Detailed Lesson Plan in Grade 7 English

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, 85% of the students will be able to:
a. Identify the six categories of proverbs;
b. Demonstrate skill in classifying proverbs according to its category; and
c. Express ideas about the given proverb comprehensively.

II. Subject Matter

A. Topic: Proverbs
B. Reference: English Learner’s Module Grade 7 pages 3-8
C. Values to be integrated: Awareness and Sensitivity towards Philippine Literature and
Culture
D. Materials: Visual Aids, Worksheets, Proverbs Strips

III. Procedure
Teacher’s Activities Student’s Activities

A. Preparation
a. Prayer

“The student who is wearing a red hair-band
will be the one to lead the prayer.”
Jessa: In the name of the Father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Let us pray. Lord,
thank you for this wonderful day. Thank you
for all the things you have given us. We are
sorry for all the things that we have done.
Help us God in dealing with our problems.
Guide us in our lecture, and may this day be
filled with learning and fun. Amen.

b. Greetings

“Good morning class!” “Good morning ma’am!”

c. Motivation
“Please remain standing because we will play
a game. This game is called “Pass the ball.”
What I have here is a ball made of crumpled
paper. You will pass this ball singing the song
Love Yourself, when I say “stop” the person
holding the ball will unhusk one paper from
the ball and answer the question written on it.
Am I understood? “Yes ma’am!”

“Ready, go!” (The students began to sing and pass the ball)

“Stop! Ok, Riza unhusk one and answer the Riza: (began reading what is written)
question.” Philippine literature existed even before the
Spaniards came. True!

“Alright! 1, 2, 3 pass the ball! Stop! Ok, Tony Tony: Proverbs express the unending wisdom
your turn.” of the old. True!

“Very good!”
(The students played until all the questions
were answered)
“Please take your seats.” (The students took their seat)

B. Lesson Proper

a. Introduction of the Topic

“From the game you just played, can you Monica: For me, our lesson for today will be
guess what our lesson for today will be? Yes, about proverbs.
Monica?

“Right!”

“What do you think proverbs are? John?” John: Proverbs are sayings that teach us about
life.

“Any other idea? Maria?” Maria: Proverbs reflect the wisdom of our
ancestors.

“Ok. Let us see if their answers are correct”

(Posted the visual aids) (Students began to read what is written)

Everybody:
Proverbs: folk literature that reveal our
ancestor’s wisdom; brief instructive
expressions that suggest a specific action,
behavior, or judgment; prescribe norms;
impart lesson; emphasize traditions and
beliefs in a community

“So are your classmates correct?” “Yes ma’am”

“What do you think proverbs teach? “Ma’am!”

Anyone?”
Nina: Proverbs teach us how to live and how
“Yes Nina?” to behave in society.

Efren: So that society can attain peace and

“Good. Why do we need to behave order.
accordingly in society? Efren?
Rica: It emphasizes the traditions and beliefs
“Besides teaching, what other things do of the Filipino people.
proverbs render to us as Filipinos? Rica?

“Exactly!”
Carlo: Yes, because it showcases our culture
“As Filipinos, do we need to be proud of our and beliefs, and reveal our real identity.
Philippine proverbs? Carlo?

“Very good, well said!”

