ENGLISH

CLASS
With Teacher Jeanelle
PRAY
ER
ATTENDA
NCE
How are you today?
 ONLINE
CLASS
Remove all possible distractions RULES
and FOCUS.

Open your cameras and keep your

microphone on mute.

Click the raise hand button and

wait for the teacher to
acknowledge you before
speaking.
Keep your English notebook and
Pen with you.
 Let’s Review!
Identify if the sentence is Parallel or Not Parallel. Say P if the
sentence is Parallel and NP if not.

1. Michael likes travelling,

camping, and painting.
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2. Jennifer likes to ski, to

jog, and driving.
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3. Rhea is young, beautiful,

and mature.
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4. Miss Kath works

efficiently and effectively.
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5. John is studying music,

dance, and how to make
art.
OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

a. Identify grammatical signals or expressions in general to specific pattern of idea

development.

b. Compose a paragraph using general to specific grammatical signals or expressions.

c. Appreciate the importance of proper usage of general to specific idea development

pattern and grammatical signals or expressions to achieve coherence in writing.

JUMBLED EXPRESSIONS

Directions: Fill in the missing

expressions in each sentence by
arranging the jumbled letters.
JUMBLED EXPRESSIONS

1._____ are some of the ways to stay

fit and healthy.

ESTEH
These
JUMBLED EXPRESSIONS

2. Environmental problems exist

irresponsible man-made activities

EDUOT
Due to
 JUMBLED EXPRESSIONS

3. Covid-19 is now a global health threat; _______ ,

there are ways to prevent the virus from further
spreading

OVEWREH
However
 JUMBLED EXPRESSIONS

4. A healthy diet reduces the risk of diseases

___ promotes physical fitness.

DAN
And
 JUMBLED EXPRESSIONS

5. Our teacher is present ____ ______,

she’s sick.”

VEEN HGUOT
Even though
What is Idea Development?
Idea development is the manner, pattern or method by
which a writer or speaker explains his main idea about a
topic in a paragraph or paragraphs.

Four Pattern of Idea Development:

1. Claim and Counterclaim
2. Problem- Solution
3. Cause and Effect
4. General to Specific
What are Grammatical signals or Expressions?
Grammatical signals or expressions are writing devices that
serve to maintain text coherence or unity of ideas.

I have to call mom.

I have to call mom even though it is late at night.

I have to call mom because it is late at night.

General to Specific Pattern of Idea
Development
 General to specific pattern of idea development is the method of
explaining done by starting with a broad (big) idea and by
following it with specific (small) ideas in support to the broad
idea.
 Also called Deductive Method.
What is this?
 Signal Words for General to
Specific Pattern
Signal words for Signal words for Signal words for
GENERAL IDEAS MAJOR DETAILS SPECIFIC DETAILS

First, Second, Third….

Generally For instance
Another
Primarily Further For example Specifically
Largely Moreover To illustrate Particularly
In general In addition To be specific Such as
Next Like
Example #1

Social media has positive impact on us. It is a tool for communication, as social
networking websites serve as one of the best platforms for people to communicate and stay
in touch with friends. Additionally, they improve technological skills of an individual as
social media networking aids in enhancing technological skills of a student. Further, they
benefit business operation, since social networking enables businessmen to market their
services to a wide range of online audience. Moreover, they promote better connectivity, as
through these media, people from any part of the world can connect with anybody.
Furthermore, they aid learning as these media make it convenient for people to learn and
teach people.
 Example #2

There are three main ways that vitamins are lost from foods. First, some vitamins dissolve
in water, the vitamins go into the water. If the water is thrown away, the vitamins are lost. In
addition, heat, light, and oxygen change some vitamins. If vegetables are cooked, the heat
changes some of the vitamins. Then, these vitamins are no longer healthful. For instance,
broiling grapefruit destroy some of its vitamin C. Finally, people sometimes throw away the
part of a plant which has the most vitamins. For example, when flour is processed, the wheat
germ, which is very rich in vitamins, is lost.
Example #3

The impact of the global warming on earth is extremely serious. There

are many hazardous effects that will happen in the future if global
warming continues. For instance, melting of polar ice caps, leading to
increase in sea level drowning coastlines and slowly submerging
continents are some of the specific effects of global warming.
Questions?
Activity Time

A. Read each sentence and determine whether it expresses a General or a

Specific idea.

1. There are some ways for students to

earn money.

GENERAL
IDEA
Activity Time

A. Read each sentence and determine whether it expresses a General or a

Specific idea.

2. Drinking coffee has many health

benefits.

GENERAL
IDEA
Activity Time

A. Read each sentence and determine whether it expresses a General or a

Specific idea.

3. To be specific, drinking coffee can improve energy

levels, help you burn fat, and may lower your risk of type
2 diabetes.

SPECIFIC
Activity Time

A. Read each sentence and determine whether it expresses a General or a

Specific idea.

4. Mental health awareness is important.

GENERAL
IDEA
Activity Time

A. Read each sentence and determine whether it expresses a General or a

Specific idea.

5. There are things you can do to relax or reduce stress such as

listening to music, doing meditation, and adopting a proper diet.

SPECIFIC
IDEA
Activity Time

B. Identify the grammatical signals used in the following sentences.

6. There are a lot of ways to improve our writing skills

like reading books or watching some writing tutorials
online.

LIKE
Activity Time

B. Identify the grammatical signals used in the following sentences.

7. My cousin is amazing because she can speak different

languages such as Tagalog, Nihonggo, Chinese, and
Spanish.

SUCH AS
Activity Time

B. Identify the grammatical signals used in the following sentences.

8. Some people prefer certain types of cars. For example,

Toyota RAV4 and Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 are two of
the most popular cars nowadays.

FOR
EXAMPLE
Activity Time

B. Identify the grammatical signals used in the following sentences.

9. I agree that technology plays a vital role in our society;

however, it also projects certain disadvantages especially to
young people.

HOWEVER
Activity Time

B. Identify the grammatical signals used in the following sentences.

10. I assert that not all people who are successful are grateful
for their lives because some say that money does not
guarantee genuine happiness.

BECAUSE
Quiz
 Assignment

Directions: Think of a social issue that is happening in your

community. Then, write at least five-sentence paragraph about your
chosen issue using the general to specific pattern of idea development
and make sure to use appropriate grammatical signals or expressions.
THANK
YOU
See you next time!