Stories For Research - LM PDF

MODULE 1: FIRST DAY IN PILI
I. Reading of the Selection
Please read the story below properly.
First Day in Pili

By: Salvador B. Cenita
I woke up that early Monday morning full of enthusiasm and also

fear. I hurriedly ate my breakfast and took a bath. Mother prepared
fried “tinapa “matched with “ lube-lube “ cooked in coconut milk for my
lunch. Mother gave me my new tailored uniform. I was also very
excited to wear my less expensive black shoes together with the bag I
bought from Tabaco Supermarket last May when it offered a 50%
discount during their “Back to School” sale.
While I was riding in our “ banca “, I felt nervous that I would be
going to a place the was totally new to me. I was unsure of what
awaited in that strange place. Around 7:00 am, we arrived and I could
see new faces. I felt shy as I gazed at the coupon bond posted on the
door. I entered the room after seeing my name. I felt relaxed when I
saw that my seatmate was friendly. I was quite secured.
II. Comprehension Check
Answer the following questions.
1. Who was preparing for something that early Monday morning?
2. Where did he buy his pair of slippers?
3. Why did mother give her child a new tailored uniform ?
4. How did you know where the boy was going?
5. If you were that boy, what would you feel being new in the said place?
III. Breaking of Barriers
Use the puzzle below to find the right word for each description.
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1. feeling of excitement
2. a long fixed look
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down
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e 1. high price or charging high
2. style in a certain fashion
3. not known before
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MODULE 2: LITO THE OPTIMISTIC
Lito the Optimistic

Lito is a very poor boy. He lives in an island

barangay in Cagraray. He has seven sisters and three
brothers. Among them, he is the eldest and the right hand of
his father in roaming around their barangay to buy discarded
metals, plastics, bottles and other useless things to be sold
to the junkshop in San Pedro, Bacacay,Albay. Their whole
day work is always rewarded with minimal amount barely
enough for their needs for food. Yet Lito never felt hopeless
that someday he will become a business tycoon.

1. Who lives in poverty?

2.How many brothers and sisters did Lito have?
3. Do you think Lito was happy with the life he has right now?
4. Can Lito attain his dream of becoming a business tycoon despite
poverty?Why?
5. If you were Lito, what would you do to achieve your dreams?

Match Column A with Column B.
A B
1. right hand a. thrown away
2. discarded b. somebody invaluable
3. useless c. a very wealthy or powerful person
4. minimal d. the least possible
5. tycoon e. having no beneficial use
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MODULE 3: THE GOOD CHILD
The Good Child

I've been aware for two years already that I

need to serve as the head of the family due to the
death of my father. That's the main reason why I don't
surrender studying despite lack of money for my
allowance and daily needs. I am disgusted that we are
living in poverty, yet the only way for me to get my
family out of this is to strive hard and face the
challenges ahead. I truly believed that “the roots of
education are bitter but the fruit is sweet.”

1. Who is the head of the family in the text?

2. Enumerate the problems experienced by the child?
3. Can you conclude that the child is contented with his life? Why?
4. What inspired him to finish his studies despite difficulties?
5. If you encountered similar problems, what would you do? Why?

Unscramble the letters to form the word best described below.
a. digusestd - strongly disapproved

b. setriv - try hard to achieve something
c. achllengse - stimulating test of abilities
d. ebttir - a sharp strong unpleasant taste
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MODULE 4: THE STRONG TYPHOON
The Strong Typhoon

All the constituents of Brgy. Pili are very busy putting

their things in a safe and elevated place. Philippine
Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services
Administration (PAG-ASA) gave a forecast this morning that
the typhoon Agaton will hit the nearby town in the afternoon.
It is a super typhoon so the authorities keep on informing the
people to evacuate immediately to the nearest evacuation
center. Everybody is advised through text by the National
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
(NDRRMC) to do all the necessary precautions to avoid
casualties. Classes at all levels are already suspended.

1. Who are busy putting their things in an elevated and safe place?
2. What is the institution that gives forecast about the weather?
3. Why are people very afraid of the typhoon?
4. How are the people motivated by the authorities to evacuate and
attain zero casualty?
5. If a typhoon hit your area, what would you do to avoid casualty in
your family?

A B
1. constituent a. victims
2. elevated b. at high level or position
3. forecast c. sources of reliable information
4. precaution d. a prediction of weather condition
5. authorities e. protection against possible harm
6. casualties f. resident
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MODULE 5: A PROUD SON
A Proud Son
My father is very responsible and caring. He works

hard everyday to support our daily needs and ensure that we
are always okay. Even though he is very busy, he goes to Pili
National High School every time that there are meetings,
programs and activities. Whenever I join contests, programs
and camping, he always pushes me to do my best and pray
for God’s guidance. Because of these, I show how much I
love him by studying hard. He is the best father in the whole
world!

1. Who is very responsible and caring?

2. What did father do for his son?
3. How did he show love for father?
4. Why is he very proud of his father?
5. As a son/daughter, how can you show love and care for your father?

