Detailed Lesson Plan in Physical Education 7

First Quarter S.Y. 2022-2023

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:
 identify the five fundamental positions in folk dance;
 execute the five fundamental positions in folk dance properly; and
 realize the importance of the fundamental positions in dancing.

II. Subject Matter

Topic: Fundamental Positions of Arms and Feet in Folk Dance
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Teaching Aids: Cartolina, laptop, speakers

III. Procedure

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

A. Daily Routine

1. Prayer
“Good morning, everyone!”
“Good morning, sir!”
“Please stand and let us pray.
Wendy, can you please lead the
prayer?” “In the name of the Father…”

“Thank you, Wendy. You may now

take your seats.”

2. Greetings
“Again, good morning. How are you
today?” “Good, sir.”

“Alright. That’s good to know.”

3. Checking of Attendance
“Class beadle, do we have absentees
for today?” “Only Deloviar, sir.”

“Okay. Please write them in your

attendance sheet and give it to me
after class.”
B. Lesson Proper

1. Review of Past Lesson

“So, before we start with our lesson,
who can recall what was our last
topic? Yes, Roderick.” “We discussed about folk dance, sir.”

“Correct. So, who can tell me what

is folk dance? Yes, Ann.” “Sir, folk dance is a type of dance that is
an expression of a past or present
culture.”

“Very good. Now, who can give me

examples of Philippine folk dances?
Lucil.” “Tinikling, Cariñosa, and Pantomia.”

“That’s right. Other answers? “Singkil, Pandanggo sa Ilaw, and

Wendy.” Kuratsa, sir.”
“Very good. Are there any questions
from our previous topic?”
“None, sir.”
2. Motivation
“Alright. Now, let’s have an
activity.
We will be playing a game called
‘Four Pics, One Word.’ I will show
you four pictures and then you have
to tell me what word fits the
pictures. I will give plus points to
“Yes, sir.”
those students who get the correct
answers. Is it clear, class?”

“Alright. Let’s start with the first set

of pictures. What are these pictures
all about? Yes, Jims?”

“Arms, sir.”
“Very good. Plus points for Jims.
Now, let’s have the next one.
Sheila.”

“Feet, sir.”

“That’s right. Plus points for Sheila.

Now, the last one. Yes, Bevelyn?”

“Dance positions, sir.”

“Very good. Plus points for

Bevelyn. So, based on the photos I
have shown you, what do you think “Dance positions of the arms and feet,
is our topic for today? Nichole?” sir.”

“That’s correct. Today, we are

going to talk about the five
fundamental positions of the arms
and feet in folk dance.

“So, has anyone in the class

(Students with experience will raise
participated in a folk dance?”
their hands.)

“Wow! I see that most of you

already have some knowledge of
folk dancing.”
3. Discussion
“Okay. Now, let us go through our
objectives. Who can read? Yes,
Lanegel.”
“Identify the five fundamental positions
in folk dance.”
“Thank you, Lanegel. Next? Yes,
Jely Ann.”
“Execute the five fundamental
positions in folk dance properly.”
“Thank you. How about the last
objective? Flor.”
“Realize the importance of the
fundamental positions in dancing.”
“Alright, thank you.

“We have five fundamental

positions in folk dance. These are
the first position, second position,
third position, fourth position, and
fifth positions. Let’s start with the
first position. Please read. Yes,
May.” “In the first position, raise your arms
into a circle and form a V-shape with
your feet.”
“Thank you, May. To give you an
example, I will demonstrate it for
you. Listen and observe because
later on you will perform it with
me, okay?”
“Yes, sir.”
“Alright. Let’s practice first the
position of the arms. For the first
position, raise your arms into a
circle in front of your chest. Your
hands should be aligned in front of
your chest with both arms slightly
curved, and your fingertips should
be at least one inch apart.

“Let’s do it together shall we?

Everybody, please stand and follow
me.

“Arms in a circle in front of chest,

arms slightly curved, and fingertips
one inch apart.

“Very good, students. Now, please

remain standing for the feet (Students will perform.)
position. For the feet, form a V-
shape with your feet by bringing
your heels together while keeping
your toes away from each other.

