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Quarter 4 – Module 4
English – Grade 4
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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Good reading and comprehension skills are the key to accomplish success.
Reading skills lead a learner to interact and gain meaning from written language.
Learning to read is about listening and understanding what is printed on the
page. It makes a difference to learners’ educational performance. Reading can be
a fun and imaginative time for children which open doors to all kinds of new
worlds for them. Without reading and comprehension skills, children will
struggle to grow academically as reading is the foundation to all academic
subjects.

This module presents a new paradigm to meet the needs of the 21st century
learners. It is anchored on a holistic approach in developing the New Most
Essential Learning Competencies in English to increase learners’ grammar and
comprehension awareness, enhance vocabulary management skills and explore
real-life tasks and situations.

To the parents:
As parents, you play a vital role in educating your child’s life. You are your
child’s first teacher. Beginning at birth, you help provide the support and stimuli
that children need to begin to make sense of the world. By talking to and
interacting with your child, you help build the uniquely human gift and cognitive
tool of language.

Reading books and playing with your child are all activities that help build
a positive attitude towards language and literacy. By supporting the development
of your child’s early language skills, you also foster a love of reading before and
after children start their formal schooling. Since we are facing the social and
economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic at present, now is the perfect time
for you, parents, to make your home a school and act as a teacher to your child.
After all, a good education always begins at home.

For the learner:

Welcome to a new journey of discoveries and exploration! This module is

designed to expose you to a world of imagination, showing that nothing is
impossible in this world. By reading this module, you begin to have a better
understanding on a topic that interests you and build a more solid foundation
for communication. Eventually, you will learn how to develop and perform

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reading comprehension skills, knowledge, and experiences to become competent
and enthusiastic readers. Have a wonderful learning adventure!

What I Need to Know

This module is designed and written as a learning guide. The

lessons per quarter are all presented to achieve proficiency in the
domains of learning. With this module, all activities are carefully
chosen to tailor fit the interest of learners and instill in them the
sense of diversity and sensitivity. The scope of this module permits it
to be used in many different learning situations. The lessons are
arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order
in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the
textbook you are now using. The learner is expected to be a proficient
language reader, ready to compete globally and meet the needs for
the 21st century learners.

The module is divided into three lessons, namely:

Part 1
● Lesson 1 –Writing a short story (fiction or nonfiction) with its
complete elements
● Lesson 2 – Writing a reaction about a story read
● Lesson 3 – Fact and Opinion

● Write a short story (fiction or nonfiction) with its complete

elements
● Write a reaction about a story read
● Distinguish fact or opinion in a narrative

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 What I Know
Before the lesson begins, let us have a review about the
elements of the story.
Directions: Read the short story. Then answer each question.

Oranges Everywhere
Ruben was wandering through the trees. The air smelled of
oranges all around him. The weather was perfect, and the oranges
were growing bigger by the day. He liked to walk through the groves,
and loved the smell of the oranges, but he didn’t like that he and his
family ate oranges all the time. Sometimes, he wanted to avoid them
for weeks at a time.

He wished his family could grow other things, like corn, or the
ingredients for his favorite dip that his mom made. His mouth
watered just thinking about his favorite dip. Yes, those ingredients
would be better than oranges all the time.

“Mom, why do we have to have oranges almost every day?”

Ruben asked.

“Well, since we grow them, there are plenty around,” his mom
replied.

“Does every kid eat as many oranges as we do?” he asked.

“No, definitely not. There are parts of the country and parts of
the world that don’t have the type of weather that oranges grow in.
We’re actually very lucky!” “So some kids don’t eat oranges at all?”

“We actually send oranges all over the world, so that if people
can’t grow their own oranges, they can still buy and eat them,” said
Mom.

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 “Hmmm… so people move foods all over the world? Are there
foods
that I like that don’t grow here?”
“There is an ingredient in the dip you like. Artichokes do not
grow well here, so they have to be sent from somewhere where they
grow
well,” replied Mom.
“I never knew!” exclaimed Ruben. “What else moves around
like food?” “Plenty of things! The factories that make your favorite
toys are not all in our little town here. The companies make the toys
then send the toys to other places. So food and products move from
where they can be grown or made easily to places where they can’t
be grown or made easily. People move themselves, too. Maybe
they’re looking for a specific job that isn’t around where they live, or
they want to be closer to their families, or they just want a change
of scenery.”

