CATCH-UP FRIDAYS TEACHING GUIDE

I. General Overview
Catch-up Subject: ENGLISH Grade Level: 10
Quarterly Theme: RECONCILING WITH Sub-theme: Recognizing the
NATURE Gift of Nature
(refer to Enclosure No. 3 of DM 001, s. 2024, Quarter 3) (refer to Enclosure No. 3 of DM 001, s. 2024, Quarter 3)

Time: 12:45 – 3:05 PM Date: February 2, 2024

II. Session Outline
Session Title: " POLAR VORTEX: The Supreme Squall of Winter”
Session At the end of the session, learners will be able to:
Objectives: a) understand the effects of the cold phenomenon on people and
climate,
b) explain the scientific reasons behind extreme cold among the
people in the tropical country,
c) illustrate the connection between polar vortex and wind
motion.
Key Concepts:  Deepen the understanding of polar vortex and wind science
and how it affects the people in the Philippines.
 Recognize that polar vortex and wind science are gifts of
nature.
III. Teaching Strategies
Components Duration Activities and Procedures
Activity: Present the Illustration of Polar Vortex: Engage
the Learners with their observation
Materials: board, markers, polar vortex illustration
 Introduce the topic. Display the illustration of
Polar Vortex.
 Ask, "How do you feel during early dawn”? “Is it
cold”? “What could be the possible reason behind
this”?
 Share/Write experiences.
Activity 2: Vocabulary: Arrange the letters to come up
Introduction and with the correct word based on the meaning presented.
20 mins
Warm-Up
1. OOZEN A gas made of three oxygen atoms
known to protect the Earth from harmful
ultraviolet rays.
2. MICNAPDE Occurrence of a disease outbreak,
affecting multiple countries.
3. TEAH VEWA A long period of abnormally hot
weather.
4. OROLHCROFLOUBONSCAR A gas found in
aerosols that damages the ozone layer.

Concept 60 mins Activity: Reading Activity

Exploration Materials: Polar Vortex and Wind Science Reading
Material
 Arrange the class accordingly considering equal
opportunity to all types of learners regardless of
their diversities and differences.
 Distribute/display the reading materials and allow
them to read the selection.
 Discuss/share challenges and insights gained.
 This activity fosters positive relationships between

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humans and nature.

Guide Questions:
1. What is a polar vortex?
2. How does a polar vortex work in maintaining the
right circulation of Arctic air?
3. What are the negative effects of climate change to
the polar vortex?
Activity: #Hugot of the Day
Materials: Film clip, projector/screen
 Present a video clip showing school and
community-based activities of learners towards
environmental conservation and restoration.
 Prompt learners and discuss the impact of
Valuing 30 mins initiating programs, projects, and activities relative
to environmental conservation and restoration
 Ask this reflective question: "How do you perceive
those learners who are actively engaged in
initiating programs, projects, and activities in their
school and community settings towards
environmental conservation and restoration”?
Activity: Recognizing the Gift of Nature
Materials: Journals, writing tools, coloring materials,
cellphones for digital entries, bond paper.
 Explain the task: Creatively express thoughts on
recognizing the gift of nature.
Journal Writing 30 mins  Allow time to write, draw, or record thoughts.
 Sharing Option: Offer learners the chance to share
reflections.
 Conclude by emphasizing the appreciation of
nature and the benefits that humans acquire from
it.

Prepared By: Checked:

RUMAR I. ABASOLA HELEN D. SALMASAN

Teacher I School, Reading Program

Recommending Approval: Approved:

LIZEL P. TORILLO ABDON R. BACAYANA, PhD

Head Teacher III School Principal IV

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