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Grade 3
English 3
Week 3
 Lesson
Informational Texts
(Week 4)
● Read the sample text below.

CALABARZON:
Truly Amazing CALABARZON, also known as Southern Tagalog,
is considered one of the largest regions in the country in terms of
population. It is composed of five provinces, such as Cavite,
Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon. It derived its name from the
names of these five provinces. The famous Tagaytay City is
located in Cavite. Batangas Province is home to one of the most
active volcanoes in the country, Mount Taal. Dr. Jose P. Rizal was
born in Calamba in Laguna. Quezon Province is known for its
colorful Pahiyas Festival. The Province of Rizal is the place that
gave birth to various national artists. Truly, CALABARZON is an
amazing place to visit and explore
The passage above provides lots of
information or facts about CALABARZON.
This passage is an example of an
informational text as it presents factual
details about the topic.
Most of the materials that you may have
encountered or read aim to educate or inform.
They are called informational texts. These texts
are used to present information, details, or facts
about a particular topic or subject matter.
Informational Texts
Informational texts present factual details or information about particular
persons, places, things, events, and topics. These texts may also be written using
varied purposes, such as to inform, educate, and even persuade. Informational
texts may be written in various forms. These include the following:

Forms Descriptions Keywords

Sequence It describes the First, Second, Next,
things or events in Then, Before, After,
their proper order. It Finally, Following,
also tells the steps Now, Soon, Not long
on how to do after
something
Sequence the proper procedure of
making tea by writing the keywords
First, Next, Then ,After and ,Finally
_______ Add a biscuit and enjoy it
_______Serve water in a cup
_______ Put the tea bag in the water
________We boil some water
_______ Add some sugar and milk.
Arrange them in the correct order by writing 1-5
_________He got the child out of the burning
house
_________He saw many houses burning.
_________He ran into the burning house.
_________He received the scouts Gold Medal of
Honor
_________He had burned in his feet and left ear.
 Lesson
Informational Texts
Day 2
Forms Forms Descriptions
Descriptions KeywordsKeywords

Cause and Effect It identifies something So, Because,

happens or happened Since,
and its possible Therefore,
effect/s. If...then, This led
to, Reason why,
As a result,
Consequently,
May be due to,
Effect of, For
this reason
 Remember:
 A cause is why something happens. To find a cause, look
for a reason why something happened.
 An effect is what happens because of the cause. To find
an effect, look for the results of the cause.
 Usually, a cause always happens first. Then it is
followed by the effect.
 Clue words such as because, so, and so that are often
used to help you understand cause and effect in a sentence.
Cause and effect can be found in different parts of the sentence depending on what is used. When
the effect comes first in the sentence, because is used to signal that the cause follows. When it is
the cause that comes first, so is used to signal that the effect follows.

Fill in the blank with because or so and so that

1.The pupils listen attentively to the teacher______they
easily understand the lessons
2.You fell asleep in class______your teacher asked you
to stay after class
3.You forget to return a borrowed book from a friend
____she feels hurt and avoids you
4.David quickly learned how to play the guitar _____ he
signed up for guitar lessons.
Write the keywords on the blank (because, so , so that, due to)
1.Alyssa was very tired _____she went to bed early
2. Vicky’s flowers died _______she forgot to water them
3. John ate three pancakes for recess ________he was very
hungry
4.Mara didn’t water the tomato plants ____their leaves started
to turn yellow.
5.Many employees were laid off ______economic shutdown.
Forms Forms Descriptions
Descriptions KeywordsKeywords

