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A Detailed Lesson Plan in English 8

Prepared By: Delfin, Paul Matthew Louis M.
Year and Section: 8 – Dandelion
Time Frame: 10:30 – 11:30 A.M.
Cooperating Teacher: Gay I. Alonzo

I. Learning Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
a) define what a plot is;
b) know the function of plot in storytelling;
c) apply the elements of plot in writing prose;
d) apply the elements of plot in analyzing famous literatures; and
e) to work effectively in a group setting

II. Subject Matter:

Topic: Elements of a Plot
References: Romeo and Juliet Animation Summary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=dRrvQ1vZxcg&pp=ygUbcm9tZW8gYW5kIGp1bGlld
CBzaW1wbGlmaWVk
Charlotte's Web Summarized Video in Just 3 Minutes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSiEX8jfXm4
What is Plot? An Author's Guide to Storytelling
(reedsy.com)
Materials: Laptop, projector, presentation, flashcards, pen,
paper and whiteboard marker
Values Integration: Optimism, teamwork and respect

III. Procedure:
A. Preliminary Activities
Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity
“Good day to each one! I hope “Good day to you as well, sir! We are
you are all excited for the lesson I ready and excited.”
am going to teach to all of you
today. Are you ready to lend your
ears?”
“That is good to hear! Now, let us “Yes, sir!”
first begin our day with a prayer.
Is it fine with you, class?”
“Let us bow down our heads and (Students bow their heads)
feel the presence of our Lord…”
“Amen. Now please look under “Yes, sir!”
your desks and chairs for trash
and kindly dispose them all
properly. I would also like to
remind you to arrange your chairs
as well."
“Good. Now let us check your (Students say present throughout
attendance for today. Starting the roll call)
from…”
“It seems like everyone is here. (Students pass their assignments)
Very good. Now, please hand me
 your assignments that I gave you
yesterday.”
“Okay. So, before we proceed, let (Students give their insights about
us have some review from our their previous discussion)
previous discussion. Can anyone
give their insights about our topic
in…”
“Wow. I am glad that you still (Students raise their hands)
remembered our topic that we
tackled yesterday. I am
impressed. Now, who is ready for
our next lesson?”
“Good. But before we proceed, “Yes, sir!”
are you all up for an energizer?
Anyone can participate and the
mechanics are simple. Are you
ready, class?”

B. Motivation: “…And They Lived Happily Ever After.”

Instructions: Within this short energizer, the teacher will present a series of
pictures. These set of pictures tell a story; however, they are not arranged in
chronological manner. For them to know the exact plot of the story, the
students will be asked to re-arrange all of them until the key plot points are
laid down in a progressive manner. Once they are done, the students who
volunteered will be asked to discuss the reason behind those choices.

C. Lesson Proper:
1. Analysis
Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity
Your participation in this activity is (Students raise their hands,
great! I appreciate everyone for being each one of them are given
active. Now, referring to our activity, the chance to tell their
have you noticed anything? How did insights)
we successfully uncover the plot of
the story?

2. Abstraction
Thank you for telling us your observations. You “No, sir Paul.”
see, class, it is very important for a story to make
sense. Otherwise, we wouldn’t be able to know
what it is all about. Would you want to read a story
that doesn’t makes sense, class?
Exactly. And that is because every story should (Student raises
have what you call a “plot”. That is why during our their hand and
activity earlier, we weren’t able to make up what reads)
the story was all about until we laid them all in
sequence. To begin, can someone read what is
being shown on the screen?
Thank you very much. When we say “plot”, it is the “Yes, sir!”
chain of events that occur from beginning to end of
a story. It's the action of the story that drives the
narrative forward. Without a plot, a story will not
make sense or to achieve its goal to its reader. Do
you understand, class?
Good. But plot is not just all about how each key “Yes, sir!”
summary of a story should be in sequence. You
see, the plot is divided into four distinguish parts.
They are, in chronological order, called: the
Exposition, the Rising Action, the Climax, the
Falling Action and the Resolution. Do you
understand, class?

So what are they exactly? Let us start with the “Yes, sir.”
Exposition. In exposition, it is the introduction to a
story, including the primary characters' names,
setting, mood, and time.

The conflict is the primary problem that drives the

plot of the story, often a main goal for the
protagonist to achieve or overcome.

The rising action of the story is all of the events

that lead to the eventual climax, including character
development and events that create suspense.

The climax is the most exciting point of the story,

and is a turning point for the plot or goals of the
main character.

The falling action is everything that happens as a

result of the climax, including wrapping-up of plot
points, questions being answered, and character
development.

And finally, the resolution is not always happy, but

it does complete the story. It can leave a reader
with questions, answers, frustration, or satisfaction.

Do you understand, class?

