Learning Competency (Essential Competency) : English 9 Quarter 2 Week 6

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English 9 Quarter 2 Week 6
Name: _______________________________________ Grade & Section: _______________

Teacher: _____________________________________ Date: ________________________
Learning Competency (Essential Competency)

❖ Use adverbs in narration.
Objectives
1. Identify different kinds of adverbs.
2. Construct sentences using adverbs.
3. Use adverbs in writing a narrative text.
Let’s Recall (Review)

Read and analyze the short narrative. Observe how the underlined words
function in the text.
John’s Trip
As John got off the train, he couldn’t believe how cold it was. He quickly put on his warm
hat and gloves. He looked around excitedly and saw his Uncle Bill at the end of the platform. With
him were John’s cousins: Alex, and Tony.
The train left the station, and John came up to his relatives. He hadn’t seen his uncle for a
long time, but he hadn’t changed. He was still short and fat, with a round, bald head. They all said
hello nervously, and then, laughed and hugged each other tightly.
“Where are your bags, John?”, Uncle Bill asked. John suddenly stopped.
“Oh no”, he cried sadly. They’re on the train. In the distance, the train was slowly
disappearing. John felt so foolish.
Uncle Bill quickly found a guard, and spoke to him. The guard explained that they shouldn’t
have to worry. They all smiled. After all, John knew it was going to be a great holiday.
Answer the following questions:
1. What do you notice on the underlined words? How are they formed?
2. What do they modify?
3. When do we usually use them? What are they called?
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Let’s Understand (Study the Concept)
ADVERBS are words which are used to modify verbs, adjectives, or adverbs. They
provide information about how, where, when, to what degree, or how often an action takes place.
KINDS OF ADVERBS
1. Adverbs of Manner – tell us the manner or way in which something happens. They answer
the question "how?".
– Adverbs of Manner mainly modify verbs.
Examples:
➢ They helped us cheerfully.
➢ The boys moved boisterously and spoke roughly.
2. Adverbs of Place – tell us the place where something happens. They answer the question
"where?".
– Adverbs of Place mainly modify verbs.
Examples:
➢ She still lives there now.
➢ She has studied in the city for the past five years.
3. Adverbs of Time – tell us something about the time that something happens. They answer
the question "when?".
– Adverbs of Time mainly modify verbs.
Examples:
➢ Does it start to get dark now?
➢ She sees to it that she finishes all her scheduled activities before dark.
4. Adverbs of Frequency – tell us how often something happens. They answer the question
"How frequently?" or "How often?"
Examples:
➢ She takes the bus when she goes to school every day.
➢ She seldom goes shopping by herself. She is usually with her family.
5. Adverbs of Degree – tell us the degree or extent to which something happens. They answer
the question "how much?" or "to what degree?".
– Adverbs of Degree can modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.
Examples:
➢ He drove quite dangerously.
➢ She likes my dress and my bag very much.
6. Adverbs of Reason or Purpose – tell the reason behind the happening of a particular
occurrence. They answer the question “why?”.
Examples:
➢ Gina makes a weekly plan to avoid conflicts in her schedule.
➢ Do you have time to shop in several stores to get the best buys?
7. Adverbs of Affirmation – talk about a level of certainty the speaker has. They add more
information and describe the verb in more detail.
Examples:
➢ We are obviously going to make a lot of money with this investment.
➢ It’s truly a staggering innovation that will change the world.
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8. Adverbs of Negation – show that the speaker doesn’t believe there is any chance things
will go the way they say.
Examples:
➢ She does not enjoy going outdoors; she is a homebody.
➢ We have been playing poker together for years, and I have never cheated.
When you want to connect thoughts (and sentences) to form longer narratives, such as
establishing a chronological sequence or cause-and-effect relationships, you can use adverbs.
Adverbs that are used in narration:

1. At the outset or initial part
earlier once initially
one morning/ then recently
afternoon/evening
in the beginning at first someday
2. Action in the middle
next because thereupon
first afterward at once
then meanwhile later/ later on
now previously as a result
soon suddenly until then
still subsequently shortly thereafter
3. Concluding Adverbs
finally at the end last/ at last
eventually in the end since/ since then
Let’s Apply
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate adverb. Choose the correct
answer from the given choices in the box.
My mother wakes up (1)____________________in the morning to prepare our breakfast.

She makes sure that we eat well. Every weekend, I do the laundry, and wash the dishes to help
her. I (2)___________________invite my friends in our home, because my sister doesn’t like
visitors.
On Sundays, we (3)______________________go to the church. We do the worship service
(4)_______________________, before we go anywhere.
During my free time, I (5)______________________watch movies. I prefer comedy and
horror. If I’m not watching, my niece (6)_____________________plays with me. I
(7)_______________________find her charming. Sometimes, I get to mess up my to-do list,
(8)_______________________I manage my time (9)______________________badly. I would
(10)_______________________try to finish the things I need to do to be ready for school days.
very since strongly

early later completely
often rarely cheerfully
first usually
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Let’s Analyze
Pick out the adverb in each sentence, and identify if it is an adverb of place, time, manner,
degree, frequency, affirmation, negation, or reason. Write your answers on your answer
sheet. (2 points)
1. He is a kind teacher; therefore, everyone respects him.

