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Quarter 4 Module 1

The document discusses the importance of using appropriate grammatical signals to maintain coherence in writing and effectively develop ideas. It outlines five common patterns of idea development: general to particular, cause and effect, claim-counterclaim, problem-solution, and persuasion, along with corresponding grammatical signals for each pattern. The document emphasizes organizing ideas logically to suit the writer's purpose.

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Quarter 4 Module 1

The document discusses the importance of using appropriate grammatical signals to maintain coherence in writing and effectively develop ideas. It outlines five common patterns of idea development: general to particular, cause and effect, claim-counterclaim, problem-solution, and persuasion, along with corresponding grammatical signals for each pattern. The document emphasizes organizing ideas logically to suit the writer's purpose.

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Using Appropriate

Grammatical Signals or
Expressions to Each Pattern of
Idea Development
Grammatical signals

Are writing devices such as transitional

devices, connectors, determiners, and repetitions

that are used to maintain text coherence.

Coherence establishes a logical connection

between ideas in sentences and paragraphs.


Idea development

Is essential in writing. This is done by

organizing ideas in a logical and clear manner that

suits the writer’s purpose. To achieve this, it is

necessary to use appropriate grammatical signals or

expressions.
Pattern of idea

Refers development
to the structure of writing on how the

ideas are being presented. Five of the commonly

used patterns of idea development. These are the

general to particular, cause and effect, claim-

counterclaim, problem-solution, and persuasion.


A. General to Particular

This pattern of idea development discusses

the general topic by presenting specific details

that support the topic. The writer starts with the

general idea stated in the topic sentence.


These are the other grammatical signals that can be
used for general to particular pattern of idea development:

also, for example, as an example, in addition, in


addition to, for instance, examples of these, first,
second, third, next, on one hand, and on the other
hand.
B. Cause and Effect

This pattern of idea development explains the causes


or the effects of something. When a writer presents
reasons, he or she is explaining the causes. When a writer
explains the results, he or she is explaining the effects.
These are the other grammatical signals that can be
used for cause and effect pattern of idea
development:

Cause: if, for, since, due to, because, owing to,


because of, one cause, and resulting from
Effect: so, thus, hence, then, therefore, as a result,
in effect, as consequence, consequently, leads to,
one of the effects is, and that is why
C. Claim and Counterclaim

This pattern of idea development refers to the


structure of presenting a side of an issue in an
argumentative manner. A claim is the writer’s stand on a
topic supported by evidences and logical reasoning. Also,
the writer presents the counterclaim or the opposite stand
of an issue to disprove it through evidences and logical
reasoning.
Here are the other transitional devices that can be
used for claim counterclaim pattern of idea
development:

however, nevertheless, on one hand, on the


other hand, admittedly, some people say,
some may say, of course, nevertheless, and
but not only that.
D. Problem-Solution
This pattern of idea development is used when a
writer identifies a problem and addresses it by presenting
one or more solutions. A problem refers to the
unsatisfactory situation that causes troubles or
difficulties. A solution on the other hand, refers to the
ways in solving or minimizing the problem.
Here are the grammatical signals to be used for
problem-solution pattern of idea development:

because, cause, since, as a result, in order to,


and so that, as a solution, and one way.
E. Persuasion

This pattern of idea development intends to convince


the readers to do or believe in something. It allows the
writer to express his or her personal viewpoints about a
topic to convince the readers. This pattern of idea
development is based on opinions and emotions.
Here are some of the other grammatical signals and
expressions of persuasion:

come, free, need, must, must not, necessary, latest,


hurry, join, help, best, better, great, proven,
trusted, create, come along, urgent, amazing
experience, avail now, I believe, I urge, don't miss,
can do it, and one of a kind.
THANK
YOU
By: Ma’am
Azila

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