Topic: Getting The Main Idea

Activity 1

Direction: Listen to these paragraphs then give the topic sentence.

a. Water has many uses. People use water for drinking and preparing food. Water is also
used to irrigate farms. It is also used in generating power.

b. Cigar/cigarettes are made from tobacco leaves which contain nicotine. Nicotine is a
harmful substance that affects a persons health. It can damage the lungs and the heart.
Even those who dont smoke can be affected by the smell of the nicotine.







Activity 2
Direction: Listen to the paragraph and answer the questions.

The sun is very important to living things. The sun helps people to be healthy. Sunlight
kills germs. It helps build strong bodies. The sun helps plants and animals too. Plants will die
without the sun. The animals will die without the plants. People can not live without plants and
animals.

1. What is the paragraph about?
b. the importance of sun
c. the composition of sun
d. the location of sun

2. What will happen to plants if there is no sun?
a. The plants will grow.
b. The plants will die.
c. The plants will bear branches.

3. Which sentence gives the idea about the paragraph?
a. Sunshine kills germs.
b. The sun helps plants and animals.
c. The sun is important to all living things.

Topic: Noting Details

Activity 1:
Direction: Box the letter of the correct answer after listening to the teachers story.

The Frozen Sparrows

Marta lived in a cold country where winters were long and dark. When the first
snow fell, all the birds flew south. One morning, Marta woke up and saw the snow falling.
She ran outdoors. There on the ground lay ten little sparrows. They were frozen. Marta
gathered the poor little birds into her apron. She carried them into the kitchen and laid them
near the warm oven of the big stove. Marta watched the sparrow until they began to move.
Their wings fluttered and they flew out of the oven. Marta, then, fed them bread and water.
When the snow stopped, she opened the door and let the sparrows fly away.


1. Where did Marta live?
a. in a cold country
b. outdoor
c. under a tree
d. in the yard

2. What did she see in the snow?
a. apron
b. bread
c. sparrows
d. stove

3. Where did she put them?
a. near the oven
b. under the stove
c. outdoor
d. by the doorstep

4. What did she feed them?
a. worms
b. snow
c. bread and water
d. ice

5. What did she do when the snow stopped?
a. let the birds go
b. get more birds
c. made them a cage
d. fed them again





Activity 2
Direction: Listen to the story of a young heroine. Answer the questions that follow. Write your
answers in the blanks.

The Young Heroine

One night in the province of Negros Occidental, a big fire broke out. Rona Mahilum
woke up because of the heat. They were alone at home. She was shocked to see their hut
burning. One by one she carried her two younger brothers and two younger sisters down to
safety. Her dress was already burning but she went up and down the house to save all her
brothers and sisters. Then she was taken to the hospital to be treated for the deep burns on
her back and other parts of her body.

1. Where did the story happen? _________________________
2. What happened to Ronas hut? _________________________
3. What did Rona do to save her brothers and sisters? _____________________
4. Who was the young heroine? _________________________
5. When was Rona taken to the hospital? _________________________
6. If you were Rona, would you do the same thing? Why? _______________________
Topic: Sequencing Events

Group Activity 1

Listen to the story and arrange the events as they happened in the story.

Jason looked at the wooden shape in front of him. Much of the work of making the wooden
duck had been done, but there still was a great deal to do. Silently, he began to work. Using a
small piece of sandpaper, he carefully rubbed the back and sides until they were as soft and
smooth as silk. Then, he started to sand the head. He held the figure up. It was now ready for
painting. An hour later, Jason looked at the gray and black figure. It was finished. He smiled
and felt quite proud of his work. Wouldnt his Dad be surprised!

_______ Jason looked at the gray and black figure.
_______ Jason rubbed the back and sides with sandpaper.
_______ Jason smiled, proud of his finished work.
_______ Jason sanded the head of the figure.
_______ Jason painted the wooden duck.

Group Activity 2
Listen to the story The Lion and the Hare. Arrange the events as they happened in the
story. Distribute the sentences written in strips of cartolina to each group. The first group to
finish the sequencing will be the winner.

The Lion and the Hare

One day at a meeting of all animals, a hare spoke up. We have not been treated
fairly. We should be treated as equals.
A lion answered him. That was a fine speech. But it lacks sharp claws and sharp
teeth. The lion snarled, flashing his sharp teeth and claws at the hare. The hare
forgot about giving speeches and ran away.

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The hare ran away.
There was a meeting of the animals.
The hare said that they should be treated fairly.
The lion answered by snarling and showing his teeth.

Topic: Adjectives

Do as you are told.

1. Look at your seatmate. Compare the color of your hair.
2. Look at your pencil and compare it with your seatmates.
3. Look at your book and compare it with the books of your two classmates.
4. Look around the room. Compare the table of the teacher with your tables.











Topic: Degree of Comparison of Adjectives

Activity 1
Read the story and write down the descriptive words used. Use them in your own sentences.

