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Quarter 4 – Module 1:
Analyzing Visual and Multimedia
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Quarter 4 – Module 1: Analyzing Visual and Multimedia Elements
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Analyzing Visual and Multimedia
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Lesson
Analyzing Visual and
1 Multimedia Elements
What I Need to Know
Hello and welcome to this module, Grade 5 learner!

Storybooks are collections of stories for children. Some storybooks are made
up only of written words. Readers of these books have to imagine what is going on in
the story by creating the images of the characters and the setting of the story and
events in their minds. Other storybooks, however, include visual elements—drawings
or photos—that aid readers to fully appreciate and understand the text. Sometimes,
storybooks are made into films or online activities that include multimedia elements
such as sounds and animations. These visual and multimedia elements affect how
the readers or viewers interact with and respond to the story.
Through this module you will learn to:

• analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the meaning of a
text (EN5VC-IVd-1.7.1);
• identify examples of visual and multimedia elements;
• give correct meaning of a text with the aid of visual and multimedia elements;
and
• observe politeness in communicating with classmates.
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What I Know
Identify the images below. Select your answers from the boxes. Write your
answers on a separate sheet of paper.
comics
drawings
1. 2. 3.
(“Water Cycle,” 2011) (RalfDesign, 2019) (Evans, 2018)
________________ __________________ ___________________
4. 5. 6.
(Garret, 2008) (Pirillo, 2008) (Belzen, 2010)
_________________ __________________ _________________
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7. 8.
(Anon., 2012) (Pixabay, 2016)
__________________________ _________________________
9. 10.
(Joubel, 2013) (Vanger, 2012)
_____________________________ _____________________________
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What’s In
Read this story.
Aesop’s Fable: The Crow and The Pitcher

In a spell of dry weather, when the birds could find very little to
drink, a thirsty crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the
pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the
crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he must die of
thirst.
Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he
dropped them into the pitcher one by on. With each pebble the water rose
a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.
The moral of the story: thoughtfulness and persistence will succeed.
Now, read this story.
Aesop’s Fable: The Crow and The

Pitcher
In a spell of dry weather, when the
birds could find very little to drink, a
thirsty crow found a pitcher with a little
water in it. But the pitcher was high and
had a narrow neck, and no matter how he
tried, the crow could not reach the water.
The poor thing felt as if he must die of
thirst.
Then an idea came to him. Picking
up some small pebbles, he dropped them
into the pitcher one by on. With each
pebble the water rose a little higher until
at last it was near enough so he could
drink.
The moral of the story: thoughtfulness
and persistence will succeed. (Winter 1919)
Which of the two versions of the story is more appealing to you? Why?
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What’s New
Look at this picture titled “The Boy and His Dog.” Then, answer the questions
that follow. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
(Brown 2012)
1. What have you noticed with the picture at first glance?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
2. As you take a longer look, what other details have you noticed?
__________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
3. What can you say about the boy and his dog? What qualities do they have?
__________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
4. Do you think the picture is more appealing if it is colored?
____________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
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What Is It
Visual and multimedia elements are used to catch the readers’ attention. They
also aid readers in understanding the text.
The following are examples of visual elements:
 Line is the foundation of all drawings. It can suggest shape, pattern,

growth, movement, form, depth, distance, rhythm and a range of emotions.
 Vertical Lines  Horizontal Lines  Jagged Lines  Curved Lines

It suggests height It suggests It suggests It suggests
& strength. calmness and excitement, comfort and
distance. unease and ease.
destruction.
 Symbol is a visual image that is used to represent a concept or an idea.
WHAT DO YOU THINK DOES THESE

SYMBOLS REPRESENTS?
Represents Person with Telephone

bicycle/bicycle disability
lane
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 Color has the strongest effect on our emotions. We use color to create
the mood or the atmosphere of an artwork.
 Gaze refers to where the figure in the picture is looking. It implies looking
at someone or something based on one’s beliefs and judgment.
(Fodde 2013) (Altmann 2011)
The mother is looking at The man is looking at the

her baby. The picture cross. The picture shows
shows how much the the man’s strong faith and
mother loves her baby. trust in God.
 Framing is deciding what will be shown or what will not be shown in a

photograph or picture. It is also about deciding whether the subject will
fill the frame and appear close-up or will the screen be seen at a distance
as part of a larger context.
The picture
frames the
father’s way of
interacting with
his son.
(Myaskovsky, 2013)
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The following are examples of multimedia:
 Text is one of the basic elements of multimedia. It conveys information to

the audience, tell stories and describes things, interpret graphics and
charts, inform people about an event, or tell something about a person.
 Graphics are part of visual presentation material. It displays information
graphically, which cannot be expressed in letters and words.
 Animation is a collection of graphics applied with movement.
 Audio is produced by vibration as perceived by the sense of hearing. In
multimedia, audio could come in a form of speech, sound effects and also
music score.
 Video is a technology of capturing, recording, transmitting, and
reconstructing moving pictures.
What’s More
Read Perrault’s version of Cinderella at this website.
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/29021/29021-h/29021-
h.htm#Cinderilla_or_The_Little_Glass_Slipper
In his version of the story, Perrault uses a serious tone. The story has a
happy ending, but the narrator does not make jokes or describe any silly characters.
Perrault’s narrator also uses a sympathetic tone toward Cinderella. He feels sorry for
her because she is a good person who has a difficult life. For example, he says that
“the poor girl bore all patiently” and mentions that she “was no less good than
beautiful.” In contrast, the narrator describes her sisters as proud and cruel.
Now, watch the video about Cinderella. This video uses sound and animation
to retell the story of Cinderella. How do these multimedia elements affect the tone
and meaning of the story? Are the tone and meaning of this version different from
Perrault’s version?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBNuXIML5AM This video is 1hour and 14

minutes long.
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What I Have Learned
Complete the following sentences based on what you learned. Write your
1. Text, graphics, and animations are __________ elements.

2. Lines, symbols, color, gaze, texture, and framing are ________________.
3. Video is a technology of capturing, ______________, transmitting, and
reconstructing moving pictures.
4. Multimedia is a combination of multiple forms of media useful to ___________.
5. Color has the __________ effect on our emotions.
6. Animation is a collection of graphics applied with ____________.
7. Visual elements are any characteristics that we can _________.
8. Black represents evil, mysterious, power, and __________.
9. Symbols are ______________ of concept or ideas.
10. _________ conveys information to the audience, tell stories and describes things
What I Can Do
A. Read the comic strip. Then, answer the questions below. Write your
1. What motivated Freddy to do everything he could think of to get Fiona’s

attention?
a) Freddy wants to ask favor from Fiona.
b) Freddy is so in love with Fiona.
c) Fiona is the only frog to be friend.
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2. How do you think Freddy caught the attention of Fiona based on the last
strip?
a) Freddy caught the bee for Fiona.
b) Freddy called Fiona while imagining.
c) Freddy summoned the bee to notice him.
3. What could be the best title for this comic strip?

a) Freddy, Fiona, and the Bee
b) Fiona’s extreme lover
c) The Diligent Lover Freddy Frog
4. What helped you most in understanding the story?

a) The written text or narration
b) Your own expert interpretation
c) The clever and symbolic drawings in the comic strip
Assessment
A. Read each item and write the letter of the correct answer on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. Which of the following is a visual element that can contribute to a text?
A. A drawing of a character’s home
B. An audio recording of a story
C. Sound effects during a scary story
D. Background music
2. Which of the following is an example of a multimedia element that can

contribute to text?
A. An illustration at the ending of a story
B. A picture of a main character
C. A diagram about a new gadget
D. All of the above
3. It creates the mood or the atmosphere of an artwork.

