STORIES AND PoEMS: A COLLECTIONOnce, there lived a fast rabbit and a slow tortoise in a forest. They were very different. One day, the rabbit laughed at the tortoise. Let’s race and see who really wins. You can’t win a race against me. You're too slow! The rabbit took off like a rocket! He ran very fast, leaving the tortoise far behind. He was so sure of himself. Ican take a nap. Ihave lots of time to win this race. | won’t give up. | will keep going, no matter how it takes. The tortoise kept moving along the path, step by step. He was not fast, but he was very steady.‘ Iwill rest fora little bit. After a while, the rabbit felt tired. He saw a nice shady tree. So, he lay down and closed his eyes. I can do this. | will keep going. As the tortoise continued to move forward, he noticed the rabbit sleeping under the tree. The tortoise smiled and felt hopeful as he passed the sleeping rabbit.OH, NOOOO!!! Suddenly, the rabbit woke up! He rubbed his eyes and looked around. To his surprise, he saw the tortoise almost at the finish line. He ran as fast as he could, but would it be The tortoise crossed the finish line first, and won the race. The rabbit learned an important lesson that day: “It’s not always about being the fastest. “A. Reading Comprehension for Kids Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer. 1.Who are the main characters in the story? a) A rabbit and a fox b) A tortoise and a lion c) Arabbit and a tortoise 2. What challenge do the rabbit and the tortoise agree to? a) A swimming contest b) A race c) A storytelling competition 3. What does the rabbit do after running fast at the beginning of the race? a) He keeps running. b) He takes a nap. c) He helps the tortoise. 4. How does the tortoise feel as he races? a) Discouraged .__b) Confidentandidetermined a c) Angry 5. What lesson does the rabbit learn by the end of the story? a) Speed is everything. b) Always take a nap before a race. It’s not always about being the fastest.B. Vocabulary Check Directions: Draw a line connecting each word to its meaning. 1.FAST a) Acontest of speed 2.RACE b) Moving without rushing 3. CHALLENGE Cc) Quick in movement 4.STEADY d) A task or test of ability 5. CONFIDENT e) Feeling about your abilities al a ieFROG AND THE Mouse A story originated by: Aesop lllustrated by: Greg Zemlansky = Summarized by: Alea M, Matao, LPTph yr. / Once upon a time, there were two friends name Frog and Mouse. The frog often met the mouse at his house as they both shared the food and provision stocked by the mouse. NS. One day, the frog asked the mouse to come to his house. The frog said, Dear mouse, I come to your house all the time, now, | invite you to come to my place and let's have some fun! Your house is across the stream, I even don't know how to swim and I'm scared to go to your house.Don't panic | will be by your side and you don't need to be worry because I care with Don't worry, I have a beautiful plan for you. You come and climb on my back and I will tie you to me with a strong blade of grass. "But, I don't know how to swim. I'm really scared of The frog have convinced the mouse to go with him and they pinoy agreed to this and they both set out.The mouse is scared, and he notice the bad plan of the frog to him. The wicked frog dives for the bottom of the stream. As the mouse realizes the dishonesty of the frog he started to scrim and cry. Help me! Help! Help! Can somebody help me, Pleasell! ifllet the mouse drown, Icon get all of his stocked food and I don't need to take much head about looking for a food and take too long of being hungry forthe long The hawk is flying above the stream and hearing some noise that is begging for a help, and the hawk dived down to help the mouse and to get out to the back of frog. 7 Thankyou \ so much for helping me hawk! i i fil willie we Maa y the frog was began. He realized his mistakes. In his greed to get more food, he had not only lost the trust of his good friend but also put his all life in danger. ear TTTA.Reading Comprehension for Kids Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer. Pr What is the title of the story? a)The Dog and the Mouse b) The Cat and the Frog c) The Frog and the Mouse N Who are the characters in the story? a) A frog and a mouse b) Acat and adog c) Ahawk and a lion wo . Who send help to the mouse? a) The Crocodile b) The Hawk c) The frog - Where is the house of the frog? a)Sea b) Lake c) Grass 5. What does the mouse realized? a) A dishonesty of the frog b)A good friendship c) The frog is an honest friendB. Vocabulary Check Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer. 1. What does "stream" refer to in the story? a)A small, flowing body of water b)A type of tree c)A large body of water 2. In the story, what does "friendship" mean? a)A relationship between two enemies b)A bond between two creatures that care for each other c)A competition between two characters 3. What does "dishonesty" mean? a)Truthfulness b)Being untruthful or deceitful c)Fairness in actions 4. What does "danger" refer to in the story? a)A fun game b)A situation that can cause harm c)A place to relax 5. What does "greedy" mean when describing a character? a)Someone who shares everything b)Someone who wants more than they need c)Someone who is very generousOy ie How do you like to go up in a swing, Up in the air so blue? 7: \ Oh, | do think it the pleasantest thing b Ever a child can do! Up in the air and over the wall, Till | canjsee so wide, Rivers and trees and cattle and all Over the countryside— Bm, wa Up in the air and down!A.Reading Comprehension for Kids Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer. 1. What activity does the speaker express a fondness for in the poem? a) Climbing trees b) Riding a bicycle c) Swinging 2. How does the speaker describe the feeling of swinging? a) Scary and intimidating b) Pleasant and joyful c) Boring and tedious 3. What does the speaker see when they swing high in the air? a)Only the sky b)Rivers and trees c)Other children 4. How does the speaker feel about swinging compared to other activities? a)It’s the most enjoyable thing a child|can d b)It’s just one of many fun activities. c)It’s not very exciting. 