Give the word being described below.
C N 1. showing concern
E P L
2. accountable, reliable or sensible
S P R 3. give active help or encouragement
I A E 4. advice or counseling
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MODULE 6 : LOVING MOTHER NATURE
Loving Mother Nature

Mother nature, like our mothers, is very important

to us. She gives us foods to eat, and almost everything that
we need in our daily life. Aside from that, she gives us home
and great comfort that cannot be provided by anyone.
Yet, why do we still need to destroy our forests,
seas, rivers and atmosphere for us to have a comfortable
living? Almost everything is within our reach- foods, tools and
knowledge about almost anything. God created us with
minds to be able to know what is right, isn't it?
If we love our mother so much, why not do the
same to mother nature?

1. What can be compared to our mothers?

2. What does mother nature give us?
3. Why do we need to take good care of our nature?
4. What are the effects of abusing our nature?
5. How could you help in protecting mother nature?
6. What conclusion can you give the story?

Try to give the meaning of the following terms.
1. mother nature
2. comfort
3. destroy
4. atmosphere
5. knowledge
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MODULE 7 : MOTHER’S PRIDE
Mother's Pride
Ana loves Aling Mina so much. She cooks foods very

early in the morning everyday before going to school. When
she returns in the afternoon, she shows perfect scores in the
tests to her mother. She also gives mother some biscuits that
she buys from the school canteen. In return, Aling Mina gives
her loving and caring daughter a very warm hug and kiss.
She is very proud of Ana who never fails to give her hope
despite having financial problems. She is very confident that
with God’s guidance, Ana will become a teacher someday.

1. Who loves mother?

2. When did Ana show her perfect scores?
3. What did mother do after Ana shows her perfect scores?
4. Why is mother very proud of Ana?
5. What would you do to make your parents proud?
6. What is the possible ending of the story?

Match Column A with Column B
A B
1. perfect a. in spite of
2. despite b. wish or desire
3. financial c. self assured
4. confident d. relating to or involving money
5. hope e. without errors
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MODULE 8 : NANAY LITA’S HAPPIEST DAY
Nanay Lita’s Happiest Day

Nanay Lita attended the Homeroom Parent Teachers

Association (HPTA) at Pili National High School. She was very
excited to get the card of her youngest child from Sir Eddie Batalla,
the adviser of Grade 7-Opal. When the name of Rona was called,
Nanay Lita was very happy. Sir Batalla was very happy, too. He told
her that Rona got an average grade of 95 or with high honors during
the 3rd quarter. It was the happiest day for Nanay Lita. She thanked
God for that blessings.
When Nanay Lita returned home, she cooked tinola and adobo.
Her husband asked if their was something to be celebrated. But, she
didn’t say anything. She just gave Rona a very warm hug and kiss.

1. Who attended the HPTA meeting?

2. Who was the adviser of Rona?
3. What made Aling Lita very happy?
4. What did Aling Lita do after knowing that her daughter got 95?
5. Do your mother/ father go to school to get your card? What are their
usual reaction? Why?
6. What do you think might happen next?

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organization
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MODULE 9 : LEARNING SOMETHING GOOD
Learning Something Good

It was a great Monday morning. Lora put papayas,

guavas, santol and pineapple in her paper bag. Nanay Carol
was surprised because her daughter would help her in
selling those fruits. When she learned that it was for the
Nutrition Month Celebration in Pili National High School,
Nanay Carol was very happy. Lora told her mother that they
would be selling nutritious fruits for a week among students
in order to remind everyone to practice healthy lifestyle.
Nanay Carol was proud upon knowing that her daughter
learned something good in school. She didn’t regret that she
decided to let Lora study in Pili National High School.
1. What did Lora do one Monday morning?

2.What was the celebration in Pili National High School?
3. What did Nanay Carol feel after knowing that Lora would sell fruits in
school?
4.Do you experience doing that in school? Why?
5.If you were Lora, would you do the same? Why?
6. What can be the good ending of the story?

A B
1. great a. manner of living
2. surprised b. shocked or amazed
3. nutritious c. impressive
4. lifestyle d. feel sorry for something
5. regret e. containing minerals, vitamins and other
substances that promote health
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MODULE 10 : THE GIFT
The Gift
Mario wanted to buy bag and t-shirt at Pacific Mall but

he didn’t know how to choose what’s best for a 13 year old
boy. Cardo, his father, accompanied him because of his
expertise about gifts for children. Mario was very thankful to
his father especially when he saw the bag and t-shirt chosen
by father. He truly believed that he had the best gift among
his peers.
During the Christmas Party in Pili National High School,
Mario was very excited. He immediately gave the gift to Tino,
his “manito”.

1. What did Mario do at the mall?

2. What is the reason why father accompany him?
3. What made Mario thankful to his father?
4. Do you think Tino will like the gift of Mario?
5. Are you excited in giving gifts every Christmas? Why?
6. What do you think is the best ending of the story?