A. line B. color C. gaze D. symbol
4. It is produced by vibration as perceived by the sense of hearing.

A. video B. text C. animation D. audio
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5. You read a story on your tablet and there are bold words throughout the
story. When you click on a bold word, a box appears on the screen and gives
you the definition of the word. This is an example of a multimedia element
that _____________.
A. helps set the tone of the story
B. clarifies the meaning of the word
C. helps you hear the sounds the main character would hear
D. helps you visualize what events are happening in the story
6. What do we mean by multimedia?

A. The sound that is transmitted over the internet.
B. Images that are printed in a magazine.
C. Image, sound, text, and video that are combined.
D. Computer with speaker and video camera
B. Read the poem. Then answer the questions below. Write only the letter. Do this
on a separate sheet of paper.
Balloons
Red and yellow, green and blue

Lighter than air
Up, up they flew!
Over the trees,
Across the lake,
Upturned faces in their wake.
Someone points up towards the sky
No bigger than a pinprick
They’ve sailed so high. (Stackhowiak, n.d.)
1. What things are referred to as yellow, green, and blue?

a. air b. sky c. pinprick d. balloons
2. What is meant by a “pinprick” in the poem?

a. skin discoloration c. tiny dot
b. sharp needle d. small boat
3. What images do you see in the poem?

a. The colorful balloons flying in the sky
b. People who are looking at the balloons
c. A calm lake surrounded by green nature
d. All of the above
4. What is the importance of illustration to the reader’s understanding of

the poem?
a. It helps the reader see the details about the poem more clearly.
b. It makes the poem more difficult or complicated.
c. It develops the imagination of the learner.
d. It makes the poem useless.
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Additional Activities
Nd
Examine and describe each picture below. Write your answers on a separate sheet
of paper.
1.
_________________________________
(Snappygoat, 2021)
2.
__________________________________
(Marquez, 2014)
3.
__________________________________
(Pacis, 2020)
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What I Know What I Have Learned
1. diagram 1. multimedia
2. cartoons 2. visual elements
3. pictures 3. recording
4. drawings 4. communication
5. comics 5. strongest
6. sketch 6. movement
7. audio 7. see
8. video 8. fear
9. interactive images 9. representation
10. slide presentation 10. text
Assessment Additional Activities
What I Can Do
A. Answers vary but some ideas
1. B 1. A might sound like the
2. A 2. D following:
3. C 3. B
4. C 4. D 1. They are happily
5. B viewing old photos and
6. C videos.
2. Spending free time at
B.
1. D the park is relaxing.
2. C 3. The food is already
3. A set for celebration.
4. A
Answers Key
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http://www.read.gov/aesop/012.html.
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Hat Young People Adult Man Calling Phone Call Black And White".
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oth+hat+young+people+adult+man+calling+phone+call+black+and+white#ba87442
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Quarter 4 – Module 2, Lesson 1:
Writing Paragraphs Showing
Cause and Effect
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English – Grade 5
Quarter 4 – Module 2, Lesson 1: Writing Paragraphs Showing Cause and Effect
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Cause and Effect

Good luck and happy learning!

Lesson
Writing Paragraphs
1 Showing Cause and Effect
What I Need to Know
Being able to write about a cause-and-effect situation is an important skill

needed as you refine your understanding of the things around you.
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
 identify cause and effect relationships;

 write a possible cause for a given effect;
 write a possible effect for a given cause;
 write sentences showing cause and effect;
 write paragraphs showing cause and effect; and
EN5WC-IIc-2.2.5
 appreciate the beauty of nature
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What I Know
A. Answer the questions about each sentence. Write your answers in your
notebook.
1. I got a toothache once I ate an excessive amount of candy.
What happened first?

__________________________________________
CAUSE
What happened next?
___________________________________________
EFFECT
2. Hanna went to the doctor because she is not feeling well.
What happened first?

__________________________________________
CAUSE
What happened next?
__________________________________________
EFFECT
B. Fill in the Cause and Effect of the following sentences. Write your answer
in your notebook.
1. Ana was happy because she got to eat cake for dessert.
Cause: _________________________________________
Effect: __________________________________________
2. If Ara sells all the fish, then she will get her allowance.
Cause: __________________________________________
Effect: __________________________________________
C. Examine the paragraph below, underline once the CAUSE and twice the
EFFECT.
1. Mina seldom brushes her teeth. Now she has cavities.
2. Lito and his family are now homeless because a strong typhoon
destroyed their house.
3. Since it is a holiday, we went swimming at the sea.
4. To keep safe from COVID 19, people wear a face mask and a face
shield.
2. Mining leads to soil erosion.
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What’s In
As you try to understand cause and effect relationship, you will realize that
this is a combination of action and reaction. You can probably relate to an example
in the paragraph below.
Read the paragraph and answer the following questions.
Mr. Sabinada was leaving for Palawan Monday morning. His car
was out of order, so he took a red taxi. On his way at the airport he
remembered that he forgot to bring his plane ticket so he called up his
wife to bring the ticket to him before nine o’clock.
1. Who was leaving for Palawan?

2. Why did he take a red taxi?
3. What did he forget to bring?
4. Why did he call up his wife?
5. What is the cause? The effect?
What’s New
The ocean is everyone’s responsibility. Here are some lists of human actions
that lead to destruction of our most important source of living. As you read the
selection, try to take note and familiarize some transitional words that are used.
Transitional words are underlined. List the causes and effects inside the table below
which you will write in your notebook.
The ocean’s delicate coral reefs are affected by changes caused by

humans. To illustrate, dumping waste products and garbage in the sea
results in changes in the natural environment. Due to the changes the ocean
becomes polluted, and as a consequence, coral reefs are damaged. When the
ocean becomes extensively, polluted, coral reefs die.
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Causes Effects
What Is It
Let’s get to know more about a cause-and-effect relationship by defining the

key words clearly.
A cause is the reason why something happens. It is the producer of the effect.
An effect, on the other hand, is the result of the cause. It is produced by the cause.
When we speak about the sequence by which these two take place, the cause
always happens first while the effect happens next. However, when they are written
as parts of sentences, the order by which they appear may not be according to what
happened first or next as shown in the examples below.
A heavy rain lasted for two hours, so the streets were flooded.
(cause) (effect)
The streets were flooded because the heavy rain lasted for two hours.
(effect) (cause)
In order to identify the relationship properly, ask what happens first and what
happens next.
Once you master identifying the cause-and-effect relationship, you can

