DIVISION OF NAVOTAS CITY

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S.Y. 2021-2022
NAVOTAS CITY PHILIPPINES
English – Grade 6
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Quarter 3
Second Edition, 2021

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Undersecretary: Diosdado M. San Antonio

Development Team of the Module

Writer: Rosalinda V. Bragais / Maricar B. Villanueva / Jasmin B. Dela Cruz
Editors: Rosalinda V. Bragais
Reviewers: Marco D. Meduranda
Illustrator: Eric De Guia - BLR Production Division
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Management Team: Alejandro G. Ibañez, OIC- Schools Division Superintendent
Isabelle S. Sibayan, OIC- Asst. Schools Division Superintendent
Loida O. Balasa, Chief, Curriculum Implementation Division
Marco D. Meduranda, EPS in English
Grace R. Nieves, EPS In Charge of LRMS
Lorena J. Mutas, ADM Coordinator
Vergel Junior C. Eusebio, PDO II LRMS

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Department of Education – Navotas City

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 Table of Contents
What I Know ......................................................................... 1

Module 1............................................................................... 4

Module 2............................................................................... 7

Module 3............................................................................... 15

Module 4............................................................................... 19

Module 5............................................................................... 22

Module 6............................................................................... 24

Module 7............................................................................... 30

Module 8............................................................................... 34

Assessment ........................................................................... 38

Answer Key ........................................................................... 41

References ............................................................................ 46
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following statements is an opinion?

a. North Bay Boulevard North Elementary School is located in Navotas City.
b. Pangisdaan Festival is held on January 16 every year to celebrate the
founding of Navotas City.
c. I think Navotas City is the most peaceful place in Metro Manila.
d. Navotas City has been known as the Fishing Capital of the Philippines.

2. Bees are probably the busiest of God’s creation. All day long they go from
flower to flower, working tirelessly to get the nectar thay they need to make
honey. The bees have to visit hundreds of flowers daily to make their quota
of nectar, and they have to fly hundreds of miles looking for flowers. Bees
can not afford to be lazy. They are either flying from flower to flower or
feeding upon the flowers. They are indeed very busy creatures.
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
a. Bees are busy creatures.
b. The bees have to visit hundreds of flowers.
c. Bees can not afford to be lazy.
d. The bees are very industrious.

3. At the St. Joseph’s Church in Las Piῆas, Metro Manila, is a unique

musical instrument. This musical instrument is a bamboo organ, the only
one of its kind in the world. It has more than 900 tubes, 843 of which are
made of bamboo. The rest are made of metal. The organ is more than five
meters high, four meters wide, and a meter deep.
The main idea of the paragraph is ______________________________________.
a. St. Joseph’s Church in Las Piῆas
b. The bamboo organ, a unique musical instrument
c. The bamboo organ is made of bamboo and metal
d. The bamboo organ in Las Piῆas, Metro Manila

Part 1- Lam-ang is the hero of the epic

He was the son of Don Juan and Doῆa Namongan, the richest
couple in Nalbuan, a town located east of Naguilian, another town in
La Union. When Lam-ang was born, he already had the power of
speech. He learned from his mother that his father went to war against
Igorots when he was still in his mother’s womb. He had not returned
since then.

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4. Which is the best summary of the selection in two sentences?
a. Lam-ang was the son of Don Juan and Doῆa Namongan. He has the
power of speech when he was born.
b. Lam-ang was the son of Don Juan and Doῆa Namongan, the richest
couple in Nalbuan. He was born with the power of speech.
c. Don Juan and Doῆa Namongan, the richest couple in Nalbuan has a son
named Lam-ang who was born with the power of speech. His father had
not return since he went to war against the Igorots.
d. The son of Don Juan & Doῆa Namongan was born with the power of
speech. His named was Lam-ang.

5. There are various sources of information. Which of the following is an

example of non-print source?
a. books
b. journals
c. newspapers
d. radio program

6. Long ago in India, a rabbit was walking in the forest with his friends, a
monkey, and a dog. “It’s a beautiful morning,” the rabbit said. “The weather
is just right,” said the dog. “But it is good to be out of the sun in the cool
shade of the trees,” added the monkey.
Who are the characters in this passage?
a. the rabbit and the dog
b. the dog and the monkey
c. the rabbit and the monkey
d. the rabbit, the dog, and the monkey

7. “The sea!” screamed the people. Hardly had they spoken when the great wall
of water struck the shore. The noise was louder than any thunder. The
hillside shook. A sheet of foam was dashed far up to where the people stood.
When the sea went back, not a house was left below them on the hillside
shore or along the shore.
What type of conflict is shown?
a. character vs man
b. character vs self
c. character vs. society
d. character vs nature

8. Choose the mood that is conveyed in this passage.

I’ve no words to say for the kindness done to me.
I will always count on you, for the help you’ve given me.
I will never forget I owe you a debt that I must repay you,
Somehow, someday, somewhere.
a. sadness
b. gratitude
c. despair
d. anger

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 The Bundle of Sticks
An old monkey on the point of death summoned his sons around him
to give them some parting advice. He ordered them to bring in a bundle of
sticks and said to his eldest son: “Break it.” The son strained and
strained, but with all his efforts was unable to break the sticks. The other
sons also tried, but none of them was successful. “Untie the bundle,” said
the father, “and each one of you take a stick.” When they had done so, he
called out to them: “Now, break,” and each stick was easily broken. “You
see my meaning,” said their father.

9. What is the theme of this story?

a. There is strength in unity.
b. Appreciate what you have.
c. Two heads are better than one.
d. Do not attempt the impossible.

10. Which of the following statements is NOT true about narrative writing?
a. Narratives can be essays, fairy tales, short stories, novels, plays,
autobiographies, and histories.
b. Narratives may be a sequence of events in chronological order, or an
imagined tale with flashbacks or multiple timelines.
c. Narratives is a form of writing that tells a story.
d. Narratives do not have conflict or problem that requires resolution.

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 MODULE 1

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
on how to present coherent, comprehensive report on differing viewpoints on an issue
specifically in identifying fact and opinion. The scope of this module permits it to be
used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse
vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to
correspond with the textbook you are now using.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Identify fact and opinion.

Lesson
Identifying Fact and Opinion
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Fact and Opinion

Example:
A fact is a true statement that
can be proved or verified. A There are seven days
fact does not change no in a week.
matter who says it.

An opinion is a view or
judgment formed on something
Example: that a person thinks or feels,
Sunday is the best day and not necessarily supported
in a week. by proof. Opinions change from
person to person.

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Activity 1: Let’s Dance it!

Directions: Read each statement carefully. Identify whether it is a fact or an

opinion.

1. The history of ballet began in Italy during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.
________________

2. Dancing is a safe and healthy activity. ________________

3. Hip hop dancing has been featured in movies such as Step Up and Stomp the
Yard. ________________

4. Ballet dancing requires more training than hip hop dancing. _____________

5. Dancing is a lot more fun when you have a partner. ________________

6. It takes two people to do the Tango as it was intended to be done. ______________

7. People have been dancing for thousands of years. ________________

8. Dancing isn’t a real sport. ________________

9. Break dancing is a style of dance that originated in New York in the 1970s.
_____________

10. Liza Macuja-Elizalde is a well-known prima ballerina in the Philippines.

______________

Activity 2: Check it out!

Directions: Determine whether each of the sentences is a fact or an opinion. Check

the box of the correct answer.

