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Introductory Message

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For the facilitator:

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and evaluated by the

Development and Quality Assurance Teams of SDO TAPAT to assist you in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming
their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage
their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let’s Try before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

What’s my target?

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 At the end of this module, you are expected to:
Recognize the use of a/an + noun in simple sentences listened to

What am I good at?

Directions: Read the sentences below. Write a or an to complete
each sentence. The picture will guide you in choosing the correct
answer.

1. Ana has ______________ umbrella in her bag.

2. Tony is reading ___________book.

3. Ben gives me ___________ apple.

4. Jerry is playing ____________ kite.

5. Mother has _____ basket of eggs.

Lesson Recognizing the use of a/an + noun in simple

1 sentence listened to

Remember: We use “a” if the noun that follows begins with a

consonant letter and it is only one or singular. We use “an” if the
noun that follows begins with a vowel letter and it is only one or
singular.

What’s to look back?

Let your parent or older siblings read the sentences. Think if the
name of the picture begins with a vowel or consonant letter. Write
a or an in the blank to complete the sentence.

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 1. Maria has _____ doll.

2. The grade two pupils saw ____ elephant in the zoo.

3. I bought ___ bunch of roses for mother.

4. Jess picked ____ eggplant in the garden.

5. I sliced____ orange on the plate.

What will I do?

An article is a word that is used to modify a noun.

Use “a” if the noun that follows begins with a consonant
letter and it is singular. Consonant letters are b, c, d, f, g, h, j, k, l,
m, n, p, q, r, s, t, v, w, x, y, z.)
Example: a bag a pencil a kite
a chair a school a radio
Use “an” if the noun that follows begins with a vowel letter and
it is singular. Vowels are a, e, i, o, u.
Example: an umbrella an elephant an insect
an undershirt an avocado an owl

What’s more to do?

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A. Let your parent/other sibling read the sentences. He/She will read
the underlined words twice. Draw a happy face if “a” is used
correctly and sad face if not.
_____1. I bought her a can of milk.
_____2. Tim brought a orange to share.
_____3. We go fishing on a lake last summer.
_____4. My mom put a sandwich on the plate.
_____5. I like the pictures in a frame.

B. Let to your parent/sibling read the sentences. Write a or an in the

blank
1. We saw ________ lion in the zoo.
2. Carl brought _________ apple to her teacher.
3. Pam bought ______ dress for the party.
4. Rose wants to see _______movie.
5. I left my _________ umbrella in school.

C. Identify the pictures. Make a phrase out of the picture using the
article a and an.

1. _____________________

2._____________________

3._____________________

4._____________________

5._____________________

What did I get?

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 Watch , Sing and Learn!
https://youtu.be/B8MbH5WwF5I

Use “a” if the noun that follows begins with a

consonant letter and it is singular.
Use “an” if the noun that follows begins with a
vowel letter and it is singular.

What can I show?

Activity 1: Your mother will read the sentence. Fill in the gaps with a
or an
1. Mother will buy ________ apple.
2. We made _________ basket using rattan.
3. ________ banana is good for our body.
4. ________ tree gives us fresh air.
5. ________ eagle flies high.

Activity 2: Now it’s your turn to look around your house. Draw 5
things you see inside your house. Write a sentence using a or an

How’s my target?

Listen as your parent / siblings read the sentences. Choose your

answer from the bowl.

1. Mother placed the flowers in ____ vase.

2. We landed on ____ island.
3. Dad will put_____ engine in the old car.
4. Sam will use ____ axe to chop the firewood.
5. Martin has ____ tie.

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 What else can I do?

Make 3 sentences using a or an. Ask help from anyone in the

family.
Want More? Try this….
https://www.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/English_as_a
Second_Language_(ESL)/Indefinite_ articles/Indefinite_Article-
3_dn1867pc

References
K-12 MELC

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 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR HYBRID MODULE

Chairperson: DR. MARGARITO B. MATERUM – OIC-SDS

Vice-Chairperson: DR. GEORGE P. TIZON – SGOD Chief
DR. ELLERY G. QUINTIA – CID Chief

Ex-Officio Members: EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPERVISORS

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
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Secretariat: QUINN NORMAN O. ARREZA

For inquiries, please write or call:

Schools Division of Taguig city and Pateros Upper Bicutan Taguig City

Telefax: 8384241

Email Address: sdo.tapat@deped.gov.ph

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For inquiries, please write or call:

Schools Division of Taguig city and Pateros Upper Bicutan Taguig City

Telefax: 8384241

Email Address: sdo.tapat@deped.gov.ph

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