Everybody: 1. Proverbs expressing a general

b. Discussion attitude towards life and the laws that govern
“Proverbs or Salawikain are divided into six life:
categories. These categories are what you
have in front. Everyone please read the first
category and its examples.
“From the example given, what is the attitude
of the speaker towards life? Anyone?
“Yes Carla?”
“Do you agree with attitude?”
“You have a point. Well anyway, let’s move
on.”
“Is the example recommending a virtue or
condemning a vice? Marco?
“If that’s the case, what do you think is the
speaker trying to teach?”
“Good job. Let’s move to the next one.”
“What values does the example trying to
express?” Gina?
Example: Ang kapalaran ko di ko man
hanapin, dudulog lalapit kung talagang akin.
(Tagalog)
The good fortune which is intended for me
will come even without my seeking it.
“Ma’am”
Carla: The speaker looks at life as an entity
governed by fate. He has a “come what may”
attitude wherein he believes that his fate is
predetermined and predestined.
Carla: No, because I believe that we can make
our own destiny. We are bestowed by God
with freewill and the freedom to choose. If
you want something, you better do something
to attain it. It won’t just appear out of the
blue, you have to work for it. We make our
own destiny.
Everybody: 2. Ethical proverbs
recommending certain virtues and
condemning certain vices:
Example: Dai mo pagpaagahan an magigibo
mo ngonyan. (Bikol)
Do not put off for tomorrow what you can do
for today.
Marco: Teacher, I think the speaker is
condemning a vice. You see, some people are
lazy in doing their work. Even if they have
the time to do their work on that day, they
somehow leave it be and instead work on it
the next day. They waste the time they have
on plain things instead on working.
Marco: The speaker is teaching us to use our
time wisely. We must not waste it on silly
things especially if we have work to do.
Everybody: 3. Proverbs expressing a system
of values:
Example: Ang mga tulo singgot sa taong
mangguibuhaton paga bayran gayud sa
guihapon. (Boholano)
Every drop of perspiration of an industrious
man will be rewarded accordingly.
Gina: It is being industrious.
“Do you think a student should be Gina: Yes, a student must be industrious so
industrious?” that he or she can pass his homework and
assignments on time. If a student works hard
and studies hard, he or she will definitely get
a good grade and possibly be part of the
honor roll.

“Nice. Next.” Everybody: 4. Proverbs expressing general

“What general truth can be derived from the
example? Anyone?”
truths and observations about life and human
nature:
Example: Ing mayap a babai, maiguit ya
karing rubi. (Pampango)
A good woman is worth more than rubies.
“Ma’am!”

“Yes, Martin?”
Martin: The general truth that can be derived
from the example is the essence of being
good, for this case a good woman.
“Can you elaborate?”
Martin: A good person is really hard to find.
If a person has a good heart, he or she is
likened to a ruby or even surpass it. Goodness
is more valuable than any jewels or gems
“Very good. Two more to go.” existed.

Everybody: 5. Humorous proverbs:

Example: Ako kanhi cabalyero nga walay
kabilinggan; pagdawat sa matrimonio, sa
hinanali ng lawas mingniwang. (Cebuano)
I was formerly a gentleman without a care at
all, but when I got married, my body shrank
and became small.
“How did you find the proverb? Is it
amusing? Jane?”
Jane: Yes ma’am, it is amusing because it
“What do you think is the essence of makes fun of married people.
humorous proverbs?
Jane: These proverbs give us delight, and
lighten our mood. It is a good stress reliever.
“Good. And finally.” (giggle)

Everybody: 6. Miscellaneous proverbs

(typically expressive of specific realities to a
certain area):
Example: Mapipia nu sumavat ka a
maysaosaod su sagap as canu caviden mu du
calawangan q manalamad su among. (Ivatan)
It is better to go home and weave a net than to
“What areas or scenarios are depicted in the stay on the shore and watch the fish.
proverb? Anyone?
“Me, call me ma’am!”
“Yes, Arthur?”

Arthur: The proverb is depicting the work of a

farmer and a fisherman.
“Good eye, Arthur. For you, which one would
you prefer? Do you want to be a farmer or a
fisherman? Just choose from them.”
“Good! Do you now have a clear
understanding about proverbs and its
categories?”
Arthur: For me, I want to be a farmer because
Filipinos love rice. And rice is the grain that
farmers usually plant. I want to help increase
the production of rice so that Filipino families
will have rice to eat.
“Yes ma’am!”

c. Application
“I’m very glad! Now, I want everyone to
stand up for we will have an activity. This
activity is called “Translation Quest.” You
will be divided into ten groups. Each group
will be randomly given a proverb be it in
English or Tagalog. What you are going to do
is to find the English or Tagalog translation or
counterpart of the proverb of your group.
After that, you merge with the group which
has the translation of your proverb. Then, you
are to explain the proverb and share real life
experiences concerning that proverb. You are
given 15 minutes to accomplish this. Am I “Yes teacher!”
understood?

(The teacher handed the student with

proverbs)

“Are you ready? 1, 2, 3 go!” (The students searched for the English or
Tagalog translation of the proverb they have)

(After 15 minutes)

“Time is up! Who wants to go first?” (No one raised their hand)

“Okay, let’s draw paper.”

