8. EN7WC-I-e-2.8.1: Recognize the parts
of a simple paragraph.
At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:
Objectives
EN7WC-I-d-4.3:
Identify basic features and kinds of paragraph.
10. A. Each of them has a dream that they want
to achieve.
B. Some wants to become an educator.
C. The Grade 7 curriculum is consist of 110
students.
D. Despite differences in their dreams, all of
them meet at a single goal which is to
become successful.
E. Others want to become a police officer,
army, nurse, doctor, artist, and lawyer.
11. The Grade 7 curriculum is consist of
110 students. Each of them has a dream
that they want to achieve. Some wants to
become an educator. Others want to
become a police officer, army, nurse,
doctor, artist, and lawyer. Despite
differences in their dreams, all of them
meet at a single goal which is to become
successful.
15. 1. UNITY
It means oneness of idea.
A good paragraph possesses unity
when all the sentences develop the
main idea.
16. The Grade 7 curriculum is consist of
110 students. Each of them has a dream
that they want to achieve. Some wants to
become an educator. Others want to
become a police officer, army, nurse,
doctor, artist, and lawyer. Despite
differences in their dreams, all of them
meet at a single goal which is to become
successful.
18. The Grade 7 curriculum is consist of
110 students. Each of them has a dream
that they want to achieve. Some wants to
become an educator. Others want to
become a police officer, army, nurse,
doctor, artist, and lawyer. Despite
differences in their dreams, all of them
meet at a single goal which is to become
successful.
19. 3. COHERENCE
The word coherence is derived from
“cohere” literally means “to hold
together”.
It means that the ideas or sentences in
a paragraph are in order or have logical
connection.
20. Example:
Here is the perfect system for cleaning
your room. First, move all of the items that
do not have a proper place to the center of
the room. Take out all of the trash, and place
all of the dirty dishes in the kitchen sink. Now
find a location for each of the items you had
placed in the center of the room.
21. The Grade 7 curriculum is consist of
110 students. Each of them has a dream
that they want to achieve. Some wants to
become an educator. Others want to
become a police officer, army, nurse,
doctor, artist, and lawyer. Despite
differences in their dreams, all of them
meet at a single goal which is to become
successful.
22. 4. EMPHASIS/ORDER
The important ideas are made stand.
It is very important that the main
points of the writer should be evident
inside the paragraph.
23. The Grade 7 curriculum is consist of
110 students. Each of them has a dream
that they want to achieve. Some wants to
become an educator. Others want to
become a police officer, army, nurse,
doctor, artist, and lawyer. Despite
differences in their dreams, all of them
meet at a single goal which is to become
successful.
25. 1. EXPOSITORY PARAGRAPH
This type of paragraph explains
something or provide instruction.
It could also involve process and move
the reader step by step through a
method.
26. Example:
Here is the perfect system for cleaning
your room. First, move all of the items that
do not have a proper place to the center of
the room. Take out all of the trash, and place
all of the dirty dishes in the kitchen sink. Now
find a location for each of the items you had
placed in the center of the room.
27. 2. DESCRIPTIVE PARAGRAPH
It is a paragraph that describes a
person, place, thing, animal, or an idea
to the reader.
28. Example:
My favourite season is the Rainy season. For
me it is the most colourful of all the seasons. One
can see a lot of greenery around. The dark clouds
are a great blessing and are eagerly awaited after
the scorching summer heat. The best part of the
season is that one gets a lot of unexpected holidays
and off from the school due to the rains. It is a
pleasure to go out in the rains and get wet in the
water.
29. 3. NARRATIVE PARAGRAPH
A narrative paragraph tells a story.
It provides the relevant details of when
and where the event occurred as well
as who was included and what
happened.
The paragraph describes either an
actual event or a fictional one.
