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English – Grade 4
Quarter 4 – Module 10: Noting Details from News Reports
First Edition, 2020

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 English 4
Quarter 4
Self-Learning Module 10
Noting Details from News
Reports

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Introductory Message
For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the English 4 Self-Learning Module on Noting Details from News

Reports!

This Self-Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed and

reviewed by educators from the Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its
Officer-in-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A.
Agustin, in partnership with the City Government of Pasig through its mayor,
Honorable Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto. The writers utilized the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum using the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) in
developing this instructional resource.

This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and

independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims
to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5 Cs, namely:
Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Character 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:

Notes to the Teacher

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. Moreover, you are expected to encourage and assist
the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

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 For the Learner:

Welcome to the English 4 Self-Learning Module on Noting Details from News

Reports!

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 material while being an
active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectations - This points to the set of knowledge and skills

that you will learn after completing the module.

Pretest - This measures your prior knowledge about the lesson

at hand.

Recap - This part of the module provides a review of concepts

and skills that you already know about a previous lesson.

Lesson - This section discusses the topic in the module.

Activities - This is a set of activities that you need to perform.

Wrap-Up - This section summarizes the concepts and

application of the lesson.

Valuing - This part integrates a desirable moral value in the

lesson.

Posttest - This measures how much you have learned from the
entire module.

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 EXPECTATIONS

This is your self-instructional learner module in English 4.

All the activities provided in this lesson will help you learn and
understand:
1. Note / tell details from news reports; and
2. Show creativeness in doing simple tasks.

PRETEST

Directions: Read and study the news article below.

DepEd launches Deped Commons amid COVID-19 pandemic

Pasig City - The Department of Education (DepEd) has

started an online study platform called “DepEd Commons” to
help students continue their lessons in response to the
suspension of classes due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
pandemic last March 23.

The online platform, which can be accessed by public school

teachers, students and parents is expected to support remote
learning or distance learning modality.

DepEd stressed that online classes are given as an option

for those who have access to the internet and equipment such as
smartphones, tablets, laptops or desktop computers.

Those who do not have access to these requirements can

opt for paper-based homework.

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 Classes and all school activities in all levels in Luzon were
suspended from March 15 to October 4 amid the lockdown that
aims to restrict the movement of people to stop the COVID-19
outbreak.

Choose the letter of the correct answer for the following

questions.

1. What is the news about?

A. DepEd launches the DepEd Commons.

B. DepEd Commons helps to continue learning.
C. DepEd Commons is applicable to all students.
D. DepEd announces class suspension.

2. What is DepEd Commons?

A. Learning modality using paper homework.

B. Learning modality using FB messenger.
C. Learning modality through television.
D. Learning modality using online study platform.

3. When did DepEd Commons launch?

A. March 15 C. March 23
B. August 24 D. October 4

4. Why did the Department of Education introduce the DepEd

Commons?

A. To help students continue their lessons in response to

the class suspension.
B. To have access to the internet and equipment such as
smartphones, tablets, laptops or desktop computers.
C. To restrict the movement of people.
D. To stop the COVID-19 outbreak.

5. How will the students without internet access cope up?

A. Borrow gadgets to some friends.

B. Can opt for paper-based homework.
C. Ask parents to buy smartphone.
D. Go to the internet café.
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 RECAP

Use the words in the preposition bank below to complete the

sentences.

in on under above beside

1. The dog has hidden ________ the table.

2. It bumped on the wooden wall and the family portrait that
was hanging _________ the table swayed.
3. The plates _________ the table also moved.
4. The dog then ran and hid __________ a box.
5. My brother sat ____________ the box and waited for the dog
to come out.

LESSON

Read the news article below.

Bamboo bike made in the Philippines

A bicycle made-up of bamboo also known as Bambike that

was developed in the Gawad Kalinga Village in Victoria, Tarlac
was creating its name around the world and have been gifted to
various global leaders, including Barack Obama early this year
2013.

The founder Bryan Benitez McClelland, born and raised in

the United States, who decided to launch a socio-ecological
enterprise that creates fair trade bamboo bicycles with
sustainable building practices. Bambuilders were proud for

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creating eco-friendly and durable bike adding that Bambikes
have passed European Standards.

