SAN FRANCISCO HIGH SCHOOL

Misamis St., Bago Bantay, Quezon City

Date: _____________________

A SEMI-DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN PARABLE

Prepared by: Christenz Anjonel M. Cristobal

I. Objectives
At the end of the day, the students are able to:
a) define parable;
b) analyse the selection entitled “The Parable of the Rainbow Colors; and
c) Create a short skit of the selection.
II. Subject Matter
A. Topic: PARABLE
B. Sub-topic: THE PARABLE OF THE RAINBOW COLORS
C. References: (2017). NA. English teacher’s guide. Module 4: Connection to the
world. pp.463.
D. Materials:
a) manila paper/s
b) picture
c) chalk
d) scotch tape

III. Procedure
A. Preliminary Activities
1. Daily Routine
 Greetings
 Prayer
 Checking of Attendance
 Classroom Management
2. Recall/ Review of the previous topic
B. Lesson Proper
1. Motivation
GUESS THE PIC!
 The teacher will be showing different colors of picture and the
students will identify the color.
 Asked them what do they think each color represents.
2. Unlocking of difficulties
 The teacher will use jumbled words and the students will re-
arrange it for them to understand the unfamiliar words from the
selection.
a) E T A R I N G E D
- to say unfair comments
b) H H U A T Y G
- blatantly and disdainfully proud
c) S H O U T D N A L I
- very strange or unusual
d) P A S M I T O R I T
- love for one’s country
e) S O U I T C O N N E T
- likely to cause disagreement
3. Presentation of the Lesson
 PARABLE – is defined as a usually short fictitious story that
illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle.

THE PARABLE OF THE RAINBOW COLORS

Juan M. Flavier

It all started as innocent statements by each of the colors. No

attempt was made by anyone to denigrate the others. There was even an
element of restraint and humility.
But as time went on, the colors’ declaration became stronger and
haughty with an overtone which tended to put down the other colors.
Their claim became very explicit as to who was the best color.
It reached the point when the colors were actually quarrelling.
Said the color Red, “I am the brightest for red is the most
striking. Why? Life’s sustaining blood is colored red. I represent courage
and bravery. Even love symbols such as heart and roses are colored red.”
The color Yellow retorted, “What can be brighter than my
yellow exemplified by the sun? I am the color of gaiety and of warmth.
Without me, only the eye-glairing ones remain.”
“What outlandish claims!” interposed the color Orange. “Sunrise
is orange, not yellow. I am more important because I represent health and
strength. Look at the ripened fruits and vegetables, they are
predominantly orange.”
“Well, if you are talking about vegetables and leaves, you are
referring to my color,” declared the color Green. “I am the symbol of
life. All that thrives in the fields and the forests is the greenery I provide.
I am the most important color.”
The color Blue could not help it anymore, so it shouted, “What
can be more expansive than the sky and the seas? Do you forget that the
farthest skies and the deepest seas are blue? I represent patriotism. I
stand for the depth of feelings and extensive spaces.”
The color Indigo came out with the statement, “You talk about
wide areas. I hope you realize that the largest area in the world is silence,
and I represent that dimension with my color. It means thoughtfulness. It
is prayer expressed in the deepest of feelings.”
“Aha! You forget the pomp of royalty and power is violet,
“shouted the color. “I am wisdom and authority. What can be more
overwhelming?”
Suddenly, the rain interrupted the contentious exchange of
arguments. “You are probably all wrong and all right. Yes, you all have
your unique features. But all of you have a special role. And more
importantly, you need each other to give the mixed colors of beauty.
From now on, you will not be seen separately. When it rains, a strip of
colors will appear in the sky. You will appear together. You will be
called a rainbow. You will then represent cooperation and hope.
With that, the rain disappeared.
4. Analysis
 If you were one of the colors, what would you be? Why?
 What is the change that happened in each of the colors? How?
 How is the change relevant to the existence of each of the
colors?
 Why do you think rain emphasized the need for cooperation?
 What do you feel when you see a rainbow?
 Why does a rainbow represent hope?
  How will you encourage others to cooperate in societal
activities?
5. Application
Group Activity
Divide the class into 5 groups and perform a short skit re-enacting the
conversations in the parable. Consider the following reminders:
 Imagine you are a group of friends with different qualities.
Identify your strengths and weaknesses.
 Each of you must re-enact the dialogue; but you have the leeway
to change the lines in the text.
 Express your qualities with pride and honor; encourage others to
believe that you share the most important contribution in the
group.
 Assign someone as a mediator who will intercede and help the
group solve the arguments. Just like the rain in the parable, let
the mediator emphasize the need to cooperate in a community.
 Through the mediator, explain how each of your friends can
work cooperatively and responsibility in today’s global village.
IV. Evaluation
Direction: Identify the following.
1) It is defined as a usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or
a religious principle.
2) What is the title of the parable discussed?
3) Color red represents __________.
4) Color yellow represents _________.
5) Color orange represents _________.
6) Color green represents _________.
7) Color blue represents _________.
8) Color indigo represents ________.
9) Color violet represents _________.
10) Rainbow represents _________.

Answer:

1) Parable
2) The parable of the rainbow colors
3) courage and bravery
4) gaiety and of warmth
5) health and strength
6) symbol of life
7) patriotism
8) thoughtfulness
9) wisdom and authority
10) cooperation and hope
V. Assignment
 Create a poster reflecting on the parable’s message. Be creative on making your
poster.