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Welcome to the English Grade 3 module. This module was collaboratively designed,
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LESSON
3 Reading Comprehension

What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help
you how to note details, to make simple predictions, and to sequence series of
events. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different
learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level
of learners. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the
course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond
with the textbook you are now using.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Rereads, monitors and self-correct one’s comprehension. EN3RC-IIa-b-
2.19
2. Note details in a given text. EN3RC-IIc-e-2.2
3. Make simple predictions. EN3RC-IIa-b-2.8
4. Sequence a series of events in a literary selection. EN3RC-IIi-j-2.10

What I Know

Direction: Read the story. Answer the questions below.

Bantay and Tagpi
Roderick Motril Aguirre

Bantay is looking at his collection of bones. He is counting them.

Tagpi arrives running, calling, and shouting to Bantay.
Tagpi tumbles down on Bantay’s collection of bones.
Bantay wants to laugh but stops himself so as not to hurt Tagpi’s feelings.
Tagpi notices Bantay’s collection of bones and tells Bantay… Bantay
greets Tagpi.
Tagpi bounces up and down around Bantay inviting him to play ”catch
the ball.”
Bantay agrees. They both play “catch the ball.” Bantay and Tagpi with
the ball on the grass field.
Tagpi tells Bantay that he is tired and wants to take a nap.

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 Bantay bounce off to get the ball at the far end of the grass field. Then, he
runs back to his house with the ball in his mouth.
He drops the ball when he sees that one more big bone is missing.
Meanwhile, Tagpi buries the bone he took from Bantay’s collection. Then
he goes to the front of his master’s house. He sleeps in his cute dog basket. He
curls inside his new blanket.
Tagpi awakens because a stray dog is tugging at his new blanket. The
stray dog runs away with his new blanket.
Tagpi cries out loud. Bantay from the other house hears him.
Bantay consoles Tagpi. Bantay adds…
Bantay courageously said.
Tagpi is about to say something about Bantay’s missing bones but Bantay
urges him to run with him to look for the stray dog. Bantay and Tagpi look
everywhere for the stray dog but fails to find him.
Bantay and Tagpi slowly walk back to their homes. Bantay notices Tagpi
still crying.
Bantay cheers up Tagpi. Tagpi admits.
Bantay explains. Tagpi says sorry. Bantay answers with a big smile.
Bantay walks home with Tagpi bouncing up and down around him.
1. What was Bantay’s problem in the story?
_________________________________________________________.
2.What was Tagpi’s problem in the story?____________________
3. What will happen if Tagpi did not help Bantay?
________________________________________________.
4. How will you sequence series of events about the story?
__________________________________________________.

What’s In
A. Direction: Find the word “Honesty” using the pictures below.

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A. A boy returning the wallet B. They are cheating in class.
to the owner.

What’s New
Direction. Reread a comic strip about “ Bantay and Tagpi” by Roderick Motril
Aguirre. Find out which of these two dogs are best of friends. Which of the two
dogs learned the value of honesty?

Bantay and Tagpi

Roderick Motril Aguirre

1.Bantay is looking at his collection of 2.Tagpi arrives running, calling, and

bones. He is counting them. shouting to Bantay.

Hmm.! I wonder why some of

my bones are missing.

3.Tagpi tumbles down on Bantay’s 4.Bantay wants to laugh but stops

collection of bones. himself so as not to hurt Tagpi’s feelings.
Tagpi notices Bantay’s collection of
Bantaaaaay! bones and tells Bantay…Bantay greets
Bantaaay ouch!
Tagpi.

What a huge collection of bones

you’ve got here!

5. Bantay greets Tagpi. 6.Tagpi bounces up and down around

Bantay inviting him to play ”catch the
ball”.

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7. Bantay agrees. They both play “catch the ball.” Bantay and Tagpi with the ball
on the grass field.

8. Tagpi tells Bantay that he is tired 9. Bantay bounce off to get the ball at the
and wants to take a nap. far end of the grass field. Then, he runs
back to his house with the ball in his
mouth.

I’m going home now Bantay.

Okay. You go on then. I will
I am already tired and I need
just get the ball.
to take nap.

10. He drops the ball when he sees that 11. Meanwhile, Tagpi buries the bone he
one more big bone is missing. took from Bantay’s collection. Then he
goes to the front of his master’s house.
He sleeps in his cute dog basket. He
Who is getting my
curls inside his new blanket.
bones?

12. Tagpi awakens because a stray dog 13. Tagpi cries out loud. Bantay from the
is tugging at his new blanket. The stray other house hears him.
dog runs away with his new blanket. How could anyone get things
that are not theirs?

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14. Bantay consoles Tagpi. Bantay 15. Tagpi is about to say something
adds…Bantay courageously said. about Bantay’s missing bones but Bantay
urges him to run with him to look for the
stray dog. Bantay and Tagpi look
Let’s go find him and get the
things he took from us. everywhere for the stray dog but fails to
find him.

16. Bantay and Tagpi slowly walk 17. Bantay cheers up Tagpi. Tagpi
back to their homes. Bantay notices admits.
Tagpi still crying. If you want some of my dogs’ all you
have to do is ask Tagpi. After all’ what are
friends for?
I know that now. I hope you can
forgive me!

