ENGLISH QUARTER 1

MODULE 1: UNITY
WITHIN

Recognizing the Parts of a Simple

Paragraph
adopted
WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

Hi, learner! I am “Kuya Pat”,

your learning buddy in this
module.

At the end of your journey,

you’ll be able to:

Recognize the parts of a

simple paragraph.
What I Know
Welcome to this module, learner!
Here is your first task:
Answer the following questions
below to measure how well you
know the lesson. Write the
answers on your white board.
Just a reminder, answer the
questions with HONESTY.
• 1. What are the parts of a simple paragraph?
• a. Introduction, Body, and Ending
• b. Topic Sentence, Supporting Details, and Conclusion
• c. First Part, Second Part, and Last Part

• 2. How will you identify the topic sentence in a given paragraph?

• a. It tells what the paragraph is all about.
• b. It supports the main idea by providing details.
• c. It sums up the details presented in a paragraph.
• For items 3-5, read the short paragraph below then answer the questions provided. Note the
number given for each sentence.
• Television or TV is the easiest means to access information at home. 1At present, most
Filipino homes can now provide TV for their family. 2Regardless of the kind of TV we have,
one of the benefits we get from watching TV programs is information. 3Children can explore
the places that they wanted to go to. 4They can also get an idea of protecting the
environment, too. 5Parents become aware of the news happening in different parts of the
world. 6All of us learn just by sitting in front of the TV while having fun. 7Television or TV is
the easiest means to access information at home. 8While TV has been generous in providing
a multitude of information, still it is in our minds to decide for our advantage.
• 3. What is the topic sentence of the given paragraph above?
• a. Sentence 1
• b. Sentences 7
• c. Sentence 8
• 4. Using the same paragraph, what are the supporting details?
• a. Sentence 1
• b. Sentences 2-6
• c. Sentence 8
• 5. What part is the conclusion of the paragraph used in numbers 3 and 4?
• a. Sentence 1
• b. Sentences 2-6
• c. Sentence 8
B, A, B, B, and C are the correct answers
for 1-5 item test. How many correct
answers did you get? Don’t worry. This
module will help you master the lesson
about recognizing the parts of a simple
paragraph. Nice start learner! Keep
moving forward.
 Recognizing the Parts of a Simple Paragraph
You encounter a lot of information every day. Whatever you
do, wherever you go, everything that surrounds you, all can be
a source of information. Words give us meaning. When put up in
a sentence, it becomes a complete thought. Sentences form a
paragraph.
Now, what makes up a simple paragraph? This module will
help you recognize the parts of a simple paragraph by dealing
with the exciting activities prepared for you. Enjoy learning!
 Write a check (/) if the group of sentences is a
What’s In paragraph and an (x), if it is not.
______ 1. My school is one of the largest in our
province. We have over 2000 students. To
What is a paragraph? Before
you learn the new lesson, accommodate all of us, our school had to have 45
please do this drill which will classrooms. For now, we only have 30
let you distinguish a classrooms. Some classes occupy makeshift
paragraph from a non- classrooms. Our principal is working hard to have
paragraph. more classrooms built so that students and
teachers will be comfortable.
_______2. Every bus needs a driver. Buses are
not cheap. Different kinds of buses ply our
streets. They bring people to different
destinations. A lot of people come to our place to
do business, shop and while away their time. It is
really warm today.
_______3. My family went to the wildlife park. It is one of the
most visited places in our city. It houses snakes, birds, giraffes,
lion and tiger, and even crocodiles. My favorite toy is a train which
goes up and down a hill.
________4. Our teacher had baby, so we have a substitute
teacher, Ms. Roxas. She is nice and funny. We always enjoy
when she comes to our class. She makes us laugh with her
jokes. She allows us to play outside once in a while. She also
teaches well.
What’s New 4pics 1word
What word is common to the pictures? Write your
Are you eager to learn
answer on a sheet of paper.
something new in this
module? Answer the puzzle.

