CATCH-UP FRIDAYS TEACHING GUIDE

Catch-up Subject: English 8 Grade Level: 8

Quarterly Theme: National reading Program Date: March 1, 2024
(refer to Enclosure No. 2 of
DM 001, s. 2024, Quarter
3)
Sub-theme: Duration: 4 hours

Session Title: Subject and Time: English 8

Reading Enhancement 7:45-12:00
Session

I. Session 1. Compare and contrast literary material presented in printed and digital
Objectives form.
2. Identify and discuss the elements of a story ( setting, characters, plot and
theme).
II. Subject A. Content: DEAR – Drop Everything and Read
Matter B. Reference: DM No. 001 s. 2024

Materials: Copy of Reading Passage and Video Clip

Markers
Journals or notebooks for each student
III. Procedure Duration Activities

Pre-Reading Individual Analysis:

Assign students to read the printed version of the
story, Ramayana individually and make notes on key
elements, themes, and their interpretation.
Questions:
Preparation and Setting
1. What is the primary setting of the Ramayana?
In
A) Hastinapura B) Ayodhya C) Dwarka D) Kashi
Correct Answer: B) Ayodhya
2. Who is the central protagonist in the Ramayana?
A) Arjuna B) Ravana C) Hanuman D) Rama
Correct Answer: D) Rama
3. Which theme is prominently featured in the
Ramayana?
A) War and strategy B) Love and sacrifice C) Political
intrigue D) Mythical creatures
Correct Answer: B) Love and sacrifice
4. What significant event leads to Rama's exile in the
Ramayana?
A) Kidnapping of Sita B) Battle of Kurukshetra
C) Abduction of Draupadi D) Banishment by his father
Correct Answer: D) Banishment by his father
5. Who is Rama's loyal and devoted companion in the
Ramayana?
A) Lakshmana B) Bharata C) Shatrughna D) Vibhishana
Correct Answer: A) Lakshmana
During Reading Group Viewing and Analysis:
1. Screen the video clip version of the same material for
the entire class.
2. Divide students into small groups to discuss and

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Dedicated Reading time compare their individual impressions of the printed and
video versions.
3. Encourage students to take notes on differences in
tone, pacing, visual elements, and overall impact.

Post Reading Activity Written Reflection:

Directions: Write an essay about the 2 versions, be
guided by the questions below:
1. Characterize Rama as a husband and Sita as a wife.
2. How did Sita show her love and devotion to her
Progress Monitoring
husband? How about Rama to his wife?
through Reflection and 3. What conclusion can you make about the Indian
women and men of their time?
Sharing
4. Do you see any similarities between Indian men and
Filipino men? Or Indian women and our Filipino
women? In what way are they similar?
5. Compare and contrast the 2 versions-printed and
digital, Which do you find more interesting? Why?

PREPARED:

____________________________
Name of Teacher

NOTED:

MERCEDES C. SORIA
Master Teacher – II

APPROVED:

CATALINA T. PEDONG
School Principal IV

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