Codium, Jenipe R.

BSED-English-3A
A Semi Detailed Lesson Plan on Grade 7 English

I. STANDARDS, COMPETENCIES, AND OBJECTIVES

A. CONTENT STANDARD
The learner demonstrates understanding of Philippine literature in the Period of Emergence as a
tool to assert one's identity; strategies in listening to and viewing of informative and short
narrative text; word relationships and associations; informative speech forms; and use of
direct/reported speech, passive/active voice, simple past and past perfect tenses and sentence
connectors.
B. PERFORMANCE STANDARD
The learners transfer learning by: showing ways of asserting one's identity; comprehending
information and short narrative texts using schema and appropriate listening and viewing
strategies; expressing ideas, opinions, and feelings through various formats; and enriching written
and spoken communication using direct/reported speech, active/ passive voice, simple past and
past perfect tenses and connectors correctly and appropriately.
C. LEARNING COMPETENCY
EN7LT-III-b-5: Discover literature as a tool to assert one’s unique identity and to better
understand other people

D. OBJECTIVES

i. Identify the key message conveyed in the material viewed;

ii. Demonstrate Filipino characteristics, values and practices through differentiated activities; and

iii. Share appreciation of the text as a tool to assert one’s unique identity;

II. SUBJECT MATTER

Topic : I am a Filipino by Carlos Romulo
Reference : Grade 7 LM – Module 4 Page 78-82
https://aboutphilippines.org/documents-etc/I-AM-A-FILIPINO.pdf
Skills : Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.
Instructional Aids : PPT, audio speaker
Value Focus : Patriotism

III. PROCEDURES
PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES
 - Prayer. A student will be requested to lead the prayer.
- Checking of Attendance. The teacher will ask the class secretary to check who is/are absent.
- Classroom reminders/rules. The teacher will present the classroom rules.
A. REVIEW
List them all! In this activity, the students will give at least 2 examples for each figure of speech.
Processing questions:
1. What are the different figures of speech?
2. What is the purpose of using figures of speech?
3. How figures of speech help us in constructing sentences?
4. What is the importance of using figures of speech in creative writing?
5. Why do poets use figures of speech?
B. MOTIVATION
- Groupings and Incentive chart.
Song Tanong. The class will be divided into 4 groups. The teacher will play a minus one song.
The students must guess the song title. After giving the title, the student must provide a brief
explanation about what the song is all about. The winning group will receive points.
Process Questions:  

1. How did you find the activity? Was it easy or difficult for you to identify and give the song
title? 

3. What do you think those songs convey to us? 

4. What do you think is our topic for today?

C. VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT
Sorting Hat. The Sorting Hat vocabulary game is where you have students sort synonym words,
just as the Sorting Hat sorted Hogwarts students into houses. Identified difficult words with
example sentences will be posted on the board and they are the “houses”. The student will
analyze the meaning of the word using the example sentences so that they can sort the synonym
words from the hat. When students pull the word out of the hat, they choose which of the houses
the word(synonym) belongs in.
Sprung
The weeds sprang up overnight. 

 Appear
Languor
They feel the languor brought on by a hot summer afternoon.
  Tiredness
Vanguard
Those in the vanguard of this industrial growth grew in wealth and status.

 Spearhead
Beckoned
He beckoned to the waiter to come over.

 Signal
Stevedores
In Iceland, fishermen heavily depend on a skilled stevedore to load and unload the catch
of the day.

 Laborer

Appurtenances
Books and CDs are among the of student life. 

 Essentials

D. PRESENTATION OF THE LESSON /DEVELOPMENT OF THE LESSON

ACTIVITY

- The teacher will ask a question related to the topic.

o How do you feel as a Filipino? Are you proud or ashamed? Why? Do you consider yourself unique?

