MALLIG PLAINS COLLEGES, INC.

Casili, Mallig, Isabela

COLLEGE DEPARTMENT
Academic Year 2023-2024

DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN ENGLISH 10

I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
A. define cohesive devices and informative speech;
B. identify the classification of cohesive devices and its uses;
C. incorporate transitions in an informative speech;
D. use cohesive devices correctly; and
E. realize the importance of using cohesive devices in an informative speech.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

Topic: Use Cohesive Devices in Composing Informative Speech
Reference: https://ieltsmaterial.com/cohesive-devices/
Instructional Materials: Slide presentation, visual aids
Focus skill: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, and Viewing
Values Integration: Respect and Cooperation

III. PROCEDURE
Teacher’s activity Student’s response
A. PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES
1. Greeting
Good morning my dear students!
How are you today? Good morning, ma’am! We are fine and still
doing well, ma’am
That’s good to hear! So can I expect
your active participation from this
class?

That’s great! Yes, ma’am!

2. Prayer
So, before we formally start our class,
let us first ask the guidance of our
Almighty God and let us enlighten
our mind to completely understand
the lesson for this morning.
Jamie, will you please lead us the
prayer. Okay ma’am. Let us all bow our heads and
 feel the presence of the Lord. (praying)
Thank you for that prayer, Jamie

3. Classroom management
Before you take your seats, I would
like to request everyone to arrange (Students will arrange their chairs and clean
your chairs properly and make sure the classroom)
there are no trashes around you.

4. Checking of attendance
Okay, is there any absent for today,
class?
None, ma’am
That’s good to know. I am glad that
everyone understands the reason of
coming to school regularly.
1. Listen carefully to the discussion of
Let’s have our classroom rules your teacher.
Please read, Ella 2. Please raise your right hand if you
want to speak or stand.
3. Be quiet when someone is speaking.
4. Be respectful to your teacher and
classmates.

Thank you, Ella! Did you understand Yes, ma’am!

all the rules, class?

If so, I am hoping that no one will Yes, ma’am!

violate it. Okay, class?
B. LESSON PROPER

1. MOTIVATION
Before we proceed to our main
discussion, we will be having an
activity.
This activity is entitled as “Let’s
arrange”
Direction: Arrange the jumbled
letters based on its definition.
Is that clear, class?
Yes, ma’am
1. DNIGDA - to show addition,
introduction, similarity to other
ideas Adding
2. NGEQECISUN - transition
 words that are used to signal a
chronological or logical sequence
Sequencing
3. TOSINCNATGR - signals
conflict or contradictions. Contrasting
4. GORCPNMAI - draws
comparison in order to show a Comparing
similarity.
5. TINGARTILLUS- is to make
something more clear and precise. Illustrating
6. ESAUC NDA ECTFEF - is a Cause and effect
type of relationship between
events whereby a cause creates an
effect.

Excellent, class! You did a great job!

2. PRESENTATION OF THE
LESSON
We have another activity here. This is
called “Sort them out!
Direction: Sort out the words from
the box and put them in the category
to which they belong.
Adding Sequencing Contrasting

Comparing Illustrating Cause &

Effect

Adding Sequencing Contrasting

And First However
Such as Next But
Also Then Unless
 Comparing Illustrating Cause &
Effect
Like Such as Because
Similarly For As a result
In the same example Therefore
way For
instance
You did a great job class!

Okay class, based from this activity,

what do you think is our lesson for It’s about cohesive devices, ma’am
today?

Yes, what a bright thinking!

Our topic is all about the Use
Cohesive Devices in Composing an
Informative Speech. Let’s all find out
if your answers in your activity are
correct.
I hope that all of you will pay
attention as we explore and discuss
the topic. Okay, class? Yes, ma’am

3. DISCUSSION
Before we talk about cohesive
devises, let’s first define what
cohesion is.
Kindly read Cohesion – is how well parts of your text
(words, sentences, paragraphs) fit together.
- Is important to be able to get your
point across clearly

What are cohesive devices?

Please read the definition Cohesive devices- are single words or
phrases that hold and connect different part
of the text or sentences.
-known as transitional words to show
relationship between paragraphs or sections
of a text or speech.

Did you already see a bridge?

Yes, of course, ma’am
What do you think is its function? A bridge connects one place to another,
 ma’am

Yes, excellent idea!

