Coverage: Final

Intended Learning Outcomes:

1. Compare and contrast the characters, plot and theme of Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo (CLO 2)
2. Recognize the value the role of the youth in the development of the country (CLO
3,4)

LESSON 10: El Filibusterismo

 Background of the publication, theme, plot, characters and ideas in the novel

Duration: 5 hours
Instructional Process
1. Ask the students regarding the most important details, its theme, and
message of Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere and its implications to modern
society.

Preparation 2. Make a graphic organizer showing the impacts of the first novel to the
19th century Philippines and the implications of these impacts to the 21 st
century Philippines.

Present the interactive discussion on the characters, setting, details,

plot, synopsis and history of El Filibusterismo.

Provide students with reading materials:

Presentation
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/10676/10676-h/10676-h.htm

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1J6RX4lmj8JMoHEEIfHtT5lz5grrtcfsw

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1uNtI8wkgVr75m6meEOuBVGyWrCkc71x0

Compare and Contrast

With Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, compare and

contrast the novels details, plot, theme, characters, synopsis and
Practice implications.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KSVw0UwtubgLHz1vKDFTEvnswMgeG
zu4/edit
Performance Administer performance task.

Task 1: Give your Reaction!

[Adapted from Wani-Obias et al., 2018]

After reading El Filibusterismo, collaborate with a classmate and agree between

yourselves who gets to represent Simoun and Basilio. Taking into consideration
Simoun’s and Basilio’s beliefs, principles, and viewpoints, create a brief script of an
argument between these two and make a recorded video on any of the subsequent
topics:
1. English as the medium of instruction in schools;
2. Re-imposition of death penalty in the country; or
3. The Philippines’ New Anti-Terrorism Law

Criteria Points
Content 15 pts.
Validity of Statement 15 pts.
Delivery and Conviction 10 pts.
Overall Impact 10 pts.
Comments/remarks: Total 50 pts.

Assessment Task 1

Link the following characters with the current social issues that they represent
then briefly justify each.

Character Current Social Issues Represented

Kabesang Tales
Placido Penitente
Padre Camorra
Hermana Penchang
Juli

Assessment Task 2

As members of the youth of today, examine Rizal’s views/ideas about society

through the themes tackled in his El Fili by accomplishing the following matrix:
 El Fili Themes Rizal’s Views/Ideas Your Brief
about Society Assessment as a
Youth of Today
Revolution and Social
Change
Leadership and
Governance
Education and
Language
Filipino Youth

Learning Resources:

 Wani-Obias, R. et al. (2018). The life and works of Jose Rizal. C & E Publishing
Inc. Quezon City.
 Rizal, J. (1912). The reign of greed: A complete English version of El
Filibusterismo (C. Derbyshire, Trans.) Accessed on August 18, 2020 at
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/10676/10676-h/10676-h.htm (Original work
published 1887).