NOTRE DAME OF ABUYOG, INC

Abuyog, Leyte
S.Y. 2023-2024

DAILY LEARNING PLAN IN CREATIVE WRITING

Semester: 2nd Quarter: 3rd

Topic: Diction Date: January 15, 2024
Activity Title: Construct Me! Activity No.: 3.5
Learning Competency:
Use imagery, diction, figures of speech, and specific experiences
HUMSS_CW/MP11/12-Iab-4

Learning Target:
Identify common mistakes in writing.

Reference/s:
https://education.temple.edu/sites/education/files/documents/02CAPS.pdf

I. Preliminaries
1. Prayer
2. Greetings
3. Attendance

II. Lesson Proper

1. Elicit
The teacher will ask the students about the learning they gained from the previous
lesson.

2. Engage
The teacher will play a video about an airline landing announcement. After which,
students will answer the given questions below.

1. How does the tone of voice in landing announcements impact

passenger emotions and reactions?
2. In what ways does the use of formal or informal language in landing
announcements impact passenger perception?
3. Why is clear and concise diction important in landing announcements?

3. Explore
The student will construct and perform their own version of an airline landing
announcement
4. Explain
The teacher together with the students will discuss the meaning of diction and some
basic tips to help one apply the words and phrases effectively in writing.

After which, student will answer the given activity below.

Directions: Select the error (may be repeated) from each statement given from the
choices inside the box; if the statement is perfect then leave the item
blank. Write the correct answer on the space provided before each
number.

Cliché Passive Voice Dangling Adjective/Adverb

Redundant Deadwood Word/Phrases

___________1. I believe that the best things in life are free.

___________2. In pain the child howls like a dog in the night.
___________3. The pandemic makes us reflect on life’s meaning.
___________4. The strong athlete seems so masculine and loves every sports.
___________5. The princess was stunning in her tiara and it made the people in awe
with delight.

5. Elaborate
The students will answer the following questions.

1. In what ways can the diction in educational materials affect

students' comprehension and engagement?
2. How does the use of slang or colloquial language impact
communication in different social settings?

Concept Notes:
Diction refers to the choice and use of words and phrases in speech
or writing. It involves selecting words that convey a particular meaning, tone,
or style to effectively communicate with an audience.
In literature, authors often pay careful attention to diction to create
a specific atmosphere, evoke emotions, or convey a particular character's
personality.
The following are some basic tips to help one apply the words and
phrases effectively in writing.

1. Use strong and exact words

2. Use specific words/color
3. Avoid cliché’s
4. Be concise and avoid redundancies
5. Use adjective and adverbs appropriately
 6. Evaluate
Activity
Directions: Rewrite the following sentences to correct the diction error.

1. Oh, I ate two much!

2. Janet doesn’t work hear anymore.
3. No thanks, I don’t want none of that cake.
4. The man which stole the car was caught.
5. My book is their on the table.

III. Closure
1. Collecting of Paper
2. Prayer

Prepared by

WILLIAM C. MORALES
Subject Teacher

Checked by ___________________________________________ Date: ______________