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English
Quarter 4 – Module 4:
Composing Effective Paragraphs

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English – Grade 8
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 4 – Module 4: Composing Effective Paragraphs
First Edition, 2020

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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the English 8 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Composing

Effective Paragraphs!
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

This contains helpful tips or strategies
that will help you in guiding the
learners.

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.

For the learner:

Welcome to the English 8 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Composing

Effective Paragraphs!
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.

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 What I Need to Know

This module will assist you in encouraging the learners to share their personal
experiences, feelings and emotions in composing effective paragraphs.
Please help the learners in sharing their ideas and knowledge from their experiences
so that there will be collaboration and learning will be easy.
Answers are written at the back of this module. Inculcate to the learners the value of
honesty while answering this module.
For the learner
Paragraph writing is an essential skill. Some may know it already by instinct, while
others need additional support. A well-structured paragraph is the foundation of great writing.
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
1. define a paragraph;
2. identify the three key parts of a paragraph;
3. recognize the qualities of an effective paragraph; and
4. compose effective paragraphs.

What I Know
Identify the letter of the correct answer. Write the letter of the correct answers on your
answer sheet.
1. Supporting sentences are NOT used to:
A. start a new paragraph
B. support the topic sentence
C. focus on the main idea in a paragraph
D. include facts and details and examples that support the topic
2. What are the main parts of a paragraph?
A. Topic Sentence, Outline, Summary
B. Supporting Details, Outline, Thesis Statement
C. Topic Sentence, Thesis Statement, Concluding Paragraph
D. Topic Sentence, Supporting Details, and Concluding Paragraph
3. Which statement about paragraph is NOT True?
A. A paragraph is a group of sentences organized around a central topic.
B. Paragraphs are comprised of sentences, but not random sentences.
C. The cardinal rule of paragraph writing is not to focus on one idea.
D. Good paragraphs are made up of a series of good sentences.

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4. Which is NOT a quality of an effective paragraph
A. Coherence C. Order
B. Factual D. Unity
5. People do it everyday. They log on to their favorite website and browse for hours,
checking out bargains. They dump every possible wish into their shopping carts, knowing
they can cast each one aside before they finalize their purchases. On the way, they may
enter a sweepstakes in the hopes of winning a trip to Boracay Island, or maybe even a
new SUV. And then, when they have decided on their purchases, they enter private
information without giving it a thought. With a keystroke, they release their personal data
into what may or may not be a secure zone. Despite what much of the public believes,
internet shopping is not safe.
What is the topic sentence?
A. People do it everyday.
B. Despite what much of the public believes, internet shopping is not safe.
C. They log on to their favorite website and browse for hours, checking out bargains.
D. With a keystroke, they release their personal data into what may or may not be a
secure zone.

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Lesson
Composing Effective
1 Paragraph
A paragraph should be unified, coherent, and well developed. Paragraphs are unified
around a main point and all sentences in the paragraph should clearly relate to that point in
some way. The paragraph's main idea should be supported with specific information that
develops or discusses the main idea in greater detail.

What’s In

A. Read the following sentences about synthesizing information. Write the letter of your
answer on your answer sheet.

1. Which of the following is not considered when synthesizing sources?

A. Cite your sources. C. Carefully formulate your thesis.
B. Support your evidence. D. Summarize gathered information.
2. What is synthesizing written information?
A. It is summarizing the work of one source.
B. It is comparing and contrasting your idea with other ideas.
C. It is regurgitating the same idea from an individual source.
D. It is using two or more sources and blending them together into one new idea.
3. Why is synthesizing research important?
A. Synthesizing limits a topic for a deeper understanding of it.
B. Synthesizing enhances writers‟ skills in developing research.
C. Various sources prove that the topic is popular and can be studied.
D. Synthesis integrates information from two or more sources to demonstrate how the
research works together.
4. What must be done when synthesizing?
A. Use only information from prominent writers.
B. Arrange information according to date of publication.
C. Identify only the topic sentences and tie them together.
D. Look at what two or more writers say about the same topic.

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5. Which of these statements is not true about synthesizing?
A. Primary and secondary sources must support main ideas and supporting details.
B. You are usually expected to rely on a single source and come up with your own point
of view.
C. Sources should be blended within your paper and quotations should never just be
dropped in a text.
D. Construct the body paragraphs by acknowledging different sources and highlights
where you can draw other conclusions.

Notes to the Teacher

The teacher must consider the prerequisite skills needed in the
development of this competency including the schema or background
knowledge which may reinforce learning. This module will help the
learners bridge the gap of learning to attain mastery of the lesson in its
spiral progression.

