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Learning Activity Sheet English Grade 7
Quarter 1: Week 2
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 LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Learning Area: ENGLISH 7 Quarter: 1

Week: 2 Day: 1

Lesson Title/ Topic: POETRY, PROSE, AND DRAMA

Name: Grade & Section:

Title and No. of Activity:

• Activity 1B: Pool of Words

Objective/s:
• Unlock the meaning of unfamiliar words

Materials Needed:
• pen or pencil

Duration: 5 minutes

DIRECTION: Choose from the pool of words below to determine the appropriate words for the
given definitions.

WORD POOL

numb deface lisp realm

petition flutter etch
exuberance

1. _______________wave or move
2. _______________make a drawing through engraving
3. _______________spoil the appearance
4. _______________having high in spirits in action or speech
5. _______________speaks imperfectly
6. _______________having no sensation
7. _______________a kingdom
8. _______________a solemn request

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Learning Area: ENGLISH 7 Quarter: 1

Week: 2 Day: 1

Lesson Title/ Topic: POETRY, PROSE, AND DRAMA

Name: Grade & Section:

Title and No. of Activity:

• Activity 1D: Finding Figures of Speech

Objective/s:
• Determine the figures of speech in sample texts

Materials Needed:
• pen or pencil

Duration: 5 minutes

DIRECTION: Study the following excerpts and analyze the author’s use of figurative language.

1. _______________ His speech is like a whisper of a thousand bees. – An excerpt from

Toribia Mano’s poem “I Am Proud to Be a Filipino”
2. _______________ Manila that is mother earth for it brave enough to own heroes killed
for unremembered cause. – An excerpt from Marra PL. Lanot’s poem “Manila to Me”

3. _______________ Trees are best at prayer. They lift their boughs towards Him and sing
their canticles in green. – An excerpt from Bliss Cua-Lim’s poem “Forest Matins”

4. _______________ Ang iyong ganda’y umaabot sa buwan.Ang tibok ng puso’y rinig sa

kalawakan.
Translated in English:
Your beauty reaches the moon. Your heartbeat is heard in the sky. – An excerpt
from Juan Karlos Labajo’s song “Buwan”

5. _______________ Between the covers, a choo-choo train… – An excerpt from Peter

Solis Nery’s poem “Between the Covers”

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 Learning Area: ENGLISH 7 Quarter: 1

Week: 2 Day: 1

Lesson Title/ Topic: POETRY, PROSE, AND DRAMA

Name: Grade & Section:

Title and No. of Activity:

• Activity 1E: Identifying Figures of Speech

Objective/s:
• Determine the figures of speech in sample texts

Materials Needed:
• pen or pencil

Duration: 10 minutes

DIRECTION: Identify the figure of speech used in the following lines.

1. _______________ Life is a journey with its ups and downs.

2. _______________ The sun smiled down on the earth.
3. _______________ It took forever for the bus to arrive.
4. _______________ I've told you a million times to clean your room.
5. _______________ The clock tick-tocked in the silence of the room.
6. _______________ His laughter is like music to my ears.
7. _______________ Her cheeks are as red as a rose.
8. _______________ The classroom was a zoo with unruly students.
9. _______________ The wind whispered secrets through the trees.
10. _______________ The door creaked open slowly.

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 Learning Area: ENGLISH 7 Quarter: 1

Week: 2 Day: 2

Lesson Title/ Topic: POETRY, PROSE, AND DRAMA

Name: Grade & Section:

Title and No. of Activity:

• Activity 2B: Unlocking Meanings

Objective/s:
• Unlock the meaning of unfamiliar words using context clues

Materials Needed:
• pen or pencil

Duration: 5 minutes

DIRECTIONS: Identify the clue/s to the meaning of each bold word in the sentence. Then,
select the correct meaning from the options provided.

