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Canto III (The Vestibule of Hell) by Dante Alighieri
Canto III (The Vestibule of Hell) by Dante Alighieri
III. PROCEDURE
Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity
A. Preliminary Activity
“Before we start, will someone lead the (One student will lead the prayer)
prayer?”
“Before you all sit, pick up any trash under (students pick the trash under their chairs)
your chairs.”
“Do you still remember what we discussed “Last meeting, we discussed the Four Causes
last meeting? Can someone share what he or of Family Conflict. These are the finances,
she remember?” siblings rivalry, favoritism and In-laws”
“Alright. Anyone who want to explain his or (One student will answer)
her answer?”
B. Lesson Proper
“Bring out your assignments and tell me “He is Dante Alighieri. He wrote the Divine
something about this person. Do you know Comedy.”
who is he?”
“What was his best known work?” “He wrote the Divine Comedy.”
“Very good. What are the three parts of “Inferno followed by Purgatorio then
Divine Comedy or La Divina Commedia?” Paradiso.”
“Exactly. Thank you. What are the words “Abandon All Hope Ye Who Enter Here”
written in the stone above the gate?”
“Dante did not understand it so he asked “Virgil advised Dante to be brave. To have
Virgil. What was Virgil’s advice to Dante?” the courage to enter the place.”
“When Dante finally entered hell, what was “He was horrified with the sights of the spirits
his reaction?” who are in deep pain.”
“Very good. And according to Virgil, who are “The uncommitted ones.”
these souls?”
C. Application:
“Turn you book on page 130. Written there
are guidelines on how to write definition.
D. Generalization
IV. EVALUATION
“You will be given 20 minutes to answer the quiz. After that, you are going to pass it sideward
then forward. Any question? If none, you may start answering now.”
Directions: Read each question comprehensively. Answer each question to the best of your
ability.
2. Describe the
landscape. Any
rivers? What are the
other distinguishing
features of this
landscape?
3. Any “monsters” or
“creatures” here?
Name them and
describe them. What
purpose do they
serve?
4. How does Dante fare
in this section?
What are his main
questions/concerns?
How is he holding
up?
5. What insights, if
any, come from
Virgil? What does he
have to teach
Dante?
V. ASSIGNMENT
“For your assignment, research about the Nine Circles of Hell and answer the chart below.”
Noted by:
ROSARIO S. SORIANO
Principal III