already begin writing cause-and-effect relationships in sentences and paragraphs.
In addition, to properly connect the relationships, transitional words such as

because, if, so, thus, consequently, therefore, due to the fact, since, as a result of,
the reason for, nevertheless, lead to, and caused by are used in the paragraph.
Example:
Due to lack of Vitamin A, Karen has poor eyesight.
Silva is sleepy, so he did not attend his classes.
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What’s More
A. The table below shows that one cause can have many effects, while
one effect can also have many causes.
Cause Effect
keeps one healthy
Exercise makes a person feel good
improves blood circulation
Not studying the lesson
Going out with friends
all the time can result to a failing grade.
Laziness in doing
module activities
1. Exercise keeps one healthy, gives a good feeling, and improves

blood circulation.
2. Not studying the lesson, going out with friends all the time, and
laziness in doing module activities can result to a failing grade.
In your notebook, write the following:
1. Give three causes of water shortage
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
______________________
2. Give three effects of climate change
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
_______________________
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B. Choose a transitional word inside the parenthesis to complete the given
paragraph. Write your answers in your notebook.
Cause and Effect of Video Game Addiction
Video game addiction (if, may result, causes) a decline in overall

health and hygiene. Players who interact with video games for such
significant amounts of time may (cause, if, result in) not eating and even
staying long without basic hygiene tasks, such as using the restroom or
bathing. The effects of this behaviour may (result on, if, lead to) significant
danger to their overall health.
The (result in, lead to, cause) of video game addiction are complex
and can (lead to, may result to, if) severe effects. Playing video games can
should be a fun activity for all to enjoy. But just like everything else, the
amount of time one spends playing video games needs to be balanced with
personal and social responsibilities.
("Student Sample: Cause-And-Effect Essay | English Composition I: Rhetorical Methods–

Based" 2021)
What I Have Learned
Writing a cause-and-effect paragraph involves understanding the logic or

connection between cause and effect. It requires a knowledge of the
expressions and vocabulary used to express causes and effects. Cause-effect
transitions are important components of writing. So pupils need some practice
with cause/effect writing. In addition, a pupil needs to know how to structure
a cause/effect essay. Transitional words are: because, if, so, thus,
consequently, therefore, due to the fact, since, as a result of, the reason for,
nevertheless
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What I Can Do
A. Based on the given diagram, write a paragraph describing the causes stated
in the boxes and the effect mentioned in the circle. Use the transitional word (since,
because, as a result of, due to the fact, consequently) in connecting the causes and
the effect. Use a separate sheet of paper.
Thesis Statement: Factors of Flood that

Affect Human Living
Cause Cause Cause Cause

Heavy Overflowing Lack of Broken
rain river vegetation Dam
Effect
flood
B. List down 5 reasons why the pandemic is not over yet? Do you know why? You can make
a little research. An example has been given below. Once completed, combine and rewrite the
sentences in a paragraph form.
The pandemic is not over yet because most people are not yet immunized or vaccinated.
1. _____________________________
2. _____________________________
3. ______________________________
4. _____________________________
5. _____________________________
The pandemic is not over yet because _______________________,

______________________, _________________________, _____________________________,
______________________________.
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Assessment
Based on the jumbled sentences below, write a paragraph containing cause-

and -effect relationships. Use transitional words or expressions like so, because,
and since in connecting the cause and the effect. Write your answer in your
notebook.
CAUSES EFFECTS
Many businesses also went bankrupt. It is not easy to pass through a border.
People are already complaining and Workers lost their job.
crying.
Nowadays, it is difficult to transport People have nothing to eat.

goods to the market.
Find short articles or paragraphs that contain cause and effect relationships.
Copy and rewrite that paragraph in your own notebook. Underline the causes only
once but underline the effects twice.
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What I Know
A.
3. Since it is a holiday, we What's New
1. CAUSE – when I ate too much
candy went swimming at the sea. Cause Effects
EFFECT – I got a toothache
2. CAUSE – because she is not 4. To keep safe from COVID changes the ocean’s
19, people wear a face mask caused by delicate
feeling well. human coral reefs
EFFECT-Hanna went to the and a face shield.
are affected
doctor 5. Mining leads to soil
B.
erosion.
1. CAUSE-because she got to
eat cake for dessert dumping waste changes in
products and nature in
EFFECT-Ana was happy What's In garbage in the the natural
2. CAUSE - If Ara sells all the sea environment
fish 1. Mr. Sabinada
EFFECT - then she will get her 2. Because his car is out
allowance of order
3. Plane ticket ocean become Coral reefs
polluted are
C. 4. To bring the ticket to damaged
1.Mina seldom brushes her him at the airport before
teeth. Now she has cavities. 9 o’clock
5. Cause- Mr. Sabinada When the Coral reefs
forgot to bring plane his ocean becomes die
2. Lito and his family are extensively
ticket. polluted
now homeless because a Effect- He called his
strong typhoon destroyed wife to bring the ticket
their house. to him at the airport.
What I Can Do
A. Answers may vary.
What’s More bankrupt, so workers
B. Answers may vary.
lost their job. Many
A. Answers may vary.
people are complaining
B. Assessment and crying since they
have nothing to eat.
1. causes Nowadays, it is
2. result in difficult to transport
3. lead to goods to the market Additional Activities
because it is not easy
4. cause Answer may vary.
to pass through a
5. lead to
border. Many
businesses also went
Answers Key
References
Castillo, K., et.al. 2016, Joy in Learning English 5, Department of Education, Vibal
Group Inc.
"Student Sample: Cause-And-Effect Essay | English Composition I: Rhetorical

Methods–Based". 2021. Courses.Lumenlearning.Com. Accessed April 29.
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/englishcomp1v2xmaster/chapter/stude
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English – Grade 5
Quarter 4 – Module 2, Lesson 2: Writing Paragraphs Showing Comparison and
Contrast
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Comparison and Contrast
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Good luck.
Lesson
2 Comparison and Contrast
What I Need to Know
Comparing and contrasting are ways of exploring the similarities and

differences between two things. Comparison refers to how two objects, people, or
ideas are alike. Contrast refers to how two objects, people or ideas are different. This
method of arrangement presents the details according to similarities and differences.
In this module, you will learn to:
 tell whether a sentence uses comparison or contrast;

 write sentences showing comparison and contrast; and
 write paragraphs showing comparison and contrast;
EN5WC-IIg-2.2.6
What I Know
Study the following group of words inside the box then write the word that
suggests comparison or contrast accordingly. Write your answers in your
notebook.
Like again different similarly unlike
however equally whereas just as although
Comparison Contrast
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CO_Q4_English5_Module2_Lesson2
What’s In
Tell whether each sentence is comparing or contrasting two things. Write the
word compare or contrast on each line. Write your answers in your notebook.
1. ___________ Maya’s bicycle is pink, but William’s is red.
2. ___________ Miles has big feet just like his father.
3. ___________ Winter is much colder than summer.
4. ___________ Mackenzie has his mother’s beautiful blonde hair.
5. ___________ Both Mindy and Olive bought new cell phones.
What’s New
Read the story below and then fill in the diagram to show differences
(contrasts) and similarities (comparisons) between the two creatures. Write your
answer in your notebook.
Butterflies and bees have many things in common. They are both insects
that live all over the world. Another similarity is that they both have 4 wings. Their
wings are very different though butterflies have brightly colored wings and a bee’s
wings are transparent. Bees live in large groups called colonies. Butterflies do not.
They often travel by themselves. Butterflies and bees are also similar because they
both feed off nectar and pollen from flowers.
Butterflies Bees
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What Is It
Generally speaking, comparing is showing similarities, and contrasting is

