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(MODULE 2 WEEK 2 QUARTER 1)

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW
The use of this module requires every learner to demonstrate understanding of transformation in the
Philippine literature through times. Through this, each learner will experience how language, ethnic and geographic
dimensions contribute and are influenced by changes in the government.
Learning Competency:
EN12Lit-Ia-21 Identify geographic, linguistic, and ethnic dimensions of Philippine literary history from pre-colonial to the
contemporary
LESSON 2: BIKOL LITERATURE
Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:
 Recognize the Bikol literature as one of the dimensions of Philippine Literature.
 Appreciate the application of imagery in the text provided, paying particular attention to the regional origins of the
poem.
 Respond critically to the poem and articulate this response through a presentation.

WHAT I KNOW
IDENTIFICATION-Direction: Based on what you’ve learned from the previous lesson, identify what is being
described in each item.
______________1. This is a Biblical story printed in the Philippines and translated to Tagalog from Greek by
Fr. Antonio de Borja.
______________2. This is a chant in free verse by a bereaved person or his representative beside the corpse
of the dead. No definite meter or rhyming scheme is used.
______________3. This is the book about the life and sufferings of Jesus Christ.
______________4. This are made up of stories about life, adventure, love, horror and humor where one
can derive lessons about life.
______________5. This is a special occasion for the Pilareños of Sorsogon during Maytime to get together.

WHAT’S NEW
PICTURE IT OUT!
Share your ideas about the pictures presented and use the guide questions below.

 What do you think

about Mayon Volcano?
 Why do you think people love this tourist destination?
 Have you seen Mount Mayon up Close? If yes, how did you react when you saw it for the first time?

WHAT IS IT
BIKOL LITERATURE
It is both to the advantage and detriment of Bikolanos that a good number of them are multilingual and are normally
proficient not only in Bikol, their regional language, but also in English and Filipino. Prominent writers such as screen writer Ricky
Lee and poet Marne Kilates are both natives of Bikol, and yet are known as Bikolano writers. It is very sad that there are few Pre-
Hispanic Bikol works that have been collected and published. What has been left behind, however, are some forms which still exist
today.

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 There are still the proverbs, riddles, and sayings that have remained in use, such as “An matakot sa doron/Daing aanihon” or
“Those afraid of locusts/Will not harvest anything”. There is also the tradition of tigsikan, or a game of creating witty, versified (in
verse) extemporaneous toast during a round of drinking.

 Bikol writers have adopted forms of literature for their own enjoyment, however there are many corridos and religious works,
coming from the press owned by Mariano Perfecto.
 These led to the creation and enjoyment of other forms of entertainment, such as the comedia and the zarzuela, in the 1800s and
1900s.
 Literary production continued via varied publications until 1960s when the last Bikol magazine stopped production. Production
then slowed, but did not completely stop.
 It has since proceeded slowly, but persistently, owing to the renewed interest of schools and writers who have since embraced
the task of building on their literary achievements and are writing new work, such as the text we have for this lesson.

WHAT’S MORE
ACTIVITY 1: CINE MO TO!
On Mayon Volcano
Mayon Volcano is renowned around the world for its nearly perfect shape. It is also one of the most active volcanoes in the
world and erupts regularly. Provinces near Mt. Mayon are already very accustomed to evacuating periodically because of the eruptions
occur. Despite the constant threat of danger, however the volcano remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in the
Philippines. Like many locations in the Philippines, Mt. Mayon has a fascinating legend which tells the story of its creation. The
Legend of Daragang Mayon is a romantic and exciting story telling of how the volcano came to be.
Watch and listen carefully to a video to be presented by your teacher on your Facebook messenger application or you may
use the provided link below to locate the video on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YoZqGmQAD0
THINK ABOUT THESE QUESTIONS!
1. How do the characters in the legend correspond to the behavior of the volcano in real life?
2. What does knowing the legend do to your appreciation the volcano?
3. How would the legend of Daragang Mayon be told today? What changes would there be in how the story is told?

