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English
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Parts of a Simple Paragraph
English– Grade 4
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Quarter 1 – Module 1: Parts of a Simple Paragraph
First Edition, 2020

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English
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Parts of a Simple Paragraph
Introductory Message

For the Facilitator:

Welcome to theGrade 4 English Self-Learning Package (ESLP) I:
Parts of a Simple Paragraph.
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and
reviewed by educators both from public and private institutions
to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the learners
meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while
overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in
schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided
and independent learning activities at their own pace and time.
Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the needed
21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs
and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this
box in the body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies
that will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to

use this module. You also need to keep track of the learners'
progress while allowing them to manage their own learning.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

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For the learner:
Welcome to the Grade 4 English Self-Learning Package (ESLP)I:
Parts of a Simple Paragraph.
This module was designed to provide you with fun and
meaningful opportunities for guided and independent learning at
your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the
contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to This will give you an idea of the

Know
skills or competencies you are
expected to learn in the module.
What I Know This part includes an activity that
aims to check what you already
know about the lesson to take. If
you get all the answers correct
(100%), you may decide to skip
this module.
What’s In This is a brief drill or review to
help you link the current lesson
with the previous one.
What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will
be introduced to you in various
ways; a story, a song, a poem, a
problem opener, an activity or a
situation.
What is It This section provides a brief
discussion of the lesson. This aims
to help you discover and
understand new concepts and
skills.

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 What’s More This comprises activities for
independent practice to solidify
your understanding and skills of
the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the
Answer Key at the end of the
module.
What I Have This includes questions or blank
Learned
sentence/paragraph to be filled
into process what you learned
from the lesson.
What I Can Do This section provides an activity
which will help you transfer your
new knowledge or skill into real-
life situations or concerns.
Assessment This is a task which aims to
evaluate your level of mastery in
achieving the learning competency.
Additional In this portion, another activity
Activities
will be given to you to enrich your
knowledge or skill of the lesson
learned.
Answer Key This contains answers to all
activities in the module.
At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in

developing this module.

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The following are some reminders in using this module:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s
on any part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in
answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the
other activities included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and
checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are
through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this
module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.
Always bear in mind that you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience
meaningful learning and gain deep understanding of the
relevant competencies. You can do it!

What I Need to Know

Great day to you dear learner! In this module, you will learn
to recognize the parts of a simple paragraph that will help you
upgrade your organization and comprehension skills when
reading a passage.
You may be able to use the skill in paragraph writing. May
you find significant learning experiences and joy from this
module. Let’s start the fun and learning now.

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After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. Recognize the parts of a simple paragraph.
2. Identify the topic sentence in a paragraph.
3. List details to support the main idea of a paragraph.
4. Identify the concluding sentence in the paragraph.

What I Know

This is a paragraph. A paragraph has three parts. Can you

name the parts of a paragraph?
Directions: Read the paragraph. Answer the questions with YES
or NO on a separate sheet of paper.

Once upon a time, there was a Do you know what part of

boy named Gio, who loved to go to the paragraph is the
school every day. One day, underlined sentence?
___
something terrible happened. His
parents wanted to protect him
from an unseen enemy. Gio was Do you know what part of
not allowed to go out. He missed the paragraph are the
school and his friends a lot. highlighted sentences?___
Luckily, he learned that the
internet can keep everybody
connected. Gio attended an online Do you know what part of
class with his classmates and he the paragraph is the
loved it. sentence with double
lines?

In the succeeding activities, you will learn about the parts of

a paragraph. These parts will guide you inwriting a good
paragraph.
Stay focused!

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Lesson
Parts of a Simple
1 Paragraph
Every day in our lives, we communicate. Being able to
express our thoughts with clarity and unity will help us send our
message better.

What’s In

Just Answer Me
Tell me something about what is happening now. Remember to
answer in a complete sentence.
Question : Do you know about the new virus that is keeping
people in their homes?
Answer : The new virus is called Covid 19.
Question : Why are people so afraid of it?
Answer : It is very dangerous.
Question : How is the virus spread?
Answer : People can get it through droplets from the saliva.
Question : How do you prevent the virus from spreading?
Answer : Wearing a mask, social distancing and frequent
handwashing can prevent the virus from spreading.
Question : What will you do to protect yourself and your loved
ones fromthe virus?
Answer : I will stay at home to be safe from the virus.
Look at the underlined words. What do you call a group of
words that expresses a complete thought? Yes! It is called a
sentence.

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 It begins with a capital letter and ends with a punctuation
mark.
Now, if we put together all the sentences from your answers
above, this is how it will look like.

The new virus is called Covid 19. It is very dangerous.

People can get it through droplets from the saliva. Wearing a
mask, social distancing and frequent handwashing can
prevent the virus from spreading. I will stay at home to be safe
from the virus.

