3

English
Quarter 3 – Module 5:
Long a, i, o, and u Words
English – Grade 3
Quarter 3 – Module 5: Long a, i, o, and u words
First Edition, 2020

Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in any work
of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government agency or
office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of such work for profit.
Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the payment of
royalties.

Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand names,
trademarks, etc.) included in this module are owned by their respective copyright holders.
Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to use these materials from
their respective copyright owners. The publisher and authors do not represent nor claim
ownership over them.

Published by the Department of Education – Region XI

Regional Director: Evelyn R. Fetalvero
Assistant Regional Director: Maria Ines C. Asuncion

Development Team of the Module

Writer: Dulce B. Andres
Editor: Maria Lolita U. Buquia
Reviewer: Janice C. Abrea
Illustrator: Jessa L. Banggat and Jocel Pableo
Layout Artist:
Template Developer: Neil Edward D. Diaz
Management Team: Reynaldo M. Guillena
Jinky B. Firman
Marilyn V. Deduyo
Alma C. Cifra
Aris B. Juanillo
May Ann M. Jumuad

Printed in the Philippines by Davao City Division Learning Resources Management

Development System (LRMDS)
Department of Education – Davao City Division, Region XI
Office Address: Elpidio Quirino Ave., Poblacion District, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur

Telefax: (082) 224-3274, (082) 222-1672

E-mail Address: davao.city@deped.gov.ph

 3

English
Quarter 3 – Module 5:
Long a, i, o, and u Words
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
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 at home.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as
they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own
learning. Take time to read, understand, and perform the different
activities in the module.
As you go through the different activities of this module be
reminded of the following:
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 Let Us Try before moving on to the other
activities.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking
your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are done.
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!

ii
 Let Us Learn

A great day to you dear learner! In this module you will

engage yourself in reading words, phrases, sentences, stories and
poems which will surely help you develop your reading ability.

May you find significant learning experiences and joy from

this module. Let’s start the fun and learning now.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. name pictures with long a, i, o, and u sounds; and

2. read phrases, sentences, stories and poems consisting of
long a, i, o, and u words

Let Us Try

Activity 1: “Got the Sound”

A. DIRECTIONS: Read the sentences and identify the words with
long a, i, o, u sounds. Write your answer on a separate paper.

1. Mother bought this pie.

2. The dog carried the bone to the doghouse.
3. The cake fell to the floor.
4. She’s so cute when she blushes.
5. The leader saw the go signal.

How was the activity? Did you find it very easy? If you do,
good job! But if not, don’t worry because more activities are
prepared for you to help you learn to read phrases, sentences,
stories, and poems with long a, i, o, and u sounds. Good luck!

1
 Let Us Study

Activity 2: “Do you Know Me”

DIRECTIONS: Name the following pictures. Write your answer on a

separate sheet of paper.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

The words like cake, juice five, road, and nose are examples
of words with long a, i, o, u sounds.

Long vowel sounds are read with their letter names. It is

better to practice reading these words in phrases, sentences,
2
stories and poems because this can surely improve your reading
skill.

Activity 3: “Pick Me”

DIRECTIONS: Read the poem with long a, i, o, and u sounds. Pick
out these words and write them in their corresponding tree sounds.
Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

long a long i
sound sound

long o long u
sound sound

3
 My Cat and Her Friend
Dulce B. Andres

I have a cat
And she’s so fat,
I named her Jones
Oh, how much she loves bones!

Jones met a cute little friend,

Just love to call him Duke then
Because of his huge grin
Every time he spots a tube in the den.

They both love to stay in a shade

And hide their furry hair
While watching the sky
Flooding with kites flying high.

Read the following phrases and sentences taken from the

poem. Ask somebody to assist you in this reading activity.

Phrases
- so fat
- a cute little friend
- his huge grin
- a tube in the den

Sentences
- I named her Jones.
- She loves bones!
- Jones met a cute little friend.

4
 Take note that the highlighted words are examples of words
with long a, i, o, u sounds.

Let Us Practice

Activity 4: “Tell Me”

DIRECTIONS: Read the given sentences and identify the words with
long a, i, o, and u sounds. The pictures will serve as your clue.
Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1. The principal will ride a motorcycle to get to school.

____ ____ ____ ____

2. My uncle bought the red kite yesterday.

____ ____ ____ ____

3. The child walks along the deserted road.

____ ____ ____ ____

5
 4. I want to finish my juice first.

____ ____ ____ ____ ____

5. Color blue looks perfect on you.

____ ____ ____ ____

Good job! You have read all the sentences correctly! More
activities are in store so that you will get familiar with the long a, i,
o, and u words.

Let Us Practice More

Have you tried flying a kite? When is it good to fly a kite?

DIRECTIONS: Read the story and take note of the words with long
a, i, o, and u sounds.

Words to Learn

1. stormy - heavy rain and strong wind

2. sway - to swing from side to side
3. trembling - shaking
4. pane - part of a window

6
 Up and Away

It was a stormy day. Father and Susan were playing chess.

Mother was busy cooking. Toby came. He was holding a kite.”
Father, I like to play with my kite. I like to see how it flies up and
away,” said Toby.

“No, son. That cannot be. It is a wet day. We play kites only
on windy days,” answered Father.

“But, Father it’s windy outside. The trees sway,” said Toby.

“Yes, it’s windy but it is raining. Your kite won’t fly. It will get
wet,” said Father.

Toby went back to his room sadly. He looked out the

window. On the windowpane, was a little cute bird. It was wet. Its
body was trembling. Toby fed the bird. He put it carefully in a
cage.

The next morning, Toby woke up early.

“Oh, the sun is shining and the wind is blowing,” shouted

Toby.

