DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN ENGLISH 10

I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
A. supply the missing lyrics of the song using pictures as clues;
B. decode the message of the song; and
C. value unity as an aid into a peaceful world.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

Topic: Imagine by John Lennon
Materials: speaker, activity sheets and materials, markers, laptop, DLP
References: English 10 Learners’ Material, pp. 145-147
Teacher’s Guide in English 10, pp. 134-135
Values Integration: Be united for peace

III. PROCEDURE
TEACHER’S ACTIVITY STUDENTS’ ACTIVITY

PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES
Prayer
Checking of Attendance
Ensuring cleanliness in the classroom

ACTIVITIES
1. Motivation
Are you familiar with the game, “4-pics-1
word”? Yes, Sir

Today, we are going to play that

challenging yet exciting game but before
that I will group you into four.

Go to your respective groups. Students will go to their respective groups.

Are you now with your respective groups? Yes, Sir.

Game Mechanics:
1. In ten seconds, identify the
keyword that best describes the
four pictures.
2. After identifying the pictures, raise
your board and show your
answer.
3. The group that will earn the
highest score will be given a
reward.

Are you ready? Yes, Sir.

The teacher will flash the pictures.

SKY
PEACE

MAN

BROTHERHOOD

WORLD

DREAMER

HUNGER

ONE
What are the keywords? SKY, PEACE, MAN, BROTHERHOOD,
WORLD, DREAMER, HUNGER, ONE, Sir.

Very good!
How did you feel while having the activity? Exciting. Sir.
How did you identify the pictures? Sir, we help each other.
There is unity among us, Sir.

Exactly!
You have to be united in accomplishing
such task.

Imagine yourself arguing each other while

having the activity. Do you think you will
be able to identify the pictures? No, Sir.

Indeed! In unity, you stand and if you are

divided, you fall.

2. Presentation

Have you heard of John Lennon? Yes, Sir.

Who is he? He is a member and composer of the

famous band Beatles, Sir.

Very Good!
Today class, you will be hearing a song
composed by John Lennon entitled,
Imagine. But before you listen to the song
Imagine by John Lennon, complete its
lyrics by filling out the lines with the
correct word using the keywords as clues.

IMAGINE IMAGINE

Imagine there’s no heaven, Imagine there’s no heaven,

It’s easy if we try It’s easy if we try
No hell below us No hell below us
Above us only _____ Above us only sky
Imagine all the people Imagine all the people
Living for today Living for today

Imagine there’s no countries Imagine there’s no countries

It isn’t hard to do It isn’t hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too And no religion too
Imagine all the people Imagine all the people
Living life in ______ Living life in peace

You may say I’m a ______ You may say I’m a dreamer
But I’m not the only one But I’m not the only one
I hope someday you’ll join us I hope someday you’ll join us
And the _____ will be as ____ And the world will be as one

Imagine no possessions Imagine no possessions

I wonder if you can I wonder if you can
 No need for greed or ________ No need for greed or hunger
A ________________ of man A brotherhood of man

Imagine all the people Imagine all the people

Sharing all the _____ Sharing all the world
You may say I’m a _____ You may say I’m a dreamer
But I’m not the only _____ But I’m not the only one
I hope someday you’ll join us I hope someday you’ll join us
And the _____ will be as _____. And the world will be as one.

Time is over!
Now, let us see if you supplied the
missing words/lyrics of the song correctly. Students will listen to the song and check
their output.

ANALYSIS

I will play the song for the second time

around. Listen to the song Imagine by
John Lennon. Take note of the answer of
the following questions:

1. What does the title mean? It’s all about dreaming, Sir.

Exactly!
2. What is Lennon’s vision of peace?
His vision of peace is that, all people will be
united and will live together as one, Sir.
Absolutely!
3. What is your vision of peace? Is it
the same with the author?
Yes Sir because I believe that if we all unite
and just be able to help one another, then
we will be able to achieve peace.
Brilliant idea!
4. What is the message of the song?
The song tells us about being one or united
to achieve peace, Sir.
Very Good!
Such a very sharp mind.

