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English
Quarter 1 - Module 1:
Recognize the parts of a simple
paragraph
English- Grade 4
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1- Module 1: Recognize the parts of a simple paragraph
First Edition, 2020

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English
Quarter 1- Module 1:
Recognize the parts of a simple
paragraph
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 WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

Welcome to this learning resource. Through this module, you would

gain skills in recognizing the parts of a simple paragraph. This will surely
help you comprehend paragraphs better. Independently, you are going
through this module with lots of practice exercises, drills, and assessments
to give you fun and excitement.

This module is based on the MELC English 4, Recognize the parts of a

simple paragraph.

Moreover, after going through this module, you are expected to

achieve the following objectives for this session:

✓ identify the parts of a simple paragraph

✓ rewrite paragraphs correctly; and
✓ show willingness and enthusiasm in reading and writing a
paragraph

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 WHAT I KNOW

Directions: Read the following paragraph. Answer the questions that follow.
A plant is made up of many different parts. The three main parts are
the roots, the stem, and the leaves. Each part has a set of jobs to do to keep
the plant healthy. The roots absorb water and minerals from the soil and
keep the plant in the ground. The stem supports the plant above the ground,
and carries water and minerals to the different parts of the plant. The leaves
collect energy from the sun and make food for the plant. These are the
different parts of a plant and their functions.

1. What are the three main parts of a plant?

a) leaves, bark, stem c. roots, stem, leaves
b) roots, minerals, water d. seeds, seed coat, leaves

2. What is the paragraph about?

a. different parts of a plant c. different needs of a plant
b. functions of the roots d. function of the leaves

3. Where is the topic of the paragraph found?

a. beginning sentence c. middle sentence
b. ending sentence d. all of these

4. Which of the following tells what the paragraph is about?

a. Plants are important to people.
b. A plant is made up of many different parts.
c. Plants provide food for animals.
d. Plants are found everywhere

5. Which of the following ends the paragraph?

a. A plant is made up of many different parts.
b. Each part has a set of jobs to do to keep the plant healthy.
c. The leaves collect energy from the sun and make food for the plant.
d. These are the different parts of a plant and their functions.

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 WHAT’S IN

Do you have time for exercise? How often do you have your exercise?
Note: Take a deep breath and try to execute for a couple of minutes.

Directions: Now read the paragraph about the proper time of exercise.

Proper Time of Exercise

Physical exercise should not be done all the time. It must be

done in an open air. So morning and evening are the best time for

doing physical exercise. We should take physical exercise regularly.

But remember, no exercise should be taken immediately after taking

meal. We should not over do our exercise since it may affect our health.

So, always remember to do your exercise in a proper time.

1. What is the underlined sentence in the paragraph above? Read it.

2. What sentences are in italics? Read them.
3. What sentence is encircled? Read it.

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 WHAT’S NEW

Proper Time of Exercise

Physical exercise should not be done all the time. It must be

done in an open air. So morning and evening are the best time for

doing physical exercise. We should take physical exercise regularly.

But remember, no exercise should be taken immediately after taking

meal. We should not over do our exercise since it may affect our health.

So, always remember to do your exercise in a proper time.

• The underlined sentence in the paragraph is the topic sentence. It

contains the main idea of the paragraph.

• The sentences that are in italics are the supporting details or

supporting sentences. These sentences talk about the main idea
or topic of the paragraph.

• The encircled sentence is the concluding sentence. It refers to

the topic sentence and wraps up the paragraph.

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 WHAT IS IT

A Paragraph is group of sentences that talks about one idea. The

paragraph has coherence, meaning the writing makes sense and ideas
connect or work together to build or support a main idea.

There are three basic parts of a simple paragraph:

1. Topic Sentence:

This sentence tells the reader the main idea, or what the paragraph
will be about. Generally, the topic sentence is the first sentence of a
paragraph but sometimes it is also found in the middle or at the end of a
paragraph.

2. Supporting Sentence

This sentence gives specific details relating to the main idea

3. Concluding Sentence:

This sentence refers to the topic sentence and sums up the main idea
of the paragraph. Each paragraph should end with a final statement that
ties together the ideas brought up in the paragraph and emphasizes the
main idea one last time.

Read the sample paragraph and study the highlighted part and
the parts that are underlined

• The first sentence which is boxed is the topic sentence (This tells what
the paragraph is about?)

