Detailed Lesson Plan in English Grade 8

Quarter 3 Week 4

I. Learning Competency
a) Appreciate literature as a mirror to a shared heritage of people with
diverse backgrounds. (EN8LT-IIIe-10)
II. Objectives
By the end of the lesson, the students should have:
a) Identify the meaning of unfamiliar words.
b) Explained how “The Witch” is influenced by culture, history and
environment.
c) Recognized the adverb clauses.
d) Determined the appropriate subordinating conjunction to complete an
adverb clause.
e) Performed exercises in adverb clause.
III. Subject Matter:

- Topic: The Witch by Edilberto K. Tiempo

IV. Learning Resources

a. K to 12 Most Essential Learning Competencies with Corresponding CG Codes (pg.
210). Retrieved January 28, 2023, from https://icedrive.net/s/82Db7ETxWA

V. Materials
a. Laptop
b. Projector
c. PowerPoint Presentation
VI. Procedures
Teacher’s Activity Students Activity
Preparation
A pleasant morning my dear Grade 8
Venus students!
A pleasant morning too, ma’am.
Since this is our first meeting, allow me to
introduce myself, I am Pearl Kaileen A.
Padama, your student teacher for today.

How are you feeling today, class? Nice meeting you, ma’am.

We’re good, ma’am.

Well, that’s good to hear. I hope everyone
feels good throughout the discussion. May
I know who the class secretary is?
Ma’am.
Can you please monitor the class
attendance? Thank you. Now, are you
ready for our lesson for today, class?
Yes, ma’am.
That sounds energetic. I am glad that you
are excited to learn. Before delving to our
lesson, can you tap the person next to you
and say “I am happy that you are here to
learn with me today.” “I am happy that you are here to learn with
me today.”
Now, may I ask the class to settle down,
arrange your chairs and pick up the pieces
of papers?

A. Classroom Rules

Let’s proceed to my class rules or gentle

reminders to keep us on ground, respectful
and interactive in our classroom. Let us go
over them prior to the official start of the
lesson.
1. If you want to answer, raise
your hand first and wait for me
to acknowledge you.
2. Don’t make unnecessary
noises.
3. State your concerns in a
respectful manner.

4. There will be a pointing

system.
(Every student who will
participate will be given points
so that at the end of the class,
5 students who earned the
most points will be given a
reward.)
5. Participate and have fun.

Okay, class? I hope everything still comes

in clear about these class rules.
Yes ma’am.
 A. Motivation
In our new lesson, we will be embarking to
a new journey. This time, this journey
involves your wit and empathy.
Before taking part to the journey, I want
you to open the acceptance letter that I
have given you. This letter also has your
respective groups. I will also be giving your
letters a stamp whenever you participate
as it will serve as your point. Understood,
class?

Alright. Now, I am pleased to inform you

that you have been accepted at Hogwarts
School of Witchcraft and Wizardry,
Philippine version.

In this journey, we will be having a game

first wherein you will be identifying the
animation flashed in front. Then, you will
have to write your perception in the pasted
material every time you hear about that
certain subject or when you encounter an
illustration of which. Understood class?
Yes, ma’am.
Alright. So, what do you think is the
subject behind the outline?
Witch, ma’am.
You got it right! Now, what are your
thoughts about them; your perceptions
every time you hear or encounter the word
“witch”? You may now come in front and
write what is in the top of your head.
The students write their varied
perceptions.
I am pleased for your enthusiasm in our
activity. It just tells so much of your
behavior as learners, you are very active
and participative. Thank you so much,
class.
Presentation
I appreciate everyone who participated in
our simple activity wherein I was able to
see how participative you are. Very
impressive!

Now, may I ask the class, how was your

experience in the activity? Did you have
fun? What have you noticed in the activity?
The activity was very engaging ma’am as
we were able to give our perceptions of a
witch.
Wow! That’s great! I am pleased to hear
that you enjoyed our activity. How about
the others? What words did you paste in
front?
Answers may vary.
Alright. Now, how do you think is the
activity related to our lesson today?
It is because of the character in the story
that is known as witch in their place,
ma’am.
Thank you for that. Let’s figure out if there
is really a witch in the story that we will be
discovering today.
Unlocking Difficulties
But before delving into the story, I asked
you to read it right?
Yes, ma’am.
What is the story again?
The Witch, ma’am.
Who is the author of the story?
Edilberto K. Tiempo, ma’am.
Have you encountered unfamiliar words in
the literary text?
Yes, ma’am, we have encountered words
that are difficult to understand.
Indeed, there are words that can be
unfamiliar with you. Therefore, we need to
unlock the meaning of some unfamiliar
words for you to better understand the
text. And this will be done through a game
titled “Across and Beyond”. Are you
ready, class?
 Definitely, ma’am.
First, I want you to go with your group
which is indicated in the letter that you
have received earlier.

