Learning Activity

Spoken Word Poetry

Grade Level: 10 Quarter: 4

I. Learning Competency/ies:
a) Show appreciation for songs,poems,plays, etc.
b) Compose an independent critique of a chosen selection.
c) Determine tone, mood, technique, and purpose of the author.

II. 21st Century Communication Skills:

a) Articulate thoughts and ideas using oral, written and nonverbal communication
skills in a variety of forms and contexts

III. Guidelines:
a) Before: The teacher will present a video of a spoken word poetry tackling the
issue “Violence Against Women and her Children”. The teacher will give an
activity asking students to write their own spoken word poetry critiquing the
latter. Afterwards, the teacher will present the criteria for this activity.
b) During: The students will create a spoken word poetry based on the spoken
poetry watched/listened to. The students will record a video (minimum of 3
minutes and maximum of 5 minutes) which will be posted on their own
Facebook account to gain reactions from viewers.
c) After: The teacher will evaluate their performances using the given criteria. 50%
of which will come from the teacher, 30% from peer evaluation and the other
20% will be from the no. of reactions (min. of 1000 Facebook Reactions) gained
from the posted video.

IV. Criteria:
Criteria for Teacher and Peer Evaluation
 Content/Critique - 40%
 Delivery - 30%
 Tone
 Mood
 Technique
 Creativity - 15%
 Originality - 15%
Total - 100%

Teacher Evalutation -50%

Peer Evaluation -30%
Facebook Reactions -20%
Total -100%

V. Explanation/Justification
The Spoken Word Poetry activity for Grade 10 in Quarter 4 aims to cultivate
appreciation for creative expression, critique development, and effective communication
skills. The guidelines involve students watching a video addressing "Violence Against
Women and her Children" and crafting their own spoken word poetry critiques.
Subsequently, students create a 3 to 5-minute video on the same topic, posting it on their
Facebook accounts to garner reactions. Evaluation includes feedback from the teacher
(50%), peer assessment (30%), and the number of Facebook reactions (20%). The criteria
for evaluation encompass content/critique, delivery (tone, mood, technique), creativity,
and originality. This activity not only encourages artistic expression and critical thinking
but also integrates real-world engagement through social media platforms, enhancing
the overall learning experience for Grade 10 students.
 Learning Activity
Podcast

Grade Level: 10 Quarter: 4

I. Learning Competency/ies:
a) Get different viewpoints on various local or global issues.
b) Evaluate the accuracy of given information.
c) Expand ideas using principles of cohesion and coherence.

II. 21st Century Communication Skills:

a) Utilize multiple media and technologies, and know how to judge their
effectiveness a priority as well as assess their impact.
b) Articulate thoughts and ideas effectively using oral, written, and nonverbal
communication skills in variety of forms and contexts.

III. Guidelines:
a) Before: The teacher will divide the class into 2 groups. The teacher will also
present a list of global issues/events (Charter Change, Phasing out Jeepneys,
etc.) that will serve as topics for the podcast. After the presentation of topics, the
teacher will give the criteria. Ensure students have access to necessary
recording equipment and platforms.
b) During: Encourage active participation and guide discussions to align with
educational objective. Supervise the podcast recording process, offering
assistance if needed. Video must be minimum of 5 minutes and maximum of 10
minutes
c) After: Evaluate completed podcasts, providing constructive feedback to
enhance learning, 80% of which will come from the teacher, 20% from peer
evaluation. Consider sharing outstanding podcasts within the class or even
beyond.

IV. Criteria:
Criteria for Teacher and Peer Evaluation
Presentations of Arguments - 30%
Accuracy - 25%
Cohesion and Coherence of Ideas - 20%
Creativity - 25%
Total - 100%

Teacher Evaluation -80%

Peer Evaluation -20%
Total -100%

V. Explanation/Justification
The Podcast learning activity for Grade 10 in Quarter 4 is designed to enhance
students' understanding of diverse perspectives on local or global issues and improve
their skills in evaluating information accuracy. Emphasizing 21st-century
communication skills, the activity encourages students to use various media effectively,
communicate in diverse environments, and express their thoughts clearly in different
forms. The guidelines involve grouping students, assigning global issues as podcast
topics, and providing criteria for evaluation. During the activity, teachers play a
supportive role by encouraging active participation, guiding discussions, and overseeing
the podcast recording process. Post-recording, podcasts are evaluated based on
argument presentation, relevance, voice clarity, and creativity. Outstanding podcasts
may be shared within or beyond the class, creating a practical and engaging educational
experience for Grade 10 students.
 Learning Activity
Exploring Sensory Imagery “The Gorgon’s Head”

Grade Level: 10 Quarter: 1

VI. Learning Competency/ies:

a) Express Appreciation for sensory images used
VII. 21st Century Communication Skills:
a) Utilize multiple media and technologies and know how to judge their
effectiveness a priority as well as assess their impact.
b) Collaborate with others.
VIII. Guidelines:
a) Before: Provide a brief overview of sensory imagery and its importance in
literature. Introduce the story “The Gorgons Head” by Olivia Coolidge and
explain that students will be exploring sensory imagery from this story using
Padlet.
b) During: Divide students into small groups of 4 members each group. A specific
section of the Padlet Board (Visual Auditory Imagery or Tactile Imagery)
c) After: After students have completed their contributions, facilitate a brief
reflection discussion. Encourage students to discuss how sensory imagery
enhances their understanding and appreciation of literature.
IX. Criteria:
Visual description: 25%
Correctness: 20%
Consistency: 20%
Descriptive language: 20%
Contextualization: 15%
Total: 100%
X. Explanation/Justification:
This learning activity enhances collaborative learning by grouping students into
groups. Exploring sensory images present in the literary piece titled "The Gorgon's
Head". With the integration of the ICT tool 'Padlet', each group will post their activity in
the application so that everyone in the class can read them and gain insights,
understanding, and appreciation for the literary piece and the literature as a whole.