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English
Quarter 1
Using Appropriate Reading
Strategy Through Close Reading
EN7RC-IV-b-10

English – Grade 7
English – Grade 7
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Using Appropriate Reading Strategy Through Close Reading
First Edition, 2020

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Development Team of the Module

Author : Nilda G. Milan

Language Reviewer : Maria C. Alvarez
Content Editor : Marciano V. Cruz, Jr.
: Brenda ‘Lea A. Caranto, PhD
Illustrator : Richard M. Ligon
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English
Quarter 1
Using Appropriate Reading
Strategy Through Close Reading
EN7RC-IV-b-10
 Introductory Message

For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the English 7 Project CAP-LRE Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) module on using
appropriate reading strategy through close reading.

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both from
public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the learners
meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and
economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent learning
activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the
needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of the module:

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help you in guiding the learners

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need to keep track of the learners’ progress while allowing them to manage their own learning.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and the learners as they do the tasks included
in the module.

For the Learner:

Welcome to the English 7 Project CAP-LRE Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) module on
using appropriate reading strategy through close reading.

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and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the
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 This is a brief drill or review to help you link
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This contains answers to all activities in the
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References- This is a list of all sources used in developing this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the module.
Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities included
in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult
your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep
understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 This module helps you extract meaning from text by examining carefully how
language is used in the passage itself through an approach known as close reading. Thus,
your reading comprehension is developed through the questions that will guide you in the
analysis of the text. Various tasks are provided for you to meet the target skill.

At the end of the module, you are expected to:

 read closely in order to find answers to specific questions;
 interact with the writer by responding to statements made in a text; and
 discover literature as a means of developing wholesome human values.

DIRECTIONS:
A. Read the passage below then answer the questions that follow. Write the letter of your
answer.

Jesus Heals Another Paralytic

By the Sheep Gate in Jerusalem, there is a pool where people

afflicted with various maladies would wait. It was known that an angel
would sometimes come and stir the water in the pool. Whoever got
into the pool first got healed of whatever affliction he had. Blind, lame,
paralytic, and other sick people gathered in the place.
Among these people was a man who had been a paralytic for
about 38 years. When the water was stirred, he could never get into
the water ahead of the others because of his condition.
When Jesus saw him, he remarked, “Stand up, take your mat and
walk.” The man did as he was told. He was totally healed!

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 1. Which places were mentioned in the story?
a. Sheep Gate, Pool c. Pool, Water
b. Jerusalem, Pool d. Sheep Gate, Jerusalem

2. Blind, lame, and paralyzed people gathered in the place. What were they waiting for?
a. a wonder pill c. an angel
b. miraculous water d. a world renowned doctor

3. What can be inferred when the water was stirred?

a. The blind fell into the water. c. There was a volcanic eruption.
b. The angel tapped the water. d. The wind was very strong.

4. How did the paralytic feel when the water moved?

a. Hopeless because he couldn`t move at all.
b. Happy because he would be healed.
c. Anxious because he wanted to get in but he couldn`t do it faster than the
others.
d. Dejected because he didn`t see the angel.

5. What human value is manifested by the sick people?

a. faith b. courage c. love d. hope

B. The graph below shows the comparative confirmed COVID-19 cases, recoveries and
deaths in the Philippines. Study it carefully then answer the questions that follow. Write
the letter of your answer.

