SUPPLEMENTARY LEARNING MATERIAL
Grade Level: Grade 10
Topic: Author’s Purpose & Elements of a Plot
Literary Text: The Story of Orpheus
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, learners will be able to:
1. Determine the author’s purpose in writing a literary text.
2. Identify and describe the parts of a plot in a story.
3. Analyze “The Story of Orpheus” using a plot diagram.
4. Reflect on how setting and characterization affect the plot.
WHAT IS AUTHOR’S PURPOSE?
The author’s purpose is the reason why a writer creates a text. It may include:
Purpose Description Keywords
Type
To Inform To give facts or explain explain, describe, tell
something
To Entertain To amuse or tell a story once upon a time,
characters
To Persuade To convince or influence should, must, best, worst
readers
In the case of myths and legends like “The Story of Orpheus,” the author’s
purpose is often to entertain and teach a lesson or moral about human
behavior, love, and consequences.
“The Story of Orpheus” – Quick Summary:
(Refer to the given story in the pdf file. READ and understand the story.)
ELEMENTS OF PLOT (Review)
Based on your uploaded image, here's a simplified structure:
1. Exposition – Introduction of setting, characters, and conflict
2. Rising Action – Events that build up the conflict
3. Climax – The turning point, usually the most intense moment
4. Falling Action – Events that follow the climax
5. Denouement/Resolution – The ending of the story
ACTIVITY 1: IDENTIFYING AUTHOR’S
PURPOSE
Directions: Read the passage summary of “The Story of Orpheus” and answer
the following:
1. What do you think was the author's purpose in writing this story?
A. To persuade the reader to love deeply
B. To inform about Greek mythology
C. To entertain and show the consequences of disobedience
D. To teach how to play musical instruments
Answer: ___________
Why? (Short explanation): ___________________________________________
ACTIVITY 2: PLOT DIAGRAM – “The Story of
Orpheus”
Fill out the graphic organizer below based on the story.
PLOT GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
PLOT ELEMENT ANSWER Fill your answer here.
(based on
Orpheus’
story)
Exposition Who are the
characters?
What is the
setting? What
is the conflict?
Rising Action What events
build up the
story? What
challenges
arise?
Climax What is the
most intense or
emotional part
of the story?
Falling Action What happens
after the
climax?
Denouement How does the
story end?
What lesson is
learned?
REFLECTION QUESTION:
How did Orpheus' decision affect the outcome of the story? If you were
Orpheus, would you have done the same? Why or why not?
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PERFORMANCE TASK
Task: In a group or pair, create a mini skit or dramatic reading of one part of
Orpheus’ story. Show the emotions of the character using voice and actions.
Rubrics:
Criteria 4 - Excellent 3 - Good 2 - Fair 1 - Needs
Improvement
Voice and Clarity Voice is clear Voice is Voice Voice is
and mostly sometimes unclear
expressive clear unclear
Expression and Shows strong Shows Limited No emotion
Emotion emotion and some emotion shown
facial expression
expression
Mastery and Fully Minor Reads parts Reads the
Memorization memorized lapses of the poem whole poem
Creativity in Creative and Some Little No creativity
Interpretation original creativity creativity shown
Use of Effectively Used but Minimal No props or
Props/Costume used not use costume
(optional) relevant
TOTAL SCORE: /20
Grade Conversion:
18-20 = Outstanding | 15-17 = Very Satisfactory | 12-14 = Satisfactory | 10-
11 = Needs Improvement | 9 and below = Poor
