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ILAW Lesson Plan Grade 3 Term 1 Week 4

ILAW Lesson Plan Grade 3 Term 1 Week 4

ILAW Lesson Plan Grade 3 Term 1 Week 4 — Free Download for SY 2026–2027

If you are a Grade 3 teacher searching for your ILAW Lesson Plan for Term 1 Week 4, you have come to the right place. This page gives you everything you need — a clear explanation of the ILAW framework, a subject-by-subject guide to what Grade 3 learners are expected to master this week, practical classroom tips, and a free download of the complete Daily Lesson Log (DLL) in ILAW format for July 6–10, 2026.

“Ilaw” means light in Filipino — and the new DepEd lesson plan framework is designed to bring exactly that: clear, purposeful, learner-centered instruction into every Grade 3 classroom.”

Whether you are teaching in a rural barangay school or a large city elementary school, this resource will save you hours of preparation while keeping your lessons fully aligned with the MATATAG curriculum and the new three-term school calendar.

📌 Quick Summary

Detail

Information

Grade Level

Grade 3

Term

Term 1

Week

Week 4

Dates Covered

July 6–10, 2026

Format

ILAW (Intentions, Learning Experiences, Assessment, Ways Forward)

Policy Basis

DepEd Order No. 016, s. 2026

Curriculum

MATATAG K–10

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Table of Contents

What Is the ILAW Lesson Plan Format?

The ILAW lesson plan is the official lesson planning framework of the Department of Education (DepEd) for School Year 2026–2027. It replaces the old Detailed Lesson Plan (DLP) and Daily Lesson Log (DLL) that were prescribed under DepEd Order No. 42, s. 2016.

Introduced through DepEd Order No. 016, s. 2026, the ILAW format stands for:

  • IIntentions: What should learners know and be able to do by the end of the lesson?
  • LLearning Experiences: What activities will help learners explore, practice, and apply the lesson?
  • AAssessment: How will the teacher check if learners understood and achieved the objectives?
  • WWays Forward: What follow-up actions are needed — remediation, enrichment, or next-step teaching?

The word “ILAW” — meaning light in Filipino — reflects DepEd’s vision of bringing clarity and purpose back to lesson planning. Instead of filling up multiple boxes just for compliance, teachers are now guided to focus on what truly matters: learner understanding and instructional quality.

Key Features of the ILAW Format

  • Single format for all grade levels and subjects — no more DLP vs. DLL confusion
  • Designed to reduce unnecessary paperwork
  • Guided by 8 evidence-based Learning Design Principles
  • Structured around the three-term school calendar
  • Requires an AI Use Declaration in compliance with DepEd Order No. 003, s. 2026
  • Allows session-based planning (e.g., Session 1: vocabulary; Session 2: reading comprehension)

Why Term 1 Week 4 Is a Critical Teaching Week

Week 4 of Term 1 (July 6–10, 2026) is more than just another week on the calendar. For Grade 3 teachers, this is a formative checkpoint — a week to pause, assess, and adjust.

Here is why Week 4 matters:

  1. Enough classroom data is now available. By this point, you should have formative assessment results from Weeks 1 through 3 that can meaningfully inform your lesson design.
  2. Differentiation becomes essential. Some learners are ready to move forward; others need targeted remediation. Your ILAW plan this week should reflect both needs.
  3. Competency clusters are shifting. You are preparing to wrap up the first cluster of competencies and build toward the summative assessment in Week 5.
  4. Learner context should be specific. The Learner Context section of your DLL should now name which pupils need extra support and what type of intervention is planned.

Pro tip for Week 4: Use a brief retrieval activity at the start of each session — revisit a key concept from Weeks 1 to 3. This strengthens long-term retention and helps you spot learning gaps before Week 5.

Grade 3 Term 1 Week 4 — Subject-by-Subject Teaching Guide

Here is a breakdown of what Grade 3 learners are working toward this week across all subjects, based on the MATATAG Budget of Work for Term 1.

English 3 — ILAW Lesson Plan Week 4

In English, Grade 3 learners are developing stronger reading fluency, text comprehension, and language production skills. By Week 4, lessons typically focus on:

  • Reading and responding to narrative and informational texts
  • Identifying main idea, supporting details, and sequence of events
  • Using context clues to understand unfamiliar words
  • Constructing simple and compound sentences in written and oral tasks
  • Listening to and following multi-step directions

ILAW Framework Application for English 3:

  • Intentions: Learners will read a short passage and identify the main idea and key details.
  • Learning Experiences: Shared reading, guided questioning, pair-sharing, and written response activities.
  • Assessment: Oral questioning, graphic organizer completion, or a short written paragraph.
  • Ways Forward: Learners who struggle with text comprehension receive guided rereading; advanced learners write a response or summary independently.

