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Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela – Integrated School
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Semi-Detailed Grammar/Literature Lesson Plan in English 7

1st Quarter - Week 2

I. Objectives
At the end of 60-minute English class, at least 80% of the grade 7 students should be able
to:
Knowledge: Determine and distinguish the ten rules of subject-verb agreement
in The Origin of this World (Maranao) by Damiana L. Eugenio.
Skills: Classify and acknowledge the correct usage of the subject-verb
ssssssssssssssssssssssagreement through differentiated activities (Poster-Slogan Making
ddddddddddddddddd Tableau in motion, Talk show, and Infomercial).
Attitude: Appreciate the vital significance of using subject-verb agreement
ccccccccccccccccccc in writing a literary piece.

II. Content
Topic: Module 1: Lesson 2
The Origin of this World (Maranao) by Damiana L. Eugenio and
nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn The Rules of Subject-Verb Agreement

Content Standard: The learner demonstrates understanding of: pre-colonial Philippine

literature as a means of connecting to the past; various reading
styles; ways of determining word meaning; the sounds of English
and the prosodic features of speech; and correct subject-verb
agreement.

Performance Standard: The learner transfers learning by: showing appreciation for the
literature of the past; comprehending texts using appropriate
reading styles; participating in conversations using appropriate
context-dependent expressions; producing English sounds
correctly and using the prosodic features of speech effectively in
various situations; and observing correct subject-verb agreement.

Competency: a.) Observe correct subject-verb agreement (EN7G-I-a-11)

b.) Discover literature as a means of connecting to a significant
past (EN7LT-I-a-1)

References: Teacher’s Guide (TG) in English 7, pp. 151-152

Learner’s Module (LM) in English 7, pp. 14-18

III. Procedure
A. Preliminary Activities Opening Prayer
Greetings
Good Morning, class!
How is your day today?

This day, we are going to tackle a new lesson that will

hone your mind. Are you all ready?
Checking of Attendance:
(Teacher refers to the student’s attendance through
typing “Padayon” in the comment section)

How many are absent today?

Reminding the online etiquettes:
(Teacher will remind the virtual learners about the
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etiquette that needs to be followed before starting the

online session)
Share that Fact: What’s your Trivia of the Day?:
(Teacher will let the students boost their interest by
starting a drill in means of giving trivia)
Reconnecting: Let’s Have a Recap:
(Teacher will proceed to the review part and will have
this in a form of recitation)
B. Activity Guess the Word and Fill Me In
• All the names of the virtual learners will be put in the
Roulette. The teacher will spin the wheel, and once it
unveiled the name, s/he will be the lucky one to guess an
image and classify the accurate subject-verb agreement.
• There will be eight images and once the student answer or
do it correctly within 10 seconds, s/he will have three chips
as a reward.
• At the end of the activity, the class shall discern and
interpret its relation to the day's lesson.

The Images:
Image 1

Answer: Maranao
Image 2

Answer: was
Image 3

Answer: Earth
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Image 4

Answer: is
Image 5

Answer: Heaven
Image 6

Answer: found
Image 7

Answer: Tree of life

Image 8
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Answer: written

• The teacher will ask the students about the relation of the
pictures and fills in the words presented to them.
• Based on the activity, the teacher will ask learners about
their preliminary insight of the lesson today on how the
pictures and fill in the blank sentences that will bridge the
topic.
• The teacher will present and elucidate the lesson and
objectives of the day by associating the images to the story
and the descriptions on subject-verb agreement.
C. Discussion Reading the Origin of this World
The literary text is divided into 6 paragraphs:
• The teacher shall read the 1st paragraph of the story.
• The selected student reads each of the next paragraphs – 2,
3, 4, 5, and 6.
• The teacher discusses what the literary text is all about.
Deepening the Text: Integrating Subject Verb Agreement in
the story

The 10 rules of SVA: An Overview

• The teacher will introduce the 10 rules of subject-verb
agreement and provide examples based from the literary
text to the learners.
• The teacher will also emphasize that effective writing is
governed by grammatical rules, especially those that refer
to subject-verb agreement.

1. If the subject is singular, the verb must be singular

too.
Ex. The world is created by a great being.
2. If the subject is plural, the verb must also be plural.
Ex. These dwarfs are short, plump, and long-haired.
3. When the subject of the sentence is composed of two
or more nouns or pronouns connected by and, use a
plural verb.
Ex. Heaven and Earth are interconnected.
4. When there is one subject and more than one verb,
the verbs throughout the sentence must agree with the
subject.
Ex. The sky also consists of seven layers and is too high.
5. When a phrase comes between the subject and the
verb, remember that the verb still agrees with the
subject, not the noun or pronoun in the phrase
following the subject of the sentence.
Ex. The god, as well as the angels, is divine.
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6. When two or more singular nouns or pronouns

