Detailed Lesson Plan about the myth Arachne by Olivia Coolidge. Module 1: Overcoming Challenges. Lesson 4: Dealing with Personal Challenges

1. LESSON PLAN IN ENG 10 PREPARED BY:JAERAH MAE B. PAJIGAL
ENGLISH 10 September 20, 2016
I. Objective:
At the end of the class the learners should be able to:
 Determine tone and mood presented in the myth
II. Subject Matter: Arachne translated by Olivia Coolidge
Explaining how tone and mood contribute to the theme of the myth
a. Materials: photocopy of the story Arachne translated by Olivia Coolidge, work
sheets, manila paper
b. References: Celebrating Diversity through World Literature LM p. 69-72
III. Learning Activities
a. Routine
 Prayer and Greetings
 Attendance & Classroom Management
b. Review
Ask the class about the previous lesson.
c. Motivation:
Instruct the learners to form a small group of eight and to read “Arachne” a myth
from Ancient Greece as translated by Olivia Coolidge.
Remind them to work on their assigned task and to share their ideas,
thoughts and experiences with the class.
d. Lesson Proper:
i. Activity
Vocabulary Building
1. Obscure – difficult to understand
2. Indignant – feeling/expressing strong displeasure at something considered
unjust and insulting
3. Descend – originate
4. Obstinacy – stubbornness
5. Gorgeous – beautiful
6. Skeins – a length of thread or yarn wound in a loose long coil
ii. Analysis
Tone refers to the attitude of the writer towards his subject.
Mood is the feeling created in the reader by a literary work.
Arachne was a very talented spinner and weaver but also arrogant, so arrogant she
challenged the goddess Athene to a contest. Read the story to find out what happened when the
goddess accepted the challenge.
Guide Questions:
1. What is the nature of the conflict in Arachne?
2. What does Arachne do that makes it difficult for her to solve the problem?
3. What happens to her as she lives through her experience?

2. LESSON PLAN IN ENG 10 PREPARED BY:JAERAH MAE B. PAJIGAL
4. What character trait is clearly shown by Arachne?
5. What are some details in the story that will prove that Arachne’s pride is the
reason for her downfall?
iii. Abstraction
Critical thinking. Answer and discuss the following questions about the story
“Arachne”.
1. What does Arachne value more than anything else?
2. Why does Arachne refuse to accept the advice of the old woman?
3. What design does Athene weave?
iv. Application
Group Work. Group the students into five. Determine and explain the tone and
mood presented in the text.
IV. Evaluation
Answer the following questions:
1. What caused Arachne’s fears and failures?
2. How did Arachne try to fight her fear and carry out the conditions of the
challenge?
3. How does she feel about her weaving skill?
4. What prevailing mood is conveyed in Arachne?
5. What is your opinion of the characteristics of the following based on their
words and actions, especially in dealing with challenges?
a. Arachne b. the old woman (Athene)
V. Assignment
Write the summary and moral lesson of the story.
Mastery Level:
 1:20 - 2:10 – Amethyst
 2:10 – 3:00 – Sapphire
 3:00 – 3:50 – Zircon
 4:05 – 4:55 – Alexandrite
 4:55 – 5:45 – Diamond
 5:45 – 6:35 – Opal
Instructional Decision: