Subject: English

Grade Level: 5
Quarter: III

SAMPLE FORMATIVE TEST

Direction: Identify the sentences either FACT or OPINION

1. Our forests are among our country’s important resources.

2. All food that we eat come from the forest.
3. Forests give us food and medicine.
4. It is the home of our animals and birds.
5. The best place to live is in the forest.

Direction: Read each sentence and fill in the blank with a correct
compound word. Choose the answer inside the box.

1. The _______did their best to save the burning building.

2. Please go to the ________ for some medicine.
3. Grandfather went to the barbershop for a ________.
4. We will go to the ________ to harvest some corn.
5. I have ________ maybe because I ate too much.

backyard firemen
cornfield haircut
drugstore stomachache

Direction: Complete each analogy with an antonym listed in the word box.
Write the antonym on the blank.

absence close stupid victory

1. Present is to absent as presence is to ___________.

2. Win is to loss as defeat is to ___________.
3. Fight is to lose as open is to ___________.

Direction: Complete each analogy with a synonym listed in the word box.
Write the synonym on the blank.

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 difficult easy spoke

4. Remember is to recall as talked is to ____________.

5. Sick is to ill as hard is to ____________.

Direction: On the space provided, write P if the text is persuasive and

NP if is not.

___1. Once upon a time, a man had a wonderful parrot.

There was no other parrot like it. The parrot could say every word.
The parrot would not say the name of the place where it was born.
___2. Swallowing air when eating is often done unconsciously and may
cause frequent belching during or after meals. To avoid swallowing air,
make sure slow down when eating, try not to “slurp” drinks and avoid
talking while chewing.
___3. Gadgets allow its users to download and ready any e-book formats;
any e reader can turn ones.
___4. So he sat down, opened a drawer, took out of it a woman’s
photograph, gazed it at a few moments and kissed it.
___5. One major cause of pollution is the littering of plastic bags.
If we all worked together and started using 100% recyclable green
bags we would be saving many parts of the environment.

Direction: Choose the appropriate preposition to make clear and coherent

sentences. Choose from the word bank below.
about during
across near
around under

1. The boy runs __________ the pollution.

2. The people are concerned __________ the pollution.
3. The audience were all standing __________ the performance.
4. There is a new shopping center ________ our house.
5. I hid the ball __________ the table.

Direction: Read the following items carefully. Choose the best answer
that provide evidence to understanding. Write the correct letter only.

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1. What kind of accidents usually happen to commuters of LRT?
A. by closing the door
B. got cough
C. stampede
D. none of the above

2. How can we avoid getting hurt or meeting an accident on the LRT?

A. Follow rules and regulation being imposed.
B. Keep on talking while the operator give instruction.
C. Using headphone inside the LRT.
D. None of the above.

3. What safety precautions should be observed?

A. Do not lean on the door.
B. Do not wait for your turn at the ticket booth.
C. Push one another while you are inside the LRT station
D. None of the above.

Eight people are carrying a large inflatable down the bank of

a river. The water in the river is moving very fast. Each person buckles
up their life preserver puts on an helmet. They climb into the raft and
paddle to catch the rapid current.

4. What do you think the eight people are doing?

A. climbing a mountain
B. going white water rafting
C. going fishing
D. none of the above

5. How many people are carrying a large inflatable down the

bank of a river?
A. five people
B. six people
C. seven people
D. eight people

Direction: Infer the meaning of the underlined word in each sentence.

Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. They were inseparable friends. They always go together.

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 A. keep on fighting
B. always in distance
C. very close to each other

2. Jason’s score in the English test was almost perfect. He has one
incorrect answer.
A. one item got wrong
B. all item were correct
C. got a perfect score

3. The children had a sleepless night. They are excited to visit their
grandparents in the farm.
A. sleeping all the time
B. not able to sleep
C. fall asleep and resting

4. The teacher asked him to rewrite the essay. There were a lot of
corrections found in his work.
A. to draw again in perfect design
B. to print again in another size
C. to write again in different way

5. The park is so peaceful. It is far away from noise and destructions.

A. a calm and quite place
B. very noise and fearful place
C. a troublesome place

Direction: Below is an erroneous paragraph. Read it and underline

the errors.

Mark Visits John

On Sunday, Mark went over to Johns house to play basketball.

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They played a gam of one-on-one. Mark made six shoots, bute john
made eight John was the winner. After the game, both boys whent in
side have some snack’sand watch movie.

Direction: Encircle the problem and underline the solution or solutions.

It was already five days away from Mother's Day and Angelie had
not decided on what to offer her dear mother on this day. She did not
have enough savings to buy a gift. So, to solve her problem, she planned
out things. First, she tried to save more from her allowance. Second, she
exerted more effort to help her mother in the household chores every day.
She saw to it that her mother's vase had any kind of fresh flowers every
morning. Then she started to scribble sweet notes on scrap colored paper
and fasten them on her mother's cabinet door. Seeing these, her mother
could only smile, when the important day came, Angelic, instead of
surprising her mother with a fine hairbrush, got one big surprise from her
early in the morning. It was a big thank you note that said,
" You are the greatest daughter I've ever had! I love you so much...."

Direction: Write the letter of the correct answer to complete the sentence.

1. __________ the corner, they built a new building.

A. to
B. at
C. in
D. on

2. Ramon’s score of 25 is __________ the mean.

A. above
B. below
C. beside
D. before

3. The work was divided __________ Luz and Aiza.

A. among
B. between
C. before
D. beside

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4. The girl sang on stage as we watched __________.
A. below
B. between
C. beside
D. before

5. The begonia is __________ the orchid.

A. beside
B. between
C. on
D. in

Direction: Listen as the teacher reads the selection and answer the
following questions.

Insects

Insects are found anywhere. They are either harmful or beneficial.

