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BASIC EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FOR MINDANAO
LEARNING GUIDE
FIRST YEAR ENGLISH

USING LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS
MODULE 4 EXPRESSING INSTRUCTIONS AND DIRECTIONS
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Information about this Learning Guide

Recommended number of lessons for this Learning Guide: 8
Basic Education Curriculum Competencies

First Year English: Expressing Instructions and Directions
• Listening
• Listen closely to determine what to do and what not to do in announcements,
instructions or directions given orally.
• Note down details in instructions or directions given orally
• Carry out instructions given orally
• Speaking
• Give clear commands, requests and directions to get things done
• Give instructions, prohibitions, warnings
• Reading
• Give the meaning of signs and symbols used (e.g. road sign, prohibited signs, etc) and
evaluate their effectiveness
• Locate places and follow directions using a map
• Writing
• Write announcements of school events
• Literature
• Discover Philippine literature as a means of having a better understanding of man and his
environment
Objectives
• Draw signs and symbols
• Identify the functions of signs and symbols
• Write a simple dialog using signs and symbols
• Express instructions and directions through a dialog
• Increase ones vocabulary through context clues
• Locate places of different tourist spots
• Describe the wonders of the different places
• Draw a simple map to carry out instructions orally
• Note down directions correctly
• Follow directions using the map
• Write announcement effectively
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Essential concepts, knowledge and understandings targeted

• Sign- is anything that stands for something else. It represents something-an idea, an
experience, a feeling, an object, etc.
• Symbol- has a complex meaning. It has not only "literal" meaning but also additional
meaning beyond the literal. Symbols convey an indefinite range of meanings.
• Prohibition - is a circle with a diagonal line through it (running from top left to bottom left)
surrounding a pictogram used to indicate something is not permitted.
• Dialog is a conversation between two or more people. It is also a literary form in which two
or parties engage in a discussion. It is used to make a person feel like they are there
listening to the conversation happen in person.
Specific vocabulary introduced

• natural park
• beach resort
• slippery path
• steep slopes
• hot springs
• rock formation
• magnificent sight
• extinct crater
• natural beauty
• foot work
Suggested organizational strategies

• Ideal group size is five to six members.
• Maximum participation of students is highly encouraged.
• Students are given opportunities to develop their skills in reading, writing, listening and
speaking.
• Outputs should be presented and displayed in class.
Opportunities for Peace Education

• Social Studies
Activities in this Learning Guide

Activity 1: "Draw Graphics"
Multiple Intelligences
• Logical/Mathematical
• Visual/Spatial

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Skills
• Knowledge of major ideas
• Observation and recall of information
Activity 2: "Cluster Your Graphics"
• Verbal/Linguistic
Skills
• Generalize from given facts
• Seeing patterns
Activity 3: "Express It!"
• Body/Kinaesthetic
Skills
• Translate knowledge into new context
• Use methods, concepts, theories in new situations
Activity 4: "Increase Your Word Power"
Skill
• Grasp meaning
Activity 5: "Read in Focus"
• Naturalist
Skills
• Knowledge of dates events, places
• Understanding information

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Text Types
• Factual Description
Activity 6: "Visualize Your Imagination"
• Visual/Spatial
Skills
• Recognition of hidden meanings
• Predict, draw conclusions
Activity 7: "Map My Way Home"
• Visual/Spatial
Skills
• Use information
• Understanding information
Activity 8: "Locate the Place"
Skills
• Knowledge of dates events, places
• Solve problems using required skills or knowledge
Activity 9: "Visit and See the Wonders"
• Naturalist
Skills
• Use information

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• Translate knowledge into new context

Key Assessment Strategies

• Observation Checklist
• Peer Checklist
• Rubrics
• Performance-based tasks
• Products and written outputs

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Mind Map
The Mind Map displays the organization and relationship between the concepts and
activities in this Learning Guide in a visual form. It is included to provide visual clues on
the structure of the guide and to provide an opportunity for you, the teacher, to
reorganize the guide to suit your particular context.
Stages of Learning
The following stages have been identified as optimal in this unit. It should be noted that
the stages do not represent individual lessons. Rather, they are a series of stages over one
or more lessons and indicate the suggested steps in the development of the targeted
competencies and in the achievement of the stated objectives.
Assessment
All six Stages of Learning in this Learning Guide may include some advice on possible
formative assessment ideas to assist you in determining the effectiveness of that stage on
student learning. It can also provide information about whether the learning goals set for
that stage have been achieved. Where possible, and if needed, teachers can use the
formative assessment tasks for summative assessment purposes i.e as measures of student
performance. It is important that your students know what they will be assessed on.

