COMPREHENSIVE READING PLAN

PREPARED BY: SECTION:

ALAGON, Nicole 11 – St. Patrick of Ireland
MATAMMU, Jennifer E.
VALDEZ, Julianna

Target Audience Profile: (Grade 10)

There are approximately 35 students in this class. All students are taking English as a
second language. Their level of English varies. They are mature enough to work individually, in
pairs and in groups. However, a teacher’s supervision is still needed along the process.

Target Lesson:
The Myth Of Pygmalion And Galatea
Target Skills:

Comprehension Decoding Vocabulary Analyzation

Materials:
A paper and different props that you can use but only inside of the classroom

Assumptions:
● The students are familiar of some characters present in Greek mythology
● The students know the characteristics of some gods present in the story
● The students are not yet familiar to the story
● The students may learn new characters, facts and lessons

Anticipated Problems: Solutions:

1. Students may be confused of the flow of 1. Explain and tell carefully the happenings
some parts of the story and the characters in the story

2. Student may not able to comprehend some 2. let them answer a practice exercise that will
of the words that are not familiar to them help them find the meaning of the words
based on the context clues

Reading Model: Description:

It’s a linear model, where in the readers will
Linear Model comprehend and understand what they read.
They will form reflection or a conclusion based
on what they’ve understand and learned in
the story.

Reading Model Framework:

QUESTIONING DECODING VISUALIZING ENCODING REFLECTION

Framework Description:

This is similar to some linear model but this model helps us more unto focusing what’s in the
text. This can be a reference and can use to interpret what’s more in the text and what the
author is telling us, this will improve your comprehension skill and it will increase your ability
to understand a text or story

I. OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the reading lesson, the students must be able to:
 a. Recall events or experiences that you encountered that is related to the context
b. Reflect on the value of unconditional love
c. demonstrate all of the important events that happened in the story
II. PROCEDURE:
A. PRE-READING
The teacher will let the students read the story
A.1.PRE-READING QUESTIONS:
DIRECTIONS: Answer the following items in a ½ crosswise. Each item must
have at least 5 sentences. Time allotment for the activity is 10 minutes.

1. Who are the characters

2. What are their characteristics
3. Summarize the story
Possible answers:
1. The characters are:
Pygmalion: Young sculptor who despises women but becomes infatuated with an
exquisite statue of his creation.
Galatea: Figure of a beautiful young woman sculpted in ivory by Pygmalion
Aphrodite (Venus):Goddess of beauty and love, the one who turned Galatea to life
2. Pygmalion is disgusted by the debauched lifestyle of the local women, he decided to
stay celibate and devote his life to craft a woman of his dreams. After he completed his
creation he hopelessly falls in love with it. In the moment of inspiration, he names the
figurine, Galatea. In the meantime, the city was celebrating the festival in the name of
the goddess Aphrodite. Pygmalion prayed with all his heart and soul, for the goddess to
bring his statue to life. Touched by his deep veneration, the goddess grants the artists
his wish. Galatea and Pygmalion lived happily ever after with a son.
A.2. VOCABULARY BUILDING:
DIRECTIONS: Determine the meaning of the words in bold by analysing the whole sentence
000use it in a new sentence and find the synonyms of the words on the given choices

