I AM NOW A BRAVE HEART

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Parents
before they decided to let me have a room of my own I found the experience
very dificult alone in the darkE and thinking of many unbelievable things including
gosts was a problem I couldn’t stop myself from imagining those creatures then
there were times I had to go out at night to get drink or some snacks in the kichen I
usually knocked at my parents’ door to ask for company now things have changed I
have grown up prayers make me feel safe a call on god helps me sleep well I can
also make myself hot milk or chocolate in the kitchen without company turning on
all lights makes me feel alright I know I am a much better person now and I think I
have started being brave not only not only in the dark but also with many other trials
in life
I AM NOW A BRAVE HEART

All children have a fear of the dark. I do. I used to share a bedroom with my
parents.
Before they decided to let me have a room of my own I found the experience
very difficult alone in the dark and thinking of many unbelievable things including
ghosts was a problem. I couldn’t stop myself from imagining those creatures. Then
there were times I had to go out at night to get drink or some snacks in the kitchen, I
usually knocked at my parents’ door to ask for company. Now things have changed. I
have grown up. Prayers make me feel safe. A call on God helps me sleep. Well, I can
also make myself hot milk or chocolate in the kitchen without company. Turning on all
lights makes me feel alright. I know I am a much better person now and I think I have
started being brave not only in the dark but also with many other trials in life.
The three parts of a composition
1. Introduction
-gives us a preview of what the composition is all
about.
2. Body
-tells us about the topic of the whole composition.

3. Conclusion
-signals the ending of the composition.
1. When you are given a topic to write about, think of a past
experience which you can easily relate excitingly to an audience if
you were to share it orally. Write it as if it were really happening
before your audience so that your ideas will freely flow with
appropriate, precise and vivid expressions.

2. Don’t forget to have a good beginning and a good concluding

sentence for your write-up.
3. Very important, too, is how you write your selection. You must
be able to follow a good format and observe the mechanics of
proper capitalization and punctuation.
CAPITALIZATION
RULES
1. Always begin the first word of every sentence with a capital letter.
2. Proper nouns should always begin with a capital letter. They are particular
names of persons, places or things.
3. Following are other proper nouns which should begin with a capital letter:
a. Names of geographical sections of a country such as the North, the
South, the East, and the West, except when they indicate
compass directions
Example: The north wind, going to the East section
b. Name referring to God
Examples: Lord, Divine Mercy, Almighty
c. Names of governmental bodies, departments, and offices
Examples: Congress, Department of Health, Office of the Registrar
d. Names of historical events, periods, and documents
Examples: Martial Law, Stone Age, Magna Carta, Battle of
Mactan, Industrial Revolution
e. Titles of books, stories, poems, movies, talks, works of art, and
musical compositions
Examples: Developing Reading Power, Pieta, Ibong Adarna
f. Titles of professions when used with a particular name
Examples: Dr. Samonte, Mayor Alonte
g. As mark of respect, the titles of high officials are capitalized even
when without names.
Examples: The Vice President is now boarding the plane.
h. Words of family relationships, such as: I saw Father at the mall.
Punctuation Rules
To make clear the meaning of what is written, proper
punctuation marks are to be used when needed. Some important
rules of punctuation are the following:
1. Use period at the end of a declarative sentence.
2. Use a period at the end of abbreviations or an initial.
Examples: Elisa M. Robles, E.M.R.
3. The comma is used to separate words or groups of words in a
series.
Example: I invited my relatives, my former teachers, my
former classmates, and my close friends.
a. It is also used to set off a short direct quotation and the parts of a divided quotation.
Examples: “She meant to inform you,” replied Sarah.
“My point is,” said Kathleen, “you abandoned us when we needed you most.”
b. To separate independent elements and words of direct address
Example: No, you should join us.
Lito, help me with this.
c. To set off the parts of dates, addresses, or geographical names
Examples: Our family moved to Kamias, Quezon City on April 2, 1970.
d. To separate nonrestrictive phrases and clauses from the rest of the sentence
Example: The movement, inspired by the hero’s death, led to a bloody
revolution.
e. It is also used after the salutation in a social letter and after the
complimentary close in all letters.
Examples: Dear Ana,
Truly yours,
Rewrite the paragraph. Look out for misspelled words; omit sentences that do
not belong to the paragraph, etc.
LYfe is like riding a baicycle. There are certain rules to remember
when reding a bicycle. If you have a new bike, before you use it on a journy,
make sure the seat is adjusted to the right hyght for you. In lif, when you
want to try something new, you have to study it carefully in order to find out
if you can do it. Then once the seat is fixsed firmly at the correct height, the
handlebars should be fixed according to the height of the seat. Montain bike
or ordinary bike cycling is great fun. Equip yourself and check your bike to
make sure that you are safe. Attach a rear view mirror and a bel to the
handlebars and check that the bell can be heard. Stay on cycle paths. Avoid
roads used by speeding vehicles. Stay focused and allert – just as you have to
do when you journey on in life.
What are the three parts of a composition?
Introduction
-gives us a preview of what the composition is all about.

