Give justification to a possible ending to a story or selection heard.

Select the possible outcome to each situation. 1. It was the day of the fiesta. Mrs. Manansala gave balloons as prizes in the painting contest. Lita painted a picture of a dog riding a bicycle.What will Mrs. Manansala say?a. “Lita better paint another picture.”b. “Why did you paint a dog?”c. “Who drew that for you?”d. “You win a prize! Here’s a balloon for you.”

2. Friday is a special day in school. Many children brought their pets to school for the pet show. Romy brought his kitten. Amy brought her puppy. The others brought their pets, too. Mrs. Reyes said, “We will have more pet shows next year.”Why will there be more pet shows next year?a. The children enjoyed the activity.b. Only few pets were shown.c. Friday is always a special day.d. The school should have more activities for children.

3. Jojo looked at Brownie’s litter of puppies. His Aunt said he could choose one for his own. Which would he choose?a. The thin black puppyb. The all-black puppy with a crooked legc. The active and cute brown-spotted puppyd. The white puppy just lying down in a corner

A Text A Day  

When the ape in the zoo died, the zookeeper simply hired a man to dress up in an ape costume.  The man was happy in his work, sitting in his cage, eating peanuts and swinging on the tree.  But one day, he swung too far and landed in the lion’s den.  As the lion came trotling over, the ape man cried, “Oh this is the end of me.”

“Stop talking!” said the lion, “if anybody hears you, we’ll both be out of job!”

PresentationRead the story to the pupils. 

Noel’s Pet Bird Noel’s pet bird was free to fly around the house.  But its frequent visits were made in the kitchen much to the annoyance of their helper.  It would fly straight to the table where it would pick something to eat.

One warm day, the bird was attracted to a sticky fly paper.  It’s bill touched the paper and got stuck.  The bird raised its foot to let itself loose, but its foot got stuck, too.  Soon, both its feet were stuck tight on the fly paper.  No amount of pulling, struggling, and bird noise helped the bird in its misfortune.  It flew to a brook nearby with the fly paper dangling from its feet.

Analysis and DiscussionAsk pupils to answer these questions.1. What was Noel’s pet?2. Where was its frequent visits?3. What would it pick on the table?4. What attracted the bird one warm day?5. What happened to the bird after it got stuck?6. Do you think the bird was able to finally remove the sticky paper from its feet? Why?

Generalization

What do you consider when giving endings to stories or selection heard?

Consider the events that happened in the story.

ApplicationPick out the possible ending from the given choices.  Justify your choice.1.  You and your friend are walking home from school. Suddenly, a fast driving jeepney runs over a kitten on the street.a.  You’ll report the event to the police.b.  You’ll kick the kitten aside and walk on.c.  You’ll express your shock, talk about it, and walk on.

2.  Your family arrived home late from a party. You switched the lights on but no light came.a.  Your father will build a bonfire.b.  Your mother will scream with fright. c. Your mother will exclaim, “What’s the matter? 

What’s wrong?”

3.  The glass is full to the brim. You put an ice cube.a.  The glass will crack.b.  The liquid will overflow.c.  The ice will sink to the bottom of the glass.

EnrichmentGive the possible ending to the story.

The Newcomer As soon as Joselito stepped out of the tricycle, he was left alone.  All the children rushed to join their old friends and classmates. “Hello!” the girls shouted. “Hi!” Pat answered. “Hi Cindy! Did Nancy spend her vacation with you?”  

  No one called out, “Hi, Joselito!” Joselito stood under a shady tree holding his lunch box firmly. He looked around. There was no one he could call by name. He looked

around again only to find strange faces.

 EvaluationDirections: Listen to the situations

carefully. Tell what could likely be the ending to each situation. Write the letter of your answer on a piece of paper.

Justify your answer.

  1.  A band was playing in the plaza one early morning. Many people were there. All of them were well dressed. They were standing around the flagpole. Two of them were holding the string of the big flag.

a.  The flag will be raised.b.  The flag will be changed.c.  The flag will be lowered.

  Mildred is putting on a beautiful long gown. Her mother is helping her. There is a crown on the table. There are decorated candles, too. Downstairs, Mildred’s father and brothers are decorating an arch. What do you think is going to happen?

a.  Mildred is going to a wedding.b.  Mildred is going to have her picture taken.c.  Mildred is going to join a Santacruzan.

 3. Noel is saying goodbye to his mother and father. He is in a uniform and a neckerchief. He carries a knapsack on his back. In a bus on the street, other boys of his age are waiting for him. Everybody is in uniform like Noel. What do you think is going to happen?

a.  The boys are going to play in the school.b.  The boys are going camping.c.  The boys are going to the market.  

  4. Michael sees some ripe guavas up a tree. He looks around for something. He does not see any pole. He looks at the tree. It seems strong enough. What do you think will Michael do?

a.  Michael will climb the tree to pick the guavas.b.  Michael will wait for the guavas to fall.c. Michael will ask his younger sister to pick the guavas.  

 5. Nena is alone at home. It is past six o’clock. Her mother has not arrived home from the office. “The traffic must be heavy,” Nena thought. “Mother will be tired and hungry”. Nena goes to the kitchen. What do you think will Nena do?

a. Nena will eat alone.b. Nena will cook rice.c. Nena will ask a neighbor to cook their food.

 AssignmentCopy the paragraph and answer the questions that follow.   “I am old and no longer have the strength I once did.  Since I was younger than you, I have spent my days laboring to ensure peace and justice in my kingdom.  You have grown up into fine women. Each of you is capable of ruling this land.  It is time for me to step aside.”

What do you think will be the ending of the story?Do you think the queen made a right decision?  Why?