A SEMI-DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN HISTORICAL-BIOGRAPHICAL
AND MORAL-PHILOSOPHICAL APPROACH
Learning Standard: Analyze literature as a means of discovering the self. EN9LT-lb-14
I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, 80% of the students will be able to:
identify the theme of the story,
demonstrate understanding of moral-philosophical approach in criticizing literature by
performing a differentiated activities,
appreciate the significance of utilizing moral-philosophical approach in criticizing literature and
improving the self through answering life-relevant questions.
II. SUBJECT MATTER
Topic: Moral-Philosophical Approach
Language Skill Target: Reading Skills and Speaking Skills.
Reference: Grade 9 Textbook and Internet
Materials: PowerPoint Presentation, Instructional Materials, Handouts, and Big Book
III. PROCEDURE
A. Preliminary Activities (3 minutes)
1. Greeting & Opening Prayer
2. Checking of Attendance
3. Setting of Classroom Standards
Listen attentively,
Raise your right hand if you want to answer, and
Respect everyone
B. Motivation (5 minutes)
ACTIVITY NO.1: “Sing Along with Me”
Mechanics:
The teacher will present a song entitled “The Hare and The Tortoise”
The student will sing along.
C. Lesson Proper
ACTIVITY NO.2: Group Activity (7 minutes)
Mechanics:
With the same group. The teacher will present pictures to the student and they will guess what’s
in the picture.
The group who cannot answer will lose its chance to answer; the chance will be given to the other
group instead.
Each group will be given 5 seconds to answer.
Unlocking of difficulties
Instructions: Find the correct meaning of the words by matching Column A with Column B.
Column A Column B
1. boasted a.
2. mocking b.
3. amuse c.
4. pace d.
5. ridiculous e.
6. swiftest f.
7. bragging g.
8. accolades h. a statement of expressing excessive pride in oneself
i.
j.
ASK THE STUDENT TO PROVIDE EXAMPLE/S OF EACH WORD
ABSTRACTION: (15 minutes)
Discussion of:
Moral Approach
ANALYSIS: (15 minutes)
The teacher will present a story entitled “The Hare and the Tortoise” by Aesop
Give students 5 minutes to read the story
Discussion of the story
ACTIVITY NO.3: Cabbage Relay
Following questions:
1. What is the story all about?
2. Describe the characteristic of the Hare and the Tortoise
3. What is the moral of the story?
4. How did the tortoise win the race even though he is slower than the Hare?
5. What character does the Hare portray? Does his character was the reason why he lose?
6. The other animals laugh when the Hare lose, does this shows good morals?
7. Do you have the same characteristic with the Hare or with the Tortoise? How will you able
to improve or change such characteristic?
APPLICATION (10 minutes)
ACTIVITY NO.4: Literary Critique
Group 2: Criticize the story through drawing
Group 2: Criticize the story through painting
RUBRICS
10 6 4 2
Content
Creativity
Uniqueness
D. Generalization (3 minutes)
What is moral-philosophical approach?
What is the importance of utilizing moral-philosophical approach in criticizing literature?
What lesson did you learn from the story?
IV. EVALUATION
Instructions: Read comprehensively and answer the following questions.
1. Differentiate moral approach with philosophical approach. (5 points)
2. Discuss the moral and philosophy of the story. (5 points)
3. Cite at least 2 bad morals in the story. Explain each. (5 points)
V. ASSIGNMENT
Instructions: Write a modernized story of “The Hare and the Tortoise” in a form of a comic book. Make
your comic book creative and clean.
RUBRICS
20 15 10 5
The Hare and the Tortoise
by: Aesop
A long, long time ago, there lived a Hare in the forest who always boasted of his running speed. He would often
tease the Tortoise for being the slowest animal around. One fine day, he dared the Tortoise to a race in order to exhibit
his skills in front of other animals in the forest. Fed up with the Hare’s bragging, the Tortoise finally accepted the
challenge and decided to compete with him in a race.
On the day of the race, all the animals of the forest gathered to watch the competition between the Hare and the
Tortoise. Just as they were about to begin the race, the Hare mocked the Tortoise for accepting the challenge. Further, he
also mentioned that soon after he wins the race, the Tortoise would be ridiculed by other animals for accepting the dare.
The Tortoise kept silent and didn’t pay heed to the Hare’s words.
The race began at the count of one, two and three! The Hare immediately started running and the tortoise
started at its usual slow pace. Soon the Hare reached a long way ahead almost a few yards from the finish line. He looked
back to check if the Tortoise was anywhere nearby. However, the Tortoise was left far behind and almost could not be
seen.
The Hare decided to pause and take some rest on the way before he completed the race. He looked around and
to his left, he noticed a field of cabbages and carrots. He decided to snack on cabbage and take a short nap so that he
would quickly run past the finish line in a fresh mood.
Soon the Hare fell into a deep sleep and dreamt of winning the competition. Time passed and the sun was
already setting when he suddenly woke up. He quickly jumped to check if the Tortoise was around. To his dismay, the
Tortoise was just a few steps away from the finish line.
Seeing the Tortoise close to the finish line, the Hare rushed towards it as fast as he could. However, it was too
late and the Tortoise finally crossed the finish line, thereby winning the competition.
When the Hare reached the point where the race ended, all the animals were laughing at him for losing the race to the
Tortoise. That day, he learnt a lesson that bragging about something doesn’t win you accolades; hence you should never
mock others for their own pace.
The Hare and the Tortoise
by: Aesop
A long, long time ago, there lived a Hare in the forest who always boasted of his running speed. He would often
tease the Tortoise for being the slowest animal around. One fine day, he dared the Tortoise to a race in order to exhibit
his skills in front of other animals in the forest. Fed up with the Hare’s bragging, the Tortoise finally accepted the
challenge and decided to compete with him in a race.
On the day of the race, all the animals of the forest gathered to watch the competition between the Hare and the
Tortoise. Just as they were about to begin the race, the Hare mocked the Tortoise for accepting the challenge. Further, he
also mentioned that soon after he wins the race, the Tortoise would be ridiculed by other animals for accepting the dare.
The Tortoise kept silent and didn’t pay heed to the Hare’s words.
The race began at the count of one, two and three! The Hare immediately started running and the tortoise
started at its usual slow pace. Soon the Hare reached a long way ahead almost a few yards from the finish line. He looked
back to check if the Tortoise was anywhere nearby. However, the Tortoise was left far behind and almost could not be
seen.
The Hare decided to pause and take some rest on the way before he completed the race. He looked around and
to his left, he noticed a field of cabbages and carrots. He decided to snack on cabbage and take a short nap so that he
would quickly run past the finish line in a fresh mood.
Soon the Hare fell into a deep sleep and dreamt of winning the competition. Time passed and the sun was
already setting when he suddenly woke up. He quickly jumped to check if the Tortoise was around. To his dismay, the
Tortoise was just a few steps away from the finish line.
Seeing the Tortoise close to the finish line, the Hare rushed towards it as fast as he could. However, it was too
late and the Tortoise finally crossed the finish line, thereby winning the competition.
When the Hare reached the point where the race ended, all the animals were laughing at him for losing the race to the
Tortoise. That day, he learnt a lesson that bragging about something doesn’t win you accolades; hence you should never
mock others for their own pace.
