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ENGLISH
Quarter 4 – Module 7
UNDERSTANDING THE VALUE OF
RESPONSIBILITY AND COOPERATION IN A
LITERARY TEXT

NAME: __________________________
GRADE & SECTION: ______________
The Parable of the Rainbow Colors
by Juan M. Flavier

It all started as innocent statements by each of the colors. No attempt was made by
anyone to denigrate the others.
But as time went on, the colors’ declaration became stronger and haughty with an
overtone which tended to put down the other colors. Their claim became very explicit as to
who was the best color.
It reached the point when the colors were actually quarreling.
Said the color Red, “I am the brightest for red is the most striking. Why? Life’s
sustaining blood is color red. I represent courage and bravery. Even love symbols such as
heart and roses are colored red.”
The color Yellow retorted, “What can be brighter than my yellow exemplified by the
sun? I am the color of gaiety and of warmth. Without me, only the eye-glaring ones remain.”

“What outlandish claims!” Interposed the color Orange. “Sunrise is orange, not yellow. I
am important because I represent health and strength. Look I ripened fruits and vegetables,
they are predominantly orange.”
“Well, if you are talking about vegetables and leaves, you are referring to my color,”
declared the color Green. “I am the symbol of life. All that thrives in the fields and the forests
is the greenery I provide. I am the most important color. “
The color Blue could not help it anymore, so it shouted, “What can be more expansive
than the sky and the seas? Do you forget that the farthest skies and deepest seas are blue? I
represent patriotism. I stand for depth of feelings and extensive spaces.”
The color Indigo came out with a statement, “You talk about wide areas. I hope you
realize that the largest area in the world is silence, and I represent that dimension with my
color. It means thoughtfulness. It is prayer expressed in the deepest of feelings.”
“Aha! You forget the pomp of royalty and power is violet,” shouted the color. “I am
wisdom and authority. What can be more overwhelming?”
Suddenly, the rain interrupted the contentious exchange of arguments. “You are
probably all wrong and all right. Yes, you all have your unique features. But all of you has a
special role. And more importantly, you need each other to give the mixed colors beauty.
From now on, you will not be seen separately. When it rains, as strip of colors will appear in
the sky. You will appear together. You will be called a rainbow. You will then represent
cooperation and hope.
With that, the rain disappeared.

Source… English 7 Learner’s Material

Activity 4. PRESERVING THE MAGIC

In “The Parable of the Rainbow Colors” cooperation and

responsibility were greatly emphasized. It was the rain which reminded the
rainbow colors to stop quarreling and to work together instead. Readers are
highly encouraged to do the same and to understand that despite individual
differences, people can go together as one, and from there, we can achieve
better results in whatever situation.

On a bond paper, draw the message of the Parable of the Rainbow Colors on
cooperation and responsibility in relation to our present global situation – CoVid-19 pandemic.
 Quarter 4 – Module 8
WRITING INFORMATIVE ESSAY
Lessons One Can Learn About Life from A Dog

Thesis Statement
There are so many lessons one can learn about life from a dog.
Imagine this scenario: It is raining heavily outside and you need to leave for
someone’s house. The dog is up and eager, to go with you. You tell it to stay
INTRODUCTION
home. As you leave, you see it squeezing out through the gap in the doorway.
introduces
You scold it and order it back home. Then at every turn you make, you
the main
suddenly see it following you humbly at a distance. It follows at the risk of claim of
being reprimanded for the sore reason of being somewhere nearby. How else the writer.
can we experience so selfless an instance of love and faithfulness? We can
learn a lifelong lesson from this sincere warm display of perpetual
companionship.
Topic Sentence
Observe the eating habits of your dog. It does not eat, except when
hungry. It does not drink, unless it is thirsty. It does not obstruct itself. It stops
eating when it has had enough.
Topic Sentence BODY
A dog also sets a perfect example of adaptability. If it is moved to a consists of
strange place, it is able to adapt itself to that place and to its thousand paragraphs
that discuss
peculiarities without a murmur of complaint. It is able to learn and adapt to a facts,
new family’s ways and customs. It is quick and ready to please. Man, being examples,
accustomed to comfort and wealth will be lost if suddenly stripped of all he is and support
accustomed to. details. Each
Topic Sentence paragraph is
introduced
A dog also teaches us a thing or two about unselfish love. When a dog by a topic
knows death is approaching, it tries, with its last sign of strength, to crawl sentence.
away elsewhere to die, in order to burden its owners no more. The topic
Topic Sentence sentence is
A dog does things with all strength. However, when there is nothing to supported
by details.
do, it lies down and rests. It does not waste its strength and energy
needlessly. Many working people are burning the candles at both ends. Many
suffer nervous breakdowns due to stress. Perhaps, they should learn to rest
like a dog does.

