REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

NORTHERN NEGROS STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND

TECHNOLOGY
OLD SAGAY, SAGAY CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL
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COLLEGE OF
EDUCATION
COURSE MODULE IN

A SURVEY IN
AFRO-ASIAN
LITERATURE
1st Semester; A.Y. 2021 – 2022
COURSE FACILITATOR: Arlen T. Esmeña
FB/MESSENGER: Arlen Esmena
Email: arlenesmena882@gmail.com
MODULE
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 MISSION

To produce glocally viable graduates through innovative learning and research

environment, relevant community and industry engagement and to contribute to the
nation-building by providing education, training, research and resource creation
opportunities in various technical and disciplinal areas.

VISION

SUN – Negros: A glocally recognized university offering distinctively-riched

academic programs engaged in dynamic quality instruction, research and extension by
2025.

INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate logical thinking, critical judgment and independent decision-making

on any confronting situations
2. Demonstrate necessary knowledge, skills and desirable attitudes expected of
one’s educational level and field of discipline
3. Exhibit necessary knowledge, skills and desirable attitudes in research
4. Exhibit proactive and collaborative attributes in diverse fields
 5. Manifest abilities and willingness to work well with others either in the practice of
one’s profession or community involvement without compromising legal and
ethical responsibilities and accountabilities.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of a Bachelor of Secondary Education- BSEd (English) program are teachers

who have the ability to:
1. articulate the relationship of education to larger historical, social, cultural and
political processes.
2. facilitate learning using a wide range of teaching methodologies in various types
of environment.
3. develop alternative teaching approaches for diverse learners.
4. apply skills in curriculum development, lesson planning, materials development,
instructional delivery and educational assessment.
5. demonstrate basic and higher levels of thinking skills in planning, assessing and
reporting.
6. practice professional and ethical teaching standards to respond to the demands
of the community.
7. pursue lifelong learning for personal and professional growth.
8. demonstrate in-depth understanding of the development of adolescent learners.
9. exhibit comprehensive knowledge of various learning areas in the secondary
curriculum.
10. create and utilize materials appropriate to the secondary level to enhance
teaching and learning.
11. design and implement assessment tools and procedures to measure secondary
learning outcomes
12. articulate and discuss the latest developments in the field of practice.
13. effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino.

14. work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.

15. act in recognition of professional, social and ethical responsibility.

16. preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage”.

Hello, there! Welcome to you’re A Survey in Afro-Asian Literature class! I am glad to

have you.
I know this pandemic has brought a lot of drastic changes in our lives recently.
Academically, it means we are in a new normal era where traditional classroom set up
is no longer an option. We are here to embrace the advantages and challenges of
Flexible Learning in the form of printed and digital modules.

With proper mindset, we will be able to alleviate all challenges and make learning
productive in all ways possible.

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As you read on, you will have an overview of the course, the content, requirements and
other related information regarding the course. The module is made up of 8 lessons.
Each lesson has seven parts:

INTRODUCTION- Overview of the lesson

 LEARNING OUTCOMES- Lesson objectives for you to ponder on

MOTIVATION- Fuels you to go on

PRESENTATION- A smooth transition to the lesson

TEACHING POINTS- Collection of ideas that you must discover

LEARNING ACTIVITIES – To measure your learnings in the lesson where you wandered

ASSESSMENT – To test your understanding in the lesson you discovered

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be effective and efficient professional in your respective fields. You can explore more of
the concepts by reading the references and the supplementary readings.

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I hope that you will find this course interesting and fun. I hope to know more of your
experiences, insights, challenges and difficulties in learning as we go along this course.
I am very positive that we will successfully meet the objectives of the course.

May you continue to find inspiration to become a great professional. Keep safe and God
bless!

Course EDEM116
Number
Course Title A Survey in Afro- Asian Literature
Course This course is intended to survey selected literary texts from Asia and Africa
Description particularly India, China, Japan, the countries in the Southeast region in Asia and
the African nations south of the Sahara along socio-historical, philosophical and
literary underpinnings.

No. of Units 3 units

Pre- None
requisites
Course 1. Draw inferences about life from selected African and Asian literary pieces.
Intended 2. Analyze African and Asian literary materials and acquire ideas and morals from
Learning them.
Outcomes 3. Discover the cultures of Afro-Asian countries as depicted in their selected literary
pieces.
4. Evaluate influences and implications of Afro-Asian literature to the world
5. Write insights on the literary materials they read.

Content I. UNIT 1 AFRICAN LITERATURE

Coverage Lesson 1: Historical background of Africa
Lesson 2: Literature of Nigeria
A. The voter
B. Once Upon a Time
Lesson 3: Literature of Ghana
A. Life in our Village
Lesson 4: Literature of Egypt
Lesson 5: Literature of South Africa
A. The Little Bird
B. My Country for Mandela
C. All that You Have Given Me Africa

References 1. College VMGO

2. Saymo, Apolinario S. et.al. 2004 World Literature . Trinitas Complex Pantoc
Road, Pantoc Meycauayan Bulacan. Trinitas Publishing House
3. Dumaual, Rocio R. and Enriquez, Salud R. 1985 Asian and African Literature.
 Philippine Book Company
4. Rosales, Renato de G.2014 Afro-Asian Literature: A Tapestry. #16 Concha St.,
Tinajeros Malabon City. Jimczyville Publications
5. Sialongo, Erlinda B. et.al. 2007 Literatures of the World.856 Nicanor Reyes Sr.
St.C. M. Recto Avenue. Rex Bookstore

Online References:

1.https//peachallykgroupof3.wordpress.com
2.https://en.m.wikipedia. org.
3.https://www. chinahighlights.com
4. https://www.britanica. com.
5. https://www.info.please.com.

Course 1. Active class participation (online discussion through group chat, Google meet or
Requirement zoom)
s 2. Reflections/ Insights ,and Varied Activities on each Lesson)
4. Virtual Group Activities
5. Quizzes
6. Three (3) Term Examinations

Prepared by: ARLEN T. ESMEÑA, LPT, MAT

Reviewed and Approved by:

Subject Area Coordinator: SHERILL A. BATILLO, LPT, MATEFL

Dean, COE : MARY GRACE M. OFQUERIA, Ph. D.

GAD Director : MARY ANN T. ARCEŇO, Ph.D.

CIMD, Chairperson : MA. JANET S. GEROSO, Ph.D.