Creating a business focused on sustainable livelihood

development, and providing opportunities for people who need it
the most, McClelland believes that he can build sustainable
change and help break the cycle of poverty in the province.

Answer the following questions.

1. What is the news about?

2. Who is the founder of the Bambike livelihood program?
3. When did Bryan Benitez McClelland launch Bambike?
4. Where did the Bambike develop?
5. Why do you think McClelland decided to launch Bambike?
6. How did the Bambuilders show their creativity?

Remember

Basic Structure of News:

1. Straight news is written in an inverted pyramid form. The
most important facts are place at the beginning which is
called “Lead.” The other less significant details are placed in
the succeeding paragraphs.
2. Primary lead is a short paragraph which answers at least four
of the Ws and one H questions.

Guided Practice

Answer the graphic organizer below.

What is the headline?

Bamboo bike made in the Philippines

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What is the primary lead?

A bicycle made-up of bamboo also known as Bambike that

was developed in the Gawad Kalinga Village
in Victoria, Tarlac was creating its name
around the world and have been
gifted to various global leaders,
including Barack Obama
early this year 2013.

What is the second lead?

The founder Bryan Benitez McClelland, born and

raised in the United States, who decided to
launch a socio-ecological enterprise that
creates fair trade bamboo bicycles
with sustainable building
practices. Bambuilders
were proud for creating
eco-friendly and durable
bike adding that
Bambikes have
passed European
Standards.

Which statements are less important?

Creating a business focused on sustainable

livelihood development, and providing
opportunities for people who need
it the most, McClelland believes
that he can build sustainable
change and help break the
cycle of poverty in the
province.

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 ACTIVITIES

Activity 1

Grade 4 pupil awards best in reading

A Grade Four pupil named Izza Gallego won Best in

Reading during the annual English Skills Competition held last
November 18 in ABC Elementary School, Pasig City.
The contest is open for Grades Four to Six selected pupils.
The adviser of the star section will choose one contestant which
will represent each grade level. Gallego had shown correct
pronunciation, proper speed in reading and good comprehension
during the contest.
“I love reading. It is my hobby. I also practice reading often
in front of the mirror and listen to my recorded voice.” Said
Gallego.

Answer the following questions. Circle the letter of the

correct answer.
1. What is the news about?
A. Grade 4 pupil received the Best in Reading award during
the Annual English Skills Competition
B. Grade 4 pupil received the Best in Writing award during
the Annual English Skills Competition
C. Grade 4 pupil received the Best in singing award during
the Annual English Skills Competition
2. When did the contest happen?
A. November 8
B. November 18
C. November 28

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 3. Where did the contest happen?
A. ABC Elementary School, Pasig City
B. Masayahin Elementary School, Pasig City
C. Masagana Elementary School, Pasig City

4. Why do you think Izza has chosen as the winner?

A. Her smile while reading is commendable.
B. She wore nice dress during the competition.
C. She had shown correct pronunciation, proper speed in
reading and good comprehension.

5. How did she win the contest?

A. She watched reading tutorials online.
B. She practiced reading often in front of the mirror and
listened to her recorded voice.
C. She listened to radio broadcasters while reading news.

Activity 2
ABC celebrates nutrition month

ABC Elementary School observed the Nutrition Month

Celebration with the theme "Ugaliing Magtanim, Sapat na
Nutrisyon Aanihin" in the school gymnasium last August 3.
The highlight of the program was the coronation of
Binibini and Ginoong Alagad ng Kalusugan won by the
representatives from Grade six pupils. On the spot poster-making
contest, vegetable cooking festival, and characters on parade
were the activities for the weeklong celebration to promote
healthy foods and proper lifestyle among children.

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Answer the following questions. Write the letter of your
answer on the blank provided. Choose your answer inside the
box below.
_____ 1. What is the news headline?
_____ 2. When did the celebration happen?
_____ 3. Where did the celebration happen?
_____ 4. What was the highlight of the program?
_____ 5. Why do we celebrate Nutrition Month?

