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English 4 Q3 Week 3
English 4 Q3 Week 3
A. Introduction 50 mins In our previous lesson, you learned how to write directions using signal words.
Panimula This time, you will learn about general and specific statements.
Specific Statements, on the other hand, are the supporting statements for the
topic sentence. It provides definite information to support the topic sentence.
Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.
There are many habits that we can do in order to keep our body
safe from various diseases. Washing our hands regularly keeps the germs
and bad bacteria from spoiling the food that we eat. Eating colorful fruits
and leafy greens boosts our immune system. Exercising regularly
strengthens our bones and muscles. Doing these activities frequently keeps
our body strong and healthy and away from various kinds of diseases.
The first sentence in the paragraph is the general statement. The succeeding
sentences which enumerates the habits that one can do to keep the body safe
from various diseases are the specific statements. These specific statements provide
further information about the first sentence in the paragraph.
In a paragraph, you can distinguish between the general statement and the
specific statement based on how the passage is written. Most often, the general
statement or the topic sentence is written at the beginning of a paragraph. The
succeeding sentences are the specific statements which tell more information
about the general statement.
Learning Task 2
Directions: Read the passage below and distinguish the general statement and the
specific statements by completing the outline below. Do it in your
notebook.
Our region is rich in cultural heritage. Cavite, being known as the “Land of the
Brave”, is home for a large number of National Heroes. Laguna is known for its rich
cuisine, woodcrafts, and embroidery. Batangas is well-remembered for the
aromatic kapeng barako and its beautiful beach destinations. Rizal has art galleries
and delectable delicacies. The Province of Quezon has its colorful and fun festivals
as well as various coconut by-products.
General Statement:
1. _________________________________________________________
Specific Statements:
2. __________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________
4. __________________________________________________________
5. __________________________________________________________
Suggested
IV. LEARNING PHASES Learning Activities
Timeframe
Learning Task 3:
Directions: Categorize the following statements as to whether it is a general
statement or a specific statement. Write it in its appropriate column.
1. Our province is known for its coconut plantations and rice farms.
2. Lucban Longganisa is a pork sausage originated in Lucban, Quezon that has a
distinctive taste of garlic and oregano.
3. Buko pie, a Filipino-style coconut pie made of fresh and creamy coconut filling
wrapped in flaky crust, is a favorite pasalubong item commonly bought from the
province of Laguna.
4. The only freshwater sardine is found in the Philippines.
5. Cavite is known for a large number of National Heroes.
Awesome job! Now, let us test your understanding more by doing your next
activity.
General Statement
________________________________________________________
The Coconut Palm Tree is called “Tree of Life” for its versatility and
numerous uses. The different parts of the tree can be used to provide for the
human life. The coconut meat can be ground and mixed with water to make
coconut milk which is used in cooking. Other than the coconut kernels and the
drink that we can get from green nuts, the harvested coconut also produces
copra from which coconut oil is extracted. The coco coir from the dry husk is
used in producing ropes, mats, baskets, brushes, and brooms.
General Statement:
1. ____________________________________________________________________________
Specific Statements:
2. ____________________________________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________________________________
4. ____________________________________________________________________________
5. ____________________________________________________________________________
VI. REFLECTION In your notebook, write your personal insights about the lesson using the prompts
below.
I understand that _____________________________________________________.
I realize that __________________________________________________________.
I need to learn more about ___________________________________________.
AGNES S. GARCIA
Prepared by: NIKKA MARIE R. RACELIS Checked/Reviewed by:
SAYRE M. DIALOLA
Lucena East 1 ES
SDO-Lucena City DR. LEONORA FE M. MALABONGA
DR. ANICIA J. VILLARUEL