QA Director : DONNA FE V. TOLEDO, Ed. D.

VP- Academic Affairs : SAMSON M. LAUSA, Ph. D

MODULE
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LESSON

1 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF AFRICA

1 HOUR

UNIT 1 : AFRICAN LITERATURE

Lesson1: Historical Background of Africa

Africa is a beautiful continent endowed with varied enticing

rich nature and unique people. It has diverse culture and
blooming literature. However, only few of its literary materials
were known to the world until such time that writers of African
Literary pieces whether native or foreign published their works.
This lesson will introduce to you more about Africa so that you will
savor the gorgeous culture which is enveloped in its beautiful
work of art.

At the end of the lesson you are expected to:

 1. discuss the historical background of Africa
2. describe Africa
3. write insights about Africa

One of the continents of the world is Africa. When you hear

this word “Africa” what comes into your mind is that it is a place of
primitive people, savage individuals and ferocious animals. We
know a little about the richness of this continent particularly its
contribution to history and literature. Before we discuss the
historical background and its rich literary works I want you to
describe Africa in just five adjectives. Write your description in the
graphic organizer below.

Africa
In this lesson we will explore the alluring beauty of the Africa’s
literature that shows its people’s characteristics and grandeur.

A lot of adjectives can tickle our imagination about Africa.

We imagine camels, tigers, lions and other wild animals on earth
that dwell in this beautiful continent. A little is known about the
treasures hidden in this continent which is slowly unveiled in this
generation.

Historical Background of Africa

Africa is an immense continent that covers more than one-
fifth of all earth’s land surface. The second continent on earth; it
comprises of 46 countries and territories within its borders, and
contains about one eight of the world’s population. People and
cultures are diverse, raging from dessert nomads to pygmies of
the rain forest to the tribesman of the certain plains.
The African continent is surrounded by plateau land, with
few distinct mountain ranges and a narrow coastal plain. It is
divided in to three major regions: the Northern Plateau, the
Central and Southern plateau and the, and the Eastern
Highlands.
Africa is known as a cradle of the earliest known human.
Today, its societies are still largely tribal. A typical African
tribesman has a role assigned to him by the society. He learns the
ways of the society and the task expected to him.
Most Africans practices local traditions which have sprung
from diverse religious systems. There are hundreds of local
religions in Africa because each ethnic group has its own set of
beliefs and practices. In general, however, local religions have
many features in common. Many recognizes a supreme god as
well as lesser gods and spirits which include the soul of the dead
ancestors.
The geography of Africa is so varied and extremely diverse.
Most of its local arts focus on its spiritual motifs. Decorative motifs
are used to honor the animal and plant life of the region. Often, a
work of art would have more than one purpose; either religious,
ceremonial or expression of freedom.
Africans believe that the present and the past, the seen and
the unseen, the living and the dead are eternally connected. Men
and women who are considered gifted at conversing with the spirit
world are highly regarded in their communities.

In five sentences only discuss the following: (5 points each)

1. Africa’s geography - Africa is a huge continent and was
considered as second largest one.
2. African culture

Using the acronym below, describe Africa.(Answers must be

adjectives and single words only.)
A- dmirable
F-
R-
I-
C-
A-
Insight
From the historical background you read, write your insight
about the feature of Africa. Answer must be in five sentences
only. (5 points)
LESSON

2 LITERATURE OF NIGERIA

3 HOURS

Nigeria is one of the countries of Africa. Nigeria’s traditional

literature is mostly oral, which consists of folk stories, proverbs,
riddles and stories of common people. Its modern literature
stemmed out of this traditional story telling. It was only recently
that many Nigerian authors began to write novels, stories and
poetry. Famous personalities in Nigerian literature include Wole
Soyinka, who became the first African writer to win the Nobel
Prize for literature in 1986, and Usuman dan Fodio who wrote
about good government and social relations.
At the end of the lesson you are expected to:
1. analyze Nigerian literary pieces
2. discuss “The Voter” and other Nigerian literary pieces
3. compare and contrast and political situations in Nigeria
and Philippines
4. write insights about Nigerian literary works

Who among you here have voted during local and national
elections? What were your experiences during elections? Kindly
answer in three sentences only. (5 Points )
Ans. My experience during the election was quiet fulfilling as
I could really feel what it is to be an adult, the one who is
responsible for electing the potential leader that would
reconstruct society. I am satisfied as I was able to exercise
my right as a Filipino that would have a huge impact to the
country in the nearest future. It was a quick and easy flow of
voting for me because we came to our designated precinct
early that's why we didn't have to line up and wait for a long
time. ....
 This Nigerian literary material that you are about to read is
somehow common to the scenario we experienced during
elections. Enjoy reading this and note the scenarios wherein you
can relate.

