ENG8 - Q4 - M4 Compose Effective Paragraphs
ENG8 - Q4 - M4 Compose Effective Paragraphs
ENG8 - Q4 - M4 Compose Effective Paragraphs
English
Quarter 4 – Module 4:
Compose Effective Paragraphs
EN8WC-IIa-2.8
English – Grade 8
Quarter 4 – Module 4: Compose Effective Paragraphs (EN8WC-IIa-2.8)
First Edition, 2020
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English
Quarter 4 – Module 4: Compose
Effective Paragraphs EN8WC-IIa-
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Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our
dear learners, can continue your studies and learn while at
home. Activities, questions, directions, exercises, and
discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each
lesson.
Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide
you step-by-step as you discover and understand the lesson
prepared for you.
Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on
lessons in each SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on
completing this module or if you need to ask your facilitator or
your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of the lesson.
At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to
self-check your learning. Answer keys are provided for each
activity and test. We trust that you will be honest in using these.
In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teacher
are also provided to our facilitators and parents for strategies and
reminders on how they can best help you on your home-based
learning.
Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks
on any part of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in
answering the exercises and tests. And read the instructions
carefully before performing each task.
If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in
answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult
your teacher or facilitator.
Thank you.
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Let Us Learn!
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Let Us Try!
A. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
(1) The River Zambezi flows west through the eastern part of Southern Africa, spanning 1,700
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7. Which of the sentences in the paragraph tells the main idea?
A. sentence 1 C. sentence 3
B. sentence 2 D. sentence 4
8. Which sentence should be deleted because it presents a detail that is not
important to the paragraph?
A. sentence 4 C. sentence 6
B. sentence 5 D. sentence 7
9. Which sentence should the writer add to conclude the paragraph?
A. The great river then continues its endless journey.
B. 11,000 tons of fish are caught in the lake every year.
C. The lake’s shore is a great place to observe elephants and other
wildlife.
D.Finally, the river enters Mozambique, where it flows southeast until
it reaches the Indian ocean.
10. Why are the ideas in the paragraph presented in this way?
A. The writer wishes to explain the meaning of the word Zambezi.
B.The writer wants to compare the Zambezi with other great rivers in
Africa.
C.The writer wants to dramatize the lives of the people who live along
the greatest river in Africa.
D.The writer wants to describe the course of the river from its source
to the point where it flows into the ocean.
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Lesson
Day 1
Let Us Study
Paragraph
1. Topic Sentences
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In your topic sentence, the subject is the main idea that you will write while focus
Observe the paragraph below.
Topic Sentence: China’s arts are greatly influenced by its rich spiritual
history.
China's arts are greatly influenced by its rich spiritual history. (Topic Sentence) According
2. Supporting Sentences
These sentences provide details and examples that help explain the topic or main idea of the
Types Definition
of Elaboration
Causes These are statements that tell why something has happened,
why it exists now or why it will happen.
Illustrations and These are statements about items that are particular instances
Examples of the topic of the paragraph (For example, a paragraph about
world religions might have separate sentences about
Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and Judaism).
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Let us read again the paragraph below and study how the supporting details develop the m
China's arts are greatly influenced by its rich spiritual history. According to the Metropolit
It means that the ideas are arranged in an order that makes sense, and the reader knows h
(1) Order of Ideas
The chart below lists four basic ways of arranging ideas to make their
relationships clear.
Spatial Order Arrange details in the order that the eye sees them
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(2) Connections Between Ideas
A logical order of thoughts helps to make a paragraph coherent, but you can also establish co
A. Direct References
These are words that refer to a noun or pronoun used in the earlier
part of the paragraph. There are three ways to make direct references:
1. use pronoun (such as the word these) that refer to people, place, things
or ideas introduced in preceding sentences
2. repeat a word
3. use synonyms to recall words or phrases
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Read the paragraph below and notice how the author uses transitions (the
underlined words) to connect the ideas.
China's arts are greatly influenced by its rich spiritual history. According to the Metrop
history.
This sentence gives the reader a satisfying sense of ending. It restates the
main idea in different words or summarizes the evidence presented in the rest of
the paragraph. The concluding sentence might also extend or elaborate on the
main idea. It might connect the main idea of the paragraph to the reader’s life. It
might also draw a conclusion, make a suggestion, or call on the reader to take
some action. Some concluding sentences pose a question or leave the reader with
something to ponder. This clincher sentence aims to leave a lasting impression on
the readers.
Look at the following paragraph and notice how the concluding sentence
summarizes the ideas and shed new light on the topic.
Great job! You have excellently learned the art of building an effective paragraph, from its
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Day 2
The Writing Process
Pre-Writing Stage
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Step 3. Fill in your semantic web with the information you were able to gather. Your sema
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2. Writing Stage
A. Make a sentence using the information in the center. This is your topic
sentence. Topic Sentence: Africa is the cradle of the humankind.
B. Decide on the order of the subtopics and write a sentence about each one.
These sentences support your main idea.
Supporting ideas:
(1) In Africa’s Transvaal Sea, primitive unicellular cyanobacteria
combined with calcium and oxygen to form dolomite rocks.
(2) Africa is the cradle of humankind because it tells about early human
beings.
(3) It also tells about earth conditions when early human beings lived.
(4) The caves where the fossils were found were declared a UNESCO
World Heritage site.
C. Use the details to tell more about the supporting ideas.
Supporting idea: In Africa’s Transvaal Sea, primitive unicellular cyanobacteria
combined with calcium and oxygen to form dolomite rocks.
Details: The dolomite rock was pushed to the bottom of the sea. The rock
contains fossils of animals and plants.
Step 2. Put together the main idea, supporting ideas, and details to make one
paragraph. This is the first draft.
