Commission on Higher Education

Region V
LIGAO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN ENG. 114
(SURVEY OF PHILIPPINE LITERATURE IN ENGLISH)

I. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the one hour period, the students are expected to achieve the
following with at least 75℅ proficiency level:
a. Understand the significance of “Tales of the Philippines” by Zoilo Galang in the
context of Philippine literature.
b. Analyze themes, characters, and cultural elements present in selected stories
from the collection.
c. Relate the tales to Filipino culture and society.

II. LEARNING CONTENT

TOPIC: Tales of the Philippines by Zoilo Galang
References: https://bookshop.org/contributors/zolio-galang
Materials: Visual Aids, Marker, Tape, Scissors
Values Integration: Discipline, Respect, and Cooperation
Time Frame: 60 minutes

III. LEARNING ACTIVITIES

A. PRELIMINARIES
1. Greetings
2. Prayer
3. COB
4. Attendance checking
5. Recapitulation
TEACHER'S ACTIVITY STUDENT'S ACTIVITY

B. MOTIVATION
Before we proceed to our main topic,
let’s have an activity first. In this activity I
will give you a piece of paper by group,
written on it is a title of story, folktale, or
legend that is included in The Tale of the
Philippines. I will let you analyze and
guess where does the title belongs
to ,based from the summary that is
posted on the board.

Am I clear? Yes, Ma’am.

1. Revolves around a beautiful and

enchanting maiden who is often seen

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 bathing in a secluded river. Her allure
captivates those who catch a glimpse of
her. One day, a young man becomes
infatuated with her and decides to
approach her. However, when he does,
the maiden mysteriously disappears into
the water, leaving only the fragrance of
flowers behind. The man, filled with
longing, returns to the river day after day,
hoping to see her again.
Answer: The Bathing Maiden

2. Narrates the Filipino origin myth

explaining the creation of humanity. In the
beginning, Bathala, the supreme deity,
desired to create beings in his image.
Bathala decided to create the first man,
Malakás (Strong), and the first woman,
Maganda (Beautiful). He instructed them
to populate the earth, care for it, and
maintain harmony with nature. Malakás
and Maganda began to fulfill their roles,
and from their descendants came the
diverse Filipino people.
Answer: The Creation of the First Man
and Woman

3. Follows the escapades of Juan, a (The students will be working on their

clever and resourceful young man. Juan assigned groups)
is sent by his mother to gather guavas
from their tree. Instead of following the
traditional approach, Juan devises a
clever plan to make the guavas fall by
imitating the call of a distant bird. He
successfully gathers a large quantity of
guavas using this innovative method. This
tale showcases Juan’s intelligence and
creativity in achieving his goals.
Answer: Adventures of Juan

4. Centers around a man who loses his

gold ring while working in the rice fields.
Upset and distraught, he searches high
and low for the precious ring but is unable
to find it. His friend, a bird catcher, offers
to help. Using his trained birds, the bird
catcher successfully locates the ring in
the rice field. The man is overjoyed and
rewards the bird catcher for his
assistance.
Answer: The Lost Gold Ring

ANALYSIS:

•Upon doing the activity, did you find it

easy?
Are you familiar with the stories?
(Yes Ma'am!”
What are the four stories again?
The Bathing Maiden
The Creation of the First Man and
Woman”

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 The Adventures of Juan
That's right. Thank you, everyone for The Lost Gold Ring
actively participating.

C. LEARNING PROCEDURE
But, before that allow me first to
present to you our objectives. Kindly read
everyone.

At the end of the one hour period, the

students are expected to achieve the
following with at least 75℅ proficiency
level:
( Students will read the objectives written
a. Understand the significance of on the instructional material).
“Tales of the Philippines” by Zoilo
Galang in the context of Philippine
literature.
b. Analyze themes, characters, and
cultural elements present in
selected stories from the
collection.
c. Relate the tales to Filipino culture
and society.

Thank you everyone.

1.. ABSTRACTION

1.Begin by discussing the importance of

Philippine literature and its role in
preserving culture and heritage.
-Philippine literature is a vital tool for
preserving the rich cultural identity of the
Filipino people. Through stories, poems,
essays, and narratives, the unique
customs, traditions, beliefs, and values of
the nation are documented and passed
down to future generations.