Very good to hear. Now that we have an idea what “Yes, sir! We are
a plot is, are you familiar with the story of Romeo all familiar with
and Juliet? that story!”
Very well. Then let me show you a summarized “Yes, sir!”
video about this well-known literature. I hope you
will all watch and listen attentively as we are going
to have an oral recitation after watching the clip.
Am I understood?
From the video you have just watched, can any of “Sir, the Caplets
you volunteer to tell me what is the exposition of and Montague's
the story? Yes, please stand up.” fight in the streets
of Verona. The
prince separates
them and
threatens them
with death if they
disturb the peace
again. Romeo
meets Juliet and
falls in love.”
Very good answer. Now, who wants to volunteer to “Sir, I think the
tell us the rising action? Yes, please stand up.” rising action
comes when
Romeo and Juliet
fall in love wed.
Romeo Kills Tybalt
and is banished.
Friar Lawrence
tries to help them
to be together and
give Juliet a potion
that will allow her
to appear as if she
were dead.”
Let us keep this momentum going. Next, what “Sir, I think it is
would be the story’s climax? Yes, please stand.” when Romeo
returns to Verona
and thinks Juliet is
dead. He poisons
himself and Juliet
awakes and find
Romeo dead and
kills herself with
Romeo's sword.”
Very good. On to the next one. Who could give us “I think it is when
its falling action? Yes, please stand up.” their parents and
the prince find
them dead and
Friar Lawrence
explains what
happened to the
lovers.”
Very good answer. And finally, who could give its “The resolution of
resolution? Yes, please stand up.” the story happens
when both families
 reconciled and
have statues
erected in honour
of the dead youth.”
Very good, class. It seems like you all now have a “Yes, sir!”
tight grasp of our topic today. To summarize our
topic, a plot is how the author arranges events to
develop the basic idea; it is the sequence of events
in a story or play. The. plot is a planned, logical
series of events having a beginning, middle, and
end. It is consisting of five elements such as the
Exposition, the Rising Action, the Climax, the
Falling Action and the Resolution. Do you
understand, class?
“Well then. Before we proceed to our activity, let “No, sir!”
me show you a short video about the story of
Charlotte’s Web. Are you guys aware of the story?

“That is fine. Again, I would like you to remain quiet “Yes, sir!”
for the rest of the video and listen attentively as we
are going to have an activity after this. Are you
willing to participate, class?”

3. Activity: “Mini Theatre”

Instructions: After watching the video about the story of Charlotte’s Web,
the class will be divided into five groups, all of which representing the five
elements of a plot. Each group should have a leader and will be the one to
receive a flash card representing an element of the story. After receiving
their respective cards, the leader will then plan along with his or her
groupmates on how their role play are going to come out based on the
element assigned to them. Their performance will be graded according
these rubrics:
a. Acting – 30%
b. Accuracy – 30%
c. Audience Impact – 30%
d. Props – 10%
It is worth noting that the performance of each group will be presented
according to how the elements of a plot are arranged.

4. Application: “Once Upon a Time.”

Instructions: In this activity, the student will write a short fictional story
while incorporating the elements of plot. Their grades will depend on the
quality of their works as well as how they applied their knowledge on the
different elements of plot in their outputs. There is no word limit, however,
a short but substantial work is recommended.
 5. Generalization
“It seems like everybody did a good “Sir, the plot refers to the
job today. But before we proceed to sequence of events that make up
our quiz, let us have a quick recall. a narrative.”
Can someone give me what is the
meaning of plot? Yes, please
stand.”
“Very good. Now, what are the “Sir, the elements of a plot are:
elements of a plot? Yes, please 1. Exposition
stand.” 2. Rising Action
3. Climax
4. Falling Action and
5. Resolution”
“Very good answer. Lastly, why do “Sir, it’s because fiction serves as
you think it is important for a story the backbone of the story, the
to have a plot? Yes, please stand.” framework that holds everything
together and drives it forward.”
“I am very impressed with your “Yes, sir!”
answers. It seems like you are very
prepared for a quiz. Are you,
class?”
“Well then. Get ½ sheet of paper.” (Students get their ½ sheet of
paper)

IV. Evaluation: Mix and Match

Instructions: Match the appropriate element according to its definition.
Answers:
1. Refers to the initial part of a story, book, play, or movie where the setting,
characters, and background information are introduced. (Answer: Exposition)
2. Refers to the events that occur after the exposition and build suspense and
tension, leading towards the climax of the story. (Answer: Rising Action)
3. Is the highest point of tension and drama, the moment where the main conflict of
the story comes to a head? (Answer: Climax)
4. Ties up any remaining plot threads, addresses lingering questions, and shows
how the characters cope with the outcome of the climax. (Answer: Falling Action)
5. Also known as the dénouement, is the very final stage of a story, where the main
conflict is settled and the narrative comes to a conclusive end. (Answer:
Resolution)

V. Assignment: “Sherlock Holmes”

Instructions: Oh no! A murder has taken place in the town of Verona! But is it,
though? To find out, your job is to pretend as an investigator and work the case of
this horrific crime scene by relaying the series of events that leads to the demise of
their children and Paris. Present your work on a one whole intermediate pad.