SOUTHERN PENINSULA COLLEGE

Corner Padre Zamora – Labiano Streets

Gil Sanchez, Labason, Zamboanga del Norte

INSTRUCTOR’S INFORMATION
Name ALONA N. ANDAJAO Contact Number 0997
E-mail Address alona_andajao@yahoo.com Room 103 Course Schedule MWF (4:00 – 5:00)

Course Code ENG- Course Title Children’s Literature Type Lecture & Discussion Credit Units 3

This course is a study of students will build on reading, writing research, thinking and communication skills as we explore the elements of
literature. Students will read and discuss literature from a range of genres including plays, nonfiction, novels, short stories and poetry
pieces.
Course Description Students will be engaged in developing their writing abilities as we work through the writing process to produce various pieces like personal
narratives, essays and short stories. Their grasp of writing and grammatical usage will be expanded and they will expect to demonstrate this
in their writing. The course also focuses on extending vocabulary for reading and writing and getting students to think critically about what
they read. Students also will consider the historical, social, and literary contexts of literature.
Course Prerequisite None Number of Hour/s 1
Topic Teaching and Learning
Week Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO) Outcome-based Assessment
Activities
PRELIM During this term, the students are expected to:
 QUESTION &  Lecture
1.Course Orientation  Discuss the differences in the literary ANSWER ACTIVITY  Reporting
1 characteristics and styles.
 Policies / Guidelines  ORAL  Discussion
 Express appreciation for the different literary
2.Overview of Course  LECTURE
genres or forms by reading and discussing
them in light of the message they convey.
 Gain an introductory knowledge of some of
the issues explored in influential works and
tradition.

Lesson : During this term, the students are expected to:

1-The Place of Literature in a  QUIZ  Lecture
child’s life  Relate the important contribution of the  QUESTION &  Reporting
2-5 different reading interest and integrate
2-Children’s Reading Interests ANSWER ACTIVITY  Discussion
philosophical connections as gleaned from the
3-Selecting books for children  CHECKING OF  Demonstration
study of the present
4-History of children’s literature ACTIVITY  Research Activity
 Analyze literary pieces of different kind of
 books and noting their structure and style.  ASSIGNMENT
 Demonstrate the skills needed to participate in  ORAL
a conversation that builds knowledge.  LECTURE
 COMPOSITION

MIDTERM During this term, the students are expected to:

Lesson:  QUIZ  Lecture
1-Mother Goose Rhymes or  Identify various biblical and philosophical  QUESTION &  Reporting
6-11 dimensions of the Hebrew literary works from
Nursery Rhymes ANSWER ACTIVITY  Discussion
the study of the present need of the people;
2-Verses for Children  CHECKING OF  Demonstration
 Express appreciation for the different literary
3-Poetry for Children ACTIVITY  Group Activity (Puppet
genres or forms by reading and discussing
4-Folklore and Folktales them in light of the message they convey.  ASSIGNMENT stick Show)
5-Myths  Acquire a broader understanding of values,  ORAL  Group Activity ( Speech
6-Legend ideals and literary pieces  LECTURE Choir)
7-Epics and Hero Tales   COMPOSITION
8-Fables
9-Bible Stories

SEMI-FINAL During this term, the students are expected to:

Lesson:  QUIZ  Lecture
1-Biography  Identify specific literary works and the writers  QUESTION &  Reporting
12-15 influence to the literature
2-Modern Fairy Tales or Tales of ANSWER ACTIVITY  Discussion
 Discuss authorship and their works with
Fantasy  ASSIGNMENT  Demonstration
emphasis on content, style, literary
3-Plain Storytelling  ORAL  Group Activity (Drama)
contributions, significance and benefits to
4-Storytelling with Pictures mankind  LECTURE
5-Dramatization  Interpret texts with awareness of and curiosity  COMPOSITION
for other viewpoints.  GRADING THEIR
 Present an individual analysis of required ACTIVITY
literary pieces by using the format specified
and document outputs sources used.

FINAL At the end of the course, the students are expected to:
Lesson:  Present an individual analysis of required  QUIZ  Lecture
1- Steps in Teaching a Story literary pieces by using the format specified  QUESTION &  Discussion
16-20 and document outputs sources used.
( Lesson Plan in Reading) ANSWER ACTIVITY  Demonstration
2-Practice Teaching Demonstration  ASSIGNMENT  Research Activity
 LECTURE
 COMPOSITION
  GRADING THEIR
DEMONSTRATION

COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND CLASS POLICY

Each student is required to:
 Attend at least 80 % of the class hours (12 sessions);
 Submit individual / group assignments/ projects;
Course Requirements
 Give a presentation to topic assigned to him / her;
 Wear prescribed school uniform; and
 Pass the major exams
ATTENDANCE. A student will be marked “absent” if he/she enters the class fifteen (15) minutes after the prescribed time. Three
consecutive excuses for valid reasons equivalent to one (1) absent. An excuse letter will be sent to the instructors with a signature of the
student and guardian.
Class Policy MISSED WORK OR EXAM. Any student who missed ti give class presentation should submit a work assignment or to take a test should
be consulted in the concerned instructor for immediate compliance.
CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM. Student who committed any form of academic dishonestly shall be given disciplinary action, provided
in the SCHOOL HANDBOOK.
USE OF TECHNOLOGY. Cell phones should be turned off while the session is in progress. Using laptops, notebook PC’s, cellular phones
and tablets shall be prohibited unless the instructor is aware of the purpose and permits student’s request.
Grading System Textbooks and Supplementary Readings
A-CLASSROOM PERFORMANCE (70%) B-MAJOR EXAM (30%) C-TOTAL
 Class Participation – 15%  A – 70%  CHILDREN’S LITERATURE (Revised Edition)-Salud M. Parayno
 Quizzes - 25%  Exam – 30%  B - 30%  www.google.com
 Output/Project - 60% TOTAL = 100 %
TOTAL - 100 %