Ask the following questions.

Motivation: What can cats do?

Motive Question: In the story, let’s find out what Pam’s cat can do.
Teacher reads the title. The title of the selection is “Pam’s
Cat.”
Now, read the selection.

P
am has a cat. It
is on the bed.
It
can nap. It can sit. “Oh
no!” says Pam. “The cat
fell off the bed!” Is the cat
sad?
No. It is on the mat.
 Listen to each question.
Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Who has a pet?

a. Pat
b. Pam
c. Paz

2. What is her pet?

a. dog
b. pig
c. cat

3. Why did Pam say “Oh no!”?

a. She was mad.
b. She was happy.
c. She was worried.

4. Why did she feel this way?

a. Her cat can do tricks.
b. Her cat made a mess.
c. Her cat might be hurt.

5. How do we know that the cat is ok?

a. It is on the bed.
b. It is on the mat.
c. It has a rat.
Ask the following questions.

Motivation: What do you do when it is summer time?

Motive Question: In the story, let’s find out what the children will do
in the summer.
Teacher reads the title. The title of the selection is “Summer
Fun.”
Now, read the selection.

“Let’s have some fun this summer,” says

Leo. “Let’s swim in the river,” says Lina.
“Let’s get some star apples from the tree,” says Leo.
“Let’s pick flowers,” says Lina.
“That is so much fun!” says
Mama. “But can you help me dust the shelves
too?”
“Yes, we can Mama,” they say.

“Helping can be fun too!”

 Listen to each question.
Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Who were talking to each other?

a. Lita and Lito
b. Lina and Lino
c. Lina and Leo

2. What were they talking about?

a. what to do during the summer
b. what to have during the summer
c. what to wear during the summer

3. The children in the story could be

a. brother and sister
b. neighbors
c. cousins

4. Which of these will they do if they are hungry?

a. pick flowers
b. pick guavas
c. go swimming

5. Doing something "fun" means .

a. doing something in the summer
b. doing something in the house
c. doing something that we like

6. Which these is the best example of being helpful?

a. picking flowers
b. cleaning up
c. swimming
Ask the following questions.

Motivation: What makes you get up in the morning?

Motive Question: In the story, let’s find out what made the child get
up.
Teacher reads the title. The title of the selection is “Get up, Jacky!”

Now, read the selection.

“Ring! Ring!” rang the clock.

But Jacky did not get up.
“Wake up Jacky! Time for school,” yelled Mom.
And yet Jacky did not
get up. “Beep! Beep!” honked the horn of the
bus.
Jacky still laid snug on the bed.

Suddenly, a rooster
crowed out loud and sat on the window
sill.
Jacky got up and
said with cheer, “I will get up now. I
will!”
 Listen to each question.
Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Who is the main character in our story?

a. Jock
b. Jicky
c. Jacky

2. Why did the main character need to wake up early?

a. to get to school on time
b. to get to work on time
c. to get to bed on time

3. What woke the character up?

a. the ringing of the alarm clock
b. the crowing of the rooster
c. Mom’s yelling

4. What did the character think as he/she "laid snug" on the bed?
a. “I do not want to get up yet.”
b. “I do not want to be late today.”
c. “I want to be extra early today.”

5. What does it mean to say something "with cheer?"

a. We say it sadly.
b. We say it happily.
c. We say it with fear.

6. Which of these statements fits the story

a. Jacky liked being woken up by a clock.
b. Jacky liked being woken up by a bus horn.
c. Jacky liked being woken up by a rooster.
set a
Ask the following questions.

Motivation: What do frogs eat?

Motive Question: In the story, what did the frog eat?
Teacher reads the title. The title of the selection is “Frog’s Lunch.”

Now, read the selection.

One day, a frog sat on a lily pad, still as a

rock.
A fish swam by.
“Hello, Mr. Frog! What are you waiting for?”
“I am waiting for my lunch,” said the frog.
“Oh, good luck!” said the fish and swam
away.
Then, a duck waddled by.
“Hello Mr. Frog! What are you waiting for?”
“I am waiting for my lunch,” said the frog.
“Oh, good luck!” said the duck and waddled
away.
Then a bug came buzzing by.
“Hello Mr. Frog! What are you doing?” asked the bug.
“I’m having my lunch! Slurp!” said the frog.
Mr. Frog smiled.
 Listen to each question. Choose the letter of the correct
answer.

1. Who is the main character in the story?

a. the bug
b. the duck
c. the fish
d. the frog

2. What was he doing?

a. resting on a lily pad
b. chatting with a bug
c. hunting for his food
d. waiting for the rain

3. In what way was he able to get his lunch?

a. He was able to fool the fish.
b. He was able to fool the duck.
c. He was able to fool the rock.
d. He was able to fool the bug.

4. Why should the frog be “still as a rock?”

a. so that he will not scare the other animals away
b. so that he can catch his lunch
c. so that the other animals will think he is friendly
d. so that the fish will say nice things about him

5. Which of these words describe the duck?

a. patient
b. b. eager
c. curious
d. careful

6. Which of these words describe Mr. Frog?

a. patient
b. eager
c. curious
d. careful

7. Which of these characteristics would have helped the bug?

a. being patient
b. being eager
d. being curious
d. being careful
Ask the following questions.
 Motivation: Have you ever yawned? When do you do
so? Motive Question: In this selection, let’s find out why we yawn.
Teacher reads the title. The title of the selection is “Yawning.”

