Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ILOCOS NORTE

English 7
Quarter 2 – Module 5:
Summarizing Key Information

MELC #5: Summarizing key information from a text

Prepared by:

DEVINE E. BERBANO
Teacher I
San Nicolas National High School
English- Grade 7
Quarter 2 – Module 5: Summarizing Key Information from a Text
First Edition, 2020

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English
Quarter 2 – Module 5:
Summarizing Key Information
 Introductory Message
For the Facilitator:
Welcome to the English 7 Module on Summarizing Key Information. This module
was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators from public 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
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This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
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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
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This contains helpful tips or strategies that will help you in
guiding the learners

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage their
own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as they
do the tasks included in the module.
For the learner:

Welcome to the English 7 Module on Summarizing Key Information. This module

was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided and
independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the
contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to This will give you an idea of the skills or competencies you
Know are expected to learn in the module.

This part includes an activity that aims to check what you

What I Know
already know about the lesson to take. If you get all the
answers correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

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 What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link the current
lesson with the previous one.

In this portion, the new lesson will be introduced to you in

Whats New various ways such as a story, a song, a poem, a problem
opener, an activity or a situation.

This section provides a brief discussion of the lesson. This

What It Is
aims to help you discover and understand new concepts
and skills.

This comprises activities for independent practice to

What’s More
solidify your understanding and skills of the topic. You may
check the answers to the exercises using the Answer Key
at the end of the module.

What I have This includes questions or blank sentence/paragraph to be

Learned filled in to process what you learned from the lesson.

This section provides an activity which will help you

What I Can Do
transfer your new knowledge or skill into real life situations
or concerns.

This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of mastery

Assessment
in achieving the learning competency.

Additional In this portion, another activity will be given to you to

Activities enrich your knowledge or skill of the lesson learned.

This contains answers to all activities in the module.

Answer Key

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing this

module. 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.

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 5. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
6. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
7. 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!

What I Need To Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
improve your communication skills. 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 two lessons, namely:

 Lesson 1 – Main Idea and Supporting Details
 Lesson 2 – Summarizing Key Information

After going through this module, you should be able to summarize key
information from a text (EN6OL-IVj-3.6)

Specifically, you should be able to:

1. define main idea;
2. identify main idea and supporting details; and
3. summarize key information from a text.

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 What I Know

Before doing all of the target activities mentioned in the previous page, you
will answer first the given statements. This is to test what you have learned about
the topic.
Activity 1 (PRE-TEST)
Instructions: Write the letter of the correct answer.

1. What is a word or phrase that tells what the author is writing about in a
paragraph?
A. topic C. main idea
B. supporting details D. none of the above

6. 6.When you determine the main idea of a text, significant details and condense
information into a short one you are________________.
A. predicting C. summarizing
B. evaluating D. judging

3. A statement that tells what a passage is mostly about is called __________.

A. Topic C. Main Idea
B. Claim D. Transitional sentence

4. The shortening of a text using your own words is _________________.

A. paraphrasing C. empathizing
B. contradicting D. concluding

5. The most important idea of a passage or a reading selection is called

____________.

A. the main idea C. a sentence fragment

B. a supporting detail D. the reading story

6. What question should you ask yourself to find the main idea of a passage or
paragraph?
A. What is happening in this paragraph?
B. What is going on in this paragraph?
C. Who or what is the paragraph talking about?
D. What is the most important point the author wants me to understand?

7. A summary must have a/an _________________.

A. longer version of the original
B. shorter version of the original
C. rewritten version of the original
D. opinionated version of the original

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 Before you proceed to the new lesson, let’s have a quick review on the different
types of information sources.

Activity 2:
Sources
What’s In
Everywhere
Identify what is being described in each item. Choose your answer from the given
choices below.

A. Books D. Journal F. Database

B. Magazine E. Website G. Newspaper
C. Encyclopedia

1. A collection of articles usually written by scholars in an academic or professional

field.
2. A collection of articles and images about diverse topics of popular interest and
current events.
3. It contains citations of articles in magazines, journals, and newspapers.
4. A collection of articles about current events usually published daily.
5. It covers virtually any topic, fact or fiction.
6. A collection of short, factual entries often written by different contributors who are
knowledgeable about the topic.
7. It allows you to access most types of information on the Internet through a
browser.

Great! Surely, you have answered it well and now you are ready for your
new lesson. You can do it!

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 What Is New

Activity 3: What is it all about?

