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GE ELEC 2:
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Learning Outcomes
Students should be able to meet the following intended learning outcomes:
familiarize themselves with the nature of literature and its function;
Intended
have an understanding of the different genres of literature;
Learning
read critically texts and literature about the ancient world ; and
Outcomes
demonstrate understanding of various literary genres, concepts, elements, and
terms through writing an imaginative letter.
At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
define literature;
explain the reason why we need to study literature and its importance to our
society;
Targets/ write a Comparison-Contrast diagram of the different genres of Literature; and
Objectives compose a poem from a prewriting activity.
demonstrate understanding of the text discussed through writing an
imaginative letter;
create a comics strip that shows the message of the different proverbial sayings
and traditions; and
write a reflection paper in connection with the literary piece “Happiness”.
(For further instructions, refer to your Google Classroom and see the
schedule of activities for this module)
WHAT IS LITERATURE?
Literature comes from the Latin word “litera” which means an acquaintance with letters.
Some loosely interpret literature as a faithful reproduction of man’s manifold experiences
blended into one harmonious expression.
According to Chesterton, literature can be said to be the story of man; man’s loves, grief,
thoughts, dreams, and aspirations coached in beautiful language.
Furthermore Anelepapers (2017), defined literature as, “the enduring expression of a
significant human experience in words well-chosen and arranged.”
Literature is a product of a particular culture that concretizes man’s array of values,
emotions, actions, and ideas.
FUNCTION OF LITERATURE
Literature gives “pleasure and enjoyment.”
According to Horace the three functions of Literature are:
Dulce - (sweetness) It appeals to human pleasure or to the emotional aspect, or simply
to entertain;
Utile - (usefulness) It appeals to human intellect; drawing application to life; and
Movere - (to move) it should appeal to human imagination; igniting the soul of the
reader.
POETRY
Poetry is the most intense form of writing. It allows a writer to express his or her deepest
emotions and thoughts in a very personal way. It relies heavily on figurative language, rhythm,
and imagery to relay its message to readers.
A. NARRATIVE POETRY- This form describes important events in life either real or imaginary.
The different varieties are:
Epic- This is an extended narrative about heroic exploits often under supernatural
control. It may deal with heroes and gods.
Two kinds of epic poetry:
i. popular or ancient –often without a definite author and is of slow growth
ii. literary or modern- with a definite author
Metrical Tale- This is a narrative which is written in verse and can be classified either as
a ballad or a metrical romance. Examples of these are simple idylls or home tales, love
tales, tales of the supernatural or tales written for a strong moral purpose in verse form.
Ballads- Of the narrative poems, this is considered the shortest and the simplest. It has a
simple structure and tells of a simple incident. There are also variations of these: Love
ballads, sea ballads, war ballads, humorous, moral, historical or mythical ballads. In the
early times, this referred to a song accompanying a dance.
B. LYRIC POETRY- originally, this refers to that kind of poetry meant to be sung to the
accompaniment of a lyre, but now, this applies to any type of poetry that expresses emotions
and feelings of the poet. They are usually short, simple and easy to understand.
Different types of lyric poetry:
Folksongs (Awiting Bayan)- These are short poems intended to be sung. The common
theme is love, despair, grief, doubt, joy, hope and sorrow.
Sonnets- This is a lyric poem of 14 lines dealing with an emotion a feeling or an idea.
There are two types: Italian and Shakespearean.
Elegy- This is a lyric poem which expresses feelings of grief and melancholy and whose
theme is death.
Ode- This is a poem of a noble feeling, expressed with dignity, with no definite number
of syllables or definite number of lines in a stanza.
Psalms (Dalit)- This is a song praising God or the Virgin Mary and containing a
philosophy of life.
Awit (Song)- This has measures of 12 syllables (dodecasyllabic) and is slowly sang to
the accompaniment of a guitar or banduria. Example: FLORANTE AT LAURA
Corridos (Korido)- This has measurements of 8 syllables (octosyllabic) and recited to
a martial beat.
PROSE
Prose is the most common form of writing. It is not restricted by rhythm or dialogue, and it
most closely resembles everyday speech. It is usually straightforward, and may utilize
figurative language, dialogue, characters, and imagery.
