DAILY LESSON LOG School
Teacher
Grade Level
Learning Area
12
EAPP
Department of Education Teaching Dates and
WEEK 1 Quarter QUARTER 3
Time
Session 1: Session 2: Session 3: Session 4:
I. OBJECTIVES
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
Differentiates language used in academic texts from various disciplines:
C. Learning a. Evaluate the language features in the text.
Competencies/Objectives b. Decipher the appropriate language needed writing academic texts.
c. Determine the text structure of the academic text.
II. CONTENT ACADEMIC TEXT FROM VARIOUS DISCIPLINES
III. LEARNING RESOURCES
A. References
1. TG’s Pages
2. LM’s Pages
3. Textbook’s Pages
B. Other Resources
IV. PROCEDURES
Begin the lesson by briefly
Begin the lesson by briefly Begin the lesson by briefly
reviewing what they know in
reviewing the characteristics reviewing the importance of
analyzing language features in a
of academic writing that deciphering appropriate
1. Reviewing previous lesson text.
were covered in the previous language in academic writing.
or presenting the new SUBJECT ORIENTATION
lesson. Ask students to recall Ask students to recall the
lesson Engage students in a short
and share examples of characteristics of academic
discussion to refresh their
language features commonly writing and the role of
memory and activate prior
used in academic texts. appropriate language features.
knowledge.
2. Establishing the purpose of State the objective of the lesson: Explain to the students that Explain to the students that the
the lesson "Today, we will learn how to the purpose of today's lesson purpose of today's lesson is to
evaluate the language features is to further develop their enhance their ability to
in a text to better understand its ability to decipher and use determine the text structure of
purpose and effectiveness." appropriate language in academic texts. Emphasize the
academic writing. Emphasize significance of understanding
the importance of how academic texts are
understanding the specific organized to effectively
requirements and comprehend and communicate
conventions of academic information.
writing in order to
communicate effectively in
academic and professional
settings.
Provide students with a
variety of academic texts,
such as research papers, Provide students with a range of
journal articles, and academic texts from different
Provide students with a variety conference proceedings. disciplines, such as research
of written texts, such as news Display one example on the papers, essays, and scholarly
articles, opinion pieces, or board and guide the articles. Display one example on
academic papers. students in analyzing the the board and guide the
language features and students in analyzing the text
Read aloud and analyze a structures present in the structure of the academic text.
selected passage, highlighting text. Prompt their thinking with
3. Presenting
different language features such questions like:
examples/instances of the
as figurative language, rhetorical Prompt their thinking with What is the overall
new lesson
devices, or persuasive questions like: organization or structure of
techniques. What kind of vocabulary the text?
is commonly used in How are the main ideas
Discuss the impact of these academic writing? presented and supported
language features on the reader How are ideas presented within the text?
and the overall effectiveness of and organized in Are there any specific
the text. academic texts? sections or headings that
What are the indicate the structure of the
characteristics of formal text?
language in academic
writing?
4. Discussing new concepts Introduce specific language Introduce the concept of Introduce the concept of text
and practicing new skills features commonly found in academic vocabulary and its structure in academic writing.
#1 academic and professional texts, significance in academic Explain that academic texts
such as: writing. Explain that often follow a specific
Tone and register academic vocabulary organizational pattern, such as
Sentence structure and includes subject-specific the introduction, body
syntax terms and words that are paragraphs, and conclusion
Vocabulary and terminology commonly used in scholarly structure commonly used in
Cohesion and coherence discourse. Provide examples essays. Provide examples of
of academic vocabulary from different text structures, such as
Explain each concept and different disciplines and ask compare and contrast, problem-
provide examples for better students to identify the solution, or cause and effect.
comprehension. vocabulary in the examples.
Engaging activity: Divide the
Engage students in a brief Engaging activity: Divide the class into small groups and
discussion to ensure their class into small groups and distribute different academic
understanding of the concepts. assign each group a different texts to each group. In their
discipline (e.g., biology, groups, students should analyze
history, economics). In their the text structure of their
groups, students should assigned texts and identify the
research and create a list of
academic vocabulary specific main components, such as the
to their assigned discipline. introduction, body, and
They can then present their conclusion. They can then
findings to the class, present their findings to the
facilitating a discussion on class, allowing for a discussion
the importance of using on the different text structures
appropriate vocabulary in observed.
academic writing.
