LIT-5 Activities

AGUSAN DEL SUR STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
Bunawan, Agusan del Sur

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Name: Code: LIT 5
Course and Section: BSED-ENG 3C
Instructor:
LESSON 3
Learning Task 1. Guess the Image
1. Mary Shelly 10. Robert Browning
2. Robert Burns 11. Percy Bysshe Shelly
3. Samuel Taylor Coleridge 12. George Bernard Shaw
4. William Blake 13. George Eliot
5. Virginia Woolf 14. John Keats
6. George Orwell 15. William Wordsworth
7. Lewis Carroll 16. Alfred Tennyson
8. Charlotte Bronte 17. Thomas Hardy
9. Charles Dickens 18. H.G. Wells
Reading Assignment 8:
What are the important tenets that were characteristics of the Romantic Era? In the first task
below, work on the concept map and give the tenets or cultural trends of Romanticism. Who
are the Romantic writers during the time? In the second task, survey the representative
writers during the Romantic Movement in England by filling in the table to briefly
summarize the writers of the period. Access and read the lecture article on The Romantic
Movement in England posted in the Google Classroom for your reference in accomplishing
the tasks in this reading assignment.
A. The Tenets of Romanticism
Individualism and Subjectivity Celebration of the Common Man
The Tenets of
Emphasis on Emotion Interest in the Past and Medievalism
Romanticism
Nature as a Source of Inspiration

Love and Passion
B. The Romantic Writers

Pre-Romantic Writers Prominent Literary Works & Genre Brief Account of the Work
Pre-Romantic Writers Prominent Literary Works Brief Account of the

& Genre Work
"Lyrical Ballads," "Lines
William Wordsworth Composed a Few Miles Above
Tintern Abbey"
1. Jonathan Swift "Gulliver's Travels," Satire, "Gulliver's Travels" satirizes
Political human nature and society
through Lemuel Gulliver's
adventures.
2. Samuel Johnson “A Dictionary of the English Johnson's monumental
Language” Essays dictionary contributes to
linguistic discourse.
3. Thomas Gray "Elegy Written in a Country "Elegy" reflects on mortality.
Churchyard" Poetry
4. Oliver Goldsmith "The Vicar of Wakefield" Novel "The Vicar of Wakefield"

portrays a vicar's family.
The Romanticists
1. William Blake "Songs of Innocence and of "Songs" explores contrasts
Experience" Poetry between innocence and
experience.
2. William Wordsworth "Lyrical Ballads" Poetry Wordsworth's poetry
emphasizes the ordinary and
the individual's emotional
response to nature.
3. Samuel Taylor Coleridge "The Rime of the Ancient "Rime" explores
Mariner" Poetry consequences of violating
nature's harmony.
4. Jane Austen "Pride and Prejudice" Novel Austen's novels are social
satires exploring love,
marriage, and social class in
Regency-era England.
5. Lord Byron "Don Juan" Poetry Byron's poetry reflects his
experiences, exploring
heroism, individualism, and
societal critique.
6. Percy Bysshe Shelley "Ode to the West Wind" Poetry Shelley's poetry expresses
political and philosophical
ideals, emphasizing the
power of imagination and
the quest for social justice.
The Younger Romanticists
1. John Keats "Ode to a Nightingale" Poetry Keats's poetry explores
beauty, mortality, and the
transcendent power of art,
characterized by sensuous
language.
2. Mary Shelley "Frankenstein" Novel "Frankenstein" is a gothic
novel exploring the ethical
implications of scientific
creation and the
consequences of playing god.
Who are the various writers of the Victorian Era? Access

and read the full text on English Literature on the Victorian Age posted on the
Google Classroom to survey the major Victorian poets and novelists. Fill in the table
below to summarize the dominant ideas present during the period.
Major Victorian Poets Famous Poems Brief Account of the