Filipino 3 — ILAW Lesson Plan Week 4

Sa Filipino 3, ang mga mag-aaral sa ika-4 na linggo ay nagpapalakas ng kanilang:

  • Palabigkasan at talasalitaan — pagkilala at paggamit ng bagong salita sa konteksto
  • Pagsusuri ng tekstong naratibo at impormatibo — pagtukoy sa pangunahing ideya at mga detalye
  • Paggamit ng tambalang pangungusap — pagbuo ng maayos na pangungusap gamit ang pangatnig
  • Pagtukoy sa sanhi at bunga — pagsusuri ng daloy ng mga pangyayari sa teksto
  • Pagbuo ng maikling talata — pagsulat ng maayos at magkakaugnay na mga pangungusap
  • Paggamit ng magagalang na pananalita — pagpapalakas ng komunikasyon sa pang-araw-araw na buhay

Mathematics 3 — ILAW Lesson Plan Week 4

Mathematics in Grade 3 this term covers a rich range of numeracy competencies. By Week 4, learners should be deepening their understanding of:

  • Whole numbers up to 10,000 — reading, writing, and comparing
  • Place value — identifying the value of digits in four-digit numbers
  • Rounding numbers — to the nearest ten and hundred
  • Area measurement — using square units to measure simple figures
  • Geometry concepts — identifying squares, rectangles, points, rays, and parallel lines
  • Problem-solving — addition and subtraction in real-life contexts (Filipino-themed word problems)

Classroom Tip: Use familiar Filipino contexts in your word problems — palengke, jeepney fares, farm harvest — to make numeracy more meaningful and relatable for Grade 3 learners.

Science 3 — ILAW Lesson Plan Week 4

Science for Grade 3 in Term 1 focuses on scientific investigation and environmental awareness. Week 4 lessons typically involve:

  • Observing and describing properties of materials (solid, liquid, gas)
  • Investigating how materials change when heated, cooled, or mixed
  • Understanding the importance of caring for the environment
  • Practicing simple science process skills: observing, classifying, and communicating findings

ILAW in Science 3: The Learning Experience section should include hands-on activities — simple experiments using locally available materials, group observations, and guided science journals — to make abstract concepts concrete for young learners.

Makabansa (Araling Panlipunan) 3 — ILAW Lesson Plan Week 4

Makabansa 3 (previously Araling Panlipunan) connects Grade 3 learners to their community, history, and national identity. This week’s competencies include:

  • Tracing the history and significance of the local community
  • Understanding the roles of community leaders and helpers
  • Identifying symbols that represent Filipino identity and culture
  • Appreciating the contributions of Filipino heroes and community workers

GMRC (Good Manners and Right Conduct) 3 — ILAW Lesson Plan Week 4

GMRC helps build the character and values of Grade 3 learners. Week 4 lessons center on:

  • Practicing honesty, respect, and responsibility in school and at home
  • Understanding the concept of fairness and empathy toward others
  • Applying proper etiquette in different social situations

MAPEH 3 — ILAW Lesson Plan Week 4

MAPEH integrates Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health into one learning area. For Week 4:

  • Music: Singing simple Filipino folk songs with correct pitch and rhythm
  • Arts: Creating simple artworks using basic art elements (line, color, shape)
  • PE: Performing fundamental movement skills through games and physical activities
  • Health: Practicing personal hygiene and understanding basic health habits

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The ILAW Framework in Action: A Grade 3 Sample Lesson Flow

Here is a sample ILAW-based lesson flow for Mathematics 3, Week 4:

ILAW Component

Sample Content

Intentions

Learners will identify the place value of digits in 4-digit numbers and compare numbers using >, <, or =.

Learning Experiences

Review game on place value using number cards; guided practice with a partner; independent seatwork using real-world numbers (population of barangay, distance between towns).

Assessment

Exit ticket: Write a 4-digit number and identify the place value of each digit. Compare two given numbers using the correct symbol.

Ways Forward

Pupils who answered fewer than 3 out of 5 correctly join a small-group reteaching activity. Pupils who answered all 5 correctly complete an enrichment task comparing 3 numbers in order.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ILAW Lesson Plans for Grade 3

Q: Is the ILAW lesson plan format required for all Grade 3 teachers in public schools? Yes. Starting SY 2026–2027, all DepEd public school teachers across all grade levels — including Grade 3 — are required to use the ILAW format as their official lesson plan template.

Q: Can I use my old DLL or DLP? No. The old DLP and DLL formats under DepEd Order No. 42, s. 2016 are now officially repealed. The ILAW template is the only prescribed format for all grade levels and subjects.

Q: Do I need to prepare separate lesson plans for each subject? Yes, the ILAW lesson plan is prepared per subject. However, collaborative planning with co-teachers during LAC (Learning Action Cell) sessions is encouraged to reduce redundancy and improve quality.

Q: Can I edit the downloaded DLL files? Yes. The free downloadable files are in editable Microsoft Word (.docx) format, so you can customize them to fit your class, your learners’ context, and your school’s requirements.

Q: What happens after Week 4? Week 5 is the Summative Test Week, followed by the ARAL (remediation) period. Teachers should use the Ways Forward sections from Weeks 3 and 4 to prepare their remediation plans for struggling learners.

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