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Quarter 1-Module 8
Using Tenses of Verbs in Relating
an Experience Appropriate to the
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page

COVER PAGE
COPYRIGHT PAGE
TITLE PAGE
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Lesson 1 – Tenses of Verbs 1

What I Need to Know 1

What I Know 1
What’s In 2
What’s New 2
What is It 2
What’s More 3
What I Have Learned 3
What I Can Do 4
Assessment 5
Additional Activities 5

Lesson 2 – Relate an Experience Appropriate to the Occasion 6

What I Need to Know 6

What I Know 6
What’s In 7
What’s New 7
What is It 8
What’s More 9
What I Have Learned 11
What I Can Do 11
Assessment 11
Additional Activities 12

Lesson 3 – Reading with Accuracy 13

What I Need to Know 13

What I Know 13
What’s In 16
What’s New 17
What is It 19
What’s More 19
What I Have Learned 21
What I Can Do 21
Assessment 22
Additional Activities 25

Lesson 4 – Reading Grade Level Text With 135 Words Per Minute 26

What I Need to Know 26

 What I Know 26
What’s In 28
What’s New 28
What is It 29
What’s More 30
What I Have Learned 30
What I Can Do 31
Assessment 32
Additional Activities 34

Answer key 35
References 40
 Lesson

1 Tenses of Verbs

At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:

1. compose clear and coherent sentences using appropriate tenses of verbs:
(EN6G-Ic-3.2);
What I Need to Know
2. identify the correct tense of the verb used in the sentences; and:
3. show openness to criticism.

What I Know

To measure your knowledge of the concepts that this lesson will develop, do the
following activity. Read and follow the directions correctly.

A. Multiple Choice:
Directions: Choose the correct form of the verb. Write the letter of the correct answer in
your notebook.
1. Pollution (affect) our lives.
A. affect B. affects C. will affect D. affected
2. The pupils (write) a poem legibly.
A. write B. writes C. will write D. wrote
3. Myra (walk) to school every morning.
A. walked B. walk C. will walk D. walks
4. They (attend) business meeting tomorrow.
A. will attend B. attend C. attended D. attends
5. She (receive) three academic awards last Friday.
A. receive B. receives C. will receive D. received
6. The earthquake drill (start) five minutes ago.
A. start s B. start C. started D. will start
7. The Robotics Club (build) an amazing robot.
A. will build B. builds C. build D. built
8. We (dance) last night at the party.
A. dance B. dances C. will dance D. danced
9. They (leave) for Iligan City tomorrow.
A. will leave B. leaves C. leave D. left
10. He (plant) vegetables when the phone rang.
A. plant B. plants C. planted D. will plant

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 What’s In

In the previous lesson, you have learned on how to analyze the characters used
in print, non-print and digital materials through their age and gender, race and nationality,
attitude and behavior. This time, you will be learning about the tenses of the verbs.
Directions: Choose the correct answer from the word pool.

characters nationality gender attitude age

______1. This refers to the sexes either male or female.

______2. It is the length of time that person has lived or a thing existed.
______3. It refers to the status of belonging to a particular nation.
______4. It is a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something,
typically, one that is reflected in person’s behavior.
______5. This refers to the people involved in the story.

What’s New

When we talk about using the English language, we should make sure that the
tenses of the verbs are used correctly. We use present tense of the verb when we refer
to present condition or general truth. We also use the past tense if we talk of events that
had already happened. In the same manner, future tense is also used if we talk about
plans and future events.

Activity 1. Directions: Write the correct form of the verb in the following sentences.
1. The class advisers (check) __________ the learners’ attendance every day.
2. Mayor Vicente Eusebio (build) __________ a new four-storey building in our school.
3. Regine (jump) ___________with joy when she received an award last month.
4. I’m sure she (try) __________ harder next year to maintain her honor or even excel.
5. The teachers (report) ___________to school next month.

What is It

For sentence 1, what is the subject? What is the given verb?

In what form of the verb is check, singular or plural? Why? When does the action check
happen? So, the word every day is the time marker that the action happens in the
present.
Since the subject class advisers is in plural form, therefore, the verb that follows is also
in the plural form. The verb in the plural form does not end with –s or -es. It should be in

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the base form of the verb. The sentence that has a time marker, uses the present tense
of the verb.
For sentence 2, what is the subject? What is the verb used?
In what form of the verb is build, singular or plural? Why? What does the sentence
express?
Since the subject Mayor Vicente Eusebio is in singular form, therefore, the verb that
follows is also in singular form. The verb in the singular form ends with –s or -es. The
sentence expresses general truth, therefore, the verb is in the present tense.
For sentence 3, what is the subject? What is the verb used? When did the action
happen?
Since, the sentence has a time marker that happened in the past time, therefore, the
verb to be used is in past tense regardless of the subject. The past tense of the verb is
formed by adding d or ed to the present form of the verb except to the irregular verbs.

For sentence 4, what is the subject? What is the verb? When will the action happen?
Next year is the time marker or time expression used in the sentence to show futurity.
Future tense is usually shown by using shall or will with the present form of the verb
regardless of the subject form.
For sentence 5, what is the subject? What verb is used? When will the action happen?
Next month is the time marker or time expression used in the sentence to show futurity.
Future tense is usually shown by using shall or will with the present form of the verb
regardless of the subject form.

What’s More

Activity 2. A. Directions: Read the paragraph. Fill in the blank with the correct present
form of the verb in the parenthesis. The first one is done for you.
Pedro has a horse. He (live) 1. lives on a farm in the province of Lanao del Norte.
His horse’s name is Gardan. He (ride) 2. _______every day. Sometimes, they (walk) 3.
_______slowly, and sometimes they (run) 4. _______ fast. He (enjoy) 5. _______ their
time together.
B. Directions: Change the underlined verbs to past tense.

Example: Many voters listen attentively to the lecture.

Answer: Many voters listened attentively to the lecture.
1. They provide us pamphlets about the seminar.
2. The resource persons talk about the effects of pollution on the health of children.
3. The workers complete the construction of the gymnasium.
4. The performers act well on stage.
5. The netizens comment on the negative issue.

C. Directions: Write the correct future form of the verb. Write the answer in your
notebook.

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 Example: The chairman (appoint) will appoint her secretary this afternoon.
1. The voters (elect) _______ their president in the coming national elections.
2. What (happen) _________ to our country next year?
3. The government said that the economy (improve) ________ with the implementation
of the increase in VAT.
4. The Department of Education (offer) ______ free printed modules.
5. The police (conduct) ________ an investigation about the robbery in the bank.

What I Have Learned

There are three simple tenses of verbs. These are present tense, past tense
and future tense.
Present Tense states an action or condition in the present time. It expresses
general truths, habitual action or a permanent condition. Adverbs of frequency are
common time markers in the present tense. They tell how often an action is
repeated. The words below are used as time markers in simple present tense such
as always, seldom, sometimes usually, rarely, never, often, hardly ever, and
occasionally

Past Tense states an action or condition in the past time. This past tense is usually
formed by adding d, ed or /t/ to the present form of the verb. Common time markers
used are yesterday, ago, and last.

Future tense states an action that is about to happen. This is usually shown by
using shall or will with the present form of the verb. Future time may also be shown
by the use of the form of be with going to or about to. Time expressions used to
show futurity are tomorrow, next year, later, soon, two days after, or in a little while.

