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English
Quarter 1 – Module 1
PARTS OF A SIMPLE PARAGRAPH
English – Grade 4
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 1: Parts of a Simple Paragraph
First Edition, 2020

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English
Quarter 1 – Module 1
PARTS OF A SIMPLE PARAGRAPH
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the ENGLISH 4 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on

Parts of a Simple Paragraph

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by

educators both from public and private institutions to assist you, the
teacher or facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and economic
constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore,
this also aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while
taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

Learning is a treasure that will

follow its owner everywhere.
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As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing
them to manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to
encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the
module.

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For the learner:

Welcome to the English 4 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Parts

of a Simple Paragraph

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and
time. You will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource
while being an active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

This will give you an idea of the skills or

What I Need to Know competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.

This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
What I Know
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.
This is a brief drill or review to help you link
What’s In the current lesson with the previous one.

In this portion, the new lesson will be

What’s New introduced to you in various ways; a story, a
song, a poem, a problem opener, an activity
or a situation.
This section provides a brief discussion of
What is It the lesson. This aims to help you discover
and understand new concepts and skills.

This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
What’s More
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.
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What I Have Learned sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.
This section provides an activity which will
What I Can Do help you transfer your new knowledge or
skill into real life situations or concerns.
This is a task which aims to evaluate your
Assessment level of mastery in achieving the learning

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In this portion, another activity will be given
Additional Activities to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of
the lesson learned.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in

developing this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any
part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the
exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other
activities included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through
with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do
not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind
that you are not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful

learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You
can do it.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENT PAGES

TITLE PAGE ------------------------------------------------ i

INTRODUCTORY MESSAGE --------------------------------- ii

For the Facilitator --------------------------------- ii
For the learner ----------------------------------------- iii

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW --------------------------------- 1

Learning Competency --------------------------------- 1
Learning Objectives --------------------------------- 1

WHAT I KNOW ------------------------------------------------ 1-2

WHAT’S IN ------------------------------------------------ 2-3

WHAT’S NEW ------------------------------------------------ 3

WHAT IS IT ------------------------------------------------ 4-5

WHAT’S MORE ------------------------------------------------ 5-6

Task 1 ------------------------------------------------ 5
Task 2 ------------------------------------------------ 6

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED --------------------------------------- 6

WHAT I CAN DO ----------------------------------------------- 7

Task 3 ------------------------------------------------ 7
Task 4 ------------------------------------------------ 7-8

ASSESSMENT ------------------------------------------------ 9-10

GLOSSARY ------------------------------------------------ 11

ANSWER KEYS ------------------------------------------------ 12

REFERENCE LIST -------------------------------------------- 13

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 WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

Hi there! How have you been? I am sure that you are very
ready to learn something new.
This module is designed to help you recognize the parts of a
simple paragraph, and make a good and simple paragraph as
well. Basically, you will be interested and motivated to learn
because the activities provided here are clear and understandable
and suited to your needs and level of comprehension.
Enjoy learning!
Learning Competency:
Recognize the parts of a simple paragraph.

Learning Objectives:
At the end of the module, you should be able to:
1. Identify the parts of a simple paragraph;
2. Make a simple paragraph;
3. Demonstrate understanding on how to make a simple
paragraph.

4. and paragraphs
WHAT I KNOW

Direction: Read the paragraphs below. Identify the topic sentence

and supporting details of the paragraph. Write your answers in
your notebook.
A. Tree
A tree is a home to animals. Birds build their nests on
its branches. Bees make their hives in its holes. Rabbits live
underneath it. Animals stay with their families in the tree.

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Topic Sentence:
__________________________________________________________

Supporting Details:
1. _______________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________

B.
The Queen Bee

The queen bee is the most important member of the

hive. She is the ruler of the colony. She is typically used to
refer to an adult, mated female. Her job is to lay eggs. She
lays at least two thousand eggs every day.

Topic Sentence:
_________________________________________________________

Supporting Details:
1. _______________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________

WHAT’S IN

Directions: Read the following sentences. Box the subject

and underline the predicate.
Example: Everybody is excited for the class opening.

1. Education continues even if the country is facing the

COVID-19 pandemic.

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 2. Many parents decided to enrol their children to school.
3. Teachers are busy preparing the modules for the new
normal class setup.
4. DepEd leaders also ensure the safety of all teachers and
children in the school opening.