Cohesive devices are like a bridge, it
connects one place to another.
Cohesive devices, commonly known
as transitional words, are connectors
or liners which put together words,
clauses, and sentences together to
form a unified meaning.
And it can also comparable to road
signs because it serves as a guide to
be able to find a certain place. If the
road signs are incorrect, you will
definitely get lost. Is that right class? Yes, ma’am

Just like in reading a paragraph or

listening to a speech, cohesive
devices affect comprehension.
The proper use of it will help guide
the readers to put together
information between sentences in a
text so that clearer understanding will
be achieved.

This time, let’s observe some of these

examples
Please read everyone I love eating chocolate ice cream and cake
First, I will buy coffee then go to the movie
theatre
The food was superb, likewise the drinks
I like Lee Jung Suk however Cha Eun Woo’s
acting is exceptional
I study hard so I can get a high score in
English.

Now, what are the cohesive devices

you have noticed in these sentences? And, first, then, likewise, however, so

Nice one, class! So, the highlighted

words are some of the examples of
cohesive devices.
Cohesive devices have different
classifications. These are
 Adding
 Sequencing
 Contrasting
 Comparing
 Illustrating
 Cause and Effect
So, the first one is Adding. Please Adding - to show addition, introduction,
read the definition. similarity to other ideas

Thank you! Basically, these are

cohesive devices which are used
for adding ideas and to show
certain similarities.
These are the examples
 and, too, moreover, also,
as well as, at this point,
furthermore, in addition,
along with.
Let’s use these cohesive
devices in sentences. Please
read the examples. and My uncle will visit us next
week and stay with us for
sometime
also Apart from English, Mia
also speaks Spanish.
As well as He got a car as well as a
motorbike.
too You have eaten too many of
those cakes.
furthermore Ravi said he had not
discussed the matter with
Vinnie. Furthermore, he had
not even contacted her.
In addition I studied journalism in
college. In addition, I did a
part-time job at a newspaper
agency.
 Along with This vehicle has GPS
tracking capabilities, along
with the keys.

Did you get it class?

Yes, ma’am!
If yes, then please give me an
example of sentences under this
His favourite snacks are apples and bananas
adding category
If you’re going to visit grandma, can I come
too?
She’s not just a singer but also a dancer

Very well! Now, let’s proceed to

Sequencing. Kindly read the Sequencing- these transitions are used to
definition signal a chronological or logical sequence.

When we say sequential, these are

cohesive devices that show a certain
order, step, or procedure.
Examples are: first, second, finally,
next, after, then, before, meanwhile
When Charles studies for his exam, first, he
Let’s study this sentence. Kindly read
lists all the subjects according to the schedule
of examination. Next, he makes a time frame
or duration of his review. Then, he
summarizes pointers in each subject. Lastly,
he starts reviewing.

Base on the example, what are the

These are the first, next, then, and lastly.
sequential transitions that are used?

You’re right!
This example shows how Charles
sequences his review routine using
the cohesive devices first, next, then,
and lastly.
Who can give me an example of the I will go to the mall. Then I will eat
sequencing category? something.
Before I go to work each morning, I stop at
starbucks for coffee.
You can set the table. Meanwhile I’ll start
 cooking dinner.

Excellent ideas, class!

Now, we have another category Contrasting – it signals conflict or
which is contrasting contradiction

In contrasting, we identify the

differences between persons, things,
situations, or events using contrasting
words like however, but, unless,
although, yet, unlike, instead of, even
although, whereas, on the other hand,
nevertheless.

Please read the examples.

But Mina is pretty but
arrogant.
However Robin was feeling
sick. However, he
did not hesitate to
go to school.
Instead of I’ll have coffee
instead of tea.
On the other On the other hand,
hand maybe buying a
large wasn’t a good
idea.
Nevertheless She was very tired,
nevertheless she
kept on working.
Unless Paul won’t come
unless you invite
Claire
Although Although David is
young, he is
independent

Did you understand class? Yes, ma’am

You are not allowed to use your gadget
unless you do your homework.
Joy loves outdoor activities, whereas her
Kindly give an example
sister prefers to stay home
The food is not aesthetically pleasing but it is
delicious.
 Comparing- drawing a comparison in order
to show a similarity.