THE VOTER
Chinua Achebe

Rufus Okeke- Roof, for short was a very popular man in his
village. Although the villagers did not explain it in so many words,
Roofs popularity was a measure of their gratitude to an energetic
young man, who, unlike mos of his fellows nowadays, had not
abandoned the village lout either. Everyone knew how he had
spent two years as a bicycle repairer’s apprentice in Port Harcourt
and had given up of his own free will a bright future to return to his
people and guide them in these political times. Not that Umofia
needed a lot of guidance. The village belongs en masse to the
People’s Alliance Party, and its most illustrious son, Chief of the
Honorable Marcus Ibe, was Minister of Culture in the outgoing
government (which was pretty certain to be the incoming one as
well). Nobody doubted that the Honorable Minister would be
elected in his constituency. Opposition to him was like the
proverbial fly trying to move dunghill. It would have been
ridiculous enough without coming, as it did now,from a complete
nonentity.
As was to be expected, Roof was in the service of the
Honorable Minister in the coming elections. He had become a real
expert in the election campaigning at all levels- village, local
government or national. He could tell the mood and temper in the
electorate at any given time. For instance, he had warned the
Minister months ago about the radical change that had come into
the thinking of Umoufia since the last national election.
The villagers had five years in which to see how quickly and
plentifully politics brought wealth, chieftaincy titles, doctorate
degrees and other honors some of which, like the last, had still to
be explained satisfactorily to them; for they still expected a doctor
to heal the sick. Anyhow, these honors had come so readily to the
man to whom they had given their votes free of charge five years
ago that they were now ready to think again.
Their point was that only the other day Marcus Ibe was not
too successful mission school teacher. Then politics had come to
their village and he had wisely joined up, some say just in time to
avoid imminent dismissal arising from a female teacher’s
pregnancy. Today he was Chief the Honorable; he had two long
cars and had just built himself the biggest house anyone had
seen in those parts. But let it be said that none of these
successes had gone to Marcus’s head as they might have done.
He remained a man of the people. Whenever he could, he left the
good things of the capital and returned to his village which had
neither running water nor electricity. He knew the source of his
good fortune, unlike the little bird who ate and drank and went out
to challenge his personal spirit. Marcus has christened his new
house “Umuofia Mansions” in honor for his village and had
slaughtered five bulls and countless goats to entertain the people
on the day it was opened by the Archbishop.
Everyone was full of praise for him. One old man said, “Our
son is a good man; he is not like which as soon as food comes its
way turns its back on the ground”. But when the feasting was
over, the villagers told themselves that they have underrated the
power of the ballot paper before and should not do so again.
Chief the Honorable Marcus Ibe was not unprepared. He had
drawn five month salary in advance, changed a few hundred
pounds into shining shillings and armed his campaign boys with
eloquent little jute bags. In the day he made his speeches; at
night his stalwarts conducted their whispering campaign. Roof
was the most trusted of these campaigners.
“ We have a Minister from our village, one of our own sons,”
he said to a group of elders in the house of Ogbuefi Ezenwa, a
man of high traditional title. What greater can a village have? Do
you ever have stop to ask yourselves why we should be singled
out for this honor? I will tell you: it is because we are favored by
the leaders of PAP. Whether we cast our paper for Marcus or not
PAP will continue to rule. Think of the pipeborne water they have
promised us…”
Besides Roof and his assistant were five elders in the room.
An old huricane lamp with a cracked, sooty, glass chimney gave
out yellowish light in their midst. The elders sat on very low stools.
On the floor directly in front of each of them, lay two shilling
pieces. Outside the moon kept a straight face.
“We believe every you say to be true,” said Ezenwa. “We
shall, every one of us, drop our paper for Marcus. Who would
leave an ozo feast and go to our poor ritual meal? Tell Marcus he
has our papers and wives’ papers, too. “ But what we do say is
two shillings is shameful.” He brought the lamp close and tilted it
at the money before him as if to make sure he had not mistaken
its value. “Yes, two shillings is too shameful.” If Marcus were a
poor man- which our ancestors forbid- I should be the first to give
him my papers free, as I did before. But today Marcus is a great
man and does his things like a great man. We did not ask him for
money yesterday; we shall not ask him tomorrow. But today is our
day; we have climbed the iroko tree today and would be foolish
not to take down all the firewood we need.”
Roof had to agree. He had lately been taking down a lot of
firewood himself. Only yesterday he had asked Marcus for one of
his many rich robes, and had got it.Last Sunday Marcus’s wife
( the teacher that nearly got him in trouble) had objected ( like the
woman she was) when Roof pulled out his fifth bottle of beer from
the kerosene refrigerator; she was roundly and publicly rebuked
by her husband. To cap it all Roof had won a land case recently
because among other things, he had been chauffer-driven to the
disputed site. So he understood what the elders meant about the
firewood.
“ All right,” he said in English and then reverted to Ibo. “ Let
us not quarrel about small things.” He stood up and adjusted
robes. Then he bent down like a priest distributing the host and
gave one shilling more to every man; only he did not put it into
their palms but on the floor in front of them. The men, who had so
far not deigned to touch the things, looked at the floor and shook
their heads. Roof got up again and the enemy if you like!” they
quickly calmed him down with a suitable speech from each of
them. By the time the last man had spoken it was possible,
without great loss of dignity to pick up the things from the floor.
The enemy Roof had referred to was the Progressive
Organization Party (POP) which had been formed by the tribes
down the coast to save themselves, as the founders of the party
proclaimed, from total political, cultural, social and religious
annihilation. Although it was clear the party had no chance here it
had plunged, with typical foolishness, into a straight fight with
PAP, providing cars and loud -speaker to a few local rascals and
things to go around and make a lot of noise. No one knew for
certain how much money POP had let loose in Umuofia but it was
said to be very considerable. Their local campaigners would end
up very rich, no doubt.
Up to the last night everything had been “moving
according to plan”, as Roof would have put it. Then he had
received a strange visit from the leader of the POP campaign
team. Although he and Roof were well known to each other, and
might be even called friends , his visit was cold and businesslike.
No words were wasted. He placed five pounds on the floor before
Roof and said, “We want your vote”. Roof got up from his chair,
went to the outside door, closed it and returned to his chair. The
brief exercise gave him enough time to weigh the proposition.
As he spoke his eyes never left the red notes on the floor. He
seemed to be mesmerized by the picture of the cocoa farmer
harvesting his crops.
“You know I work for Marcus”, he said feebly. ‘’It will be
very bad.’’
‘’Marcus will not be there when you put in your paper. We have
plenty of work tonight; are you taking this or not?’’
It will not be heard outside this room?’’ asked Roof.
We are after votes not gossip.’’
‘’Alright,’’said Roof in English.
The man nudged his companion and he brought forward an object
covered with a red cloth and proceeded to remove the cover. It
was a fearsome little affair contained in a clay pot stuck into it.
“ This iyi comes from Mbanta. You know what that means. Swear
that you will vot for Maduka. If you fail to do so, this iyi take note.
Roof’s heart nearly flew out when he saw the iyi; indeed he knew
the fame of Mbanata in these things. But he was a man of quick
decision. What could a single vote cast a secret for Maduka take
away from Marcus’s certain victory? Nothing.
“I will cast my paper for Maduka; if not this iyi take note”
“Das all”, said the man as he rose with his companion who had
covered up the object again and was taking it back to their car.
“You know he has no chance against Marcus, “ said Roof at the
door.
It is enough that he gets a few votes now, next time he will get
more. People will hear that he gives out pounds, not shillings, and
they will listen.
Election morning. The great day every five years when the people
exercise power, or thought they did. Weather- beaten posters on
walls of houses, tree- trunks and telegraph poles. The few that
were still whole called out their message to those who could read.
Vote for the People’s Alliance Party! Vote for the Organaization
Party! Vote for PAP! Vote for POP! The posters that were torn
called out as much of the message as they could.
As usual Chief of the Honorable Marcus Ibe was doing things in
grand style. He had hired highlife band from Umuru and stationed
it at such distance from voting the booths as just managed to be
lawful. Many villagers danced to the music, their ballot papers
held aloft, before proceeding to the booths. Chief Honorable
Marcus Ibe sat in the owner’s corner o fhis enormous green car
and smiled and nodded. One enlightened villager came up to the
car, shook hands with the great man and said in advance, “
Congrats!” This immediately set the pattern. Hundreds of
admirers shook Marcus’s hands and said, “Congrats!”
Roof and the other organizers were prancing up and down, giving
last minute advice to the voters and pouring with sweat.
“Do not forget”, he said to the group of illiterate women who
seemed ready to burst with enthusiasm and good humor, “our
sign is the motor-car…”
“Like the one Marcus is sitting inside.”
“ Thank you mother,” said Roof. “ It is the same car. The box with
the car shown on its body is the box for you. Don’t look at the
other with the man’s head: it is for those whose heads are not
correct.”
This was greeted with loud laughter. Roof cast a quick and busy
like glance towards the Minister and received a smile of
ageneradsupper super worshitodays

