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A Detailed Lesson Plan in English- Grade 11

I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
A. differentiate text from a discourse;
B. compose a paragraph aligned with the purposes of discourse;
C. appreciate the importance of the role of discourse in our society through varied learning
activities;

II. SUBJECT MATTER

A. Topic: Definition and Purposes of Discourse
B. Reference:
C. Materials: Laptop, PowerPoint presentation, TV,
D. Values: Collaboration

III. PROCEDURE

Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity

Preliminaries:

Good afternoon, class! Good afternoon, Ma’am!

Let us pray first. May we have Nicole to lead Yes, Ma’am. Let us all stand and let us pray.
the prayer today.
Angel of God, my guardian dear,
To whom God’s love, commits me here,
Ever this day, be at my side,
To light and guard, to rule and guide.
Amen.
So how are you, class? We are fine, Ma’am!
That’s good to hear! Before we start our
discussion for today, I want to introduce
myself formally. I am Teacher Rina, and I will
be your practice teacher in this subject. I am
looking forward to have a harmonious
teacher-student relationship with you all.
May I ask everyone to pick up the pieces of
papers and plastic wrappers under your chairs
(Students will pick up the pieces of papers
and throw them into the garbage bins.
and plastic wrappers.)

Okay, thank you. You may take your seats.

Thank you, Ma’am.
Now, let us check your attendance. Is anyone
absent today, class? None, Ma’am!

Wow, very good! I am delighted that you are

all present today.

I can see that you are all ready to venture into

our new lesson for today. Am I right, class?
Yes, Ma’am!
Good! But before that, let me present to you
our classroom rules. Please read the texts Classroom Rules:
flashed on the screen. 1. Raise your right hand if you want to
answer.
2. Avoid talking when the class is going on.
[Link] ask permission if you want to go
out.
4. avoid cheating.
5. Respect your teacher and your classmates.

Yes, Ma’am!
Did you understand, class?
Do you have any questions regarding our None, Ma’am!
classroom rules?

Well then, let us proceed to our lesson.

 A. ENGAGEMENT:
Do you like to play a game, class? Yes, Ma’am!
Okay, who among you knows the game, Ma’am! (Students raise their hands)
Guess the Gibberish?
Wow! So, are you ready? Yes, Ma’am!

Cool, now please read the mechanics of the

game.

1. she is burg her

2. 1. cheese burger
2. Halloween
3. Instagram story
4. soccer goalkeeper
5. Spongebob Squarepants
3. hints toe cram starry
4. sock her go all key per
5. is bunch pops queer pans

Excellent! All your answers are correct!

B. EXPLORATION

Did you enjoy the game class?

Yes, Ma’am!
Do you want more?
Yes, Ma’am!
Okay, we will have another activity titled
“Build Me Up, Buttercup!”

Are you excited?

Cool! Please read the mechanics of our next Yes, Ma’am!
activity.

Okay, shall we start?

1.
Yes, Ma’am!
2.
1. Awareness is the greatest agent of change.
3. 2. Always believe something wonderful is
about to happen.
4. 3. Life has no limitations except the one’s you
make.
4. A person who won’t read has no advantage
5. over one who can’t read.
5. A little progress each day adds up to big
results.
Congratulations, Group 2 for having scored 3
out of 5. Excellent, everyone. You were all
amazing!

Now, in connection with all the activities,

what do you think is our lesson today?

Yes, Angela.

Precisely! So, how were you able to form It’s all about forming a logical sentence,
sentences from those scrambled words? Yes, Ma’am.
Mark.
We were able to figure out what those words
Definitely! What can you say when you first form to be because we understood what each
read those scrambled words? Did you of those texts mean, Ma’am.
understand it?
No, Ma’am!
Why? Yes, Kate.

Very good! Do you think communication is

effective if we don’t understand what we read Because there is no meaning at all, Ma’am.
and write?

So, if those words are presented like that

without meaning at all, can we still call it a No, Ma’am!
text?

Yes, Andrew.
Are you sure? What about the others? Yes,
Faye.

Okay, let us delve deeper into that as we go

along with our discussion about Text as a Yes, Ma’am.
Connected Discourse. No, Ma’am. It is not considered a text.

