Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III
JAEN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Dampulan, Jaen, Nueva Ecija

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:

a. give the meanings of the unfamiliar words through context clues;

b. draw out ideas from the song;
c. read the story “The Gorgon’s Head” comprehensively through small group differentiated
activities;
d. create a Venn diagram of comparison of the characters in the story; and
e. infer how to build defenses against challenges to achieve best quality of life through
given activity.

II. Subject Matter

a. Topic: The Gorgon’s Head by Anne Terry White
b. Reference: Celebrating Diversity Through World Literature 10; pp 35-42
c. Materials: Powerpoint presentation

III. Procedure
1. Daily Routine
a. Prayer
b. Greetings
c. Checking of attendance
PRE-READING
2. Review:
What is myth?

3. Motivation
The class will listen to the song ‘Reflection” from the movie Mulan.

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWooGBya_nk
 4. Unlocking of Difficulties
Identify the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. Choose your answer from the
box.
1. The criminals have so far managed to evade the police.
2. He was killed by a venomous snake.
3. They were afraid because of the perilous weather.
4. Mulan is a valorous soldier.
5. They made sacrifices to appease the gods

brave satisfy escape

dangerous afraid poisonous

READING ACTIVITY
5. Lesson Proper
1. Reading of the story “The Gorgon’s Head” silently.
2. Small Group Differentiated Activities (SGDA)

Group 1: Dissecting the Text

Group 2: Thinking It Through
Group 3: Lasting Virtue
Group 4: Timeline
Group 5: The Gorgon’s Head
Group 1: Dissecting the Text
Answer the following:
1. What is the dreadful oracle that was delivered to King Acrisius?
2. What adventure does Polydectes suggest Perseus undertake?
3. Give three perilous encounters that Perseus experienced during his adventure.
Group 2: Thinking It Through
1. Explain how the oracle given to King Acrisius is fulfilled.
2. What is Polydectes’ true motive in sending Perseus to kill Medusa?
3. Medusa was beheaded by Perseus, yet her head continued to have power. Explain how the evil
Gorgon’s head is beneficial to Perseus

Group 3: Lasting Virtue

1. What heroic characteristics does Perseus have?
2. What help does he get on his quest?
3. How does Perseus’ quest enable him to prove himself a hero?

Group 4: Timeline
Create a timeline of events in the story. Why are these significant events?

Group 5: The Gorgon’s Head

Using the Gorgon’s Head as a diagram, point out at least five utterances of Perseus that
strike your group the most. Explain why.
 POST READING
6. Application
If you were Perseus, how would you build the defenses against challenges to acquire
the best quality of life possible for you?

IV. Evaluation
Create a Venn diagram that compares the characteristics of Perseus and Medusa.
Provide evidence.
V. Assignment
On your journal, write your reflection about “The Gorgon’s Head.”
Prepared by:

EDWINA S. LUMIBAO
Teacher III

Observed by:

SHERLY J. CONCEPCION ERLINDA R. MACTAL

Head Teacher III Principal II