Description It describes a person, For instance,

place, thing, event, etc. Such as…, To
It includes its features, begin with, An
characteristics and/or example,
example Characteristics,
To illustrate
 My Mother
She is kind-hearted, beautiful,
intelligent and takes care of the
whole house. She helps me with my
studies and even takes me to the park
to play when I have been studying for
too long. Then, she ends my day by
reading me stories at bedtime.
Good friends are always caring, loving,
loyal, passionate, and a little bit critical of
you. These qualities make a friend as a
good friend. So, the person who talks
behind your back and laughs at you can
never be your good and true friend.
Friendship is a relation where friends listen
to each other's problems.
Descriptive
Paragraph
 The Butterfly and the Caterpillar
an adaptation by Joseph Lauren
 One summer morning, a butterfly rested on a beautiful rose. While she sipped the sweet nectar from the
flower, she saw a caterpillar crawl up the garden wall.
  “Horrors!” the butterfly exclaimed, “Stop! Don’t come near me. I’m ashamed to be seen where you are.”
Ask: Why do you think was the butterfly ashamed?
 The caterpillar continued crawling. He munched on the leaf without listening to the butterfly’s cry.
 “Where are your wings? What are you eating?” the butterfly asked.
 Ask: Does the caterpillar have wings? If he has as the butterfly claimed then, where are they?
 The caterpillar walked ahead. Then he said, “Eight days ago, young butterfly, you were the same as I am.
One night from today, my wings will grow. I would fly and see all the bright and beautiful flowers.”
 Ask: How did the butterfly look like eight days ago?
 “I’m sure my wings would be brighter and more beautiful than yours.
So, go, fly but try not to be so proud. Each caterpillar is given a chance to become a butterfly. We are but the
same. ”
 Ask: What will happen to the caterpillar in the days to come? What should all butterflies need to remember
while flying?

 
 •Comprehension Check
Say: Let us talk about the story.
1. Who are the characters in the story?
2. When did the story happen?
3. Why was the butterfly ashamed to be seen by the caterpillar?
4. How do you think did the caterpillar feel when the butterfly told him not to
come near it?
5. What was the response of the caterpillar?
6. Can the caterpillar be like a butterfly?
After reading, have the children describe the characters
Say: Let’s go back to the activity that you answered before we read the story.
From the comparison chart, the children would be able to
say that the caterpillar and the butterfly are different from each other.
Let the children find the similarities through the part of the story:
Butterfly Caterpillar
 

appearance
   

 
 

movement
   

 
 

Food they eat

   
 Lesson
Informational Texts
Day 3
Identify the problem and the solution in each item.
1. The house was burning so they called the fire
station for help.
2. Mara asked her sister to bring her assignment
notebook to school after failing to bring it.
3. Liana cleaned the house. It was really messy after
the party.
Forms Descriptions Keywords
Forms Descriptions Keywords
Comparison and It presents the similarities Same as, Similar,
Contrast Alike, As well as, Not
an d /o r d i ffer en ces only...but also, Both,
between two or more Instead of, Either...or,
persons, places, things, On the other hand,
topics, etc Different from, As
opposed to

It presents the problem a Question is,

Problem and Solution n d t h e p o s s i bl e Dilemma is, The
solution/s to it. puzzle is, To solve
this, One answer
is, One reason for
the…
COMPARISON AND CONTRAST
One of the ways in presenting information is
through comparing and contrasting. In
comparing, one examines the similarities of
two or more persons, places, things, events,
and/or topics. On the other hand, contrasting
shows the differences of two or more items.
Compare and contrast the 2 places, fill in the Venn Diagram
From the comparison chart, the children would be able to
say that the caterpillar and the butterfly are different from each other.
Let the children find the similarities through the part of the story:

Butterfly Caterpillar
 

appearance    

movement    

Food they eat    

 
 
Sample
Persuasion
Tec

Reason 1: I disagree to the statement that social media will be banned to all users under the age of 18 because with the socila
media I can often easier and more convenient to access information, provide information and communicate via social media.
Tutors and students can be connected to each other and can make good use of these platforms for the benefit of their learning and
 Lesson
Informational Texts
Day 4
Informative texts are presented
in different forms.
Some are presented by showing
sequence or order,comparison and contrats
description, cause and effect,
and problem and solution
COMPARISON AND CONTRAST
One of the ways in presenting information is
through comparing and contrasting. In
comparing, one examines the similarities of
two or more persons, places, things, events,
and/or topics. On the other hand, contrasting
shows the differences of two or more items.
Read the selection below

