MODULE NO.

3 IN ENGLISH 4
1st Quarter Week 3
BENITO R. VILLAR MEMORIAL SCHOOL

I. Competency:
Note significant details of various text types
- Infer feelings and traits of the characters
- Sequence events in a story or narratives
- Use graphic organizers to show understanding of the text

Source: EN4RC-Ia-2.2, EN4LC-Id-2.7 , EN4LC-If-2.8

MELC, Essential English 4, English LM
II. Do It by Yourself

A. Know It First

To the
To the learner
Learner

In your previous lesson, you have learned about dictionary, thesaurus, and or online resources.
Furthermore, through these various reading materials you were able to familiarize with the meaning of
unfamiliar words from the stories/ poems listened to. So now you are ready to increase your knowledge by
noting significant details in various text types that we are about to read.

Let’s
Let’srecall
Recall
Do you love to read? Do you just want to listen to stories or do
you want to read them by yourself? What kind of text or story do you like?

Let’s Know This

Whenever you are reading a text, you should be constantly noting the important details. These
details from what you read are important for you to develop reading comprehension. These will help you
understand fully what you read.

Let’s Learn Something New

Do you love singing? Here is a song which gives you a lesson. Can you sing the song entitled “Maria
went to Town” using the tune of “Leron Leron Sinta” and find out what lesson the girl in the song learned.
MARIA WENT TO TOWN
(Leron Leron Sinta Tune)

Maria went to town But she forgets the tray

On a pleasant summer day She carried on her head,
To sell five dozen eggs A naughty dog behind,

She carried in a tray. Barked at the little maid.

She counted in her mind. Down fell the tray and all

The money she would get, The eggs she kept in store.
The things that she could buy And sadly, she went home.
Then walked like a coquette. But wiser than before. -Justo Julia

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 Let’s Let’s
Do This
Do This

Wow amazing! You did great in singing Maria Went to Town, this time, let us continue our learning.

Activity 1
A. Directions: Recall important details from the song. Read the question carefully and encircle the
letter of the correct answer.
1. Who went to town?
a. Maria b. Juan c. Belen d. Juana

2. When did she go to town?

a. rainy day b. summer day c. windy d. stormy day

3. Why did she go there?

a. to sell milk c. to sell eggs
b. to sell vegetables d. to sell chickens
4. What did she think of on her way?
a. The things that she could get
b. the things that she could borrow
c. the things that she could buy
d. the things that she could brought home
5. What happened to the eggs?
a. the eggs roll down
b. the eggs became chicks
c. the eggs were eaten by the dog
d. down fell the tray of eggs

B. Directions: Color the face that shows the feeling of Maria after the incident.

happy surprise sad angry

What lesson did Maria learn? Write two to three sentences on the spaces provided.
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Let’s Remember This

NOTING DETAILS is important in reading skill for children to learn. We note details by asking WH-
questions who, what, where, when and how.
Taking notes helps you remember the most important points. When taking notes remember the following:
1. Write down the key words and phrases.

2. Write down only the main ideas and importance details.

3. Use a word or a short phrase to explain an idea.

4. Use your own words so that you can understand them later.

5. Write legibly so that you can easily read your notes when you refer to them later.
Source: Skill Builders for Efficient Reading, Wilhellmina Borjal et al.
 C. Directions: Now that you have already learned what Noting Details is all about, I want to know if
you can note details by answering the following questions:
a. In the song, what did she think of on her way to the market?
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b. What happened when the naughty dog barked at Maria?
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c. How did Maria feel after the unpleasant incident?
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d. How about you, what did you feel?
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Congratulations! You have already learned how to note details. This time, let us learn how to involve our
feelings by learning how to infer.

We can infer or guess the traits and feelings of the characters on what they say, what others say about
them, by what they think and feel, and by what they do.

Source: English_gr_4_learners_matls__q1_p.56

Example: A naughty dog behind, barked at the little maid. What could Maria feel? Encircle the face that
corresponds to your answer.

happy surprise sad angry

Let’s Let’s Do This
Do This

Activity 2
Good job! You are really working hard in our activities. Now let us have more fun in learning.
Directions: Write on the pointed edge around THE SMILING STAR the 5 traits or feelings of
Maria in the song.

HAPPY
SURPRISE
DREAMER
SCARED
LAZY
HARD WORKING
BORED
KIND
SAD
SHY
Good work! It is good that you were able to determine the feelings of Maria in the song. This time let us know
what happened to Maria while she was on her way. Can you still remember what happened to Maria along the
way?

Let’s Remember This

The SEQUENCE is the order in which events take place. Understanding the sequence of events can help you
know what is happening and why it happens

Source: English_gr_4_learners_matls__q1_p.32

Let’s Do This
Let’s Do This

Activity 3
It is good that you already understood about sequencing of events.

A. Directions: Now, number the events below in the order that they occurred in the song. Write the number 1-4
on the blanks being number 1 as the first event and 4 the last.

