LESSON PLAN

IN ENGLISH LITERATURE

Teacher: Grade Level: 10

ALBERT B. CARURUAN
Week 2 Day HEYZEL GABUYO Quarter: SECOND

I. Objectives:
A. Content Standard The learner demonstrates communicative competence through his/ her
understanding of British-American Literature, including Philippine
Literature and other texts types for a deeper appreciation of Philippine
Culture and those of other countries.
B. Performance
Standard
C. Most Essential By the end of the lesson, the students should be able to
Learning a. Develop critical thinking skills by evaluating different interpretations of
Competencies "We're Not So Poor" and formulating well-supported arguments about its
themes, characters, and cultural significance,
b. Explore the representation of family dynamics and relationships in "We're
Not So Poor," and analyze how they contribute to the characters'
development and the overall message of the story, and;
c. Compare and contrast the portrayal of poverty in "We're Not So Poor" with
other literary works or real-life accounts from different cultural contexts.
II. Content “We’re Not So Poor” by Maximo Ramos
III. Learning Resources
a. Reference https://www.studocu.com/ph/document/sti-college/creative-nonfiction/were-
not-so-poor-by-maximo-ramos-reading/24658451

b. Materials Laptop, power point presentation, visual aids, pictures, television

IV. PROCEDURES
TEACHER’S ACTIVITY STUDENT’S
ACTIVITY
A. Reviewing Good morning, everyone! Good morning, sir!
previous lesson or
presenting the new So, how’s your day? I hope that everyone is in Yes sir!
lesson good condition. Are you all alright?

Very good! Mr. Cabal, kindly lead us a prayer. Sure sir,

Let us all bow our head
and feel the presence of
the Lord…………
…….Amen

Thankyou, please be seated. Because I could Not

Before we dive into new lesson, let’s have a Stop for Death sir
quick review first! Maricris, what was our last
lesson?

Who is the author of that poem? Anyone? It was Emily Dickinson

sir
 Exactly! So, what is the central idea for the The central idea of
poem? Manalo, go ahead Emily Dickinson's poem
"Because I could not
stop for Death" revolves
around the inevitability
of death and the
acceptance of its
presence in life

Amazing! What about you Mr. Pabon? Dickinson's poem

reflects on the
mysterious and
transformative nature of
death, inviting readers to
contemplate their own
mortality and the
significance of life's
journey
Excellent everyone!
B. Establishing a I think you are now ready for another literature
purpose for the but before that, let us watch first a video clip
lesson and while watching the video, please try to
think of one word that best describe Philippines

So, are you now ready? Yes sir!

Alright! So, let’s begin with Amir (Students’ answers may

vary)

What else? (students’ answers may

vary)

Exactly! Anything more? (students’ answers may

vary)
Very good!
C. Presenting The picture that you can see in the screen is the Maximo D. Ramos
examples/instances author or the man behind our next lesson. (1916–2006) was a
of the lesson Kindly read his background please, everyone in renowned Filipino
3, 2, 1, go anthropologist,
folklorist, and author. He
dedicated his life to the
study and preservation of
Philippine culture and
folklore. His works
encompassed various
aspects of Filipino
folklore, mythology, and
customs, contributing
significantly to the
understanding and
appreciation of Filipino
heritage.

D. Discussing new One of his notable works “We’re Not So Poor” Okey sir!
concepts and here are the copies of it. Read and analyze it for
 practicing new 5 minutes.
skills #1
Are you done reading? Yes sir!
E. Developing Since you are not done reading, what do you (students’ answers may
Mastery think Maximo Ramos is trying to convey in his vary)
short story?

Very good! And what country does he Philippines sir!

mentioned his writings?

Are you sure? Then what makes it the (students’ answer may
Philippines? vary)

What else? (students’ answer may

vary)
So do you agree with what Maximo is trying to (students’ answer may
say? Are we rich? Or we’re not so poor? vary)
F. Applications of Group yourselves into 3 Alright sir!
concepts and skills Group 1-compose a song about the central
theme of Maximo’s “We’re Not So Poor”
Group 2- create a poem
Group 3- make a role play
Your performance will be graded according to
the rubrics in the screen

you have 10 minutes for that, your time starts

now.
Yes sir!
Are you done?
Alright, since you are group 1, you will be the
first presenter

Excellent! Group 2 go ahead

Wonderful performance! Now last group, it’s

your time to shine!

Congratulations everyone! That was an

excellent performance! Give yourselves a round
of applause!

