Learning Task: Mind Mapping

Part I. Direction: Make a mind map of what you have learned on Chapter 2 by follow
the instructions below.
• Enter the Main Topic. Start by
entering the main subject in the center
of the mind map. For this task, main
topic is "Historical Background of
Philippine Literature."
• Brainstorm Topics. Create main
branches to enter your topics.
• Create Sub-Topics. Elaborate on your
topics by creating sub-topics. Make
sure to use very short phrases or even
single words.
• Rearrange the Topics. If you need to rearrange the topics in your mind map,
most software tools allow you to drag-and-drop branches. This will enable you to
structure the topics that you brainstormed.

Note: You may draw it and send a copy as PDF File if you can’t make it on computer or
with the help of application softwares.

Part II. Direction: Put your ideas into paragraphs equivalent of 10 sentences.

I’ve learned that Pre-Colonial Period is Based on oral traditions, Crude on

ideology and phraseology. It was also Consisted of early Filipino literature passed down
orally; oral pieces have a communal authorship. The Spanish Colonization Period has
two distinct classifications: religious and secular. introduced Spanish as the medium of
communication. As reflected in the works of this literature period, showed a
clash with the pre-colonial Filipino literature in the beginning. However, due to the
length of stay of the colonizers, the Spanish culture was eventually imbued in the
Filipino literature of the period. The Revolutionary Literature is more on more
propagandistic than literary as it is more violent in nature and demanded complete
independence for the country.

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