ENGLISH

Quarter 1 – Module 1
Parts of a Simple
Paragraph
OBJECTIVE:
*identify the three
parts of a
paragraph.
PARAGRAPH
 A paragraph is made
up of sentences that tell
about one
big idea, has three parts,
and
follows a format.
A paragraph has three (3) parts.
1. Topic sentence
2. Supporting details
3. Conclusion
The topic sentence is
usually found at the
beginning. It gives the
big idea
The other sentences
give details about the
big idea. These
sentences are called
supporting details.
A conclusion is an
ending sentence that
summarizes the
idea in a paragraph.
1. What is the paragraph all about?
2. What are the symptoms of
COVID?
3. What are you going to do if you
have these symptoms?
 A simple paragraph has
three parts: topic
sentence,
supporting details, and
conclusion.
 The topic sentence
gives the big idea of
the paragraph.
 The supporting
details explain the big
idea.
 The conclusion is the
closing sentence and
summarizes the main
point of the paragraph.
Cooking rice is not that easy for others. First, you have to put
one cup
of rice in a clean casserole. Next, wash the rice with water
two times and
add one cup of water in the casserole. Then, let it cook until
it boils.
When boiling is done, put it in a low fire until it is cooked.
Finally, serve it
on a plate.
1. What is the paragraph all about?
2. What is the first step in cooking rice?
3. Where will we put the cooked rice?
 Lesson 1:
Note Significant Details on
Various Text Types
Being able to understand what we read is an
important part of learning. Identifying the
important details from a text is the first step.
 Junk Foods: To Eat or Not to Eat
Lea E. Basquinas
Junk food is unhealthy. That is not new to us. It’s greasy, fatty; and
if eaten regularly, definitely won’t help anyone to be healthy.
However, as unhealthy as it may seem, it is still one of those
temptations that seems hard to say no to. But if you want to stick to a
healthy lifestyle, then eating junk food is none of the choices.
Make your body always healthy. Stop eating junk food because
there are no vitamins in it. It can never help you maintain a good and
healthy body.
Instead of eating junk foods, there are lots of nutritious food that
can help your body become healthier. These foods can make us healthy.
Ask yourself this, “Will I let junk food tempt me, or not? Well, it's
our choice. Temptations are hard to fight but in the end, you will be
rewarded with the health you have been taking care of.
1. What is the paragraph all about?
2. Are junk foods bad in our health? Why?
3. How do junk foods affect our health?
4. What are some foods that we need to eat?
5. Why is there a need to eat healthy food?
An EXPOSITION puts forward an argument or a
particular
point of view. We can note significant details on its
text by reading
comprehensively and answering the what, when,
where, why, and how
questions.
 Everybody has pets in our house. Some are
domesticated, others
are wild and endangered. I have lots of pets at home
like dogs,
birds, pigs, chicks, and rosters. Among them, the cat is
my favorite.
Its eyes are blue and has a pointed nose and sensitive
ears. Its fur
is white and gold. Its name is Kouri.
 I named it after the girl main
character Kouri in Samurai X manga. Kouri is a sweet
fat-bellied
cat. Its favorite foods are fried chicken and chicken pork
adobo. My
pet is a friendly cat because it doesn’t catch mice and it
plays with
our dog, Tango.
1. What is the pet described in the
paragraph?
2. Why is the pet cat being the favorite of the
author?
3. How is the pet cat being named after?
Bear in Mind: A DESCRIPTION tells the
characteristic of a
particular thing. We can note significant
details on a text by reading comprehensively
and answering the what, when, where,
why, and how questions.
 The fairy tale entitled Cinderella is a story of Cinderella who is
always humiliated by her stepmother and her two stepsisters. She
is treated like a nanny and when Prince Charming invited every
woman to join the ball, Cinderella was the only woman left in their
house crying. Until her fairy godmother rescued her from the
misery. Her fairy godmother finds ways so that she can attend to
the ball but there is one thing that she was reminded to do.
Cinderella needs to be home before the clock strikes midnight.
Cinderella went to the ball and danced all night with Prince
Charming that she did not even notice that it was midnight.
She hurriedly went home and left one glass shoe at the palace. The
next morning Prince Charming let every woman try to fit the shoe
until he reached Cinderella’s house. He let her try to fit the shoe
and it slid it easily. Prince Charming and Cinderella got married
and live happily ever after. The story tells us there is a rainbow
always after the rain; that whatever problem and sadness that
come along the way, there is always happiness that awaits in the
end.
1. Who is the main character in the story?
2. How did Cinderella go to the ball?
3. Why do you think Cinderella was always humiliated by
her stepmother and stepsisters?
Bear in Mind: A RESPONSE is used to summarize,
analyze, and respond to a literary text. A response
may be a review or personal response. We can note
significant details on its text by reading
comprehensively and answering the what, when,
where, why, and how questions.
Renil Barrameda– the new Elementary School Principal I of Upper
Bonga Elementary School gave his first talk to the pupils and the
teaching and non-teaching staff of Upper Bonga Elementary
School during his first day of service last June 23, 2019. He stated
his mission and vision on how to make the school more conducive
to learning. He emphasized that there should be a balance of time
for academics and co-curricular activities.
 Furthermore, he gave
light to the fact that instruction and physical facilities will surely
benefit the learners. “New school head, new leadership; but let us
not forget the former leader who honed Upper Bonga Elementary
School for four years,” said Mr. Renil V. Barrameda, the new
principal.
1. Who is the new principal of Upper Bonga
Elementary School?
2. When was his first day of service?
3. What are his mission and vision?
Bear in Mind: An INFORMATION REPORT is used to
present information about something. It describes
an entire class of things whether natural or made.
We can note significant details on its text by
reading comprehensively and answering the what,
when, where, why, and how questions.