5. What imagery does the poet use to of swinging? a)Flying over the ocean b)Being up in the air and seeing wide landscapes c)Climbing a mountainB. Vocabulary Check Directions: Encircle the correct answer. 1. What does the word "pleasantest" most nearly mean? a)Most enjoyable b)Most difficult c)Most confusing nN . In the context of the poem, what does "countryside" refer to? a)Urban areas b)Rural land and nature c)A specific garden 3. What does "flying" imply about the experience of swinging? a)Being grounded b)A sense of freedom and elevation c)Falling down 4, What does "garden green" suggest about the garden? a)It is unkempt and brown. b)It is vibrant and lively. C)It is filled with flowers. a > 2 a S 2 n z ° = 5 = 5B = ° S x n 3 a 5 ° = a)The roof is colorful. b)The roof is old or made of certain materials. c)The roof is new and shiny.Stow Man BY: DENISE RODGERS "He started with a ball of snow. that grew into a boulder. 3 A carrot for his pokey nose, : a scarf around his shoulder. : : He has a funny crooked smile (aR ‘Delicious slice). His ee compacted snow as £fffa dnaxold as ice. He stands guard-outsi le our house;A. Reading Comprehension for Kids Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer. 1. What is the first step in creating the snowman? a)Using a carrot for the nose b)Starting with a ball of snow c)Adding a scarf nN . How does the poem describe the snowman’s body? a)Soft and fluffy b)Firm and cold c)Colorful and bright wo «What feature is used for the snowman's nose? a)A button b)A stick c)A carrot 4. Where is the snowman located? a)In apark . What will happen to the snowman in spring? a)He will grow bigger b)He will melt c)He will turn into ice oaB. Vocabulary Check Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer. 1. What does "boulder" refer to in the poem? a)A type of snow b)A large rock c)A small ball 2. What does the word "pokey" describe? a)The snowman’s smile b)The shape of the snowman c)The carrot used as the nose 3.1n the poem, "compact" means: a)Soft and fluffy b)Closely packed together c)Light and airy 4. What does "guard" mean in the context of the Rill an chin Ly ee b)To watch over c)To create 5. What happens when the snowman "melts"? a)It gets bigger b)It turns into ice c)lt changes from a solid to a liquidReferences: Aesop. (nda). The tortoise and the hore. In Aesop's fables. Retrieved from _https://www.sandylands lanes.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/the-tortoise-and- the-hare-story. pdf ‘Aesop. (nd-b). The mouse and the frog. In Aesop's fables. Retrieved from https://read.gov/aesop/021.html Stevenson, R. L. (1885). The swing. In A child's garden of verses. Retrieved from _https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poerns/43166/the-swing-56d221dc6ffc4 Rogers, D. (n.d.). Snowman. In Anthology or collection title (pp. pages). Publisher. Retrieved from https://www.classroompoems.com/winter-poems.html Illustrations used: References: The Tortoise and the Rabbit Abiro. (2023, October 17). Illustration of The Tortoise and the Rabbit [image]. Retrieved from_https://abiro.com/wp-content/uploads/dalle/rabbitturtle/DALL%C2%B7E-2023-10- 12:22.51.49-Illustration-in-a-childrens-storybook-style -A-forest-clearing-scene.-A- boastful-rabbit-stands-upright-puffing-out-his-chest-with-pride-and-pointing- 300x300.png The Frog and the Mouse Istock. (n.d). Landscape of river and mountains with green trees [Image]. Retrieved from ‘https://media.istockphoto.com/id/1832890176/vector/landscape-of-river-and- Mountains-with-green-trees jpg? $=612x612&w=08k=208c-hEyVMAyD6bFelOOxkiisDdl50Pojt2at-KiSqG3WBM' The Swing Dreamstime. (n.d). Happy smiling girl swinging in tree [Image]. Retrieved from https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/happy-smiling-gil-swinging-tree-nature-young- female-swing-enjoys-playing-outside-summer-child-healthy-hand-drawn-31574619 jpg Pinterest. (n.d). ilustration of a girl on a swing [Image]. Retrieved from https://i.pinimg.comy [ac/4' c4SbeBfbl73elb9a8c7fae2f20e2d jpg ‘Snow Man Pngtree. (2021, July 11). Cartoon winter solstice solar forest snow background [image]. Retrieved from _https://png.pngtree.com/background/20210711/original/pngtree- cartoon-winter-solstice-solar-forest-snow-backsround-picture-image 1137716.jpgABOUTUS DILNA, RAYHANIE U. Rayhanie U. Dilna, a 25-year-old graduate student currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Education fi with a Major in Reading at the Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology, where she began her studies in 2023. She has a strong background in education, having earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, majoring in English, from the same university in 2018. Rayhanie has been a teacher with the Department of Education (DepEd) since 2020, bringing four years of experience as an elementary educator. She is dedicated to enhancing her teaching skills and deepening her understanding of literacy education. MATAO, ALEA M. Alea M. Matao, 24, is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Education with a major in Reading at Mindanao State University - ifaw Institute of Technology. She works as a Faculty Teacher at Roadien Mohammad Islamic Academy (KMIA) since May 2024 and serves as a Volunteer Para-Social Worker in Poona Bayabao, Lanao del Sur. 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