Instructions: Read the short paragraph below and answer the questions that
follow. Write the letter of the correct answer.

Dolphins work together as a team. They like to

travel in groups. Large groups are called herds.
Smaller groups are known as pods. If a dolphin is sick,
others in the pod will swim alongside of it. They help
the sick dolphin get to the water’s surface so it can
breathe. Dolphins also work together to find food. And
when a mother dolphin looks for food, others will care
for its baby.
Source: shorturl.at/bjzD8

1. What is the topic of the paragraph?

A. different groups of dolphins C. a day with dolphins
B. how dolphins work together D. dolphins as pets

2. Where is the main idea located?

A. Sentence number 1 C. Sentence number 3
B. Sentence number 2 D. Sentence number 4

3. Which of the following sentences does NOT support the main idea of the
paragraph?
A. They help the sick dolphin get to the water’s surface so it can breathe.
B. If a dolphin is sick, others in the pod will swim alongside of it.
C. Dolphins are good in taking care of other animals.
D. They like to travel in groups.

What It Is

Sometimes when you are reading, it is hard to figure out what you’re reading is
all about. One method of narrowing down the purpose of a text is by identifying the
main idea and supporting details. So how do we do this in just three easy steps?

First, identify the topic. Topic is a person, place, thing or idea that is being
written about and is usually one to two words which serve as the main focus. Then,
you identify the main idea. This will be a full sentence and it will state what

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specifically the author wants to tell you about the topic.It is the most important
thought about the topic. Lastly, list down the supporting details. These are
sentences that provide information, facts, or pieces of evidence that explain, define,
or prove the main idea.

Read the text below and let’s try to identify the topic, main idea and the
Protecting the rainforest is very important.
Many life-saving medicines come from plants that
grow in the rainforest. Most species that live on
land make their homes there. The rainforest also
helps to keep our air clean.

supporting details.

 Topic: Rainforest
 Main Idea: Protecting the rainforest is very important.
 Supporting Details:
1. Many life-saving medicines come from plants that grow in the rainforest.
2. Most species that live on land make their homes there.
3. The rainforest also helps to keep our air clean.

One way to identify the topic is to take a look on the word or point which is being
repeated in the text. The main idea can be found in the beginning, middle, or end of
a paragraph. The remaining sentences will serve as the supporting details as long
as it explains, defines, describes, or proves the main idea.

Now it’s your turn.

Activity 4: Support the Main Idea

Instructions: Read the short paragraph below the identify the topic, the main
idea, and the supporting details.

Some people think your handwriting tells

something about you. They say that up-and-down
writing shows a calm, logical person. Is that you?
Writing that slants a little to the right means someone is
outgoing. If writing slants a lot to the right, that person is
very friendly. What about writing that slants to the left?
Someone who writes this way is rather quiet.
Source: shorturl.at/bjzD8

Topic: ___________________
Main Idea: ______________________________________________________.
Supporting Details: 1.______________________________________________.

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 2.______________________________________________.
3.______________________________________________.

Lesson
Summarizing a Text
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What is a summary?

A summary is a shorter version or a gist of an entire text.

Summarizing refers to providing a shorter version of a text.

Summarizing a text is a way of understanding a text by identifying the main

idea and important details. In other words, it is like what the text is all about
supported with important facts.

Remember the following when writing a summary:

 Base your summary from the original text.

 Read the text you are about to summarize over and over again.
 Keep your summary short. Limit your summary to a few sentences.
 Use your own words.
 Refer to the main idea and important points of the original text.
 Read with who, what, when, where, why, and how questions in mind.
 Avoid putting in your own opinion the issue or topic discussed in the original
text.

To organize the information or ideas, you may use the organizer below in
summarizing a text.

Main Idea

Supporting Detail Supporting Detail Supporting Detail

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Example:

A tornado is a powerful, twisting windstorm. It begins

high in the air, among the winds of a giant storm cloud.
People who have watched a tornado’s howling winds read
down from the sky have it said the most frightening thing they
have ever seen. In some place, these windstorms are called
twisters or cyclones.

Tornado is a
powerful, twisting
windstorm.

Part of a giant Also called

Frightening
storm cloud twister or cyclone

Sentence Summary:

Tornadoes are frightening, powerful, twisting windstorms sometimes called

twisters or cyclones that start in giant storm clouds.

Activity 5: Let’s Summarize!

Instructions: Read the short paragraph below. Identify the main idea and
supporting details then write a one-sentence summary.

