DAY 1 4.

It is a form of text that follows a meter and rhythm

with each line and syllable.
ACTIVITY 1: A. epic B. essay C. myth D. poetry
The teacher will show pictures of some of the 5. Its written text contains dialogues and stage
famous characters in Philippine Literature. The directions.
students will guess their names. A. drama B. folktales C. proverb D. riddle

Activity 3:
Read and understand the excerpt of Pliant Like a
Bamboo Tree by I.V. Mallari. Create a Venn Diagram
to show the similarities of Filipinos to a Bamboo
Tree.

Below are the common Genres in Philippine

Literature: DAY 2

ELEMENTS OF FICTION

1. CHARACTERS - are the people, animals, or

aliens in the story. Readers come to know the
characters through what they say, what they think,
and how they act. It is a figure in the literary work
(personality, gender, age, etc.)

TYPES of CHARACTERS
A. PROTAGONIST-The main characters in the
story.
B. ANTAGONIST-The opposing character in the
story. Usually, they cause conflict
C. CONFIDANTE-The conspirators or side-kicks
of the protagonists. They are usually the peers of
the best friends of the main character in the story.

2. SETTING- refers to when (time) and where

(place) the story happened.

3. PLOT- is the series of events and actions that

occur in a story.

ACTIVITY 2:
Multiple Choice: Select the best answer by writing
the letter of your choice on your answer sheet.

1. It came from the Latin word literatura and it is the

verbal expression, oral or written, of the experiences
of the people as influenced by their history.
A. folktales B. genres C. literature D. song
2. This is a literature that is spoken or sung.
A. drama B. essay C. oral literature D. proverb
3. It refers to the different forms and classifications
of literary pieces.
A. genre B. literature C. oral tradition D. poetry
4. CONFLICT- is the opposition of forces or Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct,
characters and FALSE if not.
a. Man vs. Self d. Man vs Nature ________1. Literature only entertains us.
b. Man vs. Man e. Man vs. Technology ________2. Literature can be a means of
c. Man vs. Supernatural f. Man vs Society understanding every individual’s differences.
________3. Diversity and uniqueness are evident in
5. MOOD- Writers use words to develop the various literary texts.
atmosphere of the narrative. ________4. The theme is the main idea of the story.
It can be a moral message.
6. THEME is the center or main idea of the story. ________5. The setting, characters, and plot affect
Here are the other characteristics of a theme: the theme of the story.
________6. Themes about living harmoniously are
 It is the main idea. also tackled in literature.
 Expressed in the form of a statement, not a word ________7. Readers cannot relate to fictional
 It is a view of life. characters.
 No theme is identical to the moral or lesson ________8. Literature helps us explore human
 A revelation of human character nature-- triumphs,
 Does not rely on facts that are not stated in the shortcomings, and failures.
story ________9. We can also learn from the experiences
 Not a familiar saying of others.
________10. Literary pieces help validate or
ACTIVITY 1: invalidate our identities.
Identify what is being described in each number.
Look for the correct answer inside the box below. DAY 3

1. Part of the plot that gives readers background ACTIVITY 1:

information about the story and characters. PRE-TEST: Directions: Look at some examples of
2. It is the first spot in the story where the author conflicts in literature in Column A and match them
introduces the main conflict of the story. with the appropriate type of conflict in literature in
3. The highest point of drama, is also described as Column B. Write the letter of the best answer.
the turning point in the story.
4. The events that happen after the climax of the Column A
story that lead up to the end. 1. Hero vs. Villain
5. It is the end of the story when the author 2. The recent typhoon Ulysses that hit people in
explains how everything turns out for the Luzon.
characters. 3. A man who questions himself about what
6. It is the place where the story happens. decision to make.
7. It is the struggle that happens between the 4. A woman who committed a crime is being
opposing sides in a story. chased by authorities.
8. When the struggle in the story is happening 5. A child who has difficulty using a laptop.
between the protagonist and him or herself, it is 6. A newly transferred neighbor discovered that the
called____. house had some ghosts living in it.
9. When the struggle in the story is happening
between the protagonist and some other force, it Column B
is called___. A. Man vs. supernatural
10. It is the main idea of the story. B. Man vs. Self
C. Man vs. Nature
Faling action Setting D. Man vs. Man
Internal Conflict Rising action E. Man vs. Technology
Theme Resolution F. Man vs. Society
Exposition Conflict
Climax External Conflict 6 Types of Literary Conflicts

ACTIVITY 2: 1. Man vs. Self – a conflict within the character’s

Complete the organizer with words and/or pictures own mind/heart. He/she may struggle to make the
that indicate or symbolize the unique identity of right decision, with how to feel about a person or
Filipinos. Include a short explanation of whatever situation, with fear, with trying to find a true
you put in each box. An example is given. identity.

Example: Macy longs to give up, but is trying to

persevere until her project is complete.

2. Man vs. Man – A person conflicts with another

person. This often means these two people have
different goals or different methods. A common
example is a hero in conflict with a villain. But it
could also be best friends in an argument or a
struggle between a mentor and a student.

Example: Christine gets into an argument with

her sister.

ACTIVITY 3: 3. Man vs. Nature – A person conflicts with nature.

