MATATAG School GULOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Grade Level Four

K to 10 Curriculum
Name of Teacher MICHAEL JAY A. DELAS ALAS Learning Area English
Weekly Lesson Log
Teaching Dates and Time March 10-14, 2025 (Week 5) Quarter Fourth

DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 Day 5

I. CURRICULUM CONTENT, STANDARDS, AND LESSON COMPETENCIES

A. Content Standards The learners demonstrate their expanding vocabulary knowledge and grammatical awareness, comprehension of literary and informational texts,
and composing and creating processes; and their receptive and productive skills in order to produce age-appropriate and gender-responsive
texts based on one’s purpose, context and target audience.

B. Performance The learners apply comprehension of literary and informational texts and produce narrative and expository texts based on their purpose, context,
Standards and target audience using simple, compound, and complex sentences, and age-appropriate and gender-sensitive language

C. Learning Learning Competency: Express ideas appropriately (age-appropriate, Learning Competency: Use appropriate non-verbal cues for WEEKLY TEST
Competencies and gender-responsive, culture-sensitive) for clarity of context, purpose, and meaning.
Objectives one’s purpose, context, and target audience. Lesson Objectives:
Lesson Objectives: 3. Analyze how nonverbal cues aid in clearly recounting events.
1. Examine the purpose, text structure, and features of a recount 4. Interpret nonverbal cues used in giving a recount.
2. Use recount to narrate events appropriately.

D. Content Purpose, Structure, and Features of a Recount Using of Appropriate Non-verbal Cues in Giving a Recount

E. Integration

II. LEARNING RESOURCES

 Indeed. (n.d.). Nonverbal cues. https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/nonverbal-communication-skills

 Murrieta Valley Unified School District. (2024, January 19). Friendly Letter
 Rubric. https://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/cms/lib5/ca01000508/centricity/domain/906/friendly_letter_rubric.pdf
 Text types and different styles of writing: The complete guide (2024). Literacy Ideas. https://www.literacyideas.com/different-text-types/

III. TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCEDURES

A. Activating Prior Ask students to read Jennifer’s post Identify the tone or mood being Identify the tone or mood being Identify the tone or
Knowledge card below. Jennifer shared about described in each statement, suitable described in each statement, mood being described
her trip to Thailand with her family. for an informal setting. suitable for an informal setting. in each statement,
She wrote to her friend Joshua. suitable for an informal
Recall the concepts learned 1. A lighthearted and playful tone 1. A tone used to express mild setting.
about tone and mood in Lesson 4 used when sharing a funny anecdote irritation or frustration in a
by asking the questions that follow. with friends. lighthearted manner with a close 1. "The sun set in a
Answer: acquaintance. blaze of fiery orange,
 Humorous/Jocular/Lighthearted. Answer: Playfully casting a warm glow
2. A tone expressing genuine annoyed/Teasingly over the peaceful
excitement and enthusiasm when frustrated/Mildly irritated. village."
sharing good news with a close friend. Answer: Serene /
Answer: 2. A tone expressing a sense of Calm
Enthusiastic/Excited/Exuberant. wonder or curiosity when
discovering something interesting 2. "The wind howled
3. A relaxed and casual tone used with a friend. through the trees,
when chatting with a familiar peer. Answer: making the branches
Answer: Curious/Intrigued/Wondering. creak and groan in
Is the tone of the message in the
Conversational/Casual/Informal. the darkness."
postcard formal or informal? What
3. A tone used to express a sense Answer: Ominous /
makes you say that?
4. A tone expressing empathy and of relief or comfort when sharing a Foreboding
What mood does the message
understanding when a friend shares a positive outcome with a friend.
give? Why?
personal problem. Answer: 3. "She couldn't
How does describing tone and
Answer: Relieved/Comforted/Reassured. contain her
mood help you infer meaning of
Empathetic/Sympathetic/Supportive. excitement as she
messages?
4. A tone used to express a sense unwrapped the gift,
5. A tone indicating a sense of shared of nostalgia when remembering a her eyes sparkling
experience and camaraderie among past event with a friend. with joy."
friends. Answer: Answer: Joyful /
Answer: Nostalgic/Reminiscent/Sentimental Excited
Friendly/Affectionate/Comradely.
5. A tone used to express a sense 4. "He slouched in his
of shared amusement or inside chair, staring blankly
joke with a close group. at the wall, feeling
Answer: Amused/Knowing/Insider. the weight of the
world on his
shoulders."
Answer: Depressed /
Melancholic

