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English
Quarter 3: Module 2
Week 2: Evaluating Narratives
Day 1
What I Know/Pre-test
Directions: Read each question carefully and circle the letter of the
correct answer.
1. What is a theme?
A. a main idea in a narrative C. a question for readers
B. a primary conflict in a narrative D. a sentence
2. Which is a series of related events or actions that occurs in narratives?
A. plot B. theme C. setting D. characters
3. Which part of the narrative teaches, entertains, and educates the reader?
A. plot B. theme C. setting D. characters
4. Which part of the plot tells where the conflict of the narrative must be resolved?
A. falling action C. conclusion
B. rising action D. climax
5. What do you call as the subject or the central topic of the narrative?
A. plot B. theme C. setting D. characters
6. How do the authors show the traits of a character?
A. with the use of descriptions
B. by the actions of the characters
C. words coming from other characters
D. All of the above.

7-10 Read the narrative and answer the questions that follow.

Jev stood up and stretched his arms and legs as he heard the cry of the
roosters of his father. He was ready to go out for a ride. He refilled his water
container enough for the long ride. He put on his shades to avoid the glaring light of
the sun. Then, he started his ride. Along the way, he felt the pain of the heat touching
his skin. His muscles are now starting to cramp because he was biking for hours.
He stopped for a while and had a breather. He was tired but determined to finish the
ride. He is now halfway in running the southern part of Cebu.
7. When is the setting of the narrative?
A. morning B. afternoon C. midday D. mid night
8. What is the theme of the narrative?
A. love B. loyalty C. honesty D. perseverance
9. What kind of character is Jev in the narrative?
A. A person with something to prove.
B. Somebody who does not care anyone around.
C. A son that helps his family in doing household chores.
D. An athletic one who is determined to finish his training.
10. Who is the narrator of the narrative?
A. first person C. third person
B. second person D. None of the above.

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Day 2

Lesson
Development of Setting and Characters
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What I Need to Know

• Evaluate narratives based on how the author developed the setting and
characters.
• Identify the setting and characters of the passage read.

What’s New
Directions: Read the story short story and answer the questions that
follow.

Tsinelas,
By Mr. Bun D. Tenorio Jr.
Lifted from the book The Phoenix World of Reading

I have a story to tell. This is about a young boy I know. He was born poor to
parents who were farmers. When he grew up, however, he was able to meet and
mingle with kings and queens, presidents, and senators. No magic took place there.
This is a real story.

Because the kid was poor, he didn’t have a single toy. He would go to his
neighbor’s house to use the toys of his playmates. In school, he barely had notebooks.
Even if his mother couldn’t afford to buy him notebooks, this kid persevered to study.
This boy was poor but rich in fighting spirit.

Often he would go to school without allowance, wearing slippers and a tattered

uniform. For breakfast, he would fill his glass of coffee with rice. For lunch, he would
mash banana and steamed rice. For dinner, he and his brothers would share one fried
egg, divided equally among them.

One day, he came home with the sole of his foot bleeding. He stepped on a
piece of broken glass and it pierced through his worn out slippers. “Nay, please buy
me a pair of slippers,” the boy asked his mother. “Son, we don’t have any money. Just
be careful the next time.”

In time, all his wounds were healed. They left scars all over his body. He
graduated from grade school with honors. He continued to study.

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 He could not have studied in high school were if not for the elementary teachers
who helped him get a scholarship. This kid was full of ambition, only he had no
resources.

So he could go to college, his mother offered a novena to God for him to pass
the entrance examination of the University of the Philippines. God heard her prayers
and this boy got a scholarship. He was given a monthly stipend and a book allowance,
which he gave to his mother, so they could have money. Slowly but surely, his dreams
were gradually being realized.

The kid who imagined that he lived in a sandcastle became a writer. He met,
mingled with, and wrote stories of people, the movers and shakers of the world that he
thought only existed in the sandcastle of his dreamland.

It may sound proud to listen to the story of the kid but this is the truth.

He achieved this little success in life because he once dreamed that he would
be able to buy pairs and pairs of slippers and shoes, that the wounds of the past would
be healed, that there would be food on their table. To this day, this boy continues to
dream.

