Detailed Lesson Plan in Grade 8 English

Date: April 11, 2024

Time: 1 Hour
I. Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
a. identify the problem-solution and cause-effect pattern of idea;
b. use grammatical signals or expressions in developing problem-solution and
cause-effect relationship; and
c. construct sentences using pattern of idea development applying appropriate
grammatical signals or expressions.
II. Content:
Topic: Using Appropriate Grammatical Signals or Expressions Suitable to
Each Pattern of Idea Development (Problem-Solution and CauseEffect
Reference:
English - Grade 8 Alternative Delivery Mode Quarter 4 - Module 2: Using
Appropriate Grammatical Signals or Expressions Suitable to Each Pattern of
Grammar Development (Problem-Solution and Cause-Effect) First Edition, 2021
Additional Reference:
https://youtu.be/TpJHfug0f7M?si=bjbpP_uPjeMbDlgO

A. Materials:
For the Teacher
Laptop, Power Point Presentation, Instructional Materials, and Visual aids
For the students
Pen and Paper (Activity / Answer sheet)

Teaching Strategies
Participative discussion, Individual Activities, and Quiz/Assessment

III. Procedure
Teacher’s Activity Learners’ Activity
A. Daily Routine
a.1. Greetings
Good morning class! Good morning, Sir Jesrille
How are you today? We are fine Sir.
That’s good to hear.

a.2. Prayer
Before we start, let us pray. May I call Janine Janine: Dear Lord and Father of all,
Santos to lead the prayer?
a.3 Classroom Conditioning
Okay class, how do you feel today?
Nice to hear.
Before we start, make sure that you will listen
carefully to our discussion.
thank you for today. Thank you for
how you provide for us all. For Your
protection and love, we thank you.
Please help us focus our hearts and
minds now on what we are about to
learn. Inspire us by Your Holy Spirit as
we listen and write. Guide us by your
eternal light as we discover more about
the world around us. We ask all this in
the name of Jesus. Amen.
We are good sir.
Yes, sir!

For our classroom rules, please make sure to

comply with the following:
- Be prepared
- Be attentive
- Be respectful and kind
- Take down notes in our discussion
- Please look around to your surrounding
and pick some pieces of paper and throw
it to proper trash can

Is everything clear?

Yes, sir!
a.4. Checking the Attendance
Is there any absent for today? No one Sir (None)
Very Good!
a.5. Checking of Assignment
Okay class, have you answered your module? Yes, Sir!
Very Good! Kindly pass your Assignment.
B. Review of the Previous Lesson
The teacher will give the students a short review
about the discussion last meeting.
Refresh your knowledge about them through
answering the following question.

Las time we discuss about the Recognizing

Propaganda Techniques.

What is Propaganda?
Yes, Lovely. Lovely: Propaganda is a mode of
communication used to promote and
influence a cause or certain view.
Very Good Lovely.

How about the three types of propaganda

techniques used in advertising?

Yes, James. James: Sir, the three types of

propaganda are, Name-calling,
Glittering and Transfer.
Excellent! James.

What is Name-calling?
Yes, Nicole. Nicole: It gives a negative symbol or
bad label to establish an unfavorable
Good Job! Nicole. opinion or hatred to a person or idea.

What about Glittering?

Yes, Michael. Michael: Sir, This is the opposite of
name-calling. This propaganda device
uses emotionally appealing vague,
broad words or statements to generate
positive feelings in the minds of the
masses, which they associate with the
product.
Very Good! Michael.

Lastly is Transfer?
Yes, Samantha. Samantha: Sir, It employs the use of
symbols, quotations, images of famous
people to impart an idea or claim that
carries respect, authority, sanction to
make it look more acceptable.
Excellent! Samantha.

Job well done everyone, you really remember

and understand our previous lesson.
C. Motivation

Now, let us have a short activity to begin with

our new lesson.

Direction: Write down possible solutions to the

given problems.
Do you understand class? Yes, Sir

1. Bridgette was late from her class earlier.

2. Ricky received a failing grade in English.
3. The remote control of the T.V. is not working (Student’s answer may vary)
properly.
4. The water is too cold for him to drink.
5. She is hungry from all the work she did
earlier.