Mount Mayon and Mount Taal Mount Mayon and Mount

Taal are two of the most active volcanoes in the country.
Mount Mayon is known for its perfect cone-shaped
structure. It is located in the Bicol Region. Meanwhile,
Mount Taal is considered as the world’s smallest volcano.
It is situated in the CALABARZON Region. The two
volcanoes may differ in sizes, but once they erupt, both
may be destructive.
How did the author present information about the two
volcanoes?
Mount Mayon and Mount Taal are compared
and contrasted in the given selection. Their
similarities are presented, while their
differences are also discussed. They are
compared and contrasted in terms of their size
and shape, location, and status.
Read the statements below. You may also listen to them by asking your parents or
guardians to read them for you. Then, identify the topics or items being compared and
contrasted.

____1. The capital of Rizal is Antipolo while the capital of Quezon is

Lucena.
A. Rizal and Quezon
B. Rizal and Antipolo
C. Quezon and Lucena
_______2. Eagle can fly while whale can swim.
A. eagle and snake
B. whale and snake
C. eagle and whale
_______3. Jose Rizal was born in Calamba,
Laguna while Apolinario dela Cruz (Hermano
Pule) was born in Lucban, Tayabas (Quezon).

A. Jose Rizal and Miguel Malvar

B. Jose Rizal and Apolinario dela Cruz

C. Apolinario dela Cruz and Hermano Pule

Read the informational text . As you read the text, compare and contrast the two animals. Write down the ways that the
animals are alike and different on this chart

Alligators and crocodiles are reptiles. These means they are cold-blooded
and have to regulate their body temperature with their surroundings.
Alligator and crocodile apart mostly by the width of their snout. Alligators
have a wide, broad nose while crocodiles have a narrow nose. Alligators
and crocodiles like most reptiles also lay eggs and their skin is covered
with hard and dry scales. Alligators are generally darker in color as well.
 Lesson
Informational Texts
Day 5
Match each problem to a solution. Write the letter of the correct answer
before the number.

A B
1. Dino lost his pencil
2. I had a high fever
3. Sarah missed the school bus
4. Sam hit his head and got a
big bump
5. It was cold outside
on his head
A. I put on a jacket
B. Her mother had to drive
her to school
C. I borrowed a pencil from
my friend
D.I went to the doctor
E. He got an ice pack and put it
 Identify what type of informational text is used in each statement/item. Select
your answers from the choices below.Write the letters of your answers in your
paper.

_____1. In planting flower seeds, get a pot and

place soil in it. Then, put the flower seeds in it.
Water it regularly and expose it to an appropriate
amount of sunlight.
_____2. Many pupils got sick due to the constantly
changing weather. To solve this concern, the local health
officials had checked the vital signs of the pupils. They also
distributed medicines and vitamins.
_____3. We must act now. We have to save our
environment. Plant trees. Conserve energy and water. We
can do something. Save Mother Earth.
_____4. Mount Taal is considered as the world’s smallest volcano. It is
also one of the most active volcanoes in the country. It is known as a
volcano island situated at the center of Taal Lake.
_____5. Due to heavy rains, streets become flooded.
_____6. Lucban and Tagaytay are both famous for their cold weather.
Due to the cold weather, locals become successful in doing different
agricultural activities. Lucban is located in Quezon Province while
Tagaytay City is in Cavite Province.
Match the descriptions in Column A with the items being described in Column B.

_____1. convinces a person to agree on

certain issues A. Sequence

_____2. tells a problem and possible solution to it B. Cause and Effect

_____3. shows similarities and/or

differences between to or more items C. Description

_____4. provides description of a person, place, thing

topic etc. D. Comparison

_____5. identifies the cause why something E. Problem and Solution

happens/happened and its possible effect/s

_____6. describes the order of things/events F. Persuasion

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listening!