Study

ENGLISH 8
QUARTER
3

COHESIVE
DEVICES
 Quick Recap
Describe the characters who have been

discussed and showed in the Short Story

film from the past lesson:

1.Ali Baba

2.Qassim

3.Morgiana

4.The Leader of the Gang

5.The wife of Qassim

Introduction

• Are bridges important?

• What is the main purpose of
having a bridge?
• What do you think will happen
if there are no bridges?
• In English grammar, what do
you call words that function
like a bridge?
a)By 5:45 A.M., when power was restored, the dying fires and sleeping Preliminary Activity
bodies huddled around the fireplaces all over town resembled pioneer
encampments. Recitation
b)Nothing relieves the monotony of daily routine like an unexpected
incident or adventure.

c)The “Great Blackout”, as we called it, was such an event.

d)When the lightning struck a main power line at 6:32 P.M., all power
stopped abruptly.

e)The adventure began when the storm blasted through the area and the
lights flickered.

f)The Great Blackout was a night to remember.

g)Most homes reverted to nineteenth-century means of heat and light:

candles, oil lamps, and heat fires.
 COHESIVE DEVICES
• Cohesive devices are sometimes called linking words, discourse
markers or transitional words. They are words or phrases that
show the relationship between ideas, sentences, paragraphs or
sections of a text.
• Also called connectives that are words and phrases that setup
relationships between the ideas on either side of them.
• They relate one idea to another in a particular way.
Example of Cohesive Device

For Example:

1) First boil the water; then, pour it over the tea bag.

2) I was late to work because of the heavy traffic.

3) Mary was late, so she took the bus.

Coordinating Conjunction
A. Coordinating Conjunctions allow you to join words,
phrases, and clauses of equal grammatical rank in a
sentence. The most common coordinating conjunctions are
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so; you can remember
them by using the mnemonic device FANBOYS.
Example:
● I’d like pizza or a salad for lunch.
● We needed a place to concentrate, so we packed up our
things and went to the library.
Subordinating Conjunctions
C. Subordinating Conjunctions join independent and
dependent clauses. A subordinating conjunction can signal
a cause-and-effect relationship, a contrast, or some other
kind of relationship between the clauses. Common
subordinating conjunctions are because, since, as, although,
though, while, and whereas. Sometimes an adverb, such as
until, after and before can function as a conjunction.
Example:
● I can stay out until the clock strikes twelve.
Correlative Conjunctions

B. Correlative Conjunctions are pairs of

conjunctions that work together. Some examples
are either/or, neither/nor, and not only/but also.

Example:
● Not only am I finished studying for English, but
I’m also finished writing my history essay.
 Here is a list of commonly used connectives and when we can use them.

To signal Addition of again, also, and, and then, besides, equally, furthermore, in addition, too, moreover, not
ideas only, but, also,
To signal Comparison in comparison, compared with, in the same way, likewise, similarly

To indicate Contrast although, even though, however, yet, in contrast, instead, nevertheless, on the contrary,
on the other hand, whereas, while
To signal Order/ first, second, finally, hence, after, before, at first, at last, at the same time, in the end,
Sequence next, since (then), so far, as soon as, up to (then), until, gradually, to begin with,

To signal Time next, afterward, finally, later, last, lastly, at last, now, then, when, soon, thereafter, after a
short time, next week (month, day, year), a minute later, in the meantime, meanwhile,
on the following day, at length, ultimately, presently
To signal Reason Because, so that, in order to, due to, in fact
To signal Enumeration firstly, secondly, finally, in the first place, last, next, on top of (that), to begin (with),
then
 Here is a list of commonly used connectives and when we can use them.

To show Result accordingly, as a result, consequently, for that reason, hence, thus, therefore, the
consequence of, that is
To signal Example a (evidence of), for example, for instance, such as, thus, to show (what I mean)

To Summarize in short, in conclusion, to sum up, on the whole, to summarize, to conclude, altogether,
in summary
To show Condition If, even, if, as long as, provided that, unless, whether, in case, in spite of, once

To signalSpace and Above, behind, below beyond, here, there, to the right (left), nearby, opposite, on the
Place othet side, in the background, directly ahead, along the wall, as you turn right, at the tip,
across the hall, at this point, adjacent to

To Summarize In short, in conclusion, to sum up, on the whole, to summarize, to conclude, altogether,
in summary
 Short Quiz

Instructions:

Choose the letter of the word that correctly identifies the

appropriate transition word or phrase. Then underline the
kind of transition you have used. TWO points each.
 INSTRUCTIONS:
Choose the letter of the word that correctly identifies the appropriate transition word or
phrase. Then underline the kind of transition you have used.

1. Jake is poor; _________________, he does

not resort to begging to survive
A. despite B. however C. because D. therefore

(Contrast, Conclusion, Time, Reason)

2. Many students complained that the test was
difficult, ___________ many students managed
to score full marks
A. yet B. because C. so D. even

(Contrast, Comparison, Example, Conclusion)

3. The students ran to the field _________ they
heard that there was a Nescafe truck giving
away free ice cold coffee.
A. unless B. despite C. although D. when

(Comparison, Time, Summary, Order/Sequence)

4.____________I didn't like to spend
time reading in class, but I enjoy it now.
A. Initially B. Eventually
C. Next D. Overall

(Addition, Sequence, Result, Example)

5. My brother is my best friend. He is always
willing to go the extra mile to help me. ______,
the other day he helped me study until 1:00 AM.
A. Furthermore B. As a result
C. For example D. Additionally

(Contrast, Comparison, Example, Conclusion)

 Group Activity

Group Activity
Group yourselves into 4 groups and pick your
lucky draw on how you will present your Group
Activity
Sort the following words into different functions of cohesive
devices.
GROUP PRESENTATION RUBRIC

GRADING CRITERIA
POINTS

MATERIALS  Notes and examples

are neat 10
 interesting / nice to
look at

 Accurate information
CONTENT  Key cincepts evident 20

 Spoke loud and Clear

PRESENTATION  Accurate and 20
through
 Involved class in
lesson

TOTAL GROUP PROJECT SCORE 50

ASSIGNMENT
Directions: Exhibit your understanding on transitional
devices by writing a 3-paragraph essay on one of the
following topics below. Write your output on a whole sheet
of paper.

1. Things I do during the Enhanced Community

Quarantine Period

2. My thoughts about the school year 2022-2023 amidst

COVID-19

3. My family’s preparation to avoid COVID-19 threat

4. The role of social media during Quarantine Period.