Detailed Lesson Plan in English 7
I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
a. Identify the different expository text structures;
b. Value the importance of clear and organized communication by applying
different structures of expository texts; and
c. Write a paragraph using the chosen expository text structure.
II. SUBJECT MATTER / CONTENT
Topic: Text Structures of Expository Text
MELCs: Examine text structures of non-journalistic (expository) texts for clarity
of meaning and purpose EN7INF-III-1
References: Lesson Exemplar English 7, pp 7-12
Material: laptop, tv, PowerPoint, word strips, 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 students! - 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 "Image Detective." I have
placed some pictures on the board.
Your task is to match the correct word
to each set of pictures. The words are
SEQUENCE, COMPARISON AND
CONTRAST, CAUSE AND EFFECT, and
PROBLEM AND SOLUTION. Are you - Yes, ma'am!
ready?
Great! Let’s start with the first set of
pictures.
Look carefully at these pictures. Who - I think it's SEQUENCE, ma'am. It
can tell me what these pictures shows the steps of baking a cake.
show?
That’s correct. These pictures show a - If you change the order, the cake
sequence of actions. If you were to might not bake properly, ma'am.
change the
order of the steps in baking a cake,
what do you think would happen?
Excellent! Following the sequence
makes sure each step is done in the
right order, so the cake bakes
correctly.
Next set of pictures.
- There is a dog and a cat, ma'am.
- It’s COMPARISON AND CONTRAST,
Look at these pictures. What do you ma'am. We can compare the dog and
see? the cat.
Right. Now, which word matches
these pictures?
That’s correct. These pictures are for
comparison and contrast.
Dogs is more outdoor while cats is
more indoor.
Now, let's move to the next set of
pictures.
- The first picture shows a child playing
in the rain.
- The second picture shows the same
Look at these pictures. What does the child sick in bed.
first picture shows?
Correct! How about in the second - It's CAUSE AND EFFECT, ma'am. The
picture? child got sick because he played in the
rain.
Very good! Which word matches
these pictures?
That's exactly right. The cause is - To stay healthy, we should wash our
playing in the rain, and the effect is hands regularly, eat a balanced diet,
getting sick. get plenty of sleep, and avoid playing
in bad weather.
Very good! How can we stay healthy
and avoid getting sick?
That's right! We should always take
care of ourselves so that we don't get
sick.
Lastly, let's look at the last set of
pictures.
- A child who is sad because he is
alone.
- It shows the child being friendly and
playing with others.
Here are the last two pictures. What
does the first picture shows? - It’s PROBLEM AND SOLUTION, ma'am.
The problem is the child is sad playing
Correct! How about the second alone, and the solution is playing with
picture? others.
Which word matches these pictures?
(The students will clap the ‘Eyy’
That’s correct! The problem is the clap)
child feeling sad and alone, and the
solution is being friendly and playing
with others. Great job, everyone! You
have successfully matched all the
words to the pictures., So, you
deserve a 'Eyy' clap. Everyone, let's
clap together.
C. Lesson Proper
Now, let's move on to our lesson for
today. Based on our previous activity,
what do you think our lesson for - It's all about Structure of Expository
today? Texts, ma'am.
That's correct! Now, let's discuss
about the Structure of Expository
Texts.
Expository texts are meant to explain
or inform the reader about a particular
topic.
These are the different Structures
of Expository Text:
1. Sequence
2. Comparison and Contrast
3. Cause and Effect
4. Problem and Solution - Sequence shows the order of events
or steps, ma'am.
Let's start with the first one. In our
activity, we matched a sequence of
steps to the word Sequence. Now, what
do you think Sequence means?
That's right! Sequence describes the
order in which things happen or the - First, second, next, finally, ma'am.
steps to follow in doing something. For
example, if you’re writing about how to
bake a cake. Can anyone tell me some
transition words we can use when
writing about sequence?
Exactly! We use transition words like
first, second, next, and finally to show
the steps clearly. We can also use the
following transition words in writing a
sequence.
then, after while,
before, before meanwhile
not long after at the same
time
These words help the reader understand
the flow of the actions.
These are the Concept Maps that we use
in writing a sequence.
- It shows how two or more things are
alike or different, ma'am.
Now, let’s move on to Comparison and
Contrast. Remember when we looked at
the dog and the cat? We compared their - while, ma'am. "Dogs might be enjoy
similarities and differences. How do you being outside more, while cats might
think Comparison and Contrast works in prefer staying indoors.
expository writing?
That's correct! Comparison and
Contrast helps us show how two things
are similar or different. In our activity,
we compared the dog and the cat. What
transition words we use in comparing
them?
Very good! “While” would help us to see
the differences between the dog and the
cat. We can also use the following
transition words in Comparison and
Contrast.
differs from as well as
similar to on the other
in contrast hand
alike either
same as or
however
These words help us show how things
are similar or different.
These are the Concept Maps that we use
in comparison and contrast.
- It explains why something happens or
what happens because of something
else, ma'am.
Next, let’s talk about Cause and Effect.