What I Can Do

Directions: Complete the sentences in the paragraph by writing the correct form of the
verbs. The first one is done for you.
Family
Family (serve) serves as an integral part of every human. Every man is
incomplete without a family. Man is a social animal; in his life family (play) 2. ______ an
important role. A family means to have a man, his parents, his wife and his children all
(live)3. ____ happily together.
All family members (share) 4. ________ an equal part while shouldering
responsibilities within the family. This will make the family complete and all members are
happy. This is very much required in the society as because a good family (make)
5. ______a good society and a good society makes a good country.

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 Assessment

Directions: Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence. Write the
letter of the correct answer in your notebook.

1. She________________ tennis every Sunday.

A. plays B. played C. play D. will play
2. Don’t make noise. Noriko ____________ his test.
A. study B. studies C. studied D. will study
3. Juan ________________ his teeth before breakfast every morning.
A. will brush B. brush C. brushes D. brushed
4. She ____________ food yesterday.
A. cook B. cooks C. cooked D. will cook
5. They_____________ trees last summer.
A. plant B. planted C. plants D. will plant
6. How many students in your class ____________ from Cagayan de Oro City?
A. comes B. come C. coming D. will come
7. Babies ___________ when they are hungry.
A. crying B. cries C. cried D. will cry
8. The farmer believes it _____________ tomorrow evening.
A. will rain B. rains C. rained D. will rain
9. Wait! I __________ you to the next station.
A. drives B. drove C. will drive D. drive
10. Mother _______________ the door for you this afternoon.
A. opened B. will open C. open D. opening

Additional Activities

Directions: Construct sentences using the following verbs.Write your answers in your
notebook.
1. go 2. sings 3. will attend 4. washed 5. Write

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 Lesson
Relating an Experience
2 Appropriate to the Occasion
Hello! Today, you will learn how to relay your experiences on occasions you have
attended or celebrated.

What I Need to Know?

At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:

1. relate an experience to the appropriate occasion (EN6OL-Ib-1.17}
2. share a significant incident in life as to what happened in the beginning, middle
and end;
3. show appreciation on celebrating special occasions

What I Know

To measure your knowledge of the concepts that this module will develop, do the
following activity. Read and follow the directions correctly.

Directions: Arrange the following sentences in order of the way they happened during
the day. Write your answer in your notebook.

1. She wore the purple dress.

2. She got her hair cut at a salon.
3. She felt great because all of her friends are present in her birthday party.
4. She celebrated her birthday happily.
5. She hugged her father and mother.

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 What’s In?

Directions: Answer the following questions based on your own personal experience:
1. What special occasion happened lately?

2. Why was it celebrated?

3. How was it celebrated?

4. With whom did you celebrate it ?

5. What foods did you prepare?

6. What present did you give to the celebrator?

7. What was the reaction of the celebrator ?

8. What was your wish for the celebrator ?

9. What do you prefer, a big or simple celebration?

10. Why do we celebrate a special occasion?

FOR VALIDATION

What’s New

Activity 1: A. Directions: Read the story carefully. Take note of the beginning, middle
and end of the story.

“Talia’s Special Day”

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occasion/)

Today is a special day for Talia. She is getting

ready for a dinner celebration. She wants to look very
nice for her night out.
First, she gets her hair cut at a salon. A salon is
a place where people go to get their hair and nails
done. Then, she gets her fingernails painted pink. A
woman who works at the salon paints Talia’s nails.
Talia is not happy with the color. She asks the woman
to change the color to purple. She likes the purple very much. It is almost time to go out.

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 Talia goes home and looks in her closet. She tries on a pair of light blue pants
with a white shirt. She tries on a purple dress with a black belt. She tries on a brown skirt
with a green top. She wears the purple dress.
Many of her friends and family are at the restaurant when she gets there. She
hugs her mother and father. She gives her grandfather a kiss. Talia’s sister gives her a
big smile. Her best friend, Asra, gives her a present. Tomorrow is Talia’s birthday, but
she is celebrating it tonight.
“Happy Birthday, Talia,” they say. “You look great!”
“I feel great because all of you are here,” says Talia. “This is my last night as a
teenager” , she added.

What is it

B. Discussion
At the beginning of the story, we
learned that Talia was getting ready for
1. What was Talia doing for her a dinner celebration. For her to look
special day? nice, she had her hair cut at a salon,
painted her nails purple and wore a
FOR VALIDATION purple dress.

2. What did Talia celebrate and It was mentioned at the middle of the
where was it held? story that Talia went to a restaurant
where she celebrated her birthday
together with her family and friends.

In the end, Talia felt great because all

3. Why did Talia feel great?
of her friends were present during her
birthday celebration.

Every story has beginning, middle and end part. Chronology is the arrangement of
events in order of their occurrence.

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 What’s More?

Activity A. Directions: Read the story below and identify the

beginning, middle and end events. Write your answers in your notebook.

Unforgettable Vacation
By: Analiza L. Palacio
Summer vacation was fast approaching at that time, and some students wanted
to go out of town. Leah’s parents had a different plan. They planned for a week-long
trip to Dumaguete.
Leah hated to ride on a boat and asked if
she could just stay at her best friend’s house
where she could play with her friends. But her
parents didn’t want her to stay and hear any
complaints. She kept on explaining to them
about what she wanted to do but their decision
was already fixed. Family time is important to
them.
Few days had passed, and Summer
vacation has arrived. But Leah kept on insisting
on staying while they were on their way to the
FOR VALIDATION

port. Leah’s father tried to cheer her up. “You

will only make your vacation dull if you won’t
stop complaining,” said father. But Leah couldn’t
help thinking about how their vacation will turn
out.
When they arrived at the port to board the ship, Leah was surprised to see how
big the ship was! She saw the clear sea water and witnessed how the ship stayed afloat.
She then remembered one of her teachers once told her, “It is exciting to board a ship!
At last they’re on the ship! She walked around and checked everything inside.
She couldn’t believe how luxurious their accommodation was. Their bedroom was
excessively beautiful! Then she went to the entertainment room to see what was inside.
It was a magical show!
Leah was so amazed how the magician performed. It was incredible! She asked
her parents if she could try to be inside the bubble and her parents said, “Of course!”
Leah was very excited. When it was her turn, she got so nervous! She stood at the
center and waited for the magician to do some tricks. The bubble show went on. Other
kids came too to watch the show. Leah met new friends before their week-long trip has
ended. She promised to keep in touch with them. She will be forever grateful for the
happy memories they had shared.
While on their way home, Leah apologized to her parents about her reactions
before. “This is the best vacation ever!”, she exclaimed. She looked forward for more
vacations with her family soon.

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 beginning of the middle of the story end of the story
story

Activity B. Directions: Arrange the given pictures below in order of the way they
happened in the story “Unforgettable Vacation”. The pictures are labelled. Write the
letters only.

A.. B. C.

D. FOR VALIDATION
E.

Activity C: Directions: Describe what’s happening in each picture below by writing

them inside the box. Label the arrows using the words found inside the Word Bank. The
first one is done for you.

Getting Eating dinner Eating

dressed breakfast

Going to bed Playing

outside

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 Word Bank

First Second Then Next Last

First, I get
dressed
right after
taking a
bath.