G. Making So, from the activity, what are the morals that
generalizations you learn?
and abstractions
about the lesson From the writings of Maximo, what do you
think is the importance of culture?
(students’ answers may
Is the title of his work complement its content? vary)

Do you agree that we are not so poor?

So, what made the Philippines not so poor?

H. Evaluating Any more questions? None sir!
learning Clarifications? No more sir!

Thank you everyone, seems like you all did

understand our lesson today. With that, you are
going to have 10- item quiz. Please bring out
1/4 sheet of paper
QUESTIONS:
1. What is the main theme of "We're Not So Poor" by
C) Challenging stereotypes about
Maximo Ramos? A) The abundance of natural
poverty in Philippine villages.
resources in Philippine villages.
B) The challenges faced by villagers in accessing
basic necessities.
C) Challenging stereotypes about poverty in
Philippine villages.
D) The impact of modernization on traditional
village life.
2. How does Maximo Ramos describe the living
B) Modest but resourceful.
conditions in Philippine villages?
A) Luxurious and opulent.
B) Modest but resourceful.
C) Squalid and impoverished.
D) Technologically advanced.
3. What is the significance of the bolo in village life, C) It is a versatile tool for various
according to the text? tasks.
A) It serves as a musical instrument.
B) It is used for religious ceremonies.
C) It is a versatile tool for various tasks.
D) It symbolizes wealth and status.
4. How does Maximo Ramos discuss the impact of B) It has led to a decline in
electricity on rural life? traditional entertainment.
A) It has improved healthcare facilities.
B) It has led to a decline in traditional entertainment.
C) It has increased agricultural productivity.
D) It has strengthened community bonds.
5. What role does the coconut shell play in village C) Acting as a cooking utensil
households? and water container.
A) Serving as a means of transportation.
B) Providing shelter during storms.
C) Acting as a cooking utensil and water container.
D) Used for religious rituals.
6. According to Maximo Ramos, what are some D) Effectiveness of traditional
misconceptions about the medical care available in remedies and patient-healer
villages? rapport.
A) Lack of access to modern healthcare facilities.
B) Inadequate traditional remedies.
C) Dependency on foreign medical aid.
D) Effectiveness of traditional remedies and patient-
healer rapport.
7. How does Maximo Ramos challenge the perception of A) By highlighting the
poverty in Philippine villages? abundance of natural resources.
A) By highlighting the abundance of natural
resources.
B) By emphasizing the lack of basic necessities.
C) By showcasing the opulence of village life.
D) By promoting international aid programs. C) Straw, palm, fronds, and
8. What is the traditional housing made of in Philippine bamboo.
villages, as mentioned by Maximo Ramos?
A) Concrete and steel.
B) Mud and clay.
C) Straw, palm, fronds, and bamboo.
D) Glass and plastic. C) Varied and plentiful.
9. How does Maximo Ramos describe the abundance of
food in Philippine villages?
A) Limited and scarce.
B) Imported and expensive.
C) Varied and plentiful.
D) Processed and unhealthy. D) Utilizing traditional remedies
10. What is the role of the herbolario in village healthcare, and establishing rapport with
according to Maximo Ramos? patients.
 A) Conducting surgical procedures.
B) Administering modern medicine.
C) Providing spiritual guidance.
D) Utilizing traditional remedies and establishing
rapport with patients.

I. Additional That’s all for today class. Thank you everyone Goodbye sir!
activities for for listening and for your active participation!
application or For your assignment, please do advance reading
remediation in “Truce in the Forest” by Fritz Vincken.
Goodbye class and take care! God bless
everyone!
V. REMARKS