1. Rodrigo Duterte was the 16th president of our country. fact opinion

2. Wearing a jacket today is a good idea. fact opinion

3. Guided tours to mountains are easier and more comfortable.

fact opinion

4. I think the hall has space, enough to hold a gathering of five thousand people.

fact opinion

5. Christmas is our most favorite part of the year. fact opinion

6. Michael Jordan has a career average of 30.4 points per game.

fact opinion

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7. Oranges contain both calcium and vitamin C. fact opinion

8. Lord of the Rings: Return of the King won eleven Oscars Academy Awards.

fact opinion

9. Home schooling is way better than going to school. fact opinion

10. The fastest land-dwelling creature is the Cheetah. fact opinion

Directions: Read and study the selection below. Draw two columns on your paper.
Write a fact-sentence on the first column and an opinion-sentence on the second
column.

Lapu-lapu, The First Defender of Filipino Freedom

Lapu-lapu, the ruler of Mactan did not like the coming of Magellan. He
felt the Spaniards did not come here to make friends. He felt the foreigners
would rule the country. He resented the idea of giving tribute to the Spaniards.
Magellan did not like the defiant attitude of Lapu-lapu. He believed that
the Spaniards were the best fighters in the world. Lapu-lapu and his men could
not be better warriors than the Spaniards. The native warriors defended the
island, killed Magellan, and drove the soldiers to their ships.
The victory of Lapu-lapu over Magellan was very significant. The victory
proved the Filipinos are brave people.

Fact-Sentence Opinion-Sentence

1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5.
6.

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 MODULE 2

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
on how to present a coherent, comprehensive report on differing viewpoints on an
issue specifically on identifying the main idea. The scope of this module permits it to
be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the
diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to
correspond with the textbook you are now using.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Identify the main idea.

Lesson
Identifying the Main Idea
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The main idea is the central, or most important idea in a paragraph or passage. It
states the purpose and sets the direction of the paragraph or passage. When the
main idea of a paragraph is stated, it is most often found in the first sentence of the
paragraph. However, the main idea may be found in any sentence of the paragraph.

To find the main idea of any paragraph or passage, ask these questions:

1. Who or what is the paragraph about?

2. What aspect or idea about the ‘who’ or ‘what’ is the author concerned with?

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Activity 1

Directions: Read each paragraph and identify the main idea. Choose the letter of the
correct answer.

1. Sandy sings in the church choir. She sings a solo every week. Everyone
looks forward to hearing her sing. Last Sunday Mrs. Smith said, “Sandy
has the voice of an angel.” We all agreed with her. I think she will be
famous one day.
A. The church has a choir.
B. Sandy goes to church.
C. Sandy is a great singer.
D. Sandy sang a solo each week.

2. Tommy ran down the street chasing his dog. “Bobby! Bobby!” he yelled. He
knew he should have checked the gate before letting Bobby into the back yard.
His mother has told him a hundred times. How had he forgotten? If he had
closed it, Bobby would still be in the back yard.
A. Bobby ran away.
B. Tommy forgot to make sure the gate was closed.
C. Tommy was forgetful.
D. Tommy’s mother was bossy.

3. Joy sat on the bench at the baseball field and waited. She didn’t like waiting
alone. All the other kids had been picked up by their parents. Where was her
mother? Suddenly, her mother came running to her. “Oh Joy, I’m so sorry.
Next time I will make myself a note.”
A. Joy’s mother forgot to pick her up.
B. Joy hated sitting alone.
C. Joy plays baseball.
D. Joy’s mother writes notes.

4. I went to the ice cream shop and ate a huge sundae. When I got home, supper
was ready. Mom had cooked my favorite meal. No matter how I tried, I couldn’t
make myself eat.
A. I like ice cream.
B. Mom is a good cook.
C. I was too full to eat supper.
D. I was sick.

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5. Jill’s cat, Whiskers stays indoors even on a nice sunny day. We leave the door
open, but Whiskers still hides inside. We know Whiskers would like to come
outside but we do not know why the cat stays indoors. Whiskers will get to
the door but will remain inside.
A. Jill has a cat.
B. Whiskers stay indoors.
C. Whiskers love playing.
D. Jill likes cats.

6. The fairground was busy with kids and their families having a good time. There
were laughter and screams of delight. Kids were smiling and skipping along
the paths around the fairground rides. The kids raised their hands in joy as
the rides went up and down.
A. Fairgrounds are busy.
B. Kids can smile.
C. The kids were having fun.
D. The rides were available.

7. Meg’s chicken soup has carrots, peas, and chicken too. Meg also puts in
pepper, some broccoli, and a few onion slices. She stirs in some tomato paste
and adds her special soup spice. After the soup has simmered a little, Meg
adds a pinch of salt.
A. Ingredients in Meg’s soup.
B. There is salt in the soup.
C. Chicken soup has chicken.
D. Meg can cook.

8. Lucy would never get her room clean. It looked like a tornado had hit it. She couldn’t
believe how much damage her friends had done. They pull everything out and didn’t
put anything back. The Glue was spilled all over her rug, and fingernail polish was
spilled on her new bedspread. They had even wiped their chocolate-covered fingers on
her curtains. Wow! What a mess!
A. There is glue on the rug.
B. Lucy’s friends are messy.
C. A tornado hit the house.
D. Lucy’s friends ate chocolate.

9. Tim and his family went fishing today. They stopped on the way to the lake
and bought all their favorite snacks. When they got to the lake, they ate and
then started fishing. Tim caught four fish, and his brother caught three. They
laughed and gave each other a high-five every time they caught a fish. The
whole family had a great time. Maybe they would go fishing again soon.
A. Tim caught four fish.
B. He ate his favorite snack.
C. The family had a great time.
D. They ate fish for supper.

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 10. Although many people think a koala is a bear, it is not. The koala is a type of
mammal called a marsupial. A kangaroo is also a marsupial. These mammals
carry their babies in a pouch. The kangaroo’s pouch is on her stomach, but
the koala’s pouch is on her back. Both feed their babies milk and keep them
secure in their pouch until they are strong enough to survive on their own.
A. The koala is not a bear.
B. The kangaroo is nothing like the koala.
C. The kangaroo and koala are mostly alike but have some differences.
D. The kangaroo and koala are exactly alike.

Activity 2

Directions: Read each paragraph. Select the statement that best expresses the main
idea. Circle the letter of the correct answer.

1. People often refer to taxes in terms of their being much too high. In reality,
they are probably even higher than you think, because in addition to the
federal income tax we are now studying, there are many other Federal, State,
and local taxes, including sales taxes, inheritance taxes, state income taxes,
personal property taxes, real estate taxes, and others. These are just some of
the most obvious ones.
A. Taxes are much too high.
B. We pay more taxes than we may realize.
C. Inheritance taxes and real estate taxes are unfair.
D. Some taxes are hidden.

2. The fact that electronic computers are now used for data processing has led
the public to believe that it is a mysterious, complicated science and that
computers are giant brains. Both ideas are false. A computer is basically just
a high-speed adding machine that performs the functions it is told to. If the
input data are varied even a little, the computer is unable to operate until it
is programmed to accept the variations. The business operations it performs
are impressive only because of the extremely high speed of manipulation, but
most of these operations have been used for decades. Unlike man, the
computer performs repetitive calculations without getting tired or bored.
A. A computer is a high-speed adding machine.
B. A computer is a mysterious giant brain.
C. A computer is impressive because of its high speed.
D. A computer is superior to man in many ways.

3. There is a common belief that while the dog is man’s best friend, the coyote is
his worst enemy. The bad reputation of the coyote traces back to his fondness
for small animals; he hunts at night and is particularly destructive to sheep,
young pigs, and poultry. Yet it is sometimes wise to encourage coyotes.
Provided valuable farm animals are protected, the coyote will often free the
property of other animals, like rabbits, which are ruinous to crops and certain

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 trees. He is especially beneficial in keeping down the rodent population. Where
coyotes have been allowed to do their work without molestation, ranchers and
fruit growers have found them so valuable that they would no more shoot
them than they would shoot their dogs.
A. Under certain conditions, the coyote is helpful to man.
B. The coyote is feared because of his fondness for small animals.
C. Modern ranchers would no sooner shoot coyotes than they would shoot
dogs.
D. The coyote usually prefers rabbits and other rodents to sheep and poultry.

