A Detailed Lesson Plan

In English XI

I. Objectives
At the end of the 90-minute discussion, the students should be able to:
a. Identify the major theme in Diplomat Listening to the Speech of Another
Diplomat by Dominador I. Ilio;
b. Relate personal views to that of the poem; and
c. Perform actively the tasks given.
II. Subject Matter
Topic : Diplomat Listening to the Speech of Another Diplomat
By: Dominador I. Ilio
Reference : https://www.scribd.com/doc/74755542/Diplomat-Listening-to-
the-Speech-of-Another-Diplomat
Materials : Hand Outs
Power Point Presentation
Projector
III. Learning Procedure
Teacher’s Activity Students Activity
A. Preparatory Activities
a. Opening Prayer
Good Morning class.
Good morning Ma’am!
Before we start the day, let us
first pray. ________ please lead
the prayer.
(The teacher will call on one student to
lead)
b. Greetings
Good morning class!
Good morning Ma’am!
I am Ms. Chiera Faye Varona,
but you can call me Teacher
Chiera.
c. Checking of Attendance
Who’s absent today?
There is none Ma’am.
B. Lesson Proper
a. Motivation
I want you to think back to the
time when you want to spend
your summer vacation on the
beach with your family but you
weren’t able to go. What did
you feel?
1. We felt the disappointment ma’am.
2. We felt sad ma’am because we
cannot spend the day that was
supposed to be a for us to go to the
beach.
3. I felt sad ma’am but at the same
time, I understand because they are
needed to finish their work.

What were the common

 reasons why you weren’t able
to go? 1. It was always like that ma’am since
it was planned.
2. Ma’am, it’s either my mother or my
father was called to work.
3. Emergency ma’am.

b. Presentation of the Lesson

I have a picture here of a
family. How many people are
inside the frame? And can you 1. Four ma’am!
differentiate one from the 2. There is a father on his desk and a
other? mother.
3. There are also two children, ma’am,
wearing goggles.

That’s right. 1. They’re about to go to the beach or

What do you think is the
scenario in the specific picture
frame?
pool ma’am!
2. They father was still working ma’am,
but the rest were ready.
3. They’re about to go ma’am but the
father is still busy.

1. I can relate to that ma’am!

Very good! 2. Because it looks like the father was
What makes you think of that stuck on his desk ma’am.
scenario? 3. It shows on the scenario ma’am.

1. A family outing that will not be

possible because work ma’am.
So, what do you think will be 2. Family versus work ma’am.
the focus of our topic today?

Very good!
This time I would like to share
with you a poem, which I am
very sure you will find worth
your time unlocking the
meaning. It is entitled
Diplomat Listening to the
Speech of Another Diplomat
by Dominador I. Ilio.
c. Presentation and Exploration
Before I distribute a copy of
the poem, let us first know (The teacher will flash on the projector
who the author is by and will call on one student to read the
 examining his background. biography of Dominador I. Ilio.)
Who would like to read his
biography? BIOGRAPHY
Dominador Ibarra Ilio was born on
November 5, 1913, in Malinao, Aklan.
He used a number of pen names,
including Isaias Topacio Domingo,
Basilio, Crisostomo de la Cruz, and J.D.
Ibarra. He obtained a bachelor’s degree
in civil engineering and geodetic
engineering from the University of the
Philippines, as well as a master’s degree
in hydraulics from the State University
of Iowa.

A poet and fiction writer, Ilio attended

Paul Engle’s Poetry Workshop in Iowa
and received citations at the UP Golden
Jubilee Literary Contest and Republic
Anniversary Poetry Contest. In addition
to becoming editor of The Vigil of
Freedom magazine, he was a widely
anthologized poet, with such poems as
“The Vigil of Freedom” and “Icarus in
Catechism Class” appearing in various
publications. His books include The
Diplomat and Other Poems (1955) and
Collected Poems of Dominador I. Ilio
(1989).
He passed away on February 7, 2006 at
the ripe old age of 93.

And, this is Dominador I. Ilio (The teacher will show the students the
during his college years and picture of the author.)
when he got older.