Poem
Alfred Lord Tennyson "The Lady of Shalott," "The Lady of Shalott" is
"Ulysses" a narrative poem
exploring themes of
isolation and love.
"Ulysses" reflects on the
desire for adventure
and the human spirit.
Robert Browning "My Last Duchess," "The "My Last Duchess" is a
Pied Piper of Hamelin" dramatic monologue
exploring the psyche of
a Duke. "The Pied Piper
of Hamelin" is a
narrative poem with a
moral lesson.
Elizabeth Barrett "Sonnet 43 (How Do I "Sonnet 43" is a famous
Browning Love Thee?)," "Aurora love sonnet. "Aurora
Leigh" Leigh" is an epic poem
that addresses social
issues, especially the
role of women in
society.
Matthew Arnold "Dover Beach," "The "Dover Beach" reflects
Scholar-Gipsy" on the decline of faith
and the uncertainties of
the modern world. "The
Scholar-Gipsy" explores
the contrast between
nature and urban life.

Christina Rossetti "Goblin Market," "In the "Goblin Market" is a
Bleak Midwinter" narrative poem with
themes of temptation
and redemption. "In the
Bleak Midwinter" is a
Christmas carol.
Victorian Novelists
Charles Dickens "A Tale of Two Cities," "A Tale of Two Cities"
"Great Expectations" explores themes of
resurrection and sacrifice.
"Great Expectations" is a
coming-of-age novel.
Charlotte Brontë "Jane Eyre," "Shirley" "Jane Eyre" is a
bildungsroman with gothic
elements, exploring the
journey of an orphaned
governess.
Emily Brontë "Wuthering Heights" "Wuthering Heights" is a
gothic novel with elements
of tragedy, exploring
intense, passionate love.
Thomas Hardy "Tess of the d'Urbervilles," "Tess of the d'Urbervilles"
"Far from the Madding is a tragic novel exploring
Crowd" the consequences of
societal expectations.
George Eliot "Middlemarch," "Silas "Middlemarch" is a
Marner" complex novel that
explores the lives of
residents in a fictional
town.
Psychological Novel
Writers
Charlotte Brontë "Jane Eyre" "Jane Eyre" delves into the
psychological complexities
of the protagonist's
experiences and
relationships.
Fyodor Dostoevsky "Crime and Punishment" "Crime and Punishment" is
a psychological novel that
explores the moral
dilemmas of its
protagonist.
Henry James "The Turn of the Screw" "The Turn of the Screw" is a
psychological ghost story
exploring themes of
perception and reality.
Describe the historical background of modern English literature. What are the impacts of World War
I on the literature of the period? Survey the leading poets and prose writers in the early 20th
century. Summarize these ideas by filling in the table below. You can access and read the full text on
the Modern English Literature posted on the Google Classroom for reference. You can also search
the internet for additional information.
A. The Writers of the 20th Century Literature
Early 20th Century Writers Famous Brief Account of the

Prose Writers Literary Work & Genre Work
3. Virginia Woolf "Mrs. Dalloway" "Mrs. Dalloway" employs
Genre: Modernist Fiction stream-of-consciousness to
explore the inner lives of
characters in post-World
War I England.
4. James Joyce "Ulysses" "Ulysses" is a complex and
experimental novel that

Genre: Modernist Fiction parallels Homer's Odyssey,
showcasing the stream-of-
consciousness technique.
5. F. Scott Fitzgerald "The Great Gatsby" "The Great Gatsby" critiques
Genre: Modernist Fiction the American Dream and
the excesses of the Jazz Age.
6. D.H. Lawrence "Lady Chatterley's Lover" "Lady Chatterley's Lover"
Genre: Modernist Fiction explores themes of love,
sexuality, and class,
challenging societal norms.
Early 20th Century
Poets
1. W.B. Yeats "The Second Coming" Yeats's poem reflects on the
aftermath of World War I,
expressing a sense of chaos
and uncertainty.
2. T.S. Eliot "The Waste Land" "The Waste Land" is a
modernist poem reflecting
the fragmented nature of
post-World War I society.
3. Wilfred Owen "Dulce et Decorum Est" Owen's war poetry,
including "Dulce et Decorum
Est," provides a stark
critique of the glorification
of war.
Fiction Writers After
World War I
1. Ernest Hemingway "The Old Man and the Sea" Hemingway's novella
Genre: Modernist Fiction explores themes of
endurance, isolation, and
the struggle against nature.
2. Katherine Mansfield "The Garden Party" "The Garden Party" is a
Genre: Modernist Fiction short story
3. F. Scott Fitzgerald "The Great Gatsby," Captured the essence of the

