Reading and Writing
Lesson 1: Patterns of Paragraph Development
Name: _____________________________________________ Date:
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Activity 1: Match the Example to the Pattern
Write the pattern that matches each example below.
________________1. The tree was tall, with rough bark and green leaves that swayed in
the wind.
________________2. To reduce plastic waste, we can use reusable bags and bottles.
________________3. Last summer, my family visited the mountains. We hiked, camped,
and took lots of pictures.
________________4. Overeating during the holidays can lead to weight gain and health
problems.
________________5. A smartphone is a device used for communication, entertainment,
and internet browsing.
________________6. Dogs are loyal and friendly, while cats are independent and quiet.
________________7. Yesterday, I woke up late, missed the bus, and had to walk to school.
It was a tiring but funny experience!
________________8. The beach was peaceful, with soft white sand, clear blue water, and
the sound of gentle waves.
________________9. A computer is an electronic device that processes data and performs
tasks based on instructions.
________________10. Online classes are convenient, but face-to-face classes are better for
building relationships with classmates.
________________11. Eating too much junk food can cause health problems like obesity
and high blood pressure.
________________12. Many students struggle with time management. To solve this,
creating a daily schedule can help organize tasks.
________________13. A good friend is someone who listens, supports you in tough times,
and shares in your happiness.
________________14. Rivers and lakes are both bodies of water, but rivers flow
continuously while lakes are still.
________________15. My day started with a cup of coffee, followed by a walk in the park,
and ended with reading a book before bed.
Reading and Writing
Lesson 1: Patterns of Paragraph Development
Name: __________________________________________ Score:
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Activity 2: Practice Writing: Easy Paragraph Patterns
DIRECTIONS: On a separate sheet of paper, write one simple paragraph (4 – 5
sentences) for each pattern of development below. Use clear and basic
sentences.
Descriptive Pattern (Use your senses or describe a place)
Describe your dream house (What does it look like? How does it feel?).
Problem-Solution Pattern (State a problem and suggest a solution)
What can we do to solve flooding in your community?
Persuasion Pattern (Share your opinion and convince others)
Should online learning be used in public schools? Why or why not?
Comparison-Contrast Pattern (Talk about similarities and differences)
Compare and contrast living in the city and living in the province.
Definition Pattern (Explain what something is)
What does history mean to you?
Exemplification Pattern (Give examples to explain a topic)
What are examples of online trends (like TikTok dances or viral
challenges)?
Grading Rubrics
Criteria 4 3 (Good) 2 (Needs 1
(Excellent) Improvement) (Incomplete
)
Content Clearly Mostly Some parts are Does not
explains the explains the unclear or explain the
topic with topic with missing. topic.
good details. some details.
Organizati Ideas are in a Some ideas Ideas are hard to Ideas are
on clear order are in order, follow. mixed up or
(beginning, but not all. confusing.
middle, end).
Sentence Sentences Sentences Many mistakes in Sentences
Structure are complete are mostly sentences or are hard to
with few or complete incomplete understand.
no mistakes. with a few sentences.
mistakes.
Effort Shows full Shows good Needs more Very little
effort with all effort but effort or has effort or
Reading and Writing
Lesson 1: Patterns of Paragraph Development
parts of the may miss a some missing missing work.
task done. few parts. parts.