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Detailed Lesson Plan in English 7

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
1. Identify the figures of speech;
2. Write a poem using the figures of speech, and;
3. Realize the importance of using figures of speech.

II. Learning Content

A. Topic: Figures of Speech
B. References: Integrated English for Effective Communication Philippine Literature
7 Pages 107-127
C. Materials: Laptop, visual aids, paper, markers, and TV.

III. Learning Experiences

A. Daily Routine
Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

Good morning, everyone! Good morning, Ma’am!

Before we settle down, let us pray and put (The students will stay quiet until the end of
ourselves in the presence of the Lord. (The the prayer.)
teacher will play the prayer video.)

Alright! Everyone may take their seats and

let’s check the attendance. (The teacher will
give a paper so that the student will be able to
write their names.)

B. Learning Activities
A. Motivation
Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity
Before we proceed with our lesson, we are
going to play a game entitled “Guess the
phrase!” I am going to show you pictures and
you must guess the phrase being represented
in the picture. I’ll group you into two and
each group will have to write their answer on
the piece of paper. You must move fast and
the team who got the most correct answer will
have a price.
Yes, Ma’am!
Are you ready?
 Let us
begin! Correct answers:

1. When pigs fly.

Meaning: Something will (most likely) never
happen.

Raining cats and dogs.

Meaning: It is raining hard.

2.
3.
4.

5.
Cost an arm and leg.
Meaning: It costs a lot of money.

Couch potato.
Meaning: A lazy person.

Bookworm.
Meaning: A person devoted to reading.

B. Lesson Proper
Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity
What can you notice about our activity? I have notice that the phrases have hidden
meaning and should not be interpreted
That’s right! The meaning of language can be literally.
literal or figurative. The literal language states
exactly what something is. But our lesson for
today will be about figures of speech.

Now, let us find out what is the meaning of

figure of speech. Kindly read the slide ___.
A figure of speech is a word or phrase using
figurative language—language that has other
meaning than its normal definition. In other
words, figures of speeches rely on implied or
It is interpreted not literally thus, it has a suggested meaning, rather than a dictionary
different meaning hidden. Figurative language definition. 
creates meaning by comparing one thing to
another thing.

Poets and singers use figures of speech in

their compositions. Several types of figures of
speech exist for them to choose from.
However, there are common ones like simile,
metaphor, personification, hyperbole, and
oxymoron which most people use.

A figure of speech is also a creative use of

language to generate an effect. Some figures
are found in everyday language. It made texts
and conversations exciting. Just like the world
without colors, our conversations and favorite
texts will be bland, unexciting, and
wonderless.

Let us move on to the five common types of

figures of speech.

First, we have simile. Can you please read, Simile is an explicit comparison between two
___. things that are different enough from each
other such that their comparability appears
unlikely. Words such as ‘like’ and ‘as’ are
It is a figure of speech involving the used.
comparison of one thing with another thing of
a different kind, used to make a description
more emphatic or vivid. It is often introduced
by like or as

Example:
He runs as fast as lightning.
Here, the runner is compared to lightning
which only means that he is fast.

You sing like an angel.

This means that the singer’s voice is very
beautiful and almost ethereal.

All right, let us have another example from (The student’s given example may vary.)
__.
Metaphor is a figure of speech that makes
Next, we have a metaphor. Please read___. a comparison between two non-similar things.
As a literary device, metaphor creates implicit
comparisons without the express use of “like”
or “as.”

If simile shows a direct comparison using

words like and as, a metaphor is a figure of
speech that shows a direct comparison
between two, unlike ideas without using the
word like or as. It compares something
directly to something else, to create an image
or resemblance (something which is similar). 

Example:
She is an early bird.
This sentence doesn’t have ‘as’ or ‘like’ but
you already knew that the girl wakes up, go to
school, or work early.

He is a shining star.
Same with this sentence, he is being
compared to a ‘shining star’ which means that
he goes above and beyond. May it be in (The student’s given example may vary.)
performing or executing a task.

Can you please give me an example of a Personification is a figure of speech in which

sentence with a metaphor, ___? an idea or thing is given human attributes
and/or feelings or is spoken of as if it were
human. Personification is a common form
Third, we have personification. I want you to of metaphor in that human characteristics are
read the meaning aloud ___. attributed to nonhuman things.

Personification is a figure of speech giving

human attributes to inanimate objects or
giving human characteristics. It can also be
used to personify an abstract quality.