WHAT CAN I DO
ACTIVITY 2: WHAT ABOUT MAYON
Read the poem entitled MAYON by Kristian Sendon Cordero (Camarines Sur) Translated from the Bikol and
respond critically to the following questions and Worksheets to process the selection.

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 MAYON
Kristian Sendon Cordero
Camarines Sur
Ayon sa alamat, lason ng pana ni Pagtuga,
Ang lumikha ng bulkan –libingan ito
Ng dalagang namatay sa isang digmaan.
Ngayon, ano ang tutubo sa paanan ng Mayon
Gayong nagiging malawak na iytong sementeryo
Ng abo, ng tao. Manganaganak na kaya ito?
Tinititigan ko ang nakangangang bulkan—binabalot
ng ulap at ng sariling usok ang tuktok, gatas sa labi.
Baka sakali, magpakita, nang may silbi ang kamera.
Sa ilang retrato na ibinebenta ng mga bata sa Cagsawa
Lusaw na tae ang nagliliyab na lava, dumadaloy pababa.
Matandang nag-nganga ayon naman sa isang makata.
Sa isang lumang postcard na nakita ko sa Antigo Merkado
Kapag sa malayo, isa siyang magandang sikyung
nakatanod
Handa sa pagkapkap, naghihintay sa iyong pagpasok.
1. List at least three images found in the poem.
Cite the lines they appear.
2. Examine the images in the poem and
determine whether the impression being
conveyed by the image is positive or
negative. List down the images in the table.
3. The first stanza of the poem showcase the
death of Magayon as the cause of birth of the
Volcano. Carrying the reasoning through the
second stanza, what is the persona implying
with his use of the image of a graveyard?
Discuss it below.
4. The fourth stanza presents an image of the
poem which was viewed differently by two
different people—the persona and an
unnamed poet, or makata—who gave a very
different interpretation of the image. Defend
the choices of both poets in light of how
Mount Mayon is seen in the poem.
5. Discuss why the author used a security guard
as the final image of the poem. What does
this seem to imply about how security
personnel are viewed?

ASSESSMENT
JOURNAL ENTRY
Make your own journal in answering the question below. Use pictures or posters in presenting your output. The
power of images to convey meaning was used extensively in Cordero’s poem. Write three to five paragraph critique of the
poem focusing on how the images in the poem present the experience of viewing Mount Mayon. (10pts)

WHAT I CAN SHOW

Which category in 21st Century skills do you think the core of our topic falls in? (Communication, collaboration,
creativity, critical thinking, productivity, leadership and technology literacy). Explain why.

Prepared by:
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Mrs. Rochelle May G. Gayacan, LPT
SUBJECT TEACHER

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 ANSWER SHEET

**THIS PORTION OF THE MODULE SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BACK TO MA’AM ROCHELLE FOR CHECKING**

Name of Student: ________________________________________________ Grade/Strand: _________________

Present Address: _________________________________________________ Contact no.____________________
Subject Matter: 21ST Century Literature from the Philippines and the World
Topic: LESSON 2: BIKOL LITERATURE

WHAT I KNOW

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WHAT’S NEW
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WHAT’S MORE- ACTIVITY 1: CINE MO TO!

Watch and listen carefully to a video to be presented on your Facebook messenger application or you may use the provided link below to
locate the video on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YoZqGmQAD0
Then, use the space provided below for your answers in guide questions.
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WHAT I CAN DO- ACTIVITY 2: WHAT ABOUT MAYON?

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ASSESSMENT- JOURNAL ENTRY

NOTE: You can use bond paper in your output if this space isn’t enough for you.

WHAT I CAN SHOW

Which category in 21st Century skills do you think the core of our topic falls in? (Communication, collaboration, creativity, critical
thinking, productivity, leadership and technology literacy). Explain why.

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 Prepared by:
________________________________
Ms. Rochelle May S. Gayacan, LPT
SUBJECT TEACHER

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