M12A1

A. Video Analysis. Choose only one from the videos below. Then

write a reflection paper. (20 points)

SAGISAG NG KULTURA TV : F SIONIL JOSE

I chose this video because I want to know who is the national artist of the
Philippines in literature. His name is Francisco Sionil. Jose was a Filipino
writer who was one of the most widely read in the English language.
Remembering National Artist for Literature F. Sionil Jose should not be
like having a sense of the last-song syndrome. Besides one of his final
public comments, he was known as a consequential and prolific writer,
having authored more than 35 books. Few other Filipino authors are so
accomplished that they merit mention in international news or an
obituary in The New York Times. Still, some remember Mr. Jose for his
social media posts not long ago. He stung people when he said Maria
Ressa did not deserve the Nobel Peace Prize, which was awarded in
recognition of her contributions to journalism. Perhaps in defense of the
late Mr. Jose, a columnist from another daily said the National Artist
should instead be remembered for his body of work, for mentoring other
writers and even for his famous bookstore, Solidaridad. That columnist
need not make excuses for Mr. Jose, who deserved praise for his courage to
express an unpopular opinion. Some might even argue that he spoke the
truth, and I learned that literature allows a person to step back in time
and learn about life on Earth from the ones who walked before us. We can
gain a better understanding of culture and have a greater appreciation of
it. We learn through the ways history is recorded, in the forms of
manuscripts and through speech itself.

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 B. Poetry Writing. Compose a poem expressing your thoughts on

being a Filipino or on things you believe about Filipino on any topic

of your choice. Your topic is about appreciating Filipino traits,

customs and traditions. Choose the best time for writing. Try

playing instrumental music while writing. Your poetry can either

be in free verse or in rhythmic patterns. Your poetry may be

expressed either in Filipino or English.

Pilipinas ang aking bansa,

sa pilipinas ako nag mula,

maraming nag tutula,

sa maganda at magalang na mga bata at matanda.

nais ko ipag malaki,

ang ating bansa ay bukod tangi,

mga pilipinong matatalino,

lalo na sa pag kawang gawa at bayanihan sa baryo.

pilipino ako at nasa pilipinas tayo,

marami saatin ang magagandang tao,

mahilig sumyak(sumayaw) kumanta at tumula,

dapat ipag malaki ang ating bansa.

AUTHOR :
Marriane Baylon

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