Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE VALENZUELA CITY
MALANDAY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

CATCH-UP FRIDAYS TEACHING GUIDE

I. General Overview
Catch-up Subject: ENGLISH Grade Level: 7
Quarterly Theme: EN7VC-I-h-10: Determine the Sub-theme: I. Stairs of Happiness
truthfulness and accuracy of the
material viewed
Time: (Please refer to the attached Class Date: April 19, 2024
Program/Class Schedule)
II. Session Outline
Session Title:
The Giving Song/ The Charm of Charity
Session Objectives:
At the end of the session, the learners will be able to:
1. compare and contrast the character’s traits and attitude.
2. create a visual representation of character’s transformation.
3. reflect on the effects of cultivating gratitude on personal well-being and social
connections.
Key Concepts:  Gratitude transforms perspective: Aya's journey illustrates how practicing
gratitude can shift one's attitude from complaint to appreciation, leading to a
more fulfilling life.
III. Teaching Strategies
Components Duration Activities and Procedures
Activity:

STAIRS of HAPPINESS
Introduction and
10 mins. The teacher will introduce and post the next activity. Directions: Copy and
Warm-Up
complete the graphic organizer below. Write your name on the top of the
earth. Write things that make you happy on each step of the left stairs
while things that will make you happy on each step of the right stairs.
Activity:

READING PROPER Directions: Read the selection entitled, “The Thankful

Concept Exploration
Thread”
For Enhancement: The students answer the following questions.
1. What is Lola's response when Aya questions why she has to wear
the old dress?
2. Describe Lola's explanation of the magical thread's function.
3. How does Aya's attitude towards gratitude change over time? Provide
examples from the text.
4. What event prompts Aya to feel a surge of gratitude despite the
15 mins.
surrounding devastation?
5. What realization does Aya come to about the true purpose of Lola's
magical thread?

For Remediation: The students answer the following questions.

1.Why is Aya initially unhappy?
2.What is the magical thread and what does it do?
3.How does Aya's perspective change throughout the story?
4.What is the significance of the storm in the story?
5.What is the main message of the story?

Address: Marcelo H. Del Pilar St., Malanday, Valenzuela City

Telephone Nos.: (8282-34-55
Email Address: malanday.nhs@deped.gov.ph
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE VALENZUELA CITY
MALANDAY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Activity:

WEAVING A TAPESTRY OF CHANGE

Valuing 20 mins.
The Teacher will ask the learners to compare Aya’s attitude before and
after her journey of gratitude. The teacher will explain to the learners that
in this activity they will create a visual representation of Aya’s
transformation
Activity:

PERSONAL REFLECTION
Deeper Reflection
Journal Writing 15 mins. 1. What made you change your heart into a thankful and appreciative
heart?
2.How do these changes affect the people around you?
3. If you are given a chance to make other people happy, how will you do
it?

Prepared:

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Elena C. Martillana
Teacher II

Recommending Approval:

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Althea C. dela Cruz
English Coordinator Approved:

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Eleonor S. Santos
Principal II

Address: Marcelo H. Del Pilar St., Malanday, Valenzuela City

Telephone Nos.: (8282-34-55
Email Address: malanday.nhs@deped.gov.ph