VALDERRAMA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Valderrama, Antique

LESSON PLAN IN ENGLISH 7

Name of Teacher: Aileen Marie F. Pon-an

Quarter: First
Date: July 4-5, 2019

Program Standard: The learner demonstrates communicative competence through his/her understanding
of literature and other text types for a deeper appreciation of Philippine culture and those of other
countries.

Grade Level Standard: The learner demonstrates communicative competence through his/her
understanding of Philippine Literature and other text types for a deeper appreciation of Philippine
Culture.

Content Standard: The learner demonstrates understanding of: pre-colonial Philippine literature as a
means of connecting to the past; various reading styles; ways of determining word meaning; the sounds of
English and the prosodic features of speech; and correct subject verb agreement.

Performance Standard: The learner transfers learning by: showing appreciation for the literature of the
past; comprehending texts using appropriate reading styles; participating in conversations using
appropriate context-dependent expressions; producing English sounds correctly and using the prosodic
features of speech effectively in various situations; and observing correct subject-verb agreement.

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, students will be able to;
- Discover literature as a means of connecting to a significant past.
- To determine the meaning of unfamiliar words or expressions from the selection read.
- Sequence major events in the selection.

II. Subject Matter

Topic: My Ancestors’ Beliefs
Selection: Legend of Maria Makiling
References: English – Grade 7 Learner’s Material, First Edition, 2017, Textbook for
First Year High School, SEDP Series First Edition, 1989 pages 53-54.
Integration: ESP
Value Focus: Love
Materials: LCD Projector, Laptop, Power Point Presentation, Book, Handouts, Envelope
which contains strips of paper

III. Procedure
A. Classroom Management
1. Prayer
2. Checking of Attendance
3. Review
Good afternoon class!
Last meeting, we have tackled about the myth entitled “The Origin of this World.” What have you learned
from the myth?
Very good!

B. Motivation
Have you heard of the story or the legend of Maria Makiling?
What are the things that you know or heard about the Legend of Maria Makiling?

C. Unlocking of Difficulties
Before we read the Legend of Maria Makiling, let us unlock first the unfamiliar words which you will
encounter later on. Find the meaning of the underlined words from the choices provided. Base the
meaning according to its use in the sentence.

1. Two deities, Dayang Makiling and Gat Panahon, had an only daughter named Maria.
a.gods b.mortals c.villains
2. People could also ask for help when they were in need, provided that they asked in a solemn manner.
a.cheerful b. sacred c.lively
3. It was the custom of Maria to go to a small market, called talipapa, on weekdays.
a.unusual b. rare c.routine
4. As she passed along, gallant men would bow their heads to signify their respect.
a.thoughtful b.thoughtless c.impolite
5. These golden ginger Maria would barter for such items needed for the home.
a.exchange b.retain c.keep
6. That was the beginning of their friendship which blossomed into love as time passed.
a.struggled b.developed c.strived
7. Dayang Makiling, Maria’s mother, was distressed that her only daughter was in love with a mortal.
a.unhappy b.relaxed c.calmed

D. Statement of the Aim

As we move to our lesson, you will be able to discover literature as a means of connecting to
a significant past, sequencing major events in the selection and identify an example of a legend.

E. Presentation
Class, we will be reading a story entitled, “The Legend of Maria Makiling.” I will assign students
to read some parts of the selection. Listen carefully as your classmate is reading.

1. Reading
The Legend of Maria Makiling
According to legend, there was a time when the gods could live like ordinary mortals do.
Although these gods were enchanted, they could speak, love and even go to the market like what
people do in our time. This story tells what happened to the daughter of two such deities. This is
the story of Maria Makiling.
 Two deities, Dayang Makiling and Gat Panahon, had an only daughter named Maria.
Because of her beauty and charm, she was the delight of her parents. The source of their joy and
strength, Maria was, to them, a jewel, a treasure that made life full of light and laughter.
At that time people could talk with deities face to face, and even sit with them side by
side underneath a tree. People could also ask for help when they were in need, provided that they
asked in a solemn manner.
It was the custom of Maria to go to a small market, called talipapa, on weekdays. Just like
other women, she would on such occasions wear clothes made of silk and embroidered with
flowers and wide stripes for this was the fashion at that time. Maria had long, black abundant hair
which she usually decorated with pomelo flowers. When she went to the market, her flowing hair
would touch her ankles. As she passed along, gallant men would bow their heads to signify their
respect.
When Maria went to the market, she was always accompanied by two Aetas, who served
as her servants. These two servants stayed close behind Maria, and they both carried a basket
each that was full of golden ginger. These golden ginger Maria would barter for such items
needed for the home. There was no money at that time, and instead of buying, people bartered
and exchanged their goods for the things that they needed.
On a market day, the residents of the area were not only the ones who would go to
talipapa. Merchants and people from neighboring towns would also go to the market. One day,
Gat Dula, the ruler of the kingdom of Bay, came to the talipapa to while away the hours. A piece
of animal skin with fine hair caught Gat Dula’s eyes and he reached out to touch the fur. At the
same moment, Maria was also reaching towards the same piece of animal skin and their shoulders
accidentally touched. Their eyes met and Gat Dula bowed his head as a sign of respect and
apology. And Maria responded with a shy smile as they parted from each other’s company.
Since that first encounter, Gat Dula often visited the talipapa but he was not able to see
Maria during these visits. One day, he saw Maria at the very place where they first met. He
approached Maria and greeted her and Maria responded with a very sweet smile.
That was the beginning of their friendship which blossomed into love as time passed. The
love affair between Gat Dula and Maria Makiling came to be known to Gat Panahon, Maria’s
father. Gat Panahon was angry. Even Dayang Makiling, Maria’s mother, was distressed that her
only daughter was in love with a mortal. Maria was then forbidden to go down to earth. Her
parents even took away from Maria the power of enchantment which enables a deity to look and
act like an ordinary mortal. But even though Maria and Gat Dula could no longer meet physically,
their love endured. Maria continued to watch over Gat Dula. During a battle with the army of
Lakan Bunto, the ruler of a neighboring kingdom who invaded the kingdom of Bay, Gat Dula did
not suffer a single wound due to the support of Maria’s enchantment.
Unfortunately, Gat Dula’s inability to see Maria caused him to fall ill and die. Maria
implored the gods to give her the soul of Gat Dula and her request was granted.
2. Analysis
1. Who are the main and supporting characters in the story?
2. Why were Maria’s parents disagreeable with their daughter’s love affair with Gat Dula?
3. In their disagreement, what did her parents do to her as punishment?
 4. What happened to Gat Dula when Maria could not meet him physically?
5. How could Maria and Gat Dula’s love endure without seeing each other physically? What
could she do for him?
6. What do you think happened to both of them?
7. Why did Maria ask for Gat Dula’s soul from the gods?
8. How would you end the story? Why?
9. If you were Maria, would you do the same? Why?

