Semi Detailed Lesson Plan - Children of The Ash Covered Loam by NVM Gonzales

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A Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan in English 416

(Teaching Philippine Literature English)
I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
a. Share their thoughts on common Filipino traditions and beliefs using
illustrations; and
b. Interpret about how the society reacts to their surroundings and beliefs.
II. SUBJECT MATTER

a. Content/Topic: Children of the Ash-Covered Loam by N.V.M. Gonzales
b. References: Croghan,R.(2000). The Development of the Philippine Literature
in English (Since 1900). Phoenix Publishing House, Inc. pp. 201-209
c. Materials: Powerpoint Presentation, Pictures, Laptop, Smartphone, Speaker
d. Value Focus: Hardwork and Resiliency
e. Approach: Cultural and Mimetic Approach
III. PROCEDURE/ LEARNING ACTIVITIES

A. Preparation/ Preliminary Activities
1. Greetings
2. Opening Prayer
3. Checking of Class Attendance
B. Lesson Proper
1. Motivation
The Teacher will present illustrations of some common
Superstitious Beliefs and Common Filipino Traditions.
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The Teacher then will ask the following questions:
a. Have you ever practiced any of these presented beliefs?
b. Do these superstitious beliefs contribute to the Filipino Culture and
Traditions? In what way?
c. Would you consider traditions and beliefs an essential part in making
decisions? Explain your answer.
2. Presentation
The teacher will give a short background of the Author.
Nestor Vicente Mandali Gonzalez popularly
known as N.V.M. Gonzalez. Born on September 8,
1915 in Romblon but was raised in Mindoro. He is a
fictionist, poet, essayist and a teacher. He was the 2 nd
prize winner on the 1952 Carlos Palanca Memorial
award for Literature for his short story, Children of
the ash-covered loam.
Some major works of N.V.M. Gonzalez include

the following: The Winds of April, Seven Hills Away,
The Bamboo Dancers, Mindoro and Beyond:
Twenty-One Stories and the Bread of Salt and Other
Stories. His works were notably famous for
portraying simple and his subjects were the common
people.
3. Discussion
The teacher will read the summary of the story entitled, “Children of the
Ash-covered Loam” by N.V.M. Gonzalez.
Summary of Children of the Ash-Covered Loam

By N.V.M Gonzalez
Tatay came home from Malig with a surprise to Tarang and it was a pig (a sow).
Now, Tarang has his sow to look after. Nanay taught Tarang on how to make his pig
tame. Tatay then brought a trough that the kaingin had made. While they’re watching the
sow eating off the trough, Nanay asked tatay about the sow. Tatay said that the pig was
given by Paula after he run some errands in exchange for a ganta or five chupas of salt
he got from the store last time and for a reason Tarang has something to look after.
Paula then said to Tatay to fatten and let the sow have a litter, then all the better for the
both of them.
Afterwards, Nanay and Tatay tend the sow, giving its food and making its pen.
Tarang then helped out in feeding the sow with freshly ripe papayas which Nanay cut
them them up to feed the sow. Tatay then with his bolo brought a trough from tree trunk
that the kaingin had made. Sometimes, Tatay brought ubod form the betel nut or the
sugar palm and the only the soft parts to which Nanay usually saved up for supper, letting
the pig have the rest.
As the planting time is approaching, Tarang’s family and the people nearby became
very busy working in kaingin. Feeding the sow and preparing his own meal was up to
Tarangs hands now. One morning, instead of leaving Cris at home with Tarang, Nanay
took her to the kaingin. That same day too, Tatay left early and returned after breakfast with
a pullet under his arm. Nanay and Tatay then had an argument because Tatay bartered the
camisa that Paula gave to Nanay for a dumalaga which Tatay believed to bring luck for the
planting. He then let its blood spurt out the ash-covered ground in the hopes of yielding rich
crops. Tio Longinos then made a reed cross for which he added citronella grass, 3 rusty
nail and ginger he took from the pouch at his waist and placed it all at the foot of the reed
cross. On that night, it rained but only a brief rain burst. Before daybreak it was all over.
Upon waking up that morning, Tarang set out and did everything his father baded
him to do. They finished gathering and tying the buri leaves for the roof of the sow’s pen. In
that dreary-looking afternoon, Tarang set out to gather ripe papayas. He came the house
running as the the thunderstorms was right behind him. That night Tia Orang arrived at
their hut while it rained hard. She then tend Nanay’s belly as her way of earning the supper
Nanay and Tatay had offered. She ate supper with the family and started talking about Evil
Ones and Spirits and stories of about the Barrio, Malig. Tarang then remembered Tio
Longinos and the rituals at the kaingin as well as the crushed ginger roots soaked in oil that
made Tarang sneeze.
They went to bed and Tarang thought he should stay in one corner far from Nanay.
He was a man now, he felt. Half awake, Tarang thought the rain was making music now. He
thought of the kaingin. Tatay, too heard the music of the rain. Tarang listened more
carefully. He could hear Tatay grunting and the little, squirming noises. He got up and it
seemed that at this very hour the rice grains too, would be pressing forward the ash-
covered loam. He thought he caught the sound that the seeds also made.
The ground was not too wet. In his house, Tarang struck a tree stump with his big
toe, and the hurt was not half as keen as it might have been, not half as sharp as his
hunger for knowing, for seeing with his own eyes how life emerged from this dark womb of
the land at this time of night.
Activity - Inferring from Short Story

