SOUTHERN MINDANAO COMPUTER COLLEGE, INC.

Del Pilar Street, Digos City

Email Address: smccdigos1996@yahoo.com
Tel No.: (082) 237-0770

DAILY LESSON PLAN

School: Southern Mindanao Computer College, Inc.

Teacher: VANESA C. BAROTE
Grade Level: Grade 11
Learning Area: English for Academic and Professional Purposes
Quarter: Quarter 1 Week 1
OBJECTIVES
The learner acquires knowledge of appropriate reading strategies for a better understanding of
A. Content Standards
academic texts
B. Performance The learner produces a detailed abstract of information gathered from the various academic texts read
Standards
C. Learning The learner differentiates language used in academic texts from various disciplines (CS_EN11/12A-
Competencies/ Objectives. EAPP-Ia-c-2)
Write the LC code for each
Reading academic texts
II. CONTENT
III. LEARNING RESOURCES

A. References
Communicate Today: English for Academic and Professional Purposes for Senior High School (Barrot
1. Teacher’s Guide
& Sipacio, 2016) pp. 5
pages
2. Learner’s Materials
pages
3. Textbook pages

4. Additional Materials DepEd’s English for Academic and Professional Purposes (Reader)
from Learning Resource (LR)
portal

B. Other Learning https://shorturl.at/rILO9

Resources https://vss.library.appstate.edu/Video_03.pdf
IV. PROCEDURES
 Prayer
Preliminaries  Word of the Day
 Checking of attendance
The teacher will ask the students the following questions.
1. What is the easiest writing composition that you have created?
Review
2. How about the most difficult?
3. What makes that writing composition difficult?
Motivation Discipline Jargon

Divide the class into 4 groups. Each group will receive a set of words and they will classify them to
which discipline these words belong.
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Jargons:

halitosis formative assessment leverage litigation

hypotension pedagogy credits provisions
sutures scaffolding debit jurisdiction
lesion syllabus expenditure ordinance
defibrillator metacognition asset jury
fracture degree cash flow verdict

Education Medicine Business Law

A1. Activity Reading Time!

The teacher will give each group any of the two texts to read. Before reading the texts, the students will
read pre-reading questions to be more guided.

1. What is the text all about?

2. What is the purpose of the text?
3. What are

The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Stress Reduction and Emotional Well-being in College
Students

College life can be challenging, with students facing numerous academic and personal
stressors. Stress and emotional disturbances can negatively impact academic performance and overall
well-being. Mindfulness meditation, a practice that involves focusing on the present moment with non-
judgmental awareness, has shown promising effects in reducing stress and promoting emotional well-
being among diverse populations (Smith & Sparks, 2020). This study aims to investigate the effects of a
mindfulness meditation intervention on stress and emotional well-being in college students.

Participants were recruited from a diverse range of undergraduate programs at a large

university. They were randomly assigned to either the mindfulness meditation group or the control
group. The mindfulness meditation group attended weekly 60-minute sessions led by a trained
instructor for six consecutive weeks. Each session included guided mindfulness exercises focusing on
breath awareness, body scan, and loving-kindness meditation. The control group received no
intervention during this period.

Pre- and post-intervention assessments were conducted to measure perceived stress and
emotional well-being. The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) by Merz et al., (2013) was used to assess
participants' perception of stress levels, while the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) was
used to measure emotional well-being. Participants completed the assessments at baseline (prior to the
intervention) and at the end of the six-week period.

Statistical analysis revealed a significant difference between the mindfulness meditation group
and the control group in terms of perceived stress and emotional well-being. Participants in the
mindfulness meditation group showed a significant decrease in perceived stress scores (M = 18.42, SD
= 4.15) compared to the control group (M = 23.06, SD = 3.89) (t(148) = -4.78, p < 0.001). Additionally,
emotional well-being scores were significantly higher in the mindfulness meditation group (M = 42.19,
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Tel No.: (082) 237-0770

SD = 6.78) compared to the control group (M = 35.62, SD = 7.32) (t(148) = 5.21, p < 0.001).

The findings of this study support the beneficial effects of mindfulness meditation on stress
reduction and emotional well-being in college students. Engaging in a six-week mindfulness meditation
program led to a significant decrease in perceived stress levels and an increase in emotional well-
being. These results align with previous research on mindfulness meditation and suggest that it could
be a valuable tool for promoting mental health and well-being among college students.

Record Heatwave Sweeps Across the Nation, Breaking Temperature Records

Cities Face Unprecedented Challenges as Thermometers Soar

John Smith, Staff Writer
August 3, 2023

Digos City, Philippines - A scorching heatwave is wreaking havoc across the nation, with
temperatures soaring to historic highs in several cities. Meteorologists have issued heat advisories,
warning residents to take precautions as the extreme weather persists.

According to the National Weather Service, over 50 cities reported record-breaking temperatures
yesterday, with some areas experiencing readings of over 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees
Celsius). This unprecedented heatwave has raised concerns for public health, energy demands, and
overall safety.

Local authorities are taking immediate action to mitigate the impact of the blistering conditions.
Cooling centers have been set up in various neighborhoods to provide relief for vulnerable populations,
such as the elderly and those without access to air conditioning. Public health officials urge residents to
stay indoors during peak heat hours and stay hydrated.

In addition to health concerns, the heatwave is putting immense strain on the power grid. The
increased demand for air conditioning has led to sporadic blackouts in some areas, leaving residents
sweltering without relief. Utility companies are working around the clock to restore power and prevent
further disruptions.

