English 10
L E A R N I N G A C T I V I T Y S H E E T
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Lesson Title/Topic:
Structural Context of a Drama
Lesson Target:
Explain the importance of comprehending the structural context of a drama.
Activity 1.1. Match the words in column A to their meanings in Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer.
Activity 1.2. Use the clues in the second column to complete the words in the first column, revealing the reasons behind
the importance of learning the structural context of drama.
Why it is important to learn the structural context of drama?
Clues
1. To share unique p __ __ __ p __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Drama allows students from different backgrounds
to promote a deeper understanding and
appreciation of individual differences and fosters
an inclusive and accepting classroom
environment.
2. To Break s __ __ __ __ __ __ y __ __ __ and
c __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ b __ __ __
Drama allows Learners to develop critical thinking
skills and contribute to creating a more inclusive
society.
3. To b __ __ __ __ e __ __ a __ __ __ and
u __ __ __ __ s __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Drama allow students to step into the shoes of
characters from different backgrounds, cultures,
and identities.
“Drama holds immense power to engage learners, foster creativity, and promote holistic development.”
English 10
TERM 1_W1_LAS 1
Column A
Column B
1. Character
2. Characterization
3. Plot
4. Dialogue
5. Conflict
6. Theme
a. It represents the basic idea of the drama.
b. It is not simply conversation between characters.
c. The protagonists, the antagonists, and the supporting cast that are essential
to drama.
d. The order of events.
e. The representation of the traits, motives, and psychology of a character in
a narrative.
f. It takes various forms, from external struggles between characters to internal
dilemmas within an individual’s mind.
Concept note – copy this in your notebook.
Structural context refers to the framework, blueprint, or architectural design of a play. It is how a playwright organizes a
story into specific, interconnected components to build tension and deliver a meaningful message.
English 10
L E A R N I N G A C T I V I T Y S H E E T
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Date:
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Lesson Title/Topic:
Character and Characterization
“The Necklace” by Guy De Maupassant (Prose)
Lesson Target:
Describe the main characters in a prose/drama, including their traits, motivations, and
relationships based on how they are revealed.
Activity 2.1. Read the story “The Necklace” by Guy De Maupassant then, answer the questions below by choosing the
letter of the correct answer.
1. What does Mathilde's daydreaming about a lavish, richly decorated home reveal about her character's primary
motivation?
A. She is deeply dissatisfied with her life because she struggles with her physical health and environment.
B. She is driven by a deep desire for social status and luxury, feeling she was meant for high society.
C. She loves her husband deeply but wishes he were more ambitious and wealthy.
D. She is driven by a desire to become a famous writer and artist in Paris.
2. How does Monsieur Loisel's reaction to the invitation to the ministerial ball reveal his attitude toward his wife?
A. He is a devoted husband who goes to great lengths to please her and make her happy, even sacrificing his
own desires.
B. He is indifferent to her happiness and only cares about his own social standing.
C. He is annoyed by her constant demands and complains bitterly about the cost of household items.
D. He is suspicious of her motives for wanting to attend a high-society event.
3. How does Mathilde's behavior after losing the necklace reveal a surprising shift in her character traits?
A. She completely breaks down and expects her husband to fix her mistakes without helping.
B. She easily manipulates Madame Forestier into giving her a replacement necklace.
C. She abandons her husband and runs away to avoid facing the consequences of the loss.
D. She reveals an inner strength and a strong sense of duty by enduring years of extreme hardship to replace it.
4. What does the interaction between Mathilde and Madame Forestier regarding the borrowed necklace reveal about
their relationship?
A. They are bitter rivals competing for the same social attention.
B. They have a deeply affectionate friendship where they frequently share their most valuable possessions.
C. Madame Forestier is a wealthy acquaintance who generously lends her jewelry, highlighting the social and
economic gap between them.
