LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET IN ENGLISH 8

Worksheet No. 4, Quarter 4

Learner’s Name: ________________________________________________

Strand/Track/Section:________________________________________________
Date: ________________________________________________

I. LEARNING SKILLS
A. Most Essential Learning Competency
Compose effective paragraphs

B. Objectives:
1. Identify the topic sentence in a paragraph and related details that support the
topic sentence; and
2. Develop a well-organized paragraph.

II. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT

A paragraph contains a group of sentences arranged in a certain order. A
sentence states an idea. A paragraph develops an idea. Paragraphs grow out of
sentences.
A paragraph has three basic parts:
1. Introduction
2. Body
3. Conclusion

Introduction
Introduces the topic. It is also called a topic sentence that expresses the main
idea of the paragraph. A topic sentence can be found at the beginning, middle or
ending of the paragraph. Sometimes it is implied.
Body
The body presents ideas that support the topic. It is composed of sentences
or details that introduces, explains, proves etc. the topic sentence. They answer
questions – who, what, where, when, why, and how.
Conclusion
Summarizes the main points presented.
Three elements of a strong paragraph:
 1. Completeness
 A paragraph must include enough information to give the reader a clear
picture or a full discussion of its main idea (topic sentence).
2. Unity
 All paragraphs must have one key, controlling idea. All sentences within
the paragraph must clearly and specifically relate back to and support
the main topic.
3. Coherence
 Shows the relationship and establish clear connection and sequence of
ideas. This means that one sentence should relate to the next, and
therefore transitional devices or expressions should be used
4. Emphasis/Order
 Is achieved when sentences reveal an order that the reader can see
and follow, such as, general to specific, from whole to parts, from
cause to effect, from abstract to concrete and so on.
Check it Out!
Here are some methods to make sure your paragraph is well-developed:

 Use examples and illustrations

 Cite data (facts, statistics, evidence, details, and others
 Examine testimony (what other people say such as quotes and paraphrases)
 Use an anecdote or story
 Define terms in the paragraph
 Compare and contrast
 Evaluate causes and reasons
 Examine effects and consequences
 Analyze the topic
 Describe the topic
 Offer a chronology of an event (time segments)

When to start a new paragraph:

1. When you begin a new idea or point.
2. To contrast information or ideas
3. When your readers need a pause
4. When you are ending your introduction or starting your conclusion.

Let’s Volt In! Study this example.

 Writing a paragraph is easy. All you need to do is think of one main
idea. Next, you need to write that main idea which is called your topic
sentence. Then you will write five to seven sentences or more that support
your main idea. Finally, you need to have a sentence that summarizes the
main points of the paragraph. Before you finish, be sure that your
paragraph is indented, you have good spelling, and you have proper
punctuation. If you follow these simple steps, you will have no problem
writing paragraphs.

In the sample paragraph above, the main idea is directly stated at the
beginning. The succeeding sentences support the topic sentence and there is a
smooth flow of ideas with the help of transitional words. You will also notice that
the first word of the first sentence of the paragraph is indented.

III. ACTIVITIES
A. Practice Tasks
Task 1. Mark It! Make It!
Directions: On your answer sheet write the Topic Sentence, Supporting
Details, and Concluding Sentence of the paragraph below.

Failures mean nothing at all if success comes eventually. Thomas Edison had ten
thousand failures, as it were, before he invented the incandescent bulb. There is much
in life that doesn’t have to be done instantly. Edison made up his mind that each failure
should bring him closer to success. And that’s a thought that should cheer you up and
help you when the going seems hard. Keep going. One day soon, you will find a way to
do the thing that today’s looks impossible.

Task 2. Follow the Leader

Directions: Read the following sentences. Then, write them in the organizer to
show its proper order to form an effective paragraph.

 They are a living book where we can read valuable stories and get lessons in life.
 Our young generation today must learn to value the wisdom of our elders.
 The wise elders are a fountain of good counsels that can never be compared to
any material wealth in this world.
 The wisdom of our elders must then be treasured by our present generation.
 Our wise elders are a great source of knowledge, wisdom and information that will
help us, the youths to be better persons.
Topic: Respecting Elders
Topic Sentence:

Detail 1:

Detail 2:

Detail 3:

Conclusion:

Task 3. Do it Write!
Directions: Provide a topic sentence and three to five supporting details to
develop a well-organized paragraph based on the following pictures below. Then,
write it in paragraph form. Begin with your topic sentence and support it with
supporting details. See the rubric below to determine the criteria for this task.

A. Topic: Health Protocols

1. Topic Sentence:
_________________________
2. Supporting Details
a. _______________________
b. _______________________
c. _______________________
d. _______________________
e. _______________________
3. Concluding Sentence
https://maryjohnston.ph/csr/mary-
___________________________ johnston-hospital-reminds-public-follow-
health-protocols/

Your Paragraph
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
 B. Assessment

A DOSE FOR OUR FRONTLINERS

Directions: Accomplish the GRASP below. Make a letter to our medical
frontliners using the situation and description below.