2. Jim was so sick; he spent four weeks in the hospital.
3. The students listened attentively to the teacher’s discussion.
4. She apologized awkwardly after she realized that she’d made an offensive comment.
5. Her research has indeed provided the future generations with enough insights.
Let’s Try (Evaluation)
I. Select the best adverb from the given choices. Write the letter of your answer on your answer
sheet. USE CAPITAL LETTERS.
1. He worked hard ______________ meet his expenses.

A. hence B. because C. in order to D. so that
2. We meet _______________ at the Annual General Meeting.

A. never B. always C. rarely D. yearly
3. I couldn't hear him because he was speaking too _______________.

A. gently B. loudly C. softly D. silently
4. We waited _______________ for the bus to arrive.

A. patiently B. promptly C. perfectly D. punctually
5. Are you sure you've studied _______________to pass the exam?

A. almost B. enough C. nearly D. quite
II. Construct sentences using the given adverbs to express what is indicated in the
parenthesis.
6. occasionally (adverb of frequency)

_____________________________________________________________________________
7. extremely (adverb of degree)
_____________________________________________________________________________
8. definitely (adverb of affirmation)
_____________________________________________________________________________
9. never (adverb of negation)
_____________________________________________________________________________
10. therefore (adverb of reason)
_____________________________________________________________________________
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Let’s Create
CREATIVE DIARY is a personal record of events, experiences, thoughts, and observations.

In this diary, you can store not only your favorite text or experience, but also emotions, images, or
pictures.
GOAL Your task is to make a creative diary of your most unforgettable

experience/s during COVID-19 pandemic. Through this diary, you’ll be
able to express your thoughts and emotions that inspire and encourage
your fellow students to keep going and spread positivity despite the
difficult situation.
ROLE You are a writer of your own life story.
AUDIENCE Your target audience/s are the high school students in your community.
A number of people, particularly the youngsters, have experienced difficult

situations during COVID-19 pandemic that led to anxiety, stress, and
depression. However, some people have gotten the courage to fight those
SITUATION unusual feelings through gardening, cooking, or writing. Your personal
experience through a creative diary might help in motivating them to keep
going and continue spreading positivity amid uncertainties.
On a short bond/Oslo/colored paper, make a creative diary with 3-

paragraph texts of your most unforgettable experience during COVID-19
PRODUCT/
PERFORMANCE pandemic. Use adverbs in narrating your experience.
STANDARD Your output will be graded based on the rubric provided.
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RUBRIC FOR CREATIVE DIARY
CATEGORY 5 4 3 2
Content The text consists The text consists The text consists The text consists
of 10 or more of 7-9 adverbs. of 5-6 adverbs. of less than 5
adverbs. adverbs.
Mechanics The text has 3 The text has The text has only The text has less
paragraphs or 2 paragraphs. 1 paragraph. than
more. 5 sentences.
Grammar There are no There are 2 There are 4 There are more
grammatical grammatical grammatical than 4
mistakes on the mistakes on the mistakes on the grammatical
narrative text. narrative text. narrative text. mistakes on the
narrative text.
Attractiveness The output is The output is The output is The output is
exceptionally creative and acceptably messy or very
creative and attractive in creative and poorly designed. It
attractive in terms terms of design, attractive, though is obviously
of design, layout, layout, and it may be a bit rushed.
and neatness. neatness. messy.

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Department of Education

National Capital Region

Name: _______________________________________ Grade & Section: _______________

Learning Competency (Essential Competency)

Let’s Recall (Review)

Answer the following questions:

2. What do they modify?

3. When do we usually use them? What are they called?

Adverbs that are used in narration:

My mother wakes up (1)____________________in the morning to prepare our breakfast.

very since strongly

1. He is a kind teacher; therefore, everyone respects him.

Let’s Try (Evaluation)

1. He worked hard ______________ meet his expenses.

2. We meet _______________ at the Annual General Meeting.

3. I couldn't hear him because he was speaking too _______________.

4. We waited _______________ for the bus to arrive.

5. Are you sure you've studied _______________to pass the exam?

6. occasionally (adverb of frequency)

CREATIVE DIARY is a personal record of events, experiences, thoughts, and observations.

GOAL Your task is to make a creative diary of your most unforgettable

ROLE You are a writer of your own life story.

A number of people, particularly the youngsters, have experienced difficult

On a short bond/Oslo/colored paper, make a creative diary with 3-

STANDARD Your output will be graded based on the rubric provided.

of 10 or more of 7-9 adverbs. of 5-6 adverbs. of less than 5

paragraphs or 2 paragraphs. 1 paragraph. than

grammatical grammatical grammatical than 4

mistakes on the mistakes on the mistakes on the grammatical

narrative text. narrative text. narrative text. mistakes on the

Attractiveness The output is The output is The output is The output is

exceptionally creative and acceptably messy or very

creative and attractive in creative and poorly designed. It

attractive in terms terms of design, attractive, though is obviously

of design, layout, layout, and it may be a bit rushed.

and neatness. neatness. messy.

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