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: 3
NUMBER OF SESSIONS: 4
UNIT TITLE: Study and Appreciation of 21st Century Philippine
Literature from the Regions
LESSON TITLE: Canonical Authors and Works of Artists in Literature
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. Discusses the biographies of several Philippine national artists in

literature
2. Identifies the common themes and elements of each artist
3. Creates a profile of each artist and their styles in writing

Prepared by:
ANTHONETTE M. PALAFOX
SHS TEACHER II
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Name:_____________________________________________Date:_________________
Grade/Section:______________________________________Score:________________
Pre-Test
Directions: Identify the common themes and elements of each artist by
completing the table below by supplying the necessary pieces

1. She is one of the finest Filipino writers in English whose works are
characterized by a remarkable fusion of style and substance, of
craftsmanship and insight.
A. Edith L. Tiempo C. NVM Gonzales
B. Virgilio S. Almario D. Nick Joaquin

2. The author of the following works: Likhang Dila, Likhang Diwa (poems in
Filipino and English), 1993; Balaybay, Mga Tulang Lunot at Manibalang,
2002; Sa Sariling Bayan, Apat na Dulang May Musika, 2004; “Agunyas sa
Hacienda Luisita,” Pakikiramay, 2004.
A. NVM Gonzales C. Bienvenido Santos
B. Bienvenido Lumbera D. Edith L. Tiempo

3. He won the First Commonwealth Literary Contest in 1940, received the

Republic Cultural Heritage Award in 1960 and the Gawad CCP Para sa Sining
in 1990.
A. CarlosP. Romulo C. Bienvenido Lumbera
B. Nick Joaquin D. Alejandro Roces

4. Known as Rio Alma. He is a poet, literary historian and critic, who has
revived and reinvented traditional Filipino poetic forms, even as he
championed modernist poetics.
A. Alejandro Roces C. Jose Garcia Villa
B. Virgilio S. Almario D. NVM Gonzales

5. He was the moving spirit behind the founding of the Philippine Literary Arts
Council in 1981, the Iligan National Writers Workshop in 1993, and the
Baguio Writers Group.
A. Lazaro F. Francisco C. Jose Gracia Villa
B. Bienvenido Santos D. Bienvenido Santos

6. Among his voluminous works are The Woman Who Had Two Navels, A
Portrait of the Artist as Filipino, Manila, My Manila: A History for the Young,
The Ballad of the Five Battles, Rizal in Saga, Almanac for Manileños, Cave
and Shadows.
A. Nick Joaquin C. Virgilio S. Almario
B. Cirilo F. Bautista D. F. Sionil Jose
7. He was bestowed the CCP Centennial Honors for the Arts in 1999; the
Outstanding Fulbrighters Award for Literature in 1988; and the Ramon
Magsaysay Award for Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication
Arts in 1980.
A. Bienvenido Lumbera C. Lazaro A. Francisco
B. Amado V. Hernandez D. F. Sionil Jose

8. His works include Bayang Malaya, Isang Dipang Langit, Luha ng Buwaya,
Amado V. Hernandez: Tudla at Tudling: Katipunan ng mga Nalathalang Tula
1921-1970, Langaw sa Isang Basong Gatas at Iba Pang Kuwento ni Amado V.
Hernandez, Magkabilang Mukha ng Isang Bagol at Iba Pang Akda.
A. Alejando Roses C. Edith L. Tiempo
B. Amado V. Hernandez D. Apolinario Jacinto

9. A prize-winning writer, who developed the social realist tradition in Philippine

fiction. His eleven novels, now acknowledged classics of Philippine literature,
embodies the author’s commitment to nationalism.
A. Apolinario Mabini C. Lazaro A. Francisco
B. Rolando S. Tinio D. Levi S. Celerio

10. He is  a Filipino poet, literary critic, short story writer, and painter. He was
awarded the National Artist of the Philippines title for literature in 1973
A. Levi Celerio C. Jose Garcia Villa
B. Cirilo Bautista D. F. Sionil
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Name:_________________________________________________Date:___________________
Grade/Section:___________________________________________Score:__________________

1. Name of the Title of Written Purpose Theme/Motifs Elements Used

Canonical Work of the Piece in the Piece
Author

Directions: Identify the common themes and elements of each artist by

completing the table below by supplying the necessary pieces
of information
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Activities
Name:_________________________________________________Date:___________________
Grade/Section:_________________________________ Score: _______________
Title of the Activity: NATIONAL ARTISTS’ VLOGXHIBIT
Directions: Research one of the following National Artists for Literature as
presented in the printed copies, then create profile containing
important information of this Filipino writer and his/her
contributions to the development of 21st century Philippine
literature.