4. In earlier days those who had overseas business which they believed should
be discussed personally, took ship, and set out across the briny deep. Once
aboard they transacted their affairs, engaging in commercial and social
matters or conducting government business. Today ships and passengers
continue to sail the seven seas, and airplanes soar overhead. But above them
all, words speed through the sky – telephone conversations quickly bring
together in the most personal fashion people who are separated by thousands
of miles.
A. Overseas telephone service today is ruling out all need for overseas travel.
B. Nothing can take the place of person-to-person conversation in settling
business, social, and government problems.
C. Many conversations which once required overseas travel can now be
conducted through telephone.
D. Even with modern overseas telephone service people continue to travel
abroad by ship or by plane.

5. The Masai of East Africa raises cattle for a living. Very little grain is raised in
the area, so the people depend on the cattle for food. Most people drink a
gallon of milk a day, and beef is a popular meat. Cow's blood is also used as
food. It doesn't spoil, it provides protein and minerals, and it can be taken
from cows while traveling.
A. There is much grain raised in the world.
B. People in different areas of the world eat odd foods.
C. Cows provide food for the Masai.
D. There are many kinds of cattle raised by the Masai.

6. Native Americans dried strips of meat, pounded it into a paste, and then mixed
it with fat. Sometimes they added berries and sugar. Then they pressed it into
small cakes. They called these cakes pemmican. Pemmican didn't spoil, and
it provided lots of energy for people traveling or going hunting. Today explorers
still carry and eat this food.
A. Who uses pemmican today?
B. What can be put into pemmican?
C. How pemmican is prepared and used?
D. Why people eat and store pemmican today?

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7. Because lambs are sometimes eaten by coyotes, ranchers may hunt or trap
the coyotes. However, killing coyotes may upset nature's balance. Scientists
have found a way to protect sheep without killing coyotes. Coyotes are fed
lamb meat treated with a drug. When they eat the meat, they get sick. Later,
coyotes won't even go near lambs. They'll hunt rabbits instead.
A. Why coyotes prefer rabbits to lambs?
B. Why killing coyotes’ upsets nature's balance?
C. How scientists help protect sheep and coyotes?
D. What kinds of people don't like coyotes?

8. "Are you already done, son?" his father asked. "It seems like you just got in
the water." Jacob was finished with his bath in less than two minutes. He got
his body and hair wet, rubbed some grape flavored shampoo on his hair,
washed his body with soap, and quickly rinsed it off. He liked to take fast
baths so he would have more time to play. In fact, Jacob never took a long
bath. To him, the faster the bath, the better.
A. Jacob is very clean.
B. Jacob uses grape flavored shampoo.
C. Jacob likes to take fast baths.
D. Jacob never took showers.

9. Lisa knew all the seven dwarfs except one. She remembered Grumpy, Sleepy,
and Bashful. And of course, she couldn't forget Doc and Dopey. Dopey was
her favorite. But there was one she just could not remember. Let's see. There's
also Sneezy, and that's six. But she could not remember that last one. What
was his name?
A. Dopey was Lisa's favorite dwarf.
B. Lisa could not remember the name of one of the dwarfs.
C. There were seven dwarfs in all.
D. Lisa had a good memory.

10. Most people think that gorillas are mean, but they are actually shy. It seems
that such a huge animal with very large teeth would be aggressive. Hollywood
movies help convey this image of the scary, ferocious gorilla. In fact, gorillas
only attack if they are provoked. However, gorillas usually don't have to fight
other animals because of their impressive size.
A. Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.
B. Gorillas are mean animals.
C. Gorillas don't like other animals.
D. Gorillas communicate well with other animals.

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 Directions: Write the main idea of the paragraph in the center circle below.
Write the supporting ideas in the outside circles.

Benjamin Franklin: Scientist and Inventor

While Benjamin Franklin is known as a statesman and diplomat, he was
also an accomplished inventor and scientist. Franklin was mainly a printer by
profession, but he also investigated natural phenomena, such as ocean
currents and lightning. His marine research led to his publication of a map of
the Gulf Stream currents. Franklin developed theories about electricity, made
famous by his experiment with a kite and a key during a lightning storm. As a
result of his work with electricity, Franklin invented the lightning rod, which
protected buildings from lightning strikes. Always curious and imaginative,
Franklin also invented the bifocal glasses, the Franklin stove, an odometer for
carriages and a musical instrument called a glass armonica. He investigated
evaporation as a cooling technique and designed nautical enhancements,
including watertight compartments.

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 The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
by Mark Twain
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, written in 1876, is the story of a boy growing up
on the Mississippi River. In this passage, Tom’s town believes that he and his
friends have drowned. In fact, Tom and his friends are alive and planning to
surprise the town by appearing at their funeral.
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BUT there was no hilarity in the little town that same tranquil Saturday
afternoon. The Harpers, and Aunt Polly’s family, were being put into mourning,
with great grief and many tears. An unusual quiet possessed the village,
although it was ordinarily quiet enough, in all conscience. The villagers
conducted their concerns with an absent air and talked little; but they sighed
often. The Saturday holiday seemed a burden to the children. They had no heart
in their sports, and gradually gave them up.

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 MODULE 3

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
on how to present a coherent, comprehensive report on differing viewpoints on an
issue by summarizing ideas. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many
different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary
level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the
course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with
the textbook you are now using.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Summarize ideas.

Lesson
Summarizing Ideas
3

Summarizing requires the reader to evaluate the information and determine what
is most important.

Steps in Summarizing
What are we doing 1. Read or listen to a text.
when we summarize? 2. Write down information worth
We try to find the key remembering.
words and phrases 3. Look at your notes, identify
that capture the main the main ideas.
ideas and important 4. Write a topic sentence stating
details from the text. the main idea.
5. Paraphrase key details that
support your main ideas.

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A. Directions: Read the passage. Write down 5 facts about the Bermuda Triangle in
your own words.

Strange Disappearances
The Bermuda Triangle is a mysterious area in the North Atlantic Ocean
between Bermuda, Miami, and San Juan. This triangle of the ocean has caused
many disappearances throughout history. Over 75 planes and hundreds of
ships have vanished in this area. In 1995, five training flights left from a Florida
Naval Base and never returned. The boat that was sent on a rescue mission to
find the planes also vanished without a trace. In 1918, the navy ship USS
Cyclops, with its crew of 309 also disappeared. Many of the disappearances
inside the Bermuda Triangle have occurred during perfect weather conditions.
There are some possible reasons behind the disappearances in the Bermuda
Triangle. The area is known for its tropical cyclones, which have killed
thousands of people. Large gas explosions could also be blamed for the
disappearances. The explosions are caused by drillings or landslides under the
surface of the earth. The gas from the explosions could cause boats to sink to
the bottom of the ocean or even blow planes up.

1. _____________________________________________________________________
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2. _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
4. _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
5. _____________________________________________________________________
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B. Directions: Read the passage. Write down 5 facts about the Capital Cities of the
World in your own words.