You got it, learner! The

answer is BOOK or Clue: Most of these are found in the school library.
BOOKS.
What is your favorite book?
Do you love reading books?
What do you think is the oldest printed book in the world?
Do you want to know the answers?
When you keep going, you will know the answers.

On the next page are the unfamiliar words that you will encounter
when you begin reading the paragraph about books.

Note: You can use a dictionary to help you out.

Word Master
Answer the crossword puzzle. Choose your answers from the words
inside the box. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
Remember the following words you learned in the crossword
puzzle for you to understand well the paragraph that follows.
It’s Fun to Read
Why are books important? Let us
read the paragraph below.

Books are the oldest source of information that never gets

old. Even before when the oldest radio has not yet been
invented, books were able to provide information to the
people around the world. Books had been an essential part
of human lives since the old times. They have been used for
telling stories, preserving history, and sharing information
about our world. The first ever recognized books were the
ancient scrolls. These are rolled up manuscripts made
from Papyrus plant and ranges from 14 to 52 feet wide when
unraveled.
It’s Fun to Read
The second type of book was the book to-go of the Romans.
More similar to the style of books today, the Romans created
some of the first codices (plural of codex) from as early as the
1st century CE. The codex was more durable and compact
than a scroll as it was made with parchment paper and
bound with wooden covers. Information is important and
books had been a necessity for everyone. The need for
books resulted to the discovery of printed books.
It’s Fun to Read
The first recorded printed book in history is the Diamond
Sutra of Mahayana Buddhism. Books in schools are all
product of printing. These modern days, books are now in
electronic form. Electronic book or e-book for short is the
most convenient type of books as long as you have
gadgets to read on. Books may change over time, but it will
never get tired nor old in giving us vast information around
the world.
• -Adopted from A Brief History of Books by Google Arts and Culture
It’s Fun to Read
I Am a WELL-DER (well-reader)
Answer the following questions based on the paragraph that
you have read.
1. What is the source of information mentioned in the
paragraph?
2. What are the types of books?
3. How does each type of book differ from each other?
4. Why do we need books?
5. How do you imagine our world without books? Explain your
answer.
It’s Fun to Read
I Am a WELL-DER (well-reader)
Answer the following questions based on the paragraph that
you have read.
1. What is the source of information mentioned in the
paragraph?
--- BOOKS
It’s Fun to Read
I Am a WELL-DER (well-reader)
Answer the following questions based on the paragraph that
you have read.
2. What are the types of books?
--SCROLLS
It’s Fun to Read
2. What are the types of books?
--SCROLLS
--CODEX
It’s Fun to Read
2. What are the types of books?
--SCROLLS
--CODEX
--PRINTED BOOKS
It’s Fun to Read
2. What are the types of books?
--SCROLLS
--CODEX
--PRINTED BOOKS
--ELECTRONIC
BOOKS OR E-BOOK
It’s Fun to Read
I Am a WELL-DER (well-reader)
3. How does each type of book differ from each other?
SCROLLS rolled up manuscripts made from Papyrus plant
CODEX made with parchment paper and bound with
wooden covers
PRINTED BOOKS product of printing
ELECTRONIC BOOKS OR E-BOOK electronic version
of a printed book
It’s Fun to Read
I Am a WELL-DER (well-reader)
4. Why do we need books?
We need books because books are the main source of
information. They give us new ways to think and new ideas.
It’s Fun to Read
I Am a WELL-DER (well-reader)
5. How do you imagine our world without books? Explain your
answer.
Answers may vary.
 What is it Let us discuss thoroughly the meaning
of paragraph and its parts.
What is a paragraph?

• A paragraph is made up of
sentences that focus on a
single idea.
Read again the first
line of the paragraph.