“Class, please follow my lead.

“Form a V-shape with your feet by

bringing your heels together while
keeping your toes away from each
other.

“Good work, everyone. Now, let’s

combine the arms and feet (Students will perform.)
positions.

“Alright. On the count of five, let’s

do the first position. In 5… 4…
3… 2… first position.

“Good job, everyone. You may (Students will perform.)

now take your seats. Do you have
questions about the first position?”

“Okay. So, let’s proceed to the “None, sir.”

second position. Who can read?
Yes, Nikki.”
“In the second position, open your arms
“Thank you, Nikki. So, for the sideward and move one foot sideward.”
arms in the second position, open
your arms sideward at shoulder
level and your arms should be
slightly bent.

“How about you do it with me?

Everybody, please stand and follow
me.
“Open your arms sideward at
shoulder level and your arms
should be slightly bent.

“Very good, students. Okay, please (Students will perform.)

remain standing. For the
 positioning of the feet, step one
foot sideward to the right. Then,
your feet should be parallel to each
other and should be shoulder width
apart.

“Class, please follow my lead

“Step one foot sideward to the right

and feet shoulder width apart.
(Students will perform.)
“Good work, everyone. Now, let’s
combine the arms and feet
positions.

“Okay. In 5… 4… 3… 2… second
position. (Students will perform.)

“Good job. You may now take

your seats. Do you have any
questions about the second “None, sir.”
position?”

IV. Application

Divide yourselves into five groups. Each group will perform the fundamental
positions of the arms and feet in a dance.

Rubric for Dance Performance

Criteria 5 4 3 2
All positions of Only four Only three Two or fewer
the arms and positions of the positions of positions of
Mastery of
feet were arms and feet the arms and the arms and
Movements
mastered were mastered feet were feet were
mastered mastered
All positions of Only four Only three Two or fewer
Accurate the arms and positions of the positions of positions of
Execution feet were arms and feet the arms and the arms and
of executed were executed feet were feet were
Movements accurately accurately executed executed
accurately accurately
Clarity and All positions of Only four Only three The positions
Fluidity of the arms and positions of the positions of of the arms
Movements feet were arms and feet the arms and and feet were
clearly were with and feet were not clearly
executed with confidence clear, but demonstrated
 skill and roughly with numerous
confidence executed errors.
minimal errors

V. Generalization

 What is the importance of the fundamental positions in dancing?

 In a summary, what have you learned today?

VI. Evaluation

Identify what is being asked.

_____________ 1. In this position, the arms are lifted above the head, and
the heel of one foot is in front of the other to touch the
toe.
_____________ 2. In this position, the arms in the second position would be
raised forward in front of the chest while one foot is
forward and the other retains its position.
_____________ 3. In this position, the arms are raised in a circle in front of
the chest while the feet form a V-shape.
_____________ 4. In this position, one arm is raised above the head while
the other arm maintains its position. The heel of one foot
touches the arch of the other foot, with both feet turned
outward.
_____________ 5. In this position, the arms are open sideward at shoulder
level. One foot will move sideward.

VI. Assignment

In not less than five sentences, reflect on the question: how do you apply the
fundamental dance positions to real life?

Rubrics for Essay

Criteria 5 4 3
Sharp, distinct Apparent point
controlling point made about the No apparent point
Focus made about the topic with but with evidence
topic with evident sufficient of the topic.
awareness of task. awareness of task.
Content Substantial, Sufficiently Limited content
specific, and/or developed content with inadequate
illustrate content with adequate elaboration.
demonstrating elaboration.
strong development
and sophisticated
 ideas.
Functional
Confused or
Sophisticated arrangement of
inconsistent
arrangement of content that
arrangement of
Organization content with sustains a logical
content with or
evidence and or order with some
without attempts
subtle transitions. evidence or
at transition.
transitions.

Prepared by:
Franz Simeon Vincent E. Cheng
BPEd 4A

Submitted to:
Susan A. Diosalan, Ph.D.
Course Facilitator