DETAILED LESSON PLAN

IN
ENGLISH
GRADE 8

Prepared by:

TACMO, HILARIO AGUSTINE T.

JULY 29, 2021

I. OBJECTIVES
The learner demonstrates understanding of: African literature as
means of exploring forces that human beings contend with; variou
reading styles vis-à-vis purposes of reading; prosodic features that serv
A. CONTENT STANDARDS
as carriers of meaning; ways by which information may be organized
related, and delivered orally; and parallel structures and cohesiv
devices in presenting information.
B. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS The learner transfers learning by composing and delivering a
informative speech based on a specific topic of interest keeping in min
the proper and effective use of parallel structures and cohesive device
 and appropriate prosodic features, stance, and behavior.
C. LEARNING EN8G-Ia-8: Use appropriate cohesive devices in composing a
COMPETENCIES/OBJECTIVES informative speech
1. COGNITIVE DOMAIN Recognize the different cohesive devices
2. PSYCHOMOTOR DOMAIN Write an informative speech using cohesive devices
Appreciate the importance of cohesive devices and apply them on ou
3. AFFECTIVE DOMAIN
daily living
II. CONTENT USING COHESIVE DEVICES IN COMPOSING AN INFORMATIVE SPEECH
III. LEARNING RESOURCES
A. REFERENCES Grade 8 English Curriculum Guide
1. LEARNER’S MATERIAL Box, Phone Charger, Printed Pictures, Flash Card, Packet Chart
2. TEXTBOOK English for 21st Century Learning (Afro Asian). Pp 63-67
3. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS Laptop, TV, PowerPoint Presentation, Video Presentation, Video Clip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9tTi-CDjDU
4. OTHER LEARNING RESOURCES
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRjk6hCrdeo
TEACHER’S ACTIVITY LEARNERS’ ACTIVITY
IV. PROCEDURE
1. PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES

a. Greetings
Good morning, sir!
Good morning, class!

b. Prayer

May I ask Rian to come in front and lead us in a Rian will lead a prayer.
prayer.

Before sitting, kindly The students will

fix your chairs and fix their chairs
pick up all and pick up all
scattered mess around scattered mess
you. around them.
Before sitting, kindly
fix your chairs and
pick up all
scattered mess around
you.
Before sitting, kindly
fix your chairs and
pick up all
scattered mess around
you.
Thank you, Rian. You may now take your seats.

c. Attendance

dance officer is
Yes, sir, everybody is present today.

everybody present?
Very Good! Maintain
your perfect attendance
class!
Attendance officer is everybody present?

That’s great!

2. ENGAGEMENT

a. Review

Before we proceed to our new lesson, let us check

your prior knowledge.

What was our lesson last meeting? Our discussion last meeting was about using parallel
 structures.

Very good!

How can parallel structures help us in writing? The use of parallel structures can add to effectives of
our writing. This involves presenting our thoughts in
an orderly manner so that our readers can easily
follow our thoughts.

Please, give me an example. She likes to write but not to talk.

Correct!

So, which words are parallel in the sentence? What The words to write and to talk are parallel because
makes them parallel? they are both in infinitive form.

Excellent!

b. Motivation

I have a box here and I want you to guess what’s

inside the box.

I will give you two clues:

You can use it to transfer data from your cellphone to

your computer. Answers may vary

Memory Card
No, it’s not a memory card. Who wants to give
another guess?

Flash Drive

You’re wrong

Your second clue is you can use it to recharge your

phone charger.

Any guess? Powerbank

That’s not right.

This time, I will let you touch the item in the box.

So, who wants to try?

A student will come in front to touch the item inside
the box.
Can you name the item now?
Yes, sir.
What is your guess?
It’s a phone charger.
Please reveal the item.
 The student will show the item to the class.

It’s a phone charger. Very good!

Let’s clap our hands!

Now, Let me show you some pictures.

What can you say about this picture? The girl is struggling in finishing her research paper
because of poor internet connection.

How about this picture?

The man is searching for better signal to access

internet connection.

How about this picture

The student went outside the house to access for

better internet connection

Have you also experienced poor internet connection Yes, sir. There are times that I cannot attend to my
or no signal? As a student, how does it affect you? online class due to unstable internet connection.

How about the others? Sometimes it takes a very long time to submit my
activities thru email with poor cellular data.

I cannot understand some discussions during virtual

meetings because of weak WiFi signal.

Thank you for sharing your experiences

3. EXPLORATION
 Internet connection is very important nowadays
because it is part of our lives, it is our means of
communication. It connects people to his work, friends,
family and to the world.

Our lesson today is about connections. But not on

internet connection, it’s about words that we use to
connect ideas. We call them cohesive devices.

4. EXPLANATION

I prepared a video regarding our lesson. Listen Students will watch the video.
attentively and jot down important details.

Based on the video, what is a cohesive device? Cohesive devices are used to link sentences and
ideas.

What are the uses of cohesive device? To organize ideas in orderly manner.

To add more ideas.

To give examples.

To compare similar ideas or concepts.

To qualify certain idea.

To compare different ideas.