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1. Activating Prior Learning

This stage aims to engage or focus the learners by asking them to call to mind what they
know about the topic and connect it with their past learning. Activities could involve making
personal connections.
Background or purpose
Visual signs, symbols and notices are important to man's daily life. These are found almost
everywhere; in private or public places like schools, churches, parks, commercial
buildings, and along roads especially busy ones.
Moreover, these signs, symbols and notices have different purposes. Some give orders and
directions. Others give warnings indicating something bad could happen to anyone who
ignore them. Still, others merely inform or persuade the reader to do something.
In order to activate students' prior learning, students draw signs and symbols as they
observe in the environment.
Strategy
Card Cluster- is a strategy which involves collecting information/ideas in an organized
visual form.
Materials
Student Activity Sheet 1“Cluster Your Graphics” on page 17
Assessment 1 Observation Checklist on “ Draw Graphics” on page 18
Bond paper, masking tapes
Activity 1 “Draw Graphics”
1. Divide the class into four groups.
2. Let them have a leader, an illustrator, and a reporter.
3. Ask the students to draw signs and symbols as they observe in the environment
like in the newly constructed building/road, parks/playgrounds, hospitals,schools, etc.
4. Let the students cluster their answers (instruction, warning, prohibition.)
5. Process the activity by asking students this question, “ What is the importance of
knowing signs and symbols?”
Some common examples of prohibitions and warnings:

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Formative Assessment
Use Assessment 1 “Observation Checklist” on page 18
Roundup
The students should have identified and given importance/meanings to instructions,
prohibitions, warnings and the use polite words in giving instructions and directions.
2. Setting the Context

This stage introduces the students to what will happen in the lessons. The teacher sets the
objectives/expectations for the learning experience and an overview how the learning
experience will fit into the larger scheme.
In this stage, students will enrich their knowledge on signs and symbols by writing a dialog
related to the signs/symbols they have picked and acting it out with classmates by
expressing instructions or directions.
Strategies
Dialog- use of natural activity to take on a role for the purpose of exploring real life
situations.
Materials
Students Activity Sheet 3 “Express It!” on page 19
Assessment 2 Rubric on “Express It!” on page 20
Activity 2 “Express It!”
1. Form groups of five.
2. Cut into strips the following signs and symbols below:

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Don't feed the animals, Watch for falling debris, Slow down slippery when wet,
Observe silence, Don't enter if the red light is on.
(The teacher may add/alter signs and symbols to be drawn by the groups.)
3. Call one group member to pick one sign/symbol.
4. Present and explain the rubric in class.
5. Allow the group to write their dialog in relation to signs/symbols which they had
picked.
6. Give them time to practice and present their dialog in class.
7. Process the activity by asking them the importance of expressing instructions and
directions using signs and symbols.
To asses students' outputs, use Assessment 2 Rubric on “Express It!” on page 20
Roundup
To summarize learning in this stage, ask the students to share the importance of carrying
instructions correctly.
3. Learning Activity Sequence

