Senior High School: 21st Century Literature Teaching from the

Philippines to the World

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I. LEARNING SKILLS

A. Most Essential Learning Competency:

Compare and contrast the various 21st century literary genres and the ones from the earlier
genres/periods citing their elements, structures and traditions

B. Objectives:
1. Identify the literary genres and samples produced in the 21st century and the ones from the
earlier periods
2. Compare and contrast literary samples produced in the 21st century and the ones from the
earlier periods
3. Appreciate the significance of the identified literary genres and samples by highlighting its
impact in literature

II. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT

Today is another exciting task wherein you will learn to appreciate literary genres in the past
and how it is similar or different from today's genre.
What is a literary genre?
1. It is a category of literary composition.
2. Genres may be determined by literary technique, tone, content, or even (as in the case of fiction)
length.
3. They are defined by the general cultural movement of the historical period in which they were
composed.
4. Genres should not be confused with age categories, by which literature may be classified as
either adult, young-adult, or children's. They also must not be confused with format, such as
graphic novels or picture books.

What is 21st century literature?

✔ All literary works written and published in the latter part of the 21st century (from 2001
onwards).
✔ These works are often characterized as gender sensitive, technologically alluding, culturally
pluralistic, operates on the extreme reality or extreme fiction, and questions conventions and
supposedly absolute norms.

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What is referred to as the earlier period?
✔ This period is referred to as the pre-colonial period or the period long before the Spaniards set
foot on the Philippine islands.
✔ Most of ancient Philippine literature was really oral, consisting of folk narratives, riddles,
proverbs, sayings, songs, ritual chants, and epics and was definitely community-bound. The
expressions sprang from the experience of the community and served its needs from the
transmission of beliefs, values, ideals, customs, to entertainment. Many of these expressions
still survive in our time, having been handed down orally through generations.

The matrix below shows the common literary genres in the pre-colonial period and the 21st
century.
21ST CENTURY
Literary Characteristics Literary
Genres Genres
Blog It is an online journal or informational Epics
website displaying information in the
reverse chronological order, with
latest posts appearing first. It is a
platform where a writer or even a
group of writers share their views on
an individual subject
Chik lit It is a fiction which addresses issues of Folk
modern womanhood, often narrative explain why certain things existed in
humorously or lightheartedly, It s
typically features a female protagonist
whose womanhood is heavily
thematized in the plot.
Flash It is a style of fictional literature of Proverbs These are terse statements of
fiction extreme brevity. There is no widely
accepted definition of the length of the
category. It could range from a word
to a thousand.
Illustrate Generally, 50% of the narrative is Riddles
d novel presented without words. The reader
must interpret the images in order to
comprehend the complete story.
Scifi It is a genre of speculative fiction Songs
dealing with imaginative concepts
such as futuristic science and
technology, space travel, faster than
light travel, parallel universe and
extraterrestrial life.
PRE-COLONIAL PERIOD
Characteristics
These are narratives of sustained
length based on oral tradition,
revolving around supernatural
events or heroic deeds, n the form of
verse which is either chanted or sung
with a certain seriousness of purpose,
and embodying or validating the
beliefs, customs,
ideals, or life values of the people.
These literatures were created to
their physical environment. These
come in the form of origin myths,
legends, fables, tales of the
supernatural, and humorous
accounts about some trickster
practical wisdom based on long
experience and observations about
life.
These attest to the wit and ingenuity
and the richness of the imagination
of ancient Filipinos.
These are of great variety,expressive
of a gamut of human experiences
and feelings. They are used at almost
every occasion at work, at worship,
and at play accompanied with
musical
instrument, mostly of the percussive
and stringed varieties.

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III. ACTIVITIES
A. PRACTICE TASKS
Practice Task 1
Directions: Classify the following statements as GENUINE or FAKE. Write GENUINE if the
statement is right and FAKE if it is wrong. If the statement is FAKE, identify the word/s that make
the statement wrong.
1. The term “ultra-cute” is a term used in pre-colonial literature.
2. Similar to 21st century literature, pre-colonial literature is also made into movies.
3. Pre-colonial literature is written for the reading pleasure of adults.
4. The cultural orientation at the time the literatures were produced hardly influence the
composition of literary genres.
5. Technology is not essential in producing 21st century literature.