_____1. Several decades ago, the countryside was filled with verdant landscapes, teeming with
trees and plants. Something verdant is _____.
A. Ambitious B. Beautiful C. Green
_____2. The freedom we cherish today is a heritage from our forefathers.
A. Dream B. Inheritance C. Privilege
_____3. The sprawling vines stretched across the entire porch, reaching every corner.
A. Continuous direction
B. Intricate design
C. Spread out in an irregular way
_____4. We must safeguard our freedom from tyranny.
A. a. complete authority by a group of individuals
B. harsh authority imposed by a single leader
C. fair authority administered by the government
_____5. The vanquished enemies surrendered their weapons to avoid further violence.
A. Protected B. Defeated C. Concerned

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 Learning Area: ENGLISH 7 Quarter: 1

Week: 2 Day: 2

Lesson Title/ Topic: POETRY, PROSE, AND DRAMA

Name: Grade & Section:

Title and No. of Activity:

• Activity 2D: Determining Sound Devices

Objective/s:
• Identify the sound devices used in the sample texts

Materials Needed:
• pen or pencil

Duration: 5 minutes

DIRECTIONS: Identify the sound devices used in the lines.

1. _____________ In the quiet of the night, I hear the whispers,

Whispers of memories, whispers of dreams.
2. _____________ Whispering winds wove through the willow trees.
3. _____________ The gleaming sea seemed to breathe beneath the moonlight.
4. _____________ In the twilight, soft and low,
Whisp'ring winds begin to blow.

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 Learning Area: ENGLISH 7 Quarter: 1

Week: 2 Day: 2

Lesson Title/ Topic: POETRY, PROSE, AND DRAMA

Name: Grade & Section:

Title and No. of Activity:

• Activity 2E: Determining Sound Devices

Objective/s:
• Identify the sound devices used in the sample texts

Materials Needed:
• pen or pencil

Duration: 10 minutes

DIRECTIONS: Identify the sound devices used in the following lines.

1. _____________ The twinkling stars traced their trails in the twilight.

2. _____________ O'er the hills and through the vale.
3. _____________ The cat sat on the mat and spat.
4. _____________ The old oak groaned and moaned in the storm.
5. _____________ I'm walkin' down the street.
6. _____________ Ev'ry moment spent with you is precious.
7. _____________ The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain.
8. _____________ The blazing sunbathed the barren desert in brilliance.
9. _____________ The shimmering silver moon silently soared.
10. _____________ The mouse found a house with a thousand mouths.

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 Learning Area: ENGLISH 7 Quarter: 1

Week: 2 Day: 3

Lesson Title/ Topic: POETRY, PROSE, AND DRAMA

Name: Grade & Section:

Title and No. of Activity:

• Activity 3B: Word Association

Objective/s:
• Unlock the meaning of unfamiliar words through word association

Materials Needed:
• pen or pencil

Duration: 5 minutes

DIRECTIONS: Create a bubble map with the given words. Use words that associate with the
main words.

pleasant

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charm

thoughts

woods

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 LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Learning Area: ENGLISH 7 Quarter: 1

Week: 2 Day: 3

Lesson Title/ Topic: POETRY, PROSE, AND DRAMA

Name: Grade & Section:

Title and No. of Activity:

• Activity 3D: Identifying Tone and Mood

Objective/s:
• Determine the tone and mood of given texts

Materials Needed:
• pen or pencil

Duration: 10 minutes

DIRECTIONS: Determine the tone of the following poems. Circle the letters of the best
answers.
Poem 1: The sun sets gently on the horizon,
Casting golden hues across the sky.
A soft breeze whispers through the trees,
As nature bids the day goodbye.

a) Joyful b) Serene c) Melancholic d) Anxious

Poem 2: Dark clouds gather in the sky,

Lightning flashes, thunder roars.
The storm approaches with a fury,
Nature's wrath unleashed in scores.

a) Hopeful b) Angry c) Nostalgic d) Playful

Poem 3: Birds sing merrily in the morning light,

Flowers bloom with colors bright.
A sense of renewal fills the air,
As spring emerges, vibrant and fair.

a) Sad b) Peaceful c) Excited d) Irritated

Poem 4: Alone in the darkness, lost in despair,

Searching for light but finding none there.
Shadows surround, whispers of fear,
A sense of emptiness, too heavy to bear.

a) Cheerful b) Gloomy c) Indifferent d) Curious

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Poem 5: Laughter echoes through the air,
Friends gather without a care.
Joyful moments shared together,
Memories made that last forever.

a) Calm b) Sad c) Happy d) Angry

Poem 6: The old oak tree stands tall and proud,

Weathered by time, yet unbowed.
Its branches reach out, strong and free,
A symbol of resilience for all to see.

a) Somber b) Hopeful c) Frustrated d) Suspicious

Poem 7: Crisp leaves crunch beneath my feet,

As I walk through the autumn street.
The air is cool, the sky is clear,
A sense of peace surrounds me here.