The butterfly and the bees are beneficial. They help pollinate the flowers.
The dragonfly is also a helpful insect. It eats other insects that destroy plants.
Ant, flies, cockroaches, aphids, termites and mosquitoes are insect pests.
They destroy our crops and homes, cause illnesses and kill our plants.
They are harmful to men, animals, and plants.

1. What word that tells where insects can be found?

2. Write three beneficial insects.
3. Provide evidence that dragonfly is also a helpful insect.
4. Name two things which insects destroy.
5. Copy the letter that tells what insects may cause.
a. Floods b. Illness c. Rain d. Tsunami

Direction: Write the compound word on the blank before its meaning.

__________1. store where books are sold

__________2. marker placed between the pages of the book
__________3. a set of shelves or cabinet for holding books
__________4. person who spends much time reading a book
__________5. used to protect the eyes from the sun's glare

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Direction: Look for the meaning of the underlined word from the sentence.

1. Winnie aggravates and annoys everyone.

2. Fredo is so absent-minded that he forgets where things are.
3. The twins work steadily without stopping until they finish.

Direction: Look for the antonym of the underlined word.

4. Manny Pacquiao is a rich but before he is poor.

5. My mother always want to buy cheap clothes and my father likes expensive
clothes.

Direction: Distinguish and write the Problem and Solution based on the story.

1. The young man is kind-hearted. One day, he heard a little boy crying
outside his window. The young man found out that the child was being
teased by the bigger boys. The young man went out.

Problem _________________________________
Solution _________________________________

2. Jose Rizal owned a horse when he was studying in Madrid. When his
allowance did not come one day, did not have enough money for food.

Problem _________________________________
Solution _________________________________

3. Totoy needs a new school bag. He did not have enough money to buy
the bag. Then he heard that their neighbor was looking for a baby-sitter
for her little child. She was willing to pay a few pesos to the baby- sitter.

Problem _________________________________
Solution _________________________________

4. Jun and Jerry started arguing over the new toy. Jun wanted to keep it
but Jerry disagreed since he wanted to keep the toy for himself. Mother
came to the scene and advised the boys to share the toy train. But the

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boys went with the quarrel. Before they knew it, mother was back holding
one of the slippers.

Problem _________________________________
Solution _________________________________

5. The dogs were playing wildly in the yard. Father drove them away.
However, the dogs ran towards the patch of vegetables where they
continued lunging at each other.

Problem _________________________________
Solution _________________________________

Direction: Read a short story with accuracy, appropriate and proper

expression.

Air Pollution

Today, in most cities smoke and exhaust fumes fill the air and
endanger the health and well-being of the people. Smoke and exhaust
fumes contain harmful by-products from gasoline burned in cars and from
factories.
Air pollution or smog is a serious problem in some cities. Smog
Consists of smoke and exhaust
being fumes mixed with fog.
To control the pollution, smoke ordinances have been passed.
Smoke-belching vehicles are checked and factories are required to
reduce fumes emanating from them.

Direction: By Group
Read the paragraph observing accuracy, appropriate rate with
proper expressions. You will be rated according to the rubrics below.

Rubrics for Oral Reading Fluency 1 2 3 4 5

Facial expression and enunciation.
Fluency, accuracy and automaticity.
Variation of voice ( clarity and voice projection )
Articulation and confidence
Discipline

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Direction: Copy the sentences that ask permission.

1. What can you do for mother today?

2. May I join you?
3. Can I play basketball, mother?
4. Do you need some help?
5. Who can give me a pet?
6. Could you please speak louder?
7. What can you do on rainy days?
8. Please allow me to go outside.
9. Who can always help us?
10. Let me read a story to the class.

Direction: Infer the mood of the situations of the following statements.

Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. “It pains my heart to see you very sick”, said Maming

to his sick son.
A. Anger
B. Happy
C. Sad

2. Janna heard a very loud thunder so she covered her

ears, closed her eyes and hid under the table.
A. Disappointment
B. Fear
C. Worry

3. “My wish was granted yesterday when my mother

bought the toy that I want”, said Jack.
A. Anger
B. Happy
C. Sad

4. Lucy is getting nervous when she tried to look for her

sister all day but she could not find her.
A. Disappointment
B. Happy
C. Worry

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5. Mang Kepwing beat the table as he shouted at the
boys, “Get out of my garden!!!”
A. Anger
B. Fear

Direction: Combine two words from the list to form a compound words.
Match them with the definitions on the right.

A B 1. coflict between two countries without fighting

drug talk 2. meaningless syllable made to sound like talk
baby war
3. hanitual user of narcotics
first lily
water addict 4. a water plant with flat, floating leaves
cold liliy 5. emergency treatment

Direction: Complete the following statement with the correct solution.

1. Juan got a low grade __________.

2. Ana have not enough money to buy a gift for her mother__________.
3. There is a strong typhoon coming in our place ___________.
4. The boy scout did not know how to get out of the forest __________.
5. One member of the group get sick __________

Direction: Complete each sentence by writing may or

can on each blank.

1. __________ I play with my cousin in the yard?

2. Doctors __________ treat patient heartily.
3. You _________ go home now.
4. The teacher __________ teach children the correct pro-
pronunciation and intonation.
5. I __________ help clearing the school premises today.

Direction: Write a short composition based on an outline given below.

I. Electricity is useful to man

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 A. It makes our living easy and comfortable.
B. It is used in running different electrical appliances
in our homes.
C. It makes our work faster through the use of some
gadgets powered by electricity.

II. Electricity should be used properly

A. Switch off an electric appliance when not in use.
B. Switching off stops the flow of current.
C. We can reduce an electric bill by reducing the
amount of electric current we use.