This stage provides the information about the topic and the activities for the students.
Students should be encouraged to discover their own information.
In this stage, students will read a selection about the scenic wonders in the Philippines and
many other natural attractions. The students will have a vast experience on the aesthetic
beauty and magnificence of the places mentioned in the selection.
Students will be engaged in activities using different strategies to have an in-depth
understanding and interaction with ones environment.
Strategies
Context Clues is a strategy which enriches ones vocabulary. This refers to the words or
phrases which are built into the sentence around the difficult word. It gives information a
reader may obtain from a text that helps confirm the meaning of a word or group of
words.
Directed Silent Reading is a strategy which gives time for the students to read and
analyze a selection and be able to come up with answers to the questions.
Cooperative Learning- is a successful teaching strategy in which small teams, each with
students of different levels of ability, use a variety of learning activities to improve their
understanding of a subject. Each member of a team is responsible not only for learning
what is taught but also for helping teammates learn; thus creating an atmosphere of
achievement.
Materials
• Student Activity Sheet 4 “Increase Your Word Power” on page 21
• Teacher Resource Materials 2“ New Invitations to Adventure” on page 22
• Student Activity Sheet 5 “Read in Focus” on page 27

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• Student Activity Sheet 6 “Visualize Your Imagination” on page 28

• Assessment 3 Rubric for Graphic Comprehension on page 29
Activity 3 Pre-Reading “Increase Your Word Power”

1. Divide the class into five (5) groups. Let them choose a leader, a secretary and a
reporter.
2. Distribute to each group Student Activity Sheet 4 “Increase Your Word Power” on
page 21 and explain clearly the instructions.
3. Give them enough time to finish the activity.
4. Ask volunteers to use the words in sentences.
5. Check students' answers.
Learn New Words

Answer Key
1.national park 6. rock formation

2. beach resort 7. magnificent sight
3. slippery path 8. extinct crater
4. steep slopes 9. natural beauty
5. hot springs 10. foot work
Activity 4 During Reading:“Read in Focus”

1. Group the class into five.( Add more groups if necessary.)
2. Ask the motive question:
Why is the text entitled “New Invitations to Adventure?”
3. Distribute to each group the reading text “New Invitations to Adventure” on page 22
and Student Activity Sheet 5 “Read in Focus” on page 27.
4. Explain clearly the instructions.
5. Let them read the selection silently.
6. Let the students scan for specific information and answer Student Activity Sheet 5
“Read in Focus” on page 27
7. Give them enough time to finish the task.
8. Call each group to present their output.(Outputs can be checked objectively.)
9. Process the activity by asking students to answer the motive questions and identify
scenic beauties and other natural wonders, its location, and unique attributes.
Activity 5 Post Reading: “Visualize Your Thinking”
1. Use the same grouping in activity 4 “Read in Focus.”
2. Let them choose a leader, an illustrator and a reporter.
3. Distribute to each group Student Activity Sheet 6 “Visualize your Imagination” on
page 28

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4. Explain the Rubric in class.

5. Allow the group to finish the activity on the desired time.
6. Call reporters in each group to share their group's outputs.
7. Process the activity by asking the students to give more signs and symbols which
they can visualize in public and private places.
Use Assessment 3 Rubric for “Graphic Comprehension” on page 29
Roundup
To assess students' learning ask this question: “In what way signs and symbol help people?”
4. Check for Understanding of the Topic or Skill

This stage is for teachers to find out how much students have understood before they apply
it to other learning experiences.
Listening to directions is somewhat different from other kinds of listening because
listening is only the first step. Students must carry out the directions too. If they miss any
part of the instructions, they may not be able to complete correctly whatever it is they
are asked to do. In order to test students listening to directions, they look for a pair
whom he/she has not been to his/her home.
In this stage, students will actively use not only his listening but also his writing skills to
carry out instructions orally.
Strategy
Dyadic exchange is the exchange of constructivist listening between two people.
Materials
Student Activity Sheet 6 “Map My Way Home”on page 30
Assessment 4 Peer Checklist on “Map My Way Home” on page 31
Activity 6 “Map My Way Home”
1. Pair up with another student in your class who has never been to your home.(Student A
and Student B)
2. Instruct Student A to give Student B directions in getting to his/her home from school.
Student B should listen carefully to the directions.
3. Ask student B to draw a simple map illustrating the directions he/she just heard.
4. Switch roles and repeat the procedure.
5. Ask for few volunteers to present their output in class by following directions using the
map.
6. Process the activity by discussing interactively with the students some guidelines in
remembering directions:

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Here are some guidelines that will help you to remember directions:
1. Be sure you understand each step. Ask questions if you do not understand.
2. Think about reasons for each step and reasons for the order. You will be more likely to
remember the steps.
3. Form a mental image of each step. If you cannot do this, ask to hear the steps
again.
4. If the directions or instructions are too complicated to remember, write them down. Number
each step.
Use Assessment 4 Peer Checklist “Map My Way Home "on page 31
Roundup
To sum up ask the students to share their learning insights.
5. Practice and Application

In this stage, students consolidate their learning through independent or guided practice and
transfer their learning to new or different situations.
Maps are the basic tools of geography. They are man's guide in going to unfamiliar places.
They help and give direction in order not to lose our ways. A good map will have a legend
or key which will show the user what different symbols mean. For instance, a square with
a flag on top usually represents a school and roads are represented by a variety of widths
and combinations of lines. In this stage, students will be locating places using the legend
and signs and symbols in exploring Nanette's Inland Resort.
Strategies
Map Reading- is a strategy where students read the map and locate places using the map
as guide.
Materials
• Teacher Resource Material 2 “Welcome to Nanette's Inland Resort” on page 32
• Student Activity Sheet 8 “Locate the Place!” on page 33
Activity 7 “Locate the Place!”

1. Group the students into four. Let them choose a leader, and a secretary.
2. Distribute to each group Student Activity Sheet 7 “Locate the Place” on page 33
3. Give them time to finish the activity.
4. Ask the leaders to present their output in class.

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5. Process the activity by asking them these questions:

● How do you locate places?
● What helps you in locating places?
Students' output may be checked objectively.
Roundup
The students should have followed directions in locating places.
6. Closure
This stage brings the series of lessons to a formal conclusion. Teachers may refocus the
objectives and summarize the learning gained. Teachers can also foreshadow the next set of
learning experiences and make the relevant links.
To bring the series of lessons to an end, students will write an announcement of promoting
newly discovered scenic spot the “Nanette's Inland Resort”. Thus, students will develop
their creativity in writing an announcement to invite foreigners and visitors to visit the
place and enjoy the promising beauty and magnificent sight of the place.
Strategy
Writing Announcement is a strategy where students write announcements for
dissemination of information or any drive for a cause.
Materials
• Illustration board or cartolina or manila paper
• Any coloring materials
• pencils, masking tapes, pen tel pens
• Assessment 6 Rubric on Writing Announcement” on page 34
Activity 9."Visit and See the Wonders"

1. Divide the class into eight groups. Let them identify a leader and illustrators.
2. Write the purpose of the announcement on the board “ To invite foreigners and other
visitors to visit and see the wonders of “Nanette's Inland Resort.”
3. Present to the student the criteria for writing an announcement. Refer to the
Assessment 6 Rubric on “Visit and See the Wonders” on page 34
4. Let the groups do the activity.
5. Ask representative from each group to present their announcement to the class.
Note: Best announcements can be posted in classroom bulletin board.
Use Assessment Rubric for the Writing Announcement on page 34

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Roundup
The students should have expressed their ideas and feelings in order to persuade readers
to visit Nanette's Inland Resort.
Teacher Evaluation
(To be completed by the teacher using this Teacher’s Guide)
The ways I will evaluate the success of my teaching this unit are:
1.
2.
3.

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STUDENT ACTIVITY SHEET 1

“Cluster Your Graphics”
Directions:
Cluster your signs and symbols by pasting your graphics under the correct
heading.
Prohibitions Warnings Instructions

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ASSESSMENT 1
Observation Checklist on “Draw/Cluster Graphics”
Name of Has discussed Has drawn signs Has clustered Has Total
Student answers with a and symbols as graphics under participated Check
partner to come up they observed in the correct and worked
Marks
with ideas. the environment. heading. well with the
group's
mates.

