Republic of the Philippines

Region I
Division of Pangasinan II
Laoac National High School
Laoac, Pangasinan

A Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan

in
English 8
“The Telephone Conversation”

Prepared by:

RHYSLYN T. RUFIN
Teacher III

Checked and Noted by:

ELIZABETH B. FEBRERO
Head Teacher III

ESMIE T. AGPALO, Ph.D.

Principal IV

January 22, 2019

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to attain the following:
A. Note and distinguish the important details in the poems;
B. Determine the mood, purpose and key ideas of the author as reflected in the
literary piece;
C. Present and share the significance of the poem in the lives of the readers; and
D. Create and perform a task, aligned with the learners’ 21 st century skills, that
depicts the message of the literary piece and influence the people in expressing
their thoughts and feelings.

II. Subject Matter

A. Topic:
 Literature: “The Telephone Conversation”
B. References:
 English 8 Module

C. Materials
 Laptop
 Worksheets
 Charts
 Handouts
 Markers
D. Skills
 Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Communication, Creativity
E. Gender and Development
 Determine and explain the right of every individual to express his/her
thoughts through writing

III.Procedure
A. Review of the Previous Knowledge

The learners will be asked to share their ideas on the importance and types
of communication. They will also be asked to cite their experiences in using the
different medium of communication in diverse areas of their lives.

Afterwards, the teacher will associate the ideas with the posted pictures on
the board.

B. Motivation
The learners will be instructed to describe the two images of men posted
on the board. They should be able to explain the reason why people rely on what
they see to judge who they think is better.

C. Presentation of the Lesson

The teacher will associate the ideas of the learners to the title of the
literary piece, “The Telephone Conversation. She will explain a short background
about the Africans. This will be supported by a video clip.
D. Highlights of the Lesson
1. Pre-Reading Activity
The teacher will distribute K-W-L Chart to the learners. She will direct the
learners to answer for two minutes the KNOW and WANT to KNOW portions of
the chart. This will serve as pointers to keep track of the learners’ learning about
the lesson.

K-W-L Chart
“Telephone Conversation”
KNOW WANT to KNOW LEARNED

After this, the learner who was assigned for the author’s background will
deliver it to the rest of the class.
Consequently, the teacher will lead the learners to understand the
meanings of the unfamiliar words used in the poem.

List of Unfamiliar Words:

1. reasonable
2. premises
3. self-confession
4. booth
5. squelching tar
6. dumbfoundment
7. spectroscopic
8. sepia
9. brunette
10. peroxide blonde

She will also instruct the learners to read the questions that will help the
learners comprehend and appreciate the message and purpose of the literary
piece.

Comprehension Questions:
1. What point of view is used in the poem?
Why does the author use this point of view?
2. What attitude of the landlady towards the speaker in the poem?
3. What is the speaker’s reaction towards the landlady?
4. What message does the poem convey?
Moreover, the learners will be instructed to gather with theirs classmates
whom they want to work with and asked to choose an activity they want to
present creatively the message of the literary piece.
The teacher will then present a general rubric for each group to follow.
 Note: The teacher chose differentiated instruction for she believes that
each group of learners has inclination or strength which they can use to present
their knowledge and skills.

2. While-Reading Activity

The teacher will instruct the learners to read and analyze the poem,
“Telephone Conversation” written by Wole Soyinka of Nigeria.

As the learners read, the learners who were assigned to perform it will
present the story depicted in the poem.

The learners will be reminded to note down the important details for better
understanding.

3. Post-Reading Activity

The learners will be given 5 minutes to brainstorm and summarize their

answers on the comprehension question assigned to their group.
The teacher will facilitate the sharing of ideas about the poem.

IV. Enrichment Activity:

The teacher will allot ten minutes for the learners to brainstorm and to
finalize their creative group presentation about the poem.

Each group will be given time to perform and explain their answers.

Group 1 : Poem Writing

Group 2 : Caricature Making

Group 3: Poster and Slogan

Group 4: Song and Dance

Note: Each group will have to follow the rubric below.

Content 35
Delivery 35
Creativity 15
Significance and 15
Relevance
TOTAL 100%

After the presentation of all the groups, the teacher will encourage the
learners to give their comments and suggestions about the presentation of
each group.

Moreover, the learners will be asked to fill out the rest of the K-W-L Chart.
A learner will be asked to share his/her views.

V. Evaluation

To facilitate the learners’ understanding, they will be directed to answer an

activity sheet about the significance of the literary piece, “Telephone Conversation”.
 Formative Test

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if otherwise.

__________1. Telephone Conversation is a literary piece written by Wole Soyinka.
__________2. Wole Soyinka is a great dramatist from Nigeria.
__________3. In the Telephone Conversation, the man looking for an apartment is from
Australia.
__________4.The landlady, together with the boarders, lived in the apartment.
__________5. The landlady promised to give the man a discount in renting a room.
__________6. The man was discriminated and humiliated by the questions of the landlady.
__________7. The characters converse over a telephone.
__________8. The poem observes a second person narration.
__________9. The poem calls for peace and equality among the people in the world.
__________10. Wole Soyinka won a Nobel Prize in Literature.

