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A Detailed Lesson Plan in English for Academic and Professional Purposes: Writing a
Concept Paper - Grade 12 Bronte
(November 6, 2023 | 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM)

Content Standard:
The learner understands the principles and uses of a concept paper.
Performance Standard:
The learner produces a well-balanced concept paper in a specific discipline.
Learning Competency:
The learner:
a. presents a novel concept or project with accompanying visuals/
graphic aids. CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-Ig-j-24
I. Learning Outcomes
At the end of the lesson, the learners are expected to:
a. define a concept paper
b. understand the structure of a concept paper; and
c. create a concept paper using the data from Chapters 1-3 of their
group in the research study or I3 subject.
II. Subject Matter
a. Topic: Writing a Concept Paper
b. Materials: Laptop, Smart TV, Visual aids, Printed Materials
c. Reference/s:
Barrot, J.S. & Sipacio, P.J. (2020) Communicate Today: English
for
Academic and Professional Purposes Book
d. Online Resources:
Lango, B. (2019). How to write a concept paper with practical
sample by Dr Lango. Retrieved from ResearchGate Website:
[Link]
o_write_a_concept_paper_with_practical_sample_by_Dr_La
ngo
Raganit, R. (2022). How To Write a Concept Paper for Academic
Research: An Ultimate Guide. Retrieved from FilipiKnow
Website: [Link]
paper/
Website, D. (2020). What is a Concept Paper and How do You
Write One? Retrieved from [Link]
blog/concept-paper
III. Procedure

A. Activities (Preliminary)

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

a. Prayer
- Good Afternoon, class! Requesting - Good Afternoon, Ma’am! (The students
everyone to please settle down in the proceed to follow instructions.)
count of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

- Everyone please stand. Let us start our

afternoon class by giving thanks to the
Lord through a short prayer to be led
by Ashley Barabat. Please proceed - (Ashley proceeds in front and leads the
here in front. prayer.)

- Let us pray. - (Almighty God, we love you with all our

hearts and minds…)
- Amen - Amen

b. Greetings
- Good afternoon, class! - Good Afternoon, Ma’am!
Please take your seats.

- How are you today? - We’re good ma’am.

- I’m glad to know that.

c. Checking of Attendance
- Class Secretary, Ms. Athea. Is - (The class secretary states the attendance).
everybody present today? If not, how
many are absent today?

d. Assignments
- Also, I have already checked your
Thesis Statement activity. Today, I’ll
be returning your outputs.

- (Teacher walks around the classroom

to ensure that students have been
seated on their proper seats.)
 - Last meeting, we discussed about Critique
e. Review Paper. A critique paper is an academic paper
- This time let’s have a recap on our last that evaluates or judges a topic.
lesson. Fritz Estestes please proceed - It has 4 Critical Approaches: Formalism,
here in front to give a short recap. Feminism, Marxism, and Reader-response.

- Excellent! You may now take your

seat.

f. Burning Bush Speaks

- (Leaners read the Burning Bush Speaks)
- Let us now have our Burning Bush
Speaks. Everyone, please read in 3, 2, 1.

Commit to the LORD whatever you do,

and he will establish your plans. -
Proverbs 16:3

- Upon reading what do you think is the

bible verse trying to imply?

-When we say “Commit” we? trust - (Students share their answers to the class.)
something to? God. We surrender
everything to God. And when we trust
something to God, what happens based on
the bible verse?
- (Students share their answers to the class.)
-Who among you here surrenders
everything they do to God? Please raise
your [Link]?