What’s New

Read the short passage below. Then, answer the questions that follow. Write your answers on
your answer sheet.
The Wright Brothers
When you hear a plane fly overhead, it may not seem like a big deal, but just over 100
years ago, airplanes were a novel idea.
Wilbur Wright was born on April 16, 1867. On August 19, 1871, his little brother
Orville Wright was born. The pair paved the way for human flight.
When the two boys were young, their father brought home a toy “helicopter” for
Orville and Wilbur. The foot-long toy was made of paper bamboo, cork, and a rubber band.
When the toy broke, Wilbur and Orville built their own. Building the toy interested them in
flying.
The two boys opened a bicycle shop in 1892, but still remained interested in aviation.
Wilbur began creating plans based on observations of birds and the work of other scientists.
The Wright Brothers began testing their theories about flight with kites. Finally, the brothers

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traveled from Ohio to Kitty Hawk Carolina because the wind would be perfect for testing
their new glider. On December 17, 1903, Orville piloted the Wright Flyer to the world‟s first
controlled, powered human flight. Orville and Wilbur Wright proved that humans could fly in
airplanes!
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/194006696424870566/
Comprehension Questions:
1. Who piloted the first successful flight?
2. What spurred the Wright‟s interest in flight?
3. Where did they test their new glider?
4. Why did they take the glider to the Kitty Hawk?
5. How did Wilbur get ideas for his plans?
6. What was the significance of the Wright Brothers inventions especially in the field of
transportation?
7. How did the author develop the topic?
8. What supporting details were used to develop it?

What Is It

What is a paragraph?
Paragraphs are composed of sentences, but not random sentences. A paragraph is a
group of sentences organized around a central topic. In fact, the cardinal rule of paragraph
writing is to focus on one idea. A solidly written paragraph takes its readers on a clear path,
Master the paragraph, and you‟ll be on your way to writing “gold-star” essays, term papers,
and stories.
Good paragraphs are made up of a series of good sentences. Paragraphs also provide
structure and flow to your text. In addition to that, effective paragraphs are not only unified,
they are fully developed, which means that they don‟t leave any insignificant questions in
readers‟ minds.
Parts of a Paragraph
A basic paragraph structure usually consists of five sentences or more. The topic
sentence, three supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence.
1. Topic Sentence
The topic sentence is often the first sentence in a paragraph. It introduces the main
idea. A good topic sentence summarizes the main idea of the paragraph. This informs the
reader what the paragraph will be about. However, the topic sentence may also be found at
the middle where it functions as a transition sentence or at the end of the paragraphs where it
summarizes the previous details

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Example:
Parents can help their children be successful in school by encouraging them. Since
children usually enjoy playing games instead of studying their boring lessons, parents have to
take responsibility to monitor their study and to remind them to do their homework at home
after school. Parents should also encourage their children to study by buying story books with
pictures, or they can buy textbooks or videos that help children learn to spell or read. But the
best way to encourage children to study efficiently is it to reward them when they get an “A.”
As a child, I experienced this. My parents gave me gift if I had studied well. I was very
excited. So, if parents really want their children to succeed in school, they need to pay
attention to their children‟s studies and encourage them.
https://www.slideshare.net/sushantan94/topic-sentence-supporting-details
2. Body or Supporting Details/ Sentences
Supporting details come after the topic sentence, making up the body of a paragraph.
They give details to develop and support the main idea of the paragraph. They should give
supporting facts, details, and examples.
Example:
Parents can help their children be successful in school by encouraging them. Since
children usually enjoy playing games instead of studying their boring lessons, parents have to
take responsibility to monitor their study and to remind them to do their homework at home
after school. Parents should also encourage their children to study by buying story books with
pictures, or they can buy textbooks or videos that help children learn to spell or read. But the
best way to encourage children to study efficiently is it to reward them when they get an “A.”
As a child, I experienced this. My parents gave me gift if I had studied well. I was very
excited. So, if parents really want their children to succeed in school, they need to pay
attention to their children‟s studies and encourage them.
3. Conclusion or Closing Sentence
The closing sentence is the last sentence in a paragraph. It restates the main idea of
your paragraph. In writing conclusions, restate the main idea of the paragraph using different
words.
Example:
Parents can help their children be successful in school by encouraging them. Since
children usually enjoy playing games instead of studying their boring lessons, parents have to
take responsibility to monitor their study and to remind them to do their homework at home
after school. Parents should also encourage their children to study by buying story books with
pictures, or they can buy textbooks or videos that help children learn to spell or read. But the
best way to encourage children to study efficiently is it to reward them when they get an “A.”
As a child, I experienced this. My parents gave me gift if I had studied well. I was very
excited. So, if parents really want their children to succeed in school, they need to pay
attention to their children‟s studies and encourage them.

