School: SAN ROQUE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Grade Level: 7

Teacher: LEOVINA U. DELA TORRE Learning Area: ENGLISH

JULY 28-AUGUST 1,2025 WEEK 7
MATATAG K TO 10 Teaching Dates and 6:00-6:30 MASIPAG
CURRICULUM
WEEKLY LESSON LOG
Time:
7:00-7:30 MATAPAT
Quarter: 1st
7:30-8:00 MASIGASIG
8:20-8:50 MAGITING
8:50-9:20 MAPAGTIMPI

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

SBLMS
I. CURRICULUM CONTENT, STANDARDS AND LESSON COMPETENCIES
A. GRADE LEVEL The learners use their multiliteracies and communicative competence in evaluating Philippine literature, and informational and
STANDARDS transactional texts; and create texts in various modalities for a variety of purposes, meanings, and target audiences, which reflect their
local and national identity.
B. CONTENT STANDARDS The learners demonstrate their multiliteracies and communicative competence in evaluating Philippine literature (poetry) for clarity of
meaning, purpose, and target audience as a foundation for publishing original literary texts that reflect local and national identity.
C. Performance The learners analyze the style, form, and features of Philippine poetry (lyric, narrative, dramatic); evaluate poetry for clarity of meaning,
Standards: purpose, and target audience; and compose and publish an original multimodal literary text (poem) that represents their meaning,
purpose, and target audience, and reflects their local and national identity.
D.Learning
Competencies/Objectiv EN7LIT-I-2 Analyze the maxims, universal truths, and philosophies presented in the literary text as a means of valuing other people and
es: their various circumstances in life.
Write the LC Code for
each
E.Learning Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, At the end of the lesson, At the end of the lesson, At the end of the lesson, At the end of the
students should be able students should be able students should be able students should be able to: lesson, students
to: to: to: 1. Identify maxims should be able to:
1. Define maxims 1. Identify maims 1. Identify maims and universal 1. Identify
and universal and universal and universal truths in a given maxims and
truths; truth from the truth from the text; universal
2. Identify maxims poem poem 2. Work truths in a
and universal 2. Explain the 2. Explain the collaboratively to given text;
truths from a meaning in their meaning in their interpret meanings 2. Work
poem or short own words own words of maxims; collaboratively
text; 3. Share how it 3. Share how it 3. Create a short to interpret
3. Express the applies to life applies to life presentation or skit meanings of
meaning of the showing how a maxims;
maxim/universal maxim or truth 3. Create a short

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 truth and relate it applies to daily life. presentation
to real-life or skit
situations. showing how
a maxim or
truth applies
to daily life.

F.Instructional Design Connection, Creativity, Context, Collaboration

framework feature (s) Engage, Explore
Ideational, Inclusive, Integrative, Innovative
G. CONTENT MAXIMS AND UNIVERSAL FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAMPLE MAXIMS AND PERFORMANCE TASK PRESENTATION OF
TRUTH SAND UNIVERSAL TRUTH OUTPUTS

F. INTEGRATION Self-Discipline/ Sense of Responsibility and Preparedness

Lists the materials to be used in different days. Varied sources of materials sustain children’s interest in the lesson and in learning.
II. LEARNING RESOURCES Ensure that there is a mix of concrete and manipulative materials as well as paper-based materials. Hands-on learning promotes
concept development.
A. References

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III. TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCES
A. A. Preliminary Activities A. Preliminary Activities A. Preliminary Activities A. Preliminary Activities A. Preliminary Activities
ACTIVATING 1.Prayer 1.Prayer 1.Prayer 1.Prayer 1.Prayer
PRIOR 2.Deped Vision Mission 2.Deped Vision Mission Core Values 2.Deped Vision Mission 2.Deped Vision Mission Core 2.Deped Vision Mission
KNOWLEDGE Core Values 3.SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Setting Core Values Values Core Values
3.SOCIAL up mood of the learners. 3.SOCIAL 3.SOCIAL EMOTIONAL 3.SOCIAL
EMOTIONAL “IM ALIVE,ALERT,AWAKE” EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Setting up mood EMOTIONAL
LEARNING: Setting up LEARNING: Setting up of the learners. LEARNING: Setting up
mood of the learners. mood of the learners. “IM ALIVE,ALERT,AWAKE” mood of the learners.
“IM “IM “IM
ALIVE,ALERT,AWAKE” ALIVE,ALERT,AWAKE” ALIVE,ALERT,AWAKE”

