I. The Isles of My Portfolio in Literature 111

1. Introduction to the study of Philippine Literature
2. Ilocos
3. Cagayan Valley
4. Central Luzon
5. Southern Tagalog
6. Bicol
7. Western Visayas
8. Central Visayas
9. Eastern Visayas
10. Western Mindanao
11. Northern Mindanao
12. Southern Mindanao
13. Central Mindanao
14. Caraga
15. CAR- Cordillera Administrative Region
16. ARMM- Autonomous Region Muslim in Mindanao
17. NCR- National Capital region

II. Students Output of E-Portfolio

Belsa, Analyn

Villanueva, Jona Marie

Llamo, Alma

Hilado, Anna sheil

Dagat, Leona Paula

Castillon, Rachel

Magbanua, Janice 

 Alga, Rosemer

Nacin, April

Lasaga, Nicy

Abolde, Jonaly

Paglala, Omar

Erum, Rodson

III. Literature as a Platform in Education for Sustainable Development

           Our "Mother Earth"is facing problems that are not only local but most of which are global problems. These Environmental problems become issues for all of us to solve. the concerns in such solving problems are so limited. It seems that not all are helping to save our planet earth which is the only planet we have can support life. With Philippine progress in industry and technology at this point in time, the people are threatened with increasing awareness about pollution of the air, water, land and noise.
           Environmental Education is very important and this has been introduced in the Philippine Education System for many years, but it has never been properly and strongly addressed to all to ensure functional environmental progres.
           The Goal of Environmental Education is to have an environmentally literate and responsible citizenry who will ensure the protection and the improvement of the environment and bring a bout sustainability  of resources on earth for the survival and stability of life.

Environmental Education:

- as a process of teaching and learning, helping people to acquire understanding, skills and values that makes them active and informed citizens in the development and maintenance of an ecological, sustainable and socially just society.

- contextualizing environment issues within the physical, biological , social, economic, historical and cultural imperatives of the Philippines.
        

                                                                                         
                                                                                                                                       

IV. Reflection in Literature

The Importance of Influence of Literature

As stated in the quotation by C.S. Lewis, literature not only describes reality but also adds to it. Yes, literature is not merely a depiction of reality; it is rather a value-addition. Literary works are portrayals of the thinking patterns and social norms prevalent in society. They are a depiction of the different facets of common man's life. Classical literary works serve as a food for thought and a tonic for imagination and creativity. Exposing an individual to good literary works, is equivalent to providing him/her with the finest of educational opportunities. On the other hand, the lack of exposure to classic literary works is equal to depriving an individual from an opportunity to grow as an individual. 

Prose, poetry, drama, essays, fiction, literary works based on philosophy, art, history, religion, and culture and also scientific and legal writings are grouped under the category of literature. Creative nonfiction of the ancient times and literary journalism also fall under literature. Certain extremely technical writings such as those on logistics and mathematics are also believed to be a part of literature.

A. Types of Prose

B. Elements or Ingredients of Prose

CACTUS

Theme- Survival

THE QUARREL

Characters- Nina
                   Ismael
                   Mrs.Smith
                   The Carpenter
Setting- Accessoria
Theme- Understanding and to be responsible

PEOPLE OF CONSEQUENCE

Characters- Camus
                 -German Haciendero
                 - Meding
Setting-  Bario      
          - Capitolyo
Theme- Enjoy life

Plot-

 I. Camus had been the houseboy of a German haciendero.    

1. They now owned the   best house in the barrio.    

2. In time their neighbors ran to them for loans.    

3. If the borrower failed to pay she demanded goods in payment. 

II. The young man is going up to the capitolyo.

 1. He spent the rest of the day. 

  2. His only regret was his not having been able to join in talk with the townsmen.    

3. There was this thick book with always read but never let me touch. 

III. Camus started at his image.

 1. He looked at his wife in the mirror.   

2. He waved away the insistent hands and wares of the other peddlers.   

3. He must tell his wife how pleased the good lady had been. 

RURAL MAID

Theme- Longing for the Rural Maid

FRUSTRATED WISH

Theme- Offering of Love for someone

OF OLD THINGS AND NEW

Theme- Wondering about the nature

TWO BROTHERS

C- Simon -brother      

Litoy- oldest brother      

Mang Orto- old man 

S- at the Dock

RIDICULOUS WELCOME

 Theme: Welcoming Death

BUT THE WESTERN STARS 

          Theme: To accept the death of one person

YOUTH

Theme- reminiscing the childhood

A NIGHT IN THE HILLS

C- Gerardo Luna
   - Sotera
    - Peregrina
    - Wife 

S- Forest

T- To be contented

PLot-   
 I. The life of a city boy- Gerardo Luna

    1.Gerardo Luna wanted to go to the forest 

    2. He speak of this dream of his to Ambo 

    3. His wife Died 

II. They entered the dim forest 

     1. He was weary and sweats 

    2. He sat with the young man and talked to him 

   3. He was Surprised 

III. 

      1. Gerardo was reassured 

      2. He was wondering 

      3. He wondered confusedly about many things

 

THE SMALL KEY

C- Pedro Buhay- Husband                   

      Soledad- Wife                   

      Tia Maria                     

      Doctor Santos 

S- Nipa house

 

                         

V. Integration of Education for Sustainable Development to Literature

Literature represents a language or a people: culture and tradition. But, literature is more important than just a historical or cultural artifact. Literature introduces us to new worlds of experience. We learn about books and literature; we enjoy the comedies and the tragedies of poems, stories, and plays; and we may even grow and evolve through our literary journey with books.

Ultimately, we may discover meaning in literature by looking at what the author says and how he/she says it. We may interpret the author's message. In academic circles, this decoding of the text is often carried out through the use of literary theory, using a mythological, sociological, psychological, historical, or other approach. Whatever critical paradigm we use to discuss and analyze literature, there is still an artistic quality to the works. Literature is important to us because it speaks to us, it is universal, and it affects us. Even when it is ugly, literature is beautiful.

Reading and Writing with Critical Strategies' energizes literary study by showing the reader how to use critical approaches to engage literary texts and evolve critical arguments. 

Words have power. In some myths, spoken words create worlds, creatures, and human beings.