Republic of the Philippines
LUNA COLLEGES
Tayug Pangasinan
DETAILED LESSON PLAN
I. Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
a. analyze the imagery and themes of “Wall of My Life”;
b. Identify literary devices that are being use in the poem including using Metaphor, Imagery,
Personification, Repetition, Symbolism and Alliteration; and
c. Relate personal connections to the story’s themes and reflect on its relevance to real-life
situations.
II. Subject Matter:
Topic: Wall of my Life by: Sera Vidhwa
Grade level: Grade 9
Values Integration: Perseverance, Courage and Renewal.
References: https://www.poemhunter.com
Materials: Laptop, PowerpointPresentation
III. Learning Procedure:
Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity
A. Greetings
Good morning, Students! Good morning, Ma’am.
How’s everyone doing? Are you having
a good day? We’re doing great ma’am.
B. Prayer
Before we begin, Let’s start our day
Lord, we thank you for today that you
with a short prayer. And may I call on
Ms. Rio to lead us on prayer. given to us. May you give us
knowledge and wisdom. In Jesus name
C. Checking of Attendance we pray, Amen.
Okay class, before we start our class, let
me check your attendance first.
Who’s absent today? None ma’am.
D. Classroom rules
Here are our class room rules:
1.Listen to the speaker.
2. Raise your hand if you want
speak.
3. Always try your best.
E. Review
Before we proceed to our topic,
let’s have a short review. What Ma’am it’s all about Phenomenal
have you learned about the woman by Maya Angelou
previous lesson class?
F. Motivation
Class, today we are going to start
our lesson by playing a little
game. A game called “GUESS
THE PICTURE”
I will saw you some pictures,
and you’re going to guess what
those pictures representing.
Did you get it class? Yes ma’am.
Does anyone know what the
picture emphasizing?
Rio: Ma’am, Wall
How about the next one? Leo: Ma’am, Life
Thank you for participating class.
G. Presentation of the lesson
Our topic for today is all about
the Wall of my life by Sera
Vidhwa.
None ma’am.
Does anyone know about this
poem?
So now we will be discussing the
poem about Wall of my life by
Sera
Vidhwa.
H. Development of the lesson
a) Unlocking of difficulties
Let us unlock the difficult word
in the text. Class, have you seen
or read something that is hard to
understand?
That’s a great observation upon While reading the poem entitled ‘Wall
reading the poem, class. of My Life’ the word ‘transparent’ is
about allowing light to pass through
objects can be seen clearly.
What else, class?
The poem ‘Wall of My Life’ the word
‘verdant’ is about green with grass or
other rich vegetation.
Very good, class. That’s great.
b) Background of the Author
So now let’s proceed to the
background of the author.
Ma’am she was a poet, and one of the
Does anyone know about Vera
poem she wrote is about Wall of my
Sidhwa?
life.
Very good! Sera Vidhwa is poet
known for her extensive collection
of poems, with over 1,500 work
published on PoemHunter.com
(Poem Hunter) Her poetry covers a
wide range of themes, inluding
nature, technology, and human
experiences. For instance, her poem
“control technology” explores the
impact of technology on our lives.
c) Discussion of Literary
Elements
Okay class, we will start the
discussion on figurative language. It is like using Metaphor, Imagery,
Anyone in this class who knows
Personification, Repetition, Symbolism
about this topic?
and Alliteration, ma’am.
Yes, that’s right. Figurative
Language is a literary elements or
technique that uses words or Can you give us an example of
expression to create meaning figurative language, ma’am?
beyond literal interpretation.
Yes, of course. I will give you some
examples. Thank you, ma’am. I am so excited to
“Wall” learn more about figurative language,
“The Wall is not Transparent/The ma’am.
Wall is not Soft”
“Won’t Let Me and Doesn’t Float
In” Can you give us example of what we
“The Wall” need to do, ma’am?
“The Verdant Garden”
“Life Seconds”
Good to hear that class. Remember, the
use of figurative language can make
your writing more interesting ang
engaging to read.
d) Reading of the Selection
Class, I will give you a copy of
the poem “Wall of My Life”. I
will group you into 5 groups and
then, try to find and identify the
different types of figurative
language used in the poem.
e) Comprehension questions
Class, let’s dive deeper into
“Wall of my Life” for more
understanding. I’d like anyone
to answer the following
questions.
What does the “Wall”
symbolize in the protagonist
life? The “wall” symbolizes the obstacles
and challenges the protagonist faces in
life.
How does the protagonist
change throughout the story?
In wall of my life by Vera Sidhwa, the
protagonist undergoes a significant
transformation as they confront and
attempt to overcome the symbolic
What message do you think the “wall” in their life.
author wants to convey through
this poem? Throughout the protagonist’s journey,
the author conveys that these obstacles
are not permanent barriers but
I. Generalization challenges that can be faced with
determination and resilience.
What do you think is the overall
message of the “wall of my
life”?
“The wall of my life” by Vera Sidhwa
is a reflective poem about struggle,
perseverance, and overcoming
obstacles. The central metaphor of the
That’s correct. Very good class! “wall” represents the challenges and
hardships the speaker faces in life.
Despite these difficulties, the poem
conveys a message of resilience and
J. Application determination.
If you were the author of the poem
‘Wall of My Life” how would you relate
the poem in your own experience.
RUBRICS:
Critical thinking – 10pts.
Grammar – 5pts.
Content and Analysis.
IV. Evaluation
A.) Multiple Choice
1. What is the central theme of Wall of
my life?
a. Freedom vs. Restriction
b. Love and Betrayal
c. Adventure and Exploration
d. Family relationships
2. What does the “wall” symbolize in
the story?
a. A physical barrier
b. Emotional or societal conditions
c. A historical monument
d. A place of safety
3. Which literary device is most
prominent in the story?
a. Metaphor
b. Simile
c. Irony
d. Hyperbole
4. What challenge does the protagonist
face?
a. Escaping from captivity
b. Overcoming personal fears and
limitations
c. Finding lost treasure
d. Seeking revenge
5. What is the tone of the story?
a. Hopeful and uplifting
b. Reflective and somber
c. Humorous and lighthearted
d. Mysterious and suspenseful
6. How does the protagonist react to the
“wall” in their life?
a. They accept it as fate
b. They attempt to overcome it
c. They ignore it completely
d. They build more walls around
themselves
7. What emotion does the “wall”
primarily evoke in the protagonist?
a. Happinness
b. Fear
c. Frustration and limitation
d. Excitement
8. What is the significance of the title
wall of my life?
a. It represents the protagonist’s
achievements
b. It symbolizes obstacles in the
structure in the protagonist’s journey
c. It describes a physical structure in the
story
d. It referstothe protagonist’s favorite
place.
9. What lesson does the story convey?
a. Hardships are impossible to overcome
b. Walls in life can be broken with effort
and determination
c. Some people are meant to struggle
forever
d. Isolation is the best way to handle
challenges
10. What kind of narrative style is used
in wall of my life?
a. First-person reflective
b. Second-person directive
c. Third-person omniscent
d. Third -person limited
ANSWER KEY:
1. A
2. B
3. A
4. B
5. B
6. B
7. C
8. B
9. B
10.A
V. Agreement
Compose your own 4 stanza
poem using repetition as a
literary technique.
Prepared by:
Marlyn T. Padillo
BSEd II – Major in English
