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Republic of the Philippines

DIVISION OF BOHOL
Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas

Instructional Planning (I Plan)

(With inclusion of the provisions of D.O. No.8, s. 2015 and D.O. 42, S. 2016)

Detailed Lesson Plan (DLP)

DLP No.: Learning Area: Grade Level: Quarter: Duration:

35 21st Century 11 1 1hr
Literature from the
Philippines and the
World
Learning Code:
Competency/ies: Examine the relationship between text and context EN12Lit-
IIg-35
Key Concepts/
Understanding to be Context, text’s meaning
Developed
1.Learning Objectives Knowledge Define the meaning of text and context

Skills Compare and contrast the given selections.

Attitudes Share ideas related on the theme of the poem

Values Give value on the importance of life

2.Content Basic textual and contextual reading approach in the study and
appreciation of literature
3.Learning Resources 21st Curriculum Guide
Literary selection “A Prayer from the Womb” by Saju Abraham
and “ A Letter from an Unborn Baby”

4.Procedures
4.1 Introductory
Activity (5min.) A. Answer the questions about the expressions. Give an
equivalent term which may be used to replace the
underlined word in the following phrases.

1. Am I so unagreeable?

2. I don’t keep it against you mama

3. Tear my vocal cords when I’m hungry.

4. But you still threw me out of your system.

4.2 Activity
(17 min.)

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DIVISION OF BOHOL
Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas

Silently read the poem “A Prayer from the Womb” by Saju

Abraham and “ A Letter from an Unborn Baby” (see attachments
below)

4.3 Analysis Questions?

(10 min.) 1. What message does each selection express?
2. In your opinion, which one is more successful in
communicating its massage? Why?
3. Why do you think these texts were written from the
perspective of the unborn child?
4. What did you feel after reading the selections? Why?
5. In both selections, the speakers make promises to the
mother. Compare these promises. Which is more positive
in tone?

4.4 Abstraction (10 Text- refers to the words which are written.
min.)
Context- is the background environment, setting, framework, or
surroundings of events or occurrences. Simply, context means
circumstances forming a background of an event, idea or
statement, in such a way as to enable to understand the narrative
or a literary piece.

4.5 Application (10 Individual Activity

min.) Using appropriate organizer, compare and contrast the two
literary pieces in terms of its text and context.

4.6 Assessment (5 Pencil-Paper Test

min.) Answer the following questions:
1. Aside from the genre and form of the two texts, how else
do they differ?
2. Describe the persona on each poem.
3. The second selection is presented in the form of a letter.
What effect does this achieve?
4. What words do the speakers in both selections use to
refer to their mother? What would be the effect if these
terms of endearment were replaced with a formal term
such us “Mother”?

4.7 Assignment (1 Write your own free verse poem that has the same theme of the
min.) poem tackled. (attached rubrics below)

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DIVISION OF BOHOL
Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas

4.8 Concluding “When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your
Activity (2 min) thoughts. A mother always think twice, once for herself and once
for her child” -SOPHIA LOREN

5. REMARKS

6. REFLECTIONS

A. No.of learners who earned 80% in the

evaluation.
B. No. of learners who require additional
activites for remediation.
C. Did the remedial lessons work? No. of
learners who have caught up with the lesson.
D. No. of learners who continue to require
remediation.
E. Which of my learning strategies worked
well? Why did these work?
F. What difficulties did I encounter which my
principal or supervisor can help me solve?
G. What innovation or localized materials did I
use/discover which I wish to share with other
teachers?

Prepared by:

Name: LOZILYN C. TORREGOSA School: CABUL-AN HS

Position/Designation: SST-I Division: BOHOL
Contact Number: 09488236450 Email address: lozilyn.torregosa@deped.gov.ph

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Region VII, Central Visayas

Saju Abraham is a lecturer in English at Sohar University, Oman. He was born in India and
became a missionary at the age of 15. It s during this time that he developed his poetry-
writing skills. He quit the missionary life and eventually left India to work under the ministry
of Education in Oman.
A Prayer from the Womb

By Saju Abraham

Why did you tear me off you,

When you knew I’d die without you?

I promised you peaceful sleep,

But you wouldn’t hear me.

You were in the midst of planning your fortune.

