Literary Genre

On Creative
Multimedia
Presentation
Most Essential Learning Competency:

Produce a creative
representation of literary text by
applying multimedia and ICT
skills.
Before you learn another interesting literary genre
and other multimedia presentation tools, take time
to answer the following questions:
1. What is an anecdote?
2. What are the different purposes of telling an
anecdote?
3. What other literary genres do you like to read?
Why does it interest you most?
4. Can you name varied multimedia formats being
used to better interpret literary text? Mention few
of them.
 MULTIMEDIA
◦is any electronic application used
to teach lessons or to further
educate learners on a particular
topic.
Uses of Multimedia and its Formats

1.VIDEOS
Digital video is a
primary component in
multimedia, especially
those that appear online
and on television.
Uses of Multimedia and its Formats
Common Video Formats
Format File Description
MPEG. Developed by the Moving Pictures Expert Group. The
.mpg
MPEG .mpeg
first popular video format on the web. Not supported anymore
in HTML.
Uses of Multimedia and its Formats
Common Video Formats
Format File Description
AVI (Audio Video Interleave). Developed by Microsoft.
AVI .avi Commonly used in video cameras and TV hardware. Plays
well on Windows computers, but not in web browsers.
Uses of Multimedia and its Formats
Common Video Formats
Format File Description
WMA (Windows Media Audio). Developed by Microsoft.
WMA . wma Plays well on Windows computers, but not in web browsers.
Uses of Multimedia and its Formats
Common Video Formats
Format File Description
QuickTime. Developed by Apple. Commonly used in video
QuickTime .mov cameras and TV hardware. Plays well on Apple computers,
but not in web browsers.
Uses of Multimedia and its Formats
Common Video Formats
Format File Description
.rm RealVideo. Developed by Real Media to allow video streaming
RealVideo with low bandwidths. Does not play in web browsers.
.ram
Uses of Multimedia and its Formats
Common Video Formats
Format File Description
.swf Flash. Developed by Macromedia. Often requires an extra
Flash .flv component (plug-in) to play in web browsers.
Uses of Multimedia and its Formats
Common Video Formats
Format File Description
Theora Ogg. Developed by the Xiph.Org Foundation. Supported
Ogg .ogg by HTML.
Uses of Multimedia and its Formats
Common Video Formats
Format File Description
WebM. Developed by Mozilla, Opera, Adobe, and Google.
WebM .webm Supported by HTML.
Uses of Multimedia and its Formats
Common Video Formats
Format File Description
MP4. Developed by the Moving Pictures Expert Group.
MPEG- Commonly used in video cameras and TV hardware. Supported
4 .mp4 by all browsers and  recommended by YouTube. 
or MP4
Uses of Multimedia and its Formats

2.ANIMATION
-is a form of art for most
people, especially those that
are in the business of
producing animated movies.

Animation is a method by which still figures are

manipulated to appear as moving images.
Uses of Multimedia and its Formats
Right now, animation has become interactive, allowing
users to directly affect the outcome of animated
components and events.

Flash is the most common

platform for animation, and using
this component, the interactivity of
animation is enhanced.
5 Forms of Animation
Uses of Multimedia and its Formats

3.TEXT
-it has always been and will always been
the most common among the types of
multimedia components in different
applications.
Uses of Multimedia and its Formats
3.TEXT
Text in combination with other media components can
make any application more user-friendly. By using text,
interactivity is increased. Text elements are particularly
important for accessibility purposes. Users of an
application need to input text for the system to identify
them. Text is also used to create a digital signature,
such as in passwords.
Uses of Multimedia and its Formats

4.IMAGES
Digital image files are needed to create videos and
animation. A user would sooner go to a website
filled with colorful photographs than one that
contains only text elements.

