Detailed LESSON PLAN

Date: February 27, 2023

Topic: Five Essential Elements of Short Story
Year and Section: Grade 9 Cattaleya
Time: 09:00-10:00 am

I. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After the session, the students are expected to:
● Define the different elements of a short story
● Synthesize the importance of contentment, simplicity, and honesty
● Perform a short play using the elements of a short story.
II. SUBJECT MATTER
● Topic: Five Essential Elements Of Short Story
● Books: English for a Better World, Emerita G. Magsajo- Sarno,
Ph.D., Esther L. Baraceros, Ph.D., Pilar R. Yu
● References: Pages 308-316 Today's High School Readers, Book One
by Benoza Reyes
● Materials used: Visual Aids, Printed Copies for the Short Story
● Strategies used: Socrates Method, Demonstration, Lecture,
Inductive Discussion
● Values integration: Students should be able to show the importance of
collaboration and appreciation in reading a short story that will give
them a moral lesson that they can reflect on in the future.
PROCEDURE

Teachers’ Activity Students’ Activity

A. PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES

Prayer:
The teacher will ask one of the student
to lead the prayer
“Good morning, class! Please stand up
and may I request Ms. Selena to lead the
prayer.”
Amen……..
Please take a moment to gather any
loose papers under your chairs and
arrange them neatly before you sit down.

Greetings

The teacher will greet the students

“Good morning, my dear students! How

are you? I hope you have a great day!

We're fine, Ma'am. Thank you!

Checking Attendance

The teacher will check the attendance

and call the student one by one.

Kylie, Kendall, Hailey…

Present……
Great work, class! Since there was no
absence today, I'm awarding each of you
with five points!

Thank you, Ma'am!

I strongly encourage you all to stay
engaged and participate in class, as there
will be opportunities to earn more points
in the future. Do you understand?
 Yes, Ma'am!

Review of the past lessons

● Anyone who could remember our

last discussion?

● Yes, Ms. Taylor you may. Ma'am, can I?

Okay, our discussion last time was all

● Okay, very good Taylor! So last about the epic Beowulf.
time I was able to discuss Beowulf.

● Beowulf is an epic poem written in

Old English and is considered one
of the most important works of
Anglo-Saxon literature. It tells the
story of Beowulf, a hero of the
Geats, and his battles against
Grendel, his mother, and a dragon.
ACTIVITY/MOTIVATION

The teacher will give instructions

about the activity.

Are you ready for our activity?

Yes, Ma'am!

The teacher will give a copy of the

story .
Instruction: Divide the students into five
groups. Read and discuss the story with
your group. Jot down important details
you may have about what our topic will
be.

Once you are done in reading the story I'll

be asking you questions after 10 minutes

“Let's read a story!”

Title: The Lost Key

Once upon a time, there was a young boy

named Jack who loved exploring. One
day, while on a walk in the woods, he
stumbled upon an old house. The door
was slightly open, and Jack couldn't resist
the temptation to peek inside. As he
stepped into the dusty room, he noticed a
key lying on a table. Jack picked up the
key and examined it closely. He
wondered what the key could unlock and
decided to keep it as a souvenir.
Days turned into weeks, and Jack
couldn't stop thinking about the key. He
decided to return to the old house to see
if he could find the lock it opened. After a
thorough search, Jack discovered a
hidden room with an old chest. Excitedly,
he inserted the key into the lock and
turned it. To his surprise, the chest was
filled with gold coins, jewels, and other
treasures.
Overjoyed, Jack ran home with his
newfound wealth. He couldn't wait to
show his family what he had found.
However, when he returned to the old
house, the key no longer fit the lock. The
treasure was gone, and Jack was left with
only a memory of his adventure. The leader and the members will start to
read and think critically about the story.

Students will now begin to answer the

The teacher will begin to ask questions.

questions.

Ma'am, I believe that the character of the

● Who is the character of the story?
story is Jack himself. - Lisa

The setting of the story is in a forest and

● Where Is the setting of the story?
an old house. - Belle

● What is the conflict of the story? The conflict began when Jack found the
key of the treasure and suddenly lost it. -
Donny

The theme of the story is that curiosity

● What is the theme of the story?
can lead to unexpected discoveries,
adventures and consequences. - Blythe
 ● How do the protagonists change
over the course of the story?
The experience teaches Jack a lesson
that sometimes things do not go as
planned, and consequences of our
actions are not always In our control.
-Ricci

I am impressed that you have completed

the task and you were able to think
critically in a short period of time. With
that, I will give 30 points for each group!
Thank you, ma'am!

Now let's see if your observations and

answers were accurate.

ANALYSIS

The teacher will proceed to analysis The students are expected to answer
and ask the following questions based on their opinion according to
the question given by the teacher.

● What do you notice about our

activity? It’s all about the elements of the short
story, Ma’am. - Justin

● What elements do you think are

essential to the story? I believe that a short story must have
well-developed characters, a captivating

● What do you believe is the most
essential element of a short story?
● How important are the elements of
the story?
● Could you describe the purpose of
a short story?
Okay, that's good. Since you all really did
great in this activity I’ll give you 10 points
each.
setting, an engaging conflict, a gripping
plot, and a meaningful theme. - Selena
I believe the most essential element of a
short story is the plot. It should have a
clear beginning, middle, and end that
draw the reader in and a compelling
conflict that drives the story forward. -
Yhuko
The elements of a story are extremely
important because they provide
structure, context, and depth of meaning
to the narrative. They are the building
blocks that form the foundation of a story
and enable the author to create a clear,
vivid, and engaging experience for the
reader. - Rose
Short stories are usually meant to evoke
a single emotion or thought in the reader
and are often used to explore themes
and ideas in a concise way. - Desiree
Class, it is important to notice that the
activity focuses on the elements of a short
story, as these elements are key
components of effectiveness when you
write a story or you will do storytelling.