https://covid19stats.ph/

6. What kind of graph is this?

a. Bar Graph b. Line Graph c. Pictograph d. Pie Graph
7. According to the graph, in what month did the case of COVID-19 start to emerge?
a. April b. May c. June d. July
8. What could be the cause of the emergence of confirmed COVID-19 cases in this month?
a. Community quarantine has been implemented nationwide.
b. Community quarantine has been implemented in Metro Manila.
c. Mass Testing has been implemented nationwide.
d. Mass Testing has been implemented in Luzon.
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 9. What does the graph tell about the comparative recoveries and death cases?
a. The number of COVID-19 patients who have recovered is higher than those who
have died from February to July.
b. The number of COVID-19 patients who have died is higher than those who have
recovered from February to July.
c. The number of COVID-19 patients who have recovered is higher than those who
have died from April to July.
d. The number of COVID -19 patients who have died is higher than those who have
recovered from April to July.
10. What does the blue line tell us? Why do you think it happened?
a. The line shows the increase of confirmed COVID-19 cases because of local
transmission.
b. The line shows the increase of confirmed COVID -19 cases because of insufficient
information about the virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads.
c. The line shows the increase of COVID-19 cases because of unsafe practice of
people.
d. All of the above.
C.
A BLESSING IN DISGUISE
By NILDA G. MILAN

Once an inquisitive child asked his mother

If God, indeed, has immense and fathomless power
Why does He let His people suffer and mourn?
This one million dollar question leaves every human forlorn.

We hurdle on opportunities we feel are necessary

Yet no matter how we race things come in topsy turvy
The enemy transforms twilight of men into ashes
Behold! A strong wall may shake but it never collapses.

As COVID positive cases rise each day

Can we not lift our souls the positive way?
This quarantine calls for the whole humanity to pause
To reflect and pray, so we may see God`s ultimate purpose.

God wants us to save and nurture the environment

To share and care for others without expecting a monument
To reunite with shabby family enthralled with life`s pace
To restore our frailty faith unveil God`s amazing grace.

The wise is assuring things happen for reasons

The earth is healing nations found potent weapons
Love, faith and courage overflow in a huge size
This crisis after all is a blessing in disguise.

11. The line “The enemy transforms twilight of men into ashes” means
a. the enemy transforms men into ashes.
b. COVID-19 took the lives of many people.
c. men have become strong against the enemy.
d. men used ashes to combat against the enemy.

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 12. The line “A strong wall may shake but it never collapses” means
a. that a strong man does not give up easily on problems.
b. that a wall with a strong foundation does not fall.
c. that earthquake is the reason why a wall collapses.
d. that a strong wall may be shaken but it doesn`t collapse during an
earthquake.
13. According to the poem, God`s ultimate purpose for this pandemic is for us to
a. care for the environment. c. love others.
b. pray unceasingly. d. all of the above.
14. We can infer that the “wise” refers to
a. the intelligent ones. c. the old ones.
b. the young ones. d. the religious ones.
15. The crisis that we experience is a blessing in disguise because
a. people have stronger faith in God.
b. people have learned to share what they have.
c. people have drawn strength from within and from those around him.
d. all of the above

You have learned in the past various reading strategies such as noting details, making
inferences, drawing conclusions and predicting outcomes.

Read the following advertisements for cellphones. Closely read the features and decide
which cellphone is more appealing to prospective buyers.

A. Introducing the Cellphone that Brings You to an Amazing World

Here`s what you can expect from the

device.
• All variants come with outstanding features
that let you experience what this amazing
world can offer.
• It is shock and waterproof.
• It has absolutely new camera system that
produces the best image at best moments.

B. Introducing a Cellphone that is Blazing Into the Future

Here`s what you can expect from the device.

• It offers innovative zoom capacity.
• It provides rapid-fire performance.
• It has a battery that last for a long time.

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Check it Out!
If you can afford to buy such high tech cellphone unit, which one suits your taste based on its
outstanding features? Why?

Directions: Read the selection below to find out how technology has eaten the system of every
individual.

AND MAY GOD BLESS HIS CHILDREN

By Nilda G. Milan

What has come to our youth now fondly called the millennials?

As the world continues to march to a future where human beings are expected to get
liberated from hard labor and be completely marveled by the sweet taste of technology, the
future of our youth is doomed.

Technology should have made students smarter and diligent, unfortunately, it`s the flip
side of it. Their addiction to gadgets has greatly affected their performance in school. Instead
of hustling themselves to finish a certain task, they were snagged on the lures of cybergames
such as the addicting mobile legends. When students were assigned with a home reading
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task, they are lethargic on doing it but have heightened vibrance and energy reading wattpad
stories, doing groupchats, having selfies in all angles only to realize they need to cram only
for compliance to piles of school requirements.

