Detailed Lesson Plan in English 10

School: Dumingag National High School Grade Level 10

Teacher: Ms. Jessa L. Deliman Learning Area English
Cooperating Teacher Mr. Ian Jim A. Bayson Quarter 2
Teaching Time and Date Section Jupiter
MELC MELC: Write an exposition or discussion on a familiar issue to
include key structural elements and language features (EN10WC-
IIb13.2)

I. Objectives
Given the lesson and activities, the students are expected to do the following with at
least 75% level of accuracy:

a. define and identify exposition, its’ structures, and features;

b. Express personal viewpoints and experiences through their choice of topics and
supporting examples.
c. explain the importance of learning how to write an expository essay

II. Subject Matter

Topic: Expository Essay
References: Grade 10 English module Quarter 2 Module 5: Expository Essay
Materials: Power point, pictures, Visual Aids, laptop TV
Value Focus: Cooperation

III. Procedure

Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity

A. Preliminary Activities
 Prayer
Any volunteer to lead the prayer? (Student does as told.)

 Greetings
Good morning class. Good morning ma’am.
How are you today? We’re fine ma’am.

 Checking of Attendance
Class secretary, please check the attendance (The class secretary checks the
and give me the list of absentees right after our attendance.)
class.

• Passing of Assignments
Do you have any assignment class?
 Yes/ No ma’am.
Okay pass your assignments forward.
(Students do as told.)
• Setting of Classroom Standards
Before we begin our lesson, please be
reminded of the following class rules:
(The teacher reminds the students of the
classroom rules.)
 Listen attentively to the discussion.
 While the class is still going on, avoid
talking with your seatmates.
 Turn off your cellphones or electronic
devices to avoid disturbing the class.
 If you want to answer or talk just raise
your hand.
 Participate in class activities.

Is that clear class? Yes/No ma’am.

Alright, so I hope that this classroom rules will

be followed so that we will have a smooth and
successful discussion.

A. Motivation
Before we proceed to our new lesson, we will
first have an activity.

Activity 1: Read and Comprehend

I want you to read the exposition and answer

the questions that follow.

1. What is the exposition about?

2. How would you characterize people who
are smoking?

3. What would you feel if you are the mother

of the child who smoke?
4. What is exposition?
 B. Presentation
Did you understand the exposition class? -The exposition is all about smoking.
What do you think would be our topic this -I would characterize people who are
morning? smoking as having negative personality
and social traits.
Exactly! this morning, we will learn about -I would feel bad for my child. I will
Expository Essay. But before that, let us read reprimand him to quit smoking.
first the lesson objectives. -An exposition is a text that presents one
side of an issue.
Given the lesson and activities, the students
are expected to do the following with at least
75% level of accuracy:

a. define and identify exposition, its’

structures and features; Yes ma’am.
b. write an exposition on a familiar issue; Its all about exposition ma’am.
and
c. explain the importance of learning how
to write an expository essay

Will you help me achieve the lesson objectives

class?

C. Discussion
Expository Essay
a piece of text that presents one side of
the issue.

These are the structures of an exposition:

1. Introduction
2. Body (Series of arguments)
3. Conclusion
Yes/No ma’am.
What are the features of an exposition?

These are the language features of exposition:

1. using mental process - is to state what the

writer thinks of feels about the issue.
2. using material process- is to state what
happened.
3. using relational process- is to state what is
or should be.
4. using simple present tense- is to tell about
the present event.
5. using transitional signals to show
contrast. (although, however, & etc.)
6. using connecting words - firstly, secondly,
thirdly, before, additionally, however, etc.
7. using emotive words- words like woman
and child are neutral words as no feelings arise
about them.

How to write an expository essay?

These are writing requirements in writing an
expository essay:
• Step 1: Choose your topic and decide your
stand
 Are you for or against?
• Step 2: List 4 or 5 points to argue your
POV:
 Brainstorm- no particular order
 Arrange them in a coherent sequence
that brings out your stand.
• Step 3: Collect the evidence you will need
for each point:
 Quote statistics
 Give examples
 Quote statements from authorities
 Include a moral statement
 Tell a “real life” story that illustrates
your point

Do you have any questions about our topic this

morning class?

