Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF LIPA CITY
TEODORO M. KALAW MEMORIAL SCHOOL

CATCH-UP FRIDAYS
READING ENHANCEMENT
(Drop Everything and Read)
Catch-up Grade Level: IV
Subject: National Reading Program

Time: Date: February 16, 2024

COMPONENTS OBJECTIVES ACTIVITIES

Mindful Stretching (10 mins):
 Begin the session with a brief mindful
stretching exercise. Encourage students to
 To transition stretch their arms, legs, and take deep
students into a breaths to energize and prepare for the
reading mindset reading activities.
through Find Your Reading Spot (10 mins):
relaxation  Have students gather their chosen reading
Preparation and exercises. materials and find a comfortable spot in
 To create a the classroom. Allow them to set up a cozy
Settling In
comfortable reading nook with cushions or blankets.
(30 mins.) reading Introduction to Stories (10 mins):
environment for  Briefly introduce the selected stories for
students. the day:
 To introduce the Tagalog Stories:
selected stories  "Ang Paboritong Kwentuhan ni Carla at ng
for the day. Kanyang Lola"
English Stories:
 "The Secret Garden Picnic"
 Discuss the titles, share a snippet about
each story, and encourage curiosity.
 To encourage Independent Reading (60 mins):
independent  Allow students to engage in independent
reading skills. reading. Provide each student with their
Dedicated Reading  To focus on chosen book or the assigned story for the
sounding out day. Encourage them to sound out
Time
words and unfamiliar words and connect words with
(60 mins.) picture-word pictures. Walk around the classroom,
association. offering assistance and guidance as
needed.
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF LIPA CITY
TEODORO M. KALAW MEMORIAL SCHOOL

Group Discussion (20 mins):

 To encourage  Initiate a group discussion after the
students to reading session. Encourage students to
reflect on their share interesting words they encountered
reading in their reading. Note these words on the
Progress Monitoring experiences. board or chart paper.
through Reflection and  To facilitate Word Collection (25 mins):
Sharing group discussion  Have each student contribute to a "Word
and sharing. Collection" board. Provide materials like
(45 mins.)
 To enhance colorful paper, markers, and glue.
vocabulary Students write down the words they found
through word interesting, decorate their word cards, and
collection. then add them to the class board. This
activity not only reinforces vocabulary but
also encourages creativity.
Review Session (15 mins):
 Summarize key points from the stories and
 To review key
the word collection activity. Ask students to
points from the
Wrap-Up recall interesting moments, main
materials read or
characters, or any lessons they learned.
(15 mins.) shared.
This ensures a comprehensive
understanding and encourages a sense of
accomplishment.

Prepared by: Noted by:

KATHRINA DE CASTRO MELANIE AN P. CARANDANG

Teacher III Principal II
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Department of Education
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF LIPA CITY
TEODORO M. KALAW MEMORIAL SCHOOL

"Ang Paboritong Kwentuhan ni Carla at ng Kanyang Lola"

Isang hapon, may nadama si Carla na lungkot na nais niyang itago.

Lumingon siya sa langit, sinulyap ang naglalakbay na mga ulap, at
nagdasal ng kaunting kahimbingan. Agad naman, dumating si Lola na
may masiglang ngiti sa kanyang mukha, puno ng pag-asa at kaalaman.

"Alam mo, Carla," sabi ni Lola, "may isang kwento ako tungkol sa pag-
asa." At nagsimula si Lola ng kwento tungkol sa isang munting binhi na
naglakbay patungo sa pagiging isang magandang halaman. Sa kwento,
natutunan ng binhi ang kahalagahan ng pag-asa at pagiging matatag
kahit sa gitna ng mga pagsubok.

Si Carla ay nakikinig nang maayos, at habang dumaraan ang kwento,

napansin niyang unti-unti'y nawawala ang kanyang lungkot. Sa
pagtatapos ng kwento, sabi ni Lola, "Ang pag-asa ay palaging naroroon
para sa atin, tulad ng lihim na lakas na taglay natin sa loob."

Mula noon, tuwing may kalungkutan si Carla, iniisip niya ang kwento ng
pag-asa ni Lola. Natutunan niyang harapin ang mga pagsubok ng buhay
nang may tapang at positibong pananaw. Ang mga kwentuhan nina Carla
at Lola ay naging tulay ng pag-unawa at paglago ng kanilang samahan,
naglalaman ng pagmamahal at inspirasyon.

Ang bawat kwento ay naging bahagi ng kanilang buhay, nagdadala ng

aral at lakas sa tuwing dumadaan ang mga ulap ng lungkot. Sa bawat
pag-ulan, tila may kasamang himig ng mga kwento, nagpapatibay sa
ugnayan ng mag-lola na naglalaman ng pagmamahal, pag-asa, at pag-
unawa.
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF LIPA CITY
TEODORO M. KALAW MEMORIAL SCHOOL

"The Secret Garden Picnic"

In a small town surrounded by hills and pretty fields, there was a special place
called the Secret Garden. This hidden spot, full of colorful flowers and friendly
trees, was like a magical wonderland.

One sunny day, a group of friends found the entrance to the Secret Garden.
They were super excited as they pushed away the vines to uncover the
pathway. Inside, they discovered a perfect spot for a picnic – a green clearing
with twinkling fireflies.

The friends brought baskets with sandwiches, fruits, and yummy treats. They
spread a comfy blanket and had lots of fun telling stories and playing games.
The air smelled like fresh flowers, and the leaves made soft sounds as they
played in the garden.

While they ate, something amazing happened – the more they shared and
laughed, the more the garden seemed to come alive. The flowers got even
brighter, and there was a special feeling in the air, like magic. It was as if the
Secret Garden loved having happy friends around.

As the sun went down, painting the sky in pretty colors, the friends left the
Secret Garden with happy hearts. They didn't know it then, but the special day in
the Secret Garden would always stay in their minds, reminding them of the joy of
friendship and the magic hiding in their hearts.