I am this kid.

1. Who are the characters in the story?

2. What kind of student is he when he was younger?
3. What is the lesson of the story?
4. If you were the kid, do you think you would do the same? Why?

What Is It
Narratives or stories are often read in books, magazines, and
comics. They purposely entertain readers because of their exciting
delivery of event in the story.

As Grade 6 learners, you are expected to comprehend stories you read

based on the elements of the stories. However, evaluating narratives gives you
opportunity to better appreciate how the story is written. In understanding
narratives, it is better for you to begin identifying the setting and characters of
the story because often than not, it is the most questioned elements in a story.
Listeners commonly will ask you where did the story happen or who are the
characters in the narrative.

Every narrative has its own setting. Setting is where a story takes place.
It can be observed in three different aspects. First, it could be the physical
location mentioned in the narratives such as a garden, a kitchen, playground,
a farm, a library or any places. Second, it could be the time of the day, such as
in the morning, afternoon, last night, midnight, early evening. And the third, it
could be the part or moment in history or period like, the past, the present or

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the 1980s, 1800s or 18th century. <a href="https://kidskonnect.com/language/setting/">Setting Examples
& Worksheets: https://kidskonnect.com</a> - KidsKonnect, July 22, 2017

Read and evaluate the setting of the narrative.

When Kert woke up, he sensed that he has to hurry because he’s going
to be late. When he heard the bell clung from a distance, he saw his mother
preparing food on the table while his father was cleaning his shoes. He
immediately went to the bathroom and change after taking a bath. Before going
out, his mother made sure that they wore face mask and brought a small bottle
of alcohol.

Place of the story: ________________________

Time of the story: _________________________
Period of the story: ________________________

From the first sentence, we can guess that the time of day is morning.
The story did not elaborate exactly that it is in the morning, however, we can
guess that it is because of the clue that Kert just woke up. We can also identify
the location of the narrative since there are parts of the house implied in the
narrative such as bathroom, kitchen, and sala. The story did not tell us what
time period or moment is the narrative, however, we can guess from the clues
given that it is in the present because the narrative mentioned about wearing
of face mask and bringing of alcohol that is relevant practice nowadays due to
COVID19 pandemic.

In narratives, characters are often the most talked about. These are
the people or animals that are involved in the story. Characters could be the
heroes (protagonists) or the villains (antagonists) in the narratives. Heroes are
the good people in the story always confronted by the villains as their enemies.

Read how the traits of the characters in a story can be identified.

1. Through the author’s use of descriptive words about the characters

a. Example: Griffen is always active and full of energy.

2. By the actions of the characters themselves
a. Example: Kris wakes up every day early in the morning and
opens his sari-sari store. He is happy serving his customers
with what they need in the market.
3. By the words coming from the other characters or the narrator of the
story.
a. Example: Dondon should be friendlier. He keeps on teasing
his friends that usually starts the fight in the neighborhood.

Read the example and identify the traits of the character in the narrative.

Sanvel is the youngest grandchild of Mamay Norma. He lives with his

grandmother together with his nephew. The three of them are supported
financially by his Aunt who works abroad. As the only young and able person
at home, he wakes up early to prepare food for breakfast before he goes to

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 school. When he comes home after class, he changes clothes and fetches
water in the neighborhood. He cooks rice and his Mamay Norma cooks their
viand. Sanvel has interest in singing and plays well with guitar. He has good
voice that makes him sing when invited in resto bars and hotel lounge in Cebu
City. He even experienced singing in front of thousands of crowds in Bohol and
in Cebu. Singing is one of his part time as a student. He always gives his talent
fees to his Mamay to buy for their needs at home and always spare little for
himself. Sanvel is always excited and hopeful that one day, his dream of
becoming a famous singer will come true.

Who are the characters in passage?

What traits do Sanvel have based on the passage?

From the passage, we can say that the characters are Sanvel and
Mamay Norma as mentioned. As to the traits, we can conclude that Sanvel is
a responsible and hopeful student.