Now that you have formed your groups,

listen carefully to my instructions. So, I will
be flashing the first definition of a word
with an image that will serve as your clue.
Then, I will be reading the definition for the
class, two times. I will only be giving you
20 seconds to look for the word that is
connected with the definition in the word
puzzle. You can write your answers in the
illustration board that I have provided and
the first group to find the word will be given
a stamp in their group’s book of spell.
Understood class?
Yes, ma’am.

sitios- It is a territorial enclave that forms

part of a barangay and a Spanish term for
site.
banban
wakwak- It is a bird-like creature or
monster that is as big and black as a crow
which is active during the night.
sigbin- It is an animal-like creature that
looks like a kangaroo which is said to
come out at night to suck the blood of
victims from their shadows.
barrio- It is employed to describe any and
all sub-units of the municipalities which lie
outside the poblacion as well as sub-
divisions of some of the smaller chartered
cities.
Well done! You were able to distinguish
every word! And the winner of the game is
group ____. Congratulations! As for the
other groups, you can still have a chance
later.

Now, what have you observed in these

words? It entails some history and beliefs of the
Filipino people, ma’am. For example, the
 existence of the mythical creatures such
as the wakwak and sigbin.
What else?
We have also uncovered that the word
sitio is originated from our colonist; it is a
Spanish term.
What a great mind! So, with these words
we were able to have a glimpse of history
and beliefs of the Filipino people.
Comparison and Abstraction
Now that you have unlocked the meaning
of the unfamiliar words, I think you have
gained additional knowledge and a better
understanding of the text. Alright. Let us
now check your understanding through
another activity “Wheel of Fate”.

In here, we will be using a wheel of names

to have a random participant in the activity.
The mechanics of the game is that, the
name that will be shown in the wheel has
to come in front, read the question and
answer it correctly. These questions will be
about the story.

So, these are the questions.

1. Who are the characters of the

story?
The characters of the story are Minggay,
Tio Sabelo and the narrator.
2. Where is the setting of the story?
The setting on the other hand, is in
Southern Leyte, ma’am.
3. Why do people fear the witch?
People fear the witch because of
numerous false accusations such as the
existence of witchcraft paraphernalia and
various forms of curse as vengeance.
4. Do you think it is valid for the
people to blame the witch about the
strange events happening in their
barrio?

5. With the people’s accusation, how
does the witch react or what is her
response?
6. Is the witch related with the narrator
of the story?
7. Do you think that Minggay is really
a witch? Why do you say so?
8. Do you believe in the existence of
witches?
9. What do you think is the role of
The people do not really have a proof that
Minggay is a witch; the accusations are
merely hearsays which makes it not valid
for them to blame her about the strange
events happening in their barrio.
Although, there were times that people
attempted to murder her as there were
men who tried to burn and stab her, she
did not seem to bother because there was
no proof that she had a vengeance to
these men. There was no scientific
explanation about the strange happenings
involving the man’s child, after he stabs
her.
The characters seems to left a clue about
their relationship with each other through
the following lines
You remind me of my son
He’d be as old as your father maybe
She could be my grandmother
However, there is no concrete or definite
evidence from the story that they are
related from each other.
Minggay could not be a witch based on
their encounter with the narrator. It was
also stated by the narrator himself that
she’s a helpless-looking little old woman
and that she couldn’t be the witch. Based
on the description of the narrator, she also
seemed kind; the narrator probably felt
fear because of the impression made by
the society.
Answers may vary.
 strange creatures like witches in the
culture of Filipino people?

Every Halloween season, or Undas as it is

known in the Philippines, people seek for a
spooky tale to complete the festive mood.
These tales include anything from alleged
paranormal activity, scary movies, and
even close personal brushes with the
otherworldly. The Philippines, a nation with
a rich cultural heritage, will never run out
of these types of tales, right?
Yes, ma’am.
Now, One of these is our local version of
witches or mangkukulam.

Juan de Plasencia who spent most of his

missionary life in the Philippines has a list
of “distinctions made among the priests of
the devil”, from 1589 in the document
called “Customs of the Tagalogs”. Some
of the 12 “devils” listed are very similar to
the creatures of Philippine mythology we
know today – Manananggal, Aswang, and
the Mangkukulam. So, even then, these
creatures already exist. But what are the
roles of these creatures in the culture of
Filipino people?
Answers may vary.