In our activity, we saw how playing in
the rain led to the
children getting sick. So, how does
Cause and Effect work in writing?
Exactly! Cause and Effect explains why
something happens (the cause) and
what happens because of it (the
effect). We can also use the following
transition words for Cause and Effect:
if….then to
because of effects of
as a result caused by
so brought about
since by
These words connect the cause and the
effect, making it clear for the reader. So,
when writing
about cause and effect, we use these
words to show the relationship between
the events.
These are the Concept Maps that we use
in cause and effect.
- It shows the problem and how it can
be solved, ma'am.
Lastly, let’s talk about Problem and
Solution. In our activity, we looked at a
child who was sad because he was alone
and then solved the problem by playing
with others. How does Problem and
Solution work in writing?
That's right! Problem and Solution is a
structure where we first describe a
problem, and then suggest solutions.
The following transition words can be
can use in problem and solution.
problem is… this led to
because therefore
since if…. then, thus
one possible solution is…
These words help present the problem
and explain possible solutions.
These are the Concept Maps that we use
in problem and solution.
- Yes, ma'am.
- None, ma'am.
Did you understand our discussion?
Do you have any questions or
clarifications?
Now that we’ve learned about the
different structures of expository texts,
let’s focus on some templates or
frameworks that you can use to help
organize your writing. These are like
"guides" that can make it easier to write
clearly. I’m going to share some
paragraph templates for each structure.
Let’s start with Sequence. Here’s a
template that you can use when
explaining a series of steps.
Here are the steps in _______. First,
_______. Then, ___________. Next,
_______. Finally
For Problem and Solution, here’s the
template:
_______ is a problem because _______.
One possible solution is _______.
Another solution is _______. These are
good ways to solve the problem
because _______. As a result, _______.
Next, let’s look at Cause and Effect.
Here’s the template:
The reason why _______happened was
because of _______. If _______, then
_______. In order to _______, _______.
Since _______, _______. Finally, due to
_______, _______. This explains why
_______.
Lastly, let’s look at Comparison and
Contrast. Here’s the template:
Both _______ and _______ are alike in
some ways. Both _______ and _______
have similar _______. Both also _______
as well as _______. On the other hand,
there are differences as well. One way
they differ is _______. Another
difference is _______.
D. APPLICATION
Alright, class! Today, you’ll work in
groups to write a paragraph using one of
the templates. Each group leader will
come up and pick a topic from the
papers I’m holding. The topics are:
Sequence: Planting a Flower
Problem and Solution: Losing
Your Pencil
Cause and Effect: Teeth Cavities
Comparison and Contrast:
Apple and Bananas
Once you pick a topic, your group will
write a short paragraph using the
template. Be sure to use transition
words and have everyone contribute. (The students will start writing their
You have 5 minutes to finish. After that, paragraph)
anyone from the group can come up and
read your work in front of the class.
Timer starts now!"
E. GENERALIZATION
Now, let’s summarize everything, but
with a twist. I will play some music.
While the music is playing, pass the
ball. When the music stops, the
student who is holding the ball will - Yes, ma'am.
answer my question. Is it clear?
1. What are the different expository - Sequence, Problem and Solution,
text structures? Comparison and Contrast, and Cause
and Effect.
2. What is Sequence? - describes the order of events, or the
steps to follow in doing or making
something.
3. Define Comparison and Contrast.
- describes how two or more things are
alike and/or different.
4. Define Cause and Effect.
- explains why or how something
happens or exists.
5. Define Problem and Solutions.
- tells the problems, and sometimes
why they exist, and how it can be
Good job, class! Today, we learned solved
about the four structures of
expository texts: Sequence,
Comparison and Contrast, Cause and
Effect, and Problem and Solution.
IV. EVALUATION
Directions: Write FACT if the statement is correct, and write BLUFF if the
statement is incorrect.
1. Expository texts are meant to explain or inform the reader about a particular
topic. FACT
2. Sequence in expository writing shows the order of events or steps. FACT
3. Cause and Effect does not require any transition words to make the
relationship clear. BLUFF
4. Transition words like "first," "next," and "finally" help show the order of steps
in sequence writing. FACT
5. Expository texts are meant to entertain the reader. BLUFF
6. Comparison and Contrast in expository writing shows how two things are
alike or different. FACT
7. The word "same as" is a transition word used for comparison. FACT
8. Problem and Solution structure helps to explain how to solve a problem after
describing it. FACT
9. "This led to" is a transition word used to describe a problem in Problem and
Solution structure. BLUFF
10.Expository writing is always about presenting a personal opinion. BLUFF
V. ASSIGNMENT
Directions: Write some articles that are expository texts and identify whether
they are in sequence, problem and solution, comparison and contrast, and cause
and effect.
Prepared by: Checked:
JAIRA MAE L. PAÑA GLENN SALVADOR B. LIM IV
Student Intern T-III/ Critic Teacher
Approved: Noted:
ROSSANA P. DILAN JOSEPHINE O. PARINAS, EdD
MT-I/ Teacher-in-Charge, English School Principal II
