Semi-detailed Lesson Plan
In English 8
I-Objective
1. Determine the grammatical signal in each sentence.
2. Write sentences using grammatical signals suitable to each pattern of idea development:
- cause-effect
- signal emphasis; and
3. Appreciate the use of grammatical signals.
II-Subject Matter:
Topic: Use of Grammatical Signals
Materials: Visual aids, Laptop, Paper Strips
Reference: Textbooks
Bermudez, Viginia E., Ed.D.; Josephine M. Cruz, Ph.D.; Remedios F. Nery; and
Milagros A. San Juan, Ph.D. English Expressways II. Quezon City: SD Publications,
Inc., 2007, 268-269.
Anama, Gina A.; Anna Lea Davide; Ricardo Ador Dionisio; Lerma L. Flandez; Armi
Victoria A. Fiangaan; Marcelino E. Ibañez; Giselle V. Laud; Jovelyn A. Lita; Roselyn
D. Mujal; Christine H. Pepito; Prudencia M. Sanoy; Grace Annette B. Soriano; Peter
S. Tentoco III; Riza R. Zuñiga. Voyages in Communication: Learnng Material Grade
8 English. Pasig City: Department of Education, 2013, 40-41.
Online
Akademia. “Signal Words: Types, Functions and Examples.” Accessed on January 28,
2021.
https://akademia.com.ng/signal-words-types-functions-and-examples/
III. Procedure
A. Preparation
1. The teacher greets the students.
2. The teacher checks the students’ attendance.
3. The teacher implements classroom management.
B. Review
1. The teacher asks the students about the previous lesson.
2. The teacher recalls the lesson by presenting a paragraph and asks the students to
identify the general and specific expressions.
C. Motivation
D. Strategy (4A’s)
1. Activity
Divide the class into two groups.
Each group will be given an envelope containing jumbled words where
they are tasked to arranged to form a statement or sentence.
The students are given 10 minutes to answer and present their work.
The first group to finish will earn additional 20 points.
2. Analysis
After the activity, the teacher discusses the question;
- What are the highlighted words in the sentences?
- What are these words and phrases called?
- How are these words in the sentences used?
3. Abstraction
The teacher discusses the grammatical signals on cause-effect and
emphasis.
- There are many ways to develop and connect ideas with the use of
transition signals or expressions. Transition signals create powerful
links between sentences and paragraphs to improve the flow of
information across the whole text. They also help to carry over a
thought from one sentence to another, from one idea to another and
from one paragraph to another. These are joined by a period or
semicolon, and are followed by a comma.
- Grammatical signals on cause and effect
- These are words used to describe how an action or event is caused
by another event or action.
therefore so
consequently due to
as a result for this reason
because thus
hence
- Examples:
1. It was raining; therefore, I stayed at home.
2. Because of the rain I stayed at home.
3. I stayed at home due to the rain.
- The highlighted words or expressions in the above examples signal
cause and effect.
- Grammatical signals on emphasis
These are words or expressions used to show that something is
important and therefore, should be noted.
above all most importantly
indeed an important factor
in fact truly
certainly as a matter of fact
besides
Examples:
1. The storm was severe indeed, many homes were destroyed.
2. I know how to do many things; in fact, I am a working student.
3. Certainly, you may borrow my book in English 8.
- The highlighted words or expressions in the above examples are
used to signal emphasis.
4. Application
(Think, Pair, Share activity)
The students will be paired.
The teacher presents grammatical signals where students are tasked to used
them in a sentence.
- Because
- In fact
- Certainly
- So that
- Indeed
The students will write their answers in a ¼ sheet of paper.
IV. Evaluation
The teacher asks the students to answer the quiz in a ¼ sheet of paper.
- Directions: Read the following questions and circle the letter of the correct
answer.
1. Which of the following is NOT a grammatical signal on emphasis?
A. Certainly
B. Indeed
C. So that
D. In fact
2. What is the importance of grammatical signals on cause-effect?
A. It is used when the idea of the sentence or the paragraph signifies
argument.
B. It is used to describe how an action or event is caused by another event or
action.
C. It is used to present and explain a problem.
D. It is used to show that something is important and therefore, should be
noted.
3. Which of the following uses transition signal on cause and effect correctly?
A. Better varieties of rice and corn are produced. As a result, many scientific
studies and experiments are being carried out.
B. Farmers are producing more food with modern equipment, meanwhile
scientists have also exploited new sources of food production.
C. Techniques and skills need to be supported by market demand to take
root, otherwise the concern is that they may fall by the wayside.
D. Next, she had the students and other teachers collect banana leaves and
stalks on their way to classes.
4. Which sentence is correct about gramatical signal on emphasis?
A. These are words used when the idea of the sentence or the paragraph signifies
argument.
B. These are words used to describe how an action or event is caused by another
event or action.
C. These are words used to present and explain a problem.
D. These are words used to show that something is important and therefore,
should be noted.
5. Which sentence is correct about gramatical signal on emphasis?
E. These are words used when the idea of the sentence or the paragraph signifies
argument.
F. These are words used to describe how an action or event is caused by another
event or action.
G. These are words used to present and explain a problem.
H. These are words used to show that something is important and therefore,
should be noted.
6. Which word/s in the sentence below is/are an example of grammatical signal?
Because of the rain I stayed at home.
1 2 3 4
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
7. Why do we use transition signals or expressions?
A. To improve the flow of information
B. To confuse the learners in reading
C. To limit connections between texts
D. To present data or information
V. Assignment
Search and read about grammatical signals on claim-counterclaim and
problem-solution.
Prepared by:
Nikki P. Mana-ay