“Wow! I never thought about where all of our food and toys
come from, or about people moving far away. It’s very interesting,”
Ruben said.

“It sure is. I’m glad you asked. I’m sorry you get tired of eating
oranges all the time, but I hope now it makes sense why we do.”
“Yes, but I still might take a break from them every once in a while.
Maybe I’ll try to grow my own artichokes!” Ruben replied.
Mom laughed and said, “Sure, honey. Now let’s go make dinner.”

Describe Ruben’s character. What evidence from the text

helps you describe him?
___________________________________________

What does “avoid” mean in the first paragraph? How do you

know? _________________________________________________________

Why do foods get sent different places around the country and the
world? _____________________________________________________

Do you think Bentley will be able to grow his own artichokes?

Why or why not? ________________________________________________

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 Lesson Writing a Short Story
(fiction/nonfiction) with its Complete
1 Elements

After you go through this lesson, you are expected to:

1. write a short story (fiction /nonfiction) with its complete
elements.

What’s In

Fiction is created from the imagination and includes made up stories

with characters, a setting and plot from the authors own imagination.
Some examples of fiction texts would include picture books, novels
and classic fairytales.

Nonfiction is created with the intention of relaying truth or

information of actual events to the audience.
Example: Autobiographies, textbooks, newspapers
1. Setting – it refers not only to the physical location of the story
but also the time the action takes place. It is where and when the
story happens.
2. Character – these are the people, the animal or object in the
story.
3. Plot – these are the events in the story. Plot can be divided into
three sub-elements: the beginning, middle and ending. Plot usually
begins with a problem and ends with story’s resolution
4. Conflict – this is where the problem in the story starts.
Conflicts are the challenges met by the main character in the story.
5. Theme – this is the moral idea that the writer is expressing in
the story. It is often thought of as the “message” of the story.

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Directions: Write the given words in the box. Put them in its proper
column.
Ibong Adarna Florante at Laura
Juan Tamad The Life of Jose Rizal
Pinochio The Life of Helen Keller
The Mermaid Pandesal Saves the Day
Harry Potter The Legacy of Jose Abad Santos

FICTION NON FICTION

1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.

What is It

Directions: Write Fiction or a Non Fiction

1. To learn how to make chocolate chip cookies? ________________
2. A letter to Santa Clause? _______________
3. A web page telling you about the weather? ______________
4. To be entertained about an alien adventure? _______________
5. Information to assemble your new toy? _______________
6. A restaurant menu? _______________
7. An advertisement in the newspaper? _______________
8. A poster letting you know when the book fair will be held?
_______________
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9. A travel brochure? _______________
10. A telephone book? _______________

What’s More

Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

At The Supermarket

Jill and his Dad likes to go to the supermarket

Jill likes to help her dad push the shopping cart
Their favorite foods to buy at the Supermarket are jam and peas.

1. Who are the characters in the story?

A. Jill and Dad
B. Jill and Jack
C. Jill and Mom
D. Jill and Jam
2. What is the setting of the story?
A. at the store
B. at the Supermarket
C. at the market
D. at the playground

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 What I Have Learned

When writing a story, the writer needs to consider the following

elements:
1. Setting – it refers not only to the physical location of the story
but also the time the action takes place. It is where and when
the story happens.
2. Character – these are the people, the animal or object in the
story.
3. Plot – these are the events in the story. Plot can be divided into
three sub-elements: the beginning, middle and ending. Plot
usually begins with a problem and ends with story’s resolution
4. Conflict – this is where the problem in the story starts. Conflicts
are the challenges met by the main character in the story.
5. Theme – this is the moral idea that the writer is expressing in
the story. It is often thought of as the “message” of the story.

Directions: Read the passage, then answer the questions below.

1. Zandra looked out the window of the space deck. The ship was
travelling at warp speed. She thought of a mission ahead of her. She
smiled. She liked challenges.
What is the setting of the Story? __________________________________
2. When Jose Rizal was little, he had many adventures. One day
after school from home. He saw a pretty butterfly flitting from one
branch to another. He followed it eagerly to find out how far it could
go. Soon he realize that he had strayed far from home and it was
getting dark. He left butterfly alone. Young Jose knew that at that
hour his parents and brother Paciano must be looking for him. So
he ran back home as fast as he could because he did not want the
family to worry about him.

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What is the plot of the story?______________________________________
Who is the character in the story? ________________________________

What I Can Do
Directions: Write a short story with complete elements.

A. Title
B. Character
C. Setting
D. Plot
E. Conflict
F. Ending

____________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

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 Assessment

Directions: Write a short fiction story. Complete the given elements.

Title: _______________________________________________
Author: ____________________________________________

Character Setting

Theme Plot

Conflict

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 Additional Activities

Directions: Arrange the events to form a short story.

The Ants and The Grasshopper

1. He gave him a little bit of food and he told him that he would not
share next summer if he didn’t work hard.
2. He told the grasshopper that he should have worked harder in
the summer.
3. The Ant looked at the grasshopper and felt sorry for him.
4. Grasshopper went to Ants house and asked for food.
5. Ant had a lot of food to eat. Grasshopper had no food.
6. Four months later, winter came and it was freezing outside.
7. The grasshopper said he didn’t care and went back to sleep.
8. Once winter came, they wouldn’t have any food.
9. The Ant told the grasshopper to get to work before the winter
came.
10. There was once an ant and a grasshopper. The ant was very
hardworking. He worked all day and night. The grasshopper was
very lazy. He did not work at all.

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 Lesson
Writing a Reaction About a Story
2 Read

As you go through this lesson, you are expected to:

1. write a reaction about a story read

What’s In

Directions: Read the events below. Choose the emotions in the box
that will best describe your reaction to each event. Do this on your
answer sheet.

A. B. C. D. E.

________1. One happy day, Annie didn’t want to play. She just stay at
home all day.
________2. Annie’s mother was sick. She had to buy a medicine late
at night. She walked through the dark streets alone.
________3. Annie saw an open pharmacy nearby. Some bad boys
came and snatched her money.

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________4. Annie shouted loud. Some police officers patrolling the
place heard her. They ran after the thieves and returned the money
to Annie.
________5. Annie was able to buy her mother’s medicine. Her mother
was finally well. Annie can now play.

What’s New

Reactions or responses to a story are usually requested by teachers

so that you'll consider carefully what you think or feel about
something you have read. Here are some guides that might help you
in writing a reaction about a story read:

1. Read whatever you've been asked to respond to, and while reading,
think about the following questions.

2. After you read the story, think of the following:

● How do you feel about what you read?

• What made you feel that way?
• Do you agree with the event/s or characters in the story?
Explain your answer.
• What is the moral lesson of the story?

3. You can already write a reaction upon answering these questions.

Remember that there is no right or wrong answer in giving reactions.
However, it is important that you clearly understand the story before
you give your reaction to it.

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 What is It

Directions: Read the story below. Write a reaction to each story by

answering the question that follows.

A. Gabby found a puppy on his way home. Thinking it had no

owner, he brought the puppy home. The puppy was playful, and
it learns fast. Gabby liked the puppy so much. One day, he
passed an old tree with a poster of a puppy missing. It was the
same puppy he found. He was hesitant at first but decided to
return the puppy to its owner. The owner thanked Gabby for
taking good care of the puppy,

Do you agree with Gabby’s decision to return the puppy to its owner?
Explain your answer.

__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________.

B. Lester and his friends went to the river to swim despite the
heavy rain. He went further and further into the water. Then his
friends heard him shouting for help. Luckily, a passer-by saw
Lester and saved him from drowning.

Do you agree with Lester and his friends when they decided to swim
in the river despite the heavy rain? Explain your answer.

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__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

What’s More
Directions: Read the story carefully. Write a reaction about the
story by completing the paragraph in the box.

The Moth and the Flame

It was dusk and cold. Maymay, a young moth, was ready for his
nightly flight. Excited, he flapped his wings and off he went.

He started following a speck of light he saw at a distance. “That

must give me warmth on this lovely but very cold evening.” Maymay
flew fast so he could reach it at once.

Not long after that, he heard a familiar voice calling from

behind. It was his mother gasping and panting. “You can’t be out
tonight all by yourself. Let me go with you,” she said, still catching
her breath.