Nina is fond of pets. She has a new pet cat whom she calls Crissy. Here is
how Nina describes her.
Heres my pet Crissy. She is healthy and funny. She looks fierce but she is
friendly. She has a red ribbon on her neck. After drinking milk, she still eats rice and fish. she
is very greedy.









Activity 2
Fill in the blanks with correct adjective that will complete each sentence. Choose from the
word bank below.






a. I like to share __________ things with my classmates.

b. My classmates are always ___________ about it.

c. My teachers said that I am ___________ for doing that.

d. Well, I simply want to make others ____________.

e. Besides, it also gives me pleasure to see their _________ faces.


excited joyful generous
interesting happy understanding

Topic: Cause and Effect (using because, so that, in order to)

Activity 1
Read the following sentences. Write the missing word clue on the blank to complete the
sentence which shows a cause-effect relationship:

1. It was a very hot day _____ we decided to cool it off in a pool.
2. Jerry broke his leg ______ he fell down the stairs.
3. The bamboos were buried in sea sand for a year _______ they can be cured.
4. Now, I can watch television ______ Ive done all my homework.
5. Ann wanted to talk to Terry _______ she gave her a call.







Activity 2

Underline the correct word suited in the parentheses clue to complete the sentence to shows
a cause-effect relationship:

1. The grass did not get any water. (so, so that, because) the grass turned brown.
2. Linda wasnt able to take any pictures (so, so that, because) she forgot her camera
3. I take the bus to school everyday (so, so that, because) the school is too far away from
home.
4. We need rich soil for our crops (so, so that, because) more fruits will be harvested.
Farmers depend on fertilizers for greater crop production (because, so, so that)
fertilizers enrich the soil.






Activity 3
Here are some situations which may be the cause of other events. Write possible
effects each one might bring about. Use because, so that, in order or so to join the cause
and effect.

CAUSE EFFECT
1. You dont read when the ____________________
light is dim. (on your eyes)
2. You always wash your hands ___________________
before eating. (on your health)
3. Your sister left the faucet ___________________
open. (on your water bill)
4. Your room was found to be ____________________
the cleanest (on the judges of the contest)
5. Some p.eople cut down trees ____________________
in the forest. (on the birds)


Topic: Reality or Fantasy

Activity 1: Group the pupils into four and give each an activity card.
Read the story. Six sentences are facts. Two are opinions.

1. Say: Write the facts and then the opinion.






Fact 1 ________________________________________
Fact 2 ________________________________________
Fact 3 ________________________________________
Fact 4 ________________________________________
Fact 5 ________________________________________
Fact 6 ________________________________________
Opinion 1 _________________________________________
Opinion 2 _________________________________________
Long ago, books were written by the hands. That was probably a very difficult and tiring job.
Handwritten books were expensive. In 1440, type was invited. Each letter was a separate block. The blocks
were combined to make words. Soon many books were printed from type. Some people believe that a very
old hand written book is more beautiful than a printed book.

Activity 2
Read the list of events. Write reality if the event happens in real life. Write fantasy if the
event happens only in fantasy.










1. Amos, the mouse, pushed the boat into the water and set sail._____________
2. There was nothing in sight but the empty sea. ____________
3. Amos lay on the deck and counted stars. _____________
4. What sort of fish are you? Boris the whale asked._____________
5. Amos and Boris became the closest possible. _______________


Activity 3

Read each story. Decide if it is real or a fantasy. Write real or fantasy.
Underline the parts of the fantasy that tell about things that could not
really happen.

1. Francisca loves her pets. She has a dog and two puppies, a kitten,
and a parakeet. Often, when she is alone in the house, Francisca and
all her pets become comfortable and watch TV together. Sometimes
they tell each other stories. She makes up jokes and they all laugh
together.

2. Francisca loves her pets. She has a dog and two puppies, a kitten,
and a parakeet. She feeds them twice a day, once in the morning,
before she leaves for school, and another time in the afternoon when
she gets home. Her pets seem to love her too.




Topic: Arranging Sentences according to time, event and location
Arrange the sentences below to form a paragraph according to order of
events; time; location

1.







He opened the refrigerator and took
out a glass of water.
He took a slice of bread.
He went straight to the kitchen.
He put some butter on it.
Marco came home from school.
Arrange the sentences below to form a paragraph according to order of
events; time; location

2.








- In 1883, he started painting the
spolarium which won from a gold
medal in Madrid.

- Juan Novicio Luna was born on
October 24, 1857 in, Baloc,
Ilocos Norte

- He died on December 7, 1899 in
Hongkong on his way back to the
Philippines.

2. Make a paragraph showing the location of the planets Earth, Venus, Mars
and Jupiter. Arrange them from nearest to the farthest from the sun.











Topic: Verbs
Activity 1
Directions: Use the correct form of the verb in the parenthesis to complete
each sentence.

