UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

AY 2016-2017

CURRICULUM GUIDE IN 21st CENTURY

LITERATURE FROM THE PHILIPPINES AND THE
WORLD
GRADE LEVEL: Grade 11

SUBJECT TITLE: 21ST Century Literature from the Philippines and the World

PRE-REQUISITE/S: None

SUBJECT DESCRIPTION:
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This course aims to engage the students in appreciation and critical study of 21 st Century Literature from
the Philippines and the World encompassing various dimensions, genres, elements, structures, contexts,
and traditions.
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WEE
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CONTENT

1
JAN
1821
ORIENTATION

2
JAN
2528
3
FEB
1-4

INTRODUCTION
TO LITERATURE
Rebecca
AonuevoTalinhaga nang
Gana
INTRODUCTION
TO LITERATURE
Mario Vargas
Llosa.- Why
Literature?

CONTENT
STANDARDS

Establish
classroom
policies,
discuss
grading
system, and
other
concerns
(GA1, GA5)
The learner
will be able to
understand
and
appreciate the
elements and
contexts of
21st
century
Philippine
literature
from the
regions. (GA1,
GA5)

TEACHINGLEARNING
ACTIVITIES

FORMATION
STANDARDS

LEARNING
COMPETENCIES

Follow rules and

regulations according to
Thomasian values
(GA4, GA5)

Manifest proper
decorum, and
demonstrate and
Thomasian
values through
their actions
(GA4, GA6)

Recall the rules

and regulation
in their
handbook and
actuate
Thomasian
Values

The learner will be able to

demonstrate understanding
and
appreciation of 21st
Century
Philippine literature from
the
regions through a written
close analysis and critical
interpretation of a literary
text in terms of form and
theme, with a description of
its context derived from
research; and an

Inculcate that
Literature is a
container of
human
experiences
made available
for everyone to
appreciate
because no one
human could
ever experience
the totality of
human
experiences

Discuss the
PowerPoint
definition, and
Presentation
function of
And Lecture
Literature in
our world, today

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

PowerPoint
Presentation

ASSSESSME
NT TASKS

Attendance
record,
Formative
Assessment

Quiz

Distinguish the
different genres
of Literature
Deliver an
opinion on the
state of
Literature
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adaptation of a text into

other creative forms using
multimedia.(GA4, GA5)
4
FEB
8-11
5
FEB
1518

POETRY
Merly Alunan
Haiyan Dead

POETRY
Wislawa
SzymborskaThe Terrorist,
He Watches

The learner
will be able to
understand
and
appreciate the
elements and
contexts of
the 21st
century
Philippine and
World poetry.
(GA1, GA5)

The learner will be able to

demonstrate understanding
and appreciation of 21st
Century Philippine and World
poetry through: a written
close analysis and critical
interpretation of a poem in
terms of form and theme; and
an adaptation of a poem into
other creative forms using
multimedia (GA4, GA5)

present

Inculcate that

Literature is a
container of
human
experiences made
available for
everyone to
appreciate
because no one
human could ever
experience the
totality of human
experiences

Discuss the
definition, and
function of
Literature in
our world, today
Presentation:
Distinguish the
Spoken Word
different genres
Speech Choir
of Literature
Deliver an
opinion on the
state of
Literature
present

Long Quiz

GA1 Competent Consumer and User of Technology; GA2- Reflective thinker; GA3 Effective Communicator; GA4- Active witness to the Catholic Faith GA5 Team
Player GA6 Engaged in Social Transformation

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6
FEB
2225

CONTENT

CONTENT
STANDARDS

PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS

FORMATION
STANDARDS

NONFICTION
Laurel
FantauzoUnder My

The learner
will be able to
understand
and
appreciate the

The learner will be

able to demonstrate
understanding and
appreciation of 21st
century Philippine

Inculcate that an
individual is a
product of his or
her social milieu
and he or she is

LEARNING
COMPETENCIES

Illustrate the
qualities of nonfiction

TEACHING-LEARNING
ACTIVITIES

ASSSESSME
NT TASKS

Film viewing

Personal
essay or
extended
essay
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Invisible
Umbrella
7
MAR
1-4

