A Detailed Lesson Plan

In English II

I. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the discussion the learners should be able to:
a. recognize the use of “a” and “an”;
b. differentiate the use of “a” and “an”;
c. Use the correct article to describe a noun, and;
d. participate in the class actively.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

Topic: The use of Articles “A” and “An”
Materials: PowerPoint presentation
References:
https://www.butte.edu/departments/cas/tipsheets/grammar/articles.html
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/grammar/using_articles.html

III. PROCEDURE

Teacher’s Activity Learner’s Activity

A. Preliminary Activities

Good morning Grade 2.

Good morning, sir.

How are you doing today?

We’re doing fine sir.
Good.

Brooklyn can you come in front and

lead the prayer.
Okay sir.
(Brooklyn will come in front and lead
the prayer.)

Angel of God, my guardian dear, to

whom God’s love commits me here.
Ever this day, be at my side. To light
and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.
Thank you Brooklyn.
Grade 2 can you pick up the pieces of
litter, arrange your chairs and take
your seat.
(The learners will pick up the pieces of
litter and arrange their chairs.)
B. Review

Before we proceed to our discussion,

can you still recall what we tackled
yesterday? Yes sir.

Micaela, can you tell us what we

discussed yesterday.
We discussed about nouns sir.
Very good.

What is a noun, Gregorio?

A noun is a name of a person, place,
animals, things, and events sir.
Excellent Gregorio.

How about you give me an example of

a noun Charmaine?
Architect sir.
Great Charmaine.

How about telling us another example

of a noun, Ashley?
Laoag City sir.

Very good Ashley.

Moving on, there are two types of

noun, what are these?
(Learners will raise their hand.)
Mariano, what are the two types of
noun?
Proper noun and common noun sir.
Very good.

Can you tell us the difference between

proper noun and common noun?
Proper noun refers to a specific named
things, while common noun refers to
general things.
Who can give me an example of a
proper noun?
 (Learners will raise their hand.)
Justine.
San Agustin Elementary School sir.
Brilliant Justine.

How about a common noun?

(Learners will raisea their hand.)
Lenon.
Car sir.
Very good.

It’s a relief that you still remember the

topic that we discussed yesterday.

C. Motivation

Before we proceed to our discussion

let’s have a quick game.
Yes sir, we would love to play a game.
Okay, the game is called “Identify the
Article”.

I’ll divide the into two group.

(The teacher will divide the class into

two group.)

Now, listen for the instruction.

Okay sir.

I will be distributing cards that is

labeled with “A” and “AN”. In front, I
will flash some pictures with its name
on it, and you have to choose which of
the two cards is correct for the picture
that is being flashed. First group to get
10 points will be the winner and will be
given a prize, while the other group
will receive a consolation prize.

Understood?
Yes sir.

Good let’s start.

(Teacher will conduct the game.)

(Learners will actively participate at
 the game.)

The winner is the Group 2.

Very good, and here’s your prize.

And group 1, here’s your consolation

prize. Yeeeey! Thank you sir.

You’re welcome.

D. Presentation

Did you enjoy the game?

Yes sir.
Very good, do you have an idea about
the topic we’re going to tackle?
No sir.
What we’re going to tackle today is
The use of article “A” and “An”.
Okay sir.

E. Discussion

The word “A” and “An” are called

articles. These words are always used
with nouns.

If the nouns begin with a consonant

sound, use the article “a”.

Examples: a boy.
a tiger.
a bicycle.

Understood?
Yes sir.
Besides the given examples in front.
Who wants to give another example?
(Learners will raise their hand.)
Nathalie.
A book.
Very good. Who wants to give another
example?
(Learners will raise their hand.)

Maria.
 A pencil sir.
Good. Let’s move on to the other
article which is “an”.

When do we use “an”?

(Learners will raise their hand.)
Misha.
When the nouns begin with vowel sir.
Correct.

We use the article “an”, when the

nouns begin with a vowel sound.

Examples: an orange.
an eggplant.
an octopus.

Understood?
Yes sir.
Very good. Can anyone give me
another example using the article “an”.
(Learners will raise their hand.)
Eddie.
An egg sir.
Excellent.

Who wants to give another example?

(Learners will raise their hand.)
CJ.
An ambulance sir.
Brilliant CJ.

Do you have any questions?

None sir.
Are you sure?
Yes sir.
Okay, I will be the one to ask questions
about our discussion.

F. Generalization

What is the difference between using

the article “a” and “an”?
(Learners will raise their hand.)

Vii.
The difference between “a” and “an”
 is that “a” is used when the noun is
consonant sound, while “an” is used
when the noun is vowel sound.
Very good Vii.
How about giving an example for each
article?
(Learners will raise their hand.)
Ian.
An electric fan, and a table sir.
Very good.

When do we use the article “an”

again?
When the noun is vowel sound sir.
How about the article “a”?
When the noun is consonant sound sir.
Very good class.

G. Application

Direction: Choose the correct article to

describe each noun. Write the answer
only in your English notebook.

1.

(a,an) computer

2.

(a, an) elephant

3.
 (a, an) tree

4.

(a, an) ant

5.

(a, an) chicken

Answers:
1. A
2. An
3. A
4. An
5. A

IV. EVALUATION

Direction: Put a check ( √ ) if the given phrase uses a correct article and cross ( X ) if it
does not. Write your answers on your notebook.

_____1. an orange _____2. a flowers _____3. an bag

_____4. a butterfly _____5. an tiger

V. ASSIGNMENT

Direction: In your notebook. Fill in each blank with an article (a or an) to complete
the sentence.

1. The best time to see _________ star is at night.

2. ______ good friend tells the truth.
3. I ate ______ egg for breakfast.
4. I see ______ tiger at the circus.
5. _____ kind friend is ______ gift.