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This document discusses different patterns of paragraph development, focusing on definition. It defines definition as using one or more sentences to explain the meaning of a word, concept, or idea. The document outlines three main ways to define a term: formal definition using genus and differentia; informal definition, which is a partial definition based on the writer's experience; and extended definition, which uses one or more paragraphs to fully explain a complex term. Examples of each type of definition are provided.

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Module 3

This document discusses different patterns of paragraph development, focusing on definition. It defines definition as using one or more sentences to explain the meaning of a word, concept, or idea. The document outlines three main ways to define a term: formal definition using genus and differentia; informal definition, which is a partial definition based on the writer's experience; and extended definition, which uses one or more paragraphs to fully explain a complex term. Examples of each type of definition are provided.

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MODULE 3

Patterns of Development
using Definition
 Define definition as pattern of
paragraph development.
LEARNING  Identify the different ways
OBJECTIVE to define a word.
S:  Write a paragraph using
definition as pattern
of paragraph development.
LESSON

Words often have different meanings based on their


use when beginning to write, it is helpful to
determine the patterns of development that are most
effective for your purpose and audience.
LESSON

One pattern in paragraph development is using 


DEFINITION. Its purpose us to explain the meaning of a word,
 a concept or idea.
LESSON

A paragraph that is developed by definition answers the question


"what is it " usually expository  or informational, the definition
may be one sentence or extended to be a paragraph theme, or
even a book it usually combined with other methods of
development.
LESSON

There are different ways to define a word.


These are formal definition, informal definition and
extended definition.
1. The term that needs definitions or species:
LESSONS: 2. The class to which the item belongs or
Genus and,
3. The differentiation of that item from the
Formal definition other forms belonging to the class or
is a sentence that diffentia.
contains three
parts such as:
LESSON

EXAMPLES:
SPECIES – a unified family 
GENUS - family 
DIFFERENTIA – a strong team that is capable of
Here is an example:
A unified family is a strong team that is capable of
LESSONS weathering adversity, Investing in meaningful 
Relationship and activity and creating value
together.
Here is an example:
A group of friends stronger when they stick 
Through thick and thin.

LESSONS In this example:


Group of friends – species 
Friends Genus
Are stronger when – differentia.
LESSONS
Another way to define is through informal definition,
unlike formal definition, informal is partial or
incomplete definition it does not define a term in its
complete sense as it based on the writers experience

For example:
Families are strong team.
LESSONS EXTENDED DEFINITION 
One or more paragraphs that
attempts to explain a complex term.
For example

A unified family is a strong team that is capable of


weathering adversity, investing in meaningful
relationship and activities, and creating value together.
Research claims that open and frequency
communications the quality of strong and united
families.
ANY QUESTIONS?
OR

CLARIFICATION?
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