quarter 2, week 1. intro to literature.pptx

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1. ENGLISH 9 QUARTER 2, Week 1

2. Most Essential Learning Competency Make connections between texts to particular social issues, concerns or dispositions in real life

3. Objectives: Identify the different periods of English Literature; Differentiate the periods of English literature; and Share understanding on the social issue depicted on each period.

4. 1. What are the periods in English Literature? Guide Questions 2. What are the differences and characteristics of each period? 3. Who are the famous authors during the different periods?

5. What comes to your mind when you hear the word literature?

6. HISTORY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE TIMELINE Old literature (858-1100) Middle Ages (1100-1500) Renaissance (1500-1660) Neo-Classical Age (1660-1798) Romantic Literature Victorian Literature V. 19 th Century Literature VI. English Literature since 1901

7. FORMS OF LITERATURE Written Visual Oral Literary works transmitted from one generation to another verbally . literary works in printed form literary works presented in front of an audience

8. Old Literature (858-1100) People communicated the literary works orally and writing was not given much importance I. The Anglo-Saxon or Old English Period

9. Beowulf wa s one of the most important works of that age. It is an epic poem about the heroic deeds of the German Warrior which happened apparently in 5 th & 6 th centuries.

10. Beowulf  is the oldest surviving Germanic epic and the longest Old English poem; it was likely composed between 700 and 750.  There is no doubt that the Anglo-Saxons lived a life rich in courage, splendor, savagery, and sentiment. Their literature, thus, remarkably contains all these traits. It reflects all the main principles of their life, for instance, the love of personal freedom, religion, appreciation for womanhood, responsiveness to nature, and the struggle for glory.

11. The Old English language is significantly different from modern English, making it challenging for modern readers to understand without translation. It features a complex system of inflections and a vocabulary influenced by Old Norse and Old High German.

12. 👉 In Beowulf, heroism is highly valued. Who do you consider a hero in your own life or in our community? Why ?”

13. 👉 If Beowulf lived in our society today, what kind of challenge do you think he would fight against?

14. II. Medieval (1500-1660) Literary works were originally composed in Latin but poets began writing in vernacular

15. Middle Ages (1100-1500 He was known as the father-figure in English literature in the 13 th century. His greatest works were mostly narratives like The Canterbury Tales and The House of Fame. GEOFFREY CHAUCER

16. The Canterbury Tales is a  collection  of 24 stories within a frame story. The frame story involves the  pilgrimage  of 30 people traveling from London to Canterbury Cathedral to visit the  shrine  of Saint Thomas Becket.

17. Distinct Features of Medieval Literature (1100–1500) 1. Use of Vernacular Language -Early works were in Latin or French, but writers like Geoffrey Chaucer began using Middle English, making literature more accessible to common people. 2. Religious Influence -Most works were inspired by Christianity: morality plays, saints’ lives, sermons, and religious poetry.

18. -Stories often carried moral or spiritual lessons, using symbolism to represent virtues and vices. 3. Allegory and Morality Ex. The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri (early 14th century)An allegorical epic describing the soul’s journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise. Represents sin, redemption, and salvation.

19. -Religion vs. earthly life -The role of fate and fortune -The struggle between good and evil -Social order and class distinctions. 4. Themes

20. 👉Most Medieval works were influenced by religion. Do you think religion still influences literature, music, or film today? Give an example. 👉 “In The Canterbury Tales, Chaucer wrote about rich and poor people. Why do you think he included all of them in his stories?”

21. III. Renaissance (1500-1660) The word “Renaissance” implies the rebirth of culture and learning .

22. This age was one of the most important ages in the History of English Literature. It is the rebirth of learning. William Shakespeare

23. This produced the movement called Humanism, a movement for promoting the largest human interests. Reading and writing were no longer restricted to the noblemen and the priests New schools were in fact, found everywhere .

24. This produced the movement called Humanism, a movement for promoting the largest human interests. New Forms Sonnets, essays, dramas, prose fiction. New schools were in fact, found everywhere .

25. Works of William Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet is a tragic play by William Shakespeare about two young, "star-crossed" lovers from rival families whose deaths ultimately end their long-running feud. It is one of Shakespeare's most popular and enduring works, and its themes of love, fate, and conflict have resonated with audiences for centuries.

26. Othello , the Moor of Venice is a tragedy by William Shakespeare written around 1603. It is  a powerful and disturbing play about jealousy, manipulation, and the destruction of a brilliant military commander, Othello, by his devious and resentful subordinate, Iago .