Introduce the concept of
formal language and its role
in academic writing. Discuss
the characteristics of formal
language, such as avoiding
colloquial expressions, using
precise and objective
Introduce the concept of
language, and maintaining a
paragraph structure within
professional tone.
academic texts. Explain that
paragraphs within academic
Engaging activity: Provide
5. Discussing new concepts writing often follow a specific
students with a set of
and practicing new skills structure, including a topic
informal sentences and ask
#2 sentence, supporting evidence,
them to rewrite each
and a concluding sentence.
sentence using formal
Discuss the importance of
language. For example, a
coherence and cohesion within
sentence like "I think the
paragraphs.
experiment went well" can
be rewritten as "The
experiment yielded positive
results." This activity allows
students to practice applying
formal language in a
practical context.
6. Developing Mastery Conduct an interactive and Provide students with a Provide students with a set of
engaging activity, such as a writing prompt or topic short academic texts or excerpts
language feature scavenger related to an academic from longer texts. Instruct them
hunt. subject. Instruct them to to read the texts and identify the
write a short paragraph or overall text structure and the
Distribute different texts essay using appropriate structure of individual
(articles, advertisements, language and structures for paragraphs within the text.
speeches, etc.) to each student academic writing. Encourage Encourage them to apply the
or group. them to apply the knowledge knowledge gained throughout
gained throughout the the lesson to accurately
Ask students to find and lesson, including academic determine the organization and
highlight specific language vocabulary, formal language, structure of the texts.
features within a given time and proper organization of
ideas.
Engaging activity: After
completing their written Engaging activity: Divide the
assignments, facilitate a class into pairs or small groups
peer-review activity. Pair and provide each group with a
students up and ask them to different academic text. In their
frame. exchange their papers. Each groups, students should create
student should review their an outline or visual
Provide feedback and discuss partner's work, focusing on representation of the text
the language features identified language features, structure, including the main
by the students, emphasizing vocabulary usage, and sections and subsections. They
their impact on the text. overall effectiveness of the can present their outlines or
writing. This activity visuals to the class, facilitating a
promotes active learning, discussion on the various text
collaboration, and further structures found in academic
development of their writing.
understanding of appropriate
language in academic
writing.
Engage students in a discussion Facilitate a class discussion
about how understanding and on the practical applications Facilitate a class discussion on
evaluating language features of understanding and using the practical applications of
can be useful in real-life appropriate language in understanding text structure in
situations, such as: academic writing. Discuss academic and professional
7. Finding practical
Interpreting and critically how these skills can benefit contexts. Discuss how
applications of concepts
analyzing news articles or students in their future recognizing and utilizing text
and skills in daily living
advertisements academic endeavors, such as structure can help students in
Writing professional writing research papers, their reading comprehension,
emails or reports essays, and reports, as well writing, and organizing their
Understanding complex as in their professional ideas in academic papers.
academic texts careers.
Guide students in reflecting
on the overall lesson and Guide students in reflecting on
help them make the overall lesson and help them
Summarize the key concepts and
generalizations about the make generalizations about the
skills covered in the lesson.
importance of deciphering importance of determining the
8. Generalizing and
appropriate language for text structure of academic texts.
abstractions about the Facilitate a class discussion on
academic writing. Encourage Encourage them to consider how
lesson the significance of evaluating
them to consider how these these skills can enhance their
language features in academic
skills can contribute to their academic performance and
and professional contexts.
academic success and communication abilities in
effective communication in professional settings.
professional settings.
9. Evaluating Learning Conduct a brief assessment to Provide a short quiz or Provide a set of academic texts
gauge students' understanding assignment where students or paragraphs and ask students
are given a passage of
academic writing and asked
to analyze the text structure and
of the lesson's objectives. to identify and explain the
paragraph structure. Students
appropriate language
can write short explanations or
Ask students to identify and features used. This will allow
create diagrams to demonstrate
explain the language features in you to assess their
their understanding of the
a provided text. understanding and
concepts covered in the lesson.
application of the concepts
covered in the lesson.
For students who may need
Assign a writing task that additional practice, provide
requires students to apply their extra writing prompts or
knowledge of language features exercises focusing on
in a specific context (e.g., writing specific aspects of academic
a persuasive essay or analyzing language, such as using
10. Additional Activities for
a research paper). discipline-specific vocabulary
Application or Remediation
or maintaining a formal tone.
Offer extra resources, such as For advanced students, you
online articles or videos, for can assign more challenging
students to further explore the texts and ask them to
topic on their own. analyze the language
features in greater depth.
V. 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 lessons
work? No. of learners who
have caught up with the
lesson.
D. No. of learners who
continue to require
remediation.
E. Which of my teaching
strategies worked well?
Why did this 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?