showing differences between two things that are related in some way. If you write a
paragraph using comparison and contrast, choose a topic that interests you. A good
compare/contrast paragraph doesn’t only point out how the subjects are similar or
different. It uses points to make meaningful argument about the subjects.
1. The first step to writing a successful compare and contrast paragraph is to

pick two subjects that are different enough to be compared.
2. Make sure that your subjects can be discussed in a meaningful way. A good
compare and contrast paragraph will help your readers understand why it’s
useful or interesting to put these two subjects together.
3. Take a little time to brainstorm about how your chosen subjects are similar
and different. A Venn diagram can often be helpful when brainstorming.
This set of overlapping circles can help you visualize where your subjects
are similar and where they differ. In the outer edges of the circle, you write
what is different; in the overlapping middle area, you write what’s similar.
4. Consider your main points. Choose a few points that seem to be particularly
important.
5. Develop your thesis statement. There are many directions a compare and
contrast paragraph can take, but it should always make an argument that
explains why it’s useful to put these two subjects together in the first place.
6. Useful transitional words and phrases
For comparison
Similar to, similarly, in the same way, like, equally, again, also, too, each of,
just as …so
For contrast
In contrast, on the other hand, different from, whereas, while, unlike,
however, but, although, however, conversely, yet, unlike
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What’s More
A. Use the Venn diagram to list down similarities or differences between you and
your friend. In the “Things I Like” circle, write special things that you like. In the
“Things My Friend Likes” circle, write special things that your friend also like. In the
“Things We Like” circle, write things that you and your friend both like. As a guide,
some examples have already been written. Add more to the list under the correct
circle based on what is really true to you and your friend.
“Things I LIKE” “Things my FRIEND

LIKES”
-ice cream “Things WE
-singing LIKE“ -dancing
-ice cream
ice cream
B. Once the Venn Diagram is completed, use the information that you added to
write sentences that show comparison or contrast between you and your friend.
Don’t forget to use the correct transitional words or phrases. Again some examples
are provided below:
1. I like singing, but my friend likes dancing. (contrast)
2. I and my friend both like ice cream. (comparison)
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What I Have Learned
Complete the following sentences to show your level of understanding about

the lesson. Write your answer in your notebook.
A comparison is a process of (1)_______________________ while a contrast is a

way of (2)_________________________. We compare and contrast (3)
_____________________or more different things. We also use (4) _________________
when writing a comparison or contrast.
Read the paragraph inside the box then answer the questions that follow.
Write your answers in your notebook.
What I Can Do
A. Read the paragraph and write what is asked below.
Dogs and cats are both great pets to have. Although cats are much more
independent than dogs. Indoor dogs need to be walked, bathed, and taken outside
frequently. Indoor cats usually stay inside. Dogs also tend to be louder than cats. They
bark and are more vocal with their needs. Both cats and dogs need to be taken care of.
They need to be given food and water daily. They also need to visit the vet to get their
shots and make sure that they are healthy. Cats and dogs make wonderful companions.
1. Write one way that dogs and cats are similar.

______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
2. Write one way that dogs and cats are different.
______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________
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B. Think of two of your favorite movies. Write sentences that compare and contrast
these two movies, describing what makes them different and also what makes them
similar. Use the correct transitional words and phrases.
Assessment
After completing the activity above, you are now ready to write a short
paragraph comparing and contrasting the benefits of eating fast food vs. eating
home-cooked meals in terms of cost, convenience, and health. Be guided by the
graphic organizer below. Write your answers in your notebook.
(Introduce the two things being compared/contrasted)
(compare and contrast in terms of cost)
(compare and contrast in terms of

convenience)
(compare and contrast in terms of health)
(conclusion about the two things)
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If you are to spend a vacation, would you rather go on a picnic or go for a

swim? Explain your choice by writing a paragraph in your notebook showing
comparison and contrast. A rubric is provided to evaluate your work.
___________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________.
Rubric:
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Purpose & The paragraph The paragraph The The paragraph
Supporting compares and compares and paragraph compares or
Details contrasts contrasts items compares contrasts, but
items clearly, clearly, but the and contrasts does not
and includes supporting items clearly, include both.
only information is but the There is no
information general. supporting supporting
relevant to the information information or
point of is incomplete. support is
comparison incomplete.
and contrast.
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Organization The paragraph The paragraph The Many details
and Structure breaks the breaks the paragraph are not in a
information information breaks the logical or
into whole-to- into whole-to- information expected
whole, whole, into whole-to- order. There is
similarities to similarities to whole, little sense
differences or differences or similarities to that the
point by point point by point differences or writing is
structure. It structure but point by organized.
follows a does not follow point
consistent a consistent structure,
order when order when but some
discussing the discussing the information
comparison comparison is in the
and contrast. and contrast. wrong
section. Some
details are
not in a
logical or
expected
order.
Transitions The paragraph The paragraph Some The

moves moves from transitions transitions
smoothly from one idea to the work well; between ideas
one idea to the next but there but are unclear or
next and uses is a little connections nonexistent.
comparison variety of between
and contrast sentence other ideas
words to show structures and are fuzzy.
relationships transitions.
between ideas.
Grammar & Writer makes Writer makes Writer makes Writer makes
Spelling no errors in 1-2 errors in 3-4 errors in more than 4
(Conventions) grammar or grammar or grammar or errors in
spelling that spelling that spelling that grammar or
distract the distract the distract the spelling that
reader from reader from the reader from distract the
the content. content. the content. reader from
the content.
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What I Know What's In What's More
Comparison 1. contrast Pupils responses
may vary.
Like, again 2. compare
Similarly, equally 3. contrast What I Have
Learned
Just as 4. compare
1. showing
5. compare similarities
Contrast 2. showing
differences
Different, unlike 3. two
4. transitional words
However, whereas or phrases
although
What I Can Do
What's New Assessment
Pupils responses may
vary. Pupils responses may
vary.
Additional
Activities
Pupils responses may
vary.
Answers Key
References
Castillo k., Angeles E., 2016, Joy in Learning English 5, (p.162, p.173)
MasterClass Staff. 2020. "How To Write A Compare And Contrast
Essay". Masterclass Articles. https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-
to-write-a-compare-and-contrast-essay.
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English – Grade 5
Quarter 4 – Module 2, Lesson 3: Writing Paragraphs Showing Problem- Solution
Relationships
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Lesson Writing Paragraphs Showing
3 Problem-Solution
Relationships
What I Need to Know
Have you ever encountered problems? What were they? How were you able to
choose the appropriate solution for it?
Some informational text types are organized by problem and solution. This
text begins with presentation of a problem between individuals, among groups, or an
issue going on in the world. This is followed by one or more possible solutions that
are explained.
At the end of this module, you are expected to:

 recall the structure of a sentence showing a problem-solution
relationship by labeling the parts correctly;
 tell whether a sentence contains an example of a problem-solution
relationship;
 describe the structure of a paragraph written problem-solution
relationships;
 identify a paragraph showing problem-solution relationships;
 write paragraphs showing problem-solution relationships; and
 observe politeness in asking and giving responses.
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What I Know
Write YES if the paragraph contains a problem-solution relationship; NO if it

does not.
Paragraph 1
Even if it is difficult, the problem about drugs can be solved or minimized.
How? What can be done to solve the problem on drug abuse in young people?
Education is the most effective solution. Children need to be taught about the
dangers of drug abuse at home and in school. Parents can talk about the positive
and negative effects of drugs while having breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Teachers can
also discuss how students can avoid getting involved in drugs in their lessons.
Barangay and other officials can also provide enjoyable activities such as games,
sports, and shows that will take the attention of children away from bad influences
like drugs.
Paragraph 2
Once upon a time, there lived a King who owned a thousand horses. Each
horse had its own room in the palace which is also guarded by a thousand soldiers.
Each horse also had a name. The Kings favorite horses were Lagatak, Pumitos,
Parayaw, and Bardagol. This is because each of these five horses had a unique
characteristic. Lagatak was a black horse with big hooves which causes a small
earthquake when running. Pumitos was very fast and could run a kilometer in only
second. Parayaw was white and muscular which makes any rider look handsome.
Bardagol was the strongest and had a skin as tough as metal which cannot be
penetrated by any weapon.
Paragraph 3
One morning, a rabbit and is boasting about his speed in front of the other
animals and challenges any one of them to race him. A turtle accepts his challenge.
At first the rabbit thinks it’s a joke, but the turtle is being serious. So, soon after they
begin the race. The rabbit runs full speed ahead and was already halfway in less
than five seconds. However, to make fun of the turtle who is running just an inch in
one minute, he decides to take a nap. The turtle keeps slowly going and going. When
the rabbit wakes up at noon, he notices that the turtle is almost at the finish line. In
panic, he ran swiftly to catch the race, but he stumbles and rolls down the canal.
The turtle wins the race.
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What’s In
Activity 1
Do you remember your lesson on writing sentences containing a problem and

a solution in Quarter 1? Let’s check if you can still identify the correct structure by
putting a check mark to the sentence which has the problem-solution relationship.
__________1. Ana is very happy because she got a new pair of shoes from her
aunt.
__________2. The road is so dry and dusty since it has not rained for six
months.
__________3. Dodong is taking some medicine because he is not feeling well.
__________4. People should avoid crowded places nowadays.
__________5. To make our bones stronger, we should drink milk.
Activity 2
Answer the following questions.
1. Which sentence(s) above are written with problem-solution relationships?
Choose from Sentences 1-5.
2. Based on these sentences that you have checked, how many parts or
elements does each sentence with a problem-solution relationship have?
3. What are these parts? Can you label these parts based on the idea it
contains?
4. Go back to the sentences that you have not checked. Are all the parts or
elements of a problem-solution relationship present?
5. When do we say that a sentence has a problem-solution relationship?
You may recall that sentences which contain problem-solution relationships
have two (2) important parts written in the same sentence: (1) the problem, and
(2) the solution.
The barangay lockdown will start tomorrow,

(problem)
so we should prepare enough food, water, and other supplies.
(solution)
Notice in the example that the sentence begins with the problem and then
followed by the solution.
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However, the arrangement may also start with the solution and then
followed by the problem as shown in the next example.
We should prepare enough food, water, and other supplies

(solution)
because the barangay lockdown will start tomorrow.
(problem)
Identifying and writing sentences with problem-solution relationship will be

easy if you take note of the two parts which must always be present in the same
sentence. If one part is missing, then there is no problem-solution to talk about.
However, when we start writing more than one sentence that contains a
problem-solution relationship in the form of a paragraph, things get more
challenging because the two parts may now appear separately in different sentences.
Study the next section of this module to get to know about writing problem-
solution relationships in a paragraph.
What’s New
The next activities will let you see the difference between a sentence which
contains problem-solution relationship and a paragraph which also contains the
problem-solution relationship.
Activity 1
Copy the problem-and-solution paragraph in your notebook. When this is

done, encircle the problem and underline the solutions. Then answer the
questions that follow in your notebook.
It was already December18, seven days away from Christmas Day and Junver
still had nothing to give to his baby sister. Why? he did not have money to buy a gift.
So, to solve his problem, he did the several things. First, he saved ten pesos from his
daily allowance. Second, he made and sold personalized and colorful Christmas
cards to his friends and relatives which earned him 100 pesos after five days. Third,
he joined his cousins in singing carols in the neighborhood. Finally, he got about
500 pesos with which to buy a gift one day before Christmas Day.
1. What is the problem mentioned in the paragraph?
2. What are the three solutions that were also mentioned?
3. Are the problem and the three solutions written in the same sentence?
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Activity 2
Copy the next paragraph in your notebook then identify also the parts that
show the problem and the parts that show the solution. Circle the problems and
underline the solutions. Once done, answer also the questions that follow.
The following actions are done by the government for the protection against
COVID-19. People are not allowed to travel anywhere because the virus is already
everywhere. In order to find and identify people who were exposed to the virus,
contact tracers have been hired. Certain places like cities and barangays are also put
on a lockdown to control the spread of the disease. If somebody gets sick, he or she
is immediately isolated and treated. Almost everybody is also wearing a facemask
since we do not know if the person next to us carries the virus. All these actions may
be difficult but are life-saving.
1. How many problems were you able to identify and encircle in the
paragraph?
2. How many solutions were you able to identify and underline the
paragraph?
3. Are the problem and the solution written separately just like in the first
activity? Or are the problem and the solution written in the same
sentences?
4. Can you now say that there are two different ways to write a paragraph
with a problem-solution relationship which are (1) writing a problem
separately from its solution or solutions just like how they appear in
the paragraph in Activity 1 and (2) writing a pair of problem and a
solution in the same sentence just like how they are written in the
paragraph in Activity 2?
What Is It
You have learned in this lesson that the structure of a problem-solution

relationship in a paragraph can take different forms.
One is by presenting first the problem in one sentence then giving the solution
or solutions in the following sentences (See the paragraph in Activity 1 under What’s
New) and the other is by putting both the problem and the solution in any order in
the same sentence (See the paragraph in Activity 2 under What’s New).
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Once you get familiar with the structure, the next thing to learn is how to write
a paragraph or a composition containing a problem-solution relationship.
So how do we write it? Are there easy and simple steps to follow? Fortunately
the answer is yes.
STEPS IN WRITING PROBLEM-SOLUTION ESSAYS OR PARAGRAPHS
1. Identify a common, preferably a real-life problem or problems that

you can talk about in your composition. Usually, the best
problems to talk about are those that you, yourself, are facing.
Examples of a real-life problem.
a. Difficulty in answering exercises in the modules.

b. Very slow internet especially during daytime
c. Getting bored at home during the pandemic
2. Think about what you can do to solve or minimize the identified

problem
PROBLEM - Difficulty in answering exercises in the modules.