1. Pygmalion is seen here in his studio, with a look of deep thought etched on his face.
2. Disgusted by the debauched lifestyle of the local women
3. Because of the lifestyle of local woman he decided to stay celibate and devote his life to
his craft
4. The goddess to bring his statue to life. Touched by his deep veneration
5. Pygmalion is sculpting, oblivious to the women peering through his doorway
Possible Answers:
1. Etched- Made by or subjected to etching.
“Nicole led Julianna to a large mossy rock that was etched with a name and date.”
Synonym: Carve
2. Debauched- Indulging in or characterized by sensual pleasures to a degree perceived to
be be morally harmful; dissolute.
“ “ Some people has debauched lifestyle. ”
Synonym: Immoral
3. Celibate- A person who abstains from marriage and sexual relations.
00“priests are living a celibate life”
Synonym: Chaste
4. Veneration- Great or high respect, reverence.
00 ” We Catholics should show deep veneration to Christ ”
Synonym: Worship
5. Oblivious- Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one.
00 “Nicole was oblivious to Mark observing her with unmitigated admiration. ”
Synonym: Unaware
B. WHILE READING
The class will be divided into 5 groups each has 7 members performing Story acting
B.1 Story Acting
DIRECTIONS: The class will be divided into 5 groups. Each group will be given a certain part
one member from each group will narrate the part of the story and the students left will act. The
class will practice now and tomorrow they will be given 5 minutes preparation and 15 minutes
in presenting. They will be graded by the opposite group and by the teacher by the rubric shown
below.
 RUBRIC:
CRITERIA POINTS
Organization /5
Creativity /5
Delivery /5
Teamwork /5
TOTAL /20

Parts that will be given to each group:

Part 1
Pygmalion was a talented Greek sculptor from Cyprus. After becoming disgusted by some
local prostitutes, he lost all interest in women and avoided their company completely.
Pygmalion saw women as flawed creatures and vowed never to waste any moment of his life
with them. He dedicated himself to his work and soon created Galatea, a beautiful stature
of a woman out of ivory. Ironically, the masterpiece of his life was this statue of a woman.
Perhaps he sought to correct in marble the flaws he saw in women of flesh and blood.
Part 2
Whatever the case, Pygmalion worked so long and with such inspiration on the statue of
Galatea, that it became more beautiful than any woman that had ever lived or been carved
in stone. As he finished the statue’s features, they became exquisitely lovely, and he found
himself applying the strokes of hammer and chisel with increasing affection. When his
chisel finally stopped ringing, there stood before him a woman of such perfection that
Pygmalion, who had professed his disdain of all females, fell deeply in love. He would bring
it gifts, caress it, kiss it and talk to it every day. He brought it gifts he thought women
would enjoy, such as pretty seashells, beads, songbirds, baubles and flowers. He would
dress the statue in fine clothing, and put rings on her fingers, necklaces around her neck
and even earrings. However, what irony that he who had scorned women should fall in love
with a woman who could never love him in return!
Part 3
Such a passion could not go unnoticed by the goddess of love, Aphrodite. She took pity on
the young man and, when Pygmalion went to her temple to sacrifice a bull, Aphrodite gave
him a sign. As the offering burned on the temple, the flames shot up one, two, three times.
Pygmalion went home, wondering what to make of the manifestation he had seen. When he
entered his studio, however, and saw the statue, all other thoughts were banished from his
mind. He ran to his statue and embraced it. the Myth of Pygmalion Galatea and Aphrodite
Did she seem warm to his touch, or was it just residual heat form the sunset that had
warmed the stone? He kissed her. Did the statue’s lips seem soft? He stood back and
regarded her. Did there appear the glow of life from within the marble form? Was he
imagining it? No. Aphrodite had given life to the statue, whose name was Galatea.

Part 4
Pygmalion’s mind oscillated between doubt and joy. Fearing he may be mistaken, again and
again with a lover’s ardor he touches the object of his hopes. It was indeed alive! The veins
when pressed yielded to the finger and again resumed their roundness. Slowly it dawned on
Pygmalion that the animation of his sculpture was the result of his prayer to Goddess
Aphrodite who knew his desire. At last, the votary of Aphrodite found words to thank the
goddess. Pygmalion humbled himself at the Goddess’ feet. Soon Pygmalion and Galatea
were wed, and Pygmalion never forgot to thank Aphrodite for the gift she had given him.
Aphrodite blessed the nuptials she had formed, and this union between Pygmalion and
Galatea produced a son named Paphos, from whom the city of Paphos in Cyprus (this city
was sacred to Aphrodite), received its name.
Part 5
Pygmalion and Galatea brought gifts to her temple throughout their life and Aphrodite
blessed them with happiness and love in return. The unusual love that blossomed between
Pygmalion and Galatea enthralls all. Falling in love with one’s creation and then getting the
desired object as wife- perhaps this was destined for Pygmalion. Even to this day, countless
people and young lovers are mesmerized by this exceptional love that existed between two
persons at a time when civilization was in its infancy.

