A Detailed Lesson Plan in Literature for Grade 7

Time Frame: 45 minutes

I. Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
a. Identify the modern superheroes;
b. Define epic as part of literature and its types;
c. Learn the epic of Ilokos;
d. Answer the given questions;
e. Reflect the importance of epic in their lives.

II. Subject Matter:

Topic: “Biag ni Lam-ang”
Reference: (http://cielomariegementza.blogspot.com/2013/10/biag-ni-lam-ang-
summary.html)
Materials: Copy of the summary of the epic, Manila paper, Flash cards, laptop

III. Procedure:
Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity
A. Preliminary Activities
a. Prayer

Can someone volunteer to lead the prayer?

Student 1:
I will lead the prayer

(Proceeds to praying)
Please take your seats and let’s check your
attendance. Just say present if as I call your
name.

(Proceeds to checking the attendance)

(Says present as they hear their names)

Before we start the discussion, can we all

first stand and check if there’s any clutter
under your seats.
(Checks under their seats and picks up the
clutter)

b. Greetings

Good morning, class!

Class:
Good morning, teacher!
c. Motivation

Before we proceed to our discussion, we

have here flashcards containing the photos
of our modern super heroes. We will be
calling out students, or just raise your
hands if you want to answer our question.

Question: Can you tell us and share your

own idea on why we should call these
people as our modern super heroes?

Let’s start with our first photo.

(Flashes cards containing photo of a
doctor)
Student 1:
(Raises her hand)
Yes, Miss (Student 1)?
I can say that doctors are considered as our
modern super heroes because they have
sacrificed their lives in this this time of
pandemic for us.
Very good answer!

Now, let’s move on to our next photo.

(Flashes card containing photo of a nurse)
Student 2:
(Raises his hand)

For me, nurses are considered as modern super

heroes because they are the one’s helping the
doctors in hospitals. They have also sacrificed
their own lives and health for us.
Yes! That’s right. Thank you.

And here’s our third photo

(Flashes card containing photo of a
teacher)
Student 3:
(Raises his hand)

Ma’am, I can say that teachers are modern

super heroes because they are very flexible in
teaching us. Even the pandemic has been
circulating, they adjusted from traditional
Very good observation, Mr. (Student 3). teaching to modern teaching just to teach us.

Now, here’s our fourth photo.

(Flashes card containing photo of a
transportation driver)

Student 4:
(Raises her hand)

Transportation drivers are considered modern

super heroes for me because they are willing to
risk their health just to bring us on our
destinations safely.
Right! Thank you, Ms. (Student 4).

What about our last photo?

(Flashes card containing photo of a market
vendor)

Student 5:
 (Raises his hand)

I can say that market vendors are also modern

super heroes because they are providing us the
essential things that we need in our daily living
that we buy to them.
Good job!

Thank you all for your cooperation. All

eyes and ears on me, please be quiet so that
we can go with the discussion smoothly.

B. Lesson Proper
a. Introduction of the Topic

A while back, I asked your thoughts on

why we should consider the doctors,
teachers, market vendors, nurses, and
transportation drivers as our modern super
heroes. What do you think is our lesson or
topic for today?
Student 1:
(Raises her hand)
Okay. It may be possible, thank you.
I think it’s all about a hero, Ma’am.
Let’s see if your answer is correct.

(Opens the presentation/Posts the visual

aids)

b. Discussion

Epic is a long narrative poem recounting

heroic deeds, although the term has also
been loosely used to describe novels.

An epic may deal with such various

subjects as myths, heroic legends, histories,
edifying religious tales, animal stories, or
philosophical or moral theories. Epic
poetry has been and continues to be used
by peoples all over the world to transmit
their traditions from one generation to
another, without the aid of writing.

There are two main types of epics – the

folk epic and the literary epic.

Can I ask someone or can someone

volunteer to read the first type of epic?

Yes, Miss (Student 1).

 Student 1:
1. Folk epics - are stories about heroes (Raises her hand)
that were originally recited or sung
as entertainment at feasts. Over the
generations, these stories were Folk epics - are stories about heroes that were
passed down orally from storyteller originally recited or sung as entertainment at
to storyteller until eventually they feasts. Over the generations, these stories were
were written down. passed down orally from storyteller to
storyteller until eventually they were written
Thank you. down.
(Proceeds to explanation)

Mr. (Student 2), please read the second

one.

2. Literary epics - were written by a

specific author, usually borrowing
the style and characteristics of the
folk epic. Some literary epics draw
upon well-known stories,
characters, and myths that were
passed down through the oral
tradition.
Thank you.
(Proceeds to explanation)
Student 2:
Literary epics - were written by a specific
author, usually borrowing the style and
characteristics of the folk epic. Some literary
epics draw upon well-known stories,
characters, and myths that were passed down
through the oral tradition.