Books are the oldest source of information that never gets old.
Did it tell you what the paragraph will be about? Yes/No
What is it
If you answered yes, you • The topic sentence is the
are right!
sentence in a paragraph that gives
This is the topic sentence.
the reader insight or idea into what
it is all about. It states the main
idea of a paragraph. It is located at
the beginning of a paragraph.
Sometimes, it can be found in the
middle or end of paragraph. You
have to read well the paragraph so
that you can be able to identify
correctly the topic sentence.
What is it
Most of the sentences in a • Supporting sentences make up
paragraph are considered the body of a paragraph. It expands
supporting sentences. the topic sentence in detail to
What are supporting develop the idea presented on it.
sentences? That is why it is also called as
supporting details. The numbers of
sentences vary but the typical
paragraph should have two or five
supporting sentences.
What is it
What is the connection of the • A concluding sentence marks the
last sentence to the topic end of the paragraph and it
sentence? summarizes or raises the key point
What is a concluding of the paragraph. This is the last
sentence? sentence in a paragraph.
To recognize a The boy standing below will help you remember the
simple paragraph, parts of a simple paragraph.
you have to
consider all of its
parts - from the
beginning up to
the last sentence.

Was this helpful? Do

not be in a hurry, learner!
You can read it for
several times to ensure
mastery of the lesson. If
you want to become
successful, study hard
and pray harder!
Let us try this one.
Read the paragraph below. Write the information being asked in each item.
My favorite subjects are English, Mathematics, and Science. English
is one of my favorite subjects because I love reading stories and
writing stories about fairy tales. Next is Mathematics because when I
was still young, my mother taught me about adding, subtracting,
multiplying, and even dividing. My interest in Science began when we
had a field trip in a zoo where I’ve had a lot of ‘why’ questions about
the animals. I always top the class in these subjects and I really work
hard to love the other subject s as well.
1. What is the topic sentence of the paragraph above?
Are you excited to know
the results? Look for 2. List down the sentences that support your answer in
the answers on page 24. number 1.
3. What is the conclusion or concluding sentence of the
paragraph?
1. What is the topic sentence of the paragraph above?
- My favorite subjects are English, Mathematics, and Science.

2. List down the sentences that support your answer in number 1.

- English is one of my favorite subjects because I love reading stories
and writing stories about fairy tales.
- Next is Mathematics because when I was still young, my mother
taught me adding, subtracting, multiplying, and even dividing.
- Science, in other words begun my interests when we had a field trip
in a zoo where I’ve had a lot of questions of ‘why’ about the animals.

3. What is the conclusion or concluding sentence of the paragraph?

- I always top the class in these subjects and I really work hard to love
other subjects.
 What’s More
A. What’s the Lead?
Read the paragraph below. Identify what part of the paragraph
is missing.
You are half-way done,
learner! Continue being
____________________. Berto, unlike his friends listened
fantastic! Below are attentively from the resource speaker. He never lets his friends
activities that will further
improve your understanding disturb him from listening actively. When the speaker is done, he
about the lesson.
asked a question. To everybody’s surprise, only Berto was able to
answer it. Truly, you can never run out of ideas when you are an
active listener.
If you
choose B,
• Choose the best topic sentence that will complete the paragraph.
then you
are very
much a. Active listening can be done while talking with others.
ready to
answer the b. Active listening helps an individual understand well the message
following
questions.
of the speaker.

c. Effective listening makes an individual fall asleep.

 What’s More Select the best topic sentence that will complete the paragraph. Write
your answer on your answer sheet.

1. _________________________. Cellphone bridges the gap of communication.

This is the best gift of technology to us. As long as you have access to the internet
or has load, no matter how far or near the person you wanted to talk with, cellphone
can do it for you. However, aside from its good features especially in
communication, there are still incidents reporting the harmful effect of cellphone to
our health. Over-exposure to radiation is unhealthy. Cellphone is functional but
users must be aware and prevent its bad effects by decreasing the number of hours
spent in chatting and playing games on their cellphones.
• a. Cellphone makes communication convenient but dangerous when used too
much.
• b. Cellphone is used to capture the best moment of your life.
• c. Cellphone will fail you to communicate with your loved ones or friends unless it
has load or access to the internet.
 What’s More Select the best topic sentence that will complete the paragraph. Write
your answer on your answer sheet.

