Ask the following questions.

Motivation: What can you put in a basket?

Motive Question: In the story, let’s find out what Al had in his basket.
Teacher reads the title. The title of the selection is “Al’s Bag.” Now, read the

selection.

Al has a bag.
It has a mat.
It has buns.
It has bananas.

But it has ants too!

“Ants! Ants!” says Al.
Al lets the bag go.
Listen to each question.
Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. What is the name of the boy in the story?

a. Al
b. Alf
c. Ants

2. What does he have in his bag?

a. a mat
b. an apple
c. an orange

3. What will he do?

a. Have a nap
b. Have a party
c. Have a snack

4. Why does he let his bag go?

a. He is afraid.
b. He is glad.
c. He is mad.

5. Which sentence tells us why it is a good idea for the boy to let go of his
bag?
a. So the ants cannot get the food
b. So the ants cannot bite him
c. So the ants will be free

Ask the following questions.

Motivation: What do you buy at the store?

Motive Question: In the story, let’s find out what is in Ben’s store.
Teacher reads the title. The title of the selection is “Ben’s Store.”

Now, read the selection.

 Ben has his own store.
“Do you sell eggs?” asks Mel.
“Yes, come in,” says Ben.
“Do you sell milk?” asks Dante.
“Yes, come in,” says Ben.
“Do you sell hats?” asks Lala.
“No, we do not sell hats,” says Ben. “But
you can come in and have a look.” Lala
goes in. She gets a banana.
Listen to each question.
Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Who is the main character in the story?

a. Ben
b. Lala
c. Mel

2. What does he have?

a. a school
b. a store
c. a hat

3. What is the store for?

a. a place used for fixing things
b. a place used for selling things
c. a place used for keeping things

4. What do you think does it sell?

a. Ben’s store sells hats.
b. Ben’s store sells toys.
c. Ben’s store sells food.

5. Why was it important for Lala to go in and "have a look?"

a. to find out what she can sell
b. to find out what she can buy
c. to find out what she can keep

6. Which of these words best describes Ben?

a. helpful
b. greedy
c. giving
Ask the following questions.

Motivation: Why does a spider make itself a web?

Motive Question: In the story, let’s find out why a spider makes a
web.
Teacher reads the title. The title of the selection is “Anansi’s Web.”

Now, read the selection.

Anansi was tired of her web. So one day, she said “I will go live
with the ant.”
Now, the ant lived in a small hill. Once in the hill Anansi

cried, “This place is too dark! I will go live with the bees.”
When she got to the beehive, Anansi cried, “This place is
too hot and sticky! I will go live with the beetle.”
But on her way to beetle’s home she saw her web. “Maybe
a web is the best place after all."
Listen to each question.
Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Where does Anansi live?

a. in a beehive
b. in a web
c. in a hill

2. What was her problem?

a. She was tired of living in other insects’ homes.
b. She was tired of living in a web.
c. She was tired of being a spider.

3. Which of the following happened last?

a. She went to beetle’s house.
b. She went back to the web.
c. She went to the beehive.

4. What would she have said at beetle’s home?

a. “This place is not for me.”
b. “This place can be better.”
c. “This place is exactly like my web.”

5. Which of the following solved her problem?

a. She tried out other insects’ homes.
b. She stayed at home all day.
c. She made a new home.

6. At the end of the story, which statement do you think is she going to say?
a. “My home is your home.”
b. “Homes should be shared.”
c. “There’s no place like home. “
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Motivation: What is your favorite snack? With whom did

you share it?
Motive Question: In the story, what did Pedrito do with his favorite
snack? With whom did he share it?
Teacher reads the title. The title of the selection is “Pedrito’s

Snack.” Now, read the selection.

The bell rang. “It’s snack time!” Pedrito shouted and ran

out of the room. He sat on a bench under a tall tree.

 In Pedrito’s lunch bag were three soft buns. He got the first one and
took a bite. “Mmmm,” said Pedrito. Just then, a sparrow sat on the bench. It
was looking at him. Pedrito didn’t mind. He went on and finished his bun.
Then Pedrito got his second bun. He took a big bite and said “Mmmm!”
The sparrow was still looking at him. It also moved closer. But still, Pedrito did
not mind. He went on and finished his bun.
Finally, Pedrito got his last bun. He was about to take a bite when the
sparrow flew up to his shoulder. Pedrito smiled, cut the bun in two and said to
himself, “I think someone also likes bread and butter.”
Listen to each question.
Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. What was Pedrito excited about?

a. having his favorite snack
b. going to the bench
c. being with the birds
d. finding a friend

2. Which of the statements explains the sentence, “Pedrito didn’t mind.”

a. Pedrito was not thinking.
b. Pedrito was not bothered.
c. Pedrito did not want to think.
d. Pedrito did not want to be bothered.

3. Which of these was NOT mentioned in the story?

a. The sparrow looked at the bread.
b. The sparrow sat down on the bench.
c. The sparrow moved closer to Pedrito.
d. The sparrow flew onto Pedrito’s shoulder.

4. What does the word ‘finished’ mean in the phrase "finished his bun?"
a. The bun was eaten.
b. The bun was prepared.
c. The bun was thrown away.
d. The bun was already spoiled.

5. Why was the sparrow looking at him?

a. It wanted to be a pet.
b. It wanted to watch Pedrito as he ate.
c. It wanted to have a share of the bun.
d. It wanted to listen more closely to Pedrito.