What I Have Learned?

Every one of us has attended different special occasions. You will learn to share
your own experience by organizing the events that happened from the beginning to end.
In writing a story of your unforgettable experience in an occasion, you have to
pay attention to the beginning, middle and end of your composition
How do you appreciate someone for attending an occasion?

What I Can Do? FOR VALIDATION

Activity 1: Directions: Gather information on any special occasion you had attended
and develop it into a short paragraph with beginning, middle and end part.

Assessment

Directions: Recall any experience of a family occasion. It can be a birthday, graduation,

thanksgiving occasion or any special celebration in your family. Develop a short
paragraph with beginning, middle and end.

Additional Activity

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Directions: Talk to two of your siblings and fill in the information below.

Name
Birthday
Wish 1
Wish 2
Wish 3

FOR VALIDATION

Lesson

3 Reading with Accuracy

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What I Need to Know
 In this lesson, you will further improve your reading skills especially in terms of
accuracy. This means that you will learn to read texts correctly with understanding; thus,
at the end of the lesson, you are expected to:
 read aloud grade level appropriate text with an accuracy rate of 95-
100% (EN6F-Ib-1.6);
 observe patience at all times, and
 practice reading with accuracy.

What I Know

To measure your knowledge of the concepts in this lesson, please bear in mind
this information about the five (5) miscues:
 Repetition-a child repeats a word or portion of the text
 Reversal-a child reverses the order of the word
 Substitution-instead of reading the word in the story, paragraph or
dialogue, a child substitutes a word that is not found in the text
 Insertion-a child inserts a letter or word in the text
 Reversal-a child reverses the order of the word of the text.

Reading Test
Directions: Please ask somebody from your family to record the number or
miscues/mistakes of the words read. There are five (5) miscues to observe as mentioned
FOR VALIDATION

above. After recording the number of miscues, follow the table of percentage of accuracy
below in getting your reading description. Read aloud the paragraphs or stories and write
the reading description in your notebook.
Example: Number of miscues is 6 so, Reading Description is Very Good Reader
1. A Filipino is a good loving person. Whether Christian or non-Christian, he
believes in God. He patterns his life in the way God wants him. He loves his neighbors
because he loves God. He prays not only for himself but also for his family, his
fellowmen, and his country.

Number of Miscues Percentage of Mastery Reading Description

0-3 95% - 100% Excellent Reader
4-6 90% - 94% Very Good Reader
7-9 85% - 89% Almost a Very Good
Reader
10-12 80% - 84% Good Reader
13-15 75%-79% Almost a Good reader
16 and above Below 74% Need to Practice More

Number of Miscues: __________________ Reading Description: ________________

2. A Filipino is a very respectful person. He shows due respect to his parents, elders
and people in authority. He never misses saying the word “po” every time the situation
demands it. He kisses the hands of parents and grandparents as a unique way of

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showing respect to elders. He calls his older brother “Kuya” or his sister “Ate”. These are
Filipino ways of showing respect which we are very proud of.
Number of Miscues Percentage of Mastery Reading Description
0-4 95% - 100% Excellent Reader
5-8 90% - 94% Very Good Reader
9-12 85% - 89% Almost a Very Good
Reader
13-16 80% - 84% Good Reader
17-20 75%-79% Almost a Good reader
21 and above Below 74% Need to Practice More

Number of Miscues: __________________ Reading Description: ________________

3. A Filipino does not only care for himself but also for his fellowmen. He is very
human and concerned about people around him. He is thoughtful, loving, understanding,
helpful, fair, friendly, and charitable. He shares even the little that he has with the needy
and the poor. When calamities like typhoons, floods, epidemics, and earthquakes occur,
you can be sure that a Filipino is always there with a helping hand and a smile to cheer
up those who are in distress.

Number of Miscues Percentage of Mastery Reading Description

0-4 95% - 100% Excellent Reader
5-8 90% - 94% Very Good Reader
9-12 85% - 89% Almost a Very Good
Reader
13-16 80% - 84% Good Reader
17-20 75%-79%
FOR VALIDATION
Almost a Good reader
21 and above Below 74% Need to Practice More

Number of Miscues: __________________ Reading Description: ________________

4. The moon pulls accounts for both high tides and low tides. The moon pulls
hardest on the part of earth nearest it, lifting the water on that part. The water
bulges out toward the moon. Where the bulge is greatest, it is known as high tide.
When the moon is on the horizon, and the bulge is lowest, it is low, or ebb tide.
The tide is a commonly used symbol of life, for it continues to go in and out
without stopping.

Number of Miscues Percentage of Mastery Reading Description

0-4 95% - 100% Excellent Reader
5-8 90% - 94% Very Good Reader

9-12 85% - 89% Almost a Very Good

Reader
13-16 80% - 84% Good Reader
17-20 75%-79% Almost a Good reader
21 and above Below 74% Need to Practice More

Number of Miscues: __________________ Reading Description: ________________

5. We talked about trees in our science class. Our teacher said that some trees
lived many years ago. We watched an interesting filmstrip about trees. It showed
different kinds of trees. There were large trees and some small ones. We learned about
giant trees, too.

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 Number of Miscues Percentage of Mastery Reading Description
0-2 95% - 100% Excellent Reader
3-4 90% - 94% Very Good Reader
5-6 85% - 89% Almost a Very Good Reader
7-8 80% - 84% Good Reader
9-10 75%-79% Almost a Good reader
11 and above Below 74% Need to Practice More

Number of Miscues: __________________ Reading Description: ________________

6. Red tide develops when the water is polluted. It is the irregular appearance of a
reddish discoloration in coastal waters because of the proliferation of certain minute,
toxic protozoans.

Number of Miscues Percentage of Mastery Reading Description

0-1 95% - 100% Excellent Reader
2-3 90% - 94% Very Good Reader
3-4 85% - 89% Almost a Very Good Reader
5-6 80% - 84% Good Reader
7-8 75%-79% Almost a Good reader
9 and above Below 74% Need to Practice More

Number of Miscues: __________________ Reading Description: ________________

7. Vehicles eject poisonous gases which contain carbon monoxide. Industries and
factories burn fuels giving a tremendous amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
As a result, the ozone layer is damaged and it allows the ultraviolet radiation to pass
through the earth that causes skin cancer and other diseases.
FOR VALIDATION

Number of Miscues Percentage of Mastery Reading Description

0-2 95% - 100% Excellent Reader
3-4 90% - 94% Very Good Reader
5-6 85% - 89% Almost a Very Good Reader
7-8 80% - 84% Good Reader
9-10 75%-79% Almost a Good reader
11 and above Below 74% Need to Practice More

Number of Miscues: __________________ Reading Description: ________________

8. My sister and I had a book sale last Saturday. We sold all the books we had
outgrown. We charged P 25.00 for each book. Children from all over our neighborhood
liked the books. Best of all, each of us earned five hundred pesos.

Number of Miscues Percentage of Mastery Reading Description

0-3 95% - 100% Excellent Reader
4-6 90% - 94% Very Good Reader
7-9 85% - 89% Almost a Very Good Reader
10-12 80% - 84% Good Reader
13-15 75%-79% Almost a Good reader
16 and above Below 74% Need to Practice More

Number of Miscues: __________________ Reading Description: ________________

9. An old man was crawling on the floor in the dark movie theater. The people around
him were very much annoyed. “What did you lose?”, asked a woman.
“My handkerchief,” answered the old man.

