Detailed Lesson Plan in Grade 7 English

Mentee: Jonah L. Jamero

Mentor: Mrs. Lanilyn P. Bustamante
Grade Level: 7
Learning Area: English

I. Objectives
Given the materials and activities, the students can do the following with at least
75% level of accuracy:
a. identify the elements of the short story “The Mats”;
b. relate the story to real-life situations; and
c. point out the value of remembering lost loved ones.

II. Subject Matter: The Mats by Francisco Arcellana

References: Grade 7 learning materials, pp.62-65
Other Learning Resources: PowerPoint Presentation, video, pictures, visual aids, tape
Value Integration: Respect and Gratitude

III. Procedure
Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity
Preliminary Activity
 Prayer
John Kelly, kindly lead the prayer. John Kelly leads the prayer.

 Greetings
Good morning, class! Good morning, ma’am.
How are you this morning? We’re doing great, ma’am.

 Checking of Attendance
Are there any absentees today? Yes/No, ma’am.
Ms. Secretary, please take note of the
names of the absentees and submit them (Class Secretary do as told)
to me right after class.

 Passing of Assignments
Did I give you an assignment, class? No, ma’am.

 Setting Classroom Standards

To keep our discussion organized and
fruitful, I want you to observe the
following rules.
a. Stop talking with your seatmates
and pay respect to the one who’s talking
in front.
b. Look at me, not to your seatmates
 but me.
c. Listen attentively to the discussion
and participate.

Please remember these rules for us to

have a smooth sailing discussion. Is that
clear? Yes, ma’am.

A. Presenting the New Lesson

1. Motivation

hat present (Answers may vary)

have you
received that
(Answers may vary)

you
valued the
most?
What present have you received that you
valued the most?

It is a mat ma’am.

To change the Not anymore, Ma’am. But I’ve experienced

using it before.

situation, what
things are you Yes, ma’am.

pondering in I think our lesson for today ma’am is related to a

mat.
giving a
present to
someone?
To change the situation, what things are you
pondering in giving a present to someone you
love?

Everybody, look at the picture flashed on the

screen.

What do you see in the picture?

Are you still using a mat?

Yes, I agree because as time goes by, things are

upgraded. Nevertheless, when we use a mat to
sleep, especially in a townhouse, there is a certain
sense of coziness. Like it is very comfortable to
sleep in. Am I correct?
Yes, ma’am.

2. Establishing Purpose
What do you think our lesson for today is all
about?  B
 C
 D
There you have it! Today we will learn a story  F
titled “The Mat” by Francisco Arcellana.  E
 A
3. Introducing the Author’s Background
Allow me introduce first the author of the
story.
 Francisco Arcellana was born of Ilocano
parents in Manila in 1916. He received his Ph.
Degree from the University of the Philippines in
1939. In 1932 when he was still in high school,
Graphic had published his first story. He has
written many more stories since that first one, a
number of them were prize winners. He had
extensive journalistic experience before joining
the faculty of the University of the Philippines in
1953. Two years later he received a Smith-Mundt
Leader grant to visit the US and a Rockfeller grant
in 1956 to study at the Iowa Writing Center. He
also participated in the Breadloaf Summer
Writer’s Conference in Vermont. He has three
published collections of short stories: Selected
Short Stories (1965), Story master 5 (1973), and
Philippine PEN Anthology of Short Stories which
he edited in 1962. He was one time professor of
English and holder of the Brigidair General Has Yes, ma’am.
Menzi Professional Chair in Creative Writing at
the U.P