D. Generalization

Okay class before we proceed to our next

activity let’s test first your understanding.

What is an exposition?

What are the structures of an exposition?

What are the features of an exposition? Yes/None ma’am.

An exposition is a piece of text that

presents one side of the issue.

What is the importance of following the The structures of an exposition are the
structures and features when writing an introduction, body, and conclusion.
exposition?
The features of an exposition are the use
of material process, the use of relational
 process, the use of simple present tense,
the use of transitional signals to show
contrast, the use of mental process, and
the use of connecting words.
Very good class, all of you answered the
questions correctly. I can see to it that you
really did listen to my discussion and learn The importance of following the
something today. structures and features exposition in
making expository essay is to present a
E. Application balanced objective description of a topic.
It allows for the clear and logical
Now for your next activity I want you to get explanation of complex information
one whole sheet of paper and ballpens. It’s when providing point and evidence. Also,
your turn now to write an exposition. through following it you can present
clearly your side of an issue.
Activity 2: Write Me!

Write an expository essay about the topic “Is

Internet Surfing Good for us?” be guided by
the following rubrics in writing your essay.

Organization (5pts.)
 Is the thesis statement a complete
sentence?
2. Grammar (5pts.)-
 Are the sentences complete?
 Did you use correct conjunctions and
transitional signals?
3. Forms (5pts.) - Is the paragraph indented?
 Did you use commas correctly?
 Did you spell each word correctly?
(Students do as told.)
You are given 15 minutes to do your activity.

IV. Evaluation

Directions: Read each item carefully and

encircle the letter of the best answer.

1. A piece of text that presets one side of the

issue.
a. debates
b. exposition
c. blogs
d. editorials
2. What language features of exposition is
before, additionally, however, but on the other
hand etc?

a. connecting words
b. material process
c. mental process
d. relational words

3. What language feature is the state what is or

should be?
a. simple present tense
b. material process
c. relational process
d. mental process

4. The following are the structures of

exposition except?
a. debates
b. body
c. conclusion Correct answers
d. introduction 1.B
2.A
3.C
5. This is where the writer states the topic that 4.A
is addressed in the text. 5.B
a. body 6.A
b. introduction 7.C
c. recommendation 8.C
d. thesis 9.A
10.C
6. What structural element of exposition in
which paragraphs are used to make different
points, called claims, about the topic?

A. Body/A series of argument

B. Conclusion
C. Introduction
D. Topic

7. What language feature is used when the

writer states what he/she thinks or
feels about the issue?

a. material process
b. relational process
c. mental process
d. transitional signal

8. Which is a connecting word?

a. but
b. and
c. firstly
d. although

6. In which part of the exposition can the

position of the writer be found?

a. Introduction
b. Body
c. Conclusion

10. It is used to re-state the writer’s point of

view on a certain topic.

a. Introduction
b. Body
c. Conclusion

F. Assignment

Directions: Read the text carefully. In a one

whole sheet of paper identify the language
features of the exposition. Write your answer
using graphic organizer.

DRINKING COFFEE
Drinking coffee, especially in the morning
while reading newspaper, is really an
enjoyable activity to do. However, drinking
coffee to much is not good for our health.
.
Firstly, it may be addictive and ultimately may
result in adrenal exhaustion. In short term,
coffee gives benefits of more energy, but long
term my result in a crash, after each
consumption to lower levels of energy than
previously thereby necessitating another cup,
etc.
Secondly, it may make our immune system
low. Coffee hampers the absorption of
essential minerals and vitamins such as
magnesium, zinc, iron, and potassium.
Thirdly, drinking coffee to much can
contribute to many kinds of sickness. It can
cause carries in the teeth. The caffeine in
coffee may aggravate osteoporosis by leaching
calcium from the bones. Long term coffee
drinkers often develop liver function disorders.
It also decreases quality of sleep.

In conclusion, it is not good for us to drink

coffee most of the time.