Capital Cities of the World

A capital city is the heart of a country. It is where the government makes all
the major decisions for their country and where all the important functions of
the country are carried out. Many of the leaders within a country live in the
capital city. It can be quite expensive to live in a capital city because so many
people want to live and work there. Most capital cities are densely populated,
and many people live in apartments in tall skyscrapers. Some countries don’t
even have a capital city, while other countries have more than one such as
Bolivia which has two capital cities and South Africa which has three. Some of
the capital cities of the world include Beijing, Tokyo, London, Canberra,
Moscow, Washington, Rome, and Madrid. Some capital cities such as Canberra
and Washington were specifically built to become capital cities for their country.

1. _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
4. _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
5. _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

Directions: Read the passage below and pay attention to the main ideas and
important details about the topic. Write 5 sentence summary on the lines provided.

1-5.

The Mimic Octopus Summary

The chameleon is a creature that has _______________________________________
the ability to change its appearance in _______________________________________
the face of danger. Do you know a sea _______________________________________
creature that can do the same thing? It _______________________________________
is called the mimic octopus. The mimic _______________________________________
octopus can change its appearance. It _______________________________________
can also change its mannerisms or the _______________________________________

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 way it behaves. This creature can act _______________________________________
like a different species. In fact, it can _______________________________________
imitate 15 different species. The octopus _______________________________________
changes its color and texture to match _______________________________________
its surroundings. It can change the way _______________________________________
it swims. A mimic octopus can look and _______________________________________
act like sea snakes, seashells, stingrays, _______________________________________
flounder, and jellyfish. An animal _______________________________________
changes its skin color and texture to _______________________________________
blend in with the environment. Many _______________________________________
animals do this for protection. The _______________________________________
mimic octopus is unique because it can _______________________________________
act like many different animals. This _______________________________________
helps it flee from predators. It helps the _______________________________________
mimic octopus catch its prey. That’s _______________________________________
what you call an adaptation.
6-10.

The Mysterious Squid Summary

Did you know that the eyes of the _______________________________________
colossal squid are larger than any other _______________________________________
creature on Earth? The colossal squid is _______________________________________
the largest type of squid. Not many of _______________________________________
these creatures have been observed. _______________________________________
This is what makes them mysterious. _______________________________________
Colossal squid is found in colder _______________________________________
waters near Antarctica and New _______________________________________
Zealand. These waters are very remote _______________________________________
or far away. This means humans rarely _______________________________________
see the squid. They live in deeper _______________________________________
waters. These creatures are difficult to _______________________________________
observe. _______________________________________
It is not easy to observe the colossal _______________________________________
squid in its natural setting. The colossal _______________________________________
squid lives in a cold and deep habitat. _______________________________________
Even with advanced technology, it is a _______________________________________
difficult task to learn about these _______________________________________
creatures. This type of squid almost _______________________________________
never comes to the surface of the ocean. _______________________________________
Human interaction has been very _______________________________________
limited. Scientists do not know much _______________________________________
about the mysterious colossal squid.

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 MODULE 4

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
on how to present coherent, comprehensive on differing viewpoints on an issue by
reporting information from various sources. The scope of this module permits it to
be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the
diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to
correspond with the textbook you are now using.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Report information from various sources.

Lesson Reporting Information from

4 Various Sources

A source is what you turn to for information about your topic. They generally fall
under print sources, non-print sources, and electronic sources.

• Print source is Electronic

any piece of source can refer
Non-print source is a
information in a to a source found
mode of
tangible form. on the internet,
communication that
Examples: books, such as personal
doesn’t produce
magazines, or professional
paper publications.
newspaper, website.
Examples: television,
journals,
radio program, film,
encyclopedias
personal interview,
lecture, recording

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Directions: Read the police interview to a woman about a crime. Then fill in the chart
below with the information given by the woman. Be ready to share the information
with your classmates.

Policeman: I would like to ask you some questions, Miss. What’s your name?
Abigail: Abigail Humphreys
Policeman: What’s your profession?
Abigail: I’m an optician. I work at the Glasses Shop. You know the shop next to
the bank.
Policeman: Ok, Miss Humphreys what were you doing at 2:00 yesterday
afternoon?
Abigail: I was standing outside the shop waiting for a friend. Suddenly, I saw two
people running into the bank. There was a man and a woman.
Policeman: Can you describe them?
Abigail: The man was short and fat. He had long black hair.
Policeman: Short and fat, with long black hair. And what was he wearing?
Abigail: I think he was wearing a black sweater and jeans.
Policeman: Were the jeans black?
Abigail: No, ordinary blue jeans.
Policeman: And the woman – what was she wearing?
Abigail: She was wearing jacket and black trousers.
Policeman: Are you sure?
Abigail: Yes, she had black trousers.
Policeman: What happened next?
Abigail: After a few minutes, the man came out of the bank carrying a big bag and
then the woman came out. They got into a red car and drove away.
Policeman: A red car… Did you see the numbers on the car?
Abigail: Um… Let me think… I saw a three, a five and I think I saw an eight. But
I saw a three and a five.
Policeman: Thank you very much.

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 POLICE REPORT WITNESS’ INFORMATION
What was her name?
What did she do?
When did it happen?
What was she doing?
How many people did she see?
What were they wearing?
What happened?
How did they escape?
Did she know anything else?

Directions: Report the information needed by answering these questions about the
favorite book you read.

Basic Book Report

Book Title: ________________________________________________________

Author: ___________________________________________________________

Illustrator (if there’s any): _________________________________________

Setting: ___________________________________________________________

Main Characters: _________________________________________________

Summary: _________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

Moral Lesson: _____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

Conclusion: _______________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

Would you recommend this book to others? Why or why not?

____________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

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 MODULE 5

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
on how to evaluate narratives based on how the author developed the elements
specifically the setting and characters. The scope of this module permits it to be used
in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse
vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to
correspond with the textbook you are now using.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Identify and analyze setting and characters

Lesson Identifying and analyzing setting

5 and characters

A character is an actor, such as a person or animal in a story. A setting is where

(place) and when (time) the story happens.

Activity 1
Directions: Read the following phrases. Decide if it describes a Setting or a
Character. Write your answer on the space provided for.
1. a chilly evening in January _____________
2. the beautiful castle in the clouds _____________
3. a dog on the loose _____________
4. Aunt Pearl’s sister, Opal _____________

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5. an annoying cat named Wendy _____________
6. the snowy mountain _____________
7. the helpful woodsman _____________
8. a magical treehouse _____________
9. a sunny summer day _____________
10. our sweet cousin June _____________

Activity 2
Directions: Read and analyze what each of the following sentences is describing- a
character or a setting. Box the correct answer.
1. It was a warm afternoon in the kingdom. character setting
2. The happy young prince slept in his carriage. character setting
3. The carriage bumped along a narrow dirt path. character setting
4. It passed by a small farmhouse. character setting
5. Suddenly, an evil witch named Tuscha appeared. character setting
6. A heroic farm girl saved the prince from harm. character setting
7. The brown picnic table was a perfect place to eat lunch.
character setting
8. It drove through a dusty and rocky road. character setting
9. An elderly woman in her 60s crossed the street. character setting
10. An angry bald man opened the gate when we arrived. character setting

Activity 1
Directions: Read and understand the story. Then complete the sentences below by
writing the correct answers on the blanks provided for.
Little Red Riding Hood
Once upon a time, there was a little girl in a red cloak. She lived in a small
village near the woods. Everyone called her Little Red Riding Hood. One warm,
spring morning, she left her house in her red cloak. She was on her way to visit her
dear, old grandmother who lived on the other side of the woods. Little Red Riding
Hood’s mother warned her not to talk to any strangers along the way. However,

