SALVACION NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

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DETAILED
LESSON PLAN
IN
ENGLISH 8

USING COHESIVE DEVICES

Prepared by:
Catherine B. Caburnay
Student Teacher

Submitted to:
Mrs. Ma. Helen L. Celmar
Cooperating Teacher
School: Salvacion National High School Grade Level & Section: Grade 8
Student Teacher: Catherine B. Caburnay Learning Area: English
I. OBJECTIVES
A. Content Standards The learner demonstrates understanding of: African literature as a
means of exploring forces that human beings contend with; various
reading styles vis–à-vis purposes of reading; prosodic features that
serve as carriers of meaning; ways by which information may be
organized, related, and delivered orally; and parallel structures and
cohesive devices in presenting information.
B. Performance The learner transfers learning by composing and delivering a persuasive
Standards speech based on an informative essay featuring use of properly
acknowledged information sources, grammatical signals for opinion-
making, persuasion, and emphasis, and appropriate prosodic features,
stance,and behavior.
C. Learning At the end of the discussion, the students are expected to:
Competencies a. use of appropriate cohesive devices in various types of speech.
D. Objectives At the course of the discussion, the students are expected to:
a. classify the different types of cohesive devices;
b. use appropriate cohesive devices in a paragraph;
c. demonstrate understanding of the lesson by connecting ideas
using appropriate cohesive devices in different types of speech;
d. create an essay using appropriate cohesive devices; and
e. realize the importance of using cohesive devices in a speech.
E. LC Code EN8G-Ie-8
II. CONTENT USING COHESIVE DEVICES
LEARNING RESOURCES
A. References
1. Teacher’s Learning Module for English Grade 8
Guide
2. Learner’s Learning Module for English Grade 8
Material
3. Textbook
Pages
B. Other Learning Visual materials, pentel pen, activity sheets, pictures
Resources
III. PROCEDURES
Teacher’s Hint Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

A. Preliminary Preliminary Activities

a. Greetings Good morning, students! Good morning, ma’am!

How are you today? We’re good, ma’am.

That’s good to hear.

b. Prayer Before we begin the lesson this morning, let us seek (Student will lead the
the guidance of our Almighty God to enlighten our prayer.)
mind to completely understand the lesson. Would
you please lead the prayer, Hannah?

c. Attendance Checking Class monitor, who is absent today? None, ma’am.

 Sounds great. I’m so glad that everyone
understands the importance of coming to school
regularly.
d. Reading of the House
Rules Before we begin our discussion, I have here the
house rules that I want you to follow. This is the
acronym SMART which means:

Okay, everybody please read.

So, class always be SMART and try your best not Yes,ma’am.
to violate any of our house rules. Is that clear?

e. Reviewing of the Last meeting, we discuss

previous lesson Let’s have a short recap on the past lesson that we about determining
had. So, what was our last topic class? Yes, Ann. various social issues,
ma’am.
That’s right, Ann!
(The student’s answer
What can you remember about various social may vary.)
issues? Yes, Jonard.

Very well said! Give me an example of social issues

found in our community. -Cyberbullying
-Helen -Crime
-Eugene -Poverty
-Raquel -Drug Addiction
-Jayson -Alcohol Addiction
-Chloe -Human Trafficking
-Joshua -Child Abuse
-Jenny

That’s correct, class!

Excellent job, class!

f. Reading of the objectives
At the course of the discussion you students are a. classify the
expected to: (Everybody, please read) different types of
cohesive devices;
b. use appropriate
cohesive devices in
a paragraph;
c. demonstrate
understanding of
the lesson by
connecting ideas
using appropriate
cohesive devices in
different types of
speech;
 d. create an essay
using appropriate
cohesive devices;
and
e. realize the
importance of using
cohesive devices in
a speech.

B. Developmental Activity
B. Motivation Activity

ACTIVITY 1: “READ BETWEEN LINES”.

Class, let’s have an activity first called “READ

BETWEEN LINES”.

Directions: Read this speech for a 20th Birthday

celebration and look for words that connect ideas.
Then, underline the words.

Speech for 20th Birthday

Hey everyone!
-and
I'm not going to make this all long and formal -but
but I just wanted to thank everyone who came
today to celebrate today with me, it means a lot!

20 years old...wow sounds weird to hear myself -because

say it because I don't feel much different than -but
last year but 20 sounds like a grown up so I -so
guess I must be one!
-and,
I have known many of you for so long and even -and
though a lot of us are all going to school in
different places now and have separated over
the years, its great that my birthday got you all
back together for this one day! Thank you to all
of your individual families who made that -and
possible and are here with me tonight too.

