English 7_Quarter 4

Teacher: Rochellie G. Hulleza

Teaching Date and Time: Week 4 (4 meetings) February 10-14, 2020
Grade Level: 7
Learning Area: English
Quarter: Fourth
Code: EN7LT-IV-0-7, EN7WC-IV-i-2.8.6.2, EN&RC-IV-h-2.15.1, EN7OL-IV-i-5EN7VC-IV-i-16

1: OBJECTIVES:

A. CONTENT STANDARD:
The learner demonstrates understanding of: contemporary Philippine literature as a
means of responding demands of the global village; various extended text types; lexical and
contextual cues; appropriate and polite oral language, stance, and behavior; and use of
imperatives, prepositions, verbs, and wh- questions.

B. PERFORMANCE STANDARD:
The learner transfers learning by: explaining the needs to be cooperative and responsible
in today’s global village; using appropriate strategies to comprehend extended text types;
using lexical and contextual clues to understand unfamiliar words and expressions; using
imperatives, prepositions, and appropriate and polite oral language, stance and behavior in
various information-sharing formats.

C. LEARNING OUTCOME:
 Identify the function of the underlined gerund phrase.
 Combine the sentences using gerund or gerund phrase.
 Create a biographical sketch of Don Felipe Agoncillo

Part II. CONTENT

Reading Text: The First Filipino Diplomat by Don Felipe Agoncillo
Writing: Biographies
Grammar: Participles

Part III. LEARNING RESOURCES

References: Work text Pages:
A. Materials: English Perspective 7 Work text, video clip of a train, computer with internet
connection, worksheet
Web based: video documentary about train journeys on You Tube
B. Time frame: 4 meetings

Part IV: PROCEDURE

A. Day 1
Preliminary activities
1. Prayer
2. Checking Of Attendance
3. Review of the previous lesson

Literature Study

Prereading Activity/Motivation
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Ask students what comes to their mind when they heard of the word diplomat. Ask this
question. What do you think does a diplomat do in the service of his or her country?
Unlock unfamiliar words by asking students to figure out the meaning of the underlined
words using context clues in given sentences.
Unlocking Difficulties. Figure out the meaning of the underlined word by looking for
related phrases or definitions as context clues taken from the essays you had just read.
Underline the context clues.
1. My grandmother wrote a collection of her memories about moment and events as a young
lady during the Philippine-Spanish war. Her memoir was published just last year.
2. the museum is full of memorabilia from the Spanish Era. The museum’s collections are of
historical interest, especially those associated with memorable people or events.
3. The groom was jilted at the altar on his wedding day. The bride left and ended their
relationship abruptly.
4. Agoncillo’s 150th birth anniversary was commemorated last May.

During Reading

As students read the selections, ask them to answer the guide questions within the text. Then
instruct them to answer the last column of the KWL chart.

Answer the KWL chart below by filling in the K and W columns before reading the
selection.
What You Know What You Want To Learn What You Have Learned

Post Reading
Check students understanding of the selection by asking them questions.
1. How do the two biographical sketches about Felipe Agoncillo differ? How are they
similar?
2. What are Agoncillo’s accomplishments in life?
3. Would you aim for these same accomplishments in life? How will you work towards
achieving these goals?
4. How would you prove your own sense of patriotism for your country just as Agoncillo
did?
5. Can you think of a present day figure who reflects the values and traits of Felipe
Agoncillo?

Assignment: Have students look for information about a Filipino historical figure of their
choice and to fill out the graphic organizer.
Instruction: Choose a Filipino historical figure e you would like to know more about.
Read about his or her life from his or her biography published online or from references in
the library. Complete the graphic organizer by noting details in a biography.
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Name
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Early Life Why is this person famous?

Day 2
Literature study
Post Reading
Let students share their research work.
Relate how the life of heroes should inspire the young to be civic-minded and patriotic.
Study the front page of a newspaper from the Spanish-American War in the Philippines.
Can you tell if this is fantasy or reality? Justify your answer for each. Look for information in
the library or online for evidence to support your claim. Then use the table provided in
identifying which events are fantasy and which are real.
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--Continuation--- Feb. 17-21, 2020

Day 3
Language and Grammar

Review the lesson about infinitives to the students. Ask students to explain the different
preposition and infinitives.
Present sentences that use gerunds. Have students identify the verbal in each sentence.
Have students answer the exercises in Grammar. Then check students answer.
In pairs, have students read and answer the questions. Remind them to use gerunds in
their responses. Call on students to share their answers. Suggest corrections to their
responses if needed.

Day 4
Language and Grammar

Review the rules on the use of gerunds. Then lead the students in doing the activity.

Review the different types and elements of essays learned as well.

Assignment: On this day, students are now required to compose an essay. Let the class
brainstorm on a possible topic.

Evaluation
A. Identify the function of the underlined gerund phrase:
1.  Alissa's favorite playground activity is playing tag.
A. Subject B. Direct object
C.  Predicate nominative D. Appositive
 
2. Dina is paying for her college expenses by babysitting.
A. Object of a preposition B. Direct object
C. Subject D. Appositive
 
3.  Celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans is one of Richard's goals in life. 
A. Subject B. Direct object
C. Appositive D. Predicate Nominative 

4.  I'm quite proud of my special skill, woodworking.

A.  Subject B. Object of a Preposition
C. Adjective D. Appositive

B. 5. Which part of this sentence contains a gerund or gerund phrase?

6. Naomi’s hobby, stamp collecting, occupies much of her time.
A. Naomi's hobby B. Stamp collecting
C. Much of her time D.  Occupies 

6.  Visiting with my grandmother is going to be my favorite part of the trip.

A. Visiting with my grandmother B.  Is going to be
C.  My favorite part D.  Of the trip
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7.  I love to watch the setting of the sun.

A.  I love B.  To watch
C. The setting of the sun D. The sun

C. Combine the sentences using gerund or gerund phrase.

Example: I watch airplanes take off. It is very relaxing.
Gerund or gerund Phrase: watching airplanes take off.
Answer: Watching airplanes take off is very relaxing.

8. My friends tease me about my crush. That is very embarrassing.

Gerund or gerund phrase:
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Answer:
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9. The cousins always get in trouble. That isn’t any fun.

Gerund or gerund phrase:
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Answer:
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10. You have to get good grades in high school. It is the only way to get into that college.
Gerund or gerund phrase:
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Answer:
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Part 2: Create a biographical sketch of Don Felipe Agoncillo. (10 points)