Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region I
PANGASINAN SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE
SAN NICOLAS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
San Nicolas, Pangasinan

TEACHER: Maribel Galimba LEARNING AREA: English

TEACHING DATES: October 23 ,2023 QUARTER: 1st Quarter
GRADE LEVEL: 8

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
a) differentiate Autobiography from Biography;
b) understand Biographical Narrative; and
c) write a brief Biography using the elements of Biographical Narrative

II. Subject Matter

Topic: Biographical narrative
References: Text book in English for 21st (Century Learning Afro-Asian), pp.81
Materials: Printed Materials, Chalk Board/ Black Board
III. Learning Procedure

A. Preliminaries
1. Prayer
2. Greetings
3. Classroom Management
4. Checking of Attendance
5. Review

B. Development of the lesson

1. Motivation:
Now ask your classmates for some important information about their
lives.

2. Lesson Proper/Discussion:

The teacher will present the topic through printed materials and start
the discussion.

3. Abstraction
What is Biographical narrative?
• Biographical – An account of a person's life written, composed, or produced by
another
 • Narrative – story

The 10 Elements
1. Birthplace and date When was the person born?  Where was
the person born?  Why was the family in that location at that
time? Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthplace, Atlanta, GA
2. Family Members  Birth Order  Spouse, Children  Any
other members of the family who were notable in some way
3. Childhood and School Life  Interesting stories about
childhood or school  Early achievements  Any events that had
an impact on their later life
4. Hobbies, Interests, and Activities  Do the person’s hobbies or
activities make them more interesting?  Do the
hobbies/activities have a bearing on why they have a biography
about them?  Do the hobbies/activities relate to other aspects of
their life?
5. Anecdotes  Interesting stories about why they are famous 
Interesting stories about the impact they have had on others
6. Career  Is their career why they have a book written about
them?  Is their job similar or different from their hobbies and
activities?  Have they made significant contributions to
mankind through their job?
7. Reason for Fame  What did they do that caused someone to
want to write a book about them?  At what point in their life did
they become famous?
8. Later Life/Old Age  What did they do near the end of their
life?  Did they contribute to society, enjoy life, continue
working?  Were they honored in their lifetime for their
achievements? Commodore Grace Hopper, USN
9. Death  When and where did they die?  Was there anything
unusual or significant about their death? (Ex. Thomas Jefferson
and John Adams both died on July 4, 1826)
10. Photos and Likenesses  Photographs or artists’ renderings of
the person may be included
4. Generalization:

What is an Biographical Narrative?

An account of someone's life written by someone else?

5. Application:

In their writing journals/ notebook , students take time to write their own
biography story using their classmates information.

IV. Evaluation
Direction: Give at least 5 elements of Biographical Narrative

V. Assignment
 Read and study our next topic

Prepared by:

MARIBEL GALIMBA
Practice Teacher

Checked by:

JOCILYN F. ESPOS
English Teacher III/ Cooperating Teacher

Approved by:

JAYSON L. LUARCA
Head Teacher III, English Department

Noted by:
PHOEBE F. KAGAOAN
Principal IV