5. "The crowd
cheered and
clapped, their spirits
lifted by the inspiring
speech."
Answer: Uplifting /
Inspirational

6. "The eerie silence

in the abandoned
house sent shivers
down her spine."
Answer: Creepy /
Eerie

7. "He pounded his

fist on the table, his
face red with anger."
Answer: Angry /
Furious
 8. "The puppy
bounded into the
room, its tail wagging
furiously and its eyes
full of mischief."
Answer: Playful /
Energetic

9. "Tears streamed
down her face as
she read the
heartfelt letter."
Answer: Sad /
Emotional

10. "The suspense

was palpable as the
detective
approached the
door, every creak
making the
audience hold their
breath."
Answer: Suspenseful /
Tense

B. Establishing Lesson Study: Study: Study Study

Purpose Recount is factual text type that Recount is factual text type that retells Nonverbal cues are facial Nonverbal cues are
retells events and to inform and/or events and to inform and/or entertain. expressions, gestures, and eye facial expressions,
entertain. contact used in communicating gestures, and eye
Purpose, Structure, and Features of a messages. contact used in
Purpose, Structure, and Features of RECOUNT a. Facial expressions - Using the communicating
a RECOUNT eyebrows, mouth, eyes, and facial messages.
a. The PURPOSE is to retell events to muscles to convey emotion or a. Facial expressions -
a. The PURPOSE is to retell events to inform and/or entertain. information. Using the eyebrows,
inform and/or entertain. b. The STRUCTURE begins by describing b. Eye contact - Using eye contact mouth, eyes, and facial
b. The STRUCTURE begins by a scene or situation. The recount (or lack of eye contact) to show muscles to convey
describing a scene or situation. The continues with the events that took attention and interest (or the lack of emotion or information.
recount continues with the events place, usually in chronological order. it). b. Eye contact - Using
that took place, usually in c. The main FEATURES include use of c. Gestures – Using body movement eye contact (or lack of
(hand, head, or arms) to express eye contact) to show
chronological order. past tense because recount relates
ideas or meaning. attention and interest
c. The main FEATURES include use of events that already happened. Words
d. Other nonverbal cues are body (or the lack of it).
past tense because recount relates that express time connectives (e.g.,
language, posture, and touch. c. Gestures – Using body
events that already happened. first, then, after) are used. There are
movement (hand,
Words that express time also details that describe the event.
head, or arms) to
connectives (e.g., first, then, after)
express ideas or
are used. There are also details that
meaning.
describe the event. d. Other nonverbal cues
are body language,
posture, and touch.
C. Developing Activity 1 Activity 1 Activity 1 Activity 1
and Deepening Select a photo of you taken from a Work in pairs to read and analyze Watching Oscar’s “Story” Recount in a Selfie
Understanding vacation, school activity, or family Jennifer’s friendly letter below. Use a movie clip from the animated Story
event. Jennifer’s film “Shark Tale” (2004) by a. Have students bring
Notice the facial expressions and retells her experience in her visit to the DreamWorksanimation. Provide or take selfie or
gestures shown by the people in the Bangkok floating market. Talk about students a background about the groupie photos in their
photo. Write an appropriate the recount by answering the questions movie plot which is about Oscar, a favorite places or with
caption and be ready to talk about that follow. fish who lied about killing a shark. friends and family. The
the photo in class. Show the scene where the fish, photos used in Activity
Oscar is telling a crowd about how 1: Caption this! may
he killed a shark. The following also be used.
questions may be asked after b. Ask students to
showing the short clip. Talking share a recount of
about the scene will focus on their experience in the
the use of nonverbal cues in place or with the
retelling events. The following people in the photo.
questions may be c. Sharing of stories
Caption here: _____________ 1. Why did Jennifer write to Joshua? asked: may be done with a
2. What happened in Jennifer’s trip to a. The shark Oscar killed, according partner.
Show the photo and caption to a the floating market? to him, is 7500 feet long. How did he
partner. Talk about the photo. When 3. Can you identify the verbs used in describe the shark’s size in his Activity 2
and where was it taken? Who were retelling? Fill-in-the-blank using