Fact File for National Artist in Literature

Author’s Name: ___________________________________

Date of Birth: _____________________________________

Nationality: _______________________________________

Background: ______________________________________

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Major Works: _______________________________________

Artist’s Award-Winning
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Pieces
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Favorite topics/theme: _______________________________ _________________________

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Contributions to the development of 21st century Philippine literature

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Directions: Write a reflection paper about the influence of these Filipino writers
in attaining peace and harmony in the country

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Activities

Name:_________________________________________________Date:___________________
Grade/Section:_________________________________ Score: _______________
ASSESSMENT: True or False
Directions: Read and analyze the following items, then write the answer
before each number. Write true if the statement is correct and false if
it is incorrect.

____1. Fernando Amorsolo is the very first national artist in the Philippines.
____2. The Ramon Magsaysay Award is Asia's premier prize and highest honor.
____3. The president of the Philippines has no involvement in the declaration
of the national artists.
____4. The Palanca Award is the highest award giving body for literature in the
Philippines.
____5. Posthumous award for National Artists is an award given after the
death of the awardee.
 B. Multiple Choice Test. Choose the letter of the best answer.
____6. He uses the penname Doveglion
A. Jose Garcia Villa C. Virgilio Almario
B. NVM Gonzales D. Cirilo Bautista
____7. Wrote the "Isang Dipang Langit"
A. Edith L. Tiempo C. Carlos P. Romulo
B. Cirilo F. Bautista D. Amado V. Hernandez
____8. He is known for his wildly anthologized "My Brother's Peculiar Chicken".
A. Lazaro Francisco C. Levi Celerio
B. Alejandro Roces D. Bienvinido Lumbera
____9. He is known as the "Master of the Tagalog Novel"
A. Lazaro Francisco C. Nick Joaquin
B. Amado V. Hernandez D. Carlos Quirino
____10.He pioneered the development of the short story as a lyrical prose-
poetic form
A. Nick Joaquin C. Francisco Arcellana
B. Jose Garcia Villa D. Cirilo Bautista
_____11.He is a Filipino writer whose stories and poems depict Filipino-
Spanish cultural beliefs and traditions
A. Nick Joaquin C. Lazaro Francisco
B. Amado V. Hernandez D. Edith L. Tiempo
_____12. He was the first Filipino National Artist for Literature awarded in 1973
A. Cirilo Bautista C. NVM Gonzales
B. Jose Garcia Villa D. Virgilo Almario
_____13. He is a Filipino migrant whose fiction stories reflect the Filipino’s
concept of American culture.
A. Alejandro Roces C. Bienvenido Santos
B. Virgilio Almario D. Levi Celerio
_____14.He was bestowed the CCP Centennial Honors for the Arts in 1999; the Outstanding
Fulbrighters Award for Literature in 1988; and the Ramon Magsaysay Award for
Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts in 1980.
A. Nick Joaquin C. Francisco Arcellana
B. Alejandro Roces D. F. Sionil Jose
_____15.He is the prize-winning writer who developed the social realist tradition in
Philippine fiction.
A. Lazaro A. Francisco C. Edith L. Tiempo
B. Cirilo F. Bautista D. Amado V. Hernando
References:
Walls: A Collection of Literature Teaching Modules (p. 59).
https://bit.ly/2VUlRKE
https://upd.edu.ph/national-artists-of-the-philippines
https://www.slideshare.net/mobile/NelNovemLumingkit/The National Artists of Philippine Literature
olms.cte.jhu.edu/olms2/data/ck/.../Strategic_Plan_Analysis_Presentation_Rubric.docx