DETAILED LESSON PLAN

DLP No: 11 Learning Area: ENGLISH Grade Level: 7 Quarter: First Duration 60 minutes
Learning Distinguish between oral and written language use Code:
Competencies: Recognize the common purposes for writing EN7WC-I-a-4
Identify features and kinds of paragraph EN7WC-I-a-4.1
EN7WC-I-d-4.3
EN7WC-I-e-4.3
Key Concepts/ Paragraph is a group of sentences linked together to tell something of a specific single idea.
Understandings to Paragraphs come in different kinds as to the purpose of writing. A writer may write to describe, to
be Developed: narrate, to explain, or to persuade.
1. Objectives
Knowledge Identify kinds of paragraph
Skills Recognize the different purposes of writing depending on the kind of paragraph
Attitudes
Values
2. Content/Topic Kinds of Paragraph
3. Learning Paragraph Worksheet
Resources/
Materials/
Equipment
4. Procedures
4.1 Introduction Group the class into four. Before they meet their groupmates, remind them to keep silent while moving
5 minutes to their respective place.
4.2 Activity Hand out one paragraph to each group. Give each group time to read the paragraph. Before reading,
7 minutes tell them to take note of the purpose of the article.
Group 1 : Sunset
Group 2 : Apollo 11 Space Mission (1)
Group 3 : Apollo 11 Space Mission (2)
Group 4 : Tickets On Sale

4.3 Analysis Lead a discussion. Address the same questions to each of the four groups. What is the text all about?
10 minutes What is the purpose of the reading text? What is it trying to communicate to its readers?  Work your
way until you extract the key words such as describe, narrate, explain, and persuade or convince from
the students. Write these terms on the board as students answer.
4.4 Abstraction 1. Using a Bubble Map, map out the basic kinds of paragraph: Descriptive Paragraph, Narrative
15 minutes Paragraph, Expository Paragraph, and Persuasive Paragraph.

Descriptive
Expository
Paragraph
Paragraph
Kinds of
Paragraph

Persuasive Narrative
Paragraph Paragraph

2. Put in the overlay the title of the text in the appropriate bubble. Ask a member of the group to do it.
Allow them to give out their ideas of their choice. Do not interrupt as much as possible.

Apollo 11 Sunset
Space Mission
(1)
Kinds of
Paragraph

Apollo 11
Tickets on
Space Mission
Sale
(2)
 3. Allow everyone to finish. Afterwards, assess their work and apply correction if necessary.
4. Explain the difference among kinds of paragraph and the purpose of each.

Narrative Paragraph

Narrative paragraphs tell stories.  They differ from short stories or novels in length as well as in the
amount of detail provided; they sometimes are little more than brief vignettes.  True narrative
paragraphs, however, are similar to short stories in that they feature characters, follow a plot line,
include a conflict which is resolved and are told from an identifiable point of view.  They may also
establish a setting or include a moral.

 Descriptive Paragraph

The purpose of a descriptive paragraph is to allow the reader to experience the item, phenomenon or
event being described as vividly as possible without physically sensing it.  That is, the reader cannot
see it, but knows what it looks like; cannot taste it, but knows whether it is salty or sweet; cannot touch
it, but knows its texture.  Descriptive paragraphs typically include modifiers (ex., adjectives, adverbs,
prepositional phrases) and figurative language (ex., metaphors, personification, similes) to help enrich
the "experience" for the reader.

 Expository Paragraph

An expository paragraph explains something; its purpose is to help the reader understand.  Exposition
often includes techniques such as the use of examples or illustrations to support a point or the use
of some kind of ordering (chronological or numerical, for example) to help a reader follow a process. 
Exposition needs to be clear; language is often quite direct although sometimes a writer may use
language devices to help illustrate a point.

 Persuasive Paragraph

The purpose of a persuasive paragraph is to convince the reader of something, such as the
writer's position on a controversial topic or a proposal for a new project.  The structure is often similar
to that of an expository piece, as it is usually helpful to explain a little bit about the subject, but
rhetorical devices are often employed to help sway the reader's opinion.  The language can be highly
charged; the intent is to get a reaction.

