Learning Area ENGLISH Grade Level SIX

W5 Quarter FOUR Date

I. LESSON TITLE Taking Down Relevant Notes
II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING
Take down relevant notes
COMPETENCIES (MELCs)
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT Taking Down Relevant Notes
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
I. Introduction (Time Frame: (5 minutes)
Before you begin this week’s lesson, first have a recall on the lesson that you definitely have taken up, which is about
composing clear and coherent sentences using appropriate grammatical structures: adverbs of place and time. Using
appropriate grammatical structure is an important skill in writing. On the other hand, one skill you can develop as a reader,
listener and viewer is taking down relevant notes. Taking down relevant notes is very important. It gives a clear picture of
what the author wants to convey. It will you a better understanding of the details and ideas of the selection or even story.
D. Development (Time Frame: 10 minutes)
Noting down is useful to get the key information. It makes you retain, remember, recite, and recall relevant information.
There are two main reasons why note taking is important: (1) When you are reading or listening, taking notes helps you
think. In order to take notes - to write something functional - you must understand the text. (2) Notes help you to maintain a
permanent record of what you have read or listened to.
Things to remember in noting down:
1. Don’t write every single word you hear.
2. Highlight only the key words.
3. Note down words or expressions that the speaker repeats more than twice. These are important.
4. Stick to short phrases or bullet points.
5. Have your own personal abbreviations for words to save time and effort on your part.
Note-taking is the practice of writing down or otherwise recording key points of information.
Taking notes is an active way of organizing and condensing (reducing) information you have gathered from various
materials.
Here are some things for you to remember
when taking notes: Title of the Book or Magazine: ___________________________________________
1. Record the facts you want to take on #3” x Title of the Article: ______________________________________________________
5” note cards. Pages: _________________________________________________________________
2. Write only one piece of information on each Information: ____________________________________________________________
card. The card can be done this way.
3. Record the information in your own words.
4. Put quotation marks (“) around a quotation you want to copy.
5. Write all sources you used on another sheet of paper

Directions: Read the selection below and analyze how to note relevant in information from the text.

Robinson Crusoe was in the fourth year on the island, but he had never forgotten the glimpse of land he had
seen two years before while he was exploring the western shore. His home was built. His crops were growing well.
Robinson now had time to think about a voyage to the mysterious land across the sea. Perhaps, it just might lead
to another escape for him!
So Robinson decided to build a boat. He remembered that natives in Brazil had made canoes from the trunks
of large trees; he would try it, too. He found a certain large tree whose trunk was six feet thick! It took him twenty
days just to chop the branches. Then he spent a month shaping the bottom so it would float, and three months
clearing out. At the moment of five months, Robinson had a boat. It was big enough to carry thirty-five men. He
was delighted with his works, but he hadn’t considered before how he would get his boat to water.
from “Robinson Crusoe” (An excerpt)
Across the Borders Through Reading 6, K to 12 Edition

Title of the Book or Magazine: Robinson Crusoe” (An excerpt )

Title of the Article: Across the Borders Through Reading
Pages: not stated
Information: Character: Robinson Crusoe
Setting: on the island
Character Traits : has skills in making a big boat, voyager or explorer,
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
E. Engagement (Time Frame: 25 minutes)
Learning Task 1
Directions: Read the news article titled "Ecology Club Finds Gold in Garbage,” then, using the examples below take note the
important facts and other quotations you may find in the article.

Ecology Club Finds Gold in Garbage

Good morning! This is the Great Discovery Integrated School News Center.
For our news "Ecology Club Members Find Gold in Garbage"
A group of students from the Ecology Club of Great Discovery Integrated School in Cavite ventured on a
project to protect the environment through waste segregation. This was the result of their overnight stay at the Center
for Ecozoic Living and Learning (CELL) in Silang, Cavite. The Ecology Club members aimed to reduce the solid waste
generated by students and maintain the cleanliness of their surroundings. "We want to help lessen the volume of trash
in our school. Shane Frias, the club president said, "Through our club, we will make the GDIS students know the
importance of waste segregation," she further explained. They began the project after talking to the students during
the general assembly. The students were made responsible for the segregation in the school canteen and the gym.
There were trash bags allotted for biodegradable, non-biodegradable, plastics, and bottles. Club members regularly
collected the garbage and sorted them out for disposal. The club earned an initial P 8,400.00 and they projected a
bigger amount in the future. When asked about what they would do with their money, they said, “We have no idea
yet, but we will coordinate with the Student Coordinating Organization for humanitarian projects." "If Mother Earth could
speak, probably she would say, “Keep up the good work, kids."
Here ends our news for today.
This is Vincent, reporting from GDIS News Center. Good day and God bless!

