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 Acknowledgment
The Guided, Integrated, and Yearning Activities (GIYA) for Reading
Comprehension is made possible by the following individuals and entities who have
become important key players in the reading literacy campaign of the Department of
Education.
To Governor Atty. Wilter Yap Palma, for his approval of the incessant request
of the Division of Zamboanga Sibugay to allocate sufficient funds for the reproduction
of reading comprehension materials for the learners who need more attention on
literacy instruction;
To OIC-Schools Division Superintendent, Dr. Jeanelyn A. Aleman, CESO VI, for
her indefatigable efforts in promoting and prioritizing reading literacy through the I-
READ Program to the learners in the division;
To the OIC-Assistant Schools Division Superintendents, Mr. Raymond M.
Salvador, and Mr. Jerry C. Bokingkito for their unwavering support to the division
banner program, the I-READ;
To the OIC-CID chief, Evelyn F. Importante, for leading the teachers in the
training, writing, editing, and consolidating of reading comprehension questions which
realize the reading literacy project;
To the Division Reading Coordinator, Rodolf John T. Rodriguez, for curating and
finalizing the materials to fit in the context and needs of Zamboanga Sibugay learners;
To all the teacher-writers for sharing their writing skills in the art of questioning
following the gradual psychological unfolding strategy;
To the layout and graphic artists for sharing their time and talent in downloading
photos from open educational resources;
To the Almighty God who made all these things possible, we bring back all the
glory to You!

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 THE WRITERS

JOEL RUNIE A. TORRECAMPO METHUSELAH DANGGOD

Imelda District Tungawan District

JANE P. CASANO CAMRALYN J. JIMENEZ

Malangas District Naga District

JONALYN C. SANGRENES EDNA L. PADILLA

Siay District Naga District

JOMARK ELNACER MARCERA NELISSA GRACE D. MEJICO

Siay District Naga District

RANDY L. DEVIS ELJOWIN JALAO IBAṄEZ

Kabasalan District Tungawan District

JEROME B. ALBAN, MA. LILIA E. FERNANDEZ

Malangas District Kabasalan District

Cheryl B. Velasco NURIZA M. DAPPIE

Kabasalan District Naga district

VIRGINIA R. TUBAT SUSAN G. ALINGCO

Imelda District Tungawan District

TERESITA V. ABADIANO RODELYN ROSE P. VACARO

Imelda District Tungawan District

MENGEL BORJA PELONES ORLYN L. TANO

Baluyan ES/Imelda District Tungawan District

LUCIA P. CATUBAY MIRIAM S. LIM

Siay District Tungawan District

JO-ANN N. DACLES MARILYN H. GUZMAN

Siay District Tungawan District

DALISAY S. PANTALEON MARILOU C. MAGDAYAO

Siay District Tungawan District

TATIANA MARIE F. TOTANA FELCIPRES T. ARAGONES

Kabasalan District Naga District

RHODORA LEE C. CASIO ARGEL C. SALAZAR

Kabasalan District Malangas District

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ADORACION M. ASUNCION CHARITY P. TENORIO
Naga District Malngas District

REINA GLO IZELLE D. MEJICO CORNELIA M. MAGASTO

Naga District Malangas District

RUEL A. MIFLORES VERNIE LIZARDO

Malangas District Diplahan District

CERELINA V. DARAMAN CZARINA ARABEJO

Malangas District Diplahan District

Dedication

To the beneficiaries of the

GIYA for Reading Comprehension

Materials

of the I-READ Program

this guide to reading literacy

is sincerely dedicated to you.

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 Table of Contents

The King Cobra and the Ants 5

Noel’s Pet Bird 7
The Donkey Who Was Really Sorry 8
The Kingfisher and the Cat 10
The Young Crab and His Mother 11
A Budding Painter 13
The Two Painters 15
“The Bundle of Sticks” 17
“Bone Crazy” 19
Home Again 21
Not All That Glitters Is Gold 23
The Crippled Boy 25
The Whistling Boy 27
Spring Walk 29
Monkey Business 31
The Lion's Bad Breath 33
The Slave and the Lion 35
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp 37
Harry and the Golden Torch 39
The Great Big Turnip 41
The Three Wishes 43
Greedy Boy 45
Speedy Rabbit 47
Two Silly Goats 49
Wealth Spells Trouble 51
Fox In the Cart 53
The Oak Tree and the Reeds 55
The Wolf in Sheep-Skin 57
The Proud Donkey 59
A True Friend 61
Puloy and His Hot 63
The Milkmaid 64
The Thoughtful Daughter 66
The Golden Egg 67

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The King Cobra and the Ants

(www.english-for-students.com/the-king-cobra-and-the ants.html)

Once there lived a King Cobra in a small hole. When he was small, he ate little
creatures. As he grew up, he began to eat eggs, lizards, frogs, and rabbits. And when he
grew up further he started to eat even smaller snakes. His pride grew with him.
All small animals began to fear the King Cobra. This boosted up his pride. He began
to think “Now I am the king of the forest. All the animals fear me. Let me move this small hole
to a bigger place.”
He searched for a place to suit his size and status. Finally, he came across a big
tree. He selected the tree for his house. He saw an anthill near the tree.
He thought, “Why should there be an ugly anthill near my royal house?” He hissed
aloud “I am King Cobra; I order the ants to vacate immediately.” There was no reply. He got
wild and stuck the anthill.
What a surprise! In a minute, thousands of ants swarmed up the King Cobra, biting
him everywhere. The King Cobra could not bear the pain. He ran away.

Motive Question: Where did king cobra live?

1. Where did king cobra live? (LITERAL)

2. Why did he live in a small hole? (INTERPRETATION)

(to suit his small size)

3. What kind of food did king cobra eat when he was still small? (LITERAL) (different
kinds of small animals)

4. How did he feel eating the small animals as he grew further? (INTERPRETATION)

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 (he became so proud, he thought he was the king and the most powerful creature
in the forest)

5. Where did king cobra want to live when he became so proud? (LITERAL)
(in a bigger place)

6. What place did he choose to live? (LITERAL)

( he chose a big tree for his house,)

7. What did King Cobra see near the big tree? (LITERAL)
(an anthill)
8. What did he think of the anthill near the big tree? (LITERAL)
(the anthill is not suitable to be near his place, so he ordered the ants to leave the
place immediately.)

9. What did the ants do? (LITERAL)

( they did not reply)

10. What was his reaction when the ants did not reply? (LITERAL)
(king cobra got wild and stuck the anthill)

11. What happened when king cobra stuck the anthill? (LITERAL)
(thousands of ants swarmed up and bit him everywhere)

12. What did king cobra do when he was attacked by the ants? (LITERAL)
(he could not bear the pain, so he ran away)

13. What do you think is the result if you are too proud and over confident?
(EVALUATION)
( something bad will happen that will cause your failure)

14. If you were King Cobra how would you treat other creature in the forest?
(INTEGRATION)
(be humble and respect other creatures/varied answer)

15. Write a slogan about humility and respect. (CREATIVE)

Questions prepared by:

CORNELIA M. MAGASO MT-I
Malangas District

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NOEL’S PET BIRD

Taken from: Developing Reading Power 6
Noel’s pet bird was free to fly around the house. But its frequent visits were
made in the kitchen much to the annoyance of their helper. It would fly straight to the table
where it would pick something to eat.
One warm day the bird was attracted by a sticky flypaper spread on the kitchen.
It pecked at a still struggling fly on the flypaper. The paper of course stuck to its bill. The
bird raised one foot to let itself loose, but its foot stuck, too. Soon both its feet were stuck
tight to the flypaper. No amount of pulling, struggling and bird noise helped the bird in its
misfortune. It flew to a brook nearby with the flypaper dangling from its feet.

Motive Question: What kind of pet does Noel have?

1. What kind of pet does Noel have? (LITERAL) (a bird that is free to fly around the house)

2. What part of the house did the bird frequently visit? (LITERAL) (kitchen)

3. Why did the bird want to visit the kitchen? (LITERAL) ( there’s a table in kitchen where it
would pick something to eat)
4. What do you think would the bird pick for food? (INTERPRETATION) (something that
would attract its attention)
5. What attracted the bird one day? (LITERAL) (sticky fly paper)

6. What did the bird do to the flypaper? (LITERAL) (It pecked on a struggling fly on the fly
paper)

7. What happened as he pecked on the fly paper? (LITERAL) (It stuck to its bill)

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 8. How did the bird let itself loose? (LITERAL) (it raised its foot, it struggled, it made noise,
it pulled but it’s still stuck tight to the flypaper)
9. What did the bird finally do when still he couldn’t let itself free from being stuck to the
flypaper? (LITERAL) (It flew to a brook nearby with the flypaper)

10. What do you think did the bird want to do when it flew to a brook nearby?
(INTERPRETATION) (It wanted to dip its body in the water, hoping to remove the paper from its
feet.)

11. If you were the bird, what would you do to free yourself? (INTEGRATION) (ask help
from Noel, ask help from a friend)

12. What is the lesson of the story? (EVALUATION) (do not be greedy)

13. Write a good ending of the story. (CREATION)

Questions prepared by:

JANE P. CASANO T-I
Malangas District

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THE DONKEY WHO WAS REALLY SORRY

Developing Reading Power 3
A man was once driving a donkey and an old horse. Both animals carried very
heavy loads.
The old horse, weak and tired, said to the donkey, “Will you carry some of my load? I’m too
old and weak to carry such a heavy load.”
The donkey said, “I’m sorry.”
After they had gone a little way, the old horse dropped dead to the ground. The man then
took the load from the dead horse and put them on the donkey’s back.
Then the donkey said sadly, “Oh! If I had only helped my co-worker! Now I have to
carry his load as well as mine.”