Great job!
Now, the next category is comparing.
Kindly read the definition

Vinz describes Trishia in the same way that

When we say comparing, we identify Jake describes Stacy.
the similarities of persons, things, The students were asked to dress similarly for
situations, or events. These are the graduation ceremony.
similarly, like, as with, just as,
equally, likewise, in the same way He spoke exactly like I did.
His actions and his manner likewise upset me
Please read the examples a lot.

In the same way, similarly, like and likewise

Kathy is a great mate, we are like sisters.

Now, what are the comparing words
in those sentences? His actions and his manner likewise upset me
a lot.

That’s correct. So, these words

signify similarities. Illustrating - is to make something more
Who can give me another example? clear and precise.

Very good!
We have here the other category
which is illustrating

These are cohesive devices that we

can use when we are giving examples.
Like for example

Such as In this forest, you’ll

 see many types of
coniferous trees, such
as pine and spruce.
For You can use any two
example colours – for
example, purple and
yellow.
In the case In case of failure,
of you should try again.
namely Jimmy will be
sending people over
to your place for
counseling, namely
Ann and Josh.
Specifically Our service is
designed specifically I specifically asked for this steak rare.
for college students. Kelly expected us to bring our own supplies,
for example, our notebooks and pens.
Now, who can give me other
examples?
Cause and effect – type of relationship
between events whereby a cause creates an
Precisely! effect.
Now for the last category, we have
the cause and effect

So, this is a combination of an action

and a reaction. Something happens Because She couldn’t sleep because
that leads to an effect. of the noise outside her
Examples are because, so, thus, window.
therefore, hence, due to this, as a
Therefore He worked hard. Therefore
result.
he got the promotion
Let’s have these sentences. Please
read Consequently She didn’t wake up early.
Consequently, she was late
to work.
Hence These show-pieces are
antique and, hence quite
expensive.
As a result Many local citizens died as
a result of a bomb blast.
 Due to The traffic jam was due to
a terrible accident.

Here, just in the first example, the Yes, ma’am

reason why she couldn’t sleep is
because of the noise outside her. The
cause is the noise, and the effect is Adding, Sequencing, Contrasting,
that she couldn’t sleep. Comparing, Illustrating, and Cause and
Effect
Is that clear, class?

Informative speech – is a type of speech that

What are the six categories of communicates information about a particular
cohesive devices? topic.
- This uses descriptions,
Very good! Now we have here the demonstrations, details, and
Informative speech definitions to describe a subject,
What is a formative speech? person, place, or situation.
Kindly read

From the word informative, we are

talking about information. It is to
inform the audience or listeners about
a particular topic. The cohesive
devices that you just learned are
useful in making clear and smooth
transition among in an informative
speech.
So, let’s continue learning about the Education, the Key to Success
appropriate use of cohesive devices in
composing an informative speech. If we analyse the present world with a
Kindly read the informative speech thousand-year past world, What difference do
and observe the cohesive devices used you derive? We have constantly developed
in this speech. ourselves and the world in this previous time.
All these changes are the outcomes of
education.
Education is not only related to books,
schools, colleges & institutions. According to
Wikipedia “Education is the process of the
acquisition of knowledge, skills, values,
morals, beliefs, and habits”. Hence the one
who is open to learning is a student. And he
who learns, he achieves.
Did you ever storm your mind on how
education can change the world? Let me
present my own opinions. First, education
eliminates inequality in society making
everyone equal. This will eradicate
unreasonable clashes among people.
Second, It provides you with the ability to
read and write. So, you can acquire
knowledge from books whenever you want
and whatever you want. It means you are
open to each field’s knowledge all the time.
Third, it gives you a sense of communication
that refines one’s speech. Fourth, it increases
the chances of getting a high-paying job
making you employed and achieving a secure
life. Finally, education gives you the sense to
understand the value of discipline, time and
ethnicity. It gives the capability to make a
balance in life.
I presented some effects of education on an
individual but I also have a list of how
education can impact societies. Do correct
me in between if I am wrong. Educated
people make an educated society and
educated societies make an educated nation.
Only an educated nation can take the world
to new heights of possibilities. The
importance of education is completely
grasped that’s why education as a national
policy is always given the first priority.
An educated society has a powerful bonding
among its individuals. Because, people from
all sections, castes and creeds gather to
obtain knowledge. Therefore, education is the
initial thing that brings the younger ones
 together and develops an unusual bonding
between them.