8
MAR
8-11
9
MAR
1518
10
MAR
2225

NONFICTION
Marjane
SatrapiPersepolis
Preparation
for TANAGA
Presentation
TANAGA
Presentation
Proper

elements and
contexts of
the 21st
century
Philippine and
world nonfiction (GA2,
GA 3)

and world nonfiction

(GA4, GA 5)

important
because he or she
is an articulate
part of his or her
community. (GA1,
GA6)

Demonstrate
understanding
of the form
and structure
of the Tanaga
(GA2, GA3)

Compose a Tanaga
given a specific
topic (GA2, GA6)

Utilize the
Tanaga as a
vehicle for social
transformation
(GA4, GA6)

Identify the form

and structure of
the Tanaga

Group work, Photo

Exhibit, Performance
Poetry

Performanc
e RUBRIC

PRELIMINARY EXAM

GA1 Competent Consumer and User of Technology; GA2- Reflective thinker; GA3 Effective Communicator; GA4- Active witness to the Catholic Faith GA5 Team
Player GA6 Engaged in Social Transformation

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MAR
29APR
1
12
APR
5-8

CONTENT

FICTION
Nick JoaquinThe Mystery
Slipper at
Balete Drive
FICTION
Laura
EsquivelChabellas
Wedding
Cake

CONTENT
STANDARDS

PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS

FORMATION
STANDARDS

LEARNING
COMPETENCIES

TEACHING-LEARNING
ACTIVITIES

ASSSESSME
NT TASKS

Demonstrate
knowledge of
Psychoanalysi
s and
Mythological/
Archetypal
Criticism
using
Joaquins and
Equivels
stories

Demonstrate
understanding of the
elements of fiction,
psychoanalysis, and
mythological
criticism using the
prescribed texts.

Demonstrate
knowledge and
mastery of
psychoanalysis
and mythological
approaches
through a written
assessment.
(GA 1, GA 2, GA
3,GA 4)

Develop a clear
and open mind
about the current
societal issues in
the 21st Century
(e.g. poverty,
desire, and
cultural and
social
differences)
(GA 4, GA 6)

Elaborate on the
elements of fiction
and the key concepts
of psychoanalysis
and mythological
criticism.

Use of
online
platforms,
mainly
eLEAP.

Identify the
elements of
drama and film.

Infographs

(GA2, GA 3)

Gain knowledge
about the concept of
adaptation and
literary parallelisms.
(GA 1, GA 2)

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APR
1215
14
APR
1922
15
APR
2629

Identify the
characteristics of
Magic Realism and
Social Realism in
both Latin American
and Philippine
Literature.

HOLY WEEK

DRAMAELEMENTS
DRAMA
Nick Pichay
Uyayi Ng
Ulan

The learner
will be able to
understand
and
appreciate
literary texts
in various
genres across
national
literature and

The learner will be

able to demonstrate
understanding and
appreciation of 21st
century drama
through a written
close analysis and
critical
interpretation as
well as a critical

Understand the
way human
beings interact
thru drama and
film. (GA2, GA3,
GA4, GA5, GA6)

Use of
Quizzes

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cultures.
(GA2, GA 3)

paper and an
adaptation of a text
into other creative
forms using
multimedia. (GA 1,
GA 2)

GA1 Competent Consumer and User of Technology; GA2- Reflective thinker; GA3 Effective Communicator; GA4- Active witness to the Catholic Faith GA5 Team
Player GA6 Engaged in Social Transformation

WEE
K

16
MAY
3-6
17
MAY
1013
18
MAY
1720

CONTENT

CONTENT
STANDARDS

THE
LORAX
(MOVIE)
LITERARY
FOLIO:
FINAL
EDITING
STAGE
SUBMISSION
AND
CRITIQUE
OF
LITERARY
FOLIO

PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS

FORMATION
STANDARDS

SAME AS ABOVE
The learner
will be able to
apply the
knowledge
and skills
learned in the
literature
classroom
through
writing their
own literary

Create a literary folio

(GA2, GA3, GA5,
GA6)

Utilize written
literature as a
vehicle to
promote social
awareness
(GA2, GA4, GA6)

LEARNING
COMPETENCIES

Survey how the

elements of film
contribute to the
development of
the theme.
Apply the
techniques in
writing literary
works.

