Republic of the Philippines Department of Education Region IV-A CALABARZON Division of Rizal Marciana P. Catolos Memorial National High School Tanay, Rizal Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan English G8 Theme: Embracing my Heritage October 30, 2014 Domain: Knowledge, Affective Learning Competency: Reading Module 2 Lesson I: Appreciating our Similarities I. Learning Objectives: Assess students’ schema about Thailand Recognize unfamiliar words through context clues Identify events in the story using a timeline Analyze the characteristics of the character in the story Compare self traits with the character in the story Acquire value from the story II. Subject Matter: Thai Literature Makato and the Cowrie Shell (Folktale) III. Learning Tasks: A. Activity Preparatory Activities Prayer Greetings Checking of Attendance Review Motivation PICTURE-PICTURE (Game Show) o The students will be divided into three groups. The group will choose a number (picture) then answer the question about the chosen picture. Discuss the correct answer. B. Analysis: How much do you know about Thailand? Can you recognize the pictures about Thailand? C. Abstraction: Discussion of Makato and the Cowrie Shell (Thai folktale). Unlocking of Difficulties o The student will pick a word and place it to the corresponding meaning to complete the sentence. PICK AND MATCH 1. He was an orphan, for his father and mother died when he was very young. - A child who has been deprived of parental care and has not been adopted. 2. He did every kind of work—carrying heavy things, clearing away the forest, or feeding pigs. He never idled. - Habitually doing nothing or avoiding work; lazy. 3. The people of Sukhothai used cowrie shells as money. - Having glossy, often brightly marked shells, some of which are used as currency in the South Pacific and Africa. 4. Makato decided to try his fortune. - The chance happening of fortunate or adverse events; luck. 5. He was promoted to higher positions until he was given a title of Kun Wang. - He was the most important person in the king’s court. Comprehension Questions: o The students will read the story entitled “Makato and the Cowrie Shell” then will answer the comprehension questions. 1. Who is the main character in the story? 2. What character traits does he possess? Cite lines, actions and thoughts which show Makato’s traits. 3. How did Makato achieve his success? 4. What lessons in life does the author want to convey? 5. How does the story affect you as a person? D. Application: Group Activity: o The students will be divided into three groups. Each group will be given a performance task related to the lesson. Group I: PAINT A PICTURE Directions: Describe Makato’s appearance, attitude, action and speech. Fill up the character web with your answers and explain each trait. Group II: COMPARE AND SHARE Directions: Using the Venn diagram, compare yourself with Makato. Be guided by the following questions: a. What traits do you both share? Write your answers between two circles. b. Write your character traits, which are different from Makato’s, inside the right circle. c. Write Makato’s character traits, which are different from yours, inside the left circle. d. Which of those traits would you like to improve? Explain. Group III: LAY THE ROADMAP Directions: Using the timeline, plot the events which led to Makato’s success. Be guided by the following key questions. a. What kind of life did he have at the beginning of the story? Describe. b. What motivated him to leave his place? c. How did the king recognize him? Cite the incident that showed it. d. What did he do with the cowrie shell? e. What was his reward from the king? E. Closure: What lessons in life have you learned from Makato’s experiences? I have learned that *** Prepared by: LANIE O. RASIMO MARY GRACE C. TALAVERA KRISTINE JOY S. PEDROSO CONCEPCION E. NITO Student Teacher Chairman, English Department Cooperating Teacher Principal I “A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.” -Colin Powell