"Tender Is the Night" Jazz Age, exploring the
American Dream and
societal decadence.
4. Virginia Woolf "Mrs. Dalloway," "To the Pioneer of modernist

Lighthouse" literature, employing
stream-of-consciousness
and exploring the inner lives
of characters.
5. James Joyce "Ulysses," "A Portrait of the Renowned for his
Artist as a Young Man" experimental narrative
techniques, often using
stream-of-consciousness
and symbolism.
6. D.H. Lawrence "Lady Chatterley's Lover," Explored themes of love,
"Sons and Lovers" sexuality, and the human
psyche, challenging societal
norms.
7. E.M. Forster "A Passage to India," Examined themes of
"Howards End" colonialism, class, and
human relationships with a
focus on character
development.
8. Aldous Huxley "Brave New World," "Point Explored dystopian themes
Counter Point" and societal critiques,
blending satire and
philosophical elements.
9. Dorothy L. Sayers "Lord Peter Wimsey" series, Known for her detective
"Gaudy Night" fiction and contributions to
the Golden Age of Detective
Fiction.
10. John Dos Passos "U.S.A. Trilogy," "Manhattan Utilized innovative narrative
Transfer" techniques, including the
use of newsreels and
stream-of-consciousness.
B. Major Impacts of World War I in 20th Century Literature

A. Disillusionment and Loss:
 The unprecedented scale of destruction and loss during World War I led to a
profound sense of disillusionment.
 Many writers conveyed the emotional toll of the war, reflecting on the shattered
ideals and human cost.
b. Shift in Literary Style:

 World War I marked a shift towards modernist literature characterized by
experimentation with form, structure, and language.
 Writers sought new ways to express the fragmented and chaotic nature of the post-
war world.
c. Themes of Trauma and Despair:

 Literature after World War I often depicted the psychological scars of war, exploring
themes of trauma, despair, and the impact on individuals and society.
 Authors delved into the effects of war on the human psyche and the challenges of
rebuilding.
d. Questioning Traditional Values:

 The war prompted a questioning of traditional values and beliefs. Writers explored
the meaning and purpose of life in the face of unprecedented destruction.
 Conventional notions of heroism, nationalism, and progress were reassessed.
e. Reflection on Societal Changes:

 World War I coincided with significant societal changes, including shifts in gender
roles, technological advancements, and political upheavals.
 Literature reflected on these changes, exploring their impact on identity,
relationships, and the structure of society.
Learning Task 3
With your knowledge and learning about literary analysis, select one of the suggested
literary works below and make a literary analysis applying its suggested structure. Sample
literary analysis titled Ironies of Life in Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” is posted in
the Google Classroom for your reference.
Title Ironies of Life in Katherine Mansfield’s "Her First Ball"
Introduction:
Katherine Mansfield's "Her First Ball" is a captivating short story that explores the theme of
innocence and disillusionment, particularly through the lens of a young woman attending
her first ball. This analysis will delve into the ironies embedded in the narrative, unraveling
the complexities of the character's experience.
Body:
1. Setting and Atmosphere:
Mansfield crafts a vivid setting, the ballroom, as a space of enchantment and anticipation.
The festive atmosphere is characterized by music, colors, and dancing, creating an illusion of
joy and excitement.
2. Innocence and Illusion:
The protagonist, Leila, represents innocence as she enters the ball with heightened
expectations.
Irony surfaces as the initial enchantment gives way to the realization that the ball is fleeting
and temporary.
3. Ironies in Social Interactions:
Leila's interactions with more experienced dancers and gentlemen introduce social ironies.
Mansfield portrays the clash between Leila's idealized expectations and the superficiality of
societal norms.
4. Symbolism of the Dance:
The dance itself becomes a symbolic representation of life's transient nature.