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“Express It!”
Directions:
1. Think of a situation that relates to the chosen signs and symbols and have a title of your dialog.
2. Create a dialog which express es instructions and directions for 2-3 minutes only.
3. Allow each member to have roles to play. You may vary the sample as situation arises.
4. Be creative in your presentation. (optional: use of props)
Title:_________________________
Situation:
Character 1:
Character 2:
Character 3:
Character 4:
Character 5:
Character 3:
Character 1:
Character 4:
Character 5:
Character 2:
Character 1:
Character 3:
Character 4:
Character 5:
Character 1:
Character 3:
Character 2:

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ASSESSMENT 2
Rubric on “Express It!”
Student's Name:______________________________________
Group:______________________________________________
Topic/Assignment:____________________________________
Element 1 Point 2 Points 3 Points Total
Content/Topic Content is not relevant to Content has some Content is clearly

the topic; message is relevance to the relevant to the topic;
unclear or nonexistent . topic ;message is message is clear .
present but may be
confusing .
Dialog contains Information is mostly Information is accurate

Accuracy of inaccurate information; accurate and complete. and complete.
Information information is
incomplete.
Acting and Acting is unrehearsed Acting is rehearsed Acting is polished and

dialog
and awkward; dialog is but sounds “read” smooth;
unclear or difficult to rather than natural; dialog is clear and easy to
understand. dialog is mostly understand.
understandable but
needs some work.
Dialog shows little or no Dialog shows some Dialog shows excellent

Originality and originality in composition originality in originality in composition
Creativity and delivery. composition and and delivery.
delivery.
Signs and There are no signs and There are few signs There are many signs and
Symbols
symbols which express and symbols which symbols which express
instructions and express instructions instructions and
directions. and directions. directions.

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“Increase Your Word Power”
Directions:
Fill in the blanks with the correct phrases from the list to fit the meaning of sentences below.
steep slopes slippery paths

rock formation natural beauty
extinct crater magnificent sight
hot springs water falls
foot work national park
beach resort
1. Mt. Apo has been developed into a _____________________.
2. Boracay _________________ usually attract foreigners and visitors to stay and enjoy the
promising beauty and wonders of the place.
3. They held on to the rope, so that they could go down the _____________ without falling down.
4. It was impossible to climb the _______________ of the mountain.
5. The ailing person was taken to the ________________ for a bath cure.
6. The _________________ of the country side was soon recovered by the cameras.
7. The sunset at Manila Bay is said to be a __________________.
8. The Taal volcano has an ___________________________.
9. Ferns and orchids were a part of ____________________.
10. Since Pan-as Falls can't be reached by bus, the visitors are expected to have difficult
_______________ in going to the tremendous height of the falls.

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TEACHER RESOURCE MATERIAL 1

New Invitation to Adventure
There are many beautiful spots in steadily coming into focus and promise
to join the ranks of such well-known
our country which still have to be vacation and excursion spots as
Baguio, Banaue, Zamboanga,
discovered and made into popular
Pagsanjan, Tagaytay, the other equally
tourist spots like Baguio or popular tourist attractions.
Antipolo. Read to find out what

Nacolo Falls
these newly discovered tourist
spots. Nacolo Falls in Cavinti, Laguna, is one
of the latest discoveries. Nacolo Falls, so
called because it appears to be
boiling, is just above the Magdapio Falls
(better known as the Pagsanjan
Falls).Set amidst lush mountain scenery,
dangerously steep slopes, ancient vines
and trees and rugged rock formations,
amidst the incomparable sanctuary
that only nature can provide, the twin
cascades of the Nacolo Falls make an
impressive, unforgettable picture.
The area around the falls is presently
being developed into a recreational
park with a lodge and with footbridges
and stairways that will take the visitor
on an easy, pleasurable walk through
Pagsanjan Falls breath-taking slopes and ravines.
It will soon be possible to go up to
The seashores, the mountains, and Cavinti, have a picnic within sight of
the forests in our seven thousand isles the falls, then walk down a stairway to
continue to unfold each year new the bottom of Magdapio Falls, from
scenic wonders and new invitations to where one can take a banca to shoot
adventure. the rapids in Pagsanjan Gorge.
Forest parks, mountain lakes, white
sand beaches, waterfalls, and a great
many other natural attractions
previously unknown are slowly and

