ENGLISH 7

Quarter 3 – Module 3
SUMMARIZING A TEXT
 What I Need to Know

Reading texts is part of the student’s learning. It requires understanding of the

text and finding effective strategies to better identify the relevant information needed.
Thus, one important learning skill of a student to be honed in understanding a text is
summarizing which is covered in this module.
In this lesson, the learners will engage in reading various texts, develop
competencies in reading, literature, writing, vocabulary development and grammar
awareness.
After reading this module, the learners should be able to summarize key
information from a text (EN6OL-IVj-3.6) specifically:

1. match words with their meanings;

2. identify positive Filipino values;
3. use graphic organizer in summarizing;
3. interpret understanding of the text through a summary.

In the course of the lesson, you will need patience in understanding and
analyzing what you read, following directions and/or instructions in the activities
provided, answering the given tests and exercises carefully and complying the
required activities provided.

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 What I Know

Choose and pick out the letter of the best answer. Use your English activity
notebook.

1. A summary is a brief, clear statement of the most important points of a paragraph

or passage.

A. True
B. False
C. Maybe
D. Not sure

2. When you determine the main idea of a text, significant details and condensing
information into a short one or two sentence summary, you are:

A. judging C. evaluating
B. predicting D. summarizing

Two months had passed like this, I didn’t feel bored or like a
handicap even for a single day. It was then I realized the importance of
family. None of my friends was here to support me. I can’t imagine what
would have happened to me if I was alone. I apologize to my parents for
lying. My mother kissed me in the forehead and said, “It’s okay, I know
you have learnt your lesson.” I thank God for giving me such a loving
family. I love my family so much that I can’t live without them.

3. All are generalizations or statements about the paragraph on family experience

except _____________.

A. Family can be chosen.

B. Families do care for one another.
C. Family is not an important thing, it’s everything.
D. Families keep up together through thick and thin.

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It was Saturday. I woke up early and felt very excited. 2 I couldn’t
wait for the day to be over soon, 3 I wished it was afternoon already. 4 It’s a
special day of the week.5 We called it “The Lord’s Day.” 6My whole family
has a Catholic faith, but we chose to practice this kind of gathering every
Saturday to manifest our strong faith to God. 7It’s a simple celebration
which includes a little prayer ceremony and a banquet. 8It’s the time for
praising and communicating with God and at the same time, be with the
whole family on a dinner.

4. Which sentence should be included in the summary of the passage above?

A. It was Saturday.

B. I wished it was afternoon already.

C. It’s a simple celebration which includes a little prayer ceremony and a

banquet.

D. Saturday is the time for praising and communication with God and at the
same time, the best time to be with the whole family on dinner.

5. The word manifest in sentence 6 means __________.

A. hide C. reveal
B. mask D. cover

6. Summarizing can be best described as taking the passage and listing briefly the
most important points in your own idea.

A. No C. Maybe
B. Yes D. None

“ Good Man, the fairy said” You’ve been working so hard in the farm, and
taking good care of your wife. I want to give you a simple gift for all your
kindness. When the farmer heard her offer, he was terribly happy with tears
saying,” I want to have a child”. And the fairy just smiled at him and said” Your
wish is granted.” She immediately disappeared.

An excerpt from the text “ The Gift”

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 3. The paragraph supports the details that_______________.

7. From the given paragraph above, what character trait does the man show?

A. Reckless
B. Responsible
C. Unsusceptible
D. Unaccountable

8. To summarize an informational text in writing or discussion, which is NOT a

strategy of summarizing?

A. Read the entire text.

B. Describe the central ideas.
C. Identify the title, author and text type.
D. Write opinions and unimportant details.
9. The purpose of summary is __________?

A. Share your opinions about it.

B. Explain every detail of the text.
C. To briefly recount what a text is about.
D. Tell your audience with every minor details.

Ritchie was very excited and confident that he was going

to win the volleyball match because he is one of the best
players. During the game, he tried hard and worked with his
team, but nothing went his way. The other team worked harder
and scored more points than Ritchie’s team.