GOAL Compose a letter with two to three paragraphs to be

given to our frontliners telling them your admiration and
appreciation of their tireless efforts. Your goal is to
inspire them that they are not alone.
ROLE You are a student-writer with great appreciation to our
tireless frontliners.
AUDIENCE Our frontliners who work beyond their limits to save
lives.
SITUATION You are chosen by your barangay chairman to make a
letter of appreciation to the frontliners of your barangay.
PRODUCT A two to three paragraphs letter of appreciation to our
frontliners. Apply the parts of a letter.
STANDARD See attached rubrics.
AND CRITERIA

IV. RUBRICS FOR SCORING

(Rubrics for Practice Task 3 and Assessment)

Point Value 5 4 3 2
Topic Topic sentence is Topic sentence is Topic sentence Topic sentence is
sentence clear, correctly either unclear or is unclear and unclear and
placed, and is incorrectly placed incorrectly incorrectly placed,
restated in the and is restated in placed, and is and is not restated
closing sentence. the closing restated in the in the closing
sentence. closing sentence
sentence
Supporting Paragraph has Paragraph has at Paragraph has Paragraph has no
Details three or more least two one supporting supporting details
supporting details supporting details detail that that relates back
that relates back to that relates back to relates back to to the main idea.
the main idea. the main idea. the main idea.
 Organization Details are in Details are in Some details Details are not in
and logical order. logical order. are not in logical or expected
Transitions The order keeps The order makes logical order. order.
the reader writing less Reader is
interested. interesting. distracted.
Mechanics Paragraph has no Paragraph has one Paragraph has Paragraph has six
and errors in or two errors in three to five or more errors in
Grammar punctuations, punctuations, errors in punctuations,
capitalization and capitalization and punctuations, capitalization and
spelling. spelling. capitalization spelling.
and spelling.

V. REFERENCES
Gabriel, Josefina Payawal, Asian & African Literature and Communiation Arts (Grade 8).
Quezon City: St. Bernadette Publishing House Corporation.
Gonzales, Esperanza A., et.al. English III Textbook for Third Year High School. Frist
Edition. Quezon City, Philippines: Vibal Publishing House.
English 7, Learner’s Material; Page 82, 114-115.
Purdue Writing Lab. (2018). Transitional Devices // Purdue Writing Lab. Retrieved April 7,
2021, from Purdue Writing Lab website:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/mechanics/transitions_and_transitiona
l_devices/transitional_devices.html
Effective Paragraphs Flashcards | Quizlet. (2012). Retrieved April 7, 2021, from Quizlet
website: https://quizlet.com/221142828/effective-paragraphs-flash-cards/
https://maryjohnston.ph/csr/mary-johnston-hospital-reminds-public-follow-health-
protocols/
(2021). Retrieved April 7, 2021, from Maryjohnston.ph website:
https://maryjohnston.ph/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/health-protocol-1.png
https://encouragingmomsathome.com/curriculumomsathome.com/ Commented [MJSA1]: Page not found

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DARWIN B. OLAPANI, T-I,Tambognon NHS, SDO Catanduanes

Quality Assured by:

GINA B. PANTINO, EdD, EPS, English, SDO Catanduanes

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JAEL P. OLAÑO, HT-I, San Jose Pili NHS, SDO Cam. Sur
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GIRLYN F. AVILA, T-III, Don Servillano Platon Memorial NHS, SDO Cam. Sur
Validated by:
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PRECIOSA R. DELA VEGA, EPS-I, English SDO Cam. Sur

Layout Artist:
MARY JANE S. SAN AGUSTIN, T-II, Fundado ES, SDO Cam. Sur

ANSWER KEY FOR LAS 4, G8-Q4

III. ACTIVITIES
A. Practice Tasks
Task 1. Mark It! Make It!
Topic Sentence - Failures mean nothing at all if success comes eventually.
Supporting Details - Thomas Edison had ten thousand failures, as it were, before he
invented the incandescent bulb. There is much in life that doesn’t
have to be done instantly. Edison made up his mind that each
failure should bring him closer to success. And that’s a thought
that should cheer you up and help you when the going seems
hard. Keep going.
Concluding Sentence - One day soon, you will find a way to do the thing that today’s
looks impossible.

Task 2. Follow the Leader

Topic: Respecting Elders (Possible Answer)
Topic Sentence: The wise elders are a fountain of good counsels that can never be
compared to any material wealth in this world.

Detail 1: They are a living book where we can read valuable stories and get lessons in
life.

Detail 2: Our wise elders are a great source of knowledge, wisdom and information that
will help us, the youths to be better persons.

Detail 3: Our young generation today must learn to value the wisdom of our elders.

Conclusion: The wisdom of our elders must then be treasured by our present
generation.

Task 3. (Answers may vary)

B. Assessment (Answers may vary)