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Quarter 1 - Module 3:
Noting Significant Details
English – Grade4
Quarter 1- Module 3: Noting Significant Details
First Edition, 2020

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Introductory Message
Welcome to English 4 Module 3 titled “Noting Significant
Details”. This module was designed to help our learners
achieve the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum. The
proper use of this module is encouraged to successfully realize
the most essential learning competencies intended for this
grade level.
For the facilitator:
This Self-Learning Module was designed to help students
enrich their learning experiences by answering each part of the
module which can be done by themselves.
Activities are provided as a formative assessment to
check from time to time students’ understanding of the lesson.
Given the range of learning activities in this package, teachers
are encouraged to freely adapt them to suit their school
contexts and students’ needs, interests, and abilities. 

For the learner:

This Learning Resource is developed for you to enjoy
while learning. There are various activities and check-up tests
you need to take. 
Be guided by the different parts of this module. Take note
of the instructions as you journey through this module. Read
and understand carefully all the directions. 
Answer keys are provided which you can refer to when
checking your answers. Use an activity notebook to write all

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your answers. Record your score and inform your teacher of
your development. 
Your positive attitude towards this module is necessary to
maximize your learning. However, in some instances that you
are having difficulty in answering the activities, you are
encouraged to seek assistance from your parents, older
siblings, or teachers.
Lastly, take extra care in using this module.

What I Need To Know

This module presents noting significant details of various

text types. Several activities are especially designed for you to
manage your own learning while developing your language
skills.

Grade Standard: The learner listens critically to various

text types and expresses ideas accurately in both oral and
written form; demonstrates confidence in the use of the
language to meet everyday needs; and reads independently
and gets relevant information from various text types.

Most Essential Learning Competency: Note significant

details of various text types.
● Recall wh-questions to note details in an
informational and narrative texts.

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 ● Identify important details in an informational and
narrative text

Pretest
Directions: Read the texts below and note the important
details. Write the letter of your choice.

Two Pupils Receive Awards

Ana Gonzaga and Grace Ramos, both Grade 4 pupils of
Tandang Sora Elementary School, were awarded gold
medalists for their honesty during the celebration of Buwan
ng Wika.
The said pupils returned a bag containing ten thousand
pesos, a cell phone, and other valuable items to the

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 Principal’s Office. The bag, owned by an American Tourist,
Golda Prince, was left at the canteen when her group visited
the school. The children found the bag and immediately
brought it to the principal to help them find the owner. Miss
Prince was very happy that her bag was returned and
praised the children for their honesty.
(Source: Grace U. Rabelas. and Victoria D. Mangaser., Learner’s Material
Unit 2: Department of Education, 2015, page 123)
1. Who were the awardees during during the celebration of
Buwan ng Wika?
A. Lina Cruz and Merly Santos
B. Ana Gonzaga and Grace Ramos
C. Rose Buenavista and Kristina Dela Cruz
D. Lily Dela Cruz and Lolita Dela Peña

2. Where did the awarding happen?

A. Tandang Sora Elementary School
B. Andres Bonifacio Elementary School
C. Jose Rizal Elementary School
D. Apolinario Mabini Elementary School
3. When did Ana Gonzaga and Grace Ramos receive the
awards? It was during ___________.
A. Recognition Day C. Nutrition Month Celebration
B. Founding Day D. Celebration of Buwan ng Wika
4. What were the things the two girls returned to the
principal’s office?

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 A. A bag containing five thousand pesos and a cell
phone.
B. A bag containing seven thousand pesos and a cell
phone.
C. A bag containing nine thousand pesos and a cell
phone.
D. A bag containing ten thousand pesos, a cell phone,
and other valuable items.
5. Why did the girls receive an award? It was because of their
_______________________,
A. humility C. honesty
B. perseverance D. hardwork

For Numbers 6 - 10
It was a good morning by the beach. Jake together
with some of his friends were walking along the shore. Their
small feet dug small holes in the sand as they walked. Jake
noticed something moving in one of the holes. Looking
closely, it was a tiny crab trembling in the cold. “Sorry little
crab. Go, get yourself warmer deep into your haven,” said
Jake.

