SHS

21st Century Literature from

the Philippines and the World
Quarter 1 Module 1: Lesson 3
Literary Works in the Regions
21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World
Quarter 1 Module 1: Lesson 3

MELC 1: Writing a close analysis and critical interpretation of literary texts and doing
an adaptation of these require from the learner the ability to:
a) identify the geographic, linguistic, and ethnic dimension of Philippine literary
history from pre-colonial to the contemporary
b) identify representative texts and authors from each region (e.g. Engage in oral
history research with focus on key personalities from the students‟
region/province/town)

Specific Objectives:
1.) Identify literary authors and representative texts from each region.
2.) Read and understand some of their selected literary works/pieces.
3.) Realize the significance of literature in one’s life.

Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in any work
of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government
agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of
such work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a
condition the payment of royalties.

Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand names,
trademarks, etc.) included in this book are owned by their respective copyright
holders. Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to use these
materials from their respective copyright owners. The publisher and authors do not
represent nor claim ownership over them.

Published by the Department of Education

Regional Director: Gilbert T. Sadsad
Assistant Regional Director: Jessie L. Amin

Development Team
Sorsogon City Division
Author: Mia Mae J. Jazmin
Teacher II, Mercedes B. Peralta Senior High School
Editors: Emily D. Dolot and Anne E. Mancia
MT II, SNHS Asst. Principal, SNHS Senior High School
Reviewers: Cleofe D. Ariola and Albay Division (headed by Mai Anne D.
Rondola
EPS English
 I. Introduction

Literature in all forms is everywhere in our society and with this idea; it is clear
just how significant it is. Whether it is studied in the classroom, read for pleasure or
purpose, literature is an integral part of many lives. Through literature, one is given
not only an opportunity to be enlightened but also a chance to broaden his/her
horizons, views and perceptions. (Conroy, n.d)

Dear learners, you are about to start another learning journey in this module.
As you go through this module, prepare to explore, discover and learn from well
selected notable literary pieces written by commendable and distinguished writers
from their respective regions and all over the country.

This module is designed to provide you with various activities and discussions
for you to:

1.) identify literary authors and representative texts from each

region;

2.) read and understand some of their selected literary

works/pieces;

3.) realize the significance of literature in one’s life.

II. Pre-Test

You are going to take the pre-assessment test to determine how much
background information and knowledge you have about our new lesson. Make sure
to accomplish this first task. Good luck!

Activity 1. Guess Who?

Directions: Write only the letter of your chosen answer. Write letter D if you think the
correct answer is not found in the given choices. Use a separate sheet of paper for
your answer.

1. She was a native of Pampanga but settled in Albay. She was known as the
Matriarch of Filipino women poets writing in English, and was the author of the poem
“Revolt from Hymen”.

A. Edith L.Tiempo B. Angela Manalang Gloria C. Estrella D. Alfon

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2. He was from Baao, Camarines Sur and was one of the first Filipinos to write and
publish works in English.
A. Amado V. Hernandez B. Luis G. Dato C. Nick Joaquin

3. A Filipino poet who was the author of "Mi Ultimo Pensamiento" which was the first
good English translation, in rhymes, of José Rizal's "Mi Ultimo Adios".

A. Luis Dato B. Honesto Pesimo,Jr. C. Abdon M.Balde,Jr.

4. She was the author of a book of poetry called “Poems” in 1940. In this collection
was also her last poem, “Old Maid walking In the City.”

A. Merlinda Bobis B. Paz Marquez-Benitez C. Angela Manalang Gloria

5. She is a contemporary Bikolano writer who was born from Legaspi City, Province
of Albay and is the author of “Banana Heart Summer”.

A. Lilia Quindoza-Santiago B. Angela Manalang Gloria C. Merlinda Bobis

6.”The Pretenders” is his most popular novel, which is the story of one man's
alienation from his poor background and the decadence of his wife's wealthy family.

A. F. Sionil Jose B. Cirilo F. Bautista C. Kristian Cordero

7. He is known as the “Father of Ilocano Literature” and acknowledged author of

“Biag Ni Lam-Ang”.

