Teaching Guide Catch Up Friday Apr 12 GR7

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF VIGAN CITY
Catch Up Friday Teaching Guide
I. General Overview
Catch-up Subject: National Reading Program Grade Level: 7
Quarterly Theme: Reading Texts Sub-theme: Narrative
Time: 6:00 AM – 8:30 AM Date: April 12, 2024
II. Session Outline
"The Flood Story”
Session Title: The Flood Story, found in various mythologies and religious texts worldwide, often portrays
a catastrophic deluge sent by God as a form of divine punishment or cleansing.
At the end of the session, learners will be able to:
a) Read “The Flood Story”;
b) Recall significant parts of the story through its summary;
Session c) Explain the moral of the story;
Objectives: d) Write a creative retelling of the flood story; and
e) Analyze the narrative structure of the flood story, including its exposition, rising
action, climax, and resolution, and evaluate how these elements contribute to its
overall impact and effectiveness.
Key Elements of a Story:

• characters (the people who take part in a story)
• setting (where and when a story takes place)
• plot (what happens in a story, the sequence of events)
Key • conflict (the challenge or problem the main characters need to solve to achieve their
Concepts: goals)
• climax (the high point or crisis in a story)
• resolution (how things end up in a story when the problem is solved)
• theme (the main idea or lesson of the story)
III. Teaching Strategies

Components Activities and Procedures
ACTIVITY 1: CONCEPT MAPPING
Distribute the copies of the worksheets. Ask the students to study the given picture and list
down at least five (5) words or phrases that tells something about the given picture. Call for
volunteers to recite their answers in front of the class. 5 POINTS
Pre-Reading
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Discuss briefly the key elements of a story. Then, introduce the title of the story and relate
the previous activity with the text entitled, “THE FLOOD STORY.”
A. moved slowly F. tied securely
B. rope G. overflowing of water onto land
C. turbulent water H. submerged
D. strong vine I. filled to capacity
E. floating platform J. planet
ACTIVITY 2: BUILDING VOCABULARY (by pair activity)

Tell learners to answer the following questions. They will choose the letter from the word
pool. 20 POINTS
1. What does "crowded" mean in the sentence "And when he went in, he crowded the
water out?” I
2. What is the meaning of "raff" in the sentence "a wise man had told the people that
they must build a large raft?” E
3. What does "bound" imply in the phrase "These they bound tightly together?" F
4. What is the significance of the word "rattan" in the sentence "they fastened the raft
with a long rattan cord?" D
5. Define "floods" in the context of the sentence "Soon after this the floods came." G
6. What does "white water" refer to in the phrase "White water poured out of the
hills?" C
7. Explain the term "drowned" as used in the sentence "but all the others drowned." H
8. What is the meaning of "cord" in the sentence "a long rattan cord?" B
9. Define "earth" as used in the sentence "But these were the only people left on the
whole earth." J
10. What does "crawled" imply in the sentence "there was a very big crab which
crawled into the sea?" A
Instruct learners to find their reading buddy or partner. Let them read silently the text as the
During
Reading
teacher reads it aloud. Afterwards, ask them to read it again together with their partner.
Make sure that independent readers are the partners of the frustration or non-readers.
After reading the text, briefly discuss the different key elements of a story to help the
students organize their thoughts about the story.
Teacher Input: First, we are going to identify the key elements of the story:
Setting: The story is set in a time long ago, possibly in a primitive society where
people lived close to nature.
Characters:
The wise man: A prophetic figure who foresees the impending flood and instructs the
people to build a raft.
The very big crab: An enormous creature whose entry into the sea causes the
catastrophic flooding.
The people: The inhabitants of the land who heed the wise man's warning and
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construct the raft to escape the flood.

Animals: The story implies the presence of animals that also seek refuge on the raft.
Plot:
Introduction: The story begins with the introduction of the very big crab and its entry
into the sea, causing the flooding of the earth.
Conflict: The impending flood poses a threat to all living beings on the land.
Rising Action: The wise man advises the people to build a raft as a means of survival.
Climax: The floods engulf the land, and the raft serves as a sanctuary for the people
and animals, saving them from drowning.
Resolution: After the waters recede, the raft returns to the ground near the survivors'
old home, indicating the successful execution of the wise man's plan. However, they
are now the only remaining people on earth.
Symbolism:
The very big crab: Represents the force of nature or an unforeseen event that brings
about a significant change or disaster.
The raft: Symbolizes resilience, foresight, and adaptability. It serves as a means of
salvation for those who heed the wise man's advice, contrasting with the fate of those
who ignore it.
The flood: Symbolizes destruction and the cleansing or renewal of the earth, leading
to a fresh start for the survivors.
Theme:
Survival and resilience: The story highlights the importance of foresight, preparation,
and cooperation in the face of adversity.
The consequences of ignoring warnings: The wise man's prophecy serves as a
cautionary tale about the repercussions of ignoring advice or failing to take action in
the face of impending danger.
ASSIMILATE: STORY MOUNTAIN

Let the students write the missing details of the story mountain based on The Flood Story.
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10 to 15 minutes will be given for each partner to accomplish the Story Mountain. After that,
the teacher will initiate the checking of their answers.
ANSWERS:
Title: The Flood Story
Characters: (Background)
The wise man
The people
The big crab
Setting: (background)
A time long ago
A land where people live near the sea
Rising Action:
The wise man warns the people to build a large raft.
The people heed the wise man's advice and construct the raft by cutting down many large
trees and binding them tightly together.
They fasten the raft with a long rattan cord to a big pole in the earth.
Climax:
The floods come, pouring white water out of the hills and causing the sea to rise, covering
even the highest mountains.
Falling Action:
The people and animals on the raft are safe while all others drown.
The waters eventually recede, and the raft settles near their old home, indicating that the
rattan cord held.
Resolution:
The people and animals on the raft are the only survivors left on the entire earth, having
been saved by their wise preparation and the strength of the raft's construction.
Post ASSESS: LESSONS IN LIFE
Reading Ask students to write and explain the moral or lesson of the story,
Let the students reflect on this question: How does the story of the wise man's wisdom and
Reflection the raft's passengers' survival make us consider how important it is to pay attention to
warnings and be ready for unanticipated catastrophes in our own lives and communities?
Prepared By: Recommending Approval:
MARY ROSE CHARISMA B. ASIONG AILEEN JOY R. MANZANO

Teacher III Head Teacher VI, English Department
Approved:
EDITHA C. BAGCAL
Principal VI
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Catch Up Friday Teaching Guide

Key Elements of a Story:

III. Teaching Strategies

ACTIVITY 2: BUILDING VOCABULARY (by pair activity)

construct the raft to escape the flood.

ASSIMILATE: STORY MOUNTAIN

Prepared By: Recommending Approval:

MARY ROSE CHARISMA B. ASIONG AILEEN JOY R. MANZANO

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