Detailed Lesson Plan in MAPEH 8

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson the students should be able to:
a. discuss the Ati-atihan;
b. appreciate the importance of tradition in Aklan by sharing knowledge about
the festival;
c. perform the simple movements of Ati-atihan

II. Subject Matter

Topic: Philippine Festivals: Aklan-Ati-atihan
Materials: Visual aids, Laptop, Speaker
Values: Patience and Self-Confidence

III. Procedure
Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activty
A. Preparatory Activities

Good morning class! Good morning Ma’am!

May I ask everyone to please stand (prayer)

and let us pray.

Before you take your sit, kindly

pick up the piece of paper/trash
under your chairs.

Secretary, may I know who are the (Secretary will tell who are the
absents? absents)

As we go on to our lesson, I want

you all to listen very carefully. No
gadgets allowed and if you have
any question regarding to our
lesson just raised your right hand.
Is that clear? Yes, Ma’am!

When I say clear you say crystal!

Clear? Crystal!
Crystal? Clear!

B. Motivation
Before we start our lesson, let’s
have an activity. This activity will
help you to determine our lesson
for today. Are you ready? Yes, Ma’am we’re ready!

I want you to listen and analyze

this song. Afterwards we will sing
together. Is that clear? Crystal!
Are you ready? Yes, Ma’am we’re ready!
 This song entitled “Piliin Mo Ang
Pilipinas”

Minsan natuwa ang may likha

Pitong libong pulo ang ginawa
Mga hiyas na inilatag
Sa malasutlang dagat
At ang bayan niyang pinili (singing)
Nasa dulo ng bahaghari
Kaya’t isang libong kulay
Nang-aakit kumakaway

Piliin mo rin ang Pilipinas

Kapuluaang kwintas ng perlas
Piliin mo yakapin mo
Kayamanan niyang likas
Piliin mo ng Pilipinas

Now class, what can you say about Ma’am the song is all about the
the song? Philippines.

Yes, that’s right! What else? Ma’am it is about the beauty of the
Philippines.

Very well said! Now, where do

you usually hear the song? Ma’am we usually hear that song
when promoting the tourist attractions
in the Philippines.

That’s right! Another? Ma’am we usually hear that song in

some events like festivals in the
Philippines.
Very well said! All of your
answers are correct.

C. Lesson Proper

Now based on your answers, what Ma’am it has something to do with

do you think is our lesson today? the Philippines.

That’s right! Any idea? Ma’am I think it has something to do

with the festivals in the Philippines.

Perfect! And our lesson for today

is all about one of the Philippine
Festivals which is the Ati-atihan.

I know that you have ideas Yes, Ma’am!

regarding to our topic.

Good! Now what comes first to Ma’am it is event where they

your mind when you hear the word celebrate something like their patrons.
festival?
Ma’am it is an event where they show
Correct! Another? and celebrate their traditions and
beliefs.
Very well said! Now let’s define
what festival is? Kindly read.

Festival is an event ordinarily

celebrated by a community and (students will read)
centering on some beliefs and its
religion or traditions.

There are famous festivals in the

Philippines. But now we focus in
festival in Aklan which is Ati-
atihan.

What is Ati-atihan? Ma’am I think it is the old tradition.

Another? Ma’am I think Ati-atihan means Atis

That’s right!
Ati-atihan means “to be like Atis”
or “to make believe Atis”

Ati-atihan is the old tradition

where the indigenous Ati people
honors the Infant Jesus Sto.Niño.

The Ati-atihan festival is known as

the “Oldest and Mother of all
festivals in the Philippines.

Now, when and where does Ati- Ma’am they celebrate Ati-atihan
atihan celebrate? festival every January in Aklan.
Any idea?

That’s right!
They celebrate Ati-atihan festival
every 3rd Sunday of January. In the
town of Kalibo Philippines in the
Island of Panay originally came
from Batan, Aklan then adopted
later by some neighboring towns.