A. Carlos Bulosan B. Pedro Bukaneg C. F.Sionil Jose

8. A writer deeply concerned with social justice, his novels have been translated into
22 languages, and he is one of the most widely read Filipino authors.

A. N.V. M Gonzales B. F. Sionil Jose C. Nick Joaquin

9. ”Third World Geography” is a poem written by .

A. Cirilo F. Bautista B. Amado V. Hernandez C. Jose Garcia-Villa

10. "Pagpangaran" is a poem written by a Bicolano writer named .

A. Jose Fernando Obias B. Eduardo E. Uy C. Eden Elizanan-Velarde

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 III. Lesson Proper

Activity 2. Let’s Do the Recap!

Can you still recall how Philippine Literature evolved with the country‟s
history? Can you distinguish each dimension‟s characteristic? Let‟s find out how well
you can identify the diversity and richness of Philippine Literature in the context of
Pre-colonial period down to Contemporary times.

Directions: Match each characteristic of Philippine Literature given in the left box to
the Literary Historical Periods provided in the right box. Write the letter of the correct
answer in a separate sheet of paper.

1.Religion and institutions that represent A. Pre-colonial Period

European civilizations enriched the
languages in the lowlands, introduced B. Spanish Period
theater such as komedya, sinakulo and
sarswela. C. American Period
2. New literary forms such as free verse
(in poetry), the modern short story and the D. Japanese Period
critical essay were introduced.
3.Literature is oral in nature and the E. Contemporary Period
sources are usually the local native town
folk. Rich past was showcased through folk
speeches, folk songs, folk narratives.
4.Philippine Literature used various
languages and gave emphasis on teaching
vernacular literature or literature of the
regions.
5.Early literary forms of the Philippines
were epics, legends, myths riddles and
proverbs.

Were you able to answer and finish the task? Did you answer
correctly? If your answer is yes, you did a good job! It means you are almost ready
to venture into another learning experience! However, if your answer is no, there‟s
no need to worry, you just have to revisit your previous lessons and surely, you‟ll get
perfect score next time.

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 Building Your Vocabulary

Activity 3. I Guess, I Know!

Let us test your vocabulary. The italicized words in the left box are those which
you will encounter in a poem originally written in Bicol dialect by Kristian Sendon
Cordero. Read the sentences very well and try to guess the meaning of the italicized
words provided in the right box.

1. I shall never forget the surprise and delight A. to make a rapid series of short
I felt when I uttered my first connected noises.
sentence, "It is warm."
2. He knew he couldn‟t straddle the issue B. to make a statement or sound
any longer and that he would have to choose
sides. C. to be in a position of indecision
3. A dining room table with collapsible sides
can be stowed when not in use, freeing up D. to put away for future use
valuable room
4. Windows rattled, and things fell off E. unwanted noise caused by a
shelves in a number of houses when the jet radio or television receiver
flew low overhead.
5. The news on the TV screen had a surge
of static and a loud noise simultaneously
thundered throughout the house.

Score: 3-5- Amazing! You were able to guess the meaning! What helped you find the
correct answer? Were you able to find some context clues? You‟re very good.
2-0- It is okay! You still have time to enhance your vocabulary.

Study These

Activity 4. Warm-Up!

What‟s your most vivid memory of typhoon devastation in your place? Can you still
recall some of the events that you have witnessed? Write a short personal
experience or narrative about it.
Are you done? Can you now read the poem below?