Familiar image formats include JPEG and PNG. These formats

permit editing. Images are created by graphic designers using
various software.
Uses of Multimedia and its Formats

5.AUDIO
Voiceovers comprise a tremendous number of the
types of multimedia components. Audio files
include background music and special effects. Any
audio in an application is designed to improve a
user’s experience.
Uses of Multimedia and its Formats

5.AUDIO
Characteristic of a Multimedia
◦ Multimedia can be used in the presentations, making them more fun and
interesting.
◦ A multimedia presentation has various viewing options such as projector or
a media player and the like.
◦ You can also download the multimedia presentation or play it live.
◦ The technology of multimedia can also be used to make the information be
conveyed more easily to the user.
◦ Multimedia technology has improved the learning experience by combining
various forms of media together.

https://www.educba.com/best-free-multimedia-software/
Benefits of Using Multimedia
◦ Digital storytelling allows students to improve their knowledge
about a specific subject and increases skills such as writing,
researching and reading.
◦ Using multimedia improve a learner’s overall academic
performance. In particular, multimedia in the classroom is used for
self-directed learning or SDL.
◦ Students manage their time and assess what needs to be included in
their learning activities. This style of learning is used mostly with
older students who already know how to manipulate many of the
multimedia venues available to them.
QUESTIO
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1. Any electronic application used
to teach lessons or to further
educate learners on a particular
topic.

M_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _A
2. Primary component in
multimedia, especially those that
appear online and on television.

_ I _ _ _S
 3. Multimedia files include background
music and special effects. Which in any an
application is designed to improve a user’s
experience.

_ _ D_ _
 4. Multimedia files are needed to
create videos and animation including
the format of JPEG and PNG.

_ _ _G _ _
5. A method by which still figures are
manipulated to appear as moving
images.

_N _ _ _ _I _ _
6 – 10 Common
format of videos
11-15 Benefit of
using multimedia
 Read a parable entitled, “The Story of the Pencil” which is an excerpt from the novel written by Paulo
Coelho, “Like the Flowing River”. It is a thought-provoking story about a nondescript object that
gives a powerful message.

Pages 11-12
 FABLE PARABLE
a brief story illustrating a a short story designed to
allegorically teach some
moral or revealing general
religious principle, moral
truths about human nature lesson, or general truths

often includes talking

includes real or literal
animals or animated
occurrences to which
objects as the principal
anyone can relate
characters

Example: The Ants and the

Example: The Plant Sower
Grasshopper
ACTIVITY 1 :Read a parable entitled, “The Story of the Pencil”
Directions: Choose an emoji from the box below to describe the feeling that fits each pencil description. Write
your answer before each number.

_____________________1. A sharp-edge pencil in writing signifies smart and clever

guy.
______________________2. A broken pencil suggests problem; heart-broken
______________________3. A newly-sharpened pencil implies regaining one’s
strength thus being ready to face the world again.
______________________4. A bigger-shaped pencil implies gaining body weight
caused by stress; imbalanced diet
_____________________ 5. A writing pencil is similar to you while you are into
doing your responsibility and duty to your work and family.
ACTIVITY 2
Directions: Choose a multimedia format to creatively present your experiences
in life and tell how you feel about it using the pencil pictures below. (page 18)
WHAT I HAVE LEARNED
Read the fable entitled “The Ants and a
Grasshopper” and have an artistic and interesting
way of presenting its story and moral lesson using
multimedia. You can refer to the given multimedia
formats below. Refer to the format/file table to clarify
their descriptions. ( MP4  AVI  WMA) page 18
WHAT I CAN DO
Create an mp4-video format adaptation of “The Story of the
Pencil”. Integrate text, audio clips and image file to your
video presentation. (page 18)
 Literary
Adaptations With
ICT Skills
Empowerment
Before reading the short story and learning how to integrate your ICT skills
in this lesson, take time to recall important details from the previous lesson
to help you answer the following questions:

1. What is a short story?

2. Name the basic elements of the story.
3. Why do you read a short story?
4. Aside from books, are there any
electronic resources to obtain a
particular story to read? What are they?
Read the short story entitled,
“Rich People Problem” by Kevin
Kwan. Find out significant
characters, places, events that
may refer to the elements of a
story. (pages 26-28)
Before you read, you have to unlock first word difficulty. A table is presented below. There are jumbled letters on the first
column; its definition on the second column; and you have to write the correct / exact words on the third column (The first
letter is given to serve as a clue.)
Jumbled Letters Definition Vocabulary
1. T T E D T U - used to express disbelief or disapproval T_______________________

