SEMI-DETAILEDLESSONPLAN FOR

ENGLISH GRADE 8 – ZEUS AND

APHRODITE

FIRST QUARTER –WEEK 7

TRANSITION SIGNALS

I. OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

A. Identify transition signals

B. Properly practice transition signals in a sentence/paragraph

II. LEARNING CONTENT:

TOPIC: Transition Signals

MATERIALS: Messenger Chat, Desktop PC

REFERENCE: Printed Module, OTG Module

https://www.lewispalmer.org/cms/lib/CO01900635/Centricity/Domain/2042/TRANSITION

%20WORDS.pdf

https://www.scribbr.com/academic-writing/transition-words/

https://7esl.com/transition-words/

III. LEARNING PROCEDURE:

A. INTRODUCTION (5 minutes):

A. Greeting

B. Checking of Attendance

C. Checking of background knowledge

B. PRETEST (5 minutes):

On your answer sheet, arrange the sentences in the correct order to make a paragraph.

A. By the time we found out, there were no tables available.

B. First of all, we wanted to book a table, but we didn’t know for what time.
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 C. Eventually, we picked another restaurant, but then Dad rang and said he couldn’t get
home before 10 o’clock.

D. Last week, we planned to take our dad to a restaurant.

IV. LESSONPROPER:

A. DISCUSSION (30 minutes, including recitation):

What is “Sequential Transition Signals”?

Sequential transition words indicate a sequence, whether it’s the order in which events occurred
chronologically or the order you’re presenting them in your text. They can be used for signposting in
academic texts.
FUNCTION EXAMPLESENTENCE TRANSITION WORDS/PHRASES
ENUMERATION This has historically had several First, Second, Third…
consequences: First, the conflict is not
given the weight of other conflicts in
historical narratives. Second, its causes
are inadequately understood. Third,…
INITIATION To begin with, I want to consider the role in the first place, initially, first of
played by women in this period. all, to begin with, at first
CONTINUATION Subsequently, I discuss the way in which subsequently, previously,
the country’s various ethnic minorities eventually, next, before x,
were affected by the conflict. afterwards, after x, then
CONCLUSION Finally, I consider these two themes in to conclude (with), as a final
combination. point, eventually, at last, last
but not least, finally, lastly
RESUMPTION To return to my main argument, it is clear to return/returning to x, to
that … resume, at any rate
SUMMATION Patel (2015) comes to a similar as previously stated/mentioned,
conclusion. In summary, the four studies in summary, as I have argued,
considered here suggest a consensus that overall, as has been mentioned,
the solution is effective. to summarize, briefly, given
these points, in view of x, as has
been noted, in conclusion, in
sum, altogether, in short

What is “Additive Transition Signals”?

Additive transition words introduce new information or examples. They can be used to expand upon,
compare with, or clarify the preceding text.
FUNCTION EXAMPLESENTENCE TRANSITION WORDS/PHRASES
ADDITION We found that the mixture was indeed, furthermore, moreover,
effective. Moreover, it additionally, and, also, both x

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 appeared to have additional and y, not only x but also y,
effects we had not predicted. besides x, in fact
INTRODUCTION Several researchers have such as, like, particularly,
previously explored this topic. including, as an illustration, for
For instance, Smith (2014) example, for instance, in
examined the effects of … particular, to illustrate,
especially, notably
REFERENCE The solution showed a high considering x, regarding x, in
degree of absorption. regard to x, as for x, concerning
Considering this result, it is x, the fact that x, on the subject
reasonable to conclude that … of x
SIMILARITY It was not possible to establish a similarly, in the same way, by
correlation between these the same token, in like manner,
variables. Similarly, the equally, likewise
connection between x and y
remains unclear …

What is “Clarifying Transition Signals?”

Sometimes ideas being discussed in your paper needs to be pared down. Clarification transition words
indicate that you will be exploring your ideas in more detail.
FUNCTION EXAMPLESENTENCE TRANSITION WORDS/PHRASES
CLARIFICATION The patient suffered several side that is (to say), namely,
effects, namely increased specifically, more precisely, in
appetite, decreased libido, and other words
disordered sleep.

What is “Conditional/Concessional Transition Signals?”

A concession transition word is used to acknowledge an opposing view.