B. NONFICTION- Nonfiction is writing that is based on true events, people, places, and facts. It
is designed to inform, and sometimes to entertain.
Autobiography- This is a narrative about one’s life written by that person. It differs
from a memoir in that it usually covers the entire scope of the author’s life, rather than
focusing on a single period of his or her life.
Biography- This is a written account of a persons life. It incorporates character,
personality and accomplishments.
Essay- This expresses the viewpoint or opinion of the writer about a particular problem
or event. The best example of this is the editorial page of a newspaper.
Diaries and Journals- This is a personal, and often daily, record of events, experiences,
and reflection. Diaries focus more on emotion and personal accounts. Journals tend to
be logs of events and often describes the experiences of a group of people.
Narrative Nonfiction- Narrative nonfiction, often also referred to as creative
nonfiction, is a literary term for a text that presents a true story written in a style more
closely associated with fiction. The writer pays close attention to elements of plot
structure, character development and themes to make the story as compelling as
possible.
DRAMA
Drama is a literary work written to be performed in front of an audience. It contains dialogue,
and actors impersonate the characters. It is usually divided into acts or scenes, and relies on
props or imaginative dialogue to create a visual experience for the audience.
Engaging Activity
Offline Activities
(e-Learning/Self- Lecture Guide
Paced) Part 2
10: Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner
that repenteth.
11: And He said, A certain man had two sons:
12: And the younger of them said to his father, Father give me the portion of goods that falleth
to me. And he divided unto them his living.
13: And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a
far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.
14: And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in
want.
15: And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields
to feed swine.
16: And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man
gave unto him.
17: And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread
enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!
18: I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven,
and before thee,
19: And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.
20: And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw
him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
21: And the son said unto him, Father I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no
more worthy to be called thy son.
22: But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a
ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:
23: And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:
24: For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be
merry.
25: Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard
music and dancing.
26: And he called one of the servants, and asked what this things meant.
27: And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf,
because he hath received him safe and sound.
28: And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and entreated him.
29: And he answering to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I
at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry
Literary Analysis/Discussion
Jesus narrates this story when He was accused by the Pharisees of keeping the company
of the sinners. This is written in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 15, verses 1-2: “Now the tax
collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes
grumbled, saying, ‘This man receives sinners and eats with them.” Jesus responds to their
accusation by giving out three parables of loss and redemption (Parable of the Lost Sheep,
Parable of the Lost Coin and Parable of the Prodigal Son).
THE FATHER
The father of these two sons is an epitome of mercy and love.
Even in those times, when laws were stricter and there was a punishment set for every
wrongdoing, the father chose to forgive, accept, and restore the relationship with his son.
To begin with, if we think of it, if a son asks a father of property division while he was still
alive, in today’s times, it wouldn’t be without quarrels, legal lawsuits, and ego clashing that
a man would let his son take his property to recklessly waste it. But, in the story, the father
agrees, not out of will, but to honor is son’s wish.
Most of us would not take a second to disown such a son, and slam the doors of our homes
and our hearts on him. But the father didn’t do so. In fact, he waited all the while for his son
to return. And when he finally sees him return from a distance, he runs towards him. Note
that in those times, running was considered to be an undignified act. Men wore long robes
at the time, and in order to run, the robe needed to be tucked on the waist, which would
eventually expose the legs―an act which was shameful! But the father didn’t care. He even
kissed his son who would have possibly been covered with swine filth, considering his past
job and situation. The father didn’t even hear the complete apology of the son, and
immediately orders his servants to bring a fine robe, ring, and sandals for his son. A robe
and a ring represented authority and dignity, while sandals were worn by masters, and not
servants. He orders the killing of a fattened calf and celebrates as his lost son has returned.
The father didn’t have only one lost son, both his sons were lost, in different ways! The
father patiently and lovingly convinces the elder son too, to see things in a different light
and to be a part of the celebration which is just and called for in every way possible.
The moral of the story is that true bonding and honor in a relationship can never be
forced. It teaches us that the lost can be found, that broken relationships can be mended when
true repentance is reciprocated with love, goodness, forgiveness, graciousness, and acceptance.