__________ Sadly, she went home, but wiser than before.

__________ Maria went to town to sell five dozen eggs she carried on her head.
__________ A naughty dog barked at her and down fell the tray and all.
__________ She counted in her mind the money she would get while walking like a coquette.

Another way in organizing the sequence of events is by using signal words. This will inform the readers about
the series of events that happen in a certain order.

Let’s Remember This

The words FIRST, NEXT, THEN, and LASTLY are called SIGNAL WORDS. Signal words introduce the
steps in a process or sequence of events.
FIRST is the beginning of the event, NEXT is the second event, THEN is the third event, and LASTLY is
the end of the story or narrative.
Source: English_gr_4_learners_matls__q1_p.50
What happens first? What happens after that? And what happens last? These are the questions that you should
think of before you start.
Try to look at the pictures, which comes first, next, then and lastly?

Out came a tiny leaf. It had fruits.

It had more leaves Juan planted a seed.

and taller branches
The following examples will help you determine what happens first, what happens after that, and what happens
last?
Example: FIRST, Juan planted a seed.

NEXT, out came a tiny leaf.

THEN, it had more leaves and taller branches.

LASTLY, it had fruits.

Good Job! You are on the right track now! You already understood the way events were sequenced. This time,
let us try the given exercise:

B. Directions: Write the sequence of events from your answers in Exercise III. A. in a paragraph form using
signal words.
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Another helpful learning tool for you to organize, clarify, or simplify difficult information is by using visual
guides or Graphic Organizers. Take a look and understand what Graphic Organizers are all about.

Let’s Remember This

GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS are charts or visuals which are used to represent what we think of. They can help
us understand what we read. In sequencing events, we use organizers like the storyboard, flow chart, story train,
chain of events chart and sequence chart.

The following are some examples of graphic organizers;

Example: FIRST, Juan planted a seed.
NEXT, out came a tiny leaf.
THEN, it had more leaves and taller branches.
LASTLY, it had fruits.

First
Out came a tiny leaf.
Juan planted a seed. Next
Then

It had more
Last
It had fruits. leaves and taller
branches.

Let’s Do This
Activity 4
Good work! Now you've figured it out.
A. Directions: Copy your answer in Activity 3B. Rewrite the events in order using story train.
FIRST NEXT THEN LASTLY
III. Assessment

What does one usually have when he or she celebrates his or her birthday? Have you seen a cake? I
want you to read the passage entitled “A Cake for Kate” and take note of some details.

A CAKE FOR KATE

Gretel Laura M. Cadiong

Kate was turning ten. But she was not happy. Birthdays were ordinary days for her. She never had a birthday
party. She never had a cake on her birthday. But she wished she could have one.
After school, she would stand near the gate to sell rice cakes that her mother made.
One late afternoon, Kate saw a big box on one of the benches. She picked it up and opened it. There were
glasses, spoons and forks. There were also boxes of wrist watches, a bag of marbles, chocolates, combs, and
some dresses. She closed the big box. She brought it to the principal’s office.
The next day, Mr. Basa, the school principal and a lady came to Kate’s class. The lady was Mrs. Salas, the
owner of the box. Mrs. Salas thanked Kate.
“I just arrived from Cebu and the things inside the box are my pasalubong for my family,” she said. “I was in
your school because I had to fetch my nephew. Then, I forgot that box,” she added.
Sunday came. It was Kate’s birthday. After attending mass, Kate and her mother went home. They were
surprised to see Mrs. Salas waiting for them.
“Happy birthday, Kate,” Mrs. Salas said. “I brought you a gift. I asked your teacher about you and I am happy
to know that you are not only helpful daughter but an honest girl, too.” She gave Kate a red box tied with a
ribbon. Kate opened the box. What a surprised! It was a cake for her birthday.
Wow! You are doing a great job in reading. Let us now check your comprehension level with the following
activities:

Activity 1.
Directions: Read and answer the questions on the left. Choose your answer from those on the right.
Write only the letter of your answer on the space provided before the number.
____1. What did Kate sell after her classes? A. Mrs. salas
____2. Why do you think did Kate sell rice cakes? B. scared
____3. What did Kate see one afternoon? C. She gave Kate a cake for her birthday
____4. When did Kate saw the box? D. Kate brought the box to the principal’s office
____5. Where did she saw the big box? E. rice cakes
____6. What did she do with the box? F. to help her mother
____7. Who is the owner of the box? G. big box
____8. How did Mrs. Salas thank Kate for returning h. happy
her box of pasalubong? i. on one of the benches
____9. When was Kate’s birthday? J. one late afternoon
____10. What was Kate’s reaction after opening the red box tied with a ribbon? K. Sunday

Activity 2.
Directions: What character trait or feeling is shown in each situation? Choose your answer from the
words in the box. Write your answer on the blank provided before the number.

satisfied helpful surprise shock thankful loving faithful glad happy honest

________11. Kate was turning ten, but birthdays were ordinary days for her.
________12. After school, she would stand near the gate to sell rice cakes her mother made.
________13. Kate saw a big box on one of the benches.
________14. She brought it to the principal’s office.
________15. Mr. Basa looked for Kate and told Mrs. Salas how Kate found the big box.
________16. “I just arrived from Cebu and the things inside the box were my pasalubong for my
family,” she said.
________17. Kate and her mother attended mass on her birthday.
________18. They saw Mrs. Salas was waiting for them.
________19. “Happy birthday, Kate,” Mrs. Salas said. “I brought you a gift.
________20. Kate opened the box. It was a cake for her birthday.

