"Describing a Place" Lesson Plan

Presented by

Ma. Angelica Maghinang – Domingo

I.              Objectives: At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to:

a.    interpret given descriptions of a place through drawing

b.    identify the appropriate adjectives for particular pictures

c.    create a song and dance number using adjectives for a specific place

II.            Subject Matter:

a.    Topic: Description of a Place

b.    Reference: Teaching Guide in English II p. 18 to 29

c.    Materials: Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation and pictures

d.    Skills: listening, speaking, writing, drawing, singing, and dancing

e.    Values: imagination, creativity, appreciation of nature, appreciation for the locality, and honesty

III.           Procedure

a.    Lesson

                                          i.    Draw Me!

1.    Ask the learners to listen to close their eyes and listen to the description which will be read twice: The clear blue skies featured the radiant sun. I can smell the sweet summer blooms. I can hear chirping birds and the water flowing in steady current. It was a perfect day.

2.    After reading the description twice, ask the learners to draw what they envisioned through the description.

                                        ii.    Make Sense!

1.    Ask the learners to categorize adjectives for places according to the sense that perceives the description.

Sight	Smell	Touch	Hearing

big                   black               elegant           fragrant          stinky

breezy            cold                 smooth           silent              noisy

colorful           fruity               scorching      bumpy            quiet

                                       iii.    Discuss the three ways on how learners can describe a place:

1.    Memory

2.    Observation

3.    Imagination

b.    Generalization: How can you describe a place?

                                          i.    A place may be described through the sense of sight, hearing, smell, and touch.

                                        ii.    A place may be described through memory, observation, or imagination.

c.    Application: Ask the learners to identify the best word that describes the following places:

                                          i.    ancient           modern          cold

                                        ii.    abandoned               bustling          deserted

                                       iii.    dirty     dark    picturesque

                                       iv.    polluted          clean              safe

                                        v.    bright              creepy            crowded

IV.          Evaluation

a.    Descriptive Ad

                                          i.    Divide the class into four groups. Give each group a photo of a place. All of these are photos of a place in Tangalan.

                                        ii.    Ask each group to prepare a jingle that promotes the place in the photo. Make sure to use at least five descriptions in the jingle. Learners may use the melody of an existing song’s chorus and just replace the lyrics. Ask them to accompany each jingle with some actions. Give them five minutes to prepare.

                                       iii.    Ask each group to perform in front of the class.

V.           Assignment:

a.    Lonely Planet

                                          i.    Ask the students to make-up their own planet by using their imagination and write a vivid description of it.

                                        ii.    Ask them to consider the following in writing:

1.    Name of the planet

2.    Residents

3.    Plants

4.    Water

5.    Vehicles

RUBRICS

For the Draw Me! activity:

CATEGORY	EXCELLENT	GOOD	NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
Description (7 pts.)	At least five descriptions of the place were included	Less than five descriptions of the place were included	There was no description of the place in the jingle
Presentation (3 pts.)	The jingle was clearly sung and the actions were synchronized	The jingle was sung and the actions were not too synchronized	No jingle and actions were performed

For the Lonely Planet activity:

CATEGORY	EXCELLENT	GOOD	NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
Description and Grammar (7 pts.)	At least five descriptions of the place were included and the grammar is perfect	Less than five descriptions of the place were included and there were some minor grammatical errors	There was no description of the place and the
Presentation (3 pts.)	The jingle was clearly sung and the actions were synchronized	The jingle was sung and the actions were not too synchronized	No jingle and actions were performed

The Ghost in You

Last year, we celebrated Halloween through a special dinner and dressing up just to look scary, not aiming for a specific costume whatsoever. We went to the store looking like this, the three of us in the picture. Those two, Ghie and Anne are my younger sisters. We went to the store to buy Coke and I don't know if it did any good because there are really few people who's outside that time. Well, it isn't just becuase of halloween because here in our place, when the clock strikes 5, the stores would start closing and by 6, there will be very few people out on the street.

When we reached the store, the two ladies there commented, "nakakatakot" or "scary". They told us about how they envy us because we can go out and have fun, enjoy halloween unlike them who are not allowed to close until 9:00 pm.

Then, we went to the triangle which is a memorial park located in front of our house. We tried to scare people but the best that we got is to have some vehicles slow down while the passengers point to us so the children inside can see us or to take pictures.

What's the lesson to be learned here?

Well, the only lesson that this post can teach you is that too much make up is not good. Even if it's Halloween. :D

Family Lessons

On a more serious topic, I will be sharing to you guys what I learned about the people from this picture, and not about the picture itself like on my previous posts.

This was taken on Nadhine's seventh birthday. She's the one wearing a blue gown. I wasn't there because they are in Manila while we are here in Aklan.

First lesson is, sometimes, we have to move on, move away from the people that we love and the people we grew up with. I love them all, and I miss them so much but I think that it will be so much better for my family that we're here in the province. The air is cleaner and the environment is healthy for our growing son. It would be nice to be surrounded by my loved ones and I hope that someday, they can come here and realize that it is a much better place. And it would be the best place ever if they can stay here with us. They are the only reason now why we go back to Manila for vacation. If they will be here with us, I don't think we'll be going back to Manila anymore.

On to the picture, the first one is my father. I call him "papa". What I learned about him is the importance of freedom. I was actually called "daddy's girl" many times. There are lots of people we knew who think that I am really spoiled by my father. He also taught me the importance of having friendship between parents and children. I open up to him and sometimes, we talk about things that my mother and I don't talk about. But, that's when I was younger. Now, I can talk to mama about pretty much everything. Papa also taught me to find humor on the lowest times of your life and when something unwanted or unplanned happen. He has a great sense of humor and I think, I fortunately got some from him.

The next one will be my Tita Flor. "Tita" means aunt in English. Tita Flor is almost never angry. I learned from her how important it is to pamper yourself, take care of yourself, and have lots of patience. I also learned from her that if your child is asking you for something really expensive and he or she definitely don't need, you can always act like you didn't hear him or her. :D

The next one is my cousin, Lorie. Lorie taught me alot about individuality. About having your own style and not being afraid what others may think. She also taught me to be really attentive when one person who doesn't like you is around. You should be quick to move when the unexpected happens. (Kind of an inside joke but maybe you can still relate).

Then, the beautiful woman in white, in the middle, my grandmother. What I learned from her is the importance of being thrifty and saving money whenever you can. She have put haggling to the highest level and she is the most practical woman I have ever known.

Another pretty lady who's standing next to my grandmother is my Tita Fe. She, just like Tita Flor has been like my second mother. Yeah, both of them. She is intelligent, she knows what she deserves, she is resourceful, creative, and a really great planner. Sometimes, whenever there's a special event or a trip and something goes wrong, I always find myself saying that, "Tita Fe will surely know what to do."

Next to her is her daughter, wearing a pink top with floral detail. Well, that girl, my cousin, Tonifet showed me how to dream and actually achieve it. She is dedicated, and when she really believe something, you cannot do anything to make her budge in her position.

Then, we go on to my Tito Freddie. He is really talented and he's been a great friend to me. He showed me what responsibility and loving his family means.

Then, there's my brother, Christian. What I learned from Christian is how to choose your favorite sister. And that's me. :D

Last but not the least is Nadhine. She is very smart and pretty too. What I learned from her is the importance of keeping in touch with your loved ones. I was really surprised when I got her very first text message to me.

Now, there's a lot more that I've learned form my family. Maybe I'll share them some other time. :)