- This verse urges people to look to the

Lord for direction in all of our activities. It
highlights how important it is to plan and
trust everything to God. You must
approach everything you do with
commitment and prayer, asking God for
insight and direction in your preparation
and execution for everything you do. - Yes, Ma’am
- Do you understand the bible verse, class?

g. Warm-up Activity
PINOY HENYO with a twist!
- Mechanics:
1. Form 2 teams (Girls vs. Boys).
2. Within each team, find a partner. One
will play as the GUESSER and the other
will play as the DESCRIBER.
3. The GUESSER will guess the word on
his/her head, while the DESCRIBER will
explain the word or concept without saying
the EXACT WORD.
4. After the first pair guesses the first word
correctly, the second pair must
immediately take the player seats to guess
the next word, and so on.
5. The team with the most number of
correct guesses wins the game!
6. Time Limit: 2 minutes

-Rules:
1. 10 seconds time deduction when the
DESCRIBER and the team members are
caught saying the exact word to the
GUESSER and if the team members are
noisy.
2. You can use “PASS”
3. Explanations should only be in
ENGLISH.
- (Representatives proceed to do the Rock,
- Are the instructions clear? Okay, Before Paper Scissors Game)
the game begins, let us play Rock, Paper,
Scissors to decide on who goes first. I need
a representative for each team.

- Okay, _____ Team will go first. Please

go to your groups and choose a partner.

- Have you chosen your partner? Okay, - (Students follow the instructions and plays
First players, please choose a set of the game.)
categories and let the game begin!

- Your timer starts now.

PINOY HENYO WORDS:

- (Students perform the Wednesday clap and

settles down.)
 SET A SET B
Category: Global Issues Category: Significant Events

Racism The Great Depression

Cyber-bullying World War II
Terrorism EDSA Revolution
Covid-19 Category: Fruits

Fake News Apple

Teenage Banana
Pregnancy
Same-sex marriage Strawberry
Unemployment Mango
Child Labor Avocado
Poverty Grapes
Inequality Pineapple
Early Marriage Watermelon
Hunger Cherries
Overpopulation Durian
Pollution Category: Famous Movies/
Disney Films
Climate Change Titanic
AIDS Romeo and Juliet
Corruption Mulan
Category: Famous People Snow White
Vincent Van Gogh Beauty and the Beast
Charlotte Bronte Moana
William Shakespeare Alice in Wonderland
Albert Einstein The Lion King
Taylor Swift Aladdin
Isaac Newton The Little
Mermaid
Dr. Jose Rizal Category: Crimes
Apolinario Mabini Murder
Andres Bonifacio Drug Abuse
Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Robbery
Archimedes Kidnapping
Leonardo da Vinci Assault
Aristotle Identity Theft
Charles Darwin Cyberbullying
Ariana Grande Sexual Assault/
Rape
Mark Zuckerberg Harassment
Miley Cyrus Human Trafficking
Bill Gates Carnapping
Steve Jobs Terrorism
Elon Musk Corruption
B. Analysis of the Activity

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

a. Analysis
- (The teacher will ask the students
about the relevance of the game to
the topic) - (Student raises hand and answers.)
- What have you observed during our - We explained a concept so the guesser will
activity know the term of concept we are explaining.

- Good Memory!
- What makes this game different - (Student raises hand and answers.)
from the usual Pinoy Henyo Game? - This version is easier to play because we
are able to explain a concept rather than just
saying the usual, “Yes”, “No” or, “Maybe”

- Our topic for today is about Concept

- In relation to the activity, do you Paper.
have any idea about today’s topic?

- Very Good! Our topic for today is

about writing a Concept Paper.

b. Learning Outcomes
- Here are our learning outcomes,
everyone please read…
- (learners read the learning outcomes)
At the end of the lesson, the learners are
expected to:
a. define a concept paper
b. understand the structure of a concept
paper; and
c. create a concept paper using the data
from Chapters 1-3 of their group in
the research study or I3 subject.

c. Class Activity: Matching Type

- Before we proceed to our lesson,
let us have a short Matching Type
Activity to test your prior
knowledge about today’s lesson.
- I need volunteers to answer on the
board. Please use a chalk.
- Time Limit: 5 Minutes
- Raise your hand if you want to
participate. - (Students raise their hand and participates)

- (After 5 Minutes) Okay, Let’s

check your answers as we discuss
our topic.

- Let’s begin with Part I.

- For item Number 1, Concept Paper.
- Who among you have any idea
what a concept paper is? Without
reading the given definition here. - (Students give their initial insights)

- Very Good! Your answers are all

correct! Now, what do you think is
the definition of a Concept Paper?

