Title: A Detailed Lesson Plan in TLE 9

Target Learners/Section: Grade 9- Neon

Time allotment: 1 hour

I. Objectives: At the end of the lesson, the students must have:

a. Identified the criteria of a good newspaper
b. Appreciated the importance of the criteria of a good newspaper by
sharing their ideas to the class; and
c. Constructed their own criteria for what makes a respectable
newspaper.

II. Subject Matter

Topic: Criteria of a Good Newspaper
Material: Laptop, powerpoint presentation
Reference:
Cruz, C. (2016). Campus journalism and school paper advertising (2nd
ed.). Rex Bookstore, Inc.

III. Procedure

Learning Strategy:
Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity
A. Preparation (5 minutes)

1. Prayer

Let us all stand. Meleah, please lead Meleah: In the name of the father, the
us a prayer. son, and of the holy spirit, amen… amen.

Amen.

2. Greetings

Good morning, class! Students: Good morning, Ma’am Rica!

Before you take your seat, I want you (Students pick up some papers and
to pick up some papers and arrange arrange their chairs.)
your chairs properly.

How are you today, class? Students: Never been better, Ma’am.

That’s great! I am glad that you are all

better today, class.

3. Attendance
Now, let us check your attendance.
Say “Darna” if your name is called. Umbay: Darna!
Umbay?

Alright! We have a perfect attendance (Students claps)

today. I hope you’ll do this every day.
Give yourselves a round of applause
please.

4. Review
Now, let us have a recap first. Who can (Students raise their hands)
give me a short recap about our
discussion last meeting?

Yes, Meriam? Meriam: Last meeting, we have

discussed about The Responsibility of
the Press, Ma’am.

Very good, Meriam. You may now take

your seat.

So, knowing the responsibility of the

press is essential for upholding
democratic values, promoting
accountability and transparency,
protecting fundamental rights, and
fostering an informed and engaged
citizens.

B. Motivation (5 minutes)

Alright. So, before we start our class, I Students: Yes, Ma’am.

will show you a newspaper, and I want
you to analyze it and identify what is
wrong in the newspaper. Am I clear
class?

Now, what have you observed about Students: It contains fake news, Ma’am.
the headline of the newspaper?

Alright! very good class. So, the

newspaper contains a misleading
headline. Fruits does not harm us.
Instead, it can give us a healthy body
and avoid us from the risk of cancer.

Now, before we dive in to our topic,

these are what I am expecting you to
accomplish at the end of our
discussion. Everybody please read.
1. Identified the criteria of a good
newspaper
2. Appreciated the importance of the
criteria of a good newspaper by
sharing their ideas to the class;
and
3. Constructed their own criteria for
what makes a respectable
newspaper.

C. Lesson Proper (30 minutes)

Criteria of a Good Newspaper

APMEA- Associated Press Managing
Editors Association

Now, this foundation supports

educational projects related to, and
intended to, advance or improve
newspaper journalism. It aimed at
facilitating good working relationships
between the officers of the Associated
Press (AP) and the managing editors
of its member papers.

Who wants to read this one? (Students raise their hands)

Alright, let’s have Juan. Juan: A good newspaper prints the

important news and provides the
information, comment, and guidance
most useful to its readers.

Thank you, Juan. Of course, not only

TV and RADIO can provide us some
information, newspapers also give us
information about what’s latest, what’s
happening in our country or outside our
country.

Am I clear, class? Students: Yes, Ma’am!

Next, let’s have, Philip. Philip: To implement these principles of

good editing requires skilled staff, an
 attractive format, adequate space for
news and comments, and a sound
business foundation.

Thank you, Philip. Absolutely! Having

an eye-catching newspaper attracts
more readers because we do not only
focus on the information that are in the
newspapers, we also are after to their
attractive format. That is why, when
creating a newspaper, it should also be
creative.
Last, let’s have, Micoh. Micoh: A good newspaper should be
guided in the publication of all materials
by a concern for truth, the hallmark of
freedom; by a concern for human
decency and human betterment; and by
respect for the accepted standards of its
own community.
In essence, this statement underscores
the essential role of journalism in
promoting truth, fostering freedom,
advancing human welfare, and
respecting the values of the
communities it serves. A good
newspaper operates as a light of
integrity, guiding its editorial decisions
by these foundational principles.

Do you have any questions or Students: None, Ma’am.

clarifications, class?

Now, let us go down to how a good

newspaper may judge its own
performance — and be judged — by
the following criteria:

1. INTEGRITY
a. Maintain vigorous standards
of honesty and fair play in
the selection and editing of
its content, as well as in all
its relation with news
sources and the public.
b. Deal dispassionately with
controversial subjects and
treat dispute issues with
impartiality.
c. Provide a forum for the
 exchange of pertinent
comment and criticism,
especially if it is in conflict
with the newspaper’s point of
view.
d. Label its own editorial views
of expression or opinion

2. ACCURACY
a. Exert maximum effort to print
the truth in all news
situations. Strive for
completeness and
objectivity.
b. Guard against carelessness,
bias or distortion by either
emphasis or omission.
c. Correct promptly errors of
facts for which the
newspaper is responsible.

3. RESPONSIBILITY
a. Use mature and considered
judgment in the public
interest at all times.
b. Select, edit, and display
news on the basis of its
significance and its genuine
usefulness to the public.
c. Edit news affecting public
morals with candor and good
taste and avoid an
imbalance of sensational,
preponderantly negative, or
merely trivial news.
d. Accept, when possible, a
reasonable amount of news
which illustrates the values
of compassion, self-sacrifice,
heroism, good citizenship,
and patriotism.
e. Clearly define sources of
news and tell the readers
when competent sources
cannot be identified.
f. Respect right of privacy.
g. Instruct its staff members to
conduct themselves with
dignity and decorum
4. LEADERSHIP
 a. Act with courage in serving
the public.
b. Stimulate a vigorously
support public officials,
private groups, and
individuals in crusades a
campaign to increase the
good works and eliminate
the bad in the community.

Now, do you have any questions or

clarifications, class? Students: None, Ma’am.

Okay, if there is none, let me ask you a

question. Why is it important to have a
good criterion of a newspaper?

Anyone?
(Students raise their hands)
Yes, Marlon?
Marlon: Having a good criteria for
evaluating newspapers is essential for
promoting credibility, supporting critical
thinking, ensuring accountability,
fostering transparency, and preserving
the integrity of democratic societies.
Very good. Thank you for that, Marlon.
Having a good criterion of a newspaper
is important to ensure credibility and
trustworthiness. By relying on
established standards, readers can
make informed decisions about which
source to trust and which to approach
with suspicion.

Am I clear class?
Students: Yes, Ma’am!
 IV. Evaluation (10 minutes)

Alright. Now, in a ¼ sheet of paper,

construct your own criteria for what
makes a respectable newspaper. At
least 3 criteria will do. I will give you 5
minutes to finish.

Am I clear, class? Students: Yes. Ma’am!

Alright, you may now start writing. (Students do as said)

Okay, time is up. Please pass your

papers in front.
V. Assignment

Do you have any questions or Students: None, Ma’am.

clarifications about our topic, class?

Okay if there is none, then I will see Students: Good bye, and thank you,
you next meeting. Good bye, class. Ma’am Rica.

Prepared by: Checked by:

Rica Amor N. Ytang Rutchelle Jean L. Saburao