• The underlined phrases are the supporting sentences (Give the details of
the topic /main idea)

• The encircled part is the concluding sentence. (This is the final statement
which supports the topic and wraps up the paragraph.)

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 WHAT’S MORE

Exercise 1
Directions: Read the paragraph below carefully. Then identify its parts.
Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Topic sentence: 1. __________________________________________________
Supporting sentences: 2. ________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________
4.________________________________________________
Concluding sentence: 5. ________________________________________________

My Dream Home
My dream home is a house in a nice neighborhood.

The house has a living room, dining room, a kitchen, two bathrooms,

and three bedrooms. All the rooms are very big and bright. The rooms have

comfortable furniture. I would love to live in a house in a nice neighborhood.

Exercise 2

Directions: Copy the topic sentence in the following paragraphs.

1. Fruits are delicious. Examples of fruits are apples, oranges and

bananas. Fruits have many vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin C,
Vitamin E, and Potassium. For these reasons, it is a good idea to eat lots of
fruit. What is the best topic sentence for the paragraph above?
A. Everyone loves fruit. C. Fruit are healthy and tasty food.
B. Fruits are delicious food to eat.

2. First, many schools require two or more years of foreign language study for
graduation. Secondly, learning other languages helps us communicate with
people from other countries. Also, knowing a foreign language can lead to job

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opportunities. Finally, for many people, studying foreign languages is fun!
There are many reasons to learn a foreign language. What is the best topic
sentence?
A. Many students study Spanish language.
B. It is important to learn foreign languages.
C. There are many reasons to learn a foreign language

Exercise 3

Directions: Copy the details / supporting sentences in the given paragraphs.

Anna is an excellent student. She is intelligent. She is responsible.

Anna always does her homework, and she is never late for class. As a result
of her hard work, Anna is one of the best students in school.
_____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

Exercise 4

Directions: Copy the concluding sentence of the paragraph below.

Anna is an excellent student. She is intelligent. She always makes

assignments. Anna always does her homework, and she is never late for
class. As a result of her hard work, Anna is one of the best students in
school.
_____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

Exercise 5

Directions: Read the set of sentences below. Rewrite these sentences in

a paragraph form following the correct order of its part.

First, walking is free, so people don’t need to buy a gym membership

to do it.
Walking is the best exercise.
Third, studies show that walking outside not only burns calories but
also helps a person feel happy and optimistic.
Secondly, a person can walk wherever they live.
That’s why I consider walking as the best exercise.
_____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

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 WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

• What is a paragraph?
____________________________________________________________________

• What are the parts of a simple paragraph?

____________________________________________________________________

WHAT I CAN DO

Directions: Read the paragraph carefully. Then copy the topic sentence,
supporting sentences, and concluding sentence.

My Favorite Things

Going to the mall is one of my favorite things. When we

are there, we always go to the food court for a snack. Then
we go to the stores. Sometimes we go to the movies! I love
going to the mall with my family.

1. Topic sentence _______________________________________________________

2. Supporting Details/Sentences:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3. Concluding Sentence: _______________________________________________

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 ASSESSMENT

Directions:
Read the paragraph carefully. Identify the topic sentence, the
supporting sentences and the concluding sentence. Write the answers on
your paper.

Doing physical exercise is the best way to be healthy. If we do

exercise daily, it will improve our body and health. It helps us keep
our body parts and organs healthy. Daily exercise improves our
blood circulation. Athletes and even actors and actresses go to the
gym regularly. It’s the best way to maintain their bodies. If we want
better health, we need to start going to the gym today.

1. Topic sentence:
___________________________________________________________________________

2. Supporting sentences:
a. ________________________________________________________________________
b. ________________________________________________________________________
c. ________________________________________________________________________
d. ________________________________________________________________________
e. ________________________________________________________________________

3.Concluding sentence:
___________________________________________________________________________

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 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

Directions: Copy the paragraph in your notebook. Box the topic sentence.
Underline the supporting sentences and encircle the concluding sentence.

Yesterday was my birthday. When I woke up, I noticed my

brother Jose hang up a big sign that said, “Happy Birthday, Maria!”
Mom made spaghetti for dinner. It is my favorite food. My friend
Donna came over and handed me a wrapped gift. I wondered what
it was. It was a new doll. I had a great day yesterday.

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ANSWER KEYS

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References

K to 12 Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCS) English Grade

4 LM, p134,
Google Internet Information about the
Lesson English for You and Me Reading p.
96 www.k5learning.com

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