I.

Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the learners wiil able to:

1. Identify the Independent and Dependent Clauses in a Sentence

2. Differentiate Independent and Dependent Clauses.
3. Construct a Complex Sentence using two different clauses.
4. Define a Complex Sentence

II. Subject Matter

Topic: Dependent, Independent Clauses and Complex Sentences

References: Broader Horizons p.8 - 9

III. Procedure

A. Drill
B. Recall of Lesson

Identify the adverbs in the following sentences.

1. Teacher Susan always advise us to study our lessons regularly.

2. In class she goes around and sees to it that we write neatly and legibly.
3. The school principal talks softly to the pupils about their problems.
4. The teachers were very happy to see the school children dance gracefully.
5. After the program we were advised to walk carefully to our room.

1. Motivation:

Present a picture of a mother and a child. Show it to the class.

a. What does the mother do to her child? Why do you think she is hugging the
child?

b. Paste other pictures that show how a parent expresses his/her love to the child.
Say something about the pictures.
 2. Unlocking of Difficulties

Present the following sentences. Have the pupils read these.

1. I shall not go home unless mother comes back.

2. I like you because you are so friendly.
3. Susie will return the books after her class.

3. Motive Question:

1. Which is the independent clause in each sentence?

2. Which is the dependent clause in each sentence?
3. What word was used to connect the independent clause to the dependent clause in
the first sentence? second sentence? third sentence?

CT. Critical Thinking:

Let the pupils read the following examples
1. Study hard so that you will pass the exam
2. She succeeded although she encountered many problems

1. Answering the Motive Question:

1. A complex sentence is composed of one independent clause and one or two

dependent clauses.
2. An independent clause is a simple sentence by itself. It gives a complete meaning.
It can stand alone.
3. A dependent clause does not give a complete thought. It cannot stand alone. It
depends on an independent clause to complete its meaning.

Example: I love you because you love me, too.

I love you is an independent clause. It gives a complete thought.

because you love me, too is the dependent clause. It doesn’t make sense. Because you
love me, too - what

2. Engagement Activities:

GROUP 1: Read each sentence and underline the dependent clause. Explain your answer.

Example: For the first time, I successfully passed all my classes with very high grades.
Answer: For the first time, I successfully passed all my classes with very high grades.
 1. In the morning, I went for a jog.
2. After the game, we went out for pizza.
3. Even though I am tired, I will give my best effort.
4. Martha saw a meteor overheard while she was sitting on the rock.
5. I was not satisfied with my performance although we won in the competition.

GROUP 2: Create a complex sentence by underlining the correct conjunctions for the
dependent clause.

1. They were furious (when, so that) they heard the unfair ruling.
2. We have not spoken to each other (for, since 2014).
3. Finish your seatwork (because, before) you go home.
4. You cannot easily understand the story ( unless, before) you read it more than once.
5. I will clean my bedroom (after, if) I water the plants.

GROUP 3: Supply the missing words to complete each complex sentence.

1. We shall be sad if _______________

2. He is the man who _____________.
3. I shall watch my favorite TV show after I ______________.
4. Study hard so that _____________.
5. You cannot join us in the movie house unless________________.

A. Development of Lesson
1. Presentation

Combine the independent clause with the dependent clause to make a complex
sentence.

Independent clauses Dependent clauses

1. Sonia will buy a new house a. because Rina is so thoughtful
2. She was elated b. unless we find the missing wallet.
3. We shall not rest c. when they heard about the
accident.
4. Mother loves her d. when she learned that she passed the exam
with flying colors
5. They were shocked e. if the inheritance
. money is in her hands
already.

2. Comprehension Check:
Closure/Assessment

1. What makes up a complex sentence?

 2. What is an independent clause? dependent clause?

Generalization

A complex sentence is composed of one independent clause and one or two dependent
clauses.

An independent clause is a simple sentence by itself. It gives a complete meaning. It

can stand alone.

A dependent clause does not give a complete thought. It cannot stand alone. It
depends on an independent clause to complete its meaning.

IV. Evaluation

Write an independent clause to complete each complex sentence.

1.Since I’m hungry, ______________________.

2.Although I’m late, ______________________.
3.Because she is rich, ___________________.

Write a dependent clause to complete each complex sentence. Use the connecting words (so,
after, when, because, since)

4. ________the game, the children are now hungry.

5.__________ ten years, we are so glad to see each other again.

V. Assignment

Write 20 complex sentences enclose in parenthesis the independent clauses and

underline the dependent clauses.
 Prepared by:

Angelo F. Anievas

August 14, 2019