the letter? In what tense are they?
you with? What memorable events b. How did Oscar react when the appropriate non-
What does the use of past tense
happened on the day the photo shark showed him its razor-like verbal cues in giving a
mean?
was taken? teeth? Can imitate how he retold recount.
it?
Activity 2
Activity 2 c. How did Oscar brag about his 1. __________ with the
Instructions: Identify the term or
Match the term in Column A with its arm muscles? Can you show us audience shows
concept being described in each how he did it? confidence and helps
correct description in Column B.
statement. d. How do you find Oscar’s retelling engage listeners.
Column A of what happened? Is it Answer: Eye contact
1. The primary reason for writing a entertaining? Is it believable? Why?
recount. 2. Using __________
1. Chronological Order
Answer: To retell a past Activity 2 expressions helps
2. Personal Recount
event/experience. Match the items in Column A with convey emotions and
3. Factual Recount
4. Time Connectives the correct description or term in reactions during a
2. The order in which events are Column B. recount.
5. Descriptive Language
presented in a typical recount. Answer: facial
6. Introduction
Answer: Chronological order. Column A
7. Conclusion
1. Eye Contact 3. __________ hand
8. Purpose of a Recount
3. A recount that focuses on the writer's 2. Facial Expressions movements can
9. Subjective Perspective
personal experiences and feelings. 3. Hand Gestures emphasize key points
10. Setting
Answer: Personal recount. 4. Vocal Variety and add clarity to
5. Body Posture your recount.
Column B 6. Pausing Answer: Gesturing
4. A recount that focuses on providing
accurate and verifiable information 7. Smiling
a. To retell a past event or 8. Movement 4. Varying your
about an event.
experience. 9. Nodding __________ and
Answer: Factual recount.
b. The use of words like "first," "then," 10. Proximity volume can maintain
and "later" to sequence events. audience interest and
5. Words or phrases used to indicate
c. The writer's own feelings and Column B highlight important
the sequence of events in a recount.
opinions are central. A. Using facial expressions to moments.
 d. The place and time where the Answer: Time connectives (or temporal convey emotions and reactions Answer: tone
event occurred. connectives). related to the recount.
e. Accurate and verifiable B. Making eye contact with the 5. Maintaining an
information is emphasized. 6. The use of vivid language to help the audience to engage them and open and relaxed
f. The sequence in which events reader visualize the events in a recount. show confidence. __________ helps you
happened. Answer: Descriptive language. C. Employing hand movements to appear
g. The use of vivid words to help the emphasize points and add clarity to approachable and
reader visualize the event. 7. The section of a recount that the recount. confident.
h. Often includes a summary of the introduces the event, setting, and D. Varying the tone and volume of Answer: posture
event or a reflection. participants. your voice to maintain interest and
i. Establishes the context and Answer: Introduction. highlight key moments. 6. Effective use of
participants of the event. E. Maintaining an open and relaxed __________ allows the
j. A narrative from the writer's own stance to appear approachable audience to absorb
8. The section of a recount that often
point of view. and confident. information and
provides a summary or reflection on the
F. Using pauses effectively to allow creates emphasis.
event.
the audience to absorb information Answer: pausing
Answer: Conclusion.
and create emphasis.
G. Smiling when appropriate to 7. __________ when
9. The writer's perspective in a personal
create a positive connection with appropriate can
recount, where their feelings and the audience. create a positive
opinions are central. H. Moving naturally and connection with the
Answer: Subjective perspective. purposefully to engage different audience.
parts of the audience. Answer: Smiling
10. The place and time where the I. Nodding to indicate agreement
events of a recount occurred. or understanding during 8. Moving __________
interactions with the audience. and purposefully can
Answer: Setting. J. Maintaining appropriate distance help engage different
from the audience to create a parts of the audience.
sense of connection without Answer: naturally
invading personal space.
9. __________ to
indicate agreement
or understanding
during interactions
shows you are
attentive.
Answer: Nodding

