4. 1. PLOT – is made up of the
problems, important events, and
resolution. The plot is a lot like a
roller-coaster.
2. SETTING OF A STORY – where
and when the story takes place.
6. 3. CHARACTER – a person,
animal or thing that plays an
important role in the story.
4. MODE – are emotions you felt
(reader)as you are reading the
story.
8. 5. POINT OF VIEW – who is telling
the story.
Types of Point of View
a. First Person – the story is told by
the character.
b. Second Person – the story is told
by the narrator who addresses the
characters.
9. c. Third Person – the story is
told by the narrator who is not
in the story.
6. CONFLICT – the problem in
the story.
10. Two types of Conflict:
a. External Conflict – problem
with outside force like the
character, group, nature.
b. Internal Conflict – inside
mind of the characters like
decision, feeling, or fear.
11. Let’s have a free taste.
Have you tasted the following:
Describe the taste of each.
Which do you like best?
14. Listen attentively as the teacher reads or narrates the story
“Little Black Bear’s Breakfast”.
Little Black Bear’s Breakfast
Little Black Bear was crying because he couldn’t find his
mother and he was hungry. There wasn’t a thing in the house for
breakfast, and he didn’t know what to do.
Crow flew by and saw Little Black Bear crying. “Dry your eyes
with your paws”, said Crow, “and come with me. I will find some
breakfast for you.”
They went to an old tree. “Can you climb?” asked Crow.
“I’ll try,” said Little Black Bear. He hugged the tree with his
front paws and pushed himself up with his hind paws. He put a paw
into a hole in the tree.
What do you think he saw? Honey!
15. Let’ s answer the following questions:
Questions:
1. What did the Little Black Bear have for breakfast?
a. vinegar
b. honey
c. sugar
d. milk
2. Who was crying?
a. Little Black Bear
b. Mother Bear
c. Crow
d. Bee
3. Who flew by and saw him?
a. Crow
b. Bee
c. Bear
d. Duck
4. What did Little Bear climb?
a. a hole
b. a pole
c. a tree
d. a roof
5. How did he climb?
a. Crow helped him.
b. hugged the tree with his front paw
c. used a ladder
d. rolled up
6. Where did Little Bear find his breakfast?
a. in a hole
b. in the leaves
c. in the branches
d. in the roots
16. Let’s practice more.
Listen carefully to a story. Be able to answer the questions about it.
Last summer my family and I went to Albay. Albay is quite far from Manila. We
traveled the fastest way which is by plane. I enjoyed visiting the old churches. Some are
the oldest in the country. I also saw Mayon Volcano, the perfect cone in the world.
Who went on a vacation?
When did the family go?
Where did they go?
What did they do in Albay?
How did they travel?
Why do you think Mayon Volcano became a tourist spot?
17. Concept Development:
To listen attentively/carefully is an important skill in getting the
details of a story. This will help you in answering the wh-questions
(who, what, where, and when) in a selection
18. Direction: Box the letter of the correct answer after listening to
the teacher’s story.
The Frozen Sparrows
Marta lived in a cold country where winters were long and dark.
When the first snow fell, all the birds flew south.
One morning, Marta woke up and saw the snow falling. She ran
outdoors. There on the ground lay ten little sparrows. They were
frozen.
Marta gathered the poor little birds into her apron. She carried
them into the kitchen and laid them near the warm oven of the big
stove. Marta watched the sparrow until they began to move. Their
wings fluttered and they flew out of the oven. Marta, then, fed them
bread and water. When the snow stopped, she opened the door and
let the sparrows fly away.
19. 1. Where did Marta live?
a. in a cold country
b. outdoor
c. under a tree
d. in the yard
2. What did she see in the snow?
a. apron
b. bread
c. sparrows
d. stove
3. Where did she put them?
a. near the oven
b. under the stove
c. outdoor
d. by the doorstep
4. What did she feed them?
a. worms
b. snow
c. bread and water
d. ice
5. What did she do when the snow stopped?
a. let the birds go
b. get more birds
c. made them a cage
d. fed them again
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21. Let’s evaluate.
Direction:Listen to the story “Young Jose.” Answer the questions
that follow by writing the letter of the correct answer on the blank.
Young Jose
Young Jose and his mother went to Antipolo one day. They took a
banca to go there. One of Jose’s slippers fell into the water. Doña Teodora
wanted the boatman to get it. But it was already floating away. To her
surprise, Jose threw the remaining one towards the one floating away.
“Another little boy can make use of the slippers,” Jose said.
22. 1. Who is the boy the story?
A. Jose Rizal C. Jose Palma
B. Andres Bonifacio D. Apolinario Mabini
23. 2. Where were Jose and his mother going?
A. Laguna C. Marikina
B. Antipolo D. Ilocos
24. 3. Who was Doña Teodora?
A. Andres’ mother C. Apolinario’s mother
B. Jose’s mother D. Palma’s mother
25. 4. What happen to one of Jose’s slipper?
A. It sunk in the mud
B. It was destroyed
C. The shark ate it
D. It fell into the water
26. 5. When did Jose throw the remaining slipper?
A. when his mother told him
B. when the other one floating away
C. when the boat started sinking
D. when the boatman told him to get it
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29. Assignment
Get a partner/classmate. Take turns in talking about yourselves. Tell your address, birthday, parents,
favorite toy and what you want to be someday. Listen carefully and answer these questions about your
partner/classmate.
1. What is his/her name?
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2. Where does he/she live?
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3. When is his/her birthday?
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4. Who are his/her parents?
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5. What does he/she want to be someday?
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