10.
Which sentence is the best summary of the text?
A. They won the victory.
B. They were excited.
C. Ritchie’s team was defeated.
D. After the game, Ritchie’s team got pizza.

Happy, to let you know

You make me glow
I feel so good, it’s true
So glad that I have you
You love me so
Now all is bright

Excerpt from the song “Glowing Inside”

by Nikki Gil

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 11. What is the best summary for this text?

A. The singer is thankful.

B. The singer is glad for a bright day.
C. The singer is thankful for making her glow.
D. The singer is glad and thankful to somebody who loves her so.
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Mayor Sancho Fernando Oaminal asked DOTr Asst. Secretary
Goddess Hope Libiran during “Laging Handa Network Briefing” to exempt
immediate family members from the “no back ride” policy of the National
Inter-agency Taskforce on COVID-19 (IATF).

Allowing exemptions though, Libiran said, would just lead to an

“enforcement nightmare,” as others will also clamor to be exempted.
Further, it will defeat the purpose of asking people to just stay at home.
“No uniformity of rules, no order,” the DOTr Assistant Secretary
explained.

Excerpt from a news article by Shaine Mae R. Nagtalon; Philippine

Information Agency

12. Select the best summary of this text.

A. DOTr allowed exemptions of the immediate family members from the
policy.
B. DOTr Asst. Secretary said exemptions would just lead to an “enforcement
Nightmare as others will also clamor to be exempted.
C. DOTr Asst. Secretary denied the immediate family members during the “
Laging Handa Network Briefing” to exempt immediate family member
from the “ No Back Ride Policy.”
D. DOTr Asst. Secretary denied the request of the Mayor to exempt
immediate family members from the policy imposed by the IATF on
COVID-19 for some considerable reasons.

The cities and municipalities of the province had provided

buses to pick up the repatriates who were immediately brought to the
different quarantine centers to undergo another 14-day mandatory
quarantine.

Excerpt from a news article by Shaine Mae R. Nagtalon; Philippine Information

Agency

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13. Which statement would make the best summary for the given text?

A. The repatriates followed the 14-day mandatory quarantine.

B. The repatriates declined to undergo another 14-day quarantine.
C. The repatriates thanked the local government for the collaborative effort
for the said program.
D. The repatriates were brought to respective quarantine centers of the
province for another 14-day quarantine.

14. Summarizing is a retelling in your own words, a short version of the main ideas,
events and details.

A. True
B. False
C. Maybe
D. Not sure

Your Best

If you always try your best

Then you’ll never have to wonder
About what you could have done
If you’d summoned all your thunder

And if your best

Was not as good
As you hoped
It would be,
You still could say
“I gave today
All that I had in me.”

Excerpt from the poem “ Suzie Bitner” Was Afraid of the

Drain by Barbara Vance at SuzieBitner.com

15. The stanza above tells us that :

A. There is always ups and downs in life.

B. Don’t lose hope; you will have your turn.
C. One must do his/her best for a good result.
D. Whatever it takes as long as you give your best.

Lesson SUMMARIZING A TEXT

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One of the important components of learning which helps to retain information

is review or practice. It connects to new knowledge and skills. It measures student’s
performance and how well the students retained learning.

What’s In

“Let’s test how well you remembered our previous lesson about researching
a topic.”
Directions: Below is a text about “COVID-19 “. Read and understand to answer
questions below the lines to make your own essay about COVID-19. You may write
your answer in your English activity notebook.

COVID-19 is a serious global infectious disease outbreak with thousands of

cases and deaths worldwide. It is part of a family of viruses called CORONA VIRUS
that infect both animals and people. This particular one originated in China at the
end of 2019, in the city of Wuhan, which has 11 million residents. In the past two
decades corona virus outbreaks have caused global concern.

