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English
Quarter 1 – Week 1- 8
Modules 1-8

DO_Q1_English4_Modules1-8
English – Grade 4

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 Table of Contents
Introduction .............................................................................. 3
Week 1: Writing Different Forms of Simple Composition
(letter) as a response to stories/poems read and listened to
....................................................................................................4
What’s In ............................................................................4
What’s New .........................................................................5
What’s More.........................................................................5
What I Can Do .....................................................................6
Assessment .........................................................................6

Week 2: Use resources such as dictionary, thesaurus, online

resources to find the meaning of words ......................................7
What’s New .........................................................................7
Matchy-Matchy ...........................................................7
What I Can Do .....................................................................8
Are they the same, or not ...........................................9
What’s More ........................................................................9
Dictionary Skills .........................................................9
Assessment .......................................................................10
Search in the Web .....................................................10

Week 3: Identify meanings of unfamiliar words through

structural analysis –synonyms .................................................11
What’s In ..........................................................................11
What’s More ......................................................................13
What I Can Do ...................................................................15
Assessment .......................................................................18

Week 4: Identify meanings of unfamiliar words

through structural analysis – antonyms ....................................14
What’s In ..........................................................................14
What’s New .......................................................................16
What’s More ......................................................................17
What I Can Do .................................................................. 18
Assessment .......................................................................18

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Week 5: Note Significant Details in a Literary Text
(Noting Significant Events)........................................................ 18
What’s In ......................................................................... 18
What Is It ......................................................................... 19
What’s More ......................................................................19
What I Can Do ...................................................................20
Assessment .......................................................................21

Week 6: Noting Details by Asking/Answering Questions

about a Story/Poem listened to .................................................22
What I Know .................................................................... 22
What’s In ......................................................................... 23
What’s New........................................................................24
What’s More ......................................................................26
What I Can Do ...................................................................26
Assessment .......................................................................27
Additional Activities .........................................................29

Week 7: Identify and Discuss the Elements of the Story

(Sequencing Events) .................................................................30
What I Know .....................................................................31
What’s In ..........................................................................32
What’s New ...................................................................... 33
What Is It ..........................................................................34
What’s More ......................................................................34
What I Can Do ...................................................................36
Assessment .......................................................................37

Week 8: Identifying meanings of unfamiliar words through

structural analysis (words and affixes: prefixes and suffixes)......38
What I Know .....................................................................38
What’s New .......................................................................39
What Is It ......................................................................... 39
What’s More ......................................................................39
What I Can Do ...................................................................39
Assessment .......................................................................40
Additional Activities .........................................................41

References.................................................................................4

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 Grade 4 - English
Quarter 1 Learning Packet
A pleasant day!
How are you doing? Welcome to English Learning Packet!
This learning material is prepared to be used by the
parents/guardians and the learners. This is designed to
introduce you to activities that involve speaking, writing,
reading, and thinking skill. This material is prepared
explicitly since examples are given before you work with the
activities. In case you have internet connectivity or mobile
phone that can open soft copy files, the full package of this
learning packet per lesson may be requested from the
teacher/adviser so it would be sent via face book messenger.
Also, it can be accessed thru a google drive link.
To the Parents/Guardians:
Although, our learning modality presents us all
formidable challenges, this learning kit guarantees that we
all learn how to do things differently for a while. During this
trying moment, you will play vital role in the successful
learning of your children as you will serve as teachers from
home. With this Learning Packet, you shall observe and
perform the following routines before using the tools:
1. Read the instructions, then guide your child
through the activity;
2. Establish routines and expectations;
3. Choose a convenient area to learn;

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 4. Talk each day with your child about the results of the
given activities; and
5. Use Answer Key in checking the answers of your
child in every activity to monitor successful learning.

To the Learner:
This Learning Packet is prepared for you to continue
learning despite this difficult time. In this learning material,
you will work with exercises and tasks which can be done
independently. These are activities that allow you to practice
and develop necessary skills in order to be ready in the next
grade level. Hence, keep in mind the following:
1. Read this Learning Packet completely;
2. Read and understand the instructions and the
contents carefully;
3. Study how the example before each exercise/task is
presented; this serves as your guide;
4. Perform and follow what is indicated in the
directions; Answer and complete the all the activities
that detail your learning; an
5. Be ready for a follow-up session with your
adviser/subject teacher.

May you feel the love and care that this learning material is
sharing with you!
Good luck and best regards

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Week 1
Writing Different Forms of Simple Composition
(letter) as a response to stories/poems read and
listened to (EN4WC-Ic-2.4)

What’s In

What’s New

Directions: Circle the correct way of writing the heading,

greeting, or closing.

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 July 04,
dear ayrton, Pein, 2021
Dear Ayrton, Pein July 04
Dear ayrton, pein 2021
july 04,
2020

Your friend, dear Deib,

Your friend Dear deib,
Your Friend, Dear Deib,

What’s More
Directions: A thank you note is an example of a friendly letter. It
has five parts. Label the parts of the thank you letter. Write your
answer inside the box.

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 What I Can Do

Directions: Arrange the following parts of a friendly letter. Write

your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

How is your summer going?

I hope you are safe. I am having a great time at
home. I have been helping my parents in doing
household chores. But I am also worried. Dear Ashriel,

I watch the news often. I believe you

also know what is happening right now
in our country. About the pandemic
COVID-19. Our city has been under the July 05, 2021
Enhanced Community Quarantine
(ECQ). Children like us are not allowed
to go out. It is not safe.
Max
I hope that everything will be better
soon. I have been praying that all of us will
be safe. Hope that amidst all of the things
happening around us you are still having a Your friend,
great summer!

