Colegio de la Purísima Concepción

College of Arts, Sciences, and Education

Roxas City
A.Y 2020-2021

Detailed Lesson Plan

in English

LESSON PLAN IN ENLISH 8

Prepared by: Jeremy Javillo

I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson the students should be able to:
 Determine the tone, mood, and purpose of the author by stating the economic and
social conditions of African people.
 Pick out information from the literary work to support understanding of African
characteristics.
 Appreciate the importance of prosodic features by applying them in poem
recitation.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

A. Topic: I am an African Child by Eku Mcgred (Poem)

B. References: Learning Module p. 16-17

C. Value Focus: equality, feeling proud of one’s race

D. Materials: Laptop, soft copy of hand-outs sent via messenger, picture, built in
camera, stable internet, headphone, microphone, cell phone,

D. Technology Integration: PowerPoint Presentation, Google classroom, messenger

E. Skills: listening, writing, speaking, reading, viewing, comprehension

III. PROCEDURES
Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

A. Preliminary Activities

(Open camera and Microphone) (Open camera and Microphone)

“Good Morning student” “Good Morning Ma’am”
“Let us pray first” (One student will lead the prayer)

(Checking Attendance)
“Student open your camera and microphone (students will open their camera and unmute
before saying present” the microphone and say present as their name
is called)

So before we proceed to our new lesson, let us

have first this activity.

B. Motivation
Activity 1.Say what a picture tells you
“So class I want you to pay attention to
the screen, I will share a picture and I want you
to tell something about it. Are you ready?

1. “Can you give the physical characteristics of Possible Answers:

the children?” They are black
They have curly short hair.

2. From what country do you think they live? Possible and Correct Answers:
Africa
3. Do you think they are treated well by other Possible Answers:
race? No, because they are poor.
Yes,

C. Presentation of the Lesson

“So today we are going to read a poem that Yes Ma’am
will teach and inspire us to be proud of
ourselves as well as to our race. The poem is
entitled (The teacher will flash the title in the
screen) “I am an African Child and it was
written by an African poet Eku McGreed.
“ I will flash the poem and at the same time I
will read it aloud, Please listen carefully and
observe attentively”

(Note:The poem was written without

punctuations. The teacher will read it without
interruption; no pausing nor variation in tone)

I am an African child
Born with a skin the colour of chocolate
Bright, brilliant and articulate
Strong and bold; I'm gifted
Talented enough to be the best
I am an African child

Often the target of pity

My future is not confine to charity
Give me the gift of a lifetime;
Give me a dream, a door of opportunity;
I will thrive
I am an African child

Do not hide my fault

show me my wrong
I am like any other;
Teach me to dream
And I will become
I am an African child

We are the new generation

Not afraid to be us
Uniquely gifted, black and talented
Shining like the stars we are
We are the children of Africa
Making the best of us
Yes! I am an African child

“Can you give me your observations on how I Possible Answers:

read the poem?’ It is so fast Ma’am
We cannot understand the poem and the
meaning Ma’am.
There’s no emotion

D. Discussion

Prosodic features are features that appear

when we put sounds together in connected
speech. It is as important to teach learners
prosodic features as successful communication
depends as much on intonation, stress and
rhythm as on the correct pronunciation of
sounds.
Example
Intonation,- the rise and fall of the voice in
speaking.
stress - Stress is the emphasis that falls on
certain syllables and not others; the
arrangement of stresses within a poem is the
foundation of poetic rhythm
rhythm - a strong, regular, repeated pattern of
movement or sound.

Tone- often refers to sound, as in music, or

the feeling conveyed by the way someone
speaks: "His tone of voice told me I was in
trouble." It can also be used to describe the
atmosphere of a place — its flavor or spirit —
or the shades of meaning in a work that might
reveal the larger intentions of an author.

Mood - a conscious state of mind or

predominant emotion and feeling. Follow the teacher as she reads.

“So this time I will read the poem again by

applying the important features.” Bright, Brilliant, articulate
Strong,bold; gifted
In every stanza the teacher will pause to ask Talented
the following question.
Hoping, Begging, Asking for equal
Stanza 1- What are the characteristics of the opportunities.
persona in the poem?
To correct him/her.

Stanza 2- What are the tone and mood in the

stanza?
Stanza 3- What does the persona wants the
people to do when he commits a mistake?
Stanza 4-5 - In the 4th and 5th stanza what
emotions are exhibited?
Stanza 6- Based on the poem what do you
think are the traits and qualities of the African
especially the young ones?
The boy is proud of his qualities/abilities
He is confident to face all the challenges’
He has a high hopes and dreams
The Africans are fighters in terms of asking for
equal rights and opportunities.
Based on the poem, Africans believe that they
are also talented and gifted like other race
They believe in their potentials

E. Analysis:
Let the learners read the poem again by asking
2-3 students. Instruct them to read it with
emotion and correct intonation.

F. Application: Divide the class into 3 groups Answers may vary

each group will be assigned two stanzas
wherein they will read the stanzas observing
proper use of prosodic features such as stress,
intonation, pai\uses and rhythm.

Group 1: will identify the tone of the poem

Group 2: will identify the mood
Group 3: will determine the purpose of the 1. tone, mood, intonation, mood, stress and
author. rthym
2. to understand the meaning of the poem
To appreciate the poem
G. Generalizations:
1. What are the important features to remember
in studying poetry/poem Answers may vary
2. Why do we need to observe these features in
a poetry/poem?

3. As a student, how can you prevent

discrimination in our community?

IV. Evaluation:
Directions: Choose the correct letter and write
your answers in a piece of paper and send it in
our Google drive
IV. Evaluation:
Directions: Choose the correct letter and write
your answers in a piece of paper and send it in
our Google drive

Africa

Africa, Beautiful yet unappreciated

Africa, Sahara to Atlantic
Africa, From Zulu to River Niger
Africa, Rain and Sunshine round the year
Africa, With Coolness, Calmness, a Serenity
unequal
Africa, Your Hospitality, and warmth taken for
granted

Africa, Raped and left desolate, yet richly

blessed
Africa, Your Children scattered all over the
world crying Answers:
Africa, You are simply mine Africa
1. B
1. What is the theme of the poem 2. B
a. About poverty 3. C
b. About the patriotism/ love for 4. B
country 5. D
c. About politics
d. About friendship
2. what word in the poem shows
repetition?
a. Atlantic
b. Africa
c. Children
d. World
3. what type of figurative language does
Africa, Your Hospitality, and warmth
taken for granted represent.
a. Simile
b. Metaphor
c. C apostrophe
d. Hyperbole
4. Which lines in the poem uses rhyme?
a. 1st and 2nd
b. B. 3rd and 4th
c. 5th and 6th
d. D. 7th and 8th
5. What are the rhyming words found in
the poem?
a. Unappreciated – Atlantic
b. Unequal – granted
c. Blessed – crying
d. Niger – year

V. Assignment: read in advance the story

entitled, “The Hands of the Blacks” by Luis
Bernardo Honwana.