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The Day a Storm with my Mother’s Name
Came (English)
LUCIA, was what Father uttered at once
the moment he heard news of a coming storm—
a name he looked at and looked over for all
time,
as he straddled what could be sea or soil on
fire*.
The wind had begun to whistle so we fixed
the wall and roof together with my younger
brother.
We roped the windows tight and stowed the rice
up where they wouldn‟t get wet in a flood.
At the other house, we could hear the static
on the failing radio, the dogs were barking
and the banana plants were starting to rattle like
teeth,
the kapok pods were falling on the overgrown
yard.
Black ants lined up in procession towards the jar
that we used to store chunks of molasses and
sugared
coconut flesh: Sweetness, it seemed was not
taste
alone, but part of scent and memory
At the chair sat my unspeaking father,
he‟d been there long waiting for the spray of
rain
coming in, sunlight, song, fever, chest pain,
medicine,
and life pouring its last drops
While he looked over and uttered each of the
letters
in Mother‟s name, who was coming as a storm,
a name looked at and looked over for all time
as he straddled what could be sea or soil on
fire.
Source:https://iwp.uiowa.edu/sites/iwp/files/CORDERO_sample_original_formatted.pdf
Let‟s have a short discussion about what you have just read.
Kan Aldaw na Uminabot an Bagyo na
Kapangaran kan Sakuyang Ina (Bikol)
LUCIA, ini an enot na sambit ni Tatay
kan madangog an bareta na may paabot na
bagyo
— pangaran na minaanan sa gabos na panahon
sa alanganin man na daga o dagat na
nagkakalayo.
Nagsisiwit na an duros kaya pigpakarhay mi
an lanob asin atop kan tugang kong nguhod.
Piggakod an mga bintana asin pigsakat an mga
bagas
sa lugar na dai mababasa kun aboton kan baha
Sa ibong na harong, madadangog an kiri-kisi
kan naghihingagdan na radyo, nagbabaratok an
mga ido
asin nagpupuon nang magilo-gilo an mga batag,
naghuhurulog si mga kayo sa maduoton nang
natad.
Nagpruprusisyon an mga itum na sirum sa
garapon
na pigsasarayan kaidto kan sangkaka asin
bukayo,
Tibaad an hamis bako sana man nanggad sa
namit,
kundi kaibahan an pamarong asin paggiromdom.
Sa silya, nakatukaw an daing girong kong ama,
haloy na siya duman sa halat kan apgi, bulanit,
awit,
kalintura, pagkulog kan daghan, bulong asin
tagay
na pigpapalis kan natatadang buhay na pigdidiit-
diit
Mantang, pigsasaro-saro an mga letra sa
pangaran
kan sakuyang ina, na maabot ngonyan na sarong
bagyo,
pangaran na minaanan sa gabos na panahon
sa alanganin man na daga o dagat na
nagkakalayo.
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Activity 5. Check Your Understanding

1. Who is the speaker in the poem?

2. How did the writer effectively describe the situation in the poem?

3. What do you think is the meaning of the last stanza of the poem?

4. Does the translation affect your understanding of the poem? How? Explain briefly.

The poem you have read is written by Kristian Sendon Cordero. He is a Bicolano
literary artist, from the City of Iriga. He is a poet, a fictionist, translator and a
filmmaker. He is a recipient of Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Poetry in
Filipino.

Kristian Sendon Cordero (April 1983)

His books of poetry in three languages have won the
Madrigal-Gonzales
Best First Book Award, the Philippine National Awards
and the Gintong Aklat wards( Golden Book Awards).
In 2017, he represented the Philippines in the
International Writing Program at the University of Iowa.
As a translator, he has translated the works of Rainer
Maria Rilke, Jorge Luis Borges, Franz Kafka, and Oscar
Wilde into Bikol and Filipino.

Source:https://www.wordswithoutborders.org/contributor/kristian-sendon-
cordero

Would you like to know more Bicolano writers like him? Here they are. Let‟s get to
know some of them.

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 ABDON M. BALDE, JR. (Sept 12, 1946)
He was born in Busac, Oas, Albay
A contemporary Bicolano writer in Bikol, Filipino and
English
He was awarded as one of the Outstanding Bikolano
Artists for 2009 in Literary Arts category in Naga City,
In 2012, he was named Poet laureate of Albay.
Today, he is a councillor of the organization Lupon Sa
Wika, a member of the National Commission for Culture
and the Arts (NCCA) and director of the Unyon ng mga
Manunulat sa Pilipinas (UMPIL; English: Writers‟ Union of
the Philippines)

Source:https://kvillaromanblog.wordpress.com/2017/08/20/first-blog-post/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdon_Balde,_Jr.#:~:text=Template%3AUse%20mdy%20ds%20Abdon,P
hilippines%20in%20Thailand%20last%202009.