Practice Task 2
Determine the literary genre referred to in each statement. Choose the letter of the correct answer
6. Your interest is more on expressing your story through colorful images. Which literary
genre should you use?
a. Scifi b. Flash fiction c. Illustrated novel d. Chick lit
7. Your teacher asked you to read and critique a story about the journey in the space of a 21st
century kid. What is the literary genre of the story?
a. Blog b. Flash Fiction c. Chick Lit d. Scifi
8. Your grandmother always shares her wise sayings about life. What is her favorite genre?
a. Riddles b. Proverb c. Epic d. Folk Narrative
9. You would like to present a role play on the heroism of female teachers during the
pandemic. What genre is most applicable?
a. Epic b. Folk Narrative c. Illustrated Novel d. Chick lit
10. You simply enjoy expressing yourself by vocalizing and playing the guitar. Which genre
are you most fond of?
a. Songs b. Epic c. Proverbs d. Riddles .

Practice Task 3.
Read the given literary samples. Using the Venn diagram that follows, compare and contrast the
characteristics of the two literary samples from the 21st century and the pre-colonial period.
1. A Hiligaynon lullaby

Ili, ili, tulog anay

Wala diri imong nanay
Kadto tienda, bakal papay,
Ili-ili, tulog anay.

[Little one, little one, go to sleep,

Your mother is not here.
She went to the store to buy food,
Little one, little one go to sleep.]

Source: Smule, Ili-ili Tulog Anay, https://images.app.goo.gl/8hLjuDGMsuUsEs8z7

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2. Once Upon a Player by Agay Llanera

Gorgeous college senior Val Fabian is a player in every sense of the

word. She’s the star of her university’s volleyball team, and she never
runs out of dates. But it seems that this year, she has finally been bitten
by the commitment bug. She sets her sights on an unexpected target –
the unassuming yet ultra-cute Jake Clementia. Val is used to getting
what she wants, and is sure she’ll snag him before graduation. But in
the process of winning his heart, she is sideswiped by a surprise move
that sends her tumbling from her pedestal.

Source: Agay Llanera, Once Upon a Player,

https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/22892370onceupon-a-
player

B. ASSESSMENT
Directions: Read the following situations and follow the instructions given. Write your answers
in a separate sheet of paper.
1. You have learned that technology is essential in producing 21st century literatures, choose 1
literary genre in the said period and search the internet for a sample. Print the sample genre and
write a short description about it.
2. Choose one literary genre in the pre-colonial literature that you like the most. Then, create your
own literary piece. Be guided by the rubric below.

IV. RUBRIC FOR SCORING

10 points
A vivid, interesting piece. Adds depth and/ or emotion to the overall project. It is well written, no matter
the genre, and possesses a clear sense of author’s purpose, demonstrated understanding of the genre’s
nuances, and executed a voice that is appropriate to the genre’s intended audience. There is a clear
mastery of sentence fluency, memorable imagery, deliberate focus, few wasted words, and exemplary
organization.

7-9 points
The piece written is well placed and appropriate, though not particularly memorable in its execution. It
would not be classified as exemplary because of one or two deficiencies in an element listed in the 10 -
category.

5-6 points
There has been little investment by the writer. Focus and organization are unclear. Content needs to be
made significantly more interesting, voice needs clarification or strengthening, and fluency needs a more
careful execution. This piece of writing does not meet the standards of what composition students should
produce.

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1-3 points
This is rambling, unfocused, poorly executed, not interesting.

V. REFLECTION/COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS
What did you learn from this lesson?

Is there any part of the lesson that you find difficult

to understand?

VI. REFERENCES

Region V, 21st Century Self Learning Module 2020

Smule, Ili-ili Tulog Anay, https://images.app.goo.gl/8hLjuDGMsuUsEs8z7
Agay Llanera, Once Upon a Player, https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/22892370onceupon-a-
player

Prepared by: Quality Assured by:

EVELYN E. MELLA, TEACHER II CLEOFE D. ARIOLA, EPS Sorsogon City Division

SNHS, SORSOGON CITY DIVISION JANET F. PALLE, Sor NHS
CHEENEE H. BUAL, Teacher III, Albay Division

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