10. What are the parts of the story that

shows the culture, history, and
environment of the Filipino people?
Answers may vary.
Well done, my dear students! It turns out
that all of you are great readers. Now,
what have you observe from the following
sentences in the story?

When I was twelve, I used to go to Libas.

As I started going up the trail by the hut,
each moving clump and shadow was a
crouching old woman.
When I reached Tio Sabelo’s house, I was
very tired boy and badly shaken.
She must have seen me coming because
she did not look surprised.
He left in anger, because I didn’t want him
to marry so young
He died a long time ago, when my boy
was eleven.
After a while I stopped, feeling a little
foolish.
As I walked the string of shrimps kept
brushing against the side of my leg.

What do we call to the underlined phrases,

class?
Adverb of clauses, ma’am.
So, what is adverb clause, class? Can
someone read the definition?
Adverb clause is a dependent clause that
functions as an adverb in a sentence; that
is, the entire clause modifies a verb, an
adjective or another adverb in a sentence.
So what can you infer from that?
Adverb clause serves as an adverb in a
sentence as it modifies a verb, ma’am.
Very good. So, the example of which is
this sentence: Unless you study for the
test, you can’t pass it. Where is the adverb
clause there, class?
Unless you study for the test, ma’am.
What word does it modify?
The verb “pass”, ma’am.
Alright. You’re correct. Now, what have
you observe in the clause? What do we
call the word in the beginning of the
clause?
It started with a subordinating conjunction,
ma’am.
Wow. What a mind. You got it right. So, all
adverb clauses begin with subordinating
conjunctions, class. Now, what is
subordinating conjunction again, class?
It connects a dependent and independent
clause, ma’am.
Alright. Subordinating conjunction is a
word or phrase that links a dependent
clause to an independent clause. Very
good. What are the examples of
subordinating conjunctions again? Can
someone please read it?
Subordinating Conjunctions
after even unless
although though until
as if when
as if in order that whenever
as long as since where
before so that wherever
because than while
though
Thank you for reading. Now, there are
different types of adverb clauses, class.
Can someone please read the first type
and its example? 1. Adverb Clause Modifying a Verb
While she was listening to music, Rica
washed the dishes.
Thank you for that. Where is the adverb
clause and the verb does it modify then?
While she was listening to music is the
adverb while the verb is the word washed.
Excellent. You have a keen eye. How
about the second type of adverb clause?
Can someone please read it?
2. Adverb Clause Modifying an Adverb
Faster than the eye could follow, the race
car speeded away.

So, where is the adverb clause there? The adverb clause is than the eye could
follow, ma’am.
How about the adverb?
The word faster, ma’am.
Very good. So, in this sentence, the
adverb clause modifies an adverb. Now,
how about the next one?
3. Adverb Clause Modifying an
Adjective
Tricia seemed happy, wherever she was.
Where is the adverb clause in the
sentence, and what does it modify?
 The adverb clause is wherever she was
and the adjective that it modifies is the
word happy, ma’am.
Absolutely. Can you all follow, class?
Yes, ma’am.
Alright. Let’s move on to the Adverb
Clause Modifying a Verbal. There are also
three types of which: Adverb Clause
Modifying a Gerund; Adverb Clause
Modifying a Participle; and Adverb Clause
Modifying an Infinitive. Now, who wants to
read the first one?
4. Adverb Clause Modifying a Verbal
a. Adverb Clause Modifying a
Gerund
Driving a car if you do not have a license is
illegal.

Where do you think is the adverb clause

and the gerund that it modifies there?
The adverb clause in the sentence ma’am
is if you do not have a license while the
gerund is the word driving, ma’am.
Very good. How about the next, one?
b. Adverb Clause Modifying a
Participle
Laughing until he gasped for breath, Ricky
could not speak.
Where is the adverb clause in the
sentence, and what word does it modify?
The adverb clause is until he gasped for
breath and laughing is the word it modifies
which is a participle.
For the last one, who wants to read it?
c. Adverb Clause Modifying an
Infinitive
We decided to remain in our seats so that
we could watch the movie again.

What is the adverb clause and what word

does it modify?
The adverb clause in the sentence is so
that we could watch the movie again while
the remain is the word it modifies which is
 an example of infinitive.
Alright. Very good. Do you understand
what are adverb clauses and its types
now, class?
Yes, ma’am.