“ Vote for the car,” he shouted, all the veins in his neck standing
out. “ Vote for the car and you will ride in it!”
“Or if we don’t our children will”, piped the same sharp, old girl.
The band struck up a new number: “ Why walk when you can
ride…”
In spite of apparent calm and confidence Chief Honorable Marcus
was relentless sticker for detail. He knew he would win what the
newspapers called a landslide victory but he did not wish, even
so, to throw away a single vote. So as soon as the first rush of
voters was over promptly asked hi scampaign boys to go one at a
time and put in their ballot papers.
“Roof, you had better go first”, he said.
Roof’s spirits fell; but he let no one see worry with a surface
exertion which was unusual even for him. Now he dashed off in
his springly fashion towards the booths. A policeman at the
entrance searched for him for illegal ballot papers and passed
him. Then the electoral officer explained to him about two boxes.
By this time the spring had gone clean out his walk. He sidled in
was confronted by the car and the head. He brought out his ballot
paper from pocket and looked at it. How could he betray Marcus
even in secret? He resolved to go back to the other man and
return his five pounds… Five pounds! He knew at once it was
impossible. He had sworn on that day. The notes were red; the
cocoa farmer busy at work.
At this point he heard the muffled voice of the policeman asking
the electoral officer what the man was doing inside. “ Abina pickin
im de born?”
Quick as lightning a thought leapt into Roof’s mind. He folded
the paper, tore it in two along the crease and put one half into
Maduka’s box and confirming the action verbally: “ I vote for
Maduka”.
They marked his thumb with indelible purple ink to prevent his
return, and he went out of the booth as jauntily as he had gone in.
 Match the words in column A with their corresponding
meanings in column B. Write the letter of your choice before
the number in column A. (Don't answer)
A B
_____1. Apprentice J a. hypnotized
_____2. Eminent f b. mischievous persons
H 3. Christened h c. monetary unit
_____4. Eloquent k d. loyal supporters
_____5. Stalwarts d e. storm with violent wind
E 6. Hurricane e f. notable, outstanding
I 7. Chauffeur L g. marked by forceful
expression
_____8. Shilling c h. baptized
_____9. Rascals b i. threaten
A _10. Mesmerized A j. a person learning by
practical experience
k. cleverly expressive
l. driver

Read the questions and answer them comprehensively.

Discuss your answers in one to five sentences only. Each
question is worth 3 points.
1. What do you think is Achebe’s purpose in writing the
story?
- I think Achebe's purpose in writing the story is that he wanted to
share an experience a person once had during the election to
enlightened the readers about what a politician would do during
the campaign period that might be left as a promise until the end
of their term. The author tried to evoke the people to uphold their
dignity despite being offered with dazzling amount or any
promises to take their pride as a citizen in a country. He wanted to
spread awareness to people and at the same them imposed what
a good citizen would do when face the same situation.

2. In what sense does the selection contain a political tone?

- The fact that the selection is about the election and how do
politicians play the dirty games in politics already implies that the
selection contains a political tone. The circumstances seen in the
selection portrayed the current events in places when talks about
politics.
The selection already suggests that it has a political tone given
that it is about the election and how politicians engage in dirty
tricks in politics. The selection's circumstances accurately
captured localized current happenings when discussing politics

3. Is this African selection also significant to Filipino people?

Why?
- Yes, because it is very familiar to us, Filipinos, having this
similar setup during the election. Some can relate to Roof and
others might have distinct beliefs as to him but we all experienced
the same scenarios aforementioned above. .... It is indeed a
relatable experience that we could learn so much from in
everyday life.

Yes, as having a comparable setting during an election is quite

familiar to us as Filipinos. We all went through the similar
situations as those listed above; some people can relate to Roof,
while others may hold other ideas about him. .... It is undoubtedly
a relatable event from which we may benefit greatly in our daily
lives.
4. What morale have you learned from the story?
- I learned that it's better to play the game wisely than playing it
honestly because pride won't buy you bread. In this current
situation where everyone struggles just to survive, we have to be
smart in making decisions so that we won't suffer the next day. It
only implies practicality as to what we should do to live and make
a living for our family. Being wise does not mean that you aren't a
virtuous man, it only means that you can play the game better
than them.

- I discovered that since pride won't get you far in life, it's better to
play the game strategically than honestly. We need to make wise
decisions in the current environment where everyone is struggling
merely to exist in order to avoid suffering the following day. It
merely suggests that we should live simply and work to support
our family. Being wise merely means that you can outsmart them
at their own game; it does not imply that you are not a good man.

5. If you were Roof would you do the same as what he did at

the end of the selection? Why?
- At some point, yes, I would do the same as what he did because
the money was "offered" to him and he didn't went to demand it
from the opposition so I would gladly accept it but I will still keep
my dignity and vote for the one whom I can trust the future of a
place to. I will just accept the money as a bribe because it is not
my fault that they trust me, and if they are playing the game dirty,
I'll make profit in it instead.

yes, I would do what he did because the money was "given" to

him and he didn't go to demand it from the opposition;
nevertheless, I will still maintain my dignity and vote for the
candidate I can trust with the destiny of a place. Since it is not my
fault that they believe in me, I will simply accept the money as a
bribe. If they are playing the game unfairly, I will benefit from it
instead.
 6. What Nigerian cultures are depicted in the story? Are
there cultures similar to us? Why? ( In this question you may
answer in 5 to 6 sentences only. 5 Points)
- The Nigerian cultures depicted in the story was the folk stories
usually done by the elders. The oral tradition that was passed
through generations and never vanished in a place's atmosphere.
The culture of voting for someone who had given a larger amount
for you is really one of the similarities between cultures. The feast
held during and after election is also a culture that can be seen by
both countries. .....

