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TLE 10 - Household
Services
Third Quarter
Module 5: Table Napkin Folding

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Household Services – Grade 10
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 3 – Module 5: Table Napkin Folding
First Edition, 2020

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 This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners,
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What I Need to Know

Good day! This is a Self-Learning Module for TLE 10 Household Services:

Module 5: Table Napkin Folding. In this lesson, you are expected to learn the
following competencies in LO 2. Set up Table. You will guided along the way on
how to perform the necessary activities as part of your learning experiences.

LEARNING COMPETENCIES:
2.3 demonstrate basic napkin folding
2.4 design a creative table centerpiece
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, the learner is expected to:
1. Differentiate the different basic napkin folding and creative table
centerpiece;
2. Demonstrate basic napkin folding and floral arrangement;

Let’s see what you know already by answering the Pretest. This is a formative
assessment for you to check your prior knowledge on the lessons presented in this
module. After answering, you may check your answers if you got it right. Don’t get
upset if at first you got some of the numbers wrong, remember it is always part of
learning.

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 What I Know

PRETEST
Directions: Read the following questions carefully and choose the letter that best
describes the statement. Write your answer on your test notebook.
1. A __________ is a table linen used for wiping the your mouth, covering the lap to
protect clothing from food stains and cleaning your hands.
a. table napkin b. doilies c. placemat d. table cloth
2. The table napkin is usually placed at the
a. left of the fork or forks
b. at the center of a cover between the knife and the fork as in family service
c. on the dinner plate for the formal service
d. at the center of the table
e. All of the above
3. Generally, the preferred shape for the folded napkin is the rectangle but the
square is also used. Which is NOT included as the three common sizes of table
napkin use in any occasion?
a. Refreshment (14" x 14") c. Breakfast (21" x 21")
b. Standard (20" x 20") d. Dinner (24" x 24")
4. ___________is a central object which serves as a decorative purpose intended for
table decoration.
a. table appointments c. table centerpiece
b. floral arrangements d. table napkin
5. Centerpieces help set the theme of the occasion and bring extra decorations to
the room. However, there are considerations to remember when setting it up. Why
do you think centerpieces are often not too large?
a. to avoid difficulty with visibility around the table c. a or b
b. to allow for the easier serving of dishes d. both a and b
6. Generally, it is made of flowers that is placed at the center of a table which adds
beauty and elegance to the set-up but weddings, baby showers, engagement
parties, anniversary parties and birthdays often have some form of centerpiece
except one;
a. figurines b. herbs c. candles d. fruits e. candies
7-10. Name each Napkin Fold below. Choose the letter of the correct answer inside
the box.
7. 9.
a. Candle Napkin
Fold
b. Pyramid Napkin
Fold
c. Birds of Paradise
Napkin Fold
8. 10.
d. Rose Napkin
Fold
e. Standing Fan
Napkin Fold

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11 – 15. Identify the designs of each floral arrangement in the picture below.
Choose the letter of the correct answer inside the box.
11. 12.

a. Triangular Designs
b. Cone Designs
You are doing
c. Circular great! This
Designs
lesson is Design
d. Vertical both fun and
Styles
exciting. Let’s get a head
e. Horizontal Designs
start.
13. 14.

15.

Lesso
n TABLE NAPKIN FOLDING
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A table napkin is a table linen used for wiping the your mouth, covering the
lap to protect clothing from food stains and cleaning your hands. Napkin folding is
a type of decorative folding for table napkins and is used as table decoration.
In this lesson, you will be learning another important considerations in
setting a formal table or a fancy party. This is also one way to show your creativity
in your table set up. In addition, it also adds color and design making your table
set up aesthetically pleasing to the eyes of the diners.

What’s In

In the previous module, you were able to learn how to make a well set up
table and arranging table appointments properly. For this module, you will learn
how to fold table napkins.

