Writing a Paragraph Based on Pictures Drawn

I. Learning Objectives II. Write a paragraph based on pictures drawn

Subject Matter A. Topic: B. References: C. Materials: Value Focus: Writing a Paragraph Based on Pictures Drawn PELC, Writing 12.1 Mickey Mouse comic strips, March 25, 2007 picture of Mickey Mouse, comic strips Patience and perseverance

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Procedure A. Preparatory Activities Motivation Show pupils a picture of Mickey Mouse. Ask: Who is this cartoon character? Let the pupils say something about Mickey Mouse and other cartoon characters which the children are familiar with. B. Development of the Lesson Presentation Show the Mickey Mouse comic strip to the pupils. Tell pupils to get a partner. Give each pair a copy of the comic strip.

Give these instructions to pupils. 1. Both partners will look at the comic strip very carefully. 2. Partners will exchange ideas and talk about the comic strip. 3. After discussing the comic strip, have the pair write a sentence describing the first and last frames in the comic strip. Have them summarize the other frames into two or three sentences. 4. Each pair will then form a paragraph by organizing the sentences they have written from the first frame to the middle frames and the last. 5. Remind pupils not to forget the mechanics in writing a paragraph. (You may ask the pupils what these mechanics are.) 6. Have pupils write a title for their paragraph. When all the pairs have finished the writing activity, call each pair to present their work while the rest of the class listen. Analysis and Discussion 1. Ask: When do you think did Mickey Mouse go fishing and sleeping as shown in the comic strip, on a weekend or a weekday? (weekend) Say: Im sure like Mickey, you also do some activities during the weekend. a. Let pupils think what they did during the weekend, either on a Saturday or a Sunday. Give them enough time to think. b. Tell the pupils that each partner will draw what she/he did that day. Tell the pupils that they can use stick figures if they do not know how to draw. Let them use arrows to indicate the flow of events in their drawings. c. Give a time limit for the drawing activity then follow it up with a discussion of their drawings by both partners. d. Let the pupils now write a paragraph about their pictures. Remind them about the beginning, middle, and ending sentences and the correct way of writing the title. Generalization To elicit the generalization, what should you remember when writing a paragraph? a. Mechanics b. Parts of the paragraph beginning, middle, ending sentences c. Give the best title for the paragraph.

Values Integration Ask: 1. What did Mickey do when he could not catch any fish? 2. If you were Mickey, would you give up right away or continue fishing until you catch one? 3. What character trait do you show if you continue doing an activity until you get it right? 4. Explain the saying Try and try until you succeed. 5. In what ways do you show patience in your work at home and in your school? C. Post Activities Application Group the pupils into five. Say: Study the picture assigned to your group. Write a short paragraph about it. Then, relate your story in your class.

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Enrichment Draw anything you want. Write a paragraph about your masterpiece. Be sure to give your paragraph an interesting title. IV. Evaluation 1. Study the comic strip below and try to understand the joke presented in the strip.

2. Write a paragraph about the joke presented in the comic strip. Give your paragraph an interesting title.

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Assignment 1. Draw a picture of any of your favorite cartoon character, TV personality, the gift you like most, a beautiful or scenic place you have visited. 2. Write a short paragraph about what you have drawn.