- The teacher will project a short background about the author Carlos Romulo
o Carlos P. Romulo, in full Carlos Peña Romulo, (born January 14, 1899, Camiling,
Philippines—died December 15, 1985, Manila), Philippine general, diplomat, and
journalist known for his activities on behalf of the Allies during World War II and his
later work with the United Nations.

- The teacher will share the overview of the essay “I am a Filipino”.

o “I Am a Filipino” is often considered a manifesto for the Filipinos’ dream of freedom
from colonial rule. It is the most famous literary work of Carlos P. Romulo and was
published in August of 1941 in the Philippines Herald.
- The teacher will present the guide questions which will be answered later in the class. The
questions will be distributed to each group.
o What are the true qualities of a Filipino as pointed out in the essay?
o What is the theme of the essay?
 o What are the symbolisms used by the author?
o What figures of speech employed in the text?
o What does the essay tell us about the Filipino culture, values and traditions?
o Why the heroes were mentioned?

- The students will watch the video of I am a Filipino.

- Graphic organizer. Create a graphic organizer highlighting the Filipino characteristics,

values and practices You can choose a graphic organizer of your choice.

ANALYSIS

- Travel Time. After reading the text, each group will travel from one station to another. They
will discuss and reconcile their answers the question posted in each station. A representative
will present their answers.
o STATION 1. What are the true qualities of a Filipino as pointed out in the essay?
o STATION 2. What is the theme of the essay?
o STATION 3. What are the symbolisms used by the author?
o STATION 4. What figures of speech employed in the text?
o STATION 5. What does the essay tell us about the Filipino culture, values and
traditions?
o STATION 6. Why the heroes were mentioned?

ABSTRACTION

- Story Impressions. This is an activity wherein the students will select text and read and
reflect on it by giving of their thoughts, ideas, and reflections regarding the text. Then they
will identify what Filipino characteristics, values, practices and traditions are being
emphasized in the selected text. They will follow the format below.

Selected Text Impressions Filipino characteristics,

values, practices and
traditions

APPLICATION
 - Beat the Mission. A group representative will pick a fish with a number on it. Each group
will accomplish a different task related to the lesson.

Mission 1 Talk Show. A talk show is a television or radio show in which various topics are
discussed informally and listeners, viewers, or the studio audience are invited to participate in
the discussion. The group assigned in mission 1 will discuss Filipino values and practices.

Mission 2 Rap. Rap is a type of popular music of US black origin in which words are recited
rapidly and rhythmically over a prerecorded, typically electronic instrumental backing. The
group assigned in mission 2 will create and perform an original rap piece about Filipino
heroes and their contributions to the country.

Mission 3 Advertisement. An advertisement is the promotion of a product, brand or service

to a viewership in order to attract interest, engagement and sales. The group assigned in this
mission will create a live TV advertisement regarding Filipino culture and tradition.

Mission 4 Comical Skit. A comical skit is a short comedy sketch or piece of humorous
writing, especially a parody. The group assigned in this mission will perform a skit that
showcases the unique and distinguished traits of Filipinos.

- Before they will perform, the rubric will be presented to let the students know how they will
be graded.

E. GENERALIZATION/ VALUING
- The teacher will ask generalization questions to the students.
o What remarkable traits Filipino are known for?
o Despite your youth, could you name some things you have done that show you are a true
Filipino?
o What’s your advice to future Filipino generations?

IV. EVALUATION

- Part 1. The students will answer a 10-item quiz on https://kahoot.com/

How to play Kahoot
Go to kahoot.com and click Play on the upper right next to sign up, enter the game pin
09361703, create a nickname and you’re good to go!

