SEMI-DETAILED LESSON PLAN

Prepared by: Jezreel Madsa

12-11-2017

I. OBJECTIVES

At the end of the 48-minute discussion, the students should be able to:

distinguish the characteristics of direct and indirect speech;

relate the activity to the topic presented by the teacher; and,
compose a short story with the inclusion of direct and indirect speech.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

Topic: Simon who was called Peter by Kahlil Gibran

(Subject Skill Focus: Direct and Indirect Speech)

Activity: Story reading and Group Drill Test

Reference: http://4umi.com/gibran/jesus/simon
https://www.learnenglish.de/grammar/reportedspeech.html
Time Allotment: 48 minutes
Instructional Materials: Manila Paper and Pentel Pen

III. PROCEDURE

A. Daily Routine

Prayer
Attendance
Energizer
Quick Clean-up
Vocabulary for the Day

B. Motivation

The teacher will ask the students to share their answers and insights regarding the question, For
you, what makes a person a true master?

C. Presentation

Prewriting
The teacher will post a written copy of the story Simon who was called Peter by Kahlil Gibran*
on the board, but some parts will be covered. The teacher will read first until he comes to the first
hidden section. A random student will be called to reveal that part and continue the reading until
 he stops at the next hidden section. He will call another student, and so on until the full story is
presented. (Note: The underlined sentences represent the hidden areas in the story.)

(*story attached)

Comprehension Check / Analysis

The teacher will ask the following questions:

- Who are the main characters in the story?

- Where did the story take place?
- What did Jesus tell the two men?
- What happened when they reached Simons home?
- Did the two brothers agree to join Jesus?
- What made them stay at home?

After the activity,

- ask the students what they notice about the construction of the dialogue in the areas covered. This will
lead to the introduction of the lesson, direct and indirect speech. The teacher will then facilitate a short
discussion.

*LESSONS ATTACHED*

Ask the students which of the covered areas in the story can be classified as direct and indirect speech.
Afterwards, ask the students to give their own examples of direct speech and have them convert into
indirect speech, and vice-versa.

While Writing

Divide the class into 4 groups. In one whole sheet of intermediate pad paper, they will be asked to create a
short script about any story that they like. Tell the students to include direct and indirect speeches in the
dialogue.

Post-Writing

After finishing their scripts, ask each group to submit a copy to the teacher for grading and reference.
Ask the students to act out their skits in front of the class. The role-playing should not exceed 3 minutes
and should make use of direct and indirect speeches in the dialogue of the characters.

D. Evaluation

1. Grading of the Performances

Their performances will be graded according to the following criteria:
a) creativity (5 pts),
b) organization and cleanliness (5 pts),
c) timeliness (5 pts), and
d) correct usage of direct and indirect speeches (5 pts) for a total of 20 points.
The winning group will be awarded extra 3 points in their quiz tomorrow.

2. Summation of the Discussion

Ask the students to give a short summary about the lesson to formally close the discussion for the day.

IV. ASSIGNMENT

Tell the students to study about the tense changes and time changes in direct and indirect speech, their
correct usage and how they are used when being translated. Ask them to prepare for a short quiz
tomorrow regarding the topics discussed.