SEMI DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN CREATIVE NONFICTION

I. OBJECTIVES
The learner is expected to
1. discuss the reflection essay as a type of creative nonfiction;
2. analyze a sample reflection essay;
3. express his/her opinion on the content of a reflection essay; and
4. write a letter expressing empathy of the victims of a natural disaster.

II. CONTENT
1. Reflective Essay
2. Creative NonFiction (13th week in curriculum guide)
3. Powerpoint and television

III. PROCEDURE
1. PRAYER
2. GREETINGS
3. REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS LESSONS

A. Review of the previous lesson

1. What is literature? What is journalism?
2. What is Literary Journalism?
B. Motivation
1. Present an activity discussing the different types of essay
2. The student will recall persuasive, expository, descriptive and narrative essay.
C. DISCUSSION
1. Discuss REFLECTIVE ESSAY. Describe and cite the difference and similarity of reflective
essay from the other type of essay.
2. Provide the student a copy of an example of reflective essay.
3. Vocabulary Building
4. Cultural-Historical Background
D. QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
 1. WHY IS THE ARTICLE ENTITLED BRAVING STORMS?
 2. WHY DOES THE ARTICLE SAY THAT TYPHOON YOLANDA WOULD GO
DOWN IN HISTORY? WHAT ARE YOUR COMMENTS ON THESE
OBSERVATIONS?
 3. WHAT IS THE NARRATOR’S ATTITUDE TOWARD THE VICTIMS OF THE
TYPHOON?
 4. HOW DID THE NARRATOR SEE THE DISASTER IN A POSITIVE LIGHT?
DOES SOMETHING LIKE THAT HAPPEN EVERY DAY?
 5. IT IS SAID THAT A REFLECTION ESSAY MAY ALSO EXPRESS WHAT THE
AUTHOR HAS LEARNED FROM INDVIDUAL EXPERIENCES. WHAT DID THE
NARRATOR LEARN FROM THE DEVASTATION CAUSED BY THE TYPHOON?
 6. WHY IS IT CLAIMED THAT THE SCHOOL HAS A SPECIAL ROLE TO PLAY
IN THE AFTERMATH OF A TRAGEDY SUCH AS TYPHOON YOLANDA?
 7. EXPLAIN EDWARD SAID’S ASSESRTION ON THE ROLE OF TEACHERS IN
SOCIETY

E. GENERALIZATION
1. What are the dominant characteristics of a reflective essay based on the example given?
F. EVALUATION
1. Write a short letter addressed to the victims of Typhoon Yolanda, articulating your thoughts
and feelings about the calamity, including words of advice and encouragement.
G. ASSIGNMENT
1. Read about TESTIMONIO.