The document is a lesson plan for an English class on using the library. It contains the following key points: 1. The objectives are for students to learn about different sections and reference materials in the library, how to use the card catalog and online catalog system, and appreciate the importance of libraries and library staff. 2. Students will visit different libraries on campus and interview library staff to learn their roles. They will also explore reference materials, sections of the library, and how to use the online catalog system. 3. A discussion will be held after the activity where students share their experiences and observations. The class will also learn how to differentiate card catalogs from online catalogs and be introduced to the Dewey Decimal

1. Notre Dame University
HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Cotabato City
S.Y. 2012 – 2013
LESSON PLAN
Subject: English VII Level & Section: VII – F.I.R.E
Date: ________________
Value of Focus of the Month: FAITH
I. Subject Matter: Using the Library
A. Reference Materials: English Communication Arts and Skills
Skyways to Effective communication in English
B. Instructional Materials: books, marker, manila paper, DLP
II. Objectives:
Cognitive:
• Define what library is.
• Identify different sections of the library.
• Identify and explain different kinds of reference material in the library.
• Differentiate the use of OPAC and Card Catalog.
• Identify the use of Dewey Decimal System.
Affective:
• Appreciate the significance of using the library in conducting research and independent
reading.
• Appreciate the importance of library personnel.
• Show respect while exploring the library.
Psychomotor:
• Write a short description of different sections in the library.
• Visit different libraries of NDU (ETD, JHS and Main library)
• Interview the library personnel/staff and write a short description of what library
personnel do.
• Fill out library card.
• Explore the use of OPAC through hands-on.
III. Learning Procedure
A. Preliminaries: Prayer
Greetings
Checking of attendance
1. Review: Call the assigned person to do the review.
2. Motivation:
ASK: When you have an assignment, where do you usually go?
B. Lesson Proper
1. Presentation
The teacher shall present the topic and objectives.
Let the students think of a word or phrase that would describe what library is
using the Spider Web.
LIBRAR
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2. 2. Activity
Devide the class into five groups. The class will visit different libraries of Notre Dame
University (ETD, JHS and Main library).
TASKS:
1. a library has a personnel/staff that maintain its organization and order. Try to know the library
personnel/staff and write down their names. Include a brief description of what they do as library
personnel/staff. Only the leader and secretary of each group will conduct the interview.
• Chief librarian
• Assistant librarian
• Student librarian
2. Observe and identify the different reference materials and sections of the library. Make a
description.
3. Identify the similarities and differences of each library.
NOTE: Orient the students on the Do’s and Don’ts before exploring the library.
3. Discussion
While in the library
Let the students explore the use of Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC)
After the activity
Each group will share to the class their experiences and observation while in the library.
The group leaders and secretary will share their experiences during their interview with the library
personnel.
Chief librarian Assistant librarian Student librarian
Assess students’ answers particularly the different reference materials and sections
found in the library. Ask students what general references they have used in the library.
Show an enlarged replica of different kinds of card catalog (author, subject and title
card). Let the students differentiate the use of card catalog and Online Public Access Catalog
(OPAC).
Introduce the Dewy Decimal System (DDC) and its proponent. Ask: what is the use of
DDC.
4. Values Integration
Explain the importance of using the library in conducting research and independent
reading. Also, explain the importance of the library personnel.
5. Drills/Application
Answer exercises in the book
Page 22-23: Exercise 15 – Filling out library card
Page 24: Exercise 16 – Indicate what kind of card catalog should be use.
Page 27: Exercise 18 – using general references

3. IV. Evaluation
Activity notebook
I. Look at the list of authors, titles, and subjects. Write A if it is for an author entry, S for
subject entry and T if it is title entry for a card catalog card.
1. Hills like White Elephants
2. Aristotle
3. The Republic
4. Philosophy
5. Romeo and Juliet
II. Read and give the reference source (Dictionary, Encyclopedia, Almanac or Atlas) used
to find the following information. Write your answer in the space provide.
_________1. How does au revoir pronounce?
_________2. Five most terrible earthquakes since 1975.
_________3. Make a list of synonyms ans antonyms for holistic.
_________4. Location of Enchanted River, Philippines.
_________5. Sentence
_________6. Top 10 countries in the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
_________8. Seven Wonders of the World.
_________9. Fallacy
_________10. Highest mountain in the Philippines.
V. Assignment
Activity notebook
Advance reading: “The Cycle of the Sun and the Moon”
Answer the following questions: (minimum of 3 sentences)
1. What did the Moon warn her husband not to do?
2. Why did the Sun kiss the children?
3. What happened to the children?
4. Why did the sun hide in the forest?
5. What did the Moon do when she found out what happened to her children?
6. Why did the Sun get angry with the Moon?
7. What did he do in his anger?
8. What did the Moon do with the ashes of her children?
9. Why did the Moon run away?
10. How does this tale explain the absence of the moon on certain nights? What is the scientific
explanation for the moon’s bsence?
Closure:
ASK: Did we attain our objectives?
Remarks: __________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Prepared By: Checked By:
Ceil Joan P. Ventura Prof. Ana Belle B. Sta. Ana
Teacher Assistant Principal
Date of Submission: ____________ Date: _______________
Dr. Danilo B. Caburnay
Principal