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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Quarter 3- Module 3
Indoor Recreational Activities

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 What I Know

Instructions: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper. (Write your name, grade, section, module title and
number).

1. What do you call the board-and-tile game in which two to four players compete in forming
words?
A. Chess C. Domino
B. Crossword Puzzle D. Scrabble

2. How many squares does the scrabble board have?

A. 222 C. 223
B. 224 D. 225

3. How many letter tiles does scrabble have?

A. 100 C. 102
B. 101 D. 103

4. Who developed the game scrabble?

A. Aldred M. Butts C. Alfred M. Butts
B. Arthur M. Buts D. Alfred M. Batts

5. The following are the equipment used in playing scrabble EXCEPT:

A. Board C. Tiles
B. Dice D. Timer

6. Where does the game chess originated?

A. China C. Japan
B. India D. Philippines

7. How many players can play chess?

A. 1 C. 3
B. 2 D. 4

8. Which is the main goal of the game chess?

A. The main goal of the game is for each player to checkmate the king.
B. The main goal of the game is for each player to checkmate the queen.
C. The main goal of the game is for each player to checkmate the bishop.
D. The main goal of the game is for each player to checkmate the knights.

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9. How many squares does the chess board have?
A. 62 C. 63
B. 64 D. 65

For 10-15. Identify the pieces of chess being described. Choose the answer from the
box and write it on a separate sheet of paper.

King Queen Rook Bishop Knight Pawn

10. It is the most important chess piece; however, it is also considered one of the
weakest. It only moves one square in any direction.

11. It is the most powerful piece. It moves in any one straight direction – forward,
backward, sideways, or diagonal.

12. It moves to any square as far as it wants, but only forward, backward, and to the
sides.

13. It moves as far as it wants, but only diagonally. It starts on one color and must
stay on that color.

14. It moves by going two squares in one direction, and then one more move just like
and “L” shape.

15. It moves forward but captures diagonally. It can never move backwards.

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 Lesson
The Nature of Scrabble
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Welcome students to another phase of learning. This time you are

going to learn about some indoor recreational activities. First on the list is
scrabble.

What I Need To Know

At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:

• identify the nature and background of the game scrabble; and
• trace the history of the game scrabble.

What’s In

Activity No. 1: Nagtagbo Na Ba Ta?

Instructions: This activity will help you reflect on your participation in scrabble game.
Answer the questions below and write humana if YES and write wala pa if
No. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

Questions Yes No
a. Have I played scrabble before?
b. Do I play scrabble with my family?
c. Do I play scrabble with my friends?
d. Am I a member of a scrabble team in school?
e. Do I enjoy playing scrabble?

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 What’s New & What Is It______

Scrabble is a world-renowned recreational game. Many may know it but there are
also those who do not. Whatever side you are, take a look at the concept map below and be
familiar with the concepts being presented.

2-4 players
compete in
forming words
with lettered tiles
on a 225-square
board
Words are There are 100
scored by letter tiles, each
adding up the imprinted with a
point values of point value for
their letters. different letters.

The Nature
and
Background of
Scrabble

Equipment used Originally called

include; Scrabble Criss Cross based on
Board, Tiles, Tile crossword puzzle. It
was developed by
Rack, Tile Bag,
Alfred M. Butts in
Timer, Paper and
1931.
Pen.
It was redesigned
and renamed as
Scrabble and
marketed by
James Brunot in
1948.

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 What I Have Learned

Scrabble is a social game that can top the list of Fun Activities played in groups. It is
a recreational activity that allows players to relax, enjoy and have fun.

Scrabble also provides opportunity to build language skills, improve mental

capabilities and develop desirable attitudes. These benefits will develop more if you directly
engage in the game with your family and friends.

What I Can Do

Activity No. 2: Sa Akong Pag-ila

Instructions: Based on the discussion on page 4, create your own concept map from your
own understanding on how to play scrabble. This activity will assess your
preparedness on the next performance task. You can create your own
diagram base from your creativity on a separate sheet of paper. You will be
graded according to the criteria below.