A B
1. accompanied a. expert skill or knowledge

2. peer b. local term which means partner in
exchange gift
3. expertise c. going with somebody
4. manito d. person of equal standing with another
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MODULE 11 : LESSON FROM A FRIEND
Lesson from a Friend

After recess, Lorna saw her friend, Boyet, while throwing

plastic bottle in the garden. She immediately reprimanded him by
saying that their teacher just discussed to them about proper
segregation of waste. Her friend picked up the bottles and said
sorry for what he had done. Lorna just smiled and reminded
Boyet to take good care of the only home of humans and
animals- the earth.
During their vacant time, Boyet grabbed the dustpan and
broom in order to sweep the remaining garbage outside their
classroom. Lorna reminded him to separate the bio-degradable
from non-biodegradable and recyclables. They both laughed
when Boyet said, “Yes, Ma’am!”
1. What did Boyet do in the garden?
2. What did Lorna tell Boyet when she saw him throwing garbage?
3. Why did Lorna tell Boyet to segregate?
4. Do you think Lorna was right when she told Boyet to take care of the
Earth? Why?
5. Where do you throw your garbage? Why?
6. What can you conclude about the story?
A B
1. reprimanded a. able to decompose naturally
2. segregation b. separation
3. reminded c. scolded for wrongdoing
4. non-biodegradable d. tell again
5. bio-degradable e. not able to be decompose naturally
6. recyclables f. materials or products that are able to
be recycled
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MODULE 12 : THE GIFT FOR NANAYMODULE 12 : THE G
The Gift for Nanay

It was February 13 when Nanay Lina saw her son, Rico, sitting
in one corner of the house and seemed very busy. He was not using
any gadget nor reading anything but Nanay Lina spotted him doing
something very strange. He didn’t want to be disturbed, so she just
prepared him his favorite snacks, camote que and buko juice.
The next morning, Rico submitted his project to Mam Sarah
Longasa. It was a beautiful card. He said that it was for his loving and
caring mother. After the discussion and recitation, Mam Longasa told
Rico to give the card to mother who deserved to read its content.
So, Rico gave the Valentine’s card to Nanay Lina who was
overjoyed and teary-eyed due to Rico’s surprised gift.

1. Who was very busy last February 13?

2. What did Rico prepare ?
3. Why did Mam Longasa tell Rico to give the card to Nanay Lina?
4. Do you think mother liked the card? Why?
5. Did you experience giving cards to your mother?
6. What do you think will be the best ending of the story?

1. dgaetg - small device that performs certain tasks

2. despott - saw
3. nestrga - unfamiliar or unexpected
4. dredistbu - bothered or distressed
5. avsentinel darc- greeting card or gift sent to somebody on
Valentine’s day as token of love.
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MODULE 13 : PROUD ISLAND TEACHERSMODULE 12 : THE G
Proud Island Teachers

By: Maricel B. Ubaldo
We journey across vast ocean...seeing only the crust of the earth. Horizon to horizon.
Inspired by the waves slapped on our face, sprinkled with sandstorms it's like facial spa given by
nature. The coldness of the breeze at dawn and the dropping of heavy rains on our backs it's like
body massage. That is something to be appreciated. We were covered by grasses and mountains.
We traveled through gray or luminous rivers. And behind those rocky fields? It's like meditation for
us-feeling so free and quiet. we might catch upon tornado along the way. (Small thing) It’s just like
human tornado coming and going around. We carry big bag where we put some take home
papers and dirty clothes, wear life jacket to make sure of our safety and worst is walking some
miles to reach the place where you can find a “signal” for you to be able to call your loved ones
and check if they are okay or not.
Well then, some would think we were deprived with so many things. But we believe with
nothing-we have everything. We have lots of EXTRA’s. Extra effort to innovate materials for our
beloved students. Extra time and effort to spend Saturdays and Sundays searching information
from the internet for us to bring that to our students to make them somehow updated with what is
happening with our world right now. Extra effort for the visual materials and so many extra’s just to
make sure that we served our dear students. We do these not just be because of the salary and
benefits that we can get but we do that because of our love to our students. Well, I guess that is
what teacher is all about, a person who has not just a Big Head but a Big Heart to help students
no matter how difficult the situation is.

1. Where do teachers travel just to be in school with their students?

2. What are the sacrifices of island teachers in the story?
3. Do you think teachers are happy with the sacrifices they make for the
love of their students? Why or why not?

a. pslapde - to hit, used to show that something happens accidentally
at a bad time or place.
b. luoumins – producing or seeming to produce light.
c. toordan – a violent and destructive storm in which powerful winds
move around a central point.
d. dedpriev – not having the things that are needed for a good or
healthy life
e. innoevat - to do something in a new way; to have new ideas about
how something can be done.
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MODULE 14 : LOVELY GIFT
ODULE 12 : THE G
Lovely Gift
This is the first time when Corazon celebrated her birthday without her
mother. It happens that her mother is working in Singapore for two years and
though its hard at first but she was able to adjust and accept that her mother has
to work abroad to give them a good life and a better future. But all her sadness
disappears when her mother sent a gift which is a lovely dress and a pair of
shoes. Corazon liked it very much.
Corazon went to her friend Lala and show the gift from her mother. “Look at
this dress and shoes! It’s a gift from Mom.”
“Well put it on,” Lala said to Corazon. “I want to see it on you. Are the shoes
too big?
Corazon tried the dress as well as the shoes. “No,” said Corazon, “not at all. It
suits me and love it just as it is!”
Lala said, “This is indeed a lovely gift I am happy that your mom found this gift
for you.”
Then Corazon said, “Yes, it is very lovely.”

