INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN IN GRADE 8 ENGLISH

Quarter
Date
Content Standard

Performance
Standard
Domain of Literacy
Learning
Competency
Level

Fourth Quarter
March 31, 2014
The learner demonstrates understanding of how AfroAsian Literature and other text types equip him/her with
communication skills that lead to embracing diverse
cultural heritage.
The learner performs an interactive human exhibit of AfroAsian literary characters.
Reading Comprehension
Show understanding and appreciation for the different
genres with emphasis on types contributed by Asian
countries.
Process Phase

I. Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
A. Relate personal experiences base from the characters action and
descriptions
B. Work in collaborative groups to sequencing plot lines
C. Share their insights of achieving their dreams through class discussion
D. Compare and contrast the traits of the character in story to a celebrity
by completing a Venn Diagram
II. Subject Matter
A. Topic:
B. Reference:
C. Instructional Material:

Makato and the Cowrie Shell

(A Thai Folktale)
by Supanee Khanchanathiti
Learning Module, pages 137-139
Teaching Guide
Visual aids and Handouts

III. Learning Tasks

A. Activity
The teacher will play an inspirational video about how a persons character
affects the way he/she can attain his/her dreams in life. The students will
watch the video.
B. Analysis
The teacher will ask the students about the video and about their future plans
and ambitions.
C. Abstraction
The teacher will introduce a folktale from Thailand about a young boy who is

so determined in life that his mere thoughts came to reality. But before
proceeding to the discussion of the story, he will first share some five
interesting facts about Thailand.
5 Interesting Facts About Thailand
Thailand is in the heart of Southeast Asia. Cambodia and Laos border
the country to the east and northeast, and Myanmar lies to the northwest. To
the west is the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, southeast of Burma.
The long southern region, connecting with Malaysia, is hilly and forested. The
highest mountains are in northern Thailand.
Did you know that?
1. Thailands name in the Thai language is Prathet Thai, which means Land
of the Free. It is the only country in Southeast Asia that was never
colonized by a European nation.
2. One of Thailands most curious creatures is the mudskipper, which is a fish
that is capable of walking on land and climbing trees. It uses its fins to
walk and can absorb oxygen through its skin and lining in its mouth. It
spends most of its time out of the water, eating the algae in tidal pools.
3. The worlds smallest mammal, the Craseonycteris thonglongyai (the
bumble bat), is found in Thailand.
4. Leaving the house without any underwear on is illegal you can be arrested
for it.
5. A century ago, more than 100,000 elephants lived in Thailand, with about
20,000 of them untamed. Now, there are about 5,000, with less than half
of them wild.
Unlocking of Difficulties
The teacher will now discuss the meaning of the following difficult words
which will be encountered in the story through pictures and context clues.

You can buy this slice of bread for three cowries.

I dont know how to take care of that

elephant. I am not a mahout!

You can either study, clean the house or help your

sister with her project. Do something productive
and dont be so idle.

Analyzing the Plot

The teacher will post jumbled events in the story and the students will
arrange them according to its proper sequence using the plot line. After this,
the teacher will check if the sequence is correct through story-telling.
Questions will asked all throughout the discussion.
D. Application
Directions: Using the Venn diagram, compare a famous and influential
celebrity (can be an artist, a politician, a teacher) to Makato. Be guided by
the following questions.
1. What traits do they both share? Write your answers between two circles.
2. Write his/her character traits, which are different from Makatos, inside the
right circle.
3. Write Makatos character traits, which are different from his/hers, inside
the left circle.
4. Make a three sentence explanation on how their similar traits could help
you in achieving your dreams.

Makato

Name of
the
Celebrity

IV HOMEWORK
Motive Questions: Could jealousy trigger someone to commit a crime?
Have an advance reading of the Egyptian folktale entitled The Two Brothers
Reference: Grade 8 Learning Package, pp. 153-154

Prepared by:

Gindra M. Ranosa
Teacher Applicant