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WEEK 7
Day 1
Day 2
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 near the sea until they were driven on land by
Christian settlers. Some Mangyans found sanctuary on the rugged slopes 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.
Day 3
One day, the giant left his daughters to hunt for food. Before leaving, he instructed them not to
leave their caves until his return. Minda, however was a head strong girl. After the father was gone, she
ventured outside the cave. The waves in the shore and seashells fascinated her. Soon, she was far out in
the water. A great billow flying her out into the open sea. Her shouts for help fetched her two sisters
who rushed to rescue her. As none of the three sisters know how to swim, they were all drowned in the
water.
When the giant returned and could not find his daughters, he went up and down the island
looking for them. His tears were confirmed when he saw bits of their clothes upon the water and so he
dived to the sea to look for their bodies. When exhausted, he rested upon the shore and fell into deep
sleep. The warm sun upon his face awakened him the following morning. When he arose, he saw three
island in the sea where there were non before. He then knew that those islands were his daughters.
Do and Learn
Group Activity
Group I Draw Luzon and the crops raised in it. Label them
Group II Draw Visayas and the products raised in it. Label them
Group III Draw Mindanao and the basic foods develop there. Label them.
Talk about it
c. In town
4. Describe Mangyan
a. Brave
b. Literate
a. Christian logs
b. Foreign customs
c. Lowland names
THIRD QUARTER
WEEK 8
Day 1
Tell the meaning of the underlined phrase in each sentence through contextual clues.
1. The rich man wears a quilt robe. The paddled coverlet garment was made by a famous stylist.
2. Cover your bared stocky body with a towel. It is not used to cool air exposure. You might get old.
3. When the boy was caught telling a lie; he quivered with shame. His trembling body stopped only
when his parents came.
4. Hey, stop having a freakish dream. It is not becoming to you. Be realistic.
____________5. I felt so thirsty that I asked for water to quench my freakish dream.
Do and Learn
Read the paragraph and understand. Then give your own point of view.
Read the passage below. Tell the purpose of the author: Support your answer.
a. to describe d. to persuade
b. to entertain e. to give facts
c. to explain
Remember
A point of view refers to the manner of viewing things or
attribute about something.
THIRD QUARTER
WEEK 8
Day 2
Match Column A with Column B. Write the letters of the correct answers.
A. B.
____1. did not commit a. confined
____2. contained b. framed
____3. set up for charging c. refused
____4. trash d. trampled
Within my Fold
Every refuse expressed willingness to go. It was midnight the dump tracks 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? Cant you see, Im sad, he retorted
Im s- sorry. A-are you? But why The picture frame sighed and looked across the room. He fixed his
eyes on a wall.
You know he began, the world isnt at all a park to stroll in. Conflicts arise and before you are
aware, youre involved.
I cannot understand, said the newspaper.
Its 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? Based the newspaper. But if there was
something that sustained me, its the principle to stand 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, violence, 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 borne are clear and decisive, even inspiring , the sports, leisure, lifestyle, the movie guides and
even the horoscopes. All of them have helped me maintain my balance against all odds.
The frame hold, tell me some more, Im 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.
Talk about it
Pick out and write the part in the dialogue between the newspaper and picture frame that seems;
1) caring 4) inspiring
2) enthusiasting 5) struggling
3) frustrating
Remember
A point of view refers to the manner of viewing things or
attribute about something.
THIRD QUARTER
WEEK 8
Day 3
1. The former drug addict allowed himself to be nailed on the cross as an atonement for his sin
(real remuneration), sacrificial payment, window gift, worthy reward)
2. The child feel the caress of her mother through her love (breaking touch, gentle touch,hard
touch, sizzling touch)
3. I need some help to handle the rifts of my present situation (conflicts, order, organization,
peace)
4. Children should simulate the correct examples shown by their elders (deny, hate, irritate,
refuse)
Is there a difference between the celebration of Christmas in the city and the celebration in the
province? Fill up the chart.
Celebrating Christmas
In the province In the city
Write about it
Find out if each statement is a FACT or Opinion. Back-up your answer with specific examples
or reason.
1. It is always a wonder, that in spite of technological advancement and crisis, Christmas rename a
holy celebration.
Answer: ______________________________________________________________
I write so because _______________________________________________________________
2. Children are under fully enjoying their carolings .
Answer: ______________________________________________________________
I write so because _______________________________________________________________
5. The streets are teeming with motorists and pedestrians making police visibility almost zero.
Answer: ______________________________________________________________
I write so because _______________________________________________________________
Remember
A point of view refers to the manner of viewing things or
attribute about something.
THIRD QUARTER
WEEK 8
Day 4
Read the paragraph silently. Find out the different purposes of the writers and writing articles.
Sunset in Manila
It is a pleasant afternoon as I sit on the rail. The sunsets, with a burst of colors. The sea whispers
softly but only few among the bystanders stop to appreciate the beauty that generously speaks before
their eyes.
Many of us look but do not really see. We only fail to see, but also fail to hear and respond to
the beauty in our midst. Our mind feverishly works for money and in the process, we starve our souls.
If we would really look around , the sky hovers above us like Gods protective mantle and the
trees beckon us to leave our minds in adoration to God just as they shoot their trunks towards heaven.
The birds welcome the morning, the wind murmurs the sweetness of Gods love or sarcasm out Gods
justice; the brooks bubble gently, the ocean roars mightily of Gods power. Touch a leaf, trace the
design, feel the petals or step on the grass. With these touches, God touches our hearts.
Try and Learn
Read each sentence. Determine the purposes of the author. Write Describe, Entertain, Explain,
Persuade or Enlighten before each statement.
Do and Learn
Group Activity
Group I
Write a paragraph about nature that aims to describe. Describe the amazing things in nature.
Group II
Write a paragraph about nature that aims to entertain. What aspects in nature serves to
entertain people.
Group III
Write a paragraph about nature that aims to persuade. Give suggestions on how to protect
Mother Nature.
Remember
A good paragraph is more than just one sentence after another.
The sentences must be related and by the sequence develop the
thought that one wants to express.
Day 5
Remember