NORTHWESTERN AGUSAN COLLEGES

Bayview Hill, Nasipit, Agusan del Norte

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TEACHING GUIDE

CORE SUBJECT TITLE : 21st Century

GRADE : 12
QUARTER : 1st Quarter
DATE : Week 4
TEACHER : Marifel V. Gallero

Literary texts from the different regions written in different genres covering:
TOPIC/LESSON NAME
1. Regions in Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao

The learner..
CONTENT STANDARDS
will be able to understand and appreciate the elements and contexts of 21st century
Philippine literature from the regions.
The learner…

will be able to demonstrate understanding and appreciation of 21st Century Philippine

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS literature from the regions through: 1. a written close analysis and critical interpretation of
a literary text in terms of form and theme, with a description of its context derived from
research; and 2. an adaptation of a text into other creative forms using multimedia.

The learner…
 Differentiate/ compare and contrast the various 21st century literary genres and
LEARNING COMPETENCIES the ones from the earlier genres/periods citing their elements, structures and
traditions

 Generate literary meaning from literal language based on usage

The learners…

a. differentiate and compare/contrast various 21st-century literary genres with those from
earlier periods, citing their respective elements, structures, and traditions.

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES b. demonstrate the ability to generate literary meaning from literal language based on
usage.

c. developed a deeper appreciation for the diversity and richness of literary genres across
different time periods. They will also develop a sense of curiosity and open-mindedness
toward exploring literary works, fostering a passion for lifelong learning and literary
exploration.

TIME ALLOTMENT 240 minutes

CONTENT : Literary texts from the different regions written in different genres covering: 1. Regions in Luzon, Visayas,
Mindanao

LESSON OUTLINE

INTRODUCTION 12 minutes
MOTIVATION 24 minutes
INTRODUCTION/DELIVERY 120 minutes
PRACTICE 36 minutes
ENRICHMENT 36 minutes
EVALUATION 12 minutes
MATERIALS Book, Pictures, Marker
 Literature elements of fiction & poetry; Studocu
RESOURCES  Slideshare;Habaradas,2010

PROCEDURE MEETIN
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LEARNE
RS’ NEED
INTRODUCTION

o Prayer
o Greetings
o Getting to know each other

MOTIVATION

Arrange the following jumbled words.

Texts Literary Regions from Luzon in, Mindanao, Visayas and Genres Written Different in

Instruction/Delivery

Literary Texts from Regions in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao Writtenin Different Genres

The Philippines has a unique cultural landscape, one shaped by a myriad of languages andtraditions determined by their
geographical and linguistic regions. There are so many differentcultures in the country, and they are all considered Filipino.
These many regional cultures,however, do all come together to create the colorful tapestry that we call Filipino culture

Literary Texts from Regions in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao

Luzon: Genres of Urban Writing"As society and technology change, so does literacy"

Luzon is considered as the most populous island in the Philippines with the population of48,520,774 in the year 2010
according to National Statistics Office’s (NSO) and almost half ofthe ethnic groups are found in Luzon with the percentage of
48%. The major languages of theseethnic groups are Tagalog, Ilocano, Kaapampangan, Bicolano, and Pangasinense.It is not
that surprising that many or most of the Filipino people choose to live in Luzon as it isthe focus of trade and industry and
considered to be a political center of the country because ofMetro Manila. And to address the needs for education of Luzon,
the greatest number of schools,institutions and universities are found here, making it the highlight of literacy in the
country.However, there must be a further improvement of new technologies such as internet to fullyaddress this situation.

E-book is a book publication made available in digital form, consisting of text, images, or both,readable on the flat-panel
display of computers or other electronic devices.

Visayas: Hybrid Modes in Local Color

One of the longest known epics in the world is the ethno-epic “Hinilawod” of the ancient people of sulod in Central Panay, the
only epic record in the Visayas. Recorded in the 1950s by anthropologist F. Landa Jocano who hails from the province of
IloIlo, HINILAWOD is more than 53,000 lines long and takes thirty hours to recite. Segments of the epic have been adapted at
festival (the Hirinugyaw – Suguidanonay in Calinog, Central Panay).

During the Spanish colonial period when natives were indigenizing the pasyon and koridolcorrido (metrical romances),
Spanish and native aspiring writers were also looking to the available literary models at that time.

The first literary works in Visayas, the immensely popular Lagda sa pagca maligdon sa tauong Bisaya (1734) and another
Cebuano work, Fr. Blas Cavada de Castro’s Ang Suga nga Magadan-ag sa napayupo sa Cangingitan sa Sala (1879), combine
into one books several dialogues,maxims,tales,meditation,and ajemplos (pananglitan).

A new set of economic and social conditions prepared the ground not just for the revolution at the end of the century “Spanish
rule 19th” but also the rise of the vernacular writing in the Visayas. Relative prosperity in Iloilo, Negros, and Cebu Where
large haciendas grew export crops like sugar helped create a middle class who could send to Manila or Abroad to Study.

