CAUNTONGAN, MOHLISAH S.

ELT 211

Lesson Plan in English 9 Using Meaningful Learning Theory

I. Objectives:

At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:

1. Recall Kennings from The Battle with Grendel (from Beowulf translated by Burton Raffel)

2. Relate Kennings from The Battle with Grendel for writing personalized kennings for every group
members. (Group Activity)

3. Play the TIC TAC TOE game. (By group)

A. Content Standards

The learner demonstrates understanding of how Anglo-American literature and other text types
serve as means of enhancing the self; also how to use processing, assessing, summarizing information,
word derivation and formation strategies, appropriate word order, punctuation marks and interjections
to enable him/her to participate actively in a speech choir.

B. Performance Standards

The learner actively participates in a speech choir through using effective verbal and non-verbal
strategies based on the following criteria: Focus, Voice, Delivery, Facial Expressions, Body Movements/
Gestures and Audience Contact.

C. Learning Competency & Code:

At the end of the lesson, 75% of the learners are expected to explain how words are derived
from names of persons and place (EN9V-Ic-15):

Quarter: 1 Week: 5 Day: 23 Date Conducted: _______________

II. Content:

Subject Matter : Kennings

Integration :

Strategies : Group Activity, Use of Games

Materials : Manila paper, Powerpoint slides

References : (print and non-print)

Almonte, L. R., Flandez, L. L., Lagustan, N., de Paz-Langutan, H, Malayo, D. R. O., Mangaluz, L. A.,
Miranda, E. R., Palomar, L. A., Chua-Soliaban, A. C., Soriano, G. A. B. (2014). “Module 1: Enhancing the
Self.” A Journey Through Anglo-American Literature Learner’s Material, English 9 (First Edition).
Philippines: Vibal Group, Inc., pp. 33-38.

Campomanes, IPJ. (2017). “Module 1, Lesson 1: Enhancing the Self.” A Simplified Learning Module
for English Grade 9 BEC K-12/Open High School Program (OHSP). A learning material submitted to the
Division of Valencia City, pp. 36

Learning Tasks/Procedure

A. Before the Lesson

1. Classroom Management (Greetings each other, Prayer, Checking of Attendance by pair)

2. Motivation

Task 1.23.1. Tic-Tac-Toe

Beowulf is admired for the richness of its poetry. About a third of the words in
Beowulf are words known as Kennings. Kennings combine two words to create an
evocative and imaginative alternative word.

The words inside the board below are examples of kennings.

TIC-TAC-TOE

battle-sweat evil-doer horrible hermit

slaughter-dew life-evil devil from hell
sin-stained demon
blood monster, devil,
Grendel monster, devil,
Grendel

battle-dress dragon slayer ring-giver

mail-shirt war trooper’s leader gold giver
fighting gear chief of the stranger
king
armor Beowulf, hero
 wave floater light of battle whale road
swirling surf whale’s way
sword swan road
ship
sea, ocean

Let’s play a game. Each box is worth 5 points. To earn points, you must give a more
familiar and common word for the kenning without looking at any dictionary. To double the
score, you must choose three kennings in a row to explain. Keep in mind that these kennings
are from Beowulf.

NOTE: This game is to be played by group.

RULES FOR TIC-TAC-TOE (Group Game).

a. The class will be divided into groups with 3 members.

b. Each group will be given a TIC-TAC-TOE handout.
c. Each group shall be given 5 minutes to form three kennings in a row to double the
points.
d. No dictionaries are allowed, either online or offline.

e. The game begins at the teacher’s signal.

B. During the Lesson

Task 1.23.2. Your Text: Beowulf

Kenning – a metaphor that uses compound words. For example, “earth’s candle”
may represent the sun.

-it is a two-word phrase, such as “whale-road” for ‘sea’.

The epic poem Beowulf is said to be the greatest poem ever written in a modern
European language four centuries before the Norman conquest. The poem, which deals with
war and adventure, also shows an interplay of Christian and pagan beliefs. Like many epic
poems, the original writer remains unknown.

For our tasks today, we will refer to the full text of Beowulf. (Please refer to
attached PDF for full text.)

Task 1.23.3 Writing Personalized Kennings

The students will construct their own kennings of each member. They will formulate positive
words that will describe each group members.
 C. After the Lesson

Task 1.23.4. My Kenning Collection

Read again the excerpt text from Beowulf or watch a movie about Beowulf and
look/listen for other kennings. Complete the table below:

KENNING COMMON MEANING

1. light-of-battle sword

2. battle-gear armor

3. battle-sweat blood

4. gold-shining hall Heorot

5. sin-stained demon Grendel

6. battle-shields weapons, armor

7. strong-hearted brave

8. swirling surf waves

9. mead-hall Heorot

10. high-spirited enthusiastic, lively

NOTE: This activity is to be done in groups. Teacher may also assign sections of the epic
poem to groups in searching for kennings.)

Remarks:

[ ] Lesson is successfully conducted within the time frame allotted for the lesson.

[ ] Objectives are not met; I need to reteach the topic.

[ ] Insufficient time for the lesson due to the following factors:

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 [ ] Transfer of lessons to the following day as a result of class suspension.
Reason for class suspension:
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[ ] Other remarks, please specify

A. No. of learners achieve 80%: _____

B. No. of learners who require additional activities for remediation: _____

C. Did the remedial lessons work? _____

D. No. of learners who have caught up the lesson: _____

E. No. of learners who continue to require remediation: _____

F. Which of my teaching strategies worked well? Why did these work? _____

G. What difficulties did I encounter which my principal or supervisor help me solve? _____

H. What innovation or localized materials did I use/discover which I wish to share with
other teachers? _____

V. Reflection:

A. Parts of the lesson that went well:

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B. Parts of the lesson that were weak:

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C. Thoughts and feelings about the lesson (including things that were successfully
implemented, needs improvement, or could be adjusted in the future):
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