Activity Guide National Reading Program ENHANCEMENT Grade 9_March 8, 2024 Attendance Check Objective: • To engage students in the exploration and analysis of a selected literary work, helping them improve comprehension skills, critical thinking abilities, and fostering a love for literature. Preparation & Settling In Meditation (Gratitude in Simplicity) • Sit in a comfortable position. • Close your eyes and listen to the meditation Voice Over. Dedicated Reading Time Drill Read the words after the teacher. luxurious astonish deceit stunning vain Drill Now spell out the words and read on your own. luxurious astonish deceit stunning vain Unlocking Of Terms luxurious Definition Example • characterized by luxury or the enjoyment of expensive things or experiences; extremely comfortable, elegant, or extravagant. • The hotel had luxurious rooms with beautiful views of the ocean. Translations • marangya o maluho Question • How can someone make their home more luxurious without spending a lot of money? Unlocking Of Terms stunning Definition Example • extremely impressive or attractive; capable of causing astonishment or disbelief. • She wore a stunning dress that caught everyone's attention at the party. Translations • nakamamangha o makapakugang Question • What are some ways to enhance your appearance and create a stunning first impression? Unlocking Of Terms astonish Definition Example • to surprise or greatly impress someone; to cause someone to feel amazed. • The magician's trick astonished the audience, leaving them in awe. Translations • masorpresa o katingala Question • How can unexpected events or surprises astonish people and create memorable experiences? Unlocking Of Terms vain Definition Example • useless, unsuccessful • She spent hours working, but all her efforts were in vain. Translations • walang kabuluhan o walay pulos Question • How can we avoid putting our efforts in vain? Unlocking Of Terms deceit Definition Example • the act of deceiving or misleading someone; the action of hiding the truth to gain an advantage or to cause someone harm. • He was caught in a web of deceit after lying to his friends about his whereabouts. Translations • panlilinlang o paglimbong Question • What are some consequences of deceitful behaviors in personal or professional relationships. Picture talk Observe the picture and make predictions. Say something about it. Silent Reading & Annotation • Read the story silently. • Annotate or highlight important details, unfamiliar words, or passages you find interesting. • Here’s how you annotate the story: Silent Reading & Annotation Popcorn Reading & Think Aloud • Assign a student to read one paragraph, and another student for the next paragraph until all paragraphs are read. • We will pause in each paragraph to check your comprehension. Role Play • Group into four. Each group will be assigned to a specific paragraph. Have someone read the sentences while the rest will do the RolePlay in pantomime (action without talks) to visualize scenes in the story. • You are given 20 minutes to prepare for the presentation. • There will be ranking for the BEST IN ACTING GROUP with the criteria below: Creativity - 40% Action - 30% Costume/Props - 30% Progress Monitoring Through Reflection & Sharing Comprehension Questions • In four groups and answer the given questions: • Discuss and find the answers together. Support your answers with evidence from the text. • Share your answers and reasoning with the whole class. • Have one rapporteur to present the group’s responses. Comprehension Questions Literal Questions: 1. Who are the characters in the story? 2. What are the settings? Interpretive Question: 3. How does the conflict begin in the story? Applied Question: 4. What are the lessons that you have learned from the story? Wrap Up • Share your personal connections to the story or any lessons you learned.