MERLINDA BOBIS (November 25, 1959)

Award-winning writer Merlinda Bobis grew up in
Albay, Philippines at the foot of an active volcano,
which figures prominently in her writing and
performance. As a child her main interest was
painting, but at age ten she began writing poetry
because „painting with words‟ was cheaper. She has
published novels, short stories, dramas and poems.
Works: Fish-Hair Woman, Coffee Grove, Banana
Heart Summer, Dwell, The Kissing

Source:http://www.merlindabobis.com.au/biography.htm

GIL L. GREGORIO
Born on June 24, 1961, Naga, Camarines Sur
He‟s been into poetry writing since 1983 while
serving as one of the staffs of the Nueva Caceres
Bulletin, the official publication of the University of
Nueva Caceres.
He is a regular contributor to the Bicol literature
publication, An Tambobong nin Literaturang
Bikolnon, where several of his poems in Bicol dialect
were published.
Notable work: A View From Afar

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Source:https://www.poemhunter.com/gil-gregorio/biography/

Meanwhile, let‟s get to know as well some of the finest writers from other regions
who have also contributed a lot in the development of Philippine Literature.

FRANCISCO SIONIL JOSE or F.Sionil Jose

From Rosales, Pangasinan (1924-Present)
Region 1, Ilocos Region
His writings since 1960s when taken collectively can be
described as epic.
His works reflect the consistent espousal of the aspirations
of Filipinos: National Sovereignty and Social Justice
His works were translated into various languages
Rosales Saga, The Pretenders, The Molave and the
Orchid (2004)

CIRILO F. BAUTISTA (1941-2018)National Capital

Region
a poet, fictionist and essayist with exceptional
achievements and significant contributions to the
development of the country‟s literary arts.
As a way of bringing poetry and fiction closer to the
people who otherwise would not have the opportunity
to develop their creative talent, Bautista has been
holding regular funded and unfunded workshops
throughout the country.
Summer Suns (1963), The Trilogy of Saint
Lazarus (2001),Pedagogic (2008),Third World
Geography (2005)

Source:http://gwhs-stg02.i.gov.ph/~s2govnccaph/about-culture-and-
arts/culture-profile/national-artists-of-the-philippines/cirilo-f-bautista/

Are you excited to read sample works of these literary artists? Don‟t‟ worry, in just a
little while you will be reading some of their famous literary pieces. Meanwhile,
having known those abovementioned authors, have you ever asked yourself the
question below? Let us further be enlightened.

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 What is the writer’s role in society?

What does the writer bring to the world that no one else can?
Writers and storytellers are the individuals who have designated themselves with the
daunting task of recreating the time, place, and characters of whatever era they live
in. A novel written during the 1990s, on the other hand, can definitively show the
flavor of the time, the voices that were most important, and the subconscious fears
that drove that generation‟s actions.
The different fiction genres each demonstrate a unique facet of the writer‟s
society. A horror writer will memorialize the discomforts of his era. A science fiction
writer will demonstrate that era‟s views on technology, change, and widespread
social issues. A literary writer will display what mundane everyday life was really like.
By writing a novel, the writer acts to keep their era alive for future generations,
so that our children and grandchildren can understand who we really were, and what
we stood for.
However, there‟s more to it than that. By nature, writers are teachers. Again, writers
write because they have something to say to the world. They have a lesson to teach,
a lesson so important to them—whether it be moral, intellectual, idealistic, or
cynical—that they‟ve sculpted an entire story for the sheer purpose of teaching that
lesson. - Nicolas Conley
Source:https://nicholasconley.wordpress.com/2013/05/09/the-writers-role-in-
society/

Knowing the vital role of authors or writers in our society is as significant as

understanding the essence of their literary pieces. Do we benefit from it? How?

The Importance of Literature

"By reading narratives, we can empathize and understand others," -Judith

 Caesar, English professor at the American University of Sharjah (AUS).

 Literature is thought provoking; it allows us to raise questions and gives us a
deeper understanding of issues and situations."