COVID-19 can cause symptoms very similar to the flu-fever and a dry
cough, fatigue, pains and nasal congestion. Severe cases can lead to serious
respiratory disease and even pneumonia. Those most at risk are elderly or people
with underlying medical issues, such as heart problems or diabetes.

Despite most deaths still being in older people, it is clear that many
young people with the virus can still develop serious infection that requires
hospitalization. The evidence so far indicates that the virus is spread from one
person to person through respiratory droplets.
When a person coughs or sneezes, these droplets can also land on nearby
surfaces. That is why the advice to prevent COVID-19 has focused on hand washing
with soap, the use of alcohol and keeping a distance from people who are
symptomatic.

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 COVID – 19

___________________________________________________________________________
What is COVID-19?

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
. What do you call the family of COVID-19?

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________
Where did COVID-19 originate?

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
What are symptoms of COVID -19?

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
Who are at risk of COVID-19?

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
How does COVID-19 spread?

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
How can we stop the spread of COVID-19?

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 What’s New

Directions: Guess and arrange the jumbled words. Fill in the crossword with these words.

What is It
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A summary is a shortened version of a text, piece or a gist. Remember the
following:
 Base your summary on the original piece.
 Keep your summary short.
 Use your own wording.
 Refer to the central and main ideas of the original piece.
 Read with who, what, when, where, why and how questions in mind.
 Avoid putting in your opinion about the issue or topic discussed in the
original piece.

Source: DepED English 7 Learner’s Material; Writing a Summary

homepage.smc.edu/reading_lab/

Several Strategies to Consider When Summarizing a Text:

1. Read the entire text.

2. Identify the title, author, and text type.
3. Describe the central ideas.
4. Identify key supporting details.
5. Avoid opinions and unimportant details.

Source: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt https://hmhfyi.com/6-12/reading-tips/key-ideas-

and-details/summarize-informational-text/

In order to better understand a text in summarizing, it is important to learn the

different types of text structure:

 Classification-division- sorting information into topics and categories

 Chronological – discussing things in order
 Problem and Solution – presenting a problem and offering a solution
 Compare and Contrast -discussing similarities and differences
 Cause and Effect - explaining a cause and its results

Source: https://study.com/academy/lesson/classification-division-text-structure-definition-
examples.html
Different Types of Text Structure

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1. Text Structure: Classification-Division

Example:
Lessons One Can Learn About Life from A Dog

There are so many lessons one can learn about life from a dog. Imagine this
scenario: it is raining heavily outside and you need to leave for someone’s house.
The dog is up and eager, to go with you. You tell it to stay home.

As you leave, you see it squeezing out through the gap in the doorway. You
scold it and order it back home. Then
at every turn you make, you suddenly
see it following you sheepishly at a
distance. It follows at the risk of being
reprimanded for the sore reason of
being somewhere nearby. How else
can we experience so selfless an
instance of love and faithfulness? We
can learn a lifelong lesson from this
sincere warm display of perpetual
companionship.

Observe the eating habits of your

dog. It does not eat, except when hungry. It does not drink, unless it is thirsty. It does
not gorge itself. It stops eating when it has had enough.

A dog also sets a perfect example of adaptability. If it is moved to a strange

place, it is able to adapt itself to that place and to its thousand peculiarities without a
murmur of complaint. It is able to learn and adapt to a new family’s ways and
customs. It is quick and ready to please. Man, being accustomed to comfort and
wealth will be lost if suddenly stripped of all he is accustomed to.

A dog also teaches us a thing or two about unselfish love. When a dog
knows death is approaching, it tries, with its last vestige of strength, to crawl
away elsewhere to die, in order to burden its owners no more.

A dog does things with all vigor. However, when there is nothing to do, it lies
down and rests. It does not waste its strength and energy needlessly. Many
working people are burning the candles at both ends. Many suffer nervous
breakdowns due to stress. Perhaps, they should learn to rest like a dog does.

A dog above all is truly man’s best friend.

