Kabanata 6 El Filibusterismo Lesson Plan Work -

Summary: Basilio, now a medical student, visits the forest on All Saints’ Day to tend his mother Sisa’s grave. He meets Simoun (Ibarra in disguise), who reveals his plan to ignite a revolution. Simoun tries to recruit Basilio, offering wealth and power, but Basilio hesitates, still clinging to reform through education. The chapter ends with Basilio torn between hope and simmering anger.

Why Chapter 6?

1. Reading Activity (10 Minutes)

2. Discussion and Analysis (15 Minutes)

  • Character Study (The Mysterious Man):
  • 3. Comparative Analysis (5 Minutes)

    I. Preliminary Activity (10 minutes) – “Memory Lane”

    II. Guided Reading & Annotation (20 minutes)

  • Teacher role: Circulate; prompt with questions like “Why does Rizal describe the Ipil tree?”
  • III. Small Group Discussion (15 minutes) – “The Crossroads” Divide class into 4 groups, each with one question:

    IV. Debate & Synthesis (10 minutes)

    V. Exit Ticket (5 minutes)

    Summary: Basilio, now a medical student, visits the forest on All Saints’ Day to tend his mother Sisa’s grave. He meets Simoun (Ibarra in disguise), who reveals his plan to ignite a revolution. Simoun tries to recruit Basilio, offering wealth and power, but Basilio hesitates, still clinging to reform through education. The chapter ends with Basilio torn between hope and simmering anger.

    Why Chapter 6?

    1. Reading Activity (10 Minutes)

    2. Discussion and Analysis (15 Minutes)

  • Character Study (The Mysterious Man):
  • 3. Comparative Analysis (5 Minutes)

    I. Preliminary Activity (10 minutes) – “Memory Lane”

    II. Guided Reading & Annotation (20 minutes)

  • Teacher role: Circulate; prompt with questions like “Why does Rizal describe the Ipil tree?”
  • III. Small Group Discussion (15 minutes) – “The Crossroads” Divide class into 4 groups, each with one question:

    IV. Debate & Synthesis (10 minutes)

    V. Exit Ticket (5 minutes)