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

October 30, 2014

Theme: Embracing my Heritage

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 ________________________________

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Prepared by:

LANIE O. RASIMO MARY GRACE C. TALAVERA

Student Teacher Cooperating Teacher

KRISTINE JOY S. PEDROSO CONCEPCION E. NITO

Chairman, English Department Principal I

“A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.”
-Colin Powell