Lesson Plan in Teaching & Assessment of Literature Studies

Student: 3rd Year BSEd – English

Schedule: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

I. OBJECTIVES:

At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

a. Understand the summary of the short story "The Day the Dancers Came" by
Bienvenido Santos.
b. Demonstrate an understanding of the plot, characters, and setting of the short
story.
c. Reflect on the story and what it teaches them about cultural identity and
assimilation.

II. SUBJECT MATTER:

A. Topic: “The Day the Dancers Came” by Bienvenido Santos

B. References:
 https://www.scribd.com/358306376/The-Day-the-Dancers-Came
 https://www.studocu.com/row/document/the-day-the-dancers-came-by-
bienvenido-santos/19691995
C. Instructional Materials:
 Copies of the story “The Day the Dancers Came” by Bienvenido
Santos.
 Projector or screen
 PowerPoint Presentation
 Handouts
 Writing materials for students (Manila papers, pens)
D. Subject Integration
 Individual recitation
 Group activities and presentations
E. Value Integration
 Patriotism

III. PROCEDURE:

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES

A. PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES
1. Greetings

Good afternoon students!

Good afternoon, sir! (The students will answer in

chorus.)
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2. Prayer

Before we start, let’s have a prayer

first. Everyone, please stand up. Roy, kindly
lead the prayer.
Roy: In the name of the Father… Amen.

3. Checking of Attendance

Class, who is/are absent this

afternoon? None, sir.

All right, very good!

B. MOTIVATION

Let's have a game first before we start

our formal discussion. Are you ready?
Yes, sir!

Amazing! This game is called “Fix Me,

I’m Broken”. The class will be divided into
four. This row will be Group 1, this row will
be Group 2, this row will be Group 3, and
lastly, this row will be Group 4.

Kindly read the instructions, Camille. Camille: Envelopes containing the cutout pieces
will be distributed to each group. Your task is to
work together to assemble the cutout pieces and
create the original image. The goal is to
complete the picture by piecing the fragments
together, pasting them onto Manila paper, and
writing the name. After assembling the puzzle,
each group will create a short chant with a
dance step for their completed image.
representative of each group pick an
envelope. Each envelope also has a
number written inside for the order of your
presentation. Once you’re done, paste your
output on the board. You have 5 minutes to
assemble the cutouts and organize a simple
or basic dance step using the chant derived
from the picture formed for at least 30
seconds. None, sir!

Any questions?
Yes, sir!

Is everything clear?

All right! You may now form a circle

and start the activity.

(After five minutes…)

(Group 1 will present the assembled picture with
Time’s up! Group 1, please proceed their chant.)
with your presentation.
Answer: Martyrs (GomBurZa)

Wow! Let’s give a Very Good Clap to

(Other groups will do the clap.)
Group 1.

(Group 2 will present the assembled picture with

Next, Group 2!
their chant.)

Answer: Adobo
 (Other groups will do the clap.)

(Group 3 will present the assembled picture with

their chant.)
Amazing! Let’s give an Excellent Clap
to Group 2. Answer: People Power Revolution

Next, Group 3!

(Other groups will do the clap.)

(The last group will present the assembled

picture with their chant.)
Perfect! Let’s give an Angel Clap to
Group 3. Answer: Veterans

Lastly, Group 4!

(Other groups will do the clap.)

Yes, sir! (The students will answer in chorus.)

Excellent! Let’s give a Good Job Clap

to Group 4.
 How’s the activity, class? Did you enjoy Hazel: I think the topic is all about patriotism.
it?

From the activity that you just

performed, what do you think is the topic of
the story that we’re going to discuss today?
Yes, Hazel?

That’s right! Very good, Hazel! To learn

more about our topic, let’s have another
activity.

C. DISCUSSION PROPER Jason: Carefully examine each of the four

1. Activity pictures. Identify the common word that relates
to all four images. Write your answer in the
With the same group, we’ll have space provided. Be sure to write clearly.
another short activity, the 4 Pics 1 Word
Challenge. Please read the instructions,
Jason.

Thank you, Jayson! Each contains

pictures of the words that you will guess.
The first group that pastes the pictures on
the board with the correct answers will get
Yes, sir!
20 points. The second group will get 15
points, the third group will get 10 points,
and, lastly, the last group will get 5 points.
(Each group will answer the short activity and
You only have 2 minutes to do this activity.
will immediately post it on the board.)
Are all the instructions clear?

All right! You may start now.

