LIT 102: MYTHOLOGY AND FOKLORE

MODULE NO. 1
MODULE TITLE: Folk Literature: Mythology
and Folklore – An Overview

TOPIC 1: Folk Literature as a Relevant Historical Artifact

TOPIC 2: Genres of Folk Literature
TOPIC 3: Theories Related to Folk Literature

WRITER: ROMINA E. VILLAMOR, MALit

MODULE INTRODUCTION AND FOCUS QUESTION(S):

FOLKLORE is the oldest type of literature. Several forms or known as genres have been
developed and transmitted from one generation to the next. These types have been commonly
transmitted through words of mouth and naturally pervade the communities even in the modern
era.

What are the various genres of folk literature? What are the characteristics of each?

CLASS MODE GENERAL INSTRUCTION:

ONLINE Enroll in Blackboard.com./Google classroom

Perform the activities provided.
Utilize the materials attached.
Submit outputs as directed.
Use your own pacing in finishing the module according to the
allotted time.
Pray at the beginning and end of your task accomplishment.

Pick up at your respective colleges the learning materials.

OFFLINE Follow the instructions provided.
Take note of the schedule and place of submission as provided
Use your own pacing in finishing the module according to the
allotted time.
Pray at the beginning and end of your task accomplishment.

Lesson Subtopic At the end of this module, I should Time Frame

be able to

1 Folk Literature as a describe folk literature as a 1.5 hrs

 Relevant Historical relevant artifact of history;
Artifact and

2 Genres of Folk Identify the genres of folk literature 1.5 hrs

Literature
3 Theories Related to discuss research-based
Folk Literature theories which help 4.5 hrs
understand folk literature

TOPIC 2: GENRES OF FOLK LITERATURE

STUDY:
Activity 1: READING

INSTRUCTION:

COPY THE LINKS BELOW TO ACCESS THE MATERIALS.

For those with slow internet or data connection, you may also access the material through
MESSENGER. Be committed to the reading of the material to gain strong foundation for the
succeeding topics you will study.

https://slideplayer.com/slide/8343521/

Activity 2: VIEWING

INSTRUCTION:

Watch intently the VIDEOS from Youtube. Below are the links. For OFFLINE LEARNERS, you
may save the video in your USB DRIVES upon picking up of the hard copy of this module.
You are expected to watch the video till the end to fully cover the lesson for Topic 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Cx9Z4J49Bw

RESEARCH:
Activity 3: WRITING

INSTRUCTION:

Do what is asked.
 1) Distinguish Folktale from Myth
2) Distinguish Epic from Legend
3) Distinguish Fable from Fairy Tale

ONLINE learners may submit through google classroom/ blackboard/messenger. OFFLINE

LEARNERS are provided the printed copy of the activity. You must write your answers in a
sheet of white/yellow paper and submit this along with the other outputs required in this
module as scheduled.

ANALYSIS :
Activity 4

INSTRUCTION:

From the distinctions you have made in Activity 4, draw the characteristics which are
common to all the 6 genres and briefly discuss them.

ONLINE learners may submit through google classroom/ blackboard/messenger. OFFLINE

LEARNERS must write their answers in a sheet of white/yellow paper and submit this along
with the other outputs required in this module as scheduled. Copy of the activity is available
at your respective department.

ACTION:
Activity 5

INSTRUCTION:

Record yourself singing a FOLKSONG. At the beginning of your recording, mention the
TITLE, SOURCE ( from whom you heard/learned the song and age of the source)

Work individually. ONLINE learners are to upload their outputs in google

classroom/blackboard.com/messenger. OFFLINE learners are to save their outputs in a USB
drive. Submission shall be announced via text message (offline learners).

RUBRICS: https://www.rcampus.com/rubricshowc.cfm?code=P7B325&sp=yes&
CLOSURE:

Check your mood.

I Love to do it

I am not in the mood

I Care to do it

I don’t feel to do it
It’s an easy task
I Like to do it

I am amazed
POST TEST:

INSTRUCTION:

UPLOAD YOUR ANSWERS IN GOOGLE CLASSROOM or BLACBOARD.COM/MESSENGER.

OFFLINE LEARNERS MUST WRITE THEIR ANSWER IN A SHEET OF PAPER AND SUBMIT
THIS TOGETHER WITH OTHER ACTIVITIES IN THIS MODULE AS SCHEDULED.

Choose from the words below, the folkloric genre that is described in each number.

Tall tale fairy tale folktale

Fable myth

1) A brief story that teaches a lesson or moral, usually through animal characters that take on
human qualities
2) An anonymous traditional story passed on orally from one generation to another
3) A highly exaggerated and often humorous story about folk heroes in local settings. The
characters in these stories might be real, but their actions are greatly exaggerated.
4) A story that involves fantasy elements such as witches, goblins, and elves. These stories
often involve princes and princesses and today are generally told to entertain children.
5) A traditional story believed to be based on actual people and events. These stories, which
typically celebrate heroic individuals or significant achievements, tend to express the values of
a culture

Closing Prayer
REFERENCES:
http://erie.cce.cornell.edu/resources/4-h-public-presentation-speech-rubric
https://www.managementstudyguide.com/public-speaking.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tShavGuo0_E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4raWBJLP-U
https://www.acadshare.com/mythology-folklore-introduction/