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 In order to write a good paragraph, students need to understand the four essential
elements of paragraph writing and how each element contributes to the whole. But the secrets
to paragraph writing lay in four essential elements, which when used correctly, can make an
okay paragraph into a great paragraph. The four elements essential to good paragraph writing
are: unity, order, coherence, and completeness.
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The following is the graphic representation of the structure of a paragraph.
Paragraph Structure Graphic Organizer
Topic Sentence
(main Idea + Personal Opinion)
Body
Supporting Sentence 1
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Supporting Sentence 2
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Supporting Sentence 3
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Conclusion
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
https://opentextbc.ca/writingforsuccess/chapter/chapter-3-putting-ideas-into-your-own-
words-and-paragraphs/

Four Elements of an Effective Paragraph

1. Unity
Unity is the most important characteristic of a good paragraph. It defines that all
sentences in a paragraph should speak about one single idea or one main subject. Unity in a
paragraph begins with the topic sentence. Every paragraph has one single, controlling idea
that is expressed in its topic sentence, which is typically the first sentence of the paragraph. A
paragraph is unified around this main idea, with the supporting sentences providing detail and
discussion. In order to write a good topic sentence, think about your theme and all the points
you want to make. Decide which point drives the rest, and then write it as your topic
sentence.

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Example:
For my family, Sunday is undoubtedly the best day of the week. We get home from
church around 12:30. After a late lunch the day seems to stretch before us unendingly.
Usually, my brothers and I leaf through the extra-thick Sunday paper (with full-color
comics!) for a while, and then postpone our homework, choosing to nap or go for a ride
instead. Occasionally, there‟s an old movie worth watching on television, or at least a golf
tournament, which my dad snores through on the recliner in our warm living room. And, of
course, it‟s always nice just to sit in the shade with a Coke or lemonade while the afternoon
floats by.
As shown in the sample paragraph, all supporting details work together to develop the
topic sentence.
2. Order
Order refers to the way you organize your supporting sentences. Whether you choose
chronological order, order of importance, or another logical presentation of detail, a solid
paragraph always has a definite organization. In a well-ordered paragraph, the reader follows
along easily, aided by the pattern you‟ve established. Order helps the reader grasp your
meaning and avoid confusion.
Evidently, in the given model paragraph above, order is achieved through the use of
chronological sequence of ideas.
3. Coherence
Coherence is the quality that makes your writing understandable. Sentences within a
paragraph need to connect to each other and work together as a whole. One of the best ways
to achieve coherency is to use transition words. These words create bridges from one
sentence to the next. You can use transition words that show order (first, second, third);
spatial relationships (above, below) or logic (furthermore, in addition, in fact). Also, in
writing a paragraph, using a consistent verb tense and point of view are important ingredients
for coherency.
Example:
For my family, Sunday is undoubtedly the best day of the week. We get home from
church around 12:30. After a late lunch the day seems to stretch before us unendingly.
Usually, my brothers and I leaf through the extra-thick Sunday paper (with full-color
comics!) for a while, and then postpone our homework, choosing to nap or go for a ride
instead. Occasionally, there‟s an old movie worth watching on television, or at least a golf
tournament, which my dad snores through on the recliner in our warm living room. And, of
course, it‟s always nice just to sit in the shade with a Coke or lemonade while the afternoon
floats by.
In the given paragraph under unity coherence was achieved through the use of
transition words like after, usually, and occasionally.

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4. Completeness
Completeness means a paragraph is well-developed. If all sentences clearly and
sufficiently support the main idea, then your paragraph is complete. If there are not enough
sentences or enough information to prove your thesis, then the paragraph is incomplete.
Usually three supporting sentences, in addition to a topic sentence and concluding sentence,
are needed for a paragraph to be complete. The concluding sentence or last sentence of the
paragraph should summarize your main idea by reinforcing your topic sentence.
https://www.time4writing.com/writing-resources/paragraph-writing-secrets/

