Detailed Lesson Plan

21 Century Literature from the Philippines and the World

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Senior High School Department

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students can:
a. draw a concept on how the universe was created;
b. fill in the given graphic organizer to discuss the story; and
c. create another ending of the myth through a role play.

II. Subject Matter

Topic: Tungkung Langit and Alunsina
Reference: 21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World (Second Edition) pp. 35-
37, Solmerano, et.al
Materials: visual aids, handouts, marker, pictures, scotch tape

Value Focus: love and hard work

III. Procedure

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

A. Preparation

The teacher begins the class by checking the

attendance. Then she asks the students to
enumerate the classroom rules.

1. Raise your hand before speaking.

2. Talking to your seatmates is prohibited
unless it is related to the lesson.
3. Listen attentively and participate in
classroom activities.
4. Always address “TEACHER” rightly
when answering in oral recitations.
5. Speak in ENGLISH.

Good morning class! Good morning teacher!

I am Miss MARIVIC SELIM and I will be your

teacher for today.

B. Motivation

The teacher divides the class into four groups.

Direction. Draw a concept on how do you think

the universe was created. You will be given five
minutes to complete the activity. Then, have a
representative to present your work.

Are we all clear? Yes, teacher.

You may start. The students do the activity.

Our activity earlier has something to do with Paul: I think our topic for today teacher is all
our topic for today. What do you think is our about how the world was created.
topic for today? Yes, Paul.

Yes, our lesson has something to do with how Yes, teacher.

the world was created but in another point of
view. Would you like to know the title of the
story?

Who wants to open the paper strip to know the Catrece opens the title.
title of the story? Catrece do you like to
volunteer?

C. Presentation

The new lesson for today is “Tungkung Langit

and Alunsina”.

Before we go deeper into the myth that we will (all the students read the objectives)
be reading, here are the objectives that we will
be fulfilling throughout this lesson. Kindly read Objectives:
everyone starting from the first objective. a. draw a concept on how the universe was
created;
b. fill in the given graphic organizer with
the answers being asked; and
c. create another ending of the myth
through a role play.

Tungkung Langit and Alunsina is a myth that

tackles about the creation story of Panay. The
author of this story was found anonymous but
was later adapted by F. Landa Jocano.

Does anyone know him? No, teacher.

Here is brief information about Jocano. Mikka Mikka: Felipe Landa Jocano was a Filipino
kindly read. anthropologist, educator and author known for
his significant body of work within the field of
Philippine anthropology and in particular for
documenting and translating the Hinilawod,
Western Visayan folk epic.

Thank you, Mikka.

E. Unlocking of Difficulties

Before we proceed, here are some unfamiliar

words I want you to define.

Direction: Match the terms of column A to its

definition in Column B.
 Answers
COLUMN A COLUMN B
a. void- c. not containing anything
b. deity- f. a god or goddess
a. void a. having or showing
c. vibrant- a. having or showing great life,
b. deity great life, activity
activity and energy
c. vibrant and energy
d. desolate- lacking of happiness/ very sad
d. desolate b. lacking of
and lonely especially because someone
e. soothe happiness/ very
died or left
f. sombre sad and lonely
e. soothe- g. to cause (someone) to be
especially because
healed, less pain etc.
someone died or
d. sombre –d. having a dark color
left
c. not containing
anything
d. having a dark
color
e. a valuable stone
that has been cut
and polished
f. a god or goddess
g. to cause (someone)
to be healed, less pain
etc.

Sentences with Context Clues:

1. Then from the depth of this formless,

void or without content appeared the
two goddesses.
2. It was not known just where these two
deities like Zeus and Aphrodite came
from.
3. The palm leaves were big and fresh. Their
vibrant green coloring leaves her
breathless.
4. A person who is miserable and sad is an
example of someone who is desolate.
5. He took a hot shower to soothe the
muscle aches and stood in the hot water.
6. The day appears dull and rainy, and the
weatherman says the sky is filled with
sombre clouds.

F. Raising of Motive Questions

Tungkung Langit and Alunsina is a myth on

the pre-colonial period that is all about how the
deities namely Tungkung Langit and Alunsina
created of the universe. POSSIBLE QUESTIONS:
1. Why is it entitled “Tungkung Langit and
From the things you have heard, what else Alunsina?
would you want to know about the story? 2. Who are Tungkung Langit and Alunsina in
 the story?
3. Based on the story, how was the universe
created?

Class, all your questions will be answered after

our discussion.

F. Reading of the Text

Now we are going to read the excerpt through a

popcorn reading. One student read the direction for popcorn
reading.

Direction: A student reads orally for a time and

then calls out “popcorn” before selecting
another student in a class to read. Example,
popcorn Axis!
G. Discussion

How do you find the story? Ana?

Ana: The story was very interesting teacher
because we now know another version of how
the world was created.
Very Good! Are there other answers? Jolina?
Jolina: For me teacher, the story was also a bit
sad because of what happened to Tungkung
Well done! Langit and Alunsina.

With the same group, let us have another

activity. Are you all excited class?
Yes, teacher.
Direction: Fill in the graphic organizer with the
appropriate answers for each item. You will be
given five minutes to complete the activity.

 title
 characters
 setting
 theme
 conflict
 point of view(POV)
Are you done class?
Yes, teacher.
Let’s check your work.

H. Generalization
Now, what have you learned from the story that
we read class? Angela?
Angela: I learned from the story that we read is
to value and love the people while they are still
around.

Very good Angela! How about the moral of the

story? Ysabelle?
Ysabelle: One moral that I learned in the story is
the value of hard work because in the myth,
Alunsina’s behaviour which was laziness ruined
Very good! You really understood the lesson their relationship.
that we tackled this afternoon.

I. Application

Direction: Create a two-minute role play on the

given situation: “If you were given a chance to
change the final part of the story, how will you
end it?” Three (3) minutes to prepare and two
(2) minutes to perform. You are graded based on
the rubric provided.

SHORT ROLE PLAY RUBRIC

CRITERIA: RATING:
1. Speech was clear with appropriate volume and inflection. 5 4 3 2 1
2. Role was played in a convincing, consistent manner. 5 4 3 2 1
3. Arguments and viewpoints expressed fit the role played. 5 4 3 2 1
4. Role play was well-prepared and organized. 5 4 3 2 1
5. Role play captured and maintained audience interest. 5 4 3 2 1
OVERALL RATING: _____

IV. Evaluation

Write TUNGKUNG LANGIT if your answer is true and write ALUNSINA if it is false. Write your
answer on a 1/4 sheet of paper and answer it directly.

________1. Tungkung Langit and Alunsina lived in a heavenly paradise.

________2. There was no reason for Alunsina to be jealous.
________3. Only Alunsina should be balanced for the loneliness of Tungkung Langit.
________4. The world was created due to the hopelessness of Tungkung Langit.
________5. Tungkung Langit’s bad temper cost him a significant loss.
________6. Panay’s idea of creation originated from a happy ending.
________7. How the World Was Created is a myth.
________8. The story is not associated with some real experiences in Panay.
________9. The elders in Panay no longer speak of their story of creation.
________10. The story speaks more of trust between a couple than of a compromise.

V. Assignment

Direction: Compare and contrast the traits of Tungkung Langit and Alunsina through a Venn
diagram. Write it in a ½ sheet of paper.
Tungkung Langit Alunsina

Prepared by: Stephanie Ombay Magallanes BSED-IV