Plan Till A 2

PLANTILLA IN ENGLISH IV
SUBJECT MATTER: Lesson 1: Revisiting History 1.1.Noting Effectiveness of Textual Aids 1.2.Getting Meanings through Word Analysis: Suffixes 1.3.Distinguishing Different Types of Sources of Information 1.4. Uses of IT in a Sentence 1.5.Listening and Taking Down Notes from Lecturettes of Oral Reports 1.6.Presenting Oral Reports 1.7.Employing Concept Mapping 1.8.Determining How the Plot of a Story Develops
DAY NO. OBJECTIVES/ COMPETENCIES ACTIVITIES THAT REVIEW PREVIOUS MATERIALS ACTIVITIES THAT PRESENT NEW MATERIALS
Grade/Section: Year Rating Period : Quarter Week # :
Fourth First 1
ACTIVITIES THAT PRACTICE
ACTIVITIES THAT APPLY
ACTIVITIES THAT EVALUATES
a. Give the importance of using textual aids b. Identify the meaning of the unfamiliar words in the Reading text using word analysis (suffixes) c.Distinguish the different types of sources of Information a.Enumerate the uses of IT in a sentence b.Use IT in a sentence
Recall on the standards that the teacher presented during the first meeting
Game: YES or NO (Questions answerable by yes or no will be given. The last student standing will be declared as the winner.)
Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.)
Written Activity Direction: Give the derivation of the underlined word and identify its meaning from the choices given. Written Activity Direction: Rewrite the following
Short Quiz (Essay type) 1. Why is it important to use textual aids?
Recall on the story read.
Game: aMAZEing Race (Students compete to solve the mystery word of the day (IT)
Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each
Create dialogues using the illustration. Use IT
a. Enumerate the steps in taking down notes from Lecturettes or oral reports b. Differentiate the 4 methods of presenting oral reports c.Prepare an oral report d. Present an oral report in front of the class a. Explain concept mapping b. Employ concept mapping in the oral report presented
Short quiz on the topic discussed. Direction: Go over the paragraph in the box and pick out the pronouns. Put the pronoun in the first column and its antecedent referent in the second column. Check the third column if the pronoun is used as a subject. Drill (On the methods of presenting oral reports using flashcards)
Game: Telephone wire (A message will be given to the first row sitters and they will be tasked to pass the message to the next person until the message reaches the last person. The group with the correct message wins.)
student called will earn 10 points.) Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.)
sentences using either it/they as the case may be. Written Activity Direction: On your notebook, select one type of oral report and prepare to present it in class.
presenting its uses in a sentence. Reporting: Presenting an oral report. Group 1Barangay updates Group 2current events in the Barangay Group 3Barangay as partnership in governance Reporting: Present an oral report using the concept map that you made. Reporting: Using a concept map present the
Picture (A picture bearing two similar ideas presented differently will be shown to the class. Reading of the story: TRUCE IN THE FOREST by Fritz Vincken
a. Enumerate the elements of a story b. Differentiate the different
Review using Concept map. (All lessons discussed will be presented in a
Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each
Written Activity Direction: Make a concept map of your oral report yesterday. Written Activity Direction: Answer the following
elements of a concept map) story c.Through concept mapping, present the plot of the story SUBJECT MATTER: Lesson 2: Looking into Tradition
student called will earn 10 points.)
questions related to the story read.
elements of the story
Fourth First 2
2.1. Activating Background Knowledge through Effective Titles 2.2. Deriving Words 2.3. Locating Information from General and Primary Sources 2.4. Using Personal Pronouns 2.5. Pointing Out the Effectiveness of Devices in Attracting Listeners 2.6. Employing Concept Mapping in Taking Down Notes 2.7. Noting the Timeline in Narratives
ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES THAT THAT PRACTICE APPLY
a. Make a concept map to activate background knowledge on a given title 1
Review on the previous topic through question and answer.
a.
Derive the
Concept Map: TRADITION
Think-Pair-Square: a. Think time A picture is presented and students are asked to observe it b. Pair Work Students share with their partner c. Square Work Students share with 2 pairs Comprehension
Make a concept map on the subject TRADITION (by group)
Present your work in front of the class.
Oral Activity Numbered
Short Quiz
meaning of TRADITION unfamiliar words through the given suffixes b. Locate information from general and primary sources c.Supply the needed information from the text given. a. Enumerate Flashcard Drill on and differentiate words with the 3 uses of suffixes. pronouns b. Use personal pronouns in sentences
Check-Up: Look at the words used in the selection you are about to read. a. Com monly b. Drunk ard c.Parental d. Autho rity Hug Tag: Coop Play starting with one IT. Those hugging somebody are safe. The ones caught will be ITs until everybody is tagged. Listening Activity: A paragraph is read and students will be asked to jot it down as fast as they could. (checking of right responses after) Socratic Method
(Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.)
Heads Together: Students will be asked to answer questions by group.
on words with given suffix and questions about the story read.
a. Explain the effectiveness of devices in attracting listeners b. Make a concept map on the topic given a. Enumerate and explain the 3 timelines used in narratives
Flashcard Drill on sentences with IT. Students will be asked to identify the specific use of IT in the sentence.
Flashcard Drill on sentences with IT. Students will be asked to identify
Written Activity: Direction: Identify all personal pronouns in the sentences that follow. Do these in your notebook. Oral Activity Written (Questions Activity: about the Make a lesson will concept map be given. on the topic Each student given called will earn 10 points.) Oral Activity Written (Questions Activity: about the Answer page lesson will 33 of the
Checking of the written activity and assessment of scores.
Presentatio n and assessment of outputs
Short Quiz on the topics discussed.
b. Classify the given text according to the kinds of timelines
the specific use of IT in the sentence.
be given. textbook. Each student called will earn 10 points.)
SUBJECT MATTER: Lesson 3: Going Native 3.1. 3.2. 3.3. 3.4. 3.5. 3.6. 3.7. 3.8. Scanning Newspaper Headlines to Get Information Using Definition to Identify a Word in a Text Utilizing Knowledge of the Different Text Types Stating a Fact or Opinion (Phrases) Utilizing an Outline in Taking Down Notes Observing Conversational Strategies in Oral Interactions Using Outlines to Organize Ideas from a Text Describing Types of Conflicts in a Selection
Fourth First 3
DAY NO.
OBJECTIVES/ COMPETENCIES
ACTIVITIES THAT REVIEW PREVIOUS MATERIALS
ACTIVITIES THAT PRESENT NEW MATERIALS
ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES THAT ACTIVITIES THAT THAT PRACTICE APPLY EVALUATES
a. Scan newspaper headlines to get information
Review on the previous topic.
Brainstorming: 3 newspaper headlines will be presented in front
Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will
Written Activity: Answer page 36 of the
Checking and Assessment of the written activity
b.Use definition to identify a word in a text c.Enumerate the different text types a. Answer the questions related to the text read b. Define phrase c.Identify and explain the 3 types of phrases a. Make an outline of the notes taken b. Observe verbal clues used in conversations Checking of Assignment on the previous topic.
of the class. Students will then be asked to match them with excerpts from the newspaper. Socratic Method: If you were to choose from being a Filipino and a Foreigner what would you opt? Picture: Showa picture of a house with scaffolds.
be given. book. Each student called will earn 10 points.) Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) Oral Activity (Questions Written Activity: Study the sentences and identify the types of phrases in each sentence. Written Activity: Make an outline of the topic discussed for the day. Dialogue: Create dialogues on any of the following topics. Use phrases appropriately. Phillips 66: Students are grouped by 6 and they view each others opinion on a topic for 6 minutes. Make an outline of the topics found on page 42 of the book.
Flashcard Drill on the sentences with different types of phrases
a. Use outlines Review on to organize ideas yesterdays from a text group sharing. 4
Puzzle: Each group is asked to complete the puzzle given by the teacher.
Written Activity: Differentiate a sentence outline from a topic outline.
a. Define conflict
Short Quiz on yesterdays
Think-PairSquare:
Written Activity:
Role Playing: Choose one
b. Enumerate the 5 types of conflicts
discussion
Share your most unforgettable moment where in you had a fight with your best friend.
about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.)
Answer the element of comprehension the story and questions role-play a related to the situation text. focusing on the element chosen.
SUBJECT MATTER: Lesson 4. Strengthening Positive Values 4.1. Noting the Effectiveness of Textual Aids in Activating Background Knowledge 4.2. Arriving at the Appropriate Meaning of Words 4.3. Deriving Information from a Journalistic Text Using a Vertical File 4.4. Using Infinitives and Infinitive Phrases 4.5. Getting Information from News Reports, Speeches, Informative Talks, and Panel Discussions 4.6. Using Outlines and Notes in Preparing a Research Paper 4.7. Reacting to Literary Technique Adapted by the Author
ACTIVITIES THAT REVIEW PREVIOUS MATERIALS ACTIVITIES THAT PRESENT NEW MATERIALS
Grade/Section: Year Rating Period : Quarter Week #
Fourth First : 4
DAY NO.
a. Explain the effectiveness of textual aids in
Highlight on the best performance of a role play
Pass-A-question: Oral Activity Choose one With the sound (Questions graphic of dance music, a about the organizer and
Presentatio n of outputs
activating background knowledge
done last meeting
cabbage will be passed around with questions written on each peel. Unlocking of Difficulties: Decide the meaning of value and device that is most appropriate to each of the sentences that follow.
a. Identify the appropriate meaning of the given words b. Derive Information from a Journalistic Text using a vertical file c. Answer the questions related to the given text a. Enumerate and explain the functions of an infinitive b. Identify an infinitive phrase and give its function a. Derive Information from news reports, speeches, informative talks, and panel discussions
Present one graphic organizer
lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.)
present the information given.
Comprehension Check-Up (questions related to the text given)
Summarize in 5 statements the information you derived from the text
Short Quiz on appropriate meaning of words
Board Work: The word phrase will be written on the board. Students will be asked to write anything related to the concept.
Short Quiz on infinitive phrases.
Written Activity: Transform each verb into infinites and use it in a sentence. a. Believe (D.O.) b. See (subject) Fantasy: Oral Activity Written Imagine that you (Questions Activity: are a broadcast about the Enumerate the journalist lesson will be steps in using covering the 2010 given. Each outlines and Elections. student notes in called will preparing
Make 5 sentences using infinitive phrases and identify its functions.
Role Playing: Student volunteers are asked to play the role of a
b. Enumerate the
steps in using outlines and notes in preparing a research paper.
earn 10 points.)
a. React to Socratic Method Literary technique applied by the author b. Answer questions related to the story read
Think-Pair-Share: What makes you happy? (Share answers with partner)
field reporter. Other students will then take down notes from the report delivered. Oral Activity Comprehension Did the (Questions Check-Up technique about the (questions used by the lesson will be related to the author suit given. Each text given) the piece student that he called will wrote? earn 10 points.)
research papers.
SUBJECT MATTER: Lesson 5: Realizing Dreams 5.1. Skimming to get the Idea 5.2. Using a Definition to Identify a Word in a Text 5.3. Using Headings to Set Purpose in Reading 5.4. Expressing Opinions, Feelings, Beliefs (Gerunds and Gerunds Phrases) 5.5. Listening to Derive Information from News Reports 5.6. Using Varied Strategies to Summarize a Material 5.7. Deducing the Theme from a Narrative
Fourth First
DAY NO.
a.Define Skimming b.Skim through the text and answer the questions related to it a.Use definition to identify a word in a text b.Use headings to set purpose in reading c. Answer the questions related to the given text a.Differentiate gerunds from gerund phrases b.Enumerate the uses of gerund phrases
What lesson did you learn from the previous story read?
React to this line: People everywhere want their dreams realized.
Skim through the given text.
Present the Heading: Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the World (Ask the students their idea of the heading given.)
Checking of the Numbered Heads Assignment given. Together: Locate as many words (from the text) as you can that ends with ing. Short Quiz on the previous topic Present and example of a
a.Derive information from
Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) Oral Activity (Questions
Written Activity: Define Skimming
Skimming Activity: Skim through the text and answer the questions related to it Using your groups dictionary, define the unfamiliar words in the selection. Answer Activity 2 on page 79 of your textbook.
Comprehension Check: Answer questions related to the text.
Written Activity: Identify the sentence that uses a gerundial phrase by underlining it. Written Activity:
Checking and
news reports
news report.