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6. Who went to the beach?
A. Jake and cousins C. Jake, Gab, and Eric
B. Jake and Gab D. Jake and some of his friends.
7. When did the story happen?
A. A good morning by the beach
B. A cold afternoon by the beach
C. A cold morning by the riverbank
D. A cold afternoon by the riverbank
8. Where did the story happen?
A. by the beach C. by the riverbank
B. at the hillside D. at the mountainside
9. What did Jake see in one of the holes?
A. tiny fish C. tiny turtle
B. tiny crab D. tiny seashell
10. Why was the crab trembling? It was trembling because
of_____.
A. fear C. cold
B. injury D. hunger

What I Know

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 Previously, you have learned how to use a dictionary or
online resources to get meanings of words. This time, answer
this activity to test your understanding of the previous lesson.
Activity: READ AND WRITE
Directions: Give the meaning of the underlined word by using
a dictionary or online resources.
1. Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) were put under quarantine
for fourteen days as they came home.
A. A place of isolation to give care for a sick person.
B. A place where people can do anything they want.
C. A place where people are taught on how to be
healthy.
D. A place of isolation to prevent the spread of
infectious disease.
2. Covid-19 is a global pandemic.
A. A rise of body temperature above normal.
B. A condition marked by repeated or frequent
coughing.
C. Having a relatively low temperature or one lower
than lower or expected.
D. An outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide
geographic area and affects an exceptionally high
proportion of the population.

3. Tandikan is a rare bird found in Palawan.

A. An ordinary bird. C. Very common bird.

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 B. Very unusual bird. D. Can be seen frequently.
4. The biggest or even the smallest animals in the forest are
part of biodiversity.
A. All kinds of plants and animals found on Earth
B. All kinds of animals, plants and other creatures
found on Earth
C. Living things and non-living things found on Earth
D. Plants, animals, fungi, micro-organisms and all the
variety of life found on Earth
5. Children should be taught how to conserve our natural
resources.
A. To hurt and destroy something
B. To neglect or avoid something
C. To save and protect something
D. To use and consume something

Lesson Noting Significant Details of Various

Text Types

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 Noting details in a text is important for you to
understand better what you are reading. In this lesson, you
will learn how to note details in informational and narrative
texts.

What’s In

Activity: Read to Note

Read the news report below. Take note of the important
details in the text. Then, answer the questions that follow.

Good morning to all our radio listeners. This is Ann

Mendoza for the weather news.

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 A powerful typhoon will enter the Philippine Area of
Responsibility on Monday, June 15. PAGASA said Typhoon
Pablo will pass through parts of Visayas and Mindanao
tomorrow at 8:00 o’clock in the morning and will possibly
leave the country on Tuesday evening. According to
PAGASA, typhoon Pablo is a Signal no. 2 typhoon.
Classes from preschool to secondary levels will be
suspended in all affected areas. Alert is up for all those
living near rivers and coastal areas. Evacuation is advised
to those in the danger zones because of possible floods and
landslides due to the amount of water typhoon Pablo is set
to release.
(Source: Grace U. Rabelas and Victoria D. Mangaser., Learner’s Material
Unit 2: Department of Education, 2015, page 120.)
Questions:
1. Who is giving the news report?
________________________________________________________
2. What is the news report about?
________________________________________________________
3. When will the typhoon enter the country?
________________________________________________________
4. Where will the typhoon hit?
_________________________________________________________
5. Why do you think there is a need to suspend classes?
_________________________________________________________

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Directions: Read the narrative text carefully and answer the
questions that follow.

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 Lino’s First Visit to His Grandparents’ Farm
by Emily S. Paredes
It was a fine Saturday morning. Lino and his older
sister Tinay were preparing to visit their grandparents’
farm. It was Lino’s first visit to the farm. He was very
excited. They took a bus for an hour. When they got there,
Lino was very happy and started hugging his grandparents.
Lino and Tinay were amazed by the beautiful scenery. For
lunch, their grandmother cooked a native chicken tinola
and suman. It was a memorable visit for Lino and Tinay.

Questions:
1. Who visited their grandparents’ farm?
_______________________________________________

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 2. When and where did they visit the farm?
_______________________________________________
3. What did they take in going to the farm?
_______________________________________________
4. Why was Lino happy and excited?
_______________________________________________
Wh-questions such as what, when, who, where, why, and
how help you note details in informational and narrative
texts. They help you understand what you are reading.

What’s New

What is noting details?

Noting details is that when you remember things in detail

from a book or story. You note them to remember them. In
reading a text, noting details is both an observation and
comprehension skill.  

How to note significant details in informational and

narrative texts?

To note details in informational and narrative texts, you

have to answer wh-questions to understand better what you
are reading. Wh-questions like what, when, who, where, why,
and how, help you note details in an informational text. 