Now, to test your understanding, let us

have another game. First, I want you to
proceed with your previous groups and
form 5 straight lines.

Alright. Are you ready to hear the

mechanics now?
Yes, ma’am.
So, in this game there will be 5 items
wherein you are to complete the adverb
clause through giving the correct
subordinating conjunction.

The mechanics is that the first member in

the line will come in front and read the
flashed item silently while the four
members of the group will be facing the
back. Then, I will be giving those who
come in front a go signal to pass the item
to the other members. The last member
would then come in front and utter the
appropriate subordinating conjunction. So,
this will be a race, the first one to utter the
correct answer in front would be given a
stamp. Am I being clear, class?

Very clear, ma’am.

1. _____ my sister is allergic to

seafood, she has to watch what she
eats.
2. The teacher speak slowly _____ the
class would understand the lesson.
3. Emyr cannot have a decent
conversation with his
classmates_____ he doesn’t speak
Ilocano.
4. _____ Jopay is very good at math,
she failed the exam.
5. _____ Vlaminck always excel in
 their cooking class, his parents
gave him a reward.
Great job, my dear students! You were
able to give the appropriate subordinating
conjunction to complete an adverb clause.
And the winner of the game is _____.
Congratulations. Thank you for your
participation class, I really appreciate
every effort you gave.
Generalization
So, now that we are done discussing
Adverb Clauses, may I ask a volunteer to
give a quick rundown of everything we've
covered thus far?
(Students raise a hand)
Answer may vary.
What a mind! You are all learning fast.
Anyone who wants to share his/her insight
as well?
(One or two more sharers will be
entertained)
Wow. That is another very comprehensive
answer. Now, how about the literary text
that we have read earlier; what are the
lessons that you have acquired that you
will cherish forever?
I learned that not everything we hear from
other people is true.
How about the others?
We should not make judgment out of
baseless or invalid accusations as it can
entirely destroy ones reputation even
though that certain person did not really
commit such deeds.
Exactly! We should be making ones
identity based only on hearsays because
sometimes, these can be groundless
accusations or merely allegation.
Sometimes, class, there is more to a
person than what we see or what we hear
from other people.

In the story, the character’s identity was

formed by the society right? Through the
rumors and the environment of Minggay—
as she was in a secluded area, particularly
lived in a hut that is near with a balete tree,
her character was misjudged by people.
Now, we do not want this to happen, right
class?
Yes, ma’am. We do not want to destroy
people as what they did to Minggay,
ma’am.
I am glad to hear that class. Now, we have
a mail coming from Albus Dumbledor and
the group who earned the most stamps will
be reading it and get the surprise in our
mailbox. So, now is the time for us to
count the number of stamps of each
group.

The winner is group ___. Come in front

and read it for us please.

Sometimes, the things we observe

superficially are just that; they are false
impressions that don’t tell you anything
about what others have actually
experienced or what they actually are.
Then can be more than what you see.
Wow! Even I was moved by that quote! I
hope everyone will remember the moral of
the story.

I think you are now ready to answer the

short quiz that I have prepared.
Evaluation
I. Direction: Underline the adverb clause in each sentence below.
1. When Luna comes, make sure to give her the gift.
2. Cali called while you were sleeping.
3. He passed the exam because he studied hard.
4. After our presentation, we will definitely celebrate.
5. We played on the beach until the sun set.
II. Direction: Select the correct subordinating conjunction.

WHEREVER UNLESS ALTHOUGH SINCE WHENEVER

1. __________ she is a very shy person, she gave an excellent presentation.

2. We will not pass the exam __________ we get a score of 35.
3. __________ I feel stressed, I want to eat chocolate.
 4. __________ I am sick, I cannot attend my friend’s birthday.
5. I will go __________ you go.
Application
In a graphic organizer, write your own definition and examples of the different adverb
clauses.

CATEGORY 4 (20pts.) 3 (15ps.) 2 (10pts.) 1 (5pts.)

Content Covers topic in- Includes Includes Content is
depth with essential essential minimal OR
details and knowledge information there are
examples. about the topic. about the topic several
Subject Subject but there are 1- ferrors.
knowledge is knowledge 2 errors.
excellent. appears to be
good.
Organization The concepts Some concepts Only few The concepts
are are concepts are have no
systematically systematically systematically systematic
presented and presented and presented and order and are
comprehensible comprehensible. comprehensible not clear.
. .
Mechanics No misspellings Two or fewer Three Four or more
or grammatical misspellings misspellings spelling or
errors. and/or and/or grammatical
mechanical grammatical errors.
errors. errors.