What I Have Learned

Characters are the whole reason for any story. They can be used to help teach
a lesson, to entertain, to educate, and even to persuade, depending on the author’s
goal for the story line.

What I Can Do
Read the narrative and answer the questions that follow.

The Fox And The Monkey by Aesop

(lifted from https://americanliterature.com)

At a great meeting of the animals, who had gathered to elect a new

ruler, the Monkey was asked to dance. This he did so well, with a thousand funny
capers and grimaces, that the animals were carried entirely off their feet with
enthusiasm, and then and there, elected him their King. The Fox did not vote for
the Monkey and was much disgusted with the animals for electing so unworthy
ruler. One day he found a trap with a bit of meat in it. Hurrying to King Monkey,
he told him he had found a rich treasure, which he had not touched because it
belonged by right to his majesty the Monkey. The greedy Monkey followed the
Fox to the trap. As soon as he saw the meat he grasped eagerly for it, only to find
himself held fast in the trap. The Fox stood off and laughed. “You pretend to be
our king,” he said, “and cannot even take care of yourself!” Shortly after that,
another election among the animals was held. (lifted from https://americanliterature.com on
Feb.12, 2019 9:51 p.m.)

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 What can you say about the Monkey? Place this in the first box. What words in
the story led you to say this about the Monkey? Place them in the column of
boxes.

(Sentence that describe Monkey)

(Main Description)
MONKEY (Sentence that describe Monkey

(Sentence that describe Monkey

What’s More
Directions: Read and evaluate the characters of the narrative. Write your
answer in your answer sheet.

Go on, Keep on
By: Bishop Soc Villegas

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Jimboo’s teacher in piano was to hold a concert and Jimboo was given two
tickets for himself and his mother. 2Before the concert started Jimboo excused himself.
When the curtain opened Jimboo still hadn’t returned. 3But when the lights went on,
Jimboo’s mother saw him seated before the piano. 4She became confused. His teacher
did not know what to make of the incident. 5Then Jimboo started to play the piano,
stopped and looked at his teacher. 6The teacher encouraged him to go on. 7Jimboo
continued to play and finally the teacher sat beside him and they play together. 8It was
the best part of the concert. (Source: English for You and Me 6 p-104)

1. What trait did Jimbo’s piano teacher show in the narrative?

A. neat B. strict C. jealous D. understanding

2. Why do you think Jimbo’s teacher let him played the piano?
A. He wants to please the audience.
B. He wants to humiliate his student in the crowd.
C. He wants to teach his student a lesson in attending concert.
D. He wants to let the audience know the ability of Jimbo’s talent.

3. If you were Jimbo’s teacher, will you let Jimbo go on playing the piano or
you will let him step down from the stage? Why?
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Day 3

Lesson Development of the Plot in Narratives

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What I Need to Know

• Evaluate narratives based on how the author developed the plot.
• Organize a narrative using an organizer.

What’s In
Directions: Answer the questions below.

Were you able to watch this famous movie? If so, you can answer the
questions below.

1. Who are the characters of this movie?

2. Where is the setting of this movie?
3. What is the plot of this movie?
4. How did this movie end?

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 What’s New

Another element in narrative that you need to understand and evaluate

is the Plot. It is a series of related events or actions that occur in narratives
or stories. There are five important parts of a plot. These are certainly
arranged as to how the story starts and ends.

Read the five important part of a plot in a narrative.

1. Introduction is the beginning of the story. It gives you a short description

of the setting and the start of interaction of the characters in the
narratives.
2. Rising Action is the part of the narrative that the problem or conflict in
characters arises. Conflict has three kinds and these are the following:
a. Societal Conflict- this a conflict between two or more
characters.
b. Conflict of Main Character against Nature- this is a conflict or
problem that surrounds nature or the environment.
c. Conflict of a Character against himself/herself- this kind of
conflict is about the person’s state of mind and his feelings.
3. Climax is the part where the conflict must be resolved. It is where you
identify how the story will end.
4. Resolution is a part that clarifies and explains the solution of the conflict
in the narrative.
5. Conclusion is where the narrative ends.

https://in.pinterest.com/pin/12877548909603369/

What I Have Learned

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 The plot is the most important element of a narrative. It is
the sequence of events and, in that sequence, we learn more about the
characters, the setting, and the lesson of the narratives.