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Motive Question: What animals were driven by the man?
1. What animals were driven by the man? (LITERAL) (donkey and an old horse)
2. What did the donkey and an old horse carry? (LITERAL) (heavy loads)
3. Who asked donkey to carry some of the heavy loads? (LITERAL) (old horse)
4. Why did the old horse asked the donkey for help? (LITERAL) (he was old, weak, and
tired)
5. What was the reaction of the donkey to the request of the old, weak and tired horse?
(LITERAL) (The donkey refused to help.)
6. What is the result of the donkey’s refusal to help the old horse? (LITERAL) (The old
horse dropped dead to the ground.)

7. Who carried the loads of the dead horse? (LITERAL) (donkey)

8. How did the donkey feel when the loads of the dead horse were transferred on his
back? (INTERPRETATION) (He felt sorry.)

9. If you were the donkey, what would you do to help the old horse?
(INTEGRATION)
10. Dramatize a situation that show kindness to the old and weak ones. (CREATION)

Questions prepared by:

JANE P. CASANO T-I
Malangas District

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THE KINGFISHER AND THE CAT

Taken from: Developing Reading Power 4
One fine morning, a kingfisher sat on a branch of a tree.
She was busy eating a fresh fish which she caught in the river.
A hungry cat ran under the tree and asked a piece of it. The kingfisher did not want to share
the fish.
The cat was very hungry so she thought of a way to get the fish from the kingfisher.
She asked the kingfisher to sing.
The silly kingfisher could not sing at all. But she was so flattered that she opened
her mouth and tried. Of course she dropped the fish.
The cat gulped it down hurriedly. Then she ran away laughing.

Motive Question: Who sat on a branch of a tree?

1. Who sat on a branch? (LITERAL) (kingfisher)
2. What was the kingfisher eating? (LITERAL) (fresh fish)
3. Who asked a piece of fish from the kingfisher? (LITERAL) (hungry cat)
4. What did the hungry cat think to be able to get the fish from the kingfisher?
(LITERAL) (She asked the kingfisher to sing)
5. What did the kingfisher do to be able to sing? (LITERAL) (She opened her mouth
and dropped the fish.)
6. What could have happened if the kingfisher did not open her mouth?
(INTERPRETATION) (She wouldn’t have dropped the fish.)

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 7. What happened when she dropped the fish? (LITERAL) (The cat gulped down the
fish hurriedly.)
8. If you were the kingfisher how would you feel losing your food? (INTEGRATION)
(sad, frustrated, feels sorry/regret)
9. What is the lesson of the story? (EVALUATION) (Do not be fooled by false flattery.
Think before you do.
10. Role play the best part of the story. (CREATION)

Questions prepared by:

JANE P. CASANO T I
Malangas District

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THE YOUNG CRAB AND HIS MOTHER

By: Aesop

"Why in the world do you walk sideways like that?" said a Mother Crab to her son.
"You should always walk straight forward with your toes turned out."

"Show me how to walk, mother dear," answered the little Crab obediently, "I want to
learn."

So the old Crab tried and tried to walk straight forward. But she could walk sideways
only, like her son. And when she wanted to turn her toes out she tripped and fell on her
nose.

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Motive Question: Who walk sideways?
1. Who walked sideways? (LITERAL) (young crab)

2.What did mother tell to young crab when he walks sideways? (LITERAL)
(“You should always walk straight forward with your toes turned out.”)

3.What did mother crab do to help young crab walk straight forward? (LITERAL)
(old crab tried and tried to walk straight forward)

4.What happened to the old crab when she tried to walk forward? (LITERAL) (she tripped and
fell on her nose because she could only walk sideways)

5.What was the reaction of the old crab when she tripped and fell on her nose?
(INTERPRETATION) (disappointed)

6.If you were the old crab, what other ways can you do for your son to help him walk straight
forward? (INTEGRATION) (varied answers)

7.Which part of the story did you like best? Why? (EVALUATION) (varied answers)

8. Act out how a crab walks while singing the song “Tong Tong Tong Pakitong-kitong”.
(CREATION)

“Tong Tong Tong Pakitong-kitong”

Tong tong tong tong, pakitong-kitong
Mangrove crab in the sea, very big and delicious.
Hard to get one’s fingers on because it really bites.

Questions prepared by:

JANE P. CASANO T-I
Malangas Central SPED Center

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A BUDDING PAINTER
(Taken from the book “Developing Reading Power,1989”)
Jaime is only eleven years old but he knows how to appreciate work of art. He visits
museums and art galleries with his father who is a painter himself.
Sometimes, Jaime would get his father’s brushes and paint whatever picture may
come to his mind. He can paint beautiful scenery.
One day, he went with his grandmother to the province. The wide horizon, the green
fields, the rugged mountains and the peace and quiet of the countryside gave him the
inspiration to paint.

Motive Question: Who was eleven years old?

1. Who was eleven years old? (LITERAL) (Jaime)
2. What did Jaime love to appreciate? (Literal) (works of art)

3. What did Jaime do to see works of art? (LITERAL) (Jaime visited museums and art
galleries)

4. Who was with Jaime in visiting museums and art galleries? (LITERAL) (Jaime’s father
who was a painter)

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5. How did Jaime learn painting? (LITERAL) (Sometimes Jaime would get his father’s
brushes and do painting)

6. How did Jaime feel towards painting? (INTERPRETATION) (Jaime showed his
love/eagerness towards painting)

7. How did Jaime show his love/eagerness in painting? (LITERAL) (Jaime painted
whatever picture may come to his mind and painted beautiful scenery)

8. How will you describe Jaime if he can paint beautiful scenery? (EVALUATION) (Jaime
is a good painter)

9. What inspired Jaime to paint beautiful scenery in the countryside? (LITERAL) (the
quietness and peacefulness of the beautiful scenery of the countryside)

10. Where will be the best place for you to paint beautiful scenery? (INTEGRATION) (have
many answers, it depends on the pupils’ characterization of the character)

11. Draw a beautiful scenery that you like most. (CREATIVE)

Questions prepared by:

JEROME B. ALBAN,T-I
Malangas District

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THE TWO PAINTERS

(Taken from the book “Developing Reading Power, 1989”)
When Jose Rizal and Juan Luna were studying in Madrid, they lived together in a
boarding house. They used to play jokes with each other.
Juan Luna woke up early one morning and saw that Rizal was still asleep. He hid
one of his slippers and drew one exactly it on the card board. When Jose woke up, he tried
to put on his slippers but he found out one was made out of cardboard. “I know who painted
this. It is nicely done,” he said.
One day, Juan Luna was out with his friends. Jose decided to draw the content of
Juan’s room on the closed door with the permission of the landlady. When Luna arrived, he
went directly to his room. He bumped his head on the closed door. “You are a good
painter,” Juan told Rizal.

Motive Question: Who were studying in Madrid?

1. Who were studying in Madrid? (LITERAL)
(Jose Rizal and Juan Luna were studying in Madrid)

2. Where did Jose Rizal and Juan Luna live in Madrid? (LITERAL)
(in a boarding house)

3. What happened in the boarding house while Rizal was still asleep? (LITERAL)
(Juan Luna hid one of Rizal slippers and drew one exactly it on the card board)

4. Why did Juan Luna hide one of Rizal slippers and draw one exactly it on the card
board? (EVALUATIVE)
(to play trick, to fool or to deceive Rizal)

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5. What did Rizal feel when he was deceived by Juan Luna? (INTERPRETATION)
(felt sad, happy with the trick and etc.)

6. What attitude did Juan Luna show with his trick? (EVALUATIVE)
(playful)

7. What was the reaction of Rizal to his playful friend? (INTERPRETATION)

(Rizal decided to make another creative trick)

8. What was the creative trick of Rizal? (LITERAL)

(to draw the content of Juan’s room on the closed door with the permission of the
landlady)

9. What was the result of Rizal’s trick? (EVALUATION)

(successful or triumphant)

10. If you were Rizal, how would trick back Juan Luna? (INTEGRATION)
(have many answers, it depends on the pupils’ characterization of the character)

11. Make another possible title of the story. (CREATIVE)

Questions prepared by:

JEROME B. ALBAN,T-I
Malangas District

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“THE BUNDLE OF STICKS”

(Aesop for Children,1919)

A certain Father had a family of Sons, who were forever quarrelling among
themselves. No words he could say did the least good, so he cast about in his mind for
some very striking example that should make them see that discord would lead them to
misfortune.

One day when the quarrelling had been much more violent than usual and each of
the Sons was moping in a surly manner, he asked one of them to bring him a bundle of
sticks. Then handing the bundle to each of his Sons in turn he told them to try to break it.
But although each one tried his best, none was able to do so.

The Father then untied the bundle and gave the sticks to his Sons to break one by
one. This they did very easily.

"My Sons," said the Father, "do you not see how certain it is that if you agree with
each other and help each other, it will be impossible for your enemies to injure you? But if
you are divided among yourselves, you will be no stronger than a single stick in that
bundle."
Motive Question: Who were quarrelling among themselves?

