Detailed Lesson Plan in Grade 9
I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson the students are able to:
I. Identify the three types of diction used in poetry
II. The learners will Appreciate the importance of diction by knowing how it’s
affect the stories or poem.
III. Demonstrate understanding of diction by actively participating in group
discussion and activities
II. Subject Matter
A. Topic: Exploring diction in “If I Were A Voice” by: Charles Mackay
B. Reference: English quarter 2 – module 2: A Voice to be Heard
C. Materials: PowerPoint, Chalk
III.
Teacher’s Activity Learner’s Activity
A. Preparatory
Greetings
Good morning beautiful people! Good morning Ma’am!
Prayer
Who wants to lead the prayer?
Yes, Lyca come in front
Class Structuring
Before you seat make sure you arrange your chair
and pick those pieces of paper, and seat properly.
Checking of Attendance
For those absent today, Mr./Ms. President, please
write all the absent and pass it to me later.
Checking of Assignment: Optional
If do you have an assignment pass it now.
Review
What did you learn yesterday?
What is your past discussion?
B. Motivation
Directions: the student will put the puzzle together
and tell what social media flatform it is, and able
to share how this flatform helps them to share
their voice.
TikTok
Twitter
Fb
What is the use of this social platform? The use of this social platform is to
entertain, shared thought etc.
This social platform is used by many people and
this were we shared our thought and we can even
use this to spread awareness and voice out our
concern.
C. Lesson Proper
“Social media is about the courage to use your
voice to start a conversation, influence people, and
bring about social changes.”
- Mirriam-Defensor-Santiago
Do you know her? Yes!
Do you believe in her statement? Why? Yes, because social media can bring
attention to important issue and spread
information quickly.
Okay very good idea!
Today our discussion is about exploring diction in
‘if I were a voice’ by Charles Mackay: a poem of
peace and unity.
With objectives of at the end of the lesson the
students are able to:
I. Identify the three types of diction
used in poetry
II. The learners will Appreciate the
importance of diction by
knowing how it affect the stories
or poem
III. Demonstrate understanding of
diction by actively participating in
group discussion and activities
Before that I will group you into 3 groups and you
will read the poem by group. Group 1 will read
number 1 and 2 group 2 will read number 3 until
worth and last group will read, I’d and number 5.
This will be your group until to your activity.
How do you think a word can inspire, and In my own perspectives words are
persuade, or evoke emotions? powerful tools that can inspire us to
achieve our goal, persuade us to change
our minds, and evoke a wide range of
emotions.
Okey very good!
Diction, do you know what is diction? It is the choice and use of words and
Yes, Marie? phrases in speech or writing.
Okay, very good idea?
Diction is choice of words an author uses. It like
picking out the perfect outfit for your message.
We have 3 types of diction such as The 3 types of diction are formal and
Can all of you read elevated language, connotative
language, direct, imperative language
and contracting words.
1. Formal and Evaluate Language
it is characterized by the use of standard
English, more complex sentence
structures, infrequent use of personal
pronouns. D
2. Connotative language Connotative language is often used in
How about connotative language do you descriptions to give the audience a
have any ideas? Goerge? deeper sense of the person or object
being described.
Very good!
Connotative language refers the use of
words that carry emotional and cultural
associations beyond their literal meaning
Example: the word “blue” Yes, we can
answer it as color a literal meaning.
Who have heard the songs of Taylor Swift Blue means sadness longing
Cruel summer? What is the blue word,
represent? Red flag meaning warning sign
Another example, yes? Billy
Very good!
Base on the poem can you give me an
Happy and sunlight
example of connotative words, group 1?
This means it’s evoke positive
What does mean?
Okay, very good! associations of warmth, joy, and hope.
Thunder and crash mean it is sense of Its mean of overwhelming presence, like
power and force the force of nature of itself. Contrasting
What does it mean group? words is comparing two persons or
things so as to show the differences
between them.
Okay niece idea!
Contrasting words is to put in opposition
to show the difference when compared
3. Contrasting words with viewed alongside something else.
Can you please read. Harold?
The example of contrasting words in the
Base on the poem can you give me an poem is the “evil vs good”
example of contrasting words group 3?
Good, in this context, is anything that is
morally admirable and thus the opposite,
How the author contrast it? which is evil, would be morally
Very good group 3! condemnatory
Suffering and comfort highlight between
How about group 1? Can you give an the pain of hardship and suffering and
example? hope for comfort.
Okey very good!
It seems like you are all listening
D. Generalization
Did you understand our discussion?
The 3 types of diction are formal and
What are the 3 types of diction? elevated language, connotative
language, direct, and contracting words.
Who written the poem? It was written by Charles Mackay
What the poem main? To persuade
E. Application
Instructions: Read the following excerpts from "If
I Were a Voice" by Charles Mackay. Choose the
best answer for each question.
Excerpt 1: "If I were a voice, a voice to inspire, I
would not speak in words of fire, But in soft
whispers, low and sweet, That steal into the heart
and greet. The soul with gentle, soothing art, And
melt the ice that chills the heart."
1. What type of diction is primarily used in these
lines?
a) Formal and Elevated Language
b) Connotative Language The answer is letter B
c) Contrasting Words
Excerpt 2: "If I were a voice, I would not cry,
'Revenge! Revenge!' with angry eye, But I would
speak of peace and love, And show the way to
realms above."
2. Which words in this excerpt create a contrast?
a) "cry" and "speak"
b) "Revenge" and "peace"
c) "angry" and "love" The answer is letter B
Excerpt 3: "If I were a voice, I would not preach
Of hate and war, but I would teach Of kindness,
mercy, and of grace, And show the world a better
place."
3. Which of the following words from this excerpt
carries a strong emotional connotation?
a) "preach"
b) "hate" The answer is letter B
c) "grace"
Excerpt 4: "If I were a voice, I would not dwell
On things of earth, but I would tell Of heaven's
joys, and angels' song, And lead the weary souls
along."
4. What is the main effect of the author's use of
diction in these lines?
a) To create a sense of urgency The answer is letter B
b) To evoke a feeling of peace and hope
c) To highlight the speaker's anger
IV Evaluation / Assessment
Please read 'If I Were a Voice' by Charles Mackay
and identify the given words if it’s an example of
connotative, evaluative, or formal language as
well as any contracting words. Describe the
words, state the meaning and analyze what type of
diction it’s and explain how it affects the poem.
V. Assignment
Listen to a song, 'If I Were a Boy' by Beyoncé, and
identify the diction she uses. Provide an example and
explain how it helps Beyoncé convey a complex
meaning.
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