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Bulusan Park The sunset lovers sat that the change

from green to gold to purple then to
darkness is at once beautiful and
Bulusan Park in Sorsogon is noted for
mysterious.
its placid, forest-circled lake. The lake
itself has an area of fourteen hectares The towering trees gradually change
and is 2,000 feet above sea level. It is their color in the gathering darkness,
set on the shoulder of a volcano which while the lake reflects the varied hues
has an old, extinct crater and a new of the dying sun.
one that emits white smoke.
Those in favor of moonlight sat that
the silver reflections on the lake and the
dark silhouettes of trees have far
greater mystery and beauty. The
seemingly impenetrable stillness,
broken by the occasional cry of a bird,
add to the mystic charm. By twilight or
moonlight, or by any other light for that
matter, Lake Bulusan always impresses
the beholders.
Darosdos Falls
Down south in Samar, actually a

delightful province which, unfortunately
has been known only as the birthplace
Bulusan Park of typhoons, are great many
Near the new crater are hot springs attractions which are still unknown. The
which are known to be curative. Wild Commissioner of Tourism, Modesto
plants, giants ferns especially, abound Farolan who went there on a survey trip
on the steep shores of the lake. A came back deeply impressed with
pavilion and a few rest houses have what Samar has to offer the visitor. A
been constructed on the shores of the portion of his report follows:
lake. Floating on the lake are small “Immediately after disembarking from
cottages, designed especially for those the plane in Calbayog City, only two
who wish to enjoy peace and quiet. hours by air from Manila, I was taken by
Romanticist and nature lovers debate my hosts to Oquendo, which used to
on which is more impressive: sunlight or be separate town but is now a part of
moonlight on Bulusan Lake? Calbayog City.

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This was our starting point for a two-hour falls, also about hundred feet high but
baroto cruise up the river and into the more dangerous as the channel is
jungle interior but still the territory of interrupted by the rocks and pools,
Calbayog City. At a point upstream unlike the one below which is
which, it there were a road, would only continuous with the stone channel
be less than half an hour away from the apparently one large, solid piece of ice
airport but which actually takes two from top to bottom. The waters are
hours on the river route, we left our crystal clear and the cataracts and
baroto and started an uphill hike rapids sparkle and sing.
through sheer jungle, allowing slippery “At high noon, the atmosphere is as
paths and crawling over boulders, to cool as that at five o'clock in the
Darosdos (meaning slide). Falls near afternoon in the lowlands. Everywhere
Mawakat, one of the most unique in the area different varieties of orchids
waterfalls I have ever seen. It is difficult and ferns hang on the trees, plants, and
to match the unusual natural beauty of rocks. Flowery shrubs and the tall grass
this jewel in its raw setting. are almost impenetrable. The soil is
generally wet because of intermittent
“Darosdos Falls is an incline of about showers. Vegetation is lush. It is
forty degrees over whose smooth generally so throughout the year.
caved-in stone channel, water dashes Pan-as Falls
from an elevation of some one hundred
feet to settle down in a rock-walled
basin, which is a natural swimming pool.
To enjoy the thrill of sliding with the
waterfall, one merely sits down on the
platform like top of the slide and allows
himself to be carried by the dashing
water down the smooth but irregularly
formed stone through into the air, only
to fall again and be steered back unto
the channel by the rushing water. The
thrilling slide does not last more than a
few seconds. The experience is beyond
description, largely breathless
moments.
“Immediately above these falls is

another chain of smaller but steeper

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“Higher upstream is Pan-as Falls, one precipice is a magnificent sight. Playing

of the seven falls of tremendous height around the falls is a most delightful
which can only be reached on a full experience. Still on each end of these
day's trip by baroto and difficult wide falls are smaller falls, Blanca and
footwork. It may soon be tapped for Aurora named after a Spanish official's
water, light, and power for Calbayog. beautiful daughters who were drowned
“Near Oquendo is a beautiful in the place.
beach, Calbayog's best and most
promising seaside resort. One end of
the beach front is covered with
coconut groves but the other is walled
by towering rocks. Through crevices,
trees and other wild plants have
sprouted. The scenery is grand. Up in
the trees above, one may observe
monkeys. Below would be a skin-diver's
paradise.
“On the second day of my visit in
Samar, we went on a thirty-kilometer trip
by car over rather rough roads to
Gandara. Gandara is a small town
although it's territory is vast. It is the only
town I know in the whole country with
concrete streets. Blanca-Aurora Falls
Blanca-Aurora Falls “On the mountain highway