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 Summary

Dogs can teach us many lessons of life. It can teach us through its acts of love and
faithfulness, endangering itself just to accompany you. We can also learn from its eating
habits. It will never over-indulge and knows which food to avoid. Dogs are also able to adapt
to its surroundings quickly without complaining as compared to man who complains at the
slightest change. Dogs are also unselfish, choosing not to burden his loved ones but to go
away and die. Dogs also know when to work and when to play. They do not waste their
efforts unnecessarily like some of us do at work. Thus, dogs can set us great examples
through their day-t-day living.

Source: DepED English 7;www.englishdaily626.com/summary.php?023

2. Text-Structure: Chronological

Example:

It’s 5 o’ clock in the morning. Mang Eloy woke up early for work. He is a
security guard at a downtown pawnshop in Ozamiz City. Aleng Mameng, his wife
prepared breakfast for the family and readied herself for work too. She is a cashier
at a department store.

“ Coco, wake up now and take a bath!” called Aleng Mameng. “ Yes,
mother,” He replied while stretching and yawning. When everyone has seated for
breakfast, Mang Eloy talked to his son.“ When you’re done with your breakfast, you
need to throw our garbage. Don’t forget to wash your hands too after doing that,”his
father reminded.“Yes father,” he nodded while reaching a glass of milk and called on
to his mother.“Mother, we are running out of alcohol supply already,” he said.
“Alright, just text me later about it so I can be reminded,” she answered.

Exactly 7:00 a.m. when they finished breakfast, Mang Eloy and Aleng
Mameng wore their face masks , grabbed their bags and rushed out of the house.
After a while, Coco wore his face mask, took out a bag of garbage from the
trash bin, threw it away in their compost pit, and washed his hands with a foamy
antibacterial soap. He made sure he washed his hands properly and dried them
thoroughly.

At 9:00 a.m., he completed all his tasks, he then opened his cellphone, texted
his mother for the alcohol and finally opened his DepEd Commons mobile app for
his online learning.

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 Summary

A couple named Mang Eloy and Aleng Mameng got up and prepared
early for work one morning.They had a son named Coco whom Aleng Mameng
called to get up early too. When the whole family seated at the dining table for
breakfast, they discussed about home necessities such as throwing the
garbage, washing the hands and buying home disinfectants. The couple then
went to their works, leaving Coco doing his home tasks until he finished them
all and he’s ready for his online learning during the time of pandemic.

3. Text Structure- Problem and Solution

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a global infectious disease which affects

different people in different ways. Some will experience mild symptoms which do not
need special treatment and will recover from it eventually. Others will experience
most common symptoms like headache, fatigue, fever or dry cough. Over nine
million people all over the world was confirmed infected of the disease and it caused
millions of deaths too. It is an invisible enemy that continues to threaten the lives of
many.

There are important ways to fight against the threat of this virus. All
government agencies always remind us to practice protective measures in order to
protect ourselves against COVID-19. Proper handwashing and cough etiquette,
boosting immunity, maintaining social distance, wearing of face mask and avoiding
crowded places are several ways to protect oneself from COVID-19. This pandemic
will continue to ruin many lives unless there is a massive cooperation from the
people in the country and in the whole world.

Source: Philippines.covid19.gov.ph

Summary

The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to threaten millions of lives not

only in the Philippines but also across the globe. The attack of the virus differs
from one person to another. Some may experience symptoms, others may
not. The government always reminds us to practice protective measures to
prevent the spread of the virus. It is expected to continue to destroy many
lives if people will not cooperate with the government in the effort to combat
against the virus.

4. Text Structure- Compare and Contrast

Example:

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 We all know how useful television and radio in giving important information
and entertainment in our daily lives. Our elders have been using them for
centuries. The joys they give during our leisure times and the guide they deliver
when natural and unnatural emergencies occur make them survive through the tests
of times.

The television which shows images and sends sounds gives the viewers
complete experiences in acquiring knowledge. Although a radio only sends sounds,
still, its listeners will experience a wonderful way of getting informed because it
allows the listeners to draw images from what they heard. Both the television and the
radio are common means of Filipinos way of spending time with the family.

