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WEEK
3 Skills (
LS1 Communication )
Name of Learner: ____________________________ Date: _________________
CLC: ______________________________________ Level: ________________

Lesson: Part of a Simple Paragraph

Learning Competency:
•Recognized/ Identify the parts of a simple paragraph (topic sentences,
support sentences, conclusions).
LS1CS/EN-W-PSE-JHS-16

You encounter a lot of information every day. Whatever you do, wherever you
go, everything that surrounds you, all can be a source of information. Words give us
meaning. When put up in a sentence, it becomes a complete thought. Sentences form a
paragraph.

In this lesson, you will learn the to identify the parts of a simple paragraph such
as topic sentences, support sentences and concluding sentences. You will how to
express your ideas and feelings clearly both when speaking and writing.

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 Let’s think about this

Direction: Read the text below about the Philippine Carabao. Answer the
questions in the blank. Circle if you found the information by reading the
text or looking at the picture.

The carabao (Filipino: kalabaw) is a domestic

swamp-type water buffalo native to the
Philippines. Despite the popular notion that this
bovine has been declared the national animal of
the Philippines.
The Carabao buffaloes are multi-purpose
animals, and they are used for many different
purposes. They are used for meat, milk, hide,
riding, draught and many different agriculture
purposes. The Carabao is the national animal of
the Philippines. It symbolizes, strength, power,
efficiency, perseverance and most of all, hard
work. To many, it's more than just a farmer's
helper in the field. The carabao has always given
its best for the Filipino farmer.

1. Where do the carabao live? ________________________________ text or picture?

2. What color is the carabao? _________________________________ text or picture?

3. Are carabao small or big? _________________________________ text or picture?

4. Is the carabao a multi-purpose animal? ____________________ text or picture?

5. What are the uses of the carabao? ____________________________ text or picture?

6. What is the national animals of the Philippines? __________________ text or picture?

7. What symbolizes the Philippine Carabao? ______________________ text or picture?

8. The carabao is always given best to the ________________________ text or picture?

9. How many legs does a carabao have? _________________________ text or picture?

10. What does a carabao eat? _________________________________ text or picture?

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Pre-Test
Direction: Answer the following questions below. Circle the letter of your correct answer.

1. What are the parts of a simple paragraph?

a. Introduction, Body, and Ending
b. Topic Sentence, Supporting Details, and Conclusion
c. First Part, Second Part, and Last Part

2. How will you identify the topic sentence in a given paragraph?

a. It tells what the paragraph is all about.
b. It supports the main idea by providing details.
c. It sums up the details presented in a paragraph.

For items 3-5, read the short paragraph below then answer the questions provided. Note the
number given for each sentence.

Television or TV is the easiest means to access information at home. 1At present, most
Filipino homes can now provide TV for their family. 2Regardless of the kind of TV we have,
one of the benefits we get from watching TV programs is information. 3Children can explore
the places that they wanted to go to. 4They can also get an idea of protecting the environment,
too. 5Parents become aware of the news happening in different parts of the world. 6All of us
learn just by sitting in front of the TV while having fun. 7Television or TV is the easiest means
to access information at home. 8While TV has been generous in providing a multitude of
information, still it is in our minds to decide for our advantage.

3. What is the topic sentence of the given paragraph above?

a. Sentence 1
b. Sentences 7
c. Sentence 8

4. Using the same paragraph, what are the supporting details?

a. Sentence 1
b. Sentences 2-6
c. Sentence 8

5. What part is the conclusion of the paragraph used in numbers 3 and 4?

a. Sentence 1
b. Sentences 2-6
c. Sentence 8

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 Let’s see what you already know

Direction: A. Write a heading for each group of words.

1. ______________________
2. ______________________
lettuce
tissue paper
eggplant
toothpaste
string beans
soap
cabbage
shampoo

3. ______________________ 4. ______________________

horizontal stars

diagonal moons

curved sun

vertical planets

5. ______________________
cellphone
pager
fax-machine
telephone

B. Given are some general statements. Supply 2–3 supporting details or statements under each.

1. My family is the best gift I have.

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 Let’s learn
Let us discuss thoroughly the meaning of paragraph and its parts.

What is a Paragraph?

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Parts of Paragraph

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 To recognize a simple paragraph, you have to consider all of its parts - from the
beginning up to the last sentence.

Example:
Topic Sentence:

My favorite subjects are English, Mathematics, and

Science. English is one of my favorite subjects because I
love reading stories and writing stories about fairy tales.
Next is Mathematics because when I was still young, my
Supporting mother taught me about adding, subtracting, multiplying,
Sentence: and even dividing. My interest in Science began when we
had a field trip in a zoo where I’ve had a lot of ‘why’
questions about the animals. I always top the class in
these subjects and I really work hard to love the other
subjects as well.

Concluding Sentence: 7
 engage
Activity 1
Direction: Select the best topic sentence that will complete the paragraph. Write
your answer on your answer sheet.

Activity 2

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Direction: Read the paragraph below. Identify the different parts of a paragraph. Write your
answer on your answer sheet.

Topic Sentence:

Supporting Sentences (Details):

Concluding Sentence:

Activity 3
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A. Direction: Choose the sentence that is not relevant to the given topic sentence. Circle the
letter of the correct answer.

1. Philippines is home to beautiful beaches.

a. The white beach of Boracay attracts tourists to visit its clear water and fine white sand.
b. Mayon Volcano in Albay is famous for its perfect cone shape.
c. Caramoan Beach in Caramoan, Camarines Sur invites everyone to escape the city for a
while and try some adventures while enjoying the breathtaking scenery of the island.