Anyone who knows the simple

movement in dancing Ati-atihan? (students will give their ideas)

Ati-atihan movement is easy to

dance. It is only single-forward,
step-tap sequence and nothing
more.

I will play a sample video of Ati- (playing video)

atihan.

Now I want you all stand and do (students will stand and do the step
the step pattern. pattern)
And now, let’s proceed to other
tradition or practices in Aklan. (students will give their ideas)
Any idea?

One tradition or practice that Akla

have is Sadsad.
Now, what is Sadsad? Ma’am I think it is a dance

Very good! Another? Ma’am it is a festival honoring the

patroness.

That’s right!
The word “Sadsad” in the local
dialect means dance. The Sadsad is
held in honor of the patroness.

But during Ati-atihan festival it is

also means a time for everyone to
group together and battle it out on
the street. It I a tradition for
friends, families and organizations
to parade in their colorful costumes
and mightiest band.

This is the sample video for Sadsad (playing video)

Any question? None Ma’am!

Is that clear? Crystal!

Crystal! Clear!

Now let’s proceed to the last

tradition in Aklan which is Paepak.

What is Paepak?
Kindly read. (students will read)

Paepak/Payapak/Palapak is an age-
old tradition where the image of
Sto.Niño de Kalibo is rubbed on
the devotees while whispering
prayers of healing. It is also called
“Pahilot”.

This is the sample video of

Paepak/Palapak/Payapak or
Pahilot. (playing video)

Anyone here who try to experience

this kind of tradition or festival? (students will tell their experiences)

These are the other practices or

traditions that Aklan celebrate.

Now, I have a questions. Do you

think festivals in the Philippines
 are important especially this kind Yes, Ma’am!
of festivals?
(students will give their ideas)
Why it is important?

Very good! All of your answers are

correct. Festivals in the Philippines
are important because;

1. It restores moral and social

values
2. We discover new interest
3. It teaches us to love diversities
4. It can help our country to
increase economy and;
5. It preserves our traditions and
beliefs (students will ask if they have a
questions)
Do you have any questions?

D. Generalization
To see if you really understand our
lesson, let’s have an activity.

This activity is called “Sing, Stop,

Answer” But before that, I have a
question.

What do you usually see in Ati-

atihan festival? What are the Ma’am Banderitas!
common designs and display?
Ma’am Sto.Niño!
Another?

That’s right! I have here a printed

picture of a Sto.Niño. In the back
of the Sto.Niño there are numbers
written, those numbers have a
corresponding question.
All you have to do is pass this to
your classmates while playing the
music and you have to sing the
song “Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas”.
When the music stop, the person
who has the Sto.Niño will choose
one number and answer the
corresponding question.
Yes, Ma’am we’re ready!
Are you ready?

(play the music “Piliin Mo Ang

Pilipinas”)

Questions:
1. What is Ati-atihan?
 2. Where and when does the Ati-
atihan being held?
3. What is Sadsad?
4. What is Paepak or Pahilot?
5. What are the importance of
festival? Give me at least 2.

E. Application (students will perform the simple

Now I will group you into 4 movements of Ati-atihan)
groups. All you have to do is
practice the simple movement of
Ati-atihan and you will perform it
in front of your classmates.
I will give you 10 mins.

IV. Evaluation

Identify the following.

__________1. It is the oldest and mother of all festivals in the Philippines.

__________2. It is an event ordinarily celebrated by community and centering on
beliefs and traditions.
__________3. Ati-atihan means?
__________4. When Ati-atihan celebrate?
__________5. Where Ati-atihan celebrate?
__________6. Who is the center of Ati-atihan festival?
__________7. It is known by “dance”
__________8. It is an age-old tradition where the image of Sto.Niño is rubbed on the
devotees.
__________9. Other term for “Paepak”
__________10. Who brought Sto.Niño in the Philippines?

V. Assignment

Search the following question.

1. What is Panagbenga Festival?

2. What is Mascara Festival?

PREPARED BY: MARICRIS T. GALANTA