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Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan

Subject: 21st Century Literature from the Time: 9:40 - 10:40 am
Philippines and the World
Grade Level: Grade 11 Date: February 25, 2025
Section: ARTS & DESIGN Teacher: Trisha Ryne R. Baiton

CONTENT STANDARD The learner demonstrates understanding of

how world literature and other text types serve
as ways of expressing and resolving personal
and cultural issues.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD The learner proficiently delivers an insightful
interpretation and analysis of literary texts,
demonstrating awareness of literary elements
and techniques.
LEARNING COMPETENCIES  Identify the theme, tone, and literary
techniques used in a particular literary
text. (EN11/12LT-IIa-3)
 Express personal insights about a
literary text based on its context.
(EN11/12LT-IIa-4)
I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
a. Identify key themes and literary devices in The Good Body by Eve Ensler and The
Valley of Amazement by Amy Tan.
b. Explain how the authors present their messages through simple literary
techniques.
c. Create personal reflections on how the texts relate to their own experiences
through writing an essay.
II. Subject Matter
 Topic: Understanding Themes and Literary Techniques of the excerpts from The
Good Body by Eve Ensler and The Valley of Amazement by Amy Tan
 Duration: 1 hour
 Materials: Copies of the text, LED television, laptop, Powerpoint presentation
 References: Excerpts from The Good Body by Eve Ensler and The Valley of
Amazement by Amy Tan
III. Procedure
A. Preliminaries
 Prayer
 Greetings
 Attendance
 Collection of assignments
 Review
B. Motivation
"Stand, Sit, Jump" Game
 The teacher will explain the game rules. Stand up when you hear "Success", sit
down when you hear "Hard work" and jump when you hear "Never give up".
 The teacher will read a story enthusiastically while students follow the actions.
 Those who doesn’t participate or got disqualified will be answering questions later
on.
STORY
 Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a student named Alex who
dreamed of success. But Alex knew that success doesn’t come easily—it requires
hard work.
Every morning, Alex woke up early and studied hard. While others were
sleeping, Alex was busy putting in the hard work needed to reach the top. But the
road wasn’t easy. There were times when Alex failed tests, struggled with lessons,
and even felt like giving up. But deep inside, Alex remembered an important lesson:
Never give up!
One day, there was a big competition in school. The winner would earn a
scholarship—a big step toward success! Alex trained day and night, practicing with
determination and putting in even more hard work. But as the competition day
arrived, Alex faced a tough challenge. The questions were difficult, and doubt started
to creep in.
For a moment, Alex thought about quitting, but then a voice inside whispered:
Never give up! So, Alex took a deep breath, focused, and gave it everything.
And guess what? Alex won! It was a moment of pure success! The hard
days, the sacrifices, and the moments of struggle were all worth it because success
comes to those who do the hard work and never give up!

Presentation of the Lesson

C. Activity (8 minutes)
 The students will be group into 6.
 Each are given one of the following scenarios from "Good Body" and “The Valley
of Amazement”. They have to choose one representative to answer the question
written below.
 Students will be given 3 minutes to discuss and then the representatives can share
their answers at the front.
Scenarios from The Good Body
1. The narrator constantly compares her body to society’s beauty standards and feels
inadequate.
Question: How does society influence the way people perceive their own bodies?
2. The narrator attempts to change her body through extreme dieting and exercise to fit
into societal expectations.
Question: What are the consequences of trying to conform to unrealistic beauty
standards?
3. After years of struggling with body image, the narrator begins to question whether
external validation truly defines self-worth.
Question: How can self-acceptance empower individuals to challenge beauty
norms?
Scenarios from The Valley of Amazement
4. The protagonist is forced into a life she never wanted due to societal and family
pressures.
Question: How do cultural expectations shape an individual's identity and
choices?
5. The protagonist is separated from her mother and struggles to understand her
identity without her family’s guidance.
Question: How does family influence a person’s sense of self?
6. The protagonist faces numerous challenges as she tries to take control of her life in a
society that limits her choices.
Question: Why is personal freedom important, and how can one fight for it
despite societal restrictions?

D. Analysis (7 minutes)
 The teacher will ask the following question:
“How do these texts reflect real-life experiences?”

