This unit plan focuses on Philippine literature during the contemporary period for a first year high school English class. Over the course of 5 lessons, students will read poems and discuss poetic devices, learn about adjectives and their functions, complete two checkup tests, do a poetry reading assessment, and engage in descriptive writing. The unit aims to help students understand contemporary Philippine literature and improve their English skills through analyzing poems, public speaking, and other activities.

1. Unit Plan Template <br />Unit AuthorFirst and Last Name Rea TevesSchool DistrictCC South District 4School NameOPRRA Night High SchoolSchool City, StateCebu City, PhilippinesUnit OverviewUnit TitleContemporary Period (Philippine Literature)Unit SummaryThis unit includes readings on Philippine poetry during the contemporary period and its discussion on the figure of speech used. The basics of adjectives are presented in this unit. The students are expected to answer 2 sets of checkup tests and to do poetry reading in class. Subject AreaEnglishGrade Level First Year High SchoolApproximate Time Needed 5 50-minute class periodsUnit FoundationTargeted Content Standards and Benchmarks (BEC COMPETENCIES)Can effectively express in descriptive writingCan effectively read a poem aloudCan express appreciation of our own Philippine cultural heritage in literatureCan effectively speak in class about the tabulated dataCan identify the cause-effect relationship of eventsStudent Objectives/Learning OutcomesEffective poetry readingCorrect usage of forms of adjectivesCorrect reading and plotting of information in tablesEffective descriptive writingCurriculum-Framing QuestionsEssential Question What learnings in English can be derived from Philippine Literature in the contemporary period?Unit QuestionsHow is Philippine Literature in the contemporary period?Content QuestionsWhat is onomatopoeia?What are the cue words of the cause-effect relationship?How to read a poem aloud?How to read and plot information on a table?What are the positions and functions of adjectives?How to use adjectives in comparing objects? How to make clear and correct comparisons?How to recognize adjectives?Assessment PlanAssessment TimelineBefore project work beginsStudents work on projects and complete tasksAfter project work is completedRecap of last meetingGame DiscussionPoetry ReadingCheckup Test #1Checkup Test #2Critiquingof Poetry Reading PerformanceAssessment SummaryPaper-pencil Checkup Test 1 & 2Individual Poetry ReadingDescriptive writingAssessment RubricsDescriptive Writing: Poetry Reading: Variety of Functions of Adjectives (3 pts) Voice (3 pts) Grammar (3 pts) Pacing (3 pts) Organization (4 pts) Pronunciation (4 pts) Unit DetailsPrerequisite SkillsInitial learning on figures of speechWhat poetry isParts of SpeechBasics of paragraph writingInstructional ProceduresDay 1: The teacher introduces the lesson using ppt. (onomatopoeia to cause-effect relationship) The teacher conducts checkup test # 1 (10 mins).Day 2 : The teacher discusses about poetry reading and about the activity next meeting (individual poetry reading in class). The copy of the poem is given out.Day 3: Individual Poetry ReadingDay 4: Feedback on the previous day activity. The teacher discusses about adjectives.Day 5: The teacher continues discussion. The teacher conducts checkup test #2 (until dismissal).Accommodations for Differentiated InstructionSpecial Needs StudentsExtend timeline if students are slow learnersGive descriptive writing as assignments if quite time-consuming as part of testNonnative Speakers After-class tutorial or remedial classesWeekly posting of new vocab on the bulletin board.More opportunity to talk in EnglishGifted/Talented StudentsPeer tutorial by fast learners to help slow onesInstances to handle the class for the dayMaterials and Resources Required For UnitTechnology – Hardware (Click boxes of all equipment needed) <br /> FORMCHECKBOX Camera FORMCHECKBOX Computer(s) FORMCHECKBOX Digital Camera FORMCHECKBOX DVD Player FORMCHECKBOX Internet Connection FORMCHECKBOX Laser Disk FORMCHECKBOX Printer FORMCHECKBOX Projection System FORMCHECKBOX Scanner FORMCHECKBOX Television FORMCHECKBOX VCR FORMCHECKBOX Video Camera FORMCHECKBOX Video Conferencing Equip. FORMCHECKBOX Other FORMTEXT Technology – Software (Click boxes of all software needed.) FORMCHECKBOX Database/Spreadsheet FORMCHECKBOX Desktop Publishing FORMCHECKBOX E-mail Software FORMCHECKBOX Encyclopedia on CD-ROM FORMCHECKBOX Image Processing FORMCHECKBOX Internet Web Browser FORMCHECKBOX Multimedia FORMCHECKBOX Web Page Development FORMCHECKBOX Word Processing FORMCHECKBOX Other FORMTEXT <br />Printed MaterialsLanguage in Literature Philippine Literature Revised Edition by Ribo and ReyesSuppliesInternet Resourceshttp://bigcsshop.hubpages.com/hub/100-Word-Examples-of-Onomatopoeia http://www.notredamewelland.com/school/images/clubs/Digital-Damers_Free-Verse-Poem.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.notredamewelland.com/school/clubs_Digital_Damers.htm&h=587&w=373&sz=54&tbnid=FAGjgb9QZAZt1M:&tbnh=90 Other Resources<br />Programs of the Intel® Education Initiative are funded by the Intel Foundation and Intel Corporation.<br />Copyright © 2007, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel, the Intel logo, Intel Education Initiative, and Intel Teach Program are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.<br />