Criteria for Assessment

Beginner Novice Intermediate Expert

Descriptions
4 6 8 10
Content There are There may be The information The information
significant factual errors or is accurate, applies critical
factual errors or misconceptions organized, thinking skills
misconceptions. but relatively relevant and and shows
minor. useful. notable insight
in understanding
the topic.
Concept Information is Some Information is All information
Knowledge complicated. information is clear and are clear,
confusing. appropriate. appropriate and
correct.

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 Lesson The Game Scrabble
2 (Rules and Regulation)

What I Need To Know

At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:

• understand the rules and regulation in playing scrabble; and
• identify the strategies and tactics used in playing scrabble.

What’s In?
Without a doubt, you are now quite familiar what scrabble is. Are you now
prepared for more? Before we dive into the meat of this lesson, let us
identify first the equipment used in playing the game.
Tiles Rack – one each player to
Tile Bag – standard set of 100 tiles put the tiles after the draw

Image no.1-https://tinyurl.com/3y7fmh23

Scrabble Board – 15x15 board with
both letters and number coordinates
on both sides
Other equipment includes timer, paper
and pen (for scoring)
Lettered Tiles – each with a point
value corresponding to the frequency
of occurrence of the letter in English
words

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 What’s New & What Is It
Before playing any game, you must know how to win to
identify what strategies and tactics you will use.

The Goal of Scrabble is to score as many points as possible by

placing letter tiles to create words onto the game board. At the
end of the game, when one player has used all their tiles and
GOAL
there are no more tiles left to draw, the game ends.

- Players should agree on a dictionary or word to be used, for the

purpose of adjudicating challenges.

- The game is set up so that each player possesses one rack. The
100 letter tiles are placed into an opaque bag (or face-down),
hidden from view. Each player draws one tile to determine order of
Before the play. The player with the letter closest to "A" in the alphabet, with
Game the blanks taking precedence over "A," goes first, and play
proceeds clockwise. If two players tie for first, repeat.
- Players return tiles to the bag, and shuffle. Each player draws
seven tiles, and places them on his or her rack, hidden from other
players.

The first word formed must consist of at least two letters that form a
word reading left-to-right or top-to-bottom, and touch the center
square (H8, marked with a star). On every turn, the player has the
option to:

• Pass their turn, scoring nothing.

• Exchange 1-7 tiles, scoring nothing. The proper way to
exchange tiles is to place the exchanged tiles face
Gameplay down, draw replacement tiles, and put the exchanged
tiles into the bag. You can only exchange if there are at
least 7 tiles in the bag.
• Make a play by adding at least one new tile to the
board, record the score for the play, and add to their
cumulative score.
After making a play, the player announces the score for that play,
and draws replacement tiles until they have seven tiles. Every play
thereafter must connect to at least one tile already on the board.

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 If player A forms a word that the opponent believes is invalid (not
listed in the agreed-upon dictionary), the opponent can challenge the
play. If any of the challenged word(s) does not appear in the
Challenging
dictionary, player A removes their play from the board and loses
a Play
their turn. The opponent can only challenge a play before player A
draws replenishment tiles. See article on "Challenging a play" for
more details.

• There are no more tiles left to draw, and one player has
used up their tiles (known as playing out), or
• Six consecutive scoreless turns have occurred.
If a player plays out, the sum of the values of their opponents' tiles
End of the is added to the player's score, while each of the opponents' scores
Game is reduced by the sum left on their own rack. In tournament play, the
player playing out receives twice the value of their opponent's rack,
and the opponent's score is unchanged. This does not affect point
spread but makes scoring slightly easier.

If a letter ends on DWS or TWS its value for the entire game
remains that only.
Each letter tile has a number next to it that indicates how many
points it is worth. Common letters, such as vowels, are worth 1
point, while rare letters such as "Q", "X", and "Z" are worth 8-10
points. Blank tiles are worth zero points. The score of a play is
equal to the sum of the scores of all new words formed
(including extensions or hook words, see examples below).
Blank tiles can be swapped at the start of the turn for the
Scoring corresponding letter. E.g., blank indicating R for the letter R.

