A Detailed Lesson Plan in English for Academic and Professional Purposes: Writing a Reaction

Paper- Grade 12
(October 18, 2023 | 10:50 AM- 11:50 AM)

Content Standard:
The learner understands the four approaches in writing a critique paper.
Performance Standard:
The learner write a comprehensive critique paper.
Learning Competencies:
The learner:
a. presents ideas convincingly. CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-Id-f-13
I. Learning Outcomes
At the end of the lesson, the learners are expected to:
a. define critique paper,
b. identify the four approaches in writing a critique; and
c. create a one paragraph critique paper about the film/ movies or stories
II. Subject Matter
a. Topic: Critique Paper
b. Materials: Laptop, Smart TV, Visual aids, Printed Materials
c. Reference/s:
a. Barrot, J.S. & Sipacio, P.J. (2020) Communicate Today: English
for Academic and Professional Purposes Book
b. Online Resources
https://tagalogreviews.blogspot.com/2018/10/die-beautiful-
2016.html?m=1
https://www.candymag.com/lifestyle/from-our-sister-sites-
kathniel-s-pangako-sa-yo
https://youtu.be/X2NrgaJR4Ic?si=8V49yxXQNs3rzGr7

III. Procedure

A. Activities (Preliminary)

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

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

- Secretary, please tell us the name of - (Class secretary calls the name of the
the prayer leader and the one assigned assigned students. Learner proceeds in front
for the recap today. to lead the prayer.)

- Okay ______. Let us pray. - (Almighty God, we love you with all our
hearts and minds…)

- Amen
- Amen

- You may now take your seat.

b. Greetings

- Again, Good morning/ afternoon

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

- I’m glad to know that.

g. Burning Bush Speaks

- Let us now have our Burning Bush

Speaks. Everyone, please read in 3, 2, 1.
“Those who control their anger have great
understanding; those with a hasty temper
will make mistakes.” - Proverbs 14:29
- (leaners read the Burning Bush Speaks)

- Upon reading, what do you think is/are

the bible verse trying to imply?

- That is right! The general idea here is that

we are looking into our anger and try to - the bible verse means that can only
examine before reacting. understand we can control our emotions and
have patience.

- Very Well! Let us give them a

Wednesday clap. It goes like this… (clap
(4x) click fingers (2x), (clap(8x), click
fingers (2x).

- We will have an activity. This activity is

simple, you must guess the title or ideas of
the images that I will be presenting and
afterwards answer the questions that
follows.

- am I understood?

- Yes, ma’am
B. Analysis of the Activity

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

- (the teacher will ask each row to share their

answers)

Check-up Questions:
- The title of the first picture
1. What is the title of the first and second is Die Beautiful, and the
images/film? second picture is ‘Pangako
2. How can we say when the story of a film is Sayo’
good? - By means of evaluating
and criticizing the film.

- That is correct. Film, text, etc. offers

meaning. Thus, as a viewer we can form an
analysis on the film and giving our own
judgement on the concept.

- Do you have any idea for today’s topic?

 - Yes ______. - I think our topic will be
Critique Paper.

- Marvelous! for today’s session, we are going

to discuss about Critique Paper.

- Learning Outcomes
- Here are our learning outcomes, everyone
please read…

At the end of the lesson, the learners are expected to:

a. define critique paper,
- (learners read the learning
b. identify the four approaches in writing outcomes)
a critique; and
c. create a one paragraph critique paper
about the film/ movies or stories

- What did you do earlier?

- We are tasked to examine an

image/film.
- That is right. You recall a certain film and
examine it.

- Now, let’s discuss what is a critique paper.

- A critique is a genre of academic writing that

briefly summarizes and critically evaluates a
work or concept.
 - There are critical approaches in writing a
critique paper:

CRITICAL
APPROACHES
IN WRITING A Definition
CRITIQUE
Formalism
● claim that
literary works
contain
intrinsic
properties and
treats each
work as a
distinct work
of art.

● it posits that
the key to
understanding
a text is
through the
text itself; the
historical
context the
author, or any
other external
contexts are
not necessary
in interpreting
the meaning.

Feminism
● focuses on how
literature
presents
women as
subjects of
 socio-political,
psychological,
and economic
oppression.

● how aspects of
our culture are
patriarchal, i.e.,
how our
culture views
men as
superior and
women as
inferior.

Marxism
● concerned with
differences
between
economic
classes and
implications of
a capitalist
system, such as
the continuing
conflicts
between the
working class
and the elite.

● attempts to
reveal the
ultimate source
of people’s
experience is
the
socioeconomic
system.
Reader response
● concerned
criticism
with the
receiver’s
 reaction as
an audience
of a work.

● claims that
the reader’s
role cannot
be separated
from the
understandin
g of the
work; a text
does not
have
meaning
until the
reader reads
it and
interprets it.
Readers are
therefore not
passive and
distant, but
are active
consumers of
the material
presented on
them.

