Reading Month Final Signed

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IV A- CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF LAGUNA
0 3 NOV 2023
DIVISION MEMORANDUM
No. 420 , s. 2023
TO: Assistant Schools Division Superintendents

Chiefs, CID and SGOD
Education Program Supervisors
Public Schools District Supervisors
Elementary and Secondary School Heads
All Others Concerned
2023 READING MONTH CELEBRATION AND ARAW NG PAGBASA
1. In consonance with the Celebration of the National Reading Month, this Office,
through the Curriculum Implementation Division (CID), announces the conduct of
the 2023 Reading Month Celebration and Araw ng Pagbasa for the month of
November 2023 with the theme: “PAGBASA: Pag-asa sa MATATAG na Kinabukasan.”
2. This month-long celebration is in line with the SDO Laguna’s celebration with
the entire Department to respond to the goals and objectives of the MATATAG Agenda
through its initiative to strengthen the literacy and numeracy programs, thus,
making the curriculum relevant to produce job-ready, active, and responsible
citizens.
3. The suggested activities in the attached Enclosure are hereby encouraged. In

addition to the activities, all schools are encouraged to explore related activities and
organize programs to further capacitate reading teachers.
4. As part of the celebration, all schools and offices are instructed to conduct
Mystery Reader Activity on November 6, 2023 during the conduct of the Flag
Ceremony, which will also serve as the Kick-Off Activity in the month-long festivity
and in all Mondays that follow in the entire month.
5. All learners, teachers, and school officials will do a simultaneous Araw ng

Pagbasa on November 28, 2023 at exactly 9:00 a.m. Philippine Standard Time (PST).
6. Also, as culmination of the celebration, all schools and learning centers shall
conduct a One-Day Reading Camp, in their respective stations on November 29,
2023. Attached herewith is the matrix of camp activity for elementary and secondary.
7. Each school shall also provide a 5-minute video documentation of the entire
month proceedings aside from the usual Accomplishment Report which is due for
submission until December 6, 2023 through the online submission link that follows:
https://tinyurl.com/2023ReadingMonthReport
Address: Provincial Capitol Compound, Santa Cruz, Laguna

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8. Also, a template for the online reporting on MS Teams can be accessed through
the following link: https://tinyurl.com/ReadingMonthReportTemplate
9. Expenses relative to the conduct of 2023 Reading Month Celebration may be

charged to School MOOE/Local Funds/Canteen Funds subject to usual accounting
and auditing procedures.
10. For ease of conduct of the activity, all LR Principal Coordinators and Principal
Deputy LR Coordinators in all sub-offices will have their coordination and final
meeting on the following dates/time and venues:
Date Venue/Platform Time
November 3, 2023 MS Teams 3:00 p.m.
Library Hub
November 6, 2023 Oreta Bldg., Bubukal 2:00 p.m.
Santa Cruz, Laguna
11. For other concern, please coordinate with Dr. Mark Anthony P. Idang,
Education Program Supervisor in LRMS at 09178417378.
12. Widest and immediate dissemination of this Memorandum is desired.
EDITHA M. ATENDIDO, CESO V

Schools Division Superintendent
MAPI-CID/Memo 2023 Reading Month Celeb

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Enclosure 1. List of suggested activities

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2023 PAMBANSANG BUWAN
AT ARAW NG PAGBASA
School-level pambansang Buwan at Araw ng Pagbasa Kick-Off. All teachers,
school administrator, schools division superintendents, regional directors, are
enjoined to be reading ambassadors of a Filipino children’s storybook during flag
raising.
Share a Book Drive. All schools and DepEd Offices are encouraged to put
designated boxes for storybook donations in conspicuous places. Learners who do
not have much access to storybooks will be given donated books.
Book Buddy. Allowing elementary learners to read aloud to a partner from a lower
grade level will help them develop their reading confidence. During buddy-reading
sessions, partners set-up a time to visit each other’s classroom. Have the older
learner choose books that they believe their younger peers will enjoy.
Reading Pantry. Set-up an accessible reading pantry for all learners with a variety
of reading materials for all learners. Each learner will receive a reading Challenge
Log to write the title and author of the books they have read, along with their
reflection in each reading episode.
Book Talk. A daily 10-minute Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) episode shall be
given to learners to share with their classmates about a book that they have read.
Araw ng Pagbasa Challenge. On November 28, all learners, teachers, and school
officials shall participate in the nationwide synchronized reading at exactly 9:00
a.m. Philippine Standard Time (PST).
Classroom-level Read-A-thon. Include 10 to 15-minute segments into

English/Filipino class periods where volunteer learners either retell stories or offer
oral reading interpretations of texts written by Filipino authors. Assess
performance using rubrics centered on storytelling accuracy, organization,
expression, and other relevant criteria.
Poster Making. Incorporate into arts classes an activity where students craft
posters either championing the benefits of reading or promoting storybook they
have recently enjoyed.
Reading Ambassador. Parents, teachers, DepEd officials, and other stakeholders

are invited as Reading Ambassadors for a week. Ambassadors are chosen for their
love of reading and zeal to inspire others. They shall:

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• read stories to groups of learners during organized sessions or broadcasting

via local TV or radio;
• be featured weekly as the National Reading Ambassador on the official FB
page of DepEd; and
• actively promote reading culture by familiarizing themselves with reading
technologies, serving as reading role models, and recommending worthwhile
books, and other reading materials.
Book Exchange Fair. To ensure that everyone has access to a wide range of
reading materials, encourage learners to bring in books they have already read and
trade them with their peers.
Dugtungang Pagbasa. Assign a group of learners to read a pre-determined passage

from a certain story. Each reader must use powerpoint recorder to record their
interpretation of the pre-assigned passage. When permission is obtained from the
parent or legal guardian, the record session may be shared on the school’s official
social media channels or played at the flag ceremony and/or at the beginning of
each morning class.
Book Report. All Grade 4 to Senior High School learners are assigned to read a
book of their own choice and prepare a book report following the format found in
the Kagamitan ng Mag-aaral-Filipino Baitang IV.
Reading Challenge. Learners will read the reading Challenge text and respond to
questions posed by the teachers in the Reading Progress using MS Teams during
the school-level activity. Top readers may be recognized during the flag-raising
ceremony and on the Araw ng Pagbasa.

