CAR 2

UNIT I: 21st Century Philippine Literature from the Region

Session Guide 7
I. Main Topic: Looking Beyond: The Future of Philippine Literature
II. Overview

A. Introduction

21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World facilitates the understanding and analysis of
literary texts in various genres across culture. Its overall goal is to help learners gain an increased
appreciation of literature from the 21st century and ultimately to inspire them to view the world in a
different light–a world where differences are set aside, and traditions of the past coexist in harmony with
values of the present.
There are many new genres coming out in Philippine literature. Some of them have gained ground and
following. Some have branched out to other forms of media, such as theater or movies. Some are just
beginning and are starting to blaze their own path in the local literature scene.

B. Learners: Grade 12
C. Time Frame:
D. Prerequisite Skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing
E. Objectives/ Intended Outcome:
At the end of the lesson, the students must have:
1. Identified the geographic, linguistic, and ethnic dimensions of
Philippine literary history from precolonial to contemporary;
2. Identified representative texts and authors from each region;
3. Valued the contributions of local writers to the development of
literary traditions;
4. Explained the relationship of the context with the text’s meaning;
5. Produced a creative representation of a literary text by applying
multimedia skills.

III. Learning Unit:

Looking Beyond: The Future of Philippine Literature

A. Engage

KLW Chart

The KWL Chart is an instructional reading strategy that is used to guide students through a lesson. Students
begin by writing down their prior knowledge about the topics in the first column. In the second column, the students
will list some questions that they want to know about the topics. During or after learning about the topics, the students
will answer their own generated questions in the third column that represents the things they have learned.

What I KNOW What I WANT to Know What I LEARNED

 B. Explore
Activity: PUZZLE…

Directions: Look for the different Genres that includes in Speculative Fiction. 2 points each.
F M A G I C A L H I G K
D A N C E H O R R O R L
T E N A L T E R N A T E
O P O T H I S T O R Y M
V O T E A F I C T I O N
I S E N Z S C I E N C E
N T R O Y X Y W V U T N
E A P O C A L Y P T I C
D Y S T O P I A S R Q O
A P O C A L Y P T I C P

C. Explain

Philippine literature is constantly evolving, which means that there are more outputs in
which you as a student will enjoy in the near future. One of these is the comic book industry,
which is a good way for you to read and be informed in a creative and enjoyable manner.
The comics or komiks, as it is known in the Philippines, is one of
the most beloved forms of published work. Komiks or Comics are
widespread and popular throughout the country from 1920s to the
present. It is partially inspired by American mainstream comic strips
and comic books during the early 20th century.
Carlo Vergara’s Ang Kagilas-Gilas na Pakikipagsapalaran ni
Zsazsa Zaturnnah has gained popularity among Filipino readers,
eventually maing impacts in Philippine theater and movies and won
the National Book Award in 2003 despite being self published.

Source; htttp://static.comicvine.com/
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 Here are 3 of the latest genres emerging in Philippine literature.
 Speculative Fiction
- This is an umbrella term in the country’s literature that includes all genres of horror, fantasy,
science fiction, magical, and other nonrealist genres.
 Avant-garde Poetry
- These are poems that push the boundaries of what is expected as the norm. In that sense, these
kinds of poems experiment with form, phrasing, idea, imagery and the like.
 Contemporary Essay
- The contemporary essay nowadays is unrestricted and explores diverse topics such as
dysfunctional families. LGBTQ issues, terrorism, religion and or faith.

D. Elaborate Reflect Upon…

Direction: Answer the question briefly and concisely. 10-20 sentences only.

What is the purpose of speculative fiction ?

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 E. Evaluate ESSAY..

“Speculative fiction is the fiction of ‘ What if ….?’ What if we had a time

machine? What if robots could do the work of humans? What if we had an honest
government? What if technology were misused to exert power over the people in a society? What if
technology was used to spy on our every move?”
In 3 to 4 paragraphs, write an essay about your what if ? Begin your writing with “What If…”. Explore
the possibilities that your futuristic notion presents. For the grading of the essay, a rubric is presented below.

10 8 7 5

Well developed Introduction creates Introduction Background

introduction interest. Thesis adequately explains details are a
engages the reader clearly states the the background, but random collection
INTRODUCTION and creates position. may lack detail. of information,
- interests. Thesis states the unclear .
Background/history Contains detailed position.
-Thesis statement background
information. Thesis
clearly states a
significant and
compelling
positions.

Well developed Three or more main Three or more main Less than three
MAIN POINTS main points directly points are related to points are present. main points, and/
related to the thesis. the thesis, but one or poor
-Body paragraphs Supporting may lack details. development of
examples are ideas.
concrete and
detailed.

Logical progression Logical progression Organization is No discernable

ORGANIZATION of ideas with clear of ideas. Transitions clear. Transitions organizations.
structure that are present equally are present. Transitions are not
-Structure enhances the thesis. throughout essay. present.
and transitions Transitions are
mature and
graceful.

Writing is smooth, Writing is clear and Writing is clear, but Writing is

MECHANICS skillful, coherent. sentences have sentences may lack confusing, hard to
Sentences are varied structure. variety. A few follow. Contains
-Sentence flow, strong and Punctuation, errors in fragments and run
spelling, expressive with spelling, punctuation, on sentences.
punctuation and varied structures. capitalization are spelling and Distracting errors
capitalization. Punctuation. generally correct capitalization. in punctuation,
Spelling, with few errors. spelling and
capitalization are capitalization.
correct. No errors.

Conclusion is Conclusions Conclusions is Conclusion does

effectively wraps up effectively recognizable and not summarize
and goes beyond summarizes topics. ties up almost all main points.
CONCLUSION restating the thesis. loose ends.
Reference:
DIWA Senior High School Series: ENGLISH for Academic and Professional Use
V. Notes and suggested Readings None

Submitted by:
PASAL, APRILENE
RODRIGUEZ, PRINCESS
TINDUGAN, CECILLE Checked by:
Student Teachers
LEONORA L. EMPERADOR
Languages Division Coordinator
Noted:

MA. ELENA E. DERIJE

School Principal