• Double Letter Score and Triple Letter Score (DLS,

TLS) - a letter on this space is doubled or tripled in its
point value.
• Double Word Score and Triple Word Score (DWS,
TWS) - if any letter touches this space, the entire
word is doubled in point value. If your word includes
both a letter bonus and a word bonus, the letter
bonus is applied first, in accordance with order of
operations.
Note that the center square is a DWS, so the first play of the
game receives a double word score.
The premium letter squares are only applied on the first turn that
they are used. On subsequent plays, the premium letter squares
are nulled.
If a pre-existing word is added onto with a tile that lands on a
double word tile, the original word is not doubled.
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 The premium letter squares are only applied on the first turn that
they are used. On subsequent plays, the premium letter squares
are nulled.
If a pre-existing word is added onto with a tile that lands on a
double word tile, the original word is not doubled.
A play that covers two DWS is doubled then re-doubled (i.e., the
score for the word is 4 times its face value) and is sometimes
referred to as a "double-double." Similarly, a play covering two
TWS is tripled then re-tripled ("triple-triple.").
Scoring If a player uses all seven of their tiles on one play, they receive
an extra 50 points, in addition to the score for the word. Such a
play is commonly referred to as a bingo or a bonus.
At the end of the game when nobody can make a move or
someone goes out of tiles, each player subtracts the amount of
points that remain unused on their rack from their total score. If
someone goes out of tiles, then the total of points on all other
players' racks is added to their score as well. For this reason, it
is usually advantageous to be the first to dump all your tiles.

What I Have Learned

The importance of rules and regulation in playing sports are the following:

• provides general understanding to competition

• identifies the allowed and not allowed during the play

• creates safe environment among players and everyone in the play

• helps achieve the main goal of the play

• gives importance to sportsmanship and camaraderie before, during and after the play

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 What I Can Do

Activity No. 1: Pagahimuon Ta! Apil Ka?

A. For those who have scrabble set at home

Instructions:
I. Take a photo of you playing scrabble with your family, friends or
anyone who is with you at home.
II. Provide a short description (i.e., the date, the place, who won and what
was the most interesting thing that happened during the game.)
III. Ask your teacher how to pass the product of your activity.

You will be graded according to the following criteria:

• Relevance of photographs presented 30%
• Creativity and resourcefulness of presentation 30%
• Comprehensiveness of the caption 40%
100%

B. For those who do not have a scrabble set at home

Instructions: Copy and answer the crossword puzzle below on a separate
sheet of paper.

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 DOWN
1. It is a board-and-tile game in which 2 to 4 players compete in forming
words.
2. Each lettered tile has _________ beside it to determine its corresponding
point.
3. He was the one who develop scrabble.
4. The ______ of a play is equal to the sum of the scores of all new words
formed.
ACROSS
5. Each player draws _____ tiles at the beginning of the game.
6. A _____ tile can represent any letter.
7. Scrabble has 100 ______.
8. Players ______ tile from the tile bag and replenish them after each turn.
9. The _________ word of the game must touch the center square.
10. There are no more tiles left to draw. This happens in which part of the
game?

Lesson Chess
(The Nature and
3 Background)

Wow! Scrabble was interesting, right? I bet you had fun playing scrabble. Come on
don’t be shy and admit you want to play more. Do not worry, we still have another indoor
recreational activity that for sure you will enjoy. Do you know Chess? Well, continue your
module and have fun.

What I Need To Know

At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:

• identify the nature and background of chess; and
• trace the history of chess.

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 What’s In?

Activity 1: Ayaw Char Chari ang Chart!

Instructions: Below is a K-W-L Chart. In column K, write 2 things that you already know
about chess. In column W, write 2 things that you want to know more about
chess. For column L, do not write anything yet. Copy and answer on a
separate sheet of paper.

K W L
What You Know What You Want to Know What you Learned

What’s New & What Is It_______

CHESS

(Nature, Background
and History

Originated in India in the The modern design of German Adolf

15th century. Considered chess pieces bears the Anderssen won the
game reserved only for name Staunton, who first international
kings and members of was and English master
chess tournament.
the upper classes. in the mid-1800s.

The first great The first official Today, Russia

American-born chess tournament was played dominates the game of
player is Paul Morphy. in 1866 in London. A chess. Many of the top
He beat Anderssen in Bohemian Jew Steinitz world champions are
1850s. won the game. USSR citizens.

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 Chess doesn’t only improve your mental abilities. It gives many benefits from playing
it. Do you know these benefits? Read and understand the presentation below.

