ARELLANO UNIVERSITY

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

S.Y. 2022-2023 FIRST SEMESTER

Lesson Plan in: 21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World
Date: August 22-26 20222

I. Topic: Pre-Colonial Literature (Oral Tradition)

II. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 Discuss the characteristics of Pre-colonial Literature in the Philippines.
 Write a proverb and reflect how it may guide in their lives.
 Adhere the beauty of literature during pre-colonial period.
III. References: 
21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World (Second Edition) Solmenaro, etal ∙
Literatura (21st Century Philippine and World Literatures) for SHS by Jaime Gutierrez- Ang IV.
Teaching Procedure/ Strategies 

A. Daily Routine 
B. Simple Recall/ Review : The students should recall and give the meaning of these 4words
based on their understanding of the previous lesson.

C. Motivation: The teacher shows the different paintings depicting the life of the Filipinos during
the Pre-Colonial Period and asks the students to express their insights about the paintings.

D. Development of the Lesson 

A. CN #02
Pre-Colonial Literature (Oral Tradition)

Characteristics of Pre-Colonial Literature:

 Based on oral tradition
 Crude on ideology and phraseology
 Express the hopes and aspirations, the people’s lifestyles as well as their loves.
 Explain how the world was created, how certain animals possess certain characteristics, why
some places have waterfalls, volcanoes, mountains, etc.
 From the analysis of collected oral lore of Filipinos who were able to preserve.

 Before the Philippines was colonized. It was already brimming with a rich tradition of oral
literature. Early Filipinos weaved together countless myths and legends to explain certain
phenomena.

 Most of what have been transcribed now are taken from oral literature which means that these
stories have been passed on from one generation to another. Most of that which survived are
epics and folklores.
 ORAL TRADITION

1. Epic: Long narrative story of heroic deeds , adventure and prowess.

Example:

Amaya

Biag ni Lam-ang

2. Simple stanza poems:

A. Riddle is a puzzle statement which uses image that has to be guessed. It relies on
metaphor.
Examples:

KAY LAPIT-LAPIT NA SA MATA, DI MO PARIN MAKITA.

Sagot: TENGA/EAR

KAISA-ISANG PLATO, KITA SA BUONG MUNDO.

Sagot: BUWAN/MOON

B. Proverbs are practical observations and philosophy of everyday life that are written
usually in a rhyme scheme. It is obviously meant to entertain while teaching basic skills in
surviving local life. In Filipino, These are called Salawikain .

3. Tales is a story, especially one that’s full of creative embellishments. It can be true or
fictional, but they generally consist of a narrative, with a beginning and an end, made more
interesting and exciting with vivid details.
MYTH : involves divinities and spirits who interact with human.

LEGENDS: explains the origin of things and it is believed to be based on history .

FABLE: Short tale which teaches a lesson. It involves animals as characters.

TRICKSTERS- tale recounts the adventures of clever hero.

4. Folksong: is a melodious expression of emotion, thoughts or idea

Example:
KATAKATAKA (Eva Eugenio)

B. ANALYSIS (the students will answer the questions, form of oral recitation) 

C. ABSTRACTION 
The teacher asks the students about the summary of today’s lesson.

D. APPLICATION:
Assessment #2
Direction: Write a proverb and reflect how it may guide in your life. (At least 3 proverbs)

ESSAY RUBRICS
Very Informative 7points
Clear and well Organized 5points
Correct usage of spelling, punctuation and 5points
grammar errors
Interesting Style 3points
TOTAL 20 OINTS

- Proverbs have deep meanings which can really be a guide to us in our everyday
lives. For example: Don't look a gift horse in the mouth it says that if someone gives
you a present, don't question it and be contented instead of complaining.