27. The process of learning was made easier by the printing machine which John Guttenberg invented in Germany and which William Caxton introduced to England.

28. Share your thoughts: Renaissance writers focused on people’s talents and achievements. How do we celebrate talents today? If you could write a story about human greatness, who would you choose as your main character?

29. Share your thoughts: In Sonnet 18, Shakespeare compares someone to a summer’s day. What things do we use today to describe beauty? Why do you think people in the Renaissance loved art, poetry, and music so much? Do we still value these today?

30. IV. Neo-Classical Age(1660-1798) This era was also known as the era of enlightenment.

31. The word 'Neo-Classical' was merged with the two words 'Neo' and 'Classical'. Neo implied 'new' and classical denoted the 'Roman and Greek classics'. Alexander Pope

32. Neo-Classical Age This era was also known as the era of enlightenment / age of reason/era of logic. Popular types of literature included the parody, letters, essays and satire. Having good manners and doing the right thing to the public were essential.

33. Reason and Logic Writers emphasized intellect, order, and rational thinking over emotions. Imitation of Classics → Modeled after Greek and Roman styles (clarity, balance, restraint). Moral Instruction → Literature aimed to teach proper behavior and social values. Satire → Popular form used to criticize society, politics, and human weaknesses with humor . Distinct Features of Neoclassical Literature

34. Didactic Tone “Art should both teach and entertain.” Focus on Society → Less about the individual, more about community and rules. Distinct Features of Neoclassical Literature

35. Share your thoughts: Neoclassical writers believed reason should guide life. Do you think people today rely more on logic or emotions when making decisions? Why? On Satire and Criticism Do you think jokes, memes, or cartoons today can make people think about serious issues? Give an example.

36. Share your thoughts: On Community vs. Individual Renaissance writers celebrated the individual; Neoclassical writers focused on society and order. Which do you think is more important for us today—personal freedom or social rules? Why? How do rules in school help maintain order, like rules in society did during the Neoclassical period?

37. V. 19 th Century Literature The 19th-century literature was merged with three ages: Romanticism (1798-1837) Victorian Age (1837-1901) Edwardian Age (1901-1910)

38. ROMANTICISM (1798-1837) Individual achievements were highly valued. Many of the Romantic writers believed that people regardless of wealth or social class must be able to appreciate art and literature. William Wordsworth

39. Hans Christian Andersen’s Folktales Some of the most famous poets of the period were - John Keats, William Blake, William Wordsworth, Thomas Grey The Written works of William Wordsworth Classics such as the Three Musketeers and the Hunchback of Notre Dame

40. ROMANTICISM STYLE emphasizes on: 1 . Passion over reason 2. Imagination & intuition over logic 3. Expression of emotions over restraint and order

41. Victorian period was a time of contradiction, often referred to as the Victorian Compromise. VICTORIAN PERIOD (1837-1901)

42. The two contradictions are namely: There were differences between science and religion. Various conflicts arose due to these differences. Secondly, the poor started becoming poorer and the rich started becoming richer.

43. Distinct Features Influenced by Queen Victoria’s reign and the Industrial Revolution. Focused on social issues: poverty, child labor, inequality. Blended morality and realism. Reflected concerns about science vs. religion (Darwin’s theories).Literature became a way to push for reform.

44. Share your thoughts: Victorian writers wrote about poverty and inequality . Do these issues still exist today? Give an example. Victorian writers tried to teach moral lessons. Do stories, movies, or TV shows today still teach morals? Which ones? Industrialization changed people’s lives in the Victorian Age. What modern invention today has changed our lives the most?

45. The Victorian era is also thought to be a time of rigid morals and repressed sexuality. Reading became a new past time because some theatre was regarded as “immoral” Charles Darwin

46. Famous writers and works: Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest Robert Browning’s My Last Duchess Charles Darwin’s Origin of the Species The Victorian period was the first in history where children were targeted as readers.

47. I n this era, the women’s status in the society seemed to increase. Science and technology were also developed. H.G Wells, Beatrix Potter, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Edith Nesbit were some of the renowned writers of the age . Edwardian Age (1901-1910 )

48. Features Named after King Edward VII (succeeded Queen Victoria). Literature often showed social change : growing awareness of poverty, inequality, and women’s rights. Criticism of the upper classes and focus on ordinary people . Transition between the Victorian concern for morality and the Modern concern for uncertainty and experimentation .

