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Let Us Learn
In this module, you will learn 21st century literary works and authors
from Luzon.
Learning Competency:
Let Us Try
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
4. What was the epic recently featured for the Ballet Philippines and the
cultural center of the Philippines as four National Artists come
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together in one of the most spectacular shows in the Philippine
theater?
a. Likhang Dila c. The Child of Sorrow
b. Rama Hari d. Rak of Aegis
Let Us Study
Literary pieces of Filipino cultures often depict the setting of the
society at various timelines as writers from different regions would depict
and how the influences from different cultures of colonizers have somewhat
melted into Philippine culture. They give us a foretaste of how life was in the
Philippines- then and now.
Luzon is the largest island in the Philippines. Almost half of the ethnic
groups of the Philippines are found in Luzon (the 2010 NSO statistics tally
about 48.8%). These ethnic groups use these major regional languages:
Tagalog, Ilocano, Kapampangan, Bicolano, and Pangasinense. Literature
from this island is largely associated with post- colonial literature wherein
experimentation with a new language, particularly on foms and imagery
offerred by English and American literature, such as The Child of Sorrow
(1921) written by Zoilo Galang. A part of early present day Philippine writing
was composed during the American time frame, frequently as a declaration
of post-Hispanic patriotism by the individuals who had either been
uninformed in Spanish or had lived in the Bisaya-talking urban areas, and
whose standards entered in clash with American social patterns.
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award- winning writer Flor Marie “Neni” Sta. Romana Cruz was a Cum
Laude of St. Scholastica’s College, and is now the head of the Children’s
Media Center in the International School- Manila. The national artist for
literature, Bienvenido Lumbera with his notable works: “Likhang Diwa,”
“Likhang Dila” and the epic “Rama Hari” that was recently featured for Ballet
Philippines, 2020 is now associated with The UP Institute of Creative Writing
and is part of its board of advisers.
Let Us Practice
Instructions: Read the short story below and answer the questions
that follow.
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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
Mother 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 far; bigger windows, a bigger
house, but she pushed him away, saying, 'Get off me, I'm hot, ay, this
hellish life!' Again, he was ready to pledge relief, but something in my
mother's eyes made him mutter only the usual excuse, 'The devil ate my
words,' before he shut his mouth. Then he ran to the tap to get more water"
Guide Questions:
1. What do you think does “lengua para diablo” symbolize?
2. How does the story mirror issues in reality? Describe at least one
example.
3. What do you think is the lesson we can get from the story?
4. How is the Father described in the story?
5. What does the story tell us about Philippine society?
Apo on the Wall was written by Bj Patino and talks about a child’s
point of view about his strict father and a hanging photo on the wall. This
advocates reasonably close to the realization of giving importance on looking
back at our past, moving forward through our present and ensuring the
success of our future.
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Apo on the Wall
by Bj Patino
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Comprehension Question:
Guide Questions:
1. Who do you think is the author referring to as “Apo”?
2. What do you think is the job of the author’s father?
3. How was the father described in the poem? What type of father do
you think is he?
4. How does the poem give you a glimpse of how Martial Law was
like? How does that make you feel?
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Let Us Remember
Let Us Assess
Directions: Reread the poem, Apo on the Wall. Write a 150-word
critical analysis of the poem using the following guide questions
below:
What is the geographical, historical setting of the poem? How
does this affect the poem?
What is the poem all about?
What is the message/theme of the poem?
Do you agree or disagree with the author’s message? Why? Why
not? Support your answer with evidences.
Rubric:
Criteria 5 3 1
Clarity of the Analysis Analyze thoroughly the Analyze parts of the poem and Analyze the poem a little and
whole parts of the poem and some references are clear. the references are not clear.
references are clear.
Organization Organization is very clear Organization is clear. Writing is not organized. The
with transitions that are Transitions are present at transitions between ideas are
effective and varied times, but there is very little not clear.
throughout the paragraphs. variety.
Evidences Presented Presents extensive evidences Presents some evidences from Presents little evidence from
from the poem and the poem with some relevant the poem and
relevant supports to back-up supports to back-up his/her relevant supports to back-up
his/her interpretation. interpretation. his her interpretation.
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Let Us Enhance
Make your own poem
Rubric: 4 3 2 1
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Let us Practice
More -
Comprehension
Questions:
1. A
2. C
3. A
4. A
5. A
Let us Practice Let us Practice: Let us Try:
More- Guide
Answers may 1. C
Questions:
vary according to 2. D
Answers may learner’s 3. B
vary according to observation/ 4. B
learner’s perception. 5. A
observation/
perception.
Answer Key
References
Baronda, A. C. (2016). 21st Century Literature From The Philippines and The
World. Pasay City, Philippines: JFS Publishing Services.
Alec Daniel Cruz, N. (2018, February 09). Lengua Para Diablo by Merlinda
Bobis: Summary and Analysis. Retrieved January 15, 2021, from
https://sensationalstudentguide.wordpress.com/2017/11/08/lengua-para-
diablo-analysis/
Senior High School Core Subject: 21st Century Literature from the
Philippines and the World. (n.d.). Retrieved January 15, 2021, from
https://www.courses.com.ph/senior-high-school-core-subject-21st-century-
literature-from-the-philippines-and-the-world/
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