VI. Assignment

The learners will be instructed to research on the Dos and Don’ts in conducting a
telephone conversation.
 Wole Soyinka
Wole Soyinka is a black Africa's foremost dramatist and
one of the controversial writers of this generation. As playwright,
actor, producer, poet, novelist and author of scathing satirical
revues, Soyinka has been a champion of the responsibility of art
and the artist to society. This has made him a bitter critic of
society and the establishment and has involved him in some
activist episodes which cost him his freedom. He took degrees in
English, at the Universities of Ibadan and Leeds and early in his
life he became interested in poetry and and the theatre.

Telephone Conversation

The price seemed reasonable, location

Indifferent. The landlady swore she lived
Off premises. Nothing remained
But self-confession. "Madam" , I warned,
"I hate a wasted journey - I am African."
Silence. Silenced transmission of pressurized good-breeding. Voice, when it came,
Lipstick coated, long gold-rolled
Cigarette-holder pipped. Caught I was, foully.
"HOW DARK?"...I had not misheard...."ARE YOU LIGHT OR VERY DARK?" Button B.
Button A. Stench
Of rancid breath of public hide-and-speak.
Red booth. Red pillar-box. Red double-tiered
Omnibus squelching tar.
It was real! Shamed
By ill-mannered silence, surrender
Pushed dumbfoundment to beg simplification.
Considerate she was, varying the emphasis-
"ARE YOU DARK? OR VERY LIGHT" Revelation came
"You mean- like plain or milk chocolate?"
Her accent was clinical, crushing in its light
Impersonality. Rapidly, wave-length adjusted
I chose. "West African sepia"_ and as afterthought.
"Down in my passport." Silence for spectroscopic
Flight of fancy, till truthfulness changed her accent
Hard on the mouthpiece "WHAT'S THAT?" conceding "DON'T KNOW WHAT THAT IS."
"Like brunette."
"THAT'S DARK, ISN'T IT?"
"Not altogether.
Facially, I am brunette, but madam you should see the rest of me. Palm of my hand,
soles of my feet.
Are a peroxide blonde. Friction, caused-
Foolishly madam- by sitting down, has turned
My bottom raven black- One moment madam! - sensing
Her receiver rearing on the thunderclap
About my ears- "Madam," I pleaded, "wouldn't you rather
See for yourself?"
Name:_________________________________Grade& Section: _________________________

K-W-L Chart
“Telephone Conversation”
KNOW WANT to KNOW LEARNED

Name:_________________________________Grade& Section: _________________________

K-W-L Chart
“Telephone Conversation”
KNOW WANT to KNOW LEARNED

Name:_________________________________Grade& Section: _________________________

K-W-L Chart
“Telephone Conversation”
KNOW WANT to KNOW LEARNED

Formative Test
Name: ___________________________________ Section:_______________ Score:________

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if otherwise.

__________1. Telephone Conversation is a literary piece written by Wole Soyinka.
__________2. Wole Soyinka is a great dramatist from Nigeria.
__________3. In the Telephone Conversation, the man looking for an apartment is from
Australia.
__________4.The landlady, together with the boarders, lived in the apartment.
__________5. The landlady promised to give the man a discount in renting a room.
__________6. The man was discriminated and humiliated by the questions of the landlady.
__________7. The characters converse over a telephone.
__________8. The poem observes a second person narration.
__________9. The poem calls for peace and equality among the people in the world.
__________10. Wole Soyinka won a Nobel Prize in Literature.

Formative Test

Name: ___________________________________ Section:_______________ Score:________

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if otherwise.

__________1. Telephone Conversation is a literary piece written by Wole Soyinka.
__________2. Wole Soyinka is a great dramatist from Nigeria.
__________3. In the Telephone Conversation, the man looking for an apartment is from
Australia.
__________4.The landlady, together with the boarders, lived in the apartment.
__________5. The landlady promised to give the man a discount in renting a room.
__________6. The man was discriminated and humiliated by the questions of the landlady.
__________7. The characters converse over a telephone.
__________8. The poem observes a second person narration.
__________9. The poem calls for peace and equality among the people in the world.
__________10. Wole Soyinka won a Nobel Prize in Literature.

Formative Test

Name: ___________________________________ Section:_______________ Score:________

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if otherwise.

__________1. Telephone Conversation is a literary piece written by Wole Soyinka.
__________2. Wole Soyinka is a great dramatist from Nigeria.
__________3. In the Telephone Conversation, the man looking for an apartment is from
Australia.
__________4.The landlady, together with the boarders, lived in the apartment.
__________5. The landlady promised to give the man a discount in renting a room.
__________6. The man was discriminated and humiliated by the questions of the landlady.
__________7. The characters converse over a telephone.
__________8. The poem observes a second person narration.
__________9. The poem calls for peace and equality among the people in the world.
__________10. Wole Soyinka won a Nobel Prize in Literature.
Revised Telephone Conversation
American Landlady: Yes, hello!
African: Good morning, Madam! I am Mr. Nagenda. I have seen a brochure of your
apartment. The price seemed reasonable and the location is good.
Landlady: Oh Yes! And I lived off premises. Aaah! Are you interested?
African: Yes, madam. I hate a wasted journey, Madam.
Landlady: Hmmmm…It’s okay. There’s no problem with that.
African: Ahh..Madam, I am an African
Landlady: Yes, iheard it! No matter how dark or light you are if you want to come
and stay in my apartment, it’s fine with me.
African: (Clearing the throat) Are you sure?
Landlady: Yes, I am. You can now come and see the room.
African: Thank you so much, Madam.
Landlady: It’s my pleasure, Mr. Nagenda.
African: Thank you! I will see you soon.