SUBJECT MATTER: Lesson 6: Across Cultural Barriers 6.1. 6.2. 6.3. 6.4. 6.5. 6.6. 6.7. Scanning to Determine Specific Meaning and Information Noting the Effectiveness of Textual Aids Expressing Gratitude/Appreciation (Clauses) Listening to Take Down Information from Detailed Reports a.Use varied Go over the news Discussion on the Improving Voice, Articulation, and Pronunciation strategies to report from TV varied strategies Expanding Ideas in Well-Constructed Paragraphs summarize a PATROL last night. to summarize a Determining Rhetorical Functions Used in Essays material material and on b.Deduce the deducing the theme from a theme from a narrative narrative.
about the Answer page Assessment lesson will be 81 of your of results. given. Each Grade/Section: Fourth textbook. Year student called will Rating Period : Second earn 10 Quarter points.) Oral Activity Deduce the Go over the Week # : 1 (Questions theme from text and about the the narrative come up lesson will be read. with a short given. Each Presenting it summary student creatively. by called will employing earn 10 the points.) strategies learned.
DAY NO.
a. Scan to Share insights on determine specific the previous text meaning and read.
Pre-Scanning: Questions from the text will be
Oral Activity (Questions about the
Comprehension What Is the Check-Up: significance Answer of using
information b. Explain the effectiveness of using textual aids
lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) a. Define clause Share some Think-Pair-Share Oral Activity b. Enumerate and insights on the Explain the (Questions differentiate the previous text following line: about the 3 types of read. I am an island. I lesson will be clauses build walls that given. Each none may student penetrate. called will earn 10 points.) a. Take down Flashcard Drill on Mock Interview Oral Activity information from a sentences with (Role playing of (Questions detailed report different types of selected students about the b. Read a speech clauses portraying as the lesson will be material orally. presidentiables) given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) a. Write a well Short Quiz on the Game: Go In Oral Activity constructed previous topic Between (Questions paragraph (Students are about the asked to execute lesson will be the orders of the given. Each teachers without student letting go of the called will hands of the earn 10 group mates.) points.) a. Determine Sharing of the Ponder on the Oral Activity rhetorical functions activity conducted following lines: (Questions
given and each student is only given 5 minutes to locate the answers.
questions related to the text.
textual aids?
Written Activity: Complete the following sentences using an appropriate type of clause.
Write your own sentences using the given words to introduce a clause
Listening In groups of Activity: 5 select a Take down speech notes as the material teacher reads a and present detailed report it in front of the class tomorrow. Written Choose one Activity: of the Rewrite the following sentences into topics in a welldeveloping organized an paragraph expository using paragraph. exposition Written Activity What type Comprehension of essay is
used in essay
last meeting.
What do you consider your passions in life? Why do you consider them as such?
about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.)
Check: Answer questions related to the text.
the literary piece presented? Why?
SUBJECT MATTER: Lesson 7: Bridges and Brotherhood 7.1. 7.2. 7.3. 7.4. 7.5. 7.6. 7.7. 7.8. Reading Closely to Get Explicit and Implicit Information Recognizing Connotative and Denotative Meanings Skimming to Get the Main Idea and the Authors Purpose Coordinating and Correlative Conjunctions Listening to Identify Markers of Cohesion Using Appropriate Language to Express Thoughts and Ideas Writing a Reflective Journal Appreciating the Use of Imagery and Poetic Devices
Fourth Second 2
DAY NO.
a.
Differentiat Share insights on
Presenting
Oral Activity Written
Answer page
e explicit information from implicit information. b. Give the connotative and denotative meaning of the selected words from the text a. Skim through the selection to get the main idea b. Answer the questions related to the text read.
the lesson learned from the previous text read.
quotations with ambiguous meanings (Students will share their understanding.)
(Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.)
Activity: 103 of your Go over these textbook. words from the selection you are about to read and give both the denotative and connotative meaning. Comprehension Give the Check: main idea for Answer each questions paragraph. related to the text.
Checking of the activity given.
Show pictures of the presidents of the United States of America
Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given.
a. Differentiate Short Quiz on the coordinating previous topic. conjunctions from correlative conjunctions
Game: CrodileAlligator-Monkey (A test of speed and following directions)
Written Activity: Combine the 2 sentences in each number using any of the conjunctions. Written Activity: Choose one cohesive device and use
Construct 5 sentences with coordinating and correlative conjunctions. Think about the address of John F. Kennedy. Did he use
a. Identify the different markers of cohesion b. Express ones thoughts and
Checking of Assignment
Read again the text about John F. Kennedy
ideas appropriately. a. Write a reflective journal b. Identify the imagery used in the text presented Ask one of the students to read their output on the previous session.
Each student called will earn 10 points.) Role Play on the Oral Activity advertisement of (Questions Purefoods (Dear about the Diary) by selected lesson will pupils be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.)
it in a sentence.
appropriate language to express his thoughts? Written Sketch/Draw, Activity: or write Think of one down in a experience you journal entry have gone a slogan through the showing your past week and feelings after write a journal reading the entry for that poem. experience.
SUBJECT MATTER: Lesson 8: Scent of Peace 8.1. Transcoding Information from Linear to Non-linear Text 8.2. Using Collocation of Difficult Words to Unlock Meaning 8.3. Coping with Unknown Words and Ambiguous Sentence Structures 8.4. Using Transition Signals/Connectives/Adverbs 8.5. Identifying the Role of Discourse Markers 8.6. Using the Accompanying Non-Verbal Clues 8.7. Writing a Personal Account 8.8. Pointing Out How Writers Build a System of Values
DAY OBJECTIVES/ ACTIVITIES THAT ACTIVITIES THAT ACTIVITIES
Fourth Second 3
ACTIVITIES THAT
ACTIVITIES
NO.
COMPETENCIES
REVIEW PREVIOUS MATERIALS
PRESENT NEW MATERIALS
THAT PRACTICE
APPLY
THAT EVALUATES
a.Transcode the given text b. Unlock the meaning of the unfamiliar words through collocation
Presentation of the artworks of the selected students.
Transcode the given text using this diagram.
Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.)
Written Answer Activity: page 118 of Match the your book. adjectives and nouns which fit best together to form a collocation.
a. Identify and interpret reference and substitution b. Answer the questions related to the text
Checking and Assessment of results of the activity given.