This is called a paragraph. A paragraph is a group of

sentences that share a common idea. They are all written about a
certain topic or interest. A paragraph often includes examples or
evidence to support a topic, idea, or opinion.
What are we talking about in the paragraph above?
Correct! It is about Corona Virus or Covid 19.
Remember these in writing a paragraph:
1. Focus on one topic.
2. Indent the first word of the paragraph.
3. Begin the first word of a sentence with a capital letter.

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 What’s New

Activity 1. Let’s Read a Story

A story has paragraphs in it. Now, you will read a simple story.
You can read it aloud or silently, if you prefer.

My Amazing Staycation
By: Reneelizza B. Fulguerinas

1I
am always excited when
summer comes.2My mother and I
will be busy in the kitchen trying new
recipes. 3My father and brother will do
some planting in the garden. 4Our

game night is something that I always

look forward to.5Staying home with
family feels safe and fun.

It does not matter where you
are or where you go as long as it is
spent with the people close to you.

Did you like the short story?

Please take note of the font used in the different sentences of

the first paragraph. This will be further explained in our next
activity.

Hang in there!

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 What is It

Based on the story you read, which of the sentences tell you
about the main topic in the first paragraph?

Correct! It is sentence number 1. It is called a topic

sentence. It is usually (but not all the time) found in the first
sentence.

Sentences 2, 3, and 4, after the topic sentence, are the

supporting details. These sentences further explain the main idea
of the paragraph.

The concluding sentence is the last sentence in the

paragraph.

Simply remember these, learners, a simple paragraph has

three parts. They are the (1) topic sentence, (2) supporting
details, and the (3) concluding sentence.

In writing a good paragraph, imagine that you are ordering

your favorite burger from a famous
fastfood chain.
The top bun is the topic sentence. This
Topic sentence tells the reader the main idea or what
Sentence
the paragraph will be about.

Supporting The tomatoes, the cheese and the patty

Details represent the middle sentences and are the
“bulk” of the paragraph since these sentences
Concluding present details to support the main idea of
Sentence
the paragraph.

The bottom bun is the concluding sentence

which simply restates or summarizes the main
idea of the paragraph.

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 Remember, a burgercontains these three parts for you to
enjoy and so does a paragraph!

What’s More

Activity 2. What’s the Topic?

One of the parts of a simple paragraph is the topic sentence.
It tells us about the main topic in the paragraph. Let us practice
how well you identify the topic sentence. It is usually found in the
first sentence, but in some cases, it is not.
Directions: Copy the topic sentence from the following
paragraphs. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. There are many things to do even when I am at home.
I shared my creativity and talent to a social networking site.
I was able to find time to finish the best K-drama there is. I
cleaned and organized my room. There are still so many
things to-do in my list even when I am alone.

2. When you have a limited land space, grow plants that

are useful. First, prepare the soil for planting. Next, choose
any available container. Then, gather the seeds that you
want to grow. It does not matter if you start small as long
as you can sustain the effort.

3. The environment is taking a break from the pollution

of everyday activity during the pandemic. Air quality has
improved in the most populated cities around the world.
Some animals have already started a fieldtrip in the once
busy streets. It is a joy to see that nature is once again
flourishing.

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Activity 3. Support Me
The supporting details of a paragraph are very important
because they give the “real meat” of the paragraph. These details
clarify, prove, or explain the main idea.
Directions: Choose the supporting details of the given topic
sentence. Write the letter of your answer in a separate sheet of
paper. Choose only three supporting details. The first one is
done for you.

Main Idea:

Board games are indoor games which offer a lot

of fun and much more. (SUGGESTION: other
learning experiences)

Supporting Detail 1 Supporting Detail 2 Supporting Detail 3

SUPPORTING DETAILS

a. Playing it is a good way to strengthen family bond.

b. Board games are harmful to one’s health.

c. Experts found out that children benefit from it because it

improves critical and thinking skills.

d. Others play board games to unwind and relax.

e. Reality game shows are fascinating to watch.

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Activity 4. Let’s End this Strong
The concluding sentence is simply giving a short summary of
the important points of the paragraph. It should be written as the
last sentence of the paragraph.
What could be the best concluding sentence?

Directions. Identify the appropriate concluding sentence for the

given text. Write the letter of your answer on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. Many of us are staying home and moving less during
quarantine.

a. Always remember to be physically active even when

indoors to avoid health problems.
b. Basketball is a contact sport.

2. The government advised the people to obey the rules and

stay calm.

a. Tikok is so much fun!

b. People should follow the guidelines to be safe.

3. The power of prayer is so great that it could move

mountains.

a. Mt. Everest is the tallest mountain.

b. Something wonderful is about to happen through
prayers.