I want to thank my (family, parents, brothers,

sisters), for making this party possible, for
helping me so much in all the preparations,
couldn't have done it without you guys! -and
You had such great ideas and it sounded like -but
such a big deal to organize in the beginning but And
we all did our parts and it came together really
nicely!
-and
So, that's it from me and I hope that you all -as much
really enjoy (tonight/today) as much as I do!
Thank you.
Source: https://www.free-sample-letter.com/speech-20th-
birthday-anniversary-253.html

I think, they’re linking

words ma’am.
What do you call these words?
 Good job class!
C. Lesson Proper
Like any form of writing, literature also requires
1. ACTIVITY cohesiveness. At this point, it is important to learn
how cohesion can best be achieved. Specifically,
what devices can writers take advantage to come-
up with a well-organized message?

ACTIVITY 2: DIALOGUE READING

Now class, before we are going to start our lesson,

let us read a dialogue.

It’s about the teacher

calling about the learning
What is the dialog all about? Yes, Joshua.
modalities offer despite
the pandemic situation,
ma’am.

That’s right.
Ma’am, the parents are
concerned of Anna’s
What is the concern of Anna’s parents in enrolling
safety.
her to class this school year?

That’s correct.
Ma’am, she puts an
How did Mrs. Cruz convince Anna and her parents
effort towards helping
to attend school? Yes, Lovely.
the students continue
 schooling. So, the
department offers
different learning
modalities such as online
modular, television or
radio-based instruction
and blended learning to
ensure the safety of the
children.
Very Good, Lovely.
2. ANALYSIS
Now that we know what they talked about, let us
look closely the cohesive devices used in this
conversation.
Ma’am, she told her
➢ In the first response of Anna, how did she teacher that she was in
explain to her teacher about her whereabouts her house since the day
during the present situation? that the government
declared that it is not
safe to go out.
The use of “since” expresses time describing
when she started to stay inside their house. It
can also express cause or reason like in the
statement, "Since we have internet at home, I
think I can do online.”
Ma’am, although in the
➢ In the response of Mrs. Cruz regarding Ana sentence expresses
attending school, how is the word reason and provide an
“although”used? option to answer the
problem mentioned in
the situation.

Ma’am, without those

➢ Try deleting the words despite and although, words, the statement
what do you think will happen to the seems choppy and
statements above? disconnected. The ideas
presented look as if they
are not unified.

Ma’am, it is important for

➢ Why is it important that our ideas are us to be understood by
interconnected? the readers as well as for
clear presentation of
ideas.

We can ensure that our ideas are linked together if

we know the functions and purposes of the different
cohesive devices.

3. ABSTRACTION
Now that you learned about how to make ideas flow
through cohesive devices, let us learn more about
other strategies to achieve cohesion.

Well, this part of the lesson, I will teach you

different connectors called cohesive devices which
you can use in writing. Study the sentences below.
These are some responses which are taken from the
previous dialogue.

1. Stay healthy and enjoy learning with us.

2. Therefore, we do not have to worry anymore.
3. However, my parents told me to stay home and
stop schooling because they are concerned of my
safety.

As you can see in the given sentences, you will

notice that there are word connectors used to link
your ideas to make your sentence clear and easy to
understand.

In the first sentence, the word “and” is used to add

something to the previous idea. It connects the
ideas of “Stay healthy” and “enjoy learning with
us.” Also, you will notice that both statements start
with verbs “stay” and “enjoy”. Thus, apart from
using the word connector “and”, using parallel
structures as seen in the example may be used to
achieve cohesion.

In the second sentence, the word “therefore” is

used to give or show conclusion. With the efforts of
the Department of Education with regards to
students attending classes, Anna and her parents
therefore, do not have to worry about her
enrolment. Also, you will notice the use of the
pronoun “we” which apparently refers back to
Anna’s parents. The use of pronoun is also another
cohesive device that you can take advantage. When
you keep on referring to the same idea, it makes
ideas stick together.

In the third sentence, the word “but” shows

contrast of ideas. Also, the word “because” shows
reason. So, in the sentence, because Anna’s
parents are concerned of her safety. Apart from
using these connectors, it was also evident that
there were a couple of repetitions evident in the
dialogue. What words were repeated? The words
school and stay were repeated. Also, the idea of the
pandemic which was suggested by the following
phrases the situation right now and pandemic are
repeated. Thus, another way of achieving cohesion
is through repetition of ideas or words.

This time, let us discuss more about cohesive

devices.