What is an informative speech? An informative speech aims to provide information

to an audience.
Very good!

Now, I will show you some pictures. I want you to

think of ideas from them and write or construct a
sentence using cohesive device.
Pick a cohesive device you are going to use from the
pocket chart.

Are you ready?

Yes, sir.

Ideas: Teenagers having a party

Group study

Sentence: They spend all their time at parties

 instead of studying.
Why did you use the word instead in your sentence?

I used instead in my sentence because the two given

Very good! ideas are different to each other.

Ideas: Mother and son are in the supermarket.

Father and daughter are cleaning the house.

Sentence: My mother and my brother went

shopping; meanwhile, I and my father cleaned the
house.

Why did you use the word meanwhile in your sentence?

I chose the word meanwhile because the ideas

Excellent! convey an action in an orderly manner.

Ideas: a recorded interview

an interviewer taking notes

Sentence: He asked if he might record the interview

in addition to taking notes.

Why did you pick the phrase in addition and use it in your
sentence?
I picked the phrase in addition because the second
idea gives more details to the first idea.
That’s right!

Ideas: a fire station

house on fire

Sentence: When a house is on fire, call for a help, for

instance to a fire station.

Why did you choose the phrase for instance for your
sentence?
I chose the phrase for instance because the other
Correct! idea gives an example.

Ideas: lovely couple

success
 Sentence: Husband and wife were similarly
successful in their chosen careers.

Why did you use the word similarly in your sentence?

Good job! I used similarly to compare the two similar ideas.

Ideas: feeding program in a community

poor family

Sentence: They are generous although they are

poor.

Why did you use the word although in your sentence?

Let’s take a look at the words that you used to connect

ideas. I preferred to use the word although because the
two ideas are in contrast.
Again, what do we call those words and paragraphs?
Excellent!
The students will read the words.
Can you repeat the answer?

Those words and paragraphs are called cohesive

devices.

One student will repeat the answer.

5. ELABORATION

I downloaded a video of an informative speech. Students will watch the video.

Listen and list down all words that you have heard and
used as connectors of ideas between the part of the
speech.

What is the speech about? The speech is about Covid 19.

Correct!
subsequently
What are the words you have listed which connect
ideas? and

but

first
 Those are all correct! Good job!
I have transcribed some sentences and paragraphs in
the speech. Write the correct cohesive devices to be
used in the sentences/paragraphs.
To further test your understanding about the topic, let’s
proceed to your last activity.
I want you to group yourselves into three. Choose a leader
who will present your work. Write 2 to 3 paragraph informative
1. The treatment for Covid 19 is ______
supportive care.
2. There are number of effective ways to
prevent the spread of the disease, this
include covering your mouth ___ nose
when coughing or sneezing with a flexed
elbow or tissue ___ throwing the tissue in a
closed bin immediately after use, wash
hands regularly with soap ___ water or an
alcohol-based rub, maintaining at least one
meter distance from people ___ the
appropriate use of mask ___ personal
protective equipment _______ in health
settings.
3. The severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus ___ identified in China in 2003.
4. Spillover could be due to range factors
__________ mutations in the virus or
increased contact between humans and
animals __________ Mers-Cov is known to
be transmitted from camels ___ Sars-Cov
from civet cats.
5. It’s important to stay home if you’re feeling
unwell and to call a hotline or your medical
professional ___ if you have a fever, cough
or difficulty breathing seek medical care ___
share your travel history or contact with
someone unwell with your healthcare
provider.
Answers:
1. mainly
2. and, and, and, and, and, especially
3. first
4. such as, for example, and
5. but, and
Students will do the activity.
speech using cohesive devices about the given topic. I will give
you 10 minutes to write your informative speech. The leader will
present the speech in front of the class. After the presentation
the leader from the other group will encircle the cohesive
devices used in your informative speech.

Group 1: Social Media

Group 2: Climate Change
Group 3: waste management

But before that, what are the things you should remember
in doing an activity? Work quietly

Cooperatively participate

Very good! Maintain cleanliness

Leaders, please come in front and get your manila paper

and marker.

You may now start.

6. GENERALIZATION

What are cohesive devices? Cohesive devices are words or phrases used to
connect ideas between different parts of text.

Can you repeat the answer? One student will repeat the answer.

What are the uses of cohesive device? The uses of cohesive device are to organize ideas in
orderly manner, to add more ideas, to give
examples, to compare similar ideas or concepts, to
qualify certain idea, to compare different ideas.

What is an informative speech? An informative speech aims to provide information

to an audience.

Excellent!

7. EVALUATION

Write 2 to 3 paragraphs informative speech about

Health and Safety protocols for covid-19, using cohesive
devices.

RUBRICS
Points
Content 5
Grammar and 5
Organization
Use of Cohesive 10
Devices
Total 20

8. ASSIGNMENT

Compose an informative speech using cohesive devices.

Choose any of the following topic:

1. Drug Addiction
2. Importance of sleep
3. Bullying

RUBRICS
Points
Content 10
Grammar and 10
Organization
Use of Cohesive 15
Devices

Total 35