Assessment

Directions: Read the poem “If I Was a Superhero,” by Sally

Gray.
Write a letter to the person you consider as a Superhero, use a
separate sheet of paper for your answer.
If I Was a Superhero…
By Sally Gray

If I was a superhero
I’d definitely fly.
Arms outstretched
Racing birds in the sky.
Racing birds in the sky.
If I was a superhero
I’d have special powers
Like extra strong legs
For jumping over towers
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 If I was a superhero
I’d save all the oceans
With my secret and magical
Cleaning up potions.
If I was a superhero
I’d save all the trees
And the mountains and rivers
The birds and the bees.
If I was a superhero
I’d help all the poor,
Give them food,
And make them hungry no more.
If I was a superhero
I’m sure you’ll agree
The world would be better
Because of me!

Week 2
Use resources such as dictionary, thesaurus,
online resources to find the meaning of words
(EN5VD-1i-8.1/8.2/8.3)

What ’s In

There are lots of happenings in our country as the year

2020 started. As of today, we are still experiencing the
tremendous virus that affects all of us worldwide. This
COVID-19 pandemic has been causing us disruptions with
our daily normal activities. Alcohols, sanitizers and face
masks are things that we need to protect us from the virus.
We also have to wash our hands frequently to prevent the
virus from spreading. The government implemented an
Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), where in families
have to stay at home for their safety, no public transportation
allowed to operate, non-essential stores were closed only the
supermarkets, drug stores and public markets are allowed to
remain open and the classes were suspended from March 10.

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 PANDEMIC – an outbreak of a disease
that occurs over a wide geographic area and
affects an exceptionally high proportion of
the population: a pandemic outbreak of a
disease.
QUARANTINE – a state of enforce
isolation

PANDEMIC – epidemic, pest,

pestilence, plague, ailment, illness,
infection, infirmity, malady, sickness,
scourge
QUARANTINE – confine, immure,
incarcerate, restrain, restrict, cut off,
isolate, seclude detach, detain, hold,
keep

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 What ’s New
“Matchy-Matchy”
Directions: Clarify the meaning of the words in Column A using
a dictionary and match the correct meaning in Column B.
COLUMN A COLUMN B

1. sturdy a. a sudden rise in the

incidence of a disease

2. prevention b. make someone or

something far off or
remote in position

3. outbreak c. firmly built or constituted

4. virus d. the action of stopping

something from
happening or arising

5. distancing e. a causative agent of an

infectious disease

What I Can Do
“Are they the same, or not?”
Directions: Using a thesaurus, clarify the meaning of the set of
words. If the meanings of the words are the same, put a  and if
not, put an  on the space provided.
____________1. urgent – imperative
____________2. evacuate – abandon
____________3. modified – revised
____________4. pledge – redeem
____________5. diagnose – conceal

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 What ’s More
“Dictionary Skills”
Directions: Using the information in the boxes, Put an  mark
on the definition of the underlined word in each sentence. Use a
dictionary.

ring
1. a piece of jewelry
2. a sound caused by a bell
lift
The girl wore a pretty ring on
her finger. 1. to put an end to by
withdrawing or causing the
___ definition 1 ___ definition 2
withdrawal of investing
forces
2. to raise from a lower to
higher position
The government will soon lift
the Enhanced Community
tire Quarantine once the country
1. to lose energy and strength will be COVID-19 free.
2. a round piece of rubber that ___ definition 1 ___ definition 2
is used as a wheel
I need to change my tire
because it is flat.
___ definition 1 ___ definition
2

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cases degree

1. a box or receptacle for holding 1. a step or stage in a process,

something course, or order of
2. an instance of disease or classification
injury 2. a measure of damage to
tissue caused by injury or
There are new reported cases of disease
COVID-19 patients in Valenzuela
City. The apartment unit was in a
total damage. The people
___ definition 1 ___ definition 2 suffered from first-degree burn,
they were rushed to the nearest
hospital.
___ definition 1 ___ definition 2

Assessment
“Search in the Web”
Directions: Go online, clarify the meaning of each word/
terminology. Write its meaning on the space provided.
WORD MEANING

1. authentic –

2. rattle -

3. precaution –

4. anxiety –

5. facility –

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Week 3
Identify meanings of unfamiliar words through
structural analysis –synonyms

What’s In

A reader should rely

on context clues when an
Context Clues obvious clue to meaning is
are hints found provided, or when only a
within a sentence, general sense of the
paragraph, or passage meaning is needed for the
that a reader can use to reader’s purposes.
understand the meanings Context clues should
of new or unfamiliar not be relied upon when a
words. precise meaning is
Learning the required, when clues
meaning of a word suggest several possible
through its use in a definitions, when nearby
sentence or paragraph is words are unfamiliar, and
the most practical way to when the unknown word is
build vocabulary, since a a common one that will be
dictionary is not always needed again; in these
available when a reader cases, a dictionary should
encounters an unknown be consulted.
word.
A reader must be
aware that many words
have several possible
meanings. Only by being
sensitive to the
circumstances in which a
word is used can the
reader decide upon an
appropriate definition to
fit the context.

