Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan in Table Napkin Folding

I. Area of Specialization
Topic: Food and Beverages
Sub-topic: Table Napkin Folding
Instructional Materials: PowerPoint Presentation, Table Napkin
Reference: youtube.com; www.http//:signature plus.com
II. Objectives:
At the end of the discussion, the students should be able to:
1. define what is table napkin folding
2. differentiate styles of table napkin folding
3. appreciate advantages of table napkin folding
4. demonstrate examples of table napkin folding
III. Strategies:
A. Daily Routine:
 Opening Prayer
 Greetings/Daily Attendance
B. Motivation
Let students share their observations from what is flashed on the screen.
Ask the students:
1. What are some of the elements which you think made the place or table setting more appealing
into the eye?
2. Does it invite more diners?
3. Can you name some of the accessories you see in the picture?
4. Name the following styles in napkin folding?
C. Learning Task
Learning Task Activities Evaluation
Define Table Discuss the term “Table Napkin Folding”, its Let students be familiar
Napkin importance and use. with the different styles
of Napkin Folding and be
As the teacher demonstrate the steps/procedure able to demonstrate its
of the different styles in Napkin Folding. The steps or procedures.
students shall understand and be able to follow
the steps correctly. 1. The Rose
Demonstrate
Table Napkin A. The ROSE
Folding Styles 1. Fold all 4 corners into the center. 2. The Bird of Paradise
Smoothing in Flat.
2. Hold down center points with one hand.
Fold corners to center again 3. The Crown
3. Flip the napkin over and smooth it flat.
4. Fold corners to the center a 3rd time.
Apply Smooth it flat while firmly holding down 4. The Atrium Lily
steps/procedure the center.
of the different 5. Reach underneath each corner and pull 5. The wine Coaster
styles in Table out the pedals.
Napkin Folding 6. Reach underneath each side at the 6. The Bishop’s Mitre
midpoint and pull out the leaves.
7. The Clowns Hat
B. The Bird of Paradise
1. Fold the bottom half to the top. 8. The Candle
2. Fold right half over on to the left.
3. Rotate napkin ¼ turn to the right.
4. Pick-up right and left corners and turn
bottom point under.
5. Fold the right point down along center
 line.
6. Fold the left point down along center
line.
7. Tuck the bottom points under.
8. Fold the triangle in half.
9. Hold larger corner with your hand.
10. Use your other hand to pull up each
point.

C. The CROWN
1. Fold the bottom point up to the top
point. Smoothing it flat.
2. Bring the right point up to the top.
3. Bring the left point up to the top.
4. Fold the bottom point 2/3 of the way up
and then turn the point back down.
5. Flip the napkin over.
6. Fold the left point to the center. Fold the
right point to the center.
7. Tuck the right side into the layers of the
fold.
8. Insert your hand into the cuff to open it
up and stand the napkin up.
9. Pull the points out on each side, and
stand the napkin up.

D. The ATRIUM LILY

1. Fold the bottom point up to the top
point. Smoothing it flat.
2. Bring the right point up to the top.
3. Bring the left point up to the top.
4. Fold the bottom point 2/3 of the way up
and then turn the point back down.
5. Flip the napkin over.
6. Fold the right and left points into the
center. Tucking one into the center.
7. Flip the napkin over.
8. Turn the two middle points down and
tuck them into the folds below.
9. Turn the top point down and tuck it into
the fold below.
10. Insert your hand into the cuff to open it
up and stand the napkin up.

E. The WINE COASTER

1. Fold all point in towards the center.
2. Flip the napkin over. Smoothing in flat.
3. Fold all 4 points into the center a 2nd
time
4. Flip the napkin over.
5. Fold all 4 points into the center a 3rd and
last time.
6. Flip the napkin over.
7. Let the points fall open and smooth
them out at each corner.

F. The BISHOP’S MITRE

1. Fold top half down to the bottom and
 smooth flat.
2. Fold op right corner down to meet
center point of bottom edge.
3. Fold bottom left corner up to meet
center point of top edge.
4. Flip Napkin over and rotate ¼ turn to the
left.
5. Bring the bottom fold up to meet top
edge.
6. Lift the point out from underneath.
7. Fold the left point into the center and
tuck it under the fold.
8. Flip the napkin over.
9. Fold the right point into the center and
tuck it under the fold.
10. Put your hands inside the pocket and
open the hat while standing it up.

G. The CLOWN’S HAT

1. Fold the bottom half up to the top.
2. Bring the lower right corner up to the
center point.
3. Fold the right point to meet the top left
point.
4. Fold the right point to meet the lower
left point.
5. Turn the Napkin 180 degrees to the
right.
6. Slide your hand under the top 4 layers
and rotate the hat to your right.
7. Turn back the cuff all the way around.
Let it stand.

H. The CANDLE
1. Fold the top point down to the bottom
point. Smoothing it flat.
2. Fold 2” of napkin down towards the
point
3. Flip the napkin over while rotating it ¼
turn to the right.
4. Starting at the bottom roll the napkin up
into the candle shape.
5. Stand the napkin up and tuck the last
edge of the fold into the cuff. Let it
stand.

IV. Generalization
1. What is a Table Napkin?
2. What are examples of Table Napkin Folding?
3. What is the advantage of Table Napkin Folding?

V. Assignment
Research other examples of Table Napkin folding Styles and be able to present it to the class.

Prepared by: MARIA VERONICA Q. TEJADA

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