Addiction to gadgets and other sorts of technology poses a more serious problem than
the one cited earlier. For one, the youth is also exposed to pornography which has an easy
access. Before they knew it, they got hooked on the sticky web of pornhub. And if worse
comes to worst, they became the villain of their own story where they put into practice the
things they learned from obscene videos. They tasted and enjoyed the dirty flavors of
forbidden videos not reckoning the destructive effects of restricted films in their lives. And the
domino effects? – absenteeism, poor grades, school dropped- out, low self-esteem,
deteriorated health, teenage pregnancy and even death due to helplessness, misguidance,
and deprivation of sleep and good nutrition.

There are other numerous negative repercussions of technology affecting not only
teenagers but the whole humanity. This is called iDisorder. According to Professor Larry
Rosen of California University, this disorder exhibits signs and symptoms of psychiatric
disorders such as narcissism and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder). These lead
to overuse of technology, obsessive need to check for text messages, desperate desire to
constantly update Facebook status and addiction to iPhone games as mentioned earlier.

Thanks to science and technology, we live in an era of comfort and improvement so to

speak. However, technology makes the youth excessively engrossed with these most loved
products of technology- cellphones, tablets, and computers which seriously endanger their
future. According to a study, technology should be used by people with a special kind of
responsibility called Digital Responsibility. This means we need to be aware of the impact that
technology has on our health, environment, and society at large in order to avoid the
aforementioned harmful effects of it.

May God bless these children. And may He intervene through proper guidance and
supervision of parents, guardians, and teachers, inculcating in the minds and hearts of these
young individuals the importance of developing positive values and fear of God through
technology. At the end of the day, the youths of the 21st Century triumph as a promise of a
bright tomorrow awaits them for they eventually took advantage of technology the positive
way especially at this time of pandemic.

Notes to the Teacher

The activities in this module are arranged from simple to complex to help the learner
gradually master the desired learning competency. Give him/her the needed support
and guidance so that he/she will be able to perform the task to prepare him/her later on
in gaining a richer understanding of the text by questioning, dissecting and relating to
it. The various tasks should also help them cultivate an appreciation for literature and
for critical analysis of the ideas presented.

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 Close reading has become a widely-used approach in teaching comprehension. Close
reading is an approach to teaching comprehension that insists students extract meaning from
text by examining carefully how language is used in the passage itself.
The main purpose of close reading is to engage students in the reading of complex
texts and to gain a richer understanding of the text by questioning, dissecting, and relating to
it. This practice should also help to cultivate an appreciation for literature.
Close reading or thorough reading through a text is the most effective way to
understand a journal, article, book, etc., but it also takes commitment and focus.

The following are techniques for close reading.

1. SURVEY - Scan images, titles,

emphasized terms that are underlined or in bold.

Example:
Look at the images, what do you think is the selection about?
You`re right? It is about the bad effects of technology to teenagers.

Make a survey on the title “And May God Bless His Children”, what does it suggest?
You`re right! The title suggests the intervention of God to save young ones from the harmful
effects of technology.

2. QUESTION – Before you start reading, write down one

question for each section of the text theorizing on what the author
may be trying to say.

Example:
In the first paragraph, you may ask – With the onset of technology, why is the future of the
millenials doomed?

Very good! This question helps you interact with the writer that technology, when used
irresponsibly, ends the dreams of millenials.
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3. READ – Read each section closely to
answer the questions that you wrote down.

Example:
What can be inferred about the author`s stand on the issue?

Your answer may be: The author clearly states her stand that technology has eaten the
system of young ones which greatly affects their future.

You may say I agree with her because as a millennial, I am a living witness to the irresponsible
use of technology.

In the sample question, you were asked to infer. Remember that when you close read a text,
you are expected to make inferences. And how can you make an inference? It's simple. When
you make an inference, try to understand by using clues from the text and what you know
based on your personal experiences. These are keys to help you figure out what is not directly
stated in the text.