Truly, a television and a radio have become part of the Filipino lives yesterday
and today!

Summary
Everybody knows that television and radio are important source of
information and entertainment in our daily lives from many years ago up to
now. In television, we use both our eyes and ears while a radio makes us use
only our ears in acquiring knowledge and getting entertained. These two means
of data gathering help us Filipinos bond with our family. Truly, television and
radio have become part of Filipinos everyday lives.

5. Text Structure- Cause and Effect

IMPORTANCE OF TREES

Trees have great impact to human life because they provide many things
such as food, shelter and other life’s essentials. Trees also contribute something
beneficial to the environment like providing us oxygen, water and shelter to wild life.

However, nowadays, as we can observe, trees in the forest are alarmingly

destroyed and there are some areas in the forest which are denuded. This activity is
called “deforestation.”

Many people like the farmers suffer from poverty so they resort to the
practice of cutting down and burning trees for agricultural purposes. Many rely on
the trees not only the humans but also the animals.

Loss of great amount of trees in the forest can lead us to different calamities
like flooding, climate change, soil erosion, earth quake and the like. Since trees are
very essential to mankind and the community, let us support the advocacy to take
care of the trees and the environment.

Summary

14poverty or human needs, such as

Deforestation is caused by
food and finance. However, it brought destruction to the environment
like flooding, climate change and other calamities. So, the advocacy
to take care of the trees and the environment continued.
 What’s More

I.Word Grids. The grid below contains various words taken from various texts read.
Find and trace words from the grid and match them with their meanings in the box.
Clues are given through the italicized and highlighted letters. One example is given
for you. Use your English activity notebook.

Word Grids

2 9 5 1
S B P C D E S M O G V A C S
C R R Y E A U T R C K G A U
8
E A O E R G M G B V L G U M
N G B C G E M H N B M R S M
4
A H L C O N T R A S T M E A
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R O E E R V E S T I G E K R
I R M R O P Y A B C D S E Y
6
O A N T I B A C T E R I A L
7
S P E C U L I A R W V V V
3
C H R O N O L O G I C A L

Clues:
1. a shortened version of a piece or a gist
2. a setting
3. arranged in or according to the order of time
4. the difference or degree of difference between things
5. something that brings about an effect or a result
6. directed or effective against bacteria
7. different to what is normal; strange
8. strongly wanting to do or have something
9. something that is a source of trouble, worry etc.
10. a trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists

II. Read and understand .

“QUE SERA, SERA”

Chelou D. Pantaden

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 Zeah was a girl who
grew up in a home where she
cleaned her bed after waking
up, prepared foods for a meal of
the family and washed dishes
after eating. On Saturdays and
Sundays, her household chores
became more compared to the
days where she had to go to
school.
She felt very upset every
time she sees her older sister
and older brother feeling happy
being with their father. Although
she had this kind of feeling, she
never complained.
One night, she asked her father if she could go with them. “Who will be left
here to stay with your mother? “her father asked. Without a word, she nodded
and went inside her room.
After few minutes, her mother asked, do you really want to go with your
father tonight? “ . She looked at her mother with a smile. She ran fast to her
room and shouted, “Thank you mother! “ .
They headed when everything was ready. To Zeah’s surprised that her
mother is going with them she couldn’t help singing until everybody was singing.
“Que Sera, Sera.” “What will be, will be.” They laughed at each other.
Her father said, “We will do it always. “ . “We are very busy tending our own
chores and forget to express how important each other is in building a very good
home.”. “Yes father, I am glad you have come to sense the way I am sensing
years ago! “, Zeah’s mother replied. They all smiled and “Que Sera, Sera.”,
“What will be, will be! “
They were repeating the song again and again approaching their
destination.

II. Gist/ Summary

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 Directions: Summarize the story “Que Sera Sera” by picking out some
important details. Use the Gist /Summary graphic organizer.

