Written by:Written by: Shaina Mae P. VicillaShaina Mae P. Vicilla Written by: Shaina Mae P. Vicilla Illustrated by:Illustrated by: Jazielle E. AgustinJazielle E. Agustin Illustrated by: Jazielle E. Agustin
Gather relevant information from various sources - Dictionaries (EN5SS-IId1.4) This story teaches us that true learning does not only come from technology or quick answers, but also from using reliable sources such as books, dictionaries, and reference materials. It reminds us that gathering correct information is important before sharing knowledge with others. The story also shows the value of teamwork, cooperation, and helping one another in solving problems. Through patience, hard work, and willingness to learn, we can achieve better understanding and success. THE GARDEN OF KNOWLEDGE Moral Lesson Learning Competency
One morning in Mariveles ElementaryOne morning in Mariveles Elementary School, Grade 5 students prepared forSchool, Grade 5 students prepared for their Science Garden Presentation. Carlo,their Science Garden Presentation. Carlo, Ben, and Grace were assigned to create aBen, and Grace were assigned to create a herbal garden with an informative sign.herbal garden with an informative sign. One morning in Mariveles Elementary School, Grade 5 students prepared for their Science Garden Presentation. Carlo, Ben, and Grace were assigned to create a herbal garden with an informative sign.
Some worked for flower plots, someSome worked for flower plots, some worked for the vegetable plot's signs. Theworked for the vegetable plot's signs. The only troubled group are Carlo, Ben andonly troubled group are Carlo, Ben and Grace. They do not know what herbs are.Grace. They do not know what herbs are. They recognize some, but they are notThey recognize some, but they are not sure enough to be confident and startsure enough to be confident and start creating the informational sign.creating the informational sign. Some worked for flower plots, some worked for the vegetable plot's signs. The only troubled group are Carlo, Ben and Grace. They do not know what herbs are. They recognize some, but they are not sure enough to be confident and start creating the informational sign.
Ben suggested, “Let’s search online,”Ben suggested, “Let’s search online,” but Grace shook her head. “We don’tbut Grace shook her head. “We don’t have the internet—let’s just write whathave the internet—let’s just write what we know. I already know oregano!”we know. I already know oregano!” Ben suggested, “Let’s search online,” but Grace shook her head. “We don’t have the internet—let’s just write what we know. I already know oregano!”
Carlo looked troubled, he shared hisCarlo looked troubled, he shared his thoughts about the possibility of theirthoughts about the possibility of their knowledge as wrong information, ¨Weknowledge as wrong information, ¨We need to check first.¨ Carlo said. ¨Butneed to check first.¨ Carlo said. ¨But how?¨how?¨ Carlo looked troubled, he shared his thoughts about the possibility of their knowledge as wrong information, ¨We need to check first.¨ Carlo said. ¨But how?¨
Mrs. Cruz, their teacher, overheardMrs. Cruz, their teacher, overheard their conversation and went over to sharetheir conversation and went over to share her thoughts about their problem. ¨Backher thoughts about their problem. ¨Back when I was your age, we did not have thewhen I was your age, we did not have the internet so we could not access google orinternet so we could not access google or anything. We worked with what we have.¨anything. We worked with what we have.¨ She shared.She shared. Mrs. Cruz, their teacher, overheard their conversation and went over to share her thoughts about their problem. ¨Back when I was your age, we did not have the internet so we could not access google or anything. We worked with what we have.¨ She shared.
Mrs. Cruz looked at the mini libraryMrs. Cruz looked at the mini library at the back of their classroom. ¨You haveat the back of their classroom. ¨You have everything you need for the project ifeverything you need for the project if you are willing enough to learn, one way oryou are willing enough to learn, one way or another.¨another.¨ Mrs. Cruz looked at the mini library at the back of their classroom. ¨You have everything you need for the project if you are willing enough to learn, one way or another.¨
They got to work right away. Ben usedThey got to work right away. Ben used the Science book, Grace checked herthe Science book, Grace checked her notes, and Carlo read a reference book.notes, and Carlo read a reference book. “This is clear and easy to understand!”“This is clear and easy to understand!” Ben said. “Let’s start writing!”Ben said. “Let’s start writing!” They got to work right away. Ben used the Science book, Grace checked her notes, and Carlo read a reference book. “This is clear and easy to understand!” Ben said. “Let’s start writing!”
While writing, they found words likeWhile writing, they found words like medicinal and treatment. “Let’s justmedicinal and treatment. “Let’s just guess,” Ben said, but Grace shook herguess,” Ben said, but Grace shook her head. “What did people use before thehead. “What did people use before the internet?” She pointed to the dictionary.internet?” She pointed to the dictionary. “They used this to learn the correct“They used this to learn the correct meanings.”meanings.” While writing, they found words like medicinal and treatment. “Let’s just guess,” Ben said, but Grace shook her head. “What did people use before the internet?” She pointed to the dictionary. “They used this to learn the correct meanings.”
They agreed and used the dictionary.They agreed and used the dictionary. They found meanings, checked spelling,They found meanings, checked spelling, and learned proper usage. “This isand learned proper usage. “This is actually helpful!” Carlo said. “Now Iactually helpful!” Carlo said. “Now I understand better."understand better." They agreed and used the dictionary. They found meanings, checked spelling, and learned proper usage. “This is actually helpful!” Carlo said. “Now I understand better."
On presentation day, many visitorsOn presentation day, many visitors praised their clear sign. “Now I know—praised their clear sign. “Now I know— books and dictionaries may be old, butbooks and dictionaries may be old, but they help us learn the right way,” Carlothey help us learn the right way,” Carlo said. Grace added, “We should gather thesaid. Grace added, “We should gather the right information first.” Together, theyright information first.” Together, they learned that real understanding matterslearned that real understanding matters more than just searching.more than just searching. On presentation day, many visitors praised their clear sign. “Now I know— books and dictionaries may be old, but they help us learn the right way,” Carlo said. Grace added, “We should gather the right information first.” Together, they learned that real understanding matters more than just searching.
Comprehension Questions 1. What project were Carlo, Ben, and Grace assigned to make? A. A flower bouquet B. A Science Garden presentation C. A school poster contest D. A reading report 2. Why was their group troubled? A. They forgot their materials B. They had no teacher C. They did not know enough about herbs D. They did not finish the garden 3. What did Mrs. Cruz encourage the students to use? A. Mobile phones B. Television C. Internet cafés D. Books and other available resources 4. Why did the students use the dictionary? A. To draw pictures B. To check meanings and spelling C. To play games D. To write stories 5. What lesson did the students learn in the story? A. The internet is the only source of information B. Guessing answers is always correct C. Real understanding comes from correct information D. Science projects are difficult to finish Word Wall 🌿 LARBHE Plants used for medicine or health. 📚 FOMNATIROVE Giving useful information. 😟 LORUBTED Feeling worried or confused. 📖 ERFNECERE KOBOK A book used to find facts and information. 💊 LIMDECANI Related to treating illness. 📘 ICYDNIOART A book used for word meanings and spelling. 🧠 DEGNKWLOE Information and understanding learned through study. 📊 NARLGEIN Gaining knowledge or understanding
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