1. I am a Filipino is written by _______ ?

a. Ismael V. Mallari
b. Carlos P. Romulo
c. Manuel L. Quezon
d. N.V Gonzalez
 2. “I am Filipino – inheritor of a __________ past, hostage to the ___________ future"
a. uncertain, glorious
b. glorious, uncertain
c. glory, uncertainty
d. uncertainty, glory
3. Author’s most famous literary work sheds light on __________.
a. Filipino’s dream to rule the world.
b. Filipino’s dream for freedom from colonial rule.
c. Filipino’s dream to rule his own country.
d. Filipinos’ dream to conquer other country.
4. “I am Filipino, child of the marriage of the _________ and the __________.
a. East and West
b. North and South
c. Philippines and America
d. Philippines and China
5. The __________ is the genre of “I am Filipino”
a. poetry/fiction
b. novel
c. essay/non-fiction
d. poem
6. The “I am Filipino” was published on ________
a. 1940
b. 1941
c. 1942
d. 1943
7. “I am a Filipino born of _________.
a. ruler
b. conqueror
c. great leader
d. freedom
8. “. . . and I shall not rest until freedom shall have been added unto my _________.
a. Inheritance
b. Colony
c. Country
d. Mother land
9. “for myself and my __________ – forever.
a. Grandchildren
b. Children
c. Family
d. Student
10. _________ is the theme of I am a Filipino.
a. burning desire of the Filipinos for independence.
b. burning desire to trust the land to their children.
c. burning desire to take care of the country’s nature.
d. burning desire to be famous

- Part 2. How will you show that you are proud of being a Filipino? Enumerate ways. (5pts)
V. ASSIGNMENT:
- The students will create a free verse poem about a symbol of themselves as a Filipino. They will
submit and exhibit their output on Padlet.com
(https://padlet.com/jenipecodium010102/nyeesnr0cp7uojnr)

- Rubric for free verse poem

4 3 2 1
Presentation Final draft was Final draft was Final draft was Final draft was
very neat, clean, neat and clean. partly messy. Title messy.
and presented Appropriate and author are
quality work. placement of title listed.
Appropriate and author was
placement of title, made.
author, and use of
fonts was made.
Grammar Proper use of A couple of The poet's There are
English spelling spelling or intended meaning numerous spelling
and grammar is grammar mistakes is confusing by or grammar errors,
used consistently are evident, but do several spelling or making the poems
throughout each not diminish the grammar errors. difficult to
poem. Punctuation meaning of the Punctuation may understand.
is utilized when poem. Punctuation be misused. Punctuation is
necessary. is utilized when used incorrectly.
necessary.
Use of poetic Appropriate use of Poetic language is Some poetic No poetic
language poetic language is used minimally, language was language was
evident, and used and is thoughtful. used. It may not used.
where needed, It adds to the topic, add to the
without over use. imagery, and/or imagery, topic, or
It consistently creativity of the mood of the poem.
adds to the poem. It may feel forced.
creativity,
imagery, and
originality of the
poem.
Talk Show Rubric

4 3 2 1
Content Consistently General focus on Moves away from Unfocused; little
focuses on topic; topic; provides focus; provides information
provides much adequate inadequate
information information information
Creativity Presentation Presentation shows Presentation is Discussion is
shows significant effort. Students acceptable. somewhat lacking in
effort. Students go occasionally go Discussion is basic
beyond basic beyond basic adequate, but does questions/answers.
questions and questions/answers. not go beyond basic No use of
answers. Good Some use of questions/answers. props/costumes.
use of props/costumes.
props/costumes.
Organization Presentation and Presentation is well-
materials are well organized, but some All group members More than one group
organized. All group members show minor member seems very
group members show minor disorganization, or disorganized. Group
know their roles disorganization. one group member members do not
well. seems very seem to know their
disorganized. roles well.
Presentation All group All group members All group members Some students do
members speak speak clearly, but speak clearly, but not speak clearly,
clearly and loudly there are minor there are minor and there are
and make good problems with problems with problems with
eye contact. volume or eye volume and eye volume and eye
contact. contact. contact.