Lead Statement Facts Quotation

Example: Example: Example:
The Ecology Club members aimed to “Keep up the good work, kids."
Ecology Club Members Find Gold in reduce the solid waste generated by
Garbage students and maintain the cleanliness
of their surroundings
1. 1.
2. 2.

Learning Task 2
Directions: Read an excerpt from a news item. Using the concept map, take down relevant notes (the what, the where, and
the why of a news article. Do this in your notebook.

May 30, 2011. Hundreds of thousands of milkfish washed up dead at Taal Lake in Talisay, Batangas, south of
Manila on Sunday, were baffling environmentalist and raising concerns over climate change issues.
“About 500 metric tons (500,000 kilos) of fish, worth more than 50 million pesos, were seen floating in the water
in the six towns of Batangas Province the past two days,” a local mayors told Reuters.
According to a local town agriculturist, the cause of the fish kill was a sudden climate change in the area. The
common perception about fish is linked to the depletion of oxygen in water., which is due to a number of factors.
Gases released from volcanic activities often lead to poor oxygen levels in nearby lakes, but scientists
believe that deaths are not related to activities inside Taal volcano, which is surrounded by Taal Lake.
www.ibtimes.com/sudden-climate-change=kills-millions-fish-philippines-photos-706854
Joy in English 6 page 123

Wha
What? Where? Why?
What is the incident about? Where did the incident Why did the fish kill
________________________ happen? happen?
___________________________ ________________________ _______________________
__________________________ __________________________
_
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Learning Task 3
Directions: Read the news article below, note down relevant information using the information card.

Typhoon Ulysses deaths climb to 67: disaster council

The number of people who died from Typhoon Ulysses (International name: Vamco) has climbed to 67 while 12
remain missing, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said Sunday morning.
At least 21 others were injured after the typhoon pummeled Luzon and brought floods reminiscent of Tropical
Storm Ondoy, according to NDRRMC spokesperson Mark Timbal.
Twenty-two persons were reported dead in Cagayan Valley, 2 in Central Luzon, 17 in Calabarzon, 8 in Bicol, 10
in the Cordilleras, and 8 in Metro Manila, Timbal told ABS-CBN's TeleRadyo.
Some 1.1 million persons or 285,978 families were affected, of whom, nearly 370,000 individuals were forced to
flee their homes for safety even as the COVID-19 pandemic lingers, the NDRRMC said in its report released 5 p.m.
Saturday.
Ulysses (international name: Vamco) left in its wake some P1.19 billion worth of agricultural damage and P469.7
million worth of infrastructure damage, according to Timbal.
At least 9 people died and around 47,000 have been rescued from their flood-hit homes, Mamba said Saturday.
He said 25,852 homes were damaged during the typhoon.
Source: ABS CBN News retrieved from
https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/15/20/typhoon-ulysses-deaths-climb-to-37-disaster-council

Title of the Article: ___________________________________________

Source: _____________________________________________________
Facts: _______________________________________________________

Learning Task 4
Directions: Read the text below, using the outline at the right, take down relevant notes. Do this in your notebook.