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 Texts that tell information about a topic are called
informational texts. Examples are news articles, travelogues,
feature articles, letters, announcements, etc. On the other
hand, a narrative text is a story that is created in a
constructive format that describes a sequence of fictional or
non-fictional events based on perception in time.

Here is your guide on how to note details in reading

informational and narrative text types: 

Wh- question Answer Discussion

Who is giving the “Who” is used for
Ann Mendoza
news report? a person.
A powerful typhoon
“What” is used in
What is the news that will enter the
asking information
report about? Philippine Area of
about something.
Responsibility.
When will the
“When” is used for
typhoon enter the On Monday, June 15.
time and date.
country?
It will pass through
Where will the “Where” is used to
parts of Visayas and
typhoon hit? indicate a place.
Mindanao.
Why do you think There is a need to “Why” is used to
there is a need to suspend classes in all ask about reason
suspend classes? affected areas because or explanation.

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 of possible floods and
landslides.

What Is It

Activity: TRY THIS

Directions: Read the article below. Answer the questions that
follow.

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 KSPEDS broadcasting team bags award in NSPC 2014

The Kalamay Special Education School (KSPEDS) Radio

Broadcasters won third place in Best in Infomercial, Filipino
category, during the Annual National Schools Press
Conference (NSPC) in Subic, Olongapo City.
The members of KSPEDS broadcasting team were Dhea
Denlaza, Lady Lou Sandoval, Sheena Heart Jumangit,
Felicity Fiona Woonton, Cev Ellis Calunsag, Moonyeen Sofia
Sabdula, and Schwar Clifford Mascariña. Their coaches
were Mr. Randy Devis and Mrs. Cheryl Velasco. Both are
teachers in the school.
“That was the most memorable experience of the group.
Everyone was so excited to see other journalists from
different places in the country. Our group jumped for joy
when the announcer mentioned our group as one of the
winners. We are very proud to have brought prestige to our
school,” Dhea Denlaza said during the interview
(Source: Grace U. Rabelas and Victoria D. Mangaser., Learner’s
Material Unit 2: Department of Education, 2015, page 197.)
Questions:
1. What is the news about?
2. When and where did the event happen?
3. Why were they chosen as one of the winners?
4. How did they feel when their group was announced as
winner?

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 Janna loves to visit her grandmother in her farmyard on
weekends. She loves to sit with her Lola Martha on the
rocking chair and watches the fireflies at night. Lola Martha
always reads fairy tales to Janna before bedtime. She also
shows her how to cook pancakes in the frying pan. Janna
proudly claims that she made forty-four cookies one
weekend and shared one-half of them with her new-found
friend, Jean who lives near her Lola Martha’s house.

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 (Source: Grace U. Rabelas and Victoria D. Mangaser., Learner’s
Material Unit 2: Department of Education, 2015, page 112.)
Questions:
1. Who loves to visit her grandmother in the farm?
2. When does she visit her grandmother?
3. Where does Lola Martha live?
4. How does Lola Martha show her love and care to Janna?
5. What does Janna cook one weekend?

What’s More

Activity 1: DO AND LEARN

Directions: Read the following informational text carefully.
Answer each question.
To All Grade IV Pupils

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 There will be a Poster Making contest on Friday,
October 15. It will be held in the auditorium at 9 o’clock in
the morning. All interested pupils, see Miss Reyes in Room
8.
(Source: Grace U. Rabelas and Victoria D. Mangaser., Learner’s
Material Unit 2: Department of Education, 2015, page 269)

1. Who made the announcement?

A. Miss Cruz C. Miss Delos Reyes
B. Miss Reyes D. Miss Dela Cruz
2. What is the announcement about?
A. Quiz Bee C. Poster Making Contest
B. Slogan Contest D. not mentioned
3. When will be the contest held?
A. Tuesday, October 12 C. Thursday, October 14
B. Wednesday, October 13 D. Friday, October 15
4. Where will it be held?
A. at the mall C. in the gymnasium
B. at the plaza D. in the auditorium
5. For whom the announcement was made?
A. Grade IV Pupils C. Grade II Pupils
B. Grade III Pupils D. Grade I Pupils
Activity 2: LEARN MORE
Directions: Read the narrative text carefully. Answer each
question.
A Trip for Mike and Spike
Mike and Spike were bright mice. They were always side
by side. One day, Mike asked Spike if he would like to take

