Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region II – Cagayan Valley
Schools Division of Nueva Vizcaya
BAMBANG II DISTRICT
Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya

CATCH-UP FRIDAYS TEACHING GUIDE

I. General Overview
Catch-up Subject: main subject area for the session Grade Level: grade level of
Quarterly Theme: overarching theme for the quarter Sub-theme: more focused topic
Time: time allocated for the session Date: Exact schedule of the session
II. Session Outline
Session Title: Brief and descriptive title that encapsulates the main focus or topic of the session
Session Objectives: Clearly stated goals outlining what the session intends to achieve
Key Concepts: list of concepts that form the foundation of the session's content
III. Teaching Strategies
Components Duration Activities and Procedure
Introduction Begin with engaging activities and discussions to capture learners' interest and prepare them for the
and Warm Up lesson.
Concept Use interactive activities to explore the topic, followed by analysis to deepen understanding.
Exploration
Valuing Enable learners to abstractly think about or practically apply the values/concepts learned to real-
life scenarios.
Journal Provide a reflective exercise for learners to express their thoughts and learning, without the pressure of
Writing grades.

Prepared by

Jhan Margarette P. Bata

Checked by
EARLJAN QUAMEE P. BATA
School head
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region II – Cagayan Valley
Schools Division of Nueva Vizcaya
BAMBANG II DISTRICT
Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya
CATCH-UP FRIDAYS TEACHING GUIDE