Valuing
As emphasized in the song, being united
is the key to a peaceful world. As a
student, how can you be a contributor of
peace in your school or in your
community?
As an ordinary student, I must be a law
abider in my school or in my community, Sir.
Respect, help one another and be united as
one because if we love and help each other
then we will definitely have a peaceful
community.

Excellent!
Indeed, let us unite and help one another
in order to achieve peace in all aspects.

APPLICATION
This time, we shall be having a Variety
show!
Remain in your groups and perform the
given activities.

Group 1, members will stage a tableau

depicting an act of loving, caring or
sharing each other.

Group 2, members will perform a tw0-

minute skit depicting solution to
misunderstanding despite of diversity.

Group 3, members will present an

infomercial/ advertisement regarding
loving, caring or sharing each other.

Group 4, members will make a jingle

bearing their understanding on how to
achieve peace.

You are given 10 minutes to prepare and

present later. Be guided by the following
standards and criteria. After 10 minutes, students will present their
output.
INDICATORS:
 The presentation displays a
positive attitude towards the topic.
 The presentation draws the
message of the song.
 The group manifests attitude, a
teamwork and cooperation in the
process of the activity.
 The presentation is staged/
presented within the set time.
 The quality of output is excellent
with specific idea in achieving
peace.

RUBRICS FOR ASSESSMENT

5- All indicators are present
4-4 indicators are present
3- 3 indicators are present
2- 2 indicators are present
1-1 indicator is present.

What a great presentation!

 ABSTRACTION
Using the pictures that we had and the
keywords, BROTHERHOOD, PEACE,
WORLD and ONE. Putting them together,
what is the message of the song?

If there is brotherhood among us, there is

unity. If there is unity, there is peace. And if
Very good class! there is peace, the world will be as one.

IV. EVALUATION

MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Read the following statements and write the letter of the best answer
before each item.
1. What does the title of the song mean?
a. Imagine means expectations. c. Imagine means prospect
b. Imagine means surveying. d. Imagine means dreaming
2. What is Lennon’s vision of peace?
a. All people will be united. c. Sharing all the world
b. Live together as one d. All of the above
3. What is the value emphasized in the song?
a. Unity b. Faith c. Tolerance d. Understanding

4. What is the message of the song?

a. Be divided in solving problems and issues to achieve peace.
b. Be selfish
c. Be united and achieve peace.
d. Ignore everything in this world.
5. Which of the following statements is true?
a. You can inspire others through a song.
b. If we dream, we can soar high.
c. There will no more hunger if we all know how to plant.
d. If we all unite and help one another then we will achieve peace.
6. Brotherhood according to John Lennon is _______________.
a. Sharing each world. c. Caring each other.
b. Helping each other. d. All of these.
7. The following statements are true EXCEPT:
a. People will be united if we help each other.
b. There is unity if there gap in between people.
c. If we all unite and be able to help one another, then we will achieve peace.
d. The world will be as one if we all live in peace.

8. If there will be no more possessions, what will possibly happen?

 a. There will be no more left behind. c. There will be no more hardships.
b. There will be no more hunger. D. All of these
9. John Lennon can be viewed as ____:
a. Brother c. Dreamer
b. Composer d. Philosopher
10. Which of the following statements is false about John Lennon’s view of peace?
a. If you are a singer, you can make things happen.
b. If you are a composer, you can dream as many as you can.
c. Honesty is the best policy.
d. All of these

V. ASSIGNMENT
1. Follow-Up
Interpret the message of the song through a drawing or a painting.
To be placed on a ¼ illustration board.
2. Advance
a. What is poetry?
b. What are the elements of poetry?

Reference: Celebrating Diversity through World Literature.

Prepared by:

ARIEL ALIPIO ANCHETA

Teacher