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Quarter 3 – Module 8:
Writing a Simple Story

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English – Grade 3
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Quarter 3 – Module 8: Writing a simple story
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Reviewer: Valeriafides G. Corteza, PhD
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 What I Need to Know

Hey there children, welcome into a new day of learning.

Today’s module was designed and written to provide you with
knowledge in mind and the ability to write a simple story. It will give
you knowledge on the things/steps to take in writing a story.
This lesson will expand your knowledge in creating or writing a
story, following the steps, and knowing the different parts of the
story.
After going through this module, you are expected to:
a. Enumerate the elements of a story;
b. Identify each element of the story; and
c. Write a simple story

What I Know
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answer
on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following statement is TRUE?
a. A story is a factual presentation of imaginary people and
events in the past.
b. A story is a description of imaginary people and events
written to entertain or educate people.
c. A story is told by older generation to younger generation.
d. All of the above.
2. Which of the following are the elements of a story?
a. Characters, Setting, Plot/Events
b. Introduction, Body, Conclusion
c. Wh -questions
d. Question, Answer, Generalization
3. ___________ refers to the people or animal in a story.
a. Setting b. characters c. plot d. events
4. The place and time in which the story takes place is referred
to as the ______________________ of the story.
a. Plot b. settings c. events d. characters
5. ________is the connected series of events which make up the
story.
a. Plot b. settings c. characters d. time

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LESSON
WRITING A SIMPLE STORY
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Writing a simple story is a fun way to learn. It unleashes your
imagination and creativity. It is important to state the elements of
the story as it makes the story rich with details.
In writing a story, the elements should always be present.
These elements are:
1. Characters- pertain to the person/animal in the story.
2. Setting- Tells the time and place of the story.
3. Plot- is the events in the story that include problem and
solution the character face.

What’s In
Directions: Read the short story below then answer the questions
that follow.

The Carrot Seed

By: Ruth Krauss

One day, a little boy named Tim planted a

carrot seed in their backyard. His mother said, “I’m
afraid it won’t come up.” His father said, “I’m afraid it
won’t come up.” His brother said, “It won’t come up.”

But every day, Tim still watered the ground

and pulled up the weeds. But nothing came up. And
nothing came up. Everyone said it wouldn’t come up.

But Tim still watered the ground and pulled

out the weeds every day. Until one day, a carrot plant
came up. Just as Tim had known it would. What a
happy day it was for him!

1. Who are the characters in the story?

2. Where and when did the story happen?
3. What was the problem of the little boy in the story?
4. How did the story end?

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 What’s New
Directions: Given the details below, connect it and create a short
story with 5-8 sentences. Do not forget to make your title. Write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Characters Miguel, Father
Setting Mall of Zamboanga / Saturday
Plot (Problem) Miguel got lost in the mall
Plot (Solution) Father asked the help of the mall staff to search
for Miguel

What Is It
A story is a description of imaginary people and events written
or told to entertain and educate people. It can either be based on
true experiences or mere products of the writer’s imagination.
To write a simple story, you must learn the different elements
that compose it. These are the following:
1. Characters are the people or animal involved in a story. The
character who is the focus of the story is called the main
character.
2. Setting is the place and time in which the story takes place.
3. Plot/Event is the inter-connected series of events which make
up the story. It composes the problem, the solution, and the
climax in the story.

What’s More

Directions: Write a short story based on the given picture

below. You may write 3 to 5 sentences to form a story.

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 What I Have Learned
Directions: Identify the underlined words in each sentence. Write if it
refers to Character, Setting or Event on the space provided for.
Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

_______1. Sally is a cute little girl who loves to play doll.

_______2. It was Monday when her mother arrived carrying a big
teddy bear.
_______3. It was Monday when her mother arrived carrying a big
teddy bear.

What I Can Do
Practical Activity:
Given the following data, write a simple story about a family
that can do a little help to the community. You may write 5-8
sentences. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Characters: Alonzo family, Mr. Cuenca-Barangay Chairperson
Setting: One fine morning at a barangay hall

Assessment

Directions: Read the question carefully and write the letter of the
correct answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following statement is TRUE?

a. A story is a factual presentation of events that happened in
the past.
b. A story is a description of imaginary people and events written
in order to entertain or educate people.
c. A story is told by older generation to younger generation.
d. All of the above

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 2. The place and time in which the story takes place is referred
to as the ______________________ of the story.
a. Plot b. settings c. events d. characters

For items 3-5, please refer to the short story below.

One sunny day, Mother went to the market. She bought
lots of fruits for her children. She bought grapes, apples, mango
and lemon. She makes sure all of them can eat equal quantity.
Mother loves her children much that’s why she always feed them
with healthy foods. But suddenly, Ana, one of her children, had a
stomach ache. Mother had to see her a doctor. The doctor gave
Ana a medicine to ease the pain of her stomach.

3. Who are the characters in the story?

a. Doctor b. Mother, children, doctor c. Ana d. Mother

4. What is the problem in the story?

a. Mother went to the market.
b. She bought lots of fruits for her children.
c. Ana had a stomachache.
d. Mother had to see her a doctor.

5. How did mother solve the problem?

a. Mother bought fruits for her children.
b. Mother loves her children much.
c. Ana had a stomachache.
d. Mother had to see her a doctor.

Additional Activities
Directions: Write a simple story of any topic you want. Make it
complete. Write at least 5-7 sentences only.

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 Answer Key

A 5. 4. The carrot plant came up Answers may vary.

B 4. plant will grow What’ s New
B 3. 3. Nobody believe that time
A 2. 2. In their backyard
D 1. Answers may vary.
1. Tim, father, brother
What I Know What’ s In What’ s More

8. Setting Answers may vary. 3. B

7. Event What I Can Do 5. D 2. B
6. Character 4.C 1. B
What I Know Assessment

References

Mil Flores Ponciano, Esperanza Diaz- Cruz, Ana Lou Caspi, Criselda
DG Ocang, Jeanette V. Sison, Raymond Bustamante, Rose B.
Pamintuan, Jelly L. Sore, Aurea L. Mazo, Myra R. Labay, Ivy
Romano, Leah Bautista, Dina Bonao, Evelyn Mamangon, and Josie
Mendoza, Let’s Get Better in Reading – Grade 3 Teacher’s Guide
Published by the Department of Education Secretary First Edition
2014 pages 103-104
Development Team
Writer: Rebecca F. Fausto
Editors: Christopher C. Kingco
Aljanna S. Saral-Hairun
Reviewer: Valeriafides G. Corteza, PhD
Lay-out Artists: Gulam-Hasan C. Hairun
Aljanna S. Saral-Hairun
Management Team:
Roy C. Tuballa, EMD,JD,CESO VI
Jay S. Montealto, CESO VI
Norma T. Francisco, DM
Mildred D. Dayao, EdD
Valeriafides G. Corteza, PhD
Aida Coyme, EdD
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