4.5 Application Distribute the Paragraph Worksheet to the students and ask them to answer the items. See attached
10 minutes sheet.
Answers: 1. Narrative, 2. Expository, 3. Expository, 4. Persuasive, 5. Descriptive
5. Assessment
(Indicate whether it is thru Observation and/or Talking/conferencing to learners and/or Analysis of Learners’ Products
and/or Tests)
5 minutes Gather the score of the students and make an achievement analysis in the Application phase.
6. Assignment
(Indicate whether it is for Reinforcement and/or Enrichment and/or Enhancement of the day’s lesson and/or Preparation for
a new lesson)
3 minutes As a form of subject requirement for the grading period: The students will be required to write one
paragraph for each kind of paragraph. Deadline of submission must be agreed by the class.
7. Wrap-up/ Concluding Activity
2 minutes Quick wrap up

Prepared by:
Name: ULDARICO T. OCHEA JR. School: Elpidio H. Perez Memorial Technical-Vocational High School
Position/Designation: Teacher 1 Division: Danao City
Contact Number: 0920 968 9839 Email Address: uldarico.ochea@deped.gov.ph
 Name: ______________________________________

PARAGRAPH WORKSHEET

Read the following paragraphs and identify the kind of each. Write your answer on the space provided.

1. _______________________________________________________
A Once In a Life Time Experience

The one day I spent in Morocco, Africa was an experience of a lifetime. When I finally reached Morocco
and got off the bus, there were four little girls standing shoeless in the hot sun. After I swallowed my
tears, I could not even try to picture this in America as it is not something you often see in the U.S.
Meanwhile my tourist guide instructed me not to give them money as it encouraged the children to beg;
however, I was wearing four silver bracelets. As I walked over to the girls, their eyes watched my every
move. Then I kneeled down to their level while I gave each girl a bracelet. They stood there gleaming at
me, for they were pleased. I felt completely in disbelief that this tiny gesture could mean so much.
Though this experience was upsetting, and a huge culture shock, it will stay with me forever.

2. _______________________________________________________
Three Types of Planets

People often think all planets are alike, but there are actually three types of planets in the solar system.
The terrestrial planets are made of rock and metal and are closest to the sun. These include the
midsize planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. They rotate slowly and don’t have many moons.
Farther from the sun are the planets called gas giants, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They are
called gas giants because they are formed from gases such as hydrogen and helium. Gas giants rotate
fast and have many moons. Finally, planetoids are objects made up of rock and ice and are too small to
be true “planets.” Planetoids sometimes even get pulled into a planet’s gravitational field and become
moons themselves. Whether they are terrestrials, gas giants, or planetoids, the planets in the solar
system are fascinating.

3. _______________________________________________________
What is meant by protein quality?

The term protein quality refers to the ratio of essential amino acids (eaa) in a protein in comparison with
the ratio required by the body. A high quality protein contains eaa in a ratio that matches human
requirements. A protein which is lacking or low in one or more eaa is termed a low quality protein. The
eaa which is in the shortest supply is called the ‘limiting’ amino acid. In general, animal proteins tend to
be high quality while vegetable proteins tend to be low quality. The exception is soy protein which is
quite high quality.

4. __________________________________________
Real Life Issues On Talk Shows

Most TV talk shows depict important life issues with real personal stories. TV shows such as Montel
and Maury have produced hundreds of shows relating to teen violence, suicide, unsolved murders of
family members, AIDS and hate crimes. People affected by these issues and more write to Montel and
other talk shows about their situations so they can share with others their experiences with hope of
helping someone else. I recently viewed a show on Montel about an unsolved murder. One of the
guests spoke about the worst day of her life, the day her fiance was shot and killed while at work by a
random gunman and how it affected her life. Many people in the U.S. are affected by these types of
issues and suffer in silence due to their belief that nobody cares. Those affected by these social issues
will continue to be victims without TV talk shows such as these. For the most part, TV shows provide an
important view on today's issues and how they affect everyday people.

5. __________________________________________
THE BLOND GUITAR by Jeremy Burden
1
 My most valuable possession is an old, slightly warped blond guitar--the first instrument I taught
myself how to play. 2 It's nothing fancy, just a Madeira folk guitar, all scuffed and scratched and finger-
printed. 3 At the top is a bramble of copper-wound strings, each one hooked through the eye of a silver
tuning key. 4 The strings are stretched down a long, slim neck, its frets tarnished, the wood worn by
years of fingers pressing chords and picking notes. 5 The body of the Madeira is shaped like an
enormous yellow pear, one that was slightly damaged in shipping. 6 The blond wood has been chipped
and gouged to gray, particularly where the pick guard fell off years ago. 7 No, it's not a beautiful
instrument, but it still lets me make music, and for that I will always treasure it.