- ANSWER: B
- Correct! - Letter B
- A concept paper is summary of
everything related to your
proposed project or topic. It also
indicates what the project is all
about, why it’s important, and how
and when you plan to conduct your
project.
- For Academic Research concept
papers. What is the definition?
- Correct! - Letter C
- ANSWER: C
-
- Academic Research concept papers
are the most common type that
most people are familiar with.
- used by students to provide an
outline for their prospective
research topics.
- used to help students flesh out all
the information and ideas related to
their topic so that they may arrive
at a more specific research
hypothesis.

- Let us now proceed to the

difference of a concept paper and
research proposal.

- Concept papers is one of the first

steps in conducting a research
project. The ideas and relevant
information are gathered to produce
the research hypothesis. It should
always precede the research
proposal.

- On the other hand, research

proposal is? What are your
answers? The correct answer is
- ANSWER: A - Letter A

- A Research Proposal is a more in-

depth outline of a more fleshed-out
research project. This is the final
step before a researcher can
conduct their research project. It is
more specific when it comes to
how the entire research project will
be conducted.

- Can someone give me the

difference between a concept paper -A Concept Paper is general, a Research
and a research proposal? Keywords Proposal is more specific.
 is enough. - The concept paper aim is to capture the
thoughts and ideas while the research
proposal captures the ideas in a structured
manner for approval to research.
- Very Good, Students!

- Now, how long is a concept paper?

- In terms of pages, how long do you
think it is? First, for small research
papers? - Between 2-3 pages

- Correct! a concept paper is usually

between 2 and 3 pages in length for
students writing proposals for
undergraduate, master’s or PhD
projects.

- How about for Big Projects? Any

- 20 pages
guesses?

- Correct! it may be over 20 pages in

length for big research projects or
written as part of funding
applications.

- Next, What is the format of a

Concept Paper? Any guesses? - Spacing - single
Font size - 12
- Correct! Font style - preferably Times New Roman
Spacing - single Words - consists of 5000 or less
Font size - 12 Margin - 1 inch
Font style - preferably Times New Note: the paper must use the latest version
Roman of APA (APA 7)
Words - consists of 5000 or less
Margin - 1 inch
Note: the paper must use the latest
version of APA (APA 7)
 - Very Good, Students! Let’s
proceed to the 2ND Part of the
Activity. First, let’s check the order
of numbers…

- Letter D, Ma’am

- Very Good, students! Your answers are

all correct!

- Now, let us proceed to the definitions.

For Title, the answer is…
Letter D, Correct!
- (discussion)

1. Title
- summarize what your research is - Letter F
all about and
- use simple words so that people
who read will know what it’s all
about even without reading the
entire paper.

For Introduction, the answer is…

Letter F, Correct!
- (discussion)

2. Introduction
- gives the reader a brief
background of the research topic;
• state the main objective that your
- Letter C
 project aims to achieve; and
• includes a short overview of the
benefits of the research project to
persuade the reader to acknowledge
the need for the project.

For Purpose of the Study, the answer is…

Letter C, Correct!
- (discussion)

[Link] of the Study

- convinces the reader of the need to
address the existing problem or gap
in knowledge that the research - Letter H
project aims to resolve; and
- go into more detail about the
benefits and value of your project
for the target audience/s.

For Preliminary Literature Review, the

answer is…
Letter H, Correct!
- (discussion)

4. Preliminary Literature Review

- features related studies and papers -
support your research topic;
- to analyze the results and
methodologies of previous studies;
- address any gaps in knowledge or
questions that your research project
aims to answer;
- use the data to assert the
importance of conducting your
research; and
- make sure to choose relevant and - Letter B
reliable sources.
- Reliable sources include academic
journals, credible news outlets,
government websites

For Objectives of the Study, the answer

is…
Letter B, Correct!
- (discussion)

5. Objectives of the Study

- state the main objectives that your
 research is trying to achieve. - Letter I
- indicate the direction of the study
for both the reader and the
researcher.
- specific and clearly defined.
-
For Research Questions and Hypotheses,
the answer is…
Letter I, Correct!
- (discussion)

[Link] Questions and Hypotheses - Letter G

- gather the research questions and
equivalent research hypotheses
formulated in the earlier step; and
- list them down in this section.

