LESSON PLAN IN THE TEACHING OF READING
(4As FORMAT)
Date: May 5, 2025
I. Preliminaries
Prayer
Energizer
Attendance
Classroom Rules
Recap
II. Subject Matter
Topic : Elements of Plot ( Theme)
Grade level : 7- Fourth Quarter
Competency : Analyze literature as a means of understanding unchanging values
in a changing world.
III. Lesson Proper
Motivating Activity
Direction: Complete the activity by answering the question below.
” If you were given the chance to choose”
Would you
Would you wish to
stay at your change
present life? something
from your
past?
Or
Why?
Analysis
What is life in your own opinion?
Do you think change requires impulsive actions? Why or why
not?
How will you react to that change?
Objectives
At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Identify the theme in the story Dr. Heideggers Experiment by
Nathaniel Hawthorne;
Create 3 themes from the given literary piece; and
Share the importance of how the themes of a story contribute in
understanding human values.
Abstraction
What is a Theme?
A theme is the central idea, message, or insight that a story reveals about life
or human nature. It is not the plot or the summary of the story, but what the
story is really about underneath the surface.
Examples:
Love conquers all
The danger of unchecked power
Growing up is hard
Friendship can overcome differences
How to Identify a Theme:
Look for patterns – What ideas keep coming up?
Ask questions:1. What does the author want us to think about?
2. What lesson does the main character learn?
3. What does the story say about life or people?
Use evidence – Find moments in the story that support your idea.
Application
Direction:
1. The students will be provided a copy of the story Romeo and Juliet by
William Shakespeare.
2. Afterwards, they will have to create 3 themes out of the story they read and
write it in the template provided.
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Theme 1:
Theme 2:
Theme 3:
Criteria:
Considering author’s purpose 5
Clear and Concise 5
Proper Punctuations 5
Total 15 points
IV. Evaluation
Choose the best answer.
1. Which of the following best represents the central theme explored
in the story Dr, Heideggers Experiment.
a. Joy of scientific discovery.
b. Importance of embracing new experiences.
c. The power of true love.
d. Inevitability of aging and fleeting nature of youth.
2. The behavior of the four elderly guest after drinking the water
highlights the theme of:
a. Wisdom comes with age.
b. Cyclical nature of human folly and failure to learn from the past.
c. Benefits of temporary return to youthful vigor.
d. Importance of cherishing one’s memory.
3. What that the withered rose represents in the story?
a. The beauty can be found in even the oldest things.
b. The power of restoration.
c. The deceptive allure of a temporary return to the past.
d. The resilience of nature.
4. What is the best definition of a theme in literature?
a. The sequence of events in a story
b. The time and place in which the story occurs
c. The main message or underlying idea the author conveys
d. The way characters speak in a story
5. Which of the following is an example of a theme?
a. A boy finds a magical sword
b. True friendship can survive any challenge
c. A dragon guards a treasure
d. The setting is a medieval kingdom
V. Assignment
Instructions:
Create your own story that also connects to the themes in the story discussed.
Guide Questions for Writing:
Who are your characters?
What happens to create tension or change?
How does your story end?
Criteria Excellent (5) Good (3) Needs Help
(1)
Plot Clearly shows 3 plot Shows 2 Only 1 or
Structure elements elements unclear plot
clearly structure
Creativity Highly original and Some Story is
and imaginative originality copied or
Originality lacks
imagination
Grammar Clear, well-written, no Minor issues, Hard to
and major errors but understand;
Organization understandable many
grammar
problems
Prepared: Checked:
CHARLOT A. BESAS BEVERLY LOVE M. REBUSORA
BLESSY FAITH OBIAS EL106 Instructor
BSED-3B Student
