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, Zamboanga City Lesson Plan in Literature 101 Prepared by: Sarah Mae R. Ismael Lit 415 A

Remarks I. Objectives 1. Given a story, the students will be able to correctly identify and present the elements of a short story using the appropriate graphic organizer. 2. Given the chance to look at the work of others, the students will be able to ask and answer questions about the story. 3. Given a problem, the students will be able to provide or suggest alternative solutions. 4. Given the chance to work in groups, the students will be able to foster respect by listening to his/her group mates while he/she/they is/are sharing ideas. II. Subject Matter Reading Selection: Dead Stars by Paz Marquez Benitez References: Value Focus: Learning Materials: copy of reading selection Dead Stars graphic organizer templates worksheets III. Procedure handouts Problem-solution

A. Motivation Show a picture depicting a love triangle (see attached). Ask: What do you think is happening in the picture? (Expected answer: love triangle) Call two or more students to share. B. Presentation Say: The love triangle theme has been used in many literary texts in the past and is still being used at present (Cite some examples). What other examples can you think of? The text we are going to discuss today is also about a love triangle and it is entitled Dead Stars. I expect that you have already read the story before coming to class so today we are going to have a group activity. Give basic information about the author and the text before breaking the class into groups. C. Activity Part I: 1. Divide the class in groups of 5 members each. 2. Each group member will have one of the following roles. a. Facilitator makes sure that the flow of discussion is smooth and that all members get a chance to speak b. Timekeeper reminds the group about time left and makes sure that all members get an equal opportunity to share c. Writer records the responses of the group d. Interviewer asks the groups questions during part II of the activity e. Speaker stands by the groups output and answers other groups questions about their work Note: Even though each has a specific role, members are still required to join in the discussion. 3. Groups will work on the following tasks (see attached for the groups task cards): Group I poster of the story Group V chronological order of events Group II characterization of Alfredo Group VI order of events according to narration Group III characterization of Esperanza Group VII conflict and resolution Group IV characterization of Julia Group VIII symbolism and imagery Part II: Gallery Walk 1. Ask groups to post their works on the wall. 2. Speakers stand near their outputs. 3. Others walk around as a group to look at other outputs.

If students will not be able to give the expected answer, ask the following questions to lead them to the answer: 1. What do you think is the relationship between the three people in the picture? 2. Why do you think are there 2 girls in the picture?

In cases where there are more than 5 members, two members can play the same role (e.g. 2 timekeepers, 2 speakers, etc).