Literary Text
PROVERBIAL SAYINGS AND TRADITIONS from The Talmud
Do not do unto others what you would not have others do to you.
The ass complains of the cold even in July.
First learn and then teach.
Few are they who see their own faults.
A single light answers as well for a hundred men as for one.
Victuals prepared by many cooks will be neither hot nor cold.
Truth lasts forever, but falsehood must vanish.
This is the punishment of the liar, that when he tells the truth nobody believes him.
Use thy best vase to-day, for to-morrow it may, perchance, be broken.
Literary Text
HAPPINESS
Chapter 15.
From The Dhammapada
197: We live happily indeed, not hating those who hate us! Among men who hate us we
dwell free from hatred!
198: We live happily indeed, free from ailments among the ailing! Among men who are
ailing let us dwell free from ailments!
199: We live happily indeed, free from greed among the greedy! Among men who are
greedy let us dwell free from greed!
200: We live happily indeed, though we call nothing our own! We shall be like the bright
gods, feeding on happiness!
201: Victory breeds hatred, for the conquered is unhappy. He who has given up both victory
and defeat, he, the contented is happy.
202: There is no fire like passion; there is no losing throw like hatred; there is no pain like
this body; there is no happiness higher than rest.
203: Hunger is the worst diseases, the elements of the body the greatest evil; if one knows
this truly, that is Nirvana, the highest happiness.
204: Health is the greatest of gifts, contentedness the best riches; trust is the best of
relationships, Nirvana the highest happiness.
205: He who has tasted the sweetness of solitude and tranquility, is free from fear and free
from sin, while he tastes the sweetness of drinking in the law.
206: The sight of the elect is good, to live with them is always happiness; if a man does not
see fools, he will be truly happy.
207: he who walks in the company of fools suffer a long way; company with fools, as with
an enemy, is always painful; company with the wise is pleasure, like meeting with
kinsfolk.
Literary Analysis/Discussion
197: Explanation: Among those who hate, we live without hating, When they hate we live
without hating, We live happily among those who hate.
198: Explanation: Among those sick, troubled by defilements, we, who are not so afflicted,
live happily. Among the sick, we live, unafflicted, in extreme happiness.
199: Explanation: Among the anxious men and women, who ceaselessly exert themselves in
pursuit of worldly things. We, who do not make such a feverish effort to pursue the
worldly, live happily. Among those who seek the worldly, among men who seek
pleasure, we live without seeking pleasure.
200: Explanation: Happily we live, who have no property to worry about. Feeding on joy we
live like deities of the Heaven of radiance.
201: Explanation: Victory brings hatred into being. The defeated person lives in misery. But
the person, whose mind is calm and tranquil, lives happily as he has risen above both
victory and defeat.
202: Explanation: There is no fire like passion. There is no crime like anger. There is no pain
like the personalized aggregate of phenomena. There is no higher happiness than the
supreme peace.
203: Explanation: The most severe disease is hunger. The worst of pain is in component
things. If this is realistically appreciated, Nirvana is the highest bliss.
204: Explanation: Of acquisitions, good health is the foremost. Of wealth, the greatest is
peace of mind. Of kinsmen, the trustworthy are the best. The highest bliss is Nirvana.
205: Explanation: He has savored the taste of solitude. He has also experienced the flavor of
tranquillity arising from the absence of blemishes. Enjoying the sweetness of the
realistic awareness he is unaffected by blemishes and is bereft of evil.
206: Explanation: Seeing nobles ones is good. Living with them is always conducive to
happiness. Associating with the ignorant is like keeping company with enemies.
207: Explanation: A person who keeps company with the ignorant will grieve over a long
period of time. Association with the ignorant is like keeping company with enemies - it
always leads to grief. Keeping company with the wise is like a reunion with one’s
kinfolk - it always leads to happiness.
208: Explanation: The moon keeps to the path of the stars. In exactly the same way, one
must seek out the company of such noble persons who are non-fluctuating, endowed
with deep wisdom, greatly learned, capable of sustained effort, dutiful, noble, and are
exalted human beings.