1. Who were quarrelling among themselves? (LITERAL)

(sons of the father)

2. What did the father do when the quarrel turn more violent than the usual?
(LITERAL)
(the father asked one of his sons to bring a bundle of sticks)

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3. What did the father do with the bundle of sticks? (LITERAL)
(the father handed the bundle of sticks to each of his sons and told them
to break it)

4. Why did the father tell them to break the bundle of sticks? (INTERPRETATION)
(to show how strong the sticks were when they were grouped as bundle)

5. Why did the father untie the bundle of sticks and give the sticks to his sons to
break them one by one? (INTERPRETATION)
(to show how weak the sticks were when not in group or not in bundle)

6. What was the purpose of the author in comparing the bundle of sticks to
strength? (EVALUATION)
(the bundle of sticks shows unity, cooperation and partnership)

7. If you were one of the sons of the father, how would you show unity, cooperation
and partnership? (INTEGRATION)
(have many answers, it depends on the pupils’ characterization of the
character)

8. Write a possible ending of the story. (CREATIVE)

Questions prepared by:

JEROME B. ALBAN,T-I
Malangas District

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“BONE CRAZY”
(Taken from the book “365 Stories and Rhymes, 2015”)

Alfie sat his basket chewing on a large bone. Mmm! It tasted good. When he had
chewed it for long enough, he took it down to the bottom of the garden, to bury it in his
favourite spot beneath the old oak tree. He didn’t see next door’s dog, Ferdy watching him
through a hole in the fence.
The next day, when Alfie went up to dig up his bone, it was gone! He dug all around,
but it was nowhere to be found. Then he spied a trail of muddy paws prints leading to the
fence, and guessed what had happened. Alfie was too big to fit through the fence and get
his bone back, so he thought of a plan, instead. Next day he buried another bone. This
time, he knew Ferdy was watching him.
Later Alfie hid and watched as Ferdy crept into the garden and started to dig up the
bone. Suddenly, Ferdy yelped in pain. The bone had bitten his nose! He flew across the
garden and through the fence, leaving the bone behind.
Alfie’s friend Mole crept out from where the bone was buried. How the two friends
laughed at the trick! And from then on, Ferdy always kept safely to his side of the fence.

Motive Question: What was chewing on a large bone?

1. What was chewing on a large bone? (LITERAL)
(Alfie was chewing on a large bone)
2. What did Alfie do after he had chewed the bone for long enough? (LITERAL)
(Alfie buried the large bone beneath the old oak tree in the bottom of the garden)
3. Why did Alfie bury the large bone in his favourite spot beneath the old oak tree?
(INTERPRETATION) (to keep the bone safe)

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4. What happened to the bone that Alfie buried? (LITERAL)
(the bone was gone)
5. What did he do after finding out that the bone was gone? (LITERAL)
(Alfie spied on the trail of muddy paws print leading to the fence)
6. What did the spying of trail of muddy paws print say about the attitude of Alfie?
(EVALUATION) (Alfie was observant and critical before making
conclusions/predictions)
7. What did Alfie do to prove his prediction? (LITERAL)
(Alfie made a plan to catch the stealer in a bait)
8. What was caught in Alfie’s bait? (LITERAL)
(Ferdy was caught in a bait)
9. Why did Ferdy yelp in pain? (INTERPRETATION)
(Mole had bitten the nose of Ferdy)
10. Why did Mole and Alfie laugh to Ferdy? (LITERAL)
(because Ferdy was tricked by Mole and Alfie’s in their bait)
11. If you were Mole and Alfie, what would you do to catch Ferdy? (INTEGRATION)
(have many answers, it depends on the pupils’ characterization of the
character)
12. Make a short drama about the whole story. (CREATIVE)

Questions prepared by:

JEROME B. ALBAN,T-I
Malangas District

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HOME AGAIN
(Taken from New Pathways to Reading Skills, page 63)

Joey got off the train as it stopped at the small station of his town. He sniffed the air
which was so refreshing after the polluted air in the city. He saw his brother, Noel, waving at
him from the station. The brothers walked to the waiting tricycle with Joey’s bag at the back.
“How nice it is to be home again!” Joey said. “There’s the old sawmill where we used
to play Hide and Seek, and the fields laden with ripening grains of rice. And look, the Heron
has not left the carabao’s back.” It all seem to welcome him.
When the brothers reached home, Joey heard the cackling of the hens and ducks.
And there at the door were his father, mother, brothers and sisters all with open arms
happy to see and to welcome him. For Joey, this was the happiest day in his life

Motive Question: Who got off the train as it stopped at the small station of the town?
1. Who got off the train as it stopped at the small station of the town? (LITERAL)
(Joey)

2. Who met Joey in the train station? (LITERAL) (his brother, Noel)
3. What vehicle did the Joey and Noel ride on toward home? (LITERAL)
(motorcycle)
4. What did Joey see on his way while riding a motorcycle? (LITERAL)
(The old sawmill, the fields laden with ripening grains of rice and the heron at the
carabao’s back)

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5. What do you think is in Joey’s mind when he noticed the old sawmill, the fields
laden with ripening grains of rice and the heron at the carabao’s back?
(INTERPRETATION) Answers may vary: (it recalls his memories when he was
younger and he felt welcomed)

6. Who welcomed Joey when he got home? (LITERAL) (the hens and the ducks;
His father, mother, brothers and sisters)

7. How did Joey consider the time when he reached home? (LITERAL)(the
happiest day of his life)

8. If you were Joey, would you feel happy if you are welcomed by your pets and
family members? (INTEGRATION) answers may vary (Yes especially when I
have arrived home from a long-time of not seeing your family.)

9. Where do you think Joey came from the long-time of not coming home?
(INTERPRETATION)answer may vary (Came from a distant place where he
worked or studied)

10. What is the mode of Joey throughout the whole story? (EVALUATION) (excited)

11. Role play a scene showing the feeling of excitement when a family member has
come home. (CREATIVE)

Questions prepared by:

RUEL A. MIFLORES, T- I
Malangas District

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NOT ALL THAT GLITTERS IS GOLD

(Taken from New Pathways to Reading Skills, page 56)

Farmer Juan was excited. He could hardly eat or sleep. His friend, Jose, wrote him
from the city telling him to come. There are many jobs waiting for him and it is very easy to
get rich in the city. One doesn’t need to work under the sun like farmers do and people there
get big salaries. When Farmer Juan told this to his family at supper his eldest son, Ben, said,
“Please, Father, look at your rice fields, your work animals, the vegetables in our yard and
fruit trees around our house. Can you afford to leave all these, Father? Are you sure you will
have a job in the city and like it, too? Oh! Father, don’t be attracted by the glitter of the city.
There you will be among strangers and all kinds of people. Don’t exchange our happy life
here in the farm with the glitter of the city. Here all peace and the land we cultivate will be
enough for the rest of our lives.” His Father understood.

Motive Question: Who was excited and could hardly eat or sleep?

1. Who was excited? (LITERAL) (Farmer Juan)

2. What made farmer Juan felt excited? (LITERAL)

(He received a letter from a friend, Jose.)

3. What was the message of the letter that he recieved? (INTERPRETATION)

(Jose invited Farmer Juan to come to the city)

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4. How did Jose describe the city as he invited Juan through a letter? (LITERAL)
(There are many jobs and it is very easy to get rich in the city. One doesn’t need
to work under the sun like farmers do and people there get big salaries.)

5. How did Ben, eldest son of Farmer Juan respond when he told about the letter of
Jose and the good things about the city? (LITERAL) (The eldest son, Ben, told
his father not to be attracted by the glitters of the city)
6. What was the intention of Ben when he said, “Don’t be attracted by the glitters of
the City?” (INTERPRETATION) (Answer may vary) (He wanted to make his
father realized his point-of-view that not all opportunities in life can result to good
things as what we wanted them to be.)

7. How did Ben make his father realized his point-of-view? (EVALUATION) (He
made comparison between their present life as farmer and the possible life
they’re going to have in the city when he said:

“Please, Father, look at your rice fields, your work animals, the vegetables in our
yard and fruit trees around our house. Can you afford to leave all these, Father?
Are you sure you will have a job in the city and like it, too? Oh! Father, don’t be
attracted by the glitter of the city. There you will be among strangers and all kinds
of people. Don’t exchange our happy life here in the farm with the glitter of the
city. Here all peace and the land we cultivate will be enough for the rest of our
lives.”)

8. What could be the decision of Farmer Juan? Why? (INTERPRETATION)

(Answer may vary) (He will answer the letter of Jose but refusing his invitation,
because he had realized what his son was saying not to be attracted by the
glitters of the city.)

9. What do you think were the values that the author wanted to express?
(INTEGRATION) (Contentment, critical in making decisions and do not be easily
attracted to opportunities when you are not sure about it.)

10. Make a list of the differences between life living in a farm and life living in a city.
(CREATIVE)

Questions Prepared By:

RUEL A. MIFLORES, T - I
Malangas District

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THE CRIPPLED BOY

(Taken from New Pathways to Reading Skills, page 79)

A new family had moved to the vacant house opposite Mike’s house. Mike was happy
he would have playmates but how disappointed he was when he saw that the only boy in the
family, Dindo, is crippled and walked on crutches. So Mike would go to the window and make
faces at the pale face of the boy in the opposite house. Mike’s mother called him and told
him not to be mean to the boy who had lost one foot through an accident. But Mike who was
really men and cruel continued to tease Dindo. One day Mike was not content to just make
faces at Dindo through their window. He ran on the street to make faces at the crippled boy.
Just at that moment a fast car came along. Mike didn’t see it but the cripple did. He hobbled
on his crutches and pulled Mike safely. The crippled boy and saved Mike’s life. From then
on, they became fast friends, and Mike learned to be good and friendly to all people around
him.

Motive Question: Who had moved the vacant house opposite to Mike’s house?