The movement toward education by computer is developing fast. Massive Open

Online Courses, called MOOCs, are changing how people learn in many places. For
years, people could receive study materials from different schools and take part in
online classes. But classes were not designed for many thousands of students at
one time, as
MOOCs are.
Main Idea
_________________
_________________

Supporting Detail Supporting Detail Supporting Detail

_________________ _________________ _________________

Summary:

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________________________________________________________________

What’s More
Activity 6: Sum It Up

A.Read each paragraph. Write main idea or detail next to each group of words.

1. Storytellers recalled events in different ways. Some drew pictures on cave walls
to help them remember. Some made up chants to the rhythm of drums. Other
storytellers made belts or necklaces. Colored threads, beads, and special knots
stood for different events.

A. _____________ rhythm of drums

B. _____________ different ways of recalling events
C. _____________ beads and knots

2. Advertising affects our lives everyday. Brand names are common household
words. We start each day using the toothpaste, soap, and breakfast foods
promoted by advertisers. Ads have made the cars we drive signs of our success.
Our choices of food, dress, and entertainment are swayed by ads.

A. _____________ brand names

B. _____________ choices
C. _____________ advertisement affects lives

3. Ilocos Norte is known for many things like its beautiful beaches with white sand. It
is known for its delicious food like pinakbet with bagnet. People also like its
culture and traditions..
A. _____________ famous Ilocos Norte things
B. _____________ foods
C. _____________ beaches

B.Read the following paragraph then answer the questions that follow.

Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests. Sumo wrestling is a sport
that started in Japan. It takes place in a ring. Two players try to score points by
holding each other down or pushing each other out of the ring. Robot sumo uses
robots instead of humans. The robot that scores the most points wins.
Source: shorturl.at/wzHLY

4. Which of the following is a supporting detail of this paragraph?

A. Robot sumo contests are better than human sumo contests.
B. Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests.
C. Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans.
D. Watching robot sumo is boring.

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5. What is the main idea of this paragraph?
A. Sumo wrestling takes place in a ring.
B. The robot that scores the most points wins.
C. Sumo wrestling is a sport that started in Japan.
D. Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests.

Students compete in robot sumo contests. They learn how to build their own
robots. They compete against their classmates and students from other schools. To
win, students must be creative. They must have a good plan for defeating other
robots.
Source: shorturl.at/wzHLY

6. What is the main idea of this paragraph?

A. Students compete against their classmates and students from other
schools.
B. Students need a good plan for defeating other robots.
C. Students compete in robot sumo contests.
D. Students must be creative to win.

7. Which of the following is a supporting detail of this paragraph?

A. Students like building sumo robots.
B. Students compete in robot sumo contests.
C. They use excellent strategies to defeat other robots.
D. They must have a good plan for defeating other robots.

C. Choose the best summary for each paragraph.

8. Janie’s dog wasn’t feeling well today. He did not want to go out for his walk and
did not eat his food. She threw his toy across the yard hoping he would run to fetch it,
but he just sat there.
Source: shorturl.at/uvHU4

A. The dog doesn’t want to play

B. The dog isn’t hungry
C. The dog is sick 
D. The dog lives in the yard

9. Cats are affectionate, cute, and independent. Unlike dogs, cats can stay
alone if you go away on a trip. They do not need to be walked and are easy to
potty train. Also, cats do not bark, so your neighbors will not have any noise to
complain about. If someone wants to have a pet, a cat is great choice.
Source: shorturl.at/uvHU4

A. Cats are independent

B. Dogs are a lot of work
C. Cats are great pets 
D. Pets are hard work

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10. Julio decided to stay up and watch television instead of studying for his
History exam. Today, when it was time to take the test, he looked at the paper
and could not answer any of the questions. He swore that from this day forward
he would always study for tests.
Source: shorturl.at/uvHU4

A. Julio did not study for his history exam 

B. Julio had an exam
C. Julio likes to watch TV
D. Julio doesn’t like History

What I Have Learned

Activity 7: Summary of Learning

A. Check (√) the appropriate column that is true about summary.

Statement Yes No
1. Summarizing is a retelling in your own words, a short version of
the main ideas, events and details.
2. A summary is a brief, clear restatement of the most important
points of a paragraph or passage.
3. When writing a summary, it is okay to include any opinions or
background knowledge you have on the topic.
4. The main idea does not need supporting details.
5. A summary is also called as a gist of a text
6. Main is always found at the beginning of a paragraph.
7. Always consider the main idea when summarizing a text.