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Enclosure 2.a Camp Matrix-Elem
2023 READING CAMP MATRIX

Theme: “PAGBASA: Pag-asa sa MATATAG na Kinabukasan”
November 29, 2023
Time Activities Person/s Involved

7:00-7:30 Assembly/Parade
7:30-8:30 Book Characters Parade Kindergarten Pupils
8:30-8:45 WATER BREAK
8:45-9:30 Opening Program TWG
• National Anthem
• Prayer
• Opening Remarks Schoolhead
• Messages Dr. Elvira B. Catangay
Dr. Arlene S. Ricasata, CESO VI
ASDSs
• Statement of Purpose School LR Coordinator
• Inspirational Message Dr. Editha M. Atendido, CESO V
SDS
• Presentation of Book Select Kindergarten Pupils
Characters
• Formal Opening of the
Reading Camp
9:30-10:00 HEALTH BREAK
10:00-11:30 Simultaneous Activities of:
• Story Retelling Key Stage 1
• Story Telling Key Stage 2
• Word Hunt All Grade Levels (by Group)
• Literature Quiz Bee All Grade Levels (by Group)
12:00-1:30 LUNCH BREAK/ HEALTH
BREAK
1:30-2:30 Lola Basyang Presentation Select Teachers
2:30-3:30 Any suggested activities relevant
to Reading Camp
3:00-4:00 Awarding Ceremony and Closing TWG
Program

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Enclosure 2.b Camp Matrix-JHS

November 29, 2023

• National Anthem
• Prayer
• Opening Remarks
ASDSs
SDS
Reading Camp
9:30-11:00 Reader’s Theatre (English) Composite of Grades 7-10 (by
Group) 20 persons
9:00-12:00 Book Cover Making Contest
10:00-11:30 Literature Quiz Bee (Filipino) Composite of Grades 7-10 (by
Group, 4 learners)
BREAK
1:30-2:30 Any suggested activities relevant Select Teachers
to Reading Camp
2:30-3:30 Reading Puzzle Marathon
Program

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Enclosure 2.c Camp Matrix-SHS

November 29, 2023

• National Anthem
• Prayer
• Opening Remarks
ASDSs
SDS
Reading Camp
9:30-11:00 BigSayaWit (Filipino) Composite of 15-20 students
from Grades 11 and 12
9:00-12:00 Digital Poster Making Contest
(English)
10:00-11:30 Literature Quiz Bee (Mixed Composite of 4 members per
Media) group
BREAK
to Reading Camp
Program

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Enclosure 2d. Camp Matrix-Integrated

November 29, 2023

• National Anthem
• Prayer
• Opening Remarks
ASDSs
SDS
Reading Camp
9:30-11:00 BigSayaWit (Filipino) Composite of 15-20 students from
All Grade Levels (G7-12)
9:00-12:00 Reader’s Theatre (English) Composite of Grades 7-12 (by
Group) 25 persons
Digital Poster Making Contest SHS Learners

(English)
Book Cover Making Contest JHS Learners

(English)
10:00-11:30 Literature Quiz Bee (Mixed Composite of 6 members per

Media) group
BREAK
to Reading Camp
Program

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STORY TELLING Mechanics
1. Storytelling category is open to Key Stage 2 (Grade 4, Grade 5, and Grade 6.)
2. Each grade level will be represented by one participant.
3. Every grade level will give an official story material or piece to use be used.
The story’s medium is Filipino.
4. Participants may wear costume suited for the story. Simple props may also be
used.
5. Each participant shall do the story telling for a maximum time of 10 mins.
One point shall be deducted to the total score for every excess minute or its
fraction. Should there be more than 3 minutes excess time, the maximum
number of points to be deducted is set at 3 points.
6. The criteria set for this category are as follows:
Criteria Points
Delivery
(correct pronunciation, proper
40%
intonation and diction, well-
modulated voice, hand gestures)
Characterization
30%
(including props and costume)
Stage Presence 20%
Audience Appeal 10%
TOTAL 100%
7. The participants shall be ranked based on the garnered points.

8. There shall be three judges for this contest and their decision is final and
irrevocable.

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STORY RE-TELLING MECHANICS
1. The story retelling category is open to all Key Stage 1 pupils (Grade 1, Grade
2, and Grade 3).
2. Prior to the contest, the teacher-adviser shall read the stories aloud to
his/her class. After reading the story, the teacher will select, through
classroom competition, a competent pupil to retell the story. Once the
teacher chooses the best story re-teller among his/her pupils then, the
selected pupil will be the one to represent their grade level.
3. During the contest proper, the contest piece will be re-read by the assigned
facilitator.
4. Simple props may be used during the re-telling activity.
5. The following are the official piece for the competition:
Grade 1- Ang Karera ng Kuneho at Pagong (Aesop)
Grade 2- Ang Kwento ni Pagong at Matsing (Jose P. Rizal)
Grade 3- Sundalong Patpat (Virgilio Almario)
6. Contestants will be judged based on the following criteria:
Criteria Points
Accuracy of recalled events 35%
Organization of events/ideas 25%
Voice projection and expression 20%
Audience Impact 10%
Level of Confidence 10%
TOTAL 100%
7. The decision of the board of judges is final and irrevocable.

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LOLA BASYANG MECHANICS
1. The Lola Basyang category is open to all Public Elementary School

Teachers.
2. Teachers who are willing to participate will be given one material or
piece to read and tell a story.
3. The concept of “Lola Basyang” may be played by wearing baro’t saya
for female or barong or kamiseta for male participant. They can use
props for additional attraction in their presentation.
4. Contestants will be given a maximum of 10 minutes to present and
deliver the official story piece. If exceed the given time, 1 point shall be
deducted every minute thereafter reaching the maximum of 5 point-
deduction from the total average score obtained.
5. The criteria set for this category are as follows.
Criteria Points
Delivery 40%
(Correct pronunciation, proper intonation and
diction, well-modulated voice, clarity in the delivery
of storyline)
Characterization 30%
(Look-a-like “Lola Basyang”, including props and
costume)
Stage Presence 20%
Audience Impact 10%
TOTAL 100%
6. The participants shall be ranked based on the garnered points.

7. There shall be three judges for this contest and their decision is final
and irrevocable.

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READER’S THEATER
Mechanics and Criteria
For Integrated and SHS

1. The Readers’ Theater is open to all Grades 7-12 learners.
(for SHS stand alone, the selection of participants is per Strand/Track)
2. Each team is composed of 25 members comprising of five learners from each
grade level. (Grade7-12).
3. Participants are allowed to use folders as props or any materials that can
enhance their performance but will not affect in the delivery of the piece.
4. The performance must not be shorter than five minutes and not
longer than seven minutes.
5. Memorizing is not required. The participants can bring a copy of the story on
stage while performing.
6. The participants are not allowed to use backdrops or costumes. They can
only use head dress and arm props.
7. Excessive stunts and movements are not allowed. Only minimal but
appropriate gestures are required.
8. Participants can add some lines, adlibs and dialogues ONLY with significant
relevance to the performance and piece.
9. The participants must not use any background music in their performance.
Doing so may be subject to disqualification.
10. Following is the criteria for judging:
Criteria Points
Staging (effective use of stage, blockings, movement) 20%
Physical Delivery (posture, stage presence, gestures,
25%
Eye Contact)
Vocal Delivery (volume, pitch, vocal variety,
35%
pronunciation, articulation, diction, timing, pauses)
Over-all Effectiveness
(organization of thought, appearance, group energy and 20%
interaction)
TOTAL 100%
11. The decision of the judges are final and irrevocable.

