Lesson Plan in English VIII

April 11, 2023

7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

I. LESSON OBJECTIVES

At the end of the lesson, students are able to:

1. distinguish cohesive devices;
2. analyze the use of cohesive devices; and
3. choose appropriate cohesive devices to use in various types of speech.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

Topic: Literature: Use Appropriate Cohesive Devices in Various Types of Speech

Time Frame: 55 minutes
Materials: Television, Laptop, and PowerPoint Presentation
Reference:
 Department of Education: English Quarter 3 – Module 5: Cohesive Devices in Various Types of
Speech (Page 7-9)

III. Skills Processed and Values Integrated

S: Critical Thinking, Listening, Analyzing, and Writing

V: Participation and Teamwork

IV. LEARNING PROCEDURES

A. Preliminaries
1. Greetings
2. Prayer
3. Checking of Attendance
4. Reading of Learning Objectives

B. Lesson Proper (4 A’s Discussion)

Activity 21A: FIX ME

The class will be divided into 5 groups. Each group will arrange each jumbled set of letters to
determine the correct word. The jumbled words will be flashed on the TV screen together with a
sample sentence.

1. SOLA
The officers of the organization donated snacks to the frontliners. __________, the
members provided sanitizers and surgical masks too.
ANSWER: ALSO

2. EROMVROE
His report was poorly written, ____________, it had no substance.
ANSWER: MOREOVER
 3. LAINFLY
The doctor’s prescription was really effective. _____________, the pain in my knee had
dropped!
ANSWER: FINALLY

4. ILEISWKE
I think guavas taste good. ___________, mangoes taste the same.
ANSWER: LIKEWISE

5. ISNEC
She refunded the customers, ___________ the item products have not arrived for weeks.
ANSWER SINCE

Analysis:
1. What are your strategies for arranging the jumbled letters?
2. How are those words important in a sentence?

Abstraction: (30minutes)

Cohesion
- Connectedness
- Is how well parts of your text (word, sentences, paragraphs) fit together.
- Is important to be able to get your point across clearly.

Paragraph coherence is achieved when sentences are arranged logically and when clear transitions
link sentences.

Cohesive Devices
Coherence in writing means achieving a consistent relationship among parts. Cohesive devices
show the logical relationships between the various parts of an essay as well as between sentences
and paragraphs. Cohesive devices include transitional words or expressions, and paragraph hooks.

What are they?

Cohesive devices are like bridges between parts of your paper. They are the cues that help the
reader to interpret ideas in the way you, as a writer, want them to understand.

What do they do?

Cohesive devices help you carry over a thought from a sentence to another, from one idea to
another, or from one paragraph to another with words or phrases. Cohesive devices link your
sentences and paragraphs together smoothly so that there are no abrupt jumps or breaks between
ideas.

Why do we use them?

Cohesive words and phrases are used to link sentences and paragraphs to show which
direction your thought patterns are going to help the reader accurately follow your train of thought.
They signal the relationships among the various parts of your written work.

To signal relation in time:

Before, meanwhile, later, soon, at least, earlier, thereafter, afterward, by that time, from then on,
first, next, now, presently.
Example Sentence:
1. She spent four years studying for her law degree. Meanwhile, she continued to work at the
bank.
2. Yesterday, I have seen Suzie at the hospital. By that time, I realized that she was having
her monthly checkup.

To signal similarity:
Likewise, similarly, once again, once more

Example Sentence:
1. The food was excellent, and likewise the service.
2. Once again, her paintings draw inspiration from everyday life.

To signal difference:
But, yet, however, although, whereas, though, even so, nonetheless, still, on the other hand

Example Sentence:
1. Valerie was excited to attend summer camp; however, she still had to finish packing.
2. I want to go to the party, but on the other hand, I ought to be studying.

Application: JOIN IN!

Directions: Choose the correct conjunction from the list to complete these sentences. Write your
answers on a ¼ sheet of paper.

while because but and so when then

1. The weather was very cold ________ John wore gloves.

2. Paul was sad __________ his cricket team had lost the match.
3. I gave the shop assistant five dollars ________ I had two dollars’ change.
4. We waited for Sue ________ she didn’t turn up.
5. Mary had her dinner ________ went to bed.
6. The children washed their hands ________ they had finished gardening.
7. We wanted to go to the beach _________ it rained.
8. Charlie read a book __________ he waited for the train.
9. Paul dropped the cup ________ it broke.
10. Julie was a good girl ________ she got a sticker.

Assessment: THE RIGHT ONE

Directions: Read the following sentences. Underline the correct cohesive word that would best
complete it.
1. (Somewhat earlier, Then, Later), I have read that African Folklore and religion represents a
variety of cultures in Africa.
2. Anna would have been finished reading (so far, before, immediately) the teacher comes in.
3. Ben and John played a game (while, soon, finally) waiting for the bell.
4. Return the newspapers to the shelves (later, shortly, as soon as) you’re done reading.
5. Keep learning; (since, immediately, in the end), you will get the benefits.
6. (In Comparison, Besides), Egypt is much smaller than Israel.
7. The Toy story movie was great; (nonetheless, alternatively), I am already sick of watching it for
the fifth time.
8. Julius, Chris, and Giovanni went to Morocco for summer. (In contrast with, In spite) of the hot
weather, they enjoyed themselves.
9. Leon has not visited the Land of Iguanas, (yet, instead) if he had a kid, he would have gone by
now.
10.She prefers to watch the play (different from, rather than) attend the training.