Susan got Toby’s kite. “Come on, Toby. Let us play with your
kite. It is not raining anymore and it is windy outside,” said Susan.

“Oh, that’s great, but wait!” shouted Toby.

Toby Ran to his room. He got the little bird.

“What will you do with the bird, Toby?” asked Susan.

“Oh, well, I will let it go. This bird wants to fly too. I want to see
how it flies away,” said Toby.

7
 Toby and Susan called Mother and Father. They watched
the bird as it flew away. Soon the bird was gone.

“I’m proud of you, son. You are a good boy. I’m sure you
made the little bird happy,” said Father.

“Thanks, Father. May I play with my kite now? I want to see if

it can also fly up and away,” said Toby.
English Matters Reading 1 Series page 2

Activity 5: “Up in the Box”

DIRECTIONS: The following words can be found in the story “Up

and Away”. Fill-in the empty boxes with the correct answer. Write
your answers on a separate sheet of paper. Read the words aloud
after answering.

1. - to engage in an enjoyable
activity

2. - Metal enclosure for animal

3. -large perennial woody plants

4. - toy for flying

5. - confident in what one thinks

or know

8
 Let Us Remember

Long a, i, o, and u sounds are members of the long vowel

sounds. Long vowel is the term used to refer to vowel sounds
which pronunciation is the same as its letter name. You can
record your own voice while pronouncing the long vowel sounds
to know if you’re doing it right.

Let Us Assess

Activity 6:” Answers Can Save”

A. DIRECTIONS: Fill-in the words with missing long a, i, o, and u
sounds to complete the paragraph. Choose your answer from the
box then write it on a separate sheet of paper. Read the
paragraph aloud when the answers are completed.

time go Always
save your

Keep Yourself Safe!

Dulce B. Andres

We now have come to a 1. _________where our environment

is no longer safe. A deadly virus surrounds us. It’s a phenomenon
they call pandemic. Following safety protocols won’t hurt us, in
fact, it can 2. __________ us from a lot of troubles.
Here are some of the precautions we should follow when we
3. _________ outside.
a. 4._______ wear a mask.
b. Do not touch 5. _________ eyes, nose, mouth.
c. Maintain at least two meters of distance from
other people.

9
B. DIRECTIONS: Read the sentences and encircle the words with
long a, i, o, and u sounds. Copy and answer on
a separate sheet of paper.

1. Stay at the corner.

2. Close the cabinets.
3. My mother likes eggs for dinner.
4. Music is a stress reliever.
5. My sister is alone.

Let Us Enhance

Are you enjoying your staycation at home? I’m sure you’re

looking forward for a real and exciting vacation. But for now, read
how Alejandro spent his vacation at the farm.

Activity 7: “Pick Me”

DIRECTIONS: Read the dialog and take note of the words with
long a, i, o, and u sounds.

My Kind of Vacation
Dulce B. Andres

Alejandro spent his first summer vacation at his grandfather’s

farm. One day, he met a good friend named Cenon.

Alejandro: Hi, I’m Alejandro. I’m spending my vacation here

at the farm. What are you doing up there in the
tree?

Cenon: Hello, I’m Cenon. I live in that nipa house down

10
 there. I spend my vacant time up here in the tree
to relax.

Alejandro: Can I come up, too?

Cenon: I’m afraid not. You might fall. It’s a little high up
here. Wait I’ll come down so we can talk.

Alejandro: That’s a great idea, Cenon! Come on now so we

can eat this blue chocolate I brought from the
city.

Cenon: Thank you. We can make a kite while sitting here

Alejandro.

Alejandro: I like that, Cenon, I want to make a huge kite.

Cenon: Well, let’s do it!

DIRECTIONS: Read the dialog again then write the long a, i, o, u

sound words on the columns provided. Copy and answer on a
separate sheet of paper.

/a/ /i/ /o/ /u/

______________ ______________ ______________ ______________

______________ ______________ ______________ ______________

______________ ______________ ______________

______________

______________

11
 Let Us Reflect

The vowel sounds in the English alphabet is very crucial in

learning the English language. Mastery in vowel sounds can
improve your spelling, reading, speech, and comprehension. This
makes it very essential to religiously master the vowel sounds.

Learning how to properly read and pronounce the long

vowel sounds takes dedication and constant practice. Take time
to read English reading materials everyday to attain fluency.

Good luck!

12
 13
B.
1. stay
2. close
3. likes
4. music
5. alone
Activity 6: “Answers Can Activity 5: “Up in the Activity 4: “Tell Me”
Save” Box”
A. 1. ride
1. time 1. play 2. kite
2. save 2. cage 3. road
3. go 3. trees 4. juice
4. Always 4. kite 5. blue
5. your 5. sure
Activity 3: “Pick Me” Activity 2: “Do you Activity 1: “Got the
Know” sound”
/a/ /i/ /o/ /u/
Named hide so cute 1 pie
1. cake
stay sky bones huge 2. bone
shade kite oh tube 2. juice
play fly Jones duke 3. five 3. cake
games high 4. road 4. so / cute
5. nose 5. go
Answer Key
 References

Department of Education Most Essential Learning Competencies

Babas, C. & Zarraga, M. (2003), English Matters Reading Series 1, Up and

Away, FNB Educational, Inc.

Clarke, A. (2020) Spelfabet, Learning the building blocks of words,

https://www.spelfabet.com.au/ June 20, 2020

Pronunciation.com, American English Pronunciation,

(2020)https://pronuncian.com/introduction-to-long
vowels#:~:text='Long%20vowel'%20is%20the%20term,o%CA%8A%2F%2
C%20%2Fyu%2F. Date Retrieved June 21, 2020
For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:

Department of Education – Region XI

F. Torres St., Davao City

Telefax:

Email Address: lrms.regionxi@deped.gov.ph