Directions: Choose the correct word inside

the parentheses that will best complete the

sentence.
Peace (can not, cannot) be (keep, kept) by
force; it can only be (achieve, achieved) by
understanding.
IDIOM
hit the road (verb phrase)
Meaning: to go way
Tag. Trans.: umalis
Vocabularies
1. scurrilous (adj.) / ˈskər-ə-ləs /
Meaning: vulgar, coarse
Syn.: defamatory
Ant: decent
Tag. Trans.: nambabastos
2. pertinacious (adj.) / pər-tə-ˈnā-shəs /
Meaning: stubbornly persistent
Syn.: determined
Ant: tentative
Tag. Trans.: naninindigan
3. alacrity (n.)/ ə-ˈla-krə-tē /
Meaning: eagerness, speed
Syn.: elicit
Tag. Trans.: kaluwagan ng loob
Example
The senator decided to hit the road after receiving
scurrilous words from his colleagues. He is
pertinacious that his suggestion will help solve the
problem that is why he practiced his alacrity to push
his recommendation.
NTAP Exercise
Directions: Paraphrase the quotation
below using structural paraphrasing.
Men trust their eyes rather than
their ears; the road by precept is long
and tedious, by example short and
effectual.
Lesson # 1
Concepts and Approaches
in Understanding
Literature
How can you say that
literature is life?
Learning Objectives:
1. Analyze the different concepts and approaches in
understanding literature in the selection (Green Girl).
2. Create a story map and skit on the selection, “Green Girl
using the concepts and approaches in understanding
literature.
3. Exhibit intelligence in searching for solutions to one’s
problem through group enrichment creative activities.
Course Outcome # 1

Analyze the different literary periods, its elements,

contexts, genres, traditions, as well as the contributions
of various local writers in Philippine literature through
the use of critical reading strategies, literary techniques
and devices for them to be persevere and creative in
making their own literary piece.
LITERATURE
❖ litera
❖ from French phrase “belles letters”
meaning beautiful writing
❖ one of the seven arts
PEOPLE READ LITERATURE FOR:
❑ information
❑ amusement
❑ higher and keener
pleasure
❑ cultural upliftment
HALLMARKS OF LITERATURE
❑ Artistry
❑ Intellectual Value
❑ Suggestiveness
❑ Spiritual Value
❑ Permanence
❑Universality
LITERATURE HAS
TWO MAJOR
DIVISIONS:
 DIVISIONS OF
LITERATURE
PROSE POETRY
Structure Prose Poetry
Form Paragraph Stanza or verse
form
Language Ordinary Metrical,
rhythmical &
figurative
language
Appeal Intellect emotion
Aim To convince, Imaginative and
inform, instruct, idealistic in life
imitate & reflect
FORMS OF PROSE
1. Prose Drama
- dialogues
- acted on stage
2. Essay
- short literary composition
3. Prose Fiction
a. Novel (Without Seeing The Dawn By:
Steven Javellana)
b. Short Story ( Dead Star Paz Marquez-
Benitez)
4. Biography and Autobiography
5. Letter
6. Diary
7. Journal
8. Book Review
9. Current Publications ( books magazines
or newspapers)
10. Parody
11. Eulogy
12. Anecdote (The Moth and The Lamp)
-short account of incident
in someone’s life
13. Parable
14. Speech
a. address – prepared speech usually
given by the leaders
b. oration- delivered on some special
occasions
c. lecture – to inform or to instruct
d. sermon- religious or moral
instructions
Directions:Look for a partner and create a
concept map that will summarize the different
forms of prose.(½ crosswise)