a) Annoyed b) Relieved c) Bored d) Envious

Poem 8: Whispers of love on a gentle breeze,

Dancing through the trees.
Hearts entwined, souls in tune,
Underneath the shining moon.

a) Playful b) Romantic c) Anxious d) Confused

Poem 9: The city streets are bustling and loud,

People rushing, faces in the crowd.
A sense of urgency fills the air,
As everyone goes about their affair.

a) Relaxed b) Overwhelmed c) Peaceful d) Content

Poem 10: Soft petals fall from the cherry tree,

Drifting gently in the breeze.
A sense of tranquility fills the air,
As nature whispers secrets rare.

a) Anxious b) Serene c) Angry d) Playful

DIRECTIONS: Read each short poem carefully and determine the appropriate mood from the
options provided. Circle the letters of the best answers.

Poem 1: In the heart of Manila, bustling and bright,

Jeepneys roam through streets day and night.
Smiles and laughter, a cacophony of sound,
The spirit of the Philippines, forever unbound.

a) Joyful b) Melancholic c) Excited d) Serene

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Poem 2: Rice terraces carved into mountainsides,
A testament to the farmers' timeless strides.
Each step a labor of love and toil,
Nurturing the land's rich soil.

a) Serene b) Hopeful c) Nostalgic d) Anxious

Poem 3: Boracay's shores, white sands so fine,

Kissed by the sun, beneath coconut palms they recline.
Turquoise waters, crystal clear,
A paradise cherished year after year.

a) Tranquil b) Joyful c) Anxious d) Gloomy

Poem 4: Mayon Volcano, majestic and grand,

A sentinel watching over Albay's land.
Its perfect cone, a sight to behold,
Stories of legends, forever told.

a) Reverent b) Fearful c) Energetic d) Calm

Poem 5: Barong Tagalog, woven with pride,

A symbol of Filipino heritage, worn with stride.
Each stitch, each thread, a story untold,
Of a nation's resilience, strong and bold.

a) Proud b) Melancholic c) Curious d) Relaxed

Poem 6: Vigan's cobblestone streets, echoes of the past,

Spanish colonial charm, destined to last.
Heritage houses, standing tall and proud,
Preserving history, amidst the crowd.

a) Somber b) Romantic c) Serene d) Energetic

Poem 7: Tarsiers leap through Bohol's lush green,

Tiny creatures, seldom seen.
Eyes wide with wonder, in their forest home,
Guardians of nature, wherever they roam.

a) Playful b) Mysterious c) Peaceful d) Tense

Poem 8: Palawan's Underground River, a wonder of the earth,

Carving through limestone, a mystical birth.
Stalactites and stalagmites, silent and still,
Nature's masterpiece, a thrill to behold at will.

a) Majestic b) Anxious c) Melancholic d) Confused

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Poem 9: Manila Bay, where the sun sets low,
Painting the sky with a golden glow.
Fishermen's boats, silhouetted against the light,
A scene of beauty, a tranquil sight.

a) Peaceful b) Melancholic c) Hopeful d) Joyful

Poem 10: Bangus sizzles in the pan, flavors so divine,

A taste of home, in every bite, we find.
Adobo, sinigang, halo-halo sweet,
Filipino cuisine, a culinary feat.

a) Content b) Playful c) Melancholic d) Excited

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 LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
Learning Area: ENGLISH 7 Quarter: 1

Week: 2 Day: 4

Lesson Title/ Topic: POETRY, PROSE, AND DRAMA

Name: Grade & Section:

Title and No. of Activity:

• Activity 4A: Complete the Poem

Objective/s:
• Use appropriate words to complete a text

Materials Needed:
• pen or pencil

Duration: 5 minutes

DIRECTIONS: Provide the appropriate words in the blank to complete the poem.

Filipinos are resilient, no matter what ____________________ they face,

They rise above challenges with grace and ____________________.
Their spirit is as colorful as the ____________________ on a jeepney,
Their laughter is as infectious as the ____________________ on a tambourine.

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 LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Learning Area: ENGLISH 7 Quarter: 1

Week: 2 Day: 4

Lesson Title/ Topic: POETRY, PROSE, AND DRAMA

Name: Grade & Section:

Title and No. of Activity:

• Activity 4B: In Other Words

Objective/s:
• Creatively paraphrase the given lines

Materials Needed:
• pen or pencil

Duration: 10 minutes

DIRECTIONS: Rewrite sentences in your own way. Be more creative by using synonyms,
utilizing figurative language, and changing sentence structures.