B.2. VALUE INTEGRATION: If you are Pygmalion will you believe in the impossible that a
sculpture the love of your life will come to life?
MORAL: Some things that you cannot have will come to you just pray have faith, believe
to god and all things will be possible.
C. POST-READING
The teacher will let the students answer three questions about what they have learned from the
activity and with the story.
C.1. COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS:
DIRECTIONS: Answer the following questions in a ½ crosswise with 3-5 sentences each
question. Time allotment is 15 minutes.
1. What is the moral lesson of the story?
2. Which characteristic of the characters captivate you the most? Why?
3. How can you apply what you have learned in the story to your life?
Possible Answers:
1. Believe and pray to god, and blessings will come
2. The characteristic of Pygmalion his unconditional love to Galatea even though Galatea is
not alive he devote his love to her and no other and his faith, believe in the goddess
Aphrodite. Because of his prayer, faith to the goddess his wish came true.
3. I will always pray to god. I will strengthen my faith in him by attending religious
activities or religious organizations.
 The Myth Of Pygmalion And Galatea.

Pygmalion was a talented Greek sculptor from Cyprus. After becoming disgusted by some
local prostitutes, he lost all interest in women and avoided their company completely. Pygmalion
saw women as flawed creatures and vowed never to waste any moment of his life with them. He
dedicated himself to his work and soon created Galatea, a beautiful stature of a woman out of
ivory. Ironically, the masterpiece of his life was this statue of a woman. Perhaps he sought to
correct in marble the flaws he saw in women of flesh and blood.
Whatever the case, Pygmalion worked so long and with such inspiration on the statue of
Galatea, that it became more beautiful than any woman that had ever lived or been carved in
stone. As he finished the statue’s features, they became exquisitely lovely, and he found himself
applying the strokes of hammer and chisel with increasing affection. When his chisel finally
stopped ringing, there stood before him a woman of such perfection that Pygmalion, who had
professed his disdain of all females, fell deeply in love. He would bring it gifts, caress it, kiss it
and talk to it every day. He brought it gifts he thought women would enjoy, such as pretty
seashells, beads, songbirds, baubles and flowers. He would dress the statue in fine clothing, and
put rings on her fingers, necklaces around her neck and even earrings. However, what irony that
he who had scorned women should fall in love with a woman who could never love him in
return!
Such a passion could not go unnoticed by the goddess of love, Aphrodite. She took pity on
the young man and, when Pygmalion went to her temple to sacrifice a bull, Aphrodite gave him a
sign. As the offering burned on the temple, the flames shot up one, two, three times. Pygmalion
went home, wondering what to make of the manifestation he had seen. When he entered his
studio, however, and saw the statue, all other thoughts were banished from his mind. He ran to
his statue and embraced it. the Myth of Pygmalion Galatea and Aphrodite Did she seem warm to
his touch, or was it just residual heat form the sunset that had warmed the stone? He kissed
her. Did the statue’s lips seem soft? He stood back and regarded her. Did there appear the glow
of life from within the marble form? Was he imagining it? No. Aphrodite had given life to the
statue, whose name was Galatea.
Pygmalion’s mind oscillated between doubt and joy. Fearing he may be mistaken, again
and again with a lover’s ardor he touches the object of his hopes. It was indeed alive! The veins
when pressed yielded to the finger and again resumed their roundness. Slowly it dawned on
Pygmalion that the animation of his sculpture was the result of his prayer to Goddess Aphrodite
who knew his desire. At last, the votary of Aphrodite found words to thank the goddess.
Pygmalion humbled himself at the Goddess’ feet. Soon Pygmalion and Galatea were wed, and
Pygmalion never forgot to thank Aphrodite for the gift she had given him. Aphrodite blessed the
nuptials she had formed, and this union between Pygmalion and Galatea produced a son named
Paphos, from whom the city of Paphos in Cyprus (this city was sacred to Aphrodite), received its
name. Pygmalion and Galatea brought gifts to her temple throughout their life and Aphrodite
blessed them with happiness and love in return. The unusual love that blossomed between
Pygmalion and Galatea enthralls all. Falling in love with one’s creation and then getting the
desired object as wife- perhaps this was destined for Pygmalion. Even to this day, countless
people and young lovers are mesmerized by this exceptional love that existed between two
persons at a time when civilization was in its infancy.
 PRE-READING WORKSHEET
NAME: _______________________________________ DATE: __________________
GRADE & SECTION: ____________________________ TEACHER: _______________
I. PRE-READING QUESTIONS:
DIRECTIONS: Answer the following items in a ½ crosswise. Each item must have at least 5
sentences. Ten minutes is allotted to answer these questions.