“Oh, thank you, Mother. Let’s go see that beam of light. It surely
would be a good source of heat.” Maymay grew more and more
curious as they drew closer to the light.

At last, they got close to the light. Maymay couldn’t help but
admire that lovely sight of the flame burning brightly from the oil
lamp. Realizing this, Maymay’s mother warned him not to fly too
close to the flame. But the young moth was so attracted to the light
and warmth of the oil lamp that he did not mind his mother’s advice.

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Round and round the flame he flew. Finally, he hovered so near the
flame that his wings got burned. His mother hugged Maymay who
was badly hurt.

Reaction:

After I read the story, I feel

__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
because__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________.

I (agree/ don’t agree) with _________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
because__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________.

The moral lesson of the story

is_________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________.

What I Have Learned

Directions: Complete the paragraph below. Answer these in

your notebook.
There are guides that might help you in writing a reaction
about a story read. First,________________________ the story
carefully. Next, think of the following: how you ______________
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 about what you read what made you feel that way, do you
_________________ with the event/s or characters in the story,
and what is the _______________ of the story. There are no right
or wrong answers in giving __________________.

What I Can Do
Directions: Read the story carefully. Write a reaction about the
story by answering the questions that follow.

One Sunday morning, Ana went to her grandmother’s farm. She

was so excited because grandmother said there were plenty of
butterflies in the meadow that day. Ana liked butterflies so much. She
went to the meadow with her dog Brownie. Ana saw a beautiful orange
butterfly. This was the first time that she has seen this. She chased the
butterfly until it landed on a big Gumamela plant. Ana was about to
catch the butterfly when Brownie barked loud. Little did she know that
there was a big snake nearby, Ana hurriedly went home and told
grandmother what had happened.

1. What did you feel after reading the story?

__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
2. Why did you feel this day?
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

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3. Do you agree with the characters’ actions in the story? Explain
your answer.
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
4. What is the moral lesson of the story?
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

Assessment

Directions: Read the short story. Read each question and write the
correct answer.

The Big Game

Jen is on a baseball team. There are ten kids on her team. They
are called the West Cows. Their shirts and hats are green.

Today is their big baseball game. They play the South Robins.
Their shirts and hats are red. The Robins were the best team last
year.

The Cows want to be the best team this year. First, they have to
beat the Robins. Jen feels happy and scared. She loves to play
baseball. She is afraid the Cows will lose.

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 The score is four to four it is a tie game. It is Jen’s turn to hit.
She steps up to the plate. The ball comes fast. Jen hits the ball far.
She gets to third base. John was in front of her. He gets to home
plate. The Cows win!

1. What sport does Jen play?

a. basketball b. softball c. Baseball

2. Which team was the best last year?

a. The Robins b. The Cows c. West

3. When is the big game?

a. Next Week b. Today c. Tomorrow

4. What is Jen afraid of?

a. Her team will lose
b. Hitting the ball
c. Green hats

5. The Cows were red team.

a. True b. False

6. Jen loves baseball.

a. True b. False

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7. The Robins won the game.
a. True b. False

8. Why does Jen feel scared?

__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

9. Do you agree with the characters’ actions in the story? Explain

your answer.
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

10. How do you feel about what you read?

__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

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 Additional Activities

Directions: During the pandemic, you were asked by your teacher to

give your reaction on any story that you have read. Following the
format below, write your reaction about the story you have read.

Title of the Story/Book: ___________________________________________

Author: __________________________________________________________
Reaction:
My reaction to what I have read is...
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

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 Lesson Distinguish fact from opinion in a
3 narrative

As you go through this module, you are expected to:

• distinguish fact from opinion in a narrative.

What I Know

Directions: Identify each underline sentences as fact or opinion.

Summer is the Best Season

Adapted
I like summer most of all. Summer is the warmest time of the
year.In summer, the days became longer and the nights become
shorter. People can work more and be out for longer.
People can do lots of things during summer. Some like going outdoors
to enjoy nature. Others like playing games. They can go for a ride on
a horse or a motor bike. They can also go swimming, boating, hiking,
or playing frisbee and other ball games.
Everybody waits for summer. They plan in advance by having
their work done months ahead and saving money for vacation. Some
families stay home and have some fun doing summer activities while
others spend their summer in other places on a vacation. What is
important is that summer is spent with families and friends. That’s
why summer is the best season of all.