Example:
Rita heard the last piece of pie calling her
name.
The cake is not actually calling my name but
it
attracted me to eat the cake because it looks
very delicious.
The cake did not actually called Rita’s name,
but it attracted her to eat the pie because it
looks very delicious. (The student’s given example may vary.)

The sun smiled down on us.

Hyperbole is a figure of speech and literary
You gave a human trait like a smile to the sun
device that creates heightened effect through
which is not a living thing. When you do that,
deliberate exaggeration. Hyperbole is often a
you’re personifying the sun. It means that the
sun is shining too bright. boldly overstated or exaggerated claim or
statement that adds emphasis without the
Please give me another example of a sentence intention of being literally true.
with personification, ___.

On to the fourth type. Kindly read the

meaning, ___.
Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or
claim that is not meant to be taken literally. 

Example:
I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse.
I am not really going to eat a horse. It’s just (The student’s given example may vary.)
that I am so famished that I’m looking
forward to eating a large meal.
Oxymoron is a figure of speech pairing two
My shoes are killing me! words together that are opposing and/or
It is using hyperbole to be dramatic and contradictory. This combination of contrary or
emphasize my opinion that my shoes are antithetical words is also known in
causing a lot of discomfort or pain. conversation as a contradiction in terms.

Please stand ___. Please give me an example

of hyperbole in a sentence.

Lastly, we have oxymoron. Please read this

slide___.

It combines contradictory words with

opposing meanings. It is a figure of speech in
which apparently contradictory terms appear
in conjunction.

Example:
Parting is such a sweet sorrow.
A quote from William Shakespeare's Romeo (The student’s given example may vary.)
and Juliet, in which Juliet bids Romeo good
night. Their heartbreaking separation is also
"sweet" because it prompts them to consider
their upcoming reunion.

This burger is awfully good!

This means that it’s just beyond good. This
takes it to another level. 

Alright, ___, please give me an example of a

phrase or a sentence containing oxymoron.

C. Generalization
Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity
Very good, everyone! For a recap, can anyone Simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole,
give me the five common types of figures of and oxymoron.
speech?

A simile is a direct comparison using the

Awesome! Can someone give me the words “as” or “like while a metaphor is a
difference between simile and metaphor? comparison between two non-similar things.

If a human-like attribute was given to an

How can we distinguish if the sentence is a inanimate object.
personification?
 You got it right! (The students will clap.)
Good job everyone! Give yourselves a round
of applause!

D. Valuing
Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity
Great job, everyone! Now, we are done with
the common types of figures of speech. I am
happy with the examples that you gave! I
know that you have learned a lot from our
discussion. So, based on our lesson, what can It is used to create an effect and can be used
be the use of figurative language? for aesthetic purposes.

How are figures of speech important? Does it Figures of speech play a big role in writing
play a big role? Why or why not? and speaking. It enhances the beauty of
words.

Very good! Can I hear another one?

It adds flavor and deepens the meaning and
makes the reader/hearer wonder. It gives the
users’ words more vitality.

E. Evaluation
Identify the figure of speech used in each sentence.
1. Suddenly the room filled with a deafening silence.
2. While all of us were panicking just before the declaration of the results, Naina was as
cool as a cucumber.
3. I’ll search the universe just to see you again.
4. The ground devoured people in its mouth due to heavy rainfall.
5. I let out a silent scream as the cat walked through the door carrying a dead bird.
6. My grandpa is a dinosaur; he doesn’t know how to use a cellphone!
7. The car’s engine protested with a jerk in the middle of a jam.
8. Her eyes shone like diamonds when she saw the old man took a big sum of money from
his pocket.
9. He cried an ocean when he found out she was gone.
10. I told you he’s the rat among us!

Key to correction:
1. Oxymoron
2. Simile
3. Hyperbole
4. Personification
5. Oxymoron
6. Metaphor
7. Personification
8. Simile
9. Hyperbole
1. Metaphor

F. Assignment
 Write a poem with four (4) stanzas containing four (4) lines each. Use the
figures of speech discussed. Submit your output in our Google Classroom.

Prepared by:

NICOLE ERICA C. ROCHA

Student Teacher

Approved by:

DR. ROLDAN D. ATIENZA

Professor – EDUC 313

DR. LEONORA M. RODRIGUEZ

Professor – EDUC 204