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I Am a Good Listener & Confident Speaker

DepEd MATATAG Curriculum • Oral Language & Active Listening

Grade 1 • English

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👂 Anchor Chart 1: The 5 Secrets of Whole Body Listening

I Am a Good Listener

A good listener uses their whole body to show respect and understand what is being said in school, at home, and in the community.

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Listening Ears

Ready to hear instructions and stories carefully.

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Looking Eyes

Looking gently at the person who is speaking.

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Quiet Mouth

Waiting for my turn; no interrupting classmates.

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Calm Hands

Resting still on desk; no playful distractions.

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Caring Heart

Thinking about what friends feel and say.

🗝️ Anchor Chart 2: The 5 Golden Keys of Purposeful Talk

Interact Purposely

Key 1

Make a Request

"May I borrow your crayon, please?"

Key 2

Seek Help

"Excuse me, Teacher, can you help me?"

Key 3

Share Needs

"Teacher, may I drink water, please?"

Key 4

Clarify Info

"Could you please repeat the directions?"

Key 5

Offer Info

"I know! The answer is number 5."

                        🌟 Anchor Chart 3: Confidently Sharing My Thoughts & Feelings
                        Confident Speaker
                    
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1. Stand & Smile
Stand tall, look at your listeners, and smile warmly.
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2. Clear Inside Voice
Speak clearly so everyone hears without shouting.
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3. Take Turns
Raise your hand and listen when friends speak.

Worksheet 1: I Am a Good Listener!

Practice Drills • Active Listening & Turn-Taking

Grade 1 • English

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Part A (5 pts) Star Listener or Noisy Cloud? Color the ⭐ STAR if the child is a good listener. Color the ☁️ CLOUD if they are not.

1. Marco looks directly at Teacher Maria while she gives the math directions.

⭐ Good Listener ☁️ Not Listening

2. Bianca talks loudly to her seatmate while her classmate Juan is reciting.

⭐ Good Listener ☁️ Not Listening

3. Ethan raises his hand and waits quietly before asking a question.

⭐ Good Listener ☁️ Not Listening

4. Sofia cuts in and shouts her idea while her group leader is still speaking.

⭐ Good Listener ☁️ Not Listening

5. Noah nods his head and smiles to show he understands what his friend Ella is saying.

⭐ Good Listener ☁️ Not Listening

Part B (4 pts) Whole Body Listening Match: Draw a straight line from the body icon to its listening job.

My Body Parts:

👂 1. My Ears

👀 2. My Eyes

🤐 3. My Mouth

🧠 4. My Brain

Listening Job:

A. Stays quiet until it is my turn to speak.

B. Listens carefully to every word and instruction.

C. Thinks about what is being shared.

D. Looks gently at the person who is talking.

Part C (2 pts) Taking Turns: Read the question and check (✔) the polite, respectful choice.

1. Both you and your friend want to share a story about your pets at the same time:

A. Shout louder so your friend stops talking.

B. Smile and say, "You go first, then I will tell mine."

2. During a small group activity, how should you participate?

A. Give everyone a turn to speak and listen politely.

B. Do all the talking and ignore your groupmates.

Worksheet 2: Speaking with Purpose

Making Requests • Seeking Help • Needs & Clarifying

Grade 1 • English

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Part D (5 pts) What is the Speaker Doing? Write the letter of the correct purpose from the Word Bank.

🌟 Communication Purpose Word Bank 🌟

A. Make a Request B. Communicate a Need C. Seek Help D. Clarify Information E. Offer Information

1. "Excuse me, Teacher, may I drink water from my tumbler?"

Letter: [ _____ ]

2. "Kuya Leo, could you please help me tie my shoelace?"

Letter: [ _____ ]

3. "Pardon me, Teacher, could you please repeat the page number?"

Letter: [ _____ ]

4. "May I borrow your green crayon for my tree, please?"

Letter: [ _____ ]

5. "I know the answer! The sun rises in the east and sets in the west."