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LITERATURE QUIZ BEE Guidelines

For Stand Alone SHS and Integrated JHS and SHS
A. Participants:
1. The contest is open to any bona fide students of the school.
2. The quiz bee is by group in nature.
3. There shall be four (4) members per group for school which offers SHS only
(i.e. two from Grade 11 and two from Grade 12) while six (6) members per
group for school which offers integrated JHS and SHS (i.e. one student
representative per grade level- Grades 7 to 12).
B. Scope and Coverage:
4. The quiz bee shall cover general questions on World literature and Philippine
literature.
5. There shall be three (3) rounds for all the participants namely Easy, Average,
and Difficult which contain questions in multiple choice format.
6. The Easy round has 10 questions, the Moderate round has 10 questions,
and the Difficult round has five (5) questions.
7. Each question having correct response shall receive the following points:
Easy Round – 1 point;
Average Round – 3 points;
Difficult Round – 5 points;
Clincher Round – 1 point.
8. Clincher round shall be conducted in case of tie score.
C. Quiz Bee Proper:
9. A Quiz Master, a Timer, a Scorer, and a Technical Assistant (optional) shall
be assigned to facilitate
nd the competition.
10. teams
After the
be second
allowed(2 ) reading, the quizmaster shall say “go”, only then the
10. The Quiz Master shall read each question twice while the question itself may
also be flashed on a screen for the contestants to see.
11. After the second reading, the Quiz Master shall say “go”. Only then the
teams be allowed to write their answers on the provided boards.
12. The contestants shall be given 10 second time- limit for every round which
will begin with the word “go” by the quizmaster.
13. After the time-limit, the quizmaster shall say “boards up”, and the team
must stop writing and must raise their answer board. Failure to do so will
signal a warning for the first offense and disqualification for the second.
14. Any question or query to the correctness of the answers should be raised
before the start of the next question.
15. Cellular or mobile phones are not allowed during the competition.

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D. Declaration of Winners:
16. The team who gets the highest numbers of points is automatically declared
the Champion, and the team who gets the second highest score will be the
1st place, team with third highest score will be the 2nd place, the team who
ranks fourth will be the 3rd place, and so on.
17. A team composed of the Head of the Department, the Quiz Bee Committee
Head, and the Reading Coordinator shall evaluate and give decisions in
cases of queries and complaints.

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Reading Puzzle Marathon

Mechanics
1. Reading puzzle marathon is open to all Grades 7-10 learners.

2. There will be 7 teams. Each team is composed of 8 members comprising of 2
Grade 7 learners, 2 Grade 8 learners, 2 Grade 9 learners and 2 Grade 10
learners.
Note: Different groupings in Senior High School and Integrated High School.
3. The goal is to seize or obtain the 7 pieces of a puzzle to form a story.
4. Each piece of the puzzle can be obtained from each of the 7 stations provided
that the team completes or performs the required task.
Station 1: Recite a tongue twister (3x).
Station 2: Give the authors of a three short stories.
Station 3: Answer three English riddles.
Station 4: Arrange jumbled letters to form the title of a story.
Station 5: Arrange a picture puzzle to form a book cover.
Station 6: Arrange jumbled words to form a famous reading quote.
Station 7: Draw a scene from a story.
5. Prior to the start of the marathon, each team will be given a map, showing the
directions to all the stations. The teams are given the freedom to start in the
station they want. It doesn’t necessarily mean that all teams should start on
Station 1.
6. Once the team has obtained all the 7 puzzle pieces, they will go back to the
starting point to arrange the puzzle and reveal the story.
7. The first three teams to finish the marathon will be declared winners (first
place, second place and third place) and will receive medals and certificates.
8. Health and safety protocols must be observed in the whole duration of the
activity.
Materials:
¼ illustration board for the story puzzle

bond paper
crayons
pencil
Oslo paper for the drawing task

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BOOK COVER MAKING CONTEST

Junior High School
Mechanics
1. Book Cover Making Contest is open to all Grades 7-10 Junior High School
Students only.
2. There will be one contestant per section/grade level.
3. Prior to the day of the contest, each participant shall craft a book cover using
the white side of 1/8 illustration board (see illustration and note below).
4. During the contest proper, the participants shall be given 1 hour to read the
given story and conceptualize design and teaser. After the allotted time for
reading and conceptualization, each participant shall be given two hours to
design the book cover and make the teaser of the story. The teaser shall be
written on the back cover. A teaser is a sneak peek to the story and characters
that catches readers’ attention and get their interest to read the book.
Sample teaser: The Enchanted Swans by Christy Nicholas

Fionnuala must care for her three brothers while learning to live under an evil
curse. Will she find a way to break the spell, or will they remain swans, tethered
to three places for nine hundred years?
5. The judges shall select three winners for Book Cover Making contest and their
decision is final and irrevocable.
Note: Connect the front and back cover with a spine and make it foldable by making two vertical slits of
1/2 inch apart at the middle of the illustration board, using a cutter.

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Criteria for Book Cover Making Contest
Criteria for Judging (Total Points: 100)
1. Adherence to the Theme (20 points):

- Does the artwork effectively capture the essence and theme of the story?
- Is there a clear connection between the illustration and the story or concept of
the
book?
2. Originality and Creativity (25 points):

- Does the artwork showcase originality and creativity in its concept,
composition, and
execution?
- Does it offer a fresh and unique perspective that sets it apart from other
entries?
3. Visual Impact (20 points):

- Does the artwork have a strong visual impact that catches the viewer's
attention?
- Does it make effective use of color, contrast, lighting, and other visual elements
to
create an engaging composition?
- Is the overall presentation of the artwork professional and visually appealing?
4. Technical Skill (20 points):

- Does the artwork demonstrate a high level of technical skill and craftsmanship?
- Are the lines, shapes, forms, and textures well-rendered and visually appealing?
5. Composition and Layout (15 points):

- Is the composition well-balanced and visually pleasing?
- Does the layout effectively guide the viewer's eye and create a sense of harmony
within the artwork?
- Is the title of the book clearly visible and integrated seamlessly into the design?
6. Teaser (10 points)

- Does the book cover contain a teaser?
- Is the teaser well-composed?
- Is the teaser catchy enough to draw reader’s interest and attention?

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MECHANICS FOR THE

DIGITAL POSTER MAKING
General Mechanics
I. The contest is open to all grade 11 and 12 senior high school students.
II. Only one student per school is allowed to join the competition.
III. Prior to the contest proper, all participants will be provided a copy of a short
literary text from which their digital art will be based.
IV. There is an allotted 2.5 hours for the contest. Thirty minutes for reading and
conceptualization and 2 hours to layout and edit.
V. Laptop, tablet, or iPad can be used by the contestants for their digital art.
Submission Guidelines:
A. Format: Participants must submit their posters in JPEG or PNG format.
B. Dimensions: The posters should be in landscape orientation with a minimum
resolution of 300 dpi and a maximum file size of 20 MB.
C. Submission Method: Participants should save their digital art file and submit
it through the official submission link (GForm), that the contest committee will
provide, including contestant information.
Judging Criteria:
Criteria Points
Creativity and Originality (uniqueness of the concept,
30%
innovative ideas, and originality of the design)
Visual Impact
(overall visual appeal, effective use of color, composition, 25%
typography, and imagery)
Message Clarity
(clarity and effectiveness of the poster's message in 25%
emphasizing the message or theme of the literary text)
Technical Skills
(Demonstration of technical proficiency in design 20%
techniques and execution)
TOTAL 100%
Judging Panel:
1. The judging panel will consist of three individuals who have significant
backgrounds in the fields of graphic design and art.
2. The decision of the panel is final and irrevocable.