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 What I Have Learned

Activity5: What Part am I?

Directions: Match the correct part of the paragraph to its

description. Write the letter of your answer on a separate sheet of
paper.
A B

1. This is the part of the paragraph a. Supporting Details

where the main idea is written.

2. This is the “meat” of the paragraph b. Concluding Sentence

and it explains the main idea.

3. This part restates or summarizes c. Topic Sentence

the important points of the paragraph.

What I Can Do

Activity 6: Build me Up
Directions: Identify the parts of a simple paragraph by filling-in
the given sentences to the correct part of the illustration showing
the blueprint of a paragraph. On a separate sheet of paper, copy
the blueprint to be able to fill-in your answer.

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 BLUEPRINT OF A PARAGRAPH

Topic Sentence

Detail 1
Detail 2
Detail 3

Concluding Sentence

▪ Playing games is a good way to strengthen family bond.

▪ Families are learning to live with what is needed most

▪ During occasions, they make it special even without being
in the same place physically.
▪ Most of them are using the internet for buying, paying,
doing business and even schooling.
▪ It is just a matter of getting used to the new and different
routines and practices.
▪ People all over the world are adjusting to new ways of doing
things during the pandemic.

Yes! The parts of a paragraph are like a blueprint when

building a house. Please check out the key to corrections before
moving on to your next activity. Good luck!

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 Assessment

Test I.

Directions: Copy the paragraph on a separate sheet of paper.

Then, encircle the topic sentence. Underline the supporting
details and box the concluding sentence.

Noah, from the Bible, was an obedient man. He loved and

obeyed God. When God told him to build a big boat, he

immediately followed. Noah brought animals in two’s as God

commanded him. Noah and his family were saved just because

he listened.

Test II.

Directions. Read the paragraph and identify its parts; topic

sentence, supporting details and concluding sentence. Write
your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. What part of the

There are so many goods and
1
paragraph is sentence
services that gained popularity 1?
during the pandemic. 2 We see
private and public institutions using 2. What part of the
the digital thermometer, the non- paragraph are sentences
touch alcohol dispenser and the 2, 3 and 4?
footbath. 3Facemasks, in all forms
and sizes, became part of the basic
clothing. 4Riders deliver anything 3. What part of the
from food, medicine, clothing and paragraph is sentence
tools. 5Expect more inventions to 5?
surface which can make our lives
easier and safer.

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 Additional Activity:

Let’s Write Right!

Directions. Write the answers in a separate sheet of paper.
1. What part of the paragraph is considered as the “bulk” of a
paragraph?

a. topic sentence b. supporting details c. concluding sentence

2. Which part of the paragraph contains the main idea?

a. topic sentence b. supporting details c. Concluding sentence

3. What part of the paragraph summarizes the important

points?

a. topic sentence b. supporting details c. concluding sentence

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 Answer Key

Activity 2: What’s the Topic

1. There are many things to do even when I am home.
2. When you have a limited land space, grow plants that are useful.
3. The environment is taking a break from the pollution of everyday activity in the
pandemic.

Activity 3: Support Me
1. A 2. C 3. d

Activity 4: Let’s End this Strong

1. A B. B C. B

Activity 5: What Part am I?

1. C 2. A 3. B

Activity 5: Build me Up
Topic Sentence: People all over the world are adjusting to new ways of doing things
during the pandemic.
Detail 1: Families are learning to live with what is needed most.
Detail 2: During occasions, they make it special even without being in the same
place physically.
Detail 3: Most of them are using the internet for buying, paying, doing business and
even schooling.
Concluding Sentence: It is just a matter of getting used to different routines and
practices.
Assessment
Test 1
Noah, from the Bible, was an obedient man. He loved and obeyed God. When
God told him to build a big boat, he immediately followed. Noah brought animals in
two’s as God commanded him. Noah and his family were saved just because he
listened.

Test II
1. Topic Sentence 2. Supporting Details 3. Concluding Sentence

Additional Activity

1. B 2. A 3. C

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References
Judelyn Jamil. YouTube. Virtual MELCs-Recognize the Parts of a
Simple Paragraph. June 2020.

Mommypoppins.com. Stay at Home Guide: 100s of Activities

and Resources for Families on Pause. 2020.

Shona McCombes. How to Write Topic Sentence. Scribbr.

January 21, 2019.

Speechandlanguagekids.com. Helping Children to Identify Main

Ideas and Supporting Details when Reading. February,
2016.

Teachables.scholastics.com. Graphic Organizer blueprint for a

paragraph. 2020.

USA Today Life Staff.100 Things to do while Stuck Inside due to

Pandemic. March 16, 2020.

Valerie Luzio. YouTube. Mrs. Luzio’s Writing Class. Hamburger

Paragraph Writing. October 18, 2016.

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