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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

QUARTER 3 – MODULE 2
MELC: Executes the skills involved in the sport.
PART I.

A. Introduction
Many of us, especially those in the older generations, have played the classic board game Scrabble a
time or two. Back in the day when video games and PSPs were still in development, families used board
games to have a night of fun and entertainment. But the advent of video games on different consoles has put
classic board games like this on the shelf. Thankfully, a lot of those old board games can now be played
online, including Scrabble. Many of those who remember their childhood find themselves addicted to the
game once more while newer generations find the game entertaining and challenging.
B. Discussion
For those who are still unfamiliar with Scrabble, it’s pretty easy to understand. The game comes with
a board that is made up of 225 squares (15 columns by 15 rows). Some of the squares have colors and titles
printed on them such as Double Letter, Double Word, Triple Letter, and Triple Word. These are called score
modifiers which will help increase a player’s score once used. Along with the board, there are also 98 letter
tiles, each with a corresponding point and 2 blank tiles. The object of the game is for each player to score the
highest number of points by creating words from the tiles that he or she is given. Each player is given 7
random tiles from which he or she will build a word and place it on the board. The words placed on the
board should always be connected to one of the existing words on the board. Players can challenge words
that they consider invalid (not a real word, a proper noun, hyphenated word, etc.). At the end of the game,
the player who uses up all his tiles is the winner. Players who still have tiles will need to total the number of
points of those tiles and subtract the amount from their total score. That same amount is also added to the
winner’s score.
C. Readings
Scrabble Rules - Scrabble Official Rules

When playing Scrabble, anywhere from two to four players will enjoy the game. The object when
playing is to score more points than other players. As words are placed on the game board, points are
collected and each letter that is used in the game will have a different point value. The main strategy is to
play words that have the highest possible score based on the combination of letters.

Scrabble Tiles

There are 100 tiles that are used in the game and 98 of them will contain letters and point values.
There are 2 blank tiles that can be used as wild tiles to take the place of any letter. When a blank is played, it
will remain in the game as the letter it substituted for.

Different letters in the game will have various point values and this will depend on how rare the
letter is and how difficult it may be to lay that letter. Blank tiles will have no point values.

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 Tile Values

Below are the point values for each letter that is used in a Scrabble game.
0Points - Blank tile. 4 Points - F, H, V, W and Y.
1Point - A, E, I, L, N, O, R, S, T and U. 5 Points - K.
2Points - D and G. 8 Points - J and X.
3Points - B, C, M and P. 10 Points - Q and Z.
The Scrabble Board

A standard Scrabble board will consist of cells that are located in a large square grid. The board
offers 15 cells high and 15 cells wide. The tiles used on the game will fit in each cell on the board.

2X LS (Double Letter Scores) Light Blue Cells 3X LS (Triple Letter Scores)

Dark Blue Cells

2X WS (Double Word Scores) Light Red Cells 3X WS (Triple Word Scores) Dark Red Cells

Double Letter Scores - The light blue cells in the board are isolated and when these are used, they
will double the value of the tile placed on that square.

Triple Letter Score - The dark blue cell in the board will be worth triple the amount, so any tile
placed here will earn more points.

Double Word Score - When a cell is light red in color, it is a double word cell and these run
diagonally on the board, towards the four corners. When a word is placed on these squares, the entire value
of the word will be doubled.

Triple Word Score - The dark red square is where the high points can be earned as this will triple
the word score. Placing any word on these squares will boost points drastically. These are found on all four
sides of the board and are equidistant from the corners.
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Extra Point Values

When looking at the board, players will see that some squares offer multipliers. Should a tile be
placed on these squares, the value of the tile will be multiplied by 2x or 3x. Some squares will also multiply
the total value of the word and not just the single point value of one tile.

One Single Use

When using the extra point squares on the board, they can only be used one time. If a player places a
word here, it cannot be used as a multiplier by placing another word on the same square.

Starting the Game

Without looking at any of the tiles in the bag, players will take one tile. The player that has the letter
that is closest to “A” will begin the game. A blank tile will win the start of the game. The tiles are them
replaced to the bag and used in the remainder of the game.

