STA.

LUCIA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Sta. Lucia, Calumpit, Bulacan
Department of Education

A Detailed Lesson Plan in English 8

by:
Santos, Ronamina T.
BSED 4H-English
Student Teacher
Assignment given the day before:
1. Advance Reading: “The Taximan’s Story” by Catherine Lim

I. Learning Objectives
During the lesson, the students are expected to:
1. unlock the unfamiliar words from the story;
2. identify the elements and plot of the story;
3. perform the given differentiated tasks; and
4. relate the story to real life situation.

II. Subject Matter

A. Lesson: “The Taximan’s Story”

B. References: Department of Education. Voyages in Communication Grade 8

Learner’s Material. Department of Education-Instructional Materials Council
Secretariat (DepEd-IMCS). 2015. Pages 96-99

C. Materials:
1. Powerpoint Presentation
2. Speaker
3. Visual Aids

D. Strategies: Inductive Approach and Experiential Learning

E. Value Concept:

Parents’ eagerness to work passionately to support the needs of the family

III. Procedures

Teacher’s Activities Students’ Activities

A. Preparation
1. Prayer
“Let us start our class with a prayer. Class
president, please lead.”
(Class president leads the prayer)
“Good morning, class!”
“Good morning, Ma’am Santos.”
“Kindly arrange your chairs properly and
pick up the trashes on the floor.

2. Checking of Attendance
“Class monitor, do we have any absentee
today?”
(Class monitor will answer)

3. Energizer
“Before you take your seats, let us first
stretch your muscles for you to be fully
awakened. I have here a short dance video,
all you have to do is to follow the dance.
Those who will not participate will dance in
front. Okay, let’s start!”
 (Students will dance)
“Did you enjoy it? You may now sit down.”

B. Review
“Before we move on to our next lesson, let
us first have a quick review on what we
have discussed yesterday. Anyone?”
“Ma’am, yesterday we discussed about
the author Catherine Lim.”
“Exactly! And what about her?”
“Ma’am, Catherine Lim was born on
March 21, 1942. She is a Singaporean
fiction author known for writing about
Singapore society and of themes of
traditional Chinese culture.”
“Very well said! Any questions regarding to
our previous lesson?”
“None, Ma’am.”
“Are you sure?”
“Yes, Ma’am.”

C. Checking of Assignment
“Yesterday, I gave you an assignment. I
told you to have an advance reading about
“The Taximan’s Story.” Did every one of
you read the story?”
“Yes, Ma’am.”
“Very good! I am expecting that our
today’s discussion will be fun and
collaborative.”

D. Pre-reading
1. Vocabulary
“But before that, let us first unlock some of
the unfamiliar words in the story. I prepared
five (5) words which might be confusing to
you. What you’re going to do is to find the
right sound of each vehicle. Then inside
those are the words and its meaning.”

“Now, look under your arm chair. Those

who have the vehicles and sounds, stand up.
I’ll give you one minute to look for your
perfect match. Make sure that your words
and meaning are correct. Then, paste it on
the board. Go!”
(Students roam around the classroom to
find their perfect match and then paste
their answers on the board)
“Good job, everyone! Now, let us read all
together the unfamiliar words and their
meaning.”
(Everyone will read the unfamiliar words
and its meaning)

Bargain – a thing bought or offered for

sale more cheaply than is usual or
 expected

Bowling alley – a building containing

long narrow tracks used in bowling
games

Monkey tricks – mischievous behavior

or acts, such as practical jokes

Susah hati – a Malay term or phrase

which means upset or worried

Thrash – to beat soundly with or as if

with a stick

2. Motivation
“As we proceed, I prepared a game for
everyone. I know that you are all familiar
with the game “4 pics 1 word”. You just
have to guess what is being describe in the
pictures. If you want to answer, just raise
your hand and wait for me to call your
name. Those who will get the correct
answers will also have the chance to receive
a recitation chips. Let’s start!”

For the first picture:

(Students’ answers may vary)

Correct answer: Singapore
For the second picture:

(Students’ answers may vary)

Correct answer: teacher
For the third picture:

(Students’ answers may vary)

Correct answer: hardworking
For the last picture:

(Students’ answers may vary)

Correct answer: taximan
“Job well done everyone! Now, I have here
a short video presentation. After that, I want
you to tell something about it.”
(The teacher will play a video)
(Students will share their thoughts after
the video presentation)

E. Reading
“Let us now proceed to the story. Where
did the story happen?”
“Ma’am, the setting of the story is inside
the taxi in a busy road in Singapore.”
“Great! And who are the characters?”
“Ma’am, we have the taximan, the
teacher or passenger, and Lay Choo for
the characters.”
“That’s right! So, anyone who would like to
tell how the story begins?”
 (Students’ answers may vary)
“Where did the problem start to arise?”

(Students’ answers may vary)

“How about the climax of the story?”

(Students’ answers may vary)

“What happened next?”

(Students’ answers may vary)

“How was the story ended?”

(Students’ answers may vary)

“Good job, everyone! I am glad that you
really had an advance reading of the story.
Now, do you have any questions?”
“None, Ma’am.”
“Okay, if you don’t have any questions,
let’s have an activity.”

F. Post Reading
“I will divide you into four groups. Each
group will have their own task.”

Group 1: Make a slogan about “Parents

hardwork to support family needs”.
Group 2: Draw a graphic organizer that
will show the comparison of youth today
and before.
Group 3: Make an acrostic of the word F-
A-T-H-E-R.
Group 4: Make a 2-3 minutes talk show,
interviewing a father on how he supports
the needs of his family.

Criteria

Content 50%

Presentation 35%

Working Attitude 15%

Total 100%

G. Generalization/Application
“Please read the quotation which is related
to the moral of our story.”

“Never complain about what your parents

 couldn’t give you. It was probably all they
have.”

“Anyone who would like to share their

thoughts about this quotation?”
(Students share their thoughts)
“You are all correct! No matter what
happen, do not blame your parents for not
having the things that you want, instead, be
thankful that you have hardworking parents
who did their very best just to support your
needs. God knows what kind of parents He
needs to give to us. As long as our parents
are on our side, appreciate them. Love them
and do not disobey them.”

IV. Evaluation
Identify the following. Write your answer on the space provided before
each number.

__________1. Who is the author of the story?

__________2. Where did the story takes place?
__________3. Who are the characters in the story?
__________4. How many children did the taximan have?
__________5. What does “susah hati” means?

V. Assignment
Cut down pictures of you and your parents and paste it on a piece of oslo
paper. Write a short description about your parents.

Rubric for Scoring

Criteria Excellent Very Good Good

Content The student has a The student has an The student has a little
50% deep understanding understanding about understanding of the
about the topic. The the topic but there’s a topic and a minimal
grammar used is minimal correction of correction of the
correct. the grammar. grammar.

Creativity The student shows The student shows The students show a
35% creativity and effort effort on the little creativity on the
on the assignment. assignment. assignment.

Punctuality The assignment is The assignment is The assignment is

15% submitted on the submitted one to two submitted three days or
given time. days after the given more after the given
time. time.
 Prepared by:

Ronamina T. Santos
Student Teacher

Checked by:

Lauro D.J. Espiritu

Cooperating Teacher

Approved by:

Aileen S. Mejares
English Department - Coordinator

Noted by:

Nancylita C. Cubol, Ph. D.

sPrincipal III