Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region I
Schools Division of Ilocos Sur

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LESSON TITLE: COHESIVE DEVICES
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Name of Teacher –Writers: SHEEDA S. TORRATE

ANGELICA S. VIVIT
School: CABUGAO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

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Hello! Welcome to this Grade 8 English Self Learning Kit on Cohesive

Devices!

As you work on this learning kit, you will be engaged with different activities
that will help you understand the topic. These activities are: picture puzzles, hunting
the cohesive devices used in sentences, joining clauses and sentences with the use
of cohesive devices and writing a letter. If you find it hard to answer the activities
given, I suggest you reread the covered topic for better understanding.

You are given (1) one day to study the topic and accomplish the provided
activities. Follow the directions of each activity and make sure not to look at the
answer key before and as you go through the activities or else this self-learning kit
will be useless. Honesty should be observed as you go through the activities.

You can ask the help of your parents and other members of your family if there
are activities that need assistance, but do not let them accomplish everything.

Please do not write anything on this kit. Kindly use your notebook in answering
the activities and assessments. Finally, handle it with care.

Grade 8 MELC: Use appropriate cohesive devices in various

types of speech.
Topic: Cohesive Devices
Specific Objectives: At the end of the lesson, you are expected
to:
1. differentiate the different functions of cohesive devices;
2. appreciate the unity of human beings in times of pandemic
through writing a speech; and
3. use appropriate cohesive devices in writing a speech.

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 To begin this lesson, I want you to have fun first, because I
believe that we can enjoy while learning and that we learn
more if we are happy with the things that we are doing. This
activity is called Name That Icon!

DIRECTIONS: Identify the following icons. Write your answer in your notebook.
Activity Proper

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 What are COHESIVE DEVICES?
DEVICES?
Before we tackle cohesive devices, we have to know the definition of
cohesion, since the only aim of cohesive devices is to achieve unity of ideas.

Cohesion is the act of having a unified idea in writing compositions. It is

important for the parts of a written text to be connected. The writer therefore
should ensure that the words and sentences he used stick together to
achieved a smooth flow of information in paragraphs.

EXAMPLE:
 Laura laughed while reading the story, The Gift of Magi, because there

is a part where the man sold his watch to buy a comb for his wife and the

woman sold her hair to buy a wrist band for the watch of her husband.

The above sentence uses while, because and and in

order to have a smooth flow of ideas. These words are three of
the many examples of cohesive devices. Let’s be familiar with
the other types of cohesive devices to achieve cohesion

WHAT ARE COHESIVE DEVICES?

Cohesive Devices
o sometimes called linking words, linkers, connectors, discourse markers or transitional
words
o are words or phrases that show the relationship between paragraphs or sections of
a text or speech
o are used to signal relationships between ideas in your writing

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 Here is a chart containing the functions of cohesive devices
together with the examples. Take a look and be familiar with these
connectors.

COHESIVE DEVICES
TO INTRODUCE ADDITIONAL IDEA
Moreover Nor Furthermore
Additionally Also In addition
And Besides

*The virus cannot live in immunized individuals nor survive in sanitized

environment.

The two possibility, (the virus cannot live in immunized individuals, and survive in
sanitized environment) is joined by the connector nor. The connector nor gives an
additional idea in relation with the first given idea, the virus cannot live in
immunized individuals.

*Reading is a good way to learn new vocabulary words; furthermore it can

improve your skill in spelling English words correctly.

In this example, one benefit of reading, that (reading is a good way to learn new
vocabulary) is connected to another benefit which is (it can improve your skill in
spelling English words correctly.)

TO COMPARE

Likewise In the same way Neither… nor

Similarly Both… And Just as
Equally Not only… but also And

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*You are not allowed to use your phone inside the classroom. Similarly, you
have to remember to switch it off when you are inside the library.

This is a sentence where one action in the first sentence, is applicable to

another action in the second sentence and the similarity is established by using
the connector similarly.

