Learning Area English Grade Level Grade 7

W7 Quarter Third Quarter Date

I. LESSON TITLE Citing Evidence and Making Reactions using CALM and DOWN Strategies
II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING MELC 19: Cite evidence to support a general statement
COMPETENCIES (MELCs) MELC 20: React to what is asserted or expressed in a text
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT Citing Evidence and Making Reactions
Literary Text: The Parable of the Rainbow Colors by Juan M. Flavier
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IV. LEARNING PHASES Learning Activities
Timeframe
A. Introduction 30 mins In first quarter, you used appropriate reading styles like scanning, skimming and
intensive reading. In this lesson, these styles will also be useful to cite evidence and
react to assertion in a text.
First, familiarize yourself with the terms that you will encounter in this lesson:

All texts or reading passages have evidence. If you find it difficult answering
questions and proving your answers as correct, use CALM Strategy as your guide.

Read the paragraph below and observe the chart that follows:

When sunlight shines through drops of water in the sky at a precise angle,
rainbows form. It causes the different wavelengths (colors) of visible light to
separate. This multicolored arc shows colors in order (ROY G BIV): red, orange,
yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet that are created as light exits numerous
raindrops at different angles.

Question Answer Text Evidence

How does a The rainbow is formed It is stated in the text that when light
rainbow when the sunlight exits several raindrops at various
form? strikes water droplets angles, different wavelengths (colors)
in the sky at unique separate which shows seven colors or
angles. ROY G BIV.
The chart presents how you can apply CALM strategy in citing evidence to support
the general statement. The second column provides the answer to the question. It
is a general statement which needs to be explained using evidence. The evidence
for the answer can be found in the third column which presents proofs on the
formation of rainbows.
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In some cases, aside from citing evidence, you need to react to assertions
expressed by the author in a text. You can use DOWN Strategy to make
appropriate reactions.

Study the example of

assertion below:
Rainbows are not just
half circles; they are full
circles.
As the function of
assertion, you will be
convinced as a reader
that you do not need to
doubt or disagree with
what you read or hear,
but rather accept the
idea as truth. But in
reacting to assertion, you
should still support it with
a strong evidence.

To further understand the lesson, you will read a parable entitled “The Parable of
the Rainbow Colors”. Find out how each color presents claims on why it should be
the best color.

B. Development 1 hour Learning Task 1: Before reading the text, match each underlined word in Column
and 30 A to its corresponding definition in Column B. Use the given sentences as your hints
mins to find the correct meanings of the words. Write your answers on your paper.

Column A Column B
1. Theater critics denigrate her acting A. Likely to cause disagreement
ability. B. Love for one’s country
2. The haughty waiter smirked when I C. To say unfair comments
talked to him. D. Very strange or unusual
3. My friend plans to go to some E. Blatantly and disdainfully
outlandish place to look for buried proud
treasures.
4. Her patriotism was so heartfelt that
she quit her job to serve the
community.
5. Gun control is likely to be a
contentious subject in any group
discussion.

Now, here is a short description of

“parable”. Read the “The Parable of
the Rainbow Colors” written by Juan
M. Flavier, a former senator and
Secretary of the Department of
Health in the Philippines. Then,
accomplish the tasks that follow.
Source: English Grade 7 Learner's Material (1st ed.).
(2017). Department of Education
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THE PARABLE OF THE RAINBOW COLORS
Juan M. Flavier
It all started as innocent statements by each of the colors. No attempt was made by
anyone to denigrate the others. There was even an element of restraint and humility.
But as time went on, the colors’ declaration became stronger and haughty with an
overtone which tended to put down the other colors. Their claim became very explicit as
to who was the best color. It reached the point when the colors were quarrelling.
Said the color Red, “I am the brightest for red is the most striking. Why? Life’s sustaining
blood is colored red. I represent courage and bravery. Even love symbols such as heart
and roses are colored red.”
The color Yellow retorted, “What can be brighter than my yellow exemplified by the
sun? I am the color of gaiety and of warmth. Without me, only the eye-glairing ones
remain.”
“What outlandish claims!” interposed the color Orange. “Sunrise is orange not yellow.
I am more important because I represent health and strength. Look at the ripened fruits
and vegetables, they are predominantly orange.”
“Well, if you are talking about vegetables and leaves, you are referring to my color,”
declared the color Green. “I am the symbol of life. All that thrives in the fields and the
forests is the greenery I provide. I am the most important color.”