IV. General Overview

Catch-up Subject: Values Education Grade Level: 7
Quarterly Theme: Community Awareness Sub-theme: Compassion
(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: 1:00 – 2:00 PM Date: February 2, 2024
V. Session Outline
Session Title: "Empathy in Focus: Seeing Through Others' Eyes"
Session Objectives: At the end of the session, learners will be able to:
a) understand empathy and recognize emotions requiring empathetic responses;
b) grasp the significance of empathy in building relationships.
c) actively engage in empathy-building activities, reflecting on personal experiences
Key Concepts: • Empathy is the ability to comprehend and share the feelings of others, forming a crucial aspect of human connection.
• Recognizing and responding to various emotions and situations with empathy is fundamental for fostering positive
relationships and social interactions.
• Empathy plays a significant role in building strong, supportive relationships by facilitating understanding and connection
between individuals.
• The impact of empathetic actions extends beyond the immediate interaction, influencing both the giver and receiver in
profound ways within a relationship.
• Active participation in empathy-building activities is essential for learners to internalize and apply empathy as a critical social
skill in their daily lives.
VI. Teaching Strategies
Components Duration Activities and Procedure
Introduction 10 min Activity: “Visualizing Empathy”
and Warm Up Materials: Whiteboard, markers, emotional picture
1. Introduce the topic. Display a picture illustrating an emotional situation.
2. Ask, "What's happening? How might they feel?"
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Department of Education
Region II – Cagayan Valley
Schools Division of Nueva Vizcaya
BAMBANG II DISTRICT
Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya
3. Share experiences related to empathy in the context of the picture.
4. Summarize key points. Note on the board. Stress the importance of empathy in building
relationships and creating supportive communities.
Introduction Activity: “Drawing the Empathy Map: Getting Engaged and Taking Action”
and Warm Up Materials: Whiteboard, markers, empathy map, pictures of different situations of the earth and the environment
(SCIENCE) 1. Introduce the topic. Display some pictures illustrating the different situations of the earth and the
environment.
2. Ask, "What's happening in our earth and environment from past to present? How might they feel about these
changes?"
3. Share experiences related to empathy in the context of the pictures presented and apply grid mapping to
locate their insights in the empathy map
4. Summarize key points. Note on the board. Stress the importance of empathy towards environmental
conservation and restoration.
5. This activity relates empathy as the ability to comprehend and share the feelings of others, forming a crucial
aspect of human connection in the context of environmental conservation and restoration.
Concept 20 MIN Activity: “Charades”
Exploration Materials: Cards with emotions and situations
1. Arrange the class. Ensure all learners can see performers.
2. Explain the rules. Focus on expressing empathy-related themes.
3. Learners act out emotions/situations; class guesses.
4. Reflect on portrayed emotions. Discuss challenges and insights gained.
Concept 20 MIN Activity: “Task Cards On the Go!”
Exploration Materials: Cards with emotions and situations relative to environmental conservation and restoration.
(SCIENCE) 1. Arrange the class accordingly considering equal opportunity to all types of learners regardless of their
diversities and differences
2. Explain the rules. Focus on expressing empathy-related themes cognizant to environmental conservation and
restoration
3. Based from the different task cards that will be presented, learners act out emotions/situations; class guesses.
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Department of Education
Region II – Cagayan Valley
Schools Division of Nueva Vizcaya
BAMBANG II DISTRICT
Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya
4. Reflect on portrayed emotions. Discuss challenges and insights gained.
5. This activity fosters positive relationships and social interactions which requires the ability to recognize and
respond to a range of emotions and situations with empathy.
Valuing 20 MIN Activity: “Emotional Cinematics”
Materials: Film clip, projector/screen
1. Show a short clip with emotional content.
2. Prompt learners and discuss character feelings and real-life connections.
3. Explore the role of empathy in understanding others and its application in daily interactions.
4. Ask this reflective question: "Can you recall a time when understanding someone's feelings
changed your reaction?"
Valuing 20 min Activity: #Hugot of the Day
(SCIENCE) Materials: Film clip, projector/screen
1. Present a video clip showing school and community-based activities of learners towards environmental
conservation and restoration.
2. Prompt learners and discuss the impact of initiating programs, projects, and activities relative to
environmental conservation and restoration
3. Explore the role of empathy in understanding other learners and their significant contribution towards
environmental conservation and restoration.
4. Ask this reflective question: "How do you perceived those learners who are actively engaged in initiating
programs, projects, and activities in their school and community settings towards environmental conservation
and restoration?”
5. This activity helps people understand empathy and connect with one another, regardless of their diversities,
which is important in the development of solid, enduring relationships.
Journal 15 min Activity: “Expressing Empathy: Our Journey”
Writing Materials: Journals, writing tools, coloring materials, cellphones for digital entries, bond paper.
1. Explain the task: Creatively express thoughts on empathy.
2. Allow time to write, draw, or record thoughts.
3. Sharing Option: Offer learners the chance to share reflections.
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Department of Education
Region II – Cagayan Valley
Schools Division of Nueva Vizcaya
BAMBANG II DISTRICT
Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya
4. Conclude by emphasizing the critical role of understanding and practicing empathy for positive social
interactions and relationships.
Journal 15 min Activity: “Traversing Empathy for Every Juan”
Writing Materials: Journals, writing tools, coloring materials, cellphones for digital entries, bond paper.
(SCIENCE) 1. Present the passage “Underneath We’re All the Same,” Amy Maddox, 16 years old, Teaching Tolerance, 1995
2. “He prayed—it wasn’t my religion. He ate—it wasn’t what I ate. He spoke—it wasn’t my language. He dressed
—it wasn’t what I wore. He took my hand—it wasn’t the color of mine. But when he laughed—it was how I
laughed, and when he cried—it was how I cried.”
3. Explain the task: Creatively express thoughts on empathy based on the presented passage. Allow time to
write, draw, or record thoughts.
4. Sharing Option: Offer learners the chance to share reflections.
5. Conclude by emphasizing the critical role of understanding and practicing empathy for positive social
interactions and relationships which is necessary towards environmental conservation and restoration
6. This activity promotes active participation in school and community-based activities which are essential for
learners to internalize and apply empathy as a critical social skill in their daily lives.

Prepared by

Jhan Margarette P. Bata

Checked by
EARLJAN QUAMEE P. BATA
School head