A. To promote healthy foods and proper lifestyle among

children.
B. August 3
C. ABC Elementary School celebrates Nutrition Month.
D. school gymnasium
E. The coronation of Binibini and Ginoong Alagad ng
Kalusugan

Activity 3

MAES pupils receive school supplies

All pupils of Maybunga Annex Elementary School (MAES)

received free school supplies, bags and uniforms from the city
government of Pasig headed by Mayor Victor Ma Regis Sotto and
the city council on June 15, 2019 at the school covered court.
Elementary students received backpacks and trolley bags,
notebooks, school uniforms, leather shoes, rubber shoes, p.e.t-
shirt, jogging pants, raincoat, and socks.
The yearly school supplies distribution is a testament of the
City Government’s full support to all the young Pasigueños to
ensure that no child is left behind.

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Complete the graphic organizer below.

Headline:

Primary Lead:

Secondary Lead:

Other Details:

WRAP-UP

Match each word in column A to its meaning in column B.

A B
1. It is a recent information A. lead
of the important events. B. secondary lead
2. The most important facts C. primary lead
3. The other less significant D. headline
details and background. E. news
4. Title of the news
5. Short paragraphs which
answers Ws and H questions.

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 VALUING

Put (/) on the blank before the number that shows creativity
and put (X) if not.
________1. Using recyclable materials to create new product.
________2. Buy new bag if you have an old one.
________3. Use leaves for printing design.
________4. Throw old newspapers and magazines in the
garbage can.
________5. Ask your mother to do your art activities.

POSTTEST

Read and study the news item below.

Rizal Elementary School celebrates Buwan ng Wika

It is a must for every Filipino child to know the importance of

using our native language. As a support to the government’s
efforts in enriching our cultural heritage, Rizal Elementary
School celebrated Buwan ng Wika with the theme “Wikang
Katutubo, Tungo sa Isang Bansang Pilipino,” at the school
covered court on August 31, 2019.
The program included the slogan and poster making contest
based on the given theme. The contest winners were awarded
during the program.
The school's celebration was ended while the pupils were
singing the song "Ako'y Isang Pinoy" by Florante.

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Answer the following questions. Choose the letter of the
correct answer.

1. What is celebrated in the school?

A. Buwan ng Wika
B. Nutrition Month
C. English Day
D. Children’s Month
2. Where did the program take place?
A. Luna Elementary School
B. Rizal Elementary School
C. Mabini Elementary School
D. Bonifacio Elementary School
3. When did the program happen?
A. August 3, 2019
B. August 1, 2019
C. August 31, 2019
D. August 13, 2019
4. What was the theme of the celebration?
A. “Wikang Katutubo, Tungo sa Maunlad na Bansa”
B. “Wikang Katutubo, Pagyamanin”
C. “Wikang Katutubo, Atin ‘To”
D. “Wikang Katutubo, Tungo sa Isang Bansang Pilipino”
5. Why do we celebrate Buwan ng Wika?
A. To enrich our cultural heritage.
B. To enrich our humanity.
C. To enrich human resource.
D. To enrich our socioeconomic standards.

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References
WRAP-UP VALUING POST- TEST
1. E √ 1. 1. A
2. C X 2. 2. B
3. B √ 3. 3. C
4. D X 4. 4. D
5. A X 5. 5. A
ACTIVITY 3 MAES pupils receive school supplies
Primary Lead:
All pupils of Maybunga Annex Elementary School (MAES) received free
school supplies, bags and uniforms from the city government of Pasig headed
by Mayor Victor Ma. Regis Sotto and the city councils on June 15, 2019 at the
school covered court.
Secondary Lead:
Elementary students received backpacks and trolley bags, notebooks,
school uniforms, leather shoes, rubber shoes, p.e.t-shirt, jogging pants,
raincoat, and socks.
Other Details:
The yearly school supplies distribution is a testament of the City
Government’s full support to all the young Pasigueños to ensure that no child
is left behind.
PRE-TEST RECAP ACTIVITY 1 ACTIVITY 2
1. A 1. under 1. A 1. C
2. D 2. above 2. B 2. B
3. C 3. on 3. A 3. D
4. A 4. in 4. C 4. E
5. B 5. beside 5. B 5. A
KEY TO CORRECTION