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: FIELD TRIP : PABLO BALTAZAR

CHARACTERS: 1. AMY-a high school student 2. AMYS FATHER 3. AMYS MOTHER 4. DINA-AMYS friend 5. SUMMARY: The students of St. Francis Academy have a field trip to Subic Bay Metro Politan authority in Olongapo City. And Amy would need five hundred peso so she could join the field trip. Five hundred pesos is not really a big amount of money. She could ask his mother or father for it anytime. Her mom is a high school principal is would her mother allow he to join the trip? Now she has a problem with her mom. Her mom has been nagging her to clean the room, study and sweep the backyard. She wanted to limit her watching television, playing with her cell phone and going out with friend which according to her mom, has a back effect on her report card. MORAL LESSON: Being industrious has its own reward.

HOME READING REPORT Title : The Ant and the Grasshopper Author : Benita N. Miranda Settings : Meadows Characters: 1. Ant 2. Grasshopper Theme/Plot : The ant wants to teach the grasshopper how to save food for the rainy days. Brief Summary: One summer morning, the ant was busy gathering foods that will be consumed during the rainy days, while the grasshopper was singing joyfully under the sun. The grasshopper asked the ant why is he very busy working and gathering foods when there is so plenty to eat at that moment. The ant replied that he is saving food for the coming rainy days and asking the grasshopper to do the same. But the grasshopper didnt heed. Then the rainy days came. The grasshopper couldnt find any food and he was very hungry. On the other hand, the ant was happy and he had enough food stacks until the seasons ends. The grasshopper visited his friend ant. He asked his friend to spare him some food for he was dying in hunger. The ant sadly replied that he cant give anything to him for the food is just enough for his family. Moral Lesson: The story tells the importance of saving so that we can use it in times of need. Reaction: The ant shows the value of work and the benefits of saving.

HOME READING REPORT Title : The City Mouse and the Barrio Mouse Author : Benita N. Miranda Settings : Barrio, Kitchen, City Mouses hole. Characters : 1. City Mouse 2. Barrio Mouse 3. the girl who owns the house Theme/Plot : The City Mouse wants to bring his friend Barrio Mouse to the City to enjoy the delicious foods. Brief Summary: One day, the City Mouse visits his friend Barrio Mouse. The Barrio Mouse p r e p a r e d s o m e f o o d b u t t h e C i t y M o u s e d i d n t l i k e t h e f o o d . H e convinced his friend to live with him in the city where there are lots of delicious foods. So Barrio Mouse went with the City Mouse to the city. City Mouse took him to the kitchen of a big house. They were enjoying eating cheese and biscuits in the cupboard when a girl came into the room. They run away as fast as they can to the City Mouse hole. The Barrio Mouse d e c i d e d t o g o b a c k t o h i s o w n h o m e t h a t v e r y d a y . H e s a i d t o h i s f r i e n d t h a t e v e n though he hasnt much food in the barrio, he felt much safer to his home rather than in the city.

Moral Lesson: The story tells that it is not bad to live simple and not to be greedy. Reaction: The City Mouse lives luxuriously in expense of danger while the Barrio Mouse wants to live simple yet peaceful.

HOME READING REPORT Title : The Poor Man Who Became Rich Author : Benita N. Miranda Settings : Town Characters : 1. Mr. Garcia Theme/Plot : Mr. Garcia was very poor but he strives very hard and became the richest man in town. Brief Summary: There was a poor man named Mr. Garcia. He was the poorest man in town. He had very little money. He lived i n a s m a l l h u t a n d s l e p t o n i t s f l o o r . H e h a d o n l y f e w clothes to wear and most are old and torn. He ate the cheapest food. Sometimes, he ate only one meal a day. But he was the most industrious man and he worked very hard. He saves what he earned for many years of working. He spent his money very wisely and bought things that were only necessary. Soon he became the richest man in town. He lived in the biggest and the most beautiful house. He now lives happily but still continues to work hard.

Moral Lesson: The story tells that striving hard brings fruitful reward. Reaction: The perseverance and hard work of Mr. Garcia led him to success.