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 Read the passage

Philippines: A country prone to natural disasters

The Philippines has suffered from an inexhaustible

number of deadly typhoons, earthquakes, volcano
eruptions and other natural disaster s. This is due to its
location along the Ring of Fire, or typhoon belt – a large
Pacific Ocean region where many of Earth’s volcanic
eruptions and earthquakes occur.
Annually, appr oximately 80 typhoons develop above
tropical waters, of which 19 enter the Philippine region and
six to nine make landfall, according to the Joint Typhoon
Warning Center (JTWC).
The Philippines is in fact the country most
susceptible to tropical storms in the world. Violent
tropical storms, such as the latest Haiyan typhoon, can
generate 10 times as much energy as the Hiroshima atomic
bomb.
What did you notice from the underlined words? Is it
unfamiliar to you?
Let us find out its meaning through the use of synonyms.

What’s New
Directions: Encircle the synonym of the underlined word that
will help
you understand its meaning in the sentence.

1. The Philippines has suffered from deadly typhoon like Yolanda

where in the Filipinos experienced total sadness because of the
death of loved ones.
2. Pres. Duterte seems to have inexhaustible energy. He is tireless of
doing many things for his country.
3. Typhoons, earthquakes, and volcano eruptions are the disasters
that can happen in our country. These calamities are truly
deadly.
4. Approximately 80 typhoons develop above tropical waters and
around 19 of it enter the Philippine region.
5. The Philippines is in fact the country most susceptible to tropical
storms in the world, therefore we are also exposed to a big
number of damaged properties and deaths.
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 What’s More
Directions: Choose each synonym from the box for each
underlined word. Write it on the line provided.
glad mad polite generous safe

1. Some of the Valenzuelanos were upset when they

did not receive their relief goods. _________
2. Angel Locsin is wealthy, she is always willing to
help whenever there is a disaster. _________
3. All the donations are secured under the hands of
the Local Government Unit. _________
4. Mayor Rex Gatchalian was courteous to the man
who asked for his help. _________
5. The children felt happy when the rain stopped
because they can now play. _________

What I Can Do
Directions: Using the Across and Down clues, give the
synonyms of the underlined words.

Down
1. I am calmed when I
saw my mother is now at
_____ after the
earthquake.
4. Leyte was struck
by a destructive
typhoon Yolanda. It
Across was the strongest
2. Look above your head typhoon that _____
that debris is falling _____ the Philippines.
you. 5. I like huge waves
3. The Fire volunteer but not as ___ as
heard a voice shouting tsunami
for a help. He is ________
to get out of the fire.

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 Assessment

Directions: Choose the correct synonym for each bold word

below by encircling your choice.

1. Domingo family received foods and new clothes from a

benevolent donor.
a. snob b. kind-hearted c. selfish d. brave

2. Typhoon Yolanda ruined the whole region of Samar and Leyte

a. built b. chaos c. destroyed d. clean

3. CAMANAVA mayors have a collaborative campaign on how to

avoid floods in their respective places.
a. individual b. united
c. participative d. solitary
4. Filipinos are such a resilient person for whatever problems he
may encounter.
a. flexible b. negative c. lazy d. Angry

5. I heard an ear-splitting explosion from Taal Volcano.

a. soft b. gentle c. pleasant d. loud

Week 4
Identify meanings of unfamiliar words through
structural analysis - antonyms

What’s In

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Examples:
a. When the light brightens, the pupils of the eyes contract;
however, when it grows darker, they dilate. ―Dilate‖ means the
opposite of ―contract.‖
b. The children were as different as day and night. He was a lively
conversationalist,
b. The children were as different as day and night. He was a lively conversationalist,

CONTRAST / ANTONYM CLUE Antonyms are words with

opposite meanings. An opposite meaning context clue contrasts the
meaning of an unfamiliar word with the meaning of a familiar term.
Words like ―although,‖ ―however,‖ and ―but‖ may signal contrast
clues.

What’s New

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Directions: Encircle the antonym of the italicized word
that will help you understand its meaning in the sentence.

1. COVID-19 is a severe disease but others take it as a

minor illness.
2. The disease can be fatal however some take it for
granted as if it is harmless.
3. Old people and people with chronic medical
condition are more vulnerable yet young kids also
acquire the disease.
4. There is still no currently available vaccine in the
market however scientists are still trying to figure
out a cure with their limited resources.
5. While a lot is still unknown about the virus that
cause COVID-19, the virus is already familiar in any
parts of the world.

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 What’s More

Directions: Cross out the antonym of the underlined word that

will help you understand its meaning as used in the sentence.

1. Fighting the disease is our joint responsibility yet citizens in

our country continue to be uncoordinated.
2. There are numerous countries affected by the pandemic but
few countries have good medical facilities.
3.The spread of the disease can be slowed down if people obey
strict home quarantine but it will speed up if people keep going
out.
4. At first many thought that COVID-19 is simple but it was
actually quite complex affecting so many aspects of people’s lives.
5. The economic condition in our country was actually going
perfect but flawed by the coming of the COVID-19 pandemic.

What I Can Do

Directions: Choose the correct antonym of the italicized words

from the choices below.
unruly, unimportant, closed, hazard, dirty
Clean your hands with soap and water; however, some people
are used to doing stuffs with ______ hands.
It is safe to stay indoors in the contrary others don’t think of
the ________ it will cause for them to go outside.
During the Enhanced Community Quarantine, groceries and
essential industries remain unfurled however shopping malls
are ________.
It is essential forAssessment
us to read news and watch TV nowadays
however some are doing ________ matters outside.
Some citizens were obedient following the implementation of
ECQ unlike others who are ______.

