Catchup Fridays G8 Feb16
Catchup Fridays G8 Feb16
Catchup Fridays G8 Feb16
Department of Education
National Capital Region
Schools Division of Quezon City
MALIGAYA HIGH SCHOOL
5th District, Quezon City
CATCH UP FRIDAYS LESSON GUIDE
Grade 8
Date February 16, 2024
Grade Level English 8
Reading Text “The Happy Mirror”
English for 21st Century Learning, pp. 114-117
Pre-Reading Task Card 1:
Activities (12:30- A. Exploring
1:00) What are the valuable life lessons or knowledge that your family
taught you that you keep in mind, heart, and life?
C. Background
“The Happy Mirror” is a Japanese folktale. It may be classified under
Realism because it aimed to depict ordinary life of a Japanese family.
Although it happened a long time ago, it still falls in this literary
movement because of the ordinary language used and it gives an
honest portrayal of the characters.
Dedicated Reading Task Card 2:
Time (1:00-2:00) Read the folktale silently and find out what the story reveal about the
Japanese culture. Complete the concept map.
Progress Task Card 3
Monitoring A. Comprehension Check
through Reflection
and Sharing 1. Why did the father leave?
(2:00-3:00) 2. What gifts did the father bring for his wife and daughter?
3. Why has the wife grown tired of looking in the box?
4. What did the daughter see whenever she looked at the mirror?
5. What lesson is conveyed in the story?
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Checked: Approved:
Arlene G. Sandoval Marissa Lou N. Rodriguez, PhD
Head Teacher III Principal IV
Answer Key
Task Card 1
A. Exploring
Answers may vary.
B. Looking at Words
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