HOME READING REPORT Title : The Turtle and the Rabbit Author : Benita N. Miranda Settings : Mango Tree near the river and the Nipa hut beside the farm Characters : 1. Rabbit 2. Turtle Theme/Plot : The rabbit insults the turtle about being slow. They bet in a raceand the turtle won because of patience and hard work. Brief Summary: One day, a rabbit met a turtle. He asked the turtle why he cant run as fast as him. The turtle felt insulted and said that he can also run fast as he does. To prove it, they had a race. So the race started early in the afternoon at a tree near the river. The rabbit ran fast and he was very much ahead of the turtle. He felt tired and took a rest under the shade of the tree and went fast asleep. The turtle continued to walk though he felt tired. Soon he was nearing the finish ine. He just rest when he was already done. T h e r a b b i t w o k e u p . H e l o o k e d b a c k b u t h e d i d n t s e e t h e turtle. He ran as fast as he could but the turtle was already at the finish line. The turtle was the winner. Moral Lesson: The story tells that you must not give up easily and not to judgethe book by its cover. Reaction: The rabbit learned his lesson not to underestimate another becauseof their appearance and disabilities.

HOME READING REPORT Title : A Home For The New Year Author : D. Paulo Dizon Setting/ Time : When Mang Estong building their new house two days before new year. Place : In the vacant lot where they building their new house. Characters: 1. Mang Estong- the father. 2. M o t h e r 3. Melkor- the son of Mang Estong. 4. Victa - daugther of Mang Estong. 5. The driver- a man with pockmarks on his face who humiliated Mang Estong. Vocabularies: 1. Utter- give audible expression to : say 2. Drenched- wet thoroughly 3. Evicted- expel 4. Mumbled- speak inarticulately 5. Pock-marked- a pus-filled eruption as in small pox 6. Shack- a rough cabin 7. Gnawed- bite or wear away with front teeth 8. Ego- I, the self 9. Gnashing- grate or grinding the teeth 10. Vengeful- seeking revenge 11. Shanty- rough or flimsy hut or house 12. Threatened- utter or be a threat(against) Summary This is the story of Mang Estong and his family who was humiliated by the driver of the owner of the land that their house occupied. That is the reason why Mang Estong utter bad words against that man because he could not believe at first it could happened: that one man could drive another from a shelter. At noon time when Mang Estong was fairly exhausted, after eating lunch he spread tarpaulin and slept on the ground. Melkor tasked by his mother to

continue to work for the roof. While working, he felt the burning of his scalp and skin but, he could stand it. Several times he hit his finger by hammer then, he knows what his father felt. When hisf ather stood up and he already finish the roof, Melkor utter the same bad words against the driver. His father now feeling better after siesta said, It is alright to be angry and to hate but maybe it is better to forgive. Melkors mother and his sister Victa are now preparing to move their things in the shack. Little by little they will add something to the house. Then, build a kitchen, put curtain, and plants. Moral Lesson: It is alright to be angry and hate. But, it is better to forgive. . . For if you forgive others their trespasses your heavenly Father will forgive you too. Matt. 5:14.

HOME READING REPORT Title : Truce In The Forest Author : Fritz Vincken Setting : Hurtgen Forest near the German-Belgian Border Characters : 1. Author (narrator)Mother of the Author 2. American Soldiers (Jim, Harry, Robin) 3. The Four German Soldiers Summary: There was a lone mother and her twelve year old son, were hiding in a little cottage in the forest near the German-Belgian border. While they are preparing for Christmas Eve, they heard a knock on their door. When his mother open, she was frightened and silent when she see the American soldiers who has a weapons. But she them in. They serve them a coffee for them to lessen their coldness. And they learned that the stocky dark haired yellow was Jim, his friend tall and slender was Robin and he wounded one was harry. The Americans said to them that they are hiding from their enemies and thats the German Soldiers. While they are busy in cooking, the boy heard another knock on their door without hesitation. His mother went to open again the door she was nervous and panic when she seethe four German Soldiers, because they are the enemies of the Americans who are inside at their house. The Germans Talked to her if they can stay to have rest at her house. But before he answered, she said that they have three visitors that they will not consider as a friend and this are the American soldiers. The Germans understand what she said, so they fallowed the instructions, they put down their weapons at the woodpile and the Americans put down also their weapons. When the foods are already served the Soldiers sit at the chairs and they smiled with each other. His mother and him, was surprised and happy of the result because they did not fight rather they talked and became friends at that night. Morning rise, so the American and German soldiers decided to go home already. They were thankful to his mother for letting them rest in their house. After that his mother gave them back their weapons. And the American-German soldiers shake their hands before they go with their families. Her mother and Him watched them until they disappear in opposite direction. Moral Lesson: Love your enemies. And be considerate to others. Share your blessings.