C. EXPLANATION

Okay, let us go back to that question later. But

first let’s ponder on these images.

Now, upon looking at the first image, what

can you say? Is it considered a text?

Now, please read the first slide.

Yes, Ma’am!

In your own words, how do you define a text?

Yes, Aris.

Very good. Now going back to the images A text is a form of communication that is
presented a while ago, which of the two, do intended to express an idea or thought to
you think is considered a text? audience.
Okay, Felicima.

Precisely! Now, how about a discourse?

Please read, Anne.

The first picture is a considered as a text,

Ma’am because it conveys the message to the
readers.

In your own words, how would you define a

discourse? Yes, Patrick.

So, what do you think, Ivan? Is text similar to

a discourse?

A discourse is a written or spoken

communication or conversation about a
Very good! Now, why do you think discourse particular topic.
refers to how language is used? Yes, Aris.
A discourse and a text are related but not
exactly the same, Ma’am, because a text is the
material, while discourse is the way it is used
That is absolutely right! So, these are or analyzed in communication.
examples of a discourse.
Discourse refers to how language is used
Please read the first one, Charles. because it focuses on the context and purpose
of communication, like convey meanings,
Have you ever written a diary? propel actions, or provoke a specific response.

Good! So, who can explain what a diary is?

Yes, Ally.

Diary.
That’s correct! Okay, the next example, Jorin.
Yes, Ma’am!
Has everyone already read a newspaper or
visited a news portal? A diary is a personal notebook where you
write about your daily life, thoughts, and
So, who can tell me what a news article is? feelings.
Yes, Caitlin.
News Articles, Ma’am.
Okay, read the next one, Trisha. And tell me Yes, Ma’am!
something about it.

A news article is a report about recent events,

Very good! What are other examples of shared in newspapers or online, to inform
procedures? Yes, Kim. people.

Absolutely! I hope you understood what Procedures. A procedure is a set of steps to

procedure means. follow to do something, like following a
recipe to cook.
Let’s continue. Next example, Diana and tell
something about it. A user manual guide when you buy an
appliance, Ma’am.
Yes, that’s correct! Have you ever critiqued an
article or other literary pieces?

That’s good to hear.

Critiques. A critique is an evaluation or
Based on all the given examples of discourse, review of works of other people.
what do you think is its purpose?
Yes, Ma’am!
Very good! Please read the first purpose.

To inform, to entertain, and to persuade

Everybody, please read the example. Ma’am.

Why do you think the author's purpose is to

inform in this case? Yes, Luke.

“A chapter in a science book explaining how

blood circulates through the body.”

Precisely! Okay, next one is to persuade. This is meant to inform because it provides
Please read. factual, educational details about a biological
process. The purpose is to increase the
reader's understanding of how blood
circulates, offering explanations and scientific
What do we usually do when we try to information.
persuade others? Yes, Diana.
Good point! Now please read this one.

When we try to persuade others, we give

reasons and arguments to convince them to
agree with us.

Why do you think that the author’s purpose is “A man wrote an article in the local
to persuade, in this case, Rhea? newspaper talking about the need to recycle in
the community. He gave reasons why
recycling is important and ways it can be
done easily.”

That’s right! Now, read the last purpose. The author's purpose is to persuade because
he provides reasons and suggestions to
convince the community to start recycling by
explaining its importance and offering
practical solutions.

Have you ever read an entertaining novel? Or

heard a humorous anecdote? Or have been
interested into a particular movie?

That’s great. Now, read this one.

Yes, Ma’am!

Why do you think that the author’s purpose is

to entertain, in this case, Carl? A story about a magical horse that could soar
through the sky. Whenever someone rode this
horse, their deepest dreams and wishes would
come true.
Excellent! How about this short passage.
Please read. The author’s main purpose is to provide
enjoyment and entertainment for the reader by
incorporating elements of magic and wish
fulfillment.

What purpose of discourse is being presented,

Sheila?

Very good! Okay, read the next passage.

 To inform, Ma’am! The purpose is to inform
the reader about the origins and evolution of
pies from the 12th to the 16th century.

What purpose of discourse is being presented,

Kim?

