Republic of the Philippines Department of Education Region VII, Central Visayas SCHOOLS DIVISION OF NEGROS ORIENTAL A LESSON PLAN IN CREATIVE NONFICTION Prepared by: Shenna Marie E. Rubia School Teacher Learning Area Grade Level Quarter Teaching Dates & Duration Creative Nonfiction I. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Content Standards Performance Standards Learning Competencies/Code 12 1 The learner understands the distinction between and among creative nonfiction types and forms. The learner competently delivers an artistic presentation summarizinf and analyzing the form, theme, and techniques of a chosen creative nonfiction text. HUMSS _CNF11/12-11d-e-18- present a commentary/critique on a chosen creative nonfictional text representing a particular type or form (Biography/Autobiography, Literary Journalism/reportage, Personal Narratives, Travelogue, Reflection Essay, True Narratives, Blogs, Testimonies, Other Forms) Objectives Knowledge Skills Attitude Define Blog Enumerate the types, features and useful tips in writing blogs Appreciate Blog by presenting a commentary or critique through writing II. CONTENT III. LEARNING RESOURCES References Teacher’s Guide pages Learner’s Materials pages Textbook pages Additional Materials from Learning Resource (LR) portal Other Learning Resources Supplies, Equipment, Tools, etc. PROCEDURES Review/Introductory Activity (5 minutes) Activity/ Motivation BLOG Analysis/Presenting examples of the new lesson where the concepts are clarified Say: Can anybody tell us on the article that is shown on screen? Possible Answer: Blog Say: Where can we usually read blogs? Possible Answer: Online Grammar Essentials Creative Nonfiction, p. 96 N/A N/A N/A INTERNET LAPYOP. TV. ETC. Review on the previous lesson or activity The teacher will present a sample Blog which is to be presented on screen. Abstraction Ask: What is blog? A blog is an online platform, like a website, that allows the blogger to write or post content to it. Usually, a blogger, a person who posts content to the blogs, write informative texts, such as features, opinions or commentary. The act of writing content for the blog is called blogging. Blogs can be classified in three main types: 1. Personal- deals with the blogger’s personal life 2. Professional- contains blogs about the blogger’s work 3. Corporate- showcases products and services that a company sells In this time of digital media, blogs have become a powerful tool to share ideas and express opinions. A blog can include the following features: 1. Post- the text content written by the blogger 2. Comments- the reader’s opinions about the post 3. Photographs- pictures uploaded and embedded into log 4. Video- a digital recording of moving visual images uploaded to the blog 5. Widgets- third-part applications that can be added to the blog 6. Blogroll- a list of links that the blogger admires and links to RSS Feeda web feed format that updates users of blog information updates. Valuing: Finding Practical Applications of Concepts and Skills in Daily Living Generalization G. Assessment H. Additional Activities for Application or Remediation if Needed IV. REMARKS V. REFLECTIONS No. of learners who earned 80% on the formative assessment No. of learners who require additional activities for remediation. Using Tips in Writing Blogs 1. Write a catchy headline or title. 2. Begin with an interesting lead paragraph. 3. Use persuasive words. 4. Tell a story that catches the attention of readers. 5. Observe brevity and clarity of ideas. 6. Avoid very long sentences and paragraphs because they are inherently unfriendly to readers’ attention span. 7. Use subheads to break a long discussion. 8. Keep your blog design and color scheme simple. The font size must be the least eleven points or larger. 9. Use attractive images and photos to attract readers. Say: In order to show your appreciation on the importance of a blog, I want you to write a commentary or critique on the blog that I present to you. Note: The teacher will provide a sample blog to be commented or criticized by the students through writing. As a whole, how do you define blog? What are the terms that you can apply in blogging? Visit a blogger’s site. Give feedbacks about his/her blogs. Write it in 1 whole sheet of paper. Blog one of the tourist attractions in Neg. Or. Be able to post it on your account. Did the remedial lessons work? No. of learners who have caught up with the lesson. No. of learners who continue to require remediation Which of my teaching strategies worked well? Why did these work? What difficulties did I encounter which my principal or supervisor can help me solve? What innovation or localized materials did I use/discover which I wish to share with other teachers?
