Monday, February 19, 2018

English for Academic and Professional Purposes Ready-made DLL (Week 1)

DAILY
LESSON
LOG
School
JAWILI INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Grade Level
11
Teacher
MA. ANGELICA M. DOMINGO
Learning Area
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES
Teaching Dates
 June 5 to June 9, 2017
Quarter
I



MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
I. OBJECTIVES
Students should have answered the pre-test honestly.

Students should have characterized academic texts correctly.
Students should have used appropriate hedges,

 
Students should have…


A. Content Standards
The learner acquires knowledge of appropriate reading strategies for a better understanding of academic texts.
B. Performance Standards
The learner produces a detailed abstract of information gathered from the various academic texts read.
C. Learning Competencies/Objectives
CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-Ia-c-1
CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-Ia-c-7
CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-Ia-c-5
CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-Ia-c-7

II. CONTENT





III. LEARNING RESOURCES





A. References





   1. Teacher’s Guide Pages





   2. Learner’s Material Pages
p. 3
pp.11
pp.4-12
pp.6-10

   3. Textbook Pages





   4. Additional Materials from  Learning Resources
Social Studies – Internet Marketing on Social Media and Bring her back by Ma. Angelica Maghinang - Domingo
Custom Patches by Ma. Angelica Maghinang - Domingo

Carlton Hotel Singapore – Modern Luxury that you deserve by Ma. Angelica Maghinang - Domingo

B. Other Learning Resources





IV. PROCEDURES





A. Reviewing previous lesson or presenting the new lesson
Ask what the students think about when they hear the word ‘study’.
What actions or reactions follow when they are asked to study?
What problems are faced when they are studying?
Ask what the learners do when they have so many materials to read and so little time to study? What techniques do they use when they are reading? What do they usually do with the words they don’t understand?
Ask what the learners’ strategies are when they are composing or writing sentences or paragraphs. What do they usually do when they don’t know the word they want to use?
Ask what challenges or problems can the learners share to their classmates?

B. Establishing a purpose for the lesson
Ask learners about what they should do when they encounter an unfamiliar word.
Ask learners about their study habits.
Ask learners how they feel about writing.
Ask learners about the steps that they took to solve the problem.

C. Presenting examples/instances of the new lesson
Reading of “Social Studies – Internet Marketing on Social Media” and “Bring her back” by Ma. Angelica Maghinang - Domingo
Reading of “Custom Patches” by Ma. Angelica Maghinang - Domingo
Let’s Learn (Communicate Today-EAPP pp.4-5)
Critical Reading Strategies (Communicate Today-EAPP pp.6-9)

D. Discussing new concepts and practicing new skill #1
1. Which composition has more words you don’t understand?
2. Compare both texts and see if which one has more emotion in it.
3. According to your observation, what are the characteristics of your work as compared to the one given by your teacher?
The teacher is going to define what Paraphrasing is and tell the learners what this skill is very useful and applicable in their reading and study habits.
Reading Goals (Communicate Today-EAPP p.5)
Other Reading Strategies – SQ3R Method of Reading (Communicate Today-EAPP p.10)

E. Discussing new concepts and practicing new skill #2
1. Where can you usually read academic texts?
2. Give examples of academic texts and non-academic texts.
The teacher is going to enumerate and explain the instructions on how to systematically paraphrase a sentence.
1. Who is the one who moves? (noun)
2. What was the action done? (verb)
3. Ask about what was done.
(object of the verb)
Structure of Academic Texts (Communicate Today-EAPP p.5)
Other Reading Strategies - KWL Method (Communicate Today-EAPP pp.10-11)

F. Developing Mastery
Show learners examples of texts and ask them to identify whether it’s academic or non-academic.
Relate this lesson to the Basic Parts of Speech and how English should be learned through application.
The teacher will then facilitate the
paraphrasing of the sentence with the students.
Content and Style of Academic Texts (Communicate Today – EAPP pp.5-6)
Ask learners to use the KWL Method about academic texts.

G. Finding practical applications of concepts & skills in daily living
Ask the learners about the importance of both academic and non-academic texts.
Ask the learners how they think they will use this skill in studying academic texts? Ask them to give examples.
Ask the learners about the usual reasons why they read academic texts.
Ask learners for example situations when they will be able to use the discussed critical reading strategies.

