A SEMI-DEATAILED LESSON PLAN IN ENGLISH
GRADE VII
Prepared by: Pauline A. Clemente
October 18, 2013 I. Objectives
At the end of the 60-mintue period, students should be able to: A. Point out the different parts of an essay. B. Distinguish the characteristics of each part of the essay. C. Restate the ideas given in the essay by answering several questions. II. Subject Matter A. Topic identifying parts of an essay B. Reference Advanced Composition for Non-Native Speakers of English. Why Should Students Eat Breakfast Every Day. Retrieved at http://eslbee.com
English Time (2013). Identifying the Elements of an Essay. Educational
Resources Corporation. Cubao, Quezon City. C. Materials worksheets, reading selection, III. Teaching- Learning Sequence A. Pre-Reading
Define essay.
Have a brief review about the selection “I Am a Filipino” as a guide to explain the parts of an essay through a quick game.
Post the following questions: 1. What are the duties of a Filipino? (Introduction) 2. How did history affect me as a Filipino? (Body) 3. How can I become worthy of the inherence I gained? (Conclusion)
Distribute strips of papers with answers written on them. Let students decide where to put the appropriate answers to each question. * meeting my responsibility * performing my obligation * should value the abundance given by the new land * recognize the heroes and ancestors from the past * by valuing and entrusting the freedom to the people of the future
Explain each part – how it is developed.
Introduction – gives the topic of the essay; usually consists of one paragraph.
What is the topic all about?
Body – supports the topic by enumerating points and examples; also uses transitional words for organization (first, second, last)
Conclusion – restates the introduction; or summarizes the points stated.
Forms of an essay:
Formal – objective, impersonal or scientific, serious and meditative. Its main purpose is to give information.
Informal – “familiar” or personal essay, discursive, light and humorous.

B. While Reading
Distribute the reading material “Why Students Should Eat Breakfast Every Day”. (see attachment)
Ask students to read it aloud. On the second reading, let them read it silently and tell them to answer the worksheet by pairs: Names: | Date | Parts | Paragraph number | Questions | Introduction | | What is the essay all about? | Body | | What’s the first reason? | | How about the second? | | What is the last reason? | Conclusion | | Realization of the essay |

C. Post Reading IV. Agreement
Answer English Time page 6 – Learning Task 1-A and Learning Task 1-C (look for the meaning of the words)
Attachment
Why Students Should Eat Breakfast Every Day A lot of people, especially young people, go through the day without having breakfast. Many people believe that it is not necessary, or they say that they don’t have time for that, and begin their day with no meal. The purpose of this paper is to show the importance of breakfast, especially for students. The first reason why you should eat breakfast before going to school is for your health. When you skip breakfast and go to school, all you are going to get is gastritis and lot of problems with your health if you don’t eat breakfast. It’s very important to have a meal and not let your stomach work empty. Another reason for eating breakfast is because you need food to do well in your classes. Your body and your brain are not going to function as good as they could because you have no energy and no strength. When you try to learn something and have nothing in your stomach, you are going to have a lot of trouble succeeding. Breakfast is not a very big meal, and you need it because you have spent the entire previous night without food. The last reason is that you can avoid diseases if you eat some breakfast in the morning. If you don’t eat, you are going to get sick, and these diseases will have a stronger effect on you because you’ll easily get sick. You have to realize that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and you cannot skip it without consequences for your health, your school, and your defense mechanism. It is better to wake up earlier and have a good breakfast than run to school without eating anything. It is time for you to do something for your health, and eating breakfast is the better way to start your day.