Directions: Before reading the summary of the story, consider the title of the
story and answer the first question. Then read the summary of the short story
entitled Children of the Ash-Covered Loam by N.V.M. Gonzales and as you read,
try to answer the following questions.
1. From the title of the story, what do you think will the story be about?
2. What do you think does Tarang feel as he received the gift from his tatay?
3. How would you characterize Tarang upon knowing what he did in the story?
4. Why do you think he had to do such a thing?
5. What can you infer about the character of Tarang based on what he did
towards the end of the story?
4. Application
Let’s hear it from you!
Directions: Based on the story, give your interpretation about how the society
reacts on their surroundings and beliefs.
IV. EVALUATION
The teacher will ask the students the following questions:
1. Why do you think N.V.M Gonzales entitled the story “Children of the Ash-
Covered Loam”?
2. How can you relate to Tarang’s family in the story? Compare your way of
living to that of Tarang’s.
3. Do you think folk beliefs still exist in the present time? Why do you say
so?
4. Name at least 3 Filipino Values depicted in the story.
5. What have you learned from the story?
V. ASSIGNMENT
Direction: List down at least five folk beliefs, values and traditions you have
learned from your parents or present in your community. Explain how these
beliefs, values and traditions affect your society. The presentation and discussion
of rubrics will be followed.
Rubrics For Rating
Level of Achievement
Criteria Excellent Good Fair Poor
(8-10 points) (5-7 points) (4-5 points) (0-3 points)
There is one There is one There is one topic, The topic and
specific, well- clear, well- but main ideas are main ideas are
focused topic. focused topic. not especially not clear.
Main ideas are Main idea are clear.
Focus and clear and are clear but not
Details well supported supported by
by detailed and detailed
accurate information or
information facts.
The introduction The introduction The introduction There is no clear

is inviting, states states the main states the main introduction,
the main topic topic and provides topic. A conclusion structure, or
and provides an an overview of the in included, but is conclusion.
Organization overview of the paper. A not especially
argument. conclusion is relevant/supported.
Information is included, but does
relevant and not strengthen the
presented in argument/position.
logical order.
The conclusion
is strong.
All sentences Most sentences Most sentences Sentences sound

are well- are well- are well awkward, are
Sentence, constructed and constructed and constructed, but distractingly
Structure, have varied have varied they have a similar repetitive, or are
Grammar, structure and structure and structure and/or difficult to
Mechanics, length. The length. The author length. The understand. The
& Spelling author makes makes a few authors makes author makes
very few errors errors in grammar, several errors in numerous arrors
in grammar, mechanics, and/or grammar, in grammar,
mechanics, spelling but these mechanics, and/or mechanics,
and/or spelling. mistakes do not spelling that and/or spelling
interfere with interfere with that interfere with
understanding. understanding. understanding.
Prepared by: Submitted to:
George E. Alayon Ms. Erlyn C. Beup,Ed.D

Glaidel C. Cataluña Professor
Flordelis B. Lisao
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FILAMER CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

Roxas Avenue, Roxas City, 5800, Philippines

A Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan in English 416

II. SUBJECT MATTER

III. PROCEDURE/ LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Some major works of N.V.M. Gonzalez include

Summary of Children of the Ash-Covered Loam

Activity - Inferring from Short Story

Criteria Excellent Good Fair Poor

(8-10 points) (5-7 points) (4-5 points) (0-3 points)

(8-10 points) (6-7 points) (4-5 points) (0-3 points)

The introduction The introduction The introduction There is no clear

(8-10 points) (6-7 points) (3-5 points) (0-2 points)

All sentences Most sentences Most sentences Sentences sound

Prepared by: Submitted to:

George E. Alayon Ms. Erlyn C. Beup,Ed.D

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