H. Making generalizations & abstractions about the lesson
Ask the learners to show the similarities and differences of academic and non-academic texts using Venn diagram.
Ask the learners about the importance of having good study habits.
Ask the learners about the importance of being able to distinguish academic from non-academic texts.
Ask learners about the importance of critical reading strategies such as annotation and KWL method.

I. Evaluating Learning
Self-audit (Communicate Today–EAPP p3)
Checking for Understanding (Communicate Today-EAPP p.11)
Let’s Practice (Communicate Today-EAPP p.12)
Ask learners to annotate the article, “Carlton Hotel Singapore – Modern Luxury that you deserve” by Ma. Angelica Maghinang - Domingo

J. Additional activities for application or remediation





V. REMARKS




Vacant
VI. REFLECTION





A. No. of learners who earned 80% in the evaluation





B. No. of learners who require additional activities for remediation who scored below 80%





C. Did the remedial lesson work? No. of learners who caught up with the lesson





D. No. of learners who continue to require remediation





E. Which of my teaching strategies worked well? Why did these work?





F. What difficulties did I encounter which my principal or supervisor can help me solve?





G. What innovation or localized materials did I use/discover which I wish to share with other teachers?





Friday, January 19, 2018

Bite Size Medical Tips



1. Discover Natural Asthma Remedies
Asthma is a possibly fatal disease. It is triggered by different stimuli such as allergies, extreme emotions, and food. In this day and age when a lot of natural remedies are discovered, most people expect that there is already a natural remedy for every medical condition. In this case, asthma is an exception. There is nothing, natural or not, that can cure asthma. However, there are natural remedies for its symptoms.

Stress can trigger asthma. Therefore, absence of stress can help make a person asthma-free. A lot of natural remedies for this symptom are available. People can divert their attention to something else apart from things that cause them stress. They can relax, play a game, sleep, take a walk, or anything else that will help them relieve their stress.
There are also some theories that healthy diet can help alleviate asthma symptoms, especially fishes that are rich in Omega-3. However, it will be best to get the expert’s precise diagnosis first.
2. Stress Symptoms to watch out for
Stress is one of the most common problems of people nowadays. It seems like wherever they go, they have something to be stressed about. Some people may even be experiencing stress and are not aware that it is actually stress that they are experiencing. There are different symptoms of stress and stress is actually classified as a medical condition.

Stress has a lot of symptoms and these symptoms can be classified as cognitive, emotional, physical, or behavioral. Cognitive symptoms include having poor memory, lack of ability to focus or concentrate, and being pessimistic. Emotional symptoms include mood swings, being ill-tempered, and restlessness. Physical symptoms include pains in different parts of the body, extremes of bowel movement, and nausea. Behavioral symptoms include abnormal appetite, lack of sleep or too much of it, and procrastination.
These are the symptoms of stress and it is important that people take control of it instead of the other way around, with stress taking control of the people.
3. Depression Signs and Symptoms
Depression is a mental illness and depending upon its severity, it can cause harm to the person himself or herself and the people around him or her. There are different kinds of depression and it is always important that the person get accurate diagnosis before moving on to therapy or treatment.

Major depression causes a person to experience a lot of symptoms that prevent him or her to get enough sleep, to lose focus on his or her work or studies, and to lose their appetite for food. They will also stop enjoying things that they loved doing before. It is a disabling mental condition.
Psychotic Depression is another kind of depression that causes a person to hallucinate, withdraw from reality, and experience delusions. Postpartum depression on the other hand, is experienced by women after giving birth. It is a more intense depression than the usual baby blues and is often left undiagnosed.
4. Natural Remedies for Toddlers with Fever
Fever is said to be a sign that a person’s body is fighting off an infection and is a mere symptom instead of a sickness. However, people are naturally alarmed when a toddler’s temperature gets too high. It may lead to more serious conditions and even death. There are some natural remedies for fever that are safe for toddlers.

One natural way to lower the toddler’s temperature is by making them wear wet socks. Cotton socks work best. Just wet the socks and squeeze water out. Make the toddler wear it and replace once it gets warm again. Another way is to have the toddler drink lots of water to help lower the body’s temperature.
It is always important to keep the neck and head cool. For this, towels may be used as well as ice packs. Just wet the towel with cold water and place it on the neck and forehead after water has been squeezed out.
5. Dental Care: Teeth Brushing Don’ts
Brushing the teeth is the primary dental care for everyone. There are a lot of things to remember about this dental habit just like there are a lot of things to remember about what people should not do when they brush their teeth.