49. VI. English Literature Since 1901 Modernism and Post Modernism

50. Literature from various parts of the world started spreading. Women at the time were suppressed in the literary sense. They were not allowed to write freely. Modernism (1901-1939)

51. Experimentation ✍️ Writers tried new ways of writing instead of following old rules. Example: using broken sentences, unusual grammar, or different story structures. Features of Modernism Why? They wanted to show how life felt confusing and different after big changes like wars and industrialization.

52. Alienation & Disillusionment 😔 - People felt lonely, disconnected, and disappointed with society. Features of Modernism Wars and changes made them question whether life had meaning. Example: Stories often showed characters who felt lost or without purpose.

53. Modern writers broke the rules to show the confusing world after wars and big changes. They focused on feelings inside the mind, showed how people felt lonely or lost, and wrote about life in cities.

54. Modern writers felt lonely and confused. Do you think people today sometimes feel the same way? Why? Modern literature often showed broken styles, like fragments. Do you think art always needs to follow rules? Why or why not? Share your thoughts:

55. B asically the history of English Literature of five (5) geolocations were being studied. They were African, Australian, Canadian, Caribbean and Indian Literature Post-Modernism (1940-21st Century )

56. Diversity of voices → global literature, minority voices, women writers. Themes of identity, technology, and power . Mix of genres & styles (postmodern playfulness, metafiction, non-linear storytelling). Social and political issues → civil rights, gender equality, environment. Pop culture influences (films, music, media). Distinct Features

57. Modernism Post-Modernism influenced by the 1 st World War influenced by World War 2

58. Modernism Post-Modernism based on rational and logical thinking based on unscientific, irrational and rejected logical thinking

59. Modernism Post-Modernism rejected the conventional styles of prose and poetry deliberately uses a mixture of conventional styles

60. Share your thoughts: Contemporary literature talks about identity (race, gender, culture). How do these issues matter in your life today? Writers today include technology and social media in stories. How has technology changed the way we tell stories?

61. Share your thoughts: Which current issue (climate change, equality, war, etc.) do you think future writers will write about? If you could write your own book today, what social issue would you choose and why?

62. History Timeline Review 1660-1798 1500-1660 Old Literature 858-1100 Neo-Classical Age Renaissance Middle Ages 1100-1500 19 th Century Literature English Lit. since 1901

63. It’s Quiz time!

64. Directions: Identify the best answer for each item and select from the choices provided.

65. ___1 . In what way were the works in the old literature communicated? A. t hrough oral tradition B. through the print media C. t hrough the social media D. through the written medium A 1 2 3 4 5

66. __2. What is the most important work during the old literature? A. Ballad B. Beowulf C. Canterbury Tales D. The House of Fame B B 1 2 3 4 5

67. ___3. Who was the most famous writer during the middle age? A. Geoffrey Chaucer B. John Gutenberg C. Queen Victoria D. William Caxton A 1 2 3 4 5

68. ___4.This age is considered as the most important in the history of English literature. Furthermore, it entails the rebirth of culture and learning. A. Middle Age B. Neo-Classical Age C. Old Literature D. Renaissance D 1 2 3 4 5

69. ____5. This age produced the fullest and freshest lyrical outburst in the history of English literature . A. Middle Age B. Neo-Classical Age C. Old Literature D. Renaissance B 1 2 3 4 5

70. Directions: Classify the authors according to the period they are known by choosing the correct letter from column B.

71. A. Middle Age B. Romantic Period C. Neo-Classical D. Victorian Period E. Renaissance F. Modernism ___1. Geoffrey Chaucer __2. William Shakespeare __3. Charles Darwin __4. William Wordsworth __5. Alexander Pope A C B D E COLUMN A AUTHORS COLUMN B PERIODS

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74. Thanks!

75. PERFORMANCE TASK # 2 Literature-to-Life Cartoon/Artwork Instructions: Choose any literary period (Medieval, Renaissance, Neoclassical, Romantic, Victorian, Modern, or Contemporary). Identify one main issue from that period (e.g., poverty, inequality, women’s rights, corruption, war, environment). Create a drawing or cartoon that shows how this issue existed during that time and how it still exists today. Example: Victorian Period → child labor → draw a factory child in the past beside a child street vendor today. Your artwork must include: A short caption or title naming the issue. ( “The issue of child labor continues from the past up to the present.”)