A DETAILED LESSON PLAN

In English Nine- Gerunds

I. Objectives
A. Analyze the sentence and identify the gerund and its function in the sentence
B. Show enjoyment while having discussion and activities.
C. Pick the gerund in the sentence and write the function of it on the sentence.

II. A. Gerund and its Functions

B. Javier, Flaviano et.al English Language:Grammar. Rex Book Store,
Inc.pp87-89
C. PowerPoint, video clip
D. enjoyment, cooperation, love and logical thinking

III. Procedures

Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity

1. Explore

Class I have here a video and I want you to

watch this and observe.

Now, what have you observe? What is the video

all about? Dancing
In connection with this Regine Tolentino a
dancer and celebrity gives some insights about
dancing. Who wants to read?
Dancing strengthens our immune system. I have
always loved dancing. In dancing, I can express my
emotions. My greatest passion is dancing.

2. Firm Up

Here are the sentences that you have read.

1. Dancing strengthens our immune system.

2. I have always loved dancing.
3