2. The Internet is the best gift that all students would want to have.
a. Internet provides students with thousands of information needed for their projects,
research, and additional learning.
b. By just clicking, information will appear on the screen of the computer, and students
would simply scroll and select the appropriate data.
c. Internet tolerates the students to play online games instead of gathering information that
would help them learn something new.

B. Direction: Read each paragraph below and choose the best concluding sentence that will
best complete the paragraph. Circle the letter of the correct answer.

3. My grandmother is loving and a strong woman. She loves me more than anything else.
She is my personal nurse when I am sick. She always finds a solution to our problems.
____________
a. She’s the most loving and strongest person that I have in my life.
b. She is the best woman in my life.
c. She is the woman that I love the most.

4. My pet dog is my best friend. We walk around the garden every morning. We play
together at the park in the afternoon. He is always with me wherever I go. I love my pet so
much. He listens attentively to my funny jokes. ___________________________.
a. My pet dog is the kindest one.
b. My pet dog knows how to give me comfort and happiness like a real best friend.
c. I am lucky for having a nice pet dog.

C. Direction: Read the paragraph below. Identify what part of the paragraph is missing.
Choose the best topic sentence that will complete the paragraph. Circle the letter of the
correct answer.

5.____________________. Berto, unlike his friends listened attentively from the resource
speaker. He never lets his friends disturb him from listening actively. When the speaker is
done, he asked a question. To everybody’s surprise, only Berto was able to answer it.
Truly, you can never run out of ideas when you are an active listener.
a. Active listening can be done while talking with others.
apply
b. Active listening helps an individual understand well the message of the speaker.
c. Effective listening makes an individual fall asleep.
Let’s see what have you learned:
A. Direction: Read the questions carefully. Circle the letters of your answer. Good luck!

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 1. What are the parts of a paragraph?
a. First Part, Second Part, and Third Part
b. Character, Events, and Setting
c. Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and Concluding Sentence

2. What part of the paragraph introduces the main idea?

a. Concluding Sentence b. Supporting Sentences c. Topic Sentence

3. This part of a paragraph includes sentences that support the topic sentence.
a. Concluding Sentence b. Supporting Sentences c. Topic Sentence

4. A concluding sentence________________.
a. Summarizes the main idea of the paragraph.
b. It provides information to the topic sentence.
c. Tells the reader what the paragraph will be about.

B. Direction: Read the paragraph below then answer questions 5, 6, and 7. Circle the letters of your
answer. Good luck!
My biggest dream in life is to become a doctor. I love watching movies where doctors are happy about
saving the lives of people. I will become a doctor to my grandfather who is sick. I will give him his
medicine and check his body temperature, too. I feel amazed at how doctors are being respected in our
community. I want to become a doctor because I want to help my dearest grandfather fight cancer.
5. Which of the following is the topic sentence of the paragraph above?
a. I want to become a doctor because I want to help my dearest grandfather fight cancer cells in his
body.
b. My biggest dream in life is to become a doctor.
c. I will become a doctor to my grandfather who is sick.

6. Identify all the supporting sentences for the given paragraph.

a. The school also guides them to discover their talents, skills, and interests in life.
b. I love watching movies where doctors are happy about saving the lives of people.
c. Life shapes us to become strong and independent. We learn from the problems that we encounter.
d. I will become a doctor to my grandfather who is sick. I will give him his medicine and check his
body temperature too.
e. I feel amazed at how doctors are being respected in our community.

7. What is the concluding sentence in the paragraph?

a. I will give him his medicine and check his body temperature too.
b. I want to become a doctor because I want to help my dearest grandfather fight cancer cells in his
body.
c. My biggest dream in life is to become a doctor.

C. Direction: Enumerate the parts of a paragraph.

Learner’s Reflection:
8. _________________________ 9. _________________________ 10. ______________________

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 What is paragraph?
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________

 What are the different parts of a simple paragraph?

_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________

 How important it is to know the different parts of a simple sentence?

_______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

References:

https://www.siue.edu/~tkohler/Writing%2520a%2520Paragraph.html

https://slideplayer.com/slide/13550258/

https://www.slideshare.net/alexmatm/parts-of-a-paragraph-56287912

Prepared by:
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District

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Key answers:
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 Let’s Think About This
Philippines
1. Where do the carabao live? ________________________________ text or picture?

black
2. What color is the carabao? _________________________________ text or picture?

big
3. Are carabao small or big? _________________________________ text or picture?

Yes
4. Is the carabao a multi-purpose animal? ____________________ text or picture?
meat, milk, hide, riding, draught and
5. What are the uses of the carabao? ____________________________
many different agriculture purposes. text or picture?

Carabao (Kalabaw) text or picture?

6. What is the national animals of the Philippines? __________________
strength, power, efficiency,
7. What symbolizes the Philippine Carabao? ______________________
perseverance and hard work. text or picture?

farmers
8. The carabao is always given best to the ________________________ text or picture?

four
9. How many legs does a carabao have? _________________________ text or picture?
grass
10. What does a carabao eat? _______________________________ text or picture?

Pre-Test
1. B 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. C

Let’s See What Have You Learned

A. B. Is open-ended questions. Answer may vary.

Activity 1
1. a. Cellphone makes communication convenient but dangerous when used too much.
2. b. Studying the lesson every night always fruits a positive result.

Activity 2

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Activity 3

1. B 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. B

Post-Test

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