E. Abstraction (20 minutes)

THE GOOD BODY
Author’s Background
Eve Ensler is an American playwright, performer, and activist known for her works
that explore themes of gender, body image, and social issues. She studied at
 Middlebury College and is widely recognized for The Vagina Monologues and The
Good Body, which critique cultural expectations imposed on women. She grew up in an
upper-middle-class household but faced personal struggles, which influenced her
feminist activism.
Literary Text
The Good Body critiques unrealistic beauty standards imposed by society,
particularly on women. It highlights the struggle for self-acceptance and the pressure to
conform to a specific body image. It presents a personal reflection on the pressures of
achieving an ideal body image imposed by society. The narrator struggles with self-
acceptance and questions the norms of beauty. Ensler uses humor and satire to
challenge body norms, making her message more accessible while still being critical of
societal pressures.
The Valley of Amazement
Author’s Background
Amy Tan is a Chinese-American writer best known for exploring themes of identity,
family, and cultural conflict. She holds a degree in English and Linguistics from San
Jose State University. Her novels, including The Joy Luck Club and The Valley of
Amazement, depict the struggles of women navigating tradition and self-discovery. As
the daughter of Chinese immigrants, she was deeply affected by her family's history,
which is reflected in her exploration of cultural identity in her works.
Literary Text
The Valley of Amazement explores self-identity, cultural expectations, and personal
transformation. It delves into the conflicts between tradition and individuality and the
journey of self-discovery. It follows a young girl’s journey of self-discovery as she
uncovers hidden aspects of her identity shaped by family and cultural expectations. Tan
employs rich storytelling, detailed character development, and historical context to
immerse readers in the struggles of self-discovery.

 Imagery: Both texts use vivid descriptions to create strong mental pictures that
engage the reader’s emotions.
 Symbolism: Objects, actions, or characters in the texts represent larger concepts,
such as societal pressure and personal growth.
 Tone: Ensler’s work employs satire and humor, whereas Tan’s writing is more
reflective and deeply emotional.
 Message of the texts: Both authors showcases the impact of societal expectations
on personal identity, making their works relatable and thought-provoking.

F. Application (12 Minutes)

The teacher will ask students to think about modern real-life situations that relate to the
themes in The Good Body and The Valley of Amazement.
Directions: In a ½ sheet of paper, write short personal reflections (2-3 sentences) on
how issues like body image, societal expectations, or cultural identity affect people
today.

1 - Needs
3- Excellent 2 - Good Score
Improvement
Relevance to
Theme (Body
Clearly connects Relates to a
Image, Little or no
to a theme with theme but lacks
Societal connection to the /6
insightful depth or
Expectations, theme.
examples. examples.
or Cultural
Identity)
Lacks
Well-organized Somewhat
Clarity and organization,
and clearly organized, but /6
Coherence making it difficult
expressed ideas. could be clearer.
to understand.

Total /12
IV. Evaluation (8 minutes)
Directions: At the back of your ½ paper, write the letter of the correct answer.
1. What is a major theme in The Good Body? (b)
a. Adventure
b. Beauty standards
c. Family relationships
d. Love
2. Who wrote The Valley of Amazement? (a)
a. Amy Tan
b. Eve Ensler
c. Margaret Atwood
d. Virginia Woolf
3. What literary device is frequently used in The Good Body? (d)
a. Alliteration
b. Allegory
c. Hyperbole
d. Symbolism
4. What does The Valley of Amazement explore? (b)
a. Cultural identity
b. Political history
c. Scientific discoveries
d. Space exploration
5. What is a common theme in both texts? (b)
a. Comedy
b. Self-discovery
c. Technology
d. War
6. How does Ensler convey her message in The Good Body? (c)
a. Through fantasy elements
b. Through historical analysis
c. Through humor and satire
d. Through scientific research
7. What does Amy Tan often explore in her works? (a)
a. Cultural identity
b. Horror themes
c. Political activism
d. Space exploration
8. What is a major struggle faced by the protagonist in The Valley of
Amazement? (d)
a. Becoming a professional athlete
b. Finding a lost treasure
c. Learning a new language
d. Navigating family and cultural expectations
9. What is a recurring literary device in both texts? (a)
a. Imagery
b. Metaphor
c. Personification
d. Satire
10. What message do both authors convey? (b)
a. The benefits of wealth
b. The importance of self-acceptance
c. The need to conform to society
d. The role of technology in life

V. Assignment (5 minutes)
Research Task:
The students will choose a well-known European author from any literary period (e.g.,
William Shakespeare, Franz Kafka, Leo Tolstoy, Jane Austen, Victor Hugo, etc.). Find
their literary work and identify the themes and literary techniques used in the work.
Instructions:
 In your notebook, research about a famous European writer and choose one among
his/her literary works. Provide the summary and identify the themes and literary
techniques used in their work.

Prepared by: Checked by:

TRISHA RYNE R. BAITON MARY GRACE J.TALADTAD

Pre-service Teacher Critic Teacher