1. Who had moved the vacant house opposite to Mike’s house? (LITERAL)
(A new family)

2. What were Mike’s reactions upon seeing the new family? (LITERAL)
(Happy but disappointed)

3. Why do you think Mike was disappointed? (INTERPRETATION)

(the only boy in the family, Dindo, can’t play with because he is crippled)

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4. What did Mike do to the crippled boy? (LITERAL) (he make faces)

5. What were Mike’s attitudes when he makes faces? (LITERAL)

(mean and cruel)

6. What made Mike learn the lesson that it’s not good to be mean and cruel?
(EVALUATION) (when the crippled boy saved his life)

7. How do you describe the attitude of the crippled boy after saving Mike?
(INTERPRETATION) (good and friendly)

8. If you were Mike, what do you do to repay the goodness of the crippled boy?
(INTEGRATION) Answer may vary: (to ask sorry, show gratitude and be a good
friend to the crippled boy)

9. How do you want to show gratitude to a friend? (INTEGRATION)

Answer may vary: (helping him in times of need or sending a letter with a thank
you message)

10. With a pair of scissors, cut out a heart-shaped colored paper and write on it a
letter of thanks to a good friend. (CREATIVE)

Questions Prepared by:

RUEL A. MIFLORES
Malangas District

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THE WHISTLING BOY

(Taken from New Pathways to Reading Skills, page 81)
The children in the neighborhood were having a party. They had invited a boy to the
party because he had just come to the town to live and they thought he must be lonely. All
the children were playing games, “Follow the Leader,” Blind Man’s Buff, Hide and Seek and
many other games. They asked the boy to play but he only put his hands in his pockets, and
whistled.
At the dinner table, they asked him if he liked chicken, he whistled. Whenever they
asked him if he liked ice cream or when he was given his plate of food he only whistled. The
girls thought him funny and they giggled. They felt very sorry for him but still he wouldn’t say
anything. When the boy got home, he felt very badly as many shy people do, because they
were so shy and didn’t know what to say. So he cried himself to sleep.

Motive Question: Who were having a party?

1. Who were having a party? (LITERAL) (The children in the neighborhood)

2. Who was invited by the children to join the party? (LITERAL)

(the boy who just came to the town to live)

3. What did the boy do in the party? (LITERAL)

(He only put his hand in his pockets and whistled)

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4. Which part of the story the children observed that the boy did not reply a word
but only put his hand in his pockets and whistled? (EVALUATION)
 when they asked the boy to play, he whistled
 when they asked if he liked the chicken, he whistled
 when they asked if he liked ice cream he, whistled
 when he was given his plate of food, he whistled

5. How did the girls find the whistling of the boy? (LITERAL) (the girls found him
funny and they giggled)

6. What advice could you give to the girls who find the boy funny and made them
giggled? (INTEGRATION) (get to know the boy why he acted that way and why
he only whistled)

7. Why do you think the boy acted that way and why he only whistled?
(INTERPRETATION) (because he is shy)

8. If you were one of the children, how can you help the boy not to be shy?
(INTEGRATION) (Answers may vary)
 Talk to the boy frequently;
 tell him funny stories;
 And show that you wanted him to be your friend.

9. What do you think is the purpose of the author in sharing this story?
(EVALUATION)
Answer may vary:
 Encourage children to overcome shyness;
 Learning how to make friends;
 And getting to know each other

10. Write a letter about a classmate whom you observed to be shy and encourage
him/her to overcome his/her shyness. (CREATIVE)

Questions prepared by,

RUEL A. MIFLORES
Malangas District

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SPRING WALK
Emily’s Elementary Resource

It had been a long winter. When spring came, Ben was so excited to go
outside. He went for a walk in the woods with his mom. He smelled the fresh clean
air. He saw lots of little critters like baby bunnies, deer, and butterflies. Then Ben
saw some flowers. He picked the flowers and hid them. Ben shouted, “Surprise!” He
gave the flowers to his mom. Ben’s mom smiled.

Motive question: Who was excited to go out?

1. Who was excited to go out? (LITERAL) (Ben)

2. Why was Ben excited to go out? (LITERAL) (he wanted to go for a walk in the
woods with his mom)

3. What did Ben see when he went for a walk in the woods with his mom?
(LITERAL) (He saw lots of little critters, like baby bunnies, deer, butterflies and
flowers.)

4. What did he do with the flowers?(LITERAL) (He picked them)

5. Why did he pick the flowers? ( LITERAL) (He gave it to his mom.)

6. What was the reaction of Ben’s mom when he gave her the flowers? (LITERAL)
(She smiled)

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7. Why do you think Ben’s mom smiled when he gave her the flowers?
(INTERPRETATION) (Because she was surprise and happy)

8. If you were Ben, what else can you do to make your mom happy?
(INTEGRATION) (to obey her all the time)

9. How important it is to obey our parents? (EVALUATION) (It is very important

because being obedient will make our parents glad and contented. Our parents
will not drive us to a wrong road instead they will lead us to a right path.)

10. Write a letter to your parents promising that you will always obey them.
(CREATIVE)

Questions prepared by:

CAMRALYN J. JIMENEZ
Naga District

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MONKEY BUSINESS
Aesop’s Fables

A monkey climbed the roof of a house and entertained the people who had
gathered below to watch it, with its antics.
After it had gone, an ass who craved popularity climbed the roof and tried to
perform the same tricks.
In the process, it dislodged and broke several tiles. The owner of the house
was furious.
His servants went up, drove the ass down, and beat it black and blue.
Actions that suit others may not suit you. Be yourself.
Motive question: Who climbed the roof?
1. Who climbed the roof? (LITERAL) (monkey)

2. Why did the monkey climb the roof? (LITERAL)

(To entertain the people)

3. Who tried to entertain the people aside from the monkey? (LITERAL (Ass)

4. Why did the ass try to entertain people?(LITERAL) (for popularity)

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5. What happened to ass while performing for popularity? (LITERAL) (it
dislodged and broke several tiles)

6. How did the owner of the house feel when he broke some tiles? (LITERAL)
(furious)

7. What did he do when he got furious? (LITERAL) (He asked the servants to
drove the ass down, and beat it black and blue)

8. If you were the ass, what will you do to protect yourself from these servants?
(INTEGRATION)

9. Why do you think the ass dislodge and broke some tiles?
(INTERPRETATION) (because he was not expert in doing the tricks and he’s
heavier than the monkey)

10. Is imitating someone’s action good? Why? (LITERAL) (No, because actions
that suit others may not suit to you. Be yourself)

11. Do you like how the story ended? Why? (EVALUATION)

(Yes, because the ass learned that he cannot do all things and imitating
someone is not good)

12. Write a letter to a friend who likes to imitate someone.

Draw the ass doing tricks on the roof.
(CREATIVE)

Questions prepared by:

CAMRALYN J. JIMENEZ
Naga District

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THE LION'S BAD BREATH

Aesop’s Fables

Long ago, there lived a lion in a dense forest. One morning his wife told him that his
breath was bad and unpleasant. The lion became very angry and got embarrassed to hear
this comment. He wanted to check this fact with his councilors, as well. So he summoned
them one by one to his court.
First, came the sheep. “Hello friend sheep," said the lion, opening his mouth wide,
"tell me, if my mouth smells bad? “The sheep thought that king lion wanted an honest
answer from him, so he said, "Yes, Your Majesty. There seems to be something wrong with
your breath."
This plain speak did not go well with king lion. He pounced upon the sheep, killed
him and ate him.
Then king lion called the wolf and said, "What do you think? Do I have a bad
breath?"
The wolf knew the fate his colleague, the sheep, had met. He wanted to be very
cautious in answering a royal question.
So, the wolf said, "Who says that Your Majesty's breath is unpleasant. It's as sweet
as the smell of roses."
When the king lion heard the reply he roared in anger and immediately attacked the
wolf and killed it. "The flatterer!" growled king lion.
Finally, came the turn of the fox, who was lion's third councilor.
When the fox came, the lion asked him the same question.
The fox was well aware of the fate of his two colleagues. So he coughed and
cleared his throat again and again and then said, "Your Majesty, I have a bad cold. Due to
this, I can't smell anything, pleasant or unpleasant."
The king lion spared the fox's life.

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Motive question: Who had a bad breath?

1. Who had a bad breath?(LITERAL) (the Lion)

2. What happened to the lion when he heard the comment about his breath?
(LITERAL) (The lion became very angry and got embarrassed)

3. What did the lion do when he got angry and embarrassed? (LITERAL)
(He wanted to check the fact with his councillors. So he summoned them one by
one to his court.)

4. Who were the councillors? (LITERAL) (Sheep, wolf and fox)

5. Who among the three councillors was able to save themselves from the
lion?(LITERAL) (fox)

6. How did the fox save his life from the lion? (INTERPRETATION)
(He was able to save his life by not giving an honest answer)

7. What characteristics did the fox show in the story? (INTERPRETATION) (clever)

8. Why would you say that the fox is a clever animal? (EVALUATION) (because
among the three councillors he was the only one who thought of an answer that
spared his life so, that makes him clever)

9. If you were one of the councillors, would you also tell the truth even if it will cause
you your life? Why? (INTEGRATION)

10. Re-enact your most favourite part of the story. (CREATIVE)

Questions Prepared by:

CAMRALYN J. JIMENEZ
Naga District

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THE SLAVE AND THE LION

Aesop’s Fables

A rich man had a slave. The man was very cruel to him. So the slave became sick
of his cruel treatment. He decided to run away from his master.
He got a chance and ran away to a forest. There he hid himself in a cave. As he lay
there thinking, he heard the groaning of the lion.
He was frightened. As the lion came near, he saw that he was limping. The lion
approached the slave and held out his paw.
The slave saw that his paw was swollen and a thorn was stuck in it. The slave drew
out the thorn very gently. The lion was relieved of pain and went away. Afterwards they
became friends.
By chance the slave was arrested by his master's men. He was brought to his
master who ordered his men to put him before a hungry lion. The day for punishment was
fixed.
The people of the town were invited to see the wonderful fight. The lion was freed
from the cage to pounce upon the slave when he recognized him.
He now advanced slowly towards him and began to lick his hands out of love. It was
the same lion, his friend. The slave too, patted him.
It was a wonderful sight for the people. The lion was given to him as a reward. The
slave was set free.

Motive Question: Who ran away from his master?