The DHAMMAPADA
The Dhammapada, the best-loved book and the fountainhead of faith in all the traditions
of Buddhism, is a collection of Buddha’s sayings uttered on various occasions during forty-five
years of his life as the ‘Enlightened Teacher’. It was probably compiled by followers of the
Buddha. It is believed that the Buddha lived from 563 to 483 B.C.E. in India. He started out his
life as Prince Gotamma, but later became known as the Buddha as a result of his spiritual
awakening.
Performance Tasks
PT 1
Directions: Compose a one (1) paragraph essay that defines what is literature and its importance to
our society. Upload your output on the designated folder/classwork in the Google Classroom you are
enrolled. If handwritten, take a photo of your output and upload it on the designated folder/classwork
in the Google Classroom you are enrolled. (20 points) (INDIVIDUAL WORK)
Be guided of the following technicalities in writing your essay:
Number of Paragraphs: 1 paragraph with 5 sentences
Paper Size: A4
Font Style: Times New Roman
Font Size: 12
Margin: Narrow
Spacing: 1.5
Note: This activity can be handwritten if there is no available laptop/desktop. Writing should be clear and
neat.
PT 2
Directions: Compose a poem with the theme: “Education in the Times of Pandemic.” Upload your
output on the designated folder/classwork in the Google Classroom you are enrolled. If handwritten,
take a photo of your output and upload it on the designated folder/classwork in the Google Classroom
you are enrolled. (20 points) (INDIVIDUAL WORK)
Be guided of the following technicalities in writing a poem:
Number of Stanzas: 4 Stanzas (4 lines in each stanza)
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB
Paper Size: A4
Font Style: Times New Roman
Font Size: 12
Margin: Narrow
Spacing: 1.5 pts.
Note: This activity can be handwritten if there is no available laptop/desktop. Writing should be clear and
neat.
PT 3
Directions: If you will be one of the character in the story of “The Prodigal Son”, write a letter
addressed to either the father, older son, or younger son. You are free to choose which character
matches you. Take a photo of your output and upload it on the designated folder/classwork in the
Google Classroom you are enrolled. (20 points)(GROUP WORK)
If you choose to be the father write a letter for the younger son or older son.
If you choose to be the younger son write a letter for the father or older son.
If you choose to be the older son write a letter for the younger son or father.
PT 4
Directions: An assigned “Proverbial Saying and Tradition” will be given to each student. Based on the
assigned saying, create a comics strip that will show the meaning behind each saying. Make a comics
strip with at least 4 panels. Comics Strip can be made digitally or written. (20 points)
(INDIVIDUAL WORK)
PT 5
Directions: Compose a two (2) paragraph essay about happiness. Consider the focus questions given
below. Upload your output on the designated folder/classwork in the Google Classroom you are
enrolled. If handwritten, take a photo of your output and upload it on the designated folder/classwork
in the Google Classroom you are enrolled. (20 points) (INDIVIDUAL WORK)
Be guided of the following technicalities in writing your essay:
Number of Paragraphs: 2 paragraphs with 3 to 5 sentences each
Paper Size: A4
Font Style: Times New Roman
Font Size: 12
Margin: Narrow
Spacing: 1.5
Focus Question:
1. How can we say that a person is really happy?
2. Why do you think other people are being fooled of happiness?
Content 4 points
Development 4 points
Organization of Ideas 4 points
Style 4 points
Grammar and Mechanics 4 points
Total 20 points
Form 4 points
Meaning and Originality 4 points
Sensory Images 4 points
Language Convention 4 points
Adherence to the Theme 4 points
Learning Resources
Cruz, J., Solmerano, T., Chancoco, J., Del Rosario-Garcia, M., Ondevilla, M.K., Palencia, M., &
Solmerano, T. M.,. (2018). Great Books: A Treasury of World Literature. 4th ed.
Philippines: FastBooks.
Online Sources:
Anele. (2017). Literature: Definition, Nature, and Function. Retrieved from
https://anelepapers.wordpress.com/
Chesterton, G.K., Introduction to Literature and Literary Genre. Retrieved from
https://mamrenoblas.weebly.com/
Rexroth, K., Literature. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/
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