We have also here four elements of an

epic.

Ms. (Student 3), can you please read the

first element.

Both epics are characterized by certain key

elements:
1. Epic Hero - an epic focuses on the
adventures of a larger-than-life
main character called the epic hero.
This hero is strong, brave, loyal,
and virtuous, although he is
sometimes flawed. The epic hero
also occupies an elevated position
in society. He may even be
semidivine.
Thank you.
(Proceeds to explanation)
Student 3:
Epic Hero - an epic focuses on the adventures
of a larger-than-life main character called the
epic hero. This hero is strong, brave, loyal,
and virtuous, although he is sometimes flawed.
The epic hero also occupies an elevated
position in society. He may even be
semidivine.

Ms. (Student 4), read the second element.

2. Epic Conflict - the plot of an epic

centers on the hero’s struggle
against an obstacle or a series of
obstacles. The hero proves his
strength, bravery, wisdom and
virtue through valorous deeds -
success in battle or adventure.
Student 4:
Epic Conflict - the plot of an epic centers on
the hero’s struggle against an obstacle or a
series of obstacles. The hero proves his
strength, bravery, wisdom and virtue through
 valorous deeds -success in battle or adventure.
(Proceeds to explanation)

Mr. (Student 5), please read the third

element.

3. Heroic Quest - often, the hero’s

adventure takes the form of a
perilous journey, or quest, in search
of something of value to his people. Student 5:
Heroic Quest - often, the hero’s adventure
(Proceeds to explanation) takes the form of a perilous journey, or quest,
in search of something of value to his people.
Mr. (Student 6), please read the last
element.

4. Divine Intervention: The epic hero

often receives help from a god or
some other supernatural force.
However, a different god may also
work against the hero.
In addition to these key elements, epics
also share certain literary characteristics,
called epic conventions:
Student 6:
Divine Intervention: The epic hero often
receives help from a god or some other
supernatural force. However, a different god
may also work against the hero.

Can someone read the first convention?

Yes, Miss (Student 7).

1. Theme/Invocation - an epic usually
begins with an opening statement
of theme, followed by an
invocation, or appeal for
supernatural help in telling the
story.
(Proceeds to explanation)
Student 7:
(Raise her hand)
Theme/Invocation - an epic usually begins
with an opening statement of theme, followed
by an invocation, or appeal for supernatural
help in telling the story.

Ms. (Student 8), read the second

convention.

2. In Medias Res - the story begins in

medias res (Latin for “in the middle
of things”). Readers are plunged
right into the action, and then
flashbacks and other narrative
devices report on earlier events.
(Proceeds to explanation)
Student 8:
In Medias Res - the story begins in medias res
(Latin for “in the middle of things”). Readers
are plunged right into the action, and then
flashbacks and other narrative devices report
on earlier events.

Mr. (Student 9), read the third convention.

3. Tone/Style - an epic has a serious

tone and an elevated style that
reflect the importance of its Student 9:
 characters and theme. Tone/Style - an epic has a serious tone and an
elevated style that reflect the importance of its
(Proceeds to explanation) characters and theme.

Ms. (Student 10), read the fourth

convention.

4. Epic Similes - epics often include

epic similes, elaborate extended Student 10:
comparisons using “like” or “as.” Epic Similes - epics often include epic similes,
elaborate extended comparisons using “like” or
(Proceeds to explanation) “as.”

Ms. (Student 11), read the last convention.

5. Epithets - epics typically include

epithets, or stock descriptive words
and phrases. These poems were
originally composed and recited
orally, epithets were kind of a
shorthand that allowed the poet to
describe a character or an object
quickly in terms the audience
would recognize.
So, that’s the types, elements and
conventions of epic. Are there any
questions or wants a clarification?
Students 11:
Epithets - epics typically include epithets, or
stock descriptive words and phrases. These
poems were originally composed and recited
orally, epithets were kind of a shorthand that
allowed the poet to describe a character or an
object quickly in terms the audience would
recognize.

Okay, if none then let’s proceed to reading

the summary of an Ilocano epic.

Students:
c. Application None, Ma’am.

We will be giving copies of the summary

of an Ilocano epic entitled “Biag ni Lam-
ang” (Life of Lam-ang). You are going to
identify what key elements was used in the
epic and its literary characteristics. But
before that, I will be giving a short
background of the epic.

Biag ni Lam-ang (Life of Lam-ang) is pre-

Hispanic epic poem of the Ilocano people
of the Philippines. The story was handed
down orally for generations before it was
written down around 1640 assumedly by a
blind Ilokano bard named Pedro Bucaneg.

