21st Century Literature_Unit 5_Lesson 3_Philippine Mythology and Philippine Folk Lyric and Speech.pptx

21st Century Lit.

1. Lesson 3 Philippine Mythology and Philippine Folk Lyric and Speech

2. Identify the geographic, linguistic, and ethnic dimensions of Philippine literary history from pre-colonial to the contemporary. (EN12Lit-Ia-21) 1 Explain the relationship of context with the text’s meaning. (EN12Lit-Ie-30) 2

3. d efine and describe forms of Philippine folk lyric and speech; and describe and analyze Philippine myths from pre-colonial times.

4. What are examples of Philippine folk lyric and speech?

5. Five students should come to the front of the class. One by one, pick a piece of paper on which is written the title of any of the following Filipino folk songs: Leron Leron Sinta Magtanim ay ‘Di Biro Tong Tong Tong Pakitong Kitong Bahay Kubo Paru-parung Bukid

6. Sing the song whose title is written on the piece of paper you have picked out. If you are not among the volunteers, listen carefully to each of the songs. Take note of the lyrics. Guide Questions: What do you notice about them? Do you think that the lyrics have underlying meanings and can be taken metaphorically? Discuss your thoughts and insights with a partner.

7. courtship ( noun ) - the activities that occur when people are developing a romantic relationship that could lead to marriage, or the period of time when such activities occur My parents did not have a very long courtship before they were engaged. deities ( noun ) - gods or goddesses The Roman deities were heavily adapted from the Greek. 1 2 3 Vocabulary Words imagery ( noun ) - language that causes people to imagine pictures in their mind The imagery of this poem is very vivid.

8. metrical ( adjective ) - relating to, or arranged in a rhythmic pattern of beats; of or relating to poetic meter Free verse poetry is not constrained by metrical structure. sonorous ( adjective ) - having a sound that is deep, loud, and pleasant I find it soothing to sit and listen to the sonorous waterfall. 4 5 Vocabulary Words

9. Philippine Folk Lyric and Speech Base form is poetry Poetry is a form of literature that emphasizes rhythm, metrical structure, and the use of imagery and sound patterns Organized in stanzas, which are groups of consecutive lines in a poem, with each stanza forming a single unit

10. Ancient Tagalog Deities Pre-colonial Filipinos practiced worshipping gods and goddesses A nimism is a belief that souls or spirits exist in plants, animals, or objects. Animism comes from the Latin word anima , which, according to psychologist Carl Jung, means a person’s inner self or soul In the Philippines, deities vary in different regions

11. Kaluwalhatian is the term used to refer to the home of ancient Philippine gods and goddesses. Bathala or Bathalang Maykapal is the king of the gods in Tagalog myths. He married a mortal, with which he had three children: Apolaki (god of war and guardian of the sun), Mayari (goddess of the moon), and Tala (goddess of the stars). Apolaki and Mayari (or Adlaw and Bulan in Visayan) ruled the earth at different times. This is because of a conflict between them when Bathala died and he did not pass the title to any of his children.

12. Tala is the goddess who warns Mayari that the sun god is gone and that it is safe for her to come out along with the stars. Amihan is believed to be a bird, which is said to be the first creature that inhabited the earth. It is linked to the story of creation of the Tagalogs. Bakunawa , or the “moon eater,” is the god of the underworld. Believed to have an image of a serpent or dragon, he is the one responsible for eclipses.

13. Folk Songs R epetitive, sonorous, and have a playful melody May be about love and courtship, a long day’s work, or may be songs sung at a funeral Proverbs ( Salawikain ) Short sayings enveloped in rhymed verse Meant to give advice to the young, offering words of wisdom or stating how one should live

14. Riddles ( Bugtong ) P erplexing questions meant to be guessed or solved Used for entertainment Require one to observe, analyze, and imagine to provide the right answer

15. Paru-parong Bukid

16. Guide Questions What is the main image of the folk song? What comparison is made? What figure of speech is predominant in the song? What other images are presented in the song? What statement might the song be making? How can you relate this to your life or to society today?

17. Read and understand the following proverbs, then answer the questions that follow comprehensively. Responses must be at least one paragraph long (each paragraph may answer the question for all proverbs). Selection of Filipino Proverbs

18. Short Response Questions What does each riddle refer to? What images/devices are used as clues to each riddle’s meaning? What makes the riddle characteristically Filipino? What similarities can be found from other cultures? Which riddle(s) is/are most entertaining or clever, in your opinion? Why?

19. Criteria Score Content (Focus on details are clearly evident; it is clearly related to the topic.) 6 pts Organization (Logical progression of details; clear transitions between ideas.) 6 pts Language (spelling, mechanics, grammar and usage) 3 pts Score : /15

20. Values Integration How can old literature help develop your reasoning skills?

21. F orm groups of three. Each group’s task is to come up with your own riddles and proverbs. You must have at least five of each, and they must feature characteristics of Philippine folk literature. You must also show or reflect typically Filipino images and values. Compile your riddles and proverbs. Provide the answers/meanings at the very end of your compilation. You may also supplement your explanations with illustrations. Present your work in class. Your classmates will try to decipher your riddles and proverbs. Your teacher may ask questions after the activity.

22. Assignment Try to answer/solve the following riddles, then answer the questions that follow comprehensively. Responses must be at least one paragraph long (each paragraph may answer the question for all riddles). Selection of Filipino Riddles

23. Short Response Questions What does each riddle refer to? What images/devices are used as clues to each riddle’s meaning? What makes the riddle characteristically Filipino? What similarities can be found from other cultures? Which riddle(s) is/are most entertaining or clever, in your opinion? Why?

24. Assignment Criteria Score Content (Focus on details are clearly evident; it is clearly related to the topic.) 6 pts Organization (Logical progression of details; clear transitions between ideas.) 6 pts Language (spelling, mechanics, grammar and usage) 3 pts Score : /15