LESSON EXEMPLAR IN ENGLISH 4

I. OBJECTIVES:

DOMAIN A. CONTENT STANDARD B. PERFORMANCE STANDARD

Reading Demonstrates an understanding of various Uses linguistic cues to appropriately construct
Comprehen-
linguistics nodes to comprehend various texts meaning from a variety of texts for a variety of
sion
purposes

Vocabulary Demonstrates an understanding that word Uses different resources to find word meaning
meaning can be derived from different
sources

Writing and Demonstrates an understanding of writing as Uses a variety of strategies to write

Composition
a process informational and literary compositions

C. LEARNING COMPETENCIES

1. Note significant details in a literary text. (EN4RC-Ia-2.2)

2. Use context clues to find meaning of unfamiliar words.(En4V-Ia 31)

3. Write 2–3 sentences about the characters in a literary text listened to or read
(EN4WC-Ia-b15)

II. SUBJECT MATTER :

A. Topics
1. Literature: A Cake for Kate by Gretel Laura M. Cadiong
2. Context Clues
3. Writing two or three sentences about the characters in a story read

B. References: K to 12 Curriculum Guide English, pages 86-87

English 4, Teacher’s Guide pages 15-17
English 4, Learner’s Material pages 7-8
https://prod-lrmds.deped.gov.ph/grade/4

C. Materials: laptop, power point presentation, chart, flashcards, television

D. Value Integration: Showing honesty and love for others

III. DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES

A. Reviewing previous lesson or presenting the new lesson
Unlocking of difficulties
Match column A to Column B
A B
1. rice cakes a. a long seat for several people, typically made of wood
or stone.
2. benches b. a watch worn on a strap around the wrist.
3. wristwatch c. delicacy made of ground rice and coconut milk
4. surprise d. a feeling of mild astonishment or shock caused by
something unexpected
 Use the following words in context or picture clues to elicit the meaning of the
words above

a. rice cakes
Show a picture of a rice cake or bibingka.
Say: “Mother makes rice cakes. They are our favourite delicacy
made of ground rice and coconut milk. Are rice cakes
Filipino food? Where can we buy rice cakes?

b. benches
Show a picture of benches.
Say: “In the park there are many benches. People sit on them.
Some benches are long. Others are enough for two
persons. Where else can we find benches? What
materials can be used to make benches?”

c. wristwatch
Show a real wristwatch.
Say: “This is a wristwatch. I wear it around my wrist so that I
can easily check the time. How does a wristwatch help
you?”

d. surprise
Say “Nena did not expect that her father would come home
today from Dubai. She was surprised when she saw him.
What does one feel when surprised?”

B. Establishing a purpose for the lesson

(Motivation)
Guess the song
The teacher will play a song and the pupils will tell the title.
Ask: “When do we hear this song?”

C. Presenting examples/ Instances of the new lesson

(Presentation)
Ask: “What do you usually have when you celebrate your birthday?”
“Do you also have a cake?
“Why do some children do not have cake when they celebrate their
birthday?
“Find out in our story, how did Kate get a cake for her birthday?
“Write your answer in the candle (drawing) provided for you.”
D. Discussing new concepts and practicing new skills # 1
(Modeling)
Setting standards while the teacher reads the story
Do the first reading of the story.

A Cake for Kate

Gretel Laura M. Cadiong

Kate was turning ten. But she was not happy. Birthdays were ordinary days for her.
She never had a birthday party. She never had a cake on her birthday. But she wish she
could have one.
After school, she would stand near the gate to sell rice cakes that her mother made.
One late afternoon, Kate saw a big box on one of the benches. She picked it up and
opened it. There were glasses, spoons and forks. There were also boxes of wrist watches, a
bag of marbles chocolates, combs and some dresses. She close the big box. She brought it to
the principal’s office.
The next day, Mr. Basa, the school principal and a lady came to Kate’s class. The lady
was Mrs. Salas, The owner of the box. Mr. Basa looked for Kate and he told Mrs. Salas how
kate found the big box. Mrs. Salas thanked Kate.
“I just arrived from Cebu and the things inside the box are my pasalubong for my
family,” she said. “I was in your school because I had to fetch my nephew. Then, I forgot that
box,” she added.
Sunday came. It was Kate’s birthday. After attending mass, Kate and her mother
went home. They were surprised to see Mrs. Salas waiting for them.
“Happy Birthday, Kate,” Mrs. Salas said. “I brought you a gift. I asked your teacher
about you and I am happy to know that you are not only a helpful daughter but an honest
girl, too.” She gave Kate a red box tied with a ribbon. Kate opened the box. What a surprise!
It was a cake for her birthday!

