A DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN GRADE 9
I. OBJECTIVES
A. Content Standards
The learner demonstrates understanding of how Anglo American literature and other text types serve as means of
enhancing the self.
B. Performance Standards
The learner actively participates in a poem presentation through using effective verbal and non-verbal strategies based on
the following criteria: Focus, Voice, Delivery, Facial Expressions, Body Movements/ Gestures and Audience Contact
C. Learning Competencies/
Objectives
II. CONTENT
A. Literature
1. EN9LT-If-14: Analyze literature as a means of discovering the self
2. EN9LT-If-2.2.3: Determine tone, mood, technique, and purpose of the author
B. Writing and Composition
3. EN9WC-Ih-3.6: Use literary devices and techniques to craft poetic forms.
“On His Blindness” by John Milton
III. LEARNING RESOURCES
A. References
1. Teacher’s Guide pages
2. Learner’s Materials
pages
3. Textbook pages
4. Additional Materials
from Learning
Resources (LR) portal
B. Other Learning Resources
Sources:
 Almonte, L. et.al. (2015). Celebrating Diversity through World Literature. Rex Book Store Inc. Meralco Avenue, Pasig
City, Philippines 1600.
 Coach, A. (1999). The Oxford Book of English Verse. Oxford: Clarendon, 1919, [c1901]; Bartleby.com, 1999.
Instructional Media:
 PowerPoint Presentation
 Google Meet/Zoom
 YouTube
IV. PROCEDURES
A. Reviewing previous lesson
or presenting the new
lesson
Attendance
T: Before anything else, let me first check and have a screenshot of those who are able to join us in this Zoom meeting.
S: Ok, ma’am!
Review:
T: So, last time we’ve learned about sonnets. Am I right? So, I want you to tell me what a sonnet is all about?
S: Sonnet is a poem that has 14 lines and has 2 popular types which are Shakespearean and Petrarchan sonnet. For
Shakespearean sonnet, it is divided into 3 quatrains. On the other hand, Petrarchan sonnet is divided into two parts which are
octave and sestet.
B. Establishing a purpose for
the lesson
Introduction/Motivation
T: Now class before we proceed to our lesson for today, I want you to close your eyes for a minute. This is a reflective activity
and I will let you listen to an audio. So, don’t open your eyes until I let you so.
S: (the students are listening to the audio)
(the audio ended)
T: Now, class I want you to open your eyes. So, class what did you hear from the audio?
S: Ma’am what I heard from the first audio Is that there are children laughing and playing somewhere.
T: Thank you! So, where do you think are they playing?
S: Ma’am, I heard splashing of waves, I Think? So, in the beach perhaps.
T: Great! Nice answer! Now, can you describe how the people that you hear from the audio look like?
S: I am sorry, ma’am, but I cannot because we are just basing everything on what we hear and we cannot see them.
T: Exactly! Now, is it difficult to only just hear the sounds or noise around you without seeing them?
S: Yes, ma’am!
T: Definitely! Based from the reflective activity, you are not definite with your answers because you cannot see what is
happening. So, just imagine, experiencing this for minutes is difficult then what more for a lifetime? Am I right?
S: Yes, ma’am! Totally! We cannot handle that kind of situation!
T: So, why do you think did I let you do that?
S: Ma’am because maybe it is related to our lesson for today?
T: Exactly! However, before we proceed to our lesson discussion. I want you first to read the literary piece that we will discuss
for today. Also, this poem is a Petrarchan sonnet. So, please observe as you read.
C. Presenting
examples/instances of the
new lesson
T: In this manner, I will now let you read the poem.
S: “On His Blindness” by John Milton
When I consider how my light is spent
Ere half my days in this dark world and wide,
And that one talent which is death to hide
Lodged with me useless, though my soul more bent
To serve therewith my Maker, and present
My true account, lest he returning chide,
"Doth God exact day-labour, light denied?"
I fondly ask. But Patience, to prevent
That murmur, soon replies: "God doth not need
Either man's work or his own gifts: who best
Bear his mild yoke, they serve him best. His state
Is kingly; thousands at his bidding speed
And post o'er land and ocean without rest:
They also serve who only stand and wait."
D. Discussing new concepts
T: Now, before discussing the poem. Let’s take a look on its background. So, “On His Blindness” is written by John Milton. Who
and practicing new skills #1 do you think is John Milton?