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once she reached the peaceful path through the woods, she forgot her promise. She
was enjoying her walk so much that she didn’t notice a wolf watching her from
behind a tree. Suddenly she heard a friendly voice calling, “Hello!” It was the
cunning wolf. He asked her where she was headed, so Little Red said, “I’m going to
visit my grandmother who lives in the little white cottage on the other side of the
woods.” She and the wolf went their separate ways, but the wolf secretly took a
shortcut, while Red Riding Hood continued along the path. Finally, she arrived at
her grandmother’s cottage. When she knocked on her grandmother’s door, she was
greeted by a strange voice. “Come in dear,” said the wolf. The wolf lay in bed,
wearing one of her grandmother’s nightgowns. Little Red Riding Hood thought her
grandmother sounded and looked strange. “What big ears you have,” she said.
“Better to hear you with my dear,” replied the wolf. “What big eyes you have,” said
Little Red Riding Hood. “Better to see you with my darling,” the wolf replied. “Your
teeth! Your long, sharp teeth are like knives!” Little Red Riding Hood exclaimed.
“The better to eat you with!” growled the wolf as he jumped up and lunged at the
girl. Luckily, Little Red Riding Hood had practiced self-defense, and grabbed a
broom to fend the wolf. Surprised by the girl’s bravery, the wolf ran off with his tail
between his legs. Little Red Riding Hood freed her grandmother from the closet
where the wolf had trapped her. Little Red Riding Hood promised she would never
talk to strangers again.
1-3. Some of the characters in this story are ___________, _____________, and
________________.
4-5. The story takes place (in/on/near/at) _____________ (during/on) (place)
(place)
________________.
(time)

MODULE 6

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
on how to evaluate narratives based on how the author developed the elements
specifically the conflicts. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many
different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary
level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the
course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with
the textbook you are now using.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Identify and analyze conflicts.

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 Lesson Identifying and analyzing
6 conflicts

Conflict is the essential problem or challenge in a story. It is not merely limited to

open arguments or fights with monster. It is any form of challenge or struggle that
the main character faces. Within a short story, there may be only one central
problem, or there may be one dominant problem with many minor ones. In a novel,
there will almost certainly be multiple conflicts.
There are four types of conflict:

1. Character vs. Man 2. Character vs. Nature

The leading character struggles The leading character struggles

with his physical strength against fate, or the
against other men, forces of circumstances of life facing
nature or animals. him/her.

Example: In the story, The Little Example: Prince Eric struggles

Mermaid, Ariel struggles against against a storm.
King Triton and Ursula.

4. Character vs. Self

3. Character vs. Society
The leading character struggles
The leading character struggles with himself/herself; with
against ideas, practices, or his/her own soul, ideas of right
customs of other people. or wrong, physical limitations,
Example: Ariel’s father, King choices, etc.
Triton also represents the Example: Ariel struggles with
authority of the mermaid her desire to see the surface
culture. In defying her father, despite having “treasures” of the
Ariel is also defying society. surface world in her room under
water.

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Activity 1
Directions: Read each sentence below. Identify which type of conflict (character vs.
man, character vs. nature, character vs. society, character vs. self) relates to the
given sentence.
1. The man was upset that the other man told him wrong directions.
________________________________________________________________
2. John was frustrated with himself for forgetting his binoculars.
________________________________________________________________
3. The boy scouts had to brace the freezing cold in the mountains.
________________________________________________________________
4. The family was upset at the politicians for not improving the park.
________________________________________________________________
5. Sarah was disappointed in herself because she did not pass the exam.
________________________________________________________________
6. Scott is having an internal struggle with his own self-worth. He is struggling to
accept himself. ________________________________________________________________
7. Carly’s challenge is internal. In order, to succeed she must overcome her playful
nature, dedicate herself to her studies, and push herself to a new level.
________________________________________________________________
8. Linda is competing against Bruce as class top 1 in their class.
________________________________________________________________
9. Though Angela may have some issues getting along with a group of strangers,
the more pressing issue appears to be surviving the natural elements: freezing
waters, hunger, and thirst.
________________________________________________________________
10. The visitors were unhappy with the hospitality of the city.
________________________________________________________________
Activity 2
Directions: Read the passage. Determine which type of conflict is represented.
1. “She struggled, searching for air, for land, for something to hold on to. But there
was only the water, pulling her into its depth.”
A. character vs. man C. character vs. society
B. character vs. self D. character vs. nature

2. “It can’t rain! If it’s rainy my hair gets puffy and droopy.”
A. character vs. man C. character vs. society
B. character vs. self D. character vs. nature

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3. “One of those people? You think Romiette is related to those kids from a million
years ago?”
A. character vs. man C. character vs. society
B. character vs. self D. character vs. nature

4. “I stared at the newspaper. On the front page of the second section was the
headline: JUVENILE DELIQUENTS TURN HEROES.”
A. character vs. man C. character vs. society
B. character vs. self D. character vs. nature

5. “I was sitting there, smoking a cigarette, when Jerry came back in from making a
phone call. He stared at me for a second. You shouldn’t be smoking”
A. character vs. man C. character vs. society
B. character vs. self D. character vs. nature

6. “The cinders and embers began falling on us, stinging and smarting like ants.”
A. character vs. man C. character vs. society
B. character vs. self D. character vs. nature

7. “Just like then the car stopped. The four doors of the black Cadillac opened at
the same time. As if on cue, four purple-hooded youths eased out of each door
simultaneously.”
A. character vs. man C. character vs. society
B. character vs. self D. character vs. nature

8. “I think I’ll have to expand my musical appreciation to opera too, because this
dude is just too fine to pass up.”
A. character vs. man C. character vs. society
B. character vs. self D. character vs. nature

9. “Hey, Romi, did you ever wonder who ‘they’ are? You know how they say
something will happen, or they think the world is changing?” Destiney asked.
A. character vs. man C. character vs. society
B. character vs. self D. character vs. nature

10. “I had a nightmare the night of Mom and Dad’s funeral. I had nightmares and
wild dreams occasionally, when I was little, but nothing like this one.”
A. character vs. man C. character vs. society
B. character vs. self D. character vs. nature

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Activity 1
Directions: Read the brief description of each plot. Determine the type of conflict.
1. After years of saving money, John bought his dream home. It was a two-story
beach house in a secluded area. John thought it was perfect, until he noticed the
termites. First there were just a few, nibbling away at the back deck, but soon there
were thousands. This is the story of how John went to war with the termites, a war
that he eventually won, but one that cost him his dream home.

Type of Conflict

2. It's Carly's 8th grade year and she wants to graduate more than anything else.
Unfortunately, she has been playing in her reading class and now she's backed into
a corner. She must get a perfect score on the final exam, or she won't graduate.
With the help of a foreign exchange student whom she calls Beans, Carly studies
harder than ever before. Will it be enough?

Type of Conflict

3. When Diego and his buddies accept a dare to stay in an old, abandoned house,
they knew that it would be scary, but they had no idea just how scary it would be.
As his friends begin disappearing one by one, Diego learns that the house is not
abandoned at all but inhabited by a vampire. Diego no longer cares about spending
the night in the house. All he cares about now is getting out alive. Will he escape or
be a vampire's lunch?

Type of Conflict

4. Scott Martin is having a rough year. After a serious car accident, Scott was left
in a wheelchair. Now he has sunk into a deep depression. He is no longer
interested in hanging out with his friends and he feels like a burden everywhere he
goes. His friends and family are planning an intervention to show Scott how much
he means to them, but it's going to take a lot to get through to him. Will Scott
realize that life is a gift and that he can still make a difference?

Type of Conflict

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5. Linda wants nothing more than to see her children happy, but her youngest has
asked for a Robo-Kite, the hottest toy of this holiday season. After many hours of
searching, Linda finally finds one at a department store, but Bruce finds it at the
same time, and his son Robert wants it equally bad. Join Linda as she battles with
Bruce to acquire a hot consumer item and learns a lesson about life and the
holiday spirit along the way.