SOLUTION– Ask a family member or friend who can help in
understanding the module.
PROBLEM – Very slow internet especially during daytime

CAUSE – Use the internet at night or very early in the morning
when there are fewer people who use the internet.
PROBLEM - Getting bored at home during the pandemic

CAUSE – Start doing some worthwhile activities like learning how
to cook different types of food, gardening, and rearranging
furniture and things.
3. Once you identified and listed the problem or problems and the
solutions, use a particular way or style in writing the paragraph.
You can review the two forms given in the previous activities.
4. You may use transitional devices such as one, two, first, second,
next, another, then, finally, so, because, for, as a result, that is
why, etc. to arrange the flow of thought smoothly. Study the
example that follows.
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Anton’s parents found out that his grades had become very low.
To solve this problem his parents did the following things. First, they
talked to him calmly after dinner and asked him his plans about his
grades. Second, they went to school and spoke with the subject
teachers, adviser, and school manager to iron things out. Third, they
paid closer attention to his needs with regards to projects and extra-
curricular activities. As a result of these actions, Anton was able to
recover and pass the subject.
5. End your paragraph with a conclusion or end it with by

summarizing the idea of the whole paragraph just like what is
shown in the example below. Use the diagram in the next page as
a guide.
Problem
Solution Solution Solution
Conclusion
The following actions are done by the government for the protection against
COVID-19. People are not allowed to travel anywhere because the virus is already
everywhere. In order to find and identify people who were exposed to the virus,
contact tracers have been hired. Certain places like cities and barangays are also put
on a lockdown to control the spread of the disease. If somebody gets sick, he or she
is immediately isolated and treated. Almost everybody is also wearing a facemask
since we do not know if the person next to us carries the virus. All these actions
may be difficult but are life-saving.
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What’s More
Combine the pair of sentences in Items 1-5 as if you were already writing a
paragraph. Use the example given as a guide.
Example:
Problem: Maribel was not feeling well.

Solution: She went to the hospital for check-up.
Possible Answers:
Maribel was not feeling well, so she went to the hospital for a check-
up.
Maribel was not feeling well. As a result, she went to the hospital for a
check-up.
Maribel was not feeling well. That is why she went to the hospital for
a check-up.
Maribel went to the hospital for a check-up because she was not feeling
well.
1. Problem: The school library becomes so warm if it is full of

users.
Solution: The school should install more electric fans.
2. Problem: The school campus becomes dirty during lunch,
recess, and dismissal.
Solution: The pupil government must launch an anti-littering
campaign.
3. Problem: Liza needs to buy materials for her project.
Solution: She saves part of her allowance to have enough money
to buy the materials.
4. Problem: Kyle is joining a field trip very early in the next
morning.
Solution 1: Kyle must go to be dearly.
Solution 2: Kyle must set his alarm to wake him up.
5. Problem: The pupils need a venue for the badminton

tournament.
Solution 1: The principal should request for the use of the
barangay plaza.
Solution 2: The tournament may be held at the school gym on
a Saturday.
Solution 3: The school can rent a private venue.
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What I Have Learned
A problem and solution paragraph essay or paragraph is actually similar with

a cause-and-effect paragraph. Here, the problem may be considered a cause by which
a solution (effect) must be given.
A problem basically gives or introduces the challenge, issue, or difficult

situation while the solution provides the answer, response, or action that will be done
to try to address the problem.
When the problem and the solution are written in a form of a paragraph, the
paragraph is said to contain problem-solution relationship. The way or format in
which the problem-solution relationship is written varies based on two styles:
1. A problem stated in one separate sentence then followed by different

sentences containing the solutions; or
2. Both the problem and solution are stated in the same sentence and are
also followed by other pair of problems and solutions combined in the
succeeding sentences.
Whatever, format is used, the most important thing to remember is that a

problem is identified and that the solutions to this problem or problems are also
enumerated in the paragraph.
To make the ideas clearer in terms of importance or sequence, some

transitional words are also used.
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What I Can Do
Write a paragraph showing a problem- solution relationship from the

situations given below. Choose one situation and use the correct signal words in the
paragraphs. Do this on a sheet of paper or in your notebook.
1. You want to buy a headset worth P500 for your online class. Your parents told
you that they can’t give you some money yet since they just paid the hospital
bill of your brother. What will you do to solve this problem?
2. You have noticed your school needs to be cleaned up. Think about what
students could do to clean up your school and keep it clean. How would you
solve this problem? Who would be involved? How would you get supplies?
3. You have heard that a classmate lost their house because of a fire. Think
about what students could do to help a classmate feel comfortable. How would
you help your classmate?
Assessment
Think of your own problems or challenges that you face every day. Write a
short paragraph about this problem and enumerate the possible solutions for this
problem. Observe the mechanics in writing the paragraph as reflected in the writing
process mentioned in What Is It. Use a separate sheet of paper for your composition.
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Write a one- paragraph problem- solution text using the ideas in the graphic
organizer. Use appropriate transitional words or devices.
Problem
Joshua is doing his assignment due

next day. Suddenly, a power outage
occurs.
Solution Solution Solution
Joshua must sleep Joshua must do his Joshua may discuss

early and wake up early assignment early in the the assignment with
to finish his morning before going to parents or anyone who
assignment. school. can help.
Conclusion
Joshua can already submit his
assignment.
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4. No Activity 2
What I Know 5. A sentence has a problem-
solution relationship if it both 1. five
contains a problem and a 2. five
Paragraph 1 – YES solution in the same sentence. 3. The problem and solution are
Paragraph 2 – NO written in each sentence.
Paragraph 3 – NO 4. Yes
What’s New
What’s In Activity 1 What’s More
1. Junver did not have money Answers may vary.
Activity 1 to buy a gift.
2.
1. NO 4. NO a. He saved ten pesos from his What I Can Do
2. NO 5. YES daily allowance Answers may vary.
3. YES b. He made and sold
personalized and colorful
Activity 2 Christmas cards to his friends Assessment
and relatives
c. He joined his cousins in Answers may vary.
1. Sentences 3 and 5 singing carols in the
2. Two neighborhood
3. Problem, Solution 3. No.
Joshua is doing his assignment due the next day. Suddenly, a power outage occurs.
To solve his problem, he must first sleep early and wake up early to finish his assignment.
Next, he must do his assignment early in the morning before going to school. Then, he may
discuss the assignment with parents or anyone who can help. Finally, he can already
submit his assignment.
Answers Key
References
Castillo, K., et.al. 2016, Joy in Learning English 5, Department of Education, Vibal
Group Inc.
Problem and Solution/ E-reading Worksheets

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Writing a Three-Paragraph
Feature Article
English – Grade 5
Quarter 4 – Module 3: Writing a Three-paragraph Feature Article
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Feature Article

of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises and tests and
Thank you and good luck.

