Objectives: understand and appreciate the elements and contexts of 21st-century Philippine literature; identify the 21 st century literary genres based on their elements and structures; compare and contrast the characteristics of the two literary genres (conventional and 21 st century) and; appreciate the unique features of each genre.
ACTIVITY The students from each row/column will write a one–line Hugot of the given picture for five minutes on a strip of paper. Afterwards, the hugot line of each row/column will be posted on the board to form a stanza. Two students will read the previous stanza using appropriate emotions and gestures. INSTRUCTIONS
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Answer the questions: How did you construct your hugot line? (observe the structure of the stanza) What happened after your hugot line was collated into a stanza? What is the language style of your stanza now? What prompted you to express your emotions in your hugot line?
What is 21st century Literature? literary pieces produced during the 21st century, written from (roughly) the year 2001 to present. deals with new themes such as technological culture, identity, and globalization new medium such as videos, films, and digital texts became popular because of the rise of the Internet and social media. gave opportunities to people, especially the youth, to begin writing and expressing their thoughts, ideas, and feelings.
Literary Journalism This is a genre that bears close affinity to journalistic writing. It involves the journalist’s closeness to the topic, literally and figuratively. This requires research on the part of the author to make a compelling and credible discussion of the topic. Compared to the conventional journalism (the direct telling of facts), this genre may use characterization, plots and dialogues to tell a compelling and character-driven story. examples:
Hyperpoetry A kind of poetry that could not be read without a computer. A poem of this kind can be presented with moving images, or is electronically linked to other poems.
Watch me weep: Butterflies by Lira Kale Pajarillo How nice is it to be a butterfly One that frolics across the gardens Of succulent flowers, all vibrant One that is admired for the beauty of being a nature’s gift to man Tell me, one pretty butterfly! Have time for me soon. Tell me next to your admirers About how it is to be Adored and paid homage Inside a glistening crystal glass frame. https://youtu.be/q54l5U3yXOw
Textula A kind of poem that traces its origins to the traditional Tagalog form of poetry called tanaga . A tanaga is a poem with four lines with 7 syllables each and may vary in terms of rhyme scheme. Text tula or textula employs communication technology in the sharing of tanaga . In other words, it is a tanaga shared through” texting.”
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Textula Write a 2 stanza textula about your special someone (mother, father, significant others, loving pet) 4 lines in each stanza consisting of 7 syllables per line. You can either write it in English or Filipino as long as it follows the format. You can follow the rhyme scheme AAAA, AABB, ABAB
Fliptop This is also known as rap battle and is considered as a contemporary type of poetry, combining theatre, poetry, and music. It traces its origins to the hip-hop culture which includes the rap, disc jockeying, and break dancing. Unlike traditional poetry, the rap used in Fliptop Battle is meant to be heard or listened to for better appreciation . It promotes freedom of expression, freedom from censorship, and paves an avenue for creative expression of rhythmic poetry through colourful language. This is similar to balagtasan .
The rap used in Fliptop Battle centers around three important elements: 1. Content, which is the poetry component; 2. Flow, which is the use of rhythm and rhyme; and 3. Delivery, which pertains to the performance. In the Philippines, rappers Francis M. and Andrew E. popularized rap in the Philippines in the 80’s and 90’s. Fliptop Battle reached its universal fanbase in 2006 through Youtube and other social media outlets. Alaric Riam Yuson ( Anygma ) started fliptop battle in the Philippines in 2010. Abra Bassilyo Loonie Smugglaz Shernan
Blog This is also known as Web Blog and refers to a regularly updated journal in the internet. The word “weblog” was coined by John Barger in 1997 and then shortened to “blog” in 1999 by Peter Merholz . The word “blogger” refers to a person who has a blog. Blog refers more to a modality - rather than a literary form- to which something is shared. Blogs may be classified according to purpose- art blog, photo blog, music blog, educational blog, personal blog . Twitter falls under the category of microblogs which allow a limited number of words for every message posted.
It is a form of creative nonfiction that combines both prose and poetry . Lyrical Essay It requires the use of sensory images. An image can be a person, a place, an object, an event, or a memory. The lyrical essay recreates an experience and evokes emotion in the reader by using sensory details- descriptions of what one sees, hears, smells, tastes, touches, and feels . It is an emerging genre in its early stages, which makes it open for experimentation in style and language.
The lyrical essay below recalls emotional memories from the author’s childhood.
The lyrical essay below recalls emotional memories from the author’s childhood.
