School: BAYUGAN NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL

Teacher: LEAH JEAN G. VILLEGAS Learning Area: Reading and Writing Skills (English)
Date: JANUARY 15, 2018 Quarter: IV
Section: GRADE 11-PYTHAGORAS, REIMANN Division: BAYUGAN CITY
OBJECTIVES
Content Standards The learner demonstrates understanding of the requirements of
composing academic writing and professional correspondence.
Performance Standards The learner is able to:
1. identify the unique features of a book review; and
2. write a book review.
Learning Competencies/Objectives At the end of the 60-minute period, students are expected to:
1. identify unique features of and requirements in composing
texts that are useful across disciplines
a. book review or article critique
LC Code EN11/ 12RWS-1Vac-12; EN11/ 12RWS-1Vac-12.1
I. CONTENT The learners will be able to know the basic understanding of the
writing a book review.

II. LEARNING RESOURCES

A. References
Teacher’s Guide pages
Learner’s Material pages
Textbook Dayagbil, F. Et. al. 2016. Reading and writing for SHS. Quezon
City: Lorimar Publishing, Inc.
Additional Materials for Learning
Resource (LR) portal
B. Other Learning Resources
III. PROCEDURES Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity
Reviewing previous lesson or presenting
the new lesson (5 mins)
A 1. Preliminaries

 Greetings Good morning, class. Good morning, ma’am.

 Prayer It is believed that the best way to (The teacher leads the
start a day is thanking God for that prayer.)
another time to live, love, and learn.
So, shall we start our day with a
prayer? Please stand, and let us put
ourselves in God’s presence.

 Attendance Checking Class, please say “present” when you (The teacher checks the
are called. attendance.)

 Reading of the House Before we proceed to our lesson, I

Rules have here significant house rules that
I wish you to follow. Please rise and
place your right hand on your right
chest and repeat after me.

Reviewing of the previous lesson
Reading of the objectives
ACTIVITY (5 mins.) Presenting
example/instances of the new lesson
(Read the rules)
I will listen to the discussion.
I will participate in the group
activities.
I will speak English to express my
ideas.
I will respect the opinions of my
classmates.
I will bring my notebook with me all
throughout the period.
I will not use cellphone during the
discussion unless allowed to.
Can I expect these from you? Yes, ma’am.
Who can give me a short recap about
our lesson last meeting? Our lesson last time was
about determining textual
evidence— assertions and its
types. Also, we discussed
about claim and
counterclaim.
At the end of the 60-minute period,
students are expected to:
1. identify unique features of
and requirements in
composing texts that are
useful across disciplines
a) book review or
article critique
Since we will have a string of group
activities, you will be divided into
three teams by counting from one to
three. I will give you a minute to
assemble with your group and make
a circle.
Are you now set with your group? Yes, ma’am.
Each group has a designated area on
the board. Group 1 yours is the first
column from the left; Group 2, yours
is the second column; and Group 3,
yours is the last one.
Are you now ready? Yes, we are.
Good! This time, we will read an
article. Please pay attention because
I will ask students to answer
 questions later and we will also
make an activity. Read silently.
(Students will read)

Time is up.
Discussing new concepts and practicing new
skills #1 (10 mins.) Did you like the passage? Yes, ma’am.

What is the title of the book? Capture the castle, ma’am.

Who is the author? Dodie Smith, ma’am.

What is the theme? The theme is taking journals

to look back.
What else did you notice in the text?
It has a short summary of the
book and somehow opinions
with regards to the quality of
the book.
How about at the last part of the text, .
what can you observe?
It has recommendation,
ma’am.
That is a good observation.

Okay, with your group, I have here

three excerpts. Each of the group
will evaluate your own assigned
excerpt by providing explanation
about it and giving your opinions in
a paragraph form like the text you
just read. Write it on the piece of
manila paper. You will manage to do
this in 5 minutes. Am I understood?

Group 1:
“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-
killer. Fear is the little-death that Yes, ma’am.
brings total obliteration. I will face
my fear. I will permit it to pass over
me and through me. And when it has

