Today, we are going to

learn something new.

But first let us observe
this picture.
What animal is this?

That’s right!
This is a
dog.
Do you have a pet dog at home?

Some of you
have and
some of you
don’t.
Do you take good care
of your pets?
What do you think are
the ways in taking care
of our pets?
Why is it important for us to
take good care of animals as
though they are like us?
 Just like human beings, animals also have
feelings and emotions. They may not be
evident as humans like us but they also have
needs. For this reason, it is important that we
should take care of them and give them the
help that they need.
 The we will be reading a
story about a girl who had
so much love for her pet
dog.
Before reading the story, let’s find
the meaning of some unfamiliar
words that we will meet in the
selection.
VOCABULARY
1. The veterinarian
came to check Molly.
a. A doctor for people with heart
diseases.
b. A doctor for people with lung diseases.
c. A doctor for animals.
2. I was entertained by the other
patients who were waiting.
a. distracted
b. amused
c. shocked
3. Doctor Alvarez gave
suggestions to Luisa in taking
care of her pet.
a. She was given advices.
b. She was scolded.
c. She was rewarded.
4. Molly’s body parts were
also inspected by Dr.
Alvarez.
a. The parts were broken down into
pieces.
b. It was thoroughly examined.
c. Nothing happened to them.
 Vocabulary
1.veterinarian – a doctor for
animals.
2.entertained – amused
3. suggestions – advices
4. inspected – thoroughly
examined
 Molly, A Healthy Dog

Luisa has a dog that she named Molly Molly has

been her pet since she was seven years old. Luisa
was trained by her parents on how to be a
responsible pet owner. She treats Molly like a
member of their family and makes sure to spend
time taking care of Molly's needs.
As much as she can, Luisa tries to create a
healthy and happy environment for her dog.
Today is Molly's schedule to visit her
veterinarian. Doctor Alvarez has been her vet
since she was a puppy. Luisa brings Molly to her
doctor at least twice a year, even if she does not
show any sign of sickness.
"Nice to meet you again, Luisa and
Molly," said Doctor Alvarez. "It is
good to see you too, Doctor Alvarez.
You seem to have a lot of patients
today." Luisa remarked. "Yes. Luisa. I
noticed that too," said Doctor Alvarez.
“I am sorry to make you wait“.
"No problem, Doctor Alvarez. I was
entertained by some other patients
that were also waiting. There was
one poodle that I real found
adorable. However wonder what
happened to the big dog wrapped in
a blanket. He seems hurt and really
weak.”
"Oh that dog's name is Mitch. She
was hit by a car that left her with
a broken leg, it is still swollen
until now. I hope she will recover
soon it is good that Molly seems
very active and well, unlike
Mitch.”
“Are you here for her regular
check up?" asked Doctor
Alvarez. "Yes Doctor replied
Luisa. "I am happy that Molly
has been really healthy. We are
here just to make sure that
everything is fine.”
Doctor Alvarez said that pets should not only
be brought to the veterinarian when they are
sick. It is always good to bring animals to a
doctor regularly. This can ensure the health
of the pet. Veterinarian can also give
suggestions to pet owners on how to take
good care of their pet.
Doctor Alvarez then checked the weight of
Molly through a scale to see if she was
overweight, skinny, or just normal for her
size. He did got blood samples to test if Molly
had any infection. Her eyes nose mouth, and
other parts of her body were also inspected.
"Congratulations, Luisa. I think you have
been taking care of your pet very well. I saw
nothing that we should be worried about.
You are really a good pet owner. You help her
grow and live well. Molly is surely happy to
be with you and your family." Doctor
Alvarez said.
With that. Luisa replied. "Thank you,
Doctor Alvarez for helping me take
good care of her. I am glad to know how
much you love and care for her too. See
you again after six months. Let's go.
Molly!"
The End
 Let’s answer
some questions.
1. How would you describe the
kind of pet that Luisa has?

Luisa has a healthy

and well-loved pet.
 2. Why did Luisa brought Molly to a
veterinarian?

She brought Molly to a

veterinarian for him to check
if the dog is healthy and well.
3. Who is Mitch and what happened to
her?

Mitch is a dog who was hit

by a car left her a broken
leg.
4. What was the result of Molly’s
check-up with her doctor?

It turns out that Luisa took

good care of Molly for she is
healthy and nothing is wrong
with her.
5. When will Luisa and Molly see
Doctor Alvarez again?

They will see Doctor

Alvarez again in six
months.
 Let’s get
connected.
 Here is another sentence from the story.

I am Mr. Reyes, the barangay captain.

If a sentence should
have a verb, then what is the
verb in the sentence?
Today, we will
learn another
kind of verb.
 Note!
A sentence may not have
an action word or a verb.
It may use another
kind of verb.
 Note!
BE VERB is another kind of verb.