"Literature provides insight into the minds of other human beings, into the
 mind of the author and the minds of the character he or she brings to life,"-
 Sophie Chamas, international studies student at AUS.

 "Literature teaches us to analyze a character, allows us to reach inside his or
her mind so we see what drives a character, what shapes his or her beliefs
and how one relates to others."

 Literature also allows us to question some of our most prominent beliefs and

examine our lives, giving them deeper meaning.

Source:https://gulfnews.com/general/literature-is-the-mirror-of-society-
1.86134

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Now that you have a better understanding as to why our authors and their literary
texts play a very significant role in our lives, let‟s have a sample of a thought
provoking fiction, an excerpt from a selected novel piece written by Merlinda Bobis
from the Bicol Region and find out the author‟s way to teach us a lesson about life
through reading intensively and critically. Then, answer the questions afterwards.

Lengua Para Diablo means “The Devil Ate My Words.” “Lengua is a Spanish word
meaning “tongue,” which in the story, symbolizes the words eaten by the devil.
Lengua (Beef tongue) is also a dish made of cow‟s tongue. Lengua is often
seasoned with onion and other spices, and then placed in a pot to boil.
Have you eaten Lengua? Would you like to try it or eat it again? Why or why not?

LENGUA PARA DIABLO

[Excerpt from Banana Heart Summer, 2005]
by Merlinda Bobis

I suspected that my father sold his tongue to the devil. He had little say in our
house. Whenever he felt like disagreeing with my mother, he murmured, „The devil
ate my words.‟ This meant he forgot what he was about to say and other was often
appeased. There was more need for appeasement after he lost his job.

The devil ate his words, the devil ate his capacity for words, the devil ate his tongue.
"but perhaps only after prior negotiation with its owner, what with other always
complaining, „I‟m already taking a peek at hell‟ when it got too hot and stuffy in our
tiny house. She seemed to sweat more that summer, and miserably.

She made it sound like Father‟s fault, so he cajoled her with kisses and promises of
an electric fan, bigger windows, a bigger house, but she pushed him away, saying,
„Get off me, I‟m hot, ay, this hellish life‟ 'gain he was ready to pledge relief, but
something in my mother‟s eyes made him mutter only the usual „The devil ate my
words,‟ before he shut his mouth. Then he ran to the tap to get her more water.

Lengua para Diablo, tongue for the devil. Surely he sold his tongue in the devil
(change for those promises to my mother) comfort, a full stomach, life without our
wretched want . . . But the devil never delivered his side of the bargain. The devil
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was alien to want. He lived in a Spanish house and owned several stores in the city.
This Spanish mestizo was my father‟s employer, but only for a very short while. He
sacked him and our neighbour Tiyo Anding, also a mason, after he found a cheaper
hand for the extension of his house.

We never knew the devil‟s name. Father was incapable of speaking it, more so after
he came home and sat in the darkest corner of the house, and stared at his hands. It
took him two days of silent staring before he told my mother about his fate.

I wondered how the devil ate my father‟s tongue. Perhaps he cooked it in mushroom
sauce, in that special Spanish way that they do ox tongue. First, it was scrupulously
cleaned, rubbed with salt and vinegar, blanched in boiling water, then scraped of its
white coating ---- now, imagine words scraped off the tongue, and even taste, our
capacity for pleasure. In all those two days of silent staring, father hardly ate. He
said he had lost his taste for food, he was not hungry. Junior and Nilo were more
than happy to demolish his share of gruel with fish sauce.

Now after the thorough clean, the tongue was pricked with a fork to allow the
flavours of all the spices and condiments to penetrate the flesh. Then it was browned
in olive oil. How I wished we could prick my father‟s tongue back to speech and even
hunger, but of course we couldn‟t, because it had disappeared. It had been served
on the devil‟s platter with garlic, onion, tomatoes, bay leaf, clove, peppercorns, soy
sauce, even sherry, butter, and grated edam cheese, with that aroma of something
rich and foreign. His silent tongue was already luxuriating in a multitude of essences,
pampered into a piquant delight.

