READING

ENHANCEMENT
Vocabulary
Development
What is the name of this flower?

SUNFLOWER
What is the name of this flower?

TULIPS
What is the name of this flower?

SAMPAGUIT
A
What is the name of this flower?

ROSE
What is the name of this flower?

CACTUS
 Which do you think is
the most beautiful among
the five flowers?
Why do you think so?
On the other hand, which
of the five flowers is not
so appealing to your
eyes? Why?
Let us read a
story.
Once upon a time, in a desert far
away, there was a rose who was so
proud of her beautiful looks. Her only
complaint was that she was growing
next to an ugly cactus.

Every day, the beautiful rose would

insult and mock the cactus about his
looks, all while the cactus remained
quiet. All the other plants nearby tried
to make the rose see sense, but she
was too swayed by her own looks.
 One scorching summer, the desert
became dry, and there was no water left
for the plants. The rose quickly began to
wilt. Her beautiful petals dried up,
losing their lush color.
Looking to the cactus, she saw a
sparrow dip his beak into the cactus to
drink some water. Though ashamed, the
rose asked the cactus if she could have
some water. The kind cactus readily
agreed, helping them both through the
tough summer as friends.
Answer the following questions.

1. Where did the story take place?

 The story took place in a desert far away.

2. What was the complaint of the beautiful rose?

 The complaint of the beautiful rose was that she
was growing next to an ugly cactus.
Answer the following questions.

3. What happened to the rose plant during

summer?
 During the summer, the rose wilted and dried up
due to the lack of water.
Answer the following questions.

4. What special characteristic does a cactus have

for it to be able to survive in a desert?
 Cacti have the special characteristic of storing
water in their tissues, allowing them to survive
in arid environments.
Answer the following questions.

5. What moral lesson can we get from the story?

 The moral lesson of the story is that beauty is
not everything, and true kindness and friendship
are more valuable than outward appearances.
Progress Monitoring
Fill the graphic organizer below.
1. On the center of the flower, write
the title of the story you have read.
2. On its petals, complete the
following elements of the story.
Characters
Setting
Conflict
Resolution
Theme
3. Color your finished output.
Activity / Reflection:
Write a short reflection on the statement below. You can
relate it to your personal observations and experiences at
home and in school.

“Never judge anyone by the

way they look.”
Good job,
Class!