Republic of the Philippines

CENTRAL PHILIPPINES STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Teacher Education
Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental
May 1

4A’s Lesson Plan in English 10

I. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
1. Identify the elements of a short story (setting, characters, plot, conflict, theme)
2. Apply their understanding of short story elements in analyzing and interpreting a
short story
II. SUBJECT MATTER
Topic: Identifying the elements of a short story
K to 12 CG Code: ELAR10LTa-1
Materials: Whiteboard and markers, short story, handouts, laptops or tablets, internet
access

III. PROCEDURE
Teacher’s Activity Students’ Response
A. Preliminaries
a. Prayer
b. Greetings
c. Checking of Attendance
d. Classroom Routines
e. Review
“Class what we have tackled yesterday?” We’ve discussed about what is a
short story
Okay thank you we discussed about Short stories and other type
literary text

Okay thank you. Very good. :

B. ACTIVITY

Begin by asking the students if they have ever read a short story
before.

“So class does any of you here have ever read a short sorry (Students answer in chorus)
before? No/ Yes Ma’am

“Very well, I have here an example of a short story and I want

you to try to identify the different elements based on the guide
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questions below.

1. Where does the story happened?

2. Who are the persons who played an important role in the

story?

3. what is the sequence of the story?

4. What is/ are the problem/s faced by the characters in the (Students’ answers may vary)
story?

5. What is the central theme of the story?

“Please write it on your notebook”

Lesson Proper

Okey, finish or unfinish put your pens on your desk.

From the activity you have made let us now identify the
elements of a short story.
(Silence)
In the Story of “The Lost Key” where did the event took place ?
Any one?

Okey Ms. Diaz please answer. “A small apartment building in a

busy city”

“Very Good”

Now this time and place stated in the story is called a setting.
A setting is an element of a short story where the time and place
where the story takes place.
(Reads in Chorus)
Number 2 question? Who can read?
Raise your left hand if you want to read. (Reads the question No. 2)
Okey Ayagan.

(Students answer again in chorus)

“Now answer the question number 2”

“Okey, the persons in the story are Sarah, Tom and Mr.
Johnson”
And they are called the CHARACTERS in the short story.
A character is an element of a short story that refers to the (Students listen attentively in the
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people, animals, or creatures in the story. discussion)

“Now on the third question let us answer it”

Sarah had just returned from work and was looking forward to
relaxing in her apartment. However, as she searched through her
purse, she realized that she had lost the key to her apartment.
After searching everywhere, she asked her neighbor Tom if he
had seen it. Tom offered to help her look for it, and they
searched the hallway and stairs outside of her apartment.
However, the key was nowhere to be found.
(The students started to take down
Feeling frustrated and defeated, Sarah went to the landlord's notes)
office to ask for a spare key. However, Mr. Johnson was in a
terrible mood and refused to give her one without a fee. Sarah
didn't have any money to pay the fee, so she sat down on a
bench outside the office, feeling hopeless.

And this is called the PLOT, a plot is sequence of events that

make up the story. Now Plot has its sub elements
These are
1. Exposition - This is the beginning of the story where the
setting, characters, and background information are introduced.
The exposition provides the context for the story and sets up the
events to come.

2. Rising Action - This is the series of events that build up to the

story's climax. The rising action creates tension and conflict,
and reveals more about the characters and their motivations.

3. Climax - This is the turning point of the story where the

conflict reaches its peak. The climax is the most intense and
dramatic moment in the story, and often determines the
outcome.

4. Falling Action - This is the series of events that occur after

the climax. The falling action shows the aftermath of the climax
and resolves the conflict.

5. Resolution - This is the end of the story where the loose ends
are tied up and the outcome is revealed. The resolution provides
“Yes Ma’am”
closure for the story and may offer a moral or message for the
reader to take away.

Do you understand class? “Me ma’am”

“Okey since you understood already who can read and answer (Reads the question)
the question number 4?”
“I think the problems faced
by the character is that
“Yes Christine”
Sarah struggle to find her
lost key and gain access to
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her apartment. Her attempts
to find the key on her own
and through the help of her
neighbor are unsuccessful,
and her interaction with the
landlord creates additional
tension and frustration.

(Silence)

“Yes very Good Christine”

Now what do you think is the element of a short story called?

This is called a CONFLICT, a conflict is/ are the central (Students answer in Chorus)
problem or struggle that the characters face. (Variation of Answers)

Okey for our last question what do you think is the central
theme ?

Okey again do not answer in chorus.

The underlying theme of this story is the importance of
community and kindness in overcoming difficult situations.
Despite the setback of losing her key, Sarah is able to find
support and help from her neighbor Tom. Even when faced with
the uncooperative landlord, she is able to persevere and
ultimately find a solution to her problem.

The theme is what? the underlying message or meaning of the “Yes Ma’am”
story.

Okey class did you understand our lesson for today?

Since you have understood it. Get One Half crosswise and
answer the following.
Yes please
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C. Application

Teacher will give a handout containing the short story.

Analyze the short story “The Necklace” and identify the

elements present found in the short story.

(Student’s answer may vary)

Do you have any questions?

:None ma’am

C. ABSTRACTION

Okey so always remember

1. Setting - the time and place where the story takes place

2. Characters - the people, animals, or creatures in the story

3. Plot - the sequence of events that make up the story

Under the plot we have:

3.1. Exposition - This is the beginning of the story where the

setting, characters, and background information are introduced.
The exposition provides the context for the story and sets up the
events to come.

3.2. Rising Action - This is the series of events that build up to

the story's climax. The rising action creates tension and conflict,
and reveals more about the characters and their motivations.

3.3. Climax - This is the turning point of the story where the
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conflict reaches its peak. The climax is the most intense and
dramatic moment in the story, and often determines the
outcome.

3. 4. Falling Action - This is the series of events that occur after

the climax. The falling action shows the aftermath of the climax
and resolves the conflict.

3.5. Resolution - This is the end of the story where the loose
ends are tied up and the outcome is revealed. The resolution
provides closure for the story and may offer a moral or message
for the reader to take away.

4. Conflict - the central problem or struggle that the characters

face

5. Theme - the underlying message or meaning of the story

Do you have any clarifications , questions or violent reactions?

Since there is none, get another one- half answer the following. :None Ma’am

IV. ASSESSMENT

Read the story “The Lottery” and answer the following:

1. Characters
2. Settings
3. Plot
a. Exposition
b. rising action
c. climax
d. falling action
e. denouement
4. Conflict
5. Theme
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College of Teacher Education
Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental

V. ASSIGNMENT

Advance study on the Types of Characters of a story (the students do as told)

That’s all for today, Good Bye class. : Thank You and Good Bye Ma’am
Shekinah.

Prepared by: SHEKINAH MONTECIR

BSED ENGLISH 3A