E. Discussing new concepts and practicing new skills #2

(Guided Practice)
Afterwards, ask individual pupils to read the story by parts.

Cake for Kate

Gretel Laura M. Cadiong

Kate was turning ten. How old is Kate?

But she was not happy. Birthdays were
ordinary days for her. She never had a Why did Kate consider her
birthday party. She never had a cake on birthdays as ordinary days?
her birthday. But she wish she could have one.

After school, she would stand near the gate What does Kate do after school?
to sell rice cakes that her mother made. Why do you think Kate sell rice
cakes after school?

One late afternoon, Kate saw a big box on What did Kate see on one of the
one of the benches. benches?

She picked it up and opened it. There were What did she do with the box?
glasses, spoons and forks. There were also
boxes of wrist watches, a bag of marbles What were in the box?
chocolates, combs and some dresses.
 She close the big box. She brought it to the After looking what’s inside the
principal’s office. box, what did Kate do with the
box?

Why did Kate bring the box to the

principal’s office?

The next day, Mr. Basa, the school principal Who was Mrs. Salas?
and a lady came to Kate’s class. The lady was
Mrs. Salas, The owner of the box. Mr. Basa Why was Mrs. Salas looking for
looked for Kate and he told Mrs. Salas how Kate?
Kate found the big box. Mrs. Salas thanked
Kate. What did Mrs. Salas tell to Kate
upon knowing how she found the
big box?

“I just arrived from Cebu and the things inside How did Mrs. Salas left the box
the box are my pasalubong for my family,” she in the school?
said. “I was in your school because I had to fetch
my nephew. Then, I forgot that box,” she added.

Sunday came. It was Kate’s birthday. After Where did Kate and her mother
attending mass, Kate and her mother went go on her birthday?
home. They were surprised to see Mrs. Salas
waiting for them. Why were they surprised when
they reach home?

“Happy Birthday, Kate,” Mrs. Salas said.

Guess? What does Mrs. Salas have for
Kate’s birthday?“I brought you a gift. I What kind of a girl is Kate according
asked your teacher about you and I am to her teacher?
happy to know that you are not only a
helpful daughter but an honest girl, too.”

She gave Kate a red box tied with a ribbon. What was inside the red box tied
Kate opened the box. What a surprise! with a ribbon?
It was a cake for her birthday!

After the whole story has been read, ask the class to read the story together with
proper intonation and expression.

F. Developing mastery (leads to Formative Assessment 3)

(Independent Practice )
Answer the following questions.
1. What did Kate sell after her classes?
2. Why do you think Kate sell rice cakes?
3. What did Kate see one afternoon?
4. What did she do with the box?
5. If you were Kate, what would you do with the box?
6. How did Mrs. Salas thank Kate for returning her box of pasalubong?
7. How do you think did Mrs. Salas learn about Kate’s birthday?
G. Finding practical application of concepts and skills in daily living
(Application/Valuing)

1. Cooperative/Differentiated Activities
Group the class into three. Explain clearly to the group the activity that they will do. Let
the groups choose their leader. Set standards for the group activity to avoid waste of time
and to promote cooperation and efficiency.

Facebook Group : Describe the main character in the story using the bubble map.

Kate

Instagram Group : Complete the 2 sentences about the drawing.

Mrs. Salas_____________________________.
She __________________________________;

Twitter Group : Write 2-3 sentences about the characters in our story using the jumbled
phrases.
1. helpful girl Kate is an honest and
2. thoughtful person is a Mrs. Salas

Google Group : Draw Kate’s face in the circle when Miss Salas gave her a cake on her
birthday. Write 2-3 sentences why Kate feels this way.

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I. Evaluating learning
Direction: Read the paragraph and answer the questions that follow.

Ricardo’s parents were well-to-do. They could afford to give him as much money he needed.
But when Ricardo studied in the United States, he did not ask his parents for any amount.
Instead, he worked at the swimming pool in his school to earn his pocket money. He also
washed dishes at a nearby restaurant.

1. Whose parents are well-to-do?

a. Ricardo b. Rodrigo c. Roberto d. Rogelio

2. Where did he study?

a. United Arab Emirates b. United Kingdom
c. United States d. United Nations

3. Where did he get his money?

a. From his classmates b. From his friends
c. From his parents d. From his earnings in a swimming pool and restaurant

4. What can you say about Ricardo?

Write 2-3 sentences about him.
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Prepared by :

EMMACULADA W. LAMUG
Demonstration Teacher