2. ________________________. Instead of playing with friends, Adrian does the

household chores immediately after recovering his energy from miles of walk in
going home. When done, he reviews all his lessons of the day. All his assignments
were prepared at night and everything is ready for tomorrow. He focused his review
on their Mathematics lesson about fractions. When teacher Maxima entered their
classroom, everyone was told to prepare a clean paper. Adrian got a perfect score
because he studied the lessons well.
• a. Watching TV can help pupils get high score in a surprise quiz.
• b. Studying the lesson every night always fruits a positive result.
• c. Studying the lessons should be banned at home.
 What’s More Select the best topic sentence that will complete the paragraph. Write
your answer on your answer sheet.

3. ______________________. The sender transmits the message while the

receiver accepts the message. The most important factor in communication is the
good delivery of the message to ensure better understanding which will result in a
satisfying answer. Moreover, the tool in communication is as important as the
message being sent because it is the channel by which the message is delivered.
• a. Communication is a process by which a message is transmitted.
• b. Communication has three important elements: the sender, the receiver, and
the medium.
• c. Communication happens when a sender gives information to the receiver.
How are you, learner? Are you excited to know your
score? Go to page 24 to check your answers.

If you got 3, tremendous! You

mastered the lesson very well. You
are now ready for the next
activity.

If you got 1 or 2, never stop! You can do better for

the second time. Review the lesson and be more
focused.
 What’s More B. Thought-working

Are you still

Topic Sentence: The Internet is the best gift that all students would
motivated to want to have.
learn? Let’s do
the activity below. Choose the sentence that is not relevant to the given topic sentence.
This activity will
help widen your a. Internet provides students with thousands of information needed
understanding in for their projects, research, and additional learning.
recognizing
supporting b. By just clicking, information will appear on the screen of the
sentences when
the topic
computer, and students would simply scroll and select the
sentence is given. appropriate data.
c. Internet tolerates the students to play online games instead of
gathering information that would help them learn something new.

If you chose C, you are very good!

Options A and B prove how the internet could help students gather information
conveniently, thus making tasks easy. While option C, shows the negative impact of the
internet to students which is not relevant to the topic sentence.
Do you want more?
Choose the sentence that is not relevant to the given topic sentence.
Write the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

1. Philippines is home to beautiful beaches.

a. The white beach of Boracay attracts tourists to visit its clear water and fine white
sand.
b. Mayon Volcano in Albay is famous for its perfect cone shape.
c. Caramoan Beach in Caramoan, Camarines Sur invites everyone to escape the
city for a while and try some adventures while enjoying the breathtaking scenery of
the island.
Do you want more?
Choose the sentence that is not relevant to the given topic sentence.
Write the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

2. Also known as Pearl of the Orient, the Philippines is an archipelago

consisting of 7,641 islands and islets.
a. The 3 biggest islands in the Philippines are Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
b. Most of the places are surrounded by bodies of water.
c. San Juanico Bridge is the longest bridge in the country which connects the
province of Samar and Leyte.

3. It is more fun in the Philippines.

a. Filipinos celebrate different colorful, grandiose, and music-filled festivals
with sumptuous foods prepared.
b. Hiking, diving, and surfing are some of the adventures you can enjoy with
your friends.
c. Philippines is a democratic country.
Hey, learner! Check your answers by referring
on page 24. How’s the result?

If you got 3, fantastic! You are learning

well. Proceed now to the next activity.
If you got 1or 2,work harder!Go back
to the discussion and review. There is
always a room for improvement,
learner. Be motivated!

Are you still enjoying this?You should,learner.It is

important to have fun while learning.
Now that you recognize well the topic sentence and
the supporting details of a paragraph, let us explore
the last part –the concluding sentence.
What’s More C. The Bottom Line

Read the paragraph below then give the best concluding sentence.

