Lesson 2

Region 1
 Less o n O b j e c t i v e s
1. familiarize with the
provinces of Region 1;

2. recognize some
literary works and
figures of Ilocos; and

3. strengthen one’s writing skill

through writing an essay.
Topic 1: Introduction to Region 1
Ilocos
from Iloko to Ilocos
Abra Iloko/Iluko-language spoken
Benguet Ilocanos/Ilokanos-inhabitants
Ilocos Norte form the third largest
Ilocos Sur linguistic group in the
La Union Philippines, after Tagalogs
Mountain Province and Cebuanos
Pangasinan
The Ilocos region is located in the
northwestern coast of Luzon. It is a
narrow strip of land, with the China
Sea to the west and the Ilocos
mountain range to the east. Basically
agricultural, its generally arid and
barren soil has made the Ilocanos
one of the most migrant of Filipinos.
They are found in many parts of the
Philippines, in Hawaii and in the West
Coast of the United States.
 iloko literature
Crecencia Alcantara Juan S. P. Hidalgo
Edilberto Angco F. Sionil Jose
Rogelio Aquino Jacinto Kawili
Manuel Arguilla Peter La Julian
Hermogenes Belen Benjamin M. Pascual
Crispina Bragado Sinanar Roblanes- Tabin
Jose Bragado Agustin D. C. Rubin
Leona Florentino Carlos Bulosan
Marcelino Foronda Jr.
 activity
On a 1/2 crosswise, enumerate and explain some of the
interests and issues concerning teenagers nowadays.
Topic 2: Nalpay Na Namnama (Bigong Pag-Asa)
BIGONG PAG-ASA
sinulat ni Leona Florentino salin ni Isagani R. Cruz
Anong saya at ginhawa Isumpa ko kaya ang panahon
kung may nagmamahal nang ako’y ipinanganak
dahil may nakikiramay higit na mas masarap
sa lahat ng pagdurusa. na mamatay bilang sanggol.

Ang masama kong kapalaran Nais ko mang magpaliwanag

walang kapantay – dila ko’y ayaw gumalaw
wala akong alinlangan – nakikita kong malinaw
sa dinaranas sa kasalukuyan pagtanggi lamang ang matatanggap.

Kahit na ako ay magmahal Ligaya ko sana’y walang kapantay

sa isang musa sa kaalamang ikaw ay minamahal
wala namang hinuha isusumpa ko at patutunayan
na ako’y pahahalagahan para sa iyo lamang ako mamamatay.
 activity

1.Describe the poem’s tone.

2.Characterize the person speaking in the poem.
3.How did the poet assess the situation?
4.Are economic status, religious affiliation, and ethnic status
factors to consider in loving someone? Why or Why not?
 Topic 3: Literary Review:
Reading the Poem
1.Read the poem more than once. This will help you get its full
meaning.
2.Keep a dictionary to learn the meanings of unfamiliar words.
3.Read to hear the sounds of the words in your mind. Read as slowly
as possible. In ordinary reading, lip reading is a bad habit; with
poetry it is not.
4.Be attentive to what the poem is saying.
5.Practice reading poems aloud.
6.Read it affectionately, but not affectedly.
7.Read the poem slow enough to make each word clear and distinct.
8.Read the poem so that the rhythmical pattern is felt, not
exaggerated.
Topic 4: My Father Goes to Court
- Carlos Bulosan
 assessment
1.Compare the two families in the story.
2.Cite instances that made the poor family happy and
contented.
3.Describe the author’sfather. What was the complaint filed
against him? How did he defend himself?
4.Was the judge just enough in his decision? Justify your answer.
Topic 5: Literary Review:
Guidelines for Reading
Topic 5: Literary Review:
Guidelines for Reading
Topic 6: graduation
- f. sionil jose
 assessment
1.What are the phrases/sentences which show that the story
happened long time ago?
2.To what object did the narrator compare his beloved Teresita?
Was the comparison fitting?
3.Point out the social distance in which separates the two
characters.
4.What was his gift? Why did Teresita refuse to accept it?
5.If you were the main character, who would you please, Teresita
or your father? Why?
6.How did the story end? Give further explanation of the last
paragraph.
Topic 7: Literary Review:
Annotating a Text
assessment