DETAILED LESSON PLAN

(DLP)
School LOWER BINOGSACAN Grade Level 8
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Teacher(s) CHARMIA ANN M. ARROGANTE Learning ENGLISH
Area
Teaching Dates March 24, 2025 Quarter 4th
Teaching Time 7:20 AM – 8:20 AM Section Dendobrium

I. OBJECTIVES
A. Grade level Standards The learners demonstrate communicative competence through his/her
understanding of Afro- Asian Literature and other text types for a deeper
appreciation OF Philippine Culture and those of other countries.
B. Learning MELC: Paragraph composition
Competencies/ objective
Write the LC code for each By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

a. identify the different types of paragraphs based on their structure and

purpose.
b. describe the key characteristics and functions of narrative, descriptive,
expository, and persuasive paragraphs.
c. differentiate the four types of paragraphs by analyzing their features
and purpose in writing.

II. CONTENT Different types of paragraphs (narrative, expository, descriptive, persuasive)

III. LEARNING MELC, video lesson, website.
RESOURCES
References Department of Education. (n.d.). English 8: Quarter 4 – Module 5: Developing
Paragraphs that Illustrate Each Text Type. Retrieved from
https://depedtambayan.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ENG8-Q4-MOD5.pdf
Virtual Learning Academy. (n.d.). Types of Paragraphs. Retrieved from
https://virtuallearningacademy.net/VLA/LessonDisplay/Lesson29392/ENG_LAI
NTIIU08Types_Paragraphs.pdf
Indiana University Writing Tutorial Services. (n.d.). Paragraphs and Topic
Sentences. Retrieved from https://wts.indiana.edu/writing-guides/paragraphs-
and-topic-sentences.html
IV. PROCEDURES
TEACHER’S ACTIVITY STUDENT’S ACTIVITY
A. Review previous lesson Preliminary Activities :(5 minutes) Good morning, Ma’am.
or presenting a new lesson Good morning, class!

Class, let u pray first. Who wants to lead the

prayer? (The student will lead the
prayer)
Before we start, kindly pick up the pieces of
garbage and arrange your chairs properly. (The students will arrange
their chair and pick up the
trashes.
You may now take your seat.
Thank you, Ma’am.
Task 1: Recall

What is Synthesis?

It is combining information
from different sources to
form a new understanding.
What is the RES Method?
R – Restate, E – Explain, S
– Support.

Last time, we talked about Synthesis and the

RES Method.
When we synthesize, we combine ideas to
create something clear and meaningful.
 But how do we organize these ideas properly
when writing? We organize them into
paragraphs.

Exactly! A strong paragraph needs to be clear,

detailed, and well-connected. To help us write
better paragraphs, let’s learn some important
writing terms.
B. Establishing a purpose When we write, we use different kinds of
for the lesson paragraphs, depending on our purpose.

There are four main types of paragraphs:

Narrative, Descriptive, Expository, and
Persuasive. Each has a different purpose. Let’s
match their definitions!

Task 2: Motivation (5 minutes)

Matching Activity
Instructions:
1. Each student will pick a piece of paper from
the box. Some papers contain a word (e.g.,
Narrative), while others contain a definition.

2. After drawing, do not show your paper to

anyone yet. Read it carefully and think about its
correct match.

3. When the teacher says "Go!", walk around the

room and find the student who holds your
correct match (word + definition).
4. Once you find your match, stand together and
raise your papers to confirm.
5. The teacher will call on pairs to read their
word and definition aloud to check if they are
correct.

Words: Correct Answers:

1. Narrative
2. Descriptive 1. Narrative → Tells a
3. Expository story with events.
4. Persuasive
2. Descriptive → Uses
Definition: sensory details.
1. Tells a story with events
2. Convince or persuade 3. Expository → Explains
3. Use sensory details or informs.
4. Explains or informs.
4. Persuasive →
Convince or persuade.

Which definition was the easiest to identify? The easiest to identify was
Why? the Narrative paragraph
because it clearly tells a
story with events. The word
"tells a story” Makes it easy
Now that we understand the definitions of each to recognize.
paragraph type, let’s see how they are actually
written. I'll show you some examples, and we will
analyze what makes them Narrative,
Descriptive, Expository, or Persuasive.

C. Presenting examples/ Task 3: (6 minutes))

instances of new lesson
Example Paragraphs:

1. Last summer, my family and I went to the

beach. The sun was shining, and the waves
were crashing against the shore. We built
sandcastles, swam in the sea, and enjoyed fresh
seafood. It was one of the best vacations I ever
had.

