This lesson allows you to use appropriate grammatical signals or expressions suitable to different patterns of idea development. It will enhance your writing skills by choosing the best transitional words to coherently connect your ideas.

1. Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IV-A CALABARZON
CITY SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF ANTIPOLO
District I-A
ANTIPOLO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

2. WEEK 1
LESSON 1 :
April 25-29,
2022

3. This lesson allows you to use
appropriate grammatical signals or
expressions suitable to different patterns
of idea development. It will enhance
your writing skills by choosing the best
transitional words to coherently connect
your ideas.

4. During and at the end of this learning
session, you will be able to:
A. Identify different grammatical
signals/expressions used in
the sentence.
• claim and counter claim,
• cause-effect; and
• problem-solution

5. During and at the end of this learning
session, you will be able to:
B. Appreciate the importance of
grammatical signals/ expressions
as an excellent tool in showing
connection between ideas; and

6. During and at the end of this learning
session, you will be able to:
C. Write a short essay using
appropriate grammatical
signals/ expressions suitable
to each pattern of idea
development.

7. Directions: Read the short
conversation then identify the
signal word/s used in each
dialogue.

8. We must read
English regularly
to build up the
word stock. I
propose that you
need to note
down difficult
words and
consult the
dictionary for
meaning.
English is not our
mother tongue.
So, at first, we are
to build up our
vocabulary
My English exam will be next
week. My dilemma is, I am
very weak in written English.
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2
3

9. My English exam will be next
week. My dilemma is, I am
very weak in written English.
01

10. My English exam will be next
week. My dilemma is, I am
very weak in written English.
01

11. English is not our mother
tongue. So, at first, we are to
build up our vocabulary.
02

12. English is not our mother
tongue. So, at first, we are to
build up our vocabulary.
02

13. We must read English regularly to
build up the word stock. I propose
that you need to note down difficult
words and consult the dictionary for
meaning.
03

14. We must read English regularly to
build up the word stock. I propose
that you need to note down difficult
words and consult the dictionary for
meaning.
03

15. What are the highlighted
words in the sentence?
01

16. What are the highlighted
words in the sentence?
01
My dilemma is, So, I propose that

17. What are these words and
phrases called?
02

18. What are these words and
phrases called?
02
Grammatical signals/expressions

19. How are these words in
the sentences used?
02

20. How are these words in
the sentences used?
03
They connect two ideas.

22. - Create powerful links between
sentences and paragraphs to improve
the flow of information across the
whole text.
GRAMMATICAL SIGNALS

23. - They also help to carry over a
thought from one sentence to
another, from one idea to another
and from one paragraph to another.
GRAMMATICAL SIGNALS

24. - These are joined by a period or
semicolon and are followed by a
comma.
GRAMMATICAL SIGNALS

27. Directions: Propose a
solution to the given
problem.

28. PROBLEM
Ana has difficulty in
answering her
Module.

29. What
solution
can you
propose?

32. A problem is something that
is difficult to deal with which
could be a source of trouble or
a worry.

34. A solution is something that
is used or done to deal with and
end a problem.

36. To solve this…
To address this…
The dilemma is….
one answer is….
so that…
I propose that….

37. EXAMPLE:
Many students have difficulty in
answering their modules.
To address this, parents are asked
to assist their children in
accomplishing the activities.
01

38. EXAMPLE:
Many students have difficulty in
answering their modules.
To address this, parents are asked
to assist their children in
accomplishing the activities.
01

39. EXAMPLE:
Students are addicted to
technology. To avoid worsening,
one solution is to engage them in
outdoor activities.
02

40. EXAMPLE:
Students are addicted to
technology. To avoid worsening,
one solution is to engage them in
outdoor activities.
02