Perhaps, next he should sell his esophagus, then his stomach. I would if I had the
chance to be that pampered. To know for once what I would never taste. I would be
soaked, steamed, sautéed, basted, baked, boiled, fried and feted with only the
perfect seasonings. I would become an epicure. On a rich man‟s plate, I would be
initiated to flavours of only the finest quality. In his stomach, I would be inducted to
secrets. I would be „the inside girl‟, and I could tell you the true nature of sated
affluence.

Source:https://www.slideshare.net/NicoleAngeliquePangilinan/lengua-para-diablo-
21st-century-literature-grade-11

1. What does the father mean by “the devil ate my words”?

2. Does the little girl understand what the father means?

3. How does the girl misinterpret her father‟s words?

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Merlinda Bobis is a Filipino-Australian writer, most of her exceptional writings are the
reflection of realities but in different genre. Her technique in writing is using figurative
language and it is generally metaphorical that is both thought provoking and
interesting. Some of her works comprises Philippine culture.

4. In her excerpt, what reality does the author want to tell us about Philippine
society? Do you think this is still true? Explain.

5. What common social issues are being tackled by the author in this excerpt?

6. What Filipino family culture is dominantly described/ presented by the author in

the excerpt? Cite proof/evidences from the excerpt.

7. The author used metaphor in her writing. Explain the metaphorical/symbolical

meaning of “tongue “in her excerpt.

Good job! You can now proceed to the next part of this module. Are you ready?

Enrichment Activities
Activity 6. Draw me!
This time, you can have a short break from the usual writing activity. What you need
is a pencil and a clean bond paper. You may also use coloring materials to make
your output more creative. You have to read and understand the Filipino poem
written by Merlinda Bobis. Then, draw something that best represents the meaning
of the poem. Briefly explain the object that you have drawn. Do this in a separate
sheet of paper.

"Usapang Ina at Anak"

Merlinda Bobis

“inang, napakaiksi ng inyong biyahe

mula kama hanggang kalan.”
“ay, anak, tinatawid ko sa mundo
ikaw at ang tatang.”
“inang, nanunuyo na ang inyong mga matang
hindi marahil nasipingan ng diwa.”
“anak, ako ang nagluluwal
ng binhi ng isip.”
“inang, araw-araw yata
ay umiikli ang inyong dila.”
“anak, anak, ang mga labi ko‟y hitik
sa mga salitang napipi ng halik.”
“inang, hindi tadyang

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 ang hinugot kay adan-
puso.”
Source:
The Panitikan Website
www.panitikan.com.ph/poetry/usapanginaatanak.htm

Activity 7. Theme Collage

Create a collage of text and images found in the poem. Use a separate sheet of
paper for your output

Ganito nga pala

Abdon M. Balde,Jr(2004)

Ganito nga pala

kapag tumanda na;
paggising sa umaga,
natutuwa at buhay pa;
ngunit sa unang kilos
ay parang nakagapos;
pagbangon sa higaan
ang mga buto‟y naglalagutukan;
Pag-ihi sa kubeta
ay kailangang umupo pa,
dahil pag nakatayo
sa paa tumutulo.
Ang lugaw na agahan
ay abot nang pananghalian.
Kahit itlog pag nilaga
ay hirap na sa pagngata.
Natitinik lagi sa isda
kahit sardinas na nga.
Ang malunggay na kinain
kung lumabas ay malunggay din.
Nakakainom pa rin sa totoo
pinakuluang pito-pito
Umiiwas sa ambon,
sa lamig ng panahon;
dahil pag sinipon
ay hindi na makabangon.
Pag napaupo nang bigla
ay tuloy napapatihaya.
Sa hagdan, kahit pababa
sa pagod ay lawit ang dila.
Kapag tumatawid sa daan,
tumitigil lahat ng sasakyan.
Inaantok sa sinehan
kahit ang palabas ay bakbakan
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 Pag nakakita ng bulaklak
ay ataol ang hinahanap.
Sa kaarawan, pag may handa
wala nang panauhing kababata;
kaya lahat nang dumadalo
ay isa-isang nagmamano.
Pagdating ng takipsilim
ang pag-asa‟y dumidilim
na makasungkit pa rin
ng kahit na isang bituin.
Kung kalamigan ang gabi,
ay nangangarap pa rin ng katabi
habang yakap-yakap ang sarili.