Nutritious foods are what our body needs. Eating vegetables instead of fatty
foods helps our body function better. Fruits supply the body with different vitamins and
minerals that help fight diseases. Meat, beans, and fish provide our body with protein
which is needed for muscle building. Salty and junk foods harm our body.

What is the best concluding sentence of the paragraph above?

• a. If you want to live longer, eat only nutritious foods.

• b. Junk foods have benefits to our bodies.

• c. In short, foods are delicious.

What is your answer? The best option is A.

If you got it, thumbs up learner! The next
activity is just easy for you.
What’s More C. The Bottom Line

Read each paragraph below and choose the best concluding sentence
that will best complete the paragraph. Write the letter of the correct
answer on your answer sheet.
My grandmother is loving and a strong woman. She loves me more than
anything else. She is my personal nurse when I am sick. She always
finds a solution to our problems. ____________
• a. She’s the most loving and strongest person that I have in my life.
• b. She is the best woman in my life.
• c. She is the woman that I love the most.
What’s More C. The Bottom Line

2. My pet dog is my best friend. We walk around the garden every

morning. We play together at the park in the afternoon. He is always
with me wherever I go. I love my pet so much. He listens attentively to
my funny jokes. ___________________________.
• a. My pet dog is the kindest one.
• b. My pet dog knows how to give me comfort and happiness like a
real best friend.
• c. I am lucky for having a nice pet dog.
What’s More C. The Bottom Line

3. There are many things I enjoy doing in our garden. I help my brother
water the plants. I am happy watching the seeds growing. My eyes
become bigger when I see fruits ripening day by day.
___________________________________.
• a. In short, I enjoy the garden because I love planting plants.
• b. I love the fresh air in the garden.
• c. The smell of flowers is sweet.
Check your answers using the Key on page 25.

If you got3,you have a brilliant mind

learner! You are ready for the next
exciting activity.
If you got 1 or 2, don’t be
discouraged. You can do better next
time. Review the lesson and come
back here if you are ready.
You made it learner! You are almost
done! Let me congratulate you for
doing such a great job! Keep it up,
learner.
 What I Have Learned

Hey, learner! What have

you learned in this
module? Let’s have a fast
review of the important
points in the module. Are
you ready?

Note: Learner, you can go back to the discussion if needed.

 Let’s try a new challenge,
What I Can Do learner! This challenge will help
you apply what you have learned
in the module.

Direction: Read the paragraph below. Identify the different parts of a paragraph. Write your
answer on your answer sheet.
In school, children begin discovering what they will be in the future.
Children are taught in school with the basic life skills such as computing and
reasoning. The school gives them the chance to become doctors, policemen,
engineers, teachers, and whatever profession they would want to be inside the
four-corner room. The school also guides them to discover their talents, skills, and
interests in life. The school encourages children to always give the best and stand
out in their ways. As a second home, school is a stage of different soon-to-be
leaders of our country.
Topic Sentence
Supporting
Details
Concluding
Sentence
Topic Sentence In school, children begin discovering what they will be in
the future.
Supporting Details
In school, children begin discovering what they will be in
the future. Children are taught in school with the basic life
skills such as computing and reasoning.
The school gives them the chance to become doctors,
policemen, engineers, teachers, and whatever profession
they would want to be inside the four-corner room.
The school also guides them to discover their talents,
skills, and interests in life. The school encourages
children to always give the best and stand out in their
ways.

Concluding Sentence As a second home, school is a stage of different soon-to-

be leaders of our country.
 If you correctly got the answers for
each part of a sentence, Excellent! You
learned a lot. You are well ready for
the next activity.

If you did not get all correct answers in each part,

you can do it better for the second time. You can
go back to the discussion. Keep in mind that
successful people make mistakes
 Assessment
You can do this, learner! Use
everything you learned in this
module. Believe you can, learner!

