Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan in English 10

Date: _________________________

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson 100% of the students should be able to attain at least 75%
level of proficiency to:
1. be familiar with conjunctive adverbs; and
2. perform a role playing with dialogues that use conjunctive adverbs.
3. supply the correct conjunctive adverb in the sentence; and
4. construct sentences with conjunctive adverbs;

II. Subject Matter

Topic: Conjunctive Adverbs
Reference: K to 12 Curriculum Guide English
Celebrating Diversity Through World Literature
Materials: Blackboard, Chalk, Laptop, Ppt Presentation, Jumbled Letters

III. Strategies and Procedure

A. Routinary Activities
1. Prayer
2. Greetings
3. Checking of the uniform and orderliness of the room
4. Checking of the attendance

B. Motivation
** video clip about conversation that used conjunctive adverbs.

Questions:

1. What is the video all about?

2. What have you noticed with the conversation/lines/ dialogue?

C. Lesson Proper

Conjunctive adverbs
 Words that join independent clauses into one sentence.
 It helps you create a shorter sentence.
 When you use a conjunctive adverb, put a semicolon ( ; ) before it and a
comma ( , ) after it.

Examples of conjunctive adverbs:

 finally, however, otherwise, then, therefore.

Finally – at the end; at last; after a long time

However – but; used when connecting two contrasting sentences
Otherwise – to indicate that if something doesn’t happen, there may be a different
situation
Then – at that time; in that case; used to indicate what will or should happen next
Therefore – because of that
Examples:

1. I waited all week for this moment; finally, it’s here.

2. I saved money all year; finally, I can buy a car.
3. The toy store had many stuffed animals; however, it did not have the one my
daughter wanted.
4. There are many history books; however, none of them may be accurate.
5. We have to advertise our store; otherwise, some people may not know we’re
open now.
6. The law does not permit drinking and driving anytime; otherwise, there would
be many more accidents.
7. I was having a good time; then, it was time to leave.
8. The baby fell asleep; then, the doorbell rang.
9. I didn’t study for the test; therefore, I failed it.
10. The due date for the final paper had passed; therefore, I could not submit
mine on time.

D. Generalization
The class will be grouped into three, the teacher will play a lively music while the
first group is passing a bowl with questions that need to be answered. The one
holding the bowl when the music stops will answer.

Questions:
1. What is a conjunctive adverb?
2. When do we use conjunctive adverbs?
3. Give 2 examples of conjunctive adverb and explain its usage.
4. Complete the sentence with appropriate conjunctive adverb to use.
5. What have you learned from today’s discussion?

E. Application
The class will be grouped into three and will be given situations where in they
have to do a role playing and used conjunctive adverbs in their dialogue.

Situations:
 1. You have a plan to go to the beach with your friends. You heard the weather
report that there will be a typhoon.
2. You and your friends are looking for a good restaurant to have lunch and talk.
3. You are trying to explain yourself to your mum because she got mad when
you arrived home late.

F. Evaluation
A. Complete the sentences by supplying the correct conjunctive adverb.
1. Anna called to say her car would not stop; __________, Rafael would have to
walk.
2. The cat was eating a bowlful tuna; __________, the mouse appeared.
3. We planned a trip to Korea; __________, I did not receive my passport
earlier.
4. I won in the competition; __________, my mum gave me a reward.
5. We went to Vista Mall first; __________, we left.
6. I’ve been waiting for the exam results; __________, it came.
7. You need to wear your cap; __________, you will feel the heat.
8. You must study well tonight; __________, you will not pass your exam
tomorrow.
9. She worked very hard at the company; __________, she did not get the
promotion.
10. She has been waiting in the resto for an hour; __________, her friends
arrived.

B. Write sentences using the given conjunctive adverbs.

1. Finally
2. Otherwise
3. Therefore
4. Then
5. However

Prepared by:
Rio S. Solomon, LPT
Teacher I
Bataan National High School