Questions:
1. How is this paragraph written? It tells a story about a past
event, describing what
happened in sequence.

2. How is this paragraph different from the It focuses on personal

others? experiences and events
rather than giving facts or
descriptions.

3. What is the purpose of this paragraph? To narrate a personal

experience and share a
memorable event.

2. The sunset painted the sky with shades of

orange, pink, and purple. The waves sparkled
under the golden light, and the gentle sea
breeze carried the scent of salt and flowers.
Everything looked magical as the day slowly
turned into night.

1. What do you notice about how this It uses vivid details and
paragraph is written? sensory words to describe
a scene.

2. In what way is this paragraph not the It paints a picture in the

same as the others? reader’s mind instead of
telling a story or giving
information.

3. Why was this paragraph written? To describe a beautiful

sunset and help the reader
visualize the scene.

3. Photosynthesis is the process by which plants

make their own food. They use sunlight to
convert water and carbon dioxide into oxygen
and glucose. This process is essential for plant
growth and for providing oxygen to all living
beings.
It explains a scientific
1. How does this paragraph share its ideas? process in a clear and
factual way
It provides information
instead of telling a story or
giving an opinion.

To inform and explain the

2. What makes this paragraph different? process of photosynthesis.

4. People should exercise regularly to stay

healthy. Working out strengthens the heart,
improves mood, and helps maintain a healthy
weight. If you want to live a long and active life,
make exercise a part of your daily routine.
It tries to convince the
1. What do you notice about the way each reader to adopt a healthy
paragraph is written? habit instead of just
 informing or describing.

To persuade the reader to

2. What do you think is the purpose of each exercise regularly for better
paragraph? health.
D. Discussing new concepts Task 4: (10 minutes)
and practicing new skills #1
First let us discuss what is a paragraph? A paragraph is a group of
sentences that talk about
one main idea. A
paragraph is simply a set
of related sentences that
discuss a specific topic in
an organized way.

1. Narrative Paragraph Narrative Paragraph –

Tells a story, which can be
fiction (imaginary) or
nonfiction (real events). It
presents characters,
setting, and events in
chronological order.

"Last Friday, our class prepared for the school

intramurals. Everyone was excited as we put on
our team shirts and cheered for our players. I
was nervous during my turn in the relay race, but
I ran as fast as I could. In the end, we won
second place, and our whole class celebrated
together."
Adapted from Pattern Based Writing – Paragraph Examples
The school intramurals and
1. What event is described in the paragraph? the relay race.

Before the race, the writer

2. What emotions did the writer feel before and felt nervous. After the race,
after the race? the writer felt happy and
excited because their team
won second place.

Creates a vivid picture

2. Descriptive Paragraph using sensory details
(sight, sound, taste, touch,
and smell). It helps readers
imagine the scene, object,
or person being described.

"The aroma of freshly cooked adobo filled our

kitchen. The soy sauce and vinegar blended
perfectly, creating a rich, savory scent. As I took
a bite, the tender chicken melted in my mouth,
and the garlicky flavor made it even better."
Adapted from Examples of Descriptive Writing

1. What senses are used to describe the adobo? Smell (aroma of freshly
cooked adobo), taste (rich,
savory, garlicky flavor), and
touch (tender chicken).

2. What words in the paragraph describe the "Rich," "savory," "garlicky

taste of the food? flavor," "tender chicken."
Sight: “"The golden-brown
chicken glistened in the
sauce."

Sound: "The sizzling pan

 echoed as the sauce
3. What other sensory details could be added to thickened."
make the description even more vivid?
E. Discussing new concepts Task 5: (10 minutes)
and practicing new skills #2
3. Expository Paragraph
Presents factual
information about a topic. It
may use description,
sequence, comparison and
contrast, cause and effect,
or problem-solution to
explain ideas clearly.

“Social media has changed the way people

communicate. Platforms like Facebook, TikTok,
and Instagram allow users to share their
thoughts, photos, and videos instantly. While
social media connects people, it can also be
distracting if not used responsibly."
Adapted from Examples of Expository Writing

1. What is the main idea of the paragraph?

Social media has changed
the way people
communicate.

2. What examples of social media platforms are Facebook, TikTok,

mentioned? Instagram.

3. What additional details could make the The paragraph could

paragraph more informative? mention positive (e.g., easy
access to information,
global connections) and
negative (e.g.,
cyberbullying,
misinformation) effects of
social media.

4. Persuasive Paragraph Convinces the reader to

accept an opinion or take
action. It presents
arguments, supporting
evidence, and persuasive
techniques to influence the
reader.