Aside from making inferences, you also need to justify your answer. This means that you need
to show or prove to be right or reasonable by citing lines or statements from the text.

Example:
Technology can make students intelligent and independent learners.
Say Agree or Disagree by citing points from the text.

Your answer will be disagree because from the text, it says- Technology should have made
students smarter and diligent, unfortunately, it's the flip side of it.

4. REVIEW – review the notes you have taken down.

Example:

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 Close reading, however, may not always be about reading a complex text. This means
that a teacher may use texts beyond PIE (Persuade, Inform, Entertain) so that students who
are applying close reading skills may not get bored. There are innovative ideas like song lyrics,
talking about sign post, picture talk, reading a journal and others. In these cases, students
need to pay attention to all the details and make an intelligent analysis of the ideas presented
in order to extract meaning.

Independent Activity 1

Directions: Read closely the label on the box of a multivitamins below. Be ready to answer
the questions with YES or NO.

MULTIVITAMINS
For Kids
Indication

A nutritional supplement formulated to meet the nutritional needs of

children during periods of increased physical activity, rapid growth and
development.

Questions to Ponder

1. Can a 13 year old and above boy or girl take this product?

2. Can this be administered to a baby 1-12 months old?

3. Can the product ease fever, cough and cold?

4. Can this provide the complete nutritional needs of children who are picky eaters?

5. Can it promote wellness of a child?

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Independent Assessment 1

Directions: Read closely the passage below. Write A if you agree with the statement and D if
you disagree with it. Justify your answer by citing statements from the text.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-

19) is an infectious disease caused by
a newly-discovered coronavirus. Most
people infected with the COVID-19 virus
will experience mild to moderate
respiratory illness and recover without
requiring special treatment. Older
people, and those with underlying
medical problems like cardiovascular
disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory
disease, and cancer are more likely to
develop serious illness.
The best way to prevent and slow
down the transmission is to be well-
informed about the COVID-19 virus, the
disease it causes and how it spreads.
Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol-based
rub frequently and not touching your face.
At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. However, there
are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments. WHO (World Health
Organization) will continue to provide updated information as soon as clinical findings become
available.

Source: World Health Organization

Questions to Ponder

1. People infected with the COVID-19 from mild to moderate respiratory illness don`t
need confinement in hospitals.

2. According to the text, people may become infected with COVID-19 if they are unaware
about it.

3. COVID-19 is an airborne disease.

4. Those with heart and lung problems are more likely to develop serious illness.

5. Vaccines or treatments for COVID-19 is now available so we don`t have anything to

worry about.

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Independent Activity 2
Directions: Closely read the quotations below in order to extract their meaning. Write the
letter of your answer.

1. “The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.”

a. There is more joy in solving bigger problems than minor ones.
b. One has to be serious in solving a problem.
c. A problem, once solved, gives satisfaction.
d. One should be happy solving problems.

2. “Some people leave footprints on our hearts and we are never ever the same.”
a. We meet people who walk with us.
b. We meet people who are good in arts.
c. We meet people who touch our lives and leave an imprint on our own lives.
d. We meet people who have bigger footprints than usual.

For numbers 3 – 5 Identify which quotation below aptly fits the given situation. Write the
letter of your answer.

a. “The soul is healed being with children.”

b. “Don`t rob yourself of being you by trying to do what others do.”
c. “I have lived to thank God that all my prayers have not been answered.”
d. “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.”

3. Melissa cried all throughout her wedding. Years ago, she applied for a job abroad but she
failed in the examination. Then she met Eddie. She understood now that God had other
plans for her.

4. Complaining customers, pressing deadlines, countless meetings, and a hard-to-please

boss ---Joan faced all of them today. She was just too glad when the day ended. When
she reached home, her baby Karylle flashed her toothless grin and a five-year-old Kahlil
showed the high score in his Math class. Joan quickly forgot all of the day`s worries.

5. Not all college graduates land a job at once. Nida knows this so when she did not receive
any phone call after her test, she applied in other companies. She knew that before she
could find success, she must have a taste of failure first. However, she would not allow
failure to overcome her.

