A Detailed Lesson Plan in ELECT 1

By:
Jeremay A. Andagao

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
a. Analyze the theme of the story;
b. Reflect on personal experiences of sacrifice; and
c. Write a personal reflection on the theme of sacrifice in "The Gift of the Magi" and
connect it to real-life experiences.

II. Subject matter

Topic: The Gift of The Magi
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Materials: Gift Box, PowerPoint Presentation,

III. Procedure
Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity
A. Preliminary Activities
“Good morning, Class?” “Good morning, Ma’am.
1. 1. Prayer “In the name of the father, the son, the holy
spirit… Amen. Our Father, who art in heaven,
“Please remain standing for our prayer. Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come,
Let’s bow down our head, close our eyes Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven.
and put our presence to the lord. Let us Give us this day, our daily bread, and forgive
pray.” us our trespasses, as we forgive those who
trespass against us. And lead us not into
temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen.

2. Greetings
“Good morning, ma’am!”
“Once again, Good morning class!”
“We are fine ma’am.”
“How are you today?”
“That’s good to hear.”
3. Classroom Arrangement
“Before you take your seats kindly pick “Yes ma’am.
up some trashes that you see inside the
classroom and put it in the trash bins.
After a minute.
“You may now take your seats class.
“Thank you, ma’am.

4. Checking of attendance
“Class monitor, is there anyone absent
from
the class today?” “Yes ma’am.”

“Oh! Kindly list down those absences

and pass it to me after our discussion. Is that “Yes ma’am.”
ok?
5. Classroom Rules
“Now, let’s have an agreement in order
to have a smooth discussion.”
“Kindly read the first classroom rule.”
“Listen attentively.”

“Yes, we need to listen attentively to the

teacher in order for you to gain knowledge
about our lesson today. The next one?” “Raise your hand if you want to speak.”

.
“If you have any clarification, question and
answer you need to raise your hand in order
the teacher will acknowledge you. Is that
clear?
“Yes ma’am.”

“Now, kindly read the next rule?” “Respect everyone in class.”

“Not just me as a teacher that you need to

respect but also your classmates. Is that
clear?”
“Yes, ma’am.”

“How about the last rule?”

“Unnecessary movements most be avoided.”

“Yes, rooming around that is not necessary is

highly prohibited. Why? Because it will
distract your classmates. Is that clear?
“Yes ma’am.”

“Are the classroom rules clear to you class?”

“Yes, Ma’am”
“Ok! That’s good to hear.”
B. Motivation
“Let’s have a fun by playing a game. We all
know that Christmas is coming right?”
“So, when we hear Christmas, what comes
into your mind?”
“Family reunion ma’am.”

“Yes, a family reunion, another?”

“Lots of foods ma’am.”

“Ok, another?”
“Fireworks ma’am”

“Yes, fireworks. Another?”

“Exchanging gifts ma’am.”
“Yes, when we heard the words exchanging
gifts it reminds us of the essence of
Christmas.”

“Now, I have here a gift box. Inside of the gift

box are questions. It is a situational question
that makes you think critically.”

“Here are the mechanics of the game.”

“Kindly read everyone.”

“When the music starts pass the gift to the

others. When the music stops the person who
are holding the gift will answer the question
that inside in the box. Continue until all the
“Did the mechanics clear to you class?” questions are answered.”

“Now let’s start.” “Yes, ma’am.”

“Did you have fun everyone?”

C. Presentation “Yes, ma’am.”

“So, our activity earlier has something to do
with our lesson for today.”

“Based on the questions that you answer

earlier, what did you observe?”
“The questions are all related to giving gifts
ma’am.”
“Yes, you have a point another?”
“About sacrifice ma’am.”
“Yes. Now, what do you think will be our
topic today? Is it a short story, poem, novel or
lyric poetry?”
“It is a short story ma’am.”

“Yes, very good. Now what do think will be

the title of the short story?” “I think the title of the story is ‘Gifts’
ma’am.”

“Yes, you have a point. Another?”

“The gift of the Magi ma’am.”

“Wow, very good!”

D. Discussion
“Now, let’s analyze the theme of the story
called the gift of the magi. But first lets us
read the story in order for us to determine the
theme. Are you ready to read the story class?”
“Yes, ma’am.”

“Kindly read everyone.”

Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived

a young couple named Jim and Della. They
were deeply in love but faced financial
struggles. Christmas was approaching, and
they wanted to give each other a special gift
to express their love.
“Now, who are the couple in the story?”
“Jim and Della ma’am.”
“Yes, very good. Now, here’s your reward.”
“Thank you, ma’am.”

“What problem they are facing?”

“Financial problem ma’am.”
“Yes, very good. Now, here’s your reward.”

“Now, kindly read the next paragraph.”

“Della had beautiful, long, flowing hair that
she cherished. She wanted to find the perfect
gift for Jim but had very little money. Della
had an idea. She decided to sell her precious
hair in order to buy a meaningful gift for
Jim.”

“Who had a beautiful long hair in the story?”

“Della ma’am”
“Why did she decided to sell her hair?”