43. Directions: Predict
the possible outcome
of the given event.

44. EVENT
Ana submitted her
summative
tests late.

45. What do you think will
happen next?

48. A cause gives rise to an
action, phenomenon or
condition.

50. An effect is the result or
consequence of a cause.

52. Therefore…
Consequently….
As a result…
Because…
For this reason…
Thus..

53. EXAMPLE:
Many students submitted
their answer sheets late.
For this reason, they failed.
01

54. EXAMPLE:
Many students submitted
their answer sheets late.
For this reason, they failed.
01

57. Directions: Share your
opinion on the given
statement.

58. STATEMENT
Vaccination
saves lives.

59. What can you say about
the statement?

60. CLAIMS
and
COUNTERCLAIMS

62. A claim tells what you think
is true about a topic based on
your knowledge.

64. A counterclaim is also
provable and supportable by
reasons and evidence.

66. However…
On the contrary…
Otherwise…
Nevertheless…
On the other hand…
Nonetheless…

67. EXAMPLE:
You have to vaccinate
yourself; otherwise, you will
get the risk of being sick.
01

68. EXAMPLE:
You have to vaccinate
yourself; otherwise, you
will get the risk of being
sick.
01

69. EXAMPLE:
James and his team didn’t
finish the project; however
they did work hard.
02

70. EXAMPLE:
James and his team didn’t
finish the project; however,
they did work hard.
02

72. Problem and Solution
Cause and Effect
Claims and Counterclaims
01
02
03

73. However, on the contrary,
otherwise, nevertheless,
on the other hand,
nonetheless.
Therefore, consequently,
as a result, because, for
this reason, thus.
01
02
To solve this, to address this,
the dilemma is, one answer is,
so that, I propose that.
03

75. DIRECTIONS
A. Identify the grammatical signals
used in each sentence. Write PS if it is
problem and solution, CE if cause and
effect and CC if claim and
counterclaim.

76. ____1. Let’s go to the cinema early so that
we can get good seats.
____2. Lyka seems cheery; On the contrary,
she is sad.
____3. He got food poisoning because of
undercooked chicken.
____4. She didn’t like the pudding;
Consequently, she threw it all away.
____5. I didn’t like the ending; otherwise, it
was a very good book.

77. _PS_1. Let’s go to the cinema early so that
we can get good seats.
_CC_ 2. Lyka seems cheery; On the contrary,
she is sad.
_CE_ 3. He got food poisoning because of
undercooked chicken.
_CE_ 4. She didn’t like the pudding;
Consequently, she threw it all away.
_CC_ 5. I didn’t like the ending; otherwise, it
was a very good book.

78. DIRECTIONS
B. Complete each sentence by writing
the appropriate grammatical signals.

79. 1. The number of students who have no
gadgets for their online education is high.
________________ is to give them modules.
2. I didn’t have time to eat breakfast.
______________, I’m really hungry now.
3. Many homes were destroyed ________ the
severe storm last week.
4. You can come with us if you are ready;
___________ you will have to ride a bus.
5. The bullet ant is a small creature.
___________,

81. DIRECTIONS
Choose ANY of the following tasks. See
Rubrics as your guide.
100 pts.

82. OPTION A
Imagine that you are having a conversation
with your friend thru Facebook messenger.
Draw a screen conversation discussing the
advantages and disadvantages of studying
at home. Use at least 10 grammatical
signals relevant to your dialogues.

83. OPTION B
Suppose you are planning to record an
entry vlog in YouTube. Write a short script
on listing down practical tips of a good
study habits. Use at least 10 grammatical
signals that can help share your thoughts
smoothly.

84. OPTION C
Assume that your friend invited you to
attend a birthday party. As a gift, you
decided to compose a short poem as a
birthday message. Use at least 10
grammatical signals that suitably rhyme
each verse.

85. OPTION D
Visualize yourself as travelling in your
dream town/country. Record your most
memorable moments by writing a 5-day
journal entry. Use at least 10 grammatical
signals which can intensify your
excitement and pleasure

86. Primary and
Secondary
Sources