1.What is the title of the short story?

2. Who celebrated her birthday?
3. Is this the first time that she celebrated her birthday without her
mother?
4. What kind of gift did she receive from her mother?

Give the missing letter to form the correct word.
1. c__leb___at___ – to do something special or enjoyable for an
important event, occasion, holiday, etc.
2. __d__u__ __ – to change (something) in a minor way so that it
works better
3. __c__e__t – to receive or take (something)
4. __ __d__e__ - without any question
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MODULE 15 : MEMORABLE TRIP
ODULE 12 : THE G
Memorable Trip
Dad, Mom and Jhea took the trip to the sea. Jhea was a very
special child to her parents. So they wanted this week at the sea to be
happy one for her. The trip was a gift from Mom and Dad. This made
the last week of her summer a very happy time.
Jhea and her parents took a boat out on the sea. Jhea liked this
more than anything. Even as a little child, she had always liked going
to the sea. She liked to sail and to swim. She was a good swimmer.
Often her cousins came to the sea with her. Her cousins were good
swimmers too.
Mom smiled when she thought about how Jhea tried to swim as a
little girl. Jhea put her face under the water and put her legs up in the
air. She was not afraid of the water at all.
These summer trips to the sea were special to the family. Maybe
they would not be able to go there again. But for now they were very
happy.

1. What is the gift that Jhea receive from her parents?

2. Where did they go?
3. Why does Jhea consider this as a memorable trip?

1. s__e__I__l – uncommon, particularly favored

2. sw__ __ – an act of swimming
3. s__m__e__ – the season of the year in a region in which the sun
shines most directly.
4. __r__ __ - to move with light quick steps
5. __f__ai__ – filled with fear or apprehension.
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MODULE 16 : JANWIN’S UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES

Janwin’s Unforgettable Experience
It was last year summer vacation when Janwin decided to visit his friend in
the city. He made the trip by bus. It took him about two hours. When Janwin got
there, his friend Norly took him to the house. They had a great time visiting and
playing and talking.
One day they walked down the street to a city park. They played in the park
all day long until it was almost dark. Then they started home again. After walking
for an hour, the boys were not yet home. Janwin thought they must have been
lost. “Where are we?” he asked Norly. “Are you sure you know where we are?”
“Well, I’m not so sure any more,” Norly said.” But I think my house is near here.
Let’s walk on down this street, Janwin. I think I’ve seen these houses before.”
The boys walked and walked and walked. Their feet hurt very much.
The boys became afraid as it started to get dark. They could not find their way
home at all. They were lost in the big city. I wish I could see my street,” Norly said.
“I would be so happy. This city is really big, and the streets and houses all look
the same to me.
At last they saw Norly’s mother and father. They had been looking for the lost
boys for an hour or more. How happy Janwin and Norly were! How happy Norly’s
mother and father were, also! This one trip that Janwin would never, never forget.
1. Who is the friend of Janwin?

2. What happen to them?
3. Why do they get lost?
4. How did they get home?
5. Why do Janwin consider this as an unforgettable experience?
a. avacotni - a period of time that a person spends away from home,

school or business usually in order to relax or travel.
b. lots – unable to be found
c. testre – a road in a city or town that has houses or other buildings
on one or both side.
d. renev - not ever: not at any time.
e. hrut - to cause pain or injury to (yourself, someone else, or a
part of your body.
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MODULE 17 : SHARE THE BLESSINGS
Share the Blessing

Linda and Joey have a big garden. It gives them lots of good food
to eat, to sell and to give away. Some of the things they grow are
onions, squash and beans. Many people came to their farm to buy
what they need. Linda and Joey give gifts of food to their family, some
friends and some poor people.
Every week they fill up a basket with onions, squash or beans and
take it to a poor family with four to five children. The father and mother
always invite Joey and Linda for dinner. They bring more than food.
They bring love and joy to that poor family.