As Leila loses herself in the dance, the inevitability of change and the passage of time
become apparent.
5. Disillusionment and Awakening:
Mansfield masterfully employs irony to depict Leila's evolving emotions from excitement to
disillusionment.
The revelation that life's grand moments are fleeting and deceptive leads to a poignant
awakening.
Conclusion:
"Her First Ball" by Katherine Mansfield skillfully captures the ironies of life, particularly in
the contrast between youthful expectations and the harsh realities of growing up. Through
Leila's journey, Mansfield prompts readers to reflect on the ephemeral nature of joy and the
inevitability of facing life's complexities. The story serves as a poignant reminder of the
delicate balance between innocence and the harsh truths of the world.
LESSON 4
Learning Task 1: Image Talk But before delving further and tracing these developments, let us assess
your prior knowledge and analytical skills. Below are the images relating to the significant events in
early American literature. Guess the name of the period each of the image represent and describe
each picture based on what the picture is about.
1. "Give me liberty, or give me death!"

A famous quotation attributed to Patrick Henry. He delivered this impassioned
speech on March 23, 1775, urging the Virginia Convention to take a stand against
British tyranny. Henry's words became a rallying cry for American independence
during the Revolutionary War.
2. Early Native American Literature
Early Native American literature originates from orally transmitted myths, legends,
tales, and songs of diverse tribes with over 500 languages in North America. Due to
the absence of written literature, each tribe's oral traditions, such as those of the
Navajo, Acoma, Ojibwa, and Hopi, showcase unique cultural narratives and
perspectives.
3. Andrew Jackson (March 4, 1829 - March 4, 1837):
 Andrew Jackson was the seventh President of the United States, serving from
1829 to 1837. Known for his leadership during the War of 1812 and his role in
the expansion of American territory, Jackson's presidency was marked by a
commitment to populism and an emphasis on the common man. However,
his policies also faced criticism, particularly regarding the forced removal of
Native American tribes known as the Trail of Tears.
4. Puritans:
 The Puritans were a group of English Protestants in the 16th and 17th
centuries who sought to purify the Church of England from what they
considered to be remnants of Roman Catholic practices. Many Puritans
migrated to the American colonies in the early 17th century, seeking religious
freedom. Their beliefs and values influenced early American literature,
focusing on religious themes, moral instruction, and a strong sense of
community.
Reading Assignment 11: Give the five (5) characteristics of Indian stories. Access
and read this link: https://ournativeamericans.blogspot.com/2017/10/nativeamerican-

history-early-native.html or visit our Google Classroom. The link is posted
in the Guide for our asynchronous class discussion.
1. Diversity:
 Native American oral literature is diverse, reflecting the distinct cultural
backgrounds of over 500 languages and tribal cultures in North America.
2. Reverence for Nature:
 Indian stories often glow with reverence for nature, portraying it as a spiritual
as well as a physical mother. Nature is considered alive and endowed with
spiritual forces.
3. Variety in Characters:
 Main characters in Indian stories may be animals or plants, often totems
associated with a tribe, group, or individual. Trickster figures, such as
Manabozho or Coyote, are common, displaying varying degrees of heroism,
selfishness, or foolishness.
4. Creation Stories:
 Creation stories are a prevalent genre in Native American literature. These
narratives often explain the origins of the world and feature symbolic
elements, such as a turtle holding up the world in one well-known creation
story.
5. Sacred and Humorous Elements:
 Indian oral literature encompasses a wide range of genres, from sacred
lullabies, war chants, and love songs to light and humorous anecdotes.
Trickster tales, vision songs, and short poem-songs often carry sacred or
subtle imagery.
Viewing Assignment 1:
Who are the various Puritan writers? Watch the full video
on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__HkskcSM0s posted on the Facebook
Social Learning Group to survey the major Puritan writers. Fill in the table below to
summarize the dominant ideas present during the period.
Major Puritan Writers Famous Work

