Learning Area TLE-Agricultural Crop Production Grade Level 10

W2 Quarter Fourth Date

I. LESSON TITLE Traditional system of rice dying.
II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING
Undertake rice drying activity as directed according to enterprise guidelines.
COMPETENCIES (MELCs)
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT Rice drying activity.
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
I.Introduction (Time Frame: 15 minutes)
In the previous lesson, you learned that in rice production, preparation of tools, materials, and equipment ahead of time
is very important because drying needs to be carried out at the right time to avoid seeds deterioration and losses. Also,
you learned about the two methods of dying – the tradition or sun drying and mechanical drying where specific tools
and materials are used to make sure that the process is done accurately and properly.

In sun drying, where mat and pavement drying are the most common, tools such as wooden rake, mats, net and canvas are
utilized. On the other hand, different types of dryer like batch, re-circulating and continuous flow dryer are used for
mechanical drying – where water from wet grains is removed using either ambient or heated air through grain bulk.

Lastly, the use of in-store dryer, though it requires long drying time from four days to two weeks long, helps produce
high- quality grains.

Have you experienced to see rice being dried along the roads or national highways just like the pictures below?

Photo source: https://imgur.com/gallery/feJY5yW Photo source: https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/motoring-

news/dpwh-palay-drying-roads-a958-20181108

This lesson is designed to help you understand the whole concept and idea about rice drying particularly the traditional one.
It also discusses the benefits and limitations of sun drying and its methods, including the advantages, importance, and
reasons why farmers are still using or practicing the traditional system of rice drying.

After studying the Lesson, you are expected to:

a. Identify the traditional methods of rice dying.
b. Understand the traditional methods of rice drying.
c. Value the importance of using a traditional method of rice drying.
D. Development (Time Frame: 1 hour and 15 minutes)

Traditional drying systems are still practiced and carried out in many areas for some reasons:
 Economical.
 Ease of management.

Sun drying is a traditional method for reducing the

moisture content (MC) of paddy wherein the grains are
spread out under the sun. The sun heats up the grains
and the surrounding air. This causes the water to
evaporate from the grains, which makes them dry.

Photo source
http://www.knowledgebank.irri.org/ericeproduction/VI.B.2_Sun_drying.htm
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In sun drying there are 3 important steps that needs to be followed:

1. Spread the grains 2-4 cm thick and place the grains in well ventilated or windy areas.
2. Mix frequently. For uniform drying of grains, mix at least every 30 minutes.
3. Protect the grain from too hot temperature (50 Degree Celsius), rains and stray animals.

What are the benefits and limitations of sun drying?

 Sun drying is economical than mechanical drying.
 Sun drying is favorable to the environment.
 You cannot perform sun drying when it rains or after dark.
 Sun drying needs too much work and you can only dry a limited amount of grain per day.
 It is hard to control the temperature. If the grains get too hot, they will crack during milling.

What are the sun drying methods?

1. Field drying – it is usually done if the farmers need to wait for the thresher. The disadvantage of this method is that
it may cause fast grain deterioration especially when there is not enough air circulation to dry the grains and when
they get wet again at night because of the soil and the wet straw. In field drying, the rice plants are often stacked in
piles with the panicles inside to protect them from rain, birds, and rats. Because of this, it becomes very, very hot
inside the stacks.

2. Panicle drying – it is a traditional, small-scale method for individual farmers. In this method, the panicles are tied
in bundles and placed on pavements or mats or hung from frames. This method may cause uneven drying
because the grains on the outside dry faster than the grains on the inside.
3. Drying on mats or canvas – it is a medium-scale method for farmers, groups, and contractors. This is the
cleanest method. The grain can be easily mixed and quickly collected when dry.

4. Pavement drying – it is a method done in pavements. It is cheap as one will only need to buy a mat or canvas
(plastic); however, the grains are prone to being mixed with stones and grains since the grains are laid out on
the pavement to dry. Also a tool is needed to mix the grains from time to time.

Learning Task 1. Picture Identification.

Instructions: Identify the type of traditional methods of rice drying used in the pictures below. Write your answer in TLE
notebook.

Photo source: http://www.knowledgebank.irri.org/ericeproduction/VI.B.2_Sun_drying.htm

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2. 3. 4.