1. What are the things that can be found at Linda and Joey big
garden?
2. Do they share some of their products to their families and friends?
3. What kind of help they give to the poor family?

a. __a__d__n – an area of ground where plants (such as flowers and

vegetables) are grown.
b. __i__t__ – something that is given to another person or to a
group or organization.
c. __o__ __ – having little money or few possessions: not having
enough money for the basic things that people need to
live people.
d. i__v__t__ – to ask (someone) to go somewhere or do something
e. b__ __n__ __ - to come with (something or someone) to a place.
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MODULE 18 : THE POWER OF PRAYER
The Power of Prayer

Maricel B. Ubaldo
Lester went to school when he was six years old. He had to go to

school in his town. He went with his brother Carlo and sister Melinda.
Lester loved to play ball. But schoolwork was almost too hard to
for him. He wanted to read the books, but they were too hard to
understand. School was almost like a prison to him because he was
afraid. He was afraid he would fail.
His mother and father prayed for Lester every day. They asked the
Lord to help their son. They did not want Lester to fail in school. One
day. They took Lester to the eye doctor. They wanted to see if his
eyes were good for schoolwork. The doctor found that Lester had bad
eyes. Lester had to get glasses. After that he could read every book
he was asked to read.
Now Lester is older. He loves to both play ball and read books.
And he still has glasses.

1. Who are the characters in the story?

2. Does Lester enjoys reading and be in school?
3. How does his mother help him?

1. snudrtnade – to know the meaning of (something, such as the
words that someone is saying or a language)
2. onpris – a building where people are kept as punishment
for a crime or while they are waiting to go to court.
a. liaf – to not succeed: to end without success
b. adepry – to speak to God especially in order to give
thanks or to ask something.
c. aglesss – a hard usually transparent material that is used
for making windows and other products.
d. dfonu - past and past participle of find
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MODULE 19 : THEY ARE RIGHT
They Are Right
Maricel B. Ubaldo
Every day my teacher will tell us to read, to write and pay attention to the lessons
given to us…. honestly it annoys me every time I hear those words.
Even my mother always tells me to read and do my assignments instead of
playing and doing none sense things, every day the scenario is always like this. . .
As a child, I cannot do anything but to follow them. I will act as if I am reading the
books but the truth is I was just pretending to read and only count the number of words in
that story.
That is our everyday scenario until such time that my mother gets tired of doing
that aside from my teacher asked her to go to our school because of my absences and
records of cutting classes. Until I come to a point that I do not go to school anymore and
instead spend time with my friends going anywhere and anytime I want.
Time come when I feel I can work and earn money on my own, I go with my
friends who works in farm and at first enjoy the feeling to have my own money and be
free from my mother and other people who would tell me what to do. I also learned other
jobs earning a small amount of money to sustain my everyday needs.
Then one day, I realized that all these jobs is really very hard.
I remember what my mother told me, “My son I will do anything be it washing
everyday a bulk of clothes from other people and other jobs for me to earn money I will
do that just to make sure you finish your study and someday land on a good job. I hope
that you will study hard and follow all the things that I am telling you because this is all for
your own good.”
I also remember what my teacher told us: “always study and strive hard for
education is a kind of wealth that doesn’t run out and cannot be taken away from you. It
is also a way for you to achieve your ambitions and goals in life.”
But how will I do that? I already lost that opportunity that was once given to me.
They are indeed right.
1. What are the things that annoys him?
2. Why does he have to work?
3. Does he get tired of those jobs?
4. Upon realizing that what his mother and teacher is telling him is right, what did he
realize?
1. eatontint – the act or power of carefully thinking about, listening to, or watching
someone or something.
2. orasceni – a description of what could possibly happen, a written
description of a play, movie, opera etc.
3. tenpreding – to act as if something is true when it is not true.
4. setriv – to try very hard to do or achieve something.
5. tuppornityo – an amount of time or a situation in which something can be done.
6. dindee – without any question
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MODULE 20 : THEY ARE RIGHT
A Place Consider a Home

Fishing is considered as one of the source of income of people living in

Caracaran Rapu-Rapu Albay.
The wide water that covers the island is where those fresh and big fishes and
other sea products came from.
“Father, I wonder why do it seems like there are still a lot of fish despite that
everyday a lot of people are going to the sea to catch some fish?” April asked her
father.
“I am proud to say that our place has a beautiful house for fish and people
here do their best to protect it. Coral reefs are being protected by the people living
around this island and dynamite fishing and other illegal activities are being
prohibited just to make sure that their house are protected,” father answered.
“Now I know the reason why there are still a lot of fish”.
“Yes, I hope that the government and the people living in this island continue
to protect them for us to continually enjoy the gift that comes from nature.

1. What is the main source of living of the people living in Caracaran?
2. Why there are still a lot of fish despite that people go to the sea
everyday to catch some fish?
3. Is her father happy about their place? Why or why not?
a. s__u__c__ – someone or something that provides what is wanted or
needed.
b. I__l__n__ – a tract of land surrounded by water and smaller than a
continent.
c. pr__d__c__ __ – something that is made or grown to be sold or used.
d. __ __n__e__ - something or someone that is very surprising, beautiful,
amazing etc.
e. d__s__i__e – the feeling or attitude of despising someone or something
f. __a__c__ - to use your hands to stop and hold
g. __ __o__e__t- to keep (someone or something) from being harmed.
h. d__n__m__t__- a powerful explosive that is often used in form of a stick.
i. __or__ __ - a hard material formed on the bottom of the sea by the
skeletons of small creatures
j. i__l__g__ __ – not allowed by the law.
k. p__o__ib__ __e__- to order (someone) not to use or do something.
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MODULE 21 : ANSWERED PRAYER
Answered Prayer
Yesterday morning, I went to see Uncle Tonio and Aunt

