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ENGLISH
QUARTER 2
WEEK 6

Capsulized Self-Learning Empowerment Toolkit

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Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
Zamboanga City

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Written by: PATRICIA V. FEROLINO (T-II) Zamboanga NHS West (Lessons 1 & 2)
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CapSLET
Capsulized Self-Learning Empowerment Toolkit

SUBJECT &
ENGLISH 7 QUARTER 1 WEEK 6 DAY ___________________________________
GRADE/LEVEL dd/mm/yyyy

Recognizing topic sentence/ main idea & supporting details sequencing

TOPIC
events
Code:
Recognize main/key ideas
EN7LC-II-b-3.3:1
Note details, sequence, and relationship of ideas and
EN7VC-II-a-10.1
LEARNING events.
COMPETENCY Objectives:
* Identify main ideas/topic sentence and supporting
details in a paragraph.
* Arrange sentences in sequential order.

UNDERSTAND
Topic Title: Recognizing topic sentence/ main idea & supporting details, sequencing events

What is a paragraph? What comprises a paragraph?

A Paragraph is a group of sentences arranged in a clear logical order. Sentences in a paragraph may be
arranged to show time or sequence of events, may be arranged in order of importance, moving from
most important point to least important point or from least important to most important and from the
most general point to the most specific, or vice versa.
A paragraph has 3 basic parts:
• The Introduction introduces the topic.
• The Body presents ideas that support the topic
• The Conclusion ties up all the ideas presented.
A paragraph should be centered around one main idea creating a clear topic sentence. Usually, the first
sentence of the paragraph tells what the paragraph is all about. It is called the topic sentence which
serves to unify the contents of the paragraph. Everything that follows in the paragraph needs to relate
to the topic sentence.

The sentences that explain the topic sentence/main point are called supporting details. These details
may provide information to clarify, prove, or explain the main idea. It can be sentences containing facts,
descriptions, or examples.

Example of paragraph with topic sentence and supporting details

There are so many different things to see at the zoo. There are lions and tigers in outdoor fence.
Wild birds are flying in large, tree-filled cages. Also, a visitor at the zoo sees snakes and reptiles of
many different sizes. My favourite thing to see at the zoo is the monkey that swings on the trapeze in a
cage by the popcorn stand.

Discussion
➢ The first sentence is the topic sentence. It informs the reader that there are many things to see
at the zoo.

➢ The supporting details are all the things to see at the zoo, like lions, tigers, wild birds, snakes,
reptiles and monkeys. It is very important that all the supporting details refer back to the topic
sentence.

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In some paragraphs, transition words are used to help us understand the order of events that are
happening in the story.

Transition words:

first, next then lastly finally

eventually at last meanwhile in the meantime later
in the end suddenly the next day afterwards as soon as
one for all these another after all

The underlined words in the paragraph below are the transition words. They show the sequence of
events in the paragraph.

(Topic Sentence)
My last vacation was very fun. First, I went to the beach with my cousins. We surfed and
swam in the ocean. Then we went to my grandparents’ farm and rode a horse. Next, we
climbed a steep mountain. Finally, we came back home and rested. I had the best vacation
ever.

SAQ-1: Read the paragraph carefully. Then encircle the topic sentence, underline the supporting
details and box the conclusion.

Our library, is a very attractive place. The books are stacked in neat rows on bookshelves
arranged in parallel rows. The spaces between book cases are large enough to allow students to pass
easily and go from one case to another. The room is large, well-ventilated and well- lighted. We
can easily read the title of the books. The library is a popular place for students.

SAQ-2: Read the paragraph then underline the transition words used that show the relation
between sentences.

There are three reasons why I prefer to jog than play games and sports. One reason is that
jogging is a cheap. I can practice it anywhere at any time with no need for a ball or any other
equipment. Another reason why I prefer jogging is that it is friendly to my heart. I don’t have to
exhaust myself or do excessive efforts while jogging. Finally, I prefer jogging because it is safe. It
isn’t as risky as other sports such as gymnastics, racing, or horseback riding. For all these reasons,I
consider jogging as the best form of exercise.

Let’s Practice!

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct transition words to complete the paragraph. Then identify
the topic sentence.

My dog Yuki is so much fun to play with. 1. __________ (One reason, After all) he’s fun is because
he loves to play catch. What’s also fun is that he follows me around the garden with a toy and drops it
on my foot, so I will kick it. 2. _________ (Finally, Additionally), he can catch just about anything, but
his favorite thing to catch is Frisbee. 3.____________ (Suddenly, Finally), he loves it when I pretend,
I’m dead, and he runs over to lick my face. 4. ____________ (All these reasons, All of a sudden) show
why I really have fun playing with Yuki.

5. Topic sentence: _______________________________________

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REMEMBER
Key Points

A paragraph has 3 basic parts: Introduction, that introduces the topic, the body which presents ideas
that support the topic, and the conclusion which ties up all the ideas presented

➢ Topic sentence states the main idea. It usually appears in the first sentence.
➢ Supporting details expand the main idea. They come after the topic sentence, making up the
body of the paragraph. They give details to develop and support the main idea of the paragraph.
➢ Conclusion states or restates the main idea, summarizes the connections between the
information discussed in the body of the paragraph.
➢ All the sentences in the paragraph must be connected to the topic sentence (main idea).
➢ Transition words help connect or link ideas, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs.

TRY
Let’s see how much have you learned today!
Directions: Read the sentences carefully then arrange them in a correct sequence by writing numbers
1-7.

________A. The night before, he prepared his uniform to wear and laid them on the chair.
________B. Ghazzi was excited about his first day in school.
________C. Ghazzi left a note for his mom to make him sandwich for his snacks.
________D. In his backpack, he placed his new ball pen case, books and notebooks.
________E. Ghazzi lays still for 30 minutes wondering about the next day.
________F. After brushing his teeth, he set his alarm at 6:00 am and climbed into the bed.
________G. Finally, his eyes shut and he fell asleep with a smile on his face.

For further readings, you may access links below:

“Paragraphs” accessed June 26, 2020https://owl.purdue.edu>engagement

REFERENCE/S
“Topic Sentence and Supporting Details” accessed June 26, 2020
https://rasmussenlibanswer.com>faq

“Sequencing Events” accessed June 27, 2020 https://yoast.com>...>content

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