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CONTENT Ask: “Have you heard a Ask: Review maxims and Ask“Which One Is Wiser?” Friday Skill Builders
B. short saying that What is maxims? universal truth Show two sayings on the
ESTABLISHIN teaches a lesson, like What is universal truth board: Recall maxims and
G LESSON ‘Honesty is the best 1. “Study hard.” universal truth
PURPOSE policy’?” 2. “Education is the key
to success.”
Ask: Which one
sounds more like a
wise saying? Why?

C.Lesson 📘 Poem: “Footprints 📘 Poem: “Footprints in the Sand” (excerpt 1. Definition of Terms Discussion: PRESENTATION OF
Language in the Sand” (excerpt – simplified version)  Maxim – a  Define Maxim: A wise OUTPUTS
Practice – simplified version) Inspired by the popular poem, often used in short saying saying that gives
Inspired by the popular Christian Filipino contexts; author that teaches a advice.
poem, often used in anonymous lesson.  Define Universal
Christian Filipino One night I dreamed a dream.  Universal Truth: A fact or belief
contexts; author Truth – a belief that is true for
anonymous or idea that is everyone.
One night I dreamed a I was walking along the beach with the Lord. true for all  Give examples from
dream. Across the sky flashed scenes from my life. people in all local sources:
For each scene, I noticed two sets of places. o “No pain, no
footprints in the sand — 2. Examples gain.”
I was walking along the one belonging to me and one to the Lord.  Maxim: “Time o “All people
beach with the Lord. But during the lowest times of my life, is gold.” make
Across the sky flashed I saw only one set of footprints.  Universal mistakes.”
scenes from my life. “Lord, why?” I asked. Truth: “All
For each scene, I The Lord replied, “When you saw only one people
noticed two sets of set, experience
footprints in the sand — it was then that I carried you.” sadness and
one belonging to me joy.”
and one to the Lord.
But during the lowest
times of my life,
I saw only one set of
footprints.
“Lord, why?” I asked.
The Lord replied,
“When you saw only
one set,
it was then that I
carried you.”

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CONTEXT ✅ Maxim 📚 Common Themes in Philippine Reading of Poem: 🎯 Activity: “Maxim in PRESENTATION OF
D. A maxim is a short, Literature in English Related to Read aloud: “Footprints Motion” OUTPUTS
DEVELOPING well-known saying that Maxims/Truths in the Sand” (simplified 1. Group Students into
AND expresses a general excerpt) 4-5 Members.
DEEPENING truth or rule of conduct. Theme Possible Universal 2. Each group will draw a
UNDERSTAN It often provides life Maxim Truth Ask the following maxim or universal
DING lessons or advice questions: truth from a box.
about how to live Love for “A nation’s All people 1. What is Examples:
properly. country strength lies
desire peace happening in o “Patience is a
📌 Examples: in its and the poem? virtue.”
 “Honesty is the people.” freedom. 2. What lesson o “You cannot
best policy.” can we learn please
Family “Blood is Family is a from it?
 “He who does everyone.”
not love his ties thicker thanuniversal 3. What is the o “Hard work
country is not a water.” source of maxim from the pays off.”
true citizen.” love and poem? 3. Instructions:
✅ Universal Truth support. 4. What universal o Discuss what
A universal truth is an truth is being it means.
Hard “No pain, Success told?
idea or belief that o Write a short
applies to all people, work no gain.” requires ✅ Sample Answers: real-life
at all times, regardless effort.  Maxim: “God situation or
of culture, place, or Respect “Listen to Age brings will never leave skit showing
background. These for elders the wisdom experience you.” the meaning.
truths usually relate to  Universal o Prepare to act
human nature or
of the old.” and insight. Truth:
Education “Knowledge Learning it out or
values. “Everyone
explain
📌 Examples: is power.” improves experiences
through a
 “Everyone lives difficulties in
poster.
seeks everywhere. life.”
4. Groups present briefly
happiness.” (1–2 minutes).
 “People make
mistakes.”

