result, the sun destroys the moon stars that he captures
every morning. This chasing has been going on for a long time, and it hasn't ended
yet.
3. What particular phenomenon is described in the Filipino Folktale?
 A Solar Eclipse is the specific phenomena mentioned in the Filipino Folktale.

What I Can Do
Task1. As a grade 11 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.

The diversity and richness of Philippine literature evolved side by side with the country’s
history. This can best be appreciated in the context of the country’s pre-colonial cultural
traditions and the socio-political histories of its colonial and contemporary traditions. We
should learn about our own literature. Respect it and appreciate.

As a Filipino student, I can show a sense of adaptability to the diverse history of the
Philippines through researching several different media that address that story. In this way, I
have a vast and comprehensive view of the history of the Philippines, as well as having a strong
adaptation on research by different media.

In this case, I would have to make an effort and organize myself to seek information about
the history of the Philippines in books, literary works, videos, documentaries, works of art,
music, poetry, among others. After conducting this research I can remain accessible to pass on
what I have learned to all concerned.