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 a trip. Mike said they could go to nice sites. They could also
dine in fine places.
“We have to find time to make money for our trip.” said
Spike. So Mike and Spike got a job. They picked ripe limes.
They picked a lot of ripe limes. They picked from nine in the
morning until five in the afternoon. They also helped make
a fine lime drink. They sliced a pile of limes. They got a nice
price for their work.
Mike and Spike bought a bike for their trip. They biked
miles and miles to visit different places. They dined in fine
rice and fine dishes. Life was nice for the mice. They liked
the life they had.
(Source: Grace U. Rabelas and Victoria D. Mangaser., Teacher’s
Guide: Department of Education, 2015, page 36)
1. Who were the bright mice?
A. Mike and Sprite C. Mikey and Spikey
B. Mike and Spike D. Mickey Mouse and Spike
2. When did they pick ripe limes?
A. Every morning
B. Every afternoon
C. From 7:00 in the morning until 6:00 in the afternoon
D. From 9:00 in the morning until 5:00 in the afternoon
3. Where did they have their visit?
A. They visited different places. C.They visited the
cities.
B. They visited the forest. D. They visited old
houses.
4. How did they get a job?

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 A. They picked ripe limes.
B. They picked ripe mangoes.
C. They picked ripe fruits.
D. They danced and sang with the crowd.
5. Why did they want to find a job?
A. To buy food. C. To buy a bike for their trip.
B. To buy ripe limes. D. To buy a cart for their trip.

What I Have Learned

Remember:

When you remember things in detail from a book or

story, you are _______ details. You note them to remember
them. To note details in informational and narrative texts,
you have to answer wh-questions like _____, ______, _____,
_____, ______, and _____to understand better what you are
reading.

What I Can Do

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Directions: Read an excuse letter and note details from it. Then
answer the questions that follow by filling out the chart.

43 Delos Reyes Road

Puerto Princesa
City
July 3, 2019

Dear Mrs. Santos

I am sorry I cannot come to school today because I
have a headache. Please excuse me. I will try to come
tomorrow.
Thank you very much.
Your pupil,
Liza

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 Wh-questions
1. Who is the sender of the letter?
2. To whom she addressed the letter?
3. Where did Liza live?
4. When did she write the letter?
5. Why did Liza get absent from
school that day?
Directions: Read and understand the text. Complete the story
wheel by writing the details from the story read.
Lion & the Mouse
One day a lion was sleeping in the forest. A little mouse
was looking for something to eat. She ran over his paw.
The lion opened his eyes. He roared at the mousee. He
put his paw over her. “I will eat you,” he cried.
“I did not know it was you,” said the mouse. “Please let
me go. Someday I will help you.” “Foolish mouse!” said the
lion. “What can a little thing like you do? I am strong. How
could you ever help me?” The lion laugh, but let the mouse
go. He did not think the little mouse could ever help him.
Soon after this the lion was running in the forest. He
ran into a trap. The trap was a net made of rope.
The lion tried to break the net, but the rope was strong.
The mouse saw the lion in the net, she said, “I will help
you.” It was hard to chew the strong rope. The mouse bit
and chewed for a long time. At last she chewed the rope
enough so that the lion could break the net.

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 “You have saved my life. Thank you,” roared the lion, as
he walked away into the forest.
“A little mouse can help after all,” said the mouse.

(Source: Rabelas, Mangaser, Corteza, Pamintuan, Cadiong, Magtang, Riñosa,

Mejorada, Datuin, Importante, Ganggangan, Mercado,: English – Grade 4:
2015.)

Questions:
1. What is the title of the story?
2. Who are the characters in the story?
3. Where did the story happen?
4. When did the story happen?
5. Why did the lion spare the mouse?

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 What I Can Do On My Own

Directions: Read and answer the texts below by noting the

important details.
Two Pupils Receive Awards
Ana Gonzaga and Grace Ramos, both Grade 4 pupils of
Tandang Sora Elementary School, were awarded gold
medalists for their honesty during the celebration of Buwan
ng Wika.
The said pupils returned a bag containing ten thousand
pesos, a cell phone, and other valuable items to the
Principal’s Office. The bag, owned by an American Tourist,
Golda Province, was left at the canteen when her group
visited the school. The children found the bag and