Body
-tells us about the topic of the whole composition
Conclusion
-signals the ending of the composition.
The following paragraphs do not have beginning sentences. Read them
carefully. Then choose the best beginning sentence for each. Write your
answer in your notebook.
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First of all, someone who likes gardening must have a special interest in
plants. He should have a plant collection or a small plot of land. He may have
to start one. Then he should pay the membership fee. He should also take part
in the activities or projects of the club. These activities include putting out a
club paper or newsletter, holding monthly meetings, and having garden
shows every year.
a. How does one become a member of a garden club?
b. This is the best way to join any of the clubs.
c. Joining a garden club is a difficult task.
2.___________________________________________________All you
need for clay modeling is a lump of clay, some water, and a board to work
on. You will need to keep the clay quite wet while you are modeling it.
You may want to make a circus of animals and people, or anything else
you like. Make all your figures heavy, solid, and bulky, or the pieces will
break easily when they dry. Make them appear as if they were doing
something. Then bake your models using an oven called kiln. A kiln could
make them
last fairly well. They will last fairly well if you let them. Then paint them
with the type of paint called tempera.
a. This is a hard way to make clay models.
b. This is the easiest way to make clay models.
c. The first time I made clay models was odd.
A. Beginning sentences should make the reader want to read more.
Which of the sentences below would be a good beginning sentence?
Underline it.
1. Terry collects different kinds of wrappers.
Terry collects what other people throw.
2. I raise chickens for a hobby.
I found out that raising chickens is a very profitable hobby.
3. My sister has a wonderful collection of fancy earrings.
My sister’s collection is fascinating.
4. Honey has already collected many stamps.
Honey has won the best stamp collection in school.
5. Edward loves to paint using charcoal.
Edward makes charcoal portraits.
Write the best ending for each of the following paragraphs.
1. A Party-for-a-Cause
The barangay had a party-for-a-cause at the Rodriguez’s
farm. It was held for the benefit of the children’s clinic.
Everyone helped. The neighbors’ tables, chairs, and benches
were used. Mother’s pork and chicken adobo was a big hit. The
men sent over the chef’s special dishes from Aling Binay’s
Restaurant in the town. Aling Cedes brought crispy and
delicious vegetable salad. The children chose Aling Nena’s rice
cakes and Cynthia’s cookies.
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2. A Perfect Gift
The morning of my birthday brought me a pleasant
surprise. I was awakened by the rustle of paper near my
bed. There I saw my little sister put a big box at my feet.
Getting up excitedly, I grabbed it. My fingers were all
thumbs. Finally, I succeeded in opening the package, and my
eyes grew big over a beautiful new basketball.
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3. The Flag We All Love
Whenever I gaze at the flag waving over our school,
my heart beats with joy. This symbol of independence
reminds me that I belong to a beautiful country, the
Philippines. It also tells me that many Filipinos have
suffered and died fighting for freedom. As it waves on
high, our flag challenges me to be noble and brave. In
this way, our country may be proud of me.
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Life is like riding a bicycle. There are certain rules to
remember when a riding a bicycle. If you have a new bike, make
sure the seat is adjusted to the right height for you. Then once the
seat is fixed firmly at the correct height, the handlebars should be
fixed according to the height of the seat. Equip yourself and check
your bike to make sure that you are safe. Attach a rear view mirror
and a bell to the handlebars and check that the bell can be heard.
Stay on cycle paths. Avoid roads used by speeding vehicles. Stay
focused and alert – just as you have to do when you journey on in
life.