Maria Jessica Famela J.

Prado

Prof. Villarosa

BSE-English II-1

Lesson Plan in Literature English IV

Novel
I.

Objectives
A. Focus Skill:
Draw-out the theme of the novel that inanimate objects may sometimes come
to life, they can eat up all your time and money and might kill you if they get the
chance
B. Support Skills:
1. Determine the synonyms of words found in the novel
2. Illustrate the possessions in life through a collage
3. Analyze the novel through group dynamics
4. Relate the message of the novel in ones life through an open discussion

II.

Subject-Matter
Macro-skill: Reading to Writing
Form: Novel
Reference: Christine by Stephen King
Materials: Visual aids

III.

Procedure
A. Motivation
1. The class will start through an artistic activity. Each student will present
his/her most valuable possession in life through any various forms of art
(drawing, painting, collage, etc.). Then, each of them will explain on why did
he/she choose that possession.
2. After the activity, ask the following questions:
a. Why do we have valuable possessions in life?
b. In what way does these possessions affect our lives?

B. Vocabulary Activity
Fill in the boxes with the appropriate letters to form the synonym of the
underlined words in each sentences.

1. The old dudes eye gleamed.

T

K L

2. That some sappy expression was on his face.

O O

3. I nodded, and Leigh shuddered.

T R

4. Nice chinning with you boys.

H

I N

5. Wills heart staggered in his chest.

R E E

6. I guess I was the main reason why Arnie didnt gobbled up in highschool.
G U

Z L

7. Sandy Galton looked out from his glass booth nervously.

A

L Y

8. I dropped Leigh off at her house and told her to call me if she saw Christine
cruising around.

N G

9. Arnie had reached out to grasp the little car, to rescue it from the truck.
S

Z E

10. There was a moment when I felt something like slugging Arnie.
H

C. Comprehension Questions
1. What is the novel all about?
2. Who is Arnie Cunningham?
3. Describe Arnie.
A
R
N
I
E
4. Who is the main character?
5. What was his idea about cars?
6. What was Arnies cherished possession?
7. Why did he have a wonderful feeling fo Christine?
8. Compare and contrast the characteristics of Arnie and Christine.

Arnie
Arnie

Christine
Christine

8.2 Give the relevance of these characters to the story especially to Arnie
Cunningham:

a. Dennis Guilder
b. Leigh Cabot
D. Drawing-out reactions and ideas/conclusions
1. If you were Arnie Cunningham, how would you feel having a possesssed car
that captures its owners mind and body?
2. Is it possible to have a thing with an evil mind of its own? Why or why not?
3. Do you have control over your possessions in life? In what way?
4. Dennis guilder is the bestfriend of Arnie, did he turned out to be a good and
effective bestfriend? Why or why not?
5. Among the characters in the story, who do you like the best?
6. What lesson did you learn from the story?

E. Group Dynamics
The class will be divided into four (4) groups and will do the following
tasks:

Group 1- The Speakers- Compose a two-stanza poem about the message of

the novel. Recite it in the class with intonation, expression and gestures.

Group 2- The Illustrators- Picture out the message of the novel through a
collage.

Group 3- The Makers- Make a booklet about five guidelines on how people
will have control over their possessions.

Group 4- The Evaluators

F. Evaluation

Use the following to evaluate: one star

two stars
per criteria should be given:

costs 20 points, maximum of

Presentation - (40)
Teamwork

- (40)

Relevence

- (20)
__________
100

IV. Assignment
Recall a creepy experience you had. In a short bond paper, narrate in a paragraph
what you have experienced.