- For example, in the story of Dead Stars by

Paz Marquez Benitez

(Play the video)

Formalism Approach
The story's title already hints at the concept that the
light from distant stars, which takes years to reach us,
might originate from stars that have already
exploded. This metaphor is used to symbolize
Alfredo's love for Julia, whose names reflect their
characteristics and eventual fates. While Alfredo's
name suggests wisdom, his actions, like courting
Julia while engaged to another, contradict this
perception. Julia's name, denoting youthfulness,
mirrors how Alfredo initially perceives her, but
reality eventually confronts him.

Feminism Approach

The story effectively portrays the gender-based

power imbalance ingrained in Filipino society.
Initially, it depicts Don Julian and the judge as male
leaders in their professions, while women are
relegated to domestic roles. However, the central
theme of Alfredo's enduring love for Julia, despite
being married to another, highlights the power
dynamics, with Alfredo's feelings creating a rift in his
marriage to Esperanza. This imbalance reflects not
only societal norms but also how men often dominate
not just in the household but in their relationships
with women.

Marxism Approach

Despite its brevity, "Dead Stars" skillfully develops

various emotional layers leading to its conclusion.
While the story primarily revolves around Alfredo,
female readers cannot help but empathize with
Esperanza, who is seen solely through his perspective
and the lens of his lost love. However, Alfredo's
unfaithfulness and the constant shadow of Esperanza
in the background during his moments with Julia
intensify the reader's sympathy for her, culminating
in a profound sense of betrayal when Alfredo's
epiphany comes to light.
Reader Response Approach

The short story highlights the societal power

imbalances by illustrating how characters are treated
based on their social class. This is most evident when
comparing the circumstances of Alfredo and his new
love, Julia, with those of Calixta and her live-in
partner. While Alfredo's infidelity faces minimal
direct criticism, Calixta is labeled "ungrateful" for her
actions, emphasizing how individuals from different
social backgrounds are judged differently despite
similar situations. In this context, Alfredo faces far
fewer consequences for his actions, whereas Calixta
is held accountable not just to her family but also to
her master's household.

- Do you understand our lesson, class?

Very well, students! you seem to have understood our

topic! Let us have a short review.
 - Yes, Ma’am

C. Abstraction

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

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

- Okay, thank you. So, what is a A critique is a genre of academic writing

critique paper? that briefly summarizes and critically
evaluates a work or concept.

Very Good! What are the approaches in

writing a critique paper?
- Formalism, Feminism, Marxism and
Reader Response.

- Marvelous! Do you have any

questions about today’s lesson? Did
you get our lesson? Good to hear!
- None.
-Yes, Ma’am
- Okay, let’s test your understanding.

D. Application
Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity
 - In this activity, the class will be
grouped into 8 groups. Your task is
to craft a critique paper about the
film/movie or stories. Choose one
representative from your group to
pick a title of a movie that will
become your topic in creating
critique paper in ½-sheet of paper.
Write the name of your groupmates
at the back portion of the paper.
This activity is only good for 7
minutes.

- Scoring Rubric:

- Am I understood?
- Very well.

(teacher presents the title of the movie/film

or stories)

- Yes, ma’am!
You may now start answering.
- (After 5 Minutes)
- Papers up! Is everybody finished?
Okay, please pass your papers in a
count of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
 - (students start answering)

E. Evaluation
Direction: In a ¼ piece of paper answer the following questions. Write the letter only
of the best answer.
1. It refers to a genre of academic writing that briefly
summarizes and critically evaluates a work or concept.
a. Reaction paper
b. Critique paper
c. Review paper
d. Paper
2. It claims that literary works contain intrinsic properties and
treats each work as a distinct work of art.
a. Formalism
b. Marxism
c. Feminism
d. Reader response
3. It is concerned with the receiver’s reaction as an audience
of a work.
a. Formalism
b. Marxism
c. Feminism
d. Reader response

4. How might a feminist literary critic analyze a classic novel,

such as "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen?
A. By focusing on the novel's historical context and
social structures.
 B. By examining the portrayal of female characters and
their agency.
C. By analyzing the author's use of symbolism and
literary devices.
D. By interpreting the novel through a purely formalist
lens.

5. In the context of Marxism, what aspect of literature is

emphasized when analyzing George Orwell's "Animal Farm"?
A) The author's biography and personal experiences.
B) The narrative structure and stylistic elements.
C) The depiction of class struggle and power dynamics.
D) The reader's emotional response to the story.

F. Assignment: Study about the writing reaction paper, review, and critique.

Prepared by: Checked by:

JEAN MICHELLE D. DALINO MA’AM AIRA FEB ARGUELLES
Pre-Service Teacher Cooperating Teacher