English: Quarter 4 - Module 1: Using Appropriate Grammatical Signals or Expressions To Each Pattern of Idea Development

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English
Quarter 4 – Module 1:
Using Appropriate Grammatical
Signals or Expressions to Each
Pattern of Idea Development
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NAME: ________________________________________________________________
DATE: _______________________________________________________
Assessment 1: Group Them Up!
Directions: Below is a list of grammatical signals that are commonly used by writers. Classify these grammatical signals
according to their category of idea development.
because order to one hand
one of a kind
consequently first however on the other
that is why hand
solution also admittedly for example
join now
one way as a result
leads to
I urge specifically
some people say
amazing it is come along, on as a solution,
recommended, in for instance, such as
experience
General-Specific Claim - Problem-Solution Cause-and-Effect Persuasion

Counterclaim
Activity 2. Identifying the Pattern

Directions: To develop the following statements, identify the suitable pattern of idea development to be used.
Suitable Pattern:
1. Having a good study habits can greatly contribute to a person’s _________________________________________________
academic success. 4. Swimming is the best sport for senior citizens.
Suitable Pattern: Suitable Pattern:
_________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
2. Germs can be classified into several types. 5. Global warming is the biggest enemy that humankind is
Suitable Pattern: facing today, but there are many ways to combat this
_________________________________________________ problem.
3. Despite its contribution to the economy, cigarettes should still be Suitable Pattern:
banned for they pose a threat to people’s health. __________________________________________
Activity 2- Connecting Ideas

Directions: Complete the paragraph by filling in each blank with the appropriate grammatical signal. You can use each grammatical
signal once. Then identify the pattern of idea development used.
A. (However, Also, Stories Meanwhile)
Stories can be commonly presented in print, audio, and audio-visual format. 1. _________ written in books is a form of print
format. It gives the readers more information about the characters and the plot. 2. _________, stories that are told through radios or
podcasts are examples of audio format. They enable the listeners to freely create different mental pictures of the characters and scenes
as they listen to the storylines. 3. __________, movies and TV series shown in cinema or televisions are examples of the audio-visual
format. 4.____________, regardless of the format, all of them can equally bring entertainment to people.
5. Pattern Used: __________________________________
B. (Finally, there are those who claim Second, First, I believe)

Even though school uniforms are not mandatory, 1. ________ that students must be required to wear one for a number of reasons.
2. _______, it promotes safety since bonafide students can be easily identified and it reduces security threats. 3. _________, it
encourages equality since all students are viewed in the same way regardless of their socio-economic status. 4. __________, getting
ready for school becomes faster and easier because many students save their time in choosing what to wear to school. Although
5._______________ that uniforms take away personal freedom, I strongly believe that wearing uniforms is more beneficial.
6. Pattern Used: ____________________________________
C. (great perfect try in addition really)
Everyone should participate in Zumba. It is an aerobic fitness performed with a dance music. It is 1. ______ good for your body for
it helps prevent diseases, enhance your flexibility, and control your weight. 2. __________, learning and memorizing the steps of a
dance routine is a good mental exercise. It is indeed a 3. ________ exercise because you get to have fun and be with friends at the same
time. You don’t even need to be a good dancer to enjoy it. Truly, it is a 4. ________ way to develop one’s physical, mental, and social
well-being. So, 5. _______ Zumba!
6. Patterned Used: ________________________________________
What I Can Do
Let’s Write!
Directions: Write at least a five-sentence paragraph about the issue conveyed in the picture using a pattern of idea development with
its appropriate grammatical signals. A rubric is given below for your guidance. Write your paragraph on a separate sheet of paper.
Source:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/santosh_mano
/4916943290
Paragraph Writing Rubric
CRITERIA SCORE INDICATOR SCORE
Pattern of 5 – The paragraph clearly follows appropriate structure of the pattern of idea development.
Idea 4- The paragraph follows appropriate structure of the pattern of idea development.
Development 3- The paragraph fairly follows appropriate structure of the pattern of idea development.
1-5 points 2- The paragraph poorly follows appropriate structure of the pattern of idea development.
1- The paragraph fails to follow appropriate structure of the pattern of idea development.
Grammatical 5- All grammatical signals used are appropriate to the pattern of idea development.
Signals 4- Most grammatical signals used are appropriate to the pattern of idea development.
1-5 points 3- Several grammatical signals used are appropriate to the pattern of idea development.
2- Some grammatical signals used are inappropriate to the pattern of idea development.
1-Most grammatical signals used are inappropriate to the pattern of idea development.
Grammar 5- The paragraph is free from any grammatical and language mechanic errors (punctuation, spelling,
and and capitalization).
Mechanics 4- The paragraph has few grammatical and language mechanic errors (punctuation, spelling, and
capitalization).
3- The paragraph has several grammatical and language mechanic errors (punctuation, spelling, and
capitalization).
2- The paragraph has many grammatical and language mechanic errors (punctuation, spelling, and
1-5 points capitalization).
1-The paragraph is full of grammatical and language mechanic errors (punctuation, spelling, and
capitalization).

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General-Specific Claim - Problem-Solution Cause-and-Effect Persuasion

Activity 2. Identifying the Pattern

Activity 2- Connecting Ideas

B. (Finally, there are those who claim Second, First, I believe)

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