Good day, Grade 8

Prayer
do not forget our
classroom rules
let's have a little review
 introduction to

Quarter 4 Week 4
Composing Effective Paragraph
 what is our main agenda?
first Identify the structure of a paragraph

Develop a mastery in organizing details of a paragraph in terms of

second
elements of unity and coherence.

Display the value of being responsible in terms of their

third
individual contribution in group activities.

Integrates the value of displaying oneness and unity in

fourth
answering the group activities.
 I have a question...
have you experienced being misunderstood by others?
if yes, in what way?
Say something about me
The following sentences in the box are
not in their proper order. Rearrange
them according to what comes first.
Then give it a good title. You can use
this as a starting sentece – Airports
are crazy places. Now let’s walk
through the process of what to do
between the time you arrive at the
airport and leave for your
destination.
Airports are crazy places. Now let’s
walk through the process of what to
do between the time you arrive at the
airport and leave for your
destination
Next, hand over any luggage
and pass through airport
security gates.
Then, find your boarding
gate, board the plane and fly
to your destination.
First, check-in your flight.
Finally, upon arrival, pick up
all your bags and then you’re
on your way.
How do we write an
effective paragraph?
 Paragraphs

a group of fundamental
sentences purpose is to
building logical, well-
inform, give an
that talks blocks of text opinion, state fact
structured and
about one or documents clear.
or explain.
topic.
Parts of a Paragraph

Introduction

Body/supporting
sentences

Concluding Sentences
 Parts of a Paragraph
Introduction
• this is commonly known as the Topic Sentence.
• this can be found anywhere in the paragraph.

Parts of an introduction or topic sentence

Limited topic + verb
+ attitude, feeling idea opinion or point of view
 Parts of a Paragraph
Introduction
Parts of an introduction or topic sentence
Limited topic + verb
+ attitude, feeling idea opinion or point of view
Example:
Topic: Canada
Topic Sentence: There are three reasons why Canada is one
of the best countries of the world.
 Parts of a Paragraph
Body or the supporting sentences

• this is to elaborate the topic sentence.

• these may range from facts, examples or instances and
they answer the questions - who, what, where, why and
how.
 Parts of a Paragraph
Body or the supporting sentences
EXAMPLE:
Supporting Sentence #1 - First, Canada has an excellent healthcare
system.
Supporting Sentence #2 - Second, Canada has a high standard of
education.
Supporting Sentence #3 - Finally, Canada's cities are clean and
effeciently managed.
 Parts of a Paragraph
Concluding Sentence

• Is usually the last sentence of the paragraph.

• Restates the main idea.
• Is used to finish the paragraph or to prepare the reader for
the following paragraph.
 Parts of a Paragraph
Concluding Sentence
Example Concluding Sentence:

As a result, Canada is a desirable place to live.

For those reasons, Canada attracts a lot of immigrants.

Wouldn't you like to live there?

Canada is a great model for other countries to follow.

 Writing Global Statements
There are three reasons why Canada is one
of the best countries of the world.

First, Canada has an excellent healthcare

system.
Second, Canada has a high standard of education.
Finally, Canada's cities are clean and effeciently
managed.

As a result, Canada is a desirable place to live.

.
I have a question...
Which of the following examples cannot be used as a
topic sentence?

My hometown is famous for several amazing natural features.

There are two reasons why some people like to buy cars with
automatic transmissions and two reasons why other like to buy
cars with manual transmissions.

Clouds are white.

 Check this out!
Japan is the most amazing tourist destination. It
has pristine natural scenery, rugged mountains
pristine beaches and bamboo forests. For safety,
it has extremely low crime rate. They also offer
incredible food, their sushi are the best. The list
of reasons for you to come to Japan is simply
endless.
 Check this out!
Japan is the most amazing tourist destination . It
has pristine natural scenery, rugged mountains
pristine beaches and bamboo forests. For safety,
it has extremely low crime rate. They also offer
incredible food, their sushi are the best. The list
of reasons for you to come to Japan is simply
endless.
 ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS
ORGANIZATION UNITY COHERENCE

All sentences
are ordered and All sentences in All sites
structured to the paragraph have a clear
create a unified are related to and logical
and cohesive topic sentence. relation.
body of text.
 tell me...
A Paragraph is ____________________________________.

A topic sentence is _________________________________.

A supporting idea is _______________________________.

A concluding statement is ___________________________.

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 PASS THE PAPER TO YOUR...

Topic Sentence:_________ is our dream country.

STEP 1: As a group choose a country that you all want to

visit someday.
STEP 2: Think of what are the things that you could
possibly do in that country.
STEP 3: Write.
STEP 4: Pass the paper.
tell me what have you learned
A
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct term that pertains
to each statement. Write your answers on a 1/4 sheet of paper

1. It is a final statement leading to the end of the

paragraph. It summarizes the thought of the whole
paragraph.
A. Concluding sentence
B. Supporting Details
C. Physical Order
D. Topic Sentence
tell me what have you learned
2. This is where the topic is more elaborated.
A. Concluding sentence
B. Supporting Details
C. Physical Order
D. Topic Sentence

3. How many topics should a paragraph cover?

A. three
B. one
C. two to three
D. four
tell me what have you learned
4. Which of the following statements suits for
a concluding sentence?
A. Asia is one of the largest continents in the world
B. Philippines is part of Asia
C. There are many countries that constitutes the
Asian continent
D. All of the Asian countries have their unique and distinct
culture that shapes their identity.
 Concluding Activity
“WISH UPON A STAR”

Now, that you have filled up your knowledge bank, write a

paragraph entitled “WISH UPON A STAR” following the
correct structure and the key elements of an effective
paragraph. You may begin your paragraph this way.

If there’s life, there’s hope. Since elementary years, I’ve been

searching of…
until next time