Group Sharing: Do you still remember the Teleserye of ABSCBN entitled LOBO? Who is your favorite character? Why?
a. Use transitional Answering of the Re-reading of the signals in a assignment given. story: sentence. Notice the words b. Identify or phrases that transitional signals link a sentence in a sentence. with the rest of
Comprehension Look at the Check: second to Answer the last questions paragraph. related to the It has an text. ambiguous structure with the use of the pronoun his. Which does the first his refer to? What about the second his? The third his? Oral Activity Written Underline (Questions Activity: the about the Answer page transition lesson will be 122 of your signals or given. Each textbook. connectives student used in the
the paragraphs.
called will earn 10 points.) Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) Listening Activity: Listen to the passage read. Take note of the discourse markers used in each sentence.
following paragraph.
a. Enumerate and Short Quiz on the identify discourse previous topic. markers b. Give example of non-verbal clues c. Write a personal account
GUESSING GAME (Charades)
a.Read the selection and identify the practical applications of positive values.
Sharing of one of the personal accounts written by selected students.
Board work: Write as many as you can: What are the joys of your life?
SUBJECT MATTER: Lesson 9: Hallmarks of Friendship
Reporting: Write and personal account and share it in front. Note down the nonverbal clues used by the reporter. Oral Activity Written Write a (Questions Activity: journal about the Answer page entry that lesson will be 127 of your reveals given. Each textbook. your student thoughts called will and feelings earn 10 about a points.) striking passage in the text. Grade/Section: Fourth Year Rating Period : Quarter Week # : Second 4
9.1. Scanning for Specific Details 9.2. Using Collocation as Aid in Unlocking Meaning 9.3. Using Previous Experience as Basis for Processing Information 9.4. Drawing Conclusions (Conjunctive Adverbs) 9.5. Listening to Determine the Content and Function of Statements 9.6. Conveying Information through Interactive Media
9.7. Using Interactional and Transactional Functions of Language in a Letter 9.8. Identifying Values Reflected in Various Text Types
ACTIVITIES THAT REVIEW PREVIOUS MATERIALS ACTIVITIES THAT PRESENT NEW MATERIALS ACTIVITIES THAT EVALUATES
DAY NO.
a. Scan the paragraph for details b. Use collocation as aid in unlocking meaning
Share insights learned from the previous story read.
Friendship
Positiv Negativ e e
a. Cite previous
experiences relevant to the selection. b. Answer questions related to the selection read.
Review on the concepts learned through Socratic Method
Picture: Drawing of a house half-built with scaffolds.
Written Checking Activity: Scan and through the assessment first three of the paragraphs activity and pick out given. the terms that are related to the given words as used by the author. Oral Activity Comprehension Share one (Questions Check: friendship about the Answer experience lesson will be questions that you given. Each related to the can never student text. forget. called will Present it earn 10 creatively. points.)
a. Enumerate the Sharing by uses of conjunctive selected adverbs. volunteers on the friendship
Present the examples on a chart (No labels yet. The students
Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be
Written Activity: Answer page 134 of your
Checking and assessment of the
experience.
will be the one to identify the uses.)
given. Each student called will earn 10 points.)
book.
activity given.
a. Enumerate the Short Quiz on the steps in listening to previous lesson. determine the content and function of statements b. Differentiate a letter of appeal from a letter of inquiry a. Identify Values reflected in various text types. b. Answer questions related to the text given. Read aloud in class one of the letters written by the students.
Show an example of a letter of Appeal.
Present the different text types.
Write a letter of appeal. Brainstorm on possible issues, concerns, or problems on which you would base your letter. Oral Activity Comprehension What (Questions Check: values are about the Answer reflected in lesson will be questions each type? given. Each related to the Why do you student text. think so? called will Support earn 10 your points.) answer.
Written Activity: Go over the sample letter and find out about its contents.
SUBJECT MATTER: Lesson 10: Development and National
Grade/Section:
Fourth
Pride 10.1. 10.2. 10.3. 10.4. 10.5. 10.6. 10.7. 10.8. Transcoding Information from Linear to Non-linear Text Defining Words from Context Reading Closely to Get Details Expressing Opinion: Agreeing/Disagreeing (Parallelism) Assessing Effectiveness of Materials Listened To Using Idioms in Expressing Ones Feelings Using Sensory Details in a Descriptive Paragraph Discriminating between Positive and Negative Values
Year Rating Period : Quarter Week # : Second 5
DAY NO.
ACTIVITIES THAT PRESENT NEW MATERIALS Least Densely Populated Countries
Transcode the key information in the text by completing the graphic organizer b. Unlock unfamiliar words in the selection through context clues. a. Read closely to get details from the text.
a.
Share insights learned from the previous story read.
Checking and Game: Paint me Assessment of the a Picture Short Quiz
Written Activity: Answer page 144 of your book.
Short Quiz on Context Clues.
Comprehension What Check: values are Answer reflected in questions the text? related to the Why do you text. think so? Support your answer.
a. Express ones Sharing of opinion in insights on the grammatically previous lesson. parallel sentences. b. Assess effectiveness of materials listened to. a. Use idioms in expressing ones feelings b. Using Sensory Details in a Descriptive Paragraph a. Discriminating between Positive and Negative Values Short Quiz on the previous activity
Game: Charades
Present an example of an idiomatic expression.
Sharing of insights on the previous lesson.
Game: Blockbuster
Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.)
Checking and assessment of the activity given.
Written Activity: Use idioms in expressing ones feelings
Checking and assessment of the activity given.
Comprehension Checking Check: and Answer assessment questions of the related to the activity text. given
SUBJECT MATTER: Lesson 11: Strike a Balance 11.1. Transcoding Information from Linear to Non-linear 11.2. Recognizing Definition as a Context Clue 11.3. Reading Closely to Get Details 11.4. Using Phrases and Clauses (Expressing Concession and Opposition) 11.5. Noting Pertinent Details of Materials Listened To 11.6. Asking and Responding to Questions about a Chart 11.7. Understanding the Parts of a Research Paper 11.8. Showing a Keener Sense of Value for What is Worthwhile
Fourth Third 1
DAY NO.
Sharing of insights Picture: Blueprint Explain topic on the previous of a house yet to outline story read. be built b. Derive the meaning of words through a definition as context clue
Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student