It’s about education and its effects to success,

ma’am

Now, what is the informative speech

all about? It’s the words and, hence, first, second, third,
fourth, finally, and therefore ma’am
Yes, that’s right! So, based on the
informative speech, what are the
cohesive devices that you have
found?

Very good! So these are the cohesive It belongs to the category of Adding, ma’am
devices and, hence, first, second,
third, fourth, and therefore.
Yes, ma’am
What category does the word “and”
belongs to?

Yes, that’s right! This word indicates

It is in the category of sequencing, ma’am
addition of ideas. Is that correct?

How about the cohesive devices first,

second, third, fourth, and finally.
What category of cohesive devices It’s because these words show a certain
are these? order, step, or procedure, ma’am

Very well! These words belong to the

category of sequencing.
Why does it belong to the category of
sequencing? Yes, ma’am

You’re correct! Based on the

informative speech that you have
read, these words indicate order of It belongs to the category of cause and effect,
ideas about the effects of education. ma’am
Am I right, class?
It is because it shows the effect of education
Okay, how about the word therefore? ma’am. It says there “therefore, education is
What category is this? the initial thing that brings the younger ones
together and develops an unusual bonding
 between them”
Why do you say so that this belongs
The cause is having an educated society that
to the category of cause and effect?
has a powerful bonding among its
individuals.

What is the cause of that effect? Yes, ma’am!

Yes, ma’am
Okay, you have a great idea!
So, did you now understand what
cohesive devices class are?

How about the use cohesive devices

in an informative speech? Did you get None, ma’am
it?

4. GENERALIZATION
Before we proceed to our next
activity, do you have any questions Cohesion is how well parts of your text fit
about our topic for today, class? together.
Okay, if you do not have any
Cohesive devices are single words or phrases
questions, then I’ll be the one to ask.
that hold and connect different part of the
text or sentences.
What is cohesion?
Cohesive devices are also known as
transitional words to show relationship
Very good! How about cohesive between paragraphs or sections of a text or
devices? What are these? speech.
There are six categories of cohesive devices.
These are Adding, Sequencing, Contrasting,
You’re right! Who has any other
Comparing, Illustrating, and Cause and
idea?
Effect
The six categories are Adding, Sequencing,
Contrasting, Comparing, Illustrating, and
Precisely! Now, what are the different Cause and Effect
categories of cohesive devices?

Very well! Please repeat the six

categories Adding means to show addition, introduction,
similarity to other ideas. The examples are
the words and, also, too, moreover,
 additionally
That’s right!
Sequencing is transition words that are used
to signal a chronological or logical sequence.
When we say adding, what is it
again? And what are the examples? These are first, second, third, then, finally

Excellent!
How about sequencing?
Contrasting signals conflict or contradiction.
What are the examples? These are however, but, unless, although etc.
ma’am
Very good!
Next, what do we mean when we say
contrasting? Comparing draws comparison in order to
show a similarity. Comparing includes the
What are the examples of contrasting? words similarly, like, as with, just as, equally,
likewise, in the same way
That’s right!
How about comparing? What is it and Illustrating is to make something more clear
what are the examples? and precise. These are the words for example,
for instance, specifically, namely etc.
Cause and effect is a type of relationship
between events whereby a cause creates an
How about illustrating? effect.
These are the cohesive devices because,
therefore, consequently, as a result, hence
Nice one! Now, what is cause and etc.
effect?

Informative speech is a type of speech that

What are the examples? communicates information about a particular
topic.

Very well!
Cohesive devices are a great help for us to
Now, what is an informative speech? organize the ideas in an informative speech.

What is the importance of using The proper use of it will help guide the
cohesive devices in an informative readers to put together information between
speech? sentences in a text so that clearer
understanding will be achieved.

You have a great point! Who has any It is important because cohesive devices are
like a bridge which put together words,
 other idea? clauses, and sentences together to form a
unified meaning.

Yes, that’s right!

How about the others?

Very well! You all answered

correctly class! It seems like you fully
understood our lesson for today.

5. APPLICATION
For your activity, please bring out 1
whole sheet of paper and a pen.

Direction: Choose the word that

correctly identifies the appropriate
transition word or phrase in an
informative speech.