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“And you’re trembling just to find a handkerchief.” I have five one-hundred-peso bills in
it,” was the reply. So the woman helped the old man find his handkerchief.

Number of Miscues Percentage of Mastery Reading Description

0-3 95% - 100% Excellent Reader
4-6 90% - 94% Very Good Reader
7-9 85% - 89% Almost a Very Good
Reader
10-12 80% - 84% Good Reader
13-15 75%-79% Almost a Good reader
16 and above Below 74% Need to Practice More

Number of Miscues: __________________ Reading Description: ________________

10. It was Maria’s birthday. As a surprise gift, our family went on a whole-day trip to
Iligan City. Maria was so excited. She told us many things along the way which she
thought would make everyone happy. Carla wanted to see Maria Cristina Falls first,
didn’t she?”
“Kuya Edgar prefers going to Timoga Spring Pool, doesn’t he?”
“Now, where shall we go first?” she inquired. Father smiled and said, “Just relax”.
We all want to see the breathtaking beauty of Maria Cristina Falls first, don’t we? We
don’t want to miss the chance of seeing also the refreshing and shivering water of the
Timoga Spring Pool. Surely, we will enjoy going around the city until midnight.
Number of Miscues Percentage of Mastery Reading Description
0-6 95% - 100% Excellent Reader
7-12 90% - 94% Very Good Reader
13-18 85% - 89% Almost a Very Good
FOR VALIDATION
Reader
19-24 80% - 84% Good Reader
25-30 75%-79% Almost a Good reader
30 and above Below 74% Need to Practice More

Number of Miscues: __________________ Reading Description: ________________

What’s In

In the previous lesson, you have learned about relating experiences appropriate
to an occasion.

Directions: Write a five- sentence paragraph about your first day in school. Write it in
your notebook.

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 What’s New

Examine yourself. Can you now read with accuracy and understanding? If yes,
then you are a Fluent Reader! To become a Fluent Reader, you must Practice
Reading the same list of words, phrase, or short passages/stories several times. Pause
between sentences and phrases.
 Start to practice reading with accuracy.
In reading with accuracy, follow the standards carefully:
1. Pronounce your words clearly.
2. Do not add “s’ to words where there should not be any.
3. Do not drop the “s” from words where there should be one.
4. Do not rush through the passage. Read clearly and calmly.
5. If you tip over a word, just read it again. Stay calm.
6. For words you cannot pronounce, settle on one pronunciation and stick to it.
7. Do not point at the words with your finger as you read. Word by word reading kills the
meaning sense from the text.
8. If you need to keep track of what you read, place your finger at the edge of the paper
and move it down the page.

Directions: Practice reading aloud three times these selections and dialogue observing
the standards above. In the fourth time, ask assistance from your family to record the
number of miscues or words that you were not able to read correctly following the
percentage of accuracy below the paragraph. Write your reading description in your
FOR VALIDATION

notebook.
1. Computers are one of the most incredible inventions of this century, and they
have completely altered our daily lives. They help us solve problems in faster and more
efficient ways than ever thought possible. For instance, without computers, there would
be no space exploration. Scientists use computers to control instruments, analyze data,
and help them conduct research. In medicine, doctors use computers to help analyze
test results and diagnose illness. As a result, computers help doctors save thousands of
lives. For some people, learning computers can be confusing. In education, computers
are used to teach students foreign languages, mathematics, science and many other
subjects. Students are tutored and drilled when they work on the computer. The
computer can even carry on a dialogue with the students.

Number of Miscues Percentage of Mastery Reading Description

0-6 95% - 100% Excellent Reader
7-12 90% - 94% Very Good Reader
13-18 85% - 89% Almost a Very Good Reader
19-24 80% - 84% Good Reader
25-30 75%-79% Almost a Good reader
30 and above Below 74% Need to Practice More

Number of Miscues: _________________ Reading Description: __________________

2. Communication on the Go

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 What do beepers, pagers, and cellphones have in common? How do these
gadgets carry and receive messages? What makes transmitting messages easier with
these gadgets?
Cellular phones, beepers, and pagers use radio signals to carry messages. The
service area for cellphones and pagers is divided into groups called cells. Each cell has
a radio transmitter. Signals are sent to the cell where the person using the pager or the
cellphone. Then, the transmitter sends message from one cell to another cell. This
process happens very quickly. When you call a friend from a cellphone, the signal goes
through many connections before it reaches your friend.
Artificial satellites send signals to the cell. These artificial satellites are carried by
rockets into space. They circle high above the earth. Solar panels on the satellites
collect sunlight to make electricity. They use electricity to send radio waves back to the
receiving station. The receiving stations are often thousands of miles away from the
transmitting station.
Today, hundreds of satellites whirl around the earth. Each one makes life easier
for all of us. Each one makes communication possible. Each one helps find ways to
reach even those who we think are beyond our reach.

Number of Miscues Percentage of Mastery Reading Description

0 - 10 95% - 100% Excellent Reader
11 - 20 90% - 94% Very Good Reader
21 30 85% - 89% Almost a Very Good Reader
31 - 40 80% - 84% Good Reader
41 - 50 75%-79% Almost a Good reader
51 and above Below 74% Need to Practice More

Number of Miscues: __________________ Reading Description: ________________

FOR VALIDATION

3. Ana: Where are you going to spend your Christmas vacation, Edna?
Edna: In our farm in Lala, Lanao del Norte.
Ana: Who lives there?
Edna: My grandparents live there. Have you been there?
Ana: Yes, I’ve been there when I attended my brother’s wedding. Do you still
remember when I borrowed your red dress?
Edna: Yes, I do.
Ana: That’s where I used your red dress.

Number of Miscues Percentage of Mastery Reading Description

0-3 95% - 100% Excellent Reader
4-6 90% - 94% Very Good Reader
7-9 85% - 89% Almost a Very Good Reader
10-12 80% - 84% Good Reader
13-15 75%-79% Almost a Good reader
16 and above Below 74% Need to Practice More

Number of Miscues: __________________ Reading Description: ________________

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 How’s your reading? Have you read all the words correctly? Remember that
Repetition, Reversal, Substitution, Insertion and Omission in reading are considered
Miscues. If you get the percentage of accuracy of 95% – 100%, that means you read
with accuracy. Just don’t forget that you must Practice Reading the same list of words,
phrase, or short passages/stories several times. Always remember to follow the
standards given.

What’s More

It’s time to measure your reading ability. Read the selection once and ask
assistance to record the number of miscues following the percentage of accuracy below
and write it on your notebook.
1. “Life is a gift to be enjoyed and not a problem to be solved.” Though we live
temporarily in this world, we have to make the most out of it. We may be occupied but
let’s find time to acknowledge the Lord for all His blessings. No one knows how long we
would exist. Some die shortly after birth, while others live long enough to be with their
loved ones.
We won’t stay here permanently. We will all leave this world, sooner or later.
Nobody knows! But one thing is sure, let the Lord come into our lives that we may stay
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with Him forever!