This is a struggle that comes from the setting
 that the character has to deal with. It could be
surviving in the wilderness after a plane crash, DAY 4
dealing with illness, an earthquake, starvation, or
a bear. Examples of Conflict Resolution:

Example: Audrie has to figure out how to cross a 1. Two friends fight over a boy, but in the end, they
desert without getting dehydrated. realize that friendship is more important, and the boy
ultimately moves away from the town anyway.
4. Man vs. Society – A person conflicts with a
collective group. It may be a club, school, Where did the conflict take place?
city, or government. It may be a conflict
with a culture, a tradition, or an established What was the conflict about?
law.
Who were involved?
Example: Brian is trying to change the
dress code at his school. What did you notice about their actions,
words, and emotions during the conflict?
5. Man vs. Supernatural – A person Describe how the conflict was resolved.
conflicts with something otherworldly. This
may be magic, a ghost, a vampire, or a 2. A young girl is sick with cancer, and while she
portal. fights the disease, goes through many treatments,
and changes others with her positive attitude and a
Example: Mack must fight off a zombie brought great outlook on life, she ultimately passes away
to life through magic. from the disease.
6. Man vs. Technology – A person conflicts with 3. In Romeo and Juliet, Romeo and Juliet are dead,
technology. He or she may be in a struggle with and their families end their feud as they realize that
AI, a robot, a computer virus, or social media, for their hatred has led to the deaths of their children.
example
4. When the final book of the Harry Potter series
Example: A woman tries to reprogram a robot that comes to an end, Voldemort has been defeated
wants to destroy humankind. through Harry's ultimate sacrifice, and although
there has been much loss of life, Voldemort is
ACTIVITY 2: Take a look at the pictures below. ultimately defeated.
Identify the conflict depicted in each picture.
5. In the Biblical story of Noah and the Flood, the
flood waters recede after some time, and Noah, his
family, and all of the animals can exit the ark. The
rainbow becomes a symbol that God will not use a
flood to destroy the Earth again.

Study the 6 easy steps for Resolving Conflicts

ACTIVITY 3: True or False. Write T if the statement

is true and F if otherwise.

________________1. A conflict is a struggle

between two opposing forces.
________________2. An internal conflict happens
between characters, someone, or something in the
outside world.
________________3. External conflicts happen ACTIVITY 2: Write the conflict statement on the
within the character’s own heart or mind. given stories/situations below. Then, identify the
________________4. The conflict centers itself type of conflict shown.
within the story’s theme.
________________5. A protagonist is the central 1. Cinderella has a step-family and she was treated
character in the story and the antagonist is the like a servant. When the minister announced that
opposing force. the prince would throw a ball, Cinderella’s evil step-
ACTIVITY 4: Pick a movie that you have already
sisters were delighted because it was a chance for
watched. Notice the conflict shown in the movie and
answer the table below. Limit your answers to 1- 2 them to meet the prince. Likewise, Cinderella
sentences only. expressed her desire to attend the party but her
step-family disapproved of it. The evil sisters tore
 ACTIVITY 4:
Directions: Complete the following statements about
what you have learned about story conflicts.

1. A ___________ is a problem that the main

character or characters face. It is a struggle between
two opposing forces. In literature, six main types of
conflict are either___________ or ___________.

2. This conflict plays out between the V (the central

her dress hours before the ball to make sure she character) and the ___________ (opposing force).
could not go to the party.
3. ___________ is a conflict within the character’s
Conflict Statement: own mind/heart.
_________________________________________
4. ___________ is a conflict between a character
Type of Conflict: __________________________ and someone/something in the outside world.

2. The evil sisters maligned Cinderella. They told her 5. ___________ happens when a person conflicts
that she was a good-for-nothing creature. She with another person.
deserves to be in the company of insects. Cinderella
6. ___________ happens when a person conflicts
spoke to her fairy godmother and told her everything
with nature.
she suffered. She broke down and started to believe
that her worth is as little as her step-family says it is. 7. ___________ happens when a person conflicts
with a collective group.
Conflict Statement:
_________________________________________ 8. ___________ happens when a person conflicts
with something otherworldly.
Type of Conflict: __________________________
9. ___________ happens when a person conflicts
3. Harry is enrolled as a scholar in a science school. with technology.
He needs to keep up with the scientific society’s 10. ___________ is sometimes referred to by the
expectations for him to stay in that school until French term denouement, which means “to untie.”
graduation. After being there for a few months, he
realized that many of the school’s rules and
regulations worked against him.

Conflict Statement: ---End---

_________________________________________

Type of Conflict: __________________________

4. Ben was a young boy when he witnessed the

killing of his parents. He grew up thinking of how he
could avenge his parents’ death. However, he felt
the fear of facing the killer someday. He learned
martial arts, shooting, and other self-defense
techniques. He knew that he needed to overcome
several obstacles to finally give justice to the death
of his parents.

Conflict Statement:
_________________________________________

Type of Conflict: __________________________

5. Jose argued with John. Eventually, the

misunderstanding ended up in a physical fight. John
hit him with a knife, but Jose managed to avoid the
attack. He needs to stop John from his physical
assault.

Conflict Statement:
_________________________________________

Type of Conflict: __________________________