21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World setting dictionary,

thesaurus),
memoirs;
journalism; and
autobiography, Written in paragraph historical,
Module 3 narrative scientific,
(memoir, technical, or
testimonio), and economic writings
periodicals (including
(newspapers, electronic ones).
Rojielynne Yusay 12- AQUINAS magazines,
journal that are
written
regularly)
What I Know Drama tragedy, Literary element (script), Comedy, tragedy,
comedy Technical element, (scenery tragicomedy, and
(set), makeup, costume, lights, melodrama.
A. and sound) performance
1. Biographical facts element (acting, character
analysis, character
2. Experiences
motivation…)
3. Authors life
The script serves as the text
4. Circumstances
and it is performed before an
5. Appreciate audience
B.
1. C
2. C
3. A What’s New
4. A
5. C A. Tick the items that tell about what you felt or thought as you were reading the
C. selection.
1. Love of country
( ) I cannot understand some of the words in the selection.
2. Bayanihan
3. Love of family ( ) I do not know what the author is trying to tell.
4. Optimism
5. Love of God ( ) I find the story boring and confusing.

What’s In ( ) I cannot relate to the events described in the story.

Genre Sub-genre Elements/Structure Example ( ) I have not experienced the things described in the story.
Poetry Lyric (sonnet, Rhyme, meter, figurative Haiku, free verse,
B. List down at least five words that you do not understand in the selection.
ode, elegy), devices, symbolism sonnets, and
dramatic acrostic poems. - I understand all the words used in the selection.
(soliloquy, Written in lines and stanzas 2
monologue, lines- couplet 3 lines –tercet 4 C. Can you describe the author’s background based on his/her style of writing? (YES/NO),
dialogue), and lines – quatrain 5 lines - because
narrative (epic cinquain 6 lines – sestet 7
lines - septet 8 lines - octave - Yes, I can describe the authors background based on his style of writing because the
Fiction (stories fantasy, folklore, plot, characters, theme setting, Mysteries, author used of tone, word choice, grammar, language, descriptive technique, and so
that did not mystery, point-of-view, literary devices science fiction, on shows that he/she is skilled in writing that kind of genre. It reflects on what kind of
happen in reality suspense or romance, fantasy, background the author has, maybe it is what the author feels or experience/want to
thriller, historical Written in paragraphs chick lit, crime experience.
fiction, science thrillers
fiction, D. What do you think about the events described in the story? Are they strange or
Nonfiction (factual biography, plot, characters, theme setting, Essays on art or familiar? Why?
stories, with real references point-of-view, literary devices literature;
characters and (encyclopedia, biographies; - I think that the situation described in the story seemed familiar to me since I've read a
variety of stories and watched a variety of movies, and I've come across that type of
 scenario while reading or watching various movies. And I believe we have all had the 2. What past or present societal issue among Filipino women is depicted in the
experience of being in a dreadful dream, as the story also convey. story?

What is It
1. Why does Andrea have to be at the Internet café?
- Adrea is either waiting for someone's message or has been waiting for too long.
2. Why does she hate the strong scent of air fresheners?
- The narrative depicts a past or present societal issue among Filipino women: women
in the Philippines are not safe to go to the internet cafe because there is always an
instance of rape every day, and the internet café is always occupied by a man. Rape
can happen to women at any time.
3. How does the Philippine society view this issue? Is it something that is widely
practiced and accepted?

- She hates the pungent scent of air fresheners because it makes her feel nauseous. - Rape in the Philippines is considered a criminal offense. In Philippine jurisprudence, it
is a heinous crime punishable by life imprisonment when committed against women.
3. Why is there a need for her to hasten up and make use of her time? Rape is rape, and it will never be practiced or accepted.

- She doesn't want to squander her time, which is limited, because she’s up to paying 4. What is your own opinion about the issue?
for the PC and internet use.
- Women's safety is tough to ensure nowadays because there are many chances for
4. How much does she need to pay for PC and Internet use? Do you think she has enough them to be raped as women are seen as defenseless. They stereotype how they view
money for it? women, but in the end, women should be respected. They are not toys to be used if
you want to satisfy yourself.
- She must pay 20 pesos for the use of the PC and internet, which I assume she can
afford because she is the one who visits the internet cafe. What’s More
5. Based on the preceding questions, what do you think is the socioeconomic status of
the author of the story? Cite evidence from the text. Activity 1. Link It!
- Andrea is probably in the middle class because she isn't wealthy enough to own a Educational background
computer but also not poor enough to not be able to visit an internet café.
- Endeavored to earn a college degree
- Dr. Maugan P. Mosaid is freelance writer

Professional background

- To climb up the ladder of position in government employment

- Dr. Maugan P. Mosaid is a freelance writer
- He is presently the Municipal Administrator of Pikit, North Cotabato.
- He teaches statistics in the graduate school.

Socioeconomic background

Present

- If I strove to build a house…

- If I mange to buy a car…
- If I did everything to support our children to school and made each one of
them earn college degree…

Past

- I only had my love to offer when I married you.