Source:https://poemsbyfilipinos.wordpress.com/category/abdon-m-balde-jr/

Activity 8. Visualize Poetry

Here is one of the English rawitdawits written by Gil L. Gregorio. Identify the
situation being described in the poem. Pay attention to the words and images used
by the writer to help you out with the task. Explain your answer in a short paragraph..
Use a separate sheet of paper for your answer.

The Windowless Shop (2002)

Gil L. Gregorio
As we drove way to the market place,
a great number of buyers and vendors
offered, counter-offered their goods
in a row: It was the site of
a windowless shop.
We were just curious spectators
of a scene where business was different,
the air was decadent, morning breath
to demure.
Each choice was unscented more
than just a morass of flowers.
Unaware of its intricacies,
the shop was bounded by its limit
of life.
Tomorrow, begins a new day
again to see it beautifully.
The writer will write a melody
of a song remembered awhile,
then feel it through the eyes
in the heart of an artist.
Source:https://bcl.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Windowless_Shop

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 Generalization

Activity 9. Wrap it Up!

Let’s us find out what you have fully grasped from the previous parts of the
module.

1. Why do you think it is important to know and be familiar with the authors and their
literary works?

2. How does literary texts affect the readers? .

Wow! You‟re doing great!! You have come this far! Congratulations! Surely, this next
task will be very easy for you.

Application

Activity 10. Agree or Disagree

Read and understand the poem below. Choose a stanza and tell whether you agree
or disagree with it. Explain your answer very well.

A Journey of Everything New (2005)

Gil L. Gregorio
In my childhood,
the journey was a perilous one:
full of hardships, pains and tears.
In my adulthood,
the journey was a generous one:
full of wonders, hardships and pains.
In my manhood,
the journey was a gentle one:
full of smiles, wonders and hardships.
But in me, of years...
all was in wonderful passion
that happened from the beauty
of everything new.
Now, I ask why?

Source:https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-journey-of-everything-new/

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Congratulations! You have successfully completed all the previous tasks. What a
great achievement!
Now, you‟re going to have the post-assessment test! Good luck!

IV. Assessment

Activity 11. A glimpse from the Literary Piece

A. Italicized items below are lines taken from literary pieces of Cirilo F. Bautista and
Angela Manalang- Gloria. Answer each question after the lines. (1-4 only)

1. They stood with their fingers flaming,

Listened to me with a serious mien: (from Pedagogic by Cirilo F. Bautista
Which emotion is present in the above lines?
a. Pity B. Anger C. Excitement

2. I knew the footnotes, all the text,

my words were precise and correct-

I was sure that they were learning- (from Pedagogic by Cirilo F. Bautista
The word /title “Pedagogic” means .
a. the speaker is trying to teach something
b. the speaker is trying to learn something
c. the trees are learning

3. It was not love, it was not folly,

I have no name to know it by,
I only know one shining instant
You held my earth, you held my sky. (from To Don Juan by Angela Manalang-
Gloria)
The lines express a feeling of .
a. Happiness
b. Love
c. Regret

4. “Revolt from Hymen” is another literary work written by Angela Manalang-Gloria.

Based from the title itself, which do you think will be the nearest and most possible
theme of the poem?
a. Gender Equality
b. Feminism
c. Freedom

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B. Find My Match
Match the following authors to their famous literary works.

5. Krsitian Sendon Cordero A. Rosales Saga

6.. Abdon M. Balde,Jr B .Lengua Para Diablo
7.Merlinda Bobis C. The Day a Storm with My Mother’s
Name Came
8. F.Sionil Jose D. A Journey of Something New
9. Gil L. Gregorio E. Ganito nga Pala
10. Luis Dato F. Mi Ultimo Pensamiento

Excellent job! You are almost done! Now, you will have the very last part of your
learning module.