Written Activity: Derive the meaning of the italicized words through a definition as a context clue.
Make a topic outline on using context clues
Checking and a. Read the assessment o f selection to get the previous details activity b. Answer questions
Video Clip: (About global warming)
Comprehension Check: Answer questions related to the text.
Checking and Assessment of results
related to the selection
called will earn 10 points.)
a. Compare and contrast a phrase from a clause b. Express concession and opposition using phrases and clauses.
How can you help mitigate the effects of greenhouse effect?
Think PairOral Activity Square (What is (Questions the difference of a about the phrase from a lesson will be clause?) given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) Listening Activity: A short conversation is read aloud. Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.)
Written Activity: Answer page 164 of your textbook.
Write 5 sentence expressing concession and opposition using phrases and clauses Explain the given pie graph by getting specific details.
a. Listen to a Short quiz on the conversation for previous topics specific details. b. Answer questions about the chart presented. 4
Written Activity: Fill in the chart with details from the short conversation read.
Present the pie
Playing the music
Oral Activity
Answer page
Short quiz
a. Enumerate and explain the parts of a research paper b. Identify words suggesting music of the language
graph used in the previous topic.
of a famous ballad.
(Questions 171 of your about the book. lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) Grade/Section: Year Rating Period : Quarter Week #
on the topics discussed.
SUBJECT MATTER: Lesson 12: Weather Pattern 12.1. Organizing Information Illustrated in Tables, Graphs, or Diagrams 12.2. looking at Idioms Related to Weather 12.3. Identifying Facts and Opinions 12.4. Using Clauses with If, Whether, and Information Questions 12.5. Assessing the Effectiveness of Material Listened To, Its Purpose and Effects 12.6. Expressing Ones Viewpoint on an Issue 12.7. Using Outlines and Notes as Aids in the Preparation of a Research Paper 12.8. Picking Out the Elements that Distinguish the Play as a Literary Form
Fourth Third : 2
1 a. Organize information illustrated in tables, graphs, or diagrams b. Use idioms related to
Checking and assessment of the previous activity
Graphic Aid:
Weather
Oral Activity Answer page (Questions 174 of your about the book. lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10
Write in paragraph form the complete information that can be derives from the
Climate
weather in a sentence
points.)
table.
a. Identify the Sharing of the Reading of an facts and paragraph written. excerpt of a opinions weather report expressed in the selection read
Written: Make a table of facts and opinions expressed in the selection read.
Sharing of insights Message Relay: from the previous Sentences with If selection read. and Whether) Use clauses with If and whether
Do you think the selection about El Nio is stating a fact or an opinion? Prove your answer Checking and assessment of results
a. Assess the Short Quiz on the effectiveness of previous topic the material discussed read b. Express ones viewpoint on an issue
Brainstorming: Explain in your own words Half the world is compose of people who have something to say and keep on saying it.
Written Activity: Is the listening material effective? Prove your answer.
Choose one topic, with your partner, work together to write opinions or statements about the topic. Short quiz on the topics discussed.
Sharing of the a. Explain modified written activity. outline b. Discuss why a play is a literary form
Game: Point me a picture
Written Activity: Answer pages 181 and 193 of your book
SUBJECT MATTER: Lesson 13: Better Options 13.1. 13.2. 13.3. 13.4. 13.5. 13.6. 13.7. 13.8.
DAY
Fourth Third 3
Explaining Visual-Verbal Relationship in Information Map Deriving Meanings of Words through Context Clues Examining Opinions for Bias Using Anticipatory It and the Passive Voice Listening Analytically to Distinguish Facts form Opinions Expressing Varied Viewpoint on an Issue Using Notes in a Research Paper Appreciating Use of Imagery and Poetic Devices
OBJECTIVES/ ACTIVITIES THAT ACTIVITIES THAT ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES THAT
ACTIVITIES
NO.
COMPETENCIES
REVIEW PREVIOUS MATERIALS
PRESENT NEW MATERIALS
THAT PRACTICE
APPLY
THAT EVALUATES
a. Give the importance of Visual-Verbal Relationship in 1 reading an information map b. Derive the meaning words through context clues a. Differentiate Presentation of an opinion from information map bias b. Answer questions related to the 2 text
Checking and Assessment of Results of the Quiz
Illustration of a Literary Map (page 195)
Oral Activity Answer page (Questions 196 of your about the book lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.)
Why is it important to use visualverbal relationship in reading an information map?
Think-Pair-Share React to this Slogan: Health is Wealth
Comprehension Short quiz Check: on the Answer topics questions discussed. related to the text.
a. Restate Checking and sentences in the Assessment of passive voice Results using anticipatory it.
Game: Simon Says
Written Activity: Answer page 200 of your book
Restate the following sentences in the passive voice us anticipatory it.
a. Distinguish Checking and fact from Assessment of opinion Results b. Express varied viewpoint man issue 4
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder Fact or Opinion?
Written Activity: Complete the table of facts and opinions from the selection read.
Debate Challenge Group 1 Pro Group 2 Con (A member will challenge a student for a debate on the topic Choose a part of poem that strikes you most in terms of imagery.
Short Quiz on the a. Compare previous topic and contrast the three types of note cards b. Identify words/lines poem from the suggesting imagery.
Round Robin: Describe your classmate with one very appropriate adjective.
What is common in all the note cards? Why is there a need to cite such?
SUBJECT MATTER: Lesson 14: New Visions 14.1. Reinforcing the Use of Locational Skills 14.2. Getting Meanings of Difficult Words Using the Dictionary
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Fourth Third
14.3. Extracting Accurate and Required Information from Sources Read 14.4. Using If Only and I Wish in Sentences Expressing Wish and Regret 14.5. Assessing the Effectiveness of a Material Listened To 14.6. Arriving at a Consensus by Resorting to Varied Strategies 14.7. Showing Respect for Intellectual Property Rights 14.8. Showing Appreciation for Significant Human Experiences
Quarter Week # : 4
DAY NO.
Re-reading of the a. Use poem presented locational skills on the previous in getting lesson sources of information b. Get meanings of difficult words using a dictionary Get accurate and required information from the textbook Checking and Assessment of the results of the quiz
Game: Following Directions (Go to respective groups using sketch map)
Look up the Short quiz on meaning of the the topic given words discussed using dictionary
