Daily Lesson Log and Effective Teaching
What is Daily Lesson Log? A Daily Lesson Log (DLL) is a structured, day-to-day teaching plan used by teachers especially under the Department of Education (DepEd) to guide lesson delivery in the classroom. It outlines the objectives, content, procedures and assessment strategies to be used each day. More than a routine paperwork, the DLL is a powerful tool that ensures learning objectives are met through organized and meaningful instruction.
Below, you can see the links for the DLLs that follow DepEd’s lesson planning format and are based on the Matatag and MELC-aligned curriculum. They are suitable for Kindergarten to Grade 10 teachers looking for structured, editable and classroom-ready resources. See our Week 1 1st Quarter Daily Lesson Logs below.
A well-crafted DLL functions as a roadmap for both teachers and students. It clarifies what students are expected to learn, how the content will be delivered and what activities will support learning. For beginner teachers, it can even be detailed enough to include scripts and prompts, while seasoned teachers may adapt the format to suit their flow. When goals, topics and learning activities are visible, like when written on the board, students stay more focused and engaged throughout the lesson.
Lesson planning under DepEd follows a structure that mirrors global best practices. The five essential parts include preparation, presentation, practice, evaluation and expansion. Each step serves a purpose: to build prior knowledge, introduce new concepts, allow for guided and independent practice, check for understanding and connect classroom learning to real-world applications. These stages help ensure that lessons are not only well-structured but also learner-centered.
Setting clear goals is another vital part of lesson planning. Teachers need to define what students should accomplish by the end of each session. This often involves integrating linguistic content, communication tasks and learning strategies. For instance, a lesson on travel may combine grammar rules with vocabulary and speaking tasks ensuring students don’t just memorize but actually use the language meaningfully.
To support lesson planning, also explore our 1st Quarter LAS and Worksheets and Lesson Exemplars for SY 2025–2026.
Materials also play a key role. Teachers blend required resources like textbooks with authentic materials that spark interest and mimic real-life communication. By doing so, lessons remain relevant, practical and engaging.
The DLL is more than a document. It’s a framework that supports effective teaching. By aligning lessons with learning goals and DepEd standards, teachers foster a more organized, engaging, and successful classroom experience.
Download Q1 Week 1 DLLs for MATATAG & MELC (June 16–20, 2025)
SY 2025-2026
– Kindergarten Daily Lesson Log (DLL) – Quarter 1 Week 1 | MATATAG Curriculum
– Grade 1 Daily Lesson Log (DLL) – Quarter 1 Week 1 | MATATAG Curriculum
– Grade 2 Daily Lesson Log (DLL) – Quarter 1 Week 1 | MATATAG Curriculum
– Grade 3 Daily Lesson Log (DLL) – Quarter 1 Week 1 | MELC-Based Curriculum
– Grade 4 Daily Lesson Log (DLL) – Quarter 1 Week 1 | MATATAG Curriculum
– Grade 5 Daily Lesson Log (DLL) – Quarter 1 Week 1 | MATATAG Curriculum
– Grade 6 Daily Lesson Log (DLL) – Quarter 1 Week 1 | MELC-Based Curriculum
– Grade 7 Daily Lesson Log (DLL) – Quarter 1 Week 1 | MATATAG Curriculum
– Grade 8 Daily Lesson Log (DLL) – Quarter 1 Week 1 | MATATAG Curriculum
– Grade 9 Daily Lesson Log (DLL) – Quarter 1 Week 1 | MELC-Based Curriculum
– Grade 10 Daily Lesson Log (DLL) – Quarter 1 Week 1 | MELC-Based Curriculum
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