Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III – Central Luzon
Schools Division of Pampanga
City College of Angeles
Arayat Boulevard, Pampang, Angeles City

A Detailed Lesson Plan in

English 7

I. Performance Standard: The learner transfers learning by: showing appreciation for the literature of the past;
comprehending texts using appropriate reading styles; participating in conversations using appropriate context-
dependent expressions; producing English sounds correctly and using the prosodic features of speech
effectively in various situations; and observing correct subject-verb agreement.
Grade Level Standard: The learner demonstrates communicative competence through his/ her understanding
of Philippine Literature and other texts types for a deeper appreciation of Philippine Culture.
Content Standard: The learner demonstrates understanding of Philippine literature during the Period of
Apprenticeship as a means of examining conflicts;various purposeful listening and viewing strategies;
difference between literal and figurative language; ways to extract and condense information based on library
sources; verbal and non-verbal cues in oral communication; and types of phrases, clauses , and sentences.
Learning Competency: Identify figures of speech that show contrast (irony, oxymoron, paradox) (EN7V-II-i-
10.1.3:)

II. Objectives:
At the end of the lesson the students are expected to:
A. To recognize the difference among paradox, oxymoron and irony.
B. To appreciate the value of accurate comparison.
C. To appreciate the value of using colorful language in comparison.
D. To use creative artistic skill in generating group performance and writing output using paradox,oxymoron and irony.

III. Subject Matter

A. Lesson: The importance of identifying the difference of Paradox, Irony and Oxymoron.
B. Reference: K to 12 curriculum y (May, 2016). p. 156, notes on Paradox, Irony, Oxymoron 11930-
1960). Retrieved from [Link]
C. Materials: Instructional materials: Slide-show presentation, Short video-clips.

IV. Strategies and Procedures

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

A. Routine Activities (3 minutes)
1. Prayer
Let us pray first. May I invite everyone to
please open your virtual camera for our
prayer? May I ask Joey to lead us in
prayer? Let us pray. (student’s prayer)

Thank you Joey.

2. Greeting the Class

Good morning class! Good morning Ma’am Aiko!

3. Checking of Attendance
Can I ask the class secretary to give me a
list of our attendance for today's class?
Kindly include those who are absent today.
They can message me directly, so that I
would know the reason they are not in our
class. Thank you. Ok ma’am noted.

Ok class open your virtual camera so that I

can get the screenshot of our initial
attendance.

Give me your biggest [Link] one, two, (Smile)

three. Thank you so much.
 For those who have a stable internet
connection please remain your camera’s
open so that I may able to see your
gorgeous and handsome faces.

4. Passing of Assignment
Did I gave you an assignment last meeting? No ma’am.

B. Developmental Activities
1. Review of the Past Lesson
Class, I am going to distribute number cards for each of
you. Remember the number that will be given to you
because that will be your number. I will draw a number
from this bowl and whoever gets the number I have
drawn will answer the question I will give.

Do you understand? (The teacher will draw a number

and then give the question) what is an assumption? Yes ma’am.

Assumption is an idea that suggested a possible

explanation for a particular situation or condition, but
which has not yet been proved to be correct or true.
Very good! How about prediction?

Prediction is a statement made about the future,

foreseeing the future results or happening.
That’s correct!

How about the definition of figures of speech? And give

me some examples. A form of expression (such as a simile or metaphor) used
to convey meaning or heighten effect often by comparing
or identifying one thing with another that has a meaning
or connotation familiar to the reader or listener.
That’s correct, It is an integral part of any language,
which are used extensively not only in our day to day
speech but also in written texts and oral literature. These
are a word or a phrase used in a distinctive way to
produce a rhetorical effect. To say in very simple terms,
it is a phrase whose actual meaning is different from its
literal meaning. These are developed and expressed
through a variety of different rhetorical techniques. All
of us use different figures of speech in our daily
conversations, both deliberately and subconsciously.

It enhances your writing and content. For

example, metaphors add important details that make the
writing more relatable to the readers. Idioms help to
express complex ideas in a short space. It makes the
content presentable and more enjoyable to the writers.

We discussed last week three types of figures of speech, Yes ma’am.

