Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan in English (Grade 8)

I. Objective
At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:

a. Identify the cause and effect in sentences using grammatical signals;

b. Use appropriate grammatical signals suitable to cause and effect pattern idea development
c. Construct a sentences using cause and effect pattern idea development

II. Subject Matter

Topic: Using Appropriate Grammatical Signals: Cause and Effect Pattern of Idea Development
References: English 8-Mod1 Using Appropriate Grammatical Signals or Expressions to Each
Pattern of Idea Development. (Page 7-8)
Instructional Materials: Visual Aids

III. Procedure
A. Preparatory Activities
1. Prayer
2. Greetings
3. Review of the previous lesson
 Teacher will ask the students to recall the previous lesson.

B. Motivation
 The teacher will show puzzle pieces on the screen
 Students will arrange the puzzle pieces and will describe what is on the picture.

1.
GOOD GRADES

2.
VIRUS
 3.
STUDY

4.
FACE MASK

Guide Question:
1. Identify the connections among the following illustrations.
2. What illustration or picture can you associate with the illustration “Study” and “virus”?
3. Based on these images, What do you think is our lesson all about?

C. Modeling (I do)

Idea development is essential in writing. This is done by organizing ideas in a logical and
clear manner that suits the writer’s purpose. To achieve this,it is necessary to use
appropriate grammatical signals or expression.

Grammatical Signals or Expression are writing devices such as transitional devices,

connectors, determiners, and repetitions that are used to maintain text coherence.
Coherence establishes a logical connection between ideas in a sentences and paragraph.
These ideas can be develop through different patterns depending on the writer’s purpose.
 Pattern of Idea development refers to the structure of writing on how the ideas are being
presented. There are 5 commonly used patterns of idea development and these are the
general to particular, cause and effect, claim-counterclaim, problem-solution and persuasion.
Cause and effect pattern explains the cause or the effect of something. When a writer
presents reasons, he or she is explaining the causes. When a writer explains the results, he or
she is explaining the effects.

 Teacher will present the sample paragraph

Example 1: Benefits of Exercise

Regular exercise brings many benefits to your health. First, it improves blood circulation and
can result to a strong heart. Because of these, it reduces the risk of heart disease, high
cholesterol, and diabetes. When you exercise, your bones and muscles will be strengthen
which can slow down the loss of bone density that comes when you age. As a result, it can
help you maintain or increase your muscle mass and strength. Also, regular exercise
improves your mental health and mood. During exercise, you body releases chemicals that
can improve your mood and make you feel more relaxed. As an effect, it can help you deal
with stress and reduce your risk of depression. These are the benefits that you get when you
exercise.

Example 2: Traffic Jam

The traffic jam happened because of a terrible accident at the intersection.

 There are other grammatical signals that can be used for cause and effect pattern of idea
development:

 Cause: If, for, since, due to, because,owing to, because of, one cause, and resulting from.
 Effect: so, thus, hence then, therefore, as a result, in effect, as consequences, consequently,
leads to, one of the effects is and that is why.

D. Guide Practice (We do)

 The class is divided into four groups
 Students will identify the word signal to be used in each sentence by arranging the
jumbled letters after each sentence and answer
 Students has 3 minutes to answer the task and will choose representative to present
their answer to the class.

Activity: Jumbled signal words

Group 1
1. University of the Philippines sets bar of excellence in education _____ it
continuously promotes high quality instruction and learning.

ECINS

2. University of the Philippines promotes high quality instruction and learning _____,
it sets the bar of excellence in education.

UTHS
Group 2
1. Teachers intensified the use of virtual classroom __________________ that the
dropout rate increased in school year 2014-2015.
 UDE O T HTE AFTC

2. The dropout rate increased in school year 2014-2015. _______, the teachers
intensified the use of virtual classroom.

SA A UTESLR

Group 3
1. Teachers use Quizziz, an interactive educational software _______ the 21st
century learners are media oriented.

CBEUESA

2. The 21st century learners are media oriented. ________ Other school teachers
use Quizziz, an interactive educational software.

ORF HSIT ASERNO

Group 4
1. A number of young children are forced to work in the mining, factories and work
as house helpers _________ of poverty.

UEBCAES

2. Poor people is more likely to die young. ________ all social issues are linked to
poverty.

SA A LERSTU

Guide Question:
1. What are the word signals used in the first and second sentences based on the jumbled
letters?
2. Between the two word signals, which one implies a cause? How about the one which
implies an effect?

E. Independent Practice (You do)

Direction: Create a sentence based on the illustration below by using appropriate

grammatical signals suitable to cause and effect pattern idea development.

1. The Covid-19 cases in the Philippines is still increasing, thus we are required to wear face
mask and face shield wherever.
Cause: _____________________________________________________
Effect: _____________________________________________________
Grammatical signal words used: ________________________________

2. Everyone should get vaccinated since it boosts the immune system needed to fight the
against Covid-19.

Cause: _____________________________________________________
Effect: _____________________________________________________
Grammatical signal words used: ________________________________

3. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, schools strictly observe maximum health protocols to
anyone upon entering their campus.

Cause: _____________________________________________________
Effect: _____________________________________________________
Grammatical signal word used: ________________________________
4. Because of Covid-19 pandemic, the students learn through Blended Distance Learning at
home.

Cause: _____________________________________________________
Effect: _____________________________________________________
Grammatical signal words used: ________________________________