- … and all of them were far better off in life than me
- On a clear night I could see some stars through the roof; on a rainy day we
had to find our place to avoid getting wet
- No, I think Andrea hates going to the internet café' because the ambiance inside
makes her sick.
Activity 2 – Unlock It!
1. What is Andrea’s purpose for going to the Internet café?
A.
- Andrea's purpose of going to the internet cafe' is to talk to someone online or to send
a message online. 1. A
 2. B Activity 6 – Make a Point!
3. A
4. B
5. B
6. Based on the language used in the selection, you can tell that the author
loves his wife because the tone of his voice and the words he uses all
suggest that he loves, his wife in a very deep way.

B.

7. A
8. A
9. B
10. B
11.
The father finds it difficult to accept the fact that his daughter is getting
married since the father nurtures and loves his daughter more than
anything else. The father may not be ready, but he has no choice but to let
her daughter as her daughter's life is not in his hands to decide.

Activity 3 – Extract It!

A. Role of the father in the family

1. To provide for the need of the family

2. To ensure his family’s comfort
3. To ensure his family’s safety

B. A husband’s responsibility towards his wife and children

1. To make his wife happy

2. To be the best he can be as they raise and nurture their family
3. To share the burden of family life with his wife
4. To send her children to school

Activity 4 – Express It!

Dr. Maugan P. Musaid is a fantastic man with a great career as a writer, government
employee, and teacher, among other things. He is the ideal example for everyone since he
works hard and achieves his goals. He is devoted to his family, especially his wife. His
commitment to the dream is unwavering. It's all there in his educational, professional, and
socioeconomic background.

Activity 5 – Unlock It!

1. B
2. A
3. A
What I Have Learned COVID-19 offers many challenges and changes to the people around the world,
resulting in pandemonium, but I am confident that this will pass.
A. Biographical Context
How fast my night changes, I’m ROJIELYNNE YUSAY a student that had been
affected by the COVID-19 pandemic signing off.
1. Educational background
2. Professional background
3. Socioeconomic Activity 8 – Reveal the Secret!
4.
5. 1. One life to live
2. Going through the motions
B. Linguistic Context 3. No one to blame
4. Count the number of ways
1. Literal comprehension 5. Heartbroken
2. Inferential comprehension 6. Kick in the butt
3. Evaluative comprehension
4. Activity 9 – Write It Down!
5.
We’ve been facing a lot of challenges, difficulties, and problems that we surpass; don’t
C. Sociocultural Context lose hope; believe that no matter what challenges, difficulties, and problems we face, no matter
how big or small, we can overcome them. We’re all in this together, so no one will be alone.
1. Understandings There’s always someone willing to lend a helping hand. Don’t lose hope; no one will be able to
2. Social stop you. Every challenges, difficulties, and problems you face will cause you to doubt your
3. Economics hope, but don’t let this deter you; your hope is greater.
4. Cultural
5. Values, norms and goals Activity 10 – Make a Move!

What I Can Do
Activity 7 – Create a Story!
One night on my way home, I can’t help but notice what’s going on or what’s around
me. The calmness of the night, the beautiful star twinkling above the sky just reminded me how
beautiful life is, and when I roam my eyes around me, my eyes stop in a group of students like
me laughing and holding each other like there’s no tomorrow, perhaps someone tells a joke, and
my eyes move and roam again its stop on the family smiling at each other, the mother hugging
her daughter, and a father playing with his son. It’s a beautiful scene, how fortunate I am to
come across such scenes it makes me happy, so happy that I can’t forget what I’ve just seen
and continue walking until I reach home.

When I enter the house, my mother asked, “Why did you get home late?” I replied, “I
went to my classmates’ place after class because we have certain requirements to compile
before the school year ends.” After that contact with my mother, I went to my room and fell
asleep due to exhaustion. “Jelai, wake up, it’s ten already, you need to eat breakfast,” my
mother said causing me to scream. “I’m late mom, why did you wake me up late?” I ranted, but I
didn’t expect what I heard next. “There’s no class starting today COVID-19 has reached the
Philippines, and everyone is warned not to go outside and to be in contact with others,” my
mother said, and she continued, but that was the only thing I heard clearly. I’m in shock and
don’t know how to react. I’m feeling all of the feelings I shouldn’t be feeling.