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 Summary

III. Directions: Read and study the story below. Make a

summary out of it in your English activity notebook.
THE GIFT
Ritchie C. Javier

In a faraway mountain, there was a happy couple Ethel and Ariel living
together with a very simple life. They used to live in a NIPA hut, eat foods from their
farm, and catch fishes from the river. The husband was a farmer working all day at
the farm. He always prayed that someday the Almighty Father will give them a child
which is the only thing they wished for.
One night, when they were sleeping, they heard a horrible sound from the
surrounding. When the husband was awakened, he looked where it came from.
Surprisingly a bright light flashed on her eyes and he saw a beautiful fairy smiling at
him.

“Good Man”, the fairy said.” You’ve been working so hard in the farm, taking
good care of your wife. I want to give you a simple gift for all your kindness. When
the farmer heard her offer, he was terribly happy with tears saying,” I want to have a
child”. And the fairy just smiled at him and said” Your wish is granted” she
immediately disappeared.

From that moment he gave all the needs of her wife. He brought her fruits and
fresh vegetables every day from the farm. He didn’t let her wife worked and feel tired
because he loved her so much.

Moments passed by, when her wife cooked foods for him, she was really in
pain because she was able to deliver her baby. The husband was very aggressive to
see her baby and it was very successful. At last her wife gave birth to a very
beautiful baby and they named her Fairysha. The name was originally got from the
Fairy who gave them gift.

The baby girl grew full of love with their parents and also, they thought her to
be kind always and God fearing. And they lived happily as a perfect family .

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 What I Have Learned

Fill in each blank with the correct answer.

A _____________________ is a shortened version of a piece

or a gist.

There are strategies to shorten a piece namely:

1. __________________________

2. __________________________

3. __________________________

4. __________________________

5. __________________________

What I Can Do

Read the narrative and answer the activity that follows.

Love Your Family

E.C Ramonal

My name is Shekinah. I have a big family. I understand the point of having

such a big family. Living in a big family is such a headache. I feel that I’m never
alone for there is always somebody bothering me.

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 One day, my family planned a
picnic together with my aunties,
uncles and cousins. I thought it
would be a nice chance to spend
some time with my friends so I
made an alibi. I told them I will just
stay home and do my homework
instead of going to the picnic. My
parents were about to cancel the plan but somehow I managed to make them
leave.

Finally, after a long time I was alone at home. I felt good and excited so I
started calling my friends to see who’s free for an outing. After around five calls,
I came upon Jessa who was free for the day. The rest of them were out with
their families. We both decided to go to a nearby pool. We picked our
motorcycles and set off. As luck would have it, I met an accident on the way.
One moment I was in terrible pain and the next thing I remembered I fainted.
When I opened my eyes, I was in a hospital with a fractured leg and bandages
here and there. Jessa was not badly hurt so she called my parents and informed
them about the accident.

I was now at home in bed. I knew everybody was angry because I lied to
them. My mother asked about the homework but my father told her to keep quiet
for some time. From that day on, I saw a different kind of family.
Mother cooked for me whatever I wanted and made sure that I take my
medicines. My father brought me books to keep me busy. My brother would do
whatever favor I ask from him. During weekends my aunties and uncles brought
me flowers and gifts. My other cousins told me jokes and stories to keep me in a
good humor.

Two months had passed like this, I didn’t feel bored or like a handicap even
for a single day. It was then I realized the importance of family. None of my
friends were here to support me. I can’t imagine what would have happened to
me if I was alone. I apologize to my parents for lying. My mother kissed me in

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 the forehead and said, “It’s okay, I know you have learnt your lesson.” I thank
God for giving me such a loving family. I love my family so much that I can’t live
without them.

Activity 1
Directions: Answer the following questions based from the story read. Use your
English activity notebook.
Guide Questions:

1. What is the story about?

2. What does the title of the story suggest?
3. Sequence the events in the story using the Sequence organizer.

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 4. Write a summary of the text using the Sequence Summary as your guide.