What’s More

Independent Activity 1

Write T if the statement is correct and F if incorrect. Do this in your answer sheet.
_____1. A good paragraph contains three distinct components: a topic sentence, supporting
sentence, and concluding sentence.
_____2. Supporting sentences help explain, prove, or enhance the topic sentence by offering
facts, reasons, statistics, quotations, or examples.
_____ 3. Transitional words and phrases help organize ideas in a paragraph and show how
these ideas relate to one another.
_____4. The supporting sentences in a paragraph provide details about the topic sentence.
_____5. Supporting sentences summarize the key points in a paragraph and reiterate the
main idea without repeating it word for word.
_____6. It is not necessary to use transition words and phrases to connect
supporting sentences.
_____7. The secrets to paragraph writing lay in three essential elements.
_____8. Paragraphs are composed of sentences, with random sentences
_____9. If all sentences clearly and sufficiently support the main idea, then your paragraph
is complete.
_____10. An effective concluding paragraph provides satisfaction to readers and a sense
of closure.

Independent Assessment 1
Read the paragraph carefully. Identify the parts of paragraph. Write A for topic sentence, B
for supporting sentence and C for concluding sentence. Write your answers on your answer
sheet.

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A.
1. Play is usually associated with children. (2) Many people consider it to be a waste of
time and as something unproductive. (3) In fact, in early years of one‟s life, play plays
an important role in the process of learning. (4) Children should be provided with
opportunities to play. (5) For children play is another way to observe, participate
and learn.
1. __________ 4. __________
2. __________ 5. __________
3. __________

B.
1. Morning walk is a simple but excellent exercise. (2) It enhances the flow of oxygen in
blood and relieves us of a lot of stress. (3) It helps us to get rid of laziness and also
induces good sleep in the night. (4) Another additional benefit is that morning walk
exposes us to fresh air which keeps us in touch with nature. (5)Thus morning walk
does a lot of good to us.
1. __________ 4. __________
2. __________ 5. __________
3. __________

Independent Activity 2
Arrange the following sentences from A-E to form a logical sequence & to construct a
coherent paragraph.
_____ Whatever the reasons may be, the effects are disastrous leading to both physical and
mental ailments like insomnia, hypertension and nervous breakdown etc.
_____ According to psychologists it is the result of fear due to inexperience, deprivation,
isolation and feeling of inferiority among them.
_____ It is a matter of grave concern that „stress‟ or „mental pressure‟ has emerged as a
deadly and silent killer for teenagers of the day.
_____ In order to prevent these catastrophic diseases, children need to be taught to „de-stress
themselves‟ through meditation or cultural activities and this will inculcate feelings of
self confidence in them and inspire them to face the realities of life in a better way.
_____ If they are observed closely, this all owes to undue pressure on their mind due to
unhealthy competitions and sky rocketing expectations of their parents and teachers
from them.
B.
_____ With the passage of time, vices become more apparent and virtues become objects of
jealousy and envy, thereby causing contempt and hatred in the hearts of each other.
_____They become familiar with not only strengths but also weaknesses of each other‟s
characters.

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_____Generally people think that familiarity should breed love, mutual understanding and
tolerance.
_____They expect that coming together of two persons should bring them closer and forge
the bond of kinship between them.
_____ But when two persons come closer, they come to know not only strengths but also,
weaknesses of each other‟s character.

Independent Assessment 2
Read and analyze the following passage. Then answer the questions that follow. Write your
answers on your answer sheet.
Everyone should be required to take a course in first aid. For example, the need to
administer artificial respiration may arise when a friend or relative drowns in the lake at a
school celebration or a family picnic. Or, for instance, a buddy might fracture an ankle or be
bitten by a rattlesnake on a camping trip, requiring help. Also, it is often helpful to know how
to treat a burn from a gas stove or a smoldering fireplace since such injuries occur frequently.
Moreover, it is common to become involved in an auto accident with passengers suffering
from shock; clearly, the injured would benefit from quick, simple medical assistance.
Nevertheless, very few people take the time to learn the simple rules of first aid. As a result,
many people, injured or ill, endure more pain than necessary. Therefore, everyone should
take a first aid course.
1. Identify the topic sentence.
____________________________________________________________________.
2. List down all the transitional words used to show coherence and order? __________,
__________, __________, __________, __________, __________, and __________.
3. List down two (2) supporting sentences.
a. __________________________________________________________________.
b. __________________________________________________________________.