That’s right! Let us move on to the next

passage. Please read. To persuade, Ma’am! The purpose of this
passage is persuasive. The writer is trying to
convince the reader that their grandmother
deserves to win Orange County's Best Pie
Contest.

What purpose of discourse is being presented,

Mark?

Excellent! I am glad you understand the topic

so well.
To entertain, Ma’am. The purpose of this
passage is to entertain the reader by narrating
D. ELABORATION a humorous and relatable situation involving
siblings.
Now, let us continue. I will give you another
activity. The class will be divided into six, and
each division will be assigned to one of the
following purposes:

 To inform
 To persuade
 To entertain

Work with your groupmates from your

respective division. Write a 5 sentence-
paragraph about the topic “The Philippines as
a Tourist Destination.” Make sure that the
paragraph you write fulfills the purpose
assigned to your division.

You have 5 minutes to write your paragraph.

Present your work to the class.

Here are the criteria for grading:

Time is up! Let us have your presentation.

After listening to your presentation, this is my

feedback. You did an amazing job, class. You
all deserve a round of applause!

I believe that you have understood well our (Each group presents their output to the
lesson for today. Am I right, class? class.)

At this point, we are done defining text and

discourse, now what do you think are their
similarities and differences, Danica?

Yes, Ma’am!
Great!

So, what makes text as a connected discourse, Both has text.

Erika? Both are understandable.
Text is short while discourse is longer,
Ma’am.

Very good! Now,you engage in discourse

every day, be it through conversations or by Text as a connected discourse means all the
writing. Am I right ideas in the text must be related to emphasize
How do you think you can ensure that your a main idea.
input in this discourse is meaningful and well
thought-of?

Yes, Ann. Yes, Ma’am!

Excellent! Now, I am certain that you are now
ready for a short quiz.
To ensure meaningful input in discourse, I
focus on respecting others, being honest,
staying open-minded, taking responsibility for
E. EVALUATION my words, and being fair to all viewpoints.

Direction: Read the description or example

and determine the author’s purpose:
to entertain, to persuade, or to inform. Write
the correct answer on a ¼ sheet of paper.
1. Stephen writes a letter to his parents
explaining why he needs a new car.
a. To entertain b. To inform c. To persuade

2. A poster on the wall that names and

defines the parts of speech.
a. To entertain b. To inform c. To persuade

3. A book that lists words in alphabetical

order. It gives the definition(s),
pronunciation, and a sample sentence for
each word. (dictionary)
a. To entertain b. To inform c. To persuade

4. An article detailing the many uses of a

new multi-purpose tool. It explains how the
tool can perform the tasks of a hammer,
screwdriver, wrench, and knife. It is four
tools in one, so you will always have the
tool you need when you have one of these.
a. To entertain b. To inform c. To persuade

5. A poem about an itsy bitsy spider.

a. To entertain b. To inform c. To persuade

6. A chapter in a math book that explains

and provides examples of fractions.
a. To entertain b. To inform c. To persuade
 7. A chapter in a text that gives the history
of the Cherokee Indians and their life on
a reservation.
a. To entertain b. To inform c. To persuade

8. A fairy tale about a handsome princess

falling in love with a leprechaun.
a. To entertain b. To inform c. To persuade

9. Mrs. Wilburn writes a note to Sadie’s

teacher explaining why Sadie was absent
the past two days.
a. To entertain b. To inform c. To persuade

10. An advertisement for a new washing

machine that will wash up to 15 pairs of
jeans or up to 20 towels in one load. The
washer will save you time and money!
a. To entertain b. To inform c. To persuade

EXTEND:
a. Follow up
Read the essay “7 Questions You Should Ask
Before Hiring Your Wedding Photographer.”
Critique the piece using the following
questions:

Does it fulfill its purpose?

What were the text’s strong points?
What were the points for improvement?
Cite who you think wrote the text then answer
this question: How do you think the author’s
culture, social environment, and experiences
influenced the writing of the text?
If you were to be the writer of a text with the
same topic, how would you approach writing
the text, considering its purpose?

Prepared by:
RINA C. PENTECOSTES
BSE-4

Approved by:

MS. OLIVIA GULATERA

Cooperating Teacher