B Chess increases Mathematical and scientific skills. It also

e enhances the problem-solving skills, concentration ability and as
n logical thinking ability.
e
f It develops a sense of confidence and self-worth.
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t It develops a sense of confidence and self-worth.
s

It also improves communication skills.

B
e
It gives a lesson on hard work and commitment.
n
e Chess provides entertainment and relaxation. This game is free
f and can provide entertainment even for the observers.
i
t Chess also has health benefits. It is considered as a form of
s recreational therapy. It keeps the mind healthy. Thus, results to a
healthy body. It is used by therapists to help people suffering
from anxiety and depression.

Chess can strengthen family relationship. Family members can

play with each other while at home.

What I Have Learned

Activity 2: Baliki aron Magkat-on

Instructions: Go back to Lesson 3 Activity 1. This time, answer the column L to complete
the chart. Write 2 insights on what you have learned throughout the
presentation of chess history and benefits.

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 What I Can Do

Activity No. 3: Kinsa Ka Nila?

Instructions: In a way, the chess pieces represent the family members. Each member of
the family has a role to play just like in chess where each piece has functions
to perform to win the game. Copy and tell “who is who” among your
household members that represents each chess piece.

Why? (Write a short

Chess Piece Household Member
description)
KING

QUEEN

KNIGHT

BISHOP
ROOK
PAWN

Note: You can identify the piece only if there is applicable member. Not necessary to
complete the pieces if your household has few members.

Assessment

For Nos. 1-6. Instructions: Identify the pieces of chess being describe. Choose the answer
from the box. Write your answer on a separate sheer of paper. (Write
your name, grade, section and module title and number).

King Queen Rook Bishop Knight Pawn

1. It is the most important chess piece; however, it is also considered one of the weakest. It
only moves one square in any direction.

2. It is the most powerful piece. It moves in any one straight direction – forward, backward,
sideways, or diagonal.

3. It moves to any square as far as it wants, but only forward, backward, and to the sides.

4. It moves as far as it wants, but only diagonally. It starts on one color and must stay on that
color.
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5. It moves by going two squares in one direction, and then one more move just like and “L”
shape.

6. It moves forward but captures diagonally. It can never move backwards.

For Nos. 7-15 Instructions: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write your answers
on a separate sheet of paper.

7. What do you call the board-and-tile game in which two to four players compete in forming
words?
A. Chess C. Domino
B. Crossword Puzzle D. Scrabble

8. How many squares does the scrabble board have?

A. 222 C. 223
B. 224 D. 225

9. Who developed the game scrabble?

A. Aldred M. Butts C. Alfred M. Butts
B. Arthur M. Buts D. Alfred M. Batts

10. How many letter tiles does scrabble have?

A. 100 C. 102
B. 101 D. 103

11. What is the main goal of the game chess?

A. The main goal of the game is for each player to checkmate the knights.
B. The main goal of the game is for each player to checkmate the bishop.
C. The main goal of the game is for each player to checkmate the queen.
D. The main goal of the game is for each player to checkmate the king.

12. How many players can play chess using one chess board?
A. 1 C. 3
B. 2 D. 4

13. The following are the equipment used in playing scrabble EXCEPT:
A. Board C. Tiles
B. Dice D. Timer

14. How many squares does the chess board have?

A. 62 C. 63
B. 64 D. 65

15. Where does the game chess originated?

A. China C. Japan
B. India D. Philippines

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References
Books
Grade 8 Physical Education and Health Learner’s Module.Department of Education Republic
of the Philippines First Edition 2013.Vicarish Publication and Trading Inc..ND.pages 101-122.

Images
▪ Image 1 – Retrieved from tinyurl.com/3y7fmh23 on March 6, 2021

Web Sources
• Retrieved from https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Scrabble/Rules on March 4, 2021

• Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/sports/Scrabble on March 4, 2021

Congratulations!
You are now ready for the next module. Always remember the following:

1. Make sure every answer sheet has your

▪ Name
▪ Grade and Section
▪ Title of the Activity or Activity No.
2. Follow the date of submission of answer sheets as agreed with your teacher.
3. Keep the modules with you AND return them at the end of the school year or
whenever face-to-face interaction is permitted.

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