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JUNIOR HIGHSCHOOL DEPARTMENT

A Semi -Detailed Lesson Plan in MAPEH 8

MATATAG SCHOOL Granby Colleges of Science and Technology GRADE Grade 8

Lesson TEACHER SUBJECT MAPEH
Plan DATE/TIME September 16, 2025; 11:00-11:45 AM QUARTER 2nd

DURATION I. OBJECTIVES
A. Content The learners demonstrate understanding of significant folk Music
Standards and Arts of selected Asian countries in relation to
the relevant conventional and emerging concepts, techniques,
processes, and/or practices of their integrated
creative work.
B. Performance The learners produce creative works of selected Asian
Standards communities based on relevant conventional and emerging
concepts, techniques, processes, and/or practices in Music and
Arts.
C. Learning Evaluate representative creative works of selected Asian
Competencies/ communities based on relevant conventional and emerging
Objectives concepts, techniques, processes, and/or practices in folk
. performing and visual arts.
D. Objectives At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to:

a. identify the characteristics of at least two Asian (China) folk

dances;
b. demonstrate basic movements and steps of an assigned Asian
folk dance; and
c. express appreciation for the cultural diversity and richness of
Asian folk dances through oral recitation.
II. CONTENT Asian Folk Dances (China)
III. LEARNING
RESOURCES
A. References
1. Teacher's Guide
pages
K to 12 Expeditions in MAPEH 8 (Rex Education - 1 st Edition)
2. Learner's materials
pp.52-58
pages

3. Textbook pages 52-58

4. Additional Materials
from
learning resources
(LRDMS)portal
Power Point Presentation, flash cards
B. Other Learning
Resources
IV. PROCEDURES
TEACHER’S ACTIVITY
 Preliminary Activities
3 minutes A. Greetings
The teacher will greet the students.
B. Checking of
Attendance The teacher will check the attendance.
C. Checking of
Assignments The teacher will ask the pupils to pass their assignment.
D. Reviewing the
previous The teacher will review the previous lesson.
lesson or
presenting the
new lesson
3 minutes E. Motivation The teacher will ask volunteers and let the students answer the
questions provided.
Directions: Pick one item and then read and answer.
3 minutes F. Initial The teacher will show random images from different Asian
Activities countries.
Directions: Look at the images and guess which country do you
think they belong to.

3 minutes G. Analysis The teacher will ask the following:

1. Why do you think every picture shown has a distinct

owner/originality?
2. How did you know that those pictures came from that specific
country?
3. If you are given a chance to travel on one of the countries
shown earlier (South Korea, Japan, China, and India), where do
you want to go and why?

15 minutes H. Abstraction Asian Folk Dances

What are Asian folk dances?

Asian folk dances are a dynamic patchwork of traditional
forms that mirror the continent's diverse cultural, historical, and
regional distinctions.

Here are some examples of Asian folk dances:

1. China
a. The Dragon Dance is a traditional Chinese dance often
performed during the Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival.
It involves a group of artists manipulating an extended dragon
puppet and moving in synchronized dancing and harmony while
accompanied by vibrant music.
b. The Lion Dance is another well-known Chinese dance often
associated with joyful occasions and played during the Lunar
New Year. The dancers mimic the movements of a lion, believed
to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits.
c. Yangge Dance is a rural folk dance commonly performed in
northern China. A group of dancers moves in a lively and joyful
manner, often accompanied by traditional
instruments and colorful clothing.
10 minutes I. Application The teacher will group the class into three (3).

Instruction: Pick a folk dance in China, then present a 1-minute

presentation of the remarkable dance move of that certain
dance.

Criteria Excellent Good Needs

(9-10) (5-8) Improvement
(1-4)
Dance Moves Precise and Mostly Lacks control
(10) accurate accurate, and precision
execution some minor
errors
Unity and Seamless Good unity, Little to no
Cohesion unity and some minor unity or
(10) cohesive discrepancies cohesiveness
Energy and High energy, Good energy Lacks
Expression expressive, with some expression,
(10) and engaging expressions fail to engage
Creativity Highly Some Lacks
(10) creative and creativity, creativity and
original could be originality
more original
Overall Enjoyable and Good Majority
performance well-executed performance, needs
(10) some areas significant
for improvement
improvement
2 minutes J. Generalization The teacher will ask the following:

1. How does folk dances form?

2. How will you promote folk dances’ presence in today’s modern
age?
3. Which among the folk dances that we tackled today is the
most remarkable for you? Why?

5 minutes K. Evaluation Instruction: Read and analyze the following questions. Write the
letter of your answer on the space provided before each item.

____ 1. Which of the following refers to a dynamic patchwork of

traditional forms that mirror the continent's diverse cultural,
historical, and regional distinctions?
a. Folk story
b. Folklore
c. Folk Music
d. Folk Dances

____ 2. Which Asian country does the Dragon Dance, Lion Dance
and the Yangge belong?
a. Japan
b. Korea
c. China
d. India

____ 3. The following is true about Yangge Dance, EXCEPT:

a. It is commonly performed in Northern China.
b. It is a folk dance from China.
c. A group of dancers moves in a lively and joyful manner.
d. It is performed during the Lunar New Year.
 ____ 4. Which of the following pertains to a traditional Chinese
dance often performed during the Lunar New Year and Mid-
Autumn Festival?
a. Yangge Dance
b. The Lion Dance
c. The Dragon Dance
d. Kathakali

____ 5. What type of dance wherein dancers mimic the

movements of a lion, believed to bring good luck and ward off
evil spirits?
a. Yangge Dance
b. The Lion Dance
c. The Dragon Dance
d. Kathakali

____ 6. Which of the following is NOT true about folk dances?

a. It is crucial in shaping cultures and beliefs of nations.
b. It help people to connect from their traditions.
c. It is not as important as art.
d. It vary greatly from culture to culture.

____ 7. What folk dance is known for manipulating an extended

dragon puppet and moving in synchronized dancing and
harmony while accompanied by vibrant music?
a. Yangge Dance
b. The Lion Dance
c. The Dragon Dance
d. Kathakali

____ 8. Why do we have to value folk dances?

a. Because they preserve cultural heritage.
b. Because they promote physical fitness.
c. Because they provide entertainment for modern
audiences.
d. Because they make us ashamed of our traditions.

____ 9. Which of the following is NOT a Chinese folk dance?

a. Yangge Dance
b. The Lion Dance
c. The Dragon Dance
d. Kathakali

____ 10. Which of the following Asian countries is the MOST

prominent of today’s discussion?
a. Japan
b. Korea
c. China
d. India

1 minute L. Assignment Instructions: In a table, draw at least 3 props/costumes from any

of the Chinese folk dances (The Dragon Dance, The Lion Dance
and Yangge Dance), then describe it. Sprinkle with your artistry
and creativity.

Submission: Tomorrow, September 17, 2025.