Impong

by: Arnyl R. Arones

 Impong is a typical boy who loves to run and play. He likes to look for small
spiders and play with them.

One day his mother told him to stay at home and help her in cleaning the
house. But Impong insisted to go out and look for spiders among the plants in
the neighborhood.
 Impong carefully looked over the plants
for small spiders along the fences. Suddenly,
he saw a dog barking at him. Because he
was frightened, he ran as fast as he could. But
the dog outran him and bit him in the thigh.
 Impong went home crying and
seeking for immediate aid. His mother
washed his wound with soap and
running water and hugged him to ease
his fear and pain. He was brought to
the hospital for anti-rabies medication.
 From now on, every time
Impong’s mother gives him reminders,
he listens to her and understands the
consequences if he doesn’t put in
mind these reminders.

The End
 Comprehension Check:
1. Who is the main character of the story?
2. What are the things that Impong loves to do as a
child?
3. What are you going to do if a dog barks at you?
4. What would happen to Impong if he was not brought
to the hospital after he was bitten by a dog?
5. If you were Impong would you also insist in going
outside the house? Why? Why not?
6. Why should we follow the reminders of our parents?
7. What suggestions can you give to all the dog
owners?
 Direction: Number the following events as to which
happened first by writing 1-5 on the space provided.

___ Impong carefully looked for small spiders

among the plants
___ Impong was brought to the hospital for
medication
___ Mother told Impong not to go outside
___ Mother washed the wound and hugged
Impong
___ Impong was outran by the dog and was
bitten in his thigh