Republic of the Philippines

Holy Cross of Davao City

Lesson Plan

Grade 8

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson the students should be able to:
a. identify what are the transition words;
b. value the importance of learning the topic through different activities and
c. create example sentences using transition words.

II. Subject Matter

Topic: Transition words
Materials: Visual Aids
Time allotment: 50 minutes
Reference

III. Procedures

a. Preliminary Activities

1. Prayer
2. Introduction
3. Attendance
4. Review of the previous lesson
b. Lesson Proper

1. Motivation/Activity
In a group activity, the students will fill the given essay with the right
transition words given.

Therefore In addition however Thus

One of my favorite hobbies is traveling.___________, I decided to get

a job that paid me to travel because I just couldn’t afford my habit. I
 worked for a company called Offroad where I led bicycle trips. It was a
really hard job. I got to spend two months living and working in
France’s wine country.___________ , I went to the south and stood on
the red carpet where they hold the Cannes Film Festival. Riding bikes
all summer was great, and traveling around France was
incredible;___________, the job was too much work and not enough
play. ___________, while it fed my traveling addiction, I knew that job
wasn’t for me.

2. Analysis
a. What do you think is our topic for the day?
b. What are transition words?

3. Abstraction
As a "part of speech" transition words are used to link words,
phrases or sentences. They help the reader to progress from one idea
(expressed by the author) to the next idea. Thus, they help to build up
coherent relationships within the text.

Adding Information

and
not only . . . but also
also
moreover (more formal)
furthermore (more formal)
in addition (more formal)

Giving Examples

for example
for instance
specifically
in particular
The first (second, another, etc.) example/reason is . . .
Showing a Contrast

but
however
on the other hand
otherwise
instead
in contrast (more formal)
 Showing a Result

so
as a result
therefore
thus (more formal)
as a consequence
consequently (more formal)

4. Comprehension Check
a. What are transition words?
b. How important transition words in making an essay?

5. Generalization
- What have you learned for this day’s discussion?
- Wrap up of the lesson.

IV. Evaluation

In a ½ sheet of paper, write an essay about your life in Grade 8 using the
transition words.

V. Assignment

In a ¼ sheet of paper, Write a reflection about the topic discussed.

Prepared by: Checked by:

Kynneza P. Diagbel Mrs. Shynette Claire A. Calitas

Student Teacher Cooperating Teacher