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Quarter 2
Activity Sheets for Week
English 3
Activity Sheets for English Grade 3
Quarter 2: Week 3
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Activity Sheet 1
Read the sentences below. Choose the correct word from the box
to complete the sentence.
vast arrogant
humble
race muddy
1. The farmer seems to work all day in the big field for it is ____.
2. The _____ carabao always brags about his strength and his huge
body.
3. The animals have a fun _____ to see who could run to the hilltop
the fastest.
4. The carabao’s body is covered with mud for it stays in the _____
area under the mango tree.
5. Even though it wins first place, the mousedeer is ____ and thanks
the others.
Reading Text 1
“The Race of Pride and Wits” by Arich HDz
One sunny morning in the vast rice fields, Carabao named
Tamo stands proudly in front of a group of animals- chickens, pigs,
horses, and frogs.
Tamo raises his voice, “Look at you! You aren't useful in the fields.
While I work hard for our owner, what do you all do?”
(Teacher asks questions 1-4)
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The animals sit quietly, not replying to Tamo's words.
Meanwhile, a little mousedeer named Digoy walks by, ignoring
Tamo.
Tamo gets angry at Digoy, “You! You’re so arrogant, Rat! I
challenge you.
Let us race! You have no chance against my size and strength!”
Digoy answers, “Yes, you are big and strong, Tamo, but I will
try to beat you the best I can.”
At the far end of the rice field, the animals gather to witness
the start of the race. They are all excited and could not wait to
see who would win.
“Whoever reaches the top of the hill first, will win,” says the horse
and starts to count. “Ready, set, go!”
(Teacher asks questions 5-6)
Cheers and applause echo from the animals as they watch the
two race.
Tamo runs fast while Digoy tries his best to keep up. When
Tamo sees the hill, he decides to take a nap. “There is no way that
little Digoy can beat me. It is better to rest.” He sleeps in a muddy
spot under a mango tree. While Tamo is sleeping, Digoy gets near
the carabao. The mousedeer does not decide to mock him. He
says to himself, “I may not be as big or as strong as Tamo, but I’m
determined to win. I will show him that each of us has our own
strengths!”
(Teacher asks question 7)
Tamo wakes up from his nap and is surprised to see Digoy
running up the hill. He quickly stands up, gasping for breath, but it
is too late. Digoy has already surpassed him!
When Digoy reaches the top of the hill, he looks back and
shouts, “Look, Tamo! It’s not just strength that matters. We all have
our own abilities!”
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Feeling embarrassed but learning a lesson, Tamo says, “I’m sorry,
Digoy. And I apologize to all the animals here. I have learned that
looking down on others is pointless. We all have strengths to
share.”
From that day on, Tamo becomes humble and begins to
appreciate the abilities of all animals. They work together to build
a stronger community based on their differences.
(Teacher asks questions 8 and 9)
Reading Text 1A
An Excerpt of “The Race of Pride and Wits” by Arich HDz
Tamo wakes up with a big surprise! He sees Digoy is already
halfway up the hill. Digoy looks small against the bright sky.
Tamo jumps up, breathing fast, but it is too late. Digoy's little legs
are running fast up the hill.
He does not laugh at Tamo while he is sleeping. He just keeps
running, saying to himself, 'Everyone has their own special things
they can do.'
Now, Tamo watches Digoy get to the top of the hill. He turns to
Tamo and says, 'It is not just about being big and strong, Tamo. It is
about using what you have!
Activity Sheet 2
Write Yes if you agree with the sentence and No if you disagree
with it.
1. One says ‘Thank you’ to express his/her gratitude to someone.
2. ‘I cannot help you.’ This sentence means that one is ready to
offer help.
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3. Saying ‘I’m sorry’ means that you feel bad about what
happened, or you feel bad about the mistake.
4. Saying 'Excuse me' is a polite way to get someone’s attention,
especially when you need to ask a question or pass by them.
5. Greeting people, especially elders, is a kind way to show
respect.
READING TEXT 2
“Tamo’s Lesson: Strength in Humility" by Arich HDz
After losing the race to Digoy, Tamo the carabao learned a
lesson and promised to never let pride take over again.
One day, as he finished working in the rice fields, Tamo
decided to rest. Soon, he saw a group of birds trying hard to carry
heavy grains to their nest.
“May I help you?” Tamo asks, remembering Digoy’s lesson
about working together. With his strong body, he carried the
heavy grains easily, while the birds showed him the way with their
sharp eyes. Together, they finished the job quickly.
(Teacher asks questions 1 and 2)
Later, Digoy came to Tamo with a smile. “I see you’ve
learned to use your strength well,” he said.
Tamo nodded and said, “Thank you, Digoy. I’ve learned that
being proud can push others away, but teamwork brings
everyone closer.”
From that day on, Tamo became a kind leader in the fields.
He was always ready to help and appreciated what others could
do. The animals lived happily together, showing that pride doesn’t
last, but kindness and teamwork do.
(Teacher asks questions 3 and 4)