TEACHER MS. DIANNA A.

EGUILLON GRADE 8
I. SCHOOL JOHN PAUL COLLEGE JHS DEPT. SUBJECT ENGLISH
DATE FEBRUARY 24, 2023 QUARTER IV
OBJECTIVE/S
A. Content Standard: The learner demonstrates understanding of South and West Asian Literature as an
expression of philosophical and religious beliefs, information flow in the various text types, reality,
fantasy, and opinion in listening and viewing materials, word encoding strategies, and use of
information sources, active/passive constructions, direct/reported speech, perfect tenses and logical
connectors in journalistic writing.

B. Performance Standard: The learners transfers learning by composing a variety of journalistic texts, the
contents of which may be used in composing and delivering a memorized oral speech featuring use of
properly acknowledged information sources, grammatical signals for opinion-marking, persuasion, and
emphasis, and appropriate prosodic features, stance, and behavior.

C. Learning Competency/Objective: EN8V-IIIg-26

The students are expected to:
1. Determine the different parts of a simple paragraph;
2. Recognize the importance in developing oneself; and
3. Write a simple paragraph towards the given topic.

II. CONTENT
• Paragraph Composition

III. LEARNING RESOURCES:

1. Learning Module for English Grade 8: QUARTER IV (LESSON IV)
2. Additional Materials from Learning Resources (LR) portal: Laptop, Television, Marker and Board,
and other instructional materials.

IV. PROCEDURE
Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity
A. PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES

a. Prayer
Everybody, stand. Jayson lead the prayer. Let as bow our head and pray.
Our Father….

b. Greetings
What a wonderful day Galilie.
Good morning! Good morning, Ma’am! Good morning classmates!
It’s nice to see you again.
How’s your day? Were good Ma’am.
Wow that’s great.

c. Attendance
Can you please go back to your proper seat to (Student will follow)
know if who are absent today?
Very good there is no absent to day. Give yourself
five claps.
d. Review of the past lesson
 What was our last topic again? It’s all about social issue.

How can we recognize if the situation is social If the situation is all about Poverty,
issue? Unemployment, Crime, Corruption, Prostitution
and Drugs.

Great!

B. MOTIVATION
Alright! Before we proceed to our discussion we will
be having an activity. This activity is called
“ARRANGE ME”. Here are the mechanics in their
activity.
-The teacher will present a jumbled picture of the
life cycle of a butterfly.
-The teacher will ask for a volunteer to arrange
the life cycle of a butterfly.

What did you observe in that activity? I observe that it is the arrangement of the stages of
the butterfly.

Correct! Just like in context of composing a

paragraph we should not skip one part of a paragraph.

C. PRESENTATION

In order to know the correct construction of paragraph

we will first find out what is paragraph and its parts.

What is paragraph?

Thank you. The paragraph is a distinct section of writing

covering one topic. A paragraph will usually
contain more than one sentence.

Paragraph is a group of several sentences connected

together by a single idea. It should be unified,
coherent, and well developed.

An effective paragraph contains three main parts.

Look at this illustration
I have here a burger which has a complete package. It
has a top bun, patties and other ingredients and the
bottom bun. Top bun represents as the topic sentence or
introduction. Patties and other ingredients represent as
the body or the details and the bottom bun represent as
the conclusion or the closing sentence.

Thus, the three main parts are connected to each other

whereas all parts must be considered in order to form a
paragraph just like in burger you should have all of
those ingredients for you to make a burger.

What is Topic Sentence? Topic sentence tells the reader the main idea, or
what the paragraph will be about.

Very good!

Topic sentence presents the topic of the paragraph. It

will serve as a guide for the writer to keep his or her
writing under control. This is why, a topic sentence is
called the “controlling idea” of the paragraph.

Example of a topic sentence:

There are three reasons why I prefer walking to other
physical activities.

The sentence above shows that the topic is about

walking. It will guide the writer to focus only on the
reason why he or she prefers walking to other physical
activities.

The next part of the paragraph is detailed/body Detail/body sentence come in the middle of the
sentence. read the presentation. paragraph and provide details and support that is
related to the main idea.

Its serve as the body of your paragraph. This is where

you elaborate your topic by including specific details or
evidences. All of the sentences in the body must relate
to the topic sentence. These sentences should be
organized accordingly through the use of transitional
devices.

