LESSON PLAN in ENGLISH

GRADE 10

I. Objectives:

Explain how the elements specific to a selection builds its theme (EN10LT-Ia
14.2)
Use reflexive and intensive pronouns in sentences (EN10G-Ia-27)

II. Subject Matter:

A. Topic
Explaining how the elements specific to a selection builds its theme
Using reflexive and intensive pronouns sentences
B. References:
LM pages 16-18
TG pages 8-9
C. Materials:
Activity worksheets, pictures, strips of manila paper
Cartolina, pen
D. Equipment:

Laptop
LDC Projector

III. Learning Activities

YOUR TEXT
A. Review: (5 minutes)
Task 1. Star Story

1.
2.
3.
4.

Who were involved?

When did it take place?
Where did it happen?
What happened

What

Processing Questions:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Who were involved refers ______________________ (characters)

When and where it happened? ___________________ (setting)
What happened? _______________________________ (plot)
What do you call these important details of the story? (Elements)
Can you name other elements aside from those given already?
(Give other elements aside from those given already in your activity- story
star)

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C. Lesson Proper
Go over to the story once again (Daedalus & Icarus). Let us check how
well you understood the details and events of the story and how these
elements (specifically) present in the story contributed to the development of
its theme.

Task 2. Whats Going On? (Group Work) (10-15 minutes)

1. Why did Minos imprison Daedalus
in the Labyrith?
2. Why did Daedalus think that the
only way to get out is to fly?
3. Daedalus tells Icarus that the plan
is dangerous. Why does he want
them to take this risk?
4. Why did Daedalus leave his wings
on the altar of Apollo? Why
wouldnt he want to fly some
more?
GROUP 3

GROUP 4
Processing Question:
1. What is your overall impression
about the story?
2. How does the story reflect
realities in life?

GROUP 1

GROUP 2
QUESTIONS
5. In 2 sentences, describe
how Daedalus planned to
escape from the island
prison of Crete.
6. Do you think Daedalus
plan to escape worked
out? Explain your answer.
7. Which event in the myth
could have happened in
real life?
8. If you had access to
building resources and
materials, how would you
design a flying machine to
help you escape from the
island prison of Crete?

Task 3. Story Cycle

Character
Work in group. Choose an element of the story and show its connection to the
______________________________
theme.
_______________________________
_______________________________
Connection to the theme:
______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________

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Conflict

Setting
______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
Connection to the theme:
______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________

THEME

______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
Connection to the theme:
______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________

Plot
_______________________________
_______________________________
Connection to the theme:
______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________

Processing Question:

In a 3-4 sentence paragraph explain if the story successfully presents

whether the characters were able to overcome the challenges.

Task 4. Grammarian for A Day

A. Read each sentence below and identify the kind of pronouns used.
Then, paste the pronouns in the grid.

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1. He himself was then tried at the Areiopagus, which was the ancient Greek
court.
2. He himself fled to the island of Crete.
3. He fled to the island of Crete all by himself.
4. Daedalus created a wing for himself.
5. Daedalus himself created a wing.
6. The Athenian hero Theseus slew the Minotaur by himself.
7. Theseus himself slew the Minotaur.
8. Queen Pasiphae received the wooden cow herself.

Process question
Looking at the pronouns in the grid, differentiate them.

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Now go back to the sentences and identify which sentence made use
of reflexive and intensive pronouns.

Generalization:
When do we use the reflexive and intensive pronouns?

Application
B. Dyad. With a partner, construct sentences using the following
pronouns into reflexive and intensive.
1. (him)
_____________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
2. (her) _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________

3. (them)
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
4. (it) _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________

IV. Evaluation:
A. Read the text once again. Create a graphic organizer of what happened in
each of the following places and identify the challenge encountered by the
character.
1. The palace of Minos
2. In prison
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3. Icarus in the sea

4. Sicily

B. Complete the sentences by using appropriate reflexive or intensive

pronouns.
1. Harry splashed __________ the water.
2. The children made that rug _____________.
3. Burton knows __________ very well.
4. Did you teach ________ music?
5. Sheila ______ hung the picture.
V. Assignment
A. Task 5 Agree or Disagree
State whether you agree or disagree with the given statements and find
evidence from the text to support your claim.
1. King Minos was cruel.
Evidence: _______________________________________________________
2. Daedalus was talented.
Evidence: _______________________________________________________
3. Icarus was foolish.
Evidence: _______________________________________________________
4. Daedalus and Icarus should have stayed in the island after escaping from
the Labyrinth.
Evidence: _______________________________________________________
5. Daedalus was responsible for his sons death.
Evidence: _______________________________________________________

B. Construct 6 sentences using reflexive and intensive pronouns.

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