Grade 4 Matatag Lesson Exemplar

One of the best things about the MATATAG Lesson Exemplar package for Grade 4 is its comprehensive coverage. You don’t need to hunt for materials from different sources — all nine core learning areas are included.

Here’s a quick subject-by-subject breakdown of what each LE covers:

English 4

English lesson exemplars for Grade 4 focus heavily on:

• Reading comprehension — understanding literary and informational texts
• Sound devices — onomatopoeia, rhyme, alliteration
• Writing skills — procedural writing, friendly letters, paragraph construction
• Oral language — speaking fluency, active listening, retelling
• Grammar — parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation

Example lesson: Week 1, Quarter 1 covers Sound Devices (Onomatopoeia), where students read texts, identify examples, and practice using sound words in their own writing.

Filipino 4

Filipino exemplars deepen learners’ appreciation of the national language through:

• Kuwentong bayan and epiko (folk tales and epics)
• Tekstong impormatibo (informational texts)
• Grammar structures and contextual vocabulary
• Oral communication and reading fluency in Filipino

Mathematics 4

Math lesson exemplars for Grade 4 are structured around:

• Whole number operations — addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
• Fractions — equivalent and dissimilar fractions
• Factors and multiples
• Geometry — symmetry and shapes
• Data interpretation — tables, line graphs, and charts
• Measurement — length, weight, volume, time

The exemplars include guided problem-solving steps that help teachers walk students through math thinking — not just computation.

Science 4

Science exemplars follow an inquiry-based approach:

• Living things — ecosystems, plant and animal adaptations
• Matter — properties and changes
• Forces and motion — basic concepts of movement and energy
• Earth science — weather, environment, and natural phenomena

Activities include simple experiments, observations, and community-based examples to ground learning in real life.

Araling Panlipunan / Makabansa 4

AP lessons for Grade 4 cover:

• Philippine communities and governance
• Local history and heritage
• Citizenship and civic values
• Economic concepts at the community level

Lessons often use maps, timelines, and regional case studies.

GMRC / Values Education 4

These exemplars develop moral reasoning and values formation:

• Respect, responsibility, honesty, and compassion
• Personal integrity and character development
• Reflective activities and journal writing
• Real-life scenarios for ethical decision-making

MAPEH 4 (Music, Arts, PE, and Health)

MAPEH lesson exemplars are divided into:

• Music — Philippine folk music, rhythm, instruments
• Arts — drawing, painting, crafts, cultural arts
• PE — locomotor skills, manipulative skills, target games (e.g., Batuhang Bola)
• Health — hygiene practices, health appraisals, personal wellness

Example PE lesson: Locomotor and manipulative skills through traditional games, combining physical fitness with cultural appreciation.

EPP / TLE 4 (Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan)

EPP exemplars prepare students for practical life skills:

• Gardening and home economics basics
• Entrepreneurship awareness
• Livelihood and craftsmanship
• Community and environmental responsibility