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Alituntunin at Patakaran para sa Timpalak Sabayang BigSayaWit

(Bigkas-Sayaw-Awit)
Para sa Integrated
1. Ang Timpalak Sabayang BigSayaWit ay lalahukan ng mga mag-aaral na

magmumula sa mga Baitang 7 hanggang Baitang 12.
2. Ang pangkat ay bubuuin lamang ng 15 hanggang 20 miyembro mula sa iba’t

ibang antas. (Baitang Pito- 3 hanggang 4 miyembro, Baitang walo- 3 hanggang 4
miyembro, Baitang Siyam- 3 hanggang 4 miyembro, Baitang Sampu- 3 hanggang
4 na miyembro, at Baitang 11 at 12- 3-4 miyembro)
3. Maaaring gumamit ng uniporme ng paaralan. Kung magkakaroon ng costume o

props, ito ay dapat na mula sa indigenous na materyal. Hanggat maaari ay
iwasan ang mga mamahaling kasuotan at kagamitan.
4. Limang minuto lamang ang laan sa bawat pagtatanghal ng mga kalahok. Ang
lalampas sa 5 minuto ay magkakaroon ng kabawasan sa kabuuang marka mula
sa average na marka ng mga hurado. Katumbas ng bawat isang minutong labis
ay bawas na isang puntos sa kabuuang marka.
5. Ang paglalapat ng tunog ay dapat na may kaugnayan sa piyesa. Pinahihintulutan

ang pagsingit ng mga ‘adlib’ subalit hindi ito dapat makaapekto sa ideya at
nilalayon ng piyesa.
6. Dapat na makita ang Bigkas, Sayaw at Awit (sangkap ng timpalak) habang

binibigkas ang mga linya sa piyesa. Maaaring orihinal ang tono ng awit o mula sa
mga tunog na awit OPM at banyagang awit.
7. Ang timpalak ay huhusgahan batay sa mga sumusunod na pamatayan:

Pamantayan Bahagdan
Interpretasyon (Linaw ng bigkas, tono at indayog) 60%
Hikayat (Damdamin at emosyon) 20%
Sangkap Teknikal (Lapat ng tunog, at disiplinang
15%
pang-entablado)
Dating sa mga manonood 5%
KABUUAN 100%
8. Ang mga kalahok ay dapat iranggo batay sa mga nakuhang puntos.
9. Magkakaroon ng tatlong hurado para sa patimpalak at ang kanilang desisyon ay

pinal at hindi na mababawi.

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Alituntunin at Patakaran para sa Timpalak Sabayang BigSayaWit

(Bigkas-Sayaw-Awit)
Para sa SHS
1. Ang Timpalak Sabayang BigSayaWit ay lalahukan ng mga mag-aaral na

magmumula sa mga Baitang 11 at Baitang 12.
2. Ang pangkat ay bubuuin lamang ng 15 hanggang 20 miyembro mula sa dalawang

antas.
3. Maaaring gumamit ng uniporme ng paaralan. Kung magkakaroon ng costume o

props, ito ay dapat na mula sa indigenous na materyal. Hanggat maaari ay
iwasan ang mga mamahaling kasuotan at kagamitan.
4. Limang minuto lamang ang laan sa bawat pagtatanghal ng mga kalahok. Ang
lalampas sa 5 minuto ay magkakaroon ng kabawasan sa kabuuang marka mula
sa average na marka ng mga hurado. Katumbas ng bawat isang minutong labis
ay bawas na isang puntos sa kabuuang marka.
5. Ang paglalapat ng tunog ay dapat na may kaugnayan sa piyesa. Pinahihintulutan

ang pagsingit ng mga ‘adlib’ subalit hindi ito dapat makaapekto sa ideya at
nilalayon ng piyesa.
6. Dapat na makita ang Bigkas, Sayaw at Awit (sangkap ng timpalak) habang

binibigkas ang mga linya sa piyesa. Maaaring orihinal ang tono ng awit o mula sa
mga tunog na awit OPM at banyagang awit.
7. Ang timpalak ay huhusgahan batay sa mga sumusunod na pamatayan:

Pamantayan Bahagdan
Interpretasyon (Linaw ng bigkas, tono at indayog) 60%
Hikayat (Damdamin at emosyon) 20%
Sangkap Teknikal (Lapat ng tunog, at disiplinang
15%
pang-entablado)
Dating sa mga manonood 5%
KABUUAN 100%
8. Ang mga kalahok ay dapat iranggo batay sa mga nakuhang puntos.
9. Magkakaroon ng tatlong hurado para sa patimpalak at ang kanilang desisyon ay

pinal at hindi na mababawi.

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Ang Kuneho At Ang Pagong (Pabula)

Aesop
Isang araw habang naglalakad si Kuneho ay nakasalubong niya si Pagong. Palibhasa

makupad maglakad ang pagong kaya pinagtawanan ito ng kuneho at nilibak.
"Napakaiksi ng mga paa mo Pagong, kaya ubod ka ng bagal maglakad, wala kang
mararating niyan." At sinundan iyon ng malulutong na tawa.
Labis na nainsulto ang Pagong sa mga sinabi ng Kuneho. Para patunayan na

nagkakamali ito ng akala ay hinamon nya ang Kuneho.
"Maaaring mabagal nga akong maglakad, subalit matibay ang katawan ko, hindi mo
ako matatalo." Lalo lamang siyang pinagtawanan.
"Nabibigla ka yata Pagong, baka mapahiya ka lamang," wika ni Kuneho.
"Para magkasubukan tayo, magkarera tayo patungo sa ituktok ng bulubunduling

iyon." Itinuro ni Pagong ang abot-tanaw na bundok.
Ganoon na lamang ang katuwaan ng mayabang na Kuneho sa hamon na iyon ni

Pagong. Nagtawag pa ito ng mga kaibigan para manood sa gagawin nilang karera.
Gusto niyang lalong libakin si Pagong sa harap ng kanyang mga kaibigan oras na
matalo niya ito. Nakapaligid sa kanila ang mga kaibigang hayop. Si Matsing ang
nagbilang para sa pag-uumpisa ng paligsahan.
"Handa na ba kayo".
Magkasabay na tumugon sina pagong at kuneho. "Handa na kami!".
"Isa..Dalawa..Tatlo.!.takbo", sigaw ni Matsing.
Magkasabay ngang humakbang ang dalawa mula sa lugar ng pag-uumpisahan.