6. Why did Pedrito have to break the third bun in two?

a. So that he can eat the bun in two bites.
b. So that he can cut up the bun some more.
c. So that he can share it with the sparrow.
d. So that he can save the other half for later.

7. Which of the following sentences best shows what Pedrito thought of at

the end of the story?
a. “Sharing is only true among friends.”
b. “Ask and you shall receive.”
c. “One good turn deserves another.”
d. “Something good is even better when shared.”
Ask the following questions.

Motivation: What happens to your body when you are angry?

Motive Question: In this selection, let’s find out what happens
to our body when we are angry.
Teacher reads the title. The title of the selection is “Effects of Anger.”

Now, read the selection.

Anger is often viewed as harmful. It does not only affect the person
feeling this anger but those around him or her. As these feelings get
stronger, changes occur in our body. Our faces turn red and carry a frown.
Our teeth are clenched and our hands are closed tight. Our breathing
becomes heavy and this makes our heart beat faster. Our shoulder and
neck muscles become stiff and our blood pressure begins to rise. All these
things happen because our body is preparing for something. It is
preparing for action. However, this action does not have to be harmful.
People are often guilty about feeling angry. But, anger can be
viewed positively. Feelings of anger tell you that something is not right and
that something needs to change. The challenge lies in making sure that
actions resulting from anger will help rather than harm. Expressing our
feelings can help others understand the source of our anger rather than
fear its consequences.

Reference: Adapted from http://vmarano.tumblr.com/post/4955945239/good-news-about-

anger
Listen to each question.
Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which is NOT an observed change in our body when we get angry?

a. Our face turns red.
b. Our heart beats faster.
c. Our shoulders become stiff.
d. Our breathing becomes slow.

2. In the sentence, “Changes occur in our body,” which of the following

words is a synonym for the word occur?
a. stay
b. form
c. happen
d. transform

3. Why do people sometimes feel guilty for being angry?

a. Anger may hurt others.
b. Anger is not a feeling you should show to other people.
c. Anger may cause us to create positive change in the world.
d. Anger may cause us to be motivated to act on something.

4. Which of these actions is based on anger as a positive form of expression?

a. focusing on what is wrong
b. saying hurtful words
c. identifying the root of the problem
d. keeping our emotions bottled up inside of us

5. Which of these actions are based on anger as a form of motivation?

a. asking the person we are angry at to think of how the problem can be
resolved
b. giving the person that we are angry at the silent treatment
c. kicking a chair aside and screaming out loud
d. seeking the help of a third person to side with you
6. What is one benefit of feeling angry?
a. It provides a form of exercise for our heart and blood vessels.
b. It prepares us for future occasions that we might feel angry.
c. It serves as a signal that something is not right.
d. It changes how our mind works.

7. In the selection, what is the meaning of the word "challenge?"

a. It refers to a task that is new.
b. It refers to a task that is different
c. It refers to a task that is assigned to us.
d. It refers to a task that is difficult to do.

8. In the selection, which trait would be most helpful when trying to use our
anger in a positive way?
a. being obedient
b. being honest
c. being thoughtful
d. being hardworking
Ask the following questions.

Motivation: Do you have dust at home?

Motive Question: In the story, let’s find out what dust is made of
Teacher reads the title. The title of the selection is

“Dust.” Now, read the selection.

No matter how often we sweep the floor of our homes, we are still
able to gather together a considerable amount of dust. Dust is all around
us. It gathers on bookshelves, on furniture - old or new. These particles
rest on any still object – undisturbed until touched or wiped clean.
Dust, which was first believed to be made of dead skin has been
found to be a mix of different things. Some of the common ingredients of
dust particles include animal fur, dead insects, food, fiber from clothes,
beddings, soil and other chemicals. Although most of household dust
comes from the outside through doors, windows and shoes, other dust
particles come from within. Scientists have discovered that the mix of dust
from each household actually depends on four things: the climate, the age
of the house, the number of persons who live in it and their individual
cooking, cleaning and smoking habits.
Making our homes free of dust may not be possible but lessening
the amount of dust that we keep in our homes will help avoid possible
allergies and allow us to breathe well.
Listen to each question.
Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which of the following is NOT true about dust?

a. Dust causes allergies.
b. Dust is made of dead skin only.
c. Dust comes from both within the home and outside of it.
d. The amount of dust in the house may depend on the climate.

2. Knowing the contents of the dust in our homes will determine .

a. how dust can be cleaned up
b. where the dust is coming from
c. what one might add to one’s home
d. the lifestyle of the occupants

3. Among the sources of dust, which is NOT within one’s control?

a. the personal habits of family members
b. the number of persons in the home
c. the age of the house
d. the climate

4. What is the greatest risk that one faces in having a dusty house? A dusty
house might .
a. cause the incidence of allergies
b. be a reason for accidents in the house
c. increase the temperature of the environment
d. result in the early destruction of the furniture

5. Knowing the composition of dust will especially help persons with .

a. motor difficulties
b. physical disabilities
c. circulatory concerns
d. respiratory problems
6. In this selection, the word “habits” refers to .
a. one’s unusual behavior
b. being addicted to something
c. the work one occasionally performs
d. the manner by which one repeatedly does a task

7. How did the writer develop this selection about dust?

a. by giving examples
b. by narrating some events
c. by stating the cause and effect
d. by identifying the problem and the solutions

8. Which is an appropriate title of this selection?

a. Keeping the Houses Dust-Free
b. Sources of Dust in Our Homes
c. Effects of Dusty Homes
d. Diseases Due to Dust