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 Assessment
Directions: Underline the antonym of the italicized word and encircle the
signal words in the sentence.

1. Some people take COVID-19 as a facetious disease; however, some

citizens take it is a very serious illness that has taken so many
lives.
2. Personal Protective Equipment is in shortage in our country in the
contrary there is an abundance of donations from different
countries.
3. People should be cooperative in these times but many still remain
unhelpful to the government.
4. Groceries and essential industries remain unfurled however
shopping malls are closed.
5. The disease can be fatal however some take it for granted as if it is
harmless.

Week 5
Note Significant Details in a Literary Text
(Noting Significant Events)

What’s In

Directions: Read the paragraph carefully. Then, answer the

following questions.

Germs are small forms of life which can be seen only

through a microscope. They are present everywhere.
Just like people, some germs are good, some are bad, and
some are neither good nor bad. We are very lucky that there are
more good germs than bad ones.
Millions of good germs help farmers by turning dead trees,
plants and animals back to soil. Another kind of good germs give

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food flavor to cheese and butter. Vinegar and ―nata de coco‖ are
made by the action of another kind of germs.
There are also those that help textile manufacturers by
separating the good fiber of abaca and piña from the weak ones
before they can be made into sinamay, linen, ropes, or doormats.
No chemical substitute can do this kind of work.
Source: Logue, Concordia C, Regina R. Condez, Saturnina R. Ferrer, Miriam B. Capili, Anita A.
Bagabaldo. Developing Reading Power 4. Manila, Philippines: Saint Mary’s Publication
Corporation, 2004

1. What do you call the small forms of life which can be seen
only through a microscope?
___________________________________________________________
2. Which kind of small forms of life help the farmers by
turning dead trees, plants and animals back to soil?
___________________________________________________________
3. What is the story all about?
___________________________________________________________
4. Who are the recipients of the benefits brought by the good
germs?
___________________________________________________________
5. Do you think good germs are harmful you? Why? Why not?
___________________________________________________________

What is It
Did you know that we note details when we take note of
specific parts of a passage, including the sequence of these
parts? A good researcher is skilled in noting details and also in
selecting details relevant to the main idea. Details usually answer
the questions that start with Who, What, When, Where, and Why.
The answers are usually directly stated in the selection.

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Here are some tips you must remember in noting significant
details.
1. Significant details in a story center on who, what, where,
when, why, and how. These key words tell you what to look for in
the story.
2. Look back at the selection to find an answer. Do not depend
on your memory.
3. The answer to a question may not use the exact words in
the story. Remember the same idea or event but differently said.
4. When you come to a word you don’t know, look for other
words in the paragraph that explain the unknown word.
Source: Abadilla, Clemence U. Developing Reading Power 6. Manila, Philippines: Saint Mary’s

Publication Corporation, 1988

What ’s More

Directions: Read the paragraph carefully and then answer the

questions that follow.
As COVID-19 strikes the Philippine nation, people rise
together to counter it. At the forefront of the fight against the
virus are our healthcare workers and various frontliners. Daily,
they face the hazard of infection with their mantra: ―We go to
work for you. Please stay at home for us.‖
Healthcare workers who directly work with COVID-positive
patients are outnumbered; and due to their first-hand exposure,
some staff require quarantine themselves - reducing their
numbers. Another big challenge for frontliners is the lack of
medical supplies including Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs).
Community quarantine and social distancing has not
hindered our kababayans in looking for ways to help with the
battle. Different groups, individuals, classmates, colleagues -
groups big and small - have come together, despite limited

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resources and movement. Showing everyone that we are all
#InThisTogether.
Source: Covid-19 Article. Accessed June 15, 2020
https://asiasociety.org/philippines/filipinos-and-nationalism-
during-covid-19-pandemic

1. What struck the Philippine nation? ________________________

2. Who are considered modern heroes in this time of
pandemic? ________________________________________________
3. What were the challenges faced by the frontliners?
___________________________________________________________
4. As a grade 4 learner, what do you think is your role in this
time of pandemic?
___________________________________________________________
If you were a frontliner, would you do the same to win the
battle against Covid-19? Why?
___________________________________________________________

What I Can Do

Directions: Read the story and answer the questions that follow.
Write the letter of the correct answer on a separate sheet of
paper.

The Sick Lion

An Aesop Fable
There once was a very old lion who lived in a cave. He was
so old, he could no longer go out to hunt for his prey. The lion
thought very hard about his problem. He knew he must eat, and
he was getting very hungry. He came up with a plan.
Many animals passed by the lion’s cave every day. ―Oh, I am
so sick and lonely,‖ the lion would say, loud enough for the

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animals to hear. ―Won’t some come in and talk to me?‖ Most took
pity on the great beast and entered his cave.
Soon a clever fox came along. The lion asked her to enter.
―Please clever fox, come entertain me with your stories,‖ the lion
said. ―I am all alone in my cave and cannot leave.‖
The fox was too clever to fall the lion’s trick. ―I am not
coming any closer,‖ she said. ―I see many footprints going into
your cave. However, I do not see any footprints coming out. I will
stay right here.‖
Source: Hermosa, Nemah N, Portia P. Padilla. Facing Challenges through Reading 6. Marikina
City, Philippines: Instructional Coverage System Publishing, Inc. 2008

1. Which word describes the lion?

a. old b. clever c. kind
2. What is the problem of the lion?
a. He is lonely.
b. He misses his family.
c. He could no longer go out to hunt for his prey.
3. Who came along one day?
a. Fox b. Goat c. Horse
4. Why did the fox decline to enter his cave?
a. He was afraid of the lion.
b. He knew that he will not be able to come out.
c. He was hungry.
5. Why do you think most of the animals who entered his
cave did not return?
a. They lived with him.
b. They were eaten by him.
c. They were afraid to go out.

