Detailed Lesson Plan
**Grade Level and Section:** Grade 11 – ABM
**Subject:** English for Academic and Professional Purposes (EAPP)
**Topic:** Citing Sources
**Date:** October 16, 2025
**Time Allotment:** 60 minutes
I. Learning Competencies / Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
1. Explain the importance of citing sources in academic writing.
2. Identify different citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago).
3. Apply proper in-text citation and referencing techniques in writing.
4. Demonstrate integrity and academic honesty by properly acknowledging sources.
PPST Indicators Addressed:
- PPST 1.1.2: Applied knowledge of content within and across curriculum teaching areas.
- PPST 1.4.2: Used a range of teaching strategies that enhance learner achievement in
literacy and numeracy skills.
- PPST 1.5.2: Applied a range of teaching strategies to develop critical and creative thinking,
as well as higher-order thinking skills.
- PPST 2.3.2: Managed classroom structure to engage learners in meaningful exploration,
discovery, and hands-on activities.
- PPST 3.1.2: Used differentiated, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
- PPST 4.1.2: Planned, managed, and implemented developmentally sequenced teaching and
learning processes.
II. Content
Lesson Focus: Proper citation of sources in academic writing
Reference Materials:
- English for Academic and Professional Purposes Learner’s Module
- Sample essays and research excerpts
- Citation guide handouts (APA, MLA)
- Multimedia presentation (slides/video)
III. Learning Resources
- Laptop and projector
- Whiteboard/markers
- Printed citation samples
- Online citation tool (e.g., Citation Machine, Grammarly)
IV. Procedures
A. Motivation (5 minutes)
- Activity: 'Who Said It First?'
- Show famous quotes and ask who said them.
- Discuss why it’s important to give credit to original authors.
B. Presentation (10 minutes)
- Use slides to discuss definition, purpose, and consequences of plagiarism.
- Present common citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago) with examples.
C. Practice / Application (20 minutes)
Activity 1: 'Spot the Mistake' – Identify and correct citation errors.
Activity 2: 'Create Your Reference List' – Complete missing citations using tools or
handouts.
D. Analysis and Abstraction (10 minutes)
- Discussion: How does proper citation show respect and honesty?
- Higher-order question: How can citation be applied in real-life research?
E. Application (10 minutes)
- Differentiated tasks:
* Advanced learners: Write a paragraph using two cited sources.
* Struggling learners: Match sentences to correct citation formats.
F. Evaluation (5 minutes)
- Rubric-based assessment of citation accuracy and formatting.
G. Assignment
- Write a paragraph on 'The Importance of Academic Honesty' using two correctly cited
sources (APA format).
V. Reflection
- Which teaching strategies effectively enhanced students’ understanding?
- How did I ensure inclusivity and differentiation?
- Were transitions and pacing appropriate?
- What adjustments can I make to improve lesson delivery?
VI. Evidence of PPST Alignment
PPST Indicator Evident In Description
1.1.2 Presentation Integration of content
across subjects (citation in
research and
communication).
1.4.2 Activities Use of literacy-based tasks
and reading
comprehension.
1.5.2 Analysis Encouraging critical and
creative thinking in
problem-solving citation
errors.
2.3.2 Practice Hands-on citation exercises
and collaborative learning.
3.1.2 Application Differentiated tasks based
on learner levels.
4.1.2 Entire Lesson Logical flow: Motivation →
Presentation → Practice →
Application → Evaluation.