1. Who ran away from his master? (LITERAL) (slave)

2. Why did the slave run away? (LITERAL) (He became sick of his master’s cruel
treatment.)

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3. Where did the slave go when he became sick of his master’s cruel treatment?
(LITERAL) (to a cave in a forest)

4. What did he see in the cave? (LITERAL) ( lion with a swollen paw)

5. What did he do to the swollen paw of the lion? (LITERAL) (drew out the thorn
very gently)

6. What did the lion feel after the thorn was removed? (LITERAL) (relieved of pain
and went away)

7. What happened to the slave when the lion went away? (LITERAL) (got arrested
by his master's men)

8. Where did the men bring the slave? (LITERAL)( to his master)

9. What did the master order to do to him?(LITERAL) ( to put before a hungry lion
for punishment)

10. Did the lion eat the slave? Why? (INTERPRETATION)(no, because the lion
recognized him as his friend)

11. If you were the lion, would you still recognize your friendship even if you are very
hungry? Why?(INTEGRATION) (Yes, because friends don’t hurt each other)

12. What was the lesson that you’ve learned from the two friends? (EVALUATION)(if
you are kind to others, they will also be kind to you)

13. Write a Thank You letter to someone who did amazing things that saved you
from a difficult situation. (CREATIVE)

Questions Prepared by:

CAMRALYN J. JIMENEZ
Naga District

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Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp

Retold by Arbee Jan Serafin

Aladdin lost his father when he was young, leaving him in the sole care of his
mother. Aladdin was about to fetch water when a witch disguised as a magician approached
him. The magician offered Aladdin a large sum of money. He wanted to escape poverty so
he accepted it and accompanied the magician, who asked him to get a lamp. Aladdin followed
his order. He went down through a narrow stair towards a dark cave to look for the lamp.
The magician gave him a ring. Aladdin was able to get the lamp. He was about to hand in
the lamp to the magician when he felt something scary. He suspected the magician would do
something bad to him. When Aladdin refused to hand the lamp, the magician quickly closed
the cave’s door.
Out of fear he accidentally rubbed the lamp. He was shocked when a genie came
out of the lamp. “I am the genie of the lamp. Make a wish!” the genie said. Aladdin said he
wanted to go home. With a blink of an eye he was already in front of his mother. They wished
for food, clothing and furniture. The genie granted them all. They lived with contentment and
happiness since then.
One day, Aladdin met the king’s daughter. He fell in love with her. He told his
mother that he wanted to marry the princess.”That’s impossible!” his mother blurted. The
King was impressed when Aladdin gifted him with 40 jars filed with precious gems. He
consented with her daughter and Aladdin’s marriage. The magician learned where Aladdin
was. He wanted to get back the lamp. The princess was not aware that it was the magic
lamp, which she sold to the magician. The magician ordered the genie to bring Aladdin’s wife
to his palace.
The princess suddenly disappeared. Aladdin did not know what to do. Aladdin
accidentally rubbed the ring. The genie came out from the ring. The genie brought him to the
mansion of the magician .Aladdin saw the princess by the window. He asked her to get the
lamp. The princess planned a way to get it back. The princess gave the lamp to Aladdin.
Aladdin asked the genie of the lamp to bring them back to the palace. Aladdin realized there
was something more than the magic lamp. It was his princess wife.

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Motive question: Who lost his father when he was young?
1. Who lost his father when he was young? ( LITERAL) ( Aladdin)
2. Who disguised as a magician? (LITERAL) (a witch)
2. What did the witch offer to Aladdin? (LITERAL) (a large sum of money)
3. Why did the witch offer a large sum of money to Aladdin? ( LITERAL) (because he wanted
Aladdin to get the lamp in the cave)
4. What happened after Aladdin got the lamp in the cave? ( LITERAL) (he was locked inside the
cave)
5. Who helped Aladdin when he was locked inside the cave? (LITERAL) (the genie)
6. How did the genie help Aladdin to be out of the cave? (LITERAL) (he granted Aladdin’s wish
to be home)
7. What happened next after the genie granted Aladdin’s wish? (LITERAL) (Aladdin and his
mother lived with contentment and happiness)
8. Do you think Aladdin lived with contentment and happiness? Why? (INTERPRETATION) (No,
because he felt emptiness in his heart)
9. What did Aladdin do to fill the emptiness in his heart?( LITERAL) (marry the princess)
9. What happened when the magician learned about the marriage of Aladdin and the princess?
(LITERAL) (the magician ordered the genie to bring Aladdin’s wife to his palace)

10. If you were Aladdin’s wife, how could you escape from the magician’s palace? (
INTEGRATION) ( I will use tricks to escape from the lamp)
11. What role did the magic lamp play in the story? (EVALUATION)
(The magic lamp was the reason why the genie and other characters met.)
12. If you were given the magic lamp in a day, list down the things that you will do. (CREATIVE)

Questions prepared by:

EDNA L. PADILLA
Naga District

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Harry and the Golden Torch

Retold by: Ofelia E. Concepcion

Harry was the son of Eman and Dez, both magicians. Their greatest enemy was
Lucifero, a sorcerer. Harry’s parents were sent on a secret mission that’s why he was left
alone. Nedie, family friend, took care of Harry. He knew Lucifero’s plan to kill him.”Get the
golden torch. It will shield you from Lucifero”, Nedie told Harry. “Where will I see the golden
torch?”, he asked. “In the Valley of Dreams,” Nedie said. Harry went to the valley of Dreams.
He wanted to get the torch so he could fight with Lucifero.
While walking in the woods, Harry saw a bear. A big chain was tied around its
body. He took pity of the bear. He freed it. He was aghast when the bear was finally set free.
It changed into a winged man. He showed Harry the shortcut to the Valley of Dreams. The
gate guards stopped Harry. “Mortals are not allowed here!” they said. “Let him in!” a powerful
voice said. Harry saw the winged man. The winged man was the person in command of the
Valley of Dreams. ” Only a person like you can challenge Lucifero.”
The winged man showed Harry the golden torch. “Only those who can lift it will
receive the power of the torch.” Harry walked towards the torch nervously. Harry has a good
heart so he was able to lift the torch easily. Only people with pure hearts could get the golden
torch. Harry used the golden torch to fight Lucifero.” Aaah! Lucifero howled as balls of fire
from the torch caught him. Harry knew Lucifero was immortal but he was prepared for his
return. As long as he had the golden torch, he was safe from the forces of evils.

Motive Question: Who was the son of Eman and Dez ?

1. Who was the son of Eman and Dez? (LITERAL) (Harry)
2. Why was Harry left alone? (LITERAL) (his parents were sent to a secret mission)
3. Who took care of Harry while his parents were sent to a mission? (LITERAL )(Nedie, a family
friend)

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4. What did Nedie know about Lucifero? LITERAL (a plan to kill Harry)
5. What could stop Lucifero’s plan from killing Harry? LITERAL (the golden torch)
6. Where can Harry see the golden torch? LITERAL (in the Valley of Dreams)
7. Who helped Harry get the golden torch in the Valley of Dreams? LITERAL (winged man)
8. Why did the winged – man say “Only a person like you can challenge Lucifero,” to Harry?
INTERPRETATION (because he trusted Harry that he can get the golden torch.)
9. What does having a good heart mean in getting the golden torch? EVALUATION (The golden
torch is too powerful that it might be used in doing bad things.)
10. How will you show to Harry the benefits of using the golden torch to defeat Lucifero?
(INTEGRATION)
11. Dramatize the part when Harry pulled off the golden torch. CREATIVE

Questions prepared by:

EDNA L. PADILLA
Naga District

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The Great Big Turnip

Retold by: Jacqueline Marino

There was once a farmer who was so fond of turnips. He was so happy when
somebody gave him a turnip seed. He immediately planted it. The farmer had a beautiful
dream that night. The turnip he planted turned so big like a giant plant. The farmer was
shocked to wake up the next morning. His dream came true.
The farmer could not believe his eyes. He wasted no time in examining the turnip. He
decided to harvest it at once. The farmer called his wife to help him. The woman was
surprised to see the giant turnip. She helped her husband. No matter how hard they pulled,
they could not get the giant plant. When their eldest saw them, he likewise helped to pull it
out. The young by called on her youngest sister. “Help us out here!” Moments later the whole
family were already helping each other in pulling out the giant turnip.
But their collective effort was still not enough. When their pet dog saw them, it also
helped out in pulling the massive plant. The pet cat was confused why there was nobody
inside the house. When it saw them, the cat also joined the whole family. In no time, the
mouth’s mouse friend also joined them in pulling out the giant turnip.
They were all thrown out on impact when the giant turnip was finally pulled out. The
farmer, the wife, the eldest son, the youngest daughter, he pet cat and his mouse friend went
tumbling down. At last, they could now eat the giant turnip.

Motive question: Who was so fond of turnip?

