Learning Package in Englis

Nature’s Way

PHILIPPINES-AUSTRALIA PROJECT IN BASIC EDUCATION (PA-PROBE)

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Region VII, Central Visayas Cortes, Lilia R., et. al. 1985. Reader 4.
Cebu City
Copyright (c) 1999 by PROBE Metro Manila.Vibal Publishing House Inc.
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Rosalinda T. Quijada - ES II DECSRO VII - SED

Jovita J. Redoble - ES II DECSRO VII - EED
Judith A. Israel - ES I (Sec.) - Bohol
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e. The leader reads orally the selection while the members follow the reading CONTENTS
on their seats.
f. Have a class discussion about the selection just read and let the pupils
answer the following guide questions orally:

1. Which of the first three sentences is the general statement?

Description 1
Which are the supporting statements?
2. Proceed to sentences 4, 5 and 6. Which of these sentences is the general Target Audience 1
statement? Which are the supporting statements?
3. Which of the two general statements you have chosen is considered Subject Matter/Learning Competency 1
the main idea?

Valuing: Duration 1
1. In your own opinion, what is the most important thing that we can get
from the trees? Objectives 1
2. What would happen if there were no more trees around?
3. How can we prevent this from happening?
Preparation 1

Activity 2 Procedures for Use 1
Identifying the Main Idea
and Supporting Details Teaching Hints 3
a. With the same grouping, distribute Activity No. 2 to each pupil.
b. Let all members read the selection silently. After reading, ask them to
Evaluation 3
identify the main idea and the supporting details of the selection.
c. Have the group recorder record the group’s answer on a sheet of manila Resource List 3
paper.
d. After completion of the activity, group reporting follows.

Activity 3
Evaluation Sheet

Utilizing the evaluation sheet to determine the mastery level, the
pupils are asked to perform the activity.

Instructional Poster

For valuing activity, let the pupils perform the expected task as
stated in the poster. Be sure to monitor the monthly reports of the pupils
as to the progress of their project.

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Description
This learning package contains a User’s Guide for the teachers, activity
sheets, evaluation sheet and instructional poster for the pupils. The
activities provide reinforcement in the development of the pupils’ reading
comprehension skills specifically on getting the main idea. The evaluation
sheet will help the teacher determine the mastery level of the pupils.

Target Audience
Grade IV pupils

Subject Matter/Learning Competency

PELC, Grade VI D. 2. Getting the main idea

Duration
80 minutes

Objectives
After completing the activities, the pupils will be able to:
• identify the main idea explicitly stated in the selection read.
• identify the details that support the main idea.

Preparation
Conduct a pretest on “ Noting Details ” which is a prerequisite skill - with
emphasis on the who, what, where and when questions.

Procedures
Activity 1
Finding the General Statement
and Supporting Statements

a. Divide the class into 5 groups of 6 members or depending on the size of

the class.
b. Let each group select a leader, recorder and reporter.
c Distribute Activity Sheet No. 1 to each member of the group.
d. Focus the group’s attention to the guide questions given.

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 Answer Key

Activity No. 1
A. General Statement - Sentence 1
Supporting Statement - Sentences 2 and 3

B. General Statement - Sentence 6

Supporting Statements - Sentence 4 and 5

C. Main Idea - Sentence 1

Activity No. 2

Main Idea - Sentence 3

Supporting Statement - Sentences 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6

Evaluation Sheet

I. Insects have ways to protect themselves.

II. Some insects use protective coloration to escape from their

enemies.

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III. Plants and trees are important in our lives.

(User’s Guide)

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Teaching Hints

1. Set a time limit for every activity such that pupils can finish it in the
desired length of time.
2. Mill around during the group work to ensure that the set of directions/
instructions are being followed.
3. Together with the pupils, process the groups’ responses to arrive at the
expected answers.
4. To determine the mastery level, make sure that all pupils will achieve at
least 75% of the items in the evaluation sheet.

Remember

A selection is made up of many details. A detail is a
small bit of information.

Some details in the story are more important than the
others. The important details tell directly about the main idea.
Main idea is what the story is mostly about.

