Detailed Lesson Plan in teaching Short Story
Objectives: At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
Differentiate the culture we have today the culture of Korea
Reflect to the message of the story.
Perform the given group activity from the given exercises.
Subject Matter: The Tale of Ch'unhyang
Topic: The Tale of Ch'unhyang
References: www.google.com
Materials: Instructional materials, laptop, markers, photocopies of the story
Procedure:
Prayer
Checking of Attendance
A. Drill
A.1. Sound Drill
Let's practice and master the /a/ sound.
fat marriage
cat have
rat class
dad fast
add after
mad am
glad animal
exam fast
back last
A.2. Structural Drill
Now say these sentences out loud:
1.) The fat cat is chasing after the rat.
2.) Dad is coming back after the party.
3.) I am glad to finish this exam.
4.) His first marriage made him mad. His second marriage were not so bad.
5.) They have ten farm animals.
6.) This class is progressing really fast.
7.) The last hat I have left is black.
8.) The cat and the rat are playing\
a hat.
9.) She has an orange bag.
B. Review
What was our lesson yesterday?
What is a noun?
What is a pronoun?
What is a verb?
What is an adjective?
C. New Lesson
C.1. Motivation
C.2. Unlocking of Difficulties
1. courtesan - a prostitute, especially one with wealthy or upper-class clients.
2. noble - belonging to a hereditary class with high social or political status; aristocratic.
3. elite - a select part of a group that is superior to the rest in terms of ability or qualities.
4. intensely - with extreme force or strength.
5. farewell - an act of parting or of marking someone's departure.
6. wicked - evil or morally wrong.
7. mistress - a woman having a relationship, especially with a married man.
8. coaxed - persuade (someone) gradually or by flattery to do something.
9. concubine - a woman who lives with a man but has lower status than his wife or
wives.
10. tyranny - cruel and oppressive government or rule.
C.3. Presentation
The Tale of Ch'unhyang
Throughout history, literature from all cultures has praised love. Forbidden love or lovers from different social classes, in particular, has always been a popular and poignant theme. "The Tale of Chunhyang" is a classic love story between two young lovers who cross the class divide of the Joseon Dynasty characterized by a strict hierarchical social structure.
During the Joseon Kingdom era in Namwon village, North Jeolla Province, there lived a young girl named Chunhyang. She was the daughter of a retired courtesan. In the same village, there also lived a man named Mongryong, the son of the local governor. The two were destined to meet at the Dano Festival marking the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. While strolling around in the village that day, Mongryong saw a beautiful girl on a swing. He fell in love with her at first sight. He asked his servant about the girl, and he learned her name was Chunhyang. He returned home and tried to concentrate on studying, but he just couldn't get the girl on the swing out of his head. He told his servant to figure out where the woman was living.
When night fell, Mongryong went to Chunhyang's house. There, he told Chunhyang and her mother that he wanted to marry her. Her mother, Wolmae, didn't take it seriously at first because her daughter was of humble origin and the young man was a member of the noble, elite group. From then on, Mongryong visited Chunhyang's house almost every day, and the two came to love each other intensely. Finally, the mother acknowledged their relationship.
Unfortunately, Mongryong had to move to Seoul, as his father was promoted to a position in the central government. Before leaving, he promised Chunhyang to come back and marry her. To do so, he said he would have to pass the state exam first and become a government official. He asked Chunhyang to wait for him until that day. After a tearful farewell, Chunhyang began living a lonely life, looking forward to hearing good news from her lover who was far away.
Now, a new governor surnamed Byeon came to the village. He was a wicked and greedy man. Plus, he was fond of women. As expected, the moment he saw Chunhyang, he was captivated by her beauty. He ordered her to become his mistress. Chunhyang politely refused, explaining that she had already been engaged to another man. But the new governor had no intention of giving up on her. He threatened and coaxed her in order to make her his concubine. Whatever he did, however, Chunhyang remained unmoved. He was so furious that he threw her in prison.
Meanwhile in Seoul, Mongryong passed the state exam. He came back to the village as a secret royal inspector. He was happy at the thought of reuniting with his fiancée whom he had missed so much. But upon his return, he heard village people complaining about the tyranny of their new governor. To his surprise, he also heard that Chunhyang was imprisoned and would be forced to serve the greedy governor at his party.
A few days later, in the middle of the party, the governor dragged Chunhyang out of prison and ordered her once again to become his mistress. Chunhyang said she would rather die than serve him. The angry governor was about to order his officials to kill her when Mongryong made a surprise appearance as a secret inspector. At first, Chunhyang didn't recognize who the inspector was. When he revealed his true identity to Chunhyang, she shed tears of joy. In no time, the inspector punished the corrupt governor and married Chunhyang who remained faithful to her loved one to the end.
The Tale of Chunhyang is undoubtedly the most beloved among Korean classics. The famous love story has been adapted into a variety of genres, such as movies, dramas, operas, musicals, and ballets as well as the traditional Korean narrative music of pansori. In May every year, the Chunhyang festival is held in Namwon, the background of the folk story.
C3. Generalization
Who can summarize the story that we have discussed today?
C4. Application
The class will be divided into two groups. Each group shoud draw a graphic
organizer about the elements of the short story and fill it with the answers.
C5. Valuing
The "Tale of Chunhyang" tells about fidelity and loyalty. The tale was all about a very complicated love story of a magistrate's son and a kisaeng's daughter. Although they were separated for so many years, Chunhyang, never forget her vow to her loyal husband Mong-ryong. Even if she was beaten to death and received all sorts of torture by refusing the governor's proposal to sleep with her, she never feared them. She can never serve two men. She will only serve her husband.
C6. Evaluation
Answer the following questions briefly:
What attitudes of the characters Mongryong and Ch'unhyang do you really like? Are these reflective of the psyche and temperaments of the Koreans?
If you were Ch'unhyang would you also wait for the one you really love and refused to marry the new governor even if you're already tortured to death? Why or why not?
If you were Mongryong, would you also go back and save the one you loved to fulfill your promises? Why or why not?
Do you personally like the psyche and temperaments of the Koreans? Why or why not?
What is your favorite part in the story and why?
Assignment:
Search and read our next Korean short story to be discussed tomorrow entitled with, "The Tale of the Woodcutter and the Tiger."
Prepared by:
Christha Delfa A. Basig
IV-BSED Major in English
Checked by:
Mrs. Rachel O. Perang
Coordinating Teacher
Cabadbaran City National High School
Barangay 12, City of Cabadbaran