Mabilis na nagpalundag-lundag si Kuneho. Halos sandaling minuto lamang ay
naroroon na siya sa paanan ng bundok. Nang lumingon siya ay nakita niyang
malayung- malayo ang agwat niya kay pagong. Patuloy sa kanyang mabagal na
paglakad si pagong, habang pinagtatawanan siya ng mga nakapaligid na hayop.
Hindi pansin ni Pagong ang panunuya ng mga ito. Patuloy siya sa paglakad, walang
lingun-lingon.
Samantala, si Kuneho ay halos mainip na sa paghihintay na makita si Pagong sa

kanyang likuran. Ilang ulit na ba siyang nagpahinto-hinto, pero wala ni anino ni
pagong. Palibhasa malaki ang tiwala niya sa sarili, alam niya ang kakayahan

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tumakbo ng mabilis, ipinasya niyang maidlip muna ng makarating na siya sa

kalagitnaan ng bundok. Tutal nakatitiyak naman siya ng panalo.
Patuloy naman sa kanyang mabagal na paglakad si pagong paakyat, hanggang sa

marating niya ang kalagitnaan ng bundok, naraanan pa niya si kuneho na
mahimbing na natutulog at malakas na naghihilik. Nilampasan niya ito at
nagpatuloy siya sa paglakad hanggang sa marating niya ang hangganan ng kanilang
karera. Nang magising naman si kuneho ay muli itong tumingin sa ibaba ng bundok,
subalit hindi pa din makita si pagong. Humanda na siyang maglakad muli paakyat
ng bundok, subalit ganoon na lamang ang gulat niya ng matanaw si pagong na
naroroon na sa ituktok ng bundok. Naunahan na pala siya.

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Si Pagong At Si Matsing (Pabula)

Orihinal na katha ni Dr. Jose P. Rizal
Sina Pagong at Matsing ay matalik na magkaibigan. Mabait at matulungin si Pagong,

subalit si Matsing ay tuso at palabiro. Isang araw sa kanilang paglilibot sa
kagubatan, nakakita si Pagong ng isang puno ng saging. Nagpasya ang magkaibigan
na paghatian ang puno. Kinuha ni Matsing ang parteng itaas ng puno dahil iniisip
niya na sapagkat may maraming dahon na ang bahaging kanyang nakuha ay madali
itong mamumunga. Kinuha naman ni Pagong naiwang ibabang bahaging may ugat.
Inalagaan ni Pagong ang kanyang halaman. Araw-araw dinidiligan niya ito at

nilalagyan ng pataba ang lupa. Ganoon din ang ginawa ni Matsing. Subalit
makalipas ang isang linggo, nalanta ang tanim na saging ni Matsing. Si Pagong
naman ay natuwa nang makita ang umuusbong na dahon sa puno ng saging. Lalo
nitong inalagaan ang tanim hanggang sa mamunga ito nang hitik na hitik.
Nainggit si Matsing nang makita ang bunga ng saging sa halaman ni Pagong. Di

naglaon nagyaya na si Matsing na kainin na ang saging na tumubo sa puno ni
Pagong at pumayag naman ito. Ngunit hindi makakaakyat si Pagong kung kaya
nangako si Matsing na siya na lamang ang aakyat sa puno at lalaglagan na lamang
niya ng saging si Pagong. Pumayag si Pagong sa alok ni Matsing.
Subalit nang makarating na si Matsing sa taas ng puno kinain niya ang lahat ng
bunga ng puno. Wala itong itinira para kay Pagong nanatili sa taas ng puno si
Matsing at nakatulog ito sa sobrang kabusugan. Galit na galit si Pagong kay Matsing
sa ginawa nito sa kanya. Kung kaya habang natutulog ito sa sobrang kabusugan
naglagay ng mga tinik sa ilalim ng puno si Pagong. Nang magising si Matsing ay
nakita niya ang tinik kaya’t humingi ito ng tulong kay Pagong.
Ngunit tumangging tumulong si Pagong at iniwan na lamang doon si Matsing.

Makalipas ang sandali nagsimulang bumuhos ang malakas na ulan. Walang nagawa
si Matsing kundi bumaba sa puno ng saging. Nasaktan ito sa mga tinik na nakatusok
sa puno ng saging sa kanyang pagbaba. Kaya nangako siya sa sarili na gaganti siya
kay Pagong.
Kinabukasan, kahit mahapdi pa rin ang mga sugat ni Matsing, ay hinanap niya si
Pagong. Nakita niya itong naglalakad sa may kakahuyan. Kinuha ni Matsing si
Pagong na takot na takot. Nagtanong si Pagong kung anong gagawin nito sa kanya,
at sinabi ni Matsing na tatadtarin siya nito ng pinung-pino. Nag-isip ng paraan si
Pagong para maisihan ang tusong Matsing. Kaya ang sambit nito kay Matsing na
kapag tinadtad siya nito ay dadami siya at susugurin siya ng mga ito at kakainin.
Nag-isip nang malalim si Matsing at naisip nito na sunugin na lamang si Pagong,
ngunit nangatwiran na naman si Pagong na hindi naman tinatablan ng apoy ang
kanyang makapal at matibay na bahay. Kaya muling nag-isip si Matsing, hanggang

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sa maisipan niyang pumunta sa dalampasigan at doon na lamang itapon si Pagong.

Lihim na natuwa si Pagong. Nagpanggap itong takot sa dalampasigan.
Tuwang-tuwa si Matsing sa pag-aakalang magagantihan na niya si Pagong. Todo

lakas niya itong itinapon sa dalampasigan. Nagulat ito nang makitang marunong
lumangoy si Pagong. Ang bilis-bilis ng pagkilos ni Pagong sa tubig. Kung mabagal ito
sa lupa, ay parang ang gaan ng katawan nito sa tubig. At naghalakhak si Pagong na
sabihin kay Matsing na naisahan din kita matsing dahil gustung-gusto ko na
lumangoy sa dalampasigan. Malungkot na umuwi si Matsing. Naisip niya na
napakasakit pala na maisahan ng isang kaibigan. Naramdaman niya kung paano
masaktan kapag naloloko ng isang kaibigan.
Mula noon nagbago na si Matsing. Hindi na sila muling nagkita ni Pagong.