FUNCTION
EXAMPLESENTENCE
TRANSITION WORDS/PHRASES
CONDITION
We qualified survey responses
as positive only if the participant selected “agree” or “strongly agree.” Otherwise,
results were recorded as
negative.
 What is “Causative Transition Signals?”

Causal transition words are used to describe cause and effect. They can be used to express purpose
and consequence.

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 FUNCTION EXAMPLESENTENCE TRANSITION WORDS/PHRASES
CONSEQUENCE Because he failed to respond to therefore, because (of x), as a
the British ultimatum, France result (of x), for this reason, in
and the UK declared war on view of x, as, owing to x, due to
Germany. (the fact that), since,
consequently, in consequence,
as a consequence, hence, thus,
so (that), accordingly, so much
(so) that, under the/such
circumstances, if so
PURPOSE We used accurate recording to, in order to/that, for the
equipment so that our results purpose of, in the hope that, so
would be as precise as possible. that, to the end that, lest, with
this in mind, so as to, so that, to
ensure (that)

B. ACTIVITY (15 minutes):

A. ACTIVITY 1:

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate transition signals.

1. Bel loves to sing in video karaoke. _____, her family does it too.

2. We did not expect a heavy traffic on our way to the airport. _____, we missed our flight.

3. It was raining very hard. _____, we need to finish cleaning the yard.

4. The courageous frontliners showed overwhelming dedication in performing their jobs. _____, they
were commended for their services.

5. All borders were closed. _____, all means of transportation were not allowed to operate.

B. ACTIVITY 2:

Directions: On a separate sheet, construct sentences using the given transition signals.

1. likewise _______________________________________

2. before __________________________________________

3. because _________________________________________

4. specifically _______________________________________

5. also _____________________________________________

6. in other words _____________________________________

7. almost ___________________________________________

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 8. given these points __________________________________

C. APPLICATION (20 minutes):

A. APPLICATION 1:

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer for each number.

1. I lost my keys. _____, I later found them under the table.

a. in fact

b. for example

c. however

2. John forgot to study for the test. _____, he got a very low grade.

a. similarly

b. of course

c. furthermore

3. The sun is very large. _____, more than one million Earths could fit inside it.

a. nevertheless

b. in fact

c. meanwhile

4. I didn't have time to eat breakfast; _____, I'm really hungry now.

a. as a result

b. additionally

c. to illustrate

5. He waited ten minutes for the bus. _____, he got on it and went to school.

a. in summary

b. in point of fact

c. then

B. APPLICATION 2:

Directions: Read the paragraph carefully and identify the transition words/phrases used in
each sentence.

1. For example, friends who exchanged words would probably not talk for quite a while.

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 2. Moreover, they will try to convince their other friends that they are right.

3. Unfortunately, this will not help solve the problem.

4. As a result, when there is a communication gap, the longer the relationship will not be patched up.

5. To avoid this, friends should constantly communicate with each other.

6. In order to achieve our plans, we need a budget.

7. I cannot attend the party tonight as a result of being so tired from having worked late all week.

8. There are lots of things to do at the park, for instance feeding the ducks or playing on the slide.

9. While this may be true, it doesn’t mean that biking is not beneficial for your heart.

10. I will go to the shop, then to the park, and finally, I will relax in the bar.

IV. EVALUATION (10 minutes):

For Zeus and Aphrodite:

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate transition signals to complete the idea of the
paragraph. Choose from the word pool.

It was _____ a surprise, _____ _____ the way I live changes. _____, I had difficulty coping up.
_____, there were time that I felt low, being alone. _____ as time flies, I realized that this feeling was a
state of my mind, _____, I allowed myself to be controlled by it without noticing that my family is with
me. _____ I was too busy thinking of my social life. _____, it is not too late. _____, my perspective in life
began to change. _____ I know that it is always up to me how to see things that will make me happy and
contented. _____, one must have to look in all directions to accept positively what is happening around
_____ to find beauty in life amidst the pandemic.

indeed now at first when suddenly

because yet in fact in order nevertheless

With this in mind that is as a matter of fact

V. ASSIGNMENT (5 minutes):

For Zeus and Aphrodite:

1. Further study and practice different transition signals.

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