The Nigerian cultures portrayed in the tale were those told by

elders in the form of folktales. The ambiance of a location
was the oral tradition that was passed down orally through
generations and never died. One cultural similarity is the
practice of voting for someone who has contributed more
money on your behalf. Both nations can observe the culture
of the feast celebrated before and after elections. .....

Insights
Write a one paragraph reflection about “The Voter”
especially in terms of the scenario related to us. ( 5 points)

Roof's experience is quiet familiar to us since it usually happens

in politics at every place. The flow of events from the campaign
period up to the duration of the voting has resemblance
undeniably. It was experienced by most of the voters anywhere
though it's a bit disappointing as to how people bribe others just to
win. This culture shouldn't be accepted nor tolerated as it clearly
not the right thing to do. Somebody who has power must turn the
system upside down so that a reasonable election would
happen. .....
We are somewhat familiar with Roof's situation because politics
typically occurs everywhere.
everywhere. There is no denying the similarity in the order of
events from the campaign phase to the voting period. The
majority of voters everywhere had the same experience, albeit it's
somewhat upsetting how some people use bribery to gain an
advantage. This culture should not be embraced or tolerated
because it is obviously wrong to do so. To hold a fair election,
someone with influence must turn the system on its head. .....

Literary Connection

In a group of five via virtual connection compare and

contrast Philippine’s and Nigeria’s political situations during
election using the Venn diagram.( 10 Points)

ONCE UPON A TIME

Gabriel Okara

Have you been experienced a cold treatment from others?

Find out the experience of the speaker in this poem.

Once upon a time, son,

they used to laugh with their hearts
and laugh with their eyes;
but now they only laugh with their teeth,
while their ice-block cold eyes
searched behind my shadow.

There was a time indeed

They used to shake hands with their hearts;
 But that’s gone, son.
Now they shake hands without hearts
While their left hands search my empty pockets.

“Feel at home”, “Come again,”

they say, and when I come again and feel at
home,once,twice,
there will be no thrice.
For then I find doors shut on me.

Give the meanings of the following phrases and use them in

sentences. ( One point for definition and one point for sentence .
Therefore, for each number you will receive 2 points.)
1. ice-block cold eyes - emotionless
- After what happened 2 years ago, he always have that ice-block
cold eyes to greet me whenever we meet.

2. behind my shadow - without him knowing....

-
3. shake hands without hearts - fake/cold treatment
4. feel at home - be comfortable
5. doors shut on me - being turned backs on
Read the questions thoroughly and answer them
comprehensively. Limit your answers in one to three
sentences only. (3 points each question)
1. Who is the speaker in the poem?
The father

2. What are the changes he experienced from this group of

people?
- The speaker once experienced to be treated nicely but then as
time passes by, it suddenly changed into a cold treatment. Seems
like they never had a bond together and the happy memories
have been forgotten already. The jolly greetings turned into cold
treatment, the purest hearts you can always rely on turned out to
fake intentions. And even the nice expressions when entering
houses which is "feel at home" feels like you're welcome
anymore.

The speaker formerly received kind treatment, but as time went

on, it abruptly turned to a cold one. They don't seem to have a
connection, and the pleasant memories have already been lost.
The warm greetings were met with frigid treatment, and the
sincerest motives you could always trust were revealed to be
false. Even the sweet phrase "feel at home" that is used while
entering a house no longer makes one feel welcome.

3. What does the first stanza imply?

It implies a genuine bond between people who used to laugh
wholeheartedly but was changed into something very opposite to
what it used to be.....

It shows a sincere connection between individuals who used to

laugh heartily but whose relationship has since turned into
something entirely else.

4. What African culture is depicted in the poem?

............The most common greeting is a handshake accompanied
with eye contact and a smile. This is appropriate among most
South Africans.
Handshakes may be light or firm depending on the person you
are greeting.
People from rural villages may use two hands to shake/greet.

The most usual greeting consists of a handshake, eye contact,

and a grin. Most South Africans would consider this appropriate.
Depending on who you are greeting, handshakes might be soft or
forceful. People from small towns and villages may shake hands
with two hands.
The most usual greeting consists of a handshake, eye contact,
and a grin. Most South Africans would consider this appropriate.
Depending on who you are greeting, handshakes might be soft or
forceful. People from small towns and villages may shake hands
with two hands.
5. What is the mood of the poem?
- Sad....

Reflection:
Answer the question in three to five sentences only. (5
points)

If you were in the shoes of the speaker what will you do if people
would close their doors on you?

- If people would close their doors on me, I never comeback

knocking on them, instead I will try to fix the broke pieces of
myself and wander around to attract opportunities. I will strive
even harder to forget the unpleasant things in my past and move
forward to make myself better, in that way, I would never come to
anyone knocking on their doors for help because I can stand on
my own feet. I should learn that not everybody stays, they would
eventually leave and if you're dependent on them you'll really lost
yourself so we have to be independent who set goals for the
future and keep going to achieve the peek of success
I never knock on closed doors again; instead, I strive to
mend the parts of myself that are broken and travel around in
search of possibilities. I'll work even harder to move on from
the terrible memories of the past and improve myself so that
I never need to knock on anyone's door for assistance since I
am capable of standing on my own two feet. I've learned that
not everyone stays; eventually, they'll go, and if you depend
on them, you'll really lose yourself. Because of this, we must
be independent people who set goals for the future and
persevere in order to reach the pinnacle of success.
Literary Interpretation
Write your own interpretation of the poem “ Once Upon A
time” in two paragraphs only.( 10 points)

The poem implies that the attitude and values of people

wouldn't stay longer, it is not constant and eventually will
change the next day. The things we used to be might change
in an instant and sometimes it's hard to bring it back. At
some point, we used to greet each other the nicest way we
can and now it's like they are forced to keep in touch without
warmth pretending that things are still going good between
them ....