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ANG SUNDALONG PATPAT

ni Virgilio Almario
“Saan ka pupunta, O, Sundalong Patpat,” tanong ng sampalok. “Saan ka dadalhin ng

kabayong payat?”
“Hahanapin ko ang nawawalang ulan,” sagot ng Sundalong Patpat habang inaayos ang
papel na sombrero.
“Pero hindi hinahanap ang ulan,” nagtatakang nagkamot ng tuktok ang sampalok.
“Dumarating ito kung kailan gusto.”
“Kung gayon, aalamin ko kung bakit matagal nang ayaw dumalaw ng ulan,” sagot ng
Sundalong Patpat at pinatakbo ang kaniyang kabayong payat.
“Saan ka pupunta, O, Sundalong Patpat,” tanong ng manok. “Saan ka dadalhin ng

kabayong payat?”
“Hahanapin ko ang nakalimot na ulan,” sagot ng Sundalong Patpat habang nagpupunas ng

pawis na tumatagaktak.
“Pero hindi hinahanap ang ulan,” nagtatakang tilaok ng manok. “Dumarating ito kung
tinatawagan at dinadasalan.”
“Kung gayon, aalamin ko kung bakit matagal nang hindi makarinig ang ulan,” sagot ng
Sundalong Patpat at pinatakbo ang kaniyang kabayong payat.
“Saan ka pupunta, O, Sundalong Patpat,” tanong ng bundok. “Saan ka dadalhin ng

kabayong payat?”
“Hinahanap ko ang nawawalang ulan,” sagot ng Sundalong Patpat habang hinihimas ang
kabayong humihingal.
“Matagal nang umalis dito ang ulan,” paliwanag ng kalbong bundok. “Nagtago sa
pinakamataas na ulap.”
“Kung gayon, aakyatin ko ang ulap,” sabi ng Sundalong Patpat at umimbulog agad sa
simoy na pumapagaspas.
“Saan ka pupunta, O, Sundalong Patpat,” tanong ng ulap. “Saan ka dadalhin ng kabayong

payat?” “Hinahanap ko ang nagtatagong ulan,” sagot ng Sundalong Patpat habang
tinatapik ang nahihilong kabayong payat.

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“Matagal nang umalis dito ang ulan,” paliwanag ng maputlang ulap. “Nagtago sa pusod ng
dagat.”
“Kung gayon, sisisirin ko ang dagat,” sabi ng Sundalong Patpat at lumundag pabulusok sa
mga along nakatinghas.
“Saan ka pupunta, O, Sundalong Patpat,” tanong ng dagat. “Saan ka dadalhin ng kabayong

payat?” “Hinahanap ko ang nagtatagong ulan,” sagot ng Sundalong Patpat at iwinasiwas
ang espadang patpat.
“Pero hindi nagtatago ang ulan,” paliwanag ng nagniningning na dagat. “Ibinilanggo ni

Pugita sa kaniyang mutyang perlas.”
“Kung gayon, papatayin ko si Pugita,” sabi ng matapang na Sundalong Patpat. “Palalayain

ko ang ulan.” At sinugod ng Sundalong Patpat sakay ng kaniyang kabayong payat ang
yungib ni Pugita.
Nagulat si Pugita sa biglang pagpasok ng Sundalong Patpat na iwinawasiwas ang espadang

patpat.
Nagulat si Pugita sa liksi at lakas ng maliit na Sundalong Patpat.
Nagulat si Pugita sa talim at talas ng kumikislap na espadang patpat.
Mabilis at isa-isang tinigpas ng Sundalong Patpat ang malalaki’t mahahabang galamay ng

mabagal at matabang dambuhala.
Isa, dalawa, tatlo. Apat. Lima. Anim. Pito. Walo!
Huli na nang magbuga ng maitim na tinta si Pugita. Nasungkit na ng Sundalong Patpat

ang mutyang perlas na nakapalawit sa kuwintas ng nalumpong hari ng dagat!
Hawak ang perlas, dali-daling sumibad patungong pampang ang Sundalong Patpat sakay
ng mabilis na kabayong payat. Pag-ahon ay agad niyang ipinukol ang mutyang perlas
paitaas, mataas, mataas na mataas, hanggang umabot sa
tiyan ng ulap at sumabog na masaganang ulan.
Nagbunyi ang buong daigdig. Sumupling muli’t naglaro ang mga damo’t dahon. Nagbihis ng
lungtian ang mga bukid at bundok. Muling umawit ang mga ibon at ilog…
“Saan ka pupunta, O, Sundalong Patpat,” tanong ng sampalok. “Saan ka na naman

dadalhin ng kabayong payat?” “Hahanapin ko ang gusi ng ginto sa puno ng bahaghari,”
sagot ng makisig na Sundalong Patpat at pinatakbo ang makisig na kabayong payat.

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Enclosure 4. Management Committee, TWG and TOR
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
No. Name Designation

1 Editha M. Atendido, CESO V Schools Division Superintendent
2 Arlene S. Ricasata, CESO VI Asst. Schools Division Superintendent
3 Elvira B. Catangay, EdD OIC-Asst. Schools Division
Superintendent
4 Orlando T. Valverde, EdD Chief, CID
5 Darwin S. Talambayan, EdD Chief, SGOD
6 Angela F. Latina Admin. Officer V
STEERING COMMITTEE
7 Mark Anthony P. Idang, EdD EPS, LRMS Unit Proponent
8 Godofredo C. Mercado EPS, CID (English) Co-Proponent
9 Zarina G. Llarena, EdD EPS, CID (Filipino) Co-Proponent
10 Jane A. Suazo, PhD EPS, CID (Kinder) Co-Proponent
11 Raquel P. Iñigo PDO II, LRMS Unit Secretariat
12 Mirza J. Linga EPS, CID (Math)
13 Cecilia Castillo, EdD EPS, CID (Science)
14 Cristina E. Talambayan, EdD EPS, CID (TLE)
15 Frederick B. Zaide EPS, CID (TLE)
16 Roderica R. Camacho EPS, CID (SPED)
17 Judith V. Clemente EPS, CID (MAPEH)
18 Lucia F. Pagalanan, EdD PSDS-DFP (AP)
19 Ana R. Reblora PSDS-DFP (EsP)
20 Ma. Salvacion T. Realeza, PhD PSDS-DFP (Agri)
21 Juvy L. Tobias PSDS-DFP (ALS)
All Public Schools District
PSDSs
Supervisors
TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP

22 Abigail S. Galit Schoolhead Chair, Elem
23 Eryl A. Garantuza Teacher III Chair, Secondary
24 Adora A. Villanueva Schoolhead Member
25 Banessa C. Banawa Schoolhead Member
26 Ma. Feliza P. Ambrosio Schoolhead Member
27 Adrian A. Advento Head Teacher Member
28 Leomar G. Mercado Master Teacher Member
29 Bernadette C. Aquino Teacher III Member
30 Darwin Z. Reyes Teacher III Member
31 Hershey V. Dela Rosa Master teacher I Member

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32 Kyla P. Suba Teacher III Member

33 Frenie V. Aquino SEPS Chair, M&E
34 Michelle C. Delos Santos Schoolhead Co-Chair, M&E
35 Lorelyn B. Arroyo Schoolhead Member, M&E
36 Joy V. Sacluti Schoolhead Chair, Docu
37 Sarah M. Suministrado Teacher III Member, Docu
38 Carlo Deo P. Cajote Teacher I Member, Docu
39 Maridor B. Bueno Master Teacher I Member, Docu
40 Rizaldy D. Domo Teacher I Member, Docu
All LR Principal Coordinators Schoolheads Members
All LR Deputy Principal Coors Schoolheads Members

