DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN ENGLISH 10

MELC: Cite evidence to support a general statement.

I. Objectives

At the end of an hour discussion, the students are able to:

A. distinguish between general and specific statements;

B. share thoughts using general and specific statements through dyadic activity; and
C. construct sentences using general and specific statement through writing a paragraph.

II. Subject matter

A. Topic: Distinguish Between General and Specific Statements

B. References: Youtube, Google.com

C. Materials: Laptop, Speaker, Projector

III. Procedure

Preliminary Activities
Teacher’s Activity Learner’s Activity
Prayer

“Everybody, please stand. Before

we start our class let’s have a prayer
first. May I call Anshe to lead the prayer,
please.”

Anshe led the prayer.

Greetings/ Classroom Arrangement

“Good morning class.” 

“Good morning ma’am Mersula.
“Before you will take your seat, please
pick up some trash and throw it in the
trash bin and arrange your desk.”

Students do as told.
 “Are you done, class?”
“Yes, ma’am.”
“Very good class, you can take your
seat.”

“Can you recite our classroom rules.

Yes Donna.”
1. Sit Properly
2. No cellphones allowed during
class.
3. Raise your hands if you want to
say something.
4. Be attentive and participate.
To be safe and healthy, wash/sanitize
your hands frequently.”

Attendance

“Let me check your attendance. Is

everybody present class?”

“Yes ma’am.”
“Very good, perfect attendance for
today. Give yourself a shower clap.”

Students clap their hands.

A. Review

“Class, let’s have a drill. Say TRUE if the

statement is correct and FALSE if the
statement is incorrect.”
1. Belief is something that an individual
considers as the truth.
TRUE
2. Conviction is a firm belief on
something that an individual is convinced of.
TRUE
3. Microsoft PowerPoint is probably the
most commonly used form of visual aid.
TRUE
4. Video gives you a chance to show
stimulating visual information.
 TRUE
5. Painting is also one of the oldest forms
of visual arts.
TRUE
6. Video gives you a chance to show
stimulating visual information.
TRUE
7. Photography is making pictures by
letting light pass through the lenses of a
camera onto a film.
TRUE
8. Sculptures are three-dimensional
pieces of art that are created by shaping
various kinds of material.
TRUE

“I learned It helps to realize and

critique between right and wrong.”
“Very good Samantha.”

B. Motivation

“Class, I will show you a picture and all

you have to do is to state the general term of
the given pictures.”

“FRUITS”
 “MOUNTAINS”

“SCHOOL SUPPLIES”

“SAD, HAPPY, ANGRY, EXCITED, IN-

LOVE
 “OPPO, IPHONE, INFINIX, REAL ME,
HUAWEI”
“Based from the smart art, do you have
any idea of what will be our topic today? Yes,
Marivic.”
“Our topic for today will be about
specific and general term.”

“Thank you for the wonderful ideas, our

topic for today is about general statement
and specific statements.” For us to be guided
for our discussion for today, let me read our
objectives.”

At the end of an hour discussion, the

students are able to:

A. distinguish between general and

specific statements;
B. share thoughts using general and
specific statements through watching
video; and
C. construct sentences using general and
specific statement through writing
essay.

Presentation of the New Lesson

C. Activity
“Now class, let’s have an activity. Match
column A with column B with related ideas.
Draw a line by connecting them. Are you
ready?”
“Yes ma’am.”
 Column A Column B
 Baldo loves to play catch.
 Humans cause many environmental woes. 1. Baldo is a trained dog.
 He loves it when I pretend like I’m
falling dead, and he runs over to lick me.
 He follows me around the house with
a toy and drops it on my foot.
 Illegal activities cause land and water pollution. 2. Humans cause many environmental
 Improper waste disposal also causes pollution. woes.
 Unclean
D. sources of energy harm the
Analysis
environment.
“How did you match those sentences from
column a to its paired sentence to column B?
Yes, Marie.”
“Sentences from column A and
column B have related ideas.”

“Which word/ words gave you hint about

general statements? How about specific
statements? Yes, Divine.”
“The sentences from column B are
general statements while the sentences
from column A are the specific
statements.”
“Fabulous, Divine. Why is it important to
know the general and specific statement?
Yes, Mario.”
“General statement can give us the
overall idea while the specific statement
can give describe more the general idea.”
“Excellent, Mario.”

E. Abstraction
Lesson Proper

“Now, let’s define general statements.

Please read, Justine”
“GENERAL STATEMENT is a main idea
that is supported by specific statements or
 details. The main idea can be identified by
asking “What key points does the author
want me to know about the topic?” or
“What is this topic all about? .”

“Yes, fabulous Justine? Please read the

example, Remalyn.”
“The color of a metal changes when
its temperature changes. At higher
temperatures, it becomes yellow and
finally white. When the wire inside
becomes yellow-hot, the light bulb glows,
or gives light.”
“Very good, Remalyn. What do you
think is the general statement of the idea?
Yes, Johnrey.”
“The general statement of the idea is
“The color of a metal changes when its
temperature changes”.”
“Is there any clarification? Okay if
none, let us proceed to the second type of
statement the specific. All boys kindly read
the definition.
SPECIFIC STATEMENTS are details or
small ideas that reinforce the main or
general statement. Supporting details such
as facts, examples, reasons, statistics that
elaborate the main idea. It answers the
who, what, where, when, and why about
the topic.
“From the given example earlier, what is
the specific statement. Yes, Chelsea.”
Specific statements:
- At higher temperatures, it becomes
yellow and finally white.
- When the wire inside becomes yellow-
hot, the light bulb glows, or gives
light.
“Very good Chelsea. Are there any
clarifications?”
“None so far ma’am.”
F. Generalization

“In your own words what is the

difference between general and specific
statements? Yes, Anna.”
“The difference between general and
specific statements is, general Statements
are usually the topic sentence or the main
idea while specific statements are the
supporting information for the topic
sentence or main idea .”
“Excellent Christine. What do you think is
the purpose for the details or evidence? Yes
Ericka.”
“It is presented to persuade readers
and used with powerful and it is factual
information that helps the reader reach a
conclusion and form an opinion about
something.
G. Application

“Class, I will provide a general statement

and all you to do is to give at least 3 factual
statement that supports the general
statement. You need to discuss with your
partner. Write you answer in ½ crosswise. Am
I understood class?”
“Yes, ma’am.”
1. Sun exposure is linked to skin cancer.
2. Covid 19 affects the lives of many people
around the world.
3. Effects of online games addiction.
4. Mobile addiction can affect the grades of
a student.
Each will read their output to the
class.
H. Assessment

“Answer the following questions in a

separate sheet of paper collaborate with your
partner to come up with the correct answers.
Am I understood?”
“Yes ma’am.”
 In the list of statements below, which item is
the general idea and which three items are
specific supporting details?

I.
A. Women are less likely than men to become
full professors.
B. Women who become professors are
generally paid less than their male
counterparts.
C. Women often face discrimination in the
field of education.
D. Female professors are not given an equal
number of important committee assignments.
General Statement – C
Specific statement – A, B and D
II.
Body aches, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,
insomnia, vision problems, and weight
gain/loss are just some of the physical
problems one may suffer as a result of an
internet addiction. Emotional effects may
include depression, dishonesty, anxiety, social
isolation, aggression, and mood swings.

What is the general statement?

General Statement- Effects of internet
addiction.

IV. Assignment

Directions: Interview your parents about the statements below. Then, write 2-3 evidence to support
each statement. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Health protocols enforced in the country keep COVID cases low compared to those in other countries.
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2. Poverty became worse due to the pandemic.
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