A Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan in English 9
I. Objective:
process information mentioned in the text listened to
analyse literature as a means of discovering the self
perform task by following instructions
II. Subject Matter:
Lesson: “Seven Ages of Man” by William Shakespeare (A Poem)
Resources: A Journey through Anglo-American Literature 9, pp. 9-10 (LM)
Materials: Laptop, TV monitor, visual aids, speaker, pictures
III. Procedure:
A. Preparation
Prayer. Check the class’ attendance.
Motivation. Let the students solve a short riddle.
Ask questions: What significant role as a family member did you perform well yesterday?
B. Activity
Ask the students whether they’re familiar with the important personnel of the school.
Show photos of some employees from the school and students will be asked to recognize
their role in the school.
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Follow-up questions: Do you think their roles end the moment they step out of school?
What are the other roles they play in life?
Introduce the lesson “Seven Ages of Man” and the author, William Shakespeare
Unlock difficult words
C. Analysis
Reading of the poem
Reading Comprehension:
What are the seven ages or stages of man? How are the seven ages of man
described? (infant, schoolboy, lover, soldier, justice, old man, extreme old man /
second childishness)
What is compared to the” stage” in the first two lines? How are these two related?
(Teacher processes students’ answers to end with a common understanding.)
D. Abstraction
Ask the following questions:
What is the message of the poem?
Does the stage where the man plays his role changes with time? How?
In this time of pandemic, is it important to recognize and perform effectively your role
in life? Why?
E. Application
Differentiated Activity (4 Groups)
A Fan Letter to a Frontliner (8-10 sentences)
Connect to Life (Table Completion)
Where Am I Today
Make a Slogan (Emphasize the importance of one’s role in times of pandemic)
IV. Assessment:
10-Item Test
Read the questions carefully and write the letter of the correct answer.
V. Assignment:
Answer this question in your journal:
What roles can I perform that will make a difference in my life during this time of
pandemic?