ILAW Lesson Plan for Grade 4 — MATATAG Curriculum Aligned

Generate complete ILAW-format lesson plans for Grade 4 under the DepEd MATATAG K-10 curriculum. Grade 4 is a pivotal year where students transition from foundational skills to deeper conceptual understanding across all subjects.

Grade 4 Subjects Covered

• English: Reading comprehension, writing narratives, grammar, vocabulary, oral communication, and literature appreciation.
• Filipino: Pagbasa at pag-unawa, pagsulat ng talata, gramatika, talasalitaan, panitikang Pilipino, at pagsasalita.
• Mathematics: Multi-digit operations, fractions, decimals, geometry, data interpretation, and problem solving.
• Science: Matter, energy, ecosystems, Earth systems, scientific inquiry, weather and climate, and forces.
• MAPEH: Music appreciation, visual arts techniques, team sports, health and nutrition, and physical fitness.
• Araling Panlipunan: Philippine geography, pre-colonial history, local government, cultural communities, and map reading.
• ESP: Values integration, social responsibility, environmental stewardship, respect for diversity, and personal growth.
• EPP/TLE: Basic entrepreneurship, home economics, ICT literacy, agriculture basics, and livelihood skills.

Grade 4 Learning Characteristics

Grade 4 learners are typically 9-10 years old. They are developing greater independence and abstract thinking abilities. Key characteristics include:

• Can handle longer periods of focused work (20-30 minutes per activity)
• Developing logical reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Increasingly capable of collaborative group work with defined roles
• Enjoy hands-on experiments and project-based learning
• Beginning to connect classroom learning to real-world contexts
• Need clear rubrics and expectations for assessment

Sample Grade 4 ILAW Lesson Plan

Grade 4 Math — Multiplication of Two-Digit Numbers

• I: Students will multiply two-digit numbers by one-digit numbers.
• L: Concrete models, guided practice, and problem-solving pairs.
• A: Worksheet with computational and word problems.
• W: Reteaching with manipulatives for struggling students; enrichment with multi-step word problems.

Teaching Tips for Grade 4

Use graphic organizers to help students structure their thinking. Incorporate inquiry-based learning. Provide choice in assignments to increase engagement. Use formative assessment checkpoints throughout the lesson. Connect lessons to Filipino culture and local community contexts.

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