Activity 3
Direction: Rewrite the sentences using signal words to show correct sequence of events. 10 pts.
One late afternoon, Kate saw a big box on one of the benches. She picked it up and opened it. There
were glasses, spoons and forks. There were also boxes of wrist watches, a bag of marbles, chocolates, combs,
and some dresses. She closed the big box. She brought it to the principal’s office.
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Activity 4
Directions: Copy your answer in Activity 3. Rewrite the events in order using flow chart. 10 pts.
FLOW CHART
IV. ANSWER KEY

Test Yourself Activities

Activity 1
A. 1. A
2. B
3. C
4. C
5. D
B. Answers may vary

Activity 2
Answers may vary

Activity 3
A. 4
1
3
2
B. The events from the answer in activity A

Activity 4
Answers may vary

ASSESSMENT

Activity 1 Activity 2 Activity 3- 4

1. E 11. Satisfied Answers may vary

2. F 12. helpful
3. G 13. shock
4. J 14. honest
5. I 15. thankful
6. D 16. loving
7. A 17. faithful
8. C 18. surprise
9. K 19. glad
10. H 20. happy
V. Additional Activities

Activity 1

Directions: Read the story below and answer the questions that follow.
“Do you like to go on a trip? What places would you like to visit?
Why? What will you do so that you can visit this place/s?”

A Trip for Mike and Spike

by Robert Charles

Mike and Spike were bright mice. They were always side by side. One day, Mike asked Spike if he
would like to take a trip. Mike said they could go to nice sites. They could also dine in fine places.
“We have to find time to make money for our trip,” said Spike. So Mike and Spike got a job. They
picked ripe limes. They picked a lot of ripe limes. They picked from nine in the morning until five in the
afternoon. They also helped make a fine lime drink. They
sliced a pile of limes. They got a nice price for their work. Mike and Spike bought a bike for their trip. They
biked miles and miles to visit different places. They dined on fine rice and fine dishes. Life was nice for the
mice. They liked the life they had.

Questions: 1. Who are the bright mice in the story?

2. Can you call them the best of friends? Why?
3. What did they plan to do one day?
4. What job did they get to make money for their trip?
5. What did they buy to go and visit different places?
6. Why do they like the life that they have?
7. Can you guess the type of text that is used by the author?
Activity 2
Directions: Note significant details about the text below. Tell the type of text used and answer the
questions that follow.

Type of text: ___________________________________

Activity 3
Directions: Note significant details about the text below. Check Yes or No on sentences that follow. If
your answer is No, write the correct word/s in the blank to make the sentence correct.

A New Apartment
The Lopez family lives in Poblacion, Baco.
They have a small apartment there. It has two bedrooms, a
living room, a kitchen and a bathroom. There are five
members in the family: Mr. and Mrs. Lopez; Yhen,
the eldest; Troy, the only boy, and Yellah the baby.
Since the baby was born, the apartment is not big
enough. The family needs a bigger one with three
bedrooms. Mr. Lopez
also wants a room where he can work. They are looking for
an apartment in a calm neighborhood but near the market,
easy public transport and a school nearby. They can afford
Php 5 000.00 for the rental. Luckily, they found a new
apartment that is suited for them.

Mr. and Mrs. Cruz have a nice big

apartment in Calapan City. There are three bedrooms, a
dining room, an entrance hall, two bathrooms and a big
kitchen. There is also a nice balcony. Unfortunately, the
apartment is very noisy because there are lots of stores and
restaurants in the neighborhood. People make noise on the
streets until late. They are looking for a new apartment
near the city. As their children don’t live with them
anymore, they don’t need a very big apartment.

YES NO
1. There are 5 people in Manalo Family. ____ _______________
2. Mr. and Mrs. Lopez have 5 children. ____ _______________
3. Their apartment is not big enough for them. ____ _______________
4. They are looking for a bigger apartment. ____ _______________
5. They need 5 bedrooms. ____ _______________
6. Mr. and Mrs. Cruz live with their children. ____ _______________
7. Their apartment is in a noisy neighborhood. ____ _______________
8. There is a nice balcony in their apartment. ____ _______________
9. They live in Manila. ____ _______________
10. They are looking for a smaller apartment. ____ _______________