Picture of a polluted sea
Comprehension What is the Check: morale of the Answer text read? questions related to the text.
a. Write Sharing of sentences insights from the expressing wish text read. and regret 3
If a genie appeared right in front of you, What would your wish for? Why?
Oral Activity Answer pages (Questions 212-213 of about the your book lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) Using the three common ways of citing sources. Document or prepared citation for the given text.
Share on unforgettable experience that you regretted most. If given the chance what would you change?
a. Identify the purpose of the material listened to b. Use varied strategies to arrive at a consensus
Sharing of the unforgettable experiences by selected students
Game: The BIG question All questions one given for the students to answer (by group)
a. Show
Presentation of respect for the required task Intellectual Property rights through citation b. Show appreciation for
Board work: Associations of the word
Respect
Using any of the approaches learned, agree with your group mates on a creative presentation about The Students Role in Saving Nature from Destruction. Oral Activity Comprehension Show (Questions Check: appreciation about the Answer for significant lesson will questions human be given. related to the experience Each student text. by writing a called will diary entry
significant human experience by writing a diary.
earn 10 points.)
about your feelings after reading the poem.
SUBJECT MATTER: Lesson 15: Nature and Science Connection 15.1. Explaining Illustration and Schematic Diagrams in Science and Technology 15.2. Using a Prefix to Define New Words 15.3. Identifying Pronoun Antecedents to Understand a Cohesive Text 15.4. Stating Cause-Effect Relationship (Conjunctions /Connectives of Cause and Effect) 15.5. Identifying the Role of Discourse Markers in Signaling the Function of Statements 15.6. Agreeing/Disagreeing with a Panelist Expressing Viewpoints on an Issue 15.7. Using Outlines as Aids in the Preparation of Research Paper 15.8. Expressing Ones Attitudes and Values Concerning Nature
DAY NO. OBJECTIVES/ COMPETENCIES ACTIVITIES THAT REVIEW PREVIOUS MATERIALS ACTIVITIES THAT PRESENT NEW MATERIALS ACTIVITIES THAT PRACTICE
Fourth Third 5
a. Explain illustration and schematic diagrams in science and. Technology b. Define new words using
Sharing of at least 5 diary entries of student volunteers
Picture of an Ecosystem
Oral Activity Answer page (Questions 224 of your about the book. lesson will be given. Each student called will
Look at the diagram presented. Use it to answer the given questions
prefixes
earn 10 points.) Checking and Assessment of the results of the previous activity Game: Fantasy Imagine there are no longer trees nor animals in our surroundings. How would you survive? Pictures showing causes and effects Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) Comprehension What morale Check: can you get Answer from the questions selection? (Use related to the pronouns in text. relating your answer)
Identify the pronoun antecedents in the given cohesive text
Use conjunctions in stating causes and effects 3
a. Identify the role of discourse markers in signaling the function of statements b. React to a Panelist expressing viewpoints on
Sharing of the morale learned from the selection. Indentifying pronoun antecedents in the sharing of the chosen students. Checking and Assessment of the results of the given activity
NumberedHeads Together List all the conjunctions form the previous selection read. Answer pages 232-233 of your book.
Combine the given sentences using the appropriate conjunctions.
Recalling of the tv program Y Speak by Moe Twister
With 6 classmates, hold a panel discussion. Choose a topic and elect a chairperson. Agree/Disagree to the ideas of the other panelists of
an issue
your group.
a. Make an outline of the selection. b. Express ones attitudes and values concerning nature
Short Quiz on the A Schematic previous topic. Diagram Showing how the earth was made
SUBJECT MATTER: Lesson 16: Search for Answers 16.1. Adjusting Reading Speed to Suit Ones Purpose in Reading 16.2. Defining Words Contextually 16.3. Separating Facts and Opinions 16.4. Describing or Reporting an Experiment (The Passive Voice) 16.5. Listening to Different Viewpoints 16.6. Analyzing and Reacting Critically 16.7. Writing a Short Paragraph about an Experiment Performed in Class 16.8. Deducing the Central Theme of a Literary Work
Sequential Numbered Heads Together (A Scrambled outline is given to each member. The group must arrange it accordingly. Grade/Section:
What morale can you get from the selection?
Fourth Year Fourth : 1
Rating Period : Quarter Week #
a. Read the selection slowly and identify facts
Sharing of insights from the previous selection
Picture of a rainbow
Oral Activity (Questions about the
Answer page 244 of your textbook
Pick out the facts and opinions in
and opinions b.Define words contextually
read.
lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will
the selection given
a. Differentiate a fact from an opinion b. Answer the questions related to the text read.
Checking and Assessment of the results of the written activity.
Fact
Opinio
Comprehension Short Quiz Check: on the topic Answer discussed questions related to the text.
a. Rewrite sentences in the passive form 3
Checking and Present 2 Assessment of the sentences results of the a. Active written activity. b. Passive
a. Listen to different view points b. Analyze and react critically
Game: Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Prove your answer.
Pick out 5 sentences in the active form and five sentences in the passive form. Written Short quiz Activity: Study on the topic the given chart discussed and cut out and state the ideas given to each of the
a. Write a short paragraph about the experiment preformed in the selection. b. Deduce the central theme of a literary work.
Quick Science experiment using a magnifying glass
earn 10 points.) Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.)
persons in the chart Write a short Comprehension paragraph Check: about the Answer experiment questions preformed in related to the the text. selection.
SUBJECT MATTER : Lesson 17: Breakthroughs in Science 17.1. Gathering Data Using Non-Print Resources 17.2. Identifying the Meaning of a Word with Multiple Meanings 17.3. Using Headings to Help Set Purpose in Reading 17.4. Imparting and Sharing Information (The Passive Voice with Modal Auxiliaries) 17.5. Listening for the Main Idea of Voicemail Messages 17.6. Arriving at a Consensus by Resorting to Varied Strategies 17.7. Preparing Documentation for the Rough Draft 17.8. Show Value and Respect for Diversity Evident in Literature
DAY NO. OBJECTIVES/ COMPETENCIES ACTIVITIES THAT REVIEW PREVIOUS ACTIVITIES THAT PRESENT NEW
Fourth Fourth 2
ACTIVITIES THAT
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
EVALUATES
a. Enumerate the non-print resources that can be used in gathering data b. Identify the meaning of a word with multiple meanings
a. Set purpose in
Sharing on the paragraph written by selected students
