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DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN ENGLISH 8

I.OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the Grade 8 students should be able to:

a. define cohesive devices; and,

b. identify the appropriate cohesive devices used in sentences.

II.SUBJECT Topic: COHESIVE DEVICES

MATTER:
References:
English 8 CapSLET Quarter 3 Week 7

Materials: Cartolina and printed text

III. PROCEDURES A. Opening Prayer

Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity

“Good morning, Class…” “Good morning, teacher!”
Okay, before we begin, let us pray first. (One student lead the prayer)
Can someone lead the prayer?
“Amen, thank you.” “You’re welcome, ma’am”

B. Checking of Attendance/Classroom Management

Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity

“For the attendance, may I ask the class “Yes, ma’am”
president to list the name of the
absences?”
“Thank you.”

C. Simple Review of Past Lesson

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

“Have you still remembered what was “Yes, we have had, ma’am.”
our topic last time?
“What exactly is our topic yesterday?” “All about cohesive devices”
“That’s right! Very good, you have
remembered.”
D. Lesson Proper

ACTIVITY
MOTIVATION

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

“Okay, class, before we proceed to our (Students following)
discussion, tell to your seatmates,
“please stick with me” because we will
make a chain of waves.
“Now grab your seatmates arm and let’s (Students following)
make a wave.”
Very good class!

ANALYSIS

Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity

“Now, class, based on our first activity, “I think it means to stick together”
what is the meaning of cohesive, class?
“Good guess! Cohesive means
something that stick together literally or
figuratively."

ABSTRACTION (DISCUSSION)

Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity

Class Discussion (Students listen)
- The class teacher shall lead the class
discussion.

Cohesive devices are words or expressions that

are used to join two ideas or two parts of a
sentence or two different sentences or a number
of sentences in a paragraph thematically and
meaningfully. It is sometimes called linking
words, linkers, connectors, discourse markers, or
transitional words in English Grammar.

Types of Cohesive Devices:

1. Addition – and, also, moreover, in addition

Other examples: as well as, furthermore, along
with

Examples:
- Maria fails to eat her breakfast and she
got a stomachache.

- She’s a talented actress and also a fine

singer.

2. Contrast – despite, but, however, yet, though

Other examples: nevertheless, in contrast, by
comparison, whereas, instead of

Examples:
- The Christmas tree is natural, but it is
expensive.
 - Jose is very smart, yet he cannot pass
his English class.

3. Choice – or, either – or, neither – nor

Examples:
- Would you prefer coffee or tea?

- Either my mother or my father will call.

4. Result/Effect – consequently, so, thus,

therefore
Examples:
- The cell phone is thin and light,
therefore, it is very convenient to carry around.

- There are no more chairs available, so

you’ll have to stand.

5. Cause/Reason – because, as, since

Other examples: therefore, consequently, hence,
as a result, due to

Examples:
- I ran because I was afraid.

- We’ve played better since you joined the

team.

6. Time/List – after, then, when, before, at last,

finally, till, at first

Examples:
- I loved Zamboanga City a lot. First, I
loved its culture. Secondly, I loved its people.
Lastly, I loved its tourist attractions.

- Call me when you get home.

7. Similarly – similarly, likewise

Other Examples: too, equally, identically

Examples:
- All sections of society were similarly
affected by the war.

- Just water these plants twice a week,

and likewise the ones in the bedroom.

8. Exemplification – for example, for instance,

such as, particularly
Other examples: in case of, to summarize, to
sum up, to warp up, on the whole

Examples:
- The shop specializes in tropical fruits,
such as pineapples, mangoes, and papayas.

- My dog, Oso, is learning many new

tricks. For example, he can sit, stay, and lie
down.
 9. Clarification – in other words

Examples:
- She said the movie was a bit predictable.
In other words, she didn’t like it.

- Many marriages fail. In other words, think

twice before getting married.
“Any questions?” “None, ma’am.”

APPLICATION

Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity

“Okay let’s have a group activity. Each “Okay, ma’am”
group should have a representative.
Then each representative will be given a
strips of cohesive devices. I will give a
sentence then the representative will
choose the correct cohesive device.”
1. Many students complained that the “Yet”
test was difficult, ___________ many
students managed to score full marks.
Correct! “Despite”

2. _________ our constant

disagreements, we remained fast
friends.
Correct! “In spite”

3. ___________ the bad weather, we

went sailing.
Correct! “But”

4. We expected him to admit that he

stole the money at the library,
__________ he did not
Correct! “Because”

5. I drove to the library instead

___________ I was too lazy to walk
“Correct!” “When”

6. The students ran to the field

_________ they heard that there was a
Nescafe truck giving away free ice cold
coffee.
“Very good everyone!”
IV. EVALUATION Let’s Practice!

Directions: Fill the blanks with the appropriate cohesive devices from the list given inside the box.

As a result Also Because

Unless Even though
Then Despite
Firstly

1. My best friend runs fast. __________ , he won every race.

2. I picked up the pen. _________, I wrote on the paper.
3. I’m fond of watching The Voice. ________, I like to envision what song I’d sing as a
contestant.
4. My boyfriend still bought a bouquet of roses ______I’m very allergic to the smell of it.
5. You will not succeed ______ you try harder.
 Answers:
1. As a result
2. Then
3. Also
4. Even though
5. Unless

V. ASSIGNMENT Construct 1 sentence using each 9 devices and underline the cohesive device used.
Put it in a one whole sheet of paper.

Prepared by: Realyn A. Ebarat

Date: 4/13/2023