“ Some ten kilometers or so away overlooking Maqueda bay on which
from the poblacion is the barrio of Catbalogan is located, the seascape is
Blanca Aurora, which has the most alluring in the sunset sky. Here is
spectacular water fall easily something of the charm of Japanese
comparable in appearance to the islands dotting the water. The narrow
famous Niagara Falls. In width it is a landlocked bays that cut deep into the
miniature of Niagara for it is nearly a land mass suggest the fjords of
hundred meters wide. It is only the Scandinavia. In the water are small
height that it suffers from the fleets moving towards rich fishing
comparison for it is only from fifteen to grounds. All along the shores are long
twenty feet high. The vast unbroken white beaches.
sheet of water splashing over a solid

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There are many other spots throughout

the islands which still await discovery
and which have to be developed;
mountain parks such as the Arayat Park
and the Mount Apo national park,
beach resorts in almost all coastal
provinces, and hunting grounds,
especially in Mindoro and Palawan.
As in the days of the Spanish

conquistador, the Philippines in this new
age of adventure has yet to be
discovered.
Reference:
Paras-Sulit et al.1969
Todays High School Reader page 37

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“Read in Focus”
Tourists Spots Location Description/Unique Attributes

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“ Visualize Your Imagination”
Directions:
1. To ensure tourists' safety and to maintain the natural beauty of the place, think of
possible signs and symbols in a given situation,for you to place around the vicinity.
Situation Possible Signs and Symbols
Nacolo falls is presently being developed

into a recreational park with a lodge and
with footbridges and stairways.
A pavilion and a few rest houses have been

constructed on the shores of Bulusan Park.
There are floating small cottages designed
especially for those who wish to enjoy
peace and quiet.
The visitors started an uphill hike through

slippery paths and crawling over boulders
to Darosdos Falls.
In the lowlands of Darosdos Falls have

different varieties of orchids and ferns
hang on the trees, plants and rocks.
Flowery shrubs and tall grass are almost
impenetrable.
Near Oquendo is a beautiful beach,

Calbayog's best and most promising seaside
resort.

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ASSESSMENT3
Rubric for “Graphic Comprehension”
CRITERIA VERY GOOD GOOD NEEDS SCORE

IMPROVEMENT
3 2 1
Group All students At least 50% of the Only one or two

participated students actively persons in the
Participation
actively with full participated in the group participated
of enthusiasm on activity. in the activity.
the activity.
Shared Responsibility for Responsibility is Exclusive on one

Responsibility task shared evenly. shared by most person.
group members.
Quality of Excellent listening Students showed Less

Interaction and leadership adeptness in interaction;very
skills exhibited. interacting lively brief
Students reflected discussion centered conversations;some
awareness of on task. students were
other's views and disinterested or
opinions in their distracted. No
discussions. effort was made to
assign roles to
members.
Roles within the Each student is Each student is No effort was

Group assigned a clearly assigned a role but made to assign
defined role;group not clearly defined roles to members.
members or consistently
performed roles adhered to.
effectively.
Content Completely Mostly accurate, Completely

accurate, all facts few inconsistencies inaccurate;the
Accuracy
were precise and or errors facts were
explicit. presented. misleading.
TOTAL SCORE

FIRST YEAR ENGLISH

“Map My Way Home”
Draw a simple map from

school
to home.