2. Introduce Zoilo Galang as an important

figure in Philippine literature and provide
a brief background about him.

So now let us move on to our formal

discussion. Our topic for today is about
The Tales of the Philippines by Zoilo
Galang.
First ,let us discuss who is Zoilo Galang.

ZOILO GALANG
• Born on June 27, 1895, in Bacoor,
Philippines, made significant contributions
to Filipino literature, becoming the first
Filipino novelist to write in English.
• He was a Filipino novelist and folklorist
•He began his career as a "takigrapo," a
typist or stenographer. Later, he pursued
legal studies at Escuela de Derecho,
graduating in 1919. Galang continued his

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 academic journey, taking special courses
at the University of the Philippines in
1925 and pursuing further studies in
Literature at Columbia University.
•He received his education at Bacoor

Elementary School and Pampanga High

School. Galang showed early aptitude,
learning typing and stenography in both
English and Spanish.

•His other works includes;

•A Child of Sorrow(1921)
•Life and Success (1921)
•The Box of Ashes and Other Stories"
(1924)
•The Best Thing in the World" (1924)

Are we clear, can we now proceed? Yes, Ma’am

Do you have question, or clarrification None Ma’am

about the life of Zoilo Galang?

3. Present an overview of "Tales of the

Philippines" as a collection of stories that
provide insights into Filipino culture and
society.

Last time we already discussed one of his

work which is The Child of Sorrow, Right? Yes Ma’am
So let us now shift our focus on one of his
work which is the Tale of the Philippines.

TALES OF THE PHILIPPINES

•published in the year 1921
•s a collection of folktales, legends and
stories.
•The tales are a rich tapestry of Filipino
culture, traditions, and values, offering
insights into the diverse beliefs and
practices of the Filipino people. The
stories often revolve around themes such
as love, honesty, resourcefulness,
patience, and transformation

4.Facilitate a class discussion to compare

and contrast the different stories
presented.

So, on your first activity you are tasked to

select for the summary of the story on the
title that I give you.

5.Encourage students to critically analyze

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 the themes, characters, and cultural
elements, and how they reflect Filipino
society and values.

This time we will analyze the characters

traits, and the themes of each story.

Who got the story of “The Bathing Group 1 (raised their hands)
Maiden”?

What is the story about? One of the member of the group will give
a short summary.[The story was already
given]

What do you think will be its theme? (Students answer may vary)

That’s right, the theme if this story is

about First is Beauty and Enchantment:
The story explores the theme of beauty
and enchantment, as the maiden’s
extraordinary beauty captivates and
intrigues those who encounter her. Her
allure represents the allure of the
unknown and the fascination with the
mystical.

Second we have Longing and Desire:

The young man’s infatuation with the
bathing maiden highlights the theme of
longing and desire. His persistent return
to the river underscores the intensity of
his longing to be near her, illustrating the
power of unrequited love.

How about the story of The creation of Group 2 will raised their hands
“The Creation of the First Man and
Woman”?
Yes, Ma’am
Thanks Group 2 ,this story is about the
creation of human, right?

Wherein Bathala, the supreme deity,

desired to create beings in his image.
Bathala decided to create the first man,
Malakas which means strong and the first
woman, Maganda Beautiful.
(Student answer may vary)
What do you think is the theme of the
story?

All of your answers are correct in addition

this story revolves around the theme
Creation and Origin: The story explores
the theme of creation and the origin of
humanity. It provides an explanation for
the existence of the first man and woman,
shedding light on the cultural beliefs and
values of the Filipino people regarding
their beginnings.

How about the third story that was

included in the tale of the Philippines by Group 3 raised their hands

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 Zoilo Galang entitled The Adventure of
Juan?

I know you are all familiar with this story Yes, Maam
but on the reference I got it is a bit
different from the usual story that we In the usual story that we know it is about
know. Right? Juan who lay on the ground and wait for
the guava to fall because he is so lazy to
In what way? think for a way to easily get the guava.