Directions: Infer the general mood of the situations that I will read to you.
Choose your answer from the words given below.

anger sadness
worry fear
disappointment

1. " It breaks my heart to see you very ill," said Auring to her sick daughter.
2. Mang Pedro raised a wooden stick and shouted at the two boys to get out of
his garden.
3. Yoly's brother was playing with other children in the park. After a while she
could not see him anymore. She tried to look for him everywhere
but she could not find him.

4. Lightning flashed followed by a terrible thunder. Sara closed her

eyes and covered her ears as she sat on the chair.
5. Ramon has been on top of his class since Grade One. Now, mother
was expecting another gold medal. Awarding came but Ramon was
not called.

Direction: Read each sentence and fill in the blank with a compound
word. Choose your answer below.

1. The ___________ did their best to save the burning building.

2. Please go to the ____________ for some medicine.
3. Grandfather went to the barbershop for a ____________.
4. We will go to the ___________ to harvest fruits and vegetables.
5. I have _____________ maybe because I ate too much.

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stomachache
drugstore
firemen
haircut
backyard

Direction: Match the terms in Column II with their meanings in

Column I. Write only the letters of your answers on your paper.

I II

1. a number used to measure the size of sets a. Composite number

2. a number with at least one factor besides b. prime number
itself and one
3. a square array of numbers where its row, c. magic square
Column and diagonal add up to the same total
4. an integer greater than 1 which is only divisible d. cardinal number
by itself and 1
5. a three-sided polygon containing an e. natural number
angle of 90 degrees
f. explicit number

Direction: Read the clauses. Write Cause if it states a cause and Effect
if it states an effect.

_________1. there was a fire

_________2. so, all the people are busy
_________3. because of the heavy rain
_________4. mother reminded me to bring my raincoat
_________5. since the child is very active

Direction: Complete the sentences by giving a possible effect.

1. The plants were watered with fertilizer __________.

2. Prune and water plants regularly __________.
3. __________ because silence is observed in the library.
4. the machines are regularly oiled __________.
5. __________ if we talk about a funny joke.

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 Direction: Listen to each set of expressions and decide what mood or
feeling is reflected or described. Write the letter of the correct answer.

1. It was the time of harvest. Hundreds of rice stalks lined Hamaguchi’s

fields. It had been a fine harvest, and tonight down in the village
everyone was having a good time.
A. anxiety B.boredom C. contentment D. excitement
2. Hamaguchi rose to his feet and looked out at the sea. The sea was
very dark and strange to see, it seemed to be running away from the
land.
A. curiosity B.anxiety C. excitement D. contentment
3. The bell ringer in the temple in the hill saw the flames and set the
big bell booming. The people down the beach turned and began
to climb the hill. If Hamaguchi’s rice fields were afire, nothing would
keep them from helping them.
A. anger B. helplessness C. curiosity D. gratitude
4. When the sea went back, not a house was left below the hillside or
along the shore. The whole village had been swept away. The village
people stood silent and their tears fell.
A. grief B.cheerfulness C. despair D. excitement
5. Then the people woke, as if from a dream, and understood.
Hamaguchi had made himself poor to save the village people,
and they bowed their foreheads to the ground before him.
A. gratitude B. sympathy C. excitement D. angr
Direction: Match the words in the Box A with the words in Box B to form
compound words. Then complete the sentences using the words formed.

Box A Box B

emergency can
air day
security port
trash room
birth guard

1. The __________ helped Mr. Cruz by giving him a wheelchair.

2. The man brought Mrs Reyes to the __________.
3. He was in such a hurry that he did not see the __________ blocking his way.
4. We attended my cousin's __________ party.
5. Their house was near the __________. We saw a lot of planes.

Direction: Replace each italicized word with its synonym from the box.

factual lean theme

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 1. The frequent typhoons caused a poor harvest.
2. The 1986 EDSA Revolution was a true happening.
3. Important persons in Philippine history provided the subject of Tolentino's
work.

defeat traditional naked

4. The oblation is twice the life-size of a clothed man.

5. It marked the victory of the Allies.
6. He featured the modern design on his sculptures.

Direction: Arrange the sentences in the correct order using the signal words, first,
second, next, then and finally.

________1. One lazy afternoon, Greggy the young dog was relaxing at the entrance
of his doghouse.
________2.Dave first introduced his other playmates to Greggy, who gave each of
them a warm handshake
________3. Greggy accepted it and asked permission from his grandmother, she said
it was okay but reminded him not to stay outside after dark.
________4. Then, all of them began playing “tag” and raced each other downhill.
Everyone was having lots of fun that they didn’t notice the sunset and the darkening
sky.
________5. He was about to daydream when Dave, the Dalmatian came by to invite
him for some outdoor games.

Direction: Write cause if the underlined phrase shows a cause and effect if it shows an
effect.

______1. The people are celebrating because there was a fine harvest.
______2. The man committed a crime therefore he was punished.
______3. There was a sudden crashing sound so everyone ran.
______4. Since summer is just around the corner, the plants are starting to
bloom.
______5. There is a solar eclipse when the moon casts a shadow on the earth.

Direction: The late Manuel L. Quezon challenges us to grow as a nation. He

emphasizes characteristics of the molave tree in relation to our growth as Filipinos.
Listen as your teacher reads the essay below.

