A Lesson Plan in Demonstration Teaching for Senior High School

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
1. explain how a selection may be influenced by culture, history, environment, or other
factors.
2. appreciate the overall artistic value of the structure and elements of the selection.
3. give expanded definition of words.
A. Content Standards
The learner demonstrates an understanding of how world literature and other text types
serve as source of wisdom in expressing and resolving conflicts among individuals, groups and
nature; also how to use evaluative reading, listening, and viewing strategies, special speeches for
occasion, pronouns and structures of modification.
B. Performance Standards
The learner skillfully delivers a speech for a special occasion through utilizing effective verbal
and non-verbal strategies and ICT resources.
C. Learning Competencies
1. EN10LT-IIIf-3
2. EN10RC-IIIa-2.2.1
3. EN10V-IIIg-13.9

II. Content
The Last Leaf by O. Henry

III. Learning Resources

A. References
1. Teacher’s Guide: pages 322-324
2. Learner’s Material: pages 376-380
3. Textbook: pages 376-380
4. Additional Materials from Learning Resource (LR) portal
4.1 Gatlin, M. (2014). The Last Leaf Bedtime Story from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teHasbE_gqM
4.2 Almonte, L. (2015). Celebrating Diversity Through World Literature: English
Leaner’s Material. Pasig City, Philippines: Department of Education.
B. Other Leaning Resources
a. Multimedia b. Copy of the reading text c. Laptop

IV. Procedures
A. Reviewing Previous Lesson or Presenting New Lesson

Stretch the Word

Directions: Group yourselves into four and complete the vocabulary map.

Part of Speech Part of Speech

Definition Definition

Sentence Sentence

Part of Speech Part of Speech

Definition Definition

Sentence Sentence
B. Establishing a Purpose for the Lesson

Motive Questions
1. Did you ever have to take care of a good friend or relative when he or she was very ill? If you
have, describe the situation.
2. How did you feel? Would you take care of him or her? Why or why not?

C. Presenting Instances of the New Lesson

Author’s Background
Directions: Watch the video clip about the life of O. Henry.

William Sydney Porter

D. Discussing New Concepts and Practicing New Skills #1

Directions: Watch the video clip of the literary text entitled “The Last Leaf” written by O. Henry.

E. Discussing New Concepts and Practicing New Skills #2

Digging the Text

1. What was Johnsy’s illness?

2. What was the cause of her sickness?
3. What do you think made Johnsy consider that her possible death would be simultaneous with the
last leaf to fall? What is its connection with her illness?
4. What helped Johnsy recover from her illness? Do you think it is psychological in nature? Why?
5. If you were Mr. Behrman in the story would you do the same like what he did? Would you also
sacrifice your life just to save the life of your friend?
6. What is the story about? What is the greatest sacrifice you have ever made for your family or
friends?

F. Developing Mastery

Venn Diagram
Directions: Complete the Venn diagram below to compare and contrast Johnsy and Sue.

Johnsy Similarities Sue

G. Finding Practical Applications of Concepts and Skills in Daily Living

What would you feel if you discover that somebody sacrificed just to make you live your
life? What would you do to thank him?
H. Making Generalizations and Abstraction about the Lesson

Freedom Board
Directions: Complete the phrases below to express to the author how the story which he wrote gave
you wisdom in coming up with realizations and learnings in life, especially to those who easily
surrender and lose hope

Dear O’ Henry,

After watching the story “The Last Leaf”

I realized that __________________

I learned that __________________

I. Evaluating Learning

Wrap Up!!!

Directions: Perform the task assigned to you by working with your group.

Group 1 – Poster Challenge

Make a poster about the overall theme of the story that tells about the lesson that you have learned.

Group 2 – Role Play

Re-enact your favorite part of the story that demonstrates the word sacrifice.

Group 3 – Sing that Tune

Think of a song that matched the sacrifice shown by Mr. Behrman that will give hope and help
Johnsy’s fast recovery. Sing it to the class.

Group 4 –Storytelling
Think of a similar story of The Last Leaf in you locality or in your country. Be able to relate a brief
summary to the class.
Students will be graded on the following rubrics:

Criteria Content Percentage

Content & Organization Presentation is visually organized and complete. 40%

Provides excellent quality of work.
Teamwork Group members provide useful ideas when doing 20%
group work.
Focus to Task Continuously stays focused to the task. Very Self- 30%
motivated.
Time Management Uses time well and have things completed on time. 10%
TOTAL SCORE 100%

J. Additional Activities for Application or Remediation

Make a promissory note to your parents as regards to your positive changes. Write the
specific traits which you want to change on the upper portion of the diagram, the plans or methods
of changes which you have to do on the wider portion of your paper.

Trait: Stubbornness

Changes: I will follow the advice of my parents. _________________________________________

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Prepared by:

MR. EMERITO P. PEREZ

Applicant