A Glimpse to the Study and

Appreciation of Literature
Prepared by:
Jennalyn R. Adatp
Desired Learning Outcome
Discern and note the various views about literature
Discuss the key Features and characteristics of
literature.
Explain the significance of literary study and
appreciation.
Express ideas and perceptions about literature
interactively.
Imbibe and demonstrate a higher degree of interest in
literary study and appreciation
Scaffolds for Learning
A. What are your perceptions about it? Hoe would you
like to write these ideas you have in mind?

Literature
Scaffolds for Learning
B. Accomplish the table below by providing the
responses for each column.

What I want
What I know
to know
about
more about
Literature
Literature
Learning Exploration
A. Reason for Reading
Acquisition of relevant information and
entertainment
Better understand life
Enrich experiences; and
Explore the world
Learning Exploration
B. Defining Literature
Latin word Litteratura which means writing, from
Litteratus, learning
Both oral and written forms of works
Excellent form
Human experiences
Various dimensions of life
Learning Exploration
C. Different Views about Literature
Webster Comprehensive Dictionary
Literature is a collective production of the human mind.
Webster 9th New Collegiate Dictionary
Literature are writings manifesting excellence of form.
Brook et. Al
Literature provides a unique depiction of life.
Learning Exploration
C. Different Views about Literature
Tiempo et. al.
Literature is used for poetry, fiction and drama.
Baritugo et. Al.
Literature is an artistic reproduction of human
experiences.
Learning Exploration
D. Key Features of Literature
Literature is a form of communication
Literature is an art
Nobility of Thoughts
Timeliness
Universality
Literature has utility
Journeys to Meaningful Learning
a. Complete the KWL chart, accomplish the third
part which highlights newly learned and
discovered ideas
What I have
discovered
new about
Literature
Journeys to Meaningful Learning
b. Draw some images that will best represent
what literature is all about then write a short
description for your drawing.
Keep on Learning
Answer the questions or perform the task that
follows:
1. Search the Internet and find out what other scholars
say about the nature of literature. Indicate the
proponents and sources(3)
2. As student, how do you benefit from literature?
3. How will you explain this statement: “Literature
teaches nothing except the significance of Life”