DETAILED LESSON PLAN

DLP No: 13 Learning Area: ENGLISH Grade Level: 7 Quarter: First Duration 60 minutes
Learning Sequence steps in writing a simple paragraph Code:
Competencies: Retell a chosen myth or legend in a series of simple paragraphs EN7WC-I-g-4.4
EN7WC-I-h-2.2
EN7WC-I-i-2.2
Key Concepts/ Myths and legends are landmarks to Philippine culture. Philippine literature abounds with fascinating
Understandings to tales of legends and mystical stories that identify the unique and rich culture of the country. Retelling
be Developed: these stories is a noble act of preserving these literary treasures.
1. Objectives
Knowledge Recall local legend and myth stories
Skills Retell Philippine myths and legends in a series of simple paragraphs
Attitudes Appreciate local culture and beliefs
Recognize the significance of retelling local myths and legends in preserving cultural identity
Values Relate personal experiences to legends and myths
2. Content/Topic Retelling Myths and Legends
3. Learning Pictures of myths and legends
Resources/
Materials/
Equipment
4. Procedures
4.1 Introduction Review the different features and parts of paragraph. Present a paragraph and have the students
5 minutes identify the topic sentence, the supporting details, and the concluding sentence.
4.2 Activity A. Show and Tell.
10 minutes Show pictures of myths and legends in the Philippines. Ask students to share what stories they know
about the pictures.

4.3 Analysis Engage students in the discussion of the mentioned myths and legends by asking the following, but not
10 minutes limited to, questions:
1. What do you feel upon knowing/hearing these stories?
2. How does each story present the unique cultural identity of the Philippines?
3. Are these stories true? Do you have personal experiences in each of the stories?
4. Can you retell a story that you have heard from your grandparents?
5. How can we retell such good old stories?

4.4 Abstraction 1. Lead the discussion. Input background on Filipino legends, myths, and folklores. Define myths and
15 minutes legends. Cite examples of each.
2. Discuss the significance of storytelling traditions.
Many of today’s youth get straightforward answers to their queries about the how and why of
things, by simply researching on the internet. Hence, they never had the experience of hearing quaint
but fascinating explanations in the form of folklore and myths.
3. Explain the importance of learning and retelling of these local myths and legends in the preservation
of local culture and identity of people.
4. Introduce the steps in writing a paragraph to help students kick off in retelling myths and legends.

4.5 Application List down 10 myths and legends on the board. Have the students pick one and retell the myth or
20 minutes legend in a series of simple paragraph.
 Suggested myths and legends:
1. Why do the moon and stars appear only at night?
2. Why does a rainbow appear after a drizzle?
3. Why does the Philippines have 7000 islands?
4. The tales of Aliguyon
5. Why do pineapple fruits have many eyes?
6. The story of Maria Makiling
7. Si Malakas at si Maganda
8. The legend of Mayon Volcano
9. Biag ni Lam-ang
10. The Legend of the First Firefly

If students could hardly write about any of the suggestions, they may turn to their head and refer to
what they know instead.
5. Assessment
(Indicate whether it is thru Observation and/or Talking/conferencing to learners and/or Analysis of Learners’ Products
and/or Tests)
20 minutes Observation
simultaneous Go around the classroom and check how the students are doing in writing their retold stories. Look for
with the students who need help in getting through the activity.
application
6. Assignment
(Indicate whether it is for Reinforcement and/or Enrichment and/or Enhancement of the day’s lesson and/or Preparation for
a new lesson)
3 minutes Enhancement
The activity may be brought home for error checking and revision. The final output must be submitted
the next day.
7. Wrap-up/ Concluding Activity
2 minutes Quick wrap up

Prepared by:
Name: ULDARICO T. OCHEA JR. School: Elpidio H. Perez Memorial Technical-Vocational High School
Position/Designation: Teacher 1 Division: Danao City
Contact Number: 0920 968 9839 Email Address: uldarico.ochea@deped.gov.ph