*The school canteen needs to cater nutritious foods in the same way as the
parents care for the nutrition of their children.

In this sentence, the how parents care about the nutrition of their children is
being compared with how the school canteen should keep the need to cater
nutritious food through the use of the connector in the same way.

TO CONTRAST
However In/ by comparison On the other hand
In contrast Nevertheless While
Instead Nonetheless Despite
On the contrary Yet In spite
Still Although to be unlike
But Whereas
Compared to/with To be different(from)
To be dissimilar To differ (from)

*The students enrolled in this school year would be accommodated, however,

they are given the chance to choose between online and modular learning.

In this sentence, the first idea, the students enrolled in this school year would
be accommodated, is contradicted by the second idea they are given the chance
to choose between online and modular learning with the use of the connector
however.

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*It is difficult on the part of ABS-CBN to stop from giving service to the Filipino community.
Nevertheless, they are doing their best to fight the cease and desist order.

In this sentence, the first idea, it is difficult on the part of ABS-CBN to stop
from giving service to the Filipino community, is contradicted by the second idea
they are doing their best to fight the cease and desist order with the use of the
connector nevertheless.

TO INTRODUCE AN EFFECT OR RESULT

As a result Thus To cause
As a consequence Therefore To have an effect on
Consequently So To affect
Hence To result in The cause of
The reason for Because

*Bruno reviewed his notes the night before his exams, as a consequence,
he got high scores in his tests.

In this sentence, the effect of Bruno’s action, (Bruno reviewed his notes the
night before exams) is introduced by the connector as a consequence.

* Procopia listens very well to her parents and elders; as a result, she is
now successful in her life, especially in her chosen career.

In this sentence, the effect of Procopia’s action, (listens very well to her
parents and elders) is introduced by the connector as a result.

TO GIVE AN EXAMPLE
For example In this case An example of
For instance Such as To demonstrate
Like

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*We Filipinos have many good traits and values, such as being
hospitable, being respectful to our elders, and having strong family ties.

This sentence states that we Filipinos have many good values we should be
proud of, and some examples of these traits and values is given through the use of
the connector such as.

* Appreciate the small things your mom does for you. For instance, leave
a thank-you note for her every now and then, or kiss her on the cheek before leaving home.

It is stated in this sentence that we should be appreciative of the efforts of our

mothers, and it states some way of showing our appreciation like, leave a thank-
you note for her every now and then, or kiss her on the cheek before leaving home
through the use of the connector for instance.

TO SHOW CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER

First, second etc. Last After that
First of all Finally Since
Next Previously After
Now Meanwhile As
Then Gradually When
Soon While
Before As soon as

* We are so curious about swab testing during this pandemic, and this is how they do it.
First, they are going to insert a 6-inch long swab into the cavity between the
nose and mouth for 15 seconds and rotate it for several times. Second, the
swabbing is then repeated on the other side of the nose to make sure enough material is
collected. Lastly, the swab is then inserted into a container and sent to a lab
for testing.

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 In this paragraph, the procedure of swab testing is being stated chronologically
through the use of the connectors, first, second, lastly, to indicate the series of
procedure.

TO SHOW ORDER OF IMPORTANCE

Above all Primarily The most important

First and foremost A more important The primary
More/ most importantly The second most significant

* If the government value the health of millions above all else, they must understand where
the sentiments of people are coming from. And above all, they should give more help to
people who are in dire need of food because of this pandemic.

This paragraph states that the government must understand where the
sentiments of people are coming from if they really value the health of millions, but
more important than this is the fact that they should give more help to people who
are in dire need of food because of this pandemic.

TO IDENTIFY OR CLARIFY
That is Specifically Namely
In other words

* Liquid has no form because it follows the shape of its container;

in other words water can be considered as one good example of liquid.

In this sentence, an example (water can be considered a good example of

liquid) to clarify the idea that liquid has no form because it follows the shape of its
container is given through the use of the connector, in other words.