d. Unlocking of Difficulties
I have here some words that
you may encounter later on.
What I want you to do is match
the words in column A with
their corresponding meaning
in column with the help on the
sentences I will give.
1. He exchanged relieved
glances with his fellows.
2. She laughed as she recalls
her son’s antics.
3. The book cases were
crammed with dusty
volumes.
4. She was uncertain of how
 to combine honesty and
diplomacy in her answer.
5. A shrill scream rent the air.
Column A Column B
1. Fellow a. Appears to be overflowing
2. Antics b. A high-pitched voice
3. Cramming c. Foolish behavior
4. Bulky d. Someone in the same position
5. Shrill e. The art of dealing with people in
a sensitive and effective way.
e. While Reading
Now that we already know the
meaning of each unfamiliar
word, we are now ready to
read the poem.
(The teacher will distribute the copy of
the poem Diplomat Listening to the
Speech of Another Diplomat as the
guide for the topic.)
a. First Reading
I will first read the poem
observing correct
pronunciation, stress and
intonation, and proper
delivery. Make sure to listen
intently because I will let you
read by and by.
(The teacher will read the poem while
the students listen.)
What is the title of the poetry
we will be reading today class?
All: Diplomat Listening to the Speech of
Another Diplomat by Dominador I. Ilio
ma’am.
Diplomat listening to the Speech of
Another Diplomat
By: Dominador I. Ilio

They cannot go to the summer sea this

year
Where on the boardwalk, in no more
than shorts
And bare feet, he can toss platitudes
Without much mind to the next fellow,
perhaps
Or to his nervous wife all ears beside
him
And watch the silly antics of the children
Long unloved in the carefree stretch of
sand
Or, perhaps, with anonymous paunch
and goggles
Foolishly try to execute a handstand
In wrist-deep water, and make it
Though with much awkward kicking in
air
It will be fun there in the summer sea

But with this, he cannot hint a word

To the little woman. His hands are firmly
chained
To bulky paper-weights on his polished
desk
And his nights will be crammed with not
merely silence.
It shall need greater diplomacy, though
To tell the children why they cannot go
Than to answer back this shrill-voiced
speaker, O,
These talks shall drag on many long
seasons yet.

f. Discussion
This poem is an example of 1. It is an example of a narrative
what kind of poetry? poetry ma’am.

That’s right! It is a narrative

poetry that tells a story.
Narrative poems have a
special appeal. they present
dramatic events vividly, using
some of the elements as short
stories such as plot, characters
and even dialogue.
a. Recalling
Where do you think does the 1. Maybe, inside their house ma’am.
events in this poem took 2. Or maybe inside the father’s office
place? ma’am.

1. The children on the summer sea.

What do you think does the 2. The children having fun on the
first stanza represent? beach.

Where does the father’s hand 1. To bulky paper-weight on his

firmly chained? polished desk.
2. To his polished desk.

b. Interpreting
What does the phrase “His
hands are firmly chained to
bulky paper-weight on his 1. He cannot leave his work ma’am.
polished desk” means? 2. He’s busy with his work ma’am.

How would you describe the

 situation between the father (Student’s answer varies)
and the children?

What can you say about the 1. It’s happy at first ma’am with a
poem’s overall mood? futuristic imagination but it becomes
sad later on.
2. It’s sad ma’am.

g. Applying
The poet Dominador I. Ilio
included the phrase “It shall
need greater diplomacy,
though, to tell the children
why they cannot go.” What 1. That he will need to have a great
does he mean by this? skill or sense of sensitivity to tell his
children why they cannot go this
time to the summer sea.

Do you think the narrator

meant that the father was able
to tell his children this?
1. No ma’am.
2. Yes, ma’am because in the last line,
it says that “O, these talks shall drag
on many long seasons yet,” in which
I think the children will talk about it
the whole year.

IV. Generalization
Based on the poem presented,
what do you think is the major
theme?
1. It may somehow coincide with the
quote “In order to say yes to your
priorities, you have to be willing to
say no to something else.”
2. It can also be “No one is too busy,
it’s just a matter of priority,” ma’am.
a. Infusion of Values
There are a lot of ways on how
we handle our priorities. There
are those who do it at the
same time, but also, we
cannot really blame those who
says no to the other to be able
to say yes to other. If you were
the father, will you sacrifice
your work to be with your
family when, in the first place
you chose to be in this job?
And as a student, have you
been in this situation where
your vacation was canceled
due to unavoidable
 circumstances?

(Student’s answer may vary.)

V. Evaluation
For the evaluation, I would like
you to group yourselves into
four groups. Count off from 1
to 4 and form your groups
according to your number.
Here are the directions of what
you are assigned to do. I will
give you twenty minutes to
prepare. (The teacher will flash on the projector
the directions and activities assigned to
each group.)
Directions: From the poem Diplomat Listening to the Speech of Another Diplomat
by Dominador I.Ilio, you are going to interpret your own understanding to the poem
through four different well-known platforms of today’s generation.
1st Group : Spoken Poetry
2nd Group : A Short Song Jingle
3rd Group : Dramatizing/Role Playing
4th Group : Short Story

CRITERIA:
Characterization 30 points
Content 30 points
Delivery 20 points
Overall Performance 20 points
TOTAL 100 points
VI. Assignment
For your assignment, I want
you to compose your own 4
stanza poems using the same
narrative poem technique. Pass
it to me next meeting. The best
poem will be read in the class.