LESSON PLAN in ENGLISH 9

Date: March 6, 2024

Time Allocation: 1 hour per session
Content Standard: The learner demonstrates understanding of how Anglo-American literature and other
text types serve as means of preserving unchanging values in a changing world; also
how to use the features of a full-length play, tense consistency, modals, active and
passive constructions plus direct and indirect speech to enable him/her competently
performs in a full-length play.
Performance Standard: The learner competently performs in a full- length play through applying effective
verbal and non-verbal strategies and ICT resources based on the following criteria:
Focus, Voice, Delivery and Dramatic Conventions.
Learning Competencies: EN9G-IIId-21: Use verbals.
I. Objectives: Towards the end of the period, the students should be able to:
a. identify gerunds in the sentence;
b. value the importance of gerunds through identifying its functions; and
c. determine the function of a gerund in a sentence.
II. Subject Matter:
Topic: Verbals - Gerunds
Quarter 3 - Module 4: Through the Technology
References: A Journey through Anglo-American Literature Learner’s Module (9
English)
Internet References:
https://tinyurl.com/5ar38yty
https://tinyurl.com/4hvujp2t
https://tinyurl.com/4p9ajb7b

Pages: 255 (Learner’s Module)

Materials: visual aids, audiovisual presentations, and power point presentation
Competency Focus: Grammar Awareness
Values Integration: Honesty, Respect and Focus of Mind
GAD Integration: Respect everyone’s preferences and answers to the activities. (10
minutes)
WATCH Integration: Honesty in checking their own paper and finishing the task on the
given time.
III. Procedures
A. Preliminaries 1. Recall
Activities 2. Pose inciting questions about the new topic
(3 minutes)
B. Activity Activity 1: VERBALify
(2 minutes) Instruction: Review the previous lesson by transforming the verb into its equivalent
verbals.

Verbals
Verbs Gerund Infinitives Participle
[EXAMPLE] bake baking to bake baked
Cry [1] to cry [2]
Run [3] [4] ran
Jog Jogging to jog [5]
C. Analysis Instruction: Congratulations on surviving the overview on verbals, you did well! Now,
(5 minutes) we proceed on a deeper topic on the functions of gerund. As you go through this
worksheet, consider the following questions:
 How do the functions of gerund change the meaning of the sentence?
 What contribution does gerunds bring in the sentence?
D. Abstraction Discussion
(20 minutes) Just like nouns, gerunds have 5 functions. A gerund can be a subject, subject
complement, object, object of preposition, and appositives.
 Gerund as SUBJECT
Every sentence must have a subject, and that subject will always be a noun or
pronoun.
Reading is a very productive hobby.
S LV

Gerund as SUBJECT COMPLEMENT

A subject complement normally follows a linking verb (LV) such as be, become, or
seem and gives more information about the subject of the sentence.
Studying is searching for the unknown.

Gerund as DIRECT OBJECT

A direct object is a noun that receives the action described by the verb.
Direct object: My sister Lucia dislikes eating.

Gerund as OBJECT OF PREPOSITION

Is the noun or pronoun being acted on, referenced, or affected by the preposition in
a prepositional phrase.
He was reprimanded for writing on the classroom wall.

Gerund as APPOSITIVE
A gerund used as an appositive immediately follows another noun in order to further define
or identify it. It is usually found in between of commas.
My mother’s passion, painting, makes her happy and fulfilled.

E. Application Activity 2: Identification.

(15 minutes) Instruction: Read the sentences carefully, then identify the gerund according to the
given function. Underline the gerund and dissect the sentence by determining the
subject (s), verb (v), subject complement (SC), object (O), object of preposition (OP),
appositive (A).

A. Gerund as SUBJECT
Example:
Obeying our parent’s is a safe thing to do.
S V

1. Cooking a delicious meal can be a creative and rewarding experience.

2. Traveling to new places broadens your perspective.

3. Taking breaks throughout the day can improve your focus.

4. Cleaning can be a chore, but it feels good to finish.

5. Eating ice cream makes me happy.

B. Gerund as SUBJECT COMPLEMENT

Example:
Her biggest passion is traveling the world.
S V SC

1. The most surprising part of the story was the ending.

 2. My dream job has always been writing novels.

3. The best way to relax is taking a nap.

4. My morning struggle is waking up early.

5. The best way to find happiness is often focusing on gratitude.

C. Gerund as OBJECT
Example:
George and Martha now regret renting a house.

1. He admitted committing a crime.

2. They appreciate you taking the time to help them.

3. She has always dreamed of opening her own bakery.

4. Joe doesn’t like getting up early.

5. I prioritize getting enough sleep.

D. Gerund as OBJECT OF PREPOSITION

Example:
She has finally succeeded in getting a license.

1. He is confident in achieving his goals with hard work and dedication.

2. She is proud of contributing to the team's success.

3. They are surprised by discovering a hidden gem in the city.

4. We are grateful for having the opportunity to travel abroad.

5. He is worried about forgetting essential items for the trip.

E. Gerund as APPOSITIVE
Example:
The best gift, spending time together, is priceless.

1. Their weakness, craving sugary treats, sometimes gets the best of them.

2. Her passion, helping children in need, led her to become a teacher.

3. Taking a walk, enjoying the fresh air, is refreshing.

4. Helping others, volunteering at the shelter, is rewarding.

5. Traveling the world, exploring new cultures, is my dream.

IV. Evaluation Activity 3:

 (10 minutes) Instruction: Encircle the gerund in the following sentences and determine its function
by writing your answers on the space provided below.

________ 1. Joan was punished for cheating.

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________ 2. His favorite sport is swimming.
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________ 3. We gave our consent in writing.
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________ 4. For most birds, flying is a way to escape predators.
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________ 5. Miriam’s main pastime activity, exercising, keeps her fit and trim.
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________ 6. The barn near the house was struck by lightning.
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________ 7. The team practice running on Friday.
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________ 8. They called my playing brilliant.
_
________ 9. Her greatest passion, preaching, gave her immense
_ satisfaction.
________ 10. My job is making reservations the hotel
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Answers:
1. Cheating - object of a preposition
2. Swimming - subject complement
3. Writing - object of a preposition
4. Flying - subject
5. Exercising - appositive
6. Lighting - object of a preposition
7. Running - direct object
8. Playing - direct object
9. Preaching - appositive
10. Making reservations - subject complement
V. Assignment Instructions: Review the function of gerunds.

Prepared by: Observed by:

Jastin C. Fronteras Leonila Piad

PST Cooperating Teahcer