LESSONS AND COVERAGE

In this module, the learner will demonstrate an understanding of the  The Challenges of Middle and Late Adolescence
developmental changes in middle and late adolescence , and expectations of and
from adolescence.
MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES:
The organization of each module is composed of the following:
1. Discuss that facing the challenges during adolescence may be
 LESSONS AND COVERAGE able to clarify and manage the demands of teen years
 MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES  2. Express his/her feelings on the expectations of the significant
 “ WHAT I KNOW”—PRE-ASSESSMENT  people around him/her (parents, siblings, friends, teachers,
 FIRST MOVE—this is known as the Activating Prior Knowledge which community leaders)
3. Make affirmations that help one become more lovable and
determines students’ learning on the previous grade level lessons. This is a
capable as an adolescent.
short activity to determine how far they have known and understood the
recent topic .It is sometimes an eye opener leading to the understanding of
the text.
 INTRODUCTION- This is a brief introductory part about the topic. It gives a MODULE 4
bird’s eye view of what will transpire in the lesson.
 CONTENT- contains the topic
 SKILLS ENRICHMENT ( EXERCISES/ ACTIVITIES )  “WHAT I KNOW”
 DRIVE ON- this is a short-item quiz to find out the student’s mastery of the
lesson. My Letter for Them
 GLIMPSE—Integration of Values is reflected in this part for further enhancement of Express your feelings on the expectations towards your parents,
spiritual, social and cultural values. asiblings, teachers and community leaders through letter.
 REFLECTION
Dear _______,
 FUTURE WHEEL ACTIVITY-activity that will link to the next lesson
 PARENT’S PAGE

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 that I will survive any attempts of others to control my life.
 “First Move” that I am free in my mind, body, and emotions.
that I am free to set goals and reach them.
Video Presentation: Watch “Looks aren’t everything. Believe me, I’m a that I am a loving individual with the capacity to give love.
model” on the link bellow. that I am a child of God with all rights and privileges thereof.
that I will contribute to the welfare of others.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KM4Xe6Dlp0Y that I will be an ambassador of goodwill to all I meet on the journey.
that I will be a good example for others to follow.
that I will help all that I can to reach their goals.
 INTRODUCTION that I will speak words of encouragement to others.
READING:THE POWER OF PERSONAL DECLARATIONS by Dr. Emily DeCarlo
that I will find the goodness in life and focus on it.
that I will not succumb to the negative influences of others.
So often we accept the declarations that others have made
that I will read the information that will encourage my personal, and
concerning our own lives, wellbeing or fate. It is imperative that we recognize
spiritual growth.
that in order to achieve what we want in life, we must not give our power
that I will commit to being the best I can be.
away to others by accepting their declarations concerning our affairs. When
one decides that he or she will boldly declare good fortune, wellness, joy,
These declarations are meant to encourage you to take control of the
etc. relative to his or her life, all of heaven will break loose! Goodness and
influences in your life. They are suggestions as to what positive things you
mercy shall surely follow.
can speak about your own life instead of accepting whatever has been said
From birth, we are often told what we are going to be. Sometimes,
about you in the past. You now have the authority to plant the seeds of love,
this is a good thing, but supposes you have been told time and time again
encouragement and victory in your garden, thereby crowding out the weeds
that "you will not amount to anything just like your mother or father"? This is
of negativity that may already have taken root!
a dangerous declaration because it sets into motion the actualization of an
Just as in a garden, you may have to pull and pull until you get some
unwanted occurrence. All of us want to amount to something! In order to
weeds out. Sometimes, the negative comments and declarations of others
counteract this and all of the negative declarations with their destructive
have taken such a stronghold in our lives, that we must persist until we see
potential, one must consciously replace them with one's own declarations. In
the bough not only fall, but break into pieces. Don't be discouraged if you
so doing, you are now in control of setting into action what you really want
don't reach your goals overnight. Just remember that even a small stream of
to occur. You can declare that goodness and mercy shall surely follow you all
water will crack concrete eventually!!
the days of your life!
The following are some declarations that you may want to make
concerning your life:
I declare:
that I am totally free of all addictions.