Grow and Be Like a Molave

By Manuel L. Quezon

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 National strength can only be built on character. A nation is nothing more
or less than its citizenry. It is the people that make up the nation, and therefore,
a nation cannot be stronger than its component parts. Their weakness is its
failings, their strength its power. Show me a people of vigorous, sturdy individuals,
of men and women healthy in mind and body. They are courteous, brave, indus-
trious, self-reliant, purposeful in thought as well as in righteousness, with high
social ideas and a strong moral fiber... And I will show you a great nation that will
be submerged. This nation will emerge victorious from the trials and bitter strifes
of a distracted world, a nation that will live forever. This nation will share the com-
mon task of advancing the welfare and promoting the happiness of mankind.
The upward climb of mankind has been universal. In the human landscape
, there are peaks and valleys and deep chasms. Generally there is a need for potent
social upheavels, volcanic in proportions, to raise the lower levels to great heights.
The battle for existence and the survival of the fittest is ever the rule of life
in nature and among men.
Our task...it is a heroic task to awaken and apply these faculties. Then our
people should become what is right they should be: morally virile, hard-working
, refined, enterprising, persevering, public- spirited.
I want our people to grow and be like the molave strong and resilient, rising
on the hillside, unafraid of the raging flood, the lighting, or the storm, confident of
its strength. If we have the will to survive and the will to achieve social efficiency,
we cannot delay this task of spiritual revival. Let us begin now to mold the typical
Filipino.
We are oriental. Orientals are known for their placidity and passivity. In the
world of humanity we are looked upon as a quiet and smooth lake from which the
adventurous and enterprising may reap enjoyment and gain. I refuse to allow the
Filipinos to be regarded.
We shall be flowing stream, a rippling brook, a deep and roaring torrent,
full of life, of hope, of faith and of strength. Though self-discipline we shall harness
all our energies. Then our power, spreading over the length and breadth of this
land, will develop its resources, advance its culture, secure social justice, and give
puissance to the nation. It will insure happiness and contentment for all the people
under the aegis of liberty and peace.

Direction: Identify the point view of the author.

1. The essay begins with the sentence, "National strength can be built on character".
What does Quezon want to say?
2. Why did he use the molave for his comparison?
3. What is your realization about today's youth? Do they resemble that of the youth in
Queson's time?
4. When can we say that nation is strong?
5. What important values did Quezon emphasize in his speech? How do you apply
these values in your life?

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Rubrics to find out whether the pupils have learned much from the skill developed in
this lesson through the question given.

Rate according to the following standards.

5- Outstanding
4- Highly Satisfactory
3- Satisfactory
2- Moderately Satisfactory
1- Needs Improvement

Check the box that represent your rating.

AREA
RATING
1. They can identify the authors' point of view
2. They can interpret the essay and expressed their own ideas.
3. They can describe and differentiate today's youth to Quezon's time.
4. They can describe a strong nation by citing events and experiences.
5. They can appreciate the values of building nation and make a
commitment to become a person of character.

Direction: Read the story. Compare and contrast the city and the barrio in terms of the
following:

1. means of transportation in going to school

2. things seen around
3. weather
4. sounds heard

The City and the Barrio

Many children in the city go to school. They ride on buses or jeepneys. Some
ride in cars or taxis.
Along the way the children see many people. They see many houses and tall
buildings. They feel uncomfortable because the weather is warm. They hear the loud
sounds of the vehicles around.Oh! How noisy it is in the big city!
In the barrio, many children walk to school. They often pass across ricefields
and rivers. On the way, they see different trees and plants. They enjoy the fresh air.
They love to listen to the soundsof the animals especially the chirping of the birds.
Oh! How wonderful it is in the simple barrio!

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Direction: By Group
Read the paragraph observing accuracy, appropriate rate with proper
expressions.

You will be rated according to the rubrics below.

Rubrics for Oral Reading Fluency 1 2 3 4 5

Facial expression and enunciation.

Fluency, accuracy and automaticity.
Variation of voice (clarity and voice projection )
Articulation and confidence
Discipline
" The Mangyans "
In an old forest in Mindoro Oriental lies a small reservation for the Mangyans, one of
the most interesting ethnic groups. The Mangyans used to live nearthe sea until they
were driven on land by Christian settlers. Some Mangyans found sanctuary on the
rugged sloops of Mt. Halcon. Others discovered new habitats near lake Naujan. But
more than 300 families came to Paitan. This place is sheltered by mountain ranges
near Victoria. It is halfway between the capital Calapan and Puerto Galera, which is
famous as one of the most beautiful natural reservations anywhere.

Direction: Choose one of the following sentences and explain.

1. I have been a witness to the history and the outcries upon which generations of
heroes have drawn strength.
2. The world isn't at all a park to stroll in. Conflicts arise and before you are aware ,
you're involved.
3. But if there was something that sustained me, it's the principle to stand
unblemished no matter what.
4. My life has been spent in busy streets.
5. First, they framed me, and then they hanged me.

RUBRICS

5 4 3 2 1

They can explain in their own words properly.

They can write with correct spelling and punctuations.
They can write neatly and legibly.
They can write with the correct beginning

Direction: Write a 3-paragraph on Celebrating Christmas

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 Rubrics in rating the article

1 2 3 4 5

Correct punctuations.
Correct spelling.
Correct capitalization.
Proper margins
Proper indentions.
Appropriate topic sentences.
Supporting details connect with the topic sentences
Subject-verb agreement is correct.
Penmanship is ligible
Neatness

Direction. Organize information using encyclopedia. "PHILIPPINE FESTIVALS"

Rubrics for organizing information-written report

1 2 3 4 5
1. Content

1. Content
2. Observes mechanics in writing
3. Penmanship

Direction: Examine closely the picture Give your opinions and ideas on the following
questions.

1. What is the purpse of the advertisement? Do you think the advertisement succeeds
in its purpose? Why?
2. How is the product described in the advertisement?
3. What other details are included in the advertisement?
4. Do the picture complement the descriptions given? Why?
Direction: I will read the paragraph twice and identify the author's point of view.
Write only the letter.

1. Do you believe that extinction is forever? Let us do something to avoid similar

findings. The Philippine Eagle's population is being drastically reduced. Every year,

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these birds are being hunted for what? For decoration and for food. The eggs are also
edible. The laws that protect eagles can either be inadequate or without proper
enforcement.
The author would most likely agree with the point of view that;
A. Extinction is a problem with which we should be concerned
B. Extinction is not a problem that we should not be concerned.
C. Extinction should not be given importance by the government.
D. Extinction is forever.

