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English
Quarter 4 – Module 8
Reading Phrases, Sentences, and
Short Stories Consisting of Words
with Short Vowel Sounds

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English – Grade 2
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Quarter 4 – Module 8 Reading Phrases, Short Sentences and Short Stories
Consisting of Words with Short Vowel Sounds
Second Edition, 2022

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Published by the Department of Education

Secretary: Leonor Magtolis Briones
Undersecretary: Diosdado M. San Antonio

Development Team of the Module

Writer: Mary Luz Y. Adanza
Editors: Agnes M. Almagro and Lorilyn N. Nudalo, EdD
Reviewers: Elvira C.Diones
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Layout Artist: Julie Ann L. Friolanita
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Office Address: Kagawasan, Ave., Daro, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental

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 Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our
dear learners, can continue your studies and learn while at home.
Activities, questions, directions, exercises, and discussions are
carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.
Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall
guide you step-by-step as you discover and understand the lesson
prepared for you.
Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on
lessons in each SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on
completing this module or if you need to ask your facilitator or
your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of the lesson.
At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to
self-check your learning. Answer keys are provided for each
activity and test. We trust that you will be honest in using these.
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home-based learning.
Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary
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If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in
answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your
teacher or facilitator.
Thank you.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENT PAGES

WHAT I KNOW 01

WHAT’S IN 02

WHAT’S NEW 03

WHAT IS IT 04

WHAT’S MORE 07

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED --------------------------------- 09

WHAT I CAN DO ---------------------------------------- 09

ASSESSMENT 10

ANSWER KEY 11

REFERENCE LIST 12

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 WHAT I KNOW

Directions: Read each word in every row. Take note of the

short vowel sound at the beginning of each row. Copy the
words that have the same short vowel sound as the letter on
the left. Write it in your English notebook.

1. ă house mat car

2. ĕ bed seed set

3. ĭ pit check sit

4. ŏ hot door cop

5. ŭ sun uniform bug

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 WHAT’S IN

Do you still remember the lesson in the previous module?

Great! Answer the following task about medial vowels.
Directions: Identify the correct vowel for each number. Is it a
or e? The pictures on the left side will give you the clue. Write
the word in your notebook. Number 1 is done for you.

cat
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.
Source: https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/287597126177270972/

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 WHAT’S NEW

Below is a short story about a cat written by Kim Barry.

Read it aloud and notice the underlined words. Then, answer
the questions orally.

Source: https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/528117493790386027/

1. What is the common medial sound in the underlined

words?
2. How do you produce the sound of the middle letter in the
underlined words?
3. Is it a short vowel or long vowel sound?

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 WHAT IS IT

The English vowels are a, e, i, o, and u. Each vowel can

be pronounced in several ways. In this module, you will learn
about short vowel sounds.

Source: https://www.englishhints.com/english-vowels.html

Short vowels are vowel sounds that are pronounced in a

short form, such as in the following words:

mat pet sit pot hug

Source: https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/short-vowels

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Source: https://mercyformarthas.com/2018/09/03/teaching-your-child-to-read-with-short-
vowel-stories-and-a-free-give-away/

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 Short vowel sounds can be read in phrases,
sentences, and short stories, as follows:

Phrases:
the small cat the hungry fox
a cute pet a yummy bun
a playful pig

Sentences:
1. There is a small cat in the kitchen.
2. I want to have a cute pet.
3. My grandma has a playful pig.
4. The hungry fox is searching for food.
5. They want to eat a yummy bun.

Short Story:

Source: https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/276478864609366767/

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 WHAT’S MORE

Directions: Look at the pictures. Write in your notebook the

correct phrase about each picture.

1.
A big mug

A big pen

A big pot
ps://www.google.com/search?q=picture+of+a+big+pot

2.
In the mud

In the box

In the pan

https://almostiowa.com/2014/12/11/the-big-box-store/

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Sell a mat

Sell a pig

Sell a mop

.https://www.google.com/search?q=picture+of+a+big+pig&tbm

4.
A fat man

A fat cat

A fat dog
https://www.google.com/search?q=picture+of+a+big+cat&tbm

5.
Bus in the mud

Cat in the mud

Boy in the mud

https://www.google.com/search?q=picture+of+a+boy+in+the+mud&sxsrf

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 WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

Directions: Answer the following questions using

complete sentences. Write your answers in your
notebook.

1. What have you learned today?

I learned that _________________________________ .

2. How many vowels are there in the alphabet?

There are _____________________________________.

Directions: Read the sentences and then copy all the words
with short vowel sounds. Do this in your notebook.

1. The cat is on the mat.

2. The web is on the well.

3. The kid hid in the pit.

4. The pot is hot.

5. They run to the bus.

Source: https://www.slideshare.net/ricdagdagan/short-vowel-sentences

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 ASSESSMENT

Directions: Read aloud the short story three times and then
answer the questions that follow.

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What I Know
1. mat, car
2. bed, set
3. pit, sit
4. hut, cup
5. sun, hug
What’s In
1. cat
2. den
3. wag
4. hen
5. ham
What’s New
Answers vary
(done orally)
What’s More
1. a big pot
2. in the box
3. sell a pig
4. a fat cat
5. boy in the mud
What I Can Do
1. cat, mat
2. web, well
3. kid, hid, pit
4. pot, hot
5. run, bus
Assessment
1. The cat likes to play with its hat.
2. The cat saw a rat.
3. The rat run into the hat.
 REFERENCES

British Council. BBC.

https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/short-
vowels. Retrieved: January 13, 2021.

CVC Reading Passages.

https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/531354456044462679/.
Retrieved: January 13, 2021.

CVC words (Decodable Short Stories O).

https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/276478864609366767/.
Retrieved: January 13, 2021.

English Hints. English For Your Future.

https://www.englishhints.com/english-vowels.html.
Retrieved: January 13, 2021.

K-to-12 Grade 2 Learning Material in English.

Accessed: April 23, 2021.

Medial Vowel Sorts: Phonemic Awareness Sorting Series.

https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/287597126177270972/.
Retrieved: January 13, 2021

Mercy for Marthas.

https://mercyformarthas.com/2018/09/03/teaching-
your-child-to-read-with-short-vowel-stories-and-a-free-
give-away/. Retrieved: January 13, 2021.

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Short Vowel Sentences.
https://www.slideshare.net/ricdagdagan/short-vowel-
sentences. Retrieved: January 13, 2021.

Short Vowel Stories.

https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/528117493790386027/.
Retrieved: January 13, 2021.

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Department of Education – Schools Division of Negros Oriental

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