Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan in English 7

Prepared by: Dela Cruz, Patricia Ann L., Yongco, Ashley Nicole R.

I. Objectives
At the end of the discussion, students are expected to:
● obtain the knowledge on the proper function of adverbial conjunctions;
● appreciate the importance of adverbial conjunctions in creating academic or
professional paper; and
● be able to practice its usage when creating essays, simple sentences, journals, and
other written materials.

II. Subject Matter

A. Topic: Adverbial Conjunctions
B. Reference:
● Conjunctive Adverbs
● Adverbial Conjunctions
C. Materials: Laptop, visual presentation

III. Procedure
A. Motivation
Direction: The class will listen to a song while passing a ball to their seatmates.
Whoever is holding the ball when the song stops will have to pick a small paper
from a jar where there are adverbial conjunctions written to each. The chosen
student will have to create a simple sentence using the adverbial conjunction
he/she had randomly picked.

Introduction to grammar point

How did you come up with the simple sentence using the given adverbial
conjunction? What did you notice with the process of using an adverbial
conjunction?
B. Lesson Proper

ADVERBIAL CONJUNCTION

Adverbial conjunctions are a particular kind of sentence adverb used to convey a

specific relationship between the first phrase and the second clause that follows.
They are a member of the word group known as connectors. The semicolon (;)
will typically be used to divide the two clauses.

Examples: in addition, nevertheless, however, hence,

Use in a sentence

1. Cara finds graphic designing as her source of living; in addition, she also
writes personal blogs as another income source.
2. Jenela was stuck in traffic while commuting to her work; nevertheless,
she managed to come just in time.
3. Henry practiced too much for his track and field competition at his school;
however, he didn't win.
4. Samantha realized her mistake in mathematics; hence, she re-compute her
solution.

C. Skills Development

Drill A
Directions: Mark the term that links the adverb clause to the other sentence by
underlining it.
1. Jeremy kept talking in class; therefore, he got in trouble.
Ans. Therefore
 2. She went into the store; however, she didn’t find anything she wanted to
buy.
Ans. However
3. I like you a lot; in fact, I think we should be best friends.
Ans. In fact
4. Your dog got into my yard; in addition, he dug up my petunias.
Ans. In addition
5. You’re my friend; nonetheless, I feel like you’re taking advantage of me.
Ans. Nonetheless

Drill B
Directions: In order to make an adverbial clause, combine the following sentence
pairs using a conjunctive adverb. Choose the conjunctive adverbs inside the box.

In contrast Otherwise Besides However Instead

Therefore

You need to put more effort into your work; ________________, you won’t get a
passing grade.
Ans. Otherwise
We wanted to spend the day at the beach; ______________________, it rained so
we stayed home.
Ans. However
She is a very smart girl; ­__________________, it’s not at all surprising that she
gets such good grades.
Ans. Therefore
Jared is a millionaire; __________________, his brother Jeremy is always flat
broke.
Ans. In contrast
He felt he couldn’t tell the truth about what happened; ___________________, he
lied.
 Ans. Instead

D. Valuing
Understanding the value of connection and avoiding division are the keys to
concise and comprehensive communication.

E. Generalization
The activity from the motivation part will be continued and whoever is holding
the ball when the song stops is going to conclude the discussion about adverbial
conjunction in a brief and concise manner.

IV. Evaluation
Direction: Choose from the pool of adverbial conjunction to connect the clauses.

as a result in contrast however otherwise therefore

1. Joanna allotted her time in studying for her upcoming final examination;
_________, she received passing scores in all of her subjects.
2. Julia is good at mathematics; __________, science is difficult for her.
3. Jane wants to take her dog for a walk; _______, it's raining cats and dogs outside.
4. Jacob needs to get passing grades in all of his subjects; _________, he won't
receive a gift from his parents.
5. Christine likes baking so much; _________, it is not surprising that she'll have a
pastry business someday.

V. Assignment
Using your acquired knowledge about adverbial conjunction, practice your skills by
creating a maximum of two paragraph essay that highlights the important events in
your life for the past two weeks. The assignment is to be submitted tomorrow.