Grade Level:

English 7

Topic:

Recognizing Strengths Through Folk Epic: "The Story of the Good Prince Bantugan"

Objectives:

1. Activity:
 Students will be able to retell the story of "The Good Prince Bantugan"
orally.
2. Analysis:
 Students will analyze the character traits of Prince Bantugan and how they
contribute to his portrayal as a hero.
3. Abstraction:
 Students will abstract life lessons from the story, focusing on recognizing
their own strengths and how to utilize them for the greater good.
4. Application:
 Students will apply their understanding by creating a modern-day hero
profile, identifying personal strengths and virtues.

Materials Needed:

 Copies of "The Story of the Good Prince Bantugan"

 Whiteboard and markers
 Chart paper and markers
 Laptops or tablets for research (optional)
 Art supplies for hero profile activity (paper, markers, etc.)

Procedure:

1. Activity (10 minutes):

 Start the lesson by asking students if they've heard of folk epics and if they
can name any.
 Introduce "The Story of the Good Prince Bantugan" as an example of a folk
epic.
 Read aloud or provide a summary of the story.
  Divide the class into groups and assign each group a section of the story
to retell orally.
2. Analysis (20 minutes):
 After the retelling, discuss as a class the character of Prince Bantugan.
 On the whiteboard, create a list of traits and actions that make Prince
Bantugan a hero.
 Encourage students to provide evidence from the text to support their
ideas.
 Discuss why these traits are important in a hero figure.
3. Abstraction (15 minutes):
 Transition to a discussion about personal strengths.
 Ask students to reflect silently on their own strengths and virtues.
 Have them share their reflections in pairs or small groups.
 Facilitate a class discussion on the importance of recognizing and utilizing
personal strengths in everyday life.
4. Application (25 minutes):
 Introduce the application task: creating a modern-day hero profile.
 Explain that students will identify their own strengths and virtues and
create a profile for a modern-day hero who exemplifies these qualities.
 Provide guidelines for the hero profile, including a name, background
story, strengths, and examples of heroic actions.
 Allow students time to work on their profiles individually or in pairs.
 Once completed, have students present their hero profiles to the class.

Assessment:

 Participation in oral retelling activity.

 Contribution to class discussion on Prince Bantugan's character traits.
 Thoughtfulness and creativity in the modern-day hero profile.

Closure:

 Recap the main points of the lesson: recognizing strengths, identifying hero traits,
and applying these concepts to everyday life.
 Emphasize the importance of acknowledging and utilizing personal strengths to
make positive contributions to society