ABSTRACTION:

The teacher will discuss the topic.

The students will begin to yearn for
their understanding in questions that
will be given by the teacher.
Are you now ready?
Everyone who will participate will receive
extra points!
Yes, Ma'am!

What is the setting Hailey?

The setting of a short story is the time

and place in which it happens.

Yes, that's right. Let's always remember

that setting is a time, place, and
environment in which the story is told.

An example of a setting in the video that

we had watched is that:
The story was set during the Belle
Epoque in Paris in the late nineteenth
century, an era of great prosperity for
Europe in which culture and the arts
prospered.

Another simple example to understand

the setting:
For instance, in the story "Little Red
Riding Hood," the setting is the forest
where the girl meets the wolf on her
way to her grandmother's house.

So, class always remembers that there

are various ways that time and place
indicate setting. Time can cover many
areas, such as the character’s time of life,
the time of day, time of year, time period
such as the past, present, or future, etc.

Did you get it, class?

Yes, Ma’am!
Okay, Kathleen. What is character?

Ma'am. A character is a person, or

Okay, class. Here’s some trivia! Did you
know that there are 6 types of a
character?
sometimes even an animal, who takes
part in the action of a short story or other
literary work.

Excellent! With that I'm gonna give you all Yes, Ma'am. It has Protagonist,
10 points! Antagonist, Static, Dynamic, Round, Flat

So, the 6 types of characters that Omg! Thank you, Ma'am!

appeared in a short story were defined
as: protagonists, antagonists, static,
dynamic, round and symbolic.
What is the protagonist, Hairah?

Protagonist is the main character or

That’s right! 5 points for you! hero and the most important person of a
The protagonist is the one who faces story.
challenges, obstacles, or conflicts that
they must overcome in order to achieve
their goals or desires.

For example:
Kathniss Everdeen from the movie The
Hunger Games.

What is an antagonist, Gin?

Ma'am, an antagonist is a character or a

Well said, Gin! I'll give 5 points also. group of characters who opposes or
An antagonist is a character or force that stands in conflict with the protagonist.
opposes the protagonist in a story and
creates conflict or obstacles for them to
overcome.

An example of an antagonist is:

The Wicked Witch of the West in The
Wizard of Oz.

What is static, Mark?

Good job, Mark! 5 points for you! A static character does not noticeably
change over the course of a story.
You know what class, static characters
typically maintain the same beliefs,
values, and personality traits throughout
the narrative that makes them Important.

What is dynamic, Russel?

A dynamic character is one who

5 points for that, Russel! changes over the course of the story.
Class, always remember that dynamic
characters are typically complex and
multifaceted.

And for the last two types of characters,

Deah?
The first one ma'am is round. It is closely
related to a dynamic character and
symbolic characters represent a concept
Very good, Deah! I'll give you 10 points or theme larger than themselves.
with that brief and concise answer!
A round character is often dynamic, in
that they undergo significant changes or
growth over the course of the narrative.
And a symbolic character is a character in
a story who represents an idea, theme, or
concept beyond their individual identity or
personality.

Okay, Loise. What is conflict?

Ma'am. The conflict is a struggle

between two people or things in a short
Very good, Loise! 10 points for you. story.
Class, we should take note that conflict
can be internal (within the character) or
external (between the character and
someone or something else). Conflict is
essential for a story to be interesting and
engaging for readers.

What about the plot Ruth?

Plot is known as the foundation of a

novel or story, around which the
Well said, Ruth! 10 points for you.
characters and settings are built.

Jaunt, what is a theme in a story?

The theme is the central idea or belief in

a short story.
Yes, a theme is a central idea or message
conveyed by a story about a particular
subject. It can be stated explicitly or
inferentially. Very good, Jaunt. 10 points
for you also.

Very good class!

Class, take note that understanding these
five elements of a story is important in
crafting a good narrative or story. These
elements were not only enhance our
enjoyment of literature and entertainment
but also help us better understand our
place in the world and connect with
others. Recognizing the power of
storytelling allows us to develop empathy,
appreciate different perspectives, and
express ourselves more effectively.
Did you get it, class?

Yes, Ma'am!

APPLICATION

The teacher will give instructions to The students will perform according
the students. to the instruction of the teacher.

With the same group as before, you will

be tasked in creating and acting out a
short play using the elements of a short
story. You will be given 10 minutes to
prepare and perform in front of the class.
Your performance will be evaluated based
on the rubrics and criteria provided.

The grading will be guided by the

following:

Quality of the acting- 50 points

Quality of the script- 25 points

Quality of the set- 25 points

Total of 100 points

Students will be graded individually.

Alright, class. Based on the performed

activity. What have you learned?
 As a group, ma'am, we have come to
understand that understanding the
elements of a story can enhance the
intrigue and interest of a story or
Yes, that's right! Understanding the theatrical production.
elements of a short story is important
because they serve as the foundation for
any story. Understanding how these
elements interact allows you to create an
engaging, compelling, and memorable
narrative. And understanding the
elements of a short story can help you
write more powerful stories that are also
easier to read and understand.

Assignment

The teacher will give an instruction for

their assignment.

Write an essay about the most

unforgettable experience in your Junior
High School life. Write it on a short bond
paper. Follow the elements of a short
story in making your life’s story.

Do you have any clarification, class?

None, ma’am.
So, that’s all for today’s class. Thank you
and goodbye! Thank you and goodbye, ma’am!