are connected by "or" or "nor," use a singular
verb.
Ex. The dwarf or angel is capable of magical spells.
7. When a compound subject contains both a singular
and a plural noun or pronoun joined by "or" or "nor,"
the verb should agree with the part of the subject that
is closest to the verb. This is also called the rule of
proximity.
Ex. Angel or Birds are flying in the sky.
8. The words and phrases "each," "each one,"
"either," "neither," "everyone," "everybody,"
"anyone," "anybody," "nobody," "somebody,"
"someone," and "no one" are singular and require a
singular verb.
Ex. Each of the layers has its own characteristics.
9. Noncount nouns take a singular verb.
Ex. Living defines Earth.
10. Collective nouns are words that imply more
than one person but are considered singular and take a
singular verb. Some examples are "group," "team,"
"committee," "family," and "class."
Ex. Karibanga are said to possess magical powers.

• The teacher presents the rules and give examples that

are based from the text.
D. Application • The class will be grouped into 4.
• Every group is given a different task that shall be done
within 10 minutes. When the time is fulfilled, the group
shall perform their work within 3 minutes. The Rubrics of
the activity will guide them. Once the group is done, they
need to do the ready clap.
• The teacher will distribute the rubric card before doing the
tasks.
o Group 1 – Creates a poster-slogan about their
insight of the Origin of this World using correct
subject-verb agreement.
o Group 2 – Performs a tableau in motion that shows
an overview of the Origin of this World. One
member explains the tableau using accurate
subject-verb agreement.
o Group 3 – Does a short talk show that depicts the
rules of subject-verb agreement and the text The
o Origin of this world.
o Group 4 – Exhibits a short infomercial on why
SVA is essential in daily lives.
• After all the group presentations, the teacher gives
constructive and relevant feedback based on the rubrics.
• Students shall understand and appreciate the correct use of
subject-verb agreement based on the differentiated
activities.
E. Abstraction a. Have learners make generalizations regarding the following
rules concerning subject-verb agreement:
i. compound subjects joined by and
ii. every or each preceding a compound subject
iii. indefinite pronouns as subjects
iv. subjects joined by or / nor
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b. The students' generalization will be measured by providing

them with a frame of reference that significantly assists with
recalling. Understanding how the story is organized and gives
its interrelatedness on the subject-verb agreement is necessary
for students to reach the highest levels of their perception.
c. The teacher will also ask the learners about the connection
of the subject-verb agreement in writing a literary piece by
providing some examples.

IV. Evaluation:
Keep practicing: Practice Makes Perfect!
• The teacher will request the learners to scrutinize the
sentences and answer the items as instructed.
• The teacher will ask students to articulate each grammar
rule as answers are discussed.
• The teacher will give an exercise to assess and evaluate the
learnings of the class individually

Instruction: Below is an exercise based on the contents of the

article The Maranao Tribe from Lake Lanao. Specify the verb,
which will agree with its subject in each sentence. Write your
answers on a piece of paper.

The Maranao, together with the Illanun and

Maguindanao 1. (is, are) an indigenous Muslim group in
Mindanao in southwestern Philippines. Their culture and
identity 2. (reflects, reflect) general features of Southeast
Asian tribes. Each of these, however, 3. (has, have) developed
unique traditions.

Every historian or anthropologist who 4. (studies,

study) Mindanao tribes 5. (has, have) given common
observations about the Maranao. Almost all Maranaos 6. (is,
are) Muslims, but some who live in the hills around Lake
Lanao 7. (follows, follow) a version of Islam reflecting pre-
Islamic beliefs and practices. Many scholars 8. (emphasizes,
emphasize) that the Maranao, who 9. (is, are) the first
inhabitants of the shores of Lake Lanao, still 10. (inhabits,
inhabit) this region.

The name Maranao 11. (means, mean) "People of the

Lake" or "Lake Dwellers". Both 12. (refers, refer) to the
natives who settled around Lake Lanao. Neither photographers
or a writer 13. (was, were) ever able to capture in images or
words the beauty of this lake. Lake Lanao, with the Maranaos
living around it 14. (continues, continue) to be an attraction
and source of inspiration. More importantly, the spirit of the
Maranaos 15. (thrives, thrive) because of its existence.

Answers: 1. is 2. reflect 3. has 4. studies 5. has 6. are

7. follow 8. emphasize 9. is 10. inhabits 11. means 12.
refer 13. was 14. continues 15. thrives
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V. Assignment:
Home Delight
• The teacher will give an asynchronous task to the virtual
learners that will be passed in the next online session.
(1) Read any short story and discern the correct usage
of subject-verb agreement in the text. (2) Read the
literary text entitled How the World was Created
(Panayan) and interpret the elements of the creation
story, their intended purpose, and the setting during
which they were produced. (3) Have some also
advanced reading and research some information
regarding the importance of tense consistency.

