Semi-detailed Lesson Plan Grade 8 (Essay)

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A Semi-Detailed
Lesson Plan for
Grade 8
(Essay: The Filipino is worth dying
for by Benigno S. Aquino, Jr.)

Prepared by:
Cayudithan, Elssel F.
Depol, Lady-Ann A.
Manite, Hanna Yelena C.

Submitted to:

Mr. Roberto Guzman Jr.

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A Semi-detailed Lesson Plan in English Grade 8

I. OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the 60-minute lesson, the students will be able to:
 identify the elements of the essay
 compose an essay related to the essay “The Filipino is worth dying for” by
Benigno S. Aquino, Jr.
 show appreciation of the essay through making a poster, composing a song and
a short poem, and writing a slogan.
II. Subject Matter

Topic : “The Filipino is worth dying for” by Benigno S. Aquino, Jr.

References:
 Literatures of the World textbook
 Constel Videos (teaching strategies)
Instructional Materials: Powerpoint presentation; Cartolina; Copy of the essay;
Crossword puzzle; kahoot app
III. Instructional Procedure
A. Preparatory Activity
The teacher will ask someone to lead the prayer. Afterwards, she will greet them
and ask for the attendance of the class. Lastly, she will ask them to arrange the
chairs and seat properly.
B. Motivation
The teacher will show some pictures related to the topic and ask students to
share their ideas or opinions.

After the students give their answers, the teacher will relate these answers to the
topic that will be discussed.
Questions: “Based on your answers a while ago, what do you think is our topic for
today?”
The teacher provides clues for the students to come up with the correct answer.
C. Lesson Proper
Unlocking of Difficulties: Crossword Puzzle
The teacher will post a crossword puzzle on the board and will have the students
find the given unfamiliar words.

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The teacher will provide example sentences of the unfamiliar words, and ask
students to identify its meaning.
The teacher will have a quick review about the elements of essay that has been
discussed from the previous lesson.
A. Idea
- “The Filipino is Worth Dying for”
B. Motive
- To convince Marcos to give back the freedom of Filipinos.

C. Structure
a. First part
- Ninoy reflected who the Filipino is.
b. Second part
- Ninoy argued that the Filipino is ready for democracy. He even
cited the era of Spanish conquistador and the barangay.
c. Third part
- Ninoy identified himself as Filipino and that he is seeking for
freedom. He also persuaded Marcos to give back their freedom.
D. Evidence
- Ninoy argued that the Filipino is worth dying for because he, the
Filipino, is the nation's greatest untapped resource and also
because the Filipino:
~is not a coward
~values life
~tends to give his leader the ~maximum benefit of the doubt
~is a good leader because he is also a good follower
~loves freedom
~puts the highest premium on human life and human dignity
~would try to adapt till his patience runs out
~prepared for democracy
~values freedom, but because he values human life more, he
would not easily take up arms and would rather wait until his
patience runs out

E. Explanation
Ninoy wrote this essay and delivered it as a speech before
the Asia Society in New York on August 4, 1980. This was after
almost 8 years since his imprisonment due to Marcos'
proclamation of Martial Law. In this speech, he recalled his
experiences and the insights while he is in prison, and most
importantly his reflection that the Filipino is worth dying for. This
sp eech served as an open letter to Marcos back then.

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F. Coherence
Transition devices used:
Words such as "and", "like", "again", "but", and "rather"

G. Implication
- If Marcos would not grant the Filipino democracy, Ninoy
would be ready to die for that freedom and that revolution
would start because as Ninoy had stated, the Filipino, “would
wait until his patience runs out”.

D. Application
 Mock- Author Interview (The teacher will ask a student to act
as Benigno Aquino, Jr. and the remaining students will act as
audiences and others as interviewers.
E. Generalization
a. Summary of concept
The teacher will clarify students’ confusion. After that, they will be asked to
give the points to remember. The teacher will ask students about their
knowledge and opinion about the topic.
b. Valuing
The teacher will ask her students the importance of the essay and why did
Benigno S. Aquino Jr. write the essay
Questions:
1. “What is the importance of this essay?
2. “What do you think is the reason why he wrote it?”
3. “Why do we need to understand these things?”
4. “Is this useful in our daily lives? If yes, give some real-life situation. If not,
why?”
F. Evaluation

 Kahoot! (The students will be grouped into 4 groups. Each group should
collaborate to come up with a correct answer.
Questions:
1. It is the reason for writing and is suggested at the start of the essay.
b. evidence b. idea c. motive d. implication
2. It forms the shape of the ideas, the sequence of sub-topics and sections
through which the ideas are unfolded.
a. evidence b. structure c. motive d. implication
3. It should be true but arguable.
a. evidence b. explanation c. motive d. idea
4. It identifies the facts or details that one uses to support and prove the main
idea and sub ideas.
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a. evidence b. explanation c. motive d. idea

5. It shapes the smooth flow of argument created by transition sentences that
show how the next paragraph follows from the preceding one.
a. presence b. explanations c. implication d. coherence
6. How many years does the author suffer from solitary confinement?
a. 8 years b. 18 years c. 10 years d. 11 years
7. To whom does the author least likely address the essay?
a. Filipinos b. Philippines c. Ferdinand Marcos d. Imelda Marcos
8. Who is the author of the essay “Filipino is worth dying for”?
a. Benigno S. Aquino, Sr. b. Benigno S. Aquino, Jr.
c. Benigno S. Aquino III d. Benigno S. Aquino II
9. Which of the following statements is not mention by the author.
a. I have chosen to suffer long years of solitary confinement
b. I hope you will forgive me for what I have done to you
c. I have faced death a couple of times in prison.
d. I have waited patiently for you to restore democracy
10. Which of the following is least likely be the theme of the essay?
a. sacrifice b. forgiveness c. democracy d. sloth

G. Assignment
• The students will write a reflection paper about “The Filipino is worth
dying for” by Benigno S. Aquino, Jr.
• (Next Meeting) Show your appreciation of the essay through your
preferred activity (e.g poster, slogan, poem, song)
• Bring art materials (if needed)

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