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Lesson 03

English Class
WITH MAAM MYDZ
Lesson For The Day

COMPOSING EFFECTIVE
PARAGRAPH
TASKS:

4.Compose an
1.Explain the 2.Identify the
basic structure of effective
essential a paragraph
paragraph
elements of a 3.Organize a
paragraph paragraph
ACTIVITY 1: Identify the topic sentence, supporting sentences, and concluding
sentence in the following paragraph.

The German shepherd, a breed dog that originated in Northern


Europe, performs many services fro people. Once used mainly
for herding sheep. German shepherds today help policemen in
tracing and capturing criminals. Also, these dogs often
function as guards in stores, factories, and private houses. As
seeing-eye-dogs, German shepherds have earned respect for
their keen, careful guiding of the blind. Intelligent and versatile,
German shepherds remain a popular breed of dog.
The German shepherd, a breed dog that originated in
Northern Europe, performs many services fro people. Once
used mainly for herding sheep. German shepherds today
help policemen in tracing and capturing criminals. Also,
these dogs often function as guards in stores, factories,
and private houses. As seeing-eye-dogs, German
shepherds have earned respect for their keen, careful
guiding of the blind. Intelligent and versatile, German
shepherds remain a popular breed of dog.
Topic sentence Topic Sentence - it is a
is usually in
complete sentence that
the first sentence of
a paragraph expresses the main idea of
the peragraph

Example:
Topic: Rats
Topic Sentence: Through the centuries, rats have
managed to survive all our efforts to destroy them.
Supporting Sentences - they give details about the
topic, provides information by citing an example,
evidence, relevant fact, reason, incident, and specific
information.

Example:
Supporting Sentence No. 1
We have poisoned and trapped them.
Supporting Sentence No. 2
We have fumigated, flooded, and burned them.
Supporting Sentence No. 3
Concluding Sentence - It signals the end of the
paragraph and reminds the reader of the main
idea.
It summarizes the main points or restates the
topic sentence in different words.

Example:
Concluding Sentence: Despite our efforts, these
enemies of ours continue to prove that they are the
most indestructible pests.
INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY: WRITE A 5-SENTENCE
PARAGRAPH ABOUT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING

A. HEALTHY FOODS
B. EXERCISE DAILY
C. MODULAR DISTANCE LEARNING
D. FACE-TO-FACE LEARNING
FOLLOW THIS FORMAT:

TOPIC SENTENCE (SENTENCE 1)

SUPPORTING DETAILS (SENTENCE 2,3,4)

COCLUDING SENTENCE (SENTENCE 5)


Thank You
SEE YOU NEXT TIME

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