Mercedes. I heard there had been a bad flood. It came up to the
roof of one house in their town. There was a lot of trouble. Even
some snakes, animals and big birds came after the flood. Aunt
Mercedes and Uncle Tonio saw a big snake and some crows.
But my aunt and uncle prayed, and friends came by to help them.
Then, all they found at their house was one hungry crow.
Last evening, I left uncle Tonio and aunt Mercedes at their
little house. Their faith in Jesus gives them power over all their
troubles. It gives them power over all the plans of the devil. They
always thank Jesus for keeping them well and happy.
1. What happen to the house of Uncle Tonio and Aunt Mercedes?

2. After the flood, what are the animals that came into their house?
3. Did their friends help them?
4. Why it is considered as answered prayer?

f o a. a large amount of water covering an area of land

that is usually dry.
r u e b. to make (someone) feel worried or upset
n r c. suffering because of lack of food: greatly

affected by hunger.
f t d. strong belief or trust in someone or something.
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MODULE 22 : A BREAD WITH LOVE
A Bread with Love

One day Norberto came home from school. He was very hungry
and wanted something to eat. He went into the kitchen.
“Mom, what do you have to eat?” said Norberto. “I smell
something good. Is that some of your special bread I smell?”
“Yes, it is. I just made some homemade bread today,” Mom
answered.
“It smells so good that it makes my mouth water!” said Norberto.
“Try this,” Mom said as she gave him a thick piece. Norberto put
it in his mouth and ate it quickly.
Then he ate some more thick piece. Both pieces were so good!
Norberto said to his sister, “This is life! I’ll never be hungry any
more --- until dinner.

1. What happen to Norberto after he came from school?

2. What does he find in the kitchen?
3. Does he like the bread made by his mother?

A B
1. hungry a. a place (as a room) with cooking
facilities.
2. kitchen b. suffering because of a lack of food:
greatly affected by hunger.
3. something c. a usually large formal event at which
dinner is eaten.
4. thick d. having a large distance between the top
and bottom or front and back surfaces:
not thin.
5. dinner e. a thing that is not known, named or
specified.
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MODULE 23 : IVY AND THE PAIR OF SHOES
Ivy and The Pair of Shoes

By: Ara Jane Santos
Ivy went to LCC Mall to buy a pair of shoes. She was

looking for black shimmering shoes. When she stared at the
price, it was worth ₱869. In her pocket, she had only ₱600.
She felt dismayed but still eager to have such a lovely shoes.
So, she hid the shoes under the shelf for she will just come
back. She decided to go home and ask her a mother an
additional amount. While walking home, she saw a girl
wearing torn and filthy clothes. Her hair was messy. She
seemed same age as her. She felt pity and guilty. Ivy handed
money to the beggar. She returned to the mall and bought
cheap but beautiful shoes.
1. Who went to the mall to buy a pair of shoes?
2. What kind of shoes she was going to buy?
3. Why did the persona feel dismayed?
4. How did she able to realize her fault?
5. What values does the story want to instill in us?
6. Have you been to the point where you overreacted to simple problem? How did
you resolve it?

1. sh__m__er__ng - sparkling
2. st__r__d- looked
3. di__m__y__d – lost courage
4. __ __g__r- marked by urgent or enthusiastic desire or power
5. t__ __n- damaged
6. __i__t__y- dirty
7. m__s__ __- disorganized
8. p__t__- sympathize
9. ch__a__- not expensive
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MODULE 24 : A GOOD STUDENT
A Good Student
By: Ara Jane Santos
Luisa was in Grade 9 at Pili National High School. She

had a long gorgeous black shiny hair. Everyone turned head
whenever they saw her. She was benevolent for she was a
good friend to others even to her teachers. She excelled at
the top of their class. She was the class president in
student’s council. Everyone admired her. She was very
responsible in whatever she did.
1. Where did Luisa study?

2. What grade level was she?
3. How did Luisa Look like?
4. Is she beautiful? Why did you say so?
5. Why did she excel in whatever she did?
6. What message is being conveyed in the story?

Give the word being described below.
g g o s 1. beautiful
e e o e 2. kind
e x e
3. to go beyond the reach or powers of
o u i
4. an official body of lawmakers
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MODULE 25 : LOLO LEON
Lolo Leon
By: Ara Jane Santos
Once, there was an old man named Leon. He

was my pal’s grandfather. Every time I visited in their
house, he gave me some biscuits and drinks. I used to
“mano” (a sign of respect) on him. He always told us
beautiful stories that gave us good advices. I will
never forget Lolo Leon. That’s what I used to call him
when he was still alive. Even though, he’s gone. His
words of advice were still engraved in my heart.
1. Who is the old man in the story?

2. When did she usually visit her friend?
3. How did the old man treat him?
4. Why did he not forget Lolo Leon?
5. Do you agree that values are to be retained or preserved among others? Why?