1. Who are the characters?

Answer: __________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
2. What are their characteristics?
Answer: __________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
3. Summarize the story.
Answer: __________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________

II. VOCABULARY BUILDING:

DIRECTIONS: Determine the meaning of the words in bold by analysing the whole sentence and
use it in a new sentence.

1. Pygmalion is seen here in his studio, with a look of deep thought etched on his face.

New Sentence: _____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

A . Cut B. Carve C. Engrave D. Possess

2. Disgusted by the debauched lifestyle of the local women

New Sentence: _____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

A . Lazy B. Immoral C. Clean D. Crazy

3. Because of the lifestyle of local woman he decided to stay celibate and devote his life to
his craft

New Sentence: _____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

A . Chaste B. Alive C. Alone D. Kind

4. The goddess to bring his statue to life. Touched by his deep veneration

New Sentence: _____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

A . Like B. Offering C. Worship D. Gesture

5. Pygmalion is sculpting, oblivious to the women peering through his doorway
New Sentence: _____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________

A . Unaware B. Seen C. intention D. Notice

 WHILE-READING WORKSHEET
NAME: _______________________________________ DATE: __________________
GRADE & SECTION: ____________________________ TEACHER: _______________
I. STORY ACTING
DIRECTIONS: The class will be divided into 5 groups. Each group will be given a certain part
one member from each group will narrate the part of the story and the students left will act. The
class will practice now and tomorrow they will be given 5 minutes preparation and 15 minutes
in presenting. They will be graded by the other group and by the teacher by the rubric shown
below. RUBRIC:
CRITERIA POINTS
Organization /5
Creativity /5
Delivery /5
Teamwork /5
TOTAL /20

Part 1
Pygmalion was a talented Greek sculptor from Cyprus. After becoming disgusted by some
local prostitutes, he lost all interest in women and avoided their company completely.
Pygmalion saw women as flawed creatures and vowed never to waste any moment of his life
with them. He dedicated himself to his work and soon created Galatea, a beautiful stature
of a woman out of ivory. Ironically, the masterpiece of his life was this statue of a woman.
Perhaps he sought to correct in marble the flaws he saw in women of flesh and blood.

