Arrange the following jumbled words

and give its significance or definition.

POTIC
SHETSI TASTETENM
GENZOARI ESIDA
VDELOPE ESIDA
TESTIMONIO
An autobiography often deals with the
personal accomplishments and
achievements.

What if a narrative is about the

narrator’s lived experiences of abuse
and oppression, would it still qualify as
an autobiography? Why or why not?
What is testimonio? What is its
functions?
Testimonio or testimonial narrative is a
relatively new literary genre, if one may
call it.
It is said to have originated in Latin
America.
Autobiography primarily evolves around
personal development or accomplishment of
its authors.

Testimonio is an account of the author’s

experiences of marginality and oppression.

In a sense the narrator, is a witness to such

cases of abuse, hence the term. The
author’s subject position is, therefore, an
important elements of the testimonio.
Such narrative should come from a
traditionally marginalized group in society,
such as workers and peasants or victims of
human rights violations.

Testimonio may also take different forms (

letters, diary entries, incident reports,
poetry, among others) and use different
media ( print, radio, TV, others
Testimonio does not measure up to the
standards of “ academic” communication
and canonical.

This is expected because testimonial

writings are more concerned with their
purpose- that is, to call public attention to
lived experiences of marginality- than with
modernist literary aesthetic.
In your opinion, what is the general
condition of workers in the Philippines?
Is their condition improving? Why or
why not?
Workers are said to be the lifeblood of any society.
Considering the pivotal role that workers play in
societies, there should be mechanisms to ensure
that their rights are upheld. The Labor Code is the
primary legal document concerning the rights and
welfare of Filipino workers. It has undergone
several revisions to keep employees rights in sync
with the changing times. Nonetheless, there are
still cases of unfair labor practice, in which the rule
of profit seems to take precedence over worker’s
rights. The labor Code does not have within the
scope the welfare of the swelling ranks of Filipino
workers overseas.
In any case, Filipino workers are generally vigilant about
their well-being, using the means at their disposal to
report cases of work-related abuse. They have turned,
for instance, to nongovernment organizations ( NGOs)
and other groups that are sympathetic to the workers’
cause.
What are the steps in writing autobiography?

3rd Paragraph- Adulthood

Education
Job ( in any )
Marriage & Children
4th- Life at the moment
Important Life events
What are the steps in writing autobiography?

5th Famous Award/ Career or Profession to

pursue.
Try to recall episodes from your childhood
teenage life that are worth sharing and
which you may include in a possible
autobiography. Indicate dates, places, and
other details. The incomplete table below
serves as your example and guide.
Date Place Event
June 1990 Tuguegarao City Birth
1998 Caritan
Elementary First year in
School school, was
placed in the
SPED
 A Chapter of Your Life

 Telling stories about key events in your

life and describing people who played
important roles can be a dynamic learning
experience.
 Engage

Evoking a vivid impression means using

showing techniques
 Revisit your Past

Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and

other sensations of memory.
 The Meaning of Your Experience

Understanding and stating the meaning of

your experience is an important part of writing
a quality Autobiography
 A Public Experience

Remember, that writing an autobiography is a

public experience, not a private one.

Choose a topic you are comfortable sharing.

Do not write unwanted self-disclosures.
 Writers Reveal

Remember, each thing you write reveals

something else about you- to yourself and to
your readers.

After writing, always ask yourself: What have I

learned about myself in writing this piece and
going through this process?
 A fine focus

The best Autobiographies will focus on a

single event or individual.

You will both narrate your story and use

specific details to engage your reader.