1. John Winthrop A Model of Christian Charity
2. Anne Bradstreet The Tenth Muse Lately Sprung Up in
America
3. Jonathan Edwards Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God
4. Thomas Hooker The Application of Redemption by the
Effectual Work of the Word, and Spirit of
Christ, for the Bringing Home of Lost
Sinners to God.
5. Cotton Mather Magnalia Christi Americana

Give the short biographical account and famous work of the representative rationalist
writers during the American Enlightenment. Include in the account the writer’s famous
works and the year they were written. You can access and read: https:// prezi.com/
xwzfysjcmsp7/ rationalism-in-literature/ posted on the Facebook Social Learning Group
for reference. You can also search the internet for additional information.
Major Puritan Writers Famous Work

Benjamin Franklin  Biographical Account: Born on
January 17, 1706, in Boston,
Franklin was a polymath,
statesman, and Founding Father.
He played a crucial role in drafting
the U.S. Constitution.
 Famous Work: "Poor Richard's
Almanack" (1732-1758) - An
almanac filled with practical
wisdom and aphorisms,
showcasing Franklin's pragmatic
approach.
Thomas Paine  Biographical Account: Born in

England in 1737, Paine became a
prominent political activist and
writer, advocating for American
independence and democratic
ideals.
 Famous Work: "Common Sense"
(1776) - A pamphlet that
passionately argued for American
independence from British rule,
influencing public opinion.
John Adams  Biographical Account: Born on

October 30, 1735, Adams was a
Founding Father, the second
President of the United States, and
a key diplomat.
 Famous Work: "A Defence of the
Constitutions of Government of the
United States of America" (1787-
1788) - Adams' work on political
theory, defending the structure of
the U.S. Constitution.
James Madison
 Biographical Account: Born on
March 16, 1751, Madison was a
Founding Father, "Father of the
Constitution," and the fourth
President of the United States.
 Famous Work: "The Federalist
Papers" (1787-1788) - A series of
essays, co-authored with Alexander
Hamilton and John Jay, promoting
the ratification of the U.S.
Constitution.
Thomas Jefferson  Biographical Account: Born on April

13, 1743, Jefferson was a Founding
Father, principal author of the
Declaration of Independence, and
the third President of the United
States.
 Famous Work: "Declaration of
Independence" (1776) - Jefferson's
eloquent articulation of the
principles justifying the American
colonies' separation from British
rule.
Reading Assignment 13.

Give a short background of the group of writers/poets in each movement under American
Romantic Movement. Use the table below to organize the concept.
Transcendentalist Short Bio Account Famous

Work
1. Ralph Waldo Philosopher, essayist, and poet. A "Nature,"
Emerson central figure in the "Self-
transcendentalist movement. Reliance"
Advocated for individualism and the
inherent goodness of people.
2. Henry David Philosopher, essayist, and naturalist. "Walden,"

Thoreau Known for his simple living and "Civil
contemplative works. Explored Disobedience"
themes of nature, individualism, and
civil disobedience.
3. Walt Whitman Poet, essayist, and journalist. "Leaves of

Celebrated the individual and the Grass"
collective human experience.

Pioneered free verse in poetry.
4. Emily Dickinson Poet known for her unique style, Various

enigmatic verses, and exploration of poems,
themes like death, nature, and the including
self. "Because I
could not
stop for
Death"
Brahmin Poet Short Bio Account Famous

Work
1. Henry Wadsworth Renowned poet and professor. "Paul Revere's

Longfellow Influential in popularizing American Ride," "The
literature. Themes of love, folklore, Song of
and history. Hiawatha"
2. Oliver Wendell Physician, poet, and essayist. A "Old

Holmes member of the Fireside Poets. Ironsides,"
Explored a variety of themes in his "The
works, often infused with humor Chambered
and reflection. Nautilus"
Romanticist Short Bio Account Famous