“Because she wanted to give Jim a

meaningful gift ma’am.”
“Now, kindly read the next paragraph.”

“Meanwhile, Jim had a treasured pocket

watch that had been passed down through his
family for generations. He wanted to surprise
Della with a gift that would make her happy.
However, he didn't have enough money to
“What is the meaning of extravagant.” buy something extravagant.”

“Luxury, or fancy.”
“Very good.”
“For example, despite his limited budget,
mark decided to book an extravagant vacation
at a luxurious resort in the Maldives.”
“What Jim treasured that had been passed
down through his family for generations.

“Pocket watch ma’am.”

“Very good.”
“Now, kindly read the next paragraph.”

“At the same time, Jim was facing a similar

dilemma. He decided to sell his beloved
pocket watch to buy a set of combs for Della's
long hair. He knew how much she cherished
her hair and wanted to give her something
“Thank you.” that would make her feel even more
“What did you mean to the word dilemma?” beautiful.”

“Very good.” “Problem ma’am.”

“Why did Jim decided to sell his beloved
pocket watch?”

“Very good.” “Because he what to buy it a set of comb

“Now, kindly read the next paragraph.” ma’am. In order Della will be happy.”

“On Christmas morning, Della and Jim

exchanged their gifts. They were both
shocked and surprised by what they received.
Della revealed her short hair to Jim, and he
saw that his pocket watch was no longer with
him. They realized that they had each
“Why they were both shocked?” sacrificed their most prized possessions for
the other's happiness.”

“Because they see that the one they treasured

are no longer with them and they both
“Despite the initial shock, Jim and Della sacrificed their most prized possessions for
understood the true meaning of love and the other’s happiness.”
selflessness. They embraced each other, tears
of joy streaming down their faces. They knew
that their love was the greatest gift of all.”

“In the end, Jim and Della's acts of sacrifice

became a symbol of their deep affection and
devotion for one another. They learned that
the true value of a gift lies not in its material
worth, but in the love and thought behind it.”

“From that day forward, Jim's pocket watch

and Della's long hair were no longer
important to them. They cherished the
memories of their selfless acts and the love
they shared.”
“Did you understand the story class?”
E. Generalization
“Yes ma’am.”
 “Who are the Characters of the Story?”

“Very good” “Jim and Della ma’am.”

“What is the Theme of the story?”

“The theme of the story is the selflessness of

“Very good” love and the true value of sacrifice.”
“Now what is the moral lesson of the story?”

“The moral lesson of the story is that the true

value of a gift lies in the love, sacrifice, and
thoughtfulness behind it, rather than its
material worth. It teaches us that genuine acts
of selflessness and giving are more
meaningful and valuable than any material
“Yes, very good!”
possession.
“Now, who can summarize the story the gift
of the Magi?”

“The gift of the magi is a short story about a

young married couple, Jim and Della, who are
struggling financially. In their desire to give
each other meaningful Christmas gifts, they
make sacrifices. Della sells her long, beautiful
hair to buy a chain for Jim’s prized pocket
watch, while Jim sells his watch to buy
jeweled combs for Della’s hair. On Christmas
Eve, they exchange their gifts and realize the
“Okay, very good.” depth of their love and the true spirit of
giving, despite the sacrifices made.

“Did you understand the story class?”

“That’s good.”
F. Application “Yes, Ma’am!”
“Now, let’s have an activity. I want you to
write a reflection paper about the story and
relate it to a real-life situation. Discuss what
you’ve learned from the story, how it made
you feel after reading it.
Rubric:
Percentage%
Content 50%
Organization 30%
and Structure

Cleanliness 20%

IV. Evaluation
 Direction: Read the following items carefully. Then, write the letter of your choice on the
paper.
1. What is the main theme of "The Gift of the Magi"?
a. Love and sacrifice
b. Materialism and greed
c. Friendship and loyalty
d. Betrayal and forgiveness
2. What did Della sell to buy a gift for Jim?
a. Her prized possession
b. Her long, beautiful hair
c. Her jewelry
d. Her favorite book
3. What did Jim sell to buy a gift for Della?
a. His prized possession
b. His watch
c. His car
d. His favorite book
4. What is the significance of the title "The Gift of the Magi"?
a. It refers to the wise men in the biblical story of Jesus' birth.
b. It symbolizes the value of giving selflessly.
c. It represents the magic of Christmas.
d. It suggests the importance of material possessions.
5. How do Jim and Della react when they exchange their gifts?
a. They are disappointed and angry. c. They are grateful and touched.
b. They are confused and surprised. d. They are indifferent and unimpressed.
Answer key:
1. a
2. b
3. b
4. b
5. c
V. Assignment
Acts of Kindness Portfolio
Perform a minimum of 10 acts of kindness individually and document each act through
photos. Compile the photos in a portfolio, along with a brief description of each act and a
reflective paragraph expressing your thoughts and feelings about the experience.

Rubrics:
Category Points

Number of Acts of Kindness 10

Documentation 15

Description of Each Act 20

Reflective Paragraph 25

Presentation 20

Overall Presentation and 10

Organization

Total: 100 points