Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III
Schools Division Office of Nueva Ecija
SDO Sta. Rosa-San Isidro Annex
CALABA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lesson Plan in English V

I. Objective
Identify informational text types (procedural text type) EN5LC-IIc3.19
Distinguish text-types according to purpose -To classify or describe EN5RC-IIc3.2.1
Ask questions to check understanding of information presented
Show tacfulness when communicating with others

II. Subject Matter

Topic: Informational Text - Types
Materials: Puzzle, Paragraphs, Diagram
Reference: Curriculum Guide , textbooks, maual

III. Learning Activities

A. Setting the Stage
What is informational text?
Give some examples factual informational text.

B. Explaining the Student What to do

Our lesson for today is about informational text and its types. Informational text are text that
provide factual information to readers. Informational text is nonfiction writing, written with the
intention of informing the reader about a specific topic. It is typically found in magazines, science or
history books, autobiographies and instruction manuals. They are written using special text features
that allow the reader to easily find key information and understand the main topic.

Why is water important? Specifically, why is clean water important?

Listen about how to make water filter to make dirty water clean.

How to Make a Layered Water Filter

Use an empty two-litter plastic bottle. First, cut off the bottom of the bottle. Then, cut two
holes on sides to hang the bottle on a rope. Next, make a hole in the cap. Make this hole about ¼
inch or 1.2 cm wide. Then, place a gauze or a coffee filter on the inside of the bottle. This forms the
first layer. Follow with charcoal layer. Then, place charcoal on top of the coffee filter. Then, add a
layer of sand. Next, add a layer of gravel. Repeat the last two layers for good measure. Be sure that
the topmost layer is gravel.

What are the materials needed to make a layered water filter?

What will you do with the plastic bottle before adding the layers of sand and gravel?
What is the last thing to do to complete the water filter?
Why is there a need to boil the filtered water?

Do you know what factual text is the text you just heard?
It is a procedural text. A procedural text is a factual text that gives a set of instructions on how to do
something. It uses transitional words like first, next, then and last.
 C. Modeling
Do you notice that every time we read a text, there are always questions about it afterwards?
Why do you think so?
Do Oral Language Practice page 129
Discuss also Text types according to purpose-to classify, describe, inform, instruct or persuade.

Text may vary according to purpose:

1.To entertain- something read for pleasure or enjoyment can also involve imagination/ exploration. All types
of fiction and some non fiction. Examples: short stories, novels, plays autobiographies, poems , jokes,
quizzes, horoscopes.
2.To instruct – tells how something should be done through series of sequence steps. Examples: directions
to a place, recipes, safety notices, dosage level on prescription medicine.
3. To inform - giving facts about something. Examples: new reports , encyclopedias, letters from schools,
government publications ( such as safety in the home leaflets)
4.To explain – how or why something happens examples processes involved, about natural phenomena,
how something works. Examples: leaflets telling how to do something, letters answering query and
complains.
5.To describe – actual places, events and objects. Examples : Travel books and features, fro sale ad in
newspapers classifieds, diaries, report of local events in the newspapers, some letters or post cards
6.To persuade- present arguments and information from different viewpoints to change and influence the
readers ways of thinking. Examples :newspaper editorials, adverts and posters, charity leaflets, magazine
covers, letters especially junk mail.

Read example of factual text on page 133.

D. Guided Practice
Answer Guided Practice page 133

E. Independent Practice
Answer Independent Practice on page 133

F. Closure
What is informational text?
What are the types of informational text according to purpose?
The six main purposes of text are :
To entertain – give pleasure and enjoyment
To instruct – sequence steps (teach how)
To inform – give facts
To explain – tell how or why
To describe - actual
To persuade – to influence/ convince

IV. Evaluation
Identify the purpose of each text type:

V. Assignment
Select any factual text from book. Identify its purpose.