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 Independent Assessment 2
Directions: Closely read the text below then answer the questions that follow. Write the letter
of your choice.

THE CRY OF BALINTAWAK

For over three hundred years, the Filipinos

had suffered the cruelties of the Spaniards.
They were not free to do anything. A group of
patriots formed the Katipunan with Andres
Bonifacio as the head.

The Katipuneros came from all over

Manila and the nearby provinces on August
26, 1896. Their meeting place was
Balintawak. Only a few of them had guns but
many of them had bolos. Others came with
weapons made from sharpened bamboos.
They tore their cedulas to pieces angrily
shouting, “Long live the Katipunan! Long live
the Philippines! Down with the tyrants!”

These words were the opening salvo of the First Cry of Balintawak.

Questions to Ponder
1. Who do you think may win the battle?
a. Katipuneros c. Spaniards
b. Guerillas d. None of the Above
2. What does the cedula symbolize?
a. The cedula represents the foolishness of Katipuneros.
b. The cedula symbolizes the unjust collection of taxes impossible to pay.
c. The cedula is a status symbol.
d. The cedula is an agreement between the Katipuneros and the Spaniards.
3. Which is true according to this selection?
a. The Filipinos could no longer bear the cruelties of the Spaniards.
b. The Filipinos were happy under the Spanish government.
c. The Filipinos were free under the Spaniards.
d. The Filipinos had eventually accepted their fate.
4. What does the selection show?
a. Filipino humility c. Filipino kindness
b. Filipino honesty d .Filipino bravery
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5. Which sentence summarizes the selection?
a. The Filipinos revolted against the tyranny of Spain in the First Cry of
Balintawak.
b. The fighting at Balintawak was between the Filipinos and the Spaniards.
c. Andres Bonifacio was the head of the katipunan.
d. The Filipinos lost the battle.

Independent Activity 3
Directions: Read the comic strip about Niknok and Butchoy and answer the questions that
follow. Write the letter of your answer.

When I grow up, I I’ll live in Makati City, ok. Every morning, I’ll wake
,
will be a simple up and get into my luxury car and rush into the
barrio doctor.. barrio.

Then I’ll start curing the sick. I’ll cure all people I’ll be a world-famous, simple, humble barrio
around the world. doctor.

Questions to Ponder
1. What word does Niknok use to describe the kind of doctor he would like to be?
a. humble, famous b. famous, simple c. simple, humble d. simple, barrio
2. Would you believe him? Why?
a. Yes, because he is smart
b. No, because there are statements that contradict to what he says
c. Yes, because everyone has a dream
d. No, because he is just a kiddo after all
3. Why do you think Butchoy doesn’t say any word?
a. Because he is not smart
b. Because he is deaf and mute
c. Because he does not know what to say
d. Because Niknok does all the talking
4. What is the humorous or funny part of the comic strip?
a. When Butchoy can`t say anything
b. When Butchoy can`t believe what Niknok says
c. When Niknok says he wants to be a simple barrio doctor yet he speaks of
luxury and popularity
d. When Niknok says he can be a simple barrio doctor and be famous at the same
time
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5. With the presence of humor in the comic strip, in what section of the newspaper can we
possibly find it?
a. News Section c. Editorial Section
b. Entertainment Section d. Sports Section

Independent Assessment 3
Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow. Write the letter of the answer.

My Father’s Legacy
By Nilda G. Milan

Whenever he comes home from work, tired, dirty, and weary

Building homes, chattels, and crafts under the scorching
sun`s rays
A simple sip from his cup makes him vibrant and antsy
In my heart, I looked up to him in many ways.

Day and night, he raised us from sweat and blood

He walks in courage like the knights of King Arthur in the battle
So when a traitor of health befalls and brings us to a deep dread
His unfathomable valor triumphs as he takes the excruciating
tingle

Now fades the glimmering yet unsung bravery of my father

But in my heart and soul his legacy is engrained
Every time the sun grows older and the stars feel colder and
yonder
I think of my father in heaven suddenly my fear is chained.

