JOSE MARIA COLLEGE

Philippine-Japan Friendship Highway, Sasa, Davao City

College of Teacher Education
1st Semester A.Y. 2020-2021

LESSON PLAN
(GRADE 10)

I. Objectives

Content Standard:

The learner demonstrates understanding of how world literature and other text types serve as
ways of expressing and resolving personal conflicts.

Performance Standard:

The learner composes a short but powerful persuasive text using a variety of persuasive
techniques and devices.

Learning Competencies:

Evaluate literature as a way of expressing and resolving one’s personal conflicts. (EN10LT-Ii-
18)

Intended Learning Outcomes (Objectives)

1. Make an essay about “betrayal” by relating to the story of King Arthur.

2. Develop their understanding of King Arthur and Arthurian legend.
3. Recognize the significance of the story through daily life scenario.

II. Subject Matter

A. Topic: KING ARTHUR
B. Reference:  https://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/l/le-morte-darthur/book-summary
C. Materials: Cartolina, Pictures, Marker

III. Procedures
A. Preliminaries
1. Prayer
2. Attendance
3. Classroom Management
 B. Activity (Motivation)

The teacher will show picture of a king and let the students describe it.
The following questions will be asked:

1. Who can describe what is shown in the picture?

2. What do you think are the characteristics needed to possess in order to become a king?
3. If you would have the chance to become a king, what would be the major trait that you
wanted you have?
4. Are you familiar with King Arthur? If yes, our lesson for today will refresh your
understanding about it and if not, today will the day that you will know the story behind
King Arthur.

C. Analysis (Discussion of the Lesson)

1. The teacher will divide the class into five groups.

2. Students will share their understanding of the story within the group.

King Arthur

Arthur, who is son of King Uther Pendragon but was raised by another family, takes his
rightful place as king when, as a boy, he is able to pull the sword called Excalibur from the
stone. Although he rules wisely and is counseled by Merlin the magician, Arthur makes enemies
of other kings and is often at war. When Arthur marries Genevere, her father gives Arthur the
Round Table, at which 150 men can sit. Genevere, who is often present at the convening of the
Round Table, acts as a moral compass for the knights, rewarding knights who behave well and
chastising those who choose poorly. Malory specifically relates the stories of Sir Gawain, Sir
Tor, and Sir Pellanor as a means of introducing the concept of chivalry.
Arthur is nearly betrayed by his sister Morgan le Fay, but he is helped by Nineve, a
sorceress who learned her magic powers from Merlin before killing him. Arthur then fights the
Romans when Emperor Lucius of Rome demands that Arthur bow to him. Although the war
requires several battles, Arthur and his knights win and return to Guinevere and the other wives.
Soon after, Launcelot establishes himself as the greatest knight in all the world by his virtue,
loyalty, and bravery. At the same time, Sir Gareth, Gawain's brother, proves valiant in his
adventures.
Tristam (also known as Tristan), who is son of King Melyodas de Lyones and the sister
of King Mark of Cornwall, is then introduced, and his adventures unfold. He kills Sir Marhault to
free his uncle from a debt owed to King Angwyssh of Ireland, and then falls in love with Isode
(also known as Isolde), Angwyssh's daughter. Isode marries Tristam's uncle Mark, but Tristam
and Isode remain lovers. Tristam is exiled by Mark, which means he can no longer use his true
identity; thus, he fights as The Knight with the Black Shield. Tristam duels and beats many of
Arthur's knights, but is eventually thrown in prison and becomes ill. He escapes and eventually
meets and fights Launcelot in a duel predicted by Merlin. They become the best of friends.
Launcelot, who is in love with and completely loyal to Guinevere, rides one day in search
of adventure. He kills a dragon, sees the Grail, and is tricked into lying with Pellas' daughter
Elayne, with whom he has a son, Galahad. Guinevere, upon hearing of the affair, has Launcelot
banished from court; Launcelot then wanders from place to place in his grief. Elayne, through
her father, heals Launcelot through the Grail, and he eventually returns joyously to Camelot and
the Round Table. Launcelot introduces his son, Galahad, to the court, and Galahad takes the
Sege Perilous, the seat at the Round Table that no knight has been worthy enough to fill.
Galahad also draws the sword from the floating stone, establishing him as the best knight in the
world, but also accepting the sword's curse — that it will later cause a grievous wound.
Most of the knights then set out separately on Grail Quest. During the Quest, Launcelot,
Percival, and Bors experience deep religious conversion, while Ector and Gawain are told by a
hermit that they are not pure enough to achieve the Grail Quest. Galahad, Percival, and Bors
meet up and continue the Grail Quest, but they are briefly parted. Launcelot and Galahad
continue to the Grail at Castle Corbenic, where Launcelot is shown to be unworthy of the Quest.
When Sir Evelake dies after his embrace with Galahad, Galahad is identified as the knight who
will achieve the Grail Quest. Galahad is made a king who dies shortly thereafter, while Percival
becomes a hermit. Bors returns to King Arthur's court.
Launcelot also returns to the court and continues his love for Guinevere. After a series of
trials, Guinevere is convinced of Launcelot's love for her. Although Arthur knows of the affair
and overlooks it, he is prompted by Aggravain and Mordred (Arthur's son by Lot's wife) to take
action; Guinevere is sentenced to be burned at the stake. Launcelot rescues her and takes her
to his castle, Joyous Gard, but in the battle, Launcelot kills Gareth and Gaheris, who are at the
execution but are unarmed. Launcelot returns Guinevere to Arthur, but Launcelot is banished,
along with his followers. Gawain swears vengeance for the death of his brothers and insists that
Arthur attack Launcelot. Arthur agrees, but while Arthur and Gawain are away, Mordred makes
himself King of England, claims Guinevere as his wife, and attacks Arthur's army. Gawain is
mortally wounded and warns Arthur in a dream not to continue the battle. Through a
misunderstanding, however, the battle continues; Arthur kills Mordred but is mortally wounded
by him, as Merlin has prophesied. Launcelot and Guinevere both die of illness soon after, and
Constantine becomes king. The Round Table is disbursed.