Number of Miscues Percentage of Mastery Reading Description

0-5 95% - 100% Excellent Reader
6-10 90% - 94% Very Good Reader
11-15 85% - 89% Almost a Very Good Reader
16-20 80% - 84% Good Reader
21-25 75%-79% Almost a Good reader
26 and above Below 74% Need to Practice More
Number of Miscues: __________________ Reading Description: ________________
2. Shooting stars are not stars, nor do they shoot. “Shooting star” is the name some
people give to meteors. A meteor looks like bright streak of light flashing across the night
sky. But a meteor is not a star. Stars are suns far out in space while meteors are bits of
metal or rock burning up in the earth’s atmosphere.
A meteor that reaches the surface of the earth is called a meteorite.
Number of Miscues Percentage of Mastery Reading Description
0-4 95% - 100% Excellent Reader
5-8 90% - 94% Very Good Reader
9-12 85% - 89% Almost a Very Good Reader
13-16 80% - 84% Good Reader
17-20 75%-79% Almost a Good reader
21 and above Below 74% Need to Practice More

Number of Miscues: __________________ Reading Description: ________________

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3. After work, mother loves to cuddle and play with her cute baby boy. This has
become her routine, since she enjoys and feels the warmth of baby’s touch through her
fingers. She sees and assures herself that there is never a dull moment with her baby.
Baby smiles and giggles with mother while playing. Mother’s touch outgrows and
completes baby’s day.

Number of Miscues Percentage of Mastery Reading Description

0-3 95% - 100% Excellent Reader
4-6 90% - 94% Very Good Reader
7-9 85% - 89% Almost a Very Good Reader
10-12 80% - 84% Good Reader
13-15 75%-79% Almost a Good reader
16 and above Below 74% Need to Practice More
Number of Miscues: __________________ Reading Description: ________________
4. A hungry cat met a tiny mouse who incidentally was also looking for food. “I
haven’t eaten anything yet, I feel too weak to move,” said the poor cat.
“Why? Does it mean nobody cares for you?” the mouse asked surprisingly.
“I don’t know. It’s too hard for me to understand what’s going on. Oftentimes, my
masters seem to have forgotten me. Even my favorite mat is too dirty to sleep on.
Everybody seems too busy to spend just a little time for me,” replied the cat sadly.
“Don’t be sad my dear. I may look too small to help but I know I can do it. I’ll
share with you whatever I will get and we’ll eat together. I’ll be back soon,” said the
mouse gladly.

Number of Miscues Percentage of Mastery Reading Description

0-6 95% - 100%
FOR VALIDATION
Excellent Reader
7-12 90% - 94% Very Good Reader
13-18 85% - 89% Almost a Very Good Reader
19-24 80% - 84% Good Reader
25-30 75%-79% Almost a Good reader
30 and above Below 74% Need to Practice More

Number of Miscues: __________________ Reading Description: ________________

5. Do you love animals? Like human beings, animals deserve to be cared for. There
are animals that enjoy the most care and there are those that enjoy the least or none at
all.
Animal favorites include cats, dogs, birds, rabbits and ducks. All these make
good pets. Some prefer cats because they know that cats can survive by themselves
and therefore need less attention. Dogs on the other hand, are said to be everybody’s
choice when it comes to be the best animal.
Animals are components of this changing world. We need to care and protect
them for a better and brighter future.

Number of Miscues Percentage of Mastery Reading Description

0-5 95% - 100% Excellent Reader
6-10 90% - 94% Very Good Reader
11-15 85% - 89% Almost a Very Good Reader
16-20 80% - 84% Good Reader
21-25 75%-79% Almost a Good reader
26 and above Below 74% Need to Practice More

Number of Miscues: __________________ Reading Description: ________________

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 What I Have Learned

Accuracy refers to reading words without mistakes. To improve your

accuracy, listen to yourself, read a passage and evaluate it. It is difficult to improve upon
something if you don't recognize what you are doing wrong. Then, you must Practice
Reading the same list of words, phrase, or short passages/stories several times. Pause
between sentences and phrases. Observe standards in reading.

What I Can Do

Directions: Read the story, “A Lesson in the Farm” and practice reading it twice
specially the highlighted words until all the words will be read correctly. Then ask an
assistance to write the miscues and your reading description in your notebook.

A Lesson in the Farm

One day, the Science class of Mrs. Ferrer had a trip to the farm to observe
different living things in the river, in the meadows and in the rice field. They were
grouped into three and assigned to particular areas to be observed.
The members of each group helped one another in identifying living things in
their assigned area. They were surprised to see ants that stop when they meet their
way while storing food in their colony. They seemed talking with each other and then
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continued moving on their way. Also they looked and smiled at one another. They are
like people who greet each other when they meet at the street, “said Luis.
“And the best thing in them is that they helped one another in storing their food
for the rainy days, “informed Mrs. Ferrer.
“Like us, Ma’am. We also helped one another to make our work easier and
lighter,” replied the children.

Number of Miscues Percentage of Mastery Reading Description

0-8 95% - 100% Excellent Reader
9-16 90% - 94% Very Good Reader
17-24 85% - 89% Almost a Very Good Reader
25-32 80% - 84% Good Reader
33-40 75%-79% Almost a Good reader
41 and above Below 74% Need to Practice More

Number of Miscues: __________________ Reading Description: _______________

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 Assessment

Directions: Read aloud the selections or stories once. Using the percentage of
accuracy, write on your notebook the reading description. Compare your reading ability
on the first test in What I Know.
1. Even kites can be dangerous! You can get pulled by your kite when there are
strong winds, or you can get hurt when the strings attached to the kite rubs on your
hand. A kite can even cause a helicopter to crash!
Number of Miscues Percentage of Mastery Reading Description
0-2 95% - 100% Excellent Reader
3-4 90% - 94% Very Good Reader
5-6 85% - 89% Almost a Very Good
Reader
7-8 80% - 84% Good Reader
9-10 75%-79% Almost a Good reader
11 and above Below 74% Need to Practice More

Number of Miscues: __________________ Reading Description: ________________

2. Many farm crops are very specific in their temperature requirements. Examples
are melons, squash, sweet potatoes and beans. They grow best in warm temperatures.
Slight rain can destroy them. Pechay, mustard, kangkong, and raddish, on the other
hand, grow well during summer and can also withstand rain.
Number of Miscues Percentage of Mastery
FOR VALIDATION
Reading Description
0-2 95% - 100% Excellent Reader
3-4 90% - 94% Very Good Reader
5-6 85% - 89% Almost a Very Good
Reader
7-8 80% - 84% Good Reader
9-10 75%-79% Almost a Good reader
11 and above Below 74% Need to Practice More

Number of Miscues: __________________ Reading Description: ________________

3. Dancing is a form of exercise that is good for the heart, the mind, and the spirit.
Dancing makes a person healthy. The way the body responds to the beat of the music,
the holding of hands with their partner is a collaboration of art. There is a good mutual
relationship between oneself and the people around you. You become a better person.
That is why dancing is also considered as physical therapy. Some doctors believe that
dancing can heal a person physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Number of Miscues Percentage of Mastery Reading Description

0-4 95% - 100% Excellent Reader
5-8 90% - 94% Very Good Reader
9-12 85% - 89% Almost a Very Good
Reader
13-16 80% - 84% Good Reader
17-20 75%-79% Almost a Good reader
21 and above Below 74% Need to Practice More

Number of Miscues: __________________ Reading Description: ________________

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4. Christianity was an illegal movement during the Roman Empire. Christians were
persecuted and Christian books were burned by Roman officials. But amazingly, copies
which were made centuries before Constantine the Great, who legalized Christianity,
survived. Thanks to the courageous and devoted students of the Bible. They bravely
risked their lives to hide the books and save them. These books became treasures
because they are the proofs that the gospel was handed down exactly the way these
were written.