Philippines only changing colonial master rather than gaining long terms independence, the liberal atmosphere that Filipino-
led movement helped create led to the burst of provincial journalism and native language writing. It also helped that the
Spanish language was already losing favor, and the English language had not yet taken root at this time of early American
colonial period.

The golden age of vernacular literature in the 20th Century would not have been possible without the rise of provincial
journalism.

Mindanao: Literatures of Conflict (Filipino Muslim Literature)

The Mindanao has its hidden literature that everybody doesn’t know. Their literature is a diverse culture which displays the
features and culture of the Muslim people in the Philippines. Mindanao has thirty-three ethno-linguistic groups, which thirteen
of them are Islamized; nineteen are Lumads and third and fourth are Christian settlers. It was then the Americans colonize the
region, and the lands of the Lumads and Muslims have been taken by the colonialist, so they had lost a large area of their
ancestral lands. The land ownership comes from Muslim is Tawhid which means “oneness” or unity.

Literature in Mindanao especially the folk literature in cultural communities as in other Filipino groups follow the oral
tradition in that folktales, myths, legends, epics, poems, riddles and proverbs are handed down by word of mouth from
generation to generation. The epic “Blue Blood of the Big Astana”, of Ibrahim A. Jubair, is a story which there is a twist of
romance and history. It also demonstrates the severe transformation that occurred when the Americans started to combine the
colony under their governance. Both the parents and the husband of the princess, who Jafaar refers to us Dayang-Dayang
meaning noblewoman are dispossessed of land that has been theirs ever since Sulu had established itself as a sultanate an
autonomous state. The story reflects the life of the Muslims, which experienced loss of lands because the Americans and the
Government ushered a number of foreign business that includes illegal mining and illegal logging which altered the regions
landscape. Other than this, there are many more literary forms from the different places in Mindanao. One of it is “Prince
Batugan”, from Maranao, is an epic story told in the great oral tradition of the Maranao tribe. It is a story about the great
Prince Bantugan, the greatest warrior of the kingdom of Bantugan. Other epics are; in Maguindanao, Indarapatra at Solayman;
and the Tausug, Parang Sabil hi Abdulla iban hi Isara, “The Flood Story, “THEY SAY FILIPINA IS ANOTHER NAME FOR
MAID”,“ANY WOMAN SPEAKS”,”DEAD STARS” , and “Disquisition” .

Major Genres in the 21st Century

1. Poetry – is written by a poet in meter or in verse expressing various emotions which use a lot of techniques like figures of
speech. It heavily uses imagery, meter, and rhyme. It is generally considered as the oldest of the arts. It is the most
closely related to music. It appeals to the senses and imagination. Poets combine words to create vivid pictures and to
express deep feelings.

2. Text Tula – is one of the most recent genres in Philippine Literature. It is a poetry genre where entire poems are written
and read in mobile phones. Though usually short due to the necessity of the number of characters allowed in text
messaging, the elements of poetry are still present in this genre.

3. Chick Lit – also called Chick Literature. It is a fiction which addresses issues of modern womanhood, often humorously
and light-heartedly. Although it sometimes includes romantic elements, chick lit is generally not considered a direct
subcategory of the romance novels because the heroine’s relationship with her family, or friends is often just a s
important as her romantic relationships.

Chick lit or chick literature is genre fiction, which "consists of heroine-centered narratives that focus on the trials and
tribulations of their individual protagonists". The genre often addresses issues of modern womanhood – from romantic
relationships to female friendships to matters in the workplace – in humorous and lighthearted ways.

4. Short story – is a piece of prose fiction marked by relative shortness and density, organized into a plot and with some
kind of denouement at the end. The plot may be comic, tragic, romantic, or satiric. It usually focuses on one important
event in the lives of a small number of central characters.

5. Speculative Fiction – is a broad umbrella category of narrative fiction referring to any fiction story that includes
elements, settings, and characters whose features are created out of human imagination and speculation rather than based
on attested reality and everyday life.

 Fantasy – includes elements and beings from human cultural imagination.

 Science Fiction – features technologies that do not exist in real life.

 Horror – somewhat similar to fantasy, but focusing on terrifying, evil and often powerful beings.

 Utopia – takes place in a highly desirable society, often presented as advanced, happy, intelligent, or even
perfect or problem-free.

 Dystopia - takes place in a highly undesirable society, often plagued with strict control, violence, chaos,
brainwashing, and other negative elements.

 Alternative History – focusing on historical events as if they happened in a different way, and its
implications on the present.
  Apocalyptic – takes place before and during a massive, worldwide disaster.

 Post-apocalyptic – focuses on groups of survivors after a massive, worldwide disaster.

6. Essay – an analytic, interpretative, or critical literary composition usually much shorter and less systematic and formal
than a dissertation or thesis, and usually dealing with its subject from a limited and often personal point of view.

7. Drama – is a composition in verse or prose intended to portray life or character, or to tell a story usually involving
conflicts and emotions through action and dialogue, and typically designed for theatrical performance.