Lesson
1 Feature Article
What I Need to Know
A feature article is a creative article that deals with real events, issues, and
trends. It offers insights about people, places, things, or events that we encounter
daily but to which we pay little attention. It often exposes human emotions or feelings
and while focusing on the most interesting, not necessarily the most important, part
of the story.
In this module, you will learn to:
 identify the types of feature article;

 write a three-paragraph feature article EN5WC-IIIe-2.2.7
 appreciate the importance of writing a feature article
EN5WC-IIIe-2.2.7
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What I Know
Read the questions carefully and select the letter of your choice. Write your
answers in your notebook.
1. Which of the following would be an ideal topic for a feature story for
children?
a. special traits of your favorite pet
b. latest update of an approaching typhoon
c. the secret entrusted to you by your best friend
d. the news story about a bank robbery
2. Which of the following statements is false?

a. You should make a feature story interesting.
b. A feature story does not contain any opinion.
c. A feature story describes something or someone vividly or clearly.
d. There are different types of a features story
3. Which of the following is not a purpose in writing a feature story?

a. to describe
b. to criticize
c. to inform
d. to entertain
4. Why is finding the theme important to the feature writing process?

a. It helps the writer focus on the topic.
b. It makes the writer famous.
c. It enables the writer to earn more money.
d. It helps the writer gain many subscribers.
5. Which of the following is not a technique used to develop paragraph and

sentences in a feature article?
a. Show the actions of the character.
b. Use figures of speech.
c. Write complicated modifiers.
d. Avoid useless or overused expressions.
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What’s In
Based on what you have learned about feature articles, determine if each
statement is a fact or opinion. Write your answer in your notebook.
1. Feature articles are hard to write.

2. Internet use of 6-12-year olds is at 57%.
3. Feature articles should include a catchy title.
4. An effective How-To feature article gives detailed steps.
5. Writers often use text features to help the reader understand new or
important information.
What’s New
You have learned already what feature articles are. This time, let’s try to find
out how well do you know about its elements. Choose your answer inside the box,
write it in your notebook.
a. Title b. Byline c. Body
d. Conclusion e. Introduction
1. This section contains most of the details of the story. It includes names,
places, times, and quotes related to the person, event, or organization.
2. It grabs the readers’ attention quickly so they’ll keep reading. It needs to

highlight the general topic of the story.
3. This part tells the reader why this story is important or worth their time.
This as an opportunity to say something attention-grabbing or something
that will spark the reader’s interest.
4. This should leave a lasting impression on the reader and provoke some
sort of reaction.
5. This tells the reader who wrote the article by giving credit to the author.
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What Is It
Feature articles provides insights to human experience. They give more details
and description than a hard news story. Features focus on an event or individual.
They give the readers a peek of the interesting dimension of the subject. A feature
story follows a specific format and outline. The basic elements of a feature article
include the following:
1. Title – It must cover the whole idea of the feature article and must catch the
attention of the target readers. This is also known as the headline or the head
of the article.
2. Byline – This shows the author’s name and sometimes his/her affiliation like
for instance, if he/she is an in-house writer or a contributor. The byline can
appear below the headline or at the end of the article.
3. Introduction – This is the beginning part where the readers’ attention are
attracted. Some techniques in writing the introduction makes use of attention-
grabbing expressions, quotations, and even questions.
4. Body or Nub Head – This is the presentation of details. This is the part where
the target readers get what they want to read in the article.
5. Conclusion – This summarizes the article. A good feature story/article ends

nicely and properly and not abruptly as if the writer just stopped without
finishing the work completely.
Now that you have seen the parts of a feature article, it is time for you to
study the steps in writing a simple and brief feature article.
Choosing a Topic
1. Find a compelling story – Read the news and talk to people to find
interesting stories. Think about what phenomena are happening and how
you can talk about them in a new and innovative way.
2. Do research on your topic – Finding out background information can help

you figure out an angle and identify subjects to interview. Doing online
research is good, but it may only get you so far. You may also need to
consult books to make sure you are fully aware of the issues surrounding
a topic.
3. Decide on the type of feature you want to write – There are number of ways
to write a feature, depending on what you want to focus on. Some of these
include:
 Human Interest: Many feature stories focus on an issue as it impacts

people. They often focus on one person or a group of people.
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 Profile: This feature type focuses on a specific individual’s character or
lifestyle.
 How-to features: teach readers how to do something. Oftentimes, the

writer will write about their own journey to learn a task, such as how
to make a wedding cake.
 Historical: this honor historical events or developments are quite

common. They are also useful in juxtaposing the past and the present,
helping to root the reader in a shared history.
 Seasonal: some features are perfect for writing about in certain times
of year, such as the beginning of summer vacation or at the winter
holidays.
4. Consider the audience you’d like to talk to – as you think of story ideas,
think about who will read these stories. Ask yourself questions such as
who will be my readers? and what kinds of angles appeal to these readers?
5. Make sure to end the story nicely by writing a conclusion or a lesson.
Source: How to Write a Feature Article (with Pictures) - wikiHow, https://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Feature-
Article.5
What’s More
Identify as to which category each excerpt of feature article falls into. Choose
your answer inside the box. Write your answer in your notebook.
* How-to feature * Personality feature
* Historical feature * Human-interest feature
* News feature * Seasonal feature
1.
Families everywhere will be sitting down together to celebrate the

upcoming Easter holiday, and what better way to usher in the end of
Lent than with a big meal and a great bottle of wine?
Source: Brown, S. (2020). Winegeeks, https://winegeeks.com/articles/170.html.5
Answer: ___________________________________
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2.
A Maharashtrian and German native, residing in different parts of

the world met in 9 countries and 15 cities across the world just to keep
their friendship of 10 years alive.
Answer: ___________________________________
3.
The Leyte Landing Memorial Park or also known as the Mac Arthur
landing Memorial Park in Palo, Leyte marks the site of General Douglas
Mac Arthur’s return to the Philippines to fulfill his promise to the Filipinos
in helping free the country from Japanese Forces.
Answer: ___________________________________
4.
Sam Johnson has spent his life using his personal and career
experiences to help his clients overcome post-traumatic stress disorder
and provide them with the support they need when their life seems to be
more than they can handle. As the son of a Vietnam veteran, he knows
how post-traumatic stress can affect every facet of one’s life as well as the
lives of their loved ones.
Answer: ___________________________________
5.
There are many reasons why you might want to lose weight. If you
have been significantly overweight or obese for a long time, then you
might have concerns about what the extra weight could be doing to your
health. Whatever your reason for wanting to lose weight, there are some
important strategies that you should know about.
1. Choose Fibrous proteins instead of fatty ones,
2. Eat more fruits and vegetables,
3. Eat more whole grains and cut simple carbs,
4. Try a formal diet plan; and
5. Cut the salt from your diet.
Answer: ___________________________________
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What I Have Learned
Writing a feature article can be highly creative and fun activity. However, it
takes hard work and planning to write an effective and engaging article. The
introduction should be able to hook the readers. The body should sustain the interest
of the readers. The conclusion should help the readers remember the story.
Once you finish writing, edit your article for clarity and grammatical
correctness. Polish your sentences by choosing more effective words, removing
unnecessary phrases, and ensuring that your story is clear and understandable.
What I Can Do
On a piece of paper, write down the details about the person whom you
consider special because he or she has or had done something extraordinary. Think
of a specific feature that you want to discover about him or her. You may want to
write about, for example, the characteristics or traits that makes a beauty queen,
famous actor, or even a social media personality special. You may do a research on
the details or facts about it. Use the outline organizer below as your guide before
writing your paragraph.
Name
I. Personal details
A. Complete name, birthday, birthplace
B. Parents, other members of the family
C. Where he or she grew up and is presently living
II. How this person is