Give the word being described in the puzzle below.
m
1
mano- the young ones nod and
2 reach the hand of the elders and
put it on their forehead as a sign of
3
respect
2
pals- close friend
3
gone- dead
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MODULE 26 : ESSENCE OF LOVE TO FAMILY
Essence of Love to Family

By: Ara Jane Santos
Shaina and Sheena were cousins. They both lived in their

grandparent’s house. They often quarreled to one another even for
simple things. One day, the two girls were kidnapped by a strange
man and put them inside the white van. The man covered their mouth
with handkerchief and was forcing them to take a sleeping pill.Shaina
told Sheena to put the pill at the back of her tongue. They pretended
to be asleep.Shaina was trying to open the back door of the van. She
was able to open it. Luckily, there was a car approaching nearby.
Inside it was a couple who immediately helped them to report at the
police headquarter. While going home, each of them was just silent
but they were able to internalize everything that they had learned. The
cousins hugged each other and cried. They realized after everything
that happened, they still care for each other.
1. Who were cousins?

2. Why do they often quarrel?
3. What happened to the two girls?
4. How were they able to escape?
5. In what way, Shaina showed her concern to her cousin?
6. What is the theme of the story?

A B
1. quarreled a. a small round mass usually of medicine that
is swallowed whole.
2. pill b. moving nearer to
3. approaching c. to incorporate( as values within the self

through learning or socialization
4. internalize d. to argue angrily
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MODULE 27 : A NAUGHTY CHILD
A Naughty Child
By: Ara Jane Santos
There was a boy named John Paul. He loved to

run and roam around the house. His mother always
reminded him to walk slowly and look at the way. One
day, her mother heard a loud noise. She saw John
Paul crying. He stumbled down on the rock. He had
scratches on the hands and knees. Her mother
embraced him and patted his head gently. John Paul
realized what his mother often told to him.
1. Who was the boy in the story?

2. What can you say about the boy?
3. What did his mother often tell to him?
4. Did the boy listen to his mother’s advice?
5. What happened to the boy?
6. If you were the boy, will you listen to your mother’s advice?

1. roma - moving about aimlessly

2. bledstum dwno- fell down
3. scchesrat - a mark or injury
4. emcedbra - hugged
5. pteatd - to tap gently or lovingly with the hand
6. gtlyen - sofly
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MODULE 28 : MY PET DOG SAKURA
My Pet Dog Sakura

By: Ara Jane Santos
I have a pet dog named Sakura.It is a big black

dog. At first glance, it seemed perilous because it
seemed to attack strangers. But we knew, dogs are
just very protective to its owner. Sakura, on the other
hand is such a darling. It wags its tail whenever I’m
around and hugs me. It wanted to go with me
wherever I go. We love roving around the park.

1. What is the story about?

2. How does the dog look like?
3. Is the dog really perilous? Why?
4. How did the dog treat its owner?
5. In what instance, the owner showed her love to her pet?
6. In your point of view, do you believe that dogs can be a good
friend?
Use the puzzle below to identify the words being described.
1.a quick look

4
2. dangerous
3
D 3. dearly loved
1
G 4. to sway the tail
2
E I U 5. moving about aimlessly
R
5
E
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MODULE 29 : FATHER’S MISTAKE
Father’s Mistake
By: Ara Jane Santos
It was Sunday morning, our family were busy preparing

themselves to attend mass. Father was looking for the key of our
motorcycle but he couldn’t find it. Without any proof, Father
nagged us for we might misplace it. Because of the noise, our
baby brother was awaken and started to wail. Mother got our
baby brother and made him sleep again. All of us were already
haggard because the key was nowhere to be found. Mother
decided to checked father’s things. She found it inside the pocket
of one of his pants. Then, she showed it to us. Father blushed
and didn’t say any word. It was already passed ten.

1. When did the story happen?

2. Why were the family busy preparing themselves?
3. Why did father scold his children?
4. Who was awaken and cried?
5. Is Father justifiable for what he did? Give your point.
6. What lesson can we get from the story?

1. p__o__f- evidence
2. na__g__d- to irritate by constant scolding
3. __a__l- loud cry
4. h__g__a__d- tired
5. b__u__h__d- reddening of the face due to shyness
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MODULE 30 : THE GOOD KARMA
The Good Karma

By: Ara Jane B. Santos
In our barangay, there is a family who is very kindhearted. It is

Cuya’s Family. Even though they live in a simple life but each of its
member are always there to serve others as to their best. No doubt,
people often ask for their help. They never declined nor frowned. That
is why, the people has great admiration to them. One day, the said
family attended a wedding ceremony. The youngest child forgot to
switch off the gas stove. Their neighbor saw that their house was on
fire. They called at the fire station and informed Mr.Cuya about what
was happening. The said family were very frightened and immediately
rushed going home. Each neighbor got a pail with water and soap.
They did their best to puts off the fire. Good thing, they responded
early and the other things in the house were saved.
1. Who is very kindhearted?