2. The author wants to persuade everyone that actions to protect eagles are
necessary because he or she
A. Does not like hunters
B. Does not want eagles to become extinct
C. Is for eagles living
D. Is paid to write articles on eagles

3. Most people think that gorillas are mean, but actually they are shy. It seems that
such a huge animal with very large teeth would be aggressive. Holywood movies help
convey this image of the scary, ferocious gorilla. In fact, gorillas only attack if they
are provoked. However, gorillas usually don't have to figth ther animals because of
their impressive size.
The author believes that
A. Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.
B. Gorillas are mean animals.
C. Gorillas don't like other animals.
D. Gorillas communicate

4. Tomatoes where once considered poisonous. Some brave people finally took a bite
of a tomato, and they survived. Now, we use tomatoes in our salads and sandwiches.
Do you ever use tomato sauce or ketchup? These products are made of tomatoes. If
we weren't for these brave individuals, you might not be able to enjoy ketchup with
your french fries.
The author's purpose is to
A. entertain
B. persuade
C. inform
D. create a mysterious mood

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5. This was Kathy's first baby-sitting job. She was so excited, but she was really
nervous. Kathy's parents made her attend a baby-sitting workshop before she could
baby-sit her neighbor's five-year-old son, Matthew. Kathy knew this was a lot of
responsibility, but she thought she was ready. Kathy marched confidently to
Matthew's house and waved goodbye to Matthew's parents. It seemed as soon as his
parents left, Matthew fell and hit his chin on the coffee table. Without panicking, she
remembered what she learned in her baby-sitting class and applied first-aid.
The author wants to show that
A. Matthew should not run in the house.
B. Kathy is ready to baby-sit.
C. Kathy needs to attend more baby-sitting workshops.
D. Coffee tables can be dangerous.

Direction: Look at the two pictures below. Compare and differentiate.

Direction: By Group

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 Read the story below observing accuracy, appropriate rate with proper
expressions.

You will be rated accordind to the Rubrics below.

Rubrics for Oral Reading Fluency 1 2 3 4 5

Facial expressions and enunciation.

Fluency, accuracy and automaticity
Variation of Voice ( Clarity and Voice Projection)
Articulation and Confidence
Discipline

"Within My Fold"

Every refuse expressed willingness to go. It was midnight the dump trucks
would arrive to dispose them in the landfill.
Most of them were asleep now. Only the broken picture frame and the tattered
newspaper could not find asleep yet.
"How are you, Mr. Frame?", ask the newspaper. "Can't you see, I'm sad", he
retorted. "I'm s-sorry. Are you? But why? The picture frame sighed and looked across
the room. He fixed his eyes on the wall.
"You know" he began, the world isn't at all a park to stroll in. Conflicts arise
and before you are aware, you're involved."
"I cannot understand," said the newspaper.
"It's a long story," the frame paused.
"They framed me at first and then, they hanged me." The newspaper looked up
frowned a bit and sounded "Ah". He wanted to investigate further but the frame
centered.
"How about you, Mr. Newspaper?. "My life has been spent in busy streets", he
said.
"Are you not exhausted? I mean...? The frame gestured what he meant.
"There have been times, you know. Who is not? Said the newspaper. But if
there was something that sustained me, it's the principle to stand and unblemished no
matter what.
The newspaper continued, "I have been a witness to history and the outcries
upon generations of heroes. People grab me eagerly only when scandals, voilence,
disasters, political rifts or bickering arise. Sometimes, Mr. Frame, I also feel trampled
upon.
Why am I used to display the controversial, the hypes and pretenses, the
incandescent pictures, the poison letters, the propaganda...Those greedy and deceiving
advertisements.
"So life to have been that bad?"
"Of course not at all that bad. Softy ideas have been contained in my pages.
Those opinions I have borned are clear and decisive, even inspiring, the sports,

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leisure, lifestyle, the movei guides and even the horoscopes. All of them have helped
me maintain my balance against all odds."
The frame hold, "tell me some more, I'm interested," he answered.
The door opened, the dump trucks had arrived. "Ready for loading men, a man
shouted. Every trash knows, it is time to be buried in landfill.

Direction: Read the following situations. Answer the questions by writing your own
sentence using a particular kind of sentences expressing your own opinion and
emotion.

1. Andy was playing basbetball. He got the ball and no one on the opposite team was
guarding him. What will his teammates say?
2. It was mother's birthday. She looked sad. Suddenly, she heard voices singing. She
went to the living room and her children were there singing "Happy Birthday" to her.
What will mother say?
3. Lina's pet puppy was limping. Lina was sad about it. What will she say?
4. Rona was sweeping their yard. She saw a snake crawling on the ground. What will
she say?
5. Lino was walking barefooted on their yard. He stepped on a pointed object. What
will she say?
I. Write the correct spelling of the jumbled words in each sentence.

1. My ighnebor is our barangay captain.

2. Last vcataoin he organized a summer camp.
3. He made us ndastnuder our duties in the community.
4. He gave us ortntimpa reminders to follow.
5. Everybody showeda good forpermance during the summer camp.

II. Copy the sentences and put the comma where it should be placed as to the meaning
suggested in parentheses.

1. Joan the woman with an umbrella is my grandmother. ( talking to Joan)

2. Allan the boy with eyeglasses is the contestant in Math. ( talking to Allan)
3. Ronnie the boy in Boy Scout uniform is the scoutmaster. (talking to Ronnie)
4 Benny the girl in white is from Canada. ( talking to Benny)
5. Jay my new classmate is from Cebu. (talking to Jay)

III. Read the sentences correctly. The comma in the sentences signals that you have to
pause. The pause that you make gives a new meaning to the sentence.

