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Detailed Lesson Plan in English 7
I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
a. Define problem-solution expository texts and their key characteristics;
b. Acknowledge the importance of problem-solving in daily life by relating it to
real-world situations; and
c. Write a well-structured problem-solution paragraph using appropriate
transition word.
II. SUBJECT MATTER / CONTENT
Topic : Problem-Solution Expository Text
Melc : Evaluate informational text in a range of media (spoken, written, visual,
and multimedia) for clarity of meaning, purpose, form, and function.
Reference : Lesson Exemplar English 7
Material : laptop, tv, PowerPoint, wordstrips, pictures
III. LESSON PROCEDURE
Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity
A. PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES
a. Prayer
Everybody stands up for our Student will lead the prayer
opening prayer.
b. Greetings
Good morning, grade 7 sampaguita! - Good morning, ma'am!
- Good morning, classmates!
How are you today?
It's nice to hear that you are all - We're good ma'am.
doing good.
c. Checking of Attendance
Secretary, is there any absent for - None, ma'am.
today?
Very good! You are all interested to
our lesson for today.
B. MOTIVATION
Before we formally begin our lesson
for today, we will have an activity
called "Dora’s Backpack of
Solutions."
"Dora always carries her backpack,
"Who is familiar with Dora? What ma’am! She brings tools to help her
does she always bring with her on solve problems!"
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adventures?"
That’s right! Dora’s Backpack is
always filled with useful things to
solve problems. Today, we’ll use
these items to help Dora!
Dora needs our help! Inside Dora’s
Backpack, I have placed some
important items. Your task is to - Yes, ma'am!
choose the right item to solve each
problem she faces. Are you ready?
Great! Let’s start helping Dora by Students actively participate by choosing
choosing the first item. the correct item for each problem.
Dora is outside exploring when it - An umbrella! It will keep her dry,
suddenly starts raining. What item ma’am.
does she need?"
Great choice! An umbrella will
protect her from getting soaked!
Let’s move on to the next one!
- A bandage! It will protect the wound
Dora falls and gets a small cut on from germs, ma’am.
her face. What item can help her?
Very good! A bandage keeps the
wound clean and prevents
infection!
Now, let’s see what Dora needs in
this next situation!
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Dora is lost in a big park and
doesn’t know where to go. What - A map! It will help her find her way,
item can guide her? ma’am.
Excellent! A map will show her the
right direction!
Alright! Here’s another challenge
for Dora.
Dora is in the dark because the
power went out at night. What item
- A flashlight! It will help her see in the
does she need?
dark.A flashlight! It will help her see in
the dark.
Well done! A flashlight will help her
find her way safely!
One last problem for Dora! Let’s see
if you can help her again!
Dora is outside, and it’s very cold.
What item should she wear?"
Great thinking! A jacket will protect - A jacket! It will keep her warm.
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her from the cold and keep her
comfortable!
Great job, everyone! You have
successfully helped Dora find the
right solutions to her problems. She
is now ready for more adventures
because of your help! So, you
(The students will clap the Very good
deserve a 'Very good' clap.
Everyone, let's clap together! clap)
C. Lesson Proper
Now, let's move on to our lesson for
today. Based on our previous
activity, what do you think our lesson - It's all about Problem- solution
for today? Expository Texts, ma'am.
That's correct! Now, let's discuss - A problem is something that needs to
about the Problem- solution be fixed, and a solution is how we fix it.
Expository Texts. But before that, For example, if it’s raining and I don’t
what do you think a problem and a have an umbrella, I can use a raincoat to
solution are? Can you give an stay dry. Ma’am.
example?
Great! In writing, we also follow a
structure when presenting problems
and their solutions.
A problem-solution pattern divides
information into two main sections,
one that describes a problem and
one that describes a solution. This
pattern is typically used in
persuasive writing, where the writer's
general purpose is to convince the
reader to support a certain course of Students raise their hands and give an
action. answer.
Have you ever encountered a
problem in real life? How did you
solve it?
Great! That’s an example of a
problem and its solution. Problems
can be small or big, but what matters
is how we find ways to solve them. - Dora might get stuck and not finish her
adventure, ma’am.
In our activity, what happens if we
don’t help Dora or if she doesn’t
have the right solution to a problem?
That’s right! If Dora doesn’t have the
right solution, she won’t be able to
complete her adventure. Just like in
real life, when we face problems, we
need to find the best solution to
move forward.