30. Example:
This past weekend I had the time of my
life. First, Friday night, I had my best friend over
and we made a delicious pizza. After we ate, we
had a friendly video game competition. On
Saturday, my dad took us out on the boat. The
weather was perfect and the water was warm. It
was a great day for a swim. By the end of the day
my legs were very tired. I only hope that next
weekend can be as fun as this one.
31. 4. PERSUASIVE PARAGRAPH
This type of paragraph tries to
persuade the reader to accept a
particular point of view.
32. Example:
It is suggested that teachers read to the
pupils every day. When they read with their
pupils, they are starting them off in life as life-
long readers and learners. It is never too late to
pick up a book and read; people in the old age
have learned how to read and discovered the
pleasure of reading. Turn off the television and
read a book.
36. 1. TOPIC SENTENCE
The topic sentence is usually the first or
second sentence of a paragraph.
It tells or introduces the topic.
37. Examinations are always fearful. They
are a great cause of fear, anxiety, and worry.
The night before the examination, students
have to read and revise everything. They study
and review to get high score. Though it is
difficult, they have to take it as a challenge – as
a ladder that leads them to achieving their
dreams.
38. 2. SUPPORTING DETAILS
The role of supporting sentences is
to provide additional details on the
topic.
39. Examinations are always fearful. They
are a great cause of fear, anxiety, and worry.
The night before the examination, students
have to read and revise everything. They
study and review to get high score. Though it
is difficult, they have to take it as a challenge –
as a ladder that leads them to achieving their
dreams.
40. 3. CONCLUDING SENTENCE
Concluding sentence restates or
summarizes the whole paragraph using
different words.
It is found at the last part of a
paragraph.
41. Examinations are always fearful. They
are a great cause of fear, anxiety, and worry.
The night before the examination, students
have to read and revise everything. They
study and review to get high score. Though it
is difficult, they have to take it as a challenge
– as a ladder that leads them to achieving
their dreams.
44. 1. What is a paragraph?
2. What are the four (4) features of a
paragraph?
3. What are the four (4) types of a
paragraph?
4. What are the three (3) parts of a
paragraph?
46. 1. M & Ms are the most delicious candies
in the world! You should really buy a pack
whenever you travel.
2. M & Ms have chocolate on the inside
and a candy shell that comes in different
colors on the outside
47. 3. Once there was a girl who found some
magic M & Ms. She planted it just outside
her home and when morning came, it
grew into a giant candy cane.
48. 4. It is suggested that teachers read to the
pupils every day. When they read with
their pupils, they are starting them off in
life as life-long readers and learners. It is
never too late to pick up a book and read;
people in the old age have learned how to
read and discovered the pleasure of
reading. Turn off the television and read a
book.
49. 5. I had the best time last night at the
party. I laughed all night with my friends.
One friend of mine named James, told us
some funny stories. One story was about
when his tongue got stuck in the freezer. I
laughed so hard that I fell on the floor.
51. The Grade 7 curriculum is consist of
110 students. Each of them has a dream
that they want to achieve. Some wants to
become an educator. Others want to
become a police officer, army, nurse,
doctor, artist, and lawyer. Despite
differences in their dreams, all of them
meet at a single goal which is to become
successful.
1.
52. Television has become an essential part
of every house. It is the cheapest source of
entertainment. Children find it very interesting.
But it has bad effects also. Seeing it for long
hours harms the eyes. The youth are easily
attracted towards them. They forget the usual
things they do during leisure time. So television
should be watched under the guidance of the
elders.
2.
53. EXAMPLE
I had the best time last night at the party.
I laughed all night with my friends. One friend of
mine named James, told us some funny stories.
One story was about when his tongue got stuck in
the freezer. I laughed so hard that I fell on the
floor.
TOPIC SENTENCE
SUPPORTING
DETAILS
CONCLUDING SENTENCE
54. ACTIVITY
Directions: Make a short paragraph
using the different kinds of paragraph.
1. Descriptive Paragraph
2. Narrative Paragraph
3. Expository Paragraph
4. Persuasive Paragraph