Questions to Ponder

1. Who is speaking in the poem?

a. a daughter c. a teacher
b. a son d. a doctor
2. What could be inferred as the father`s job when he was alive?
a. an engineer c. a construction worker
b. an architect d. a sculptor
3. What do the last 2 lines in the third stanza mean?
a. The memory of the persona`s father makes him cold and sad.
b. The memory of the persona`s father makes him strong when things go wrong.
c. The memory of the persona`s father is kept in his heart forever.
d. The persona is afraid every time the evening is near.

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4. What legacy did the father leave the poet?
a. love c. patience
b. courage d. hardwork
5. What is inferred as the meaning of the word ‘legacy’ in the poem?
a. characteristics c. work
b. qualities d. inheritance

I have learned that Close Reading ___________________________

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When I do Close Reading, I become __________________________

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Close reading any piece of information helps you become a critical reader. This means you
check on details first before arriving at judgments or conclusions.

Now, read closely the Facebook post below to answer the questions that follow.

Maria Victoria Beltran

Yesterday at 7:21 AM

9,000 + new cases (all from Zapatera) of COVID 19 in Cebu City in one day. We are
now the epicenter in the whole Solar System.
Wil Fredo and 51 others 26 comments 4 shares
Like Comment Share

1. Would you believe this post? Why?

a. Yes, because COVID positive rises each day
b. Yes, because it may have come from a reliable source
c. No, because Cebu City has low cases of COVID positive
d. No, because it is a fake news with exaggerated information
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2. Before liking a post, what do you need to do first?
a. Read thoroughly the entire message.
b. Do critical analysis of the information presented.
c. Check the source if it is credible.
d. All of the above.
3. Why do people post such news?
a. They are attention seekers.
b. They want to be famous.
c. They want to tell people that they have facebook account.
d. Both a and b
4. If you were the uploader, would you do the same thing? Why?
a. Yes, because I want to be famous
b. Yes, because no one would take it seriously anyway
c. No, because it is against government protocols
d. No, because I know I would be famous in other ways
5. What value/s should everyone take into consideration when posting any piece of
information on social media?
a. responsibility c. honesty
b. popularity d. both a and c

Directions: Closely read the journal below and answer the questions that follow. Write the
letter that corresponds to your answer.

April 24, 2019

Dear Journal,

We`re here in the summer capital of the Philippines. The climate is still great, that`s why
local and foreign tourists always include Baguio in the list of must-see places not only during
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summer. Strawberries are still in season. I love going to the market to look for the best peanut
brittle and the tastiest ube jam.

We spent a good part of the day in Camp John Hay- on horses. I looked for my friend Milky
but I saw another girl already on top of him. It`s okay, any of the horses would do.
Before going home, we heard mass at the Cathedral. Any visit to Baguio won`t be complete
without dropping by the Cathedral. I thanked God for a very pleasurable summer and prayed
for a safe trip home.
Love lots,
Sophie

1. How did Baguio get its title “The Summer Capital of the Philippines”?
a. It is warm in Baguio.
b. Many people visit Baguio at summer time.
c. During summer, its climate refreshes tourists from the scorching heat of the
sun.
d. There are wonderful spots in Baguio which can only be enjoyed on summer
season.
2. We can infer that Camp John Hay is a
a. Park b. Museum c. Market d. Flower Garden
3. A journal is similar to a diary because
a. it narrates personal experiences.
b. it includes the date when the event happened.
c. it is friendly in nature.
d. all of the above
4. Choose 2 from the pool of words below that best describe Sophie.
a. kind b. prayerful c. thoughtful d. adventurous e. polite

Directions: Study the following diagram and then answer the questions that follow. Write the
letter of your answer