rubrics

4 3 2 1 SCORE
Student’s part of Student’s part of Student’s part of Student’s part
presentation is presentation is presentation is of presentation
Time Limit within the allotted within 1 minute within 2 minutes is too short or
time limit. +/- of the allotted +/- of the allotted too long.
time limit. time limit.
Presenters worked Evidence of Some evidence of No evidence of
as part of a team, teamwork; teamwork; some teamwork; no
providing effective transitions made transitions made transitions
Cooperation transitions to to next/previous to next/previous made to
next/previous speaker or topics. speaker or topics. next/previous
speaker or making speaker or
references to topics.
previous/next
topic.
Strong engaging Introduction Some overview is Introduction .
introduction provides overview given; connection does not give
provides overview of presentation; between overview;
of presentation; presentation introduction and organization is
presentation supports presentation is unclear, or
Organizatio supports introduction and sometimes presentation
n introduction; ends with unclear; ends without
conclusion appropriate conclusion is conclusion.
reinforces main conclusion. limited.
points in
memorable
fashion.
Content Content is Content shows Presentation of
throughout the presented problems with content is
presentation is well succinctly for the research and disjointed and
researched and most part. succinct incoherent;
Content presented Research and presentation; little evidence of
succinctly; preparation are more preparation preparation.
presentation is well evident. of the material is
prepared and has necessary.
obviously been
rehearsed.
 We’re Not So Poor
by Maximo Ramos
When a tourist sees a Philippine village, he is often too ready to shed tears. He can't come to terms with the
villagers' meager food, their frail homes, their scanty clothes, and their lack of tools. He melts when he hears
the villagers say, "Everything we have is yours."
The villagers, however, are not so poor as they seem. Though their low table is never sumptuous except
during the yearly fiesta, they aren't so undernourished as the fruit-growers of California and Honshu, the
dairymen of Holland, Switzerland, and Australia, as the refrigerator assemblers of Quezon City and Makati
would like us to believe. The Philippine countryside is green twelve months a year. It's always fishing time
in the Philippine waters. There are lots of edible herbs, plant tips, and fruits. The streams, lakes, and seas
teem with fish, shells, and tender plants. During the rainy season, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, snails,
beetles, the mud-loving mussel, and wild guavas, fungi, and rattan tops can be resorted to.
The villagers' home of straw, palm, fronds, and bamboo are more adapted to the equable climate than are
houses of cement and steel. The bolo can do all things that the array of hardware in a modern carpenter's box
can, and quite as well. It can be used to lop off a branch or cut down a good- Sized tree faster than the saw.
The blade of the bolo, right next to the handle is its least used section and can be ground so sharp that a
scant-haired Filipino can shave with It. Gillette and Gem came into being only because of the hairy Arab
and Nordic, not because of the relatively smooth-faced Filipino. The bolo can do the work of a rasp and
plane. You can smooth rough wood by first chipping off parts with a bolo and then scraping away with the
same bolo. The raspy leaves of a wild fig called uplas or isis can then be used to perfect the polish, we never
heard of sandpaper till much later, but after we did, we cut down our wild figs for firewood, thereby making
ourselves completely dependent on the abrasive paper. My only objection to the bolo in my youth was the
stink of its leather scabbard. You had to house the blade in a scabbard and strap it to your waist to keep your
hands free and the bolo within immediate reach. But somehow, the tanners failed to remove the nauseating
stink of the leather for scabbards. Many of our fathers therefore made substitute scabbards by hollowing out
two boards from the talisay tree and then nailing them together. The talisay is a yellowish wood, light, and
almost as tough as leather and it has a pleasant scent besides. We pity the villager's lack of electricity, but we
sometimes forget that darkness confers certain blessings. The radio, movie, and television, all offspring of
electricity. have displaced the rural arts in the form of tales, songs, and folk speeches. Instead, the urbanized
barrio family now sits out their evenings watching Westerns and listening to chatter from a luminous box.
They have no chance to talk except during breaks for commercials if they don't walk into the kitchen for a
cold drink then. They promptly break up after their favorite program, more bored with life than ever because
they have had a minimum participation in what constituted their evening. The piano in the sitting room and
the violin in the cabinet have been permanently stilled because people now totally depend on paid
entertainment to amuse them or on sub-marginal forms of art like combo rhythm. The villager's kitchen
utensils are adequate for his needs. The simple clay pot can be used to cook rice, stew meat, fish, and
vegetables, and fry or boil or bake anything edible. To store up drinking water, the villager uses a large clay
jar, and when new, this cools the water besides. Which leads one to the idea that the villagers are not so
destitute of medical care as graduates of medical colleges often make him appear. While ailments like
appendicitis and cholera are best treated by scientifically trained medics, village pharmacopoeia is to a
surprising degree adequate for the needs of the folk. Medical science has come to recognize the therapeutic
effectiveness of rapport between patient and doctor. The herbolario, trusted medium between the villagers
on the one hand and the lower mythological beings on the other, achieves many cures because he has the
trust of the patient and his family. The coconut shell is often the villager's only crockery. But it can be
polished to serve as an almost unbreakable cup, bowl, dipper, ladle, or scoop. Its striated mahogany surface
takes a fine polish, too. After coconut shell wares are used, all one needs to restore their polish is fine sand.
One sits beside the stream or sea and administers a general scrubbing on them with moist sand. Then, one
lays them out on the bank to dry and in a moment his crockery Is. as good as new.