CATCH-UP FRIDAYS TEACHING GUIDE

Catch-up Subject: National Reading Program (NRP) Grade Level: 3

Quarterly Theme: Mythology Date: March 18, 2024

Sub-theme: Mythology Duration: 60 mins

Session Title: Mythical Animals Subject and Time: English

12:00 – 1:00 PM

Session  To stimulate imagination and creativity through stories of mythical

Objectives: animals.
 To introduce vocabulary related to mythology and legendary creatures.
 To compare and contrast mythical animals with real animals.

References: DepEd Memorandum #001 s. 2024

Materials:  Books containing myths and legends featuring mythical creatures.

 Art supplies for creating mythical creature art.
 World map to show origins of different myths.

Components Duration Activities

Pre-Reading Activities (30 minutes):

Introduce the concept of mythical creatures and the
vocabulary associated with them. Discuss the cultural
origins of various myths.

During Reading:
Read a selection of myths featuring mythical creatures,
Activity 30 mins
encouraging students to visualize and imagine these beings.

Post-Reading Activity:
Students create their own mythical creature, drawing
inspiration from the stories read and discussing the
characteristics and powers of their creation.

Students share myths from different cultures, focusing on

Reflection 15 mins the mythical creatures described.

Wrap Up 5 mins Mythical Creature Presentation: Students present the

mythical creature they created, describing its story and
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powers.

Drawing/Coloring Write your own mythical creature.

Activity
5 mins
(Grades 1- 3)

Prepared By:
Lara Elohra G. Avena
Teacher I

Recommending Approval: Approved:

Maria Victoria M. Acosta Crislyn G. Dela Cruz

Master Teacher I School Head

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