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4 Transitional Devices

This Daily Lesson Log outlines an English lesson for eighth-grade students at Araullo High School, focusing on transitional devices and their use in writing. The lesson includes objectives, learning resources, procedures, and activities designed to enhance students' understanding of Afro-Asian literature and improve their writing skills. Key components include defining transitional devices, identifying their types, and practicing their application in essay writing.

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4 Transitional Devices

This Daily Lesson Log outlines an English lesson for eighth-grade students at Araullo High School, focusing on transitional devices and their use in writing. The lesson includes objectives, learning resources, procedures, and activities designed to enhance students' understanding of Afro-Asian literature and improve their writing skills. Key components include defining transitional devices, identifying their types, and practicing their application in essay writing.

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School: Araullo High School Grade Level: Eight

Ms. Herschel Kim


Teacher: Learning Area: English
Ventura
Teaching
Daily Lesson Log October 17, 2023
Date and Quarter: First Quarter
6:15AM – 11:45AM
Time:
I. OBJECTIVES

The learner demonstrates communicative competence through his/ her


A. Content understanding of Afro-Asian Literature and other text types for a deeper
Standards appreciation of Philippine Culture and those of other countries.
o Define Transitional Device.
B. Learning
o Identify the 3 types of transitional devices.
Competencies/
o Practice using transitional devices in sentences by constructing
Objectives
an essay.
CONTENT Transitional Devices

II. LEARNING RESOURCES

A. References: English Time (p. 55)

III. PROCEDURES
Daily Routine:

A. Reviewing of o Lining up of students and putting of bags in front.


Past Lesson or o Prayer
Presenting a o Greetings
New Lesson o Recital of If by Rudyard Kipling
o Checking of Attendance

B. Establishing a What will we learn today?


Purpose of the o Define Transitional Device.
Lesson o Identify the 3 types of transitional devices.
Practice using transitional devices in sentences by constructing an
essay.

Presentation of the Lesson: COMPLETE ME!


Complete the paragraph below using the provided word bank.

"_______, having a crush as a student can be a delightful experience


_______ it fills your days with excitement and daydreams. The joy of
discovering a special connection with someone can you be truly
heartwarming. ________, it is important to exercise caution. ____
___________, balancing schoolwork and the emotional rollercoaster of a
crush can be challenging. ___ ______________, it can also be a cause of
distraction. _________, remember to prioritize your studies and maintain
a healthy balance, ensuring that your academic responsibilities aren't
compromised by the wonderful feeling of having a crush."

ANSWER KEY:
1. Indeed
2. since
3. However
4. For instance
5. In addition
6. Therefore

Let’s Recall:
o Plagiarism is an act of stealing someone else’s ideas and very
personal possession.
o Citation is how you inform the readers where certain
information in your work originated from via a different source.
o 2 Types of Citation
- APA Citation: American Psychological Association
 Used mostly in domains relating to education and the
(social and behavioral) sciences. (Research and
Studies).
 Consists of the author’s last name and the year of
publication. (Ex: Dela Cruz, 2019).
- MLA Citation: Modern Language Association
 Primarily used in humanities subjects such as
languages, literary studies, and media studies.
 Includes the author’s last name and a page number in
parentheses. (Dela Cruz 12)
C. Lesson TRANSITIONAL DEVICES
Proper/Present o Words and phrases that help move a thought from one sentence
ing Instances to the next, from one idea to the next, or from one paragraph to
of the New the next.
Lesson o Transitional devices are like bridges between parts of your paper.
They are cues that help the reader to interpret ideas a paper
develops.
o Can be found at the beginning, middle, or at the end of a
sentence.

To Prove
o To further support a point, you've already begun making.
- Because, in addition, in fact, furthermore, moreover.
- Ex: Mara is a smart student because she studies very hard.
Gymnastics is a difficult sport. In fact, it requires
perseverance and hard work.

To Compare
o To compare a point, you’re about to make with one that you’ve
already established.
- Whereas, but, yet, on the contrary, although, nevertheless,
however.
- Ex: Leah likes ice cream but, she also like cakes as well.
Catriona Gray is well-known for her lava gown. However,
the dress is heavy and hard to wear.
Jane became the grand winner of The Voice, although
people think she did not deserve it.

To Summarize
o To summarize or conclude your point in the aftermath of making
it:
- In conclusion, to summarize, as a result, consequently,
therefore.
- Ex: As a result, her happiness is the most important of all.
Therefore, we proclaim this thesis, defended!
In conclusion, Ben & Ben is the favorite band of Gen Z.
o GUIDE QUESTIONS BEFORE A SHORT ACTIVITY:
- What are transitional devices?
- What are the 3 types of transitional devices we discussed?

o ACTIVITY 1: Choose the right transition word in the word


bank.

on the neverthele yet


contrary ss
to as a
summarize result
In fact because moreov
D. Discussing er
New Concepts
and Practicing 1. Antonyms are words with different meanings. _________,
New Skills synonyms are words with the same meaning.
2. __________, China is the most populated country in all of Asia.
3. Mark likes to play basketball. _________, he started playing at
6 years old.
4. It’s very hard to commute when it rains _________ the streets
are flooded.
5. Despite all the lingering issues, James remained popular
___________.
6. Shane studied hard for the exam. _________, she got a perfect
score.
7. Her drawing skills are very outstanding. _________, her
understanding of the color theory makes her art so appealing.
o ACTIVITY 2: Write an essay in your intermediate pad.

Using transitional devices, write a 3-paragraph essay about your


E. Developing
childhood experiences and what would you like to be when you grow
Mastery
up.

This will be passed tomorrow.


F. Making The students shall be able to recognize transitional devices in texts and
Generalization enhance their writing skills by understanding its function.
s and
Abstractions The teacher will also ask the students to recall the types of transitional
devices which have been discussed and how it is used in a sentence.

Tips to Improve your Writing Skills:


about the 1. Recognize which of which should you use in a sentence.
Lesson 2. Use easy words at first. Prioritize learning it by unit and not in
such a large scale.
3. Be aware of the purpose of your chosen transition word to avoid
mistakes.
G. Additional
Activities for
Application or
Remediation

H. Remarks

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