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School: Poblacion Polomolok NHS Teacher: Gladys F. Almirante Subject:21 Century Literature
LAS Writer: RIZEL V. DEFIÑO____________________________________________________
Content Editors: ZYNAFE V. CAIJO_ _____ ROMEL V. MAT- AN ______________________
Lesson Topic: Dimension of Philippine Literary History and Representative in the Philippines.
Quarter 3 Week 1 LAS 2
Learning Target/s: Discover the features of the dimensions of the periods of Philippine Literature.
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Reference(s): Baronda, C. 2016. 21 Century Literature from the Philippines and the World. Philippines,
JFS Publishing Services, pp 7-8
Content
PERIODS OF PHILIPPINE LITERARY HISTORY
The first Philippine literary period was the Pre-colonial era. During this time, folk songs, epics,
narratives and sung narratives were popular. Many of the folk songs featured simple rhythms, while narrative
songs were used to tell historical stories. Philippine epics from the pre-colonial era told mythological stories,
and often reflected on community ethics.

Example: Riddles or Bugtong Poems or Tanaga

Epigrams or Salwikain

During the Spanish colonial era, theater became popular. During this time, Spanish explorers
attempted to teach their language to indigenous people, which meant religious songs and poetry found their
place in society. The introduction of prose took a similar approach by attempting to influence social behaviors.
By the 19th century, Philippine writers were using prose to their own benefit by writing about the negative
effects of colonization.

Example:
Literary Influences
a. Christian Doctrine or Doctrina Christiana
b. Libro de LagunaTagala, and
c. Pasyon

During the American colonial period, English was introduced to mainstream schools throughout the
country. This meant some American literary influences had an impact on Philippine literature, including the
introduction of free verse poetry. Short story telling also became popular, and as romantic movie traditions
intersected with Philippine culture, so did romantic novels.

Example: Poems and Short Story

During the Japanese period, Filipino literature was given a break. This is also considered the war
years and period of maturity and originality.

Example: Tanaga Karaniwang Anyo

Haiku

Following military rule in the 1960s, the contemporary period emerged. Poetry, prose and short
stories remain popular, but writing has become more competitive and professional throughout the country.
Writers are encouraged to attend workshops, and literary awards ceremonies are held each year.

Example: Heart of the island

Prose and Poems
Philippine Writing
Activity 1: What Is It? Directions: Discover the literary forms in each period. Choose and encircle the letter of
your answer.
Periods Literary Forms
Pre- Colonial Period- refers to the years before a. Songs, epics
the coming of the Spaniards. The works produced b. Tanaga, Haiku
in this period are considered as windows to a past c. Modern Short Stories
with no written records. d. rituals
Spanish Period- it introduced Spanish as the a. Haiku, Tanaga
medium of instruction, it has two distinct b. Lyric poetry
classifications: religious and secular. c. Rituals
d. proverbs
American Period- brought a change in our literary a. Indigenous rituals
development in that Filipino authors had to use b. Folk narratives
another medium of expression in their writings. c. Speculative fiction
d. Modern short stories
Japanese Period- considered being the war years a. Songs, epics
and period of maturity and originality. b. Tanaga, Haiku
c. Modern short stories
d. rituals
Modern/ Contemporary Period- the flowering of a. Indigenous rituals
Philippine literature in the various languages b. Folk narratives
continue especially with the appearance of new c. Speculative fiction
publications after the Martial Law years and the d. Modern short stories
resurgence of committed literature in the 1960s
and the 1970s

Activity 2 Search Me! Directions: Identify in which period in Philippine literature the following works
were produced. Choose your answer from the given choices inside the box.

Pre- Colonial Spanish Period American Period Modern Period

_______1. Sarsuela
________2. Myth
________3. Protest novels against martial law
________4. Legend
________5. Komedya