Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BULACAN
TAMBUBONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WEEKLY HOME LEARNING PLAN

GRADE 4

Learning Area: English Quarter 3 Week No. 3 Date Covered: April 19- 23, 2021

I. LESSON TITLE Distinguishing General and Specific Statements

II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING
Distinguish between general and specific statements
COMPETENCIES (MELCs)
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT Distinguishing General and Specific Statements
IV. LEARNING Suggested
Learning Activities
PHASES Timeframe

A. Introduction 50 mins In our previous lesson, you learned how to write directions using signal words. This time, you
Panimula will learn about general and specific statements.
At the end of this lesson, you are expected to
● distinguish between general and specific statements.
● read grade-level texts with appropriate speed, accuracy, and proper
expression.
Are you ready? Let’s begin!
General statements cover a broad group of ideas and it needs supporting statements in order
to fully understand it. General Statements are commonly the topic sentence of a paragraph. It tells us
what the passage is mostly about.
Specific Statements, on the other hand, are the supporting statements for the topic sentence. It
provides definite information to support the topic sentence.
Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.

There are many habits that we can do in order to

keep our body safe from various diseases. Washing our
hands regularly keeps the germs and bad bacteria from
spoiling the food that we eat. Eating colorful fruits and
leafy greens boosts our immune system. Exercising
regularly strengthens our bones and muscles. Doing
these activities frequently keeps our body strong and
1. What is the passage all about?
2. What are the habits that we can do to keep our body safe from various diseases?
The first sentence in the paragraph is the general statement. The succeeding sentences which
enumerates the habits that one can do to keep the body safe from various diseases are the specific
statements. These specific statements provide further information about the first sentence in the
paragraph.
In a paragraph, you can distinguish between the general statement and the specific statement
based on how the passage is written. Most often, the general statement or the topic sentence is written
at the beginning of a paragraph. The succeeding sentences are the specific statements which tell more
information about the general statement.
Let us distinguish the general statement and specific statements in the passage that you read
earlier using the graphic organizer below.
B.Development 50 mins Learning Task 1
Pagpapaunlad Directions: Analyze each sentence below and identify the general statement and
the specific statement. Write the letter of the correct answer in your
notebook.
A. General Statement B. Specific Statement
__________1. Lucban, Quezon is considered as the Summer Capital of Quezon
Province because of its cool and gentle breeze even during the
summer months of April and May.
__________2. Our hometown is rich in historical landmarks.
__________3. There are many delicacies in our town which the tourists love very
much.
__________4. Since pineapples grow all-yearlong in Tagaytay City, the people
celebrates the “Pilipinyahan Summer Festival” during May to promote
their most appealing agricultural product.
__________5. Being hailed as the “Native Goodies Capital of the Philippines”, one
will find various kakanin finds in every corner of the town of Cainta,
Rizal.
Learning Task 2
Directions: Read the passage below and distinguish the general statement and the specific statements
by completing the outline below. Do it in your
notebook.
Our region is rich in cultural heritage. Cavite, being known as the “Land of the Brave”, is home
for a large number of National Heroes. Laguna is known for its rich cuisine, woodcrafts, and
embroidery. Batangas is well-remembered for the aromatic kapeng barako and its beautiful beach
destinations. Rizal has art galleries and delectable delicacies. The Province of Quezon has its colorful
and fun festivals as well as various coconut by-products.
General Statement:
1. _________________________________________________________

Specific Statements:
2. __________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________
4. __________________________________________________________
5. __________________________________________________________

Learning Task 3:
Directions: Categorize the following statements as to whether it is a general
statement or a specific statement. Write it in its appropriate column.
1. Our province is known for its coconut plantations and rice farms.
2. Lucban Longganisa is a pork sausage originated in Lucban, Quezon that has a distinctive taste of
garlic and oregano.
3. Buko pie, a Filipino-style coconut pie made of fresh and creamy coconut filling wrapped in flaky
crust, is a favorite pasalubong item commonly bought from the province of Laguna.
4. The only freshwater sardine is found in the Philippines.
5. Cavite is known for a large number of National Heroes.

General Statements Specific Statements

 Awesome job! Now, let us test your understanding more by doing your next activity.

Learning Task 4:
C. Engagement 50 mins Directions: Sardinella tawilis isand
Read the passage a freshwater sardine
distinguish found only
the general in the and
statement Philippines. It is the
its specific only by
statements
Pakikipagpalihan member of the genus Sardinella
completing the graphic organizer below.known to exist entirely in fresh water. In the local
language, they are known in Filipino as tawilis. Sardinella tawilis is a small fish reaching
up to 15 cm and weighing less than 30 g. They have a single, triangular dorsal fin and a
forked caudal fin. They possess long, General
slenderStatement
gill rakers in their mouths.

________________________________________________________
Retrieved from https://kids.kiddle.co/Sardinella_tawilis

Specific Specific Specific Specific

Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4
______________ ______________ ______________ ______________
____________ ____________ ____________ ____________

D. Assimilation 50 mins
Paglalapat
Learning Task 5
Directions: Read the paragraph and distinguish the general and specific statements

by completing the outline below.

The Coconut Palm Tree is called “Tree of Life” for its versatility and numerous uses.
The different parts of the tree can be used to provide for the human life. The coconut meat can
be ground and mixed with water to make coconut milk which is used in cooking. Other than
the coconut kernels and the drink that we can get from green nuts, the harvested coconut also
produces copra from which coconut oil is extracted. The coco coir from the dry husk is used
in producing ropes, mats, baskets, brushes, and brooms.

General Statement:
1. ____________________________________________________________________________

Specific Statements:
2. ____________________________________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________________________________
4. ____________________________________________________________________________
5. ____________________________________________________________________________

Fantastic work! Now, let us assess your understanding about distinguishing

between general statement and specific statement. Let’s proceed to our assessment!

E. ASSESSMENT Directions: Analyze each sentence below and distinguish if it is a general

(Learning Activity Sheets for
Enrichment, Remediation or statement or a specific statement. Write GS if the sentence is a general
Assessment to be given on Weeks statement and SS if the sentence is a specific statement.
3 and 6)

__________1. A healthy diet must be a habit for children.

__________2. Eating nutritious food, drinking enough water, and maintaining strong
bones and muscles by exercising are habits that keep us from getting
sick.
__________3. Physical activities like invasion games boost children’s speed and
agility.
__________4. Playing games has a lot of benefits to children.
__________5. Playing allows children to exercise their creativity, develop their
 Imagination, and learn new things.

Congratulations for finishing our Week 3 Lesson!

VI. REFLECTION In your notebook, write your personal insights about the lesson using the prompts below.
I understand that _____________________________________________________.
I realize that __________________________________________________________.
I need to learn more about ___________________________________________.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Have the parents hand-in the outputs to the teacher in school on scheduled date.

Prepared by: Noted:

REMEDIOS V. CASTAÑEDA ERIC DS. VICTORIA

Master Teacher II Principal