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English
Quarter 4 – Module 2:
Recognize adverbs of manner
EN3G-IVi-j-6-1
English – 3
Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Quarter 3 – Module 4: Recognize adverbs of manner. EN3G-IVi-j-6-1

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Welcome to the English 3 Self-Learning Module (SLM) on Recognize adverbs of

manner. EN3G-IVi-j-6-1

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
and recognize adverbs of manner.

The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations.
The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons
are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which
you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

This module is all about: Adverbs of manner.

• Lesson 1 English: After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. recognize adverbs of manner. EN3G-IVi-j-6.1

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 What I Know

Hello learning-buddy! I would like to check your knowledge about

the lesson to take. If you get all the answers correct (100%),
congratulations! You may decide to skip this module. If you still want
to proceed, I am happy to offer you varied activities. Have fun!

Activity 1: Be Creative
Directions: Look at the poster-slogan and find four (4) words that
are adverbs of manner and do the puzzle.

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 Lesson Recognize adverbs of manner. EN3G

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Hello Grade Three, welcome to our new lesson.

We will focus on Adverbs of Manner.
Adverbs of Manner tells you how something happened. They are
usually placed either after the main verb or its object.
You need to really know about adverbs of manner.

What’s In

Activity 2: Sail on Ship

Directions: Encircle five Adverbs of Manner inside the word search.

Write the words on the boat.
C D E F G H I J K L

A B C S A F E L Y Z
L N O M N O P Q R S

M M N A B C D E F G

L Z B R I G H T L Y

Y I J T K L M N O P

S M I L I N G L Y Q

R S T Y W X Y Z A B

Notes to the Parent

Assist your child in answering this activity in a creative way. You and
your child make a paper boat and let him/her write the answer on it.
Have fun learning together.

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 What’s New

Have you ever lost something? How did you feel?

When one of the 100 sheep of a shepherd was lost in the desert, the
shepherd tried his best to find it. What a happy feeling when he
found it and reunited with the 99 other sheep.
Just like that story, today, you will encounter a story of bravery and
diligence. Find out a father’s adventure in the story.

Lost
Mary Grace F. Rivera

Mang Ernesto is a hardworking fisherman and a loving father

to his three children. He lived on a beautiful island together with his
kind and lovely wife, Mona. Mang Ernesto catches fish diligently
everyday. He sells the fish in the nearby village.

One day, Mang Ernesto heads fast in the sea to catch more
fish. He was not able to hear the latest news about the coming
typhoon. While in the sea, he saw many fish and hurriedly caught
them with his net.

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 On his way home, the weather changed. Big waves roared
towards the boat of Mang Ernesto. A strong wind carried his boat
to different directions. Mang Ernesto was lost! He was afraid but he
calmly looked for some clues to go back home.

It was already dark, but he sailed on. He was so tired and

hungry that he fell fast asleep. His boat was carried by the waves
that he woke up in a different place. Meanwhile, his family sadly
heard the news that Mang Ernesto was missing. They prayed to God
asking that Mang Ernesto will be home safely.

Not long after, the weather was fine, the sun shone brightly.
Mang Ernesto regained his strength. He bravely sailed at sea. He
smartly followed the direction of sunrise. He quickly spotted their
island. He paddled his boat towards it. He smilingly waved at his
family who was waiting for his return. At last, he was finally home!

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Activity 3: Answer the following questions from the story “Lost”.
Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Who is Mang Ernesto?

A. He is a fisherman. B. He is a fireman. C. He is a farmer.

2. Where did Mang Ernesto and his family live?

A. They lived in a farm.
B. They lived on an island.
C. They lived in the city.

3. What happened to Mang Ernesto one day?

A. He caught a giant fish.
B. He visited his cousin abroad.
C. He was lost at sea.

4. How did Mang Ernesto return to his home safely?

A. He calmly followed the direction of sunrise.
B. He tiredly looked for a map and followed it.
C. He cried for help to other sailor.

5. What is the moral of the story?

A. In times of distress, shout to anyone else.
B. Be calm and bravely look for ways to find solution.
C. Be angry to yourself and to your family.

Notes to the Teacher /Parents

Assist the child in answering the comprehension questions. Encourage

him/her to be honest. Please take note all the words written in bold letters and
write them down on his/her notebook.

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 What is It

Let learners study the chart of Adverbs of Manner with words taken
from the story.
Sentences with Adverb Verb or Adverb Meaning of
of Manner Adjective of word
+ ly Manner
Mang Ernesto caught Diligent + Diligently In a way that
fish diligently. ly shows care
The fisherman bravely Brave + ly Bravely Willingness to
crossed the sea. face danger
He calmly faced the Calm + ly Calmly Quiet
danger at sea.
The children sadly Sad + ly Sadly Shows sadness
heard the news.
He went back home to Safe + ly Safely Shows safe and
his family safely. well-being

Adverbs of manner tell us the way how something is done. It

added to the verb to modify or change its meaning.
Example:
Sentence 1. Mang Ernesto caught fish diligently.
Question: Who caught fish? (It’s Mang Ernesto)
How did he catch the fish? (He caught fish diligently.)

Adverbs of manner can be added to the verb to modify or

change its meaning and gives more information how he caught

fish. It cannot be put between a verb and its direct object.

