objectives:

1 Define marxism approach;

2 Identify the characteristics of

marxism;

Critique a literary selection using

3
Marxism approach.
MARXISM
Grade 10 English
 what is Marxism?
Marxism refers to the social, political, and
economic theories of Karl Marx, including the
belief that struggles between social classes are
a major force in history and that in the future,
there should be a society with no social classes.
Karl Marx
Father of Marxism
• Marx believed that • Marxist literary
the division between theories show class
capitalists and conflict and class
laborers should not distinctions with the
exist, that everyone use of literature.
should be equal.
• Marxist theory favors authors that are
supportive of the working classes and
question the so-called economic
inequalities of capitalist societies.
Marxist Literature – Authors influenced by the
Marxist theory write about power struggles
between characters, creating stories that revolve
around themes such as revolution, sexism, and
racism.
• Marxist literature • These works of
depicts the fight literature shed light
between the on social injustice,
oppressors and the and they will surely
oppressed, and the continue to exist and
main characters in influence people.
these works are often
women, the poor, or
slaves
IMAGINE by john
lennon
SLOGAN MAKING
Create a slogan as pair and choose one
theme from the given topic below.

• REVOLUTION

• RACISM

• SEXISM
 CRITERIA:

Relevance to the theme: 15 pts

Originality: 10 pts
Creativity: 5 pts
Total of: 30 pts
 DIRECTIONS:
Write MARXISM if the statement is true and on the
other hand write CRITICISM if the statement is false.

1.) Marxism refers to the social, political,

and economic theories.

2.) Kurt Marx is the proponent of Marxism

Approach.
3.) Marx believed that the division between
capitalists and laborers should exist.

4.) Most of the theme of Marxism literature are

revolution, sexism, and racism.

5.) Marxist literary theories show class conflict and

class distinctions with the use of literature.
What is the essence of Marxism when
it comes to education and to you as a
student?
TAKEAWA
YS
In general, …

I have learned that Marxism Approach is about

_________________________________.

I have also learned that Marxism focuses on the

theme____________________________
 DIRECTIONS:

Read the song entitled “Upuan” by

Gloc-9 and answer the questions that
follow.
Guiding Questions:

1.) What social issues are present in the song?

2.) How does these issues affect you?
3.) What are your thoughts about the song?
Thank you for
listening!!!