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English
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Sounds Around Us
English– Grade Two
Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Quarter 1 – Module 1: Sounds Around Us
First Edition, 2020

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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-test 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
Teachers are also provided to the 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. 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.

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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 the different sounds
around us. 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.
The module is divided into four lessons, namely:
• Lesson 1.1.1– Transportation Sounds
• Lesson 1.1.2 – Animal Sounds
• Lesson 1.1.3 – Sounds of Musical Instruments
• Lesson 1.1.4– Sounds in the Environment
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
1. Identify/Classify transportation sounds as loud/soft
2. Identify/Classify sounds produced by animals as loud
and soft
3. Identify/Classify sounds produced by musical
instruments as high /low
4. Identify/ Classify environmental sounds as loud/soft and
high/low

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 What I Know
Pre-Test: Put a check (√) on the blank if it is the correct
sound, and cross out (x) if it is wrong.

1. 6.

mee - mee meow–meow

2. 7.

whaa – whaa moo – moo

3. 8.

boom – boom tweet – tweet

4. 9.

broom–broom wee –wee

5. 10.

tot –tot beep – beep

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Lesson
Sounds Around Us
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Hello kids! Welcome to the world of sounds. In this

module, you will learn about the different environmental
sounds, their sources and the quality of sounds that they
produce. By learning and doing so, this increases your skill
and understanding to better recognize the sounds you
hear in your environment, thus effective transfer of
learning takes place.

What’s In
Draw a happy face ( ) if you hear a soft sound and a
sad face ( ) if you hear a loud sound from each
object.

1.barking dog 4. mbulance

2.bicycle 5. drums

3.clock

What’s New
What are the different sounds you usually hear at home,
in school, and in street? Complete the table below.

Sources of Sounds Sounds Heard

1. home

2. school

3. street

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 What is It
Look at the set of pictures. Draw the objects
accordingto their proper column.

Transportations Animals Musical Other Objects

Instruments in the
Environment

What kind of objects do you see in the picture?

What are the sounds that they produce?
How do we classify the sounds?

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 What’s More
Draw a line ( _) to connect each object to the sound it
makes. On the space provided, write loud or soft to
classify the sound.
A B

1. . a. wee – wee

2. . b. tweet – tweet

3. . c. boom – boom

4. . d. kring – kring

5. . e. meow – meow

What I Have Learned

Transportations, animals, musical instruments

and other objects around us produce sounds. Sounds
in the environment differ from one another. They can
be classified as loud or soft and high or low.

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 What I Can Do

Listen to the sounds you hear in the environment. Put a

(√) if the object makes a loud or soft/ high or low sounds.

Sources of Sounds Quality of Sound

Sounds in the Produced
Environment loud soft high low
beep - beep
1.
unga - unga
2.
whoo - whoo
3.
mee - mee
4.
tring - tring
5.

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 Assessment
Write the letter of the correct answer on the blanks.
Example: a1. Which of the following makes a soft sound?
a. cat b. cow c. drums d. motorcycle
1. Which of the following makes a loud sound?

a. b. c. d.
2. The following makes a soft sound except .
a. drums b. electric fan c. clock d. bird

3. Look at the picture. What sound does it make?

a. loud b. high c. soft d. None
4. “Bow – wow – wow”, is the sound of a .
a. bird b. dog c. cow d. cat
5. The following objects make a high sound except .
a. guitar b. trumpet c. maracas d. drum

Additional Activities
Have a short walk around your home. What sounds do
you hear ? Write down on the table the sounds you hear.
Put a check (√) under proper column to classify the
sounds.

Source of
Sounds Sounds
Heard loud soft High low

(home)

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 Answer Key

References

• English 2 – Learner’s Material, pp. 1- 15

• English 2 – Teacher’s Guide, pp. 1-10
• Curriculum guide, pp. 28 - 29
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 DISCLAIMER
This Self-learning Module (SLM) was developed by DepEd SOCCSKSARGEN
with the primary objective of preparing for and addressing the new normal.
Contents of this module were based on DepEd’s Most Essential Learning
Competencies (MELC). This is a supplementary material to be used by all
learners of Region XII in all public schools beginning SY 2020-2021. The
process of LR development was observed in the production of this module. This
is version 1.0. We highly encourage feedback, comments, and
recommendations.

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