D. Abstraction (Generalization)

1. The teachers will ask the students randomly.

 1.1 What was the story all about?
1.2 Who can give me at least 5 characters in the story? What are the attributes that they
possess?
1.3 How did Arthur become a king?
1.4 What theme does the character of King Arthur embody?
1.5 How did the story end?

E. Application (Connection to the real-life situation)

In the story, King Arthur was betrayed by Mordred. In real life, imagine yourself being
betrayed by someone you trust. How would you react in this situation? (Essay)

CRITERIA:
Content 10 points
Grammar 10 points
Support and Development of Ideas 10 points
TOTAL 30 POINTS

F. Evaluation

Individual work: Answer the following questions in a 1 whole sheet of paper.

1. Who advised King Uther to raise Arthur in a secret place?

a. Merlin
b. The Lady of the Lake
c. Arthur's mother Igraine
d. All of these are correct
2. In a dream that foretells his own death, King Arthur —
a. is stabbed by his own son
b. is taken on a barge to Avalon
c. is flung into water where monstrous beasts await him
d. finds a magical sword stuck into a stone
3. What was the name of King Arthur's sword?
a. Guinevere
b. Excalibur
c. Merlin
d. None of these are correct
4. What does Sir Gawain advise King Arthur to do?
a. Surrender to Modred
b. Attack Modred by night
c. Talk peace with Modred, then wait for Launcelot
d. Challenge Modred to single combat in front of both armies
5. Who was Arthur’s wife?
a. The Lady of the Lake
b. Merlin
c. Guinevere
d. None of these are correct
6. What does Sir Gawain advise King Arthur to do?
 a. Surrender to Modred
b. Attack Modred by night
c. Talk peace with Modred, then wait for Launcelot
d. Challenge Modred to single combat in front of both armies
7. How does King Arthur get to Avalon?
a. Arthur, severely wounded, hobbles there himself.
b. A boat full of beautiful ladies wearing black hoods take him there.
c. Arthur’s few remaining knights carry him there on his shield.
d. Arthur’s chief magical advisor, Merlin, arranges a magical trip.
9. To whom did Guinevere write a letter to ask for help?
a. Merlin
b. Launcelot
c. Sir Gawain
d. None of the above
10. What happens to King Arthur’s sword in the end?
a. A hand rising from the lake pulls the sword underwater.
b. It remains lodged in the body of Modred.
c. Sir Bedivere takes it for his own.
d. King Arthur falls upon it, with Sir Bedivere’s help.

G. Assignment

In a short paragraph, describe your realizations and understanding of the story.