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 Before we are going to start, let us answer these activities to guide your
learning along the way. In this activity, you will have an overview on the lesson you
are about to learn.

What’s New

Activity 1. GUESS WHAT IT IS?

Directions: Look at the pictures below and write down the name of the basin
napkin fold and the floral centerpiece. Enumerate the steps in making these table
napkin and floral arrangement.

1. ________________________ How to Do this fold:

2. ______________________________ How to Do this floral arrangement:

Did you get it right? Would you like to know how to make these elegant napkin
folds and the design of floral centerpiece?
Are you excited to learn more? Let us read and learn further .

What is It

TABLE NAPKIN FOLDING

Napkin folding is done with a table napkin. It is usually used in fine dining
restaurants and Hotels for table decorations to look more elegant and classy. The
table napkin is usually placed at the left of the fork or forks, but it can be placed at
the center of a cover between the knife and the fork as in family service, on the
dinner plate for the formal service, or at the center of the table.

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 The manner by which the napkin is folded contributes to the beauty of the
table. Napkin at a formal meal should match the color of the tablecloth (generally
ivory or white). They should have a simple border and weave.
Generally, the preferred shape for the folded napkin is the rectangle but the square
is also used. Refreshment (14” x 14”), Standard (20” x 20”) and Dinner (24” x 24”) are the
three common sizes of table napkin use in any occasions.
The following are some of the commonly used table napkin design with its steps by steps
procedures.
PYRAMID NAPKIN FOLD
1. Fold the napkin in half diagonally to
form a triangle
2. Place the folded edge at the top.
3. Fold down the right point to the
bottom point.
4. Fold down the left point to the bottom
point.
5. Fold the napkin in half by bringing
the bottom point under the top point.
To make it stand, lift the napkin at
the center of the bottom edge so it
rests on the two side edges.

BIRD OF PARADISE NAPKIN FOLD

1. Fold the napkin in quarters.
2. Place it so that the free corners are at
the bottom, then fold in half
diagonally to form a triangle with the
free corners on top.
3. Hold your fingers on the top corner as
you fold first side, then the left side, to
the corner.
4. Fold the lower points under the
napkin
5. Fold the triangle in half by bringing
the left side under the right side. The
center fold will open slightly.
6. Lay the napkin down so the corner points are on the top. Holding the broad end of the
napkin with one hand, pull up the four corner points to form petals.

CANDLE NAPKIN FOLD

1. Fold the napkin in half diagonally to form a triangle.
2. Place the napkin so the fold is along the bottom
edge.
3. Fold up the bottom edge about one and one half
inches
4. Turn the napkin over and roll it up fairly and
tightly.
5. Stand the candle up and tuck the corner into the
cuff to hold the rolled shape in place. If you like,
fold down layer at the tip of the candle to resemble
a flickering flame.

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 STANDING FAN NAPKIN FOLD
1. Fold the napkin in half to make a rectangle
2. Fold the napkin into one-inch accordion
pleats, leaving the last four inches unfolded.
3. Fold in half, with the pleats on the outside.
4. Fold up the bottom left corner and tuck it
into the pleats. Then stand the napkin up
so the pleats form fan.

ROSE NAPKIN FOLD

1. Lay the napkin face-down in front of
you.
2. Fold the two right corners of the napkin
in so the tips rest at the center.
3. Fold the remaining two corners of the
napkin in so the tips meet with the last
two in the center.
4. Once again, begin folding the outer
corners in so they meet at the center.
5. Once all of the tips are folded you are
left with a square about 1/4 the size of
the unfolded napkin.
6. Flip it over.
7. Fold the corners in so they meet in the center and then place something sturdy in the
center, or hold it with your fingers.
8. While maintaining downward pressure in the center of the napkin, reach underneath
each corner and pull out the flaps to create petals.
9. Remove the center weight and your rose should look as pictured here.
10. If you like you can reach underneath the center of each side and pull out a second set
of petals to fancy it up some more. Place something in the center and you're done, have a
rosy meal!

