3. I Miss Our School
My summer is really fun,
I run and play under the sun.
But I miss my classmates and friends,
Too excited to see them soon.
We always wear our smiles,
To our teacher who always inspires.
Interesting lessons she always shares,
With all her pupils she really cares.
I miss the library where we read,
In learning, we grow like a seed.
I can’t wait to go to school,
To fill with wisdom our minds so full.
4. What is the main idea of the
poem?
a. It is fun to play all day.
b. Running under the sun makes
you strong.
c. Learning in school is enjoyable.
d. Teachers care for the pupils.
5. QUARTER 3- MODULE 4
Identifying Major Points and
Key Themes
ENGLISH 2
6. The main idea of the poem that you have just
read is that learning in school is enjoyable. The main
idea is also called a major point.
Major point
-It is usually a statement that tells the
readers what mostly a selection is all about. It
can also be considered as the summary of the
selection.
Key Theme
-It is the message or moral of the
selection. It is usually the trait shown by the
characters.
7.
8. You can easily identify the major point or
key theme of the text through its supporting
details or text evidences. Supporting details or
text evidences are words or phrases that give
clues to identifying the major point or the key
theme within the text. Here are the text
evidences that support the idea in the poem “I
Miss Our School.”
- school library where we read
- lessons she always shares
- excitement to see them soon
9. Tell the major point or key theme expressed by
each picture and sentence.
10.
11. Read the poem below, then answer the activity
that follows.
Po and opo should be used
12. Complete the paragraph below.
The poem’s major point is (1)
_______________________________. The key theme of
the poem is (2) _________________ When a child is
courteous, it turns the (3) _______________. With
this, parents (4) _______________. By being courteous,
you are like a treasure because kind words are (5)
_____________.
courteous child is a parents’ treasure
courtesy or politeness
feeling lighter
become prouder
sickness’ cure
Editor's Notes
Excellent! The correct answer is letter c. You identified the main idea or the major point of the poem correctly. Today you will learn more about this.