TEACHING-LEARNING
ACTIVITIES

ASSSESSME
NT TASKS

Worksheet

Film
Review

Group work,
Literary folio

Performanc
e RUBRIC

Constructively
critique the
literary works of
each group in
class through the
application of
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works. (GA2,
GA3)

19
MAY
2427

critical and
literary theories

QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT 2

GA1 Competent Consumer and User of Technology; GA2- Reflective thinker; GA3 Effective Communicator; GA4- Active witness to the Catholic Faith GA5 Team
Player GA6 Engaged in Social Transformation

REFERENCES: (follow the APA format)

Text Book
Sanchez, L. J. et. al. (2016). 21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World. Q.C.: Vibal Group, Inc..

Books
Adams, H. & Searle, L. (2004). Critical theory since Plato. Kentucky: Cengage Learning.
Alfar, D. & Lacuesta, A.R. (Eds.). (2014). Maximum Volume: Best New Philippine Fiction 2014. Pasig City: Anvil Publishing,
Auerbach, E. (2013). Mimesis: The representation of reality in western literature. Oxford: Princeton University.
Cassil, R.V. (Ed.) (1995). Norton anthology of short fiction (5th ed.) New York: Norton and Company.
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Downing, L. (2008). The Cambridge introduction to Michel Foucault. London: Cambridge University Press.
Eagleton, T. (2008). Literary Theory: An Introduction. Minnesota: University of Minnesota Press.
Evasco, E. & Pacis, C. (Eds.). (2006). Bagets: An anthology of Filipino young adult fiction. Quezon City: UP Press.
Kennedy, X.J. & Giola, D. (2012) Literature: An introduction to fiction, poetry and drama (10th ed.). London: Longman Publishing.
Lodge, D. (2000) Modern criticism and theory. Essex: Pearson Education Limited.
Lumbera, B.L & Lumbera, C.N. (Eds.). (2005). Philippine literature: A history and anthology. (2005). Pasig City: Anvil Publishing Inc.
Moretti, F. (2013).Between history and literature. London: Verso Books.
Schreibman S. & Siemens, R. (Eds.). (2008). A Companion to Digital Literary Studies. Oxford: Blackwell. Retrieved from
http://www.digitalhumanities.org/companionDLS/
Showalter, E. (2002).Teaching literature.Oxford: Blackwell Publishing.

Aebischer, P. (2013). Screening early modern drama : beyond Shakespeare. Cambridge; New York :

Cambridge University Press.

Avellana, D. H. (2009). The Drama of it : a life on film and theater. Manila : Anvil.
Barnet, S. et. al. (2001). Types of drama : plays and contexts. New York: Longman.
Culpeper, J., Short, M., Verdonk P. (1998). Exploring the language of drama : from text to context. London : Routledge.
Frost, A. (2007). Improvisation in drama. New York : Palgrave Macmillan.
Gale, M. B., Deeney, J. F. (2016). The Routledge drama anthology : from modernism to contemporary performance. London; New York :
Routledge.
Nicholson, H. (2005). Applied drama : the gift of theatre. Basingstoke [England]; New York : Palgrave Macmillan.
Sikat, R. & Pichay, N. (1990). Tatlo sa tanghalan. Manila: Kalikasan.
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Journal Articles
Shukla, S. K. (2011). Literature and environment. http://www.theglobaljournals.com/ijar/file.php?
val=May_2014_1398965985_e9548_110.pdf. Indian Journal of Applied Research, 4(5), 370-373. doi:10.15373/2249555x/may2014/111

Web References
Branch, M. (n.d.). Retrieved January 06, 2017, from https://weberstudies.weber.edu/archive/archive%20B%20Vol.%2011-16.1/Vol.
%2011.1/11.1Branch.htm
Welcome to the Purdue OWL. (n.d.). Retrieved January 06, 2017, from https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/722/13/

Prepared by:
Allen Dave Arboleda
Hera Alexan Benitez
Joan Flores
April Joy Jasmin
Mary Ann Majul
Mary Anne Mallari
Juan Carlos Santos
Paolo Tenchavez
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Zendy Victoria Sue Valencia

Reviewed by:

Approved by:

Approved by:

NAME OF STRAND CHAIR

Chairperson, LANG Strand

ASSOC. PROF. RODRIGO A. LITAO, Ph.D.

Assitant Principal for Curriculum and
Instruction

ASSOC. PROF. PILAR I. ROMERO, Ph.D.

Principal, UST Senior High School

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