Joseph tried to pour the milk down his little cow’s Title: ________________________________________________
throat, but she wouldn’t open her jaws. She acted as I. ___________________________________________________
though she was determined to die. (The Lead Character’s Problem)
But Joseph was equally determined that she A. ________________________________________________
shouldn’t die. He sent Steve to the backyard to get him (First supporting detail)
a length of papaya stem. As you know, a papaya stem B. ________________________________________________
is hollow like a pipe or tube. (Second supporting detail)
With his feeding tube, Joseph was ready to try to
save their baby cow’s life. Steve was eager to help, so II. __________________________________________________
(The Resolution)
Joseph ordered him to connect the tube to the bottle.
A. ________________________________________________
Then the feeding began. The cow fought them with
(First supporting detail)
all her tiny strength. Steve finally had his shoulder under
B. ________________________________________________
the forequarter to lift her while Joseph forced the tube (Second supporting detail)
into her mouth. Their efforts were rewarded. She drank
three bottles of milk and they could see that she finally III. __________________________________________________
enjoyed them. (Ending)
A. ________________________________________________
Joy in English page 222 (First supporting detail)
B. _________________________________________________
(Second supporting detail)

A. Assimilation (Time Frame: 3 minutes)

How is note taking helpful to you in the following situations? Do this in your notebook.
1. When attending Sunday Mass
2. When watching TeleDunong
3. When watching online storytelling of DepEd Tayo or PIVOT Gabay Video Lessons
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
V. ASSESSMENT (Time Frame: 10 minutes)
A. Directions: Read the short story, note down relevant information, and then answer the questions below.

The Little Boy and His Mother

Once upon a time, there lived a little boy and his mother. Although they were poor, they shared what they
had who those who needed them. One day, the little boy shared his last piece of bread to a dirty, old beggar.
The beggar was very thankful. Then she turned out to be a real fairy. She rewarded the poor little boy with plenty
of gold. Now, the boy and his mother are already rich. But, they have not forgotten to be kind to other.

1. Who are the characters in the story? ______________________________________

2. Who turned out to be a real fairy? _____________________________________________________
3. What reward was given to the poor boy? __________________________________________________________
4. Why were they rewarded? _________________________________________________________________________
5. Based on the information given in the selection, what other title would be suitable for this? ________________________
B. Directions: Read the news article below, note down relevant information using the information card.

Computers can perform different tasks depending on the users.

Computers were first used to do mathematical computations. Today, these machines are programmed to do
various operations. A computer can solve simple and complex problems much faster than humans can. It can store
and handle a huge amount of data. Computers also help in designing and making machines like cars and aircrafts,
structures such as buildings and bridges and products such as shoes and clothes. Manufacturers sell and advertise
their products through computer graphics.
Computers are also source of entertainment. You can play games, watch movies, and play music on your
computer. It also provides means of communication through electronic mail and research through the Internet. The
super machine not only helps you do your homework; it can do almost anything.
Source: 100 Questions Filipino Kids Ask, Adarna House

Title of the Book or Magazine: _________________________________________

Information: What is the article mainly about? _____________________________________
Uses of the computer: _______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________

VI. REFLECTION (Time Frame: 2 minutes)

• Communicate your personal assessment as indicated in the Learner’s Assessment Card.
Personal Assessment on Learner’s Level of Performance
Using the symbols below, choose one which best describes your experience in working on each given task. Draw it in the column
for Level of Performance (LP). Be guided by the descriptions below:
 - I was able to do/perform the task without any difficulty. The task helped me in understanding the target content/ lesson.
✓ - I was able to do/perform the task. It was quite challenging, but it still helped me in understanding the target content/lesson.
? – I was not able to do/perform the task. It was extremely difficult. I need additional enrichment activities to be able to do/perform this
task.
Learning Task LP Learning Task LP Learning Task LP Learning Task LP
Number 1 Number 3 Assimilation
Number 2 Number 4 Assessment
VII. REFERENCES Agnes Galapon, Joy in English 6 Textbook. Vibal Group Inc.: Quezon City, 2016. (pp. 123, 190, 176
&222)
Retrieved from https://freedukasyon.com/english/listen-carefully-to-a-recorded-news-9687685
Retrieved from https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/15/20/typhoon-ulysses-deaths-climb-to-37-
disaster-council
Lesson Plan 2C2IA English 6 pp. 53

Prepared by: MA. FATIMA M. FONTANIL Checked by: AGNES S. GARCIA

SAYRE M. DIALOLA
DR. ANICIA J. VILLARUEL
DR. LEONORA FE M. MALABONGA