 Time’s up! What’s the answer to
number 1?

Sir, recorder!

Very good! How about number 2?

Sir, dancer!

Perfect! Since Group 1 was the first

group to finish the activity, they'll receive 20
points. Group 2 got 15 points, Group 3 got
10 points, and Group 4 got 5 points. Good
job everyone!
Not yet, sir.

2. Analysis

Class, have you read the short story

“The Day the Dancers Came” by Bienvenido
Santos?

All right, no worries for we will discuss

its summary today. Now, I’ll give you a copy
of the short story with the author’s
background.

 Bienvenido Santos (March 22, 1911 -

 January 07, 1996).
 Was born in Tondo, Manila.
 Started his education when the
Philippines was already an American
colony and the medium of instruction
was in English.
 At an early age, he learned three
languages: Pampango from his mother,
English from his teacher at school, and
Tagalog from the Tondo slums.
 Went to America as a pensionado
(scholar) of the Philippine
Commonwealth gov’t in 1941.
 At 30 y/o, he took a master’s program
in English at the University of Illinois.
 The central theme of his works is exile
due to his experience as an exile in
America when war broke out in the
Philippines.
 In 1942, he studied at Columbia
University with the founder of Story
magazine, the person who published
his first fiction in America.
 He returned to the Philippines after the Elmar: A representative from your group should
war. randomly select one piece of paper in front.
 He won the Philippine Republic Using the knowledge gained from reading the
Cultural Heritage Award for Literature summary, engage in a group discussion
in 1965. focusing on the element assigned to your group.
The paper will indicate the order of your
For the activity, Elmar, kindly read the
reporting and specific element of a short story
instructions.
that your group needs to discuss. Formulate
your responses and ideas based on the content
of the story summary. You have a time limit of
10 minutes to complete this activity.
 Thank you, Elmar! Yes, sir!

So, for 10 minutes, please write your

answers on the Manila paper and then
paste it on the board for your presentation
afterward.

Is everything clear?

Good! You may now start your activity.

The Day the Dancers Came

by: Bienvenido Santos
Summary
"The Day the Dancers Came" is a short
story by Bienvenido Santos that captures a day
in the life of an aging Filipino man named Fil
Acayan. The story is set in Chicago, during a
November morning when Fil wakes up to find an
unusual whiteness outside, indicating the arrival
of the first snow of the season.
Fil, a Filipino immigrant and a U.S.
citizen, reminisces about his past and his
various jobs in America, from being a U.S. Army
corporal to working in a hospital and later as a
special policeman in the post office. His closest
companion is Tony, a retired pullman porter who
has been suffering from a mysterious illness,
and their interactions reveal their contrasting
personalities.
Fil is excited about the arrival of a group
of Filipino dancers in Chicago. He eagerly
anticipates the opportunity to meet them and
offer his assistance as a guide and host. He
even daydreams about capturing their voices
and laughter with his tape recorder, preserving
their memories for himself. Fil's eagerness to
connect with his fellow Filipinos is evident, as he
feels a strong sense of belonging when it comes
to the dancers' visit.
However, Tony dismisses Fil's
enthusiasm, calling him "crazy" and claiming
that the dancers are not coming just for him.
Their conversation delves into the themes of
aging and mortality, with Tony expressing
concerns about his own health and Fil brushing
off the worries about death and the uncertainty
of the future.
Despite Tony's dismissive attitude, Fil
remains steadfast in his desire to connect with
the dancers. He imagines himself introducing
them to the beauty of Chicago, taking them
sightseeing, and sharing a meal with them at his
home. Fil is enthusiastic about providing them
with a memorable experience in the United
States, even though he feels self-conscious
about his own appearance and believes that his
looks label him as an "Ugly Filipino."
The story shifts to Fil's visit to the hotel
where the Filipino dancers are staying. He
hopes to meet them and extend his offer of
hospitality. However, as he approaches them,
he is met with indifference and exclusion. The
dancers avoid him, and Fil feels rejected and
humiliated. The rejection is a stark reminder of
the gap that separates him from the younger
generation of Filipinos.
Fil returns home disheartened, his
dreams shattered. He is eager to share his
disappointment with Tony, but upon entering
their apartment, he discovers that Tony is not
yet home. Fil turns on a tape recorder to play
the sounds of the Filipino dancers to soothe
himself. The recorded sounds evoke memories
and emotions within him, and he becomes lost
in the performance. The story ends with Tony
returning home late at night the sounds of his
agony and Fil's earnest efforts to console him.
"The Day the Dancers Came" is a
poignant exploration of the immigrant
experience, the complexities of identity, and the
longing for a connection to one's cultural roots.
Fil's desire to bridge the gap between
generations and preserve the memories of his
homeland is contrasted with the indifference and
detachment of the younger Filipino Americans.
The story touches on themes of aging,
belonging, and the profound impact of cultural
disconnection.

