WEST COAST COLLEGE

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A SEMI- DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT OF LITERATURE

STUDIES

STORY READING FRAMEWORK

I. OBJECTIVES

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

a) Identify the different themes Nick Joaquin used in his works,

b) Recognize the impact of Nick Joaquin's literary legacy on Filipino culture and,
c) Engage in creative activities, such as writing exercises or artistic interpretations, to
express their understanding of Nick Joaquin's literary style and themes.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

A. Topic: Life and Works of Nick Joaquin

B. Selection: Derailed
C. Reference: https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/derailed-3/
D. Materials Used: Laptop, Projector, PowerPoint Presentation, Printed Texts

III. PROCEDURE

A. PRE- READING ACTIVITIES

1. UNLOCKING DIFFICULTIES

Learning is fun through games and different activities. In a game called

“7-Up” the students will be unlocking new words in a fun way. The students will
form a big circle and the teacher will announce the mechanics of the game. Whoever
loses each round will be picking a piece of paper with something written on it and
answer. The teacher will let the students answer the question and proceed with the
game. Whoever answers the question will receive a sticker as a simple prize for
participation.

2. MOTIVATION
To motivate and catch the student’s attention even more, the
teacher will let the students pick some piece of paper inside a box and the pieces of
paper contain questions like “When was the time you felt like giving up?”, “Despite
the challenges life gives you, what is the main reason you are still fighting?” and
“The reason you still live, is it worth it?”, but for those lucky students who will pick
the “Thank you” they will not answer anything. The teacher will call the students
who had picked the questions and let them answer.

3. MOTIVE QUESTION

a) What do you think the main reason people tried giving up but still fights?
 B. DURING READING

a) Read Aloud
Directions: The teacher will pick five students to read the poem aloud. Each of the students will
read each stanza of the poem.

“Derailed”
By Nick Joaquin

There comes a time in each of our lives,

wherein we lose track of ourselves and lose sight of our rails.

Where the illuminated road that always seemed to be there, suddenly lost its light, and with it, our
senses that come to a halt.

The senses that gave us our How's and Why's, the force that drives us to get back up every time
we fall down, the feeling that makes us see the light in a pitch-black void.

The eventual flame that was so overwhelming at one point, now seems nothing but a scant flicker
drowning in a sea of gloom.

An everlasting ember that will continue to burn despite all the pouring setbacks, ‘till we pave our
way to a new set of tracks.

C. POST- READING ACTIVITY

1. Engagement Activity

a) How does the poem's description of “losing track of oneself” relates with your
own experiences?
b) When the poem mentions the "force that drives us to get back up every time we
fall down," what memories or feelings does this relates to your experiences?
c) Can you recall a time when the "overwhelming flame" of passion or purpose in
your life felt dimmed?

D. DISCUSSION

All about Nick Joaquin

NICK JOAQUIN AUTHOR-BIOGRAPHY

● Nick Joaquin, born Nicomedes Marquez Joaquin on May 4, 1917, in Paco, Manila
● Known for his literary works across genres: novels, short stories, essays, and plays
● Also wrote under the pen name “Quijano de Manila”
● Nicknamed “Onching” by family and friends
● Attended Paco Elementary School and Mapa High School
● Became a proofreader for the Philippines Free Press
● Became a reporter and later an editor for the publication
● Gained recognition for literary works in the 1940s and 1950s
● Writing style: blend of magical realism, social commentary, and historical insight
● He was named national artist for literature in 1976.
● Awarded Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1996
● Passed away on April 29, 2004
List of Nick Joaquin’s Famous Works

1. The Woman Who Had Two Navels

- it follows the story of a woman named Connie Escobar who becomes fascinated by her
family's past and the secrets surrounding her mother's supposed possession of two navels.

2. May Day Eve

- The story revolves around a young man named Don Badoy Montiya and a young
woman named Agueda. Don Badoy recounts a childhood memory of a mysterious
encounter with Agueda during a May Day celebration.
3. Prose and Poems

Prose
- The Woman Who Had Two Navels
- A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino: An Elegy in Three Scenes
- May Day Eve
- Cave and Shadows
- Tropical Gothic
- Reportage on Crime
- Almanac for Manileños
- Language of the Street

Poems
- The Martyr
- Happy Never After
- Strangers at First Sight
- Bury Me
- Derailed
- Palindrome
- Back on Track
- The Ballad of the Five Battles

4. Stories for Groovy Kids

- Johnny Tiñoso and the Proud Beauty
- The Hamiling Mystery
- How Love Came to Juan Tamad
- Sarimanok vs. Ibong Adarna
- Lilit Bulilit and the Babe-in-the-Womb
- The Four Little Monkeys Who Went to Eden
- The Happiest Boy in the World

1. Application

Directions: The students will be group into two, the first group will list
down all of Nick Joaquin’s written prose and the second group will list down
all the poems he has written. Each of the group will pick one of his works
and give a short description about their chosen piece.

2. Generalization

a) What recurring themes can be found in the diverse works of Nick

Joaquin, ranging from his prose to his poetry?
IV. EVALUATION

Write at least 3 of Nick Joaquin’s Prose

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Give me at least two of Nick Joaquin’s Poetry

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Essay
If you were able to write a literary piece, what kind would it be and why? (10 points)

V. ASSIGNMENT

a) Research About Carmen Guerrero Nakpil