First Draft
Africa is called the cradle of humankind. This is because in Transvaal’s
Sea, primitive bacteria combined with calcium and oxygen to form dolomite rock
millions of years ago. The dolomite rock was pushed to the bottom of the sea.
The rock contains fossils of animals and plants. The fossils tell about the life of
early human beings. The preserved bones of human beings were discovered.
The tools of human beings were also discovered. Based on evidences discovered,
early humans also used fire. The dolomite layers also tell about the condition
during that time, for example, whether there was famine due to dry season. The
bones of the animals discovered also tell about the earth conditions. Now, the
caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Sterfontein Caves and Wonder
Caves are some of the caves that could be visited.
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3. Revising Stage
Revised Draft
Step 2.
A. Revise your work until you think it could be well understood by your
readers.
B. You may have another group to read and critique your work. Give them
the questions provided earlier as their guide when they give their
comments. Improve your work based on the comments given.
4. Publishing Stage
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Congratulations! Now that you have explored the ideas about the process of writing, you a
Let Us Practice
First, Philippines has the most hospitable locals. Filipinos are known to be friendly with th
The ancient Egyptians believed in many different gods and goddesses and each one had
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Activity 2: Writing a Topic Sentence and a Concluding Sentence
Topic Sentence:
Some are from Philippines, such as Manila, Tagaytay, and Davao. Others are from China l
Vegetables and fruits are important parts of the beauty routine for most Korean celebrit
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Activity 3: Finding the Irrelevant Details
Read the paragraph that follows and identify the sentences that do not support the
topic sentence (the underlined). Identify the irrelevant sentences and write them on
the space provided.
The continent of Africa consists of different regions, each with its own distinctive characte
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Day 3
Let Us Practice More
Activity 1: Linking the Ideas
Diamonds signify wealth. There are three large diamond mines in the nation of Botswana. T
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Activity 2: Completing the Paragraph Outline
Below are topic sentences and incomplete paragraph outlines. Write the
supporting sentences and clinchers to make the outline complete.
2.
3.
C. Clincher:
2.
3.
C. Clincher:
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Day 4
Let Us Remember
Sharing Your Thoughts
Complete the statement below and explain your thoughts.
Let Us Assess
A. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. It restates the main idea in different words or summarizes the evidence
presented in the rest of the paragraph.
A. Focus C. Clincher Sentence
B. Topic Sentence D. Supporting Sentence
2. What part of paragraph states the subject or the main idea and gains the
interest and attention of the readers?
A. Focus C. Clincher Sentence
B. Topic Sentence D. Supporting Sentence
4. Subject is the main idea that you will write, while focus is .
A. also called elaboration
B. how you organize the idea
C. what you want to say about that topic
D. what you want to find in the clincher sentence
5. When you have already developed your topic sentence, your task is to gather
the needed information. Below are the helpful techniques in gathering ideas,
EXCEPT:
A. Researching C. Defining difficult terms
B. Brainstorming D. Using graphic organizers
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B. Complete the paragraph below by writing the best direct references and
transitional words/phrases. Choose the letter of the correct answer from the choices
below.
(A) like (C) these (E) morever
(B) for instance (D) however
Day 5
Let Us Enhance
Activity 1: How Am I doing?
Put a check mark ( ) before the item that applies to you.
SKILLS
I can identify the topic sentence of the paragraph.
I can write a clear topic sentence that expresses the main idea.
I can identify the sentences that do not support the topic
sentence.
I can identify the clincher sentence of the paragraph.
I can write a concluding sentence.
I can identify the parts of an effective paragraph.
I can complete the paragraph outline.
I can compose effective paragraphs.
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Activity 2: Writing Workshop
In this final phase of the lesson, your goal is to apply your learning to real life
situations. You will be given a writing task which will demonstrate your
understanding.
Directions: Compose an effective paragraph (with topic sentence, supporting
sentences and clincher or concluding sentence) by choosing one of the following
general topics:
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Rubrics for Paragraph Writing
Topic Sentence The topic sentence is The topic The topic There is no
the first sentence in sentence gives sentence gives topic sentence
the paragraph. It is a some indication little evidence presented in the
clear statement of of what the of a relevant paragraph.
the paragraph paragraph will topic
content. be about. connecting to
the other
sentences.
Details There are three There are three There are two There is one
supporting supporting or more supporting
sentences, all of sentences, but supporting sentence or
which are relevant to not all of them sentences but less, and/or
the topic sentence. are relevant to they are not all none of them
the topic relevant to the are relevant to
sentence. topic sentence. the topic
sentence.
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Let Us Reflect
Writers are not born, they are made. It is said that to achieve success in
writing, one must have discipline and willingness to be acquainted and to be
equipped with it. The best way to start developing writing skills is to be involved to
varied and relevant writing activities just like your wonderful experience in
accomplishing this module. It is essential because it helps develop the ability to
write the ideas effectively. Acquiring this skill allows the writers to make their
readers clearly understand the thoughts they want to imply. Remember, writing is
a skill that we must all practice. So, if you want to get better particularly in
paragraph writing, you must practice. Practice makes perfect, so keep on writing
and enjoy learning its art!
-Countee Cullen
Congratulations! You have successfully finished the journey through Module 4. You are no
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Answer key to Activities
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References
BOOKS:
Gabelo, N. et al., (2010). Academic Writing: Writing Across Disciplines. Malabon City,
Philippines: MaxCor Publishing House Inc.
Kinneavy, J., & Warriner, J. (1998). Elements of Writing. Orlando, Florida: Holt,
Rinehart and Winston Harcourt Brace and Company
Shepherd, R., & Fortune, V. (2008). FCAT Reading and Writing. Wilmington, MA:
Great Source Education Group, A Division of Houghton Mifflin Company
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