Overview of Grade 4 Quarter 3 Week 1 Lesson Exemplar
The Grade 4 Quarter 3 Week 1 Lesson Exemplar under the MATATAG Curriculum emphasizes cultural identity, values formation, scientific inquiry and creative expression through contextualized and meaningful lessons. Each learning area highlights the DepEd goal of nurturing well-rounded pupils who think critically, act compassionately and live responsibly. This week’s exemplar strengthens academic understanding while promoting social awareness, environmental care and physical well-being.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the week, learners are expected to:
- Explain the elements that define a country and describe the importance of sovereignty and unity in Araling Panlipunan.
- Demonstrate acts of compassion and cooperation in GMRC through practical family and community experiences.
- Recognize the physical and emotional changes that occur during puberty and apply proper self-care in EPP.
- Understand the concept of safe and healthy eating and participate in rhythmic activities that promote active living in PE and Health.
- Identify rigid and soft objects and describe how forces can cause motion or change in Science.
- Appreciate local legends and identify the properties of sound, visual art, theater, and dance in Music and Arts.
- Express ideas fluently and analyze stories and texts in English using comprehension and vocabulary-building activities.
- Use correct grammar and reading comprehension skills to understand local stories in Filipino that highlight cultural pride and moral lessons.
- Apply mathematical skills in solving real-life problems involving patterns, operations and number relationships in Mathematics.
These objectives reflect the MATATAG pillars of foundational learning, character development, and holistic growth.
Grade 4 Quarter 3 Week 1 Key Learning Areas and Focus
The lessons for Week 1 integrate academic skills with Filipino values and creativity.
- In Araling Panlipunan, pupils learn the four elements of nationhood—people, territory, government and sovereignty through the lesson “Ang Pilipinas Bilang Isang Bansa.”
- GMRC focuses on the virtue of malasakit or compassion, helping pupils understand how empathy strengthens family and community ties.
- EPP introduces the importance of cleanliness, proper grooming, and self-discipline during adolescence.
- PE and Health combines movement and nutrition awareness, teaching the right to good health and safe eating practices.
- In Science, pupils explore how forces such as pushes and pulls cause motion and affect an object’s shape.
- Music and Arts encourages creativity through the Kapampangan legend “Mariang Sinukuan,” teaching learners to identify sound, rhythm, and visual composition.
- English develops comprehension and vocabulary through narrative reading and guided storytelling.
- Filipino connects reading lessons with cultural identity and values.
- Mathematics sharpens problem-solving and reasoning through contextual examples involving numbers, measurement, and patterns.
Teaching and Learning Procedures
Throughout the week, lessons follow a learner-centered and activity-based flow. Teachers begin with motivation and prior knowledge activation using games, songs, or short discussions. Strategies such as Think-Pair-Share, Gallery Walk, and Role-Playing allow pupils to express insights and collaborate with peers. Science lessons use observation and experimentation to explore the effects of force. GMRC activities include reflective tasks like Gawang Aralin where learners list real-life acts of compassion. Araling Panlipunan uses map reading and analysis of national symbols to reinforce understanding. EPP integrates demonstration activities on personal hygiene, while PE and Health uses dance and exercise routines to encourage active living.
Music and Arts applies story-based integration where pupils analyze musical rhythm and visual elements from Philippine folklore. English and Filipino sessions incorporate guided reading and vocabulary exercises to enhance literacy. Mathematics lessons use problem-solving workshops that connect computation to everyday life. These procedures encourage engagement, critical thinking, and cooperation among learners.

Update! GRADE 4 Quarter 3 Week 1 Lesson Exemplars (LE) Compilation SY 2025–2026
Get the latest weekly DepEd Grade 4 3rd Quarter Lesson Exemplars Compilation for SY 2025–2026 below. These materials are fully aligned with the MATATAG Curriculum and MELCs, designed to ensure consistent, structured and engaging learning experiences. All files are available for free download.
- Grade 4 Araling Panlipunan 4 Lesson Exemplar (LE) Quarter 3 Week 1
- Grade 4 English 4 Lesson Exemplar (LE) Quarter 3 Week 1
- Grade 4 EPP 4 Lesson Exemplar (LE) Quarter 3 Week 1
- Grade 4 Filipino 4 Lesson Exemplar (LE) Quarter 3 Week 1
- Grade 4 GMRC 4 Lesson Exemplar (LE) Quarter 3 Week 1
- Grade 4 Mathematics 4 Lesson Exemplar (LE) Quarter 3 Week 1
- Grade 4 Music and Arts 4 Lesson Exemplar (LE) Quarter 3 Week 1-2
- Grade 4 PE and Health 4 Lesson Exemplar (LE) Quarter 3 Week 1-2
- Grade 4 Science 4 Lesson Exemplar (LE) Quarter 3 Week 1
Go Back to: Grade 4 Lesson Exemplars (LE) – Quarter 3 (Weeks 1–8) Directory HERE
Learning Materials and Resources
The exemplar provides a variety of learning materials that support the MATATAG goal of contextualized instruction. Teachers use printed and digital resources such as learner modules, charts, storybooks, visual aids and videos. Music and Arts includes regional stories and artworks to connect lessons to local heritage. Science and EPP use everyday classroom objects to demonstrate physical and health concepts. PE and Health employs songs and movement-based videos to reinforce rhythm and healthy habits. Araling Panlipunan uses maps, charts, and images to visualize geography and governance. For literacy and numeracy, English, Filipino and Mathematics lessons integrate worksheets, reading texts, and practice drills that build essential skills.
Assessment and Reflection
Teachers assess learning through varied formative and performance-based methods. Written tasks, oral recitations, and practical demonstrations help gauge understanding across subjects. In Science and EPP, pupils are evaluated through observation and participation in experiments and demonstrations. Araling Panlipunan and GMRC use reflective journaling and discussion-based evaluation to measure comprehension of values and concepts. English and Filipino assess literacy skills through comprehension questions, storytelling and short written outputs. Mathematics includes computation exercises and application problems while Music and Arts and PE and Health evaluate creativity, participation and coordination.
Learners are also guided in self-assessment and reflection. Teachers facilitate short discussions that allow pupils to recognize their strengths and areas for improvement, connecting classroom learning with real-life applications and community values.
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