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3. Learning Competencies
At the end of this lesson, the students should be able to do
the following:
● Use one’s schema to better understand a text (EN7RC-III-
a-8).
● Determine the key message conveyed in the material
viewed (EN7VC-III-a-13).
● Discover literature as a tool to assert one’s unique identity
and to better understand other people (EN7LT-III-a-5).
4. Objective
At the end of this lesson, the learner should be able to
identify important events in the Emergent Period of
Philippine literature.
6. Try it!
Warm-Up
Recall important events in Philippine history from 1935–1945.
List them down in a timeline organizer.
History Tracking
7. 1. cud (noun) – food brought back by an animal from the stomach
to be chewed again
The cow never stopped chewing cud even as it was milked.
2. ponder (verb) – to reflect upon
At night before bed, I write in a journal to help myself ponder the
day’s events.
Unlocking of Difficulty
8. 3. consciousness (noun) – awareness of and concern for conditions
in
society
Students today have shown an increased demonstration of their social
and political consciousness.
4. craftsmanship (noun) – the skill applied toward a piece of work
I am impressed with the craftsmanship of this small but detailed jade
figure.
Unlocking of Difficulty
9. 5. bobble (verb) – to make quick up and down movements
Our luggage bobbled in the rear compartment of the SUV as we
drove along a rocky road.
Unlocking of Difficulty
10. Learn about It
● Philippine literature greatly flourished despite growing
threats of foreign imperialism.
● Education and great mastery of the English language were
given importance by writers.
Period of Emergence (1935–1945)
11. Learn about It
● The plight of the Filipino people was commonly the subject
of various literary works.
● Famous writers of this period include Manuel E. Arguilla,
Nick Joaquin, Jose Garcia Villa, Salvador P. Lopez, Severino
Montano, and N. V. M. Gonzalez.
Period of Emergence (1935–1945)
12. Learn about It
● Writers consciously and purposefully tried to create
national literature.
● Writers had gained full control of the English language and
could manipulate it as a literary medium.
Qualities of the Period of Emergence
13. Learn about It
● Writers experimented with different literary forms and
techniques.
● Three groups of writers emerged: (a) those who were
concerned with social consciousness; (b) those who were
concerned with craftsmanship; and (c) those who were
determined to explore local color.
Qualities of the Period of Emergence
14. Learn about It
● In 1937, the Philippine Book Guild was founded. It aimed
to produce literature as well as create a reading public.
● In 1939, the Philippine Writer’s Guild was created. Its
members aimed to:
o Develop a common cultural consciousness among
Filipinos.
o Provide a center for cultural activities of Filipino writers.
Important Events of the Emergent Period
(According to Herbert Schneider, SJ)
15. Learn about It
o Uplift cultural standards and stimulate social
consciousness of the writer.
o Arrange for lectures and conferences.
o Establish friendly relations with writers from other
countries.
o Defend freedom of thought and expression.
Important Events of the Emergent Period
(According to Herbert Scheider, SJ)
16. Learn about It
● The Free Press and The Graphic and Philippine Magazine
provided an ample space for literary works in English.
● In 1940, The Commonwealth Literary Awards, which gave
the first-ever prizes to writers, was founded.
● The newspapers issued weekly supplements where literary
works were published.
Important Events of the Emergent Period
(According to Herbert Scheider, SJ)
17. Learn about It
The Emergent Period of Philippine Literature was brought to
an abrupt close by the Japanese occupation in 1941–1945.
During this time, the literary works produced were published
abroad.
18. Learn about It
Read the text, then answer the questions.
How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife
Manuel E. Arguilla
19. Learn about It
Guide Questions
1. Who are the main characters of the story? How would
you describe them?
2. What is the central conflict of the story? How is the
conflict resolved?
3. What thematic message might the story convey?
4. What characteristics does the text have that reflect the
Period of Emergence?
5. How would readers then and now be able to relate to the
story?
20. Writing Prompts
● Describe the significance of the Period of Emergence and
enumerate examples of writers from the period.
● Describe the qualities of the Period of Emergence according
to Amado Hernandez. What did the writers of the time hope
to achieve?
