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Objectives
[Link] specific thoughts or insights on Filipino values
:
discussed in class.
[Link] a short prayer showing the elements of poetry.
[Link] the given poem according to the assigned
concept.
[Link] their ideas and thoughts about significant
concepts from the poem and relate it to your specific
local identity or Filipino identity in general
Basic Elements
of Poetry
P
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IN-CLASS
READING
Think, Pair, Share
Write a prayer in a poetry
poem. Your prayer can be
a free verse poem or
a rhyming poem.
T_RT_N_LL_
TARTANILL
A
Poetry is a garden nourished by the
soil
of imagination and tended with care
of language artistry.
● Form - Refers to how the poem is put together, like
its structure and design. This includes things like how
it rhymes, the rhythm of the words, how the lines are
grouped into stanzas, and how it looks on the page.
● Line – The basic unit of poetry, often characterized
by its length, rhythm, and arrangement on the page.
● Imagery – Descriptive language
that appeals to the senses, creating
vivid mental pictures and sensory
experiences for the reader. This
means the writer chooses words that
help you imagine how things look,
sound, feel, smell, or taste.
● Sound Devices – Techniques such as rhyme,
rhythm, alliteration, assonance, consonance,
and onomatopoeia that create auditory effects
and enhance the musicality of a poem.
Figurative Language- Figurative language
adds depth, nuance, and emotion to poetry
by going beyond literal meanings and inviting
readers to interpret and experience the text
in different ways through the use of
metaphors, similes, personification,
hyperbole, etc. It allows poets to convey
complex ideas, emotions, and experiences
through imaginative and creative language.
Theme- The central idea,
message, or underlying
meaning of a poem, often
expressed through
recurring images, symbols,
CONTEXT
Of the
POEM
1. Biographical Context
● Includes the life experiences,
background, beliefs, and personal history
of the writer.
Understanding the writer's biography can
provide insights into the motivations,
emotions, and perspectives behind their
poems.
Personal experiences often shape the
themes and emotions explored in
poetry, making biographical context
crucial for understanding the writer's
perspective and creative process.
2. Historical Context
● Refers to the time period, events, social
conditions, and cultural movements in which
the poem was written.
● Examining historical context helps readers
understand how societal changes, political
events, or cultural shifts may have
influenced the poet's perspective and
message.
3. Socio-Cultural Context
● Refers to the social, cultural, and ideological
environment in which the poem is produced and
received.
● Socio-cultural context includes factors such as
societal norms, values, beliefs, traditions, and
cultural identities.
● This context may influence the themes, symbols,
language choices, and interpretations of the poem,
PRACTICE TASK:
Filipino Heritage
by Francisco Balagtas
Our heritage, a tapestry rich and grand,
Woven with stories of our native land.
From Luzon’s mountains to Mindanao’s
shores,
Filipino identity, forever soars.
Guide Questions:
1. How would you describe the form and structure
of the poem? What do you notice about the length
and arrangement of the lines?
[Link] the author use any imagery, sound devices
(like rhyme or alliteration), or figurative language
(like metaphors or similes)? Provide examples
from the poem.
3. What do you think is the main message or
theme of the poem? How well did the author
convey this theme through their choice of words?
4. What can you tell about the background of the
poem? Consider the author's life, the historical
period, or the cultural setting when the poem was
written.
1. What do you think is the main message or theme of the
poem?
A. Pride in heritage B. Struggles of the past
[Link] of nature
Copy lines from the poem that supports your choice.
I miss the sound of hoof steps
Pattering on the pavement like rain.
2. How would you describe the form
and structure of the poem?
FILL IN THE BLANKS TO COMPLETE YOUR ANSWER.
2 lines per stanza, and the lines are mostly
The poem has ___
____________________doesn't follow a strict pattern___.
3. Write the lines that create strong pictures or feelings in
your mind.
>"hoof steps pattering on the pavement like rain"
> "sweet scent of summer rain between late dusk
> And early evening, like croaking Of the frogs,
evoking memories lost / In the stars."
>"Perhaps the heroes too / Have flown to the skies
as comets / Acquiring pegasic wings no carriage /
Can resist, no memory can recall."
4. Write the lines with figurative language (like simile or
metaphor)?
hoof steps pattering on the pavement like rain
And early evening, like croaking Of the frogs,
5. What is the central idea of the poem? CHOOSE
YOUR ANSWER.
A. The poem is about the excitement of new
experiences and adventures.
B. The poem reflects a deep sense of nostalgia.
Why?
The poem reflects a deep sense of nostalgia because the poet
___________________________________________
remembers the past and the emotions tied to those memories.
_
6. Does the poem connect to a particular time in
history? How?
Yes, the poem connects us to a time when life
was simpler, perhaps referring to a period
when tartanillas were common in the
Philippines.
7. Does the poem reflect any social or cultural
ideas? How?
Yes, the poem reflects a connection to Filipino culture as
the main subject of the poem is the "tartanilla," a traditional
mode of transportation. It shows that the author missed or
longed for cultural traditions and the simpler times they
represent.