Discussing new concepts and presenting new
skills #2 (15 mins.)
WRITING A BOOK REVIEW
gone past I will turn the inner eye to (Each group presents their
see its path. Where the fear has gone task.)
there will be nothing. Only I will
remain.” – Frank Herbert, Dune
Group 2:
“Hello babies. Welcome to Earth.
It’s hot in the summer and cold in
the winter. It’s round and wet and
crowded. On the outside, babies,
you’ve got a hundred years here.
There’s only one rule that I know of,
babies-“God damn it, you’ve got to
be kind.” – Kurt Vonnegut, God
Bless You, Mr. Rosewater
Group 3:
“We believe that we can change the
things around us in accordance with
our desires—we believe it because
otherwise we can see no favourable
outcome. We do not think of the
outcome which generally comes to
pass and is also favourable: we do
not succeed in changing things in
accordance with our desires, but
gradually our desires change. The
situation that we hoped to change
because it was intolerable becomes
unimportant to us. We have failed to
surmount the obstacle, as we were
absolutely determined to do, but life
has taken us round it, led us beyond
it, and then if we turn round to gaze
into the distance of the past, we can
barely see it, so imperceptible has it
become.” – Marcel Proust, In
Search of Lost Time
Very good! How about five claps for
that?
Okay, what do you call an article
which has summary of a book and
personal comments of the writer and
recommendation?
Book review, ma’am!
Okay, this morning we will talk
about: Writing a Book Review.
(The teacher will divide the class into 5 and gives them the discussion sheet then they will review the book
they chose by following the guidelines written in the discussion sheet. Group 1-book report, Group 2- Pre-
writing phase, Group 3- introduction, Group 4- development, Group 5- conclusion. The group will discuss the
parts assigned for them to report.)

A book review is both an evaluation and description of a book. It is a formal paper that describes, analyzes,
and evaluates a piece of work and provides detailed evidence to support this analysis and evaluation. Further, a
review often explains how the book compares to other works on similar topics. Questions like “What is the book
about?” “Is it worth reading? Why? Why not?” are important considerations when writing a book review. Writing a
book review means you describe what is on the page, analyze how the book achieved its purpose and express
reactions.

What’s the difference between a book review and a book report? Book reviews tend to focus on summarizing
the work that you read; your goal is to explain what is says and show that you read the book with care. In contrast, a
book review asks you to analyze a book; your goal is to identify the key arguments of the book and how the author
supports the arguments as well as to evaluate key strengths and weaknesses. Book reviews focus on the book’s
purpose, contents, and relevance They might differ in style, but book reviews share the following common features:
1. Book review is a summary of the content of the book that includes relevant description of as well as its
perspective, and purpose.
2. Book review offers critical assessment of the content which includes your reactions to the work under
review.
3. Book review suggests whether or not the reader would appreciate it and if the book review is worth reading.

GUIDELINES IN WRITING A BOOK REVIEW

There is no hard and fast rule in writing a book review. However, it helps if you divide the writing process
into phases.
A. Pre-writing Phase
After reading the book, go over it once more and reflect on the following questions:
1. What is the main argument or thesis of the book?
2. What important idea/s would the author want you to get?
3. Is the author successful in conveying his/her ideas/arguments to the audience?
4. What is the author’s style of writing?
5. How are characters developed?
6. What is the structure of the plot?
7. Would you recommend this book to a reader?
B. Writing Phase
After taking note of your observations, you may organize your thoughts and start writing. The review
may start with the introduction, body of the review and conclusion.

INTRODUCTION
Most of the book reviews are brief. Generally, an introduction involves the following:
1. The name of the author and the book title and the main theme
2. Relevant details about who the author is and where he/she stands in the genre or field of inquiry – You could
also link the title to the subject to show how the title explains the subject matter.
3. The context of the book and/or your review – Place your review in a framework that makes sense to your
audience.
4. The thesis of the book – If you are reviewing fiction, this may be difficult since novels, plays, and short
stories rarely have explicit arguments. But identifying its particular novelty, angle, or originality allows you
to show what specific contribution the piece is trying to make.
DEVELOPMENT
 Develop your thesis by supporting arguments. Use description, evaluation, and if possible explanation of why
the author wrote as he/she did.
CONCLUSION
If your thesis has been well argued, the conclusion should follow naturally. It can include a final assessment or
simply your thesis. Do not introduce new material at this point.

Example: Book Review

Frankenstein's Cat
Review by Zander H., age 12, Mid-America Mensa

I appreciated Frankenstein's Cat for its fascinating explanation about the often-baffling
subject of bioengineering and its sister sciences. Emily Anthes explains the many sides of today's modern
technology, such as gene modification, cloning, pharmaceutical products (from the farm), prosthesis, animal tag and
tracking and gene cryogenics. This book provides a well-rounded summary of these complicated sciences without
being boring or simply factual. Her real-world examples take us on a journey from the farm, to the pet store and then
from the pharmacy to the frozen arc.