 Read another narrative text about family. Identify the good values presented
in it.

● Do you have a big or small family? How do you connect with them?

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 Beautiful Saturday
J. M. Amores

It was Saturday. I woke up early and felt very excited. I couldn’t wait for
the day to be over soon. I wished it was afternoon already. It’s a special day of
the week. We called it “The Lord’s Day.” My whole family has a Catholic faith, but
we chose to practice this kind of gathering every Saturday to manifest our strong
faith to God. It’s a simple celebration which includes a little prayer ceremony and
a banquet. It’s the time for praising and communicating with God and at the
same time, be with the whole family on a dinner.
We have an extended family and my aunt who was a very religious person
was the one initiated the weekly activity. Everyone in the family did his part to
give something for the usual preparation. The men did the barbecue, the women
made the salad and desserts, while the kids of my age set the table. This was
the usual scenario that can be seen in our home every Saturday afternoon.

By the time I was thirteen, my aunt died from an ailment. She was gone
physically but her legacy remained in us. Every Saturday, as usual, everyone kept
on looking forward to the day when all of us gathered in a banquet, not only to eat
together nor show our faith but also to commemorate a special person in our lives
who had once made this day a beautiful Saturday.

 Write a summary of the text based from the following guide questions:

1. What is the story about?

2. What makes Saturday special from the rest of the days in a week?
3. Who initiated the weekly activity? Describe the person.
4. Why is it important to make connections with the family?

Activity 2
A.Directions: Identify each situation below whether each suggests positive Filipino
values in a family or not. Put a check under the column that corresponds to your
answer.

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 Situation Yes No
1. Dining together and sharing stories about oneself.
2. Telling white lies when needed.
3. Kissing the hands of the elders.
4. Leaving home without permission.
5. Shouting and fighting at each other.
6. Helping one another during crisis.
7. Gathering together during special occasions.
8. Listening about someone’s problem.
9. Taking someone’s property in the house.
10 Praying together during good or bad times.
.
11 Showing respect about differences.
.
12 Showing hospitality to visitors.
13 Insulting one’s own weaknesses.
.
14 Understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do
. something about it.
15 Ignoring others whose ideas and practices differ from yours.
.

B. Write a summary about Filipino values using the checklist as your guide.

Assessment

Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on
your English activity notebook.

Getting to Camiguin island from Misamis Occidental is not easy.

The fastest way to travel to Camiguin is through bus and ferry. You
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need to take a bus from Ozamiz to Cagayan de Oro City via car ferry.
Then from Cagayan, a jeepney or van can take you to Balingoan port,
which is 38.5 kilometers away from Camiguin. Then you can sail to
Benoni Port, Camiguin through a shuttle ferry. That is the fastest way
 1. Which is the best summary of the paragraph?

a. Getting to Camiguin island is easy.

b. The fastest way to travel to Camiguin is through bus and ferry.
c. Camiguin island is far from Misamis Occidental therefore getting there
takes a long time.
d. The fastest way to travel to Camiguin island from Misamis Occidental is
through a bus and ferry.

Nobody wants to be bitten by a dog. Dog bites can be

dangerous. It can cause death if the dog has rabies. But what if a dog
bites you? Take these steps right away if you are bitten by a dog. First,
wash the wound. Slow the bleeding with a clean cloth. Next, apply over-
the-counter antibiotic cream if you have it. You can apply the crushed
garlic to the wound as alternative. Then wrap the wound in a sterile
bandage. Finally, keep the wound bandage and see your doctor for a
vaccine.

2. What is the best summary of this paragraph?

a. Dogs have rabies, so don’t get near a dog.

b. A dog bite can cause death especially when the dog has rabies.
c. A dog bite can be harmful, so if you are bitten by a dog, you need to apply
first aid and get a vaccine for anti-rabies immediately.
d. Dog bites need to be treated, although it can’t cause harm, a vaccine is
needed to relieve the pain which the patient experiences.