Rona, the lady with a red bag is from Sulu.

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 Rona, the lady with a red bag, is from Sulu.
Mr. Cruz, the man in uniform is a barangay officer.
Mr. Cruz, the man in uniform, is a barangay officer.
Mila, the girl with long hair is my new classmate.
Mila, the girl with long hair, is my new classmate.
Jenny, the little girl holding a balloon is my cousin.
Jenny, the little girl holding a balloon, is my cousin.
Paul, the boy running is good in playing tennis.
Paul, the boy running, is good in playing tennis.

Direction. Organize information from news paper

Rubrics for organizing information-written report

1 2 3 4 5
1. Content
2. Observes mechanics in writing
3. Penmanship

Direction. Determine ideas that are explicitly used in the given picture.

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Direction. Listen as your teacher reads to the class an excerpt of the fairy tale entitled
" The Emperor's Nightingale" by Han Christian Anderson.
Think and answer the following questions.

The Emperor's Nightingale

In China, you must know, the Emperor is a Chairman and all whom he has
about him are Chinamen, too.It happened a good many years ago, but that's just why
it's worth while to hear the story, before it is forgotten. The Emperor's palace was the
most splendid in the world; it was made entirely of porcelain, very costly, but so
delicate and brittle than one had to take care how one touched it. In the garden were to
be seen the most wonderful flowers, and to the costliest of them silver bells were tied,
which sounded, so that nonody should pass by without noticing the flowers.Yes,
everything in the Emperor's garden was admirably arranged. And it extended so far,
that the gardener himself did not know where the end was. If a man went on and on,
he came into a glorious forest with high trees and deep lakes. The wood extended
straight down to the sea, which was blue and deep; great ships could sail to and fro
beneath the branches of the trees; and in the trees lived a nightingale, which sang so
splendidly that even the poor Fisherman, who had many other things to do, stopped
still and listened,when he had gone out at night to throw out his nets, and heard the
nightingale. " How beautiful that is!" he said; but he was obliged to attend to his
property, and thus forgot the bird. BUt when in the next night the bird sang again, and
the fisherman heard it, he exclaimed again," how beautiful that is!" From all the
countries of the world travelers came to the city of the Emperor and admired it, and
the palace, and the garden, but when they heard the nightingale, they said, " that is the
best of all!"And the travelers told of it when they came home; and the learned men
wrote many books about the town, the palace, and the garden. But they did not forget
the nightingale; that was placed highest of all; and those who were poets wrote most
magnificent poems about the nightingale in the wood by the deep lake.

1. What is the tale about?

2. Will the chamberlain find the nightingale?
3. What do you think will happen to it if he does find the nightingale?
4. Is there a possibility that the things happen in the Fairy Tale could be the same in
reality?
5. Who is narrating the Fairy tale?

RUBRICS

Rubric to find out whether the pupils have learned much from the skill developed in
this lesson through the question given.

Rate according to the following standards.

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5- Outstanding
4- Highly Satisfactory
3- Satisfactory
2- Moderately Satisfactory
1- Needs Improvement

Check the box that represent your rating.

AREA
RATING
1. They can identify the authors' point of view
2. They can interpret the essay and expressed their own ideas.
3. They can describe the fairy tale by citing events and experiences
ORAL READING FLUENCY PRACTICE

With your teacher, do an echo reading on the story Five Days in Bali by following
these steps:
a. Listen and read along silently while your teacher reads a sentence or phrase in the
text,
b. Echo back or imitate the same sentence or phrase while following along the text,
c. Continue taking turns in reading and rereading the same line.

Five Days in Bali

The Balinese believe that when Gods decided to create people they baked them in an
oven. The first batch were underdone: they came out white. The second batch were
overdone: they came out of the oven burnt black. Then the Gods achieved perfection,
golden brown people, the balinese. Whether or not this is true, its hard to believ the
balinese are not a chosen people when you see the land they live in- golden beaches,
hillside terraces, flowing field and cool green hills that harbor high land villeges. Of
course, if the scenery does not interest you, the shopping is sure too. Other than
leather and batik craftsmanship, local crafstmen are renowned for their entricate gold
and silver jewelry, their can bags and baskets and their love for bargaining overprice.
It is expected and is best than with a smile. So relax and give it a try. Because it is
such a popular distination for people from all over the world, Bali also boasts of
unique cuisines. You'll find Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Europian and even Mexican
food. There are lobsters that cost next to nothing, and local dishes like nasi goring,
cap cay, and black tiger prawns. Bali also revels its cosmopolitan nature at night,
when discos that could be in New York orEurope rage until the early hours. If you
would like to see a little traditional Balinese nightlife, come and watch a firedance.
The fire dance is just one of the many dances you might see when you are in Bali.
Bear in mind, however, that no dance is performed for pleasure alone; each is based
on a need to communicate with the Gods. Naturally, you will need to visit Bali to
understand why the Balinese are on such good terms with their Gods.Arriving in Bali,
you'll be met by the local people and taken to the hotel of your choice. The rest of the
day is yours to do as much as or as little you'd like, perhaphs some shopping, a walk
along one of Bali's famous beaches, or even an afternoon relaxing by the pool in

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 preparation for the next day. during the next three days you are free to experience all
that Bali has to offer. You will be able top visit the fascinating village of Celuc,
famous for its gold and silver work, and the wood carving area of Mas. The cultural
center of Bali is Ubud, with its spectacular scenery of rice paddies and deep river
gorges, where you will marvel at the works of local artists displayed in many galleries
which dot the hillside. Further North is the village of Kintamani, which should be
visited at dawn to appreciate the spectacular sunrise over the volcanic basin of Mount
Batur. Perhaps you'll feel like sailing or when surfing of one of the beaches. Make
sure you experience the culture of Bali's hyptonic dancers. There are the barong,
legong, kris, and kecak, dance ceremonies to try and fit in to your stay. Before we
take you back to the airport, there'll be plenty of time for you to shop for souvenirs,
not that you'll really need any to remember your stay in Bali.