Work
1. Nathaniel Novelist and short story writer. "The Scarlet
Hawthorne Explored dark and psychological Letter," "The
themes. Often associated with the House of the
transcendentalist movement. Seven Gables"
2. Herman Melville Novelist and sailor. Explored "Moby-Dick,"

complex themes of human nature, "Bartleby, the
obsession, and the sea. Scrivener"
3. Edgar Allan Poe Poet, short story writer, and literary "The Raven,"
critic. Master of Gothic and macabre "The Tell-Tale

tales. Heart"
4. Sojourner Truth Abolitionist and women's rights Speech: "Ain't

activist. Known for her powerful I a Woman?"
speeches and narratives.
5. Harriet Beecher Novelist and abolitionist. Wrote "Uncle Tom's

Stowe influential works highlighting the Cabin"
cruelty of slavery.
Learning Task 2:
Annotate Me Annotating Literary Texts With your knowledge and learning about
annotations, secure a copy of each representative poem under the early periods of
American literature and annotate each using your learning convention.
LESSON 5
Learning Task 1:
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periods of American literature, assess your understanding and knowledge about the terms
“literary movement”. Using the mind map below, list as many words that would come up
in your mind when you hear the term. Write this in your activity notebook.
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Who are the realist, regionalist and naturalist writers of American literature after the Civil
War? To guide you with this assignment, below are the list of American writers and
authors who belong to this period. Using the table, arrange them accordingly. Access and
read https://www.easternct.edu/speichera/understanding-literary-history-all/american-
literature-after-thecivil-war.html as your reference. You may research other sites for
further information. Use your notebook to do this assignment.
1. Edwin Arlington Robinson

2. Carl Sandburg
3. Willa Cather
4. Theodore Dreiser
5. Jack London
6. Stephen Crane
7. Edith Wharton
8. Henry James
9. Bret Harte
10.Samuel Clemens
Realist Writers Regionalist Writers Naturalist Writers
 Henry James  Willa Cather  Theodore Dreiser

 Stephen Crane  Carl Sandburg  Jack London
 Edith Wharton  Bret Harte  Edwin Arlington
 Samuel Clemens Robinson

Who are the poets, prose writers and dramatists of the modern period? Below are the
writers of the modern period. Research on these writers to find out their greatest work
contribution in American literature. You may access this link: https://bit.ly/3jfJa0f posted
on the Facebook Social Learning Group for reference.
Poets Greatest Work Contribution

1. Ezra Pound "The Cantos" - An epic poem that reflects Pound's
modernist experimentation with form and content.
2. T.S. Eliot "The Waste Land" - A landmark poem that captures the
disillusionment and fragmentation of post-World War I
society.
3. Robert Frost "The Road Not Taken" - A widely anthologized poem
exploring choices and consequences.
4. Wallace Stevens "The Collected Poems" - Stevens' body of work, marked by
philosophical depth and imaginative language.
5. William Carlos "Paterson" - An epic poem that combines local history,
Williams personal reflection, and modernist techniques.
6. Edward Estlin "Complete Poems" - Cummings' unique style and
Cummings innovative use of language are showcased in his collected
poems.
7. Langston "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" - A seminal poem that
Hughes explores the African American experience.
Prose Writers Greatest Work Contribution

1. F. Scott "The Great Gatsby" - A classic novel that critiques the American Dream during
Fitzgerald the Jazz Age.
2. Ernest Hemingway "The Old Man and the Sea" - A novella celebrated for its concise prose and
exploration of the human condition.
3. William "The Sound and the Fury" - A modernist novel known for its complex narrative
Faulkner structure and exploration of Southern history.
4. Sinclair Lewis "Main Street" - A satirical novel critiquing small-town American life.
"The Grapes of Wrath" - A powerful novel depicting the struggles of migrant

5. John Steinbeck workers during the Great Depression.
"The Bell Jar" - A semi-autobiographical novel exploring mental health and

