LESSON PLAN IN ENGLISH 10

Date: December 01 2023

Grade & Time: G-10 Einstein 3:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m Building No. Room:

Learning Competency
Appraise the unity of plot, setting and characterization in a material viewed
to achieve the writer’s purpose EN10VC-IVc-29I.

Objective
A. Familiarize the different film genres and their characteristics
B. Determine the general purpose of an author in writing ;and
C. Compose one’s spec script for an existing television series of your
choice

II. Subject Matter and Materials

A. Topic: Identifying the Writer’s Purpose
B. Concept:
C. KBI: Knowledge allows us to think about issues, topics and challenges
from many perspectives, and allows us to succeed by putting what we
know into action. Let us continue to learn new things for us to
positively shape society that benefits everyone.

III. Procedure

Good morning class!

Review

Say: When you talk about a film you have watched or a story you have just
read there is always a storyline creatively written by its writer. This storyline is
made up of different elements that coherently keep the story together. Let us review
some of these elements.

Before the teacher begins the lesson she will instruct the students to recall
the important concepts they learned in the previous discussion.

Activity
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II. Study the pictures below. Then, identify the characters, plot, and
setting of the story.

Motivation

Activity: What the Kings Says.

Here is a double puzzle. For the first puzzle, unscramble the letters to form
words enumerating the various film genres. Then, use the letter in the numbered
cells to the cells in the second puzzle below it to complete a quote from Stephen
King.
(Please refer to page 4 of the learning module)

Analysis
In every story, there are different types of characters. They may be human beings
in conflict with each other such as the protagonists and the antagonists. In some
stories, you also see supernatural beings, animals or even inanimate objects as
characters.

Related to this element, is the term characterization. This is the process by

which a writer reveals the personality of a character. This is achieved by the
writer directly telling the viewers what a character is like.
For example, the dialogue “Michelle has always been a smug, wicked princess” is
an explicit characterization.
On the other hand, an indirect characterization relies on the reader to discover
what the character is like. It doesn’t use verbal descriptions of a character, rather
it relies on the behavior, speech, and appearance of the character.

Secondly, the setting is also an important story element. Now, there maybe
more than one setting in a movie, and that is normal as the plot of the story
develops. Setting can be a combination of a place of occurrence, the time in
which the event takes place, a historical period, and even the weather described
in the story. Some are specific like Mt. Olympus where gods and goddesses from
Greek mythology are seen, while others are descriptive such as a ship on its
maiden voyage in the ocean.
Last but not the least, is the plot of the film. Without the plot, there is really no
story to be told. The plot is the story sequence where the characters
systematically plays their roles. It is also where the setting acts a supporting
element in the development of the story. A plot has a beginning, middle and end –
with all the necessary descriptions called exposition – so that the viewer can
make sense of the action and follow the story line. This is where another
important element appears – the conflict. This refers to the struggle between
opposing forces in a story.

Your Guide to Film Genres

By definition, a film genre is the term categorizing a film based on some
stylistic criteria. From there, sub-genres are developed. The category of a film
indirectly assists in shaping the characters and the story of the movie. The
shaping
determines the plot and setting used. Here are the basic film genres;

1. Comedy It is generally meant to make people laugh.

2. Horror It aims to evoke viewers’ nightmares, fears, and terrors of the
unknown. Its subgenres include zombie horror and folk
horror.
3. Action This has tremendous impact, continuous high energy, lots of
physical stunts and activity. Some of its subgenres are war &
military action, spy & espionage action, and martial arts
action.
4. Sci-fi Uses visionary, fictional science-based depictions through
fanciful imaginative settings. Some of its subgenres are space
travel, time travel, robot and monster films, and alien
invasion.
5. Romance The plot revolves around the love of its main characters such as
courtship, forbidden love, or love triangles. Its subgenres
include historical romance, romantic drama, romantic comedy,
and chick flick.
6. Thriller Induces strong feelings of excitement, tension, suspense and
other similar emotions. Some of its subgenres are conspiracy
thriller, crime thriller, and spy thriller.
7. Drama This is a serious presentation or stories with settings or real-
life situations that portray realistic characters in conflict with either
themselves, others, or forces of nature. Its subgenres include
political drama, romantic drama, and melodrama.
8. Fantasy A film genre that most likely overlaps with sci-fi and other
genres, but it bases its content on some degree of scientific truth, fairytale
experiences and mystical beings.

