english lesson story books

1. The Forgiving
Crocodile
Prepared by:
Deshery F. Gabatino
T-III

2. The Forgiving
Crocodile
Prepared by:
Deshery F. Gabatino
T-III

3. COPYRIGHT PAGE
Reference Learning Resource for English
Region 02
SDO Nueva Vizcaya
Version 1, 2019
ISBN: ___________
Copyright page. “No copy of this material shall subsist in any work of the Government of
the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government agency or office where the
work is created shall be necessary prior to utilization in part or in whole.”
This material has been developed for the implementation of K to 12 Curriculum through
the Curriculum Implementation Division (CID). It can be reproduced for educational
purposes and the source must be acknowledged. Derivatives of the work including
creating an edited version, an enhancement of supplementary work are permitted provided
all original works are acknowledged and the copyright is attributed. No work may be
derived from this material for commercial purposes and profit.
Published by the Department of Education
Region 02 – Schools Division of Nueva Vizcaya
Schools Division Superintendent: RACHEL R. LLANA PhD, CESO VI
Assistant Schools Division Superintendent:
JONATHAN A. FRONDA PhD, CESE
Development Team of the Learning Resources:
Consultant: Bermelita E. Guillermo PhD, EPS I
Focal Person: Dindo S. Moreno PhD, EPS I
Writer/ Illustrator: Deshery F. Gabatino
Content Evaluators:
Haidee F. Ramos, MT-I
Lourdes S. Olarte, MT-II
Adelina D. Julian, P-III
Merlie M. Binay-an EdD, LRE
Leonard Francis T. Jasmin, LRE
Chester C. Cortez, Librarian II
Bermelita E. Guillermo PhD, EPS
Printed by: LRMDC, Schools Division of Nueva Vizcaya
Quezon St., Don Domingo Maddela, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya

4. The Forgiving Crocodile
A Localized Story Book
RATIONALE
Facilitating the teaching-learning process in English must be
productive. Pupils must be in a learning environment of play, with hidden
agenda of learning. They must be put into a situation of a relaxed and
stress-free environment for them to learn better- an environment where
they feel comfortable.
In line with the foregoing statements, most pupils today have difficulty
in understanding the lessons in English especially in terms of
comprehension. While it is true that English concepts are not easily
learned, much difficulty is expected from a learner who considers English a
burden to his studies and feels dislike about it. Thus, the teacher’s primary
concern in teaching English is to develop learners’ appreciation of the
subject and make reading an everyday habit.
In addition, learning English must be fun and exciting. To make it more
enjoyable, engaging and challenging, the use of contextualized textbook
with interesting stories and colorful illustrations could be of great help.
This provides a meaningful real life experience that motivates pupils to
pursue and make English lessons part of their lives.
For the aforementioned reasons, the story book in English which was
crafted by the author will be used as an instructional material to enhance
pupils’ reading comprehension which is one of the least mastered
competencies in English. Pupils can comprehend better when stories are
written within their local context. This led the author to localize and
contextualize an English story book that will cater the identified least
mastered competencies which include noting details, inferring feelings of
character, sequencing events, giving possible ending, and predicting
outcomes.
Also, this story book innovation will sustain the interest of the pupils to
achieve higher learning outcomes and develop 21st century skills for them
to become better citizens for the country.

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32. About the Author
Deshery Farinas Gabatino graduated
from Saint Mary’s University with a
Bachelor of Science in Elementary
Education degree. Later, she attended the
State University of Nueva Vizcaya where
she earned Master of Science in Teaching
Mathematics. She is currently teaching
Grade IV at Solano South Central School.
She currently resides at Brgy. Osmena,
Solano , Nueva Vizcaya.
She believes that reading is an open door
for every pupil to learn better.

33. FORGIVING
CROCODILE
Forgiving