Direction: Read the questions carefully. Write the letters of your answers on your answer sheet.
Good luck!

1. What are the parts of a paragraph?

a. First Part, Second Part, and Third Part
b. Character, Events, and Setting
c. Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences, and Concluding Sentence

2. What part of the paragraph introduces the main idea?

a. Concluding Sentence
b. Supporting Sentences
c. Topic Sentence
 Assessment

3. This part of a paragraph includes sentences that support the topic

sentence.
a. Concluding Sentence
b. Supporting Sentences
c. Topic Sentence

4. A concluding sentence________________.
a. Summarizes the main idea of the paragraph.
b. It provides information to the topic sentence.
c. Tells the reader what the paragraph will be about.
 Assessment
Read the paragraph below then answer questions 5, 6, and 7. Write the
letters of your answers on your answer sheet. Good luck!
My biggest dream in life is to become a doctor. I love watching
movies where doctors are happy about saving the lives of people. I
will become a doctor to my grandfather who is sick. I will give him his
medicine and check his body temperature, too. I feel amazed at how
doctors are being respected in our community. I want to become a
doctor because I want to help my dearest grandfather fight cancer.
5. Which of the following is the topic sentence of the paragraph above?
a. I want to become a doctor because I want to help my dearest grandfather fight
cancer cells in his body.
b. My biggest dream in life is to become a doctor.
c. I will become a doctor to my grandfather who is sick.
Assessment
6. Identify all the supporting sentences for the given paragraph.
a. The school also guides them to discover their talents, skills, and interests in life.
b. I love watching movies where doctors are happy about saving the lives of people.
c. Life shapes us to become strong and independent. We learn from the problems
that we encounter.
d. I will become a doctor to my grandfather who is sick. I will give him his medicine
and check his body temperature too.
e. I feel amazed at how doctors are being respected in our community.

7. What is the concluding sentence in the paragraph?

a. I will give him his medicine and check his body temperature too.
b. I want to become a doctor because I want to help my dearest grandfather fight
cancer cells in his body.
c. My biggest dream in life is to become a doctor.
Assessment

Enumerate the parts of a paragraph.

8. _______________________
9. _______________________
10. _______________________

Check your answers by referring on page26. What score did you get? If you got 9-10,great
job learner! You learned well in this module.
If you got 7-8, Very good! This module had been friendly to you. Keep up the good work!
If you got a score 6 and below, you did well. You could have done better if you used this
module well, Anyway, you can still go back to the discussion and read it all again. Don’t
lose hope learner!
Additional Activities

Think of your most unforgettable moment in life. Write a

simple paragraph with 4 to 5 sentences. Identify the topic
sentence, supporting sentences, and concluding sentence.
Write this on your answer sheet or in your journal.

I am very happy being with

you throughout this module.
I hope you had fun learning
in this module. See you on
the next module!
Answer Key

What is It
1.My favorite subjects are English, What’s In: /, x, x, /
Mathematics, and Science. What’s New
2.-English is one of my favorite subjects Across
because I love reading stories and writing 2. parchment
stories about fairy tales. 6. Papyrus
8. compact
-Next is Mathematics because when I was 10.esssential
still young, my mother taught me adding, 13.manuscripts
subtracting, multiplying, and even dividing. Down
-Science, in other words begun my 1.codex
interests when we had a field trip in a zoo 3. durable
where I’ve had a lot of questions of ‘why’ 4.preserve
about the animals. 5. printing
3.I always top the class in these subjects 7. Mahayana
and I really work hard to love other 9. scrolls
subjects. 11. ancient
12. unravel
Answer Key
What’s More Assessment
A.What’s the Lead?1.c
1.a 2. c
2.b 3.b
3.a 4.a
5.b
B.Thought-Working 6.b,d,e
1.b 7. b
2.c 8. Topic Sentence
3.c 9. Supporting Details
10. Concluding
C.The Bottom Line Sentence
1.a
2.b
3.a
Thank you!!!