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 immediately brought it to the principal to help them find the
owner. Miss Prince was very happy that her bag was
returned and praised the children for their honesty.
Source: Grace U. Rabelas. and Victoria D. Mangaser., Learner’s Material Unit
2: Department of Education, 2015, page 123)
1. Who were awarded as gold medalists for their honesty
during the celebration of Buwan ng Wika?
A. Lina Cruz and Merly Santos
B. Ana Gonzaga and Grace Ramos
C. Rose Buenavista and Kristina Dela Cruz
D. Lily Dela Cruz and Lolita Dela Peña
2. Where did the news report happen?
A. Tandang Sora Elementary School
B. Andres Bonifacio Elementary School
C. Jose Rizal Elementary School
D. Apolinario Mabini Elementary School
3. When did Ana Gonzaga and Grace Ramos receive the awards?
A. During the Recognition Day
B. During the Foundation Day
A. During the Nutrition Month Celebration
B. During the celebration of Buwan ng Wika
4. What things did they return to the principal’s office?
A. A bag containing five thousand pesos and a cellphone.
B. A bag containing seven thousand pesos and a
cellphone.
C. A bag containing nine thousand pesos and a
cellphone.

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 D. A bag containing ten thousand pesos, a cellphone,
and other valuable items.
5. Why did they receive an award?
A. They received an award because of their humility.
B. They received an award because of their perseverance.
C. They received an award because of their honesty.
D. They received an award because of their hard work.

It was a good morning by the beach. Jake together

with some of his friends were walking along the shore. Their
small feet dug small holes in the sand as they walked. Jake
noticed something moving in one of the holes. Looking
closely, it was a tiny crab trembling in the cold. “Sorry little
crab. Go, get yourself warmer deep into your haven,” said
Jake.
1. Who went to the beach?
A. Jake only C. Jake, Gab, and Eric
B. Jake and Gab D. Jake and some of his friends.
2. When did the story happen?
A. A cold morning by the beach
B. A cold afternoon by the beach.

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 C. A cold morning by the riverbank.
D. A cold afternoon by the riverbank.
3. Where did the story happen?
A. by the beach
B. at the hillside
C. by the riverbank
D. at the mountainside
4. What did Jake see in one of the holes?
A. tiny fish C. tiny turtle
B. tiny crab D. tiny seashell
5. Why was the crab trembling?
A. Because of fear C. Because of the cold
B. Because of an injury D. Because of hunger

What I Can Do More

Directions: Read the narrative text below. Note important

details and answer the questions in the chart.
Northern Philippine Cuisine
(Pinakbet or Pakbet)
Pinakbet or pakbet is an Ilocano stewed vegetable
dish. The usual vegetables included in the dish are
eggplant, bitter gourd (ampalaya), okra, and tomatoes. The
dish is seasoned with bagoong isda or (fermented fish
paste).

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 The Ilocanos cook pinakbet simply by layering the
vegetables in a pot with a little amount of water and fish
sauce in it. They set the pot on a low fire and let the food
simmer without stirring or mixing until the vegetables are
cooked.
(Source: Grace U. Rabelas and Victoria D. Mangaser.,Learner’s
Material Unit 2: Department of Education, 2015, page 123)
1. What is being talked about in the text?
A. vegetables C. fish sauce
B. pinakbet D. vegetable dish
2. Who are known for cooking the said vegetable dish?
A. Ilocanos C. Cebuanos
B. Tagalogs D. Bicolanos
3. Which of the following does NOT belong to the group?
A. fish sauce C. okra
B. bitter gourd D. tomatoes

4. Where does the dish being cooked?

A. in a pan C. in a clay pot
B. in a pot D. in an oven
5. How do they cook the dish?
A. Dissolving the vegetables, water and fish sauce in a
pot
B. Mixing the vegetables with water and fish sauce in a
pot
C. Putting the vegetables in a pot with water and fish
sauce in it

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D. Layeringthe vegetables in a pot with water and fish
sauce in it

Answer Key

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References
A. Books
Rabelas, Mangaser, Corteza, Pamintuan, Cadiong, Magtang, Riñosa,
Mejorada, Datuin, Importante, Ganggangan, Mercado,: English –
Grade 4 Learner’s Material First Edition. Department of Education.
2015.
Rabelas, Mangaser, Corteza, Pamintuan, Cadiong, Magtang, Riñosa,
Mejorada, Datuin, Importante, Ganggangan, Mercado,. English –

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 Grade 4 Teacher’s Guide First Edition. Department of
Education:2015

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Congratulations! You have done your lesson 1. Good job!

Answer Key

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References

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References

A. Books

1. English – Grade 4 Learner’s Material First Edition 2015

2. English – Grade 4 Teacher’s Guide First Edition 2015

B. Websites
1. http://www.read.gov/aesop/007.html (July 8, 2020)

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