Independent Activity 3

Read and carefully analyze the following paragraphs. Then write appropriate topic sentence
for each one. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

1. Crocodiles are grayish green.

Crocodiles have triangular snout.
Alligators like fresh water.
Alligators have a rounded snout.
The fourth tooth is exposed on a crocodile when their mouth is closed.
Topic Sentence: __________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

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2. You need to exercise daily.
You need to eat variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Water is important.
Calcium is found in a variety of foods other than milk.
Topic sentence: __________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3. Butterflies lay their eggs on leaves.
Then, the eggs hatch into small larvae.
The larvae grow and turn into caterpillars.
The caterpillars spin a chrysalis or cocoon.
Topic sentence: __________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

Independent Assessment 3
Complete the following passages by writing 3-5 supporting details using the given topic
sentences. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

1. Exercising three times a week is the only way to maintain good physical health.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
2. There are many ways to keep ourselves from being infected with COVID-19.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

What I Have Lear ned

Read and analyze the following statements about the lesson discuss. Write Fact if the
statement is True and Bluff if it is not. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
_____1. Good topic sentences contain both a main idea and a controlling idea which are
clear and easy to follow, use engaging vocabulary, and provide an accurate
indication of what will follow in the rest of the paragraph.
_____2. A good topic sentence tells the reader exactly what the rest of the paragraph will be
about.
_____3. Closing sentence help explain, prove, or enhance the topic sentence.
_____4. A topic sentence purpose is to express a main idea combined with the writer‟s
attitude about the subject.

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_____5. Composing an effective paragraph requires a method similar to building a house
like if you do not arrange them in the correct order, then the final product will not
hold together very well.
_____6. Supporting details is also refer to topic sentence.
_____7. Closing sentence restates the main idea of a paragraph.

_____8. In restating the main idea of the paragraph, we need to use different words.
_____9.All of the sentences in a single paragraph should be related to a single controlling
idea.

_____10. Sentences within a paragraph need to connect to each other and work together as a
whole.

What I Can Do

Using a Paragraph Structure Graphic Organizer, write a short paragraph giving advice to a
classmate on any of the following situations.
Topic: Stay fit and healthy
Topic Sentence
(main Idea + Personal Opinion)
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Body
Supporting Sentence 1
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Supporting Sentence 2
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Supporting Sentence 3
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Conclusion
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

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 Assessment
A. Read and analyze the following statements. Then write the letter of the correct answers on
your answer sheet. Find the topic sentence.
All insects have three main body parts: the head, the thorax, and the abdomen. The
head has a pair of antennae, and a pair of compound eyes. The thorax is the middle region of
the body, and it bears the legs and wings. The abdomen contains many body organs, such as
the heart, respiratory system, digestive system and reproductive system. Even though there
are many different sizes, shapes, and colors of insects, they all have the same body.
1. What is the topic sentence?
A. The thorax is the middle region of the body.
B. The abdomen contains many body organs.
C. All insects have three main body parts: the head, the thorax, and the abdomen.
D. The head has a pair of antennae, and a pair of compound eyes.
2. Which statement does not support the topic sentence?
A. The head has a pair of antennae.
B. All insects have three main body parts.
C. The abdomen contains many body organs.
D. The thorax is the middle region of the body.

Parents can help their children succeed in school by getting involved in their studies.
They should get to know their children‟s teachers by attending school activities as often as
possible. They should also talk about what their children are learning in school.
Another good idea is to look over children‟s homework before they hand it in and help them
with any questions or problems.
3. Which of the following is the appropriate concluding sentence?
A. By doing these relatively simple things, parents can make a huge difference.
B. Parents must get involved in their children‟s studies if they want them to succeed.
C. In short, parents need to be engaged in their child‟s studies in order to ensure success.
D. These are just a few ways parents can be part of their child‟s education, and the child
is sure to benefit.
(1) Exercise is really good for one‟s physical and mental health. (2) It is proven that
aerobic exercise is good for the heart, which is very important to overall health. (3) I used to
run every day, but now I go to dance classes to get my aerobic exercise. (4) Strength training
is important for maintaining muscle mass and improving bone density. (5) Both muscle mass
and bone density can decrease as we age, so improving them through strength training is
important. (6) My grandmother broke a hip last year because her bones were so fragile. (7)
All kinds of exercise have been shown to relieve depression, anxiety, and stress.
4. Which sentence do not support the topic sentence?
A. Sentences 1 and 3 C. Sentences 2 and 6
B. Sentences 1 and 7 D. Sentences 3 and 6