Every player will start their turn by drawing seven tiles from the Scrabble bag. There are three
options during any turn. The player can place a word, they can exchange tiles for new tiles or they can
choose to pass. In most cases, players will try to place a word as the other two options will result in no score.

When a player chooses to exchange tiles, they can choose to exchange one or all of the tiles they
currently hold. After tiles are exchanged, the turn is over and players will have to wait until their next turn to
place a word on the board.

Players can choose to pass at any time. They will forfeit that turn and hope to be able to play the next
time. If any player passes two times in a row, the game will end and the one with the highest score will win.

The First Word Score

When the game begins, the first player will place their word on the star spin in the center of the
board. The star is a double square and will offer a double word score. All players following will build their
words off of this word, extending the game to other squares on the board. Play continues in a clockwise
direction around the Scrabble board

Replacing Scrabble Tiles

Once tiles are played on the board, players will draw new tiles to replace those. Players will always
have seven tiles during the game. Drawing tiles is always done without looking into the bag so that the
letters are always unknown.

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The Fifty Point Bonus

Exciting rewards can come when players use all seven tiles to create a word on the board. When this
happens, players will receive a 50 point bonus, in addition to the value of the word. If the game is near the
end and players are not holding seven tiles, they do not get the bonus for using all of their tiles. This is only
collected for seven letter words placed.

The End of a Scrabble Game

Once all tiles are gone from the bag and a single player has placed all of their tiles, the game will end
and the player with the highest score wins.

Tallying Scrabble Scores

When the game ends, each player will count all points that are remaining on their tiles that have not
been played. This amount will be deducted from the final score.

An added bonus is awarded to the player that ended the game and has no remaining tiles. The tile
values of all remaining players will be added to the score of the player who is out of tiles to produce the
final score for the game.

The Scrabble player with the highest score after all final scores are tallied wins.

Accepted Scrabble Words

Any word that is found in a standard English dictionary can be used in the game of Scrabble. There
are also Official Scrabble Dictionaries that can be purchased for more word options.

There are some words that are not allowed to be played and these include suffixes, prefixes and
abbreviations. Any word that requires the use of a hyphen or apostrophe cannot be played in the game. Any
word that required the use of a capital letter is not allowed.

When playing an English version of the game, foreign words are not allowed to be placed on the
board. However, if the foreign word does appear in a standard English dictionary, it is allowed. The reason
for this is due to the fact that the word is spoken enough and is considered part of the English language.

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PART II. Activity Proper Note: (ANSWER ACTIVITY 1 and 2 only..)
Activity 1. Do You Still Remember Me?
Identify the common scrabble terms you have learned. Complete the corresponding scrabble letters
placed on the scrabble board. Use the following guide statements as your reference to complete the scrabble
terms. Write your answers on your activity sheet/paper.
1. In scrabble, it is a term that describes a rack that has more than one of a given letter.
2. It consists of two blanks, the four S’s, and the letters J, Q, X, and Z.
3. A piece that is being used in playing scrabble.
4. It is a word game in which two to four players score points by forming words from individual lettered tiles
on a game board marked with a 15-by-15 grid.
5. A term used in scrabble when an opponent thinks a play is not acceptable.
6. A letter that will spell a new word when it is played with in the front of or at the end of a word already
on the board.
7. This is a dark red square on the scrabble word. When a word is played using this square, then the points for
the word are multiplied by three.
8. Any word played that uses all seven letters on the rack earning a bonus of 50 points.
9. The act of playing a word on the board that stops the opponent from making a potentially large score.
10. Term in scrabble wherein the player may “pass” his/her turn by not exchanging tiles and not making
a play on the board.

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Rate yourself based on the point value of the tiles. Refer to an actual scrabble board as your guide.

SCRABBLE LETTERS POINT ANSWER POINT

VALUES 1.
Blank tile 0 2.
A, E, I, L, N, O, R, S, T, and U 1 3.
D and G 2 4.
B, C, M, and P 3 5.
F, H, V, W, and Y 4 6.
K 5 7.
J and X 8 8.
Q and Z 10 9.
L (Double Letter Scores) in Light Blue Cells 2x 10.
L ((Triple Letter Scores Dark) in Blue Cells 3x
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scrabble. Enumerate the rules on how to play scrabble. Do this on your activity sheet/paper.
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Activity 3. : How I Appreciate the Game

Directions. Answer the following questions in your activity sheets.
1. How do you play scrabble?