Assessment

Directions: Listen as your parent/guardian reads the text. Then,

answer the questions that follow. Write your answers on the
blanks.

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 Favorite Place
When Ana and her family go out for dinner, they always go
to their favorite restaurant. Their favorite restaurant is Italian
inspired. And they usually go once a week. Ana always gets
pesto, and her little sister always gets carbonara. Their parents
like to try different things.
One week when they were getting ready to go out for dinner,
Ana’s father suggested to eat in a different restaurant. Ana and
her sister Gaea groaned. The new restaurant was Filipino
inspired.
The two are not a fan of grilled food. ―Let’s try it once, and if
you don’t like it, we will go back to your tried and tested favorite
restaurant next week.‖
The two children got into the backseat of the car.
When they arrived at the restaurant, a host met them at the
door, greeted them and led them to a table and said, ―Happy to
serve, we hope that you will love what is on the menu tonight.‖
The restaurant was very nice and their servers as well. The
waiter came out with the food that they ordered. The two
children did not notice how big their smiles were when they saw
the viands being served. There was kare-kare, fried chicken and
pork barbeque.
The family was full in no time. ―I think I have another
favorite place to dine,‖ said Ana. ―Can we switch between the two
restaurants for our weekly dinner?‖ asked Gaea.
―That is a great idea,‖ said Ana’s mother.
1. What type of restaurant was Ana’s favorite?
___________________________________________________________
2. Why would Anna and Gaea have groaned about trying a new
restaurant?
___________________________________________________________
3. What food did they order?
___________________________________________________________

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4. Who wanted to try switching restaurants?
___________________________________________________________

5. What do you think is the moral of the story?

___________________________________________________________

Week 6
Noting Details by Asking/Answering Questions
about a Story/Poem listened to

What I Know

Directions: Read the poem and answer the questions that follow.
Circle the letter of your answer.

Kite in the Sky

Analyn R. Roque

Up above the blue sky,

I see a kite.
A kite in the sky.
It flies freely,
Wandering high.
I wish to be the kite in the sky.

1. What is up in the sky?

a. a kite
b. a bird
c. a cloud
d. a plane
2. What is the color of the sky?
a. red
b. blue
c. violet
d. orange

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 3. Where is the kite?
a. up in the sky
b. under the sea
c. down the road
d. beside the hills

4. Why do you think the speaker of the poem wants to be a

kite?
a. so she can go home.
b. so she can leave alone
c. so she can play all day long.
d. so she can wander like the kite.

What’s In
Directions: Listen as your parent/guardian reads the story.
Then, answer the questions that follow.
A Trip to Valenzuela City
Last Wednesday, the Reyes family from Baguio City decided
to visit Valenzuela City. They woke up very early in the morning.
They had a stopover in Pangasinan at 8:00 am to have their
snacks. They continued their trip and reached Valenzuela City at
10:00 am. They had a great time walking in People’s Park. Kalel
and Jorel rode the swing.
They were amazed to see the different animals in the park.
In the late afternoon, they went to Valenzuela Town Center and
ate. Before leaving, they were able to see the different colors of
the dancing fountain. That night, they had a peaceful sleep at a
hotel nearby.
1. Who decided to have a trip to Valenzuela City?
a. the Roque family
b. the Reyes family
c. the Ramos family
d. the Regalla family

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 2. When did they go to Valenzuela City?
a. last Monday
b. last Tuesday
c. last Wednesday
d. last Thursday

3. Why did they go to Valenzuela Town Center?

a. to eat
b. to play
c. to swim
d. to drink

4. When did they watch the dancing fountain?

a. late in the afternoon
b. late in the morning
c. late in the evening
d. late in at night

5. What did the Reyes family feel about their trip to Valenzuela
City?
a. They felt sad.
b. They felt happy.
c. They felt irritated.
d. They felt disappointed.

What’s New

Directions: Listen as your parent/guardian reads the poem.

Then, answer the questions that follow. Circle the letter of your
answer.

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 Who Loves Daddy Best?

―Happy birthday, Daddy dear,‖

Sang Ken, Len and Jen with cheer.
―We love you so much, we love you real‖
Then kissed Daddy and hugged him, too.
Then quickly Ken went out to play ball,
He went with his friends with just one call.
Len also went outside and followed Ben,
Saying, ―I am bored I will play with Ben and friends,
Then she did tag along.
While Daddy was clueless of what to say,
Jen set the table to serve his Daddy’s cake.
Both ate laughing with silly jokes.
Now, tell me, who loves Daddy best?
1. Who is celebrating his birthday?
a. Ken
b. Ben
c. Jen
d. Daddy

2. Where did Ken go after greeting Daddy?

a. go out to play
b. to the school
c. in the garden
d. with pets

3. Why was Daddy clueless of what to say?

a. Ken and Jen fought over a toy.
b. Ken and Len went out.
c. Len ate the food.

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 d. Jen cried.

