Detailed Lesson Plan in Grade 9 English

I. OBJECTIVES

At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

a. Identify parts of a plot
b. Demonstrate an understanding of a plot structure by filling up a story map
c. Role play the plot of the story read

II. SUBJECT MATTER

a. Topic: Elements of a Short story

b. Focus: Parts of a plot
c. Reference/s:
https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/plot-planning/7309/5-elements-of-plot-
and-how-to-use-them-to-build-your-novel
https://penandthepad.com/write-plot-summary-6535877.html
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zxrjfrd/revision/1

III. MATERIALS

 A visual presentation through instructional materials.

 Cardboard
 Tarpapel
 Activity sheets
 Chalk
 Tape or pins

IV. PROCEDURE

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

a. Greeting

“Good morning class”

“Good morning ma’am!”
“

b. Prayer

“Now, let us have our prayer first. Can someone

please lead the prayer?” (One student come up front and lead the prayer.)

“Amen” “ Our father who art in heaven…”

“Thank you.
Now before you sit, I want you all to pick up
pieces of paper and candy wrappers. Also arrange
your chairs properly.”
(Student starts picking up pieces of paper and then
arrange their chairs.)

“Okay class, you may now take your seats.”

“Thank you ma’am.”

c. Attendance

“Class beadle, can you check who are not in the

class and give your attendance sheet to me after.
(After checking, the class beadle handed the
attendance sheet and a note for those who are
absent or excuse.)

d. Motivation

“Okay, now I want you to group yourselves into

four (4) groups. Start counting now.

“Students start counting”

“Now, that you have your corresponding number. I

want you to gather by group, quietly to your
respective places.

(The teacher starts to instruct them to their

respective places by group.)

“Move now.”

“Students gather to their corresponding groups”

(The class now has 4 groups)

“Okay, let’s start the fun! So, the game is called

Guess to Win it” > Students start answering.

“So, the mechanics of this game is that I’ll show

different pictures of different movie scenes. The
first group to answer what is its title is the group to
guess the particular line in that movie scene. The
other group will have their chances to steal if the
first group cannot answer.

You will only have 1 minute to answer it. Game?

Game ma’am!

“Let’s start.”

(The teacher will start showing the pictures one by

one)
Picture # 1
 (The class starts brainstorming)
(One of the groups will have the answer)

Answer: My Ex and Whys

Picture #2

Answer: Starting Over Again

Picture #3

Answer: Tubig at Langis

 Picture #4

Answer: Legal Wives

“Okay class, did you have fun in our activity?”

Okay. Now, let’s have our discussion but maintain

in your groups because we will have our next
activity later on..

“Yes ma’am!”
e. Lesson Proper
The teacher will use DIRECT INSTRUCTION
method to discuss the lesson. Students will interact
alternately.

THE ELEMENTS OF A PLOT

“What is a plot? Can I have someone to read what

in on the board?”

“Okay, thank you.’’

“So, the plot ensures that every important element
of the story is in place to make sense to the reader
and keep the story moving. So, without the plot of
the story is the story going to end?
“Okay, so that’s why the plot is one of the
essentials in a story. Is it clear?
(A student volunteered and read the phrase.)
In a literary work, film, or other narrative, the plot
is the sequence of events in which each event
affects the next one through the principle of cause-
and-effect. The causal events of a plot can be
thought of as a series of events linked by the
connector "and so".

“Okay, so, there are five (5) elements of a plot. Do

you have any ideas what are those?
 “No ma’am.

“So, the five (5) elements of a plot, first we have

the; “Yes ma’am.”

(Teacher shows her instructional materials that she

had prepared for the topic)
“No ma’am. What are the five (5) elements of a
“May I have someone to read” plot ma’am?”

(a student volunteered.)
Student reads
The exposition is the beginning of the story and
prepares the way for upcoming events. In the
exposition, the author introduces the major
characters, establishes the setting and reveals
major conflicts in the story.