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 Exercise is really good for one‟s physical and mental health. First, it is proven that
aerobic exercise is good for the heart, which is very important to overall health. Second,
strength training is important for maintaining muscle mass and improving bone density. Both
muscle mass and bone density can decrease as we age, so improving them through strength
training is important. Finally, all kinds of exercise have been shown to relieve depression,
anxiety, and stress.
5. What transitional words were used in the passage?
A. First, Second, Both, Finally
B. First, Exercise, Training, Finally
C. Exercise, Muscle, Strength, Training
D. Physical and mental health, Muscle mass, Bone density, depression, anxiety and stress

B. Choose one of the topics below and compose a five (5) or more paragraphs containing a
topic sentence, three (3) or more supporting details and concluding statement. Do this on
your answer sheet.
1. Studying at home 4. Learning is not Scary
2. Online Shopping 5. Loving yourself
3. Giant Lantern Festival
Rubric in Rating the Paragraph:

1 2 3 4 Points
Topic sentence  Topic sentence  Topic sentence  Topic  Clear topic
unclear unclear sentence sentence
 Incorrectly  Incorrectly unclear OR  Correctly
placed placed  Incorrectly placed
 Not reworded in  Reworded in placed  Reworded in
closing sentence closing sentence  Reworded in closing
closing sentence
sentence
Supporting  No supporting  One supporting  Two  Three or more
Details details that relate details that relate supporting supporting
to the main idea to the main idea details that details that
relate to the relate to the
main idea main idea
Organization  Details are not in  Some details are  Details are in  Details are in
logical or not in logical logical order logical order
expected order order  Order makes  Order keeps
 Reader is writing less the reader
distracted interesting interested

Mechanics &  Six or more  Three to five One to two No errors in

Grammar punctuations, punctuations, punctuations, punctuations,
capitalization, capitalization, capitalization, and capitalization, and
and spelling and spelling spelling errors spelling
errors errors
Legibility  Writing is not  Writing is not  Marginally  Readable
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After getting through all the activities min this module, you are now ready to perform the last
task. Following the GRASP format (Goal, Role, Activity, Standard, and Product) accomplish
the activity below.
Goal:
• Write a five or more-paragraph composition, either an editorial or news article, on the
effects of COVID-19 pandemic in the education sector for publication in your school
paper. The article should follow all guidelines in writing effective paragraphs
Role:
• You are a contributor/member of your school publication staff tasked to write an
article about the effects of COVID-19 pandemic in the education sector.
Audience:
• You need to inform your readers who are the students, parents and school
administrators on the effects of COVID-19 pandemic in the education sector.
Situation:
• You are a member of your school paper staff who would like to inform and call to
action students, parents, and school administrators to work cooperatively towards the
effective delivery of learning in the new normal education.
Product/ Performance:
• You need to write a five-or-more paragraph article (either an editorial or news article)
on the effects of COVID-19 pandemic in the education sector. If the article is an
editorial, it must present your opinion and convince or persuade the readers to take
actions on the issue or topic. However, if it is a news article, it must present valid and
reliable facts
Standard:
• Your work shall be rated using a given rubric. Please refer to the rubric presented
under the assessment part

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What I Know What’s New What's More
1. D 1. Wilbur and Orville Wright Independent Activity 1
2. D 2. Answer may vary 1. T
3. C 3. Kitty Hawk, Carolina 2. T
4. B 4. Because the wind there is 3. T
5. B perfect for testing their new 4. T
glider 5. F
5. based on observations 6. F
What’s In
6. Answers may vary 7. F
1. D 7. Answers may vary 8. F
2. D 8. Answers may vary 9. T
3. D 10. T
4. D
5. B
What’s More What's More What's More
Independent Assessment 1
Independent Activity 2 Independent Assessment 2
I II.
A. 1. C 1. D 1. Everyone should be
1. A 2. B 2. C required to take a
2. B 3. E 3. E course in first aid.
3. B 4. A 4. A 2. For example, for
4. B 5. D 5. B instance, Also,
5. C Moreover,
What I Can Do Nevertheless, As a
Answers may vary. result, Therefore
B. 3. Second to the last
1. A Additional Activity sentences are
2. B Answers may vary. supporting sentences
3. B
4. B
5. C
What's More What' I Have Learned Assessment
Independent Activity 3 1. Fact A.
Possible answers: 2. Fact 1. C
1. Alligators and 3. Bluff 2. B
crocodiles have much 4. Fact 3. B
in common, they also 5. Fact 4. D
have many differences 6. Bluff 5. A
2. In order to be healthy, 7. Fact
you need to live a 8. Fact
healthy lifestyle. 9. Fact B. Answers may vary
10. Fact
Independent Assessment 3
Answers may vary
Answer Key
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