This lesson plan aims to teach a student about Filipino and Korean weddings by having them read and analyze a letter. The plan has the following key steps: 1. The teacher introduces the topic by asking the student about weddings and showing a video of a Korean wedding. 2. The student completes a vocabulary exercise to understand words used in the upcoming letter. 3. The student reads the letter silently. 4. The teacher asks comprehension questions about the letter's content and differences between Filipino and Korean weddings. 5. The student evaluates true/false statements about Korean weddings and traditions. 6. As homework, the student writes a response letter from the perspective

1. A Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan in English III
Remedial Instruction
I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson the student is expected to:
widen her word bank by finding out the meaning of the listed words;
note important and specific details from the letter; and,
compare and contrast ideas (that is Filipino and Korean Wedding) based on
the letter read.
II. Subject Matter
Focus: Reading a Letter
Springboard: A friendly letter
Materials: Copy of the letter, a movie clip of traditional Korean wedding.
III. Procedure
A. Pre-reading
1. Motivation
The teacher will ask the student if she had already witnessed a Filipino or a
Korean wedding. The teacher then will show a movie clip of a traditional Korean
wedding.
2. Vocabulary Development
The teacher will ask the student to answer the vocabulary exercise first.
Find out the meaning of each underlined word by choosing it from the set
of words below. Write your answer before each number.
(purifying, obligation, customary, practices, serious, controlled, furniture,
positive, supplying, body language)
1. The newlyweds were able to show their gifts to the elders though they
were constrained by time.
2. Following the practice of their ancestors, the couple wore the
traditionalwedding clothes.
3. Both sets of parents bought additional furnishings for the couple’s new
house.
4. Although the wedding is a festive celebration, the couple was
reminded to stay somber all throughout the rite.
A Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan
Prepared by Rona C. Catubig
February, 2013 Lesson#6

2. 5. The washing of the hands is a way of cleansing oneself for the
ceremony.
6. Bowing to the ancestors and parents is a gesture of respect.
7. Saying “I Do’s” in a wedding is a lifetime commitment of both
individuals.
8. A traditional wedding involves many small rituals from the beginning
to the last part of the ceremony.
B. During Reading
The teacher will give the student a copy of the letter.
The teacher will ask the student to read the letter silently.
C. Post-Reading
The teacher will ask the following questions for comprehension response:
1. Who wrote the letter? To whom is the letter addressed?
2. What is the letter all about? Who are getting married?
3. What are the similarities and differences between a traditional Korean
wedding and a traditional Filipino wedding?
Filipino Wedding Korean Wedding
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
IV. Evaluation
Read the following sentences. Write T if the statement is true. If the statement is
false, write F.
1. In a traditional Korean wedding, most of the family members participate in the
preparation.
2. The wedding is also the union of two families.
3. The parents of the groom do not participate in the decision-making.
4. In olden times up to the present, couples were selected by their parents.
5. Bowing is a sign of respect to the elders.
6. Professional matchmakers were hired by the parents’ couple.
7. The bowing of the bride and the groom to each other symbolizes the couple’s promise
and commitment.
A Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan
Prepared by Rona C. Catubig
February, 2013 Lesson#6

3. 8. Washing of the hands is an important part of the ritual.
9. The drinking of the wine from two separate cups symbolizes the destiny of the new
husband and wife.
10. The ceremonies and events surrounding the actual marriage were long and elaborate.
V. Assignment
Assuming you are Louise, write a response letter to Cindy. Prepare to read it next
meeting.
A Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan
Prepared by Rona C. Catubig
February, 2013 Lesson#6