Reading selection

1. October 12, 2022

2. Selection 2
The punch behind the bars
A gangster’s bold step from prison to spotlight
Being imprisoned for
misdemeanor may be a hopeless
case of a teen, but not for Jason
Fermiza of Grade 8 Carnation who
chose to bounce back to be on
the spotlight in sports.
(Source: Janric Velasco, The Harbinger, page 20, LFNHS Publication, Vol. XX. No. 1, June to November, 2017)

3. Selection 2
As early as ten years old, Jason
was already entangled in the maze
of gangsterism at Mati City which
pulled him towards drugs and
misdemeanor. This was after his
parents got separated because of
major marital issues. (Source: Janric Velasco, The Harbinger, page 20, LFNHS Publication, Vol. XX. No. 1, June to November, 2017)

4. Selection 2
“It was very painful to have no
direction at all because nobody
was guiding me as early as five
years old. I only have my friends
as my refuge,” Jason said.
(Source: Janric Velasco, The Harbinger, page 20, LFNHS Publication, Vol. XX. No. 1, June to November, 2017)

5. Selection 2
His friends introduced him to shabu, marijuana
and solvents. This made them fearless and
invincible. Without a fight, they became restless
that was why getting into riot was their relief.
“I was imprisoned five times because I was
caught stealing. My income from occasional
construction work is not enough to sustain our
drug demand,” Jason confessed.
(Source: Janric Velasco, The Harbinger, page 20, LFNHS Publication, Vol. XX. No. 1, June to November, 2017)

6. Selection 2
But his grandfather got him out of jail.
His father got news of his dire condition.
So, he got Jason transferred to our school.
“Now that I got transferred, I started a
new life as a victor, and taekwondo and
boxing have become my friend now,”
Jason said proudly.
(Source: Janric Velasco, The Harbinger, page 20, LFNHS Publication, Vol. XX. No. 1, June to November, 2017)

7. Selection 2
Last year, he won bronze medal at Digos
City Taekwondo Tournament. And this year,
he ventured into a new sport - boxing
where he dreamed of taking a spotlight
just like his idol, Manny Pacquiao. This gave
him the light to see a brighter end to the
challenge he faces. Be it in sports or life.
(Source: Janric Velasco, The Harbinger, page 20, LFNHS Publication, Vol. XX. No. 1, June to November, 2017)

8. Selection 2
Item 1 – 5. Identify the meaning of the underlined
words from the given choices. Choose the letter of
the correct answer.
1. Without the fight, they became restless that
was why getting into riot was their relief.
A. Still C. Hushed
B. Calm D. Uneasy
Questions by: Mrs. Khristal Therese Aguilar

9. Selection 2
2. His father got news of his dire condition. He
cannot stand but be concerned.
A. Very bad C. Imminent
B. Looming D. Unthreatening
3. “I only have my friends as my refuge.” Jason
said. “I went to them whenever I have problems.”
A. Ban C. Enemy
B. Foe D. Place of safety
Questions by: Mrs. Khristal Therese Aguilar

10. Selection 2
4. It was a gangster’s bold step from prison to
spotlight when he won the Taekwondo match.
A. Distinctiveness C. Public eye
B. Anonymity D. Sameness
5. Being imprisoned for misdemeanor may be a
hopeless case of a teen though it was not that
serious.
A. Grave crime C. Forgivable crime
B. Ignorable crime D. Less serious crime
Questions by: Mrs. Khristal Therese Aguilar

11. Selection 2
Item 6 – 10. Answer the comprehension questions
below . Choose the letter of the correct answer.
Literal Question
6. How many times he was imprisoned because of
stealing?
A. 3 times C. 5 times
B. 4 times D. 6 times
Questions by: Mrs. Khristal Therese Aguilar

12. Selection 2
Inferential Question
7. According to Jason, “I only have my friends as
my refuge.”
A. He has no family.
B. He needs someone to talk too.
C. He loves playing games with them.
D. He feels safe and sheltered from danger with
them.
Questions by: Mrs. Khristal Therese Aguilar

13. Selection 2
Critical Question
8. What can you say about the
grandfather of Jason?
A. strict and firm
B. calm and relax
C. caring and thoughtful
D. supportive and helpful
Questions by: Mrs. Khristal Therese Aguilar

14. Selection 2
Creative Question
9. Based on the article, how he started a new
life?
A. change his circle of friends
B. join another group of gangsters
C. maintain high grades in all subjects areas
D. participate in the school clubs/organizations
like boxing
Questions by: Mrs. Khristal Therese Aguilar

15. Selection 2
Evaluative Question
10. The article attest the truth that …
A. Friends are important.
B. Don’t let others dictate your life.
C. Never stop trying to make yourself better.
D. Don’t depend on anyone to provide your
happiness.
Questions by: Mrs. Khristal Therese Aguilar

16. Answer Key:
1.D 6.C
2.A 7.D
3.D 8.C
4.C 9.D
5.D 10.C

17. October 13, 2022

18. TONGUE TWISTER. Read aloud and
repeat.
I saw Susie sitting in
a shoeshine shop.

19. TONGUE TWISTER. Read aloud and
repeat.
Susie works in a shoeshine
shop. Where she shines she
sits, and where she sits she
shines.

20. TONGUE TWISTER. Read aloud and
repeat.
Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear.
Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair.
Fuzzy Wuzzy wasn’t fuzzy,
was he?

21. TONGUE TWISTER. Read aloud and
repeat.
You know New York, you
need New York, you know
you need unique New York.

22. TONGUE TWISTER. Read aloud and
repeat.
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers
A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked
If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers
Where’s the peck of pickled peppers Peter
Piper picked?

23. October 14, 2022

24. LEARNING NEW VOCABULARY
• Get a book you like from your reading corner. Don’t forget to
log in your class reading log.
• Read the book and pick at least 5 unfamiliar words.
• Find the meaning of each unfamiliar word from the dictionary.
• Use each unfamiliar word in a sentence.
• Write the unfamiliar words with their meaning and the
sentence in your notebook
Reflection: What is the lesson I learned from today’s reading?