The document discusses distinguishing between general and specific statements. A general statement is the main idea that is supported by specific details. Supporting details provide specific information like facts, examples, reasons, or statistics to reinforce the general statement. The general statement can be identified by asking what the key point or what the text is about.

3. define general statement and
supporting statements
distinguish general statement from
specific statements in a text
work actively and cooperatively in a
group
cite textual evidence to support
general statements

5. WORD FIESTA!

6. 1.The restaurant ads
will entice you to buy
their crispy
chicken.
a. to take out a
will entice you
to buy
substance from
2. The street food
sold near our school
is awesome.
3. They extracted
the juice from the
lemon.
b. to attract
c. extremely
good

7. Process questions:
1. What does this text mainly talk about?
2. What is the famous sauce in our country?
3. What are the different sauce mentioned in the
text? What food do you think will be the perfect
match for this sauce? Do you agree?
4. Which do you think tastes delicious on all
kinds of food? Do you agree?

8. 1. Some of the famous sauce from our country.
2. Bagoong is a famous sauce in our country.
3. Cebu’s lechon sauce is also a sauce to
remember.
4. Patis or fish sauce is the trademark of the
Filipinos when it comes to sauce.
5. Latik is a syrup made from coconut used as a
sauce for suman.

9. Filipinos have a unique taste most
especially in the food that they eat.
Bagoong is a famous
sauce in our
country.
Cebu’s lechon sauce
is also a sauce
to remember.
Patis or fish sauce is
the trademark of the
Filipinos when it comes
to sauce.

10. Statements are classified as general
and specific.
General Statement is a main idea that is
supported by specific statements or
details. The main idea can be identified
by asking:
What key point does the author want
me to know about the topic?
Who is this all about?
What is this text all about?

11. Supporting Statement are the details or
small ideas that reinforce the main idea
or the general statement. Supporting
details are specific information such as
facts, examples, reasons, facts or
statistics that elaborate or explain about
the general statement or main idea.
Specific statements answer the who,
what, where, when and why about the
topic.

12. 1. Bantay, my dog is fun to play
with. It follows me around the
house with a toy and drops it on
my foot. It can catch just about
anything.
General Statement: Bantay, my dog is fun to play
with.
Specific Statement/s: It follows me around the house
with a toy and drops it on my foot. It can catch just
about anything.

13. 2. We need water for drinking, cooking,
bathing, cleaning, and watering the
plants. Water has many uses.
General Statement: Water has many uses.
Specific Statement/s: We need water for drinking,
cooking, bathing, cleaning, and watering the
plants.

16. How does general statement differ from
supporting details?
Where can we usually find the general
statement?
Why is it important to know how to distinguish
general statement and supporting details in reading
selections?

17. Assessment
I. Read and distinguish the following underlined sentences as
either general statement or specific statement.
1. It is not hard to understand why he failed. He was naturally
lazy and would not exert effort to study his lesson.
2. We have many delicious dishes from different parts of
Luzon. From the Central Luzon comes paksiw, milkfish
cooked in vinegar and ginger with a dash of salt.

18. 3. When family conflicts arise as a result of divorce, adolescent
suffer. During the first year, these young people may be
depressed due to conflicts between the custodial and non-
custodial parents.
4. My hometown is famous for several amazing natural
features. First, it is noted for the Malumpati Cold spring for its
cold and clear freshwater.
5. Dogs are in many ways like human beings. When we like
people, we smile with them; dogs wag their tails to express
their liking for others.

19. II. Read the selection and identify the general statement or the
main idea and the supporting statements. Use a graphic
organizer to present your work. (5 pts)
Text:
Exercise is crucial in our lives. Doctors recommend
we exercise at least two ties a week. Exercise does not
necessarily need to be done in the gym; it can consist of an
outdoor walk or ride a bike. It not only controls weight, but it
combats many health conditions and diseases. Another added
benefit of exercise is its mood boosting qualities.