Do not use any toothbrush. With a lot of different kinds of toothbrush available in the market, it is a bit hard to find the best one. The first thing to consider is the size of the toothbrush it should be able to move around inside the mouth freely. It should also be comfortable to hold. Its bristles should be hard enough to do its work but soft enough to not damage the person’s gums.
Although people are advised to brush their teeth at least twice a day, the ideal frequency is three times a day. Each brushing session should last at least two minutes. Brushing four times a day or more may lead to gum irritation and brushing too hard may lead to tooth enamel erosion.
6. Ideal Diet for Diabetic People
Being diabetic is perhaps the most limiting disease when it comes to food. There are sure to be a lot of food and drink restrictions that will make it hard for the patient to experience pleasure from eating. However, that should not be the case. Eating healthy can also mean eating delicious food. There are just some things that they should remember about eating.

Diabetic people should stay away from food that contains high sugar levels. They should not eat a lot of sweet food. It would be better to eat in smaller portions, sporadically, throughout the day. They should also watch their carbohydrates intake.
It would help if they will incorporate whole grains, certain kinds of fruits, and vegetables in their regular diet. Diabetic people should also stay away from alcohol as much as they can. Salty food should also be avoided.
7. Tips for Healthy Menopausal Habits
Menopausal is experienced by all women when they reach a certain age. There is no exact age as it varies from one person to another. It is mainly associated to aging and the inability to conceive. It has a lot of symptoms that can drive a woman crazy. Still, there are women who handle menopausal easily. There are some things that women can do so they can stay healthy physically and mentally even when going through their menopausal period.

Good nutrition applies similarly to a regular person and one who is going through menopausal period. They should stay away from fats and cholesterol. They should eat more fruits and vegetables to aid in their bowel mobility. They should also stay away from processed meat.
Women on their menopausal stage should exercise regularly. Aside from getting rid of menopausal symptoms, it will also keep them fit and healthy as they age.
8. Discovering Obesity Causes and Symptoms
More and more people are suffering from obesity. It may be viewed by some people as simply being too fat but the truth is it is a fatal disease. If it gets out of hand, it can lead to very serious illnesses and even death. It is better to understand it and know how to fight obesity.

Obesity happens when a person eats food with a lot of calories that their body cannot burn. These become deposits inside the body that makes the person gain a lot of weight. There are also some genetic factors that cause a person to have big appetite leading to uncontrollable eating and weight gain.
This can lead to symptoms such as having breathing difficulties. Obesity can lead to cancer, heart disease, diabetes, depression, liver diseases, gall bladder diseases, high blood pressure, stroke, high cholesterol, and joint disease. It can also cause a person to lose his or her self-confidence.
9. The Big C Symptoms
Cancer has claimed a lot of lives and continues to be one of the biggest causes of death. Although not much people understand how cancer works, they know and have seen enough to make them fear it. It comes to get even the most unexpected people. It does not mind whether the person is young or old, male or female, rich or poor.

Some of the most common symptoms of cancer include significant weight loss even though the person did not change anything on his or her diet or activity. It is usually a minimum of 10 lbs. and can be a symptom of pancreas, esophagus, stomach, or lung cancer. Frequent fever may also be a symptom of blood-related cancer such as Leukemia.
Fatigue, even when the person is not doing any heavy task may be a sign of colon or stomach cancer. Skin changes are also a usual symptom of cancer.
10. Detecting Breast Cancer through Self Examination
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States. It has taken a lot of lives but there are some patients who continue to fight. There are available treatments though with cancer, nothing can be certain. Early detection is still the best defense against cancer.

A noticeable change in a breast is the most common and visible sign of breast cancer. Usually, it starts with a lump at the person’s underarm area and tenderness of the nipple. The skin also changes to what would look like the pores of an orange’s skin. Lumps in other parts of the breast may also be a symptom. However, when such symptoms are noticed, the person should consult a professional since it may turn out to be not cancerous at all.
Any change in the breast like change of shape, dimpling, swelling, shrinking, inverting nipple, and swelling may also be symptoms of breast cancer.