1. The sunset is beautiful.

_____________________________________________________________________

2. The stars are bright tonight.

_____________________________________________________________________

3. Many people looked at her.

___________________________________________________________________

4. I feel angry just by looking at him.

___________________________________________________________________

5. I love you.
___________________________________________________________________

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Learning Area: ENGLISH 7 Quarter: 1

Week: 2 Day: 4

Lesson Title/ Topic: POETRY, PROSE, AND DRAMA

Name: Grade & Section:

Title and No. of Activity:

• Activity 4C: Checking Out the Diction

Objective/s:
• Make observations on a poem’s structure, meaning, and diction

Materials Needed:
• pen or pencil

Duration: 10 minutes

DIRECTIONS: Analyze the poem that will be given to you by looking at its structure and
meaning. Also, notice the choices of words, phrases, and sentences of the author.

Title of the Poem:____________________________________________

Author: ____________________________________________
Observations:
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Learning Area: ENGLISH 7 Quarter: 1

Week: 2 Day: 4

Lesson Title/ Topic: POETRY, PROSE, AND DRAMA

Name: Grade & Section:

Title and No. of Activity:

• Activity 4D: Graphic Organizing

Objective/s:
• Explain the meanings and use of diction, pattern, and motif in poetry

Materials Needed:
• pen or pencil

Duration: 10 minutes

DIRECTIONS: Complete the graphic organizer by supplying the appropriate information about
diction, pattern, and motif.

DICTION PATTERNS MOTIF

Meaning: Meaning: Meaning:

___________________ ___________________ ___________________

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___________________ ___________________ ___________________
___________________ ___________________ ___________________

Use in Poetry: Use in Poetry: Use in Poetry:

___________________ ___________________ ___________________

___________________ ___________________ ___________________
___________________ ___________________ ___________________
___________________ ___________________ ___________________
___________________ ___________________ ___________________

Example: Example: Example:

___________________ ___________________ ___________________

___________________ ___________________ ___________________
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___________________ ___________________ ___________________
___________________ ___________________ ___________________
_____ _____ _____

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Learning Area: ENGLISH 7 Quarter: 1

Week: 2 Day: 4

Lesson Title/ Topic: POETRY, PROSE, AND DRAMA

Name: Grade & Section:

Title and No. of Activity:

• Activity 4E: Short Quiz

Objective/s:
• Identify diction, pattern, and motif in given poems

Materials Needed:
• pen or pencil

Duration: 10 minutes

DIRECTIONS: Circle the letters of the best answers.

1.Motif Identification:
Read the following lines from a poem and identify the recurring motif:
"The moonlight danced upon the waves,
A silver path that the ocean craves.
It whispered secrets to the night,
And bathed the world in its soft light."

A) Love B) Nature C) Moonlight D) Loneliness

2. Pattern Recognition:
Identify the pattern in the following lines from a poem:
"In the morning light, the world awakes,
With birdsong sweet and dewdrops on the lakes.
The flowers bloom, the trees sway,
And life begins another day."

A) Rhyme Scheme: ABAB B) Repetition of Sounds: alliteration

C) Meter: iambic pentameter D) Imagery: visual

3. Diction Analysis:
Analyze the diction used in the following lines from a poem:
"The wind whispered secrets through the trees,
As the leaves danced in the gentle breeze.
The sky above was painted with hues,
Of pink and gold, as the day withdrew."

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Which word best describes the tone created by the diction in these lines?
A) Joyful B) Melancholic C) Serene D) Energetic

4. Motif Analysis:
Read the following lines from a poem and identify the recurring motif:
"In the forest dark, where shadows play,
The trees stand tall, in a silent array.
The moonlight filters through the leaves,
And whispers secrets the night conceives."

A) Darkness B) Nature C) Secrets D) Moonlight

5. Pattern Recognition:
Identify the pattern in the following lines from a poem:
"In the city streets, where lights shine bright,
We hustle and bustle through the night.
With dreams in our hearts and stars in our eyes,
We chase after life with no compromise."

A) Rhyme Scheme: AABB B) Repetition of Sounds: consonance

C) Meter: trochaic tetrameter D) Imagery: auditory

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