Evaluation

The success of this material will be measured by:

• observing active participation of the members of each group in

performing the activities
• completion of the activities within the time frame
• the pupils’ mastery level to identify the main idea.

Resource List

Teacher’s Guide
Activity Sheets Nos. 1 and 2
Evaluation Sheet
Instructional Poster
one sheet of manila paper and pentel pen per group

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 Activity Sheet No. 1

Finding the Main Idea and Supporting Details

Directions:

• Choose a leader, a recorder and a reporter.
• The leader reads the selection below orally while the members read
along silently.
• Participate actively in the class discussion.

Selection 1

(1) Trees are very important to us. (2) They supply us with wood for
our homes, for our furniture, for our buildings and factories and for bridges
and piers. (3) They give fuel for our cooking. (4) Thousands of our people
earn their living in wood-product industries. (5) The trees in the forest also
make the air fresh and cool for our health and they make our surroundings
beautiful. (6) Trees are indeed very useful to people.

Questions:

1. Which of the first three sentences is the general statement?
Which of these are the supporting statements?
2. Proceed to sentences 4, 5 and 6. Which of these sentences is the gen-
eral statement? Supporting statements?
3. Which of the two general statements you have chosen is considered
the main idea?

THINKING BEYOND

In your own opinion, what is the most important thing that we can get from the
trees? Why?

What would happen if there were no more trees around?

How can we prevent this from happening?

 Activity Sheet No. 2

Identifying the Main Idea and Supporting Ideas

Directions:
• Read the selection silently.
• Identify the main idea and the supporting ideas of the selection.
• Let the group recorder record the group’s answer on a manila paper.
• After completion of the activity, have the group reporter present the
group’s answers.

Selection 2

(1) Trees hold the soil with their roots. (2) Without trees, soil would
be washed away by the rain. (3) The trees play an important role in the con-
servation of the soil. (4) Decayed leaves, twigs and branches make the soil
rich. (5) Rich soil helps farmers produce more. (6) Trees are considered the
main source in fertilizing the soil.

Main Idea: ______________________________________________
Supporting Ideas:
1. __________________________________________
2. __________________________________________
3. __________________________________________
4. __________________________________________
5. __________________________________________
 Care and Share

Task:
Start a tree-care project in your community. On the space provided below,
write down your plan on how to go about it. Share your plan with your
classmates, then make monthly reports on the progress of your project.

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 Evaluation Sheet
Identifying the Main Idea

Directions: Read each paragraph below. Then, write the sentence that states the main idea.

I

Insects have developed many ways to protect themselves. Some insects like the bees have
stings that hurt their attackers. Others like stink bugs, bedbugs and certain beetles send
off bad odors to drive away their enemies. Still others like the spider and grasshoppers
discharge smelly or poisonous fluids. Many caterpillars have hairs that irritate the skin.

Main Idea:________________________________________________________________

II

Camouflage or protective coloration has been used by many insects to escape their
enemies. Walking sticks and a variety of moths appear green, gray or brown to match the
color of their surroundings. Some other insects have patterns on their skin and wings
that blend with sunlight and shadow.

Main Idea:________________________________________________________________

III

God has given us the plants and trees to make us happy. Plants and trees supply us with
food and medicine.We need plants and trees in order to live. They give us materials for
our clothing, shelter and furniture.

Main Idea:________________________________________________________________

Thinking Beyond

Do you realize how beautiful the plants and trees in our country are? Write something
about how you can strengthen your care for plants and trees in your community.

__________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

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 Answer Key

Activity No. 1

A. General Statement - Sentence 1

Supporting Statements - Sentences 2 and 3

B. General Statement - Sentence 6

Supporting Statements - Sentences 4 and 5

C. Main Idea - Sentence1

Activity No. 2

Main Idea - Sentence 3

Supporting Statements - Sentences 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6

Evaluation Sheet

I. Plants and trees are important in our lives.

II. Insects have ways to protect themselves.

III. Some insects use protective coloration to escape from their enemies.