VI. Reflection
A. No. of learners who A. ____No. Of learners who earned 80% in the evaluation.
earned 80% in the
evaluation
B. No. of learners who B. ____No. Of learners who require additional activities for
require additional activities remediation.
for remediation
C. Did the remedial C. Did the remedial lessons work? ____No. of Learners who
lessons work? No. of have caught up the lesson.
learners who have caught
up the lesson
D. No. of learners who D. ____No. of learners who continue to require remediation
continue to require
remediation
E. Which of my teaching Stragegies used that work well:
strategies worked well? ___Group collaboration
Why did these work? ___Games
___Powerpoint Presentation
___Answering preliminary activities/exercises
___Discussion
___Case Method
___Think-Pair-Share(TPS)
___Rereading of Paragraphs/Poems/Stories
___Differentiated Instruction
___Role Playing/Drama
___Discovery Method
___Lecture Method
Why?
___Complete Ims
___Availability of Materials
___Pupil’s eagerness to learn
___Group member’s Cooperation in doing their tasks
F. What difficulties did I ___Bullying among pupils
encounter which my ___Pupil’s behavior/attitude
principal and supervisor ___Colorful Ims
help me solve? ___Unavailale Technology
Equipment (AVR/LCD)
___Science/Computer/Internet Lab
___Additional Clerical works
___Reading Readiness
G. What innovation or
localized I used/discover
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which I wish to share with

other teacher?

Prepared by:

______________________________
Ralph Raymond G. Cervantes
Teacher 1, English Department
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Attachment A: Rubric for the 20-point activity

Trait Criteria Points

1 2 3 4
Presentation had
Presentation had
Content Presentation had a an exceptional
Presentation moments where
Did the good amount of amount of
contained little to valuable material
presentation material and valuable material ____
no valuable was present but as
have valuable benefited the and was extremely
material. a whole content
material? class. beneficial to the
was lacking.
class.
Collaboration The teammates The teammates
The teammates
Did everyone The teammates worked from always worked
sometimes worked
contribute to never worked others’ ideas most from others’ ideas.
from others’ ideas.
the from others’ ideas. of the time. And It was evident that
However, it seems
presentation? It seems as though as though certain it seems like every all of the group ____
Did everyone only a few people did some work, members
people did not do
seem well worked on the but some people contributed
as much work as
versed in the presentation. are carrying the equally to the
others.
material? presentation. presentation.
Organization The presentation
The presentation The presentation
Was the There were had organizing
lacked was well
presentation minimal signs of ideas but could
well organized organization and organization or have been much organized, well ____
and easy to had little evidence preparation. stronger with prepared and easy
of preparation. to follow.
follow? better preparation.
Presentation
Did the
presenters Presenters were Presenters were Presenters were all
Speak clearly? Presenters were not consistent with occasionally very confident in
Did the unconfident and the level of confident with delivery and they
confidence/ their presentation
engage the demonstrated little did an excellent
preparedness they however the ____
audience? evidence of job of engaging
showed the presentation was
Was it planning prior to the class.
obvious the presentation. classroom but had not as engaging as Preparation is very
material had some strong it could have been evident.
moments. for the class.
been
rehearsed?

Attachment B: Literary Text

The Origin of This World (Maranao) from the Anthology of Philippine Myths by Damiana L.
Eugenio
1 According to Maranao folklore, this world was created by a great Being. It is not known,
however, who exactly is this great Being. Or how many days it took him to create this world.
2 This world is divided into seven layers. The earth has also seven layers. Each layer is
inhabited by a different kind of being. The uppermost layer, for example, is the place we are
inhabiting. The second layer is being inhabited by dwarfs. These dwarfs are short, plump, and
long-haired. They are locally known as Karibanga. The Karibanga are said to possess magical
powers. They are usually invisible to the human eye. The third layer of the earth which is found
under the sea or lake is inhabited by nymphs. These nymphs also possess certain magical powers.
It is stated in the story of Rajah Indarapatra that he met and fell in love with the princess nymph
with whom he had a child.
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3 The sky also consists of seven layers. Each layer has a door which is guarded day and night
by huge mythical birds called garoda. The seventh layer of the sky is the seat of heaven which is
also divided into seven layers. Every layer in the sky is inhabited by angels. Maranaws believe that
angels do not need food. They all possess wings with which they fly.
4 Heaven which is found on the seventh layer of the sky is where good people‘s spirits go
after death. Saints are assigned to the seventh layer while persons who ―barely made it‖ are
confined to the lower most layer which is found at the bottom of heaven.
5 It is in heaven where we find the tree-of-life. On each leaf of the tree-of-life is written the
name of every person living on earth. As soon as a leaf ripens or dries and falls, the person whose
name it carries also dies.
6 The soul of every person is found in tightly covered jars kept in one section of heaven. This
particular section of heaven is closely guarded by a monster with a thousand eyes, named Walo.
Walo, in addition to his thousand eyes, has also eight hairy heads. The epic Darangan speaks of
Madale, Bantugan‘s brother and, Mabaning, Husband of Lawanen, entering this section and
retrieving the soul of Bantugan.