"Wearing a school uniform should be mandatory

because it promotes equality among students. It
prevents bullying related to clothing and helps
everyone focus on their studies instead of
fashion trends. If we all wear uniforms, we show
school pride and unity."
Adapted from Examples of Persuasive Writing

1. What reasons are given in support of school

uniforms? Promotes equality among
students.

Prevents bullying related to

clothing.

Helps students focus on

studies instead of fashion.

Shows school pride and

 unity.

2. How would the paragraph change if it were

against school uniforms instead? "Wearing a school uniform
should not be mandatory
because it limits students'
self-expression. Allowing
students to choose their
clothing helps them
develop confidence and
individuality. Additionally,
uniforms can be expensive,
making it a financial burden
for some families."

F. Developing mastery (lead Task 6: (5 minutes)

to Formative Assessment Instructions: Correct Answer:
#3) •Identify the correct term that matches the 1. Paragraph
description. 2. Expository
•Choose from the following options: Paragraph, 3. Persuasive
Expository, Persuasive, Descriptive, Narrative. 4. Descriptive
•Write your answer on your notebook. 5. Narrative
1. It is a group of sentences that are organized
and related to a specific topic or certain idea.
2.This type of paragraph explains something or
provides instruction.
3. This type of paragraph tries to persuade the
reader to accept a particular point of view.
4. It is a paragraph that describes a person,
place, things, animal, or an idea to the reader.
5. It provides the relevant details of when and
where the event occurred as who was included
and what happened.
G. Finding practical Task 7: (2 minutes)
applications of concepts and Where do we see these types of paragraphs in Possible answer:
skills in daily living real life?
Narrative: Personal stories,
novels, fairy tales.

Descriptive: Product
descriptions, travel articles.

Expository: Textbooks,
news articles, instructional
guides.

Persuasive:
Advertisements, opinion
pieces, debates.

H. Making generalizations Task 8: (3 minutes)

and abstraction about the
lesson What are the four types of paragraphs? The four types of
paragraphs are narrative,
descriptive, expository, and
persuasive.
How do they differ?
They differ in purpose and
structure:

Narrative tells a story.

Descriptive paints a picture

using sensory details.

Expository explains or
informs.

Persuasive convinces the

 reader to agree with a
viewpoint.

Which type of paragraph do you find easiest to The easiest type to write
write? Why? depends on personal
preference. Some may find
narrative easier because it
follows a story, while
others may prefer
descriptive because it
focuses on details.

I. Evaluating Learning Task 9: (10 minutes) Correct answer:

Direction: Identify the type of paragraph 1. Descriptive

(Narrative, Descriptive, Expository, Persuasive) 2. Narrative
for each passage. 3. Expository
4. Persuasive
1. "As I walked through the dense forest, the 5. Descriptive
rustling leaves and the chirping of birds filled the 6. Narrative
air. The scent of damp soil and fresh pine 7. Expository
lingered around me." 8. Persuasive
9. Narrative
2. "One morning, I woke up late for school. I 10. Descriptive
rushed to get ready, but when I arrived, the
teacher had already started the test. My hands
shook as I picked up my pencil, hoping to catch
up."

3. "Drinking enough water every day is essential

for good health. It helps regulate body
temperature, supports digestion, and keeps the
skin hydrated."

4. "Students should not have too much

homework. Instead, they should be given time to
rest and explore their hobbies after school."

5. "The little kitten curled up beside me, its fur as

soft as a cotton cloud. Its tiny paws twitched
slightly as it drifted into a peaceful sleep."

6. "Last December, my family went to my

grandmother’s house for the holidays. We
helped prepare food, played games, and shared
stories around the fireplace."

7. "Brushing your teeth twice a day prevents

cavities and gum disease. Dentists recommend
using fluoride toothpaste and replacing your
toothbrush every three months."

8. "Wearing school uniforms has many benefits.

It promotes equality among students, reduces
bullying, and saves families money on clothes."

9. "I was about to give my first speech in front of

the whole class. My palms were sweating, my
heartbeat was racing, and my mind was filled
with nervous thoughts. Taking a deep breath, I
finally stepped forward."

10. "The grand, golden chandelier hung in the

center of the ballroom, casting a warm glow on
the polished marble floor. The scent of fresh
roses filled the air, and soft violin music played
in the background."
J. Additional activities for Task 10: (2 minutes)
application or remediation
Research about the parts of the paragraph.
 Submitted to:
AMY N. NAPAY
Subject Teacher – English 8

Noted:
EDEN I. BOBIS
Principal