Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan in Teaching Short Story

(Who’s was the Rajah’s Son?)

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson the students are able to:
1. Solve jumbled pieces of puzzle to form pictures of the presidents/heroes.
2. Unlock unfamiliar words through context clues.
3. Note details through reading the selection
4. Describe the characters in the story
5. Create a short drama presentation that shows being a good leader.
6. Share insights about the importance of the being a good leader
7. Infer that a leader should be: responsible, disciplined, and understanding
8. Realize the importance of choosing a leader.

II. Subject Matter

Lesson: “Who was the Rajah’s Son?” By Loreto Paras Sulit
Reference: Communication Arts and Skills through Afro-Asian Literature
Materials: Powerpoint presentation, DLP, Speaker, pictures, chalk board

III. Procedure:
1. Preliminary Activities
 Daily Routine:
 Classroom management
 Greetings
 Opening Prayer
2. Lesson Development
 Motivation
 The teacher will group the students into four, each group will be given
puzzle pieces to be solved, right after they’ve solved the puzzles they’ll
present it in front and give at least 3 characteristic of that person in the
picture.

 Unlocking of unfamiliar words

 Identify the meaning of the italicized words through context clues.
1. The fishermen road a vinta as they sailed to the island.
a. car
b. boat
c. airplane
2. He is a known as the brave and great Rajah of his Muslim generation.
a. leader
b. servant
c. worker
3. The thief was commandeered by the barangay officials.
a. killed
b. controlled
c. let go
4. One of the members of Akyat-bahay Gang plundered items from the store.
a. give
b. bring
c. steal
5. The lad drives the car very fast without the permission of his parents.
a. young man
b. kid
c. old man
6. Her auspicious words inspired everyone.
a. encouraging
b. hopeless
c. gloomy

 Lesson Proper
 The teacher will present the story through a power point presentation
with pictures.
 After the discussion and presentation, the teacher will ask the following
questions to the students:

Questions:
1. Who were the characters in the story?
2. Where did the story take place?
3. How can you describe Baybay?
4. Who was their ruler?
5. What happened to the barangay?
6. Who were captured by the pirates?
7. Why do you think Alon was captured by the pirates?
8. What happened to Rajah Bayani when his son was captured?
9. Do you think Rajah Bayani take any effort to look for his lost son?
10. If you were the Rajah of the barangay, what will you do to save your belongings,
dwellings, and even your people?
11. Would you also give up your responsibility as the rajah of your barangay if that
happens to you?
12. Why is it they cannot forget their young rajah even though he was gone for years?
13. What did the people of barangay do to cope up with the destruction?
14. How many years since the boys were captured?
15. What did the barangay traders do in order to get news about the lost rajah?
16. If you were one of the warriors, would you also look for your lost young rajah?
Why or why not?
17. What did the women of the barangay pray to Bathala?
18. Were their prayers answered? Why?
19. How do you think Alon and Lawin know the way back home?
20. What was the reaction of the warriors of Baybay when they saw the two lads?
21. If you were there, would you also conclude that he is the rajah’s son?
22. Why do you think they believed that it was Alon and Lawin?
23. Why do you think they’re identical?
24. What was their reaction as they arrived on their sacred place?
25. What was the worry of the elders in the barangay?
26. What was the boys’ suggestion in terms of ruling the barangay?
27. Based on that boy’s statement, how would you judge him? What can you say
about his suggestion?
28. Why do you think the boys are uninterested to know who the rajah is?
29. How did the elders try to figure out who the real rajah is?
30. What was the result of the trials?
31. Who was spying in Baybay?
32. What did the boys do with the spying pirate?
33. In order to be free, what did the pirate say to the residents?
34. What did the elders do to make the pirate say the truth about the real prince?
35. What did one of the boys say in front of his barangay?
36. What was their reaction towards his words?
37. What was their basis when they declared that Alon was that boy?
38. If you were Lawin, would you also stay by Alon’s side through the years? Why or
why not?
39. If you were Prince Alon, would you still want to rule your barangay even after
you get lost for years?
40. Do you agree with the decision of the Baybay people? Why? Why not?
41. Do you think Alon will be a good leader? Why or why not?
42. What qualities of a good leader does he possess?
43. Do you experience being a leader? What happened? Is it effective?
44. Cite instances wherein you possess exemplary leadership among the people
around you.
45. What are the characteristics a good leader must possess? Explain.
46. In what ways can you show to the people around you that you can be an example
of a good leader?
47. What should be the basis of the people in choosing their leader? Explain.
48. Do you think the title was appropriate with the story? Why or why not?
 49. Was the question answered? “Who was the Rajah’s son?”

IV. Application
The students will be grouped into four and perform a role play that shows
leadership among different situations:

Group 1: family
Group 2: school
Group 3: community
Group 4: friends

V. Evaluation
LAST MAN STANDING
 The teacher will ask questions and the answer of the students will be
written in a one whole sheet of paper and all of the students will be
involved. The moment they commit wrong answer they will sit down and
the last student who is standing will be declared as the winner.

VI. Assignment
ESSAY:

1. What are the qualities of a good leader, and how can you become a good
leader?
2. What should the people demonstrate to come up with a good leader?

Prepared by:

Joshua Philip Blanco

Khizzle Franco
Dina Valdez
Angel Velayo
BSED IV