6. Sylvia Plath societal expectations.
"Native Son" - A groundbreaking novel that addresses the systemic racism and
7. Richard Wright oppression faced by African Americans in the United States.
"Their Eyes Were Watching God" - A novel that explores the life and self-
8. Zora Neale discovery of an African American woman in the early 20th century.
Huston
Dramatists Greatest Work Contribution

1. Eugene O’Neill "Long Day's Journey into Night" - A deeply personal and
autobiographical play that explores family dynamics.
2. Thomton Wilder "Our Town" - A Pulitzer Prize-winning play that reflects on the beauty and
transience of everyday life.
3. Arthur Miler "Death of a Salesman" - A classic play that critiques the American Dream and
the impact of capitalism on individuals.
4. Tennessee "A Streetcar Named Desire" - A landmark play in American theater, exploring
Williams themes of desire and mental health.
Reading Assignment 16: Give the short biographical account and famous work of the
representative American contemporary writers during the 1950s. Include in the account the writer’s
famous works and the year they were written.
Name Short Biographical Account Famous Work & Year they

were written.
Ralph Ellison was an African American novelist
1. Ralph Waldo and literary critic. Born in 1913 in Oklahoma "Invisible Man” (1952)
Ellison City, he became a prominent figure in the
Harlem Renaissance.
Katherine Anne Porter was an American short • "Ship of Fools,"
2. Katherine Anne story writer, novelist, and essayist. Born in (1962)
Porter 1890 in Texas, she received critical acclaim for • "Pale Horse, Pale Rider"
her works. (1939)
• "Noon Wine" (1937)
Eudora Welty was an American short story • "A Curtain of Green" (1941)
3. Eudora Welty writer and novelist. Born in 1909 in Mississippi, • "Delta Wedding"
she is known for her regional and Southern (1946)
literature. • "The Optimist's
Daughter"
(1972)
Saul Bellow was a Canadian-American writer • "The Adventures of Augie
4. Saul Bellow and Nobel Prize winner in Literature. Born in March" (1953)
1915 in Quebec, he became one of the most • "Herzog" (1964)
celebrated novelists of the 20th century. • "Humboldt's
Gift" (1975)
J.D. Salinger was an American novelist known
5. J.D. Salinger for his reclusive lifestyle. Born in 1919 in New "The Catcher in
York, he gained fame for his unique narrative the Rye,"(1951)
style.
Jack Kerouac was an American novelist and a
6. Jack Kerouac key figure of the Beat Generation. Born in 1922 "On the Road," (1951)
in Massachusetts, he is associated with the
counterculture movement.
John Barth is an American novelist and short  "The Sot-Weed Factor" (1960)
7. John Barth story writer. Born in 1930 in Maryland, he is  "Giles Goat-Boy" (1966)
known for his postmodern and metafictional  "Lost in the Funhouse" (1968)
works.
Norman Mailer was an American novelist and  "The Naked and the Dead"
8. Norman Mailer journalist. Born in 1923 in New Jersey, he was (1948)
a major literary figure in the mid-20th  "The Executioner's Song"
century. (1979)
 "The Armies of the Night"
(1968)
Toni Morrison was an American novelist and  "Beloved" (1987)

9. Toni Morrison Nobel Prize winner in Literature. Born in 1931  "Song of Solomon" (1977)
in Ohio, she was a key figure in African  "The Bluest Eye" (1970)
American literature.
Alice Walker is an American novelist, poet,  "The Color Purple" (1982)

10.Alice Walker and activist. Born in 1944 in Georgia, she is
known for her works focusing on African  "In Love and Trouble" (1973)
American women.
 "In Search of Our Mothers'
Gardens" (1983)
Maya Angelou was an American poet,  "I Know Why the Caged Bird
11. Maya memoirist, and civil rights activist. Born in Sings" (1969)
Angelou 1928 in Missouri, she became a voice for  "Still I Rise" (1978)
African American women.
 "Mom & Me & Mom" (2013)
Learning Task 2: Summarize Me
"The Call of the Wild"

