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1. Major Historical Events that Shaped 21 st Century Philippine Literature

2. To understand what constitutes 21 st century literature To appreciate and understand 21 st century Philippine literature through the analysis and interpretation of the major historical events of the past Learning Objectives

3. Students will learn to appreciate 21 st century Philippine literature through the analysis and interpretation of major historical events that greatly influenced and shaped its development. Key Understanding How did the major historical events in the country influence 21 st century Philippine literature? Key Questions

4. What is 21 st century literature? 21 st Century literature consists of written works of various genres ( poetry , drama , fiction/prose , nonfiction , media ) printed and published from the start of the new millennium up to the present.

5. Past and Present Before we can have a holistic understanding of 21 st century Philippine literature, it is important to trace , analyze and interpret the major historical events in the country that had a profound impact and influence to its modern development.

6. Image Credit: bp.blogspot.com /_Ly_XqGar02A/SplPXdQ52gI/ AAAAAAAAAes /vqyKUg5jOS4/s400/ The+cast+of+Kanser +( Noli+Metnagere )+ directed+by+Adriana+Agcaoili.jpg Picture Game: Based on the presentation title as well as the pictures you will see in the proceeding pages, can you guess these important figures in Philippine history.

7. Image Credit: https:// theinnovativejournal.files.wordpress.com /2015/02/martial-law-featured-image-21.jpg

8. Jose Rizal’s Revolutionary Ideals through his novel Noli Me Tangere ( The Social Cancer in English) They say that the pen is mightier than the sword and Rizal’s 1889 novel Noli Me Tangere was the impetus that turned Philippine society upside down. When Rizal’s peacefu l La Liga Filipina group failed in achieving the political and religious reforms being asked from the Spaniards, younger upstart heroes like Bonifacio and Jacinto who have read his novel were roused into action to establish the revolutionary sect Katipunan . Historical Events that Influenced 21 st Century Philippine Literature

9. The Execution and Death of National Hero Jose Rizal On December 30, 1896 after five years of trial and exile, the entire nation witnessed the execution of Jose Rizal in Luneta by firing squad. Four months before on August 19, 1896, the Spanish authorities had discovered the whereabouts of the Katipunan . T o show their open rebellion, the Katipuneros tore their cedulas and took to their bolos in the Cry of Balintawak . From then on until June 12, 1898, it was open warfare for the Katipuneros against the Spaniards. Historical Events that Influenced 21 st Century Philippine Literature

10. Class will form small groups and will list everything they know about the novel Noli Me Tangere in a story map. The group leaders will then read and explain what their respective groups have enumerated. (Individual Recitation) Do you agree or disagree that Jose Rizal’s trial, exile, and execution was the turning point in our country’s history that inspired numerous radical and revolutionary changes in our society? Why or why not? Points for Class Discussion

11. Historical Events that Influenced 21 st Century Philippine Literature Martial Law On September 21, 1972 by virtue of Proclamation Order 1081, then Pres. Ferdinand E. Marcos placed the entire country under Martial Law rule. This era is considered as a very divisive one. For the puritans and loyalists, it was a period of discipline and order. Yet for the activists and liberals, it was an era of gross human rights abuses, the end of individual rights, as well as the loss of freedom of expression in Philippine society.

12. Did you guess the pictures right in our picture game? Can you now think of other events in Philippine history that has also influenced 21 st century Philippine literature? You can then do a research work regarding that event including literary works (prose, poem, song, etc.) inspired by that particular moment in our country’s history. Culminating Activity