8. Creative Nonfiction – a literary work that can be an essay, journal article, a research paper, a memoir, or a poem. It can
be personal or not. The words “creative” and “nonfiction” describe the form. The word creative refers to the use of
literary craft, the techniques fiction writers employ to present nonfiction. The word nonfiction refers to factually accurate
prose about real people and events –--- in a compelling, vivid, dramatic manner.

9. Hyper Poetry – also called hyperbole poetry. Includes the use of over-exaggeration for the purpose of creating emphasis
or being humorous but is not intended to be taken literally.

10. Flash Fiction – is a fictional work of extreme brevity. It includes the 6-Word Story, twitterature (140-character stories),
the dribble (50 words), the drabble (100 words), and sudden fiction (740 words).

Enrichment: "Expressing Filipino Identity Through Poetry"

Instructions: Make a poem that reflects your citizenship as a Filipino.

Rubric for Evaluating Poems:

Criteria Excellent (4) Good (3) Fair (2) Needs Improvement (1)

Creativity The poem is exceptionally The poem shows The poem lacks The poem lacks
and creative and original, creativity and some originality creativity and
Originality offering a unique originality in but still conveys originality in
perspective on Filipino expressing Filipino aspects of Filipino expressing Filipino
identity. identity. identity. identity.

Emotional The poem evokes strong
Impact emotions and effectively
conveys the author's
feelings and experiences.
The poem elicits The poem conveys The poem does not
emotions and some emotions but effectively convey
effectively conveys the lacks depth or emotions or
author's feelings and impact. experiences.
experiences.

Cultural The poem incorporates The poem includes The poem mentions The poem lacks
Relevance rich cultural elements and cultural elements and some cultural cultural relevance.
symbols of Filipino symbols relevant to elements but lacks
identity. Filipino identity. depth.

Language The poem demonstrates a The poem is well- The poem is The poem has
and high level of language written and has a somewhat well- significant language
Structure mastery and follows a clear structure or written but may and structural issues.
well-structured form or style. lack consistent
style. structure or style.

Overall The poem leaves a lasting
Impression and powerful impression
on the reader, effectively
conveying the author's
Filipino identity.
The poem makes a The poem leaves a The poem does not
positive impression moderate leave a strong
and effectively impression but impression or
conveys the author's may lack effectively convey
Filipino identity. consistency or Filipino identity.
clarity.

Evaluation= 20 Points

I. Multiple Choices. 2 points each.

Instructions: Read, understand, and answer the following questions;

1. Which region is known for "Hinilawod," a long epic recorded in the 1950s by anthropologist F. Landa Jocano?
 A. Luzon
 B. Visayas
 C. Mindanao
2. Which region in the Philippines is considered the most populous and a center of trade and industry?
  A. Luzon
 B. Visayas
 C. Mindanao
3. Which region is famous for its ethno-epic "Hinilawod" and has a rich tradition of oral folk literature?
 A. Luzon
 B. Visayas
 C. Mindanao
4. Which literary genre is commonly associated with urban writing and is prevalent in Luzon?
 A. Poetry
 B. Chick Lit
 C. Text Tula
5. Which region in the Philippines is known for its literature that reflects the culture of Muslim people?
 A. Luzon
 B. Visayas
 C. Mindanao

6. This genre often includes elements of humor and light-hearted exploration of modern womanhood. What is it?
 A. Poetry
 B. Chick Lit
 C. Drama
7. Which genre primarily relies on verse, imagery, and emotion to convey its message?
 A. Drama
 B. Essay
 C. Poetry
8. What is the genre that focuses on telling stories through action and dialogue and is designed for theatrical
performance?
 A. Drama
 B. Creative Nonfiction
 C. Short Story
9. This genre includes narratives that take place in highly undesirable societies and often involve strict control and
chaos.
 A. Dystopia
 B. Fantasy
 C. Utopia
10. Which genre is known for being written and read in mobile phones, despite its brevity?
 A. Flash Fiction
 B. Text Tula
 C. Speculative Fiction

II. Definition of terms. 5 points each.

Instructions: Define the following literary terms:

11. Metaphor:
12. Allegory:
13. Irony:
14. Symbolism:

III. Paragraph Essay - 10 Points

Instructions: Write a short essay (approximately 200-300 words) on the following topic:
"Explain the significance of regional literature in the Philippines, with a focus on how it contributes to the rich tapestry of
Filipino culture. Use examples from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao to support your discussion."

Scoring Rubric for the Essay:

 Content (5points): The essay provides a clear and insightful explanation of the significance of regional literature in
the Philippines, supported by relevant examples.
 Organization and Structure (2points): The essay has a logical flow and structure, with well-organized paragraphs
and transitions.
 Clarity and Coherence (3 points): The writing is clear, coherent, and free of major grammatical errors.
Prepared by: Checked and approved by:

MARIFEL V. GALLERO EDUARD T. CAAYAMAN

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21 Century Literature-Teacher High School Principal