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 Sentences Fact or Opinion
1.I like summer most of all
2. Summer is the warmest time of the year.
3.In summer, the days became longer and the
nights become shorter
4.Some like going outdoors to enjoy nature
5.That’s why summer is the best season of all

What’s In

A fact is a true piece of information.

Example:
1. The capital of Philippines is Manila.
2. A snake is a reptile.
3. There are 12 months in the year.

An opinion is a view, judgement or belief about information.

Below are words that are used to express opinions.

“I feel…”
“Maybe…’
“I think…”
“My idea is…”
Example:

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 1. Maybe the newborn baby is absolutely
adorable.
2. I think Christmas is the best part of the year.
3. My idea is turtles are cute.

Directions: Write fact or opinion on the blank.

_____________1. The five fishermen went to the sea to fish.

_____________2. When they got back, they counted themselves.
_____________3. Maybe one of us fell into the sea.
_____________4. They must be very happy.

What’s New

Directions: Read the short passage. Write F if the sentence is fact and
O if the sentence is opinion on the blank.

My favorite pet is a turtle. Her name is Martina. She is about

six inches long. I think she does not sleep at all in an aquarium. She
was probably happier when she had her friend fish, but she is all
alone now. Aunt says when I’m big enough she will entrust Martina
to my care
Rafael Andres M. Garcia, The Greenery
The Voice of las Salle Green Hills

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____________1. Rafael’s favorite pet is turtle.
____________2. She lives in an aquarium.
____________3. He thinks Martina does not sleep at all in her tank.
____________4. He will take care of Martina soon.
____________5. Martina was happier when there was a fish in the
tank.

What is It

Directions: Read the article. Write five facts about it. Write the
complete sentence.

Cooking Tableya
by Alce M. Sentones

Tableya or native cocoa, pure dark and unsweetened, is best

served as the first meal of the day. To prepare it, drop one or two
chocolate pieces into a saucepan. Pour water and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until the tableya dissolves. Stir it slowly
and occasionally. Put in brown sugar to sweeten. Add milk and
continue the process until it is even and silky. This rich cocoa drink
is best eaten with sinangag, fried egg, and dried fish.

1.________________________________________________________________.
__________________________________________________________________

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2.________________________________________________________________.

3.________________________________________________________________.

4.________________________________________________________________.

5.________________________________________________________________.
__________________________________________________________________.

What’s More

Directions: Read the story. Circle the word fact and box the opinion

Fay’s dad got a new job. They moved to a new house in a new
town. Fay likes the new house. She thinks it is nice. Her room has a
window that looks out on the backyard. The bed and dresser from
her old house are in her new room. All of her toys are in her room.
She likes her new room. She hopes she will like her new school.

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1. Fay’s dad got a new job. fact opinion
2. Fay likes the new house. fact opinion
3. Fay’ thinks her new house is nice. fact opinion
4. She hopes she will like her new school. fact opinion
5. The bed and dresser from Fay’s old house
are in her new room. fact opinion

What I Have Learned

Directions: Color the blank yellow if the sentence is fact and green
if the sentence is opinion.

Sandra went to the zoo with her parents on Saturday. It took

them an hour to get there because there was a lot of traffic. She had
lots of fun looking at all the animals. The polar bears were cute. The
lions looked ferocious and wild. She even had a chance to see the
giraffe during feeding time. On the drive home, Sandra fell asleep
because she was so tired.

________1. Sandra went to the zoo with her parents.

________2. The polar bears were cute.
________3. She saw the giraffe during feeding time.
________4. The lions looked ferocious and wild.
________5. On the drive home, Sandra fell asleep because she was
so tired.

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 What I Can Do
Directions: Read the short selection. Draw a star ( ) if the
sentence is a fact and a sun ( ) if it is an opinion.