(10 minutes after posting their outputs.)

 Group 1

Identify and list the following key

element(s) of the short story:

Characters: List the main

characters and describe their
roles, characteristics, and
developments throughout the
story.

Group 2

Identify and list the following key

element(s) of the short story:

Setting: Describe the time and

place in which the story occurs
and its significance to the
narrative.

Conflict: Identify the primary

conflicts in the story (e.g.,
internal, external, man vs. self,
man vs. nature) and explain their
importance.

Group 3

Identify and list the following key

element(s) of the short story:

Plot: Summarize the sequence of

events in the story, including the
introduction, rising action, climax,
falling action, and resolution.

Group 4

Identify and list the following key

 element(s) of the short story:

Theme: Determine the central

theme or message of the story
and provide evidence from the
text to support your interpretation.

Group 1
Time's up! Now, let's move on to the Identify and list the following key
presentation of your outputs. Please select element(s) of the short story:
one representative from each group to
present. Each presentation should be a Characters:
maximum of 2 minutes. • Fil – 50 y/o U.S. citizen but a Filipino. He
Group 1, please proceed. experienced many types of work including
being a corporal in the U.S. army, current
job is special policeman in the post office.

• Tony – retired Pullman porter. He is

indifferent in the story because of his
suffering from a wasting disease that
frustrates doctors.

• The Dancers – Philippine/Filipino

dancers arriving in Chicago to perform
and entertain.

(Students will clap their hands.)

Group 2

Identify and list the following key

element(s) of the short story:

Very well, Group 1. Thank you! Setting: Early November while the snow
is still falling at the characters’ apartment.

Conflict: Man vs. self. The need to

What about the Group 2? preserve the memories from his
hometown caused the conflict of the story.
Due to his homesickness and some
personal issues, Fil made it a habit to
record any sound that he may find
necessary to preserve for they resemble
 memories that he might not hear again
with the experiences abound therein after
a long period.

(Students will clap their hands.)

Group 3

Identify and list the following key

element(s) of the short story:

Thank you, Group 2! How about the Plot

Group 3?
Exposition: When Fil knew that a group
of dancers from the Philippines would
arrive.

Rising Action: Fil wanted to invite the

dancers to their apartment to have some
quality time with other Filipinos.

Climax: Fil went to the hotel where the

dancers were. He invited the dancers but
none of them wanted to go with him, other
dancers didn't even talk to him.

Falling Action: He went back to their

apartment and recorded the performance
of the dancer.

Resolution: He accidentally erased the

recordings.

(Students will clap their hands.)

Group 4

Identify and list the following key

element(s) of the short story:

Theme:
 Thank you, Group 3! Now for the last  Belongingness
group?  Opportunity
 Love of country

Very good! Congratulations, everyone!

Rassel: The author of the story “The Day the
Dancers Came” is Bienvenido Santos.
3. Abstraction

All right, everyone. Let’s have a quick

recapitulation of your presentations earlier. Jaira: The characters in the story are: Fil, Tony,
Who is again the author of the short story and the dancers.
“The Day the Dancers Came”, Rassel?

Cristia: The setting is in their apartment in

Very good, Rassel! How about the Chicago.
characters in the story, Jaira?

Lander: The themes are belongingness,

Very good! What about the setting, opportunity, and love of country.
Cristia?

Anna: He felt that spending time with the

Thank you! What about the theme(s), dancers would evoke memories of the
Lander? Philippines. Additionally, he believed the
dancers would appreciate the things he was
doing for them and remember Chicago in a
certain way because of him.
Very good! Why was Fil so interested
in spending time with the dancers, Anna?

Carine: "The Day the Dancers Came" by

Bienvenido Santos addresses the idea of
nostalgia for one's homeland in several ways.
Very good! Carine, how does the story Nostalgia is a central theme in the story, and it is
address the idea of nostalgia for one's explored through the experiences and emotions
homeland? of the characters, particularly the protagonist,
Fil. The story effectively portrays how nostalgia
for one's homeland is a complex and emotional
experience, often filled with a mix of joy, longing,
and sadness. It underscores the enduring
connection people have to their cultural origins,
even when they are far from home.

