A Semi- Detailed Lesson Plan in English Grade 8

Focus: Reading Skill

I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the period, the students are expected to:
a. Distinguished the different techniques in reading according to
purpose;
b. Show understanding in using the different techniques by applying it
in the reading materials; and
c. Demonstrate the task using the different types of techniques.
II. SUBJECT MATTER
Topic: 4 Types of Reading Techniques
Reference: Afro Asian Literature
III. PROCEDURE
A. Before the lesson
Four Pics One Word
Directions: The class will be divided in to 4 groups. Through four (4) pictures
presented on the board, the students will guess what types of reading the picture is.

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B. During the lesson

Elicitation: Direction: Identify the types of reading
techniques below.

HAH
AH

1. It calls attention of grammatical forms, discourse markers, and other

surface structure details for the purpose of the poem.
2. You can make inferences.
3. It aims readers to build confidence and enjoyment.
4. Reading is its own reward.
5. A quick reading technique
6. Looking for specific information.
7. It involves quick eye movement.
8. Also a quick reading but to get the general meaning.
9. The reader organizes and remember some information about what
he read.
10. Reading the summary of the story.
Highlighting Form
Scanning is reading a text quickly in order to find specific information,
e.g. figures or names. It can be contrasted with skimming, which is reading
quickly to get a general idea of meaning.
Skimming is useful when you want to survey a text to get a general
idea of what it is about. In skimming you ignore the details and look for the

main ideas. Main ideas are usually found in the first sentences of each
paragraph and in the first and last paragraphs. It is also useful to pay
attention to the organisation of the text.
Extensive reading is reading as much as possible, for your own
pleasure, at a difficulty level at which you can read smoothly and quickly
without looking up words or translating to English as you go.
Intensive reading involves learners reading in detail with specific
learning aims and tasks. It can be compared with extensive reading, which
involves learners reading texts for enjoyment and to develop general reading
skills. The learners read a short text and put events from it into chronological
order.
Controlled Practice
Directions: Using the different techniques in reading. Answer the
following task.
Task 1: Skimming and Scanning
Directions: Read the article below and answer the following questions.
Southeast Asian Travel
Southeast Asia is one of the worlds fastest growing travel destinations. The
area offers everything from beautiful tropical islands and pristine beaches to thick
jungles, diverse cultures, cuisines, and people. Southeast Asia has some of the best
national parks and reserves in the world, an abundance of fascinating World
Heritage sites, a variety of spiritual places to visit that represent the religions of the
region like Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, and Christianity, and it has a huge supply of
beaches and associated activities.
Some of the many exciting Southeast Asian highlights include:
Taman Negara National Park, Malaysia This lush park is located on
Malaysias east coast. The variety of plants and wildlife are amazing and the
scenery includes lazy, winding rivers and roaring waterfalls.
Angkor Wat, Cambodia Angkor Wat, means City Temple, and is a
complex of ancient temples that is considered the most important
architectural site in Southeast Asia. It was built in the 12th century to honor
Vishnu, the Hindu god.
Bali, Indonesia Land of the Buddha! Kuta, Ubud, Amed, and Sanur are
all worth visiting. For the best surfing and nightlife, head over to Kuta beach.
For relaxation, head up to Ubud, or even Amed if youre really looking for
peace and quiet.
Halong Bay, Vietnam Halong Bay is one of the worlds natural wonders
made up of at least 3000 islands in the Gulf of Tonkin, Vietnam. This is a
World Heritage site that offers breathtaking views, many caves worth
exploring, and hiking in Cat Ba National Park.
The Philippines In the Philippines youll find beautiful white beaches
like Boracay, which is on the list of the worlds best beaches. But there is
more to the Philippines than just the beaches. The scenery also includes
breathtaking waterfalls and miles of rice terraces
Where is Taman Negara National Park?
2) What does Angkor Wat mean?

3) Where is Halong Bay?

4) Which beach in the Philippines is on the list of the worlds best beaches?
5) Which beach in Bali is famous for surfing and nightlife?
6) How many islands are there at Halong Bay?
7) Which two beaches in Bali do tourists would rather go? Why?
8) Which activity can you enjoy at Cat Ba National Park? Why?
9) For what purpose does this article is all about?
10) If you were a tourist, where would you want to go? Why?
Task 2: Intensive and Extensive Reading
Directions: Read the Pantun below and answer the following questions.
I planted sweet basil in mid-field
Grown, it swarmed with ants,
I loved but am not loved,
I am all confused and helpless
- Translated by Katharine Sim
1. What figure of speech can you see in the pantun?
2. Is there any symbolism? What is the meaning behind it?
3. What is the pantun all about?
Task 3: Extensive Reading
Directions: Through the pantun above, draw what have you imagine when
you read it. (5pts.)
IV. Evaluation
C. After the lesson
We need Help
Directions: The class will be divided into 6 groups. Each group will be acting
as a bomb squad and perform the assignment given by the head.
Situations: The school has been alarmed that someone left a bag full of
bombs. Experts are called to disarm it. The headquarters investigate that the bomb
is extra ordinary clues were given to disarm it. The bomb squad needs to unlock
step by step in order to get the key that will disarm the bomb. They need to follow
the instructions carefully to save the students of Florentino High School.
Rubrics:
Criteria
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4

Equivalent

Total:

5
5
5
5
20

V. Agreement
After the activity We Need Help, write an essay about how you disarm the
bomb step by step.
Prepared By:

Espinosa, Khristine Kendall.