1. Who was so fond of turnip? (LITERAL) (a farmer)
2. What was the farmer had that night? (LITERAL) (a beautiful dream )
3. What was the beautiful dream of the farmer about? (LITERAL) (the turnip he planted
turned so big like a giant plant)

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4. What did the farmer feel when he saw the turnip he planted turn so big like a giant
plant? (INTERPRETATION) (surprised)
6. Who helped the farmer when he was surprised? (LITERAL) (his wife)
7. Who helped the farmer and the wife pulled the turnip? (LITERAL) (the eldest, the
young, and the youngest daughters)
8. Who helped the eldest, the young and the youngest pulled the turnip? (LITERAL)
(the dog, cat and the mouse)
9. What happened when everyone pulled out the turnip? (LITERAL) (they were all
thrown out on impact)
10. What does pulling off the giant turnip by the entire members of the family mean?
(EVALUATION) (It showed unity and cooperation of the family to get a goal.)
11. If you were a member of the family of the farmer, what will you do to help the family
have something to eat? (INTEGRATIVE)
12. Demonstrate a family that cooperates to one another in pulling off a turnip.
CREATIVE

Questions prepared by:

EDNA L. PADILLA MT-I
Naga District

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The Three Wishes

Retold by: Darlyn Ti Kieng
A wood cutter went to the forest to gather firewood. He looked for an old tree to cut
down. He was about to chop an old tree when an elf suddenly jumped out from a hole in it.
“Please don’t .This is my home!” I have magical powers. I will grant your three wishes if you
will not cut down this tree.” The woodcutter spared the tree.
The woodcutter told his wife that he met an elf. He also told her about the three
wishes.”You’re just dreaming,” his wife said. “ How I wish we can have delicious sausages, “
the wife said when they were eating their meal that night. They were both speechless when
a string of sausages appeared from nowhere. “There really are three wishes!” they both
exclaimed. “Why did you wish for sausages? You could have wished for gold!” the angry
woodcutter said. “I wish these sausages would get stuck up on your nose. Before he could
finish his wish the sausages flew towards his wife. The sausages find their way to her nose.
The woodcutter laughed heartily. “Help me!”The wife cried out because the sausages kept
sticking on her nose.
The woodcutter felt pity for his wife. He helped her removed the sausages that had
stuck on her nose. They could not take out the sausages. The wife was already screaming
and was about to faint in pain.”I wish the sausages would leave your nose, “the woodcutter
said. Suddenly her nose was free from sausages .And even if they had not even a single
gold nugget, they were happy that they had sausages for dinner.

Motive question: Who went to the forest to gather firewood?

1. Who went to the forest to gather firewood? (LITERAL) (a wood cutter)
2. What did the wood cutter about to do to an old tree?( LITERAL) (chop it )

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3. Why was the woodcutter not able to chop the old tree? (LITERAL) (because an elf
suddenly jumped out from the hole)
4. What was the reaction of the woodcutter when an elf suddenly jumped out from the
hole and asked him not to cut down the tree? (INTERPRETATION) (he felt pity towards
the elf)
5. How did he show that he felt pity towards the elf? (LITERAL) (he spared the tree)
6. What did the elf give to the wood cutter when he spared the tree?
( LITERAL) (three wishes)

7. What did the woodcutter realize about the three wishes? (INTERPRETATION ) (the
three wishes were true)
8. Why do you say that the three wishes were true? ( INTERPRETATION)
(because whatever they said really happened)
9. If the wood cutter believed earlier that the three wishes really happen what
do you think will his wishes be? ( INTERPRETATION ) (wealth)
10. If you were the elf, what will you give to the woodcutter besides wealth?
(INTEGRATION ) (siblings, happy life, wisdom, intelligence, abundance)
11. What part of the story you liked the most? Why? (EVALUATION)
12. Draw three things you wish for yourself. ( CREATIVE)

Questions prepared by:

EDNA L. PADILLA, MT-I
Naga District

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Greedy Boy
http://www.kidsworldfun.com/greedy-boy.php

Sam and Tom were identical twins. They were so identical that even their mother
found it difficult to distinguish one from the other, at least during their initial days on earth.
However, they were very different from each other when it came to everything other
than their appearance. Sam had no friends, while Tom was a great friendship maker. Sam
loved sweets, but Tom loved spicy food and detested sweets. Sam was mommy’s pet and
Tom was daddy’s pet. While Sam was generous and selfless, Tom was greedy and selfish!
As Sam and Tom grew up, their father wanted to share his fortune equally amongst
them. However, Tom did not agree and he argued that whoever proved to be more intelligent
and strong would have to get a bigger share of the wealth.
Sam agreed. Their father decided to organize a competition between the two. He asked the
two sons to walk as long as they could, and return home before sunset. The wealth would be
divided in proportion to the distance covered. As a rule of the competition, they were not
permitted to carry a watch to keep track of the time.
The following day, Sam and Tom set out to walk. It was a rather sunny day. Sam
walked slowly and steadily, while Tom broke into a sprint as he was bent on winning the race
and also winning a greater portion of his father’s wealth.
Sam knew that it would be ideal to walk as far as possible till noon and start for home
at noon as it would take the same amount of time to walk back home. Knowing this, Sam
decided to turn back for home at noon so as reach home on time.
However, Tom, with his greed to earn more wealth, did not attempt to return home
even after mid-noon. He walked twice as long as Sam, and thought he would still be able to
return home before sunset. He hurried back when he saw the sun turn orange. Unfortunately,
he could not even make it half way home as the sun started to set. Slowly darkness engulfed
his path and he had to drag his tired feet back home.

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Motive Question:Who were the identical twins?
1. Who were the identical twins? (LITERAL) (Sam and Tom)

2. What makes Sam and Tom different from each other? (LITERAL)
(Sam had no friends, is generous, and loved sweets while Tom was
friendly, greedy, selfish, and loved spicy foods.)
3. What do you think is the reaction of Sam and Tom when they knew that their
father wanted to share his fortune to them? (INTERPRETATION)
(Excited)
4. How was the fortune to be divided? (LITERAL) (By organizing a competition)
5. What is the rule of the competition? (LITERAL)
(They were not permitted to carry a watch to keep track of the time)
6. What did Sam know to reach home on time? (LITERAL)
(He knew that it would be ideal to walk as far as possible until noon and
start going home at noon for him to arrive on time.
7. What do you think Tom feels that he didn’t arrive home on time?
(INTERPRETATION) (Regret)
8. Why does Tom feel regret? (CRITICAL EVALUATION)
(Because he just focused on the wealth that will be doubled if he goes far, but he didn’t
think if he can go home before sunset)
9. If you were Tom, what will you do to get your wealth? (INTEGRATION)
(Think wisely and not be greedy.)
10. Write a letter to your sibling who is greedy. (CREATIVE READING)

Questions prepared by:

NELISSA GRACE D. MEJICO T-I
Naga District

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 Speedy Rabbit

http://www.english-for-students.com/Speedy-Rabbit.html

A dog spotted a rabbit and started chasing him, but the rabbit got away.

Seeing this, a goat stopped to gloat.

"Too fast for you, wasn't he?" he sneered.

"Why are you surprised?" said the dog. "I was chasing him for fun; he was
running for his life."

Motive Question: Who spotted the rabbit?

1. Who spotted the rabbit? (LITERAL)
(The dog)

2. What do you think is the reaction of the rabbit when the dog started chasing him?
(INTERPRETATION)
(Afraid)

3. Is the goat afraid of the dog? Why? (LITERAL)

(No, he is not afraid. He just teased the dog for not catching the rabbit that ran so
fast.)

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4. Have you experienced running for your life just like the rabbit in the story?
(CRITICAL EVALUATION)
(Yes. When the dog of our neighbour chased me, I ran as fast as I could.)

5. If you were the rabbit, will you run for your life too? Why? (INTEGRATION)
(Yes, I will run for my life because I don’t know the purpose of the dog. It’s better
to be safe than sorry.)

6. Draw your favorite dog. (CREATIVE READING)

Questions prepared by:

NELISSA GRACE D. MEJICO
Naga District

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 Two Silly Goats

http://www.english-for-students.com/Two-Silly-Goats.html

There lived two silly goats in a village. There was a narrow bridge over a
river in the village.
One day, the goats wanted to cross the bridge. One silly goat was on one side. The
other one was on the other side. One of them said, “I shall go first. Allow me to
pass." The other goat said, “No. I must cross first. You move aside." Neither of them
yielded.
At last, they came to the middle of the bridge. They began to fight terribly. As
they were fighting, both of them fell into the river and were drowned.

Motive Question: Who lived in a village?

1. Who lived in a village? (LITERAL)
(The goats)

2. What was in the village where the two goats lived? (LITERAL)
(There was a narrow bridge over a river)

3. What was the reaction of the two goats when they crossed the narrow bridge?
(INTERPRETATION)
(Angry)
4. What happened to the two angry goats? (LITERAL)
(They fought in the middle of the bridge)

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5. If you were the other goat, will you wait for the other goat to cross the bridge?
Why? (INTEGRATION)
(Yes, I will wait for the other goat to cross the bridge for me to avoid falling and
drowning.)

6. What lesson did you learn from the two silly goats that fell and drowned?
(CRITICAL EVALUATION)
(Be patient and wait for your turn)

7. Write another ending of the story based on the lesson we learned from the story.
(CREATIVE READING)

Question prepared by:

NELISSA GRACE D. MEJICO T-I
Naga District

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 Wealth Spells Trouble

http://www.english-for-students.com/Wealth-Spells-Trouble.html

Once, a rich jeweler and an iron merchant were walking down a path with their
donkeys.
The jeweler had decorated his donkey well. He had a silk cloth on his back. The
donkey was carrying gold coins and precious gems in the two large sacks.
On the other hand, the iron merchant's donkey was simple. In his sacks he was
carrying some iron tools.
The jeweler’s donkey was feeling very proud about his appearance and precious
goods. He walked with a proud gait. The other donkey walked slowly and calmly.
Suddenly a gang of dacoits stopped them. The jeweler and the iron merchant ran
away leaving their donkeys behind. The dacoits looked through the Iron merchant's goods.
They found nothing valuable and let the donkey go.
Then they saw the proud donkey. They took away his costly goods and his silk
clothes. When the donkey resisted, they beat him up. The donkey learnt that pride and
wealth both invite trouble.

Motive Question: Who are walking down a path with their donkeys?