SENTENCES

The firedance is just one of the many dances you might see in Bali.
Bali reveals its cosmopolitan nature at night.
The cultural center of Bali is Ubod.
It is expected and is best done with a smile.
You'll find Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Eurpian and even Mexican food.

You will be rated according to the rubrics below.

Rubrics for Oral Reading Fluency 1 2 3 4 5

1. Facial expression and enunciation.

2. Fluency, accuracy and automaticity.
3. Variation of voice ( clarity and voice projection )
4. Articulation and confidence
5. Discipline

ORGANIZING INFORMATION

Direction. Read the text " two drums"with a partner. Then, agree on the answers to
the questions that follow.

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Two drums which are important in bands or ochestras are the snare drum and the bass
drum. Both drums are made of wood and calfskin. They are palyed with two sticks.
However, some of their differences lie in their shape and kinds of sticks used to beat
them. The snare drum has a cylindrical shape and is made od wood or brass covered
at each end with tightly stretched calfskin. the side on which the player beats is called
the "batter head" and the lower side the "snare head". The bass drum on the other
hand, is made of wooden shell covered with calfskin which can be tightened by metal
rods. The sticks used with the snare drum are rather thin with small wooden heads,
while those used to play the bass drum are heavy with large heads made of felt or
lambs' wool.

1. What are compared in the text?

2. What are their similarities and differences?
3. What transition/signal words indicate the contrast?
4 What transition/signal words indicate the similarities?
5. If you were to make a conclusion of the text, what would it be?

EXPRESSING OPINIONS AND EMOTIONS

Direction. Read the following paragraph and use a particular kind of sentence
expressing emotions/opinions. Write the letter of the correct answer.

1. Classes are suspended. Strong wind are blowing. The sky is full of dark clouds.
People are listening to the radio. What is your opinion?
A. Maybe it’s a national holiday.
B. I guess it's summer time.
C. I think there is a flood in the area.
D. I believe a storm is coming.

2. Nick was walking to school when suddenly it rained. He hurriedly open his bag to
get his umbrella. Nick was surprised upon opening his bag. How did he feel?
A. He was amazed. C. He was sad.
B. He was angry. D. He was happy.
3. Mother asked John where the star apples on the table are. John did not reply.
Mother went to John's room and saw him crying and holding his stomach. What is
your opinion?
A. Maybe mother ate the star apples.
B. Perhaps John throw the star apples.
C. Maybe John ate all the star apples.
D. Probably John gave away the star apples.

4. Buntings line above the streets. People decorate their houses and prepare food.
There will be different activities throughout the day such as games for children, a
procession of the patron saint, a singing contest and many more. What is your
opinion?

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A. Perhaps it’s fiesta time.
B. I believe it’s Christmas time.
C. Maybe it's New Year's eve.
D. Probably it’s town's anniversary.

5. Gabriel woke up early and took a bath. He helped his mother prepare the
ingredients needed for cooking spaghetti and fried chicken. His sister, Jaymee,
prepared fruit salad. Father bought a cake and a galoon of ice cream. Gabriel's friends
and classmates will come to their house at 3 pm. How does he feel?
A. He feels happy. C. He feels angry
B. He feels sad. D. He feels worry.

3-PARAGRAPH FEATURE ARTICLE

Direction. Write a feature article based on the information from the text "two drums"
in a three paragraph following the guided questions
Make a brief introduction that relates between the two drums (1st paragraph)

Similarities of the two drums (1st paragraph)

Differences of the two drums (2nd paragraph)
Conclusion of your feature article (3rd paragraph)
List down your transition words used in your article indicating whether it is for
similarities or contrast.

Rubrics in rating the article 1 2 3 4 5

Correct punctuations.
Correct spelling.
Correct capitalization.
Proper margins
Proper indentions.
Appropriate topic sentences.
Supporting details connect with the topic sentences
Subject-verb agreement is correct.
Penmanship is legible.
Neatness.

ATTITUDE BUILDING (Listening Activity)

(True or False)

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Direction. Write TRUE if statement show a commendable attitude during Listening
Activity and False if not.
Listen attentively as the teacher reads the text.
Talk with your seatmate silently while the teacher is reading the text.
Take note every important details when the teacher put emphasis to it.
Secretly play with your gadget while listening to the teacher.
Listen carefully to the teacher on how he/she unlocks difficult words in the text.

LISTENING TO A STORY " THUNDERING WATER" BY SALLY LEE

Direction. Listen as your teacher reads to the class the excerpt of the story
"Thundering Water"
Think and answer the following questions.

Thundering Water(by: Sally Lee)