What I Can Do
Activity 8: My Summary

Read the passage then write your own summary using the given rubric.

I started an online learning at home yesterday. It was because I could not go to

school during the outbreak of Covid 19 virus worldwide.

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 Now, I will tell you what I did that day. First, I had morning meeting with my
teachers and friends. We used Google Meet for this live meeting. Next, I had to
check my Google Classroom to know what my assignments were. Then, I had to
attend two other Google Meet sessions with different teachers. At the end, I needed
to fill in my daily reflection on Google form.

I felt happy that I could manage my time well during my first online learning. I
could finish my work on time.

Rubric for Writing a Summary

Excellent (5) Good (4) Below Average(3) Ineffective(1)

Clear Main Idea Clear Main Idea Main idea is unclear- The main idea is
not specifically not present.
stated in the writing.
All important details Important details are Some critical Contains only
are included included but some information is some details
might be missing missing
Details are in logical Ideas are in logical Ideas are in random Ideas are not in a
order order order and not logical logical order
Demonstrates clear Demonstrates Demonstrates basic Demonstrates
understanding of adequate understanding of little or no
information in the understanding information in text understanding
text.
Is characterized by Is characterized by Is characterized by Is characterized
paraphrasing of the paraphrasing of the the substantial by the substantial
main idea and main idea and copying of key copying of
significant details significant details phrases and minimal indiscriminately
paraphrasing selected phrases
or sentences.

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 Assessment
You are almost there! Let us check what you have learned about this topic.
Answer the questions given below by writing the letter of your answer in your
answer sheet.

Activity 9: Assess Me
Read the items carefully then choose the best answer. Write the letter only.

A. Identify the main idea.

1. N Sailing is an exciting sport. People love to sail their boats in sunny, breezy
weather. It is important that all onboard know safety rules and how to behave
when there is a problem. One day, Jill and her father were caught in a storm. Jill
helped her father. She put on her life vest and stayed inside the cabin. Luckily,
the storm passed quickly. It had been an exciting and safe trip because Jill had
known what to do.
Source: https://www.thatquiz.org/tq/preview?c=difq0937&s=ly42i2

A. Sailing is not a very safe sport.

B. Storms can come up quickly when sailboats are near.
C. Jill's father taught her how to steer a boat in stormy weather.
D. For boating safety it is important to know what to do before a problem
happens.

2. When hot air rises and mixes with cold air, tiny little drops of water form and
appear like clouds. The four main types of clouds are: cirrus, stratus, nimbus, and
cumulus. It is possible for you to forecast the weather by looking at clouds. When
cumulus clouds appear, it may mean that there will be fair weather for a few days.
Large, black nimbus clouds usually appear before a thunderstorm.
Source: https://www.thatquiz.org/tq/preview?c=difq0937&s=ly42i2

A. Clouds are made from little drops of water that float in the sky.
B. Big, dark clouds may mean a thunderstorm in coming.
C. Clouds can be used to forecast the weather.
D. Cumulus clouds mean fair weather.

3. Jack was alone on the lake fishing. Suddenly, foggy weather began to creep
across the lake. "I wonder if monsters really do attack in the fog," Jack said out
loud. Suddenly, there was a loud noise that came from the forest. Jack jumped
and nearly knocked over his boat. "Oh, I guess I'll go back home now," said
Jack quickly to himself. He got ready to row home in a real hurry.
Source: https://www.thatquiz.org/tq/preview?c=difq0937&s=ly42i2

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 A. Jack should know not to fish alone.
B. Jack heard a monster in the forest.
C. Jack learns to fish in good weather but not in foggy weather.
D. Jack becomes frightened while fishing on a lake in the fog.

Constellations are groupings of the stars in the sky. Long ago, people gave
4.
names to these grouping of stars. They even made up stories about them. The
names of some of the stars are Cancer the Crab, Leo the Lion, Taurus the Bull,
Orion the Hunter, the Big Dipper, and the Little Dipper. Not all constellations can
be seen at all times from most places on Earth.
Source: https://www.thatquiz.org/tq/preview?c=difq0937&s=ly42i2

A. Coyote made constellations in the sky.

B. Constellations are grouping or stars in the sky.
C. All constellations can be seen from the equator.
D. The Big Dipper is the most famous constellation.

