DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN ENGLISH VIII

I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
a. Describe the characters of the story through double-entry character grid;
b. Find out the theme of the story;
c. Note the important events of the story.
II. SUBJECT MATTER
Topic: The Gold Harvest (Thailand Literature)
Reference: English Communication Arts and Skills Through Afro-Asian Literature
Materials: Photocopies, Visual aids, pictures
III. PROCEDURE
A. PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES
Teacher’s Activities Student’s Activities
A. Prayer
“Let us all stand pray” “In the name of the Father and of the Son and of
the Holy Spirit….
B. Greetings
“Good morning class” “Good morning ma’am!”
“I am teacher Chelle, how are you today?” “We’re fine!”
“That’s good to hear, so who is absent this “Everyone is present ma’am”
morning?”
“What are the classroom rules when a teacher is “Listen carefully”
discussing in front?” “Raise your right hand if you want to answer”
“Good. In my class, I want those rules to be “Sit properly”
implemented, are we good with that?” “Sure ma’am”

C. Motivation

“Have you ever tried planting or helping someone “Yes! I tried to help my grandparents.”
in a farm?”

“Have you ever wish for something to happen but “Yes ma’am! I always wanted to have
it is very impossible?” superpowers!”

“Wow! That’s cool! Anyway, what can you see in

the pictures?”

“Gold and people harvesting”

B. PRESENTATION
(Presentation of the objectives)

“Today, we will have a story, but before we start,

we will unlock first some difficult words from the
story.”
C. Unlocking of Difficulties
(Call five students to answer)
______1. To declare or indicate in advance;
foretell on the basis of observation 1. Predict
______2. respect and admiration, typically for a
person 2. Esteem
______3. an abundance of valuable possessions or
money. 3. Wealth
______4. shine with a bright, shimmering
reflected light 4. Glitter
______5. an acceptance that a statement is true or
that something exists. 5. Belief

D. Reading of the story, THE GOLD HARVEST

Reading Type: Popcorn reading

E. DISCUSSION
“In the story, what can you say about Nai Hah “He is believes in magic.”
Tong?”

“How about Nai Haha Tong’s wife?” “She is supportive.”

“How about the father?” “He is tricky and wise.”

“Do you believe that a copper can turn into gold?” “No, I think it is really impossible to happen.”

F. GENERALIZATION
1. What was the husband’s plan to become rich?
2. Did the old man really turn copper into gold?
3. Why did Nai Hah Tong make a statue of the
man?
4. Are you willing to take all the risk for
something you really wanted?
5. If you are the wife of Nai Hah Tong, would you
support your husband?
“His plan is to turn copper into gold.’
“No, because in the end said he cannot turn it into
gold.”
“So that when his son and grandchildren will
remember the old and how wise he is.”
“Yes, because if you are willing to do it all, in the
end in the end something good will happen to
you.”
“Yes, because I believe in him.”

G. Application
(Present scoring rubrics to the class.) (Rubric for the character grid)
The class will be having an activity. Divide the
class into 4 groups. Assign them to their
designated
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 Nang Song Sai
Father

Group 2 and 4: Act a particular event from the

story.