5. Activity: Engaging Workshop: "Exploring Local
Literary Traditions"
Instructions:
1. Divide the students into small groups and assign each group a specific region in the Philippines.
2. Provide each group with a selection of literary works from local writers of their assigned region.
3. Instruct the groups to read and analyze the assigned literary works, focusing on the themes, writing styles, and cultural
elements portrayed.
4. Encourage group discussions and brainstorming sessions to identify the contributions of local writers to the
development of regional literary traditions.
5. Each group should prepare a short presentation highlighting the significant contributions of their assigned local
writers. They can use visual aids, excerpts from the literary works, or any other creative means to support their presentation.
6. Allocate time for each group to present their findings to the class.
6. Analysis:
1. What are the common themes, writing styles, and cultural
elements found in the works of local writers from various
regions.?
2. What are the contributions of writers from different regions?
7. Abstraction
Guide students in reflecting on the significance of local writers in shaping
regional literary traditions. Discuss how these contributions have influenced the
overall development of Philippine literature and fostered a sense of cultural
identity within each region.
8. Application: Real-Life Problem: "Preserving
Local Literary Heritage"
Instructions:
• Present a hypothetical scenario where a local government is planning to demolish an old library that
holds a significant collection of literary works by local writers from the region.
• Divide the students into small groups and assign them roles such as concerned citizens, local writers,
historians, or government officials.
• Instruct each group to discuss and prepare a persuasive argument either for preserving the library or
for supporting the demolition.
• Encourage students to consider the value of preserving local literary heritage, the impact on regional
literary traditions, and the importance of cultural preservation.
• Allocate time for each group to present their arguments to the class, followed by a class discussion to
explore different perspectives and reach a consensus.
9. Assessment:
1. What is the objective of studying the contributions of local writers to the development of regional
literary traditions? (Short Answer)
2. True or False: Local writers have no influence on the development of regional literary traditions.
3. Fill in the blank: Local writers contribute to the development of regional literary traditions by
showcasing ____________ and ____________ elements.
4. Which region in the Philippines is known for its rich literary heritage? (Multiple Choice:
5. a) Luzon b) Visayas c) Mindanao d) All of the above)
6. Name one well-known local writer and their notable work from your assigned region. (Short Answer)