I promised I wouldn’t pull your grown.

Not tear my vocal cords when I’m hungry,

But you still wouldn’t let me be.

I promised I would behave when your friends visit,

And when you’re on the phone or in the kitchen,

But you still threw me out of your system.

Why mama, why? Am I so unagreeable?

I don’t keep it against you mama.

I know that you know.

The following text is retrived from the pregnancy Crisis Service organization in Singapore.
The text was originally meant as an advertisement and was modified to remove contact
details. Disclaimer: the following is a hypothetical letter from the perspective of an unborn
baby

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Region VII, Central Visayas

A Letter from an Unborn Baby

Hi mom! How are you? I am doing just fine, thanks. Only a few days have gone by since I
was conceived and I am now growing in your tummy. To tell you the truth, I can’t explain
how happy I am to know that you are my mom. It also makes me proud to know that I was
conceived out of love. I’m sure I am going to be the happiest baby alive.

Mommy, a month has gone past and I have started to notice how my body is forming. I know
I am not much to look at now but just wait and see- ill make you so proud! Even though I am
feeling happy, I sense that something is wrong! You seem to be having strange thoughts that
leave me restless and worried; but I am sure everything is going to be okay, don’t despair!

Two and half months have gone by, Mom, I now have hands that I can use to play with. Oh, I
am so happy! Mommy, please tell me what’s wrong? Why are you crying so much lately?
Why do you and dad argue every time you meet up with one another? Don’t you guys want
me anymore? I’m going to do everything I can make you want me. . .

Three months have now passed, Mom, but you still seem to be so sad. I am not sure what is
going on. . . I am so confused. Today we went to see the doctor and he booked an
appointment for you tomorrow. I don’t understand why I am feeling so good and you aren’t,
Mom!

Mommy, where are you going? What’s happening? Mommy, this is not normally the time
that you take your afternoon nap; don’t lie down. Besides, I am not tired! I still want to play.
Uh!!! What is this doing inside of my house?! Is it a new toy? Hey! Its sucking up my house.
..

Please don’t tug at me! No… don’t hit me! You’re hurting me! Can’t you see that I am still
small?! I cant defend myself! Mommy!!! Stop them- that’s my hand!!! Mommy, my leg. . .
they are ripping it out!!! Defend me, Mom!!! Help me, mom!!! Tell them to stop, I promise
I’ll stop kicking them if they do. How is it possible that someone can be doing this to me?
Oh, mommy, I cant go on anymore. . . h-he. . .lp me. . .

Seventeen years have gone by since you made that fateful decision. Now you still suffer over
the very thought of it. Please don’t cry. . . I know you are still hurting, but you are not alone.
Mommy, if you are still sad, you can try getting away from all the daily pressures of work
and family and joining a spiritual retreat to focus on the hurt you are feeling. In the retreat,
you can come to terms with your decision to let me go, and fine forgiveness and peace of
mind

Love you lots,

Your baby

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DIVISION OF BOHOL
Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas

Reference Book: 21st Cent. Lit. from the Philippines and the World. (Ma. Lourdes G. Tayao,
Ph.D. , Rosario I. Alonzo, Ph.D. , Eden Regala Flores, Ph.D.)

Rubrics in making free verse poem

Excellent Average Poor

5 pts 3pts 1 pt

Cohesiveness The poem goes The poem somewhat The poem does not
perfectly together. goes together but go together. The
There is unity needs more poem’s lines and
between lines and cohesiveness. The stanzas away from
stanzas, which poem’s lines and the topic
connect with the stanzas sometimes
topic. away from the topic.

Use of poetic The poem uses 3 or The poem uses 1 or The poem uses no
elements more poetic more poetic poetic elements
elements to enhance elements to enhance
the poem and the the poem and the
reader’s emotions reader’s emotions

Rhythm The poem uses The poem The poem does not
rhythm throughout, sometimes uses have any noticeable
which benefits the rhythm but may rhythm
poetic tone waver in a way that
distracts the reader
negatively affect the
tone

Creativity The poem uses 3 or The poem uses 1 or The poem does not
more unique more unique metaphors and
metaphors and metaphors and similes to describe
similes to describe similes to describe situations, objects,
situations, objects, situations, objects, and people
and people and people

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