Can you name those three?
Personification attributes human nature or human
qualities to abstract or inanimate objects. For example,
we often use the phrases like the howling wind, dancing
leaves, time flies etc. Some examples of personification
in a sentence are: The opportunity knocked at his door,
The plants in her house silently begged to be watered.

A metaphor is used for implying a comparison between

two things that have something in common but are in
general different from each other. Some examples of the
usage of metaphors in a sentence is as follows: It is
raining cats and dogs, He is the star of our class.

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things

 that are different from each other but have similar
qualities. These are generally formed through the usage
of the words ‘as’ or ‘like’. Some examples of similes in a
sentence include: He is as brave as a lion, Her expression
was as cold as ice.
Wow! That is an amazing answer, good job class, you
really understood our lesson last week.

2. Motivation
Class before I start discussing our topic for today let’s
play a game.

Can you use the raise hand button, Who among you
know the game 4 pics 1 word? (Students raise their virtual hand)

Let me start by reading the mechanics of the game.

So 4 Pics 1 Word (game) is a word guessing game. It
presents you with four pictures and then tasks you with
guessing what specific word fits with the theme of the
photos presented.
These four photographs have something in common—a
single word that fits into the squares below the images.
Once you guess the correct answer, you'll see a message
that says "Correct"
Each time you solve a level, you will receive prize coins
and advance to the next.

Ok class are you ready? Let’s Start! Yes ma’am!

(show the class the pictures and let them think of the
word or phrase that identified each pictures together.)

3. Lesson Proper
The teacher will briefly discuss the topic.

Paradox - refers to the use of concepts/ideas that

contradictory to one another, yet when placed together
they hold significant value on several levels.

Paradox is a seemingly logical but contradictory

statement that may nonetheless be true; self-
contradictory. An example would be "Is the answer to
this question no?" In this case, if you replied no, you
would be stating that the answer is not no. If you reply
yes, you are stating that it is no, because you said yes.
But because you answered yes the answer is not no.
However you could reply "It isn't." indicating a negative
response without saying the word "no". However, a man
may merely say "Of course not!"

Examples:
 Less is more.
 Do the thing you think you cannot do.
 The beginning of the end.
 Earn money by spending it.

Presentation #1
A) Watch/ listen to the video clip about Paradox.
B) Ask the students to take note on what they have
watched.
C) Call students and tell them to share their written note
in class.

Oxymoron - is a figures of speech which employs

contradictory words. Generally, the oxymoron words
appear together in one sentence. An oxymoron is not
meant to confuse readers, but is used to add flavor and
dramatic effect to speech.

An oxymoron is a rhetorical expression in which

contradictory terms are combined such as mild interest,
detailed outline, plastic glasses, only choice, minor
disaster, civil war, pretty ugly, and justifiably paranoid.
They are often quite amusing because the terms are so
incompatible or mismatched. In general, the oxymoron
refers to word combinations which are contradictory,
often in an amusing way. "Military Intelligence," is often
cited, "jumbo shrimp" is another; "big baby" yet another.
Oxymorons are word-play, in the same class as puns.

Examples:
 Act natural
 Dark light
 Alone together
 Open secret

Presentation #2
A) Watch/ listen to the video clip about Oxymoron.
B) Ask the students to take note on what they have
watched.
C) Call students and tell them to share their written note
in class.

Irony - is the use of words where the meaning is the

opposite of their usual meaning or what is expected to
happen. When used in this way, irony is a powerful tool
that we can use to express a great range of different
emotions. In this case, the ironic comment emphasizes
the speaker's annoyance

Ironic applies to an expression that is bitter, cutting, or

derisive, tongue-in-cheek or facetious; sarcastic and
ironic both pertain to an expression in which meaning is
conveyed obliquely; sarcastic suggests open taunting and
ridicule; ironic suggests a milder, subtler form of
mockery; caustic can apply to any expression that is
biting or corrosive; satirical refers to an expression that
seeks to expose wrong or folly to ridicule, often by
means of sarcasm or irony; sardonic can describe both
the content and manner of expression and is associated
with scorn, derision, mockery, and cynicism. A satire
would be an example of irony.

Examples:
 The fire station burns down
 The turtle is the fastest animal
 Police station gets robbed

Presentation #3
A) Watch/ listen to the video clip about Irony.
B) Ask the students to take note on what they have
watched.
C) Call students and tell them to share their written note
in class.