I will be assigning students to read the

paragraphs.

The first paragraph will be for (Student 1),

second will be for (Student 2), third is
(Student 3), fourth is (Student 4), and last
paragraph will be for (Student 5).

All ears on the readers because we will be

having quiz afterwards. Okay, let’s start
the reading.

“Don Juan and his wife Namongan lived in

Nalbuan, now part of La Union in the
northern part of the Philippines. They had a
son named Lam-ang. Before Lam-ang was
born, Don Juan went to the mountains in Student 1:
order to punish a group of their Igorot “Don Juan and his wife Namongan lived in
enemies. While he was away, his son Lam- Nalbuan, now part of La Union in the northern
ang was born. It took four people to help part of the Philippines. They had a son named
Namongan give birth. As soon as the baby Lam-ang. Before Lam-ang was born, Don Juan
boy popped out, he spoke and asked that he went to the mountains in order to punish a
be given the name Lam-ang. He also chose group of their Igorot enemies. While he was
his godparents and asked where his father away, his son Lam-ang was born. It took four
was. people to help Namongan give birth. As soon
as the baby boy popped out, he spoke and
Who is the main character of the epic? And asked that he be given the name Lam-ang. He
what is the name of his mother and father. also chose his godparents and asked where his
father was.”

Yes, Miss (Student 2).

Okay, very good. Student 2:

Next paragraph.
After nine months of waiting for his father
to return, Lam-ang decided he would go
look for him. Namongan thought Lam-ang
was up to the challenge but she was sad to
let him go. During his exhausting journey,
he decided to rest for a while. He fell
asleep and had a dream about his father's
head being stuck on a pole by the Igorot.
Lam-ang was furious when he learned
what had happened to his father. He rushed
to their village and killed them all, except
for one whom he let go so that he could tell
other people about Lam-ang's greatness.
Okay, how many months did Lam-ang
waited for his father before he decided to
look after him?
(Raises her hand)
Lam-ang, Ma’am. His mother is Namongan
and his father is Nalboan.
Student 2:
After nine months of waiting for his father to
return, Lam-ang decided he would go look for
him. Namongan thought Lam-ang was up to
the challenge but she was sad to let him go.
During his exhausting journey, he decided to
rest for a while. He fell asleep and had a dream
about his father's head being stuck on a pole by
the Igorot. Lam-ang was furious when he
learned what had happened to his father. He
rushed to their village and killed them all,
except for one whom he let go so that he could
tell other people about Lam-ang's greatness.

Yes, Mr. (Student 3).

Yes, right. Student 3:

