Lesson Plan

Philippine Normal University

National Center for Teacher Education

College of Languages, Linguistics and Literature

Department of English

In partial fulfillment of the requirements in

S-ENG 23

Teaching and Testing of Literature

A Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan in Teaching Literature

Using the Epitaph and News Report Strategies

For Third Year High School

Submitted by:

Ann Kimberly B. Baltazar

Carmina M. Carillo

III – 13 BSE English

Submitted to:

Prof. Marla C. Papango

A SEMI-DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN TEACHING LITERATURE USING THE EPITAPH AND NEWS REPORT STRATEGIES FOR THIRD YEAR HIGH SCHOOL

I. Objectives

At the end of the 60-minute English class, the students are expected to:

A. arrive at the meaning of words through context clues

B. describe the characters of the story

C. examine the experience and actions of the characters to underscore the theme of the selection

D. distinguish worthwhile human values

E. participate collaboratively

II. Subject Matter

A. Topic: Following the Characters of a Short Story

B. Title: "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe (see attached file)

C. References:

• Enotes. (2011). The tell-tale heart. Retrieved at http://www.enotes.com/tell-tale-heart-text/the-tell-tale-heart?start=1

• Buehl, D. (2001). Classroom strategies for interactive learning. Delaware, USA: International Reading Association

D. Instructional Materials:

• Epitaph samples

• News report samples

• "Follow The Character" diagram

III. Procedure

A. Pre-Reading

The teacher introduces new words. She uses the words in sentences and provides context clues to aid the students in arriving at the meaning of the words.

1. When James put on his Superman costume, his dissimulation was complete for no one could recognize him.

2. He had the sagacity of a judge, but the cunning of a master criminal, which is a highly dangerous combination.

3. His room was as black as pitch with the thick darkness.

4. Christian tried saving Lisa from ...