For Proposed Methodology, the answer

is…
Letter G, Correct!
- (discussion)

[Link] Methodology
- to guide the reader through the
process of how you will conduct
the research project; and - Letter E
- to state the purpose for each step of
the process, as well as the type of
data to be collected and the target
population.

For Proposed Research Timeline, the

answer is…
Letter E, Correct!
- (discussion)

[Link] Research Timeline

- the length of the entire process can
vary significantly depending on the
nature of your research project;
- provide a reasonable and
achievable timeline for your
project; and
- the time you will allot for each - Letter A
component of your research won’t
be too excessive or too insufficient
so that the quality of your research
won’t suffer.
For References, the answer is…
Letter A, Correct!
- (discussion)

[Link]
- Yes, Ma’am
- give credit to all the authors of the
sources used and
- use the latest version of APA – 7th
edition. - Suñas, W. & Tulud, D. (2022). Computer
Assisted Language Learning and Speaking
- Can someone give me a sample of Proficiency of Second Language Learners.
a 7th Edition APA? Bukidnon, Philippines: Asia Pacific Journal
- For example if you wanted to cite of Social and Behavioral Science. Retrieved
this paper in 7th Edition APA, how from
do you do it? I need volunteers [Link]
from each row to write their -
answers on the board.

ANSWER:
Suñas, W. & Tulud, D. (2022). Computer
Assisted Language Learning and Speaking
Proficiency of Second Language Learners.
Bukidnon, Philippines: Asia Pacific Journal of
Social and Behavioral Science. Retrieved from
- Yes, Ma’am
[Link]

- Marvelous!

- Do you understand our lesson,

 class?

- Very well, students! you seem to

have understood our topic! Let us
have a short review.

C. Abstraction

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

- What did we discuss today? - (learner raises her/his hand and answers.)
- Today, we discussed about Concept Paper.

- Okay, thank you. So, what is a - summary of everything related to

concept paper? your proposed project or topic
- indicates what the project is all
about, why it’s important, and how
and when you plan to conduct your
project.

- Very Good! Again, what are the 1. - Title

generalized structure of a concept 2. Introduction
paper? Enumerate in order. 3. Purpose of The Study
4. Preliminary Literature Review
5. Objectives of The Study
6. Research Questions And Hypotheses
7. Proposed Methodology
8. Proposed Research Timeline
9. References
- Marvelous! Do you have any
questions about today’s lesson? Did
you get our lesson? Good to hear! - None.

- Okay, let’s test your understanding. -Yes, Ma’am

D. Application
Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity
- (The students will answer a worksheet. Time Limit: 10 Minutes)
- (students
follow the
instructions
and start
answering)

- Time’s up! Is everybody finished? Kindly exchange papers with

your seatmate and let’s check your answers.
ANSWER KEY:
1. K
2. L
3. B
4. E
5. G
6. D
7. I
8. C
9. J
10. H
11. F
12. A

E. Assignment
 a. Bring me:
Directions: Together with your research group from the I3 subject, please bring
your Chapters 1-3 tomorrow for a guided discussion/ practice on writing a concept
paper.
b. Performance Task:
Directions: Kindly create a concept paper based on Chapters 1-3 of your research
group study, following the template and scoring rubrics provided. The same groups
from the I3 subject will collaborate on this PT, and it is worth 100 points. Final output
will be submitted in the Turnitin class.
Deadline: November 20, 2023
Rubrics:

Values Infused: Cogency

Cogency is defined as a quality or state of being clearly expressed and likely to persuade
people. When writing a concept paper, we have to be strongly and clearly
expressed in a way that influences what other people believe. Cogency is the
ability of being persuasive enough for the reader to acknowledge the need for a
project being proposed through the concept paper.

Prepared by: Checked by:

JODELYN MAE S. CANGREJO AIRA FEB E. ARGUELLES, LPT

Pre-Service Teacher Cooperating Teacher