INHALATION

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5. Where do radioactive isotopes come from?
a. from the plant c. from the sun
b. from the animals d. from nuclear test in the atmosphere
6. How do radioactive isotopes get into livestock?
a. when giving off milk
b. when grazing in the grassland
c. when exposed to sun
d. when exposed to rain
7. Which of the following are the 3 ways by which radioactive isotopes are taken in by
humans?
a. inhalation, eating plants, consuming livestock and aquatic animals
b. inhalation, planting, tending livestock
c. inhalation, cutting trees, killing animals
d. both a and b
8. What happens to humans if too much radioactive fallout is absorbed by their bodies?
a. They become healthy. c. They become weak.
b. They become active. d. They become a nature lover.
9. We can infer that radioactive fallout is
a. harmful to man. c. harmful to aquatic animals.
b. harmful to plants. d. all of the above
10. What can man do to avoid the transmission of radioactive fallout?
a. He must not eat meat. c. He must not eat seafoods.
b. He must not eat vegetables. d. He must not run a nuclear center.
11. We can infer that radioactive fallout is
a. harmful to man. c. harmful to aquatic animals.
b. harmful to plants. d. all of the above.

Directions: Study the lyrics of the famous song “The Journey” by Lea Salonga. Be able to
answer the questions by writing the letter of your choice.

THE JOURNEY
By Lea Salonga

Half the world is sleeping What a journey it has been

Half the world`s awake
Half can hear their heartbeat
Half can hear them break
I am but a trav`ller
Been most everywhere
Ask me what you want to know
And the end is not in sight
When the stars are out tonight
And they`re bound to guide my
way
When they`re shining on my life
I can see a better day
I won`t let the darkness in
What a journey it has been.

12. The first 2 stanzas mean

a. All people in this world are busy.
b. Some people are happy while some are not.
c. Many people in this world have been to many places.
d. Some people are busy while some are not.
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13. The 3rd stanza of the song tells us that the journey
a. has not yet ended. c. is full of darkness.
b. has already ended. d. has no end.
14. Describe the kind of journey mentioned in the song.
a. long and easy c. has several struggles
b. exhausting d. no one wants to take
15. We can infer that the persona in the song is
a. tough and brave c. a singer and a traveller
b. smart and hopeful d. adventurous and loner

Directions: Here are Health Nutrition Facts from a particular food. Examine the facts
closely and answer the questions that follow.

Questions to Ponder

1. Do you think this is a healthy snack?

2. What are the contents that prove it

unhealthy?

3. Examine the Health Nutrition Facts of

grocery available at your home. Discuss
with your family what you have learned
about the grocery. Make a list of the
items that are healthy and those that are
not.

Healthy Unhealthy

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Independent Activity 2
1. A
2. C
3. C
What I Know 4. A
1. D 5. D
2. C
3. B Independent Assessment 2
4. C 1. C
5. A 2. B
6. B 3. A
7. A 4. D
8. D 5. A
9. C
10. D Independent Activity 3
11. B 1. D
12. A 2. B
13. D 3. D
14. C 4. C
15. D 5. B
Independent Assessment 3
What’s More 1. A
Independent Activity 1 2. C
1. No 3. C
2. No 4. B
3. No 5. D
4. No
5. Yes What I Can Do
1. D
Independent Assessment 1 2. D
1. A. Most people infected with the 3. D
COVID-19 virus will experience mild to 4. C
moderate respiratory illness and 5. D
recover without requiring special
treatment. Assessment
2. A. The best way to prevent and slow 1. C
down the transmission is be well- 2. A
informed about the COVID-19 virus, 3. D
the disease it causes and how it 4. B & D
spreads. Additional Activity
5. D
3. D. There is no detail found in the 1. No
6. B
text. 2. Calories from Fat, Total Fat,
7. A
4. A. Older people, and those with Saturated Fat, Cholesterol, Sodium
8. C
underlying medical problems like 3. Home Activity
9. D
cardiovascular disease, diabetes, 10. D
chronic respiratory disease, and Healthy Unhealthy
11. D
cancer are more likely to develop 12. D ex. Cereals ex. Junk Food
serious illness. 13. A
5. D. At this time, there are no specific 14. C
vaccines or treatments for COVID -19. 15. A
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