WHAT’S NEW

Direction: Read the selection below. Answer the questions that

follow in your notebook.
Bamboos

The bamboo is the giant of the grass family.

Some bamboos can grow as tall as trees.
They can grow in the lowlands or in rolling hills.
There are different kinds of bamboos.
Source: https://tinyurl.com/yatqb2zw

Comprehension Questions:
1. What are bamboos?______________________________________
2. Where do bamboos usually grow?________________________
3. What is the selection about?______________________________
4. Do we need to take care of the bamboos and other things in
the environment? Why? ___________________________________
___________________________________________________________

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 WHAT IS IT

The parts of a simple paragraph normally include:

 The Topic Sentence

o The topic sentence is usually the first sentence in a
paragraph. It is the most important sentence in the
paragraph. It is called the topic sentence because it tells
the reader what the topic of the paragraph is. It tells the
reader what he or she is going to read. It introduces the
main idea which will be supported by the rest of your
paragraph.

 The Supporting Details

o They come after the topic sentence. They tell more about
the main idea. They give the important details and
describe the main idea for better understanding.
Source: https://tinyurl.com/yypyrgmk
Example:
Spiders
Cecilia B. Corsino

Spiders are tiny animals that catch insects in different ways.

Some spiders spin silk webs to trap food. Such webs are sticky
that when an insect flies into one, it cannot escape. Some spiders
leap into the air to catch their prey, and float to the ground on a
dragline or silk thread. Some spiders use sheets of silk to wrap
their prey like mummies.

Source: English This Way 4, p. 290

From the given paragraph above, the encircled sentence is

the topic sentence which is the first sentence in the paragraph
while the underlined sentences are the supporting details that
describe how spiders catch food in different ways.

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 However, not at all times the topic sentence is the first
sentence of the paragraph. It can also be found at the middle or
at the end of the paragraph. Take this paragraph as an example.

Dogs help blind people find their way. Others help the
policemen solve a crime. They alarm the house owners when there
are strangers around. Dogs help people in a lot of ways.

The topic sentence is Dogs help people in a lot of ways,

which is the last sentence of the paragraph while the rest of the
sentences are the supporting details.

How to Write a Good Paragraph:

1. You must have a strong topic and supporting sentences that
express a common idea.
2. Use specific examples from the story, quotation or write in
your own words for the supporting details or sentences.
Source: https://tinyurl.com/y68exlyu

WHAT’S MORE

Task 1: Can You Recognize Me?

Direction: Identify the topic sentence and supporting details in
the following paragraph. Box the topic sentence and underline
the supporting details.

1.
Plants grow everywhere. Some grow in the pond.
Some grow in the ground. Others grow in rocky soil. Some
other plants grow in the branches of trees.

2. Sunlight helps us in many ways. It kills germs.

Proper amount of sunshine also give the skin a healthy
glow and help make it smooth and pliable. It elevates the
mood for most people, producing a sense of well-being. It
also helps the farmers dry their crops.
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3.
Birds fly with their wings. Fishes swim with their
fins. Dogs and cats walk with their feet. Animals move in
different ways.

Task 2: How far have you learned?

Answer the following questions.

1. What are the parts of a simple paragraph?

2. What part of the paragraph tells the topic or the main idea
of the paragraph?
3. What part of the paragraph support the topic sentence or
the main idea of the paragraph?
4. Where can we usually find the topic sentence of the
paragraph?
5. How can we make a good paragraph?

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

I have learned that ____________________________

I have realized that ____________________________

I will apply ___________________________________

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 WHAT I CAN DO

Task 3: Find My Topic!

Directions: Identify the topic of the given details. Choose your
answer in the box and write them in your notebook.

1. Anna 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.
a. Anna is an excellent student.
b. Anna is a helpful child.

2. The first Chinese brother could swallow the sea. The

second Chinese brother had an iron neck. The third Chinese
brother could stretch and stretch his legs. The fourth
Chinese brother could not be burned. And the fifth Chinese
brother could hold his breath indefinitely.
a. The five Chinese brothers lived with their mother in a
little house.
b. The five Chinese brothers possessed extraordinary
skills or qualities.

Task 4: Write Me Up!

Directions: Choose one of the topics and fill in the graphic

organizer by writing a topic sentence and three supporting
details. Do this in your notebook.