Do you feel motivated now, students? Yes, Sir

If that so, then let’s start our lesson for today.
D. Unlocking Difficulties
Class, I want you to watch a short video clip.
While watching the video, please jot down notes
some information from the videos. (The student’s will need to jot down notes
some information Using Appropriate
https://youtu.be/TpJHfug0f7M? Grammatical Signals or Expressions
si=bjbpP_uPjeMbDlgO Suitable to Each Pattern of Idea
Development (Problem-Solution and
Cause - Effect)
E. Lesson Proper

What is the Problem and Solution Text

Structure?
Kindly Read, Jasmine
(Teacher will elaborate more)
Jasmine: Problem and Solution Text
Structure is a pattern of organization
where the idea of the passage is
showed as a dilemma or concerning
issue (a problem) and something that
needs to be done to remedy this issue
(solution or attempted solution).

Here are the signal words and phrases:

Examples:
Kindly read Via the examples. Via:

Problem-Solution Text Structure

In northern areas, the weather is too cold to grow

crops all year long; some farmers found ways to
grow food all year. It leads us to the idea that
greenhouse is a special building that stays warm
during winter. Crops like lettuce and basil can
grow well in the greenhouse or even during cold
weather.
Do you understand class? Yes, Sir
Let us proceed.
Cause and Effect Relationship
Kindly read Mic. Mic: Cause - refers to the driving force
in the text. It is the reason why things
happen. It is the thing that makes other
Thank you, Mic. things happen.
Kindly read James James: Effect - refers to the result of an
action or cause. It is what happened
next in the text that results from a prior
(The teacher will elaborate) cause.

Next is Signal Words and Phrases.

Kindly read Janine. Janine: Signal words or transitions are
signposts that help guide the reader
through the writer’s thoughts. They
help connect the ideas in a text or the
events in a story.
Often, they do this by answering implicit
questions. In the case of cause and effect, these
are the what of the effect and the why of the
cause. Different signal words can be used to
recognize each.

Kindly read Joana the example. Joana:

Kindly read Kim.

Kim:

Do you understand our discussed lesson? No, Sir

If you really understand our discussed lesson, let Yes, Sir
us have a quick recap.
Are you ready class? Yes, Sir.
F. Generalization

What is the Problem and Solution Text

Structure?
Yes, Nicole. Nicole: Problem and Solution Text
Structure is a pattern of organization
where the idea of the passage is
 showed as a dilemma or concerning
issue (a problem) and something that
needs to be done to remedy this issue
Very good! (solution or attempted solution).

Can you give an example of Problem and

Solution Text Structure?
Yes, Matthew. Matthew: Problem - The fire destroyed
the school building.
Solution - The school thereby
requested the Department of Education
(DepEd) for a new building.
Good job!

How about you, Tim. Tim: Problem - The weather is too

cold to grow crops all year long.
Solution - So, it leads to the idea that
greenhouse is a special building that
That’s right! stays warm during winter.

What is Cause and Effect?

Yes, Kim. Kim: Cause - refers to the driving
force in the text. It is the reason why
things happen. It is the thing that makes
other things happen.
Effect - refers to the result of an action
or cause. It is what happened next in
Excellent! the text that results from a prior cause.

Now, you really understand our discussed lesson

for today.
To check if you really understand our lesson, let
us try this activity. Are you ready class? Yes, Sir
G. Application

Direction: Write down the possible causes of the problems and give solutions.

Example: Sunburn
You will get sunburn if you stay too much under the sun therefore you need to wear
protective gears to avoid it and use sunblock creams if necessary.

1. Eye bags
2. Body Odor
3. Failing grades
4. Addiction to Mobile Games
5. Unstable Internet Connection

IV. Evaluation
 Direction: Read and analyze the given statements and state whether the underlined
statements tell cause or effect. Write the word CAUSE if the statement tells why
things happen and EFFECT if it tells what happens next. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. Because he was extremely feeling hot and thirsty , Jose drank two glasses of ice-
cold water.
2. Since Melissa worked very hard for the company , she was promoted as the new
supervisor.
3. Because the rain poured so heavily, People ran for their cars
4. Terry was trained well for the 50-yard dash competition, therefore he won the
gold medal.
5. My tooth aches so I consult my doctor.
6. The car would not start because it ran out of gas.
7. Because she did not see the well, Silly Sheldon fell in it.
8. Due to the uncontrollable price increase, People are having problem budgeting
their income.
9. Because she wanted to get the highest score in Math, she studied well in it.
10. Tesha was quiet because her sister was sleeping.

V. Assignment
Direction: Think of one issue that our country is facing nowadays. Compose a
problemsolution and cause-effect essay that will address the issue you have chosen.

Prepared by: Checked by:

JESRILLE I. PABIA GERALDINE M. NOGOY

Teacher I Head Teacher III/OIC