(get) 1. Animals ________ their food in many different ways.
(swallow) 2. The earthworm _______ soil as it goes underground.
(live) 3. The female mosquito ________ on blood.
(suck) 4. The male mosquito ________ flower juices.
(swallow) 5. Some snakes ________ small animals whole.
(catch) 6. Toads and frogs ___ insects with their long tongues.

Activity 2
Use the correct form of the verb in the parentheses. Write only your answers.
1. Carabaos and cows (produce) young animals that look like them.
2. Honey (come) in different flavors, colors, and smells.
3. John (wear) his sweater during cold weather.He (keep) it when not in use.
4 Roy and Nora (listen) to the news every morning. They (report) it to their
class.
5. The children (water) the plants in the garden. They (do) it
every day.
6. Myra (help) mother in setting the table. She also (wash) the
dishes.
7. Father (drive) his car to the office.
8. The family (say) the Angelus together.




Activity 3

Use the correct form of the verb in parenthesis to complete each sentence.
Rewrite the sentences correctly.

1. Every summer, people (go) to Baguio to refresh themselves. They (enjoy)
staying there.
2. Joan (water) her orchids regularly. She (put) fertilizers, too.
3. Mom and Dad (take) a stroll. However, I (choose) to play hide and
seek.
4. Ate Carol (work) in the office. She (enjoy) her job.
5. Rickie and Lemuel (enjoy) skateboarding on weekends. They (do) it
happily.


Topic: Plural of Nouns:

Activity 1
Give the plural form of the following nouns:

1. school 6. mosquito
2. student 7. mango
3. priest 8. wish
4. waterfall 9. box
5. playmate 10.church



Activity 2
Look inside and outside the classroom.
List down examples of nouns. Write the plural form of each noun. Use
them in your own sentences.
Ex. Mango trees give us shade.







Activity 3
Give the plural form of the underlined noun in each phrase and use them in your own sentences.
1. delicious sandwich
2. native chicken
3. intelligent teacher
4. white sand beach
5. expensive magazine
6. narrow bridge
7. tall, giant tree
8. well-known actress
9. tall green grass
10. assorted dish

Topic: Writing utterances based on a comic strip.

Study the comic strips below. Write in the balloon what the characters are saying.

1. Diana broke the flower vase.



















Study the comic strips below. Write in the balloon what the characters are saying.

2. Its Lizas birthday. Her friends greeted her and gave some gifts.




















Study the comic strips below. Write in the balloon what the characters are saying.


3. Jenny likes to play doll with Gina.













Study the comic strips below. Write in the balloon what the characters are saying.



4. Ana loves her Mother and Father.






















Topic: Time Expressions

DYADS:

Look for a partner and take turns in asking and answering questions about oneself.

1. What are you doing now?
2. What will you do next week?
3. What have you done this morning?
4. What are you going to do this summer vacation?
5. Where did you spend Christmas last year?










Topic: Prepositions

Activity 1: Triad

One pupil gives a preposition, the second pupil forms a question
using the given preposition and the third one gives the answer
using the same preposition.

Example:

Student 1: in
Student 2: Is your money in your wallet?
Student 3: No, it is in my pocket.







Activity 2:

Number your paper 1-10. Write the preposition in each of the following
sentences.

1. Jade tumbled down the steps.
2. Thursday comes before Friday.
3. The day gets cooler by three oclock.
4. Inside the box was a small radio.
5. Chris always drives under the speed limit.
6. The melons are in the table.
7. The pitchfork was leaning against the door.
8. He sat down beside Marvin.
9. The new library will be between these two houses.
10. Mr. Cruz pulled the cart down the street.



Activity 3:

Complete the sentences that follow. How many prepositions
can you use for each sentence? If you need a guide, refer
to the list of prepositions given.

Example:
Put the paper _______ the book.
(on, under, at, above)

1. Joe read the exercise _______ his sister.
2. The mice played ________ the wooden box.
3. I sat _______ Nonoy and Eva.
4. The kite dived _______ the trees.
5. _______ the front door is the wreath.
6. The leaves fell _______ the roof.
7. _______ the field, we found a birds nest.
8. There was one white horse ________ many black ones.
9. That girl _______ the water swims well.
10. These five boys played ________ us.

Topic: Constructing Sentences

Activity 1

Have the pupils look inside the room. Have them construct sentences using simple
subject and predicate.

Examples: 1. Carina puts her pencil inside her bag.
2. The electric fan cools the room.













Activity 2

Direction: Match the word or words in column A with those in column B to form a
sentence. Write the letters of column B in the blanks using the pictures.

A B

1. Dirty air a. uses her umbrella when it
rains.

2. My sister Rose b. cooks nutritious spaghetti.

3. The food c. destroys our surroundings.

4. Rice field d. gives us strength to work
and play.

5. Mother e. makes our scenery beautiful.


Activity 3

Construct sentences based on the pictures below.


1.










2.






umbrella
______________________
______________________
______________________

dirty air
______________________
______________________
______________________


3.









4.










food
______________________
______________________
______________________

ricefield
______________________
______________________
______________________





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