5. The following sentences are not in order. Read the sentences to determine
which one is the main idea. Flour, beans, and coffee are in the wagon. A chuck
wagon holds many things. The trail boss keeps papers and maps there. There is
a place for tin plates, cups, and forks.
Source: https://www.thatquiz.org/tq/preview?c=difq0937&s=ly42i2

A. There is a place for tin plates, cups, and forks.

B. The trail boss keeps papers and maps there.
C. Flour, beans, and coffee are in the wagon.
D. A chuck wagon holds many things.

6. The following sentences are not in order. Which of the following is the main
idea? Years ago, mail was carried on horseback. Horses can pull wagons and
carts. People ride horses. Horses are useful animals.
Source: https://www.thatquiz.org/tq/preview?c=difq0937&s=ly42i2

A. Years ago, mail was carried on horseback.

B. Horses can pull wagons and carts.
C. Horses are useful animals.
D. People ride horses.

7.
Sometimes, the main idea is not stated. You will have to infer or read
between the ines to find out what the main idea is. Read the three details that
support the main idea. (1) Shells, pebbles, and beads have been used as
money in some places. (2) So have cows and horses. (3) People have even
used dog's teeth as money. After reading the three supporting details, what
could be the main idea?
Source: https://www.thatquiz.org/tq/preview?c=difq0937&s=ly42i2

A. Money is fun to have.

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 B. Everyone likes money.
C. Money is cash only.
D. People have used different things for money.

B. Choose the best summary for each passage.

8. It was beginning to get dark. We were still not home yet. I bet Dad is going to
be mad at us, I thought. I yelled at my brother to ride his bike faster, but it was
difficult to ride bikes uphill. I was so tired that every muscle in my legs were
burning. My brother finally got off his bike and sat down. I stopped and went back
to help him. Suddenly, there was a car coming toward us. I could see headlights.
It was Dad. He had come to look for us, since we were so late getting home. I
knew I was going to get into trouble, but at least we were safe. Dad picked us up
and took us home.
Source:https://www.helpteaching.com/questions/Summarizing/Grade_7

a) Two boys got into trouble. They were very late getting home. They could
not ride their bikes anymore.
b) Two boys were late getting home. Dad came looking for them. He took the
boys home.
c) He took the boys home. Dad came looking for them.Two boys were late
getting home.
d) The two boys were got into trouble and got lost. Their dad got mad and sent
the police to find them.

9. Eric was very excited and confident that he was going to win the soccer
match because he is one of the best goalies. During the game, he tried hard and
worked with his team, but nothing went his way. The other team worked harder
and scored more points than Eric's team.
Source:https://www.helpteaching.com/questions/Summarizing/Grade_7

Which sentence best goes with this short story?

A. They won the victory.
B. They were excited.
C. Eric's team was defeated.
D. After the game, Eric's team got pizza.

10.
Cornelia wanted to get out of taking her test in Science. She asked to go to
the restroom during science class. As she wandered along the hall the shiny red
fire drill seemed to call her name. Cornelia looked left and then right, and pulled
the alarm. Green spray came out all over her arms, just as she began to run
away. Ms. Singelton saw Cornelia's green arms and took her straight to the
office. Turns out she still had to take the test, but from ISSP.
Source:https://www.helpteaching.com/questions/Summarizing/Grade_7

A. Cornelia did not study for a test so she made a plan to hide out in the
restroom during that class.
B. Cornelia wanted to get out of a science test so she pulled the fire alarm.
she got caught and ended up in ISSP.

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 C. Cornelia hates tests so she decided to skip school instead of going to class
on test days.
D. Cornelia pulled the fire alarm so that Hannah could get out of taking a
science test.

11. The faculty at Newtown Elementary School invites you to attend our annual
Honors Dinner on Thursday, June 17, 2005, in the school cafeteria.A meal will
be served at 7:00 P.M. The cost of the meal is P50.00 per person. Please
respond by June 5th with the number of family members attending. We look
forward to seeing you there.
Source:https://www.helpteaching.com/questions/Summarizing/Grade_7

A. The teachers at school are having a dinner to which you are invited. It will
be at 7 P.M. on June 17 and will cost P50.00 a person.
B. Students need to decide if they want to go to the Honors Dinner with their
teachers and family at Newtown Elementary School.
C. Newtown Elementary School is going to have an Honors Dinner. The
teachers hold this dinner once a year for all of the honors students.
D. The dinner costs P50.00 a person. You need to let the teachers know by
June 5 how many people you are bringing to the dinner.