COVID-19 can cause symptoms very similar to the flu-fever and a dry cough,
fatigue, pains and nasal congestion. Severe cases can lead to serious respiratory disease
and even pneumonia. Those who are most at risk are elderly or people with underlying
medical issues, such as heart problems or diabetes.

3. Select the best summary of this paragraph.

a. COVID-19 can put anybody’s life to danger.

b. COVID-19 is a pandemic which takes many lives.
c. COVID-19 is never a threat to anybody without serious medical issues.

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 d. COVID-19 can show different symptoms that can lead to serious cases
which can put the life of an elderly person or person with underlying
medical issues to danger.

The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly spread around the world. One
factor which contributes to the rapid spread of this virus is the peoples’ lack of
discipline. Some have no concern of what is really happening to the world with
this pandemic. Most of them choose to ignore what the government is trying to
implement in order to prevent the spread of the virus. Health protocols and
guidelines are imposed by the government to protect the people from the
threat of virus but to no avail.

4. Which sentence is appropriate to be a summary of the paragraph?

a. The COVID-19 pandemic was caused by peoples’ lack of discipline.

b. The COVID-19 pandemic was happening due to the peoples’ rebellion.
c. The COVID-19 pandemic was a result of the government’s negligence.
d. The COVID-19 pandemic was a result of peoples’ lack of compassion to
one another.

5. What is meant by the underlined word in the sentence? A dog also sets a perfect
example of adaptability.

a. fixed
b. universal
c. unchangeable

d. established

6. A_____________ is a shortened version of a piece or a gist.

a. Summary
b. Paraphrase
c. Classify

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 d. Precis

7. Which is NOT a tip for summarizing?

a. Keep your summary quite long.

b. Use your own words.
c. Point out the main idea of the text.
d. The summary should be based from the original piece.

8.” It squeezes out through the gap in the doorway”. Give the meaning of the word
“squeeze.”

a. smash
b. expand
c. decompress
d. outspread

A dog teaches us a thing or two about unselfish love. When a

dog knows death is approaching ,it tries, with its last vestige of
strength, to crawl away elsewhere to die, in order to burden its owners
no more.

9. WhichAnofexcerpt
these positive
from the values best One
text “Lesson describes the given
Can Learn About passage?
Life From a dog,”

a. Honesty
b. compassion
c. generosity
d. fairness

10. When summarizing a text, if I’m not sure with what I’m writing, I should ______.

a. Keep writing.
b. Keep reading.
c. Reread the original piece.
d. Judge the text with my own opinion.

A man found a lonely stray dog in the streets. He

adopted it and gave it shelter and food. After a few days, the
dog looked happy and content to finally have found his new
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11. What values did the man show to his dog?
a. Love and Care
b. Hospitality and Bravery
c. Honesty and Truthfulness
d. Courteousness and Cooperativeness

A dog does things with all vigor. However, when there is

nothing to do, it lies down and rests. It does not waste its strength
and energy needlessly. Many working people are burning the
candles at both ends. Many suffer nervous breakdown due to
stress. Perhaps, they should learn to rest like a dog does.

12.Select the best summary of this paragraph.

a. The dog wastes its strength and energy.

b. They should learn to rest like a dog.

c. Many suffer nervous breakdown due to stress.

d. Humans and dogs are different in terms of working, while the man never
take rests, the dog does.

13. What character trait that best describes the dog in the text?

a. content
b. loyal
c. kind
d. helpful

14. What does the text tell about the dog?

a. A dog sets a perfect example of contentment.

b. A dog teaches us a thing or two about unselfish love.
c. A dog does things with all vigor.
d. A dog is truly a man’s best friend.

15. You should not include specific details when you summarize a text.

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a. True

b. False

c. Maybe

d. None

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 Additional Activities

Activity: Reflection

Directions: Write and interpret your understanding about ideas, learnings, etc. in
this module inside the puzzle. Use your English activity notebook.

Guide Question:

1. Why is it important to summarize a text?