The researcher acknowledges and expresses his profound gratitude foremost to the

Department of Education, Schools Division Office of Quezon City supervised by Dr. Jenilyn

Rose B. Corpuz, CESO VI, to the School Division Research Committee led by Dr. Maria

Teresa A. Namoro, to Mr. Ian Kenneth D. Magabalin, Senior Education Program Specialist

and Division Research Manager, to the school principal of IMSHS, Dr. Modesto G. Villarin,

and to the School Research Committee managed by Mr. Percival M. Reginio for giving an

opportunity to conduct this study.

Gratefulness is likewise expressed to the English Department Head of school, Dr. Rex

Arcadio R. San Diego II for the support, to the English Master Teacher, Mr. Victor M.

Makiraya Jr. for the provision of valuable suggestions, to a colleague, Ms. Ma. Julie Anne J.

Lopez for the professional assistance which motivates the researcher to finish this study.

Appreciation is also conveyed to the Grade nine students for the active participation all

throughout the study to the extent of answering the pretest and posttest, the interview questions,

and the Focus Group Discussion and to their parents and guardians for allowing their child to

partake in this significant learning experience.

Above all, to the omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent God Almighty, for making

this meaningful endeavor possible despite the risk, barrier, limitation, and other difficulties

brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. Truly, with God all things are possible.