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Reader’s Theater
I AM the Most Important
(A Script about the human body systems
By Amy Bowden)
Characters
Judge (narrator) Digestive System Circulatory System
Muscular System Nervous System
Respiratory System Skeletal System
Judge: I hereby order court in session! (Bangs gavel on the table.) Today we will hear from each
of the body systems. Once and for all, we will end the argument that has gone on for many
years. Today I will decide which human body system is most important. Each system will present
its case and be heard. Is this clear?
All systems: Yes, Your Honor.
Judge: Thank you. Now, Skeletal System. You have been called the basic form of our bodies,
right?
Skeletal System: Right, Your Honor. I give our bodies their shape. I also protect all of the
organs inside. Without me, the body would just be a blob on the floor.
Judge: You sound important then, Skeletal System. Tell me more about yourself.
Skeletal System: In an adult body, I am made up of 206 bones. In a child, I am made up of 300
bones. Some of these bones harden over time and some bones fuse together. My smallest bone
is less than an inch long and is called the “stirrup”. It is in the ear. My biggest bone is the thigh
bone. How long that one is depends on how tall the body is!
Judge: Okay, so you have a lot of parts. What else?
Skeletal System: The skull is also part of my system. The skull is basically like a bike helmet for
the brain. The ribcage, another part of me, protects the heart and lungs.
Respiratory System (lungs) AND Circulatory System (heart) AND Nervous System (brain)
(shouts out): So you are saying we are really important, too!
Skeletal System: Sure, you are important. But I am more important because without me, you
would get crushed easily. I protect you!
Judge: Okay, Skeletal System. Thank you. Is there anything else you would like to add?
Skeletal System: I just wanted to say that without me, your Honor, the body would not really
be a body. The organs would get injured too easily. The body would have no shape. The person
would die. I do need calcium rich foods to keep my bones strong, but I am worth it! I AM the
most important part of the body.
Judge: Thank you for your testimony. Next, I would like to hear from the Muscular System.
Muscular System: Thank you, your Honor. I am a little hurt that the Skeletal System did not
mention me.
Judge: Why is that?
Muscular System: Because we are buddies! We work together! Yes, the bones are important,
your Honor, but they cannot move by themselves. They are just the shell of the person. I AM
the most important system because without me, the body couldn’t actually DO anything.
Judge (nodding slowly): Okay. Explain, please.
Muscular System: The muscles that make up my system are what make the body move, jump,
dance, play, run, eat, go to the bathroom, and so much more. My muscles are attached to the
bones and joints. Basically my muscles are big rubber bands, and there are over 600 of them!
Judge: Even more muscles than bones! Impressive. Keep going.
Muscular System: Some of muscles are called voluntary muscles. This means they work only
when the brain tells them to work. For example, if a body wants to kick something, the brain has
to tell those muscles to move.
Nervous System: See! I told you I AM the most important!
Judge: That’s enough, Nervous System. Go ahead, Muscular System.
Muscular System: Thank you. Some of my muscles are involuntary. This means they move
without anything telling it to move. For example, the heart beats without the brain thinking
about it. The eyes focus without the body thinking about it. These muscles just do their jobs
without being told to.
Judge: Very interesting. Is there anything else you want to tell me?
Muscular System: The more the muscles are used, the stronger they are. If a person uses his
muscles often, the muscles can get pretty big and will be really strong. Muscles do need energy
to work right, and we get that energy through the healthy foods people eat. Protein, like in
meat, fish, nuts, and dairy, really helps us. Basically, your Honor, I AM the most important
system because I make the body move. Without me, the body would be a blob on the couch, a
pile of bones, unhealthy and unable to exercise!
Judge: Okay, thank you for your testimony. I think I would like to hear from the Respiratory
System next.
Respiratory System (takes a loud, deep breath): Right here, your Honor! I would like to say that
I AM the most important body system because I am responsible for taking the air in and
getting oxygen to the blood. I also get rid of the bad air, carbon dioxide. Without the oxygen I
take in and without getting rid of the carbon dioxide, the body would surely die. Every body
uses oxygen to break down nutrients for energy. The waste is turned into carbon dioxide. If
your body doesn’t have oxygen, nothing works. If your body has too much carbon dioxide,
nothing works.
Judge: Sounds like an important job! Keep going.
Respiratory System: I am basically the lungs and the windpipe. The air comes in through the
mouth and nose and travels down the windpipe to the lungs. My lungs expand like big balloons as
oxygen comes in. They contract or get smaller (or deflate) when carbon dioxide goes out.
Judge: Do these lungs do anything else?
Respiratory System: Yes, your Honor. The lungs help us talk, sing, laugh, cry, scream, growl, and
make any other sound you can think of. They help us communicate with others. Sometimes we
have to sneeze or cough to clear things out of our airways, like dust, pollen, dirt, or air pollution.
Judge: Very well said. Is there anything else you would like to add?
Respiratory System: I would just like to say that people should really take care of me.
Exercising is the best way to keep me healthy! Avoiding cigarette smoke and air pollution is also
a good idea. Without me, the body cannot live. I AM the most important system.
Judge: You made your case. Thank you, Respiratory System. Next, let’s hear from the Digestive
System.
Digestive System (loud stomach rumbling sound): Hello, Your Honor! I would ask you how your
lunch break was today, but I already know! I’m the one taking care of the food you ate! I am
your mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestines, and large intestines! All of these organs work
together to turn that turkey sandwich on wheat bread into something your body can actually
use! We are processing it into energy!
Judge: That was a good sandwich! Tell me more, please.
Digestive System: Well, we start in your mouth. The salvia, or spit, and your chewing helps to
break down the food into smaller, softer pieces. Then as you swallow, those pieces go through
the stretchy tube called the esophagus into the stomach.
Judge: Is the esophagus in your throat like the windpipe? Are these the same?
Digestive System: Yes, it is in the throat, but no, your Honor, they are not the same tube. The
esophagus goes to the stomach. The windpipe goes to those balloon-like lungs.
Judge: Okay. Continue.
Digestive System: Once the food is in the stomach, muscles there help churn and mix the food
with something called “gastric juices.” Have you ever hiccupped and had a burning feeling in your
throat? Those are some of the gastric juices coming back up a little. We try to control that but
sometimes they slip out a little. The stomach mixes and mixes until basically the food is like
soup. Then it is sent to the small intestines which are really actually a very long tube that is like
a coiled up snake. If you unrolled these small intestines, you would get about 22 feet of tube.
That’s about the length of two pick up trucks bumper to bumper!
Judge: Wow. And that’s the small intestine?
Digestive System: Yes, your Honor. And that’s where the food is broken down even more into
vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients for the body to use. What’s left gets passed to the large
intestine, also called the colon. Water and anything else that can be used is absorbed here.
Everything else gets pushed out as poop.
Judge: Okay, so you do a lot of work. Why are you important to the body?
Digestive System: Thank you, your Honor. I do work hard! I am important to the body because
without me, the body could not get any nutrients, vitamins, minerals, or other energy from the
food ! I work best with nutritious foods and a lot of water, but without me, the body would
never get any energy to breath, to move, or to live!
Judge: Thank you, Digestive System. How about the Circulatory System next?
Circulatory System: Oh my heart is pounding! My blood is pumping! Your Honor, I want to let my
actions speak for themselves. Will you play along with me?
Judge: For a minute. Go ahead.
Circulatory System: Thank you. Please take your pointer and middle fingers and place them on
your neck like this (shows how to take pulse). Do you feel that pulse?
(Judge nods.)
Circulatory System: Please take your hand and squeeze the base of one of your fingers. Hold it
until your finger starts to hurt a little and turns purplish and cold.
(Judge does and then lets go. )
Circulatory System: This is basically what happens when your leg or arm falls asleep. You cut off
the blood flow to that area. It hurts, too! Your Honor, have you ever cut yourself? What
happened?
Judge: Of course. I bled.
Circulatory System: Did you rush to stop the bleeding?
Judge: Well, yes, of course.
Circulatory System: Why?
Judge: Because blood is important to your body and you don’t want to lose too much of it.
Circulatory System: Your Honor, my system is the heart, the arteries, the blood vessels, and
the capillaries. The heart pumps blood throughout the body through a bunch of tunnels, which
are the arteries, the blood vessels, and the capillaries. Your body is basically a big road map of
tunnels, and every tunnel takes blood to the organs so they can work and to the arms, legs, toes,
and fingers so they can work too. If the heart stops beating, the blood stops moving. If the
blood stops moving, the body stops working.
Judge: Your point is clear, circulatory system. You are needed to make the body work. Do I
understand you correctly?
Circulatory System: Yes, your Honor. I rest my case.
Judge: Thank you. Last but not least, let us hear from the Nervous System.
Nervous System: Your Honor, I think you will soon see that I AM the most important system. I
am made up of the brain, the spinal cord, and nerve cells. I am basically the command center for
the entire body. I am in control. If I tell the muscles to move, they move. I even control those
involuntary movements that the muscular system talked about. I control the sweating, the
digesting food, the heart beating, and the lungs breathing. Without me, none of it would happen!
Judge: So you think you are more important than everyone else because of that?
Nervous System: Yes, your Honor. To be honest, I do. I also control the senses. I see, hear,
feel, smell, taste. I do it all! I tell the body when something hurts because my nerve cells send
messages through my nerves, up my spinal column, into my brain, and I quickly send a message
back. For example, if the hand is sitting on a hot stove, the nerve cells feel the pain. They
quickly send a signal to the brain. The brain makes the decision to tell the hand to move off the
stove. The message gets sent back to the hand and the person moves their hand before it gets
too badly burned! Without me, the body would just not function AT ALL .
Judge (nodding) : Important for sure.
Nervous System: I don’t mean to be rude, your Honor, but without me, the body just cannot live.
I am the main computer, the master of the body, the one in charge of everything. I tell
everyone else what to do, how to do it, and when to do it. No one else can do make a decision
without me. I never get a day off. I am even working while the body sleeps. In fact, I tell the
body when to sleep! I tell it when to eat. I am the man in charge!
Judge : Thank you, Nervous System. (To all, judge continues): Thank you all for your
testimonies. I can see why this argument has gone on for many years. I will review my notes and
make a decision about which system is the most important. Please be quiet and let me think for
just a few minutes.
(Judge pretends to look at notes and think.)
Judge: To all the systems, attention please! I have made a decision. First let me explain what I
think before I tell you which system is most important. Nervous System, you are the brains of
the operation. You are the command center. But you need oxygen from the lungs in the
Respiratory System, right?
Nervous System: Well, yes, Your Honor.
Judge: And you get that oxygen because the blood in the circulatory system brings it to you.
Circulatory system, you need the lungs to get the oxygen to you, too, correct?
Circulatory System: Yes, your Honor.
Judge: Respiratory System, if you don’t get exercise, you won’t be able to work very well. Right?
Respiratory System: That’s true, your Honor.