Learning Task 2. Short description

Instructions: Copy and complete the template below. On the second column of the template, write a short description on
the following traditional system of rice drying. Then on the third column, write the advantages why farmers still use or
practice these methods.
Traditional rice drying system: Short description: Advantages:
1. Field drying
2. Panicle drying
3. Drying on mats or canvas
4. Pavement drying
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Learning task 3. Happy or Sad

Instructions: Draw a happy face if the given statements are the benefits of sun drying and sad face if you consider
them as limitations. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answer.

No. Descriptions:
Reactions: or
1.  Favorable to Environment.
2.  Difficult to control the temperature.
3.  Grains are east to crack during milling.
4.  Economical than other methods.
5.  Not applicable during rainy season.

E. Engagement (Time Frame: 1 hour and 30 minutes)

Learning Task 4. VLOG.

Materials needed: cellphone or camera, laptop
Instructions: With the assistance of your family member, create a VLOG showing any methods of traditional rice drying. Read
and understand the given steps.
1. Choose a topic.
2. Find subjects for documentations/ shooting purposes.
3. Set the Time/ schedule.
4. Edit your footage.
5. Submit it to your teacher on the given time.

NOTE: Please follow healthy protocol while doing the task like wearing facemask, face shield and social distancing

Rubrics:

Criteria: 4-Excellent 3- Good 2-Fair 1- Needs for

improvement
Content It covers the topics in It includes basic knowledge It includes essential The content includes minor
depth with details and about the topic. The information about the details, and it has several
examples. The knowledge content seems to be good. topic, but it has 1-2 mistakes in the facts.
about the topic is mistakes in the facts.
excellent.

originality The product shows great The product shows certain The product shows a Uses ideas from other
originality. The ideas are originality. It shows an little evidence of people but not
creative and smart additional new idea. originality. quoting them

Videography- The overall quality of the Most of the quality of the The quality of the video The quality of the video
clarity video and the focus were video and the focus were and the focus were very and the focus were slightly
excellent great. good. good.
A. Assimilation (Time Frame: 15 minutes)
LET’S SUMMARIZE….
 Economical and ease of management are some reasons why traditional drying systems are still practiced in some
areas.

 Sun drying is a traditional system of drying wherein the grains are spread under the sun to reduce the
moisture content. The different methods of sun drying are: field drying, panicle drying, drying on mat or
canvas and pavement drying. We must follow the three important steps in sun drying - spread, mix, and
protect the grains.

 In this lesson, we need to be aware that sun drying has its benefits and limitations.
Benefits Limitations
It is economical as compared to mechanical drying It needs too much work.
It is favorable to the environment You can only dry only a limited amount of grain per day
It is hard to control the temperature
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V. ASSESSMENT (Time Frame: 30 minutes)
(Learning Activity Sheets for Enrichment, Remediation, or Assessment to be given on Weeks 3 and 6)

SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES.

Instructions: Write a short description about the similarities and differences of the following:
TRADITIONAL SYSTEM OF RICE DRYING: SIMILARITIES: Differences:
1. Field drying vs. Panicle drying

2. Drying on mats or canvas

vs. Pavement drying

VI.REFLECTION (Time Frame: 15 minutes)

 Communicate your personal assessment as indicated in the Learner’s Assessment Card.
Personal Assessment on Learner’s Level of Performance
Using the symbols below, choose one which best describes your experience in working on each given task. Draw it in the column
for Level of Performance (LP). Be guided by the descriptions below:
 - I was able to do/perform the task without any difficulty. The task helped me in understanding the target content/ lesson.
 - I was able to do/perform the task. It was quite challenging, but it still helped me in understanding the target content/lesson.
? – I was not able to do/perform the task. It was extremely difficult. I need additional enrichment activities to be able to do/perform this
task.
Learning Task LP Learning Task LP Learning Task LP Learning Task LP
Number 1 Number 3 Number 5 Number 7
Number 2 Number 4 Number 6 Number 8

VII. REFERENCES http://www.knowledgebank.irri.org/ericeproduction/VI.B.2_Sun_drying.htm

https://blog.promolta.com/how-to-create-your-own-youtube-documentary-series/
https://www.slideshare.net/cedecite/2rubric-assessment-video