TABLE CENTERPIECE
Table centerpiece is a central object which serves as a decorative purpose intended
for .table decoration. Generally, it is made of flowers that is placed at the center of a table
which adds beauty and elegance to the set-up. It is an important item of a display, usually
of a table setting. Centerpieces help set the theme of the occasion and bring extra
decorations to the room. However, centerpieces are often not too large, to avoid difficulty
with visibility around the table and to allow for the easier serving of dishes. Other
centerpieces are often made from herbs, candles, fruits, or candies. This is a major part of
the decoration for a wedding reception, with flowers being the most popular form of
centerpieces. Weddings, baby showers, engagement parties, anniversary parties and
birthdays often have some form of centerpiece. In some countries they have a very elaborate
centerpieces, which can span the entire length of the table.
Here are some basic flower arrangement designs giving you interest in creating your
own. You can make a lovely but simple and inexpensive table arrangement that will work
for any dinner party.

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 BASIC FLORAL ARRANGEMENT DESIGNS
1. Triangular Designs - three distinct sides and corners, angles or tips one-sided designs
(normally viewed only from
one side) can be symmetrical
or asymmetrical, equilateral,
isosceles
Triangular Design Construction:
Add three flowers or stems of
foliage to create the
framework (usually toward the
back and angled forward since
these are typically one-sided
arrangements).

2. Cone Designs - Typical of Byzantine style, 3-D vertical isosceles triangle

- Floral foam wrapped with chicken wire or cut into a cone shape to be
used.
Cone Design Construction:
1. secure foam and chicken
wire
2. add thin moss with green
pins
3. add fruit, veggies, berries,
pine cones if desired with green
pins, wire or wood picks
4. insert short stemmed flowers

3. Circular Designs - can be one-sided (oval, fan) or viewed from all sides (round, oval)
can be symmetrical or asymmetrical; it can be round, oval or fan-shaped

4. Line Styles – it can be Crescent and Hogarth Curve

Creating Line Style Arrangements:
You should select curving stems to form the shape.
1. Vertical Design Styles

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  used when strong vertical line needs to be emphasized
 usually put in vertical containers
 height emphasize
Creating Vertical Designs
- Bud vases
- Stylized vertical designs
1. Select appropriate container
2. Establish height of
arrangement
3. And primary flowers
4. Add a component that
extends downward
5. Keep line as you finish
6. Add mass foliage for focal point
2. Horizontal Designs - Strong horizontal line; Provides a peaceful, restful feeling; Usually
combined with the triangular shape
Creating Horizontal Designs
1. Select low container
2. Establish framework
3. Establish narrow width
4. Establish height
5. Add flowers to fill in

Now, it’s time to put to test your learning on this lesson. Are you ready to
answer these activities? In order to firm up what you have learned in the reading
materials you had read, let us put these learnings to work.

What’s More

Activity 2 HOW TO DO IT?

Directions: Fill in the box with the steps in making the given napkin fold and floral
arrangement designs. Copy this format in your notebook.
Napkin Folding How To Do it?
1. Rose 1.
2.
3.
2. Pyramid 1.
2.
3.
Floral Arrangement Designs How To Do it?
1. Cone 1.
2.
3.
2. Line (Horizontal) 1.
2.
3.

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 What I Have
Learned
Activity 3. ENUMERATION
Directions: Write down the basic Napkin Folding and Floral Arrangement designs.
a. Basic Napkin Folding
1. ______________________ 4. ______________________
2. ______________________ 5. ______________________
3. ______________________
b. Basic Floral Arrangement
1. ______________________ 4. ______________________
2. ______________________ 5. ______________________
3. ______________________