OTHER GROUP’S RATING: TEACHER’S RATING:

CRITERIA POINTS
Organization /5
Creativity /5
Delivery /5
Teamwork /5
TOTAL /20

Part 2
Whatever the case, Pygmalion worked so long and with such inspiration on the statue of
Galatea, that it became more beautiful than any woman that had ever lived or been carved
in stone. As he finished the statue’s features, they became exquisitely lovely, and he found
himself applying the strokes of hammer and chisel with increasing affection. When his
chisel finally stopped ringing, there stood before him a woman of such perfection that
Pygmalion, who had professed his disdain of all females, fell deeply in love. He would bring
it gifts, caress it, kiss it and talk to it every day. He brought it gifts he thought women
would enjoy, such as pretty seashells, beads, songbirds, baubles and flowers. He would
dress the statue in fine clothing, and put rings on her fingers, necklaces around her neck
and even earrings. However, what irony that he who had scorned women should fall in love
with a woman who could never love him in return!

OTHER GROUP’S RATING: TEACHER’S RATING:

CRITERIA POINTS
Organization /5
Creativity /5
Delivery /5
Teamwork /5
TOTAL /20

Part 3
Such a passion could not go unnoticed by the goddess of love, Aphrodite. She took pity on
the young man and, when Pygmalion went to her temple to sacrifice a bull, Aphrodite gave
him a sign. As the offering burned on the temple, the flames shot up one, two, three times.
Pygmalion went home, wondering what to make of the manifestation he had seen. When he
 entered his studio, however, and saw the statue, all other thoughts were banished from his
mind. He ran to his statue and embraced it. the Myth of Pygmalion Galatea and Aphrodite
Did she seem warm to his touch, or was it just residual heat form the sunset that had
warmed the stone? He kissed her. Did the statue’s lips seem soft? He stood back and
regarded her. Did there appear the glow of life from within the marble form? Was he
imagining it? No. Aphrodite had given life to the statue, whose name was Galatea.

OTHER GROUP’S RATING: TEACHER’S RATING:

CRITERIA POINTS
Organization /5
Creativity /5
Delivery /5
Teamwork /5
TOTAL /20

Part 4
Pygmalion’s mind oscillated between doubt and joy. Fearing he may be mistaken, again and
again with a lover’s ardor he touches the object of his hopes. It was indeed alive! The veins
when pressed yielded to the finger and again resumed their roundness. Slowly it dawned on
Pygmalion that the animation of his sculpture was the result of his prayer to Goddess
Aphrodite who knew his desire. At last, the votary of Aphrodite found words to thank the
goddess. Pygmalion humbled himself at the Goddess’ feet. Soon Pygmalion and Galatea
were wed, and Pygmalion never forgot to thank Aphrodite for the gift she had given him.
Aphrodite blessed the nuptials she had formed, and this union between Pygmalion and
Galatea produced a son named Paphos, from whom the city of Paphos in Cyprus (this city
was sacred to Aphrodite), received its name.
OTHER GROUP’S RATING: TEACHER’S RATING:
CRITERIA POINTS
Organization /5
Creativity /5
Delivery /5
Teamwork /5
TOTAL /20

Part 5
Pygmalion and Galatea brought gifts to her temple throughout their life and Aphrodite
blessed them with happiness and love in return. The unusual love that blossomed between
Pygmalion and Galatea enthralls all. Falling in love with one’s creation and then getting the
desired object as wife- perhaps this was destined for Pygmalion. Even to this day, countless
people and young lovers are mesmerized by this exceptional love that existed between two
persons at a time when civilization was in its infancy.
OTHER GROUP’S RATING: TEACHER’S RATING:
CRITERIA POINTS
Organization /5
Creativity /5
Delivery /5
Teamwork /5
TOTAL /20
 POST-READING WORKSHEET
NAME: _______________________________________ DATE: __________________
GRADE & SECTION: ____________________________ TEACHER: _______________

I. COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS:
DIRECTIONS: Answer the following questions in a ½ crosswise with 3-5 sentences each
question. Time allotment is 15 minutes.
QUESTION 1: What is the moral lesson of the story?
ANSWER: _________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
QUESTION 2: Which characteristic of the characters captivate you the most? Why?
ANSWER: _________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________

QUESTION 3: How can you apply what you have learned in the story to your life?
ANSWER: _________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________