This document contains a lesson plan for teaching a unit on Korean poems and the short story "The Devouring Rock" to 8th grade English students in the Philippines. It outlines the objectives, materials, activities, and assessments for a multi-part lesson involving group work and presentations. The lesson aims to help students analyze details in poems and stories, relate the themes to their own experiences, and create tasks demonstrating comprehension of the lesson's impacts. Formative assessments include rubrics for oral reports, writing, and performances to evaluate students' understanding.

1. Republic of the Philippines
Region I
Division of Pangasinan II
Laoac National High School
Laoac, Pangasinan
LESSON EXEMPLAR IN ENGLISH 8
Code EN8LT-IIIa-11.1 Number of Hours : 1 hr.
Domain Grade 8
Cluster English 8: Afro-Asian Literature
Lesson 3 Korean Poems (Tree of Unhappiness, Pomegranates, Girl in the Rain)
Standard The learner identifies the distinguishing features of notable poems, short
stories, dramas, and novels contributed by Southeast Asian writers
References English 8 Module
Learning
Cycle
ELICIT : 2 minutes
At the beginning of the lesson, the learners
will be instructed to share their ideas about
the photo which will be projected on screen.
They will provide possible dialogue for the
characters’ depicted emotions in the photo.
Materials and teacher’s
Tips/ Notes
 Powerpoint Presentation
 List of possible dialogues
Defining
Success
Objectives
The learners should be able to:
1. Note and distinguish the details in the poems;
2. Determine the significance of the story, “The Devouring Rock” to their
daily experiences; and
3. Create and perform a task, aligned with the learners’ 21st century skills,
that depicts the lesson of the story and its impact to the lives of the
people.
Assessment
 Rubrics will be prepared for orals, written
outputs, and individual and group
performance.
 Students will also be given guidelines for
self-evaluation.
 Formative assessment will be given.
Key Points
 Explain the significance of
title of the story
 Infer the traits of
character, the general
mood of expression in a
selection, the turn out if
some episodes were
changed
 Improve vocabulary
through discovering word
meanings

2. ENGAGE: 3 minutes
With the previous activity, the learners will be
asked to cite situations they witness everyday
which reflect the similar scenario shown in the
photo.
 Powerpoint Presentation
EXPLORE: 20 minutes
The learners will now be divided into four
groups. Each group will be given a specific
task to do as they read and brainstorm about
the story, “The Devouring Rock”.
The learners will be grouped according to
their inclination.
The Bookworm Group- This group will be
tasked to find out the operational meaning of
the unfamiliar words and phrases used in the
story
The Star Magic- This group will be assigned
to infer and analyze the traits of the
characters in the story.
The MMK – This group will be tasked to
relate the story with the pressing problems of
the townspeople of Laoac. They may also cite
specific individuals whom they think
demonstrate the same generating idea
depicted in their lives.
The Devouring Rock - This group will find
out the root causes of societal problems
present in the municipality which greatly affect
the lives of the people particularly the children
and their parents.
 Rubrics
 Printed group task
 Photocopies of the story
 Video Clip
EXPLAIN: 10minutes
The learners will be provided enough time for
the brainstorming and group discussion about
the given tasks.
After which, they will be asked to arranged
the story puzzle and to explain the order of
 Activity Sheets
 Powerpoint Presentation

3. events.
Directions: Arrange the following pictures to
create a story strip for Batu Belah Batu
Bertangkup. Number the pictures from 1 to
15 in the space provided for.
ELABORATE: 10minutes
The learners will now answer the big
questions:
“What are the devouring rocks in the today’s
world?”
“How can we overcome our devouring rocks?”
Process Questions:
1. What did the mother feel after knowing that
her fish roe was eaten?
2. Why do you think it came across to the
mother to commit suicide?
3. What does Batu Belah Batu Bertangkup
 Activity Sheets
 Powerpoint Presentation

4. represent? How did you say so?
4. Does this story have similar themes with
some of our own? Cite some famous
folktales.
5. Describe Mak Mina, Mawar and Bulat
through characterization. How do they
influence or affect the character of one
another?
6. What is the moral/lesson of the story? How
does it affect you? Explain your answer.
EVALUATE: 5minutes
At this point, the learners will present their
group output. The teacher will facilitate the
discussion.
 Rubrics
 Feedback Form
EXTEND :10minutes
The learners will be asked to create a
Facebook Page that will promote self-
awareness on how to overcome depression
and other related cases.
They will also be instructed to gather data
from the School Guidance Office and DSWD
of the Municipality of Laoac to trace the cases
of depression and what remedies were done
to aid these individuals.
Note: If the teacher will be able to supervise
this activity, this will surely be of big help to
people who need help.
 Cellular phones
 Sample facebook page
Prepared by:
RHYSLYN T. RUFIN
Teacher III
Checked by:
ELIZABETH B. FEBRERO
Head Teacher III, English Department
Approved by:
ESMIE T. AGPALO, Ph. D.
Principal IV

5. Republic of the Philippines
Region I
Division of Pangasinan II
Laoac National High School
Laoac, Pangasinan
Code EN8RC-IIc-2.22 Number of Hours :1
Domain Grade 8
Cluster English 8
Lesson The Devouring Rock
Standard Demonstrates literary and communicative competence through her understanding
of the different genres of Afro-Asian Literature
References English 8 Module
Youtube.com( The Devouring Rock)
INTRODUCTION:
Struggles are part of this journey we call life. We are often faced with problems
which we consider the toughest ones. In the story, “The Devouring Rock”, we will be
able to unravel how the characters acted on the struggles they were faced.
It is also a good springboard for us to re-think in order to solve the problem in
broader perspective as a man of the 21st century and to influence others with our little
steps toward the good of all.
ACTIVITY 1: LET THE HEART SOFTEN THE ROCK!
A. Objectives
1. Identify possible causes of teenage depression in the Municipality of Laoac;
2. Provide possible solutions that may be implemented to help the teenagers who
suffer from depression.
B. Procedure
1. Using the table table, list down the possible causes of teenage depression in
Laoac, Pangasinan.
Causes of Teenage Depression Possible Solutions/ Recommendation

6. 2. Discuss with the group, how you can possible help prevent and solve this kind
of problem.
3. The results may be your springboard to create a meaningful facebook page for
this kind of problem. (Part of the Lesson: Extend)
In a nutshell, true love and happiness will never be satisfied by
things which will never love us back. Focus on people not on things.