Thus, dogs can set us great examples through their day-to-day living. CONCLUSION
They are truly man’s best friends. restatement
of the thesis
or main
claim

Source : English 7: Learner’s Material (2017)

 An informative essay, sometimes called expository essay,
informs or educates reader on a topic. It introduces a clearly stated
topic/controlling idea. Functions:
1. to define a term
Example : What is Youth?
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Philippine Literature )
2. compare and contrast something
Example : Airplane and Helicopter : Their Similarities and Differences
3. provide a how-to
Example : How to Study Effectively
( Ventures in Communication English 7 )
Informative essay uses the present tense of verb and typically
answers one of the five Ws; who, what, when, where, and why. It can also
answer “how-to,” indicating how to do something. It must never express your
opinion or try to convince others to take a certain action or stance.
The basic structure of an informative essay is very simple. It needs to have a
beginning, middle, and end. These are known more formally as the
introduction, body and conclusion

The introduction contains techniques that grab reader’s attention such

as famous quotes, statistics, or interesting questions. The introduction also
contains the thesis statement. A thesis 5 statement is a statement that
expresses the claim of the writer about the topic. It is like a roadmap that will
tell the reader the focus of the writer.
The body is composed of paragraphs that support the main claim of
the essay. Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that carries the main
idea of the paragraph. This topic sentence is supported by examples,
statistics and facts. It should be clear and concise. Avoid sentences that start
with the following:
 In this paragraph…
 I am going to tell you about…
 This paragraph will be about…
The conclusion is the last paragraph of the essay. It contains a
restatement of the main claim/ thesis statement of the essay and a summary
of the main points.
Things to Remember
An informative essay …
 introduces a clearly stated topic/controlling idea.
 creates an organizational structure in which related information is
grouped logically to support the writer’s purpose.
 develops evidence with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details,
quotations, and examples with references to sources.
 uses precise language and content specific words clearly appropriate
for audience and purpose.
 uses appropriate transition words within and across paragraphs to
smoothly and purposefully connect the controlling idea to evidence.
Transition Words
Body Paragraph Concluding
First Details Middle Details Last Details Sentence
  Also
First  Finally  In conclusion
 For  Next  Last  To summarize
 Plus
example  Last but not  As you can see
  In addition
To start least  All in all
  Second
To begin  Therefore
 Third  On the whole
 provides satisfying conclusion related to the topic.
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How to Protect Myself from COVID-19

(Title)

I. Introduction
Give two to three sentences to introduce your topic.
Note: One of these sentences is your thesis statement/ main
claim.
II. Body
Enumerate the ways on how to protect yourself from Corona
Virus. Be guided by the drawings in the box below.

Ways:

Consult a doctor. Take Vitamin C.

Exercise regularly. Wear mask.

Drink 8-10 Eat healthy foods. Observe social

glasses of water. Wash hands properly. distancing.
a day.
 I. Conclusion
Provide a sentence or two as your conclusion. Restate your
main claim.
NOTE: You may use the sample sentences given or create your own.

How to Protect Myself from COVID- 19

(Title)

Corona Virus Disease (COVID) is a _________________________

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Introduction ________________________________________________________
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One is _____________________________________________

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Body
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Following the ways mentioned above ________________________

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Conclusion
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