It was almost Halloween, and Maria still hadn’t thought of a

costume. Her sister Louisa was going as a hot dog, and Maria thought
that was the best idea ever. Louisa always took Maria trick-or-
treating, and they always had costumes that went together. But this
year, Louisa had been too busy with her friends to help Maria with a
costume. Maria didn’t know what to do. Maria was looking in some
magazines for costume ideas when her mom asked her to go with her
to the grocery store. At the store, in the Halloween candy aisle, Maria
saw a tall, pointed red hat that gave her a great idea. The hat only
cost two dollars, so Maria’s mom bought it for her.
Maria skipped all the way to the car. She had a costume! She was
going to be…KETCHUP!

____1.Maria thought Louisa’s costume was great.

____2. Louisa’s costume was a hot dog.
____3. Louisa had been too busy to help Maria.
____4. Maria was happy about her costume idea.
____5. The red hat cost two dollar

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 Assessment

Directions: Read the story. Circle the word “fact” if it is true or it

really happened in the story. Square the word “opinion” if it is what
someone thinks or believes.

Jack lives in a small town in Australia. The closest big city is an

hour’s drive away. Jack looks forward to going to the city because
when they drive through the countryside they almost always see
kangaroos. Sometimes they even see a baby kangaroo riding in its
mother’s pouch. Jack knows all about kangaroos. A baby is called a
joey, a mother is called a doe, and a father is called a boomer. A group
of kangaroos is called a mob. Once, Jack saw a kangaroo jump about
three times its height. It was an amazing sight! He knows that when
kangaroos are hopping along at high speed, they can go as fast as 40
miles per hour. Jack also knows that even though kangaroos are fun
to look at, you wouldn’t want to try to pet one. If a kangaroo thinks
it is in danger, it just might lean back on its big tail and kick you
with its back feet.

1. Jack lives an hour’s drive away from the city. fact opinion
2. Jack likes when his family drives to the city. fact opinion
3. Baby kangaroos are called joeys. fact opinion
4. Jack was amazed at the sight of a kangaroo
jumping almost three times its height. fact opinion
5. Jack knows that kangaroos can be
dangerous. fact opinion
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 Additional Activities
Directions: Write FACT if the sentence is a fact and OPINION if it
is an opinion. Write your answers in the black before each number.

It was a Saturday afternoon, and Theresa and Aunt Mae were

walking to the ice cream shop. “Oh no,” cried Theresa, looking down
at the big metal drain on the sidewalk. “I’ve dropped my lucky
penny down the drain!” Aunt Mae stopped. They both looked down
into the deep dark drain. Theresa’s eyes got red, and tears started
to form. “I think the firemen could get it out,” she said.

Aunt Mae took Theresa’s hand. “Well, maybe they could,” she
said. “But I don’t think we should bother them with such a little
thing.” She thought for a minute. “You know, there is good luck and
there is bad luck. Maybe that was a bad luck penny, after all.” She
shook her finger at the drain, as if to scold the penny.

Theresa had to laugh at that. “You can’t buy ice cream for a
penny anyway,” she said to Aunt Mae.

__________1. Theresa’s penny fell down the drain.

__________2. Theresa is sad that she dropped her penny.
__________3. Theresa thinks the firemen could get the penny out of
the drain.
__________4. Aunt Mae can’t get the penny out of the drain.
__________5. Aunt Mae doesn’t think they should call the firemen

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 Answer Key
What I Know What’s In What I Know Assessment
O F
What’s In E F O
C F F
FICTION
B O O
1. The Silly Snake
D O
2. The Flying Bike O
A
3. Abe Goes to Space What’s In Additional Activities
4. The Cooking Chicken
5. The Flying Bike What’s New F FACT
6. The Story of Abe F OPINION
NON-FICTION Answers may O OPINION
1. The Water Cycle vary O FACT
2. All about Bike What’s It FACT
3. How to Ride a Box What’s New
4. All about stories Answers may vary
F
What’s More
What’s It F
Non Fiction Answers may vary O
Fiction What I Have Learned F
Non Fiction read O
Fiction feel What Is It
Non Fiction
agree
What’s More Answers may vary
moral lesson
1.In the space deck/ in What’s More
reaction
the ship
2. answers may vary F
What Can I Do F
Jose Rizal, his Answers may vary
parentsand brother O
Paciano O
Assessment F
B
What I Have Learned Answers may vary What I Have Learned
yellow
What Can I Do Additional Activities green
Answers may vary Answers may vary yellow
Assessment green
Answers may vary yellow
Additional Activities
What I Can Do
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

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