(Raises his hand)
Next paragraph.
Upon returning to Nalbuan in triumph, he
was bathed by women in the Amburayan
river. All the fish died because of the dirt
and odor from Lam-ang's body.
Where did Lam-ang bathed after he won
from the encounter with the Igorots?
Okay, good.
Next paragraph.
There was a young woman named Ines
Kannoyan whom Lam-ang wanted to woo.
She lived in Calanutian and he brought
along his white rooster and gray dog to
visit her. On the way, Lam-ang met his
enemy Sumarang, another suitor of Ines
whom he fought and readily defeated.
Lam-ang found the house of Ines
surrounded by many suitors all of whom
were trying to catch her attention. He had
his rooster crow, which caused a nearby
house to fall. This made Ines look out. He
had his dog bark and in an instant the
fallen house rose up again. The girl's
parents witnessed this and called for him.
The rooster expressed the love of Lam-ang.
The parents agreed to a marriage with their
daughter if Lam-ang would give them a
dowry valued at double their wealth. Lam-
ang had no problem fulfilling this
condition and he and Ines were married.
Okay, what is the name of the young
woman whom Lam-ang wanted to pursue?
Correct. Last paragraph.
It was a tradition to have a newly married
man swim in the river for the Rarang fish.
Unfortunately, Lam-ang dove straight into
the mouth of the water monster Berkakan.
Ines had Marcos get his bones, which she
covered with a piece of cloth. His rooster It was a tradition to have a newly married man
crowed and his dog barked and slowly the
bones started to move. Back alive, Lam-
ang and his wife lived happily ever after mouth of the water monster Berkakan. Ines had
with his white rooster and gray dog.”
Before we proceed, I will be giving you
five minutes to read Biag ni Lam-ang again move. Back alive, Lam-ang and his wife lived
on your own. Scan it thoroughly.
It’s nine months, Ma’am.
Student 3:
Upon returning to Nalbuan in triumph, he was
bathed by women in the Amburayan river. All
the fish died because of the dirt and odor from
Lam-ang's body.
Student 4:
Ma’am, it’s in the Amburayan river.
Student 4:
There was a young woman named Ines
Kannoyan whom Lam-ang wanted to woo. She
lived in Calanutian and he brought along his
white rooster and gray dog to visit her. On the
way, Lam-ang met his enemy Sumarang,
another suitor of Ines whom he fought and
readily defeated. Lam-ang found the house of
Ines surrounded by many suitors all of whom
were trying to catch her attention. He had his
rooster crow, which caused a nearby house to
fall. This made Ines look out. He had his dog
bark and in an instant the fallen house rose up
again. The girl's parents witnessed this and
called for him. The rooster expressed the love
of Lam-ang. The parents agreed to a marriage
with their daughter if Lam-ang would give
them a dowry valued at double their wealth.
Lam-ang had no problem fulfilling this
condition and he and Ines were married.
Student 5:
Ma’am, it’s Ines Kannoyan.
Student 5:
swim in the river for the Rarang fish.
Unfortunately, Lam-ang dove straight into the
Marcos get his bones, which she covered with
a piece of cloth. His rooster crowed and his
dog barked and slowly the bones started to
happily ever after with his white rooster and
gray dog.”
From the story you have read, what type of
epic do you think Biag ni Lam-ang is?
Why do you say so?
Very good!
I’ve given you four elements of an epic,
the question is, why do you think Biag ni
Lam-ang has these elements?
Very good, observation. Thank you!
C. Generalization
Can someone define, and give the two
types of epics?
Okay, very good!
Now, can someone give the difference
between the two?
Good! Last question is, can someone give
(Proceeds to reading the epic silently)
Student 1:
Raises his hand
Ma’am I think it’s a literary epic.
Because it is written by a specific author,
usually borrowing the style and characteristics
of the folk epic. Some literary epics draw
upon well-known stories, characters, and
myths that were passed down through the oral
tradition.
Student 2:
Raise her hand
I think it’s because Biag ni Lam-ang is about
bravery, loyalty, and virtuousness. Another, it
also focused on the struggles of Lam-ang and
how he values his father. Lastly, at the end of
the story, he received help from a god.
Student 1:
(Raises her hand)
Epic is a long narrative poem recounting heroic
deeds, and may deal with such various subjects
as myths, heroic legends, histories, edifying
religious tales, animal stories, or philosophical
or moral theories. The two types of epics are
folk epics and literary epics.
Student 2:
Folk epics are stories about heroes that were
originally recited or sung as entertainment at
feasts. Over the generations, these stories were
passed down orally from storyteller to
storyteller until eventually they were written
down while Literary epics - were written by a
me the five epic conventions? specific author, usually borrowing the style
and characteristics of the folk epic. Some
literary epics draw upon well-known stories,
characters, and myths that were passed down
through the oral tradition.
Good job! Now, let’s proceed to our last
activity.
Student 3:
D. Evaluation Ma’am, the five epic conventions are, theme or
a. Activities invocation, in medias res, tone/style, epic
similes, and epithets.

Activity 1:

I will post a manila paper containing

questions that are covered with colored
papers. I have also a dice, with colored Rolls the dice and pick the color that matches
papers as the colors in manila paper. with it.
Students will roll the dice and the color it
stops to will be opened by the student in
the manila paper. The question will be then
given and will be answered by the student.

All of the students will be given the chance

to answer the questions in a piece of paper
I will be providing and then I will be
checking it later after class.

(Post the manila paper)

Red/Blue/Pink/Violet/Orange/Yellow

1. Who is the main character of the

epic?
2. Who is the father of Lam-ang?
3. Who is the mother of Lam-ang?
4. Where does Lam-ang’s parents
lived?
5. How many people helped
Namongan to give birth to Lam-
ang?
6. Who asked to give Lam-ang his
name?
7. How long did Lam-ang waited for
his father before looking after him?
8. When Lam-ang fell asleep, what he
had dreamt of?
9. Where did Lam-ang bathed off
after his encounter with the
Igorots?
10. Who is the young woman that Lam-
ang wanted to woo?
11. Where does Ines live?
12. What did Lam-ang brought with
him when he was on his way to
Ines’ house?
 13. Who is the enemy of Lam-ang and
a suitor of Ines?
14. What is the name of the water
monster?
15. Who is the author of the epic?

Gets the answer sheets of the students.

E. Assignment

Write a reflection paper on the importance (Proceeds to answering the questions)

of epic in your life.
(Passes their paper)
That’s all for today class. Thank you for
your cooperation in our class today. Have a
nice day!

Goodbye, Ma’am. Thank you for teaching us.

Prepared by:

Queenzie Joy C. Lumanog

Aira Pomantoc
Angienette B. Ulba

BSED-2

Instructor:

Erolle T. Cariño