Copy of an e-mail written on a manila paper
Oral Activity Answer page (Questions 259 of your about the textbook lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.)
Checking and Assessment of results of the activity.
Flash card drill on reading through the kinds of nonreading the print resources selection
Picture of a computer
Comprehension Checking Check: and Answer Assessment questions of results of related to the the activity. text.
Rewrite Sharing of sentences from insights on the the active to the story read passive voice 3
Game: Scrambles words Students are asked to form the correct sentence in the passive voice
Oral Activity Answer page (Questions 263 of your about the book lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.)
Use of varied Short quiz on the Strategies to arrive previous topic
Coop-Coop (Yes or No Game)
Oral Activity (Questions
Work in group Checking of 5 Brainstorm and
at a consensus
discussed
about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) Brainstorming: Are computers smarter than men?
Prepare Short quiz on the documents needed previous topic for the rough draft discussed
on any of the Assessment suggested of results of topics. Decide the activity. among yourselves ideas that you want to include in your project proposal. Oral Activity Comprehension Checking (Questions Check: and about the Answer Assessment lesson will be questions of results of given. Each related to the the activity. student text called will earn 10 points.)
SUBJECT MATTER : Lesson 18: On the Wings of Technology 18.1. Surfing the Internet 18.2. Getting Meaning of Words Using Context Clues 18.3. Predicting Outcomes 18.4. Explaining a Process by Using Passive Voice (Present Perfect Tense) 18.5. Listening to Assess Effectiveness of Speakers Purpose 18.6. Distinguishing between Social Calls and Business Transactions 18.7. Incorporating Quotations to the Research Paper 18.8. Reacting to the Literary Techniques of an Author
DAY NO. OBJECTIVES/ COMPETENCIES ACTIVITIES THAT REVIEW PREVIOUS ACTIVITIES THAT PRESENT NEW
Fourth Fourth 3
ACTIVITIES THAT
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
EVALUATES
a. Explain the process of accessing information b. Get the meaning of words using context clues
Sharing of insights Think-Pair-Share on the previous Is the Internet topic discussed. helpful or distracting
Oral Activity Answer page (Questions 277 of your about the book lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.)
Predict outcomes on the selection 2
Short Quiz
Paint me picture (Group Game)
Explain a process by using passive voice
Schematic Diagram on surfing the Internet
Comprehension Check: Answer questions related to the text
What morale can you get from the story?
Written Short Quiz Activity: Pick out the present perfect tense of verb in the verb in the following sentences. Identify them as active or
Checking and Charades a. Assess Assessment of the effectiveness of results of the speakers written activity purpose through listening b. Distinguish between social calls and business transactions a. Use Sharing of insights quotations in on the previous the Research lesson Paper b. React to the Literary Techniques of an Author Explain this quotation: Do we control machines, or do they control us? Who is master, who is slave?
passive form. Answer page 285 of your book.
SUBJECT MATTER: Lesson 19: Future Decisions 19.1. Skimming to Get the Main Idea and the Authors Purpose 19.2. Reading Closely to Get Explicit and Implicit Information 19.3. Using Modals, May, Might, Could 19.4. Listening Attentively to Interviews 19.5. Indicating Affirmation and/or Objection to Ideas Expressed 19.6. Writing the First Draft for the Research Paper 19.7. Showing Appreciation for Significant Human Experiences in a
Fourth Fourth 4
Selection
ACTIVITIES THAT REVIEW PREVIOUS MATERIALS ACTIVITIES THAT PRESENT NEW MATERIALS ACTIVITIES THAT EVALUATES
DAY NO.
c. Skim through the selection d. Determine meaning of words or phrases in context
Sharing of insights on the previous lesson.
Word Hunt (Unfamiliar words in the selection)
Oral Activity Answer page (Questions 295 of your about the books lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.)
a. Read closely to Flash card drill on get explicit and the new words implicit information 2
Blockbuster Game Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) Back Scratch (Relaying of a message)
Use Modals in sentences
Short Quiz on the previous topic
Oral Activity Answer page (Questions 299 of your about the book lesson will be given. Each
Flash card drill on c. Listen the previous attentively to lesson interviews d. Indicating affirmation and/or objection to ideas expressed
Mock Interview by selected students
student called will earn 10 points.) Oral Activity Listen (Questions attentively to about the interviews lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.)
Indicate affirmation and/or objection to ideas expressed in the interviews
c. Write the Sharing of first draft for the insights on the research paper previous lesson d. Show appreciation for significant human experiences in a selection
Text Twist (Form as many words as you can)
SUBJECT MATTER: Lesson 20: Meeting the Challenges of the 21st Century 20.1. Taking Essay Tests
Grade/Section: Year
Fourth
20.2. Defining Words from Context 20.3. Reading Closely to Get Explicit and Implicit Information 20.4. Reviewing Active and Passive Forms of Infinitives (Making Predictions) 20.5. Listening Analytically to Distinguish Fact from Opinion 20.6. Indicating Affirmations and/or Objections to Ideas Expressed in a Discussion 20.7. Using Varied Sentence Structures to Enhance Clarity in Expressing Ideas 20.8. Showing Appreciation for the Significant Human Experiences
Rating Period : Quarter Week # :
Fourth 5
a. Enumerate the Sharing insights steps on how to on the previous structure your lesson discussed answer in taking essay tests b. Define words from context Read closely to Checking of the get explicit and given assignment implicit information
Charade: (Unfamiliar words in the selection)
Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.) Blockbuster Game Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.)
Answer page 307 of your book
Enumerate the steps on how to structure your answer in taking essay tests Checking and Assessment of results of the activity.
a. Use the active Short Quiz on the and passive previous topic form of infinitive discussed in meaningful sentences 3
Fantasy (Imagine yourself as a scientist. What modern invention would you make?
Oral Activity Answer pages (Questions 312-313 about the lesson will be given. Each student called will earn 10 points.)
a. Distinguish a Sharing of insights fact from on previous opinion lesson b. Indicate affirmations and/or objections to ideas in a discussion
Game: Match Mine (Matching of letters)
Review the text Short Quiz given and identify the sentences that are facts and opinions
Sharing of insights Game: Paint me a a. Use varied on the previous picture sentence lessons structures to enhance clarity in expressing ideas b. Show appreciation for the significant human
experiences through a creative presentation