The color Blue could not help it anymore, so it shouted. “What can be more expansive
than the sky and the seas? Do you forget that the farthest skies and the deepest seas are
blue? I represent patriotism. I stand for the depth of feelings and extensive spaces.”
The color Indigo came out with the statement, “You talk about wide areas. I hope
you realize that the largest area in the world is silence, and I represent that dimension with
my color. It means thoughtfulness. It is prayer expressed in the deepest of feelings.
“Aha! You forget the pomp of royalty and power is violet,” shouted the color. “I am
the wisdom and authority. What can be more overwhelming?”
Suddenly, the rain interrupted the contentious exchange of arguments. “You are
probably all wrong and all right. Yes, you all have your unique features. But all of you have
a special role. And more importantly, you need each other to give the mixed colors of
beauty. From now on, you will not be seen separately. You will represent cooperation and
hope.”
With that, the rain disappeared.
Source:
English Grade 7 Learner's Material (1st ed.). (2017). Department of Education.

Learning Task 2: For you to practice citing evidence and making reactions, copy
and complete the chart below on your paper. Be sure to use details from the text
(text evidence) to support your answers. You can use the sentence starters
provided in the third column to cite your evidence.
Question Answer Text Evidence
1. What color is considered Based on what I
the brightest? read…
2. Why green claims that it is In the text, it said…
a symbol of life?
3. React on the statements by The author said…
color Green and color
Orange. Which one do you
believe is more important?
Why?
4. What statement/s in the Based on what I
text described that rain read…
emphasizes the need for
cooperation?
5. Why does a rainbow According to the
represent hope? text…
6. If you were one of the It is stated in the
colors, what would you text…
be? Why?
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Learning Task 3: Evaluate the characteristics of
colors and decide what word best describes each
of them. Draw the rainbow on your paper and on
the left side of the rainbow, write a one-word
description for each color (Example: Red – Brave)
On the right side of the rainbow, explain how those
qualities are related to you.
C. Engagement 1 hour Learning Task 4: For your final task, choose one (1) from the following activities:
and 20 1. Reflect on the parable’s message. On your paper, provide a general
mins statement through a slogan that will best encourage humanity not to lose
hope in times of hardships or challenges and to unite as one like a rainbow.
Your slogan will be graded according to its Creativity, Word Choice, Content
and Rhyme.
2. Think of the quotation “Life is like a rainbow” and create a rainbow poster on
your paper to show how colorful life is despite the problems we experienced.
You can support your idea by including characteristics that will help people
appreciate life more. Your poster will be graded according to its Focus,
Idea/Creativity and Neatness/Presentability.
D. Assimilation 10 mins

Always remember
that in citing
evidence to
support a general
statement and
making reactions
to an assertion,
you can use CALM
and DOWN
strategies.

V. ASSESSMENT 15 mins Instructions: Complete each statement with the appropriate phrase or sentence.
Write only the letter of your answer on your paper.
1. _____ is an information that explains or proves someone’s claim.
A. Text B. Assertion C. Evidence
2. In the parable, _____ is the brightest and most striking color.
A. Blue B. Red C. Orange
3. According to the author, the orange represents _____.
A. Patriotism B. Warmth C. Health and strength
4. The author believes that rain symbolizes _____.
A. Peace B. Beauty C. Cooperation
5. The colors of rainbow bring hope because ______.
A. It comes after the rain.
B. Every color is important.
C. It is the outcome of cooperation and collaboration.
VI. REFLECTION 15 mins On your paper, write your insights about the lesson using the prompts below.
I understand that ___________________. I realize that ________________________.
I need to learn more about __________.
Prepared by: Checked by:
Allan Immanuel U. Ortiz Tesalonica C. Abesamis Rempson P. Sumilang – Master Teacher I
SDO Tayabas City