LINKS Framework Lesson PlanTOPIC: A Different Take on a Filipino LegendGrade 6: Alamat ng Ampalaya

I. Learning ObjectivesA. Expressive

1. To realize that we have different traits and strengths that we can use2. To appreciate the good traits of others and use it as your inspiration3. To appreciate the joy of accepting your given talents and traits 4. To appreciate the author’s storytelling style by making vegetables have human emotions

B. Instructional

1. Describe the characters in the story using a character profile chart2. Sequence the events in the story using a time line3. Illustrate the main character before, during, and after he got the traits from the other vegetables4. Create an alternate ending for the story 5. Write a diary entry summarizing the events in the story

II. Subject MatterStory: Ang Alamat ng AmpalayaBy: Augie Rivera

III. MaterialsVocabulary word strips and their meanings, character profile chart, timeline chart, illustration chart, individual worksheets

IV. ProcedureA. Prereading activities

1. Unlocking of difficulties in concept and vocabularyThe following words will be unlocked using a short narrative and a few demonstrations:

Words/phrases Meaning Device/s

Sprouted To begin to grow; give off shoots or buds action, context clues

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Bland lacking either stimulating or irritating characteristics context clues

Irritable easily irritated or annoyed; readily excited to impatience or anger

Action, context clues

Trellis a framework of this kind used as a support for growing vines or plants

Picture, context clues

Humid Noticeably moist Context clues

Spied kept close and secret watch on the actionsand words of another or others

Action, context clues

Mocked challenged Context clues

2. Activating Prior Knowledge and Developing a Motivation for Reading

The students will accomplish a KWL chart about what they know about vegetables.

K W L

3. Developing a purpose for readingMotivation QuestionWhat do you do when you are in a new neighborhood?

Motive QuestionIn our story, what did our main character do in the new neighborhood?

B. During Reading1. Manner of Presentation/ Storytelling strategy:

Read Aloud/Read along2. Asking questions while story is being read (see attached)

C. Post Reading Activities2

1. Engagement Activities (small groups) and Discussion Questions:

What is the title of the story? (The tile of the story is Alamat ng Ampalaya)Who is the main character of the story? (The main character is Ampalaya.)Who are the other characters in the story? (The other characters are vegetables).What traits can we use to describe him? Let us listen to the report of Group 1.

ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY 1: YOU’RE A STAR!Write a character profile of Ampalaya and give evidences of each using the given format.

What struck you the most about him? Why that trait?What other things would you like to know about him?How are you like Ampalaya? What traits of him did you like?What are his traits that you would like to change? Why?

What are the important events that happened in the story? How will you feel if you were the main character? Let us listen to the report of Group 2.

ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY2: TIME LINEList down at least 5 important events that happened to Ampalaya in the story. Plot them in the chart. Write in complete sentences.

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TIMELINE

Name:Type:Traits:Strengths:Weaknesses:Dream:Challenges encountered:

How did he overcome the challenges:

What can you say about Ampalaya after seeing these events happen?What event in the story did you like best? Why?What part/s of the story that you would like to change? Why?

What did Ampalaya do one night? (He stole the traits of the other vegetables).What traits did he stole from the vegetables?Why do you think he stole those specific traits?How did Ampalaya look after getting the traits? What did the other vegetables think of Ampalaya's new look?Who doubted Ampalaya's new look?What did they do to get to the bottom of things?Where did they bring Ampalaya after knowing the truth?What was the verdict of the fairies? Do you think that is a fair verdict?If you were a fairy, what punishment will you give Ampalaya?Did Ampalaya's look changed after the verdict? Let's listen to the report of Group 3.

ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY 3: THE LOOKS OF AMPALAYAIllustrate and describe the main character before, during and after he got the traits from the other vegetables.

The Looks of Ampalaya

Before

He looks _____________.

During

He looks _____________.

After

He looks _____________.

Which look was better for Ampalaya?Did he deserve the verdict of the fairies?What happened to Ampalaya after his look changed?What is the taste of Ampalaya?Why do you think many people don't like Ampalaya?What can Ampalaya do to be liked by people?If you can give an alternate ending for the story, what will it be? Let's listen to the report of Group 4.

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ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY4: ALAMAT NG AMPALAYA: ALTERNATE ENDINGCreate an alternate ending for the Alamat ng Ampalaya.

What did you think of the ending?What other endings can we make about the story?How do you think Ampalaya feels when people ignore him on their plates?What do you think are the realizations of Ampalaya? Let us listen to the report of Group 5.

ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY5: DEAR DIARYWrite a diary entry highlighting important events in the story.

If you see ampalaya on your plate, would you eat it? Why or why not?If Ampalaya had acdepted what he looked like from the start, what do you think happened to him?What can you get from eating Ampalaya?

D. Enrichment ActivityMake slogan about making a habit of eating vegetables.

V. Skills Development: Writing s Short story5

Dear Diary,

Today had been a busy day for me. I _____________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

I learned that ________________________________________________________.

Until the next time,

Ampalaya

1. Objectivesa. To define a short storyb. To identify the elemets of a short storyc. Write a short story

2. Introduction/Warm-upThe teacher will ask details about the story read. Ask them question about the elements of a short story.

3. Teaching/ModellingDiscuss what is a short story and describe it. After that, describe the characteristics of a short story.

Using a graphic organizer, show the students how to write a short story.

4. Guided practiceAsk the students to give smaples of the elements of the short story. Guide them in making their own stories using the elements given.

5. Independent practiceWrite a short story on any of the following ideas:One day, in school...The Longest Day everI will never do that!

6. EvaluationLook for your favorite well-know Filipino legend. Create your own version of the story.

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