1. Who were walking down a path with their donkeys? (LITERAL)

(The jeweller and the iron merchant)

2. What were the donkeys carrying that were owned by the jeweller and the iron
merchant? (LITERAL)
(The jeweller’s donkey was carrying two packs of gold coins and precious gems
while the iron merchant’s donkey was carrying some iron tools)

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3. How did the jeweller’s donkey feel while carrying gold coins and precious gems?
(LITERAL)
(Proud)

4. Was the iron merchant’s donkey proud too just like the jeweller’s donkey? Why?
(LITERAL)
(No, because the iron merchant’s donkey walked slowly and calmly)

5. What do you think is the attitude of the donkey as he walks slowly and calmly?
(INTERPRETATION)
(Humble)

6. What happened to the humble donkey? (LITERAL)

(The humble donkey was released by the gang because nothing
valuable was found on him)

7. What was the realization of the proud donkey in the hands of the gang?
(LITERAL)
(The proud donkey realized that pride and wealth invite trouble)

8. If you were the proud donkey, would you prefer to have pride and wealth? Why?
(INTEGRATION)
(No, because being proud and wealthy leads to trouble and there’s no escape
from it)

9. Why do you think being proud leads you into trouble? (CRITICAL
EVALUATION)
(Being proud leads into trouble because it invites people to do bad things to you)

10. Write an insight about the story read. (CREATIVE READING)

Questions prepared by:

NELISSA GRACE D. MEJICO T-

Naga District

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 FOX IN THE CART
Aesop’s Fable

A fox, observing a fish cart coming, lay down and pretended to be dead.The
cart man, tempted by the idea of making some money by selling the fox’s fur, picked
up the animal by its tail and flung it into the back of the cart among the fish.Then he
resumed his journey. The fox ate his fill of the fish and jumped out of the cart.A wolf
saw him jumping out and asked him what he had been doing in it. The fox told him
and also how he had got into it in the first place.The wolf ran ahead of the cart and
lay down in its path, pretending to be dead.The cart man was delighted to find another
animal to sell, but he found the animal too heavy to lift.So he pushed it into a sack,
tied the sack to his cart and dragged it away.

Motive Question: Who was observing a fish cart?

1. Who was observing a fish cart?(LITERAL)
(The fox)

2. What did the fox do when the cart is approaching? (LITERAL)

(The fox lay down and pretended to be dead.)

3. What was the cart man thinking after seeing a fox laid down? (LITERAL)
(He was tempted to make some money by selling the fox’s fur.)

4. What did the man do so he could make money out of the fox’s fur? (LITERAL)

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 (The cart man picked up the animal by its tail and flung it into the back of the cart among
the fishes.)

5. What did the fox do with the fish? (LITERAL)

(The fox ate the fish until he was full.)
6. What happened when the fox became full? (LITERAL)
(He jumped out from the cart)

7. Who saw the fox jumped out from the cart? (LITERAL)
(The wolf)

8. What was the wolf’s reaction after seeing the fox jumped out from the cart?
(INTERPRETATION)
(The wolf became curious.)

9. What is the result of the wolf’s curiosity? (LITERAL)

(The wolf ran ahead of the cart and lay down in its path, pretending to be dead also
because he thought he could also have some fish as fox had.)

10. Is it good to pretend to be somebody else? Why?(EVALUATION)

(It is not good to pretend, we should always be honest in everything we do.)

11. What is the result of fox’s honesty to the wolf? (LITERAL)

(The wolf was not put into the cart; hence, he was not able to eat the fish and was
harmed because he was dragged it away.)

12. What could probably happen to the wolf, if he followed what the fox
did?(INTEGRATION)
(He might be in danger because what works for one may not work for another)

13. Draw a cart in a sheet of paper(CREATIVE )

Questions Prepared by:

ELJOWIN JALAO IBAṄEZ, T - I
Tungawan District

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 The Oak Tree and the Reeds
www.english--for-students.com

The Oak tree always thought that he was far stronger than the reeds.He said
to himself, “I stand upright in storm.” I don’t bend my head in fear every time the
wind blows. But these reeds are really so weak.” That very night blew a storm and
the mighty oak tree was uprooted. “Thank God!” sighed the reeds, “Our way is
better. We bend but we don’t break.”’

Motive Question: Who thought that he was stronger than the reeds?

1. Who thought that he was stronger than the reeds? (LITERAL)

(The oak tree)

2. What was the oak tree’s statement about his belief that he is stronger than the
reeds?(LITERAL)
(He said that he could stand upright in storm and won’t bend a head on a strong
wind.)

3. Why did the oak tree was not able to survive the storm?(LITERAL)
(The oak tree was uprooted.)

4. Why do you think the oak tree was uprooted? (INTERPRETATION)

(The size of the oak tree is big and when it bends, the soil cannot hold its roots.)

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5. Have you experienced a strong wind that had uprooted a tree? What have you
done afterwards? (EVALUATION)
(Yes. I planted young trees to replace the uprooted ones.)

6. If you were the Reeds, will you replace/replant the uprooted oak tree? Why?
(INTEGRATION)
(Yes, so that there will be more trees to hold the soil and it can prevent
landslide.)

7. Make a short skit that will show a conversation between the Oak and the
Reeds.(CREATIVE)

Questions Prepared by:

ELJOWIN JALAO IBAṄEZ, T - I
Tungawan District

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 The Wolf in Sheep-skin
www.english-for-students.com

A wolf was walking in the countryside. He found a sheep-skin spread on the ground.
He thought, “If I wear this skin and get mixed up in the flock, the shepherd will not
suspect me. At night, I will kill a stout sheep and then take him away with me”.

The wolf covered himself with the sheep-skin and got mixed up with a flock of
sheep. As he had expected, the shepherd took him as a sheep and shut him also in
the pen. The wolf was waiting for the night.

The Shepherd had a feast that night. He sent a servant to fetch a fat sheep. The
servant saw the sheep – skin covered wolf by chance. That night, the guests had
the wolf for supper.

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Motive Question: Who walked in the country side?

1. Who walked in the country side? (LITERAL)

(The wolf.)

2. What did the wolf find? (LITERAL)

(A sheep’s skin.)

3. What was his plan with the sheep’s skin? (LITERAL)

(He planned to wear it.)

4. What is the reason why he planned to wear the sheep’s skin? (LITERAL)
(To disguise himself as a sheep.)

5. Do you think the author was right when he/she chose the wolf to disguise instead
of any other animals? Why? (EVALUATION)
(Yes. A wolf is commonly chosen to play the role of a disguising animal that will
eat up a weaker animal.)

6. If you were the wolf, will you show your true self when you spend the night in the
pen with the sheep? Why?(INTEGRATION)
(Yes. Because that should be the right thing to do.)

7. What could have happened if the wolf did the right thing? (INTERPRETATION)
(The sheep may fear on him and might result to a chaos in the pen.)

8. Dramatize a scenario wherein a chaos occurred when the wolf showed his true
identity inside a pen full of sheep. (CREATIVE)

Questions Prepared by:

ELJOWIN J. IBAṄEZ, T – I
Tungawan District

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 THE PROUD DONKEY

www.english-for-students.com

There was a sculptor who carved beautiful idols of gods and goddesses. One day, he
had to take an idol of a goddess to a rich man. He mounted the idol on a donkey and started
walking.
As they walked along, people started to admire the idol. Some stopped to admire and
some bowed in respect for the goddess. The foolish donkey thought that people were
admiring him.
The donkey stopped halfway through. He began to bray loudly. The sculptor tried
gentle words and actions to pacify him. But he did not move. At last the sculptor took a hard
stick and thrashed the donkey. He came back to his senses and walked on humbly.

Motive Question: Who carved the beautiful idols?

1. Who carved the beautiful idols? (LITERAL)
(The sculptor)
2. Where did the sculptor take his creation/idols? (LITERAL)
(To the rich man)
3. What mode of transportation does the sculptor used to get to the rich man’s
place? (LITERAL)
(Donkeys.)

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4. What do you think the donkey felt while they were travelling?
(INTERPRETATION)
(The donkey was excited.)

5. What made the donkey excited? (LITERAL)

(The thought of being admired by the people)
6. Have you experienced being admired by the people? What was your reaction
then? (EVALUATION)
(Yes. I humbly smiled with gratitude in my heart.)

7. If you were the donkey, what other ways will you do so people won’t misinterpret
your gratitude? (INTEGRATION)
(I’ll remain as ease, smile a bit but won’t brag about it.)

8. Make a simple sculpture of your favourite pet out of clay. (CREATIVE)

Questions Prepared by:

ELJOWIN JALAO IBAṄEZ, T - I
Tungawan District

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 A TRUE FRIEND
By Wilma Amay, Fe Nardo& Mary Grace B. Padernal
Translated by VernieLizardo

Mr. Turtle was happily playing in the river. He swam around, walked on the riverbank and
swam again.
When he got tired of playing alone, he got out of the river and climbed up a big rock, but
he fell on his back and could not get up by himself. He tried his best to stand but he couldn’t. He
thought that he would call for help if somebody comes along.
A few minutes later, Mr. Monkey, his friend passed by. Turtle asked Monkey to help him
but Mr. Monkey just laughed and left.
Another friend, Mr. Cat passed by but did not see him.
Mrs. Duck also passed by but she did not help the turtle because she was in a hurry to
swim in the river.
Poor Mr. Turtle called for help again.
At last, Mr. Puti, a dog, heard Mr. Turtle’s call and came to see what happened. As soon
as Mr. Puti saw Turtle’s upturned position, he barked and barked until a boy came near. The boy
saw Mr. Turtle and overturned him. He also put the turtle back to the river.
Mr. Turtle was happy to be back in the water. He thanked Mr. Puti, his true friend for
helping him. He also thanked the boy. A true friend helps at all times.

