A Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan in English III

Remedial Instruction

I. ObjectivesAt the end of the lesson the student is expected to:

widen her word bank by finding out the meaning of the listed words; note important and specific details from the letter; and, compare and contrast ideas (that is Filipino and Korean Wedding) based on

the letter read.

II. Subject Matter Focus: Reading a Letter Springboard: A friendly letter Materials: Copy of the letter, a movie clip of traditional Korean wedding.

III. ProcedureA. Pre-reading

1. MotivationThe teacher will ask the student if she had already witnessed a Filipino or a Korean wedding. The teacher then will show a movie clip of a traditional Korean wedding.

2. Vocabulary Development

The teacher will ask the student to answer the vocabulary exercise first.

Find out the meaning of each underlined word by choosing it from the set of words below. Write your answer before each number.

(purifying, obligation, customary, practices, serious, controlled, furniture, positive, supplying, body language)

1. The newlyweds were able to show their gifts to the elders though they were constrained by time.

2. Following the practice of their ancestors, the couple wore the traditionalwedding clothes.

3. Both sets of parents bought additional furnishings for the couple’s new house.

4. Although the wedding is a festive celebration, the couple was reminded to stay somber all throughout the rite.

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5. The washing of the hands is a way of cleansing oneself for the ceremony.

6. Bowing to the ancestors and parents is a gesture of respect.7. Saying “I Do’s” in a wedding is a lifetime commitment of both

individuals.8. A traditional wedding involves many small rituals from the beginning

to the last part of the ceremony.B. During Reading

The teacher will give the student a copy of the letter.

The teacher will ask the student to read the letter silently.

C. Post-ReadingThe teacher will ask the following questions for comprehension response:

1. Who wrote the letter? To whom is the letter addressed?2. What is the letter all about? Who are getting married?3. What are the similarities and differences between a traditional Korean

wedding and a traditional Filipino wedding?

IV. EvaluationRead the following sentences. Write T if the statement is true. If the statement is false, write F.

1. In a traditional Korean wedding, most of the family members participate in the preparation.

2. The wedding is also the union of two families.3. The parents of the groom do not participate in the decision-making.4. In olden times up to the present, couples were selected by their parents.5. Bowing is a sign of respect to the elders.6. Professional matchmakers were hired by the parents’ couple.7. The bowing of the bride and the groom to each other symbolizes the couple’s promise

and commitment.

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Filipino Wedding Korean Wedding

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8. Washing of the hands is an important part of the ritual.9. The drinking of the wine from two separate cups symbolizes the destiny of the new

husband and wife.10. The ceremonies and events surrounding the actual marriage were long and elaborate.

V. AssignmentAssuming you are Louise, write a response letter to Cindy. Prepare to read it next meeting.

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