Letter: [ _____ ]

Part E (4 pts) The Magic Words: Fill in each blank with the best polite word: Please, Thank you, Excuse me, or May I.

Please Thank you Excuse me May I

1. ", what page are we opening?"

2. " have a clean piece of paper, Teacher?"

3. "Kindly pass the red marker to me, ."

4. " for helping me pick up my pencils!"

Part F (2 pts) Quick Check: Circle TRUE if the statement is correct, or FALSE if it is not.

1. Saying "Please" and "Thank you" shows respect to everyone. [ TRUE / FALSE ]

2. If you do not hear directions, you should stay quiet and never ask. [ TRUE / FALSE ]

Worksheet 3: Confident Sharing

Sharing Feelings • Expressing Preferences • Personal Ideas

Grade 1 • English

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Part G (2 pts) Feelings Check-In: Circle the face that shows how you feel right now. Then complete the sentence on the primary handwriting lines.

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Happy

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Excited

😌

Calm

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Proud

Write your feeling sentence:

Today, I feel because

Part H (3 pts) My Thoughts & Preferences: Confidently share your thoughts and ideas with your teacher and classmates! Write your answers below.

1. My favorite game to play with my friends at school is:

2. When I need help with my classwork, I can politely ask:

3. One great idea or story I would like to share with my class is:

Part I (3 pts) My Confident Speaker Star Checklist: Color each ⭐ STAR as you practice each speaking habit today!

⭐ 1. Eye Contact & Smile: I stand or sit tall and look gently at my listener with a warm smile.

⭐ 2. Clear Inside Voice: I speak loud and clear enough for my group to hear, without shouting or whispering.

⭐ 3. Respectful Turn-Taking: I wait for my turn and listen politely when peers and teachers talk.

Teacher & Parent Answer Key

DepEd MATATAG Alignment & Performance Rubric

Grade 1 • English

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📄 Worksheet 1: Good Listener & Turn-Taking

Part A: Star or Cloud (5 pts)
1. ⭐ Good Listener (looking at teacher)
2. ☁️ Not Listening (talking over classmate)
3. ⭐ Good Listener (raising hand quietly)
4. ☁️ Not Listening (interrupting leader)
5. ⭐ Good Listener (nodding and smiling)

Part B: Whole Body Match (4 pts)
1. Ears ➔ B. Listens carefully to words
2. Eyes ➔ D. Looks gently at the speaker
3. Mouth ➔ A. Stays quiet until my turn
4. Brain ➔ C. Thinks about what is shared

Part C: Taking Turns (2 pts)
1. B. Smile and say "You go first..."
2. A. Give everyone a turn to speak

📄 Worksheet 2 & 3: Purpose & Expression

Part D: Purpose Match (5 pts)
1. B (Communicate a Need)
2. C (Seek Help)
3. D (Clarify Information)
4. A (Make a Request)
5. E (Offer Information)

Part E: Polite Words (4 pts)
1. Excuse me | 2. May I
3. please | 4. Thank you

Part F: Quick Check (2 pts)
1. TRUE | 2. FALSE

Parts G, H, I: Expression & Habits (3 pts)
Award full credit for sincere self-expression, completed sentence frames, and honest self-check star ratings.

📋 DepEd MATATAG Curriculum Competency Alignment Matrix (Grade 1 Language / English)

Domain / Skill	Specific MATATAG Learning Competency	Mastery Indicator
Active Listening & Turn-Taking	Interact purposely in conversations; practice whole body listening; take turns without interrupting.	Identifies courteous listening behaviors and respects turn-taking in discussions.
Purposeful Communication	Make polite requests, communicate physical/learning needs, clarify information, and seek help appropriately.	Uses "Please", "May I", "Excuse me", and "Thank you" accurately across real scenarios.
Confident Self-Expression	Confidently share thoughts, preferences, needs, feelings, and ideas with peers, teachers, and adults.	Expresses feelings and preferences clearly with gentle eye contact and clear tone.

🏆 Student Assessment Summary & Star Rating

Total Score

_____ / 25

Mastery Rating

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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