Lesson Plan

In
English
(Grammatical Signals or Expressions)

Date: September 30, 2022

Teacher: Ms. Jovanna Pearl Abalde
Ms. Hazel Alejandre
Ms. Mariel Cajote
Ms. Beverly Claros
Ms. Maria Louella Juntong
Ms. Jessa Ann Palpita
Mr. Genesis Jay Talara

I. Intended Learning Outcome

Through various activities and with at least 75% accuracy, the Grade 8 learners
are expected to:
a) Define grammatical signals;
b) identify the different patterns of idea development; and
c) apply appropriate grammatical signals to each pattern of idea development.

II. Learning Content

Topic: Grammatical Signals or Expressions
References:
https://depedtambayan.net/using-appropriate-grammatical-signals-or
expressions-to-each-pattern-of-idea-development/
http://hayzkul.blogspot.com/2015/08/makato-and-cowrie-shell-short-story.html

Materials: PowerPoint Presentation

Allocated Teaching Time:
50 minutes

III. Learning Activity

A. Motivational Activity
The teacher will provide a puzzle that would be arranged by the selected
students.

B. Analysis
What have you notice from our activity?
Does the activity help you to determine about our topic for today?
Analyze the students’ answers and give feedbacks.

C. Abstractions
The following input are presented to the students.

Grammatical signals or expressions

 ✓ Are writing devices that serve to maintain text coherence or unity of
ideas. They signal relationship between sentences. They can be words
or phrases that connect ideas of sentences and paragraphs for
coherence. They also indicate building up new idea or thought or
compare ideas or draw conclusions.
What is general to particular pattern?
• It is a method of writing a composition that discusses the broad topic
using specific details that support the topic.
• It is a pattern of developing ideas that begins with a general idea or
statement. This is followed by specific details to support and explain the
general idea. We use grammatical signals or expressions to connect
the general idea or statement and the specific details.

Here are some of the grammatical signals that are used to express ideas from
general to particular:

namely for example for instance

that is in fact indeed
in particular in other including
like words, such as
although specifically fortunately

D. Application
 Directions: Read the lines taken from the story. Identify the transition signals used in
each sentence. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Although Makato was paid only a small wage, he never idled and was satisfied of
everything.

2. Fortunately, he met an old woman who helped her.

3. As a result, people around him noticed his hard work and were very pleased of him.

4. After a month's journey, he reached a village on the boundary of the Kingdom of

Sukhotai.

5. So he did every kind of work such as carrying heavy things, clearing away forest,
and even feeding pigs.

Answer Key
1. Although
2. Fortunately
3. As a result
4. After
5. such as

IV. ASSESSMENT
Directions: Read the following questions and circle the letter of the correct
answer.
1. Which of the following is NOT a grammatical signal on
emphasis? A. Certainly
B. Indeed
C. So that
D. In fact
2. Why do we use transition signals or expressions?
A. To improve the flow of information
B. To confuse the learners in reading
C. To limit connections between texts
D. To present data or information
3. What is the importance of grammatical signals on cause-effect? A. It is used
when the idea of the sentence or the paragraph signifies argument. B. It is used
to describe how an action or event is caused by another event or action.
C. It is used to present and explain a problem.
D. It is used to show that something is important and therefore, should be noted.
4. Which word/s in the sentence below is/are an example of grammatical signal?
Because of the rain I stayed at home.
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A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
5. Which of the following uses transition signal on cause and effect correctly? A.
Better varieties of rice and corn are produced. As a result, many scientific studies
and experiments are being carried out.
B. Farmers are producing more food with modern equipment, meanwhile
scientists have also exploited new sources of food production.
C. Techniques and skills need to be supported by market demand to take root,
otherwise the concern is that they may fall by the wayside.
D. Next, she had the students and other teachers collect banana leaves and
stalks on their way to classes.
6. The underlined word is a grammatical signal on ________. “You can come with
us if you are ready; otherwise you will have to ride the bus.”
A. Cause-effect
B. Claim-counterclaim
C. Problem-solution
D. Emphasis
7. Why do we use grammatical signals on problem-solution?
A. We use these words when the idea of the sentence or the paragraph signifies
argument.
B. We use these words to describe how an action or event is caused by another
event or action. C. We use these words to present and explain a problem. D. We
use these words to show that something is important and therefore, should be
noted.
8. Which sentence is correct about grammatical signal on emphasis? A. These
are words used when the idea of the sentence or the paragraph signifies
argument.
B. These are words used to describe how an action or event is caused by another
event or action.
C. These are words used to present and explain a problem.
D. These are words used to show that something is important and therefore,
should be noted.
9. Read the sentences below and answer the question that follows. “Many
students have difficulty in answering their modules. To address this, parents are
asked to assist their children in accomplishing the activities.” What does the
underlined transition signal express?
A. Cause-effect
B. Claim-counterclaim
C. Problem-solution
D. Emphasis
10. What expression should be used to complete the sentence below? “Next, she
decided that papermaking can help them. ________, she realized the children
 can be self-reliant individuals.” A. Due to
B. One answer is
C. To address this
D. Moreover
Answer Key:
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. A
6. B
7. C
8. D
9. C
10. D

V. Agreement
Direction: Write a paragraph of no more than 200 words about a subject you are
knowledgeable about. A general statement should be present, followed by
supporting details using the various grammatical signals. Encircle the
grammatical signals you used in your writing. A rubric will be used to appraise this
activity.
Point Value 10 8 5

Topic Topic is interesting Clearly states Acceptable topic;

and unique, topic; presents presents one
reflecting thought one main idea. idea.
and insight, and it
centers on a
captivating main
idea.

Supporting Details Examples and Examples and Sufficient

details that are details relate to the number of
engaging, specific, topic and some examples and
and descriptive, explanation is details related to
along with topic included. the topic.
related
justifications, are
provided.

Grammatical Has at least 8 Uses 5 to 7 Uses less than 5

Signals grammatical grammatical grammatical
 signals. signals signals.

Mechanics Consistent use of Some errors, but A few errors in

the rules of no major error in usage, spelling
grammar, usage, spelling or or punctuation.
punctuation, and punctuation.
English. No errors