Have you ever wondered if the neighborhood cat is spying on you? Read about Operation Acoustic Kitty
and find out if this feline fantasy fiction or fact. Do you think bugs are creepy? What about a zombified cyborg
beetle? Is Fido so special that you want two of him? Money can buy you an almost exact copy of your pooch BUT
don't expect the same personality. Emily Anthes makes you crave more information. She makes you want to know
the future of Earth's flora and fauna, as well as humanity itself.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who desires a guide to the future of biological science and
technology. Frankenstein's Cat is best read by the light of a glow-in-the-dark fish, while cuddling your favorite
cloned dog and drinking a glass of genetically modified milk.

Example: Book Report

Captains Courageous
byRudyard Kipling
Characters:
Harvey Cheyne- son of a millionnaire
Disko Troop- captin of fishing boat
Dan- Disko’s Son
Manuel, Penn, Long Jack and Old Salters

The Story:

A millionaire Californian ship-owner and businessman hds a spoiled 15-year old son Harvey Cheyne. He rides a sea
liner once and somebody gave him a cigar and smoked it and became woozy and fell. Disko, riding on his fishing
boat then pass his way and saw him, he helped Harvey who looked somewhat unwell to him.

After then, Harvey proposed to Disko to take him to his father’s office at New York inexchange of huge amount of
money. But what Disko did instead, he hired Harvey as another boy in his boat and will be paid of 10.50 per month.
Harvey learned lots about fishing for about four months of their fishing. And he now understands what sea life is all
about with the help of Disko and Dan, his son.

The son of the millionaire annoyed at his different life, but eventually he learns tofollow. He gain knowledge in
raising sail, manuevers the boat, and even during storm he knows to remain it going. Disko send a letter to Harvey’s
father stating that his son is in good condition, but still a father’s feeling, he thinkd that his son is in misery. In
surprise, he saw his son well-disciplined now, strong and courteous.

In return, the millionaire father of Harvey assigned Dan, Disko’s son as assistant in one of their ships and promising
that someday he will the captain of the ship. Harvey Cheyne now is a good devoted son, he promised his father to
help him in all of their businesses.

Comment:
The lesson here is that any man can do changes in his life and what he becomes in the future.

Do you have any questions or

clarifications? None, ma’am.

Again, what is the difference

between a book review and a book
report? Book review is pure
summary while book review
is a critical evaluation of the
book.
Okay, how about the common
features of a book review? What are It should have the brief
those? summary of the book;
critical assessment of the
content and personal
recommendation.

Good. What are the important

considerations in making your
introduction in a book review?
It should have the title,
author, theme, context of the
book with review and the
thesis of the book.

How about in the development? It should have the thesis

using supporting arguments,
Exactly. Lastly, how about in the description, evaluation, and
conclusion? explanation.

Correct. In your own idea, as


Making Generalizations (3 mins.)
students, how important is book
review to you? It is important ma’am as it
gives us clear understanding
Very good! and critical analysis of the
Do you have any questions or book.
clarifications?
Hearing none, you will now proceed
with another activity. I have here
three brief book reviews of students
about beer. Your task is to identify
which of the three reviews is the best
book review. Then, I will choose a
representative from each team to
discuss their choice in front. You
will brainstorm for 3 minutes and the
representative will be given the 2
minutes time to discuss it to the
whole class
(The students will discuss)
Very good! How about five claps for
that?
(The teacher will then give
comments to the students’ answers.)
Who among you here have books at
home? I, ma’am.
Do you read them? Yes, ma’am.
Okay, what books are you
particularly fond of? Why? I am a fan of JK Rowling
because of her book Harry
Potter. Her Harry Potter
series really struck me
because of the complexity
and constructive elements
the book is all about. It was
 magical and exciting for me.

Application (leads to formative assessment)
(15 mins.)
This time, you will have another
activity. This time, it will be a pair
activity. The pair should choose a
book and review it by following the
guidelines. The books will be the
book of your choice.

Please be guided with the following

criteria:

Content-----------------------------45
Critical evaluation
of the chosen book-----------------30
Teamwork--------------------------25
Total--------------------------------100
Assignment (2 minutes) Directions: Browse the internet then
find and collect information about
literature review. You may print or
write it on your notebook. Submit it
next meeting.
IIV. REMARKS
V. REFLECTION
No. of Learners who earned 80% on the
formative assessment
No. of learners who requires additional
activities for remediation
Did the remedial lessons work? No. of
learners who have caught up with the lesson
No. of learners who continue to require
remediation
Which of my teaching strategies worked
well?
Why did these work?
What difficulties did I encounter which my
Cooperation Teacher can help me solve?
What innovation or localized materials did
I /use/discover which I wish to share with
other Practice teachers?

Prepared by:

LEAH JEAN G. VILLEGAS

Demonstration Teacher
Prosperidad National High School
Checked and observed by:

MS. CONSUELO MARIE PAZ

Cooperating Teacher
Bayugan National Comprehensive High School-Senior High