Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF BATAAN
SDO ANNEX-MORONG
MORONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DROP EVERYTHING AND READ (D.E.A.R.)

Week 1:
Reading Comprehension Title: Secrets of a Happy Brain by Shantel Ivits

The human brain remembers negative experiences more easily than positive ones. Our brains
have developed this way because threats, like dangerous animals, had a more immediate
effect on our ancestors’ survival compared to positive things like food or shelter. As a result,
you likely know what makes you unhappy, but do you know what makes you happy?

Research suggests that our level of happiness depends partly on factors we cannot control –
our genes and our life circumstances. But our level of happiness is also shaped by the choices
we make. If you’ve been chasing wealth, fame, good looks, material things, and power, you
may be looking for happiness in all the wrong places. Psychologists suggest that the following
seven habits make people happier.

People who form close relationships tend to be happier than those who do not. The number of
friends we have is not important. What matters is the quality of our relationships.
Relationships that bring happiness usually involve the sharing of feelings, mutual respect,
acceptance, trust, fun and empathy.

People who make a habit of caring for the wellbeing of others tend to be happier. This might
involve volunteering for an organization or reaching out to support friends and family on a
regular basis.

People who exercise regularly improve both their physical and mental well-being. Some
research has shown that exercise can be as effective as medication in treating depression.

When we are so interested in an activity, we enjoy that we lose track of time, we are in a
state of flow. The activity could be making art, playing piano, surfing, or playing a game.

People who experience flow in their work or hobbies tend to be happier.

People who include spirituality in their daily life tend to be happier. Practicing spirituality is a
way of recognizing and trying to understand the wonder and beauty of existence. Some
people do this by going to a place of worship or praying. Some people practice yoga or
meditation. Some people go for long walks in nature.
People are more likely to be happy if they know what their strengths are and use them
regularly. People who set goals and use their strengths to achieve them tend to be happier.
People are especially happy when they can use their strengths to serve the greater good.

People who think positively by being grateful, mindful, and optimistic are more likely to be
happy. Being grateful means being thankful. Being mindful means being open to, focusing on,
and enjoying the experiences of the present moment. Being optimistic means being hopeful
about the future.
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Department of Education
REGION III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF BATAAN
SDO ANNEX-MORONG
MORONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SUGGESTED DESCRIPTION SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

TIME
ALLOTMENT
60 MINS Activate learners' PRE-READING
(First Period) prior (Choose one)
7:30-8:30 knowledge to spark Activity 1:
their  Singing songs or chants related to the
interest and story or poem to be used in the actual
motivate them to reading,
read. This first part  predicting the text,
of the
Activity 2:
session is for goal
setting as  playing games, (using flash cards to
the learners prepare highlight words or syllables)
for the (Another set of activities)
reading process  segmenting onset, and rimes,
which shall  picture-word association,
help in improving  word classification game,
comprehension and  repeating after me,
retention of the text.  picture reading
 talking pictures,
 listening to an audio recording,
 or watching a video about the story or
poem.
60 MINS Develop learners' DURING READING
(Second Period) various Activity 1: Laughter Yoga:
8:30-9:30 reading skills to  Laughter is a powerful mood booster.
improve their Consider arranging a laughter yoga session
vocabulary, learn new where participants engage in laughter
words and exercises to promote joy and relaxation.
expressions, and  Video reference:
enhance their https://www.youtube.com/watch?
creativity and v=Fq4kTZuLops
imagination.
During this part, Activity 2: Act it Out (Role-playing skit)
both the teacher and Students will play a scene according to the picture
learners engage in below.
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meaningful and
active use of the
language.

Image Reference:
https://www.verywellmind.com/the-nuances-of-
happiness-emotions-beyond-happiness-1717543

60 mins DURING READING

(Third Period) Activity 2
10:00-11:00  Unlocking Vocabulary
Find these words in the text.
Use the context to choose the best meaning.
Positive
negative
immediate
ancestor
shelter
circumstances
psychologist
empathy
effective
meditation
1. A building that covers and protects people or
things is called a _______________________.