V. Enrichment/ Additional Task

Activity 12. Appreciate, Demonstrate
Directions: This time you will be asked to show your respect and appreciation to your
local writers/ authors by making a creative tribute through any of the following: Use a
separate sheet for your output.

A. Writing a two-stanza poem

B. Tiktok Presentation
C. Creating a Slogan (can be posted on facebook)
D. Poster-Making (can be posted on facebook)
E. Other creative forms

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Key to Correction

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Activity 1- Guess Who?
1.B
2.B
3.A
4.B
5.C
Activity 2-Let’ s do the Recap!
1.B
2.C
3.A
4.E
5.A
Activity 3. I Guess!
1.B
2.C
3.D
4.A
5.E
Activity 4. Warm-Up!
Students will be asked to recall personal experience or narratives.
Writing a short paragraph. (Rubric should be prepared by the teacher)
Activity 5- Comprehension Check/Check your Understanding
1. The speaker is the author himself.
2. The writer used vivid description/details of what is happening. (Stanza 2,3,4)
3. Answers may vary. Sample: (The father is ill and is longing for his beloved wife who may have already passed away.)
Activity 6.Draw me!
Answers will vary
Sample outputs (students may draw a candle which symbolizes light, heart which symbolizes unconditional love, sketches of
their own mothers)
Activity 7. Theme Collage

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Answers will vary (joys of farmer, Hope, Hardwork, Perseverance, Contentment)
Activity 8.Visualize Poetry
Answers will vary
Activity 9. Let’ s Wrap It Up
Answers may vary
Sample answer: Knowing the authors will help us understand their background which
may sometimes affect their perspectives or views in writing.
Activity 10. Agree or Disagree
Sample gist of analysis:
I agree with the last stanza. Our experiences at every stage are what make us what we
are as a person. We may suffer from hardships, pains and tears stage by stage, but at
the end of the day, we become better and full of wisdom.
Activity 11
1.C 5.C
2.A 6.E
3.B 7.B
4.B 8.A
9.D 10.F
Activity 12. Appreciate, Demonstrate
(Sample Rubric for evaluation of students’ output is provided below)
 Activity 12 sample rubric( the teacher may improve or modify)
Criteria Excellent(5) Very Good(4) Good(3) Fair(2) Poor(1)
1.Degree to which the
output reflects the
objective of the task
2. Level of Creativity
3.Clarity
4.Visual Appeal
5.Level of Effort
Sub-totals

Total

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Conley,Nicolas,”The Writer‟s Role in Society”May 9,2013,

https://nicholasconley.wordpress.com/2013/05/09/the-writers-role-in-society/
Gil L. Gregorio,” A Journey of Something New”,PoemHunter.com,ACCESSED 2July
2, 2020,
https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-journey-of-everything-new/
Ismael,Manal,Gulf News,”Literature is the Mirror of Our Society”,February 24,2008,
https://gulfnews.com/general/literature-is-the-mirror-of-society-1.86134#
Melvie Mar Baylon,‟Archive for the „Abdon M. Balde Jr. Category‟Ganito nga
pala,Poems by Filipinos,ACCESSED 2 July
2020,https://poemsbyfilipinos.wordpress.com/category/abdon-m-balde-jr/
Merlinda Bobis Biography 2016,ACCESSED 1July 2020,
http://www.merlindabobis.com.au/biography.htm
Merlinda Bobis,”Usapang Ina at Anak”,”First Annual Festival of Women‟s Poetry,
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https://kvillaromanblog.wordpress.com/2017/08/20/first-blog-post/
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Pangilinan, Nicole Angelique,Lengua Para Diablo (Excerpt from Banana Heart
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Poemhunter.com,Biography of Gil L. Gregorio, ACCESSED 1 July 2020,

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https://www.poemhunter.com/gil-gregorio/biography/.
The University of Iowa,International Writing Program, Kristian Sendon
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2020,https://iwp.uiowa.edu/sites/iwp/files/CORDERO_sample_original_forma
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https://bcl.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Windowless_Shop

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