What I Can Do

Activity 4. SKILL DEMONSTRATION

Directions: To assess students‘ learning on table appointments the following
hands on activities are given to each group (4 members only). Perform this activity
properly following the Scoring rubrics provided by the teacher.
Activity No. 1. Designs of Napkin folding:
A. Pyramid napkin folding
B. Candle napkin folding
C. Birds of paradise napkin folding
D. Fan napkin folding
Activity No. 2. Design a creative Centerpiece

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Remember:
For Video Presentation if face to face demonstration is impossible:
TASK: Create a 3 – minute video on Activity 1 and 2. For Activity 1 – these shall be
demonstrated individually by the 4 members in the group. For Activity 2 – choose
one type of centerpiece you would like to create. Follow the correct formatting in
making your short video.
I. Opening Spiel
a. Activity Number and the Task to present
II. Production
a. Demonstration of Basic Napkin Folding
b. Demonstration of Basic Floral Arrangement Designs
III. Ending Spiel
a. Name of your Group and Members

Assessment

Post - test: Let’s See What You Learned

Directions: Read the following questions carefully and choose the letter that best
describes the statement. Write your answer on your test notebook.
1-4. Name each Napkin Fold below. Choose the letter of the correct answer inside
the box.
1. 3.
a. Candle Napkin
Fold
b. Pyramid Napkin
Fold
c. Birds of Paradise
Napkin Fold
2. 4.
d. Rose Napkin
Fold
e. Standing Fan
Napkin Fold

5 – 9. Identify the designs of each floral arrangement in the picture below. Choose
the letter of the correct answer inside the box.
5. 6. a. Triangular Designs
b. Cone Designs
c. Circular Designs
d. Vertical Design
Styles
e. Horizontal Designs

7. 8. 9.

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10. A __________ is a table linen used for wiping the your mouth, covering the lap to
protect clothing from food stains and cleaning your hands.
a. table napkin b. doilies c. placemat d. table cloth
11. Generally, it is made of flowers that is placed at the center of a table which
adds beauty and elegance to the set-up but weddings, baby showers, engagement
parties, anniversary parties and birthdays often have some form of centerpiece
except one;
a. figurines b. herbs c. candles d. fruits e. candies
12. The table napkin is usually placed at the
a. left of the fork or forks
b. at the center of a cover between the knife and the fork as in family service
c. on the dinner plate for the formal service
d. at the center of the table
e. All of the above
13. Generally, the preferred shape for the folded napkin is the rectangle but the
square is also used. Which is NOT included as the three common sizes of table
napkin use in any occasion?
a. Refreshment (14" x 14") c. Breakfast (21" x 21")
b. Standard (20" x 20") d. Dinner (24" x 24")
14. ___________is a central object which serves as a decorative purpose intended for
table decoration.
a. table appointments c. table centerpiece
b. floral arrangements d. table napkin
15. Centerpieces help set the theme of the occasion and bring extra decorations to
the room. However, there are considerations to remember when setting it up. Why
do you think centerpieces are often not too large?
a. to avoid difficulty with visibility around the table c. a or b
b. to allow for the easier serving of dishes d. both a and b

Additional Activities

Activity 5: TABLE SKIRTING

Directions: In addition to your tasks on the “What I Can Do”, present your output
in a table set up manner with table skirting designs you can choose from the given
below.
1. Box pleats
2. Knife Pleats
3. Single Pleats
4. Double Pleats
5. Combination of these pleats
or any additional designs
This task will rated with the
rubric on the left.

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Answer Key

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What I know What’s More
Pretest See Lesson
1. a
2. e What I Have Learned
3. c See Lesson
4. c
5. d
6. a
7. d What I Can Do
8. c Rubric followed
9. a
10. b
11. a
12. d
13. b
14. e
15. c

What’s New
See Lesson

Assessment:
1. d
2. c
3. a
4. b
5. a
6. d
7. b
8. e
9. c
10. a
11. a
12. e
13. c
14. c
15. d
Additional Activity:
Rubric followed

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References
Department of Education. n.d. Learner's Material-Household Services Grade
10. Department of Education.

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