12. On his way home from the party, Jason realized he was lost. He had been
circling the same street for 40 minutes. He had left the directions at the party
and did not have a map. He was hoping to see a familiar landmark so he
could figure out where he is.
Source: shorturl.at/uvHU4

A. Jason was lost.

B. Jason went to a party.
C. Jason did not have a map.
D. Jason was on his way home.

13. Blair and Natalie are not speaking to each other today. It was weird sitting
at their table during lunch while they were glaring at each other. I hope they
make up soon; we are three best friends and I don’t want to choose sides.
Source: shorturl.at/uvHU4

A. I ate lunch alone.

B. I didn’t do my homework.
C. Blair is glaring at Natalie.
D. Blair and Natalie had a fight.

14. Do you ever wonder how you taste things? You owe your sense of taste to
your taste buds. We have nine thousand taste buds just on the tongue alone.
There are also taste buds on the roof of your mouth. You even have taste buds
on the back of your throat.
Source:https://www.helpteaching.com/questions/Summarizing/Grade_7

What does the author want you to learn when he wrote this passage?

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 A. that we taste through our nose
B. where taste buds are found
C. why we can taste only sweet things
D. without taste buds life would be boring

15. Exercise is crucial to our lives. Doctors recommend we exercise at least two
times a week. Exercise does not necessarily need to be done in the gym; it can
consist of an outdoor walk or bike ride. It not only controls weight, but it combats
many health conditions and diseases. Another added benefit to exercise is its
mood boosting qualities.
Source: shorturl.at/uvHU4

A. Gyms are bad.

B. Bike riding is good exercise.
C. The importance of exercise. 
D. Exercise can be done anywhere.

Additional Activity
Activity 10: A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed

Directions: Read the short story carefully then answer the items that follow.

Flor and Liza chatted and sang cheerfully as they strolled in the park.
Suddenly a big scary dog appeared. Liza quickly climbed a tree. Flor wanted to
help but her friend had already left her. She was very scared because the dog
seemed to be a rabid one and could easily bite and infect her. When the dog came
near to her, she laid very still on the ground and controlled her breath. The dog
came close to her, sniffed her body all over but the rabid dog just walked away
thinking that the lady was dead. Liza climbed down from the tree when she had
known the dog was gone. She asked scornfully, “What did the dog tell you?” then
Flor thought for a while. “The dog told me never to trust a friend who escapes and
leaves you alone when you need her most,” she answered. Then Liza realized her
mistake and felt sorry to her friend.

Arrange the following events based on the chronological order. Write letters A-F to
indicate the order.

1.______ Flor and Liza went to the park.

2.______ Flor laid on the ground and controlled her breath.
3.______ Liza climbed a tree and left her friend Flor.
4.______ The dog left thinking that the lady was dead.
5.______ A scary dog appeared and scared the two friends.
6.______ Liza felt apologetic with what she did with her friend.

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Activity 9: Assess
Activity 5: Let’s Summarize! Me
Summary: According to the article the fast growing MOOcs A.
movement allows thousands to take online classes at once, 1. D
changing how we learn. 2. C
The movement 3. D
toward education by 4. B
computer is 5. D
developing fast. 6. C
7. D
B.
designed for 8. B
changing how
online classes thousand of 9. C
people learn
students 10. B
11. A
12. A
Activity 4: Support the Main 13. D
Topic: Handwriting 14. B
Main Idea: Some people think that handwriting tells something about you. 15. C
Supporting Details:
1. They say that up-and-down writing shows a calm, logical person.
2. Writing that slants a little to the right means someone is outgoing. Activity 6: Sum It
3. If writing slants a lot to the right, that person is very friendly. Up
A.
1.
Detail
Main idea
Activity 1: Pre- Detail
Activity 10: A Friend Activity 2:
Test 2.
in Need is a Friend Sources
1. A Detail
Indeed Everywhere
2. C Detail
1. A 1. D
3. C Main idea
2. D 2. B
4. A 3.
3. C 3. F
5. A Main idea
4. E 4. G
6. D Detail
5. B 5. A
7. B Detail
6. F 6. C
8. A B.
7. E
9. D
10. D 4. C
Activity 3: What is 5. D
all about? 6. C
Activity 8: My
1. B 7. D
Activity 7: Summary
2. A 8. C
Summary of *Answers vary
3. C 9. C
Learning 10 A
1. Yes
2. Yes
3. No
4. No
5. Yes
6. No
7. Yes

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