Republic of the Philippines

CENTRAL BICOL STATE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE

Impig, Sipocot, Camarines Sur 4408
Website: www.cbsua.edu.ph
Email Address: cbsua.sipocot@cbsua.edu.ph
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SEMI- DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN ENGLISH GRADE 10

I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the 60-minute period, the students should be able to:
• Analyze the themes and symbolism in "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost.
• Identify and analyze the use of figurative language in "Sonnet 18" by William
Shakespeare.
• Demonstrate their understanding of the poems by creating a comparative
analysis of the themes and literary devices used in both poems.
II. LEARNING CONTENT
A. Subject Matter: Analyzing a Poem from American and English Literature
B. Materials:
• Copies of "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost
• Copies of "Sonnet 18" by William Shakespeare
• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts with guiding questions for analysis
• Blank paper and writing utensils for students
C. Reference: Poetry Foundation Website
www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44272/the-road-not-taken
www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/45087/sonnet-18-shall-i-compare-thee-
to-a-summers-day

III. LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

A. Preparatory Activity
1. Prayer It will be led by the student.
Teacher will ask student to lead the prayer.
2. Greetings
Teacher will greet the students. Students will greet the teacher.

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CENTRAL BICOL STATE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE
Impig, Sipocot, Camarines Sur 4408
Website: www.cbsua.edu.ph
Email Address: cbsua.sipocot@cbsua.edu.ph
Trunkline: (054) 881-6681

3. Attendance
The teacher will check the attendance of the (Students are all complete.)
students.

B. Activities
1. Begin the lesson by discussing the Student will also share their
significance of poetry in literature and its idea about the significance of
impact on readers. poetry.
2. Introduce the poets Robert Frost and
William Shakespeare and briefly discuss
their contributions to poetry.
3. Share the objectives of the lesson and
explain that students will be analyzing two
famous poems.

C. Analysis
Analysis of “The Road Not Taken” by Robert
Frost
1. Provide each student with a copy of "The Read the poem aloud as a
Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost. class, emphasizing
2. Lead a class discussion focusing on the pronunciation and
themes and symbolism in the poem, comprehension.
encouraging students to identify and
discuss the choices made by the speaker.
3. Use the whiteboard to list key themes and
symbols as they are identified.

Analysis of “Sonnet 18” by William

Shakespeare:
1. Provide each student with a copy of

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CENTRAL BICOL STATE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE
Impig, Sipocot, Camarines Sur 4408
Website: www.cbsua.edu.ph
Email Address: cbsua.sipocot@cbsua.edu.ph
Trunkline: (054) 881-6681

"Sonnet 18" by William Shakespeare.

2. Read the sonnet aloud as a class and Student will read the sonnet.
discuss the use of figurative language, such
as metaphors and personification.
3. Encourage students to analyze the
message conveyed by the speaker in the
sonnet and the significance of comparing
the beloved to a summer's day.
Comparison Analysis:
1. Divide the class into small groups and Groups should discuss their
provide them with guiding questions to findings and prepare to share
compare and contrast the two poems. their analysis with the class.
Focus on themes, symbolism, and figurative
language.

IV. Assignment:

For homework, students will write a comparative analysis essay that explores
the themes and literary devices used in both "The Road Not Taken" and "Sonnet 18."
The essay should highlight the similarities and differences between the poems. The
essay should be structured with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.

V. Assessment:

Assess students' understanding of the poems and their ability to analyze and
compare them by evaluating the quality and depth of their comparative analysis
essays.

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 Republic of the Philippines
CENTRAL BICOL STATE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE
Impig, Sipocot, Camarines Sur 4408
Website: www.cbsua.edu.ph
Email Address: cbsua.sipocot@cbsua.edu.ph
Trunkline: (054) 881-6681

VI. Conclusion

Summarize the key takeaways from the lesson, emphasizing the importance of
understanding themes, symbolism, and figurative language in poetry. Encourage
students to appreciate and explore the world of literature and poetry further.

Submitted by:
Sara Amelia Abay
BSED English 3A

Submitted to:
Prof. Apple Jane Tagum

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