LESSON PLAN

In Partial Fulfillment of the Subject

EL 111 – Technical Writing

Submitted by:
Richelle Mae D. Formentira

Submitted to:
Ma’am Gretchen Tajaran
 I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to:
a) differentiate between periodic report and non-prose forms, and
b) create periodic reports and non-prose forms.

II. Subject Matter

a. Topic: Periodic Report and Non-Prose Forms
b. References: Technical Writing Book
c. Materials: cellphone, laptop, projector, and printed sample
d. Target Language Skills: Speaking, Writing, Listening and Reading
e. Values Integration: Care and Compassion
Doing your best
Fair go
Respect and Responsibility

III. Procedure
a. Preliminary Activities
 Greetings
 Classroom Management
 Prayer
 Checking of Attendance

b. Motivation

Video viewing

 The teacher will show a video clip of a news report or a movie clip that
features a periodic report.
 After watching, the teacher will ask the students what they think the purpose
of the report was, and how it was presented.

IV. Lesson Proper

a. Activity

(Group Activity)

PERIODIC REPORT CHALLENGE

The object of the game is to correctly answer questions related to periodic

reports and non-prose forms. The class will be divided into three groups and
as well as the game will be divided into four rounds.

Flow of the game:

In Round 1, group are shown a periodic report and must identify the type of
report it is (e.g., financial, research, etc.)

In Round 2, group must identify the main sections of the periodic report.

In Round 3, group must match the non-prose forms (e.g., tables, charts,
graphs, etc.) with the appropriate sections of the periodic report.

In Round 4, group must answer questions related to the content of the

periodic report and non-prose forms.

Note: at the end of the game, the group with the most correct answers wins.

b. Analysis

 Based on the activity given, what do you think is our topic all about?
Elaborate your answer.

c. Abstraction

PERIODIC REPORT AND NON-PROSE FORMS

A Periodic Report is written on a daily, weekly, monthly or quarterly basis.

Different formats maybe used like: the memorandum format, the letter format
or formal format.
NON-PROSE FORMS
(Types of illustrative Devices)

Non-prose forms in technical writing and reporting are referred to as the illustrative
devices which aid the reporter in presenting his/her idea. They are very essential
because they also help in simplifying this bulk of data to b presented. These devices
will not only supplement information but will also facilitate comprehension. Generally
speaking, non-prose forms are classified into tables and figures.

TABLES
A table usually allows a reader to compare statistical information. It is useful in
presenting quantitative idea.

Important rules in technical and scientific writing:

1. The table must have a title above it.
2. the table must be referred to in the text so that the reader knows
when to look at it.
3. The table should be placed shortly after it is mentioned in the
text.
4. One table should be placed in one place.
5. A table from an outside source must be acknowledge like any
other borrowed information.
Most table have the following parts (Librero,1993):

1. Table number and title

2. Box heading which identifies the entries in the vertical column
3. Sub/side heading which are the entries in the horizontal rows
4. Field which contains the data being presented
5. Footnote which describes specific aspect of any part of the table.
In this context, the following non-prose forms will be given
emphasis:
Tables

 Photograph
 Drawings
 Diagrams
 Charts
 Graphs

FIGURES
Rules when using figures:
1. The figure must have a number and a title or caption below it
 2. The figure may also have a legend, a short explanation directly
below the figure
3. The figure must be referred to in the text so that the reader knows
when to look at it
4. The figure should be placed shortly after it is first mentioned in the
text
5. One figure should fit unto one page
6. A figure from an outside source must be acknowledge like any
borrowed information:
GRAPHS
Graphs can be classified as bar graphs used for showing
comparative and relative quantities), circle graphs, pie graphs (used for comparing
the components of a whole to each other and to the whole), and line graphs/curves
(used to show a trend through the plotted data). Graphs serve the same purpose
with that of a table but often less accurate.
Types of Graphs
Some authorities classified graphs into five types:
1. Organizational Chart - illustrate the hierarchical relationship of
personnel and sub-units of an organization.
2. Classification chart - used to categorize objects, event or species.
3. Time Line - illustrate the chronological relationship of events and
time like historical events with time.
4. Tabular Chart - contains numerical information or data.
5. Flow chart – which is also known as process chart, shows a
sequence of procedures of the flow of a process.

d. Application

Answer the following tasks in a 1 whole sheet of yellow paper, individually.

1. From the description and characteristic of the different non-prose forms, identify
the given illustrative devices and their respective classifications.

2. Through group effort, present, analyze, and interpret the data in each of the
following illustrative devices.
A.

B.
 V. Evaluation
With the same group, think of imaginary data/numbers and fill in the
figures below. Interpret them cooperatively and present them orally in class. You
may invent your own figures and come up with samples of non-prose forms. interpret
them also.

A.

B.
 C.

VI. Assignment
In a 1 whole sheet of yellow paper, create your own periodic report or
non-prose form on a topic of your choice.