It was written based on a person's experience in dealing with

people. The story of great things he had in the past and the
present that seems to be his nightmare. He used to be
treated so well and everyone was pleased to greet and talk
him. However, all those pleasant encounter he treasures
vanished in thin air.
 The poem suggests that people's attitudes and ideals won't
last for very long because they are not continuous and
eventually shift the next day. Things we once were could
change in a second, and sometimes it's difficult to get them
back. We used to welcome each other as warmly as we could
when we first met, but now it seems like they are being
pushed to maintain contact while seeming as though
everything is still going well.

It was created based on the author's interactions with others.

The tale of his former triumphs and his current situation,
which looks to be his worst nightmare. He used to be treated
so well, and everyone enjoyed greeting and conversing with
him.

LESSON

3 LITERATURE OF GHANA

3 HOURS

Ghananian literature consists of materials on political issues,

especially on corruption and opposition to colonial rule, stories for
children and societal values. Noted writers in Ghana include Efua
Sutherland, famous for The Marriage of Anansewa (1975), Ama
Ata Aidoo, who wrote on relationships in Africa and Kafi
Awoonor, a graduate of the State University of New York who is
famous for his poetry.

At the end of the lesson you should be able to:

1. analyze a Ghanian poem
2. explain a Ghanian culture based on the poem
3. write your insight about the poem

What peculiar culture is practiced in your place? Is it similar to

others? ( Answer must be 3 to 5 sentences only. (5 Points)
 The material that you are going to read is one of the
literatures of Ghana. Find out if the culture shown in the poem
similar to yours.

LIFE IN OUR VILLAGE

Matei Markwei
What peculiar culture is practiced in your place? Is it similar to
others?

In our village
When elders are around
Boys must not look at girls
Because the elders say
That is not good.

Even when night comes

Boys must play separately,
Girls must play separately.
But humanity is weak
So boys and girls meet.

The boys play hide and seek

 And the girls play hide and seek
The boys know where the girls hide
And the girls know where the boys hide-
So in there hide and seek,
Boys seek girls
Girls seek boys,
And each to each sing
Songs of love.

Learning Activities: Please answer the questions briefly. ( 1

point each question)
1. How many stanzas composed the poem “ Life in our Village”?
- The poem is composed of 3 stanzas
2. How many lines are in each stanza?
- The first and second stanza has 5 lines while the last stanza has
9 lines.
3. What style of writing did the writer use in writing the poem “
Life in Our Village”?
-
4. What is its tone?
- The peom has a conservative tone in which it emphasized the
traditional way of courting.
5. Is there a figurative language used in the poem? If yes, please
write one.
- Yes, one of the figurative languages I've seen in the poem is
parallelism in which it balanced two or more sentences of the
same phrase with similar grammatical structures.

Read the questions thoroughly and answer them

comprehensively. Please write your answers in one to three
sentences only.(3 points each)
1. What type of poetry is “Life in Our Village”?

2 . How do boys and girls live in their village?

- Boys and girls lived separately in the village. They were
restricted to do things that involved the opposite gender. It's
somewhat a form of discrimination nowadays due to the
segregation of gender.
3. In the first stanza, boys are forbidden to look at girls. Why?
- Because the elder believe that it is already a form of.......

4. What does the second stanza suggest?

- It suggest that even if boys and girls do their things separately,
they would eventually meet. It showed the weak side of humanity
as to the more they are forbidden the more they will do it. ....
5. Based on the first stanza, how would you describe the elders?
- The elders were conservative and strictly follow the traditional
way of living.
 Insight
Kindly answer in three to five sentences only. ( 5 points)
If you were the boy or girl in the poem, would you follow your
elders? Why?

- Honestly speaking, no, I wouldn't follow the elders

especially in today's generation because I think it wasn't
application nowadays. It definitely considered a form of
discrimination and I guess it embodied ignorance. Although
it promotes the traditional way of living yet it isn't effective if
I will follow those as it will only aroused my curiosity and
basically being curious drives me to push it even harder.
Curiousness will make a person ignorant and it means that
people can easily deceived you if they want. ...

LESSON
 4 LITERATURE OF EGYPT

3 HOURS

Egypt is one of the oldest civilizations and it is not surprising that

many of its literature were lost. However, the earliest book of
Egyptian folktales dating from about 1300 B.C. was recovered.
Majority of Egypt’s literature are about royal romances, ghost
stories, fables and an ancient version of the story of Cinderella.
These are still popular in Europe.

At the end of the lesson you are expected to:

1. analyze Egyptian poetry
2. discuss Egyptian poems and give your own interpretation
3.compare and contrast Egyptian poetry from Ghananian
poetry
3. write insights regarding Egyptian poetry
 What are your impressions about Egypt? (Please list down
five words only.)

Here is a poem from Egyptian literature which shows

distrust of fellowmen. It voices the idea that problems in human
relations were as acute then as they are now.

To Whom Should I Speak Today?

To whom should I speak today?

Brothers are evil;
The friends of today love not.
To whom should I speak today?
Hearts are covetous;
Everyman plundereth the goods of his fellow.

To whom should I speak today?

The peaceful man is in evil case;
Good is cast aside everywhere.

To whom should I speak today?

Yesterday is forgotten;
Men do not as they were done of nowadays.

To whom should I speak today?

There is no heart of man
Where one might lean.

To whom should I speak today?

The righteous are no more;
The land is given to evil doers.

To whom should I speak today?

There is lack of confidants;
Men have no recourse to a stranger to tell their troubles.

To whom should I speak today?

I am laden with misery,
And am without a comforter
 Write the meanings of the following words which are
found in the next literary piece.
1. deified
2. covetous
3. confidants
4. all compromising
5.heavens rolled aside

Read the questions thoroughly and answer them

comprehensively. Limit your answers in three to five
sentences only.
1.What is the tone of the poem?
- the tone of the poem is sorrowful, embarrassment etc. It is
Sorrowful as the speaker used to treat certain people as brothers
but they acted like strangers to him. The love that was formed
suddenly fades and that the speaker is asking to whom should he
speak today because no one is there to listen for him. It also
implies Embarrassment as the speaker thought he's still part of
their circle but later on he realized he was already an outcast. ..

...The poem has a sorrowful, sadness, doubtful and

embarrassment tone. It is sorrowful because the speaker once
treated these people as brothers, but they now regard him like a
stranger. The newly created affection abruptly fades, and the
speaker wonders to whom he should speak today because no
one is present to hear him. It also suggests embarrassment
because the speaker initially believed he was still a member of
their group but afterwards learned he had already become an
outcast.

