Lesson Plan in English 10

Prepared by: DAN DENNIS ALERA

Objectives: at the end of the lesson the students are able to:

1. identify the main vocabulary words vital in understanding the theme of the text
2. discuss the sets of important information based on the reading comprehension questions
3. express their appreciation on the emotional aspect of the text

Lesson: Gorgon’s Head LM pp.

Materials: Module

Indicators to be observed:
Indicator 3: Critical questions
Indicator 5: Manages misbehavior

Activity 1

Read the story the Gorgons’ Head

Activity 2

TEXT TWIST

Rearrange the letters in bold to form the correct word for each item below.

Activity 3

Reading Comprehension

Direction: Ask the students to answer the following question relate to the story they have just read.

1. What is the “dreadful oracle” that was delivered to King Acrisius?

2. What adventure does Polydectes suggest that Perseus undertake?
3. List three perilous encounters that Perseus experienced during adventure.
4. Explain how the oracle given to King Acrisius is fulfilled.
5. What is Polydectes’ true motive in sending Perseus to kill Medusa?
6. Medusa was beheaded by Perseus, yet her head continued to have power and explain how the evil
Gorgon’s head is beneficial to Perseus.
7. What heroic characteristics does Perseus have?
8. What help does he get on his quest?
9. How does Perseus’ quest enable him to prove himself a hero?
Activity 4
Your teacher will group you into five. Each of the groups will be given a specific task to work on.

Group 1: Create a timeline of events in the story. Why are these significant events?
Group 2: Create a Venn diagram that compares the characteristics of Perseus and
Medusa. Provide evidence.
Group 3: Create a diagram that shows the challenges of Perseus in his quest to
acquire the Gorgon’s head. How did you choose them?
Group 4: Using the Gorgon’s head as a diagram, point out at least ive utterances of
Perseus that strike your group the most. Explain why?
Group 5: Create a diagram that shows the relationship of all the characters in the
myth. Cite the reasons for these relationships.