Topics: Games Movies Pet Food

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 Topic
Sentence
___________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________

Detail No. 1
___________________________________________
____________________________________________________.

Detail No. 2
___________________________________________
_____________________________________________________.

Detail No. 3
___________________________________________
_____________________________________________________.

Write a paragraph using the topic sentence and details you

wrote above.

___________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
______________.

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 ASSESSMENT

Directions: Identify the topic sentence and supporting details in

the following paragraph. Write your answer in your notebook.

1.
Honey Bees
Honey bees are insects about ¾ of an inch big.
They are reddish-brown and black with yellow stripes in the
abdomen. The head, legs, and antennae are black. Their
thorax is covered with thick pale hair.

Topic Sentence:
www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/honey-bee.htm
________________________________________________________________

Supporting Details:
1. _____________________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________________________

2.
Tarsier
The tarsier is one of the smallest primates; it is
no larger than an adult man’s hand. It has brown and gray
fur covering its body. Its hind legs and feet are elongated. It
has big round eyes.

Topic Sentence:
________________________________________________________________

Supporting Details:
1. _____________________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________________
3.______________________________________________________________

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3.

The Muslim children learn at an early age. They

learn the alphabet in Arabic. They learn the Koran, the holy
bible. They know the meaning of their holiday.

Topic Sentence:
________________________________________________________________

Supporting Details:
1. _____________________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________________________

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 GLOSSARY

The following terms used in this module are defined as follows:

Paragraph- consists of one or more sentences, deals with one

point or idea and usually begins in an indented line.

Sentence- a group of clauses or phrase that expresses a

complete thought and begins with a capital letter and concludes
with an appropriate punctuation mark.

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ANSWER KEY
WHAT I KNOW
A. Topic Sentence: A tree is a home to animals.
Supporting Details:
1. Birds build their nests on its branches.
2. Bees make their hives in its holes.
3. Rabbits live underneath it. Animals stay with their families in the tree.
B. Topic Sentence: The queen bee is the most important member of the hive.
Supporting Details:
1. She is the ruler of the colony.
2. She is typically used to refer to an adult, mated female.
3. Her job is to lay eggs.
4. She lays at least two thousands eggs every day.
WHAT’S NEW
1. Bamboos are the giant of the grass family.
2. They grow in lowlands or rolling hills.
3. There are different kinds of bamboos.
4. Answers may vary.
WHAT’S MORE
Task 1
1. Plants grow everywhere. Some grow in the pond. Some grow in the ground. Others grow in rocky soil. Some other plants
grow in the branches of trees.
2.Sunlight helps us in many ways. It kills germs. Proper amounts of sunshine also give the skin a healthy glow and help make
it smooth and pliable. It elevates the mood for most people, producing a sense of well-being. It also helps the farmers dry
their crops.
3. Birds fly with their wings. Fish swim with their fins. Dogs and cats walk with their feet. Animals move in different ways.
Task 2
1. Topic sentence and supporting sentences or details
2. topic sentence
3. supporting details
4. at the beginning of the paragraph or the first sentence of the paragraph
5. A good paragraph should have a strong topic and supporting sentences that express a common idea.
Task 3 1.A 2.B Task 4 Answers may vary
ASSESSMENT
1. Topic Sentence: Honey bees are insects about ¾ of an inch big.
Supporting Details:
1. They are reddish-brown and black with yellow stripes in the abdomen.
2. The head, legs, and antennae are black.
3. Their thorax is covered with thick pale hair.
2. Topic Sentence: The tarsier is one of the smallest primates; it is no larger than an adult man’s hand.
Supporting Details:
1. It has brown and gray fur covering its body.
2. Its hind legs and feet are elongated.
3. It has big round eyes.
3. Topic Sentence: The Muslim child learns at an early age.
Supporting Details:
1. They learn the alphabet in Arabic.
2. They learn the Koran, the holy bible.
3. They know the meaning of their holiday.
 REFERENCES

Learner’s Materials in English 4, page 154-156,162,176-177,

https://www.coursehero.com/file/12420912/The-3-Parts-of-a-
Paragraph/#:~:text=The%20Three%20Parts%20of%20a%20Parag
raph%3A%20Topic%20Sentences%2C%20Support%20Sentences,
paragraph%20is%20the%20supporting%20sentences%2

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