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 A. Mang Ernesto caught fish diligently.

(After the main verb or after the object. It can be placed at the
end of the clause).

An adverb of manner can also be written this way.

B. Mang Ernesto diligently caught fish.

(It can be placed before the verb ‘caught’).

Sentence 2. The fisherman bravely crossed the sea.

-How did the fisherman cross the sea?

-What is the adverb of manner in Sentence 2?
-What helps you recognize the adverb of manner in the sentence
easily?
-Can you easily spot the adverbs of manner in sentences 3, 4, and
5?

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Here are other examples of Adverbs of Manner:

1. Zoe painted a seascape beautifully.

Verb
Adverbs of Manner is placed at the end of the verb (painted) or
direct object.

It could also be written this way:

2. Zoe beautifully painted a seascape.

It can be placed before the verb ‘painted’.

Adverb of Manner that does not have -ly such as fast, well, and
hard.
3. Jan sings well. Adverbs of Manner

4. Kim runs fast. Adverbs of Manner

5. The rain fell hard due to typhoon Ondoy. Adverbs of Manner

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 What’s More

Activity 4: Hearts on Manners

Read the selection well. Take note of the words that are
adverbs of manner.

It was a Table Manner Activity for all Grade Three Classes. All
children excitedly prepared their packed lunch. They neatly
placed them on top of the table.

When the teacher signaled the time for lunch, everyone

cheered. The children washed their hands with soap and water.
They gently put their placemats on the table along with their plate
of rice, a bowl of soup, viand, and a glass of water. They also put
the spoon and fork.

The children prayed and gave thanks for their food. They ate
their delicious meals happily. Some children quickly ate their food.
Other children ate their food very slowly. The teacher reminded
them to chew their food carefully.

Direction: Below are some sentences taken from the selection .

Put a heart on the words that you recognized as Adverbs of
Manner from the selection. The first one is done for you.

1. All children excitedly prepared their packed lunch.

2. They neatly placed them on top of the table.

3. They ate their delicious meals happily.

4. Some children quickly ate their food.

5. Other children ate their food very slowly.

6. The teacher reminded them to chew their food carefully.

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 What I Have Learned

How would you recognize an adverb of manner in the

sentence? Look at the Concept Map of Adverbs of Manner.
What does it tell you?

Activity 5: Concept Map

Fill in the concept map with words from the box.

ADVERBS of MANNER
describes

Verb Noun Adjective Adverb

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 What I Can Do

Activity 6: Hands on and Keep Going

Each of the following sentences has an adverb of manner. What

words are they? Are they written after the main verb or after the
object? Can they be at the end of the clause?

Direction: Change the word inside the parenthesis into adverbs of

manner. Write your answer on the blank.

1. Please close the door (slow). ______________

2. The dog barked at stranger (loud). ___________
3. Our neighbor (generous) gave us food. ____________
4. The children greeted the teachers (polite)._______________
5. Grandparents waited (patient) for their grandkids to arrive.
_____________

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 Assessment

Congratulations! You are two steps closer to end this module. Get
ready for the test to check your mastery in the lesson. This is fun!
Activity 7: Brain Power

Directions: Look at the pictures. Choose the best adverbs of

manner to complete the sentence. Write the letter on the blank
before the number.

_____1. The ballerina danced ________.

a. roughly b. gracefully c. slowly_____

2. Speak _______ because the baby is sleeping.

a. softly b. loudly c. fast

_____3. The children played ______.

a. angrily b. sadly c. happily

_____4. Gmelina tree grew_______ after three years.

a. quickly b. poorly c. hardly

_____5. When the weather is fine, the sun shines ______.

a. dimly b. lightly c. brightly

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 Additional Activities

You are doing great! You are about to finish this module. But here’s
the last wave of activity for you to work on.

Activity 8: You Be the Judge

Direction: Select the adverbs of manner that you prefer to use to
complete the poem. Then, read the poem well to your family.

My Storybook

I read my storybook _________, eagerly, excitedly, happily

Wonder how the stories ever told,

I lifted each page __________, gently, carefully, hurriedly
I would not miss any of sort.

There are stories written __________, wonderfully, beautifully

Stories that are real, some are fantasy,

Which one do you like?
I want you to choose __________. wisely, gladly, quickly

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Assessment Additional
1. B. gracefully Activities
2. A. softly Answers may vary
3. C. happily
4. A. quickly
5. C. brightly
What’s more What I Have What I Can Do
2. neatly Learned 1. slowly
3. happily (In any order) 2. loudly
4. quickly Verb 3. generously
Adjective
5. slowly Adverb 4. politely
6. carefully 5. patiently
What I Know What's In What’s New
1. happily C D E F G H I J K L
1. A
A B C S A F E L Y Z 2. B
2. smartly L N O M N O P Q R S 3. C
M M N A B C D E F G 4. A
3. diligently L Z B R I G H T L Y
5. B
Y I J T K L M N O P
4. bravely S M I L I N G L Y Q
R S T Y W X Y Z A B
Answer Key
References

Department of Education (2015) Let’s Get Better in English 3 Learner’s

Material pp. 354-355

Department of Education (2015) Let’s Get Better in English 3 Teacher’s Guide

pp. 89-91

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