2. What kind of life the family has?
3. Why do the people admire the family much?
4. What was the problem encountered by the said family?
5. How did their neighbor help the family?
6. If you were one of the neighbors, will you also help? Why?

A B
1. kind-hearted a. refuse
2. decline b. marked by a sympathetic nature
3. frowned c. scared
4. frightened d. to look with disapproval
5. ceremony- e. a formal act or series of acts
prescribed by law, ritual, or convention
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MODULE 31 : TOO MUCH SWEETS
Too Much Sweets

Sharmaine was fond of eating sweets. Since grade one, she

had the habit of buying chocolates, candies and other sweetened
food at the school canteen every morning. That’s why, she often
suffered from toothache. Her mother always prohibits her from doing
so. But she never listen. She thought her mother just don’t want to her
asking money for sweets. Until one day, Sharmaine was watching her
favorite movie. During commercial, an advertisement of Colgate was
flashed in the said channel. She was mesmerized by one of the
models who were very cute because of her white beautiful teeth. She
felt jealous for that’s one dream she will never attain for she was
already 16 years old. She had only few teeth and most of it was
damaged.
1. Who was fond of eating sweets?

2. When did she start eating sweets?
3. What happened to her?
4. How did she realize her mistake?
5. Aside from toothache, what other illnesses brought by eating too much
sweet?
6. What advice can you give to Sharmaine?

1. prhoibti - to prevent from doing something

2. aflsdhe - showed
3. esmemierzd- hypnotized
4. sjeaulo - demanding complete devotion
5. edaverisetmnt- a public notice intend to advertise something
6. abith - usual manner of behavior
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MODULE 32 : THE SLUGGISH BOY
The Sluggish Boy

There was once a sluggish boy named Joaquin. He never
helped his mother in doing household chores. He didn’t want to study
and most especially prepared his assignments. He felt lazy even in
attending to his personal hygiene. He just wanted to sleep all day.
One night, while he was in a deep sleep, he had a dream. He saw his
mother working exhaustedly. Then, she collapsed. She was brought
to the hospital but she still died. According to the doctor, his mother
suffered from heart attack due to overworked. He felt very sad and
blamed himself for all the miseries he gave to his mother. If he had
only another chance to show his love to his dear mother, he said to
himself. Then, he heard his mother waking him up. He was overjoyed
when he realized that it was just a dream. He embraced his mother
tight and said sorry.
1. Who is the boy in the story?

2. How was he described in the story?
3. What was his only favorite thing to do?
4. How did the boy change?
5. What learning did the boy get?
6. Do you know someone like the boy in the story? In what way they are similar?

1. h__p__ - wish or desire

2. s__u__gi__h - crazy
3. h__g__e__e - practices vto maintain good health
4. exh__ust__d__y - tiresomely
5. c__l__ap__e__ - fell helplessly or unconsciously
6. __is__ri__s - sufferings
7. e__b__a__e__ - hugged
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MODULE 1: FIRST DAY IN PILI

I. Reading of the Selection

Please read the story below properly.

First Day in Pili

I woke up that early Monday morning full of enthusiasm and also

I. Reading of the Selection

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Lito the Optimistic

Lito is a very poor boy. He lives in an island

II. Comprehension Check

1. Who lives in poverty?

III. Breaking of Barriers

I. Reading of the Selection

Please read the story below properly.

The Good Child

I've been aware for two years already that I

II. Comprehension Check

1. Who is the head of the family in the text?

III. Breaking of Barriers

a. digusestd - strongly disapproved

I. Reading of the Selection

Please read the story below properly.

The Strong Typhoon

All the constituents of Brgy. Pili are very busy putting

II. Comprehension Check

III. Breaking of Barriers

I. Reading of the Selection

Please read the story below properly.

My father is very responsible and caring. He works

II. Comprehension Check

1. Who is very responsible and caring?

III. Breaking of Barriers

2. accountable, reliable or sensible

S P R 3. give active help or encouragement

Please read the story below properly.

Loving Mother Nature

Mother nature, like our mothers, is very important

II. Comprehension Check

1. What can be compared to our mothers?

III. Breaking of Barriers

Please read the story below properly.

Ana loves Aling Mina so much. She cooks foods very

II. Comprehension Check

1. Who loves mother?

III. Breaking of Barriers

Please read the story below properly.

Nanay Lita’s Happiest Day

Nanay Lita attended the Homeroom Parent Teachers

II. Comprehension Check

1. Who attended the HPTA meeting?

III. Breaking of Barriers

Please read the story below properly.

Learning Something Good

It was a great Monday morning. Lora put papayas,

1. What did Lora do one Monday morning?

III. Breaking of Barriers

I. Reading of the Selection

Please read the story below properly.

Mario wanted to buy bag and t-shirt at Pacific Mall but

II. Comprehension Check

1. What did Mario do at the mall?

III. Breaking of Barriers

1. accompanied a. expert skill or knowledge

1. seI__l – uncommon, particularly favored

a. ad__n – an area of ground where plants (such as flowers and