Now, read the selection.

What makes us yawn? Yawning is something that we cannot control.

Even in the mother’s womb, eleven-week-old babies have been observed to
yawn. But why do we do it?
One popular explanation for yawning is that a person may be tired or bored.
Although many believe this to be true, it cannot explain why athletes yawn before
an event or why dogs yawn before an attack.
It is said that yawning is caused by a lack of oxygen and excess carbon
dioxide. A good example of this is when we yawn in groups. We yawn because
we are competing for air.
Others even believe that we yawn to cool our brains off. Cool brains allow
us to think more clearly so yawning is said to help us become more alert.

Reference: McManus, M. R. (2001). What makes us Yawn? Retrieved from:

Howstuffworks com http://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-

mind/human-brain/question572.htm
Listen to each question. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. What is a fact about yawning?

a. It is something we cannot control. c. It is a result of boredom.
b. It is something only humans do d. It happens after birth.
2. Which of the following might make us yawn?
a. reading a book c. being around plants
b. being in a crowded room d. being in a small air-conditioned car
3. What does the word "involuntary" mean?
a. expected c. with control
b. unexpected d. uncontrollable
4. Which of the following may be a benefit of yawning?
a. It warns us of possible attacks by dogs.
b. It provides us with the carbon dioxide we need.
c. It cools our brains.
d. It balances the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
5. According to the selection, what is most likely to happen after we yawn?
a. We will become more alert. c. We will be less sleepy.
b. We will be less tired. d. We will be calmer.
6. In the selection, how is the word 'compete' used in the phrase
"competing for air?"
a. struggling to take in some air c. battling it out for oxygen
b. arguing about breathing d. racing to breathe more air
7. Which of the following shows evidence that "yawning" is "competing for air?"
a. The passengers in an elevator yawned.
b. Several people yawned while picnicking at an open field.
c. Two people yawned inside a room with air-conditioning.
d. Three students yawned in a big empty room.
8. Which of the following is the best response when we see a person/ animal yawn?
a. Have the person eat a food item that is a good source of energy.
b. Change the topic of conversation to a more interesting one.
c. Turn on an electric fan or source of ventilation.
d. Run away to avoid being attacked
Ask the following questions.

Motivation: What is the effect of eating dark chocolates?

Motive Question: In this selection, let’s find out the benefits of eating
dark chocolate.
Teacher reads the title. The title of the selection is “Dark Chocolate.”
Now, read the selection.

Dark chocolate finds its way into the best ice creams, biscuits and cakes.
Although eating chocolate usually comes with a warning that it is fattening, it is
also believed by some to have magical and medicinal effects. In fact, cacao
trees are sometimes called Theobroma cacao which means “food of the gods.”
Dark chocolate has been found out to be helpful in small quantities. One
of its benefits is that it has some of the most important minerals and vitamins that
people need. It has antioxidants that help protect the heart. Another important
benefit is that the fat content of chocolate does not raise the level of cholesterol
in the bloodstream. A third benefit is that it helps address respiratory problems.
Also, it has been found out to help ease coughs and respiratory concerns.
Finally, chocolate increases serotonin levels in the brain. This is what gives us a
feeling of well-being.

Reference: Schnoll, R. (2012). Chocolate: Food for the Gods, Retrieved from http://
academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/health/rschnoll/contact/documents/chocolatefacultycircle.
pdf
Listen to each question.

Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Why was chocolate

called Theobroma
cacao? It is
considered to be .
a. fattening food
b. magical tree
c. medicinal candy
d. food of the gods

2. Which statement is true?

a. All chocolates have medicinal properties.
b. In small doses, dark chocolate is fattening.
c. Dark chocolate has minerals and vitamins.
d. Chocolate raises the level of cholesterol.

3. What is found in dark chocolate that will help encourage

its consumption?
a. antioxidants
b. sugar
c. fats
d. milk

4. After we eat chocolate, which of these is responsible for

making us feel good?
a. cacao
b. theobroma
c. serotonin
d. antioxidants

5. If a person coughs and is asked to have some chocolate,

why would this be good advice?
a. Dark chocolate helps respiratory problems.
b. Dark chocolate helps circulation.
c. Dark chocolate does not raise the level of cholesterol.
d. Dark chocolate has vitamins and minerals.
6. Which of the following body systems does not directly
benefit from the consumption of dark chocolate?
a. Circulatory system
 b. Respiratory system
c. Excretory system
d. Nervous system

7. Which important fact shows that dark chocolate may be

safe for the
heart?
a. It may ease coughs.
b. It helps address respiratory problems.
c. It does not raise the level of cholesterol.
d. In small quantities, dark chocolate has been said to be
medicinal.

8. What does “address” mean in the second paragraph?

a. to locate
b. to identify
c. to deal with
d. to recognize