Lesson Plan in English Grade 10

March 20, 2019

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, learners are able to do the following with 75% level of proficiency to:
A. Analyze the story The Last Leaf by sequencing of events through the use of photographs;
B. Interpret the significance of the theme by writing a letter to O. Henry and,
C. Appreciate the moral of the story by listening and viewing the story and how they can apply
it to everyday living.

II. Subject Matter

Topic: The Last Leaf by O. Henry
Reference: Celebrating Diversity through World Literature, page 377- 380
Materials: Laptop, projector, bond papers, photos, manila papers

III. Procedure
Preparatory Activities
- Prayer
- Classroom management
- Checking of attendance

A. Review

Review of the past lesson.

B. Motivation

The teacher will conduct the activity “Listen and Draw”. The learners will listen to a song and
interpret that song through their drawing.

C. Presentation

1. Vocabulary
The teacher will present “Spin A Wheel” wherein the teacher will spin the wheel to able to choose the
learner that will unlock the difficulties for the learners to be able to understand the story better. Learners will
match the meaning of the italicized words from the story written on a leaf through the use of context clues.

1. He touched Johnsy and she lay, scarcely moving on her painted iron bed. - Hardly
2. Mr. Behrman was a fierce, intense little man who considered himself as a watchdog for the two
young artist living above him.- Protector
3. “Are there people in the world who are foolish enough to die simply because leaves fall from an old
vine? Why do you permit such silly ideas to her? - Senseless
4. The archaeologist held the monocle in front of his face so he could view the tiny symbol on the back
of the artifact. – An optical lens for a single eye

5. The book is in some respects, his masterpiece and its most merits are beyond question. –
The greatest work

2. Presentation of the story

The teacher will show a video of the story “The Last Leaf” by O. Henry. Before watching the video,
the teacher will remind the learners of the questions that will be answered at the end of the video. The
learners shall watch and listen carefully. They will also take note of the significant events in the story.
(Video Presentation for about 16 minutes and 22 secs)
 D. Discussion

The learners will be able to arrange the events of the story in chronological order by choosing the
picture that match the question. The teacher will divide the class into 4 groups. The representative of the group
called will choose the picture that correspond to the question given and also discuss the answer.

1. Who are the main characters in the story? Describe each character.

2.What is Johnsy’s illness? What did the doctor tell Sue about the condition of
Johnsy?

3. What is the significance of ivy leaves?

4. How did Mr. Behrman save Johnsy’s life?

5. What was the reaction of Johnsy and Sue when they saw the last leaf?
 6. Why did Mr. Behrman die in the story?

7. What is the greatest work Mr. Behrman made?

8. How is the Last Leaf a story of hope, friendship and love?

E. Generalization
The teacher will present “Spin A Wheel” wherein the teacher will spin the wheel to able to choose
the learner that will answer questions about the story.

F. Values Integration

The learners will be given a leaf wherein they will write a letter of their promise to do a good deed or
sacrifice to others. And at the back, the learners will write a thank you note to the persons who have made a
sacrifice for them and gives them hope. Learners will be asked to read and paste their leaves in the “Tree
of Hope”

IV. Evaluation
Learners will be asked to complete the phrases below to express to the author how the story he
wrote gave you wisdom in coming up with realizations and learning in life. (10 Points Content- 5 Points,
Organization-3 Points, Grammar Usage -2 Points)

Dear O. Henry,

After reading the story “The Last Leaf” I realized that

_____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________.

I learned that

V. Assignment
Learners will be asked to make a promise to your parents regarding positive changes in your
life. They will write the specific traits which you want to change on the upper portion of the diagram,
the plan/methods of changes which you have to do on the wider portion.

Stubbornness

I will follow the advice of my parents

A Detailed Lesson
Plan in English
Grade 10

Manuyag, Jessa S.
BSED-English IV