F. Abstraction
The Legend of Maria Makiling is an example of a legend.
A legend is a story or a narrative from the past or is believed to have been historical. Legends concern
people, places and events. Usually, the subject is the king, a hero or a famous person. It is always
associated with a particular place and a particular time in history.
Legends are not true, but they are based on facts, such as a real person, a place or an event. The hero
myths are like legends, but legendary heroes such as Gat Dula and Aliguyon usually have historical
roots, while mythical heroes don’t.
G. Generalization
What is a legend?
Why is the narrative called a legend?
What lesson in life that the Legend of Maria Makiling teach you?
What does the story reveal about your identity as a Filipino?
How does the story help you to connect to the past?

IV. Enrichment

Class, let’s have an activity. I will group you by 5. Each group will be given envelopes containing strips
of paper. In each strip of paper, events that happened in the story are written. You are going to arrange the
events in order as they happened in the story read. After you have arranged the events that happened in
the story you are going to share it to class. The group who will have the correct sequence of events from
the beginning to the end will have receive an award.

1 Dayang Makiling and Gat Panahon, had an only daughter named Maria.
2 The source of their joy and strength, Maria was, to them, a jewel, a treasure that made life full
of light and laughter.
3 It was the custom of Maria to go to a small market, called talipapa, on weekdays.
4 When she went to the market, her flowing hair would touch her ankles. As she passed along,
gallant men would bow their heads to signify their respect.
5 One day, Gat Dula, the ruler of the kingdom of Bay, came to the talipapa to while away the
hours.
 6 A piece of animal skin with fine hair caught Gat Dula’s eyes and he reached out to touch the
fur. At the same moment, Maria was also reaching towards the same piece of animal skin and
their shoulders accidentally touched.
7 Their eyes met and Gat Dula bowed his head as a sign of respect and apology. And Maria
responded with a shy smile as they parted from each other’s company.
8 One day, he saw Maria at the very place where they first met. He approached Maria and greeted
her and Maria responded with a very sweet smile.
9 Their friendship began which blossomed into love as time passed and their love affair came to
be known to Gat Panahon and Dayang Makiling.
10 Maria was then forbidden to go down to earth but she continued to watch over Gat Dula.
11 During a battle with the army of Lakan Bunto, the ruler of a neighboring kingdom who
invaded the kingdom of Bay, Gat Dula did not suffer a single wound due to the support of
Maria’s enchantment.
12 Unfortunately, Gat Dula’s inability to see Maria caused him to fall ill and die.
V. Evaluation
Get ½ crosswise. Identify the following.
1 Who was the man with whom Maria Makiling fell in love with?
2 Why were Maria’s parents disagreeable with their daughter’s love affair with Gat Dula?
3 What happened to Gat Dula when Maria could not meet him physically?
4 Where did Maria and Gat Dula first met?
5 What was Gat Panahon’s feeling after knowing that Maria, his only daughter, fell in love with a
mortal?
6 In their disagreement, what did her parents do to her as punishment?
7 How could Maria and Gat Dula’s love endure without seeing each other physically? What could she do
for him?
8 Why did Maria ask for Gat Dula’s soul from the gods?
9-13 Who are the main and supporting characters in the story?
14 (2pts) How would you end the story? Why?

VI. Assignment
Class, for your assignment, what are the different Elements of a Short Story?

Prepared by:

AILEEN MARIE F, PON-AN

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