(a student volunteered.)
Student reads

“Exposition sets the scene. It’s the beginning of

“Okay. Thank you so much.” the story where we meet our main character and
see what their life is like. It also establishes the
(Teacher further discusses definition) setting and tone. The exposition leads to an event
known as the inciting incident. This is the gateway
2. Rising Action to the rising action. This part of the story contains
all of the events that lead to the culmination of all
the plot points. We see most of the conflict in this
section.”

(a student volunteered.)
Student reads
"The basic definition of rising action is "what The rising action occurs when the main problem or
happens in a story leading up to the most exciting conflict is addressed with a form of action. The
part of a story, which is the climax.” rising action always leads up to the climax. During
the rising action, the protagonist often encounters
(Teacher further discusses definition) some sort of crisis that creates tension.

3. Climax

“So after rising action comes climax. This is the
turning point of the story where the tensions in the
plotline come to a head. A good climax may
involve a twist or a big reveal.”
(Teacher further discusses definition)
4. Falling Action
The story begins to move to the conclusion, or the
resolution, at which point everything will be tied
up and resolved. For example, in a hero tale, the
hero's journey home after defeating the
villain would be the falling action.
(Teacher further discusses definition)
5. Resolution or Denouement
“Okay so for the last part, the resolution gives a
sense of closure to the reader. It may tie up loose
ends in character plotlines and explain what
becomes of the key characters after the story.
(Teacher further discusses definition)
“Okay so that’s it! Does anyone have a question?”
“Okay, so I will be the one to ask you questions if
you’ve really understood our lesson, and I will be
giving points to those who can answer.”
f. Generalization
The teacher will ask the students to give a short
review about the different elements of a story. The
teacher will give reward points to those who can
(a student volunteered.)
Student reads
“The climax is the height of a story. The character
finally faces and usually defeats whatever the
major conflict is. Tension builds through the rising
action and peaks at the climax. Sometimes, stories
have more than one climax, depending on the plot
structure, or if there are two different character
arcs.”
(a student volunteered.)
Student reads
“The falling action is when all the other conflicts
or character arcs begin resolving. Anything that
isn’t addressed in the climax will be addressed in
the falling action. Just because the characters have
passed the most difficult part of the plot doesn't
mean everything is tied up neatly in a bow.
Sometimes the climax causes new conflicts!”
(a student volunteered.)
Student reads
“The end of a story is called the resolution or
denouement. All major conflicts are resolved or
purposely left open for a cliff-hanger or sequel. In
many stories, this is where you find the happily
ever after, but a resolution doesn’t have to be
happy. It’s the ending of a story arc or plot, and all
the questions are answered or intentionally
unanswered.”
“None Ma’am!”
answer

“What is a plot?”
Focus Questions:
1. What is the elements of a plot?
2. What is the sequence of the plot structure?
3. What is the purpose of a plot structure?
Very good!

“Who can give me the parts of a plot? In order. Plot is what drives the story and engages the
reader. It makes us want to know what happens
next.

“Very good! Another plus points”

Why do you think is it important for us to study “The parts of a plot are Exposition, Rising Action,
and learn about the elements of a plot and its Climax, Falling Action and Resolution or
structure? Denouement”

“Very well said, thank you!”

“Now, let’s have our next activity.” The plot ensures that every important element of
the story is in place to make sense to the reader
(The teacher handed an activity sheet containing a and keep the story moving.
plot structure.)

g. Application

Instructions: Read the short summary of the short

story of Romeo and Juliet. In the plot structure
below, you are going to make a different ending on
the story and role play it after.

You are given 10 minutes to make your own

ending by filling up the plot structure and prepare
for the short role play.
 Instruction/s: Make your own ending by filling the
plot structure

ROMEO AND JULIET PICTURE SUMMARY

Rubric for scoring:

i. MPS

Mean x = Total score of Students

Total number of Takers

MPS = Computed Mean x x 100

Total number of test items

j. Assignment

Instructions: Make your own short story consisting

400 words and pass it on next meeting.
“That’s all for today class. Goodbye!”
“Good bye ma’am”.

PATRICIA MARIE A. FERNANDEZ

Pre-Service Teacher