2. Enumerate at least five health and fitness benefits you can get out of playing scrabble.

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1. The first player combines 2 or more of his letters to form a word and places them on the
board to read either across or down with one letter on the center square.
2. Player must complete his turn by counting and announcing his score. He then draws as
many new letters as he has played, thus always keeping 7 letters in his rack.
3. Players must pass to the left; the second player then, adds one or more letters to those
already played to form new words.
4. Players may form new words by adding one or more letters to a word already on the
board, placing a word at right angles to a word already on the board, and placing a
complete word parallel to a word already played so that adjoining letters also form
complete words.
5. No letter may be moved after it has been played.
6. The two blank tiles may be used as any letter desired.
7. Any player may use his turn to replace any or all of the letters in his rack.
8. Any words found in a standard dictionary are permitted except proper nouns, etc. Consult a
dictionary only to check spelling or usage.
9. Any word may be challenged before the next player starts his turn. If the word challenged
is unacceptable, the player takes back his tiles and loses his turns.
10. Play continues until all tiles have been drawn and one of the players has used all of the

Duplication Hook Letter

Power Tiles Triple Word Score
Tiles Bingo
Scrabble Blocking
Challenge Passing
PART III. SUMMATIVE EVALUATION

A. Multiple Choice
Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which of the following scrabble tiles has a value of 1 point?

a. D b. R c. Q d. X
2. How many bonus points will be given to a player who is able to place all seven tiles on the board
at the same time?
a. 50 b. 70 c. 100 d. 150
3. What is the color of the cells on the scrabble board that corresponds to a triple word score?
a. Dark Blue b. Dark Red c. Light Blue d. Light Red
4. What do you call a rack that uses more than one given letter?
a. Bluffing b. Dumping c. Duplication d. Hold
5. It is a term used when a player stops an opponent from making a potentially large score.
a. Blocking b. Challenge c. Duplication d. Hold
6. The total number of tiles used when playing scrabble is .
a. 50 b. 70 c. 100 d. 150
7. It is a tile that can be used as any desired letter.
a. Blank tile b. Double Letter Score c. Double Word d. Heaviest tile
8. A light red color cell is equivalent to how many points?
a. 2x Letter Scores c. 2x Word Score
b. 3x Letter Scores d. 3x Word Score
9. A call used when a play is not acceptable is .
a. Blocking b. Challenge c. Duplication d. Hold
10. A light blue color cell is equivalent to how many points?
a. 2x Letter Scores c. 2x Word Score
b. 3x Letter Scores d. 3x Word Score

B. Connect and Match

Directions: Match the scrabble letters in column A with their corresponding value point in column
B.

A B
1.Q and Z a. 1 point
2.J and X b. 3 points
3.B and P c. 4 points
4.F and Y d. 8 points
5.A and U e. 10 points

C. Share me your ideas!

Directions: Answer one questions below.

1. Do you think that your knowledge of the rules and regulations of the game is an edge for you to
win? Why?

2. What basic skills and tactics do you need to develop or master to be successful in playing
scrabble?

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Share me your ideas! (Rubrics in rating the activity)

POINT Criteria SCORE

Content and Organization
5 The idea is clear, well-explained
and was able to answer the
questions.
4 The idea is moderately explained
and was able to answer the
questions.
3 The idea is fairly explained and
was able to answer the questions.
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The idea is slightly explained and
was able to answer the questions.
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The idea is not clear. But
answered the questions

References:
A. Books
Benavinte, Renato Jr P.,et.al. 2013. Physical Education and Health 8 Learner’s Material. Pasig
City:Department of Education-Intsructional Materials Council Secretariat (DepEd-IMCS)

B. Online and Other Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scrabble

https://www.britannica.com/sports/Scrabble https://www.bgctx.org/blog/Benefits-Of-Playing-
Scrabble#:~:text=Entertains%20the%20kids%3A%20Besides%20improving,to%20build%20stronge r
%20immune%20systems.
https://www.bgctx.org/blog/Benefits-Of-Playing-Scrabble