QUARTER 4 WEEK 1 LEARNING ACTIVITIY SHEET
MODULE 1: Using Appropriate Grammatical Signals or Expressions to Each Pattern of Idea
Development: Cause and Effect, and Claim and Counterclaim
Name: _______________________________________ Grade and Section: _______________
Pattern of idea development refers to the structure of writing on how the ideas are being presented. Five of
the commonly used patterns of idea development are discussed in this module. These are the general to
particular, cause and effect, claim-counterclaim, problem-solution, and persuasion. Let us explore them
and their appropriate grammatical signals.
A. Cause and Effect
This pattern of idea development explains the causes or the effects of something. When a writer presents
reasons, he or she is explaining the causes. When a writer explains the results, he or she is explaining the
effects.
B. Claim and Counterclaim
This pattern of idea development refers to the structure of presenting a side of an issue in an argumentative
manner. A claim is the writer’s stand on a topic supported by evidences and logical reasoning. Also, the
writer presents the counterclaim or the opposite stand of an issue to disprove it through evidences and
logical reasoning.
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Q4 W1. Thur. PT1. Name: __________________________________ Grade&Section: ________
Learning Task 6: Supply the cause/effect and claim/ counterclaim needed in the chain based on
the given connected statement. Write your answer on the blank figures.
QUARTER 4 WEEK 1 LEARNING ACTIVITIY SHEET
MODULE 1: Using Appropriate Grammatical Signals or Expressions to Each Pattern of Idea
Development: Cause and Effect, and Claim and Counterclaim
Name: _______________________________________ Grade and Section: _______________
Pattern of idea development refers to the structure of writing on how the ideas are being presented. Five of
the commonly used patterns of idea development are discussed in this module. These are the general to
particular, cause and effect, claim-counterclaim, problem-solution, and persuasion. Let us explore them
and their appropriate grammatical signals.
A. Cause and Effect
This pattern of idea development explains the causes or the effects of something. When a writer presents
reasons, he or she is explaining the causes. When a writer explains the results, he or she is explaining the
effects.
B. Claim and Counterclaim
This pattern of idea development refers to the structure of presenting a side of an issue in an argumentative
manner. A claim is the writer’s stand on a topic supported by evidences and logical reasoning. Also, the
writer presents the counterclaim or the opposite stand of an issue to disprove it through evidences and
logical reasoning.
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Q4 W1. Thur. PT1. Name: __________________________________ Grade&Section: ________
Learning Task 6: Supply the cause/effect and claim/ counterclaim needed in the chain based on
the given connected statement. Write your answer on the blank figures.
Learning Task 4. Cause and Effect . Analyze the following sentences. Underline the part of the
sentence expressing cause. Meanwhile, double underline the phrase stating effect. Encircle the
grammatical signal being used.
1. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many citizens have lost their jobs.
2. The spread of the disease has been lowered since the government implemented physical
distancing.
3. Many people want to return to their home province; hence, they avail the Balik Probinsya
program of the government.
Learning Task 5. Claims and Counterclaims. Analyze the following sentences. Underline the part
of the sentence expressing the claim. Meanwhile, double underline the phrase stating
counterclaim. Encircle the grammatical signal being used.
1. Health professionals are not allowed to leave the country at the moment due to the global
pandemic. However, they stressed out that the government neglects them by not providing
adequate salary.
2. The authority has reported that the country is winning in its battle against CoViD-19; yet, the
numbers of positive cases every day is increasing, making the country among the Top 5 highest
cases in Southeast Asia.
3. The government has maximized its resources to respond to the needs of its citizens, but
numerous families in the country said that they do not receive help from the national
government.
ASSESSMENT. Read the following statements. Write CE if the idea developed in the sentence is
cause & effect , then CC if it’s claim & counterclaim.
______1. Because the alarm was not set, Jamie was late for work.
______2. I believe that cellphones are great for students in junior high school however, they can
affect students’ attention and focus in study.
______3. Jose didn't follow the recipe correctly, so the cake did not come out as expected.
______4. Since the electricity went out for most of the day, the ice in the freezer melted.
______5. Gina believes that homework should be required for every student, every night. On the
other hand, Gino thinks it would lessen the time for family bonding of students.
Performance Task 1. In your previous activity, connect the given statement to the idea you
have written by using grammatical signals. Combine the two phrases and write your answers on
the chart below.
Cause and Effect
1.
2.
Claim and Counterclaim
1.
2.
*Submit this asynchonous activity on Monday, May 8, 2023 for checking and recording.
Learning Task 4. Cause and Effect . Analyze the following sentences. Underline the part of the
sentence expressing cause. Meanwhile, double underline the phrase stating effect. Encircle the
grammatical signal being used.
1. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many citizens have lost their jobs.
2. The spread of the disease has been lowered since the government implemented physical
distancing.
3. Many people want to return to their home province; hence, they avail the Balik Probinsya
program of the government.
Learning Task 5. Claims and Counterclaims. Analyze the following sentences. Underline the part
of the sentence expressing the claim. Meanwhile, double underline the phrase stating
counterclaim. Encircle the grammatical signal being used.
1. Health professionals are not allowed to leave the country at the moment due to the global
pandemic. However, they stressed out that the government neglects them by not providing
adequate salary.
2. The authority has reported that the country is winning in its battle against CoViD-19; yet, the
numbers of positive cases every day is increasing, making the country among the Top 5 highest
cases in Southeast Asia.
3. The government has maximized its resources to respond to the needs of its citizens, but
numerous families in the country said that they do not receive help from the national
government.
ASSESSMENT. Read the following statements. Write CE if the idea developed in the sentence is
cause & effect , then CC if it’s claim & counterclaim.
______1. Because the alarm was not set, Jamie was late for work.
______2. I believe that cellphones are great for students in junior high school however, they can
affect students’ attention and focus in study.
______3. Jose didn't follow the recipe correctly, so the cake did not come out as expected.
______4. Since the electricity went out for most of the day, the ice in the freezer melted.
______5. Gina believes that homework should be required for every student, every night. On the
other hand, Gino thinks it would lessen the time for family bonding of students.
Performance Task 1. In your previous activity, connect the given statement to the idea you
have written by using grammatical signals. Combine the two phrases and write your answers on
the chart below.
Cause and Effect
1.
2.
Claim and Counterclaim
1.
2.
*Submit this asynchonous activity on Monday, May 8, 2023 for checking and recording.