2. F E U R C H A U F - a person employed to drive a private car C_______________________

3. S K W H I - to agitate with a light rapid motion W_______________________

4. R E N C E R E V E - a deep respect for someone or something R________________________

5. T O M E DA C C U S - normal or usual due to its being familiar A________________________

6. C O O N T Y - a business person of exceptional wealth T________________________

7. V E N H A - a place offering favorable opportunities H________________________

8. C R I P T N O N D E S - lack of interesting quality N_______________________
9. Q I U N T E S D - have eyes that look in different directions S_______________________
10. S I EU O U R Q T - a greenish blue color urquoise
T________________________
 - a brief work of fiction, usually written in
prose and running 1,600 to 20,000 words in
length.
A. Basic Elements of a Short Story
1. Character
-the person or people in a story.
Basic Elements of a Short Story

2. Setting
The first important element of a short story
Basic Elements of a Short Story

3. Plot
-refers to the flow of events in the story, tells
what is happening in the story.
Basic Elements of a Short Story

4. Conflict
-refers to the tension, the
fight or the struggle between
the various characters or
forces in the story
Basic Elements of a Short Story

5. Climax
-the most exciting part
of a story. It is when
the conflict is about to
or is getting resolved.
Basic Elements of a Short Story

6. Theme
-this element refers
to the topic that the
writer writes or
comments on in his
or her writing.
 Information and Communications
Technology (ICT)
- refers to all the technology used to handle
telecommunications, broadcast media, intelligent
building management systems, audiovisual
processing and transmission systems, and network-
based control and monitoring functions.
 Information Technology (IT)
is the use of
computers to
store, retrieve,
transmit, and
manipulate
data, or
information.
C. ICT Skills
- are about
understanding and
applying a range of
computer programs,
software and other
applications.
ICT skills are being manifested if you
can do the following:
◦ type / encode your document; bring out your best writing using MS
Word- word processor
◦ manipulate numbers and data for computation; discover and
connect to data, analysis using MS Excel – number processor
◦ generate slides for presentation; design professional presentations
using MS PowerPoint – slide presentation
◦ create everything from labels to newswriting and marketing
materials using MS Publisher
ICT skills are being manifested if you can do the following:

◦ Copy(Ctrl+C) and Paste (Ctrl+V) any items from internet –

images, video clips, music and be able to embed them in your
outputs
◦ CITE SOURCE(s) on any imported images, video clips, music
---to avoid plagiarism
◦ Manage browsing websites
◦ Save any files with appropriate file formats
◦ Associate yourself as a Techie person (one who has smart and
clever ways of manipulating computer and other related-
gadgets)
D. Components of ICT
◦ The term Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is generally accepted to mean all
technologies that, combined, allow people and organizations to interact in the digital world.
What’s More

Activity 1
Direction: Fill out the elements of a story
entitled, “Rich People Problem”. Generate
slides presentation using Microsoft
PowerPoint or simply have the same graphic
organizer in your WORD.doc file format.

Refer to the discussion on pages 27-28 to note down details on the elements of a story. If the learner
has no way of accessing the computer, copy the same layout manually and comply the assigned task.
 Rich People Problem by kevin Kwa
Activity 2

•Characters
 

•Setting
 
•Plot
 
•Conflict
 

•Climax
 

•Theme
 
WHAT I HAVE LEARNED
Reflect on the sequence of events in the story. Have a
creative digital picture presentation; import images and
music, and add voice over. Save your file.
The learner can use/or choose the story of his/her choice
and comply with the task. It is the learner’s creativity that
matters most here. If computer is not available, he/she can
create the picture story manually.
WHAT I CAN DO
Create a digital picture story of “The Rich People Problem” showcasing your ICT skills,
for a creative and unique presentation. Follow the steps in creating a digital picture story.

Steps in Creating a Digital Picture Story