4. What did Jen do?

a. She ate alone.
b. She followed her siblings.
c. She cried because her siblings left.
d. She set the table and ate with his Daddy.

5. Who do you think loves Daddy best?

a. Ken
b. Jen
c. Len
d. Mommy

What’s More
Directions: Read the poem, ―Who Loves Daddy Best?‖ again.
Write five (5) wh-questions that you can ask to check if you can
remember the details from the poem. Write the answers beside
the questions you have written. The first one has been done for
you.
Questions Answers
1. Who loves Daddy best? Jen loves Daddy best.

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 What I Can Do

Directions: Read the text below and answer the questions that
follow.

Air
Analyn R. Roque

I see the smoke,

I smell it is burned.
I cover my nose,
But my handkerchief was not close.
I inhaled the smell,
Oh, I am not feeling well.
I coughed a lot,
I feel hard enough.
I wish that the air,
Be clean again.
So that when I go out,
I would be breathing fresh air.
So factories please,
And smokers too,
Including smoke belchers
I’m all pleading you.
Stop polluting,
The air we breathe.
Before you and I
May find it hard to breathe.

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 1. What is the poem about?
a. noise pollution
b. water pollution
c. land pollution
d. air pollution

2. What did the speaker smell?

a. flower
b. smoke
c. Coke
d. fire

3. Why did the speaker inhale the smoke?

a. He has no handkerchief.
b. He has no water.
c. He has no hand.
d. He has no fan.

4. To whom is the speaker of the poem pleading to?

a. to the smokers
b. to the factory owners
c. to the smoke belchers
d. All of the above.

5. Why do you think air is important?

a. It is what we breathe.
b. It is what we drink.
c. It is what we feel.
d. It is what we eat.

Assessment

Directions: Listen as your parent/guardian reads a text, then

answer the questions that follow. Write the letter your answer on
the blanks.

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 The World Has Become Silent.
Analyn R. Roque
The world has become silent.
People locked at home.
Washing hands, wearing masks,
Social distancing is a must.
Those are the thing one must do,
To prevent the virus from coming to you.
The world has become silent.
No work, no pay
And it is not a holiday.
The world has become silent.
Relatives and friends have stopped coming
No more partying.
The world has become silent.
Schools are closed,
No more noise
No more chores
No more running from coast to coast.

1. Based on the poem, where are the people locked?_____

a. People are locked at home.
b. People are locked at stores.
c. People are locked in cinemas.
d. People are locked in hospitals.

2. What are the things that people do to keep the virus

away?_____
a. washing hands
b. wearing masks
c. social distancing
d. All of the above.

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 3. What are closed?_____
a. world
b. homes
c. school
d. universe

4. Why do you think relatives and friend have stopped

coming?_____
a. to prevent the virus from spreading.
b. to minimize the noise they produce.
c. to promote solidarity.
d. to spread the virus.

5. What made the world silent?_____

a. All Saints’ Day
b. Christmas
c. New Year
d. Covid-19

Additional Activity

Directions: Choose a story that you liked the most. Note the
important details from the story by answering the following
questions:
1. Who is the character in the story?

2. When did the story happen?

3. Why do you think the main character acted that way?

4. What is the moral of the story?

5. If you were the character, will you have the same actions or
decisions?

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Week 7
Identify and Discuss the Elements of the Story

What I Know
(Sequencing Events)

Directions: Read the story then, arrange the events in order by

using 1-5 (1 being first)

Mr. Santos and His Morning Exercises

Mr. Santos was a likeable neighbor that we had for years.
One day, he woke and didn’t feel so well. He decided to go to see
Dr. Ramos to see what problem might be. Dr. Ramos is the best!
Dr. Ramos did some blood work on Mr. Santos. He found
out that his blood contains very little vitamins and minerals. He
recommended that Mr. Santos begin to eat more fruits and
vegetables. In addition, he wanted Mr. Santos to exercise three
times a week for thirty minutes every time.
Mr. Santos wanted to feel better, so he followed the good doctor’s
advice. Every morning he woke up, he followed the same routine.
First, he ate a grapefruit and drank a glass of water. He would
then walk two miles. He would end off with a full body stretch.
Then he would ride his bike to work.

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 Source: Health Related Stories. Accessed June 16, 2020

http://www.teachnology.com/worksheets/language_arts/sequence/ver2/

As months went on, Mr. Santos felt a ton better. He began

to help his wife prune their garden every night after work. As
form of payment, his wife would always make a healthy dinner
for him.

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 What’s In

Directions: Read the story carefully. Then, sequence the

events in chronological order by using A-E (A being first).
Eating Healthy
Ethan loved eating chicken nuggets, pizza, fries, and
burgers. For drinks, he always liked milk teas, cola or sugary
drinks. The sweeter it was the more he liked it. His mother said.
"You eat too much sugar. Look at what you're eating for
breakfast." Ethan looked at the food in front of him. He had juice,
Rainbow Sugar Krispies, and a donut.
He smiled and took a bite of his glazed jelly-filled donut. He
chewed and then stopped when his teeth began to ache. "You
have to go to the dentist if you're getting cavities.‖ Mom said.
"Why do the delicious things have to be bad for me? I can’t eat
broccoli forever. I am not a rabbit." Ethan replied.
"I know. But you don't get all the vitamins and minerals you
need from the stuff you like to eat. All that food is sugar and fat.
You need good food for healthy teeth, eyes, and even your brain!"
His mother explained "If you can't start making healthy choices
more often, I won't buy any junk food or sweets to keep in the
house for snacks." Ethan frowned.
"Snacks are occasional treats, not your regular meals. I
should have bought more healthy breakfast foods for you.
Tomorrow you will have eggs, toast without jam, bacon, some
fresh fruit, and a glass of milk," His mom explained. "That
doesn't sound too bad" Ethan replied.
―I am not going to put all these sweets in your lunch
anymore, either. You will get yogurt, raisins, or fresh fruit for
your dessert in your lunch, okay?" Mom explained. Ethan did not
want to agree. But his mom's suggestion wasn't really that bad.
Maybe his teeth wouldn't hurt so much anymore, either. He
really did not like trips to the dentist.