✍️Sample Text
(Philippine Literature
in English):
Let’s use a line from a
known Filipino author:
“Poverty is not a
hindrance to
success.” – inspired
by real-life stories and
themes in local
literature
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 🔎 Analysis:
 This is a
maxim
because it
offers practical
advice: don’t let
your situation
define your
future.
 It’s also a
universal truth
— many
people around
the world have
succeeded
despite being
poor.

E. MAKING Using exit tickets, write Using exit tickets, write your discovery about Using exit tickets, write Using exit tickets, write your Using exit tickets, write
GENERALIZA your discovery about yourself. your discovery about discovery about yourself. your discovery about
TIONS yourself. yourself. yourself.

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IV. EVALUATING LEARNING: FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT AND TEACHER’S REFLECTION
CHALLENGE Directions: Read each NOT APPLPICABLE “Exit Pass” Activity:
A. Evaluating Instructions: Read the Quiz: Identify if the question carefully and On a sticky note, each
Learning short poem, then answer sentence is a Maxim, a choose the letter of the student will write:
the following: Universal Truth, or Both. correct answer. Write your 1. One maxim or
✅ 1. What is the maxim you answer on the space truth they

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can get from the poem? Sentence Answer provided before each remember
“God will never leave you, number. 2. Its meaning
"What you Both
especially in hard times.” 3. How they can
✅ 2. What universal truth sow is what 1. Which of the apply it in school
does the poem reveal? you reap." following is a or home
Everyone experiences "People all Universal maxim? Post it on the “Wisdom
difficult times, but no one is over the Truth A. The sun rises in Wall” or teacher’s board.
ever truly alone. the east.
world feel
✅ 3. How can this be B. Everyone feels
applied in your life? pain." hunger.
I can trust that I am "Respect Maxim C. Time is gold.
supported — by my faith, my begets D. Water boils at
family, and my friends — respect." 100°C.
even when things get tough.
"Everyone Universal
2. What is a
needs love Truth universal truth?
and A. A saying that is
belonging." only true for rich
people
B. A belief that is
accepted in one
culture only
C. An idea that is
true for all people
and all times
D. A story made up
to teach a lesson

3. "Honesty is the
best policy." This
saying is an
example of a:
A. Joke
B. Riddle
C. Maxim
D. Command

4. Which statement
expresses a
universal truth?
A. All students in
Grade 7 wear
uniforms.
B. All living things

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 need water to
survive.
C. People in the
Philippines love
rice.
D. My teacher
gives homework
every Monday.

5. Why are maxims

and universal
truths important
in literature?
A. They are funny
and entertaining.
B. They help build
the setting of the
story.
C. They teach
values and life
lessons.
D. They describe
the characters'
appearance.

ANSWER: C C C B C
B. B. ADDITIONAL BEREADY FOR A SEAT WORK BE READY FOR A QUIZ BE READY FOR A GROUP BE READY FOR Find one Filipino proverb or
ACTIVITIES FOR TASK PRESENTATION saying in English. Write:
APPLICATION OR 1. The maxim or
REMEDIATION universal truth
2. What it means
3. How you can apply it
in your life

C. Teacher’s Note observations on any of the following areas: SBLMS FOR MONDAY (UPLOAD TASK AND LESSONS AND SEL ACTIVITY)
Remarks SAME LESSONS FROM LAST WEEK DLL DUE TO CLASS SUSPENSIONS -TYPHOON CARINA DANTE AND EMONG)
Strategies explored Strategies explored Strategies explored Strategies explored Strategies explored

Effective Practice Effective Practice Effective Practice Effective Practice Effective Practice

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 Problems Encountered Problems Encountered Problems Encountered Problems Encountered Problems Encountered

Materials used

Effective Practice

Problems Encountered

Learner engagement/interaction

Effective Practice

Problems Encountered

D.Teacher’s Principles behind the teaching

Reflection What principles and beliefs
informed my lesson?
Why did I teach the lesson that
way?

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?

PREPARED BY: CHECKED BY:

NOTED:

LEOVINA U. DELA TORRE SOLITAIRE H. CRUZ

CARLOS M. ORO
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 English Teacher Head Teacher III
Principal IV