Doreen: In "The Day the Dancers Came" by

Bienvenido Santos, several cultural values and
traditions are celebrated or challenged. The
story delves into the experiences of Filipino
Thank you, Carine! What cultural
immigrants in the United States and how they
values and traditions are celebrated or
grapple with preserving their cultural heritage
challenged in the narrative, Doreen?
while adapting to a new environment. Here are
some of the cultural values and traditions
addressed in the narrative:

Celebrated Cultural Values and Traditions:

 Filipino Hospitality
 Traditional Filipino Dance
 Sense of Community

Challenged Cultural Values and Traditions:

 Nostalgia vs. Assimilation

 Generational Differences
 Identity in a New Land

Very good!

4. Application
Camille: This activity is designed to assess your
 Now, for your activity, let’s group the understanding and presentation skills related to
class into 2. Groups 1 and 2 will be Group A the message and themes of the short story.
while Groups 3 and 4 will be Group B. Group A and Group B will perform the message
Camille, kindly read the instructions. of the short story using any creative medium
(acting, skit, role-play, singing, etc.). Each group
will have a maximum of 1 minute to perform their
chosen medium.

Gerlie:
Needs
Criteria Excellent (5) Good (3) Improvement
(1)
Exceptionally Shows Lacks
Thank you, Camille! For the rubrics, Creativity &
creative and creativity and creativity and
Originality
kindly read, Gerlie. unique. uniqueness. originality.
Clarity of Exceptionally
Mostly clear. Unclear.
Message clear.
Relevance of
Highly
the Medium Relevant. Irrelevant.
relevant.
Used
Highly
Audience Moderately Minimal
engaging and
Engagement engaging. engagement.
impactful.

Thank you, Gerlie!

I’ll give you 5 minutes to practice the

presentation that you will perform. Once Yes, sir!
done, a member of the group will pick a
piece of paper on my hand later on to
determine the sequence of your
presentation. Each group will have a
maximum of 1 minute to perform. Are all the
instructions clear?

Good. The timer starts now!

(After 5 minutes of preparation…) (Group A will now perform their presentation.)

The time is up! Based on the piece of
paper that you picked, Group A will be the
first group to perform followed by Group B.
Group A, you may now start. (The class will clap their hands.)

That was an amazing performance! (Group B will now perform their presentation.)
Let’s give them a clap.

Lastly, we have the Group B!

(The class will clap their hands.)

Wow! That was an excellent
performance! I see talents in each one of
you! Thank you for your participation,
everyone.

For your scores, Group A got (20)

points while Group B got (19) points!
Congratulations, everyone!

IV. EVALUATION:

Multiple Choice

Directions: Encircle the correct answer of each item on the answer sheet that will be
provided.

1. Who is the author of "The Day the Dancers Came"?

a. Bienvenido Santos

b. Carlos Bulosan

c. Jose Rizal

d. Nick Joaquin

2. Where does Fil currently live at the beginning of the story?

a. Chicago

b. Los Angeles

c. New York

d. San Francisco

3. Why is Fil excited about the arrival of the dancers?

 a. He wants to learn to dance from them.

b. He is in love with one of the dancers.

c. He misses the Philippines and its traditions.

d. He intends to hire them for a performance.

4. What does the protagonist, Fil, offer to do for the dancers?

a. Cook Filipino food

b. Paint their portraits

c. Teach them how to dance

d. Write a story about them

5. Which traditional Filipino dish does Fil want to serve to the dancers?

a. Adobo

b. Pizza

c. Sushi

d. Taco

Directions: Write 'UNO' if the statement is true and 'SINGKO' if the statement is
false.

_________ 6. The story takes place in the Philippines.

_________ 7. The dancers are hesitant to accept Fil's invitation.

_________ 8. Fil has lived in the United States for several years.

_________ 9. The story explores the theme of cultural identity and nostalgia.

_________ 10. The story ends on a happy and celebratory note.

Answers Key:

1. A 6. SINGKO

2. A 7. UNO

3. C 8. UNO

4. A 9. UNO

5. A 10. SINGKO
V. ASSIGNMENT:

Instructions: Read the story “The World is an Apple” by Alberto S.

Florentino. Begin by reviewing any available information about the story, including
the title, author's background, and a brief synopsis.

Prepared by:

BONBON G. COROCOTO