English Grade 9

Semi-detailed lesson plan

I. Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to;

 understand the importance of taking a stand on critical issues;

 discover different useful expressions and transitional devices in conveying and
supporting opinions; and
 Create or express own opinion/stand on critical issues.

II. Subject Matter

a. Topic: Take a stand on critical issues brought up in the material viewed

b. Learning competency: EN9VC-IVg-14: React to lay value judgment on critical issues that
demand sound analysis and call for prompt actions
c. Materials: Laptop, Power point presentation
d. Reference: USLeM (Quarter 4, Week 7)

III. Strategies
A. Before the lesson
 Opening prayer
 Greetings and classroom conditioning
 Checking of attendance
 Simple recall of the past lesson
 Motivation/pre-activity

Task 1

What
particular issue does the
video tackle? What do the
Let the students watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XltuOU1A8Sk.

Observe and take note of the important details about the video then answer the following questions:

1. What particular issue does the video talks about?

2. What do the speakers do in the video?
3. What is your own opinion about the topic being talked about in the video?
 B. Presentation of the lesson
The teacher will introduce the topic through connecting what they did from the first task.

Lesson proper

C. Explicit instruction/Teacher modelling

The teacher will first discuss why it is important to express an opinion regarding a critical issue.
Taking a stand means expressing one's opinion, asserting one's point of view, or defending one's
beliefs. There are certain things to consider when voicing an opinion. A well-articulated opinion,
without a doubt, enables a person to advance and persuade others of his point of view. Sherwood
Fleming proposes the CLEAR method for accomplishing this goal.

The CLEAR method by Sherwin Fleming

Step 1 - Convey your concise opinion. Make sure to state your position first.

Step 2 - Link to your listener’s concerns. Think of reasons as to why your opinion matters.

Step 3 - Enact your experiences. Cite situations you have experienced connected to your opinion to make
your point more relatable.

Step 4 - Assert your authority. Gain your listeners’ trust by being sensible in explaining your point.

Step 5 - Repeat your concise opinion. This concludes all your ideas.

The teacher will also discuss some expressions and transitional devices to be used when expressing an
opinion.
Sample answer:

In my opinion, such sites can inflict damaging effects on local communities. Firstly, the people
within local communities are no longer forming close or supportive relationships. For instance, people
are contented mostly by what they see while browsing through life updates of people posted on social
media. This results to people not initializing sincere conversations anymore. Secondly, society as a whole
is becoming increasingly disjointed and fragmented as people spend more time online with people they
have never met in person and are unlikely to ever meet in the future. To sum up, social media platforms
do have a negative impact on societies and local communities. People should do more to try and involve
themselves in local activities in order to promote the future of community life.

Task 2. Let’s try!

Activity

A. Analyze the given topic for each cluster map and decide whether you agree or disagree with the
topic. Underline your choice and fill in the cluster map below with ideas that will support your
stand.
1. Dating at a young age (agree/ disagree)
2. Legalizing marijuana for medical use (agree/ disagree)

B. Turn the ideas that you formed in the cluster maps in Activity A to paragraphs. Use transitional
devices in writing your opinion
1. Dating at a young age
2. Legalizing marijuana for medical use

Abstraction

Let’s Review!

What do we always need to do when expressing an opinion?

What is the CLEAR method?

In expressing your opinion, always take note of the following:

● Follow the CLEAR method.

● Always provide explanation and examples.

● Always relate to your listener and be sensible.

● Use transitional devices to make your thoughts organized and coherent.

D. Assessment

Answer the following questions by writing a paragraph with five (5) sentences stating your opinion.

Use the rubrics below as your guide in answering.

1. Why do you think the crime rate among teenagers has dramatically increased?
2. Which distance learning modality do you think is better, online learning or modular learning?

IV. Assignment
Watch this
video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGfH8fLvew0
Watch the video then answer the following questions:
1. What is the video about?
2. What is your opinion about the issue?
3. Do you think abortion should be legalized in the Philippines?

Prepared by: Checked by:

DANE EDWARD C. ATACADOR MS. GIRLIE F. SANTIAGO