SEMI- DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN ENGLISH VIII

I. OBJECTIVES

At the end of the 50-minute discussion, the students should be able to:
 Identify what are the words you can use for opinion-marking signals
 Share ideas and opinions using opinion-marking signals

II. SUBJECT MATTER

Topic: Note explicit and implicit signals

EN8RC-IVc-13.1
References: Curriculum Guide

Materials: PowerPoint Presentation

III. PROCEDURE

A. Preliminary Activities
1. Greetings
2. Classroom Management
3. Prayer and VOTD
4. Checking of Attendance

B. Review
C. Motivation

Game Title:
Game Mechanics:

D. Lesson Proper
Every time people engage in interaction or conversation, the interactions are always laden
with opinions.

What do you think is the importance of these Opinion-Marking Signals in sharing your
opinions?

Listed in the table are phrases that you can use to start your conversation and discussions.

Expressions or Signals to Introduce Opinions

In my opinion From my point of view
I believe It seems to me that
It is my belief that I question whether
There is no doubt that I (dis)agree with
I maintain that In my mind
I think that As far as I know
As far as I am concerned I am convinced that
 Expressions or Signals to Conclude Opinions

For the reasons above As I have noted

As you can see In other words
On the whole

E. Application
Day 1. Grammar Practice:
In my opinion From my point of view
I believe (that) It is my belief that
In my mind I think that
As far as I know As far as I am concerned
Directions: Choose an appropriate signal or expression from the list above to introduce
each of the following opinions. Rewrite the sentence and include the expression you have
selected.
1. To gain peace, humankind must accept the pain that war brings.
__________________________________________
2. War is unnecessary. Peace and goodwill are what the world needs.
__________________________________________
3. It is improper to call our soldiers “troops.” Troops are an abstraction. Soldiers are
human beings who bleed and die when they are wounded.
__________________________________________
4. Wars are generated by the whole culture. Our task is to change a whole culture. We
must change the ideational aspect of the war culture, its beliefs and values, and its
institutional structures.
__________________________________________
5. Violence is needed to bring peace.
__________________________________________

F. Generalization

Do you have any questions/clarifications?

Who wants to give a brief summary of our discussion for today?

IV. Evaluation

Quiz
Directions: Express your own beliefs or opinions on the following and conclude them using
any of these expressions.

For the reasons above As I have noted

As you can see In other words
On the whole
1. War is necessary for humanity to evolve and progress in the world we live today.
2. War is waged because of different religions, beliefs, and ways of life.
3. To gain peace, humankind must accept the pain that war brings.
4. War is unnecessary. Peace and goodwill are what the world needs.
5. Violence is needed to bring peace.

Answers:
1. As you can see
2. As I have noted
3. For the reasons above
4. On the whole
5. In other words