Say: Take note that film genres can sometimes be difficult to identify because
genres tend to overlap. Take the case of superhero-themed films where it can be
categorized as an action type genre but also as sci-fi when the story involves
Science in the story plot.
 The General Purposes of the Author

Stephen King, a well-known American author, says, “Description begins in the

writer’s imagination, but should finish in the reader’

Now in relation to film, what could be a screenplay writer’s purpose in

scripting a story for a film?
Generally, a film has the purposes of to entertain and to inform. It goes hand
in hand with why an audience want to watch a film – to be entertained and to be
informed.

A look at a movie scene

On a deeper perspective however, a writer might want to evoke a certain
emotion from the viewers. ( A video scene from the movie, Dead Poet Society will
be watched by the students.)

A subtext is an underlying message, theme, or metaphor being conveyed

through the dialogues, images, background music, or even the whole film itself.
These are not directly stated but rather realized by the audience as they appraise
the
characterizations, the settings, and the story plot.
For you to understand the purpose of the writer, you need to evaluate the
characterizations of the characters such as the emotions they portray and the
delivery of their dialogues. Through characterization, the writer lets you discover
the personality of the characters and why it matters in the plot of the story. You
also consider the settings, including the physical set up, time of the event, and
themusical background played as these cements the mood and tone of scenes.
Lastly, the plot provides you with the storyline that gives you the overall picture
of the story.

Abstraction:
Ask: Based from the discussion a while ago , answer the following questions;
1. What are the different genres of film?
2. What are the purposes of an author in writing a?
3. How do we determine the purpose of an author in writing a particular film
script/story?

Application

Activity A.1

The video about Kwentong Jollibee: Parangal (Tribute) will be watched by the
students.

This digital advertisement is a play up of a graduation ceremony in a school

auditorium where the stage sports a sign that says, “21st Commencement
Exercises.” A teenage boy, dressed in his graduation toga, is focused on the screen
as he walks toward the lectern applauded by his teachers and the audience.
Read the transcript of his speech written in the vernacular.

Tagal kong hinintay ang araw na ito hindi para tumanggap ng mga
medalyang ito. Gusto kong ibigay ang karangalan sa taong nagdala sa akin
dito. Ma, narito ako ngaun dahil sa walang katulad mong pagmamahal. Yung
pagmamahal na kayang tiisin ang pagod mapagtapos lang ako. Yung
pagmamahal na kayang tiisin ang sariling gutom maibigay lang ang gusto ko.
Yung pagmamahal na kayang itago ang lungkot para maging masaya lang
kami. Yung kayang sabihing okay lang ang lahat huwag lang bumigat ang
loob ko. Alam kong hindi naging madali para sa iyo. Ma, mula nang nawala
si papa, ikaw na ang tumayong mama at papa ko. Kinaya mo ang lahat lahat
dahil nangako ka sa akin ng gabing iyon - “Joey, anak kakayanin ko ang
lahat para sayo.” Kaya Ma, alam kong sasabihin mo saking proud ka, pero
mas gusto kong sabihin sa lahat na masproud ako sa mama ko.

Answer these questions on your answer sheet.

1. How did the setting contribute to the overall impact of the storyline?
2. Imagine yourself on the shoes of the actor who delivered his graduation
speech, how will you deliver it? Will your words be spoken with a grateful
heart? Describe it.
4. What does the graduation speech reflect with regards to Filipino values?

Activity A.2: Filling in those blanks

Skim the paragraph below and scan for the needed information from the
previous sections of this module to complete the thoughts and ideas being
established.

