College of Education

Lesson Plan in English 10

I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. define dependent clause and independent clause;
2. identify the two clauses in a given sentence and;
3. write an example of dependent and independent clause.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

Topic: Clauses (Main Clause and Subordinate Clause)

References: Lelani C.Dapat EdD, Jeromil O. Enoc EdD, Jennifer B. Gonzales EdD,
Dulce B. Anlangan EdD, Structures of English, 2021, pages 112-114

Visual Materials: Chart Table

III. PROCEDURE
A. Routine activities
• Greetings
• Opening Prayer
• Classroom Management

B. Motivation

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY STUDENT’S ACTIVITY

The teacher will greet the students. The students will respond.

Introduce a preliminary activity related to clause, to

test the students prior knowledge.

Give each student a strip of paper with an example of a Examine the type of clause written
clause written on it. on the strip of paper.

Let the students identify whether the clause on the Try to identify the type of clause
paper strip is a dependent or independent clause written on the strip of paper.

Introduce the topic to the class.

C. Presentation/Discussion
Clause – A clause, just like a phrase, is a series of words arranged systematically to
make meaning, however, unlike a phrase, a clause contains a subject and a predicate.
A clause can function as a sentence by itself or part of the sentence.

A. MAIN CLAUSE
A main clause is an independent clause. It has a subject and a predicate which could be a
verb or a verb phrase, thus, it conveys a complete sense.
A main clause can stand by itself as a discrete sentence. When a main clause is separated
from other clauses, it is usually not referred as a clause but a sentence.

Examples:
 • Nathalie runs fast.
• She loves running and she runs fast.
• She is not an athlete but she runs fast.

Every sentence must have at least one main clause. Main clauses can be combined to form a
larger unit. Two main clauses are usually joined by a coordinating conjunctions, such as for,
and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.

B. SUBORDINATE CLAUSE
A subordinate clause is a dependent clause. Although it still has a subject and a predicate, it
cannot stand on it’s own as a sentence and needs a main clause to be a complete sentence.

Examples:
• She ran fast, because she didn’t want to get caught.
• She was the woman whom he made a promise to.
• I was finishing my work when you arrived.

A subordinate clause is reliant on the rest of the sentence since alone, it does not make sense.
Subordination makes one clause a subordinate element. It’s meaning is dependent on the
other clause in the sentence. A subordinating conjunction usually introduces the subordinate
clause. Such as because, whom, when and etc.
Main Clause Subordinate Clause
Independent Dependent
Can stand by itself as a Cannot stand by itself as a
sentence sentence.
Uses coordinating Usually introduces by the use
conjunctions to connect two of subordinating
clause. conjunctions.

D. Application

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY STUDENT’S ACTIVITY

Provide students with a list of sentences. Ask The students will identify the clauses in the
them to underline the main clauses and circle sentences, underlining the main clauses and
the subordinate clauses. encircling the independent clause.

E. Generalization

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY STUDENT’S ACTIVITY

The teacher will ask the students to give the The students will define and give the
characteristics of a main clause and a characteristics and of each clauses.
subordinate clause and the difference of the
two from each other.

IV. EVALUATION
Directions: Read each question carefully and choose the correct answer.
Multiple Choice Question

1. What distinguishes a main clause from a subordinate clause?

a) A main clause contains a subject but no predicate.
 b) A main clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.
c) A main clause always begins with a subordinating conjunction.

2. Which of the following sentences contains a subordinate clause?

a) Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
b) She enjoys reading books.
c) He runs every morning.

3. What is the role of a coordinating conjunction in relation to main clauses?

a) To introduce a subordinate clause.
b) To connect two independent clauses.
c) To create a phrase.

4. Which of the following is an example of a subordinating conjunction?

a) But
b) And
c) Because

5. In the sentence “If you study hard, you will pass the exam,” what part is the
subordinate clause?
a) You will pass the exam?
b) If you study hard?
c) You will pass?

Answer Key
1. b
2. a
3. b
4. c
5. b

V. ASSIGNMENT
Directions: For a total of 20 points, write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) that includes
at least three main clauses and two subordinate clauses. You may use a theme of your
choice (e.g., a day in your life, a favorite memory, etc.).

Excellent (4pts) Good (3pts) Fair (2pts) Needs

Improvement
(1pts)

Main Clauses 3 main clauses 2 main clauses 1 main clause No main clauses
present and present and present. present.
correctly correctly
structured. structured.

Subordinate 2 subordinate 1 subordinate Subordinate No subordinate

Clauses clauses present clause present clauses present clauses present.
and correctly and correctly but incorrectly
structured. structured. structured.

Clarity and Ideas are clear, Ideas are mostly Some ideas are Ideas are unclear
Coherence coherent, and clear and unclear or and poorly
well-organized. organized. disorganized. organized.

Grammar and No grammatical Few minor Several errors Frequent errors

Mechanics or spelling errors that do not that affect that make it
errors. affect clarity. clarity. difficult to
understand

Creativity and Highly engaging Some creativity; Limited No creativity;

Engagement and creative; somewhat creativity; lacks very dull and
captures interest engaging. engagement. uninteresting.
effectively.

Prepared by:
Emil Jay R Pilarca
Demonstrator