W3
Learning Area
Quarter
ENGLISH
THREE
I. LESSON TITLE
II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING
COMPETENCIES (MELCs)
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT
IV. LEARNING PHASES
Suggested
Timeframe
A. Introduction
Panimula
50 mins
Grade Level
Date
FOUR
Distinguishing General and Specific Statements
Distinguish between general and specific statements
Distinguishing General and Specific Statements
Learning Activities
In our previous lesson, you learned how to write directions using signal words.
This time, you will learn about general and specific statements.
At the end of this lesson, you are expected to

distinguish between general and specific statements.

read grade-level texts with appropriate speed, accuracy, and proper
expression.
Are you ready? Let’s begin!
General statements cover a broad group of ideas and it needs supporting
statements in order to fully understand it. General Statements are commonly the
topic sentence of a paragraph. It tells us what the passage is mostly about.
Specific Statements, on the other hand, are the supporting statements for the
topic sentence. It provides definite information to support the topic sentence.
Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.
There are many habits that we can do in order to keep our body
safe from various diseases. Washing our hands regularly keeps the germs
and bad bacteria from spoiling the food that we eat. Eating colorful fruits
and leafy greens boosts our immune system. Exercising regularly
strengthens our bones and muscles. Doing these activities frequently keeps
our body strong and healthy and away from various kinds of diseases.
1. What is the passage all about?
2. What are the habits that we can do to keep our body safe from various diseases?
The first sentence in the paragraph is the general statement. The succeeding
sentences which enumerates the habits that one can do to keep the body safe
from various diseases are the specific statements. These specific statements provide
further information about the first sentence in the paragraph.
In a paragraph, you can distinguish between the general statement and the
specific statement based on how the passage is written. Most often, the general
statement or the topic sentence is written at the beginning of a paragraph. The
succeeding sentences are the specific statements which tell more information
about the general statement.
Let us distinguish the general statement and specific statements in the
passage that you read earlier using the graphic organizer below.
IV. LEARNING PHASES
B. Development
Pagpapaunlad
Suggested
Timeframe
50 mins
Learning Activities
Learning Task 1
Directions: Analyze each sentence below and identify the general statement and
the specific statement. Write the letter of the correct answer in your
notebook.
A. General Statement
B. Specific Statement
__________1. Lucban, Quezon is considered as the Summer Capital of Quezon
Province because of its cool and gentle breeze even during the
summer months of April and May.
__________2. Our hometown is rich in historical landmarks.
__________3. There are many delicacies in our town which the tourists love very
much.
__________4. Since pineapples grow all-yearlong in Tagaytay City, the people
celebrates the “Pilipinyahan Summer Festival” during May to promote
their most appealing agricultural product.
__________5. Being hailed as the “Native Goodies Capital of the Philippines”, one
will find various kakanin finds in every corner of the town of Cainta,
Rizal.
Learning Task 2
Directions: Read the passage below and distinguish the general statement and the
specific statements by completing the outline below. Do it in your
notebook.
Our region is rich in cultural heritage. Cavite, being known as the “Land of the
Brave”, is home for a large number of National Heroes. Laguna is known for its rich
cuisine, woodcrafts, and embroidery. Batangas is well-remembered for the
aromatic kapeng barako and its beautiful beach destinations. Rizal has art galleries
and delectable delicacies. The Province of Quezon has its colorful and fun festivals
as well as various coconut by-products.
General Statement:
1. _________________________________________________________
Specific Statements:
2. __________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________
4. __________________________________________________________
5. __________________________________________________________
IV. LEARNING PHASES
Suggested
Timeframe
Learning Activities
Learning Task 3:
Directions: Categorize the following statements as to whether it is a general
statement or a specific statement. Write it in its appropriate column.
1. Our province is known for its coconut plantations and rice farms.
2. Lucban Longganisa is a pork sausage originated in Lucban, Quezon that has a
distinctive taste of garlic and oregano.
3. Buko pie, a Filipino-style coconut pie made of fresh and creamy coconut filling
wrapped in flaky crust, is a favorite pasalubong item commonly bought from the
province of Laguna.
4. The only freshwater sardine is found in the Philippines.
5. Cavite is known for a large number of National Heroes.
General Statements
Specific Statements
Awesome job! Now, let us test your understanding more by doing your next
activity.
C. Engagement
Pakikipagpalihan
50 mins
Learning Task 4:
Directions: Read the passage and distinguish the general statement and its specific
statements by completing the graphic organizer below.
Sardinella tawilis is a freshwater sardine found only in the Philippines.
It is the only member of the genus Sardinella known to exist entirely in fresh
water. In the local language, they are known in Filipino as tawilis. Sardinella
tawilis is a small fish reaching up to 15 cm and weighing less than 30 g. They
have a single, triangular dorsal fin and a forked caudal fin. They possess
long, slender gill rakers in their mouths.
Retrieved from https://kids.kiddle.co/Sardinella_tawilis
General Statement
________________________________________________________
Specific
Statement 1
_____________
_____________
D. Assimilation
Paglalapat
50 mins
Specific
Statement 2
_____________
_____________
Specific
Statement 3
_____________
_____________
Specific
Statement 4
_____________
_____________
Learning Task 5
Directions: Read the paragraph and distinguish the general and specific statements
by completing the outline below.
Suggested
Timeframe
IV. LEARNING PHASES
Learning Activities
The Coconut Palm Tree is called “Tree of Life” for its versatility and
numerous uses. The different parts of the tree can be used to provide for the
human life. The coconut meat can be ground and mixed with water to make
coconut milk which is used in cooking. Other than the coconut kernels and the
drink that we can get from green nuts, the harvested coconut also produces
copra from which coconut oil is extracted. The coco coir from the dry husk is
used in producing ropes, mats, baskets, brushes, and brooms.
General Statement:
1. ____________________________________________________________________________
Specific Statements:
2. ____________________________________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________________________________
4. ____________________________________________________________________________
5. ____________________________________________________________________________
Fantastic work! Now, let us assess your understanding about distinguishing
between general statement and specific statement. Let’s proceed to our
assessment!
E. ASSESSMENT
(Learning Activity Sheets
Enrichment, Remediation
Assessment to be given
Weeks 3 and 6)
for
or
on
Directions: Analyze each sentence below and distinguish if it is a general
statement or a specific statement. Write GS if the sentence is a general
statement and SS if the sentence is a specific statement.
__________1. A healthy diet must be a habit for children.
__________2. Eating nutritious food, drinking enough water, and maintaining strong
bones and muscles by exercising are habits that keep us from getting
sick.
__________3. Physical activities like invasion games boost children’s speed and
agility.
__________4. Playing games has a lot of benefits to children.
__________5. Playing allows children to exercise their creativity, develop their
Imagination, and learn new things.
Congratulations for finishing our Week 3 Lesson!
VI. REFLECTION
In your notebook, write your personal insights about the lesson using the prompts
below.
I understand that _____________________________________________________.
I realize that __________________________________________________________.
I need to learn more about ___________________________________________.
AGNES S. GARCIA
Prepared by:
NIKKA MARIE R. RACELIS
Lucena East 1 ES
SDO-Lucena City
Checked/Reviewed by:
SAYRE M. DIALOLA
DR. LEONORA FE M. MALABONGA
DR. ANICIA J. VILLARUEL