A writer is a general term for someone who composes. In films, a writer is

known as a 1. _______________ writer. There are two main purposes for a writer in
writing a story – to 2._________________ and to 3._______________. Sometimes, a
writer’s intention is to evoke a certain 4.________________ as the audience watches a
certain scene.
Three story elements 5. _________________ are appraised by the viewers if the
writer has achieved his purpose in a film, namely the characters, the settings, and
the plot.

For numbers no. 6-10, choose the most likely author’s purpose from the
given film plot descriptions.

A. even people that we call heroes have flaws

B. individuals have certain ways to cope with changes
C. the key to receiving enlightenment is to step aside from the ego
D. it is our duty to protect and save Mother Earth
E. stand up for your conviction.
6. Sonita, a determined Afghan teenager who overcomes living as a refugee
in Iran (where female singers are banned from singing solo) and her
family’s plan to sell her into marriage to follow her dreams of becoming
a rapper. (Sonita)
7. This documentary infuses empathy and ardor to our world’s oceans and
their vibrant ecosystems, as well as those working hard to save what’s
left of it. (Chasing Coral)
 8. Goyo, one of the youngest generals during the Philippine-American war,
led key battles but made key tactical mistakes. (Goyo: Ang Batang
Heneral)
9. During World War II, an escaped prisoner-of-war man makes his way to
Tibet, where he meets Dalai Lama, whose friendship ultimately
transforms his outlook on life. (Seven Years in Tibet)
10. Riley’s mother praises her “brave and happy girl” for keeping a smile on
her face through the family’s difficult transition. As the months go on,
Riley struggles with the adjustment and her parents told her it’s normal
to be sad. (Inside Out)

IV. Evaluation
Task : A Guided Spec Script
A ‘spec script’ is short for “speculative screenplay.” You write a spec on the
speculation that what you wrote is good enough to be taken by film producers and
eventually be used to produce a film. Look at the example.

For this activity, compose your spec script for an existing television series/movie
scene of your choice .This means that you may use existing characters and settings
of your chosen television series/ movie scene. However, you will just compose a
sample of it. A major criterion for your sample spec script is that it should have a
subtext.

Follow the given template for your spec script.Be guided by the provided rubric as
well.
 MY SPEC SCRIPT

Scène description (location, time of day, physical setting):

Scene narration :

Dialogue block:

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

Subtext from the scene:

__________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________.

CATEGORIES Excellent Average Fair

Components: All significant details and
Much Details and
descriptions on the
significant descriptions
●Scene components are clearly details and on the
description stated in the spec script
descriptions components of
and narration and has an underlying on the the spec script
subtext that can be
components does not lead
●Dialogue comprehended by the
are clearly to any
block readers. stated in the discovery of a
spec script . It subtext.
has an
(10 points) underlying
subtext but
quite difficult
for the readers
to
comprehend.
Subtext The subtext is clearly The subtext The subtext is
reflective of the spec does not not reflective
(5 points) script clearly reflect of the spec
narrations script.
from the spec
script.
Mechanics Spec Script has no more Spec Script Spec Script
 and Grammar than two errors in has three to has more than
(5 points) punctuation,capitalization, four errors in four errors in
spelling and grammar. punctuation, punctuation,
capitalization, capitalization,
spelling and spelling and
grammar. grammar.

IV. Assignment
Watch a film of your choice that is appropriate for your age. Then pick a scene
from that movie which you think depicts the writer’s purpose of evoking a certain
emotion or even a subtext. Justify that movie scene by telling something about the
characterization, the description of the setting and the background of the plot. Do
this through a short narration using the template below.

Title of the Film: _____________________________

Film Genre: _______________________________

Synopsis or description of a scene:

The Writer’s Purpose:

Prepared by:

MARY JANE CERENA

T-III/Subject Teacher

Checked by:

ANNABELLE P. ALBAO
MT-II /Mentor

Approved
 OTHNIEL M. OLINO
Secondary School Principal II