2. Why did the man in the poem skeptical about his

fellowmen?
- The man in the poem was skeptical about his fellowmen
because the people whom he considered brothers turned their
backs on him. He has no one to rely on, no one to share his rants
to and no one to comfort him when he's stressed. The brotherly
love fade and the place they used to hang out became a place of
misery. He can't trust his so-called brothers anymore because
they changed, they became strangers.

The man in the poem had doubts about his fellow humans
because the ones he thought to be his brothers had abandoned
him. He has no one to turn to, no one to vent to, and no one to
lean on when he's under pressure. Their former hangout turned
into a source of anguish as their brotherly love withered. Because
his so-called brothers changed and turned into strangers, he can
no longer trust them.

3. Could you imagine what experiences might he have had?

How?
- By what he had illustrate in the poem, I could imagine that
he's been so lonely when in fact he has his fellowmen around
him. He might experience being dumped by his "brothers", wasn't
heard when he has rants and problems. He has been into so
much stress and badly needed someone yet no one is there to
comfort him. In times where he's through personal issues, he
couldn't trust his so-called brothers anymore, thus, he have to
deal it on his own.

I think that he has been so alone when in reality, he had his

fellowmen around him, based on what he illustrated in the poem.
When he has rants and issues, he could feel as though his
"brothers" have abandoned him or haven't listened to him. He has
been under a great deal of stress and desperately needs
someone, but nobody is there to console him. He could no longer
trust his so-called brothers, so he had to deal with personal
matters on his own when they arose.

4.Do you think the problems experienced the by the speaker

in the poem still the same today? Why?
- Yes, I do believe that the problems experienced by the speaker
still the same today because it's very common in today's
generation. People nowadays cannot be trusted anymore, they
eventually leave you when you're in trouble. There's this saying
goes "people change because there's no constant in this world"
especially the younger ones who was under the influence of
modern technology specifically the social media.

Yes I definitely believe that the speaker's issues are still present
today because they are so prevalent in today's generation.
People these days can no longer be trusted; they inevitably desert
you when you're in need. People change because there is no
such thing as a constant in our society, and this is especially true
of younger generations who are influenced by social media and
other forms of modern technology.
 5.What lessons have you learned from the poem “To Whom
Should I Speak Today”?
- I learned that we have to keep ourselves comfortable
alone. We should learn to live separate from the possible
source of stress specifically those people we are close to
and whom we think we can trust yet hides there devilish
personality behind their angelic faces. We have to be
independent so that we won't be needing anyone to be
happy, we can be great with just ourselves, no judgement
from others, no approval from them, just merely living the
best of life alone.

We must maintain our comfort levels while we are alone

ourselves, I discovered. We should learn to live apart from
potential sources of stress, especially those close to us and
people we believe to be trustworthy but who actually have a
diabolical side hidden beneath their angelic demeanor. We must
be self-sufficient so that we won't require anyone else's approval
or judgment in order to be happy. Instead, we can be great by
ourselves, without anyone else's approval or judgment, simply
living our best lives on our own.
Insights
Write one paragraph reflection about the poem “To
Whom Should I Speak Today”. (5 points)

The poem has a huge impact to everyone who has

experienced the same circumstances in real life. I think
we all experience to have that person in our lives who
used to be so close to our hearts yet the dazzling gleam
in our relationship just fade away without acceptable
reason, it just happens. There are really people who
come and go in our lives but didn't stay longer.
 Everyone who has lived through the same circumstances
has a deep reaction to the poetry. I believe that everyone has
experienced having a loved one leave their life for no particular
reason. It just so happens to be that person who used to be so
dear to us. There are people that actually enter and leave our
lives but don't stay for very long.

THE DEAD MAN ARISETH AND SINGETH A HYMN

TO THE SUN

The Egyptians believe in life after death. This belief

has been responsible for survival of a literature which dates
back as early as 4500 B.C.l

Homage to thee, O, Ra, at thy tremendous rising!

Thou riseth! Thou shinest! The heavens are rolled aside!
Thou art the king of Gods, thou art All – compromising,
From thee we come, in thee we are deified.
The priests go forth at dawn; they wash their hearts with
laughter;
Divine winds move in music across the golden strings.
At sunset they embrace thee, as every cloudy rafter
Flames with reflected color from thy wings.

Thou sailest over the zenith, and thy heart rejoices;

Thy Morning Boat and Evening Boat with fair winds meet
together;
Before thy face the goddess Moat exalts her fateful feather,
And thy name the halls of Anu ring with voices.
 O thou perfect! Thou Eternal! Thou only One!
Great Hawk that fliest with the flying Sun!
Between the Turquoise Sycamores that riseth young forever,
Thine image flashing on the bright celestial river.

Thy rays are on all faces; Thou are inscrutable.

Age after age thy life renews its eager prime.
Time whirls its dust beneath thee; thou art immutable,
Maker of time, thyself beyond all Time.

Thou passest through the portals that close behind the night,
Gladdening the souls of them that lay in sorrow.
The True of Word, The Quiet Heart, arise to drink thy light,
Thou art Today and Yesterday; Thou art Tomorrow!
Homage to thee, O, Ra, who wakest life from slumber!
Thou risest! Thou shinest! Thy radiant face appears!
Millions of years have passed,---- we cannot count their
number----
Millions of years shall come. Thou art above the years!

Look for the meaning of the following words which you have
encountered in reading the poem above.
1. Ra
2. tremendous
3. deified
4. rafter
5. zenith
6. inscrutable
7. immutable
8. homage
9. slumber
10. celestial

Activity1. Read the questions and answer them

comprehensively. Answer in one to three sentences only. (3
Points)
1. Who is Ra?
2. Why is Ra invoked by the poet?
3. How does Ra affect the life of the Egyptians?
4. What is the subject of the poem?
5. What are its theme and mood?
6. What does the first stanza imply?
Io
Literary Interpretation
Activity 2.Choose two stanzas from the poem above and
write your own interpretation. ( 5 points)

Insights
Contemplate on this Egyptian poem and write a one paragraph
reflection. (5 points each)

Deepening Activity:
Compare and contrast the Ghananian poem and Egyptian
poem using the Venn diagram. Write their similarities and
 differences in terms of mood, subject, style and culture. (10
Points)

LESSON

5 LITERATURE OF SOUTH AFRICA

3 HOURS

South African literature consists of work in different genres

or literary categories in different languages including the language
of these countries’ colonial masters ( French, Portuguese and
English). The variety can be seen in the selections which include
both happy and grim stories on somber themes such as war and
the deep grief and instability it brings. Recurring themes in some
stories, although some of these are only very subtly suggested,
are colonial repression, the clash between indigenous cultures
and the culture of the colonial masters, pride in the African past,
and hope of a more liberated future.
 At the end of the lesson you are expected to:
1. analyze South African literature
2. compare and contrast political figures from South Africa
and Philippines
3. elucidate African cultures and history from their literary
works
4. evaluate the implications of literary pieces to the world

When you hear the word “South Africa” what comes into
your mind? Have you heard of a South African political figure who
greatly influenced the world?