By: Jack London
"The Call of the Wild" by Jack London is a novel that follows the life of Buck, a domestic dog
stolen from his home and thrust into the harsh life of an Alaskan sled dog during the
Klondike Gold Rush. Key characters include:
Buck: The resilient and adaptable protagonist, a domestic dog whose journey reflects the
primitive instincts within all creatures.
John Thornton: A significant figure in Buck's life, he forms a deep bond with the dog.
The plot unfolds against the backdrop of the Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush,
presenting conflicts such as Buck's struggle for survival in the unforgiving wilderness and his
internal conflict as he reverts to a more primitive state. The climax occurs when Buck
answers the 'call of the wild,' embracing his primal instincts by joining a wolf pack.
Themes explored include the primitive instincts inherent in all creatures and the relentless
struggle for survival against the backdrop of the harsh natural environment. "The Call of the
Wild" is a poignant exploration of nature, survival, and the primal essence within us all.

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AGUSAN DEL SUR STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

Bunawan, Agusan del Sur

Name: Code: LIT 5

Course and Section: BSED-ENG 3C

Learning Task 1. Guess the Image

1. Mary Shelly 10. Robert Browning

2. Robert Burns 11. Percy Bysshe Shelly

3. Samuel Taylor Coleridge 12. George Bernard Shaw

4. William Blake 13. George Eliot

5. Virginia Woolf 14. John Keats

6. George Orwell 15. William Wordsworth

7. Lewis Carroll 16. Alfred Tennyson

8. Charlotte Bronte 17. Thomas Hardy

9. Charles Dickens 18. H.G. Wells

Individualism and Subjectivity Celebration of the Common Man

Nature as a Source of Inspiration

B. The Romantic Writers

Pre-Romantic Writers Prominent Literary Works Brief Account of the

4. Oliver Goldsmith "The Vicar of Wakefield" Novel "The Vicar of Wakefield"

Who are the various writers of the Victorian Era? Access

Major Victorian Poets Famous Poems Brief Account of the

nature and urban life.

Reading Assignment 10:

A. The Writers of the 20th Century Literature

Early 20th Century Writers Famous Brief Account of the

experimental novel that

3. F. Scott Fitzgerald "The Great Gatsby," Captured the essence of the

4. Virginia Woolf "Mrs. Dalloway," "To the Pioneer of modernist

B. Major Impacts of World War I in 20th Century Literature

b. Shift in Literary Style:

c. Themes of Trauma and Despair:

d. Questioning Traditional Values:

e. Reflection on Societal Changes:

Title Ironies of Life in Katherine Mansfield’s "Her First Ball"

4. Symbolism of the Dance:

The dance itself becomes a symbolic representation of life's transient nature.

1. "Give me liberty, or give me death!"

and read this link: https://ournativeamericans.blogspot.com/2017/10/nativeamerican-

Major Puritan Writers Famous Work

Reading Assignment 12:

Major Puritan Writers Famous Work

Thomas Paine  Biographical Account: Born in

John Adams  Biographical Account: Born on

Thomas Jefferson  Biographical Account: Born on April

Reading Assignment 13.

Transcendentalist Short Bio Account Famous

2. Henry David Philosopher, essayist, and naturalist. "Walden,"

3. Walt Whitman Poet, essayist, and journalist. "Leaves of

collective human experience.

4. Emily Dickinson Poet known for her unique style, Various

Brahmin Poet Short Bio Account Famous

1. Henry Wadsworth Renowned poet and professor. "Paul Revere's

2. Oliver Wendell Physician, poet, and essayist. A "Old

Romanticist Short Bio Account Famous

2. Herman Melville Novelist and sailor. Explored "Moby-Dick,"

critic. Master of Gothic and macabre "The Tell-Tale

4. Sojourner Truth Abolitionist and women's rights Speech: "Ain't

5. Harriet Beecher Novelist and abolitionist. Wrote "Uncle Tom's

Reading Assignment 14:

1. Edwin Arlington Robinson

Realist Writers Regionalist Writers Naturalist Writers

 Henry James  Willa Cather  Theodore Dreiser

Reading Assignment 15:

Poets Greatest Work Contribution