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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII,CentralVisayas
DIVISION OF BOHOL

ENGLISH-GRADE 4

ACTIVITY SHEET

Week 1

Quarter: 1 Week: 1 Day: 1- 5 Activity No. 01

Competency: Recognize the parts of a simple paragraph

Objective: Identify the parts of a simple paragraph

Topic: Simple Parts of a Paragraph

Materials: Notebook,pen,Activity Sheets

References: MELC Grade4 Quarter 1 Week 1 page 185

(Datuin 2015)

Copyrights: For classroom instruction purposes only

CONCEPT NOTE

Parts of a Paragraph:
1. Topic sentence – this sentence tells the reader the main idea, or what the paragraph
will be about. It is usually the first sentence of the paragraph.

2. Supporting sentences or supporting details – include the information the reader

needs to know in order to understand the topic. Support the topic sentence.

3. Concluding sentence – is the last sentence in the paragraph. It repeats the topic
sentence in different words refers to the topic sentence and sump up the main
points or idea of the paragraph.

Example:
In the Farm
My vacation in the farm is perfect. The whole family stayed there for one
month. We helped in harvesting fruits. We also helped our mother in cooking our
food. I learned many things about cooking.

Topic sentence: My vacation in the farm is perfect.

Supporting sentences: 1. The whole family stayed there for one month.
2. We helped in harvesting fruits.
3. We also helped our mother in cooking our food.
Concluding sentence: I learned many things about cooking.
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Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VII,CentralVisayas
DIVISION OF BOHOL

ACTIVITY 1

Directions: Read the paragraph and know each part. Write your answer in your
paper or notebook.

A. Bamboos are the giants of the grass family. Some bamboos can grow as big as
trees. They can grow in the lowlands or in rolling hills. There are different kinds of
bamboos.

Topic sentence:_________________________________________

Supporting details: 1._________________________________________

2. _________________________________________

Concluding Sentence: ________________________________________

B. Birds are very light. Their bones are light, too. They have thin skulls. Even the
bones in their skulls are almost weightless. That is why birds can fly.

Answer the questions:

1. What is the topic sentence?______________________________________

2. What are sentences that support the main idea or topic?

1. _________________________________________________________

2. __________________________________________________________

3. What is the concluding sentence? _______________________________________

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Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VII,CentralVisayas
DIVISION OF BOHOL

ACTIVITY 2

Directions: Read the paragraph below and identify the topic sentence, supporting
and concluding sentences.

The warm weather allows me to play outside.I play under the sprinkles with my
brother.We run through the waters and scream each time! At night, I play hide and seek
with my friends.I usually hide behind a big bush.I usually hide behind a big bush. I love it
when the weather is warm!

Topic sentence: _______________________________________________

Supporting sentences: 1. _____________________________________________
2.______________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________

Concluding sentence: ________________________________________________

ACTIVITY 3

Directions: Rewrite and arrange the sentences to form a paragraph.Remember to

observe the rules in writing a paragraph

1. Begin the first word of a sentence with a capital letter.

2. Indent the first sentence in the paragraph.
3. Focus on one topic.
4. A paragraph is a group of sentences with a common idea.
5. End the sentence with correct punctuation mark.
6. Complete the paragraph with an ending sentence,which maybe an idea, a decision
or aconclusion.
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Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VII,CentralVisayas
DIVISION OF BOHOL

Prepared by:
Name: BRYAN A. ABARQUEZ School: MandaugGamay ES
Position/Designation: Master Teacher 1 District: Calape
Contact Number: 09066086953/508-6127 Email address: bryan.abarquez001@deped.gov.ph

Validated:

MARIFEL R. BERNALES
ESP III/Acting PSDS
Date: 7/24/2020
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Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VII,CentralVisayas
Answers DIVISION OF BOHOL

Activity 1

Topic sentence: Bamboos are the giants of the grass family

Supporting details: 1. Some bamboos can grow as big as trees.
2. They can grow in the lowlands or in rolling hills.
Concluding Sentence: There are different kinds of bamboos.

B. Answer the questions:

1. What is the topic sentence? Birds are very light.
2. What are sentences that support the main idea or topic?
1. Their bones are light, too
2. They have thin sculls.
3. Even the bones in their skulls are almost weightless.
What is the concluding sentence? That is why birds can fly._

Activity 2
Topic sentence: The warm weather allows me to play outside.

Supporting sentences: 1. I play under the sprinkles with my brother.

2. We run through the waters and scream each time!
3. At night , I play hide and seek with my friends.
4. I usually hide behind a big bush.

Concluding sentence: I love it when the weather is warm!

Activity 3

A paragraph is a group of sentences with a common idea. Indent the first sentence in the
paragraph. Focus on one topic. Begin the first word of a sentence with a capital letter.
Complete the paragraph with an ending sentence, which maybe an idea, a decision or a
conclusion. End the sentence with correct punctuation mark.