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English

English
Quarter 2 – Module 6
A Journey in Time
(Using Correct Time Expressions to Tell an Action
in the Present)

CO_Q2_English4_Module 6
English– Grade 4
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Quarter 2 – Module 6: A Journey in Time
Using Correct Time Expressions to Tell an Action in the Present
First Edition, 2020

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English
Quarter 2 – Module 6
A Journey in Time
(Using Correct Time Expressions to Tell an Action
in the Present)
Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our
dear learners, can continue your studies and learn while at home.
Activities, questions, directions, exercises, and discussions are
carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.
Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall
guide you step-by-step as you discover and understand the lesson
prepared for you.
Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on
lessons in each SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on
completing this module or if you need to ask your facilitator or
your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of the lesson.
At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-
check your learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity
and test. We trust that you will be honest in using these.
In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the
Teacher are also provided to our facilitators and parents for
strategies and reminders on how they can best help you on your
home-based learning.
Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary
marks on any part of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in
answering the exercises and tests. And read the instructions
carefully before performing each task.
If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty
in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult
your teacher or facilitator.
Thank you.
 What I Need to Know

At the end of your quest,

Hello, fellow you’ll be able to use correct
learner. We are Ella time expression to tell an action
and Eloy. We will be in the present.
your companions in
this exciting
adventure.

What I Know

Before we proceed to your new

quest, let us test how well you
know the topic.

Choose the correct time expression to complete

each sentence.

1. I go to school (every day, last Sunday).

2. We (later, always) use the bike in going to school.
3. Mother goes to the market (every Monday, last month).

To check your answers, How many correct

turn to the Answer Key on answers did you get?
page 12. Don’t worry if you did not
get all correct. We got
your back. Let’s proceed.

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 Lesson
Using Correct Time Expressions
1 to Tell an Action in the Present

Time is gold, they say. It is important to make every second, minute,

or hour counts. We think of the future and plan for it but the present is
important because anything we do now can change what will happen later.
With the use of this module, you will be able to learn more about the
use of correct time expressions to tell an action in the present.
Are you ready for a new adventure? Let’s go!

What’s In

For your next quest,

check out the scroll
and let us start
working. Are you
ready?

Hi there! Here is your first quest.

Complete the sentences below by using
the time expressions in the boxes.

usually often every Tuesday

1. We _______ go to the mall after church.

2. My brother and I _______ play basketball.
3. Lina goes to her aunt’s house _______.

Go to page 12 to check your answers.

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 What’s New

Read the story below

Let us have some and answer the
more activities. questions that follow.
Write them on your
answer sheet.

Our Family Bonding

By: Syrelle France S. Paterter
Every weekend, our family usually goes near the river for a picnic.
My father always brings with him his fishing rod so we can catch and eat
fresh fish. Kuya Nestor and I often help our mother in preparing the picnic
mats and all the food. Sometimes, we sing our favorite songs while Kuya
plays the guitar. This is how we bond and catch up after a whole week at
school and work.
1. Where does the family usually go every weekend?
a. by the farm
b. by the river
c. by the beach

2. What does the father usually bring with him?

a. his fishing rod
b. his bat
c. his hat

3. What words in the story tell an action in the present?

Did you get the To check, go to the

answers? Answer Key on page
12.

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 What is It

Hi there, fellow
That’s great! It
learner. Did you get all
the words in the story means that you are on
that tell an action in the right track.
the present?

Every weekend, usually, often and sometimes are examples of TIME

EXPRESSIONS used to tell an action in the present.

Other time expressions used with simple present tense are every day, once a
week, on Monday, in July, every morning, at night etc.

What’s More

Let us have some Open the scroll and

more quests for you to unlock your new quest.
enhance your skills.

Choose the time expressions that tell an

action done at present and use them in
sentences.

1. At night Last Sunday Later

2. In 1990 In July In the future

3.
Always Yesterday Last Month

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 Have you used the Great! You may now
correct time continue or take a break
for a while.
expressions in
sentences?

What I Have Learned

Hello, fellow
Fill in the blank with
learner. Let us see
the correct word in
if you can already
the box. Do this on
proceed to your
your answer sheet.
next destination.

Present Never

Time expressions such as every day, sometimes and ___________

help us tell an action in the ___________.

What I Can Do

To pass this quest,

choose 3 time
Wow! You’ve
expressions from the
reached this list below and use them
stage. in sentences. Make
sure they express an
action done at present.

on Sundays sometimes every morning always

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 Assessment

Hi, fellow learner. You are

about to finish your journey.
Let us test how much you
have learned in the past
quests. Are you ready?

Use the time expressions below to complete

the sentences. Write your answers on your
answer sheet.

Every afternoon At night On Saturdays

1. __________, we play at the park.

2. Mother tells us bedtime stories __________.
3. We play basketball __________.

To know your score, turn to page 12.

Additional Activities

Way to go, fellow learner!

You are now on the last part
of the journey. For you to
receive your new destination
scroll, you have to work on
this last quest.

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 Write a five-sentence paragraph about
the things you usually do during Christmas.
Use the correct time expressions.
Do this on your answer sheet.

Congratulations!
You are now ready to See you in the next
unlock your new adventure.
destination.

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Additional
Activities Assessment
Note: 1. On
Saturdays
Paragraphs may vary 2. at night
on how the learner 3. every
used the time afternoon
expressions.
What I Can Do
What I Have What’s More
*Answers may vary on Learned
how the learner used 1. at night
2. in july
the time expressions. 1. never
3. always
2. present
*Answers may vary on
how the learner used
the time expressions.
What’s New What’s In What I Know
1. b. 1. usually 1. every day
2. a. 2. often 2. always
3. every 3. every Tuesday 3. every Monday
weekend
always
often
sometimes
usually
Answer Key
References

Hey there, fellow learner. For

you to learn more about the
use of correct time
expressions, you may check
the following sites for Open
Educational Resources.

• https://www.oercommons.org/
• https://www.curriki.org/
• https://www.ck12.org/student/
• https://www.khanacademy.org/
• https://www.merlot.org/merlot/advSearchMater
ials.htm
• https://www.oercommons.org/advanced-
search
• https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Wikijunior
• https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/
• http://www.bibliomania.com/
• http://www.gutenberg.org/
• https://reader.letsreadasia.org/

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