Emergency responders have also been dispatched to rescue incidents of heat-related illnesses.
Hospitals are seeing a surge in patients suffering from heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Doctors advise
people to wear loose-fitting and light-colored clothing, avoid strenuous outdoor activities, and check on
vulnerable neighbors.

Meteorologists predict that the heatwave will persist for at least another week, exacerbating drought
conditions and posing challenges for farmers and agricultural sectors. Crops are wilting under the
relentless sun, leading to concerns about potential food shortages and rising prices.

Climate scientists warn that such extreme weather events are likely to become more frequent and
intense due to global climate change. The need for proactive measures to adapt to and mitigate the
effects of heatwaves is becoming increasingly urgent.

As cities grapple with this unprecedented heatwave, officials are emphasizing the importance of
climate action and implementing strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Long-term planning,
such as urban heat island mitigation, energy-efficient infrastructure, and sustainable urban design, is
seen as vital to building resilience against future heatwaves.

In the face of this relentless heat, communities are coming together to support one another. Social
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media is abuzz with offers of assistance, and community organizations are distributing water bottles
and fans to those in need.

The nationwide heatwave reminds us of the urgent need to address climate change and its potential
consequences. As record-breaking temperatures continue to rise, it is clear that adapting to a changing
climate and embracing sustainable practices are essential for safeguarding our communities and the
planet.

The teacher will ask the following questions to the students.

1. What have you understood from the text?
A2. Analysis 2. What do you think is the purpose of the first text? The second?
3. What have you noticed with the words used in the texts?
4. What do you think is the difference between the two texts?
A3. Abstraction
Academic Texts Non-academic Texts
These texts are primarily intended to present and These texts serve various purposes, such as
disseminate research findings, explore complex entertaining, informing, persuading, or
topics, and contribute to the existing body of expressing opinions. They are often created for a
knowledge in a particular field. The goal is to broader audience and may focus on storytelling,
provide evidence-based insights and support marketing, journalism, or general information
arguments with rigorous analysis. sharing.
Typically, academic texts maintain a formal and Non-academic texts can have a wide range of
objective tone. They avoid using colloquial styles, depending on their purpose. They might
language, slang, or emotional language. Clarity use more relaxed and engaging language,
and precision are essential, and authors cite their emotional appeals, or persuasive techniques to
sources to back up their claims and provide a connect with readers or consumers.
basis for further research.
These texts often follow a specific structure, such The structure of non-academic texts can be more
as an introduction, literature review, flexible. For example, a news article might follow
methodology, results, discussion, and an inverted pyramid style, presenting the most
conclusion. They include citations, footnotes, and important information first, while a fiction book
references to acknowledge the sources of might follow a chronological narrative structure.
information used.
The primary audience for academic texts is Non-academic texts target a broader audience,
usually scholars, researchers, and professionals including the general public or specific groups
in a specific field. The language and level of interested in the topic. The language is more
complexity are tailored to those familiar with the accessible, and technical jargon is avoided or
subject matter. explained.

Language Used in Academic Texts from various Disciplines

Academic language represents the language demands of school (academics). Academic language
includes language used in textbooks, in classrooms, on tests, and in each discipline. It is different in
vocabulary and structure from the everyday spoken English of social interactions. Each type of
communication (both academic and social) has its purpose, and neither is superior to the other.

Academic vocabulary is used in all academic disciplines to teach about the content of the discipline,
e.g., a water table is different from a periodic elements table. Before taking chemistry, for example,
some students know the technical words used in chemistry, while others do not. Pre-teaching of
vocabulary and subject-specific terminology helps to address that need. Teaching academic language
can be challenging because struggling readers and English learners do not always know the vocabulary
used to learn specific academic terms or key concepts.
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Academic structure also includes the established ways of organizing writing (which can affect how one
reads) in a discipline. Different genres, paragraph/sentence structure, level of text difficulty, purpose,
intended audience, overall organization, and knowledge of outside resources for the text all affect how
one writes and reads in that discipline.

The students will compare Academic and Non-academic texts.

Purpose Structure Audience Example

A4. Application Academic Texts

Non-academic
Texts
Directions: Read the statements carefully. Write your answers in a ¼ sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following best defines academic texts?

a) Texts written for a general audience
b) Texts that present original research and contribute to existing knowledge
c) Texts with a focus on entertainment and storytelling
d) Texts that promote products and services

2. What is a key characteristic of academic writing style?

a) Use of colloquial language and slang
b) Emotional language and subjective viewpoints
c) Informal and relaxed tone
d) Formal and objective tone

3. Which of the following best illustrates a potential limitation of academic texts?

a) They are written in a language that is too complex for general readers.
Evaluation b) Academic texts lack credibility due to the absence of proper citations.
c) They prioritize entertainment value over factual information.
d) Academic texts rarely contribute to advancements in scientific knowledge.

4. Who is the primary audience for academic texts?

a) General public
b) Professionals and scholars in a specific field
c) Marketing and sales teams
d) Journalists and reporters

5. Which of the following is a common purpose of non-academic texts?

a) Presenting original research findings
b) Promoting critical analysis and scholarly debate
c) Disseminating knowledge within a specialized field
d) Entertaining, informing, or persuading a broader audience

Assignment With the same group, research about the common text structures and its signal words. Write your
answers in a manila paper to be presented next meeting. Everyone in the group should prepare since
the oral presenter will be chosen randomly. Feel free to use your creative spirit in the presentation. For
the reporters, please refrain from plainly reading your report because we, the audiences, know how to
read. Please be guided by the rubrics.

Rubrics
Mastery 10
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Relevance 15
Creativity 5
Neatness 5
Grammar 10
Total Points 45

V. REMARKS

VI.REFLECTION