So, I’m going to show you a short

informative speech and then identify
the appropriate cohesive devices or
transitional words or phrase among
the choices.
You have 15 minutes to do your
work.

Short Informative Speech on

Smoking

Smoking is regarded as a
fashion symbol in young boys. (1.
Inspite, Despite) the ill effects of
smoking, people still continue to
smoke. Many young boys, who start
smoking, feel that they look
broadminded (2. but, and) liberated
(3. if, whether) they smoke.
Most often, the teenagers adopt
this habit (4.just because, just in
case) of the company they enjoy.
Sometimes, they take a puff from
their friend's cigar. (5. Later on,
later), they develop the habit of
smoking as an indispensible part of
their lives. With the passage of time,
the followers of this bad habit turn
into chain smokers. It must be kept in
mind that smoking is a toxic habit
that may develop lungs cancer. (6. On
the contratry, Moreover), the other
toxic chemicals (7. unlike, like)
arsenic, carbon Monoxide, methane,
acetic acid, nicotine, butane (8. and,
nor) cadmium present in cigarettes
are (9, either, also) highly damaging
for health.
Currently, cigarette
manufacturing companies are doing
very well all over the globe. Such
manufacturing companies (10. yet,
also) inscribe warnings on the packets
of cigarettes; (11. just as, still) people
do not pay any heed. (12. On the
other hand, in the same way) every
year government increases the price
of cigarettes to discourage people
using tobacco. (13. Thus, Yet)
smokers go on smoking (14. neither,
and) prove to be slaves of this bad
habit.
The active smokers (15. but,
also) harm other people around them
known as passive smokers. Here, it is
significant on the part of the
government to keep a ban on
advertisements that allure people to
smoke. (16. In contrast, Moreover),
the family members (17. so, and)
close friends of the smoker should
(18. yet, also) play their part to aware
the smoker about the bad effects of
Answers:
this habit. (19. Although, if) it
requires strong will to stop smoking 1. Despite
(20. and, but) once you plan to give 2. and
up, you can definitely do. 3. if
4. just because
5. Later on
6. moreover
 7. like
8. and
9. also
10. also
11. still
12. on the other hand
13. yet
14. and
15. also
16. moreover
17. and
18. also
19. although
20. but
All right! You all did a great job,
class! It’s nice to see that all of you
cooperated well in this activity. I
appreciate all your efforts, class!
Let’s give a round of applause for
everyone!

IV. EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT
Teacher’s activity Student’s response
Let us see how well you digested everything
discussed in this lesson.
Direction: Complete the sentences by filling
in with the correct cohesive devices. Choose
your answer inside the box.
You have 10 minutes to do your activity.

As a result finally furthermore

Specifically Thus consequently

On the other hand Therefore (Answering)

And Also Such as But

1. He forgot to set his alarm,

________he was late for school.
2. They have seen the movie twice,
 ________now they want to see it
again.
3. The accusation has no genuine
evidence. ______, the case was
dismissed.
4. The students should be on time.
_______, they must be prepared.
5. First, she went to the grocery store.
Second, she placed many tasty snacks
in her basket. ______, she paid for
her items.
6. She enjoys various outdoor activities,
_______hiking, cycling, and
swimming.
7. Annie loves cooking.________, Amy
does not like washing dishes.
8. English is my favorite subject. It is
interesting and fun. _____, it is easy
to learn.
9. I love eating vegetables._________, I
like squash, carrots, and broccoli
10. I want to go to the party, _____ I am
so tired.
Answer key:
1. As a result/therefore
2. And
3. As a result/therefore
4. Furthermore/Also
5. Finally
6. Such as
7. On the other hand
8. Also
9. Specifically
10. But
Time is up, class! Pass your papers
forward

(Passing)

V. ASSIGNMENT
Teacher’s activity Student’s response
Exhibit your understanding on cohesive
devices by writing at least 2-3 paragraphs of
an informative speech according your
preferred topic. Write your own title for your
informative speech.
Write your output on a 1 whole sheet of
paper. None, ma’am
Do you have any questions regarding your
assignment?
Okay class, that’s all for today. Good bye,
class! Let us all be safe always. Good bye ma’am, good bye classmates. See
you tomorrow

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