Yumi stood at thye door of the cabin. She watched black clouds roll across the
sky. " This has been an awful vacation, " she complained to Mei. " We've been
stucked in this cabin all week because of this rain. Then I wanted to go into town with
MOm and Dad today, but you had to go and get sick." " I couldn't help it," Mei cried.
Yumi didn't listen to her. " My friend Sue is lucky. She's an only child. She never has
to miss out on things because of a little sister, " she said. With an angry click, she
turned on the radio. " This word has just come in," a man said. " There is a chance of
a flashflood in Green Valley. The water in Copper Lake has reached the top of the
dam. The dam could move to higher ground right away." Should we leaved?" Mei
asked."No, Mom and Dad will be home soon. I dont want to leave untill they get
here," Yumi answered. Yumi was upsdet. She had loved there vacations at Green
Valley. She had fished in the river that ran in front of their cabin. She had climbed
steep hills that rose sharply on each side. From the top of the hills, she had looked out
over the whole valley below. But this year the rain had spoiled everything. The sky
grew darker. Heavy rain hammered against the windows, and thunder shook the
cabin." Yumi, I'm scared, " Mei said." What if the dam breaks?" It won't, " Yumi said.
" besides, the dam is five miles from here. " She hopped Mei believed her. Yumi
didn't want Mei to know how scared she was. The radio stopped in the middle of a
song. A man came on the air talking aloud an fast. " The Copper Lake Dam has
broken. Everyone in Green Valley must move to high ground NOW!" Yumi's heart
pounded." Let's get out here!" she cried. She grabbed Mei's arm and pulled her
outside. They could hear a terrible thunder that wouldn't stop. Yumi and Mei dashed
towrads the trail behind their cabin. as they ran, Yumi looked back. She saw a giant
wall of water rushing down the valley. It was knocking down everything in its path.
Whole trees were being caried away. Cabins were breaking apart like toys. " Faster,
Mei, faster!" Yumi's screamed. They hurried up the slippery trails. Yumi looked back
again. The wall of water was coming faster. In another minute it would hit them.
Yumi saw a large tree ahead. " Quick, Mei, climb the tree!" She pushed Mei up to the

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lowest branch. Then, she grabbed a hold of it and pulled herself up.Yumi and Mei
were halfway up the tree when the water hit. They held on as tightly as they could.
"Our cabin!" Mei cried. They saw the wall of water crash into the cabin. A few
seconds it was gone. In a short time the flood water began to go down. Yumi and Mei
climbed down from the tree. They made their to the hillcrest. Yumi cried when she
saw what the flood had done. The once beautiful valley was now full of ugly mud.
Most of the trees and cabins were gone." I'm glad we made it," Mei said. She gave her
sister a quick hug and then grinned."Just think, Yumi, you had a chance to be an only
child an you blew it! " I did, didn't I?" Yumi answered."But I wouldn't really want to
be an only child. In fact, I was glad to have you with me up in that tree!"

1. What is the story all about?

A. An awful vacation C. Thundering water
B. Flood water D. Flash flood
2. If you were in Yumi's position, what would you tell your sister Mei?
A. I was glad to have you with me up on that tree
B. It won't harm us
C. Thanks God were saved
D. I'm glad we made it
3. What do you think the author wanted to point out in the story?
A. Bravery B. Preparedness C. Fearful D.Enjoyment
4. Do you think there was enough warning for the families to leave the place before
the flash flood?
A. No b. Maybe C. Yes D. Not Enough
5. If you were Mei, Yumi's little sister, how would that you're afraid?

ORAL READING FLUENCY PRACTICE (Letter sound)

With your teacher, do an echo reading on the story The Power of Human Will by
following these steps:
a. Listen and read along silently while your teacher reads a sentence or phrase in the
text,
b. Echo back or imitate the same sentence or phrase while following along the text
c. Continue taking turns in reading and rereading the same line.

The Power of Human Will

There's a crisis facing us today that reaches far beyond borders or bounderies- It's our
planet, and it's in trouble. Scientists estimate that climate change will increasingly
alter our planet and many of our land and border resources will be at risk. Without
them, we could lose many of the natural habitats that support life on earth. Not only
will numerous plants and animal species disappear but the quality of life for all of us

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 will never be the same. what scientist haven't calculated is the power of the human
will to work together to save the future of our natural world and all of its inhabitants.
If you're ready to make a difference that lasts to help protect nature and preserve life.

SENTENCES
There's a crisis facing us today that reaches far beyond borders or bounderies- It's our
planet, and it's in trouble.
Not only will numerous plants and animal species disappear but the quality of life for
all of us will never be the same.
If you're ready to make a difference that lasts to help protect nature and preserve life.
Without them, we could lose many of the natural habitats that support life on earth.
Scientists estimate that climate change will increasingly alter our planet and many of
our land and border resources will be at risk.

You will be rated according to the rubrics below.

Rubrics for Oral Reading Fluency 1 2 3 4 5

1. Facial expression and enunciation.

2. Fluency, accuracy and automaticity.
3. Variation of voice (clarity and voice projection )
4. Articulation and confidence
5. Discipline

ORGANIZING INFORMATION
Direction. Read the compare and contrast text entitled " Old School, New
School "organized point by point. On your paper, rewrite it into a text using the block
method in organizing ideas. Work it with peers.

1. What are being compared in the text? _________________________and

_____________________
2. How does the author feel in his old school? _________________________
3. In what way does the author felt in his new school?
_________________________
4. How does the author settle down his emotion towards his new school?
______________________

Direction. Write a sentence that expresses emotion in each of the situation below.

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1. You receive a free ticket to Hongkong Disneyland.
2. Your stomach suddenly aches.
3. Air pockets shake the airplane you are flying in.
4. You receive a call that a family member is having an accident.
5. Your teacher announces that you got a perfect score in the test.

Multiple Choice
Direction. Read carefully each item and choose the letter of the correct
answer.
1. John wanted to read a story book but Grace was still reading to it. He suddenly
grabbed the book and brought it to his table. Grace shouted in a gentle voice. " How
impolite."
a. Happiness b. excitement c. Anger d. Frightening

2. The intelligent student told his classmate, "You're so pitiful you can hardly
understand the lesson."
a. patience b. mockery c. Anger d. Irritation

3. "Rico is correct", Henry spoke to his members. We will be home soon. We only
have to see the marks of scoutmaster placed in the area. "There's no way we can't go
home"
a. Coward b. Excited c. Determined d. kind

4. There is a new transferred classmate in class. Thomas welcomed him with open
arms and asked him to be a permanent member of the group.
a. Selfish b. Thoughtless c. Loving d. Proud

5. John as leader of the group confronted one member that he is not helping the
group.
a. impatience b. Kind c. Loving d. Immature

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