Module 2

Why Study Literature?

Grade Level: Grade 12
Duration: One Week

Essential Topic:

1. Reasons why to study Literature

2. Article Reading: Why Literature Matters/ Dr. Anthony Tan

Learning Objectives

1. Better understand social situations, history, one’s own emotions and

various cultural practices.
2. Hear the voices of the past and work with the present.

Expected Output:

1. Response to Reflection Questions

2. Complete Graphic Organizer
3. Identify the photos given
INSTRUCTIONS: During the first week of class, we have discussed what Literature is
about. To evaluate your understanding of our previous lesson, identify each
statement whether it is TRUE or FALSE.

_____1. Anything that you read or write is a form of Literature.

_____2. If person expresses himself in a form of writing it is called literature.
_____3. There are three (3) main types of Literature.
_____4. Novel, drama and short story are examples of Literature of Knowledge.
_____5. In writing, it is necessary to always count the metrical structure of each
stanza.
_____6. Prose is a written or spoken language in its ordinary form without metrical
structure.
_____7. A poet is the one who writes poetry.
_____8. Poetry is a form of literature that uses artistic qualities of language.
_____9. Literature is limited only to those who can write well.
_____10. William Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18 is an example of a prose.
 Open the link below and read the article on Why Literature Matters by Dr.
Anthony Tan.

bit.ly/398emYq

Literature is one way for us to hear the voices of the past and work with
the present. It is a way for the present to connect to the possible future. Story
telling is one way for humans to reach out to other humans. It is therapy,
confession, entertainment, and knowledge all in one. Why do we study it?

We learn about history we didn't experience, customs we are not familiar with or
that lead to what we do and perform now, hear voices of men, women,
children, dragons, elves, slaves, aliens, and other characters in order to spark
imagination. We learn to think outside the literal box by reading. It forces your
mind to picture places and experiences and activates our gestalt thinking,
which is crucial next to just sizzling back information.

On the article that we have read, Dr. Anthony Tan a famous Palanca Awardee
on his essays and poetry highlighted 5 major points why literature matters:

1. Literature matters because it is timeless.

 As aforementioned by Dr. Tan on the Epic of Gilgamesh, considered as

the first epic in the history of poetry, he meant that even the long yields of
literature man can always get access of the works even from the old
times.
2. Literature matters because it is universal.

 It was emphasized in the article that literature can be in general; not only
limited to one group of people and belief. One form of literature can be
appreciated by millions of people regardless of their race, culture and
tradition.

3. Literature matters because it is transcendent.

 The reason behind this matter is very heart-warming. Imagining a single

form of literature from a particular country can transcend its purpose and
cross-over people without any intention.

4. Literature matters because it teaches and entertains.

―Literature has a dual function: to instruct and to delight. Next to food,

shelter, and sex, these are the two activities all men want to do — to know
and to entertain or be entertained.‖ –Horace

5. Literature matters because it is a friend to a man.

 Through man’s work and love for literature, it can create deep friendship
across the reason of writing.

For further discussions, you may check the link below.

1. Youtube video: What is Literature for? http://bit.ly/3eQlXw5

2. Youtube video: Why Study Literature? https://bit.ly/3eUmYDm
3. Why Study Literature- http:// bit.ly/3hlUjIU
 Literature is one way for us to hear the voices of the past and work with
the present. It is a way for the present to connect to the possible future. Story
telling is one way for humans to reach out to other humans. It is therapy,
confession, entertainment, and knowledge all in one. Why do we study it?

We learn about history we didn't experience, customs we are not familiar with or
that lead to what we do and perform now, hear voices of men, women,
children, dragons, elves, slaves, aliens, and other characters in order to spark
imagination. We learn to think outside the literal box by reading. It forces your
mind to picture places and experiences and activates our gestalt thinking,
which is crucial next to just sizzling back information.

On the article that we have read, Dr. Anthony Tan a famous Palanca Awardee
on his essays and poetry highlighted 5 major points why literature matters:

1. Literature matters because it is timeless.

 As aforementioned by Dr. Tan on the Epic of Gilgamesh, considered as

the first epic in the history of poetry, he meant that even the long yields of
literature man can always get access of the works even from the old
times.

2. Literature matters because it is universal.

 It was emphasized in the article that literature can be in general; not only
limited to one group of people and belief. One form of literature can be
appreciated by millions of people regardless of their race, culture and
tradition.
3. Literature matters because it is transcendent.

 The reason behind this matter is very heart-warming. Imagining a single

form of literature from a particular country can transcend its purpose and
cross-over people without any intention.

4. Literature matters because it teaches and entertains.

―Literature has a dual function: to instruct and to delight. Next to food,

shelter, and sex, these are the two activities all men want to do — to know
and to entertain or be entertained.‖ –Horace

5. Literature matters because it is a friend to a man.

 Through man’s work and love for literature, it can create deep friendship
across the reason of writing.

In preparation for the next topic, please take time to research about the
different literary forms.
INSTRUCTIONS: The game is from a famous phone application during the
early 2000’s. Each level displays four pictures linked by one word - the player's
aim is to work out what the word is, from a set of letters given below the pictures.