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 Source: Reading Comprehension: Eating Healthy. Accessed June 16, 2020
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/103090278957484301/

What’s New

Directions: Read the story carefully. Then, arrange the events in

chronological order by coloring each crayon according to the
following legend:
Red – first, Orange – second, Yellow – third, Green – fourth, and
Blue - fifth.
Wearing a Mask
Sometimes adults and kids need to wear masks to protect
other people from getting sick. This might be something new for
me!
Masks might feel kind of uncomfortable at first, but I will
get used to it! Even when I wear a mask it is still important to
stay 6 feet away from other people. It is still okay to touch and
hug my family. I usually don’t need to wear a mask at home.
If I go to a store or to an appointment, I need to wear a
mask. If I go somewhere with my family and there are other
people around, I should wear a mask. A mask can protect other
people if I cough or sneeze. It will also protect me from others! It
is still important to wash my hands or use hand sanitizer.

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 Doctors are working hard to find ways to make COVID-19
go away. Once it is gone, I won’t need to wear a mask anymore.
Wearing a mask is different but it will be okay!
Source: Covid-19 Reading Comprehension: Wearing a Mask. Access June 17, 2020
http://www.texasautismsociety.org/wpcontent/uploads/2020/04/Wearing-Masks-Social-Story.pdf

What is It

Did you know that sequencing refers to the identification of

the components of a story, such as the beginning, middle, and
end? It is also the ability to retell the events within a given text in
the order in which they occurred.
The ability to sequence events in a text is a key comprehension
strategy, especially for narrative texts. Finding meaning in a text
depends on the ability to understand and place the details, the
sequence of events, within some larger context—the beginning,

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middle, and end of a story. The ordering of events in a story,
along with connecting words such as once upon a time, then,
later, afterwards, and in the end, are good examples of textual
features, an understanding of which gives the reader a way of
integrating the story's individual parts into its larger framework—
and thereby understanding the author's purpose.
Source: Sequencing of Events. Accessed June 16, 2020

What’s More “Matchy- Matchy”

Directions: Read the story. Then, arrange the events in

chronological order Write the paragraphs on the space provided
in each number.
Why is it Important to Wash my Hand?
Right now, some germs are called Coronavirus makes a lot
of people sick. Germs can be passed on other people who are
well, then they can become sick too.
One of the ways I can stay healthy and not become sick is
by washing my hands before and after I touch things, including
my face. I must also wash my hands carefully after I cough,
sneeze, and use the bathroom. This will help to keep the germs
away so I stay healthy. When I wash my hands, I need to use
soap and count to 20 while I wash. I could even sing Happy
Birthday to help me know how long to wash for. When I have
washed my hands, it is very important that I dry them properly. I
can use a dryer or a paper towel which I can put in the trash
when I am finished.
I will try hard to remember to wash and dry my hands a lot
when I am at home and at school. I will try to keep the
Coronavirus germs away.
Source: Sequencing of Events. Accessed June 16, 2020
https://www.teachervision.com/readingcomprehension/sequencng-lesson

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 What I Can Do

Directions: Read the story and number the picture according to

the sequence in the story. Write a sentence describing what
happened in each picture.
Thermometers
Harold was not feeling well. In fact he had a fever. He
decided to go the hospital. When the nurse came in, they checked
his height and weight. Then, they checked his temperature.
The thing was, this thermometer the nurse used was very
different from the one his mom used at home. His mom used a
white plastic one with a silver tip. He put the tip under his
tongue and sat around until it beeped. Then he read the digital
display to see his temperature. This one was different. The nurse
took a beige wand style thermometer with what looked like a
suction cup at the end and ran across his forehead. It beeped
and showed the temperature in just a second or two.
―Wow!‖ Harold exclaimed. ―That’s cool, because it’s so fast.‖
The nurse grinned at him. ―Yup, it’s quick and painless.‖ She
agreed, frowning at the reading of his temperature.
Harold was suddenly curious. ―Are there any other kind of
thermometers?‖ She nodded sagely. ―We used to use the glass
ones long ago, but they took a long time under the tongue and
could break. Now we mostly used this forehead checking ones.
They’re fast but not most accurate.‖
―What is the most accurate then?‖
―Rectal temperature.‖ She informed him.
―What’s that?‖
Source: Health Related Stories: You Got me Sick. Accessed June 17, 2020
http://mskramos.weebly.com/uploads/1/7/0/7/17072480/you-got-me-sick-fourth-grade-reading-
comprehension-worksheet.pdf

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 Assessment
Directions: Read the story below, then arrange the events in
proper order. Write the number on the space provided.