Rap Rubric

4 3 2 1
Content Song clearly Song portrays Song portrays Content is
portrays the the theme, of the theme, of unorganized
theme of the the text but the text but and does not
text includes 1-2 includes 3-4 represent the
mistakes. mistakes. theme, of the
 text
Beat/Rhythm A beat or song A beat or A beat or No beat or
rhythm was rhythm was rhythm was rhythm was
identified in identified in identified in present
the song and the song and the song and
maintained maintainted was not
throughout throughout maintained
entire most of the throughout the
presentation presentation presentation
Volume/Projection/Annunciation Presenter was Presenter(s) Presenter(s) Presenter(s)
flawless in was heard and was heard could not be
presentation of maintained a clearly, was heard or
song. serious occasionally could not get
composure, silly, and thorugh the
but made 1-2 made 3 or 4 song in a
mistakes while mistakes while serious
presenting. presenting. manner,
completely
unprepared.
Physical Presentation Song was Song was Song was Song was not
legible with legible with legible with legible, and
no no few difficult to
grammatical grammatical grammatical follow
mistakes and mistakes and mistakes and format.
format was format was format was
clear and easy easy to follow. satisfactory.
to follow.

Advertisement Rubric

Content -Advertisement -Advertisement -Advertisement -Advertisement

very effectively effectively effectively does not
includes more than includes three includes less than effectively include
three components components of a three components the components of
of a successful ad. successful ad. of a successful ad. a successful ad.
-Includes a -Includes a catchy
creative catchy phrase or jingle
phrase or jingle
Creativity -Advertisement is -Advertisement is
-Advertisement is -Advertisement is
entertaining and interesting, and
somewhat not interesting or
grabs the entertaining for
interesting, and entertaining for the
audience's most of the
entertaining for audience
attention audience some of the
audience
Presentation -Presentation is -Presentation is -Presentation is -Presentation is not
well practiced, practiced, with somewhat practiced and the
with excellent good expression practiced, with radio commercial
 expression -Speaking volume some expression has no expression
-Speaking volume and speed allows -Speaking volume -It is difficult to
and speed allows for fairly easy and speed allows hear the
for easy understanding for some presentation
understanding understanding
Soundtrack - The music is The music neither The music No music is used.
Emotion "seamless" with detracts or adds to distracts the
video; fits the the message of the audience from the
message and mood video but is fitting. message or
of the video, emotion of the
enhancing the video.
feelings.

Comical Skit Rubric

Content There is an There is sufficient There is a great Topic is not clear;

abundance of information that deal of information
material clearly relates to topic. information that is included does not
related to the Most points are not clearly support topic in
topic. All points accurate and connected to the any way.
are accurate and clearly made. topic.
clearly made.
Props and Students use Students use 1-2 Students use 1-2 The students use
Costumes several props props that make props during the no props OR the
(could include the presentation presentation, props chosen
costume) that better. which are detract from the
show considerable somewhat presentation.
work/ creativity effective.
and enhance the
presentation
Enthusiasm Facial expressions Facial expressions Facial expressions Very little use of
and body language and body language and body language facial expressions
generate a strong sometimes are used to try to or body language.
interest andgenerate a strong generate Did not generate
enthusiasm about interest and enthusiasm. much interest in
the topic in others. enthusiasm about topic being
the topic in others. presented.
Preparedness Students are Students seem The students are Students do not
completely pretty prepared but somewhat seem at all
prepared and have might have needed prepared, but it is prepared to
obviously a couple more clear that rehearsal present.
rehearsed. rehearsals. was lacking.
A mother is speaking in the poem and her words are addressed to her son.

The mother has led a struggling life. She explains to her son that she encountered harsh experiences and
the cruel reality of life. She compares her life no to be like a crystal staircase because hers has always
been full of tacks, splinters and torn up boards.

The speaker encounters tacks, splinters, holes and darkness on the stairs.

She is telling her son about her life in this way because she wishes to share her experience and encourage
him to never give up.

1. Don’t turn back.

2. Don’t sit down and do nothing.
3. Don’t fall, be courageous and determined.