2. A person who was in someone’s family in past

times is called an _______________________.

3. A scientist who studies and treats the mind is

called a ___________________.

4. _______________________ means good or

useful.
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5. _______________________ means happening

or done without delay.

6. _______________________ means harmful or

bad.

7. Something is _______________________ if it
produces the result that is wanted.

8. _______________________ is the ability to

understand someone’s feelings.

9. _______________________ is the act of

spending time in quiet thought.

10. _______________________ are the conditions

in which someone lives.

60 MINS Provide the learners POST READING

(Fourth Period) the chance to Assessment:
11:00-12:00 reflect. develop a Fill Me In
deeper
understanding of 1. The writer probably believes that
the text, and _______________ can help someone
promote the use of experiencing depression.
language or newly A. learning to play the piano or guitar
learned words B. learning to make art
creatively. C. starting an exercise program.
2. How does the author explain spirituality?
A. It is a way of recognizing and
trying to understand the wonder
and beauty of life.
B. It is a way or recognizing the need
to protect and preserve the beauty
of nature.
C. It is a way of making new friends.
3. What is not mentioned in the reading as
being part of a quality relationship?
A. enthusiasm
B. mutual respect
C. sharing of feelings
4. What would the author think is not a way
of caring for the well-being of others?
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A. giving advice to a friend who has

marriage problems
B. volunteering at a home for old
people
C. practicing yoga or meditation
5. Why doesn't the brain remember positive
experiences as much as negative ones?
A. Positive experiences like having
food and shelter were necessary for
the survival of our ancestors.
B. Our ancestors didn't understand
what made them happy.
C. Positive experiences were not as
important for the survival of our
ancestors as negative ones.
6. What is not part of being mindful?
A. enjoying the memory of a past
experience
B. focusing on this moment
C. taking pleasure in what you are
doing at this time
7. What is not given as a way people can
include spirituality in their daily lives?
A. taking long walks in nature
B. getting regular exercise
C. going to a place of worship
8. What is part of thinking positively?
A. appreciating what we have
B. feeling bad about decisions we
have made
C. wishing that we could change the
past
9. According to the reading, people are in a
state of flow when _______________ .
A. time seems to pass very quickly
B. we feel the need to help others
C. people include spirituality in their
daily lives
10. Things we cannot control that affect our
level of happiness are _______________ .
A. our genes
B. the number of volunteer positions
we have
C. the number and quality of
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relationships we have

RUBRICS FOR ROLE PLAYING:

Criteria 4 3 2 1

 Storyboard is  Storyboard is clear  Storyboard is mostly Story board in

detailed and specific. and complete. complete. incomplete or
 Practice is evident  Performance is  Performance is missing.
and performance is practiced and lacking in  Performance is
Preparedness polished. prepared. preparation and disjointed and
 Indicates a clear  Indicates a clear practice. participants are not
understanding of understanding of  Fair understanding prepared.
topic. topic. of topic  Presentation is off
topic

 All members accept Members accept  Members are  Group does not
ideas of others and most ideas without unwilling to work together.
are able to negative comments compromise.  One person does all
Cooperation compromise. and are able to  Few members the work.
 All members compromise. contribute to the
contribute to the  Some members scene.
scene. contribute to the
scene.
The scene is The scene is The scene is The scene is

 Informative.  Presents some  Somewhat  Lacking

 Entertaining; information. informative. information.
engages audience.  Engages audience.  Engages audience  Making the
Presentation  Delivered with  Delivered with intermittently. audience bored.
confidence. confidence.  Delivered with some Delivered with little
 Incorporates  Incorporates some confidence. confidence.
appropriate use of use of body  Incorporates some  Body language is
body language. language movement. lacking and/or
inappropriate

References:

https://stu.westga.edu/~cbailey4/curriculum_web/roleplay_rubric.pdf

Video reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq4kTZuLops

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Department of Education
REGION III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF BATAAN
SDO ANNEX-MORONG
MORONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Image Reference: https://www.verywellmind.com/the-nuances-of-happiness-emotions-beyond-

happiness-1717543