POTRERO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

English Department

TEACHING DATE: February 26, 2019

GRADE LEVEL & SELECTION: 10 – Peace

I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to:
a. note significant details that build up similarly relevant theme;
b. demonstrate strong sense of fortitude from the overarching issue concerning
human experience; and
c. explore overall artistic value of the structure and elements of the selection
through group dynamics
II. SUBJECT MATTER
TOPIC: The Last Leaf by O. Henry
SKILLS: Noting and organizing details, Sequencing events, Vocabulary
development
REFERENCE: Celebrating Diversity through World Literature, pp 377 – 380
MATERIALS: Laptop, Audio, LCD Projector
III. PROCEDURES

A. DAILY ROUTINE
- Prayer
- Greetings
- Classroom Management and Attendance Monitoring
B. ACTIVITY

The teacher will direct students’ attention to several video commercials of

Nescafe Creamy White entitled, “Para Kanino Ka Bumabangon?”

C. ANALYSIS
Guide Questions
1. What similar concept is embodied in the following videos?
2. How is the term “Pait (bitterness)” symbolically used in the last
video?
3. What lesson in life can be taken from these videos?
D. PRE – TEST
TRUE OR FALSE
(F) 1. The pen name of William Sydney Portal is Ohio Henry.
(T) 2. Mr. Behrman’s masterpiece enabled Miss Johnsy to realize the
significance of faith in life.
(T) 3. The analogy of the death of the vine happened in the life of Mr.
Behrman.
(T) 4. Mr. Behrman died after serving his purpose and his masterpiece,
whom he worked hard in his lifetime, has emerged right after his death.
(T) 5. The extreme coldness during the winter season in November had
caused Johnsy’s illness

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E. ABSTRACTION
Group the class into 4. Each group will be given a manipulative material
resembling a tree with 8 removable leaves. Members should take turns in
answering each item in the vocabulary development. The answer must be
written on a leaf. Other members who are not on their turn to answer are
discouraged to coach co – member who is about to answer. If the chosen
member failed to answer correctly, a leaf from the group’s tree will be
removed and transferred to the group right next to them. If the answer is
correct, the leaf will remain on the tree. The group with most number of leaves
after all items are given will be the winning team.

Vocabulary Development
Directions: Identify the meaning underlined words in the following sentences through
context clues. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
A. almost not at all C. something done with great skill
B. not sensible D. very bad or unpleasant
1. He could scarcely control his joy. He was very happy that he passed the board
exam.
2. Anna’s song for her mother is a masterpiece. Her choice of what to write as
lyrics evokes varied emotions. Indeed, it speaks her heart out.
3. Traffic was held up by a terrible accident, so I was late in my appointment
4. The idea does seem a bit silly. It can never solve the problem.
Directions: Supply the appropriate vocabulary taken from the words that have just
been defined in the previous activity.
1. Due to its visual and emotional impact to gallery walkers, the painting was
immediately recognized as a ___________
2. _______ a day goes by when they don’t see or talk to each other. It seems that
they can’t be separated anymore.
3. The service at that restaurant is _________. We don’t recommend it to food
lovers.
4. I hope I did not make any ________ mistake. As much as possible I don’t
want to be a burden to the group.

NOTE: The teacher will emphasize the idea of “losing and receiving” and
“taking a part of oneself for others to survive”

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(Group Assignment to presented in class)

Author backgrounders
O. Henry
- His real name is William Sydney Portal
- He is known to be one of the best American writers
- He is noted for writing stories with surprise endings

The teacher will reiterate this part:

In the story ‘The Last Leaf,” a character connects a withering vine with leaves blown out by
the coldness of autumn to her chance of enduring a severe illness

The teacher will present the question:

How did the main character overcome her illness? Read and discover the interesting twist in
the story

Literary Exploration (Elemental Explication)

Group 1: Presentation of the Characters (Miss Johnsy, Sue and Mr. Behrman)
Group 2: Setting and Conflict
Group 3: Significant Events
Group 4: Lesson Learned (Psychological, Emotional, Spiritual and Social)

Literary Exploration (Content Exegesis)

-To whom does Johnsy’s analogy of the death of the vine happen?
-Is it really connected to how people endure life and face the most difficult challenge
of surpassing death?
-How does Mr. Behrman emphasize the connection of Johnsy’s faith to be healed with
the vine's ability to hold the leaf?
F. APPLICATION (Reader’s Response and Moralistic Approach)
GROUP 1: If you were to create another canvass to inspire Miss Jonhsy and
help her recover from the thought of death, what kind of canvass will it be?
What element of the canvass can effectively encourage that life is about
endurance and faith?
GROUP 2: If you were to dedicate a song to Miss Johnsy to listen in her
process of recovery, what song will it be? Which specific lines of the song are
beneficial in terms of uplifting the spirit and motivation of the one receiving
its message?
Sing the song in front and explain relevance of your choice

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GROUP 3: Using the letter of the word P-N-E-U-M-O-N-I-A, compose an

acrostic which will also stand as pieces of advice for those who endure life
and face the most difficult challenge of surpassing death. You can include
bible verses or famous life quotations.
GROUP 4: Create three hand mime steps of what the group thinks to be the
top three controlling symbols of the story. In each hand mime, one member
will explain its significance.
PEER EVALUATION
Group Congruency
Evaluator to the Creativity Content Delivery Total
Instruction
Group 1 - Group 2
Group 2 - Group 3
Group 3 - Group 4
Group 4 - Group 1

G. POST TEST
TRUE OR FALSE
(T)) 1. O. Henry’s real name is William Syndey Portal
(F) 2. The painting of the leaf has caused more serious trauma in the life of Miss
Johnsy.
(T) 3. The vine’s life and Johnsy’s life were analogously compared for both are
weaker entity and anytime they could perish.
(F) 4. It was Sue who painted the leaf of the vine and made sure it would be seen by
Miss Johnsy.
(T) 5. Mr. Behrman died but his masterpiece has breathed new life for someone who
almost lost it --- Miss Johnsy.

IV. ASSIGNMENT
- Read the story, “The Kaffir Boy” and answer the comprehension questions
that follow.

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