FIRST YEAR ENGLISH
ASSESSMENT 4
Peer Checklist on “Map My Way Home”
Student Assessed:__________________________ Assessor:_______________

Directions:
1. Assess your peer's performance during the dyad.
Criteria Rating Total
1 2 3
He/She listens attentively

when directions are given
orally.
He/She illustrates
directions going to my
home correctly.
He/She asks
questions/clarification
politely.
His/Her map is easy to

follow.
Other Comments:
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

FIRST YEAR ENGLISH
TEACHER RESOURCE MATERIAL 2

“Welcome to Nanette's Inland Resort”

FIRST YEAR ENGLISH

“Locate the Place”
Using the map as your guide Write your answer below the
answer the following questions: questions.
1. In what direction you can find the swimming pool?
2. What place is adjacent to the chapel?
3. In what part of the resort will you find the mini zoo?
4. If you stand at the center of the waiting area, what place is located in the eastern part?
5.What direction is the easiest way to reach the lagoon?
6.Facing the West, what place is nearer to the mini zoo?
7.What is the opposite place of the Children's Park?
8.What place is the farthest from the entrance of the resort?
9.What bodies of water will you find in the north eastern part of the resort?
10.What place in the resort accommodates visitors during convention?

FIRST YEAR ENGLISH
ASSESSMENT 5
Rubric on Writing Announcement
Visit and See the

Wonders of Nanette's
Inland Resort!
Criteria Very Good Good Fair Total

3 2 1
Concepts Displays 100% of Displays more Displays 50% of
the targeted than 50% of the the targeted
concepts. targeted concepts.
concepts.
Aesthetic Excellent in Acceptable in No artistic. Not
Appeal appearance and appearance attractive Sloppy
superior and ordinary workmanship.
workmanship. workmanship.
Organization Announcement has Announcement is Announcement
an easily missing one does not appeal
identifiable element (either and convince
strategy/ technique a strategy/ readers to visit
to convince the technique to and see the
readers to visit and convince the wonders of the
see the wonders of readers to visit place.
the place. and see the
wonders of the
place.
Creativity Very Unique in Moderately Poor Quality
quality unique in quality
Total Points

FIRST YEAR ENGLISH
1. For the Teacher: Translate the information in this Learning Guide into the following matrix to help you prepare your lesson plans.
Stage 1. Activating Prior 2. Setting the 3. Learning Activity 4. Check for 5. Practice and 6. Closure
Learning Context Sequence Understanding Application
Strategies
Activities from the

Learning Guide
Extra activities you

may wish to include
Materials and
planning needed
Estimated time for

this Stage
Total time for the Learning Guide Total number of lessons needed for this Learning Guide


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BASIC EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FOR MINDANAO

FIRST YEAR ENGLISH

Information about this Learning Guide

Basic Education Curriculum Competencies

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Essential concepts, knowledge and understandings targeted

Specific vocabulary introduced

Suggested organizational strategies

Opportunities for Peace Education

Activities in this Learning Guide

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Activity 2: "Cluster Your Graphics"

Activity 3: "Express It!"

Activity 4: "Increase Your Word Power"

Activity 5: "Read in Focus"

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Activity 6: "Visualize Your Imagination"

Activity 7: "Map My Way Home"

Activity 8: "Locate the Place"

Activity 9: "Visit and See the Wonders"

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• Translate knowledge into new context

Key Assessment Strategies

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1. Activating Prior Learning

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2. Setting the Context

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3. Learning Activity Sequence

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• Student Activity Sheet 6 “Visualize Your Imagination” on page 28

Activity 3 Pre-Reading “Increase Your Word Power”

Learn New Words

1.national park 6. rock formation

Activity 4 During Reading:“Read in Focus”

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4. Explain the Rubric in class.

4. Check for Understanding of the Topic or Skill

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5. Practice and Application

Activity 7 “Locate the Place!”

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5. Process the activity by asking them these questions:

Activity 9."Visit and See the Wonders"

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STUDENT ACTIVITY SHEET 1

Prohibitions Warnings Instructions

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STUDENT ACTIVITY SHEET 2

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Element 1 Point 2 Points 3 Points Total

Content/Topic Content is not relevant to Content has some Content is clearly

Dialog contains Information is mostly Information is accurate

Acting and Acting is unrehearsed Acting is rehearsed Acting is polished and

Dialog shows little or no Dialog shows some Dialog shows excellent

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STUDENT ACTIVITY SHEET 3

steep slopes slippery paths

1. Mt. Apo has been developed into a _____________________.

4. It was impossible to climb the _______________ of the mountain.

Student Assessed:____________ Assessor:_