10. Maintaining
appropriate
__________ with the
audience helps
create a sense of
connection without
invading personal
space.
Answer: proximity

D. Making Have the students complete the Have the students complete the exit Have the students complete the exit Have the students
Generalization exit ticket below. ticket below. ticket below. complete the exit ticket
Emoji Exit Ticket Emoji Exit Ticket Emoji Exit Ticket below.
1. Circle an emoji that show how 1. Circle an emoji that show how you 1. Circle an emoji that show how you Emoji Exit Ticket
 you feel about how you performed feel about how you performed in this feel about how you performed in this 1. Circle an emoji that
in this week’s lesson. Explain your week’s lesson. Explain your reasons week’s lesson. Explain your reasons show how you feel
reasons why. why. why. about how you
I choose this emoji because ____ I choose this emoji because ____ I choose this emoji because ____ performed in this
week’s lesson. Explain
your reasons why.
I choose this emoji
because ____

IV. Evaluating Learning

A. Evaluating Learning Instructions: Choose the best Instructions: Choose the best answer for Instructions: Choose the best answer Instructions: Choose the
answer for each question. each question. for each question. best answer for each
question.
1. What is the primary purpose of a 1. What is the purpose of the ending of 1. When giving a recount,
recount? a recount? maintaining eye contact primarily 1. Pacing and
a) To persuade the reader to agree a) To provide a moral lesson. demonstrates: movement during a
with a viewpoint. b) To summarize the main arguments. a) Dominance. recount should be:
b) To describe a fictional event. c) To offer a concluding thought or b) Disinterest. a) Rapid and
c) To retell a past event or reflection. c) Engagement and sincerity. energetic.
experience. d) To introduce a new topic. d) Nervousness. b) Slow and deliberate.
d) To explain a scientific process. c) Erratic and
2. In a personal recount, what is the 2. Appropriate facial expressions unpredictable.
2. Which of the following is a typical writer's perspective? during a recount should: d) Minimal and
structural element of a recount? a) Objective and detached. a) Remain completely neutral to controlled.
a) A thesis statement. b) Subjective and personal. avoid bias.
b) A sequence of events in c) Fictional and imaginative. b) Mirror the emotions of the event 2. If you're recounting a
chronological order. d) Analytical and critical. being recounted. humorous event, which
c) A list of arguments and c) Be exaggerated to emphasize key non-verbal cue is most
counterarguments. points. effective?
3. Which of the following is a key
d) A detailed analysis of a complex d) Be constantly shifting to keep the a) Maintaining a serious
feature of a factual recount?
issue. audience guessing. expression.
a) Emphasis on the writer's personal
b) Smiling and using
feelings.
3. Recounts typically use which 3. Using open body language (e.g., lighthearted gestures.
b) Reliance on imaginative
type of language? uncrossed arms, relaxed posture) in a c) Avoiding eye
descriptions.
a) Formal, technical language. recount suggests: contact.
b) Descriptive and personal c) Accurate and verifiable information. a) Defensiveness. d) Speaking in a
language. d) Use of persuasive language. b) Approachability and confidence. monotone voice.
c) Abstract and philosophical c) Indifference.
language. 4. What is the role of descriptive details d) Aggressiveness. 3. In a formal recount,
d) Highly persuasive and emotional in a recount? which non-verbal cue is
language. a) To confuse the reader and create 4. Gestures during a recount should generally most
suspense. be: appropriate?
4. What is the role of time b) To provide factual information only. a) Exaggerated and dramatic. a) Relaxed and casual
connectives (e.g., "first," "then," c) To help the reader visualize the b) Used sparingly and naturally. posture.
"later") in a recount? event. c) Avoided entirely. b) Formal and
a) To add emotional depth to the d) To argue a specific point. d) Random and unpredictable. composed demeanor.
narrative. c) Exaggerated
 b) To establish the setting of the 5. A recount primarily focuses on: 5. When recounting a somber or gestures.
event. a) Presenting an opinion. emotional event, your tone of voice d) Frequent pacing.
c) To organize events in a clear b) Telling what happened. should be:
sequence. c) Explaining a concept. a) Loud and enthusiastic. 4. What does fidgeting
d) To introduce characters and d) Creating a fictional world. b) Monotone and unemotional. or excessive movement
their motivations. c) Respectful and empathetic. typically indicate
d) Humorous and lighthearted. during a recount?
5. Which of the following is a a) Confidence.
common feature of the beginning b) Enthusiasm.
of a recount? c) Nervousness or
a) A detailed analysis of the event's discomfort.
significance. d) Authority.
b) An explanation of the writer's
personal opinions. 5. When recounting a
c) An introduction of the event's personal experience,
setting and participants. which non-verbal cue
d) A summary of the event's helps build connection
consequences. with the audience?
a) Maintaining
distance.
b) Using sincere and
authentic expressions.
c) Speaking in a
robotic tone.
d) Avoiding personal
gestures.

B. Teacher’s Remarks Note observation on any of the Effective Practices Problems Encountered
following areas

strategies explored

materials used

learner engagement/interaction

other

C. Teacher’s Reflection Reflection guide or prompt can be on:

▪ principles behind the teaching What principles and beliefs informed my lesson? Why did I teach the lesson the way I
did? *
▪ students What roles did my students play in my lesson? What did my students learn? How did they learn? *
▪ ways forward What could I have done differently? What can I explore in the next lesson? *