Type of Conflict

6. It's the last day of school and Mr. Harahan wants to reward his class with a
movie. Excitement is in the air as Mr. Harahan plugs in the media player, but when
Type of Conflict

he presses the power button, the class went wild. Laugh along as Mr. Harahan
struggles to make his class quiet.

7. Annie and her family live on a farm in rural Kansas. When a huge storm rolls in
suddenly, she and her family must retreat to the shelter, but all the animals are
out grazing. Worse still, a tornado has been spotted in their area. Will Annie and
her family be able to rustle the livestock into the barn in time?
Type of Conflict

8. When an evil ogre kidnaps the princess, the brave knight Lewis sets out to
return her safely to the castle. Along the way he must defeat monsters, powerful

Type of Conflict

wizards, and an evil dragon. Will Lewis prevail on his quest, or will the powerful
ogre crush him?
9. Freddy just turned sixteen and he wants a car badly, so he starts mowing lawns
and landscaping to earn money with his neighbor Eric. After a few days working
together, Freddy and Eric have a disagreement and Eric leaves to start his own
company. Now the former friends are competing ferociously for work in their
neighborhood. Things take a turn for the worse when Eric starts sabotaging
Freddy's operation. Will Freddy retaliate? Can the former friends reconcile? Will
Freddy ever get a car?

Type of Conflict

10. It's the year 1847 and Hallie is tired of being treated as a second-class citizen.
As a married woman, she does not have the right to own property and she has no
legal claim to any money that she earns. She and a group of concerned activists,
including Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott, hold a convention in Seneca
Type of Conflict

Falls, New York with a plan to change the world. Join Hallie as she marches,
lobbies, and struggles to win equal rights for her gender, one mind at a time.

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 MODULE 7

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
on how to evaluate narratives based on how the author developed the elements
specifically the mood and theme. The scope of this module permits it to be used in
many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse
vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to
correspond with the textbook you are now using.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Identify and analyze mood and theme.

Lesson Identifying and analyzing mood

7 and theme

Mood is about the effect the writer creates in the reader and how they evoke it
through their use of language.

Theme refers to the underlying insight, the moral or idea that the writer is
expressing through the story. It is often thought of as the ‘message’ of the story

Activity 1
Directions: Read the following passages in the first column. Select from the next
column the mood that best describe how you feel after reading each passage. Write
only the letter of the correct answer on the space provided for each number.

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Passage Mood
___1. The night was dark and stormy. Father was not home A. Excited
yet.
B. Comforted
___2-3. The man kicked and threw the poor cat out of his
house. C. Romantic

__ 4. There was plenty of food, and the music was playing. D. Angry
Everybody was having a good time. E. Scared
__ 5. He approached the task with sheer determination. He F. Inspired
had studied his plans carefully, spent hours preparing and
was sure of his approach. The hours he spent practicing G. Pity
were grueling and exhausting but he was ready. This was H. Worried
the year he would win the poster-making contest at school.
I. Lonely
__ 6. The night it happened was one we will never forget.
The wind was screeching outside as rain pounded against J. Happy
the window. We had lost electricity hours ago and had
nothing but candles to light the house. The battery powered
radio we had was broadcasting a warning to lock your
doors and stay inside.
__ 7. The gym of the high school was brightly decorated.
The red and white streamers covered the walls and heart
shapes were scattered all over the floor. Red glitter was
thrown on all the tables and love songs were playing in the
background. The Valentine’s dance was about to begin.
__ 8. The door swings open to reveal a Christmas tree, alone
in the middle of the room, sparkling with hundreds of
lights. Silence greets me as I glance around the room. The
fireplace is empty and the snowstorm howls outside the
window. My family has gone, and I am left alone with my
thoughts.
__ 9. Lola sat on the old, lumpy couch crying. She could let
it all out here, alone in her mother’s small, quiet apartment.
The familiar walls were covered in rose pink wallpaper.
Goldie, her mother’s eleventh fish, seemed to stare
sympathetically at Lola through the fishbowl sitting on the
counter. The smell of her mother’s vanilla candles
comforted her aching heart.
__ 10. There is no one That can be better Because you are
brilliant. There is nothing That you cannot you do Because
you are unbeatable. There is no place That you cannot go
Because you are always welcomed. There is no person That
can hold you back Because you are unstoppable.

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Activity 2
Directions: Read and understand the following passages. Select the theme of each
passage from the list of words below, then, write your answer on the space provided
for.

peace cheerfulness happiness

religiosity fear war
optimism lonesomeness hopefulness
gloom

1. When the astronaut landed on the moon, he felt loneliness. Thinking there was
no one else, he became a little forlorn, though the view of Earth was stunningly
beautiful. __________
2. The religious leader was leading a huge congregation of followers, praying with
utmost humility. _____________
3. The bus was travelling at a great speed when it was stopped by a gang of
robbers. The passengers were ordered to get out, leaving their precious belongings
in the bus. ___________
4. Their marriage ceremony was taking place in a grand hotel. All the eminent
people of the city were invited, the reason that the celebration was excellent.
______________
5. All the family members were dressed in black, with somber faces. They were
participating in the funeral ceremony of their deceased relative. ____________
6. The basketball match was reaching a highpoint, the fans of both teams
screaming their support. It was an excellent game. ____________
7. The teacher said that she hoped all her students would pass with good grades.
_______________
8. The politician was delivering a speech on the need for peace between two
neighboring states. He said through peace they could achieve what not possible
through war. ______________
9. The general commanded his troops to open fire at the enemy, and to kill each
and every soldier of the combatants. ___________
10. The immigrant looked around to talk to somebody but could find no one who
spoke his language. He felt claustrophobic and desolate. ______________

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Activity 1
Directions: Write the word that best convey the mood and theme of the following
examples. Write your answer in the proper column.

Mood Theme
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

1. Bang! What was that? A loud noise had woken me from a deep sleep, I knew I
was the only one here, what could it have been?
2. Jim prepared for the end of the world by gathering food and building a shelter,
unfortunately the food he bought contained peanuts and he died of an allergic
reaction the next day.
3. Tomorrow is Laura’s birthday her mom had come home with a giant package.
She tried to guess what was inside, but her mom wouldn’t even give her a hint.
4. I got a new puppy for Christmas! He is adorable and loves to climb on me and
cuddle with me and chase his tail.
5. The parking garage was dark, I could hear the footsteps behind me, I looked
back several times at the older man, but something didn’t seem right.

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 MODULE 8

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
on how to evaluate narratives based on how the author developed the elements. The
scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The
language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are
arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you
read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Evaluate narrative writing.

Lesson
Evaluating Narrative Writing
8

A narrative is a text that tells a story. The story can be either real or imaginary,
but it is always based on a problem, a situation, or an observation.
Narratives have five elements: plot, setting, character, conflict, and theme.
Writers use narrator style, chronological order, a point of view and other strategies
to tell a story.

Activity 1
Directions: Identify whether the following statement about narrative writing is
correct or incorrect.
_______ 1. A narrative is a form of writing that tells a story.
_______ 2. Narrative writing is a free writing that does not require elements like plot,
setting, character, conflict, and theme.

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_______ 3. Narrative writings are both fiction and non-fiction.
_______ 4. Narrative writings are always telling facts, and anything happened only
in reality.
_______ 5. Narratives can be essays, fairy tales, movies but not jokers or poems.
_______ 6. Writers use narrator style, chronological order, a point of view and other
strategies to tell a story.
_______ 7. Bibliographies and autobiographies are example of fiction narrative.
_______ 8. Sequence of events are not that important in narrative writing.
_______ 9. A good beginning is as important as a good ending.
_______ 10. This type of writing makes the reader feel as if he/she were part of the
story, as if it were being told directly to him/her.