Example of detailed sentence:

One reason is that walking cam be done easily. I can
do it anywhere at any time with no need for any
equipment. Also, I prefer walking because it is good for
the heart. I don’t have to do much effort while walking.
Lastly, I prefer this physical activity because it is safe.
It is not as risky as other physical activities like
swimming, racing or biking.

The sentences above are supporting sentences

elaborating the topic sentence which is about the
reasons why the writer prefers walking to the other
physical activities. The sentences are connected by
using the transitional devices of addition such as: one,
also, and lastly.

Did you get it? Yes, Ma’am.

Let us proceed to the next part which is the last part of

the paragraph. Kindly read the meaning of concluding
sentence . This sentence refers to the topic sentence and sums
up the main idea of the paragraph.

Alright. Very Good.

Concluding sentence restates what the topic of the

paragraph is all about. It comes after all the details have
been included in the body of the paragraph.
The box below contains the list of transitional devices
used in concluding sentence.
Conclusion: thus, hence, indeed, finally,
therefore, consequently, in conclusion, to
conclude, as a result, in the end, and for all these
reasons

Summary: so, accordingly, briefly, in brief, in

sum, summing up, in summary, to sum up, as
can be seen, given this point, and to summarize

Example of the closing or concluding sentence.

For all those reasons, I consider walking the best
physical activity of all.

The sentence above is the concluding sentence showing

the conclusion how the speaker feels about walking. It
uses transitional device for all those reasons.

Understood class? Yes, Ma’am.

This is the complete example of paragraph that we been

discussed earlier.
There are three reasons why I prefer walking to
other physical activities.

One reason is that walking cam be done easily. I

can do it anywhere at any time with no need for
any equipment. Also, I prefer walking because it
is good for the heart. I don’t have to do much
effort while walking.

Lastly, I prefer this physical activity because it is

safe. It is not as risky as other physical activities
like swimming, racing or biking.
For all those reasons, I consider walking the best
physical activity of all.
Did you get it class? Yes, Ma’am.

Alright.
For a paragraph to be effective, there are basic features
of the paragraph that must be observed.

The first features is the Unity.

What is unity? Kindly read.

Unity in the paragraph means oneness of idea. A

good paragraph possesses unity when all the
Alright. Thank you. sentences develop the main idea.

Unity means that all sentences in the paragraph talk

about one central idea. This means that the writer will
deal only with one topic. It is important because it
guides the writer with his or her idea.

Example:
Apples make us healthy. They are rich in fiber that
reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases. They also
have vitamin C that boost the immune system and
helps defend the body from infections and diseases.
Lactobacilli, a type of probiotic that is good for
digestion, is another component present in apples. In
addition, apples have potassium that reduce the risk of
high blood pressure and cardiovascular complications.
Indeed, apples are nutritious and good for health.

Do you see the unity in the paragraph? Yes.

Yes. The paragraph above has unity. It tackles one

topic which is ’Apples makes us healthy’. With this,
the supporting sentences talk about the healthy
components of apples. Then, the concluding sentence
emphasizes the main idea of the topic sentence by
restating the apples are nutritious and good for our
health.

Did you understand? Yes, Ma’am

Alright. Let us proceed to the second feature which is

the Coherence. What is coherence? The sentence should further be arranged in an
orderly sequence and linked to one another to
ensure a smooth progression of ideas from one
sentence to another.
Coherence is referring to connection of ideas in the
paragraph in general. The idea in the topic sentence, as
well as in the supporting sentences and concluding
sentence, is connected to each other through the use of
transitional devices.

Example:
Apples make us healthy. They are rich in fiber that
reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases. They also
have vitamin C that boost the immune system and
helps defend the body from infections and diseases.
Lactobacilli, a type of probiotic that is good for
digestion, is another component present in apples. In
addition, apples have potassium that reduce the risk of
high blood pressure and cardiovascular complications.
Indeed, apples are nutritious and good for health.

The paragraph above has coherence. Because the

sentence is connected to each other through the use of
underlined transitional devices.

Did you understand? Yes, Ma’am.

Very good.

Do you have any question or clarifications? No, Ma’am.

Since you do not have any questions and clarifications,

I prepare an activity.

