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Lesson Plan for Grade 10 English

New Era High School

Tandang Sora Ave., Brgy. New Era, Quezon City

“KAFFIR BOY”
(an excerpt)

I. Objectives
At the end of discussion the students will be able to:
a. activate prior knowledge to exhibit previously learned concepts,
b. combine ideas and cooperate with others to reach a common goal,
c. examine visuals and inquire about perceived concepts,
d. analyze information through critical listening,
e. express opinion about the subject matter,
f. explain values through symbolism,
g. synthesize knowledge and experience to formulate generalization, and
h. reflect on the importance of education.

II. Subject Matter

1. Topic:
“Excerpt from Kaffir Boy” by Mark Mathabane
2. Reference:
Almonte, L.R., Flandez, L.L., et.al., “Celebrating Diversity through World Literature” Grade10.
Rex Book Store Inc., 2015.
3. Materials:
big book and other visual aids, writing materials

III. Procedure
A. Routine
(1) Classroom Inspection (2) Greetings (3) Checking of Attendance

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B. Review
The teacher asks the class to recall the salient points in the previous lesson.

Teacher says … Sample Expected Response

“What is the title of the story we “The Little Prince”

discussed yesterday?”

“Who is the author of the story?”

“ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry”

“Okay. Let’s pronounce that again.”

“ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry”
“ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry”

“Awesome.”

“What again is the most important

learning we got from the The Little “What is essential is invisible to the
Prince?” eye.”

“Excellent.”

“. What again is the meaning of “Important”

essential?”

“Very good.”

C. Motivation

Teacher says … Sample Expected Response

“Today, we are also going to discuss “Yay!”

something really essential in our lives.
Bu t before that, let’s play a game.”

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Activity 1
“Quick Think, Quick Ink”

Grouping
The teacher posts logos of Philippine universities on the board. She tells the class to choose the
university they would want to go to by forming a line in front of the logo they have chosen. The
teacher groups them accordingly.

Game Proper

The teacher gives instructions as she provides materials for the activity. The task is for the
groups to answer nine (9) random questions that the teacher will ask them.

Sample Q and A
Question #1: I am a protein-rich food that can be fried, boiled, poached, scrambled, or made into
an omelet. Some people want me sunny side-up. What am I?
Answer: egg

Question #2: I am the hardest natural substance that is commonly used for engagement rings and
is also considered “a girl’s best friend’. What am I?
Answer: diamond

Question #3: I have a single horn in the center of my forehead. I am considered a mythical
creature. What am I?
Answer 3: unicorn

After the nine questions are over, the teacher tabulates the score and tells the class that the first
group who can form a word from the first letters of every answer will get an additional five
points. The word is: EDUCATION.

The teacher announces the winner and congratulates everyone.

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D. Unlocking of Difficulties and Activating Prior Knowledge (APK)

Teacher says … Sample Expected Response

“What is the word that you have “Education”

formed from our game?”

“Education”

“What comes to your mind when you

hear the word education?” “Teachers”

“Classroom”

“Homework”

“Learning”

“Good Job”

“Some of you said teachers, some said “Bright Future”

learning, others said good job, bright
future. Now, all of these words are
indeed connected, in one way or
another, to education.”

“Now, let me show the big book that

we’re going to use for our story today.”

“Here. I’d like you to look at the cover

first. Is there anything you want to ask “Ma’am, what is the meaning of
me about what you see? ” Kaffir?”
“Well, Kaffir is originally an Islamic
word which means someone who does
not believe in religion, but later on the
word simply became a derogatory term
, or an insulting word used to refer to a
Black African.”

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APK cont. 1 …

Teacher says … Sample Expected Response

“Ma’am, who is the man in the

picture?”
“This man you see in the picture is
Mark Mathabane. He is the author of
Kaffir Boy, the story that I’m going to
share with you today. He is a South
African author and a college professor.”

“ Kaffir Boy is an authobiography. Do

you remember what an autobiography
is? ” “Yes.”

“What is an autobiography?” “It’s when a person writes his own

story.”

“That is correct. An autobiography is

an account of a person’s life written by
that person.”

“So if Kaffir Boy is an autobiography,

and Mark Mathabane is the author of
the story, that means Kaffir Boy is the “Mark Mathabane.”
story about - - - ?

“Very Good.”

“Now I would like to tell you more

about Mark Mathabane, but since
Kaffir Boy is an autobiography, I think
you will understand him better after
hearing a part of his story.”

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E. Motive Question/s

Teacher says … Sample Expected Response

“Now that you know that Kaffir Boy is

a true story about the author Mark
Mathabane, and that Mark Mathabane
is a Black African, what are the
questions you have right now about the
story that we are about to listen to?”

“What do you want to know about the No response

story?”
No response
“I will show you one page of the book.”

“What do you see?”

“There are two people talking. Who do

“Two people talking”
you think are talking?”
“Mark and his mother”
“Now, what do you think are they
talking about? What do you want to
know about the story?”
(Answers may vary)

The teacher writes the questions on the board.

Teacher says … Sample Expected Response

“These are the questions you asked.

These are the things you want to know
about the story. Let’s try to get some
answers for your questions.”

“Are you ready to listen to the story “Yes!”

now?”

The teacher instructs the class to sit on the floor and form a semi circle.

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F. Lesson Proper / Story Telling

The teacher tells the excerpt of Kaffir Boy to the class. She uses a big book for visuals and
makes the sharing interactive by asking some questions to the students as she tells the story.

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G. Evaluation
The teacher leads the students into a deeper understanding of the conversation that existed
between the author and his mother by asking HOTS questions.

H. Collaborative Learning Activity

Activity 2
“Building Foundations”
The class is once more divided into groups. They are given the following materials: spaghetti
noodles, straw, marshmallows, and tape. Their task is to build a structure resembling a house, a
school, a church, or any building. The main objective is to make the structure as strong as
possible, given only the materials provided. They are given only five (5) minutes to do this
activity.

When the structures are done, the groups are asked to present their output to class.

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I. Generalization
The teacher helps the students process their experiences in the previous activity. She makes the
student understand the connection between good education and success in life. She also makes
them look back to the first activity and once more helps the students establish the connection.

Some generalizations that may be formed by the students are:

1. Education is the key to success.
2. Strong foundation is essential to succeed in life.
3. No one succeeds without help from others.

J. Assignment
The teacher dictates the assignment below:

Write a three-paragraph essay about you as a student. Here are your guide questions:
1. How do you assess yourself as a student? Would you consider yourself as good student?
Why do you say so?
2. Among your classmates, who do you think is a good student? Why do you say so?
3. What then are the qualities of being a good student? What can you do to improve your
performance in class?
4. Why do you need to improve your performance? Why is it important for you to learn? What
can good education do to you?

The teacher announces the due date of the assignment and dismisses the class.

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