A. Character traits
B. How he or she built his or her skills or talents
C. Achievements
III. Conclusion or personal insight or comment about this person
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Assessment
This time, you are now going to write a 3-paragraph feature article. You may
think and write on a specific feature that you want to discover about a famous
person, remarkable place, special event, or even an object. Complete the chart like
the one below. Do it in your notebook. A rubric is provided to evaluate your work.
I. Introduction (a strong and interesting statement)
II. Body (details or facts about the person, place, event, or thing to be
described)
III. Conclusion (a powerful statement that leaves a summarizing idea)
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Criteria 5pts 3pts 1pt
There is one clear, Main idea is The main idea is

well focused topic. somewhat clear not clear. There is
Topic Main idea stands but there is a need seemingly random
out and is for supporting collection of
supported by information. information.
detailed
information.
The introduction The introduction There is no clear
is inviting. It states the main introduction of the
states the main topic but does not main topic or
topic and previews adequately structure of the
the structure of preview the paper. A lead
the paper. The structure of the sentence is not
Introduction lead sentence is paper nor is it used.
used effectively. particularly
inviting to the
reader. The lead
sentence is used
ineffectively.
Both the facts and Either facts or Facts and/or
opinions are opinion is lacking. opinions are
supported by There are few lacking. There are
Body enough details. supporting details. little to no
The writer gives The writer only supporting details.
the reader all the gives the
necessary minimum
information. information.
The story has a The story’s ending The story is
proper ending and is not so clear unfinished.
Conclusion connection to the since it appears to
story. be unrelated to
the story.
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Choose one of the following suggested topics and accomplish the table below.
Write it in your notebook.
1. Modern day heroes
2. Unusual pets
3. Making a difference
4. Unforgettable trip
5. Favorite TV show
Topic/Idea selected:
Why did you choose the topic?
List things your audience already know List things your audience needs to know
about your topic: about your topic:
Focusing on what your audience needs to know, what is the focus or purpose of
your feature article?
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WHAT I KNOW WHAT’S IN WHAT’S NEW
1. opinion
2. fact 1. c
1. a
2. b 3. opinion 2. a
3. b 4. fact
4. a 5. fact 3. e
5. c
4. d
5. b
WHAT’S MORE WHAT I HAVE LEARNED
1. Seasonal feature
2. Human Interest feature Students responses may vary
3. Historical feature
4. Profile feature
5. How-to feature
WHAT I CAN DO ASSESSMENT ADDITIONAL
Students responses may ACTIVITIES
vary Student’s
Student’s responses responses may
may vary vary
Answers Key
References:
Erickson, PhD., Mary. 2019. "How To Write A Feature Article (With Pictures) -
Wikihow". Wikihow.Com. https://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Feature-Article.
grammar.yourdictionary.com/grammar-rules-and-tips-on-writing-a-good-feature-for-
magazines.html
"Seasonal Feature Articles - Winegeeks". 2021. Winegeeks.Com. Accessed April 14.
https://winegeeks.com/series/8/articles.html.
Shafipour, MD, MS, Pouya. 2021. "How To Lose Weight (With Pictures) -
Wikihow". Wikihow.Com. https://www.wikihow.com/Lose-Weight.
Yanes, Grayson, “Top 23 must-visit Historical Places in the Philippines (With Pictures)
– guidetothephilippines.ph”,http://guidetothePhilippines.ph/articles/what-to-
experience/historical-tourist-spots-philippines
Lavanya, 2013, “Human-interest story writing: Learning from newspapers (With
Pictures) – Booksoarus” Booksoarus.com
https://www.booksoarus.com/story-writing-newspapers/
Kittelstad, Kit, Tips on Writing a Good Feature Article (With Pictures) – Your Dictionary”.
grammar.yourdictionary.com,
https://grammar.yourdictionary.com/grammar-rules-and-tips/tips-on-
writing-a-good-feature-for-magazines.html
Castillo k., Angeles E., Joy in Learning English 5, 2016 (p.237, p.315)
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Reviewer: Josefina F. Dacallos, Ed.D.

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Management Team: Ma. Gemma M. Ledesma, Bebiano I. Sentillas

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Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each

What I Need to Know

Hello and welcome to this module, Grade 5 learner!

Through this module you will learn to:

(“Water Cycle,” 2011) (RalfDesign, 2019) (Evans, 2018)

________________ __________________ ___________________

(Garret, 2008) (Pirillo, 2008) (Belzen, 2010)

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(Anon., 2012) (Pixabay, 2016)

(Joubel, 2013) (Vanger, 2012)

Aesop’s Fable: The Crow and The Pitcher

Now, read this story.

Aesop’s Fable: The Crow and The

1. What have you noticed with the picture at first glance?

The following are examples of visual elements:

 Line is the foundation of all drawings. It can suggest shape, pattern,

 Vertical Lines  Horizontal Lines  Jagged Lines  Curved Lines

 Symbol is a visual image that is used to represent a concept or an idea.

WHAT DO YOU THINK DOES THESE

Represents Person with Telephone

(Fodde 2013) (Altmann 2011)

The mother is looking at The man is looking at the

 Framing is deciding what will be shown or what will not be shown in a

 Text is one of the basic elements of multimedia. It conveys information to

Read Perrault’s version of Cinderella at this website.

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1. Text, graphics, and animations are __________ elements.

1. What motivated Freddy to do everything he could think of to get Fiona’s

3. What could be the best title for this comic strip?

4. What helped you most in understanding the story?

2. Which of the following is an example of a multimedia element that can

3. It creates the mood or the atmosphere of an artwork.

4. It is produced by vibration as perceived by the sense of hearing.

6. What do we mean by multimedia?

Red and yellow, green and blue

1. What things are referred to as yellow, green, and blue?

2. What is meant by a “pinprick” in the poem?

3. What images do you see in the poem?

4. What is the importance of illustration to the reader’s understanding of

Winter, Milo. 1919. "Library Of Congress Aesop Fables". Read.Gov.

Garrett, William. 2008. "Happy Farm". Flickr.

Pirillo, Chris. 2008. "It's Just A Comic Strip". Flickr.

"Water Cycle". 2011. Flickr.

2016. Pixabay. https://pixabay.com/vectors/video-camera-film-turn-recording-

Pacis, Nhick Ramiro. 2020. Pixabay. https://pixabay.com/photos/boodle-fight-

D.F., Tinker Bell School. 2021. "Grade 5 Visual And Multimedia

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