That is good to hear.

D. APLLICATION

This activity is called “COMPOSE ME”.

Here are the mechanics in this activity.
Mechanics:
- I will group you according to your cleaners.
- In this activity you will compose a simple
paragraph based from the topic that will be
given in your group.
Group 1- Family
Group 2- Love (students will do the activity)
Group 3- Friendship
Group 4- Dream
Group 5- LI
- I will give you 10 minutes to do and present
your activity.
- You will be graded according to the rubrics
below.
All of you did a good work. Give yourself a big hand. Yes, Ma’am.
Did you enjoy the activity?

Did you learn something about the activity the you do Yes, because we have a cooperation to do the
together with your groupmates? activity.

Wow! That’s great.

E. GENERALIZATION

To test if you remember what we had been discussed The paragraph is a distinct section of writing
today, what is paragraph? covering one topic. A paragraph will usually
contain more than one sentence.

The topic sentences/introduction, the supporting

What are the three parts of paragraph? sentences/body and the closing
sentences/conclusion.

F. VALUING

What are the importance of paragraph composition in
writing?
Paragraph plays an important role in writing
because they provide a framework for organizing
your ideas in a logical order. Using a clear structure
for your paragraphs helps guide the reader through
you written works.

Excellent!

G. EVALUATION

Now, let’s test if you have really understood the lesson

that we discussed today. Get ¼ sheet of clean paper and
answer the following question that been presented.

Directions: Read and analyze the following question

carefully. Write the letter of your answer.

1. What refers to a group of sentences that Answer Key:

 organized to discuss its topic? 1) D
A. clauses C. essay 2) B
B. composition D. paragraph 3) A
4) B
2. Which essential part of a paragraph elaborates 5) A
the topic by including specific details or
evidence?
A. concluding sentence C. topic sentence
B. supporting sentence D. thesis statement

3. Which essential part of paragraph uses a

transitional device like thus, therefore, indeed,
or finally is restating the topic of the paragraph?
A. concluding sentence C. topic sentence
B. supporting sentence D. thesis statement

4. It is a feature of paragraph which means that all

sentences in the paragraph talk about one
central idea.
A. Coherence C. Narration
B. Unity D. Development

5. It is a feature of paragraph which is referring to

connection of ideas in the paragraph in general.
A. Coherence C. Narration
B. Unity D. Development

Are you done? Yes, Ma’am.

Alright. Let’s check to know your scores.

Exchange your paper with your seatmate.

How’s your score? Good, Ma’am.

Raise your hand if you got a passing score. Students raise their hands

Wow! I am amazed because most of you got a passing

score. Because of that give yourself a burger clap.
Did you know that clap?
1.2.3 1.2.3 Burger ka sakin.

Did you enjoy your day together with me? Yes, ma’am.
Great. That’s is good to hear.

Alright. Before we end our class. Get your English

notebook and write your assignment.

V.ASSIGNMENT

Directions: Write a composition on a topic that you are familiar with. Write it on your English notebook. You
will be graded base to the given rubrics below
 Simple Paragraph Rubric
Criteria 5 4 3 2 1
Content All sentences Only 5 OnlyOnly 4 3 All
in the sentences sentences
sentences sentences
paragraph are in the in in the the are not
related to the paragraph paragraph
paragraph related to
topic. are related are related
are related the topic
to the to to the the
topic. topic.
topic.
Organizatio The The The The The
n of Ideas paragraph paragraph paragraph
paragraph paragraph
shows a shows 1-2 shows 3-4
shows 5 has more
logical sentences sentences
sentences than 5
arrangement which are which are
which are sentences
of ideas. not not not which are
properly properly
properly not
organized. organized.
organized properly
. organized.
Mechanics of All rules on Any 1-2 Any 3-4 Any 5 More than
Writing capitalization, rules are rules are rules are 5rules are
spelling, not not not not
grammar, etc. properly properly properly properly
are properly observed. observed observed observed
observed.

That’s all for today.

Good bye, class! Goodbye ma’am. Goodbye classmates.

Good composition is like a bridge-each line adds strength and takes none away.
-Robert Henri-

Prepared by:
MS. DIANNA A. EGUILLON
Student Teacher

Checked by:
MS. REAH T. PEDROSA
Cooperating Teacher