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 TO CONCLUDE
All in all In summary It is clear that…
In brief To summarize The evidence suggests…
In conclusion To conclude These examples show…
In short

*Gas is made up of molecules and particles; air is composed of the same component,
in short, air can be an example of gas.

In this sentence, the idea that Gas is made up of molecules and particles;
air is composed of the same component is simplified with the use of the connector
in short followed by an example, air can be an example of gas.

Let’s take a look at some sentences with cohesive devices.

Try to recognize them by encircling the cohesive devices
used! You have ten minutes to accomplish the task.

1. I love to eat vegetables, such as eggplant and malunggay.

2. Gina is a good student, and she is a responsible child at home.

3. “You are not attending the party, unless you finish all your homework.”

4. He studied the night before his exam, as a result, he got high scores.

5. Berto would like to eat pizza, however, he is not good at cooking, so he starved himself.

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 Practice Using Cohesive Devices
Fill in the blanks using AND, SO, BECAUSE, BUT or OR.

1. I could not go out last night _____ I was too busy with my homework.

2. Procopia didn’t want to go to the market _____ she went without her.

3. Bruno went to the restaurant to eat blueberry cheesecake _____ the cake doesn’t taste
good.

4. The school is full of students _____ they are all in their uniform.

5. I like pinakbet ____ I don't like adobo.

ASSESSMENT

A. A. Complete the sentences below with the appropriate cohesive devices. Choose the letter
of the correct answer. You have five minutes to finish the activity.

1. Do you want an orange juice ____ a guava juice?

A. and B. so C. or D. but

2. It was my birthday _____ he didn't send me a card.

A. and B. so C. or D. but

3. I didn't write to him _____ he didn't write to me.

A. and B. so C. or D. but

4. The new department store is now open _____ it is offering big discounts.
A. and B. so C. or D. but

5. We couldn’t contact him _____ we didn’t include him in our group.

A. therefore B. as a result C. but D. and

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B. Combine the following pairs of sentences to be one sentence. Use appropriate
cohesive device(s). You are given five minutes to finish this activity.
For example:
The little boy walked to the store. His dog walked along with him.
*When the little boy walked to the store, his dog walked along with him.
1. It rained the whole night of the event
the program was happily participated and concluded
2. Yesterday is very windy
today, it’s very cold
3. Having the best player of Grade 8 in the basketball team
FILLwinning
IN THEthe
BLANKS
game
4. “You are not attending the party,
1. because
yousomay if you finish all your homework.”
2.
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but is the result when light passes through a prism
it would
4. and prove that light travels in a perpendicular direction.
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but is the unit of lenses
that decibel is the unit of sound
7. Matter is something that has weight and mass
ASSESSMENT
chairs, tablesA:and shoes.
8. CPoverty is one of the problems of our country
1.
we Filipinos are strong no matter what problems we are going to face.
2. D
9. The number of covid19 cases is still rising
3. Bit is very alarming for it poses a threat to the whole world.
10. I also stopped eating dairy products
4. Ato giving up meat.

ASSESSMENT B: (Answer)
 It rained the whole night of the event, however, the program was happily participated
and concluded.
 Yesterday is very windy, but today, it’s very cold.
 Having the best player of Grade 8 in the basketball team resulted in winning the
game.
 “You are not attending the party, but you may, if you finish all your homework.”
 Rainbow is the result when light passes through a prism, also it would prove that light
travels in a perpendicular direction.
 Diopter is the unit of lenses, in the same way that decibel is the unit of sound.
 Matter is something that has weight and mass for example, chairs, tables and shoes.
 Poverty is one of the problems of our country, nevertheless, we Filipinos are strong
no matter what problems we are going to face.
 The number of covid19 cases is still rising and it is very alarming for it poses a threat
to the whole world.
 I also stopped eating dairy products in addition to giving up meat.

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