4. Unlocking of Difficulties
Now that you've learned who wrote the story,  Mr. Angeles surprised his family with
Let's start with the difficult words in the story. mats.
To determine who will answer, we will sing  Mr. Angeles is a loving husband,
the song wheels on the bus. I will pass this paper thoughtful, and responsible father. He
ball and whoever holds it when the song stops will symbolizes an ideal foundation of a
be the one to answer. Reminder, actively sing the Filipino family.
song to make the class merry.  Mrs. Emilia “Miling” Angeles is a loving,
caring wife and mother. She symbolizes
Directions: Match the underlined word to its an ideal Filipina.
meaning.  He bought the mats for all the family
_____1. I have just met a marvelous mat weaver. members to surprise them. In addition to
_____2. The folds and creases always new and that, the mats have significant meaning to
fresh. their family. They have a special mat
_____3. His voice had risen shrill almost which is only used on specific purposes in
hysterical. their family.
_____4. He gave me directions to his house, but I  The extra mats were for their loved ones
found them utterly bewildering. who already passed away.
_____5. She's a consummate storyteller.  The mats changed the mood in the house
_____6. He's a very vindictive man. in a way that when everybody received
their respective mats, all of them burst
a. a strong desire to get back at someone. into complete happiness and gratitude.
b. the one who weaves various types of We can imagine the big smiles that they
Bamboo Mats using a hand operated were wearing at that time. On the other
loom.
 c. a line or ridge produced on paper or cloth hand, when Mr. Angeles said that there
by folding, pressing, or crushing. are more mats to unfold for the others
d. having or emitting a sharp high-pitched who aren’t there. By reading these lines,
tone or sound. we can feel goosebumps inside us. We
e. showing a high degree of skill and flair; can imagine that everybody just froze,
complete or perfect. and the sudden face of Mr. Angeles’ face
f. confusing and difficult to understand from being happy to being empty, dull,
and straight face.
 Mr. Angeles value each member of his
B. Presenting Examples/Instances family by giving them love and
Since you already know the background of the indestructible connection to the family
author and unlocked the difficult words found in that aren’t there.
the story, we will now watch the summary of the  The Angeles family is a one big happy
story “The Mats”, since we have read the full family depicting a very typical Filipino
story last Monday. Am I right? value – a deep sense of close family ties
and bonding.
(Teacher plays a video summary of the story)  The relationship of Angeles family to one
another is indestructible. The have a tight
Comprehension Questions: connection and loves each other in every
1. What surprise did Mr. Angeles say he had way. They did not forget the one who
for the family? aren’t there but commemorating the
2. Describe Mr. Angeles as a father. memories they have.
3. Describe Mrs. Emilia as a mother.
4. Why do you think he bought the mats for
all the family members?
5. For whom were the three extra mats?
6. How did the three mats change the mood
in the house?
7. How does Mr. Angeles value each  If I were Mr. Angeles, I would do the
member of his family? same thing to show that I remember and
8. What kind of family is the Angeles love them with all my heart.
family?  Nana Emilia couldn’t speak at all. We can
9. How would you describe the relationship picture out too that Nana Emilia is
of Angeles family to one another? sweating like a river because of the
awkwardness and nerve-wracking
situation they were experiencing at the
moment. In addition, I would have
reacted the same way if I am in her shoe,
or reacted much than she did as I know
that I’m such a crybaby.
 My means or way in remembering my
lost loved ones are visiting, cleaning, and
lighting a candle in their tombs. Another
one is cooking foods for their death
anniversaries. Giving gifts to them as a
sign of love and respect for our memories
together will never be forgotten. Lastly is
 a mass dedication.

C. Discussing New Concepts and

Practicing New Skills # 1

 If you were Mr. Angeles, would you have

brought the three extra mats? Why or why
not?
 If you were Nana Emilia, would you have
reacted the same way if you are her?
Explain your answer.
 What are your means or way in
remembering your lost loved ones?

Yes, ma’am. I cherish them so much.

The value of remembering our lost loved ones

serves as to honor them and the role they have
played in shaping who we are right now. Keeping
the memory of our loved ones alive helps to
remind us of the happy times we shared. Most
importantly, it ensures that their memory will live
long after they are gone.
D. Developing Mastery
Now that you are familiar with the elements of
a short story, prepare yourself for another thrilling
activity as you will be divided into five groups.
 I want you to use your groups to interpret the
components of the story "The Mats" by engaging
in the following activities:

Group 1 – Characters
Character Sketching – Mr. Angeles.

Group 2 – Setting
Visualize the setting of the story.

Group 3 – Plot
Complete a plot map of the story.
1. T
Group 4 – Theme 2. T
Create a motivational slogan, saying, or message 3. F
from the story. 4. T
5. F
Group 5 – Point of View 6. T
Identify the POV of the story.
7. F
8. F
You are given 10 minutes to meet your group, and
your time starts now! 9. T
10. T
Group outputs presentation
(The teacher reminds the class that every group is
only given 3 minutes to present their output)

E. Finding Practical Application of

Concepts and Skills in Daily Living
Do you value the person you love?

What’s the value of remembering our lost

loved ones?

Indeed! Thank you for that fruitful one. It is to

acknowledge that the relationship with the person
who died has shifted from physical presence to
memory. The story taught us not to forget our
loved ones, no matter how many years had passed
since they died. They became a part of our daily
lives. It is simply a way to commemorate their
lives and memories.
 F. Evaluating Learning
TRUE OR FALSE
Directions: Read and analyze each statement
carefully. Write T if the statement is true and F is
the statement is false.
_____1. The mats were brought by Jaime from his
trip to Tayabas.
_____2. The sleeping mats were given after
dinner.
_____3. The sleeping mats were plain with no
design.
_____4. Miling the wife of Jaime once had a mat
that they used on special occasions.
_____5. There were three mats that were different
from the others because it had bright colors.
_____6. There was a mat given by the mother of
Miling during their wedding which was special to
them.
_____7. The sleeping mats were only given to
those who are no longer with them.
_____8. The story teaches us that we should move
on and forget our dead relatives.
_____9. Towards the end of the story, Jaime
reminded his family never to forget their dead
family members.
_____10. The materials used in making the mats
are like the members of the family that are bound
together to become stronger and become a
productive part of a community.

G. Assignment
Make a letter addressed to your loved
ones. Remember to include all basic parts
and observe or follow the correct format
in letter writing.