THIRD WORLD

GEOGRAPHY
B y C I r I L o F. B a u t I s t a , M a n I L a
 • Cite the contributions of representative or
canonical texts to the development of
Philippine Literature.
Lesson • Appreciate the use of poetic devices in
Objectives the development of meaning in a poem.
• Respond critically to the poem and
: articulate this response through a creative
visualization of a poem.
The author
Which
regions
are
classified
as Third
World?
To understand
clearly the concept
of “Third World”, let
us watch this video.
The bottom line: MONEY,
right?

How does a country get rich?

And how does a country

become poor?

Let us learn why…

One factor mentioned in the video is
INSTITUTION.

The institution that is of importance to you now

is EDUCATION.

Can POVERTY affect EDUCATION?

Let us learn find out.

Third World Geography
Cirilo F. Bautista
Can you identify the poetic
devices used by the author?
A country without miracles
sits heavy on the map,
thinking of banana trees rotting
in the sunlight.
The man who watches over it
has commandeered all hopes,
placed them in a sack,
and tied its loose end.
He goes around carrying it
on his back.
Can you identify the poetic When asked what is inside,
devices used by the
author?
he says, “Just a handful of feathers,
just a handful of feathers.”
That’s how light the burden
of government is in peace time—
any tyrant can turn it into a metaphor.
You kneel on the parched earth
and pray for rice. Only the
wind hears your useless words.
The country without miracles
tries to get up from the page,
but the bold ink and sharp colors
hold it down.
 Factors affecting a nation’s wealth:
Institutions
Remember: Culture
Geography

Theme of the poem:

Those who are poor and uneducated are easily
oppressed.
 Guide Question:
What are the different scenarios in the
Activit present time that show oppression?
y For • Form groups of 6-8

Today: members. Present a 3- minute

dramatization of the different instances of
oppression in the present time.
• Group presentation later.
 • How do 21st century people
combat oppression in their
Discussio simple ways?
n Point:
• Give a short actual historical data
on what happened during the
time of Marcos.
Finally, why is the Philippines
stilla poor country?

Let us attempt to
explain through this
video.
 Than
k
You!
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