Accepted!!

18. Bantay explains. Tagpi says sorry. Bantay answers with a big smile. Bantay
walks home with Tagpi bouncing up and down around him.

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 What is It
Direction: Answer the following questions based on the comic strip.
1. How do you describe Bantay?___________________________
2. Why did Bantay stop laughing when he saw Tagpi trip over the bones?
______________________________________________
3. How do you describe Tagpi? Is he a happy dog? What can you say about
him from his remarks about Bantay’s huge collection of bones?
______________________________________
4. How will you sequence series of events about the story?
__________________________________________________.
5. What will happen if Tagpi did not help Bantay?
________________________________________________.

What’s More
Direction: Read the short selection. Answer the questions below.
The Rock Band
Harley is a singer. She loves to sing. She is in a band. She sings in the
band. She is the lead singer.
Jay is Harley's boyfriend. He is also in the band. He stands next to
Harley. He plays the electric guitar. Sometimes Jay sings with Harley.
Grey is Jay and Harley's friend. He is also in the band. He stands next to
Jay. He plays bass guitar. Grey does not sing. He does not like to sing.
Vince is also their friend. He is in the band. He is the older brother of
Harley. He sits at the back and plays the drum. Everybody loves watching him
rolling the drums.
The band practices three times a week. They mostly perform at
nightclubs. Sometimes they sing at weddings. They are a very good band.
1. Who are the characters in the story?
A. Harley, Jay, Grey, Vince

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 B. Harley, Grey, Joy, Vince
C. Harley Gray Jay Vince

2. Who is Harley in the band?

A. Harley is a singer.
B. Harley is a dancer
C. Harley is a poet.

3. How many times the band practiced?

A. Five time a week
B. Three times a week
C. Four times a week

4. What will happen if Greg is out from the band?

A. The band will be good.
B. The band will not be good.
C. The band will be sad.
D.
5. Which statement came first based on the story?
A. Sometimes Jay sings with Harley.
B. Everybody loves watching him rolling the drums.
C. Sometimes they sing at weddings.

What I Have Learned

Direction: Choose your answer in the box to complete the sentence.

Reading Comprehension Sequence Simple Predictions
Predicting Events

1. ___________________________ is the ability to process text,

understand its meaning, and to integrate with what the reader already
knows.
2. Prediction means the act of _____________; forecast certain situation
about the selection.
3. Making _________________________is the process of forming
simple outcomes.
4. _______________ is a continuous or connected series.
5. Sequence of ____________ is the process of following in order of
events of a given selection.

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 What I Can Do
Direction: Read the questions. Write your answers on the blank.

What do you think about the What Vince does?

________________________
band? __________________

How I feel about Jay? How the character looks at and

feels about what happened?
_________________________ _________________________
________. _________.

Assessment
Activity 1
Direction: Number 1-5 the pictures in the box based on the sequence of events
in the comic strip “ Bantay and Tagpi.”

Hmmm! I wonder why some of my Who is getting my

bones are missing? bones?

How could anyone get things

that are not theirs?

Activity 2
Direction: Answer the following
questions based on the comic strip.

1. What did Tagpi do?

A. Tagpi went home and want to take a nap.
B. Bantay went home and want to take a nap.
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 C. Tagpi did not went home to take a nap.

2. What did Bantay find out when he got back to his collection of bones?
A. He sees that one more big bone is missing.
B. He sees that one more small bone is missing.
C. He sees that one more bones are missing.

3. What happened to Tagpi?

A. Tagpi awakens because of a stray is tugging at his new
bone.
B. Tagpi awakens because of a stray is tugging at his new
blanket.
C. Tagpi awakens because of a stray is tugging at his jacket.

4. What did Bantay do?

A. Tagpi cries out loud.
B. Bantay cries out loud.
C. Banaty shout out loud.
5. Were they able to find the stray dog and Tagpi’s new blanket?
A. yes B. no C. maybe

Additional Activities

Direction: Arrange the following events using numbers 1-5.

_____ Bantay explains. Tagpi says sorry. Bantay answers with a big smile.
_____ Bantay is looking at his collection of bones. He is counting them.
_____ Tagpi tells Bantay that he is tired and wants to take a nap.

_____ Tagpi cries out loud. Bantay from the other house hears him.

_____ Bantay and Tagpi look everywhere for the stray dog but fails to find him.

Answer Key

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 What’s in What’s More What I have
Learned
1. A

A
2. A 1.Reading
3. B
4. B Comprehension
5. B
2.Predicting
3.Simple Prediction
4.Sequence
5.Events

Additional Activities Assessment

5 Activity 1

1 1 3

2 5 2

3 4
Activity 2
4
1. A
2. B
3. B
4. B
5. A

References
Let’s Get Better in English 3
Learners’ Material First Edition 2015 pages: 121-130
Reprint 2017
Teacher’s Guide pages: 136-137
English 3 Curriculum Guide
https://en.m.wikipedia.org
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Science 3 Alternative Delivery Mode 2020
Grade 3 Lesson Exemplar page 8

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