S: Ma’am, John Milton is probably the writer of the poem that we read earlier.
T: Yes! He was born 1608 and died 1674. He was raised in a very religious family since his father is working in the church. With
that, what do we expect of his works’ themes?
S: Ma’am, perhaps almost all of his literary works are religious or related to God.
T: Correct! Although, he was a Roman Catholic when he was still young, he became a Puritan, when he grew older. So what
do we mean by Puritan?
S: Ma’am, being a Puritan is associated with being a protestant, opposing the ways of Catholicism.
T: That’s right! Now, for his education, he had a private tutor and he is fond of reading until midnight. So, what do you think
happened to him for all his hardships in studying?
S: Ma’am, he became a top student.
T: Impressive! You’ve got the point! Yes, you are correct that he had degrees both bachelor’s and master’s. Also, he
graduated as Cum Laude. Then, after graduating, he became a government servant and writer at the same time. He writes
various religious pieces. So what do you think happened to him in doing all these things?
S: Ma’am, as we know, doing these kinds of stuff is really difficult and we can assume that working all day and night could
destroy your eyesight. With that, when he was 44, he became blind because of glaucoma, which may be due to all of
these.
T: With that, we will try to know how John Milton’s life became very relevant to the poem we read earlier.
E. Discussing new concepts
T: In the first 4 lines of the poem, we emotion is depicted in the words of Milton?
and practicing new skills #2 S: Ma’am, lamenting showing grief or sorrow. He is telling that during those time when he could still see and not yet blind, he
could still use his talent but when he became blind in the middle of his life, he cannot already use his talent and he is
useless.
T: Very good! In the second 4 lines of the poem, the author is trying to tell God that even if he is blind, he desires more of
serving Him and present his true intention. In which, that the Lord may not scold him. But what happened at the end of the
octave?
S: Ma’am, it ended him foolishly asking God if He really let people do physical work even if he is blind.
T: Correct! Now, in the beginning of the sestet, John is letting himself stop from questioning God and he answers his own
question. What is his answer?
S: Ma’am, the meaning of those words are powerful and all-knowing. Also, he doesn’t need the work of man and its worldly
achievements but God is after our service to Him.
T: Well-said! Great job!
F. Developing Master (Leads
to Formative Assessment)
T: Now, we’ve learned about the message of the poem. Let’s go to the figures of speech that were used. So can you name
some figures of speech that were utilized?
S: Ma’am, there was alliteration in the line “my days in the dark world and wide.”
T: Good! What else?
S: Ma’am, there is also metaphor which light as substitute for vision.
T: Great job!
G. Finding practical
applications of concepts
and skills in daily living
T: So how can we relate to John Milton?
S: We are all humans and we have our special gifts from God. Now, we must use them accordingly and properly. We must
not waste them but we have to use them for God’s glory.
T: That’s a wonderful insight! So, what else did you realize?
S: God often uses our deepest pain, as the launching pad of our greatest calling.
S: Also, Everything happens for a reason, sometimes good things fall apart so better things can come together.
T: Excellent ideas and great minds!
H. Making generalizations
and abstractions about the
T: So, what did you learn in this lesson?
S: “On His Blindness” by John Milton is a Petrarchan sonnet that displays the experience of Mr. John Milton. It depicts
lamentation, acceptance, and trust and faith. It is also a warning to us all to be aware of how gracious Our Lord is.
I.
Evaluating learning
In a 1 whole sheet of paper, write and compose your own autobiographical sonnet based on one of your encountered
struggle. Follow the mechanics on how to write a sonnet. (1 item, 25 points)
Criteria:
Relevance to the theme /5
Organization of thoughts /5
Choice of words /5
Observance of Proper mechanics
In writing a sonnet /10
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/25
V. REMARKS
VI. REFLECTION
A. No. of learners who earned
80% in the evaluation
B. No. of learners who require
additional activities for
remediation
C. Did the remedial lessons
work?
No. of learners who have
caught up with lesson.
D. No. of learners who
continue to require
remediation
E. Which of my teaching
strategies work well? Why
did this work?
F. What difficulties did I
encounter which my
principal or supervisor can
help me solve?
G. What innovation or
localized materials did I
use/discover