Tiny House
Analyn R. Roque

A funny little house can be found in the forest. It was made of

stone, with a log roof, and the cutest little brown door.
On the day that Paola found the house. Paola got down on her
knees to examine the little house. How was one to knock on such
a tiny door? She tapped it with the tip of her fingernail.
Then she tapped again. There was a rustling sound, and then to
Paola’s surprise, the door was flung open, and there stood before
her a tiny little fairy.

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―You’re late!‖ the fairy said.
―I am?‖ Paola replied.
―Lunch is getting cold!‖ The fairy reached for Paola’s hand and
when they touched, Paola felt a bit dizzy. The next thing she
knew, she was as tiny as the fairy, and she was being led into a
neatly furnished house.

__________ Paola kneels to examine the house.

__________ A fairy opens the door.
__________ Paola finds the little house.
__________ Paola taps on the little door.
__________ The fairy leads Amanda into the house.

Week 8
Identifying meanings of unfamiliar words
through structural analysis (words and affixes:
prefixes and suffixes)

What I Know
Directions: Underline the words with affixes.
1. I miss riding bicycles.
2. For my assignment, I must rewrite my draft before I can
submit it.
3. The story of flying houses is unbelievable.
4. Heneral Luna was a fearless general.
5. The place looks unfamiliar.

What’s New
Read the following sentences.
1. "It's unsafe to go outside. The rains are strong", said father.

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 2. They saw roofless houses and buildings destroyed by the
typhoon.
3. Lifeless bodies of men, women, children, and animals were on
the streets.
4. People seems unhappy over the tragedy.
5. After the typhoon and strong flood, we are still thankful for the
sunshine.
Study the underlined words. What did you observe with the
underlined words? Do they have root words? What words have
prefixes? What words have suffixes?

What is It
A prefix is a syllable or syllables placed at the beginning of a
base word.
A suffix is a syllable or syllables joined after a root word.
The meaning of a word can be figured out by putting together the
meaning of its affixes and the base word.
Prefix Meaning Examples Suffix Meaning Examples
un,il,in, opposite dislike, ness, The state weakness
im,ir,dis of/not illegal tion, or quality promotion
unbelievable ity , (to make security
incorrect ment nouns) excitement
improper
irregular
re to do reread. able Means comfortable
again review capable or usable
worthy of
mis in a wrong misread, less without homeless
way, misuse useless
wrongly
anti against anti-war full full of Hopeful
beautiful

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 What’s More
Directions: Write the correct word that will complete the thought
of the second sentence, the underlined word will serve as your
guide. Use the first sentence as your guide in forming the new
word.
Example:
My classmate was not honest when she was asked by our
teacher. He was dishonest.
1. The beggar has no home. He was __________.
2. Jim lost his job because of the pandemic. He was
______________.
3. The problem was quite not possible to solve. It seemed
________________.
4. Father did not seem to agree with mother’s plan. He wanted to
_____________ but could not stop her.
5. The teacher asked me to write again my name. I must ______
my name in cursive form.

What I Can Do

Directions: Choose the correct word inside the box to complete

each sentence.
1. My parents said I had to wait until Christmas to ______ my
presents.
2. I forgot my phone and had to ______ home to get it.
3. Jake was sad because he was ______ to get tickets for the
concert.
4. Phoebe almost fell because her shoelaces were
_____________.

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5. Annika is a _____________ child, she is always helpful and
kind.

Assessment

Directions: Read the following sentences. Then give/answer

what is being asked. Write the letter of your answer on the space
provided.

1. The story of the flying monkey is untrue. Untrue

means_______________.
a. not true
b. not real
c. must be true
d. must be real

2. The storyteller looked unsure of the events of the story.

Unsure means__________.
a. not real
b. not true
c. not glue
d. not sure

3. The character was very fearless. Fearless means

_______________.
a. not fear
b. opposite of fear
c. without fear
d. full of fear

4. Kids love it when he retells his adventures. Retell means

_____________.
a. tell again
b. listen again
c. write again
d. talk again

5. During storytelling time, I can see their beautiful smiles.

Beautiful means ___________.
a. full of beauty

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 b. not real beauty
c. without beauty
d. opposite of beauty
6.

Additional Activity
Directions: Use the given words with affixes in sentences. Use
the space provided.

1. citizenship ________________________________________
2. favoritism ________________________________________
3. renew ________________________________________
4. imperfect ________________________________________
5. happiness ________________________________________

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References

Book

Logue, Concordia C, Regina R. Condez, Saturnina R. Ferrer,

Miriam B. Capili, Anita A. Bagabaldo. Developing Reading
Power 4. Manila, Philippines: Saint Mary’s Publication
Corporation, 2004

Websites

Reading Comprehension: Eating Healthy. Accessed June 16,

2020
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/103090278957484301/
Covid-19 Reading Comprehension: Wearing a Mask. Access
June 17, 2020
http://www.texasautismsociety.org/wpcontent/uploads/2020/0
4/Wearing-Masks-Social-Story.pdf
Sequencing of Events. Accessed June 16, 2020
https://www.teachervision.com/readingcomprehension/sequenc
ng-lesson
Health Related Stories: You Got me Sick. Accessed June 17,
2020
http://mskramos.weebly.com/uploads/1/7/0/7/17072480/you
-got-me-sick-fourth-grade-reading-comprehension-worksheet.pdf

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For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:

Department of Education – Valenzuela City

Office Address: Pio Valenzuela St. Marulas, Valenzuela City

Telefax: 02-292-3247
E-mail Address: sdovalenzuela@deped.gov.ph

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