A Semi Detailed Lesson Plan in English 8

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to:
a. Show understanding of the literary text;
b. Compare self traits with the character in the story; and
c. Acquire morals from the story.

II. Subject Matter

a. Topic: Southeast Asian Literature: Makato and the Cowrie Shells (Thailand)
b. Reference: English for 21st Century Learning (Afro-Asian) Textbook pg. 184-190
c. Materials: Laptop, TV, Strips of Colored Paper
d. Strategies: Computer Aided Learning, Connected type of integration

III. Procedure

Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity

A. Daily Routine
1. Prayer
2. Greetings
3. Checking of Attendance

B. Motivation
Ask all the students to bring out the
smallest amount of money they have
(1-peso coin, 5 or 10 peso coin or a
paper bill)
If you have that money, for instance
given by your parents, what are the The students’ answers may vary
things you usually buy? Why? Do you depending on their experiences.
spend it immediately on what you
desire? Or do you suppress your desire
and use it for something more
substantial?

Today we will tackle a story of how a

boy spends his money. What do you
think the boy does, or what do you
think he bought?

C. Lesson Proper
a. A short video about Thai Culture The students will share their insights into
will be presented. Thai people’s customs, traditions and
b. Discussion of Makato and The culture.
Cowrie Shell.
The students will watch a 10-
minute video of the Story “Makato
and The Cowrie Shell”

Before watching the story, the Unlocking of Difficulties

teacher will let the students define The student will pick a word and place it
the difficult words found in the to the corresponding meaning to
story, the words and definitions complete the sentence.
will be written separately on strips
of construction paper. Some PICK AND MATCH
students will be called to match 1. He was an orphan, for his father and
each definition to the difficult mother died when he was very young. -
 words used in the sentences. 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. They say he was a kind-hearted king.
– Kind and generous.
6. Makato was a sensible boy. –
reasonable, practical, and showing good
judgment.
7. He needs to work for himself or else
he will starve. -to suffer or die because
you do not have enough to eat.

After the unlocking of difficulties, the The students will read the guide
teacher will present the Guide questions.
questions that will be answered later Guide Questions
on. 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. Enrichment Activity
COMPARE AND SHARE
The teacher will divide the class into
three groups. Each group will be given Directions: Using the Venn diagram,
the same performance task related to compare yourself as a student with
the lesson. Scores will be based on the Makato. Be guided by the following
given rubrics. questions:
a. What traits do you both share? Write
RUBRICS your answers between two circles.
Content/Ideas 15 b. Write your character traits, which are
Presentation/Delivery 10 different from Makato’s, inside the right
Cooperation/Teamwork 10 circle.
35 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.
 E. Generalization
The teacher will ask questions
about the story.
1. What was the beginning of the
story? How did it end?
2. What was the reason why
Makato leave his old town?
3. Do you think you have the The students’ answers may vary.
same character traits like
Makato? Why?
4. If you were Makato, would you
do the same with the cowrie
shell that the king gave you?
Why?

F. Valuing

What morals have you acquired in the The students’ answers may vary.
story?

IV. Evaluation
1. Who is this young who chose to leave his village and decided to travel in Sukothai
just to meet the King?
2. In what city this young boy come from?
3. What does the king give to young boy when they first met?
4. Makato was given the title “Khun Wang”, what does it mean?
5. During the time of Thailand Folktale, the cowrie shell was used as ______.
6. In what prosperous kingdom does Makato become a King?
7. What did Makato do with the Cowrie Shell?
8. The story of Makato and The Cowrie Shell is from what country?

V. Assignment
Research what is propaganda and the different types of Propaganda Techniques.

Prepared by:
EUNICE V. SAPON
Subject Teacher

Checked and monitored by:

FIDES R. PASCUAL
Rater/Head Teacher