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ELA Writing Revision

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Week 6: Term II

Name: _ Date: Grade/Section: 5 (A/B/C)

Domain Standards Questions Marks

W.5.3 I /2
Academic Writing
L.5.1 II /3

W.5.4 III /5
Total /10

A. Identifying the elements of a paragraph

Instructions: Look at the given paragraph and identify the elements of it. Write your answers in the boxes.

Topic sentence supporting sentences concluding sentence Transitions

Bicycles are a great way to get around for many reasons. First, they're good
for the environment because they don't produce pollution like regular cars do. This
helps make the planet cleaner and healthier. Also, riding a bike is a good form of
exercise that's easy on your body, making your heart and overall health better.
Moreover, bicycles are also affordable to use since they don't need a lot of
maintenance and don't use any fuel. They're practical for getting through traffic and
fitting into small spaces, especially in cities. Overall, using bicycles has lots of
benefits, like helping the environment, keeping you healthy, and saving money.

Instructions: Identify four transitional words used in the paragraph.

A- B-

C- D-

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 B. Identifying errors

Instructions: Read the paragraph. Identify six mistakes (capitalization, ending punctuation, comma,
conjunction, spelling, and transitional words) and correct them accordingly. Use the proofreading
symbols to show your answer.

Regular exercise is really good for you in many ways. Last, it helps your heart and makes your muscles strong.

Exercise helps you to burn calories, but it helps you manage your weight. Also it makes you feel happier that improves

your mood and reduce stress. in addition to that, exercise keeps your body flexible and makes yor muscles strong,

lowering the chances of getting hurt and helping you stand up straight. In conclusion, exercising regularly is important

for your overall health and well-being?

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 C. Writing Paragraph

Choose one of the topics below to write a well-organized paragraph using Logical Division of Ideas. Fill out the
outline to plan your paragraph.

Topic A: Advantages of Reading Regularly

Topic B: Reasons of Exploring New Places

Topic Sentence

Main Idea A

Supporting Detail 1

Supporting Detail 2

Main Idea B

Supporting Detail 1

Supporting Detail 2

Concluding Sentence

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Score Task Excellent Good Needs Improvement
The topic sentence The topic sentence Irrelevant topic
provides a clear states the main sentence.
preview of the content idea or focus of (0)
Topic sentence that will be discussed the paragraph, but
/0.5
in the paragraph. (0.5) may be slightly
vague or lacking
in specificity.
(0.25)
The supporting The supporting The purpose of the
sentences are well- sentences are paragraph is not
organized and stated but the clearly stated or is
Supporting
logically connected to purpose of the completely missing.
Sentences
/1 the purpose, paragraph is (0)
enhancing the overall somewhat stated,
coherence and clarity but may be unclear
of the paragraph (1) or too general.
(0.5)
Transition words are Transition words Transition words are
varied and are used absent or rarely used
demonstrate a wide appropriately in and the ideas
range of relationships the narrative, but disjointed or
/0.5 Transition words
between ideas, such as may lack some confusing to readers.
cause and effect, time variety or (0)
sequence, comparison, consistency. (0.25)
and contrast (0.5)
Presents points in Presents points in Presents information
Grammar & logical order, logical order and in a scattered,
/0.5 Spelling smoothly connecting connects many to disorganized manner.
(Conventions) them to the overall the overall focus. (0)
focus. (0.5) (0.25)
Sum up the Clear conclusion Missing conclusion
/0.5 Concluding sentence information (0.25) (0)
(0.5)

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 Answer Key

A. Identifying the elements of a paragraph

Instructions: Look at the given paragraph and identify the elements of it. Write your answers in the boxes.

Topic sentence supporting sentences concluding sentence Transitions

Topic sentence Transitional

word
Bicycles are a great way to get around for many reasons. First, they're good
for the environment because they don't produce pollution like regular cars do. This
helps make the planet cleaner and healthier. Also, riding a bike is a good form of Supporting
exercise that's easy on your body, making your heart and overall health better. sentences
Moreover, bicycles are also affordable to use since they don't need a lot of
maintenance and don't use any fuel. They're practical for getting through traffic and
fitting into small spaces, especially in cities. Overall, using bicycles has lots of
benefits, like helping the environment, keeping you healthy, and saving money.

Concluding sentence

Instructions: Identify four transitional words used in the paragraph.

A- First B- Also

C- Moreover D- Overall

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 Identifying errors

Instructions: Read the paragraph. Identify six mistakes (capitalization, ending punctuation, comma,
conjunction, spelling, and transitional words) and correct them accordingly. Use the proofreading
symbols to show your answer.

First

Regular exercise is really good for you in many ways. Last, it helps your heart and makes your muscles strong.
and
Exercise helps you to burn calories, but it helps you manage your weight. Also, it makes you feel happier that improves
your
your mood and reduce stress. in addition to that, exercise keeps your body flexible and makes yor muscles strong,

lowering the chances of getting hurt and helping you stand up straight. In conclusion, exercising regularly is important

for your overall health and well-being?

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 B. Writing Paragraph

Choose one of the topics below to write a well-organized paragraph using Logical Division of Ideas. Fill out the
outline to plan your paragraph.

Topic A: Advantages of Reading Regularly

Topic B: Reasons of Exploring New Places

Topic A: Advantages of Reading Regularly

Topic Sentence Reading regularly is really good for you in many ways.

Main Idea A Reading regularly to learn new words and understand things better

Supporting Detail 1 Reading regularly to expand your vocabulary words

Supporting Detail 2 Reading regularly to grow smarter and learn more

Main Idea B Reading regularly to make your brain work better and makes you feel relax

Supporting Detail 1 Reading regularly to think and solve problems

Supporting Detail 2 Reading regularly as a hobby

Concluding Sentence Making a habit of reading every day is a great way to make your life more interesting
and enjoyable.

Reading regularly is really good for you in many ways. First, it helps you learn new words and understand
things better. When you read, you can encounter new words which expand your vocabulary words. Additionally, it
helps you grow smarter and learn more about the world. Second, reading also makes your brain work better and makes
you feel relax. For instance, when you read, it helps you think and solve problems. Also, reading as a hobby makes
you feel relax and happy. Making a habit of reading every day is a great way to make your life more interesting and
enjoyable.

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 Topic B: Reasons of Exploring New Places

Topic Sentence Exploring new places is a great and exciting thing to do for many good reasons as a
person

Main Idea A Exploring places as adventure and learning

Supporting Detail 1 Exploring places to see different view

Supporting Detail 2 Exploring places to understand different culture

Main Idea B Exploring places makes you a better person

Supporting Detail 1 Exploring places to be adaptable

Supporting Detail 2 Exploring places to make memories

Concluding Sentence To conclude, going to new places is about excitement, discovery and personal
development.

Exploring new places is a great and exciting thing to do for many good reasons as a person. First, it feels like
an adventure, and you get to learn about new cultures. For example, when you go to other places, you will see different
view from your own place. In addition to that, exploring other places helps you understand that the world is different
in many aspects and you meet people from different culture. Second, going to other places also makes you grow as a
person. It challenges you to try new things and be adaptable when things are unfamiliar. Also, you make memories that
last a long time. To conclude, going to new places is about excitement, discovery and personal development.

Notes to remember:

1. Answers may vary.

2. Make sure to know how to plan using the outline for a well-organized paragraph.

3. If you master the skill of writing a paragraph using the parts of the paragraph and the use of logical
division of ideas, you can write a well-organized paragraph easily.