Cohesion in writing may be achieved through the

following means:

1. Repetition of words or ideas. This helps to

focus your ideas and to keep your reader on track.
Example: Most people find contemporary art
difficult to understand. Contemporary art is
purposely abstract, leaving the viewers
wondering what they are looking at.
2. Use of synonyms for key words and
phrases. Synonyms are words that have
essentially the same meaning, and they provide
some variety of word choices, helping the reader to
stay focused on the idea being discussed.

Example: At the end of the run, he was

suddenly afraid. The height of the tree terrified
him.

3. Pronouns / Determiners. This, that, these,

those, he, she, it, they, and we are useful pronouns
for referring to something previously mentioned. Be
sure, however, that what you are referring to is
clear.

Example: Mr. Noviel Fraga is the CEO of

Fraga Fisheries and Company. He became the
CEO in 2018.

4. Use transitional devices (linkers, conjunctions

or connectors). These are words which give cues to
the readers on the relationships between
sentences, joining sentences together.

The most common cohesive device used is the

use of transitional devices. They are sometimes
called linking words, linkers, connectors, or
transitional words. These are words or group
of words that show the relationship between
sentences and paragraphs of a text or speech.
These are words like ‘For example’, ‘In
conclusion’, ‘however’, and ‘moreover’. We use
them to link sentences, paragraphs or any
pieces of texts.

In other words, cohesive devices make our ideas

coherent, consistent and organized.
Inappropriate use of these can affect the flow of
thoughts or ideas expressed in the sentence.
Other ways of achieving cohesion are through
repetition of words and ideas, use of synonyms,
pronouns and determiners. It is important to
remember that the goal is to make the ideas stick
together so that unity in meaning is achieved.

Remember class: As student it is important to study

cohesive devices because it affects your reading
 comprehension when you cannot integrate
information between sentences in a text.
4. APPLICATION
Now that you have learned about different types of
cohesive devices, it is time to apply what you have
understood from the lesson.

ACTIVITY 3: YOU COMPLETE ME

I will group you into five in which you are going to

complete a task. I will provide you worksheet where
you will write your answer.

TASK A: Choose the appropriate cohesive devices

from the choices inside the box to complete the
passage. Then, identify the type of text used. Write
your answer on a separate sheet of paper. Some
items may have the same answers. Am I clear, Yes, ma’am.
class?

One day, John drove his car for work. (1)

_________he was on his way, he noticed that the
road was under repair. He needed to find a way
(2)______ he could reach his destination early. (3)
_________he arrived, he was instructed by his boss
to work with Ian on their next project. (4)_______,
he is not yet familiar with Ian. He was hesitant to
reach out to him (5)________he heard that he was
boastful and arrogant. (6)_________, Ian
approached him (7)______ discussed details about
the project. (8)_______ he felt awkward working
with him (9)______ he had no choice. As the days
went on, John noticed that Ian was the opposite of
what he heard. (10)______they worked as a team
and finished their project successfully

TASK B: Write your own sentences on a separate

sheet of paper using the given transitional words.

Please observe the use of appropriate pronouns.

Two points each. Example: John and Ian are well
appreciated by their boss because of their
outstanding performance.

While 1. ________________

Although 2. ________________

useless 3. ________________

Such as 4. ________________

moreover 5. ________________

You have 5 minutes to finish your task. Time starts

now.

Time’s up class!
 Excellent job class!
D. Evaluation
I believe you already understood our topic very
well. This time class, let’s have a quiz.

Directions: Read the excerpt of a Farewell Speech

and fill in the blanks with the appropriate cohesive
devices from the list given below to keep the
smooth flow of ideas in sentences. Write your
answers in ½ crosswise.

as nor although so
yet and that

Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen,

I remember thinking 1._______ it would be

hard to say goodbye ... 2._______ I was right - it is
hard. 3.______ I consider myself fortunate to have
met such a special person ... a person that we care
so much about ... that it makes saying goodbye to
him / her hard!
4._____ we say goodbye, we remind
ourselves that farewells are not forever, 5._____
are they the end. They are simply words to say that
we will miss you dearly and that we will remember
you fondly.
6.__________ we may be separated by
time and distance in the interim, nothing will
diminish the important role that you have and
always will play in our lives.
And 7.______, it is ... and always will be with
you as we carry you always close to our hearts. May
the road rise up to meet you; may the wind be ever
at your back. And until we meet again, may God
hold you in the hollow of his hand.

8-10. What is a cohesive device?

12-15. What are the 4 types of cohesive devices?

E. Assignment
For your assignment, write an essay of not more
than 200 words. Write about a life-challenging
experience. Employ cohesive devices in your essay.

Submit it tomorrow.

Prepared by: CATHERINE B. CABURNAY

Student Teacher

Checked by: MRS. MA. HELEN L. CELMAR

Cooperating Teacher