Number of Miscues Percentage of Mastery Reading Description

0-4 95% - 100% Excellent Reader
5-8 90% - 94% Very Good Reader
9-12 85% - 89% Almost a Very Good Reader
13-16 80% - 84% Good Reader
17-20 75%-79% Almost a Good reader
21 and above Below 74% Need to Practice More

Number of Miscues: __________________ Reading Description: ________________

5. Plants, pests, and diseases are the worst enemies of cultivated crops for food
and seed production. Municipal pest control officers may be consulted as soon as these
pests and diseases are observed in the farm. For more protection, clean cultural
practices should be observed. Removing and destroying breeding places of plant pest
and diseases around the vicinity of the garden is suggested.
Number of Miscues Percentage of Mastery Reading Description
0-5 95% - 100% Excellent Reader

6-10 90% - 94% Very Good Reader

11-15 85% - 89%
FOR VALIDATION
Almost a Very Good
Reader
16-20 80% - 84% Good Reader
21-25 75%-79% Almost a Good reader
26 and above Below 74% Need to Practice More

Number of Miscues: __________________ Reading Description: ________________

6. Cristina is in a hurry preparing to go to school. She didn’t wake up early because

she watched her favorite late night show. She opened her purse and found out her
allowance is not enough for the remaining three days before her next allowance. It is
because she is fond of buying bracelets and necklaces.

Number of Miscues Percentage of Mastery Reading Description

0-3 95% - 100% Excellent Reader
4-6 90% - 94% Very Good Reader
7-9 85% - 89% Almost a Very Good
Reader
10-12 80% - 84% Good Reader
13-15 75%-79% Almost a Good reader
16 and above Below 74% Need to Practice More

Number of Miscues: _________________ Reading Description: _________________

7. Have you seen a talking potato? We saw one at a puppet show. A boy made a
puppet out of a potato. How do you think he did it? He put a potato on a stick. He painted
a face on the potato. It began to talk.

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 “Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. The bright sky above will now turn into
black nimbus clouds.”
Everybody saw the change in the atmosphere and felt the droplets of rain as they
began to fall. Then strong winds followed and a heavy downpour put a stop to the show.
Number of Miscues Percentage of Mastery Reading Description
0-5 95% - 100% Excellent Reader
6-10 90% - 94% Very Good Reader
11-15 85% - 89% Almost a Very Good
Reader
16-20 80% - 84% Good Reader
21-25 75%-79% Almost a Good reader
26 and above Below 74% Need to Practice More

Number of Miscues: __________________ Reading Description: ________________

8. My sister has a pet cat. She loved to talk to her cat and enjoyed playing with it
every day. They were inseparable! Her cat’s name was Missy.
One day, my sister went home from school. She noticed that Missy did not come
to greet her. She panicked and started to call Missy.
“Missy, darling! Mommy is home! Missy, where are you?”
There was no response until her dad told her that Missy was sick. Her sister
brought Missy to the veterinarian.
Number of Miscues Percentage of Mastery Reading Description
0-4 95% - 100% Excellent Reader
5-8 90% - 94% Very Good Reader
9-12 85% - 89% Almost a Very Good
FOR VALIDATION
Reader
13-16 80% - 84% Good Reader
17-20 75%-79% Almost a Good reader
21 and above Below 74% Need to Practice More

Number of Miscues: __________________ Reading Description: ________________

9. Lee, who is ill, wishes to play with her friends. But her mom won’t allow her to
leave her room. She feels that Lee should eat, then sleep so she will get well. Lee puts
her elbows on the window sill, sits still, and listens to the kids’ screams. She is so sad
that she weeps, kneels, and prays that soon God will give her a blissful day.

Number of Miscues Percentage of Mastery Reading Description

0-3 95% - 100% Excellent Reader
4-6 90% - 94% Very Good Reader
7-9 85% - 89% Almost a Very Good
Reader
10-12 80% - 84% Good Reader
13-15 75%-79% Almost a Good reader
16 and above Below 74% Need to Practice More

Number of Miscues: _________________ Reading Description: ________________

10. Margarita’s family went on a vacation to the city of Cagayan de Oro to attend
the wedding of her Aunt Rowena. She was excited because she would be one of the
bridesmaids. Although only twelve years old, she’s quite tall for her age.
Margarita witnessed the wedding with enthusiasm and awe. She liked the
wedding reception best. She would never forget the throwing of the bouquet by the bride
to all the single ladies. The bouquet accidentally landed on her lap. All eyes were

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suddenly on her. Surprised and happy, Margarita knew that she was too young to get the
bouquet. With a smile on her face, she stood, walked toward Aunt Rowena and returned
the bouquet to her.
“Here, Aunt Rowena, this is not for me. You can throw it again and let one of
these beautiful ladies have it.”
Everybody clapped their hands in approval. The ladies gathered in the counter
once more in anticipation. Margarita slowly moved back and disappeared from the
crowd.
Number of Miscues Percentage of Mastery Reading Description
0-3 95% - 100% Excellent Reader
4-6 90% - 94% Very Good Reader
7-9 85% - 89% Almost a Very Good
Reader
10-12 80% - 84% Good Reader
13-15 75%-79% Almost a Good reader
16 and above Below 74% Need to Practice More

Number of Miscues: __________________ Reading Description: ________________

Additional Activities

Directions: Read aloud the story. Using the percentage of accuracy, write on your
notebook the reading description. FOR VALIDATION

The Graduation Gift

“Thank you! O thank you, Father!” cried Jun embracing his father tightly. “This is
the best gift I have received in my whole life. I have prayed and longed to own one and
my prayer has been answered. “
“I am very glad about that, “Father said putting his arms around his son. “I waited
for your graduation to buy one.”
“I am not very happy about the bicycle,” put in Mother. “I hope it will not be a
source of trouble.
“You don’t know it, Mother, but I have been riding Rene’s bike now and then,”
said Jun. “I can ride very well now.”
One afternoon as Mother was tending her garden, she saw Jun passed by on his
bicycle. Suddenly there was a crash! People were looking at the direction where Jun has
turned on a curve.
Number of Miscues Percentage of Mastery Reading Description
0-7 95% - 100% Excellent Reader
8-14 90% - 94% Very Good Reader
15-21 85% - 89% Almost a Very Good
Reader
22-28 80% - 84% Good Reader
29-36 75%-79% Almost a Good reader
37 and above Below 74% Need to Practice More

Number of Miscues: __________________ Reading Description: ________________

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 Lesson
Reading Grade Level Text
4 With 135 Words Per Minute

Fluency is the ability to read a text accurately, quickly, and with expression. Fluency
is important because it provides a bridge between word recognition and comprehension.
Fluent reading is not necessarily fast reading. Reading should move along at an appropriate
What
rate of speed reflecting I Need
the mood and to Knowof the text. Fluent reading rates differ for
expression
each grade level. As a sixth grader, your fluency standard is to read a grade level text at a
rate of approximately 120-150 words per minute with an accuracy rate of 95-100%.
However, your ultimate purpose is to read well, so always do your best reading, not your
fastest reading even though you are reading under time pressure.
The objectives of this lesson are:
1. Read grade level text with 135 words per minute with proper phrasing, intonation,
and expression;
2. Gain speed and accuracy in reading; and
3. Show openness to criticism.
FOR VALIDATION