● Enumerate and describe the important events and
milestones that allowed creativity to flourish during the
Period of Emergence. How do you think the effects of these
events could be felt even today?
21. Writing Prompts
Criteria Does Not Meet
Expectations
1
Nearly Meets
Expectations
2
Meets
Expectations
3
Exceeds
Expectations
4
Score
Content (50%)
Clear and evident
focus on the topic
The focus on the
topic is unclear.
The focus on the
topic is somewhat
clear.
The focus on the
topic is sufficiently
clear.
The focus on the
topic is very clear.
Organization
(30%)
Logical progression
of details; clear
transitions
between ideas
There is no logical
progression of
details/events. The
transitions between
ideas are not
seamless.
There is a
somewhat logical
progression of
details/events. The
transitions between
ideas are somewhat
seamless.
There is a logical
progression of
details/events. The
transitions between
ideas are seamless.
There is a very
logical progression
of details/events.
The transitions
between ideas are
very seamless.
22. Writing Prompts
Criteria Does Not Meet
Expectations
1
Nearly Meets
Expectations
2
Meets
Expectations
3
Exceeds
Expectations
4
Score
Language Use
(20%)
Spelling,
mechanics,
grammar, and
word choice
There are more
than five errors in
spelling, mechanics,
grammar, and word
choice.
There are three to
four errors in
spelling, mechanics,
grammar, and word
choice.
There are one to
two errors in
spelling, mechanics,
grammar, and word
choice.
There are no errors
in spelling,
mechanics,
grammar, and word
choice.
Total Score =
23. How could the achievements of our forefathers help us
with our work and our goals today?
Values Integration
24. Synthesis
1. Form groups of three.
2. Each member will write a poem or microfiction according to
the concerns/objectives of one of the three major groups of
writers in the Period of Emergence (social consciousness,
craftsmanship, local color). Decide amongst yourselves who
will pursue which one.
25. Synthesis
3. Compile your works for presentation in class. You may
accompany your work with visual aids and the like as you
explain the intended significance of your work. Your
classmates may critique and ask questions.
4. Your teacher may ask questions after the activity.
26. 1. Research on the internet for a literary work from the
Period of Emergence. Make sure the work was written
during the period (1935 to 1945).
2. Analyze the work according to the themes and
characteristics of literature in the Period of Emergence.
Discuss the text thoroughly and cite textual evidence to
support your claims.
3. Share your personal reactions to or insights on the text.
Explain how or why you reacted, thought, or felt this way.
Assignment
27. Criteria Does Not Meet
Expectations
1
Nearly Meets
Expectations
2
Meets
Expectations
3
Exceeds
Expectations
4
Score
Content (50%)
Clear and
evident focus on
the topic
The focus on the
topic is unclear.
The focus on the
topic is
somewhat clear.
The focus on the
topic is
sufficiently clear.
The focus on the
topic is very clear.
Organization
(30%)
Logical
progression of
details; clear
transitions
between ideas
There is no logical
progression of
details/events. The
transitions
between ideas are
not seamless.
There is a
somewhat logical
progression of
details/events. The
transitions
between ideas are
somewhat
seamless.
There is a logical
progression of
details/events. The
transitions
between ideas are
seamless.
There is a very
logical
progression of
details/events. The
transitions
between ideas are
very seamless.
28. Criteria Does Not Meet
Expectations
1
Nearly Meets
Expectations
2
Meets
Expectations
3
Exceeds
Expectations
4
Score
Language Use
(20%)
Spelling,
mechanics,
grammar, and
word choice
There are more
than five errors in
spelling,
mechanics,
grammar, and
word choice.
There are three to
four errors in
spelling,
mechanics,
grammar, and
word choice.
There are one to
two errors in
spelling,
mechanics,
grammar, and
word choice.
There are no
errors in spelling,
mechanics,
grammar, and
word choice.
Total Score =
29. Bibliography
Philippine Literature in English. How My Brother Leon Brought Home A
Wife. Accessed May 11, 2022.
http://www.seasite.niu.edu/tagalog/literature/Short%20Stories/How%2
0My%20Brother%20Leon%20Brought%20Home%20A%20Wife.htm.