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 Content  Has a better understanding of complex problems and issues.
 Starts to develop moral ideals and to select role models.
THE PASSAGE TO ADULTHOOD: CHALLENGES OF LATE ADOLESCENCE
 Skill Enrichment
Physical Development
 Most girls have completed the physical changes related to puberty by age
15.
 Boys are still maturing and gaining strength, muscle mass, and height and The Power of Personal Declarations
are completing the development of sexual traits.
Make a personal declaration and make a creative slogan to highlight its
Emotional Development impact.
 May stress over school and test scores.  Use any available resources like bond paper, ¼ illustration board, Manila paper or
 Is self-involved (may have high expectations and low self-concept). cartolina and coloring materials. Be resourceful.
 Seeks privacy and time alone.  Create a slogan of your personal declaration.
 Is concerned about physical and sexual attractiveness.  Post it on your social media
 May complain that parents prevent him or her from doing things
independently.
 Starts to want both physical and emotional intimacy in relationships.
 Experiences of intimate relationships
Reading: Being Happy
Social Development
 shifts in relationship with parents from dependency and subordination to You may have defects, be anxious and sometimes live irritated, but do not
one that reflects the adolescent’s increasing maturity and responsibilities in forget that your life is the greatest enterprise in the world. Only you can prevent it
the family and the community, from going into decadence. There are many that need you, admire you and love you.
 Is more and more aware of social behaviors of friends.
 Seeks friends that share the same beliefs, values, and interests. I would like to remind you that being happy is not having a sky without
 Friends become more important. storms, or roads without accidents, or work without fatigue, or relationships without
 Starts to have more intellectual interests. disappointments. Being happy is finding strength in forgiveness, hope in one’s
 Explores romantic and sexual behaviors with others. battles, security at the stage of fear, love in disagreements.
 May be influenced by peers to try risky behaviors (alcohol, tobacco, sex).
Mental Development
 Becomes better able to set goals and think in terms of the future.
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 Being happy is not only to treasure the smile, but that you also reflect on the losses to refine patience, failures to carve serenity, pain to lapidate pleasure,
sadness. It is not just commemorating the event, but also learning lessons in failures. obstacles to open the windows of intelligence.
It is not just having joy with the applause, but also having joy in anonymity.
Never give up ... Never give up on the people you love. Never give up from
Being happy is to recognize that it is worthwhile to live, despite all the being happy because life is an incredible show. And you are a special human being!
challenges, misunderstandings and times of crises.
 Drive on
Being happy is not inevitable fate, but a victory for those who can travel Being Happy
towards it with your own being.
 Choose a phrase, sentence, or paragraph that strikes you.
Being happy is to stop being a victim of problems but become an actor in  Explain your thoughts and feelings about it. Include specific ways in which
history itself. It is not only to cross the deserts outside of ourselves, but still more, to you will develop yourself further.
be able to find an oasis in the recesses of our soul. It is to thank God every morning
for the miracle of life.

Being happy is not being afraid of one's feelings. It is to know how to talk GLIMPSE
about ourselves. It is to bear with courage when hearing a "no". It is to have the
security to receive criticism, even if is unfair. It is to kiss the children, pamper the
parents, and have poetic moments with friends, even if they hurt us.

Being happy means allowing the free, happy and simple child inside each of “Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others.
us to live; having the maturity to say, "I was wrong"; having the audacity to say, Unsuccessful people are always asking: “What’s in it for me?”
"forgive me". It is to have sensitivity in expressing, "I need you"; to have the ability
of saying, "I love you." So that your life becomes a garden full of opportunities for – Brian Tracy
being happy...

In your spring-time, may you become a lover of joy. In your winter, may you
become a friend of wisdom. And when you go wrong along the way, you start all
over again. Thus you will be more passionate about life. And you will find that
happiness is not about having a perfect life but about using tears to water tolerance,

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 PARENT’S PAGE/ INVOLVEMENT……..
REFLECTION
WHAT DID I LEARN? Feel free to complete the sentences below.

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1. Does the child learn to discuss the different challenges that she/he have to
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you?
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2. He/ she learn to express his/her feelings in the right way and right person?
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FUTURE 4. Make affirmations that help one
WHEEL become more lovable and capable as
ACTIVITY an adolescent. 3. This module helps me as a parent to affirm that she/he is lovable and
capable as an adolescent
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 SUGGESTION/s TO IMPROVE YOUR CHILD’S
PROGRESS

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