Irony has three types:

1. Verbal- contrast between what is said and what is
meant. When someone says something, but means the
opposite.

Ex. When you get an "F" on your term paper and say,
"Wow, I did a really good job on my term paper!"
4 types of verbal irony:
 Sarcasm
 Understatement
 Overstatement
 Socratic irony

2. Dramatic - contrast between what the character thinks

to be true and what the reader knows to be true. When
we have more information about the circumstances than
a character.

Ex. When you know there's a killer shark in the ocean

but the carefree beach goers have no idea they're being
hunted.

2 Types of Dramatic irony:

 Tragic Irony
 Stages of Dramatic Irony

3. Situational - contrast between what happens and what

was expected. When we expect one thing, but get the
opposite.

Ex. To avoid rain on your wedding day, you choose a

desert that hasn't seen rain in 100 years...and then it starts
raining.

4 subtypes of situational irony:

 Cosmic irony
 Poetic irony
 Structural irony
 Historical irony

Presentation #4
A) Watch/ listen to the video clip about the three types of
Irony.
B) Ask the students to take note on what they have
watched.
C) Call students and tell them to share their written note
in class.

4. Application/Activity
Activity 1
Below is a collection of paradoxes and oxymorons.
Identify each by writing paradox or oxymoron in the
blank.
1) It’s a definite maybe that Talia will come to the party. It’s oxymoron ma’am
2) I must be cruel to be kind. It’s paradox ma’am
3) There was a deafening silence in the stadium. It’s oxymoron ma’am
4) Robin Hood was an honest thief. It’s oxymoron ma’am
5) No one goes to that store because it is too crowded. It’s paradox ma’am
6) She was busy doing nothing. It’s paradox ma’am

Activity 2
Directions: Read each statement carefully. Identify what
kind of irony it is. Write V for Verbal, D for dramatic,
and S if it is a situational irony.

1) The cat chased the dog away. The cat chased the dog away. - S
2) The robbers did'nt know that Kevin planted traps The robbers didn't know that Kevin planted traps
everywhere. everywhere. - D
3) A fire house burned down. A fire house burned down. - S
4) Rain is pouring as you walk. Your friend says, Rain is pouring as you walk. Your friend says, "What a
"What a lovely weather today!" lovely weather today!" - V
5) Saying "I feel great!" after falling down the stairs. Saying "I feel great!" after falling down the stairs. - V
 5. Generalization
Therefore, what do you think is the difference between  Paradox is a statement or a group of statements.
Paradox and Oxymoron? And how will you able to recognize Oxymoron is a combination of two contradictory
paradox and oxymoron in a sentence. terms.
 Paradox consists of a whole sentence or a
paragraph. Oxymoron on the other hand comes with
only two words that contradicts itself.
 Paradox is an action that is contradictory and
oxymoron is a description of a phrase.

That’s correct! Now that you know the difference

between them, Can you give me the definition of paradox
again? (Student answered)

Amazing answers!

How about oxymoron? (Student answered)

Thank you for your answer!

How about Irony? (Student answered)

Lastly, what are three types of Irony?

(Student answered)

You all did well class. I am really proud and appreciate

your cooperation for today’s discussion.

Before we end our class for today, You are going to

answer the following questions, Write your answers in a
paper, Get a picture of it and post it in our Google
classroom. Ok ma’am!

V. Evaluation
Direction: Study the statements below. Determine
whether they Oxymoron, Paradox or Irony.
Write I if the statement is an Irony, P if it is a Paradox
and O if it is an Oxymoron.
1. Pretty cruel
2. "Always be sincere, even though you do not
necessarily mean it."
3. As an audience member, you realize that if a
character walks into an abandoned
warehouse, chances are a killer is waiting...
but because you are a member of the audience
you cannot disclose the information to the
character.
4. The student who didn't study passed the test.
5. Painfully beautiful
6. Amazingly awful
7. The teacher failed the test.
8. Drowning in the fountain of eternal life.
9. You have to be cruel to be kind.
10. Never argue with a fool. People might not
know the difference.
VI. Assignment
Direction: Give 3 examples of Irony, 3 examples of
Oxymoron and 3 examples of Paradox. Write it in sheet
of paper.

Prepared by:

Aiko L. Manalastas
Student of BAELS-201
City College of Angeles