D. Madame Forestier exploits Mathilde by forcing her to borrow expensive items for social events.
5. How does the narrator's direct commentary about Mathilde—stating she was "one of those pretty and charming girls
who are sometimes, as if by a mistake of destiny, born in a family of clerks"—contribute to the reader's understanding
of her internal conflict?
A. It emphasizes that her dissatisfaction is rooted in her misplaced belief that she was born for a life of luxury and
wealth.
B. It shows that her unhappiness stems from a universal human condition, rather than her specific circumstances.
C. It suggests that all middle-class women in 19th-century France were entirely greedy and ungrateful.
D. It proves that her husband is the sole cause of her social stagnation and unhappiness.
English 10
TERM 1_W1_LAS 2
Concept note – copy this in your notebook.
A character is the participant in the story. A character can be a person, animal, even a thing or imaginary
creature in a story.
Qualities of characters are shown through their – Speech, Thoughts, Effects on other characters, Actions, and Look.
A character can be a protagonist or antagonist. A protagonist is the main character in the story, while the antagonist
is the primary source of conflict.
In literature, characters can be dynamic (those who undergo significant changes in the story) or static (those
who remain the same from beginning to end.
Characterization refers to how characters are described and developed within the story.
English 10
L E A R N I N G A C T I V I T Y S H E E T
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Date:
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Lesson Title/Topic:
The Literary Conflict and Its Types
“The Necklace” by Guy De Maupassant (Prose)
Lesson Target:
To analyze the structural context of literary texts by identifying different types of conflict.
Activity 3.1. Identify the internal and external conflicts in Guy de Maupassant's classic short story, "The Necklace." Write
the letter of the correct answer on the space provided.
1. Mathilde Loisel spends her days weeping and filled with despair because she believes she was born for all the
delicacies and luxuries of life, yet she is married to a low-paid clerk. Which type of conflict does this represent?
a. Character vs. Nature
b. Character vs. Self
c. Character vs. Character
d. Character vs. Technology
2. When Monsieur Loisel brings home an invitation to the evening reception at the Ministry, Mathilde throws the invitation
on the table with spite because she has nothing to wear and cannot face the wealthy guests. This tension between
her immediate reaction and her husband's attempt to please her highlights what conflict?
a. Character vs. Character
b. Character vs. Society
c. Character vs. Supernatural
d. Character vs. Nature
3. Mathilde is deeply ashamed of her modest social class. She constantly battles her own intense feelings of envy,
resentment, and her artificial need to appear wealthy to others. This primary psychological struggle is an example of:
a. External Conflict
b. Historical Conflict
c. Internal Conflict
d. Environmental Conflict
4. In the story, the rigorous, rigid class system of 19th-century Paris restricts Mathilde from moving up into the high society
circles she desperately craves, directly driving her unhappiness. This represents which conflict?
a. Character vs. Self
b. Character vs. Nature
c. Character vs. Technology
d. Character vs. Society
5. After losing the diamond necklace, Mathilde and her husband must spend ten grueling years working extra jobs, firing
their servant, and moving into a garret to pay off the massive debt. What primary external conflict drives this ten-year
struggle?
a. Character vs. Nature (battling physical exhaustion)
b. Character vs. Character (fighting Madame Forestier for a deadline extension)
c. Character vs. Society (surviving economic hardship and paying back the money lenders)
d. Character vs. Self (repressing her pride)
English 10
TERM 1_W1_LAS 3
Concept note – copy this in your notebook.
One crucial structural element is conflict. Conflict creates tension, engages the reader, and reveals character,
theme, and plot progression.
Conflict can be internal conflict that occurs within the mind of a character, or external conflict that involves a
character struggling against an outside force.
Types of Conflict:
1. Man vs. Man: A character is in conflict with another character.
2. Man vs. Self: A character struggles with their own thoughts, feelings, beliefs, or desires.
3. Man vs. Society: A character clashes with the norms, laws, customs, or values of their society.
4. Man vs. Nature: A character struggles against storms, harsh environments, or natural disasters.
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