That time, little by little I noticed a lot of changes specially the news it’s all about the
COVID-19. The people around me were wearing masks, keeping a safe distance from each
other, and were not allowed to go outside, specifically if they were between the ages of 18 and
60. And all of that began a chaos. It’s incredible how fast the bliss I felt that night vanished, as if I
were dreaming. And with that I realized that after that so much happiness I felt that night, when
morning comes it turns into so much sadness.
Assessment Philippine branch of PEN, an international organization for writers. José received
numerous awards for his work. 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
A. wife's wealthy family.
José Rizal's life and writings profoundly influenced José's work. The five-volume
6. Biographical facts Rosales Saga, in particular, employs and integrates themes and characters from
7. Experiences Rizal's work. Throughout his career, José's writings espouse social justice and change
to better the lives of average Filipino families. He is one of the most critically
8. Authors life acclaimed Filipino authors internationally, although much underrated in his own
9. Circumstances country because of his authentic Filipino English and his anti-elite views.
10. Appreciate "Authors like myself choose the city as a setting for their fiction because the city itself
illustrates the progress or the sophistication that a particular country has achieved. Or,
B. on the other hand, it might also reflect the kind of decay, both social and perhaps
moral, that has come upon a particular people."
6. C
7. C — F. Sionil José, BBC.com, 30 July 2003
8. A
9. A Sionil José also owns Solidaridad Bookshop, located on Padre Faura Street in Ermita,
10. C Manila. The bookshop offers mostly hard-to-find books and Filipiniana reading
materials. It is said to be one of the favorite haunts of many local writers.
C.
In his regular column, Hindsight, in The Philippine STAR, dated 12 September 2011,
6. Love of country he wrote "Why we are shallow", blaming the decline of Filipino intellectual and cultural
7. Bayanihan standards on a variety of modern amenities, including media, the education system—
8. Love of family particularly the loss of emphasis on classic literature and the study of Greek and Latin
9. Optimism —and the abundance and immediacy of information on the Internet
10. Love of God Five of José's works have won the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature: his
short stories The God Stealer in 1959, Waywaya in 1979, Arbol de Fuego (Firetree) in
1980, his novel Mass in 1981, and his essay A Scenario for Philippine Resistance in
Additional Activities 1979.

Biographical Context Since the 1980s, various award-giving bodies have feted José with awards for his
outstanding works and for being an outstanding Filipino in the field of literature. His
José was born in Rosales, Pangasinan, the setting of many of his stories. He spent his first award was the 1979 City of Manila Award for Literature which was presented to
childhood in Barrio Cabugawan, Rosales, where he first began to write. José is him by Manila Mayor Ramon Bagatsing. The following year, he was given the
of Ilocano descent whose family had migrated to Pangasinan prior to his birth. Fleeing prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award for Journalism, Literature and Creative
poverty, his forefathers traveled from Ilocos towards Cagayan Valley through the Communication Arts. Among his other awards during that period include the
Santa Fe Trail. Like many migrant families, they brought their lifetime possessions Outstanding Fulbrighters Award for Literature (1988) and the Cultural Center of the
with them, including uprooted molave posts of their old houses and their alsong, a Philippines Award (Gawad para sa Sining) for Literature (1989).
stone mortar for pounding rice.
By the turn of the century, José continued to receive recognition from several award-
giving bodies. These include the Cultural Center of the Philippines Centennial Award
One of the greatest influences to José was his industrious mother who went out of her
in 1999, the prestigious Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Arts et Lettres in 2000, and the
way to get him the books he loved to read, while making sure her family did not go
Order of Sacred Treasure (Kun Santo Zuiho Sho) in 2001. In that same year, the
hungry despite poverty and landlessness. José started writing in grade school, at the
Philippine government bestowed upon him the prestigious title of National Artist for
time he started reading. In the fifth grade, one of José's teachers opened the
Literature for his outstanding contributions to Philippine literature. In 2004, José was
school library to her students, which is how José managed to read the novels of José
garnered the coveted Pablo Neruda Centennial Award in Chile.
Rizal, Willa Cather’s My Antonia, Faulkner and Steinbeck. Reading
about Basilio and Crispin in Rizal's Noli Me Tangere made the young José cry, Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F._Sionil_Jos%C3%A9
because injustice was not an alien thing to him. When José was five years old, his
grandfather who was a soldier during the Philippine revolution, had once tearfully
showed him the land their family had once tilled but was taken away by
rich mestizo landlords who knew how to work the system against illiterates like his
grandfather.

José attended the University of Santo Tomas after World War II, but dropped out and
plunged into writing and journalism in Manila. In subsequent years, he edited various
literary and journalistic publications, started a publishing house, and founded the
Linguistic Context

The song's lyrics that had a big impact on me, and I believe they do for everyone is
that

“Respetohin natin ang ating ina

Ilaw siya ng tahanan
Bigyang galang ang ama
At ang payo nya susudan
At sa magkakapatid
Kailangan ay magmahalan
Dapat lang ay pag usapan ang hindi nauuwaan”

Those words have a great deal of meaning for me because I believe that I must
respect my mother and father, as well as my siblings, and that I must love them for as
long as I am able. My family completes me; they are the ones who shaped me into the
person I am today, teaching me many valuable lessons that I now apply on a daily
basis. They have poured so much love and support into me. Yes, there are many
misunderstandings with the family at times, but we can resolve them at the end of the
day. Let us show our gratitude to those who give birth and support us, as they are the
ones who will always be there for us.

Sociocultural Context

In the Philippines, you'll find people who are hardworking and responsible, pleasant

and hospitable, with good moral values and respect, who have a long patience and

affection for one another, whether affluent or poor, and who help those in need,

particularly their neighbors. They are courageous and proud of what they represent.

They battle and protect the country for which they are willing to die. People in the

Philippines are always smiling, even if certain nations continue to ridicule them for

being direct and having a low standard of living. They don't realize that people in

the Philippines are full of heart and mind.