“Pick one.” (One student from each merged group picked

one paper)

“The group who picked number one present Group 1: Proverb: Matibay ang walis,
in front.” palighasa’y magkabigkis (Tagalog)
A broom is sturdy because its strands are
tightly bound. (English)
- If people will unify themselves, they
will become more formidable and
efficient than when they are divided.
(One student share his experience)

“Well done group one. Group two!”
Group 2: Proverb: Hangga’t makitid ang
kumot, matutong mamaluktot. (Tagalog)
While the blanket is short, learn how to bend.
(English)
- In order to survive and thrive in life, a
person should learn how to adapt to
his or her environment.

“Good job group two. Next!”
“Nice. Next!”
“Good work. Last group, please present your
work in front!”
“Well done everyone. Please give everybody
a round of applause.”
d. Generalization
“What generalization can we therefore make
from our discussion today?
“Yes Jonah?”
“Nicely said Jonah!”
“Any questions? Clarifications?”
“Ok. Let us have a very short quiz”
(Group two presented their work)
Group 3: Proverb: Pag may tiyaga, may
nilaga. (Tagalog)
If you persevere, you will reap the fruits of
your labor. (English)
- If you work hard and endure through
the end, you will surely succeed.
Strive hard for success is not beyond
reach.
(Group 3 presented their work)
Group 4: Proverb: Kung may tinamim, may
aanihin. (Tagalog)
If you plant, you harvest. (English)
- If you invest something, in due time
you will get your returns. People must
invest be it time, money, or
belongings for their future. They must
be willing to give so that they can
receive.
(Group 4 presented their work)
Group 5: Proverb: Anuman ang gagawin,
pitong beses isipin. (Tagalog)
Whatever you do, think about it seven times.
(English)
- In order for us to make the right
decisions, we must think about it not
just once, but twice even seven times.
So that we will not regret it in the end.
“Ma’am”
Jonah: To sum it up, proverbs are very
important to us. They teach us things that
pertain to life and its ups and downs. But
more than that, they reveal to us the wisdom
of our ancestors. Proverbs in our culture are
something that we can be proud of. They
show to the world our real identity and the
beauty of our traditions and culture.
“No ma’am”
IV. Assessment

Direction: Read the instructions carefully and answer the questions thoroughly.

I. Classify the following proverbs. Use the codes as your answer.

G – proverbs expressing general attitude towards life and the laws that govern life
E – ethical proverbs recommending certain virtues and condemning certain vices
V – proverbs expressing a system of values
T – proverbs expressing general truths and observations about life and human nature
H – humorous proverbs
M – miscellaneous proverbs

___ 1. Kung ano ang puno, siya ang bunga.

Whatever the tree, so is the fruit.

___ 2. Kung may isinuksok, may madudukot.

If you save, you have something to withdraw.

___ 3. Ang hindi marunong magmahal sa sariling wika, daig pa ang malansang isda.
He who does not love the national language is worse than a smelly fish.

___4. Ang buhay ay parang gulong, minsan nasa ibabaw, minsan nasa ilalim.
Life is like a wheel; sometimes you are up; sometimes you are in the bottom.

___ 5. Ang pili ng pili, matatapat sa bungi.

One who is choosy ends up with the least attractive choice.

II. Choose one proverb from Test I and explain; taking into account real life or vicarious
experiences.

V. Assignment

Study pages 11-15 of the Learner’s Module

 Worksheet

Name: ________________________________ Date: ____________

I. Classify the following proverbs. Use the codes as your answer.

G – proverbs expressing general attitude towards life and the laws that govern life
E – ethical proverbs recommending certain virtues and condemning certain vices
V – proverbs expressing a system of values
T – proverbs expressing general truths and observations about life and human nature
H – humorous proverbs
M – miscellaneous proverbs

___ 1. Kung ano ang puno, siya ang bunga.

Whatever the tree, so is the fruit.

___ 2. Kung may isinuksok, may madudukot.

If you save, you have something to withdraw.

___ 3. Ang hindi marunong magmahal sa sariling wika, daig pa ang malansang isda.
He who does not love the national language is worse than a smelly fish.

___4. Ang buhay ay parang gulong, minsan nasa ibabaw, minsan nasa ilalim.
Life is like a wheel; sometimes you are up; sometimes you are in the bottom.

___ 5. Ang pili ng pili, matatapat sa bungi.

One who is choosy ends up with the least attractive choice.

II. Choose one proverb from Test I and explain; taking into account real life or vicarious
experiences.