It is marketed as a “for women, by women, about women” genre. It is writing about the feelings of women, and the “every woman type-heroine, complete with dating insecurities”. It is a type of fiction, typically focusing on the social lives and relationships of young professional women , and often aimed at readers with similar experiences ( Rende , 2008). Examples: Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella, The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger Chick Lit
Photographic Essay A photographic essay is a series of pictures that evokes an emotion, conveys an idea, or tells a story. It is a narration or exposition of ideas through the use of pictures .
The following elements must be considered in creating a photo essay. 1. The story - Central message that tells the story; makes the pictures understandable even without a detailed written article. 2. The range of photos - Variety of shots add depth and artistry; Wide angle shots, detailed, portraits, aerial. 3. The order of the photos- Logical and creative sequence of photos; important in communicating the central idea of the photo essay. 4. Information and emotion- Info that convey context and evoke emotion. 5. Captions - Words chosen by the artist; works together with the images to produce meaning.
With your group compare and contrast the following:
Picture analysis! Analyze the picture assigned to you. Do not tell what is in the photo. Explain what is meant by what’s in the picture.
Picture analysis! CREATE a caption for the following pictures.
What is the importance of identifying the different genres of literature?
Answer the following questions by choosing the letter that corresponds to your answer. Write your answers on a ¼ sheet of paper.
1. Which of this best describes literary journalism? A) Fictional tales set in realistic backgrounds B) Journalism that uses narrative techniques of fiction C) Poems that emphasize historical events D) Academic essays focused on literary analysis
2. Which description fits chick lit? A) Novels about historical events with a focus on science B) Comedic romance novels focusing on modern women’s lives C) Technical guides for IT professionals D) Poetry collections based on classical literature
3. Textula can be best defined as? A) Classical Filipino dance forms B) Traditional song lyrics written in Spanish C) Poetry composed using SMS or text message format D) Prose narratives
4.What is the primary use of Fliptop ? A) As a form of drawing B) To engage in argumentative rap battles C) For classical ballet performances D) Writing academic papers
5.Which of the following best describes a blog? A) Printed monthly magazines B) Online journals or informational websites C) Handwritten personal diaries D) Scriptwriting for TV shows
6. What is a common use of a lyrical essay? A) Proposal writing B) To convey personal thoughts and emotions through poetic prose C) To create formal business letters D) To present statistical data
7. Hyper poetry can be best described as? A) Poetry that adds links to external content for an enriched experience B) Poems written in hyper-speed C) Traditional sonnets and haikus D) Epic poetry
8. What describes a photographic essay? A) A fictional comic strip B) A series of photographs that tell a story or illustrate a concept C) A manual for photography techniques D) A book of random snapshots
9 . Which aspect is crucial to literary journalism ? Objective, fact-based reporting Engaging narrative and character development C) Rhyming and meter D) Formal academic tone
10. What is the purpose of Textula in contemporary literature? ? To develop formal prose narratives To perform traditional songs To adapt poetry to modern communication technologies To revive ancient Filipino dance forms
11. What distinguishes a lyrical essay from other forms of essay writing ? The blend of personal reflection and poetic language Its emphasis on logical argumentation and empirical evidence Use of extensive footnotes and citations Focus on numerical data and analysis
1 2 . What themes are often explored in Chick Lit novels ? Medieval warfare and political intrigue Modern-day challenges faced by women, such as love, career, and friendships Technical specifications of electronic devices Ancient myths and legends
13. How does a photographic essay typically tell its story ? Through animated video clips Via a collection of photographs arranged to illustrate a narrative Using detailed engineering blueprints By means of an audio commentary
14. How does Fliptop primarily engage its participants? Through illustration and sketching By staging musical theater performances Via structured argumentative debates in rap form Through writing scientific papers
15. What distinguishes a blog from traditional media formats? Its reliance on printed distribution Its strict editorial guidelines Its digital format and ease of self-publishing Its focus on academic writing
Answers : B B C B B B A B D C A B B C C
ASSIGNMENT: Documentary Review (by pair) Write a 3-paragraph review about the documentary you have watched. Each paragraph should consist of 4 to 5 sentences. Answer the guide questions that follows.
Literary Journalism Documentary Review
Guide Questions for Documentary Review: What was the subject of the documentary you just watched? What feelings were evoked while you watch the documentary? As a youth, what can you say about these events in your society? How can television be regarded as a significant factor in forming the youth nowadays?