Yes that is right. I think since this story is

transferred orally the story was revised
and the story that was included in the tale
of the Philippines was the version of this.
(Student answer may vary)
What do think is the theme of the story?
wherein, Juan devises a clever plan to
make the guavas fall by imitating the call
of a distant bird. He successfully gathers
a large quantity of guavas using this
innovative method.

That is correct the theme of the story The

Adventure of Juan is about first is about
Resourcefulness and Ingenuity: The
central theme of the story is
resourcefulness and ingenuity. Juan's
clever approach to gathering guavas
displays his ability to think creatively and
devise unconventional solutions to
achieve his objectives. It encourages the
idea of using one's intellect to overcome
challenges.

Second is Problem-Solving and

Innovation: The tale highlights the theme
of problem-solving and innovation. Juan
encounters a problem (collecting guavas)
and uses innovative thinking to devise a
solution that makes the task easier and
more efficient. This promotes the
importance of thinking outside the box
and finding new approaches to problems.

Third we also have the Cleverness and

Wit: The story emphasizes the theme of
cleverness and wit. Juan's successful use
of mimicry to imitate a bird's call
showcases his quick thinking and
cleverness. It underscores the value of
wit and intelligence in achieving one's
goals. Group 4 will raised their hands

Let us now proceed with the last story Someone in the class will narrate the
which is The Lost Gold Ring. story The Lost Gold Ring (The story was
Which was assigned to the group of? already given)

Who wants to narrate the short story?

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 Thank you, this story was about a man
who loses his gold ring while working in
the rice fields. His friend, a bird catcher,
offers to help. Using his trained birds, the
bird catcher successfully locates the ring
in the rice field. The man is overjoyed and
rewards the bird catcher for his
assistance. Students answer may vary

For you what would be the theme of the

story?
(Call one student in the class)

That can be in addition the theme of the

story is about First is Honesty and
Integrity: The theme of honesty and
integrity is central to the story. The man,
upon losing his gold ring, remains truthful
and seeks help. The bird catcher
demonstrates honesty by aiding his friend
in finding the lost item.

Second is about Friendship and

Cooperation: The story highlights the
theme of friendship and cooperation. The
bird catcher exemplifies true friendship by
assisting the man in his time of need,
emphasizing the importance of supporting
one another.

Third is Reward for Good Deeds: The

theme of reaping rewards for good deeds
is evident when the man rewards the bird
catcher for his assistance in finding the
lost gold ring. The story portrays the idea
that acts of kindness and help should be Yes Ma’am
acknowledged and appreciated.
(Students will answer: none/asks
questions)
Is our discussion clear ,did you
understand the stories that we have
discussed?
Do you have any question, suggestions,
or
Clarifications?

2. ACTIVITY
Group Activity: (10 minutes)
Again I have here a box, wherein for your
activity you will again draw a paper here
and you will do the statement based from
the paper that your group have chosen.
Each group will perform depending on
what is the type of presentation they got
from drawing the lot from the box. It can
be through role play, a song , poem, or a
representation of something by means of
drawing.

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 Are we now clear everyone? Yes Ma’am
3. ANALYSIS
1) What did you observe from the (Student answer may vary)
activity that we had? Did you find it
enjoying?

4. APPLICATION
Reflecting on the themes of integrity,
community, and resilience found in these
Filipino folktales, how could you (Students answer may vary)
incorporate these values into your
teaching strategies to cultivate character
development among your students?

IV. LEARNING ASSESSMENT

1.Who was the author of Tales of the

Philippines?
Answer: Zoilo Galang
2.On what year it was published?
Answer: 1921
3. It is a collection of stories, legends ,
and folktales.
Answer: Tales of the Philippines
4-7. Enumerate the 4 stories that are
included in the Tale of the Philippines.
Answer: The Bathing Maiden
The Creation of the First Man and
Woman”
The Adventures of Juan
The Lost Gold Ring
8-10. What is the educational impact of
Zoilo Galang’s works on contemporary
readers and educators?
[Student answer may vary]

V. ASSIGNMENT
Write a short essay on the impact of
Zoilo Galang and his collection “Tales of
the Philippines” on Philippine literature
and culture.

Prepared by:
FLOR, RAQUEL R.
BSED 3- ENGLISH

Submitted to:
Mrs. Isabel D. Porlaje
Instructor

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