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PLANTILLA IN ENGLISH IV

Grade/Section: Year Rating Period : Quarter Week # :

ACTIVITIES THAT PRACTICE

ACTIVITIES THAT APPLY

ACTIVITIES THAT EVALUATES

Short Quiz (Essay type) 1. Why is it important to use textual aids?

Recall on the story read.

Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will be given. Each

Create dialogues using the illustration. Use IT

a. Enumerate the elements of a story b. Differentiate the different

Review using Concept map. (All lessons discussed will be presented in a

student called will earn 10 points.)

questions related to the story read.

elements of the story

Grade/Section: Year Rating Period : Quarter Week # :

ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES THAT THAT PRACTICE APPLY

ACTIVITIES THAT EVALUATES

a. Make a concept map to activate background knowledge on a given title 1

Review on the previous topic through question and answer.

Concept Map: TRADITION

Make a concept map on the subject TRADITION (by group)

Present your work in front of the class.

Oral Activity Numbered

Heads Together: Students will be asked to answer questions by group.

Flashcard Drill on sentences with IT. Students will be asked to identify

Checking of the written activity and assessment of scores.

Presentatio n and assessment of outputs

Short Quiz on the topics discussed.

b. Classify the given text according to the kinds of timelines

the specific use of IT in the sentence.

be given. textbook. Each student called will earn 10 points.)

Grade/Section: Year Rating Period : Quarter Week # :

ACTIVITIES THAT REVIEW PREVIOUS MATERIALS

ACTIVITIES THAT PRESENT NEW MATERIALS

ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES THAT ACTIVITIES THAT THAT PRACTICE APPLY EVALUATES

a. Scan newspaper headlines to get information

Review on the previous topic.

Brainstorming: 3 newspaper headlines will be presented in front

Oral Activity (Questions about the lesson will

Written Activity: Answer page 36 of the

Checking and Assessment of the written activity

Flashcard Drill on the sentences with different types of phrases

Written Activity: Differentiate a sentence outline from a topic outline.

Short Quiz on yesterdays

Role Playing: Choose one

b. Enumerate the 5 types of conflicts

Grade/Section: Year Rating Period : Quarter Week #

ACTIVITIES THAT PRACTICE

ACTIVITIES THAT APPLY

ACTIVITIES THAT EVALUATES

a. Explain the effectiveness of textual aids in

Highlight on the best performance of a role play

activating background knowledge

done last meeting

Present one graphic organizer

present the information given.

Comprehension Check-Up (questions related to the text given)

Summarize in 5 statements the information you derived from the text

Short Quiz on appropriate meaning of words

Short Quiz on infinitive phrases.

Make 5 sentences using infinitive phrases and identify its functions.

Role Playing: Student volunteers are asked to play the role of a