This document outlines a lesson plan for teaching students about the Parable of the Prodigal Son from the Bible. The lesson uses illustrations and sequencing activities to help students understand the story. Key points of the story are discussed such as the younger son squandering his inheritance and later being forgiven by his father upon returning home. The lesson aims to help students develop vocabulary, learn values of acceptance and forgiveness, and internalize the meaning of the story. Comprehension questions at different levels are provided to ensure student understanding.

1. PREPARED BY :
Galanto, Maricar B.
Obando, Judy Ann S.
Protacio, Cristina B.
BBTEIT 4-1
SUBMITTED TO :
Dr. Lily G. Mendoza

2. I. Objectives
At the end of the 40 minutes lesson, the students are expected to:
1. Acquire a wide range of vocabulary words through context clues.
2. Develop good values of acceptance and forgiveness within the family.
3. Internalize the meaning of the short story.
II. Subject Matter
The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)
Grade 7
III. Instructional Materials
Bible (New Testament, Luke 15:11-32)
Illustrations
Method: Dimensional Level/Level of Comprehension
IV. Procedure
1. Motivation
Artwork: Picturing out your family.
2. Presentation
Given the illustrations of the characters, settings and events of the story,
the student will sequence the flow of the story based on their understanding of the
title.
3. Vocabulary Words: (Unlocking Difficulties)
1. Prodigal – means wasteful and extravagant
2. Squandered – means wasted and misspent
3. Reckless – means irresponsible and careless
4. Perish – means to become destroyed or ruined
5. Compassion – means sympathy and kindheartedness
6. Merciful – means kind and compassionate
7. Forgiving – means a person is understanding and considerate
8. Conscience – means a person has a sense of right and wrong
9. Sinful – means a person is corrupted by doing bad thing
10. Extravagant – means a person is exceedingly consuming beyond his
necessity
4. Raising Motive Questions
- Why did the Father accept and forgive his younger son?

3. 5. Comprehension Questions
Literal questions
1. Who are the characters in the story?
2. Who among the two sons is the prodigal son?
3. When did the story happen?
4. Where is the setting of the story?
5. Where can we find the story in the bible?
Comprehension Question
1. What attitudes did the youngest son have before he realized his mistake?
2. How did the elder son accept what happened to his brother?
3. What did the father feel when his son came back?
4. How did the youngest son spend his money?
5. Define the word prodigal based on your understanding from the story.
Analysis
1. Cite instances from the story which proves that the youngest son
committed mistakes?
2. What traits are revealed by the Father, eldest son and youngest son?
3. Distinguish the attitudes of the father to his sons?
4. What is the reaction of the elder son when his brother came back?
5. Who show greater love for the Father?
Synthesis
1. What is likely to happen if the Father didn’t accept his son?
2. Compare and contrast the attitudes of the two sons?
3. Do you think anyone can be prodigal? Why?
4. Have you ever wished in claiming your share from your family’s wealth
and live a solo life? Why? Why not?
5. How do you comply with your parents if you had done a mistake?
Application
1. Explain the relevance of the title to what the story wishes to convey?
2. What is the moral of the story?
3. How will you relate the story from your own experiences?
4. If you are Father, will you accept your prodigal son?
5. Why the Father say that his son has died and had come back to life again?
V. Evaluation tool
Role playing: The students will dramatize the role of a father at home.