There are also a few signal words
which may indicate that information
in a passage is ordered in the
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problem and solution pattern of
organization: propose, solution,
answer, issue, problem, problematic,
remedy, prevention, and fix.
Structure Definition
Problem tells the
and problem(s), and
Solution sometimes why
it/they exist(s),
and how it can
be solved
Transition Words
problem is…
because
since
this led to
one possible solution is…
therefore
if…. then, thus
These words help present the problem
and explain possible solutions.
These are the Concept Maps that we use
in problem and solution.
Concept Maps
- Yes, ma'am.
- None, ma'am.
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Did you understand our discussion?
Do you have any questions or
clarifications?
Now that we’ve learned about the
definition, transition words, and
concept map of problem-and-solution
expository text, let’s focus on the
problem-solution text structure.
The problem-solution text
structure presents a problem
followed by possible solutions. It's
commonly used in essays, articles,
reports, and speeches, especially in
persuasive and technical writing.
Discipline-specific words - These are
technical terms unique to a field,
used by experts and professionals.
Tone - Problem-solution texts are
objective, persuasive, and
authoritative.
Audience - They target
stakeholders, decision-makers,
experts, and the general public.
Adaptation - Language, tone, and
detail level vary based on the
audience.
D. APPLICATION
Alright, class! Today, you’ll work
in groups to write a paragraph
using one of the concept maps
templates. Each group leader will
come up and pick a topic from the
papers I’m holding. The topics
are:
Traffic
Poor Waste Management
Bullying
Climate Change.
Once you pick a topic, write a
brief paragraph using the
provided template. Include
transition words, and ensure that
everyone contributes. You have
10 minutes to complete it.
(The students will start writing their
Afterward, any member of your
paragraph)
group may present your work to
the class.
Timer starts now!
E. GENERALIZATION
Now, let’s summarize everything,
but with a twist! We will play a
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game called "Pick a Door." I will
run a duck race, and whoever's
name is picked will choose a door.
Behind each door is a question
that they must answer. Is it clear?
First door - Define Problem and
- A problem is a challenge or difficulty,
Solutions?
and a solution is the way to fix or resolve
Second door - What is the tone of it, ma’am.
problem-solution texts?
- The tone of problem-solution texts is
Third door - What is one concept usually formal, informative, and logical,
map used in problem and solution? ma’am.
Fourth door - What transition - One concept map used in problem and
words are used to present problems solution is a fish bone, ma’am.
and solutions?
- Transition words like because,
Fifth door - What lesson did you therefore, thus, and one possible solution
learn from the activity about solving
is help present problems and solutions,
problems effectively?
ma’am.
Good job, class! Today, we - I learned that Identifying problems and
learned about Problem-Solution finding step-by-step solutions helps solve
Expository Text and their key issues effectively, ma'am.
characteristics.
IV. EVALUATION
Directions: Write FACT if the statement is correct, and write BLUFF if the
statement is incorrect.
1. A problem-solution text presents a problem and suggests solutions. (FACT)
2. The word “because” can be used in a problem-solution text. (FACT)
3. Problem-solution texts do not need a solution. (BLUFF)
4. “One possible solution is…” is a transition phrase. (FACT)
5. Problem-solution texts only discuss solutions, not problems. (BLUFF)
6. The word “therefore” can be used to show a solution. (FACT)
7. Every problem-solution text must include exactly three solutions. (BLUFF)
8. The audience of a problem-solution text can be students, teachers, or experts.
(FACT)
9. Problem-solution texts can include facts to support the solution. (FACT)
10. A problem-solution text is the same as a story. (BLUFF)
V. ASSIGNMENT
Directions: Read the story "The Three Little Pigs." Identify the main problem in
the story and explain how it was solved. Write your answer in 3-5 sentences.
Prepared by: Checked:
JAIRA MAE L. PAÑA GLENN SALVADOR B. LIM IV
URDANETA CITY COLLEGE of
UNIVERSITY
Owned and operated by the City Government of
TEACHER EDUCATION
Office of the Field Study & Internship
Urdaneta
Student Intern T-III/ Critic Teacher
Approved: Noted:
ROSSANA P. DILAN JOSEPHINE O. PARINAS, EdD
MT-I/ Teacher-in-Charge, English School Principal II
