Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region XIII-CARAGA REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL SUR
CARRASCAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Nat’l. Highway, Gamuton, Carrascal, Surigao del Sur

WORKSHEETS IN 21ST CENTURY LITERATURE FROM THE PHILIPPINES & THE WORLD

GRADE LEVEL: 11 – STEM/HUMSS & TVL DISCIPLINE: English Literature

SUBJECT AREA: 21st Century Literature from the Philippines & World TOPIC: Period of Colonization
QUARTER: WEEK: Four

General Instructions: These worksheets are intended to be answered for the duration of one week, answer all given activities to earn a
grade in this subject. You are not allowed to write anything, crumple or put unnecessary marks in the worksheets, provide yellow sheet
of paper/s for your answers. Please answer the activities provided HONESTLY. Enjoy answering!

LEARNING TAKEAWAY

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Spanish Colonization
When the Spaniards came in 1521, it paved the way for the use of paper and so written literature in the Philippines was born.
The most prominent characteristic of our literature during the Spanish era is the use of religion as the content in the works of the early
literature. One great example of this is the idea of goodness that will be rewarded and that evil deeds will be punished. Religion
introduced theater which we would come to know as komedya, the sinakulo, the sarswela, the playlets and the drama. Spain also
brought to the country ideas about internationalism that influenced our own Filipino intellectuals and writers for them to understand the
meanings of "liberty and freedom." Literature in this period may be classified as religious prose and poetry and secular prose and
poetry. Religious lyrics from the poems of ladinos (Filipinos who know both Spanish and Tagalog) was included in cathechisms during
that period.

American Colonization
Philippine literary production during the American Period in the Philippines was spurred by two significant developments in education
and culture. One is the introduction of free public instruction for all children of school age and two, the use of English as medium of
instruction in all levels of education in public schools. Free public education made knowledge and information accessible to a greater
number of Filipinos. Those who availed of this education through college were able to improve their social status and joined a good
number of educated masses who became part of the country‘s middle class.

Post War and Contemporary Period

The flowering of Philippine literature in the various languages continue especially with the appearance of new publications after the
Martial Law. Filipino writers continue to write poetry, short stories, novellas, novels and essays whether these are socially committed,
gender/ethnic related or are personal in intention or not. According to Francis C. Macasantos and Priscilla Macasantos in their essay on
Philippine Literature in the Post-War and Contemporary Period , they wrote, ―The Philippine novel, whether written in English or any of
the native languages, has remained social-realist. Edgardo Reyes‘ Sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag (1966), for instance, is a critique of urban
blight, and Edilberto K. Tiempo‘s To Be Free is a historical probe of the western idea of freedom in the context of indigenous Philippine
culture. Kerima Polotan Tuvera‘s novel The Hand of the Enemy (1972), a penetratingly lucid critique 20 of ruling-class psychology, is
entirely realistic, if Rizalian in its moments of high satire, although unlike the Rizalian model, it falls short of a moral vision.‖
 Activity No. 1
CUT & PASTE IT!

1. The Spanish Colonization showed us how our fellow Filipinos fought for our freedom through literature. Cut out a picture from
a magazine or newspaper that may symbolize your love for your country. What does your picture symbolize? Give five
reasons why you chose the picture as your symbol of your love for your country.

2. What American influences are present in our culture up to this day? Cut a picture that will show the American
influence in our society. Explain in class why the picture represents the American influence in us.

Explains significance well 50%

Resourcefulness 20%
Creativity 10%
Picture is relevant to the topic assigned 20%

(Note: This will be the basis of scoring the output.)

OUTPUT

Activity No. 2

What are the key points or important things to remember per period of our Philippine Literature? Can you give one important idea that
describes the periods mentioned? Write your ideas below.

POST WAR &

PRE-COLONIAL PERIOD SPANISH COLONIZATION AMERICAN COLONIZATION
CONTEMPORARY
1. 1. 1. 1.
2. 2. 2. 2.
3. 3. 3. 3.
4. 4. 4. 4.
5. 5. 5. 5.
6. 6. 6. 6.
7. 7. 7. 7.
8. 8. 8. 8.
9. 9. 9. 9.
10. 10. 10. 10.

THANK YOU FOR ANSWERING AND KEEP SAFE ALWAYS!