Lesson Plan in English

Quarter 3 MELC 4

Title: Critique a Literary Selection Based on the following Approaches:

Structuralist/Formalist, Moralist, Marxist, Feminist, Reader-response
Grade level: Grade 10

Objectives:
1. Students will be able to identify and explain the basic concepts of six
different approaches to critiquing literary selections.
2. Students will be able to apply each approach to a literary selection and
analyze its significance.
3. Students will be able to compare and contrast the different approaches
and evaluate their usefulness in understanding literary works.

Materials:
1. Copies of a literary selection (short story, poem, or excerpt from a
novel) that is suitable for analysis from multiple perspectives.
2. Handouts or slides that provide an overview of the six approaches to
critiquing literary selections.
3. Writing utensils and paper for note-taking and analysis.

Preliminary:
A. Prayer
B. Checking of Attendance
C. Review

Procedure:
1. Introduction (10 minutes):
 Begin by introducing the six different approaches to critiquing
literary selections: Structuralist/Formalist, Moralist, Marxist,
Feminist, Historical, and Reader-response.
 Explain that each approach offers a different lens through which to
analyze a literary work, and that no one approach is necessarily better
or more correct than the others.
 Encourage students to keep an open mind as they explore each approach.

2. Overview of Approaches (20 minutes):

 Provide a handout or slides that outline the basic concepts of each
approach.
 For each approach, offer examples of the types of questions that might
be asked and the types of analysis that might be done.
 Encourage students to ask questions and seek clarification as needed.

3. Application of Approaches (60 minutes):

 Distribute copies of the literary selection and assign each student or
group of students a different approach to use for analysis.
 Instruct students to read the selection and take notes on how their
assigned approach might be applied.
 Allow time for students to discuss their findings with their peers and
offer feedback and suggestions.
 4. Comparison and Evaluation (30 minutes):
 Bring the class back together and facilitate a discussion about the
different approaches.
 Ask students to share their findings and how their approach contributed
to their understanding of the literary selection.
 Encourage students to identify similarities and differences between the
different approaches.
 Lead a discussion about the strengths and weaknesses of each approach and
how they might be used in different contexts.

5. Conclusion (10 minutes):

 Summarize the key takeaways from the lesson, emphasizing the importance
of considering multiple perspectives when analyzing literary works.
 Encourage students to continue exploring different approaches to literary
analysis and to think critically about the significance of the works they
read.

6. Assessment:
 Students will be assessed on their participation in class discussions and
group work.
 Students may be asked to write a short essay or reflection on their
experience using different approaches to analyze the literary selection.

Notes:

I. Structuralist / Formalist Approach: This approach emphasizes the formal

elements of a literary work, such as language, syntax, structure, and
themes. The goal is to analyze the work as an autonomous object, separate
from its cultural or historical context. The focus is on how the author
uses literary devices to create meaning and convey themes.

II. Moralist Approach: This approach focuses on the ethical or moral aspects
of a literary work. The goal is to examine the characters' actions and
choices, and to determine whether they align with moral or ethical
principles. The focus is on how the work reflects the author's moral
views and how it might influence the reader's own moral or ethical
beliefs.

III. Marxist Approach: This approach examines a literary work through the lens
of Marxism, which emphasizes social and economic class struggles. The
goal is to uncover the power dynamics between social classes and how they
are reflected in the work. The focus is on how the work reinforces or
challenges dominant social structures and the ways in which it reflects
the economic and political realities of its time.

IV. Feminist Approach: This approach examines a literary work through the
lens of gender and power relations. The goal is to identify how the work
reflects, reinforces, or challenges gender roles and stereotypes. The
focus is on how the work portrays the experiences of women, and the ways
in which it reflects or challenges patriarchal social structures.
 V. Historical Approach: This approach examines a literary work within its
historical context, exploring the social, political, and cultural factors
that may have influenced the work. The goal is to understand how the work
reflects the beliefs and values of its time and how it might have
influenced later works. The focus is on how the work reflects the
historical context in which it was written and how it contributes to our
understanding of that time period.

VI. Reader-response Approach: This approach emphasizes the reader's role in

interpreting a literary work. The goal is to explore how the reader's own
experiences and perspectives influence their understanding of the work.
The focus is on how the reader responds to the work emotionally,
intellectually, and aesthetically, and how their responses shape their
interpretation of the work.

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