Judge: Okay, well, you can’t get exercise without the muscular system moving you around. And
the muscular system can’t move around without the support of the bones and joints in the
skeletal system, correct?
Muscular System and Skeletal System: Yes, Your Honor. We work together.
Judge: All of you need the Digestive System because that is where food becomes energy and
nutrients to make you work the way you are supposed to, right?
All systems, slowly nodding: Right…
Judge: So basically you all need each other, right?
All systems, slowly nodding again: Um………… right.
Judge: I officially declare that the most important system of the human body is the…
(Quiet drum roll as all systems look at each other)
Judge continues: The six of you together! All of you are equally important because you would
not be able to work without each other. Argument settled. Case dismissed!

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Republic of the Philippines

TO: Assistant Schools Division Superintendents

2023 READING MONTH CELEBRATION AND ARAW NG PAGBASA

3. The suggested activities in the attached Enclosure are hereby encouraged. In

5. All learners, teachers, and school officials will do a simultaneous Araw ng

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9. Expenses relative to the conduct of 2023 Reading Month Celebration may be

12. Widest and immediate dissemination of this Memorandum is desired.

EDITHA M. ATENDIDO, CESO V

MAPI-CID/Memo 2023 Reading Month Celeb

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Enclosure 1. List of suggested activities

Classroom-level Read-A-thon. Include 10 to 15-minute segments into

Reading Ambassador. Parents, teachers, DepEd officials, and other stakeholders

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• read stories to groups of learners during organized sessions or broadcasting

Dugtungang Pagbasa. Assign a group of learners to read a pre-determined passage

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Enclosure 2.a Camp Matrix-Elem

2023 READING CAMP MATRIX

Time Activities Person/s Involved

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Enclosure 2.b Camp Matrix-JHS

2023 READING CAMP MATRIX

Time Activities Person/s Involved

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Enclosure 2.c Camp Matrix-SHS

2023 READING CAMP MATRIX

Time Activities Person/s Involved

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Enclosure 2d. Camp Matrix-Integrated

2023 READING CAMP MATRIX

Time Activities Person/s Involved

Digital Poster Making Contest SHS Learners

Book Cover Making Contest JHS Learners

10:00-11:30 Literature Quiz Bee (Mixed Composite of 6 members per

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STORY TELLING Mechanics

7. The participants shall be ranked based on the garnered points.

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STORY RE-TELLING MECHANICS

6. Contestants will be judged based on the following criteria:

7. The decision of the board of judges is final and irrevocable.

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LOLA BASYANG MECHANICS

1. The Lola Basyang category is open to all Public Elementary School

6. The participants shall be ranked based on the garnered points.

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For Integrated and SHS

11. The decision of the judges are final and irrevocable.

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LITERATURE QUIZ BEE Guidelines

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Reading Puzzle Marathon

1. Reading puzzle marathon is open to all Grades 7-10 learners.

¼ illustration board for the story puzzle

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BOOK COVER MAKING CONTEST