Activity 2
Directions: Identify the element of a narrative writing that was defined in the
following statements.

characters conflict setting

theme plot resolution

___________ 1. It is the time and location in which your story takes place. It can be
very specific but can also be broader and more descriptive. It also creates an
intended mood and provides the backdrop and environment for your story.
___________ 2. They are vital to the development of the story. The plot revolves
around them.
___________ 3. It is the sequence of events that connect the audience to the
protagonist and their goal.
___________ 4. It is what drives the story. It’s what creates tension and builds
suspense, which are the elements that make a story interesting.
___________ 5. It is what the story is about. It’s the main idea or underlying
meaning. Often, it’s the storyteller’s personal opinion on the subject matter.
___________ 6. It is the conflict’s conclusion. This is where the protagonist finally
overcomes the conflict, learns to accept it, or is ultimately defeated by it.
Regardless, this is where the journey ends.

Activity 1
Directions: Read the narrative writing and evaluate it using the rubrics below.

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 How I Learn Swimming

Learning something new can be a scary experience. One of the hardest

things I’ve ever had to do was learn how to swim. I was always afraid of the
water, but I decided that swimming was an important skill that I should learn. I
also thought it would be good exercise and help me become physically stronger.
What I didn’t realize was that learning to swim would also make me a more
confident person.
New situations always make me a bit nervous, and my first swimming lesson
was no exception. After I changed into my bathing suit in the locker room, I
stood timidly by the side of the pool waiting for the teacher and other students
to show up. After a couple of minutes, the teacher came over. She smiled and
introduced herself and two more students joined us. Although they were both
older than me, they didn’t seem to be embarrassed about not knowing how to
swim. I began to feel more at ease.
We got into the pool and the teacher had us put on brightly colored water
wings to help us stay afloat. One of the other students, May, had already taken
the beginning class once before, so she took a kickboard and went splashing off
by herself. The other student, Jerry and I were told to hold on to the side of the
pool and shown how to kick for the breaststroke. One by one, the teacher had
us hold on to a kickboard while she pulled it through the water, and we kicked.
Pretty soon Jerry was off doing this by himself, travelling at a fast clip across
the short end of the pool.
Things were not quite that easy for me, but the teacher was very patient.
After a few more weeks, when I seemed to have caught on with my legs, she
taught me the arm strokes. Now I had two things to concentrate on, my arms
and my legs. I felt hopelessly uncoordinated. Sooner than I imagined, things
began to feel “right”, and I was able to swim! It was a wonderful free feeling –
like flying, maybe – to be able to school across the water.
Learning to swim was not easy for me, but in the end, my persistence paid
off. Not only did I learn how to swim and to conquer my fear of the water, but I
also learned something about learning. Now when I am faced with a new
situation, I am not so nervous. I may feel uncomfortable to begin with, but I
know that as I practice being in that situation and as my skills gets better, I will
feel more and more comfortable. It is a wonderful, free feeling when you achieve
a goal you have set for yourself.

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 Rubric 5 4 3 2 1
Ideas The writer The writer The writer The writer The writer
tells about tells about tells about needs to needs to
an an an focus on focus on
unforgettable interesting interesting one one
experience. experience. experience. experience. experience.
The details Details help More details Some Details are
make the create the are needed. details do needed.
story truly interest. not relate
memorable. to the
story.
Voice The writer’s The writer’s The writer’s A voice can The voice
voice creates personal voice creates usually be is weak.
an voice creates interest in heard. Dialogue is
unforgettable interest in the story. More needed.
experience the story. More dialogue is
for the Dialogue is dialogue is needed.
reader. used. needed.
Word The writer’s Specific Specific Strong Some
Choice exceptional nouns, nouns, nouns, errors
word choice strong strong verbs verbs and confuse
captures the verbs, and are used. modifiers the reader.
experience. well-chosen Modifiers are needed
modifiers are needed to create a
create vivid to create a clear
pictures and clear picture.
express picture.
clear
feelings.
Conventions Punctuation The The writing Some Many
and narrative has several errors errors
grammar are has a few errors in confuse make the
correct. The minor errors punctuation, the reader. writing
writing is in spelling or confusing
free from punctuation, grammar. and hard
spelling spelling or to read.
errors. grammar.

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Directions: Read the questions carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the following statements tells a fact?
a. Television shows seem to interfere in a student’s study habits.
b. It seems that children love to watch television rather than read books.
c. People can get various information by reading books, watching television,
and listening to the radio.
d. Reading books is a better leisure time activity than engaging in sports
and other play activities.

One of the reasons for the existence of such a wide variety of books is that the
field of knowledge is very extensive. Even to grasp a small part of it, one must
read several books for many years. Another reason is that different people have
different likes and dislikes. The book that one likes to read, the other may not
like. To meet these broad and varying needs of people for information,
knowledge, recreation and aesthetic enjoyment, more and more books are being
written every year.

2. What is the main idea of the paragraph?

a. Various types of books for various people.
b. Reasons for the existence of a wide variety of books.
c. Books serve different purposes.
d. The importance of books among the people of the world.

Ours is a world of beautiful sights and interesting sounds. Pleasure awaits

those who have eyes and ears for them. Many of these sights and sounds are
gifts of nature; some are gifts of imaginative people such as songs, paintings,
and sculptures. There are pyramids, temples, and castles in faraway places that
have stood the test of time. We must see these things, even only in pictures, to
be able to appreciate them.

3. What is the main idea of the paragraph?

a. Pleasure awaits those who have the eyes and ears for them.
b. Some are gifts of imaginative people.
c. Our world is full of beautiful sights and interesting sounds.
d. Many of these sights and sounds are gift of nature.

4. Give the setting of this scene:

Maria stood up and stretched her arms and legs. She was already dry. She
shook the sand out from her legs and dropped the shells she was holding beside
her. She covered her eyes with her hands to avoid the glare. The reflection of the
sun on the water has been hurting her eyes. She has been here for hours. Tired,
but hopeful that one day her dad will come home.

a. The scene happened on a sunny day in the city.

b. The scene happened during daytime along the seashore.
c. The scene happened during nighttime on an island.
d. The scene happened one afternoon in the province.

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 5. Who is the main character in the scene?
a. Maria c. Maria’s family
b. Maria’s dad d. Maria’s parents

6. __________ is any piece of information in tangible form. Books, magazines,

journals, newspapers, and encyclopedias are examples of this.
a. electronic source c. print source
b. non-print source d. digital source

7. Donna regularly attends her online classes and submits outputs on time.
She wanted to get high grades better than her classmate, Rita.
What type of conflict relates to the given situation?
a. character vs self c. character vs nature
b. character vs man d. character vs society

8. What is the theme of this story?

The Monkey and the Cookies

A monkey put his hand into a jar of cookies. He grasped as many as he could
possibly hold, but when he tried to pull out his hand, he was prevented from
doing so by the neck of the cookie jar. Unwilling to lose the cookies, and yet
unable to withdraw his hand, he burst into tears and bitterly lamented his
disappointment.

a. Do not be greedy.
b. Do not attempt the impossible.
c. Treat others as you would like to be treated.
d. Be good to others.

Barry liked playing board games, but he hated losing. He hated losing so
much that he would do whatever it took to win, even bending or breaking the
rules. He'd steal money from the bank and hide it under the couch cushions.
He'd skip spaces while he was moving around the board. He'd shortchange
others money that they were owed and argue with them about it. Barry's
techniques were effective. He did win most of the games that he played, but the
people whom he played with were his friends and family, and it didn't take too
long until they caught on to Barry's tricks. They tried to tell Barry to stop
cheating. They said that the game wasn't any fun when he cheated, but he
didn't listen. He continued with his treacherous style of gameplay, until nobody
would play with him anymore. Barry may have won a lot of games, but at what
cost?