The words am, is,

are, was, and were
are called be verbs.
How are these verbs used
in the sentence?

⬧ am ⬧ is
⬧ are ⬧ was
⬧ were
 Let’s start with this sentence.

1. I am seven years old.

Who is talked about in the

sentence?
1. I am seven years old.

The pronoun I is the one

talked about in the sentence.
1. I am seven years old.

What be verb is used in

the sentence?
1. I am seven years old.

The be verb used is am.

When to use the be verb am?

Am is used with the

pronoun, I.
More examples:

I am a Filipino.
I am a true Montessorian.
2. The baby is crying.

Who is talked
about in the
sentence?
2. The baby is crying.

The word “baby” is talked

about
in the sentence.
2. The baby is crying.
1(one
)
How many babies are
there?
2. The baby is crying.

What be verb is
used in the sentence?
2. The baby is crying.

The be verb used

is “is”.
When to use the be verb is?

Is is used when we talk

about only one person
or thing.
More examples:

My mother is the best.

Philippines is our country.
3. The birds are colorful.

What is being talked about

in the sentence?
3. The birds are colorful.

The word “birds” is talked

about in the sentence.
3. The birds are colorful.
more than one

How many birds are

there?
3. The birds are colorful.

What be verb is used

in the sentence?
3. The birds are colorful.

The be verb used in the

sentence is “are”.
When to use the be verb are?

Are is used when we

talk about more than
one person or thing.
More examples:

My friends are happy.

Fruits and vegetables are best
for all of us.
 Let’s have
another set
of sentences.
1. Mother was mad at me last
night.
Who is being
talked about in
the sentence?
1. Mother was mad at me last
night.

The word “mother” is

being talked about.
1. Mother was mad at me last
1 (one) night.

How many mothers are

there?
1. Mother was mad at me
last night.

When was mother

mad?
1. Mother was mad at me
last night.

What does “last

night” mean?
1. Mother was mad at me
last night.

It tells us that something

happened in the past.
1. Mother was mad at me
last night.

What be verb is used in the

sentence?
1. Mother was mad at me
last night.

Was is the be verb used in

the sentence.
When to use the be verb was?

Was is used when we

talk about one person
or thing in the past.
More examples:

The visitor was here this morning.

She was late last week.

2. Clark and Kobby were
absent yesterday.

Who are being

talked about in the
sentence?
 2. Claire and Kobby
were absent yesterday.

Claire and Kobby are

being talked about.
2. Claire and Kobby were
absentmore yesterday.
than one

How many are

being talked about?
 2. Claire and Kobby
were absent yesterday.

When were they

absent?
2. Claire and Kobby were
absent yesterday.
They were absent yesterday.

The word “yesterday” tells us that

something happened in the past.
 2. Claire and Kobby
were absent yesterday.
What is the be verb
used in the sentence?
 2. Claire and Kobby
were absent yesterday.

Were is the be verb

used.
When to use the be verb were?

Were is used when we talk

about more than one person
or thing in the past.
More examples:

They were busy yesterday.

The children were playing

the other day.
 Let us summarize.
am – for pronoun I (present)
is – for singular noun (present)
are – for plural noun (present)
was – for singular noun (past)
were – for plural noun (present)
Let’s watch this video.
Now, let’s apply
what you have
learned.
Part I.

Choose am,
is or are.
 1. The fishes___ plentiful.

a. am
b. is
c. are
 2. I ___ the youngest.

a. am
b. is
c. are
 3. We ___ all winners.

a. am
b. is
c. are
 4. My sister ___ nice.

a. am
b. is
c. are
5. My parents ___ always busy.
a. am
b. is
c. are
Part II.

Choose was
or were.
 1. The visitors___ surprised.

a. was b. were
2. My father___ once a mayor
in our town.

a. was b. were
3. The people ___ alarmed
by the news.

a. was b. were
4. Mother and I ___ in the mall
when you called.

a. was b. were
5. Our cat___ adopted.

a. was b. were
QUIZ
1. Susan ran as far as she could.
What is the verb in the sentence?
a. Susan b. ran c. she d. could

2. The boys joked about the picture.

What is the verb in the sentence?
a. joked b. boys c. about c.picture

3. Sam walked all the way to school.

What is the verb in the sentence?
a. way b. walked c. school d. Sam

4. The clouds look like cotton balls.

What is the verb in the sentence?
b. like b. clouds c. balls d. cotton
5. My brother ____ funny.
a. am b. is c. are

6. The pupils ____ ready for the test.

a. am b. is c. are
7. The teacher ____ not around last Monday.
a. am b. was c. were
8. My brother and my sister _____ afraid of rats.
a. am b. is c. are
9. My book _____ lost.
a. am b. were c. is
10. I and my friends ______ amazed by the fireworks display.
a. was b. were c. is
 Assignmen
t
Answer Exercises 1
and 2 on
Pages 119-122 of
your English Book.