Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ILOCOS NORTE

ACTIVITY SHEETS IN
21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World
SUBJECT: 21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World
GRADE: 11/12
QUARTER: 1
UNIT: 1
WEEK: 1-2
NUMBER OF SESSIONS: 8
UNIT TITLE: Study and Appreciation of 21st Century Philippine
Literature from the Regions
LESSON TITLE: Various Dimensions of Philippine Literature from Pre-
colonial to Contemporary Period
MELCS:
Writing a close analysis and critical interpretation of literary texts,
applying a reading approach, and doing an adaptation of these require from the
learner the ability to identify:
a. The geographic, linguistic and ethnic dimensions of the Philippine
literary history from pre-colonial to the contemporary (EN12Lit-la-21)
b. 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) (EN12Lit-lc-23)

Learning Objectives:

1. Traces the historical background of Philippine literature from pre-

colonial period to contemporary period
2. Identifies the dimensions of Philippine literature from each period
3. Creates a timeline of development of 21st century Philippine
literature
4. Reflects on how history shapes the 21st century Philippine literature,
its people, culture, tradition, and the nation in general.
Prepared by:
ANTHONETTE M. PALAFOX
SHS TEACHER II
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Name:_________________________________________________Date:___________________
Grade/Section:___________________________________________Score:__________________
Title of the Activity:
Most Essential Learning Competency: Writing a close analysis and critical interpretation of
literary texts, applying a reading approach, and doing an adaptation of these require from
the learner the ability to identify:
Directions: Analyze the statements below and express whether you
agree or not. Put a check in the column of your response.

YES NO

_____1. Ancient settlers in the island of the

Philippines had their own form of literature
even before the coming of Spaniards.
_____2. Ancient Philippine Literature was
generally in oral tradition.
_____3. Most of the ancient literary forms were in
oral tradition since there was no system of
writing that existed during the pre-colonial
period.
_____4. Literature contains historical and cultural
pieces of information that were used to
reveal the way of life of our forebears.
_____5. It was only during the Spanish occupation
that literature was introduced to the
Philippines.
_____6. Literature is a way used by our forebears
communicated their stories to future
generations.
_____7. Primitive literary forms revealed the way of
life of our forebears including their
traditions, beliefs, costumes and mores.
_____8. Legends are stories popular in the country
which highlights the assumed origin of a
thing, place or anything.
_____9. Various foreign occupations in the
Philippines affected and influenced the
features and themes of its literature
_____10. Philippine literary texts are only those
written in the native or local language.
Source: (Baronda, 2016)
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Name:_________________________________________________Date:___________________
Grade/Section:___________________________________________Score:__________________

Directions: Using the graphic organizer below, create a timeline of

historical development of 21st century Philippine literature.

Timeline Title:
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Directions: Complete the table below by supplying the necessary pieces

of information
Period Themes Medium, Dominant Representative
and Motifs Language Literary Writers and
forms Sample Texts

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ASSESSMENT
Directions: Read and analyze the following items, then write the answer before
each number.

A. True or False. Write true if the statement is correct and false if it is incorrect.

____1. The “putong” is a pre-colonial ornament which may signify that the wearer
has killed someone.
____2. Philippine myths show that ancient Filipinos believed in one supreme god
and in a number of lesser gods and goddesses
____3. The last of the 19th century saw the new breed of writers; strong feeling of
nationalism was the main agenda of Revolutionary Period. 
____4. In the Spanish period most of the works are written
____5. Corrido is a chivalric poem about a hero, usually about saints.
____6. Awit is a legendary religious narrative form that usually deals the lives of
saints or the history of tradition
____7. Carillo is a play that uses shadows at its main spectacles.
____8. Pasyon is a blood-and-thunder melodrama depicting the conflict of Christians
and Muslims.
____9. Philippine myths show that ancient Filipinos believed in one supreme god
and in number of lesser gods and goddesses.
____10. The mission of Spanish Friars is to spread Education For All Act

B. Multiple Choice Test. Choose the letter of the best answer.

____11. Most literary works during the pre-colonial period were passed down by word
of mouth. What do you call this kind of transmission?
A. Oral Tradition C. Oral Conduction
B. Mechanical Storytelling D. Technical Storytelling
____12. Identify the two classifications of folk literature:

A. Dynamic and Static C. Floating and Oral

B. Flat and Round D. Local and Global
____13. The period of time before colonization of a region or territory .

A. Colonial C. Pre-history
B. Pre-Colonial D. Post-Colonial
____14. Pre- colonial period literature characterized by mere storytelling by the use of
voice, actions, gestures, etc. 
A. Oral literature C. Sign language literature
B. Conversational literature D. Reader’s Theatre Literature
____15. What do we call the American teachers who came to the Philippines to teach
English language to the Filipinos?
A. Churcillians C. Lincolians
B. Thomasites D. Georgians

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Name:_________________________________________________Date:___________________
Grade/Section:___________________________________________Score:__________________

Directions: Write a reflection paper on how history shapes the 21 st century

its people, culture, tradition, and the nation in general.

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References
Baronda, A. J. (2016). 21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World. Pasay City, Philippines: JFS
Publishing Services.