QUESTIONS:
MOTIVE QUESTION:Who played in the river according to the story?
(Answer: the turtle)

1. Who played in the river according to the story?(LITERAL)

(Answer: the turtle)

2. What happened to the turtle while he was climbing the rock?(LITERAL)

(Answer: He fell on his back and couldn’t get up)

3. What did turtle do when he couldn’t get up anymore?(LITERAL)

(Answer: He called for help)

4. Why do you think the other animals did not help Mr. Turtle?
(INTERPRETATION)
(Answer: Maybe they did not consider Mr. Turtle as their friend)

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5. Is the title “A True Friend” fit for the story? Why?(EVALUATION)
(Answer: The title is fit for the story because the dog showed thathe was a
true friend when he helped Mr. Turtle bybarking loudto call the attention
of the boy)

6.If you were the dog, will you also help the turtle? Why?(INTEGRATION)
(Answer: Yes, because true friends always help each other)

7. Make a Medal of Honor for Mr. Puti with the caption “Best Dog and
True Friend” (CREATIVE)

Questions prepared by:

VERNIE F. LIZARDO – MASTER TEACHER 1

Diplahan District

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 PULOY AND HIS HUT
By Eugene F. Calingacion
Translated by:Vernie F. Lizardo

Puloy is a hardworking farmer. He loves to plant vegetables, root crops and fruit trees in
his farm. He takes good care of his plants and water them every day. He built his hut in the
middle of his farm.
One day, a typhoon came and the nearby river overflowed causing a flood. The flood
destroyed Puloy’s plants. His hut also started floating away but luckily the trees on his farm saved
the hut. His hut was caught in the branches of the trees!
Puloy felt happy that even though his plants were destroyed, his hut was saved by his
trees.
From that time on, Puloy planted more trees around his farm because he realized that
trees can save lives.

QUESTIONS:

MOTIVE QUESTION: Who is the farmer in the story?

1. Who is the farmer in the story? (LITERAL)

(Answer: Puloy)

2. Where does Puloy live? (LITERAL)

(Answer: In a hut)

3. What happened to Puloy’s hut when the typhoon arrived? (LITERAL)

(Answer: It was almost carried away by the flood)

4. Why wasn’t the hut carried away by the flood? (LITERAL)

(Answer: The hut was not carried away by the flood because it
was caught in the branches of the trees)

5. How do you think did Puloy feel about the trees that saved his hut?
(INTERPRETATION)
(Answer: Puloy felt thankful to the trees for saving his hut)

6. Trees can save lives. What does this saying mean?(EVALUATION)

(Answer: Trees can prevent flood. Trees can even prevent houses,
people and things from being carried away by a flood.)

7. What should we do to prevent flood? (INTEGRATION)

(We should plant more trees)

8. Make a poster about planting more trees to prevent flood. (CREATIVE)

Questions prepared by:

VERNIE F. LIZARDO, Diplahan District

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 THE MILKMAID

AKRAMULLA SYED
http://www.islamicoccasions.com

A milkmaid was on her way to the market to sell some milk from her cow. As she carried
the large jug of milk on top of her head, she began to dream of all the good things she could do
after selling the milk.
“With the money, I’ll buy a hundred chicks to rear in my backyard. When they are fully
grown, I can sell them at a good price at the market.”
As she walked on, she continued dreaming, “then I’ll buy two young goats and rear them
on the grass close by. When they are fully grown, I can sell them at an even better price!”
Still dreaming, she said to herself, “Soon, I’ll be able to buy another cow, and I will have
more milk to sell. Then, I shall have even more money...”
With these happy thoughts, she began to skip and jump. Suddenly, she slipped and fell.
The jug broke and all the milk spilt onto the ground.
No more dreaming now, she sat down and cried.
Motive question:
1. Who went to the market to sell some milk? (LITERAL)
(The milkmaid)

2. What happened to the milkmaid on her way to the market? (LITERAL)

(The milkmaid started of dreaming of all the things that she could do after selling the milk.)

3. Why did the milkmaid dream of having all the things that she could do after selling the milk?
(LITERAL)

(She wanted to have more money.)

4. Why did the milkmaid want to have more money? (INTERPRETATION)
(She wanted to live a comfortable life.)
5. Did the milkmaid dream of living a comfortable life realized? Why? (LITERAL)

(No, because she was slipped and fell and all the milk was spilt on the ground and she
had no more milk to sell anymore.)
6. How did the milkmaid react seeing her milk spilt on the ground? (INTERPRETATION)
(She is sad and she said to herself, ”no more dreaming” )
7. What do you think is the purpose of the author in saying “no more dreaming”? (EVALUATION)

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 (Do not count profits when it is not yet in your hands.)
8. Why is it not good to count profits when it is not yet in your hands? (EVALUATION)

(Because we do not have control on the things ahead, let us be contented on what we
have so that we will not lose the things that we dream of.
9. If you were the Milkmaid, what will you do so that you will not lose the things you dream of?
(INTEGRATION)

(Give full attention on the things that you are presently doing.)
10. If you were the author, how would you like to end the story? Make your own ending of this
story. (CREATIVE)

PREPARED BY:
RONALYN L. GIMPAYAN

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 THE THOUGHTFUL DAUGHTER
RONALYN GIMPAYAN
One morning, Alice woke up early. She has to bring breakfast for her father in the farm.
She cooked her father’s favourite dishes, the fried rice top with steamed kangkong and fried fish
with bagoong.
On her way to the farm, she saw Aunt Rosa bringing a basket with food and water.
“Good morning! Aunt Rosa, where are you going?” she asked.
“Good morning Alice! I am going to the farm to bring breakfast for your Uncle Rolly, how
about you?” answered Aunt Rosa.
“I am going to the farm too. I will also bring breakfast for my father. I cooked his favourite
food.” said Alice.
“Really? Your father would be surely happy. You are such a wonderful daughter. You love
your father so much.” said Aunt Rosa.
“Yes, Aunt Rosa, I do love him so much. He is the only family I have and he worked so
hard to provide our needs. This is one way of showing him that I appreciate his effort. May I go
with you?” asked Alice.
“Yes sure! It will be fun walking with you”, answered Aunt Rosa.

Motive Question: Who woke up early to bring breakfast for her father?

1. Who woke up early to bring breakfast for her father? (LITERAL) (Alice)

2. Who did Alice meet on her way to the farm? (LITERAL) (AUNT ROSA)

3. What did Aunt Rosa carry? (LITERAL) (A basket with food and water for breakfast.)

4. Why would Aunt Rosa and Alice bring breakfast to their love ones? (INTERPRETATION)
(Aunt Rosa and Alice brought breakfast for their love ones because they do not want their
love ones to go hungry, and because they care for their love ones.)

5. If you were Alice’s father, how will you feel knowing that your daughter is caring for you?
(INTEGRATION)
(happy and grateful)

6. If you were Alice, how would you care for your father knowing that he will be happy and grateful?
(INTEGRATION)

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 (I will also cook my father’s favourite dish, I will abide in his rules and I will respect him so
that he will be happy.)

7. What kind of daughter who wanted to make her father happy? (EVALUATION)
(Thoughtful and loving daughter)

8. Draw a picture of a farm. (CREATE)

PREPARED BY:
RONALYN L. GIMPAYAN

The Golden Egg

http://www.moralstories.org/the-golden-egg/

Once upon a time there lived a cloth merchant in a village with his wife and two
children. They were indeed quite well-off. They had a beautiful hen which laid an
egg everyday. It was not an ordinary egg, rather, a golden egg. But the man was
not satisfied with what he used to get daily. He was a get rich-trice kind of a
person.

The man wanted to get all the golden eggs from his hen at one single go. So, one
day he thought hard and at last clicked upon a plan. He decided to kill the hen and
get all the eggs together.

So, the next day when the hen laid a golden egg, the man caught hold of it, took
a sharp knife, chopped off its neck and cut its body open. There was nothing but
blood all around & no trace of any egg at all. He was highly grieved because now
he would not get even one single egg.

His life was going on smoothly with one egg a day but now, he himself made his
life miserable. The outcome of his greed was that he started becoming poorer &
poorer day by day and ultimately became a pauper. How jinxed and how much
foolish he was.

Moral: One who desires more, loses all. One should remain satisfied with what
one gets.

Motive Question: Who lived in a village?

1. Who lived in a village? (LITERAL)
(A cloth merchant lived in a village with his wife and two children.)

2. What did the cloth merchant and his family have? (LITERAL)
(They had a beautiful hen which laid an egg everyday.)

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3. What kind of egg the hen laid everyday? (LITERAL)
(It was not an ordinary egg, rather, a golden egg.)

4. What was his feeling having a golden egg everyday?

(INTERPRETATION)
(He is dissatisfied with what he used to get everyday.)

5. Why was not he satisfied with what he used to get everyday? (LITERAL)
(He was not satisfied because he wanted to get all the golden eggs from
his hen at one single go.)
6. What did he do to get the golden eggs from his hen at one single go?
(LITERAL)
(He took a sharp knife, chopped off its neck and cut its body open.)

7. What did the man see when he opened the hen’s body? (LITERAL)
(There was nothing but blood all around & no trace of any egg at all.)

8. How was he feeling after he saw no trace of egg at all? (LITERAL)

(He highly grieved because now he would not get even a single
egg.)

9. What do you think was his realization now he would not get even a single
egg daily? (INTERPRETATION)
(He realized that he himself made his life miserable because of his
desire to be richer and not satisfied with what he already had.)

10. How would you react to the author’s statement that “One who desires
more, loses all. One should remain satisfied with what one gets.”?
(EVALUATION)
(It is definitely true. We should be grateful even to little things that we
have and be satisfied. We can’t achieve great things at once rather work
hard for it and wait for the right time.)

11. If you were the cloth merchant, how would you show that you are grateful
and satisfied with what you have? (INTEGRATION)
(I will have a simple living yet happy, thankful and contented with that the
Lord had given to me.)

12. Draw the things that you wish to have in the future. (CREATIVE)

Prepared by:
MARISSA R. ASENIERO
Teacher-III

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