What I Know

Pre -Test
Directions: Work with a partner. Read aloud the passage below. Have your partner time
your reading for one minute. Then, record the number of words you read in a minute as well
as the words you read incorrectly and compute your reading fluency using this formula;
One- Minute Reading
Total Words Read_____ - Errors _____= Words Correct Per Minute_____

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 Mary
This is Mary. She’s eleven years old. She has long hair and brown eyes. Her ears
are small, and her cheeks are chubby.
She wakes up at 7 o’clock in the morning, takes a shower, gets dressed, and eats
her breakfast. She usually has a toast and coffee. Mary doesn’t like cheese.
The girl goes to school by riding on a bus. She has lunch at school with her friends.
They sometimes have pizza and milkshakes. After the lessons, they play in the park and fly
a kite. In the afternoon, Mary goes home at 5pm. She eats dinner with her mother and
father. They always have a delicious meal because her mother is a good cook and likes
cooking!
After eating, she helps her mother in washing the dishes. She does her assignments
and studies her lessons too. Then, Mary goes to bed at 10pm.
The girl lives in the city. There is a swimming pool next to her house, but her school
is far. There are also lots of shops and supermarkets in her street. Behind her house is a
café, and Mary goes there every weekend with her family.
There is also a market in front of her house where plenty of fruits and vegetables can
be bought there. She likes to eat watermelon and mangoes, but she doesn’t like grapes.
Now the girl is in her bedroom. It’s quite big. There are two windows inside her room.
A wardrobe can be seen there too. Her desk is placed next to the window with a chair beside
it. But her jeans are on the floor, her one sock is on the sofa and the other one on top of the
lamp. Now her room is such a mess! Her mother gets angry and said, “You can’t go to the
park, please clean up your room! Put those jeans in the wardrobe and find a place where
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you can keep your socks!” “Yes mother,” answered Mary.

Although she’s lanky, Mary likes doing athletic events. She likes playing table tennis
but doesn’t like playing basketball because she is short. Swimming is a lot more fun for her!
In summer, Mary would like to go on camping with her grandfather! She wouldn’t like
to help her grandmother in the garden because for her, it’s boring!
Directions:
Write Yes or No on the space before the number.
_____1. Mary has short brown hair.
_____2. She has a toast and coffee for breakfast.
_____3. The children don’t have pizza for lunch.
_____4. Her school is next to her house.
_____5. There is a café in front of her house.
_____6. Mary likes mangoes but doesn’t eat watermelon.
_____7. There is a desk behind the wardrobe in her room.
_____8. Her room is a mess.
_____9. There is one sock under the sofa.
_____10. She doesn’t like playing basketball.

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 What’s In

LADYBUGS

Directions: Use the words in the box to make the sentences complete.

5,000 six three dome

farmers cities good pretty

Ladybugs can come in many different colors and patterns. Most ladybugs

have a 1. __________ - shaped body with 2. __________ short legs. Seven -

spotted ladybugs are red or orange and have 3. __________ spots on each side and

one in the middle.

4. _________ love ladybugs because they save crops and gardens by eating

pest insects. Just one ladybug can eat up to 5. _________ insects in its lifetime.

Ladybugs can live in many places like 6. _________ forests, and grasslands.
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Ladybugs stand for 7. ________ luck in many cultures. Most people like them

because they are 8. __________.

What’s New

Directions: Circle the words that you can find from the Word List

WORD LIST

RATE TEXT
WORDS READING
FLUENCY EXPRESSION
ACCURACY SPEED
A R E A D I N G B R
C D E F G H H W T A
C O R R E C T O E T
F L U E N C Y R X E
I J L K M N O D T P
Q R S P E E D S S T

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 E X P R E S S I O N
W Z A C C U R A C Y

What is It

Fluency means being able to read a text quickly, accurately, and with expression. A
fluent reader is better able to understand the text. Rereading and reading aloud is a good
strategy for becoming a more fluent reader.
Reading fluency is calculated by taking the total number of words read in one minute
and subtracting the number of errors. Only count one error per word. This gives you the
words correct per minute ( wpm ). The words correct per minute represents students’ fluency
levels.
To practice reading fluently, you have to do the following:
 Set a timer for one minute.
 Read the passage as quickly and accurately as possible.
 Mark the last word read when the timer goes off.
 Record the words per minute read.

Oral Reading Fluency Practice

Directions: Read aloud the text below. Use a timer and set it for one minute. Then, jot
down the number of words you read when the timer goes off. Do not count the words that
you read incorrectly. Read the text a second and third time until you can read comfortably.
FOR VALIDATION

Record in the chart the number of words you read to track your progress.

In the old city of Florence, a little girl was born to a loving couple. They named their
little daughter, Florence. As a young child, Florence was helpful and compassionate. She
loved the dumb animals around her. Once, a dog broke its leg, so its master thought of
giving it away. Florence stopped the master and offered to nurse the poor animal back to
health. She helped a doctor put a bandage to the dog’s leg, and soon it could run proud on
all fours again. How the little dog loved to be with Florence since then!

Florence could have chosen to live a comfortable life as she was the child of wealthy
parents. But she did not. She left home and took training as a nurse. She kept herself busy
in the hospitals. She was thirty-four years old when she asked permission to work as a nurse
in the English army. She then left for Crimea where the English helped the people of Turkey
fight the Russians.

Number of Attempts Words Per Minute

First Attempt

Second Attempt

Third Attempt

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 What’s More

Directions: Work with a partner. Read the text aloud to your partner and let him/her note
down the words that you have difficulty and hesitations with. Let him/her comment on how
fast and accurate you read as well as the correctness of your expression. Be open to your
partner’s suggestions for improvement. Then, practice on these words. Finally, read the
words aloud together.

I haven’t been to Bali, Indonesia, but I have read about it. I have been to Boracay
Island, that’s why I know these two awesome tourist destinations are similar in many ways.
Both are small islands that have fine beaches, hillside terraces, and cool green hills. Bali and
Boracay boost of international cuisines because people all over the world visit them.
However, Bali’s beaches are golden while those of Boracay are white and the sand is fine as
powder. A village in Bali is famous for its gold and silver work. There is none of this in
Boracay. There is a cultural center in Bali called Ubud. On the other hand, there are only
shops where you can buy goods that are very Filipino in Boracay

What I Have Learned

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Directions: Fill the gaps in the sentences by choosing the best option below the sentences.
Write only the letter of your answer on the space provided before the number.