South African literature depicts its varied culture, influential

history and a welcoming beauty of nature. Take a deep breath as
you read these beautiful inscriptions of the hearts and souls of
African people.
 THE LITTLE BIRD

Rolf Italiander
One morning I got up
to pick oranges in the garden.
And I saw this.
I saw the rising sun
And the little bird
Singing his morning song.
And I heard this.
The little bird chirped: Cui, cui, cui!
And begged:
“ Please, leave my little ones in their nest.”
And I said this:
“Don’t be afraid, I am your friend.”
And what I asked I did.
Since that day the bird loves me
And his sweet song gives me great pleasure.
And this is what happened.
 Please answer the questions in one to three sentences
only. (1 Point each)

1. What is the style of the author in writing the poem “The Little
Bird”?
2. What sensory details were used by the author in writing his
poem?
3. Do you think the little bird symbolizes something? If yes, what
does it symbolize?
4. What figures of speech are present in the poem “The Little
Bird”? Just write one.
5. Write one figure of speech from the poem “ The Little Bird”.

Read the questions and answer them briefly. Answers

must be in one to three sentences only. ( 3 Points each)
1. What is symbolized by a little bird?
2. What figure of speech are the lines below?
The little bird chirped: Cui, cui, cui!
And begged:
“Please, leave my little ones in their nest.”
3. What does this poem remind us?
4. If you were the person in the poem, would you do the
same? Why?
5. What do you think is the implication to nature if man
knows how to respect little creature which are dependent on
it?
Reflection:
Write one paragraph reflection regarding this poem.(5 points
only)

MY COUNTRY FOR MANDELA

by Zindiziswa Mandela

Do you know Nelson Mandela? Is he like Ninoy

Aquino? Find out in the poem you’re about to read.
I stand out by the gate
School’s out
Smoke fills the location
Tears come to my eyes

I wipe them away

I walk into the kitchen
To see my mother’s
Black hard- washing hands
A forceful smile from
A tired face

We sit and have supper

I pick a picture of
My father and look
My mother turns away
Tries to hide
 My father left my mother
In his arms
He is roughly separated
From her

The van pulls away

Mother watches bravely enough
I a child do
Not understand
My heart aches
How I long to see my father
At least to hold his hand
And comfort him
Or at least to tell him
He’ll be back someday

Please answer briefly. ( 1 Point each)

1. Who is Nelson Mandela?

2. Who is the persona in the poem?
3. What incidents were described in the poem
4. Who is Nelson Mandela?
5. In one word describe the feeling of Mandela’s child during that
situation.
Activity1. Read the questions carefully and answer them
comprehensively. Please answer in one to three sentences
only. (3 Points each)
1. What happened to the persona’s father?
2. How did the persona react at that time?
3. The persona stated, “My father left my mother in his arms.”
What does it mean?
4. Read the last line of the last stanza. What feeling was
conveyed by the persona?
5. What lesson did this poem teach you?

Activity 2. Compare and contrast the lives of Ninoy Aquino and

Nelson Mandela using the Venn diagram.

Activity 3. Please answer in five sentences only. (5 Points

each)
Research on the life of Ninoy Aquino. In what ways is his life
story related to Nelson Mandela’s. Write a poem expressing point
of view of his wife, former President Corazon Aquino or his
daughter Kris Aquino when he became a political prisoner during
martial law.

ALL THAT YOU HAVE GIVEN ME , AFRICA

by Maurice Anoma Kanie
 Translated by Kathleen Weaver

Can one race be better than another? If you were a

Black African, would you believe that black indeed beautiful?
Why?

All that you have given me, Africa

Lakes , forests, misted lagoons
All that you have given me,
Music, dances, all night stories around a fire
All that you have etched in my skin
Pigments of my ancestors
Indelible in my blood
All that you have given me, Africa
Makes me walk
With a step that is no other
Hip broken under the weight of time,
Feet large with journeys,
All that you have left me
Even this lassitude bound to my heels,
I bear it with my pride on my forehead.
My health is no more to be lost
And I go forward
Praising my race which is no better
Or worse than any other.
All that you have given me, Africa
Savannahs gold in the noonday sun
Your beasts that men call wicked,
Your mines, inexplicable treasures
Obsession of a hostile world
Your suffering for lost paradises,
All that, I protect with unforgiving hand
As far as the clear horizons
So that your heaven –given task
 Maybe safe forever

Read the questions carefully and answer them

comprehensively. Please limit your answers in one to
three sentences only. (3 Points each)
1. What has Africa given to the persona? Write all of them.
2. What is the persona’s attitude toward each? Does the
persona show consistency of attitude?
3. What does the persona want to claim about the African
race? Cite passages to prove your answer.
4. What is the persona’s promise?

Please answer in one to three sentences only. ( 3 Points

each)
1. What line carries a literary allusion? What is its allusion?
2. Ethnocentrism is the belief in the superiority of one’s
culture or race. To what extent is the persona ethnocentric?
3. Has your impression of the African race changed after
reading the selection? Why?

4. What African cultures are depicted in the South African

poems?

Insight
Write one paragraph evaluation of the implications of
the African literature in the world today based on the poems
above.(5 Points)

Literary Connection
In the 1930’s, African intellectuals formed the
Negritude Movement, which asserted that Africa already
had a vibrant culture of its own, and rejected the notion of
Europe’s superiority. In a group of five through virtual
connection research about tenets of Negritude Movement.
( 5 Points)

Rubrics for Scoring Essay

Content (Thought and originality) 3 Points

Organization of Thoughts 1 Point

Language and Mechanics 1 Point

Total 5 Points

Rubrics for Scoring Virtual Group Activity

Content 5 Points

Organization of Thoughts 3 Points

Language and Mechanics 2 Points

Total 10 Points