I. OBJECTIVE
Use the past form of the verb correctly.
II. SUBJECT MATTER
SKILL : Using the past form of the verb.
SELECTION : A Hug from a Teenage Boy
-Nancy Noel Marra
REFERENCE : Ventures in Communication
MATERIALS : visual aids (manila paper)
Photocopy of the selection
III.PROCEDURE
A. PRE-READING
1. Unlocking of difficulties
Give the meaning of the words.
CURB STRICKEN MUMBLED BADLANDS ANTICIPATION EMBARRASSED A. a region marked by inticate erosinal sculpturing,scanty vegetation,and fantastically formed hills
B. to say quietly in unclear way that makes it difficult for people to know what was said
C. a short border along the edge of the street that is usually made of stone or concrete
D.to make someone feel confused;to place in doubt,perflexity, or difficulties E .the act of preparing for something ;the act of looking forward
F. powerfully affected by disease,trouble,sorrow, etc.
2. MOTIVATION What words can you associate with the word TEACHER and HUG ?
3. MOTIVE QUESTION
What act of kindness did Mrs. Marra do for Jimmy?
B. DURING READING Popcorn reading.
C. POST-READING
1. ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
a. What act of kindness did Mrs.Marra do for Jimmy?
b. What did the teacher plan with her students?
c. What was jImmy’s problem? Was it very important to him?
d. Did Jimmy forget that act of kindness? How do you know?
e. Why is the story entitled A Hug from a Teenage Boy?In what part of the story justifies the title?
2. Literary Extender
Divide the class into 3 groups.
Group 1
Write a letter of gratitude addressed to Mrs.Marra.
Group 2
Make a short poem for your teacher.
Group 3
Think of an object that may symbolize the a good teacher.Explain.
3. Skill Development
Underline the verb/s used in the sentence that are in the past tense.
1. I tucked that special memory away.
2. We decided