_____ 1. The ability to read a text accurately, quickly, and with expression is
called _____.

A. fluency B. rate C. Speed D. rereading

_____ 2. A fluent reader must be able to read the words with _____.
A. mistakes, speed, and accuracy
B. accuracy, speed, and expression.
C. comprehension, mistakes, and frequency
D. expression, comprehension, and curiosity
_____ 3. A good strategy to become a fluent reader is reading and rereading the
text _____.
A. fast B. hastily C. curiously D. aloud
_____ 4. To compute your reading fluency, you must set your timer for one ___.
A. hour B. Second C. minute D. day
_____ 5. The formula used to compute reading fluency is _____.
_____ - Errors = Words Correct Per Minute

A. Total Words Read

B. Total Number of Words in the Text

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 C. Total Number of Mistakes
D Number of Minutes

What I Can Do

Directions: Read the text then answer the Reading Fluency Evaluation Form below. You
can read the text several times and log the evaluation of your performance in the form to
track your fluency progress.
Rocks
A rock is made of two or more minerals. Rocks are named by how they are formed.
There are three types of rocks. Igneous rocks are formed when volcanoes erupt and magma
flows to the earth’s surface. New rocks can also be made from weathering and erosion.
Rain, wind, and running water cause rocks to break down a little bit at a time. These rock
pieces fall to the bottom of the lakes or oceans they run into. Over time the layers of sand
and mud at the bottom of lakes and oceans turn into sedimentary rocks. Metamorphic rocks
are rocks that have been changed because of heat and pressure.
Rocks are constantly changing because after they form, they wear down and they
form again. This process is called the rock cycle. Rocks can be weathered by wind, water,
and ice.

READING FLUENCY EVALUATION

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Circle one number for each category ( i.e., accuracy, First Second Third
rate, expression, and phrasing). Attempt Attempt Attempt
ACCURACY
 I read every word correctly 3 3 3
 I read most of the word correcly. 2 2 2
 I read a few words correcly, but needed 1 1 1
lots of help
RATE
 I read at a steady and good rate. 3 3 3
 I read at a good rate most of the time, but 2 2 2
sometimes either too fast or too slowly.
 I read the whole text too fast or too slowly 1 1 1
EXPRESSION
 I read with feeling while changing the tone 3 3 3
of my voice. 2 2 2
 I read with feeling some of the time while
changing the tone of my voice. 1 1 1
 I did not read with feeling or change the
tone of my voice.
PHRASING
 I read in meaningful phrases and paid 3 3 3
attention to punctuation marks.
 I sometimes read in phrases, but didn’t 2 2 2
pay attention to punctuation marks.
 I read word by word and it sounded 1 1 1

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punctuation marks.
FLUENCY TOTAL

Assessment

Directions: Read the passage below. Use a timer and set it for a minute. Stop reading when
the timer sets off then count the total number of words you read correctly as well as your
mistakes. Then compute your reading fluency using the given formula. Compare your
reading speed with your pre-test result to track your fluency progress.
One- Minute Reading
Total Words Read_____ - Errors _____= Words Correct Per Minute_____

Mount Rushmore
Every year, about two million people visit Mount Rushmore, where the faces of four
U.S. presidents were carved in granite by sculptor Gutzon Borglum and his son, the late
Lincoln Borglum. The creation of Mount Rushmore monument took 14 years – from 1927 to
1941- and nearly a million dollars. These were times when money was difficult to come by
and many people were jobless. To move the more than 400,000 tons of rocks, Borglum hired
laid-off workers from the closed down mines in the Black Hills area. He taught these men to
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dynamite, drill, carve, and finish the granite as they were hanging in midair in his specially
devised chairs, which had many safety features. Borglum was proud of the fact that no
workers were killed or severely injured during the years of blasting and carving.
During the carving, many changes in the original design had to be made to keep the
carved heads free of large fissures of granite dust, white lead, and linseed oil to fill them.
Every winter, water from melting snows gets into the fissures and expands as it
freezes, making the fissures bigger. Consequently, every autumn maintenance work is done
to refill the cracks. The repairers swing out in space over a 500-foot drop and fix the
monument with the same mixture that Borglum used to preserve this national monument for
future generations.
Directions: Answer the following based on the passage that you had just read. Write only
the letter of your answer on the space provided before the number.
_____1. What is the passage all about?
A. the visitors to the Mount Rushmore monument
B. the sculptor of the Rushmore Monument
C. the creation of the Rushmore Monument
D. the beauty of Rushmore Monument
_____2. According to the passage, Borglum’s son
A. is dead B. was a president
C. spent a million dollars D. creative

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A. faces B. dollars C. times D. workers

_____4. Who were hired by Borglum?

A. trained sculptors
B. Black Hills volunteers
C. engineers
D. unemployed miners
_____5. What does the word “devised “in line 7 mean?
A. designed B. described C. elevated D. mined
_____6. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. the heads are not as originally planned
B. the workers made mistakes when blasting
C. The cracks caused serious injuries.
D. The workers were safe.
_____7. Which of the following words refer to “fissures”?
A. designs B. cracks C. heads D. land formations
_____8. What does the word “avoided” in the passage mean?
A. invented B. prevented C. improvised D. created
_____9. Borglum’s mixture for filling cracks was
A. very expensive
B. bought at the Black Hills’ miners
C. bought from the hardware FOR VALIDATION

D. invented by the sculptor himself

_____10. Today, Mount Rushmore needs to be
A. polished for tourists
B. restored during the winter
C. repaired periodically
D. renovated

Additio n al Activities

Directions: Read the text below. Use a timer and set it for one minute. Stop reading when
the timer sets off then count the total number of words you read correctly as well as your
mistakes. Do this three times and log the results in the form to track your improvement in
reading fluency.
African Elephants
African elephants are the largest land animals on earth. They are slightly larger than
their Asian cousins and can be identified by their larger ears that look somewhat like the
continent of Africa. (Asian elephants have smaller, rounded ears.)
Elephant ears radiate heat to keep these large animals cool, but sometimes the
African heat is too much. Elephants are fond of water and enjoy showering by sucking water

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with a protective coating of dust.
An elephant’s trunk is actually a long nose used for smelling, breathing, trumpeting,
drinking, and also for grabbing things-especially a potential meal. The trunk alone contains
about 100,000 different muscles. African elephants have two finger-like features on the end
of their trunk that they can use to grab small items. (Asian elephants have none.)

FIRST READING
__________
Number of words read:
__________
Subtract number of errors: __________
Number of words correct per minute:

SECOND READING
__________
Number of words read: __________
Subtract number of errors: __________
Number of words correct per minute:

THIRD READING
Number of words read:
__________
Subtract number of errors: __________
Number of words correct per minute: __________
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 Answer Key

Lesson 1
WHAT’S IN POST-TEST PRE-TEST

1. gender
2. age
3. nationality
4. attitude
5. characters

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WHAT’S MORE

WHAT’S NEW WHAT I CAN DO

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Lesson 2

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Lesson 3

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Lesson 4

What I Know What’s In

1. dome
2. six
3. three
4. farmers
5. 5,000
6. cities
7. good
8. pretty

What’s New

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What I Have Learned Assessment

1. C 6. A
2. A 7. B
3. C 8. B
4. D 9. D
5. A 10. C

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http://esl.fis.edu/grammar/q7m/1.htm
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Lesson 2
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Lesson 3

DepEd Lesson Guides Elementary English Grade 6

FOR VALIDATION

English For You and Me Language Textbook Grade 6 by Elodie A. Cada and Joyce h.
Ternio

English For You and Me Reading Textbook Grade 6 by Elodie A. Cada

Essential Language Skillbook 6 pages 155-156

First Quarter Lesson Exemplar 6 page 78S

Lesson 4
Joy In Learning English 5
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