9. Which is the best summary for this story?

a. Barry liked playing board games with his friends and family, but he
hated losing. He would do whatever it took to win. At first his techniques
were effective. He did win most of the games that he played but when
they have discovered that he was cheating, nobody would play with him
anymore.
b. Barry played board games with his friends and family. He did dirty tricks
just to win most of the games until such time that nobody would play
with him anymore.

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 c. Barry have won a lot of board games against his friends and family by
cheating on them. He continued with his treacherous style of gameplay
just to prove that he is the best.
d. Winning the board games against his friends and family is all he wanted.
He did cheat to win most of the games he played.

Last Saturday was a perfect day. My cousins Reid and Bella came to
visit. We decided to go to the park for a picnic. The sun shone brightly
and sparkled on the water as we laid out a colorful blanket near the
lake. We told jokes and laughed as we ate our lunch under the shade of
the trees. My favorite sandwich is grilled cheese, but we didn't bring
any of those. After lunch, Reid took out his new dragon- shaped kite,
and we watched as it rose into the sky and danced among the clouds.
As we watched the kite fly higher and higher, we all agreed that this
was the best day ever!

10. Which sentence in the paragraph is not relevant to the narrative?

a. My favorite sandwich is grilled cheese, but we didn’t bring any of those.
b. Last Saturday was a perfect day.
c. We decided to go to the park for a picnic.
d. As we watched the kite fly higher and higher, we all agreed that this was
the best day ever.

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What I Can Do What’s More
Fact-Sentence
1. Lapu-lapu, the ruler of Mactan did not like Activity 1 Activity 2
the coming of Magellan. 1. Fact 1. Fact
2. He resented the idea of giving tribute to the 2. Opinion 2. Opinion
Spaniards. 3. Fact 3. Opinion
3. Magellan did not like the defiant attitude of 4. Opinion 4. Opinion
Lapu-lapu. 5. Opinion 5. Opinion
4. The native warriors defended the island, 6. Fact 6. Fact
killed Magellan, and drove the soldiers to 7. Fact 7. Fact
their ships. 8. Opinion 8. Fact
5. The victory of Lapu-lapu over Magellan was 9. Fact 9. Opinion
very significant.
6. The victory proved the Filipinos are brave
people.
Opinion-Sentence
1. He felt the Spaniards did not come here to
make friends.
2. He felt the foreigners would rule the country.
3. He believed the Spaniards were the best
fighters in the world.
4. Lapu-lapu and his men could not be better
warriors than the Spaniards.
Module 1
What I Know
1. C 6. D
2. A 7. D
3. B 8. B
4. C 9. A
5. D 10. D
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What’s More
Activity 1
A. Strange Disappearances
1. The Bermuda Triangle is a mysterious area in the North Atlantic Ocean
between Bermuda, Miami, and San Juan.
2. Over 75 planes and hundreds of ships have vanished in this area.
3. In 1995, five training flights left from a Florida Naval Base and never returned.
4. In 1918, navy ship USS Cyclops, with its crew of 309 also disappeared.
5. The area is known for its tropical cyclones, which have killed thousands of
people.
B. Capital Cities of the World
1. A capital city is the heart of a country.
2. It is where the government makes all the major decisions for their country and
where all the important functions of the country are carried out.
3. Some countries don’t even have a capital city, while other countries have
more than one such as Bolivia which has two capital cities and South Africa
which has three.
4. Some of the capital cities of the world include Beijing, Tokyo, London,
Canberra, Moscow, Washington, Rome, and Madrid.
5. Some capital cities such as Canberra and Washington were specifically built to
become capital cities for their country.
Module 3
What I Can Do What’s More
1-5
Center Circle: Benjamin Franklin was an inventor and a Activity 1 Activity 2
scientist 1. C 1. B
Outside Circles 2. B 2. A
- He studied electricity. 3. A 3. A
- He invented the bifocal glasses. 4. C 4. C
- He researched evaporation. 5. B 5. C
- He invented the lightning rod. 6. C 6. C
- He published a map on Gulf Stream currents. 7. A 7. C
6-10 8. B 8. C
Center Circles: The town was sad 9. C 9. B
Outside Circles 10. C 10. A
- The town was quieter than usual.
- The Harpers and Aunt Polly were grieving and
crying.
- The people didn’t talk much but sighed often.
- Saturday was not fun for the children.
- The children in town didn’t want to play.
Module 2
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What’s More
Activity 1 Activity 2
1. setting 1. setting
2. setting 2. character
3. character 3. setting
4. character 4. setting
What I Can Do 5. character 5. character
1. Little Red Riding Hood 6. setting 6. character
2. the wolf 7. character 7. setting
3. grandmother 8. setting 8. setting
4. small village near the woods 9. setting 9. character
5. one warm spring morning 10. character 10. character
Module 5
What’s More
WITNESS’ INFORMATION
Abigail Humphreys
Optician
Yesterday afternoon
What I Can Do She was standing outside the shop waiting for
Answer may vary her friend.
depends on the book Two – a man and a woman
they’ll read. The man was wearing a black sweater and
jeans. While the woman was wearing jacket
and trousers. The man came out of the bank
carrying a big bag and then a woman came
out.
The got into a red car and drove away.
She also saw the plate number of the car.
Module 4
Activity 2
Suggested Answer
A. The Mimic Octopus
Mimic octopus is a sea creature that can change its appearance in the
face of danger just like the chameleon. It can also change its mannerisms or
the way it behaves or even the way it swims. The octopus changes its color
and texture to match its surroundings. In fact, it can imitate 15 different
species like sea snakes, seashells, stingrays, flounder, jellyfish, and others. This
helps it flee from predators and catch its prey.
B. The Mysterious Squid
The colossal squid is the largest type of squid. They are found in colder
waters near Antarctica and New Zealand. They live in deeper waters that
makes it difficult to observe. Even with advanced technology, it is a difficult
task to learn about these creatures and that makes them mysterious. Scientists
do not know much about the mysterious colossal squid.
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What’s More
Activity 1 Activity 2
1. correct 1. setting
2. incorrect 2. character
3. correct 3. plot
4. incorrect 4. conflict
5. incorrect 5. theme
6. correct 6. resolution
7. incorrect
8. incorrect
What I Can Do 9. correct
10. correct
Answer may vary
Module 8
What I Can Do What’s More
1. Mood: worried Activity 1 Activity 2
Theme: anxiety 1. H 1. lonesomeness
2. Mood: regret 2. D 2. religiosity
Theme: irony 3. G 3. fear
3. Mood: suspenseful 4. J 4. happiness
Theme: surprise 5. A 5. gloom
4. Mood: happy 6. E 6. cheerfulness
Theme: adorable furry 7. C 7. optimism
friend 8. I 8. peace
5. Mood: frightening 9. B 9. war
Theme: suspense 10. F 10. hopelessness
Module 7
What I Can Do What’s More
Activity 1 Activity 2
1. character vs nature 1. character vs man 1. D
2. character vs self 2. character vs self 2. D
3. character vs nature 3. character vs nature 3. A
4. character vs self 4. character vs society 4. C
5. character vs man 5. character vs self 5. A
6. character vs man 6. character vs self 6. D
7. character vs nature 7. character vs self 7. A
8. character vs nature 8. character vs man 8. B
9. character vs man 9. character vs nature 9. A
10. character vs society 10. character vs society 10. B
Module 6
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Assessment
1. C
2. B
3. C
4. B
5. A
6. C
7. B
8. A
9. A
10. A
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