What I Can Do
Evaluate the plot of the narrative. Fill out the story pyramid with the
appropriate details that are asked.

Misty as the only child in the family, wanted to buy a puppy as her
companion at home. She went to the center for the impound dogs and start looking
through the cages for her future pet. At the end of the hallway, she saw a small,
sweet brown dog with a black spot on its nose. At that very moment, she knew she
wanted to adopt him. After the dog was vaccinated and medically checked, she
and the dog Petre went home together.

Introduction

Rising Action

Conflict

Resolution

End

What’s More
Read and complete the graphic organizer with the correct plot from the story.

Basketball is one of the sports that Joreen loves. He plays basketball every
afternoon in a small space in the neighborhood with a ring made from shanty
materials. He always finishes his chores before 4:00 o’clock in the afternoon
because he does not want to be absent in any of the basketball games with his
friends. One day, when they were playing with his friends, it rain suddenly that
stopped their game. He ran fast towards their house but still caught up by the rain
and went home wet. He thought it will stop after an hour but it did not, instead, it
rained the whole night.

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 As Joreen was staying at home, he felt something not good. He felt
feverish and was worried. His mother gave him medicine and let him rest. The
next morning, his mother did not allow him to go out though the sun came out
already. He was sad because he knew he could not go out and play. Joreen
listened to her mother. He rested well and ate nutritious foods for him to be better.
He even stopped drinking soft drinks, instead, drank water. Three days after, he
ran to the basketball court happily as his friends welcomed him. He was very
happy playing with his friends again. He keeps on playing basketball because his
dream is to be part of his most liked team in the NBA, the Miami Heat.

Introduction Conflict Resolution End

Day 4

Lesson Development of Theme and Point of

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What I Need to Know

• Evaluate narratives based on how the author developed the
theme and point of view.
• Identify details of the narratives.

What’s In
Directions: Read the narrative and answer the questions that follow.

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 Dondon’s father bought a bike for him to use in playing or going out.
Unfortunately, the pandemic stopped everything including going outside the house
and this made him sad because he cannot use his bike. Even jeepneys, taxis, and
buses were put on hold thus this gave him opportunity to use his bike in going
errands outside.

One day, he heard from his friend Eljun, that they are organizing a biking
team in their Sitio. They called it Biker Nice. Upon knowing it, Dondon actively
inquired the details of the group because he really wanted to be part of them.
Fortunately, Cebu City is under the Modified General Community Quarantine
(MGCQ) which means biking as a form of exercise is allowed. He was then invited
to join one of the trips and excitedly responded. He was glad when he first met the
members of the group and went to Busay in Cebu City. It was his first uphill ride
using his road bike. After, he excitedly went home to share his experiences to his
father and definitely his father was pleased knowing what had happen to his son.

1. What is the narrative all about?

2. How will you describe Dondon as a character?
3. What is the conflict in the narrative?
4. How did the narrative end?

What’s New
Read the short selection and answer the questions that follow.

God loves us. He looks after us. We call Him when we need help. He gives us
everything and that we must return His love. It is in attending church services that we
can show our love to Him. We can also show love every hour of our life when our every
thought, word or action is influenced by the Divine Presence. Source: English For All Times p.54

1. What is the theme of the narrative?

2. What makes you think it is the theme?

What Is It?
One of the first questions asked upon hearing or reading a narrative is,
“What is it about?” or “What is the point of the story?” The answer of these two
questions actually talks about the main idea of the narrative and it is called theme.
Theme according Gonzalo et. al (2017) is the central idea and the specific message
that the writer wanted to let the readers understand.
The writer develops the theme of a narrative based on how people portrayed
in the story its words delivered, the events that happened and in the setting of the story
as well.
There are various examples of themes, the more you read the more you will
identify popular literary themes. Common themes include the following.

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 Compassion Courage Death and dying Honesty
Loyalty Perseverance Importance of Family Benefits of work
Power of love Friendship Revenge Redemption
https://examples.yourdictionary.com/reference/examples/examples-of-theme-in-literature.html

Read the example, what do you think is the theme of this narrative?

The good army is about to face the evil army in a terrible battle. During this battle, the
good army prevails and wins the war at last. After the war has ended, the two sides make piece
and begin rebuilding the countryside which was ruined by the years-long war.
https://literaryterms.net/plot/

In reading a narrative we actually try to find out who is narrating or telling the
story. Who is actually reading or telling what is happening in the story? Is it the main
character or someone who just saw the happening?

The story can be told by one of the characters or someone watching not a
character of the story. We call it point of view (POV). It is what the character or narrator
telling in the story. Depending on who the narrator is, he/she will be standing at one
point of view. The narrator should not be confused with the author, who is the writer of
the story and whose opinions may not be those written into the narrative.

Types of Point of View

First Person- a type of narrative where the character is telling the whole story.

Second Person- in this narrative, the narrator is speaking to the reader. This is
not so common in narratives. We sometimes see this in poems, speeches, and
instructional write ups.

Third Person- in this type, the POV, the narrator is describing what is seen, but
as a spectator. If the narrator is a character in the story, then we are reading
what he or she observes as the story goes on.

What I Have Learned

The theme is the idea what an author is trying to convey to its readers.

What I Can Do
Directions: Read the narrative and answer the questions that follow.

Mr. Pig and Mr. Dog were relaxing at the food court of the animal
shopping mall. Mr. Pig was eating a huge feast of humba, adobo, and drinking
a large jug of orange juice. Mr. Dog was watching him eat. "Hey, Mr. Pig. If you
give me a piece of your humba, I'll let you have the next bone I find." Mr. Pig

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 declined, even though it hurt his stomach to eat the last three pieces of adobo.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Dog," Mr. Pig said between snorts, "but I paid for these foods
and it's all mine." Mr. Dog sighed and waited for Mr. Pig to finish. Then they left
the animal mall together. On their way out, a hunter spotted and chased them.
Mr. Pig normally could have escaped the hunter, but he was weighed down by
the large meal. Mr. Pig collapsed and the hunter seized him. Mr. Dog easily
escaped. Later that night, Mr. Dog returned to the scene. He caught the scent
of something delicious and began digging around a trashcan. He found a large
ham bone with lots of meat and marrow still stuck to it. Mr. Dog ate happily.

Theme: What is the message of the author to its readers? Support

your answer.

Point of View: Who is the narrator? Is he/she a character in the story or

outside the story?

What’s More

Directions: A. Evaluate each line from the story, identify what theme is expressed. Write the
letter of the correct answer on the blank.
a. kindness b. greed c. envy d. blessed

_______ 1. Mr. Pig was eating a huge feast of humba, adobo, and drinking a large jug
of orange juice. Mr. Dog was watching him eat.

_______ 2. Mr. Dog was watching him eat. "Hey, Mr. Pig. If you give me a piece
of your humba, I'll let you have the next bone I find." Mr. Pig declined, even though
it hurt his stomach to eat the last three pieces of adobo.

_______ 3. Later that night, Mr. Dog returned to the scene. He caught the scent
of something delicious and began digging around a trashcan. He found a large
ham bone with lots of meat and marrow still stuck to it. Mr. Dog ate happily.

B. What do you think will happen if Mr. Pig was not greedy to Mr. Dog? Do you
think they can both escape safely? Why?
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 Day 5
Post Test

Directions: Circle the letter of the correct answer.

1. What is a plot?
A. It is those who are involved in the narrative.
B. These are the happenings in the narrative.
C. This is the theme of the narrative.
D. It is how the narrative ends.
2. What defines a character in the narrative?
A. Any person, animal, creature, being, or thing in a story
B. A real person who acts in a play.
C. The people who talk in a book.
D. Only the people in a story.
3. Which is a series of related events or actions that occurs in narratives?
A. plot B. theme C. setting D. characters
4. Which of the following is NOT part of the plot?
A. conclusion C. climax
B. advertisement D. resolution
5. When does climax generally occur in a narrative?
A. at the beginning C. towards the end
B. at the last sentence D. in the exact middle
6. What is point of view?
A. The viewpoint of the character or narrator telling the story.
B. The direction of the protagonist is taking the story.
C. The direction in which the story is going.
D. The viewpoint/perspective of the author.
7. Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme.
A. redemption B. happiness C. love D. war

Read the narrative and answer the questions that follow.

BABY FISH LOOKS AT LAND

“Mother, what is land” Baby Fish asked Mother fish. “May I go and find out?” But his mother would
not let him go. Baby Fish was very much disappointed. He did not like to eat and play. Mother Fish
was afraid Baby Fish might die so she allowed him to go. Baby Fish was very happy, but his Mother
was very sad. Baby Fish swam and swam. Soon he became hungry. He saw one live shrimp. He
caught the shrimp and was about to swallow it when he felt a tug in his mouth. He tightened his bite
on the shrimp. But he felt himself pulled upward and fast. “This shrimp must be very strong,” thought
Baby Fish. He was not frightened. He opened his mouth. He struggled to set himself free but the pull
upward was strong. Then he felt himself being lifted out of the water and being tossed to the land.

8. What is the setting of the narrative?

A. forest B. garden c. farm D. sea
9. What character traits did the baby fish show?
A. ambitious C. obedient
B. helpful D. responsible
10. What is the theme of the narrative?
A. love B. fear C. trust D. disobedience

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Rainbows In English 6
Author: Almira M. Jallores,
My Reading Companion 6
Rebecca de Lemos-Mendoza, Ed.D.
Authors: Maria Fe Garcia-Eusebio, Perla A. Zotomayor, Ed.D.,
Kto 12 Essential English (Worktext in Language and Reading)
Textbooks
References:
Day 2
What’s New
1. The characters in the story are the Kid and his mother.
2. The kid was a determined student who worked hard for his dream.
3. The lesson of the story is perseverance and hard work. We should value education and never stop
working hard until we reached our dreams.
4. Yes, I will do the same. I will study harder to reach my dream and aspiration in life.
What I Can Do
1. The Monkey is not worthy to be a leader or king because
1.1. It has funny capers and grimaces that the animals were carried away …
1.2. The greedy Monkey followed the Fox to a trap and was held up fast.
1.3. He cannot save himself …
Day 3
What I Can Do
Introduction: Misty as the only child in the family wanted to buy a puppy
Rising Action: She went to the center for the impound dogs and start looking through the cages for her
future pet
Conflict: Conflict of the Main character, Misty wants to have a pet as her companion at home.
Resolution: She went to impound center for dogs and saw a small, sweet brown dog with a black spot on its
nose.
End: After the dog was vaccinated and medically checked, she and the dog Petre went home together.
What’s More
Introduction Conflict Resolution End
Joreen loves basketball. While playing one He stayed home and Three days after got
He plays basketball afternoon, it rained and rested. He ate nutritious sick, he was allowed to
every afternoon in a Joreen got wet which food and stopped go out and play with his
small space in the caused him to get sick. drinking soft drinks. friends again. He was
neighborhood. He was not allowed to very happy.
go out and play by his
mother.
Answer Key
 Authors: Alicia R. Bambico, Agnes P. Galapon, Carmelita
Relente, Rodelio T. Santos
English Basics and Beyond Reading
Authors: Bernadita O. Gonzalo, Ethel H. Estrella, Graciella D.S.
Dator
Acknowledgements:

English – Grade 6

Quarter 3 - Module 2: Evaluating Narratives

Development Team of the Module

Contextualizer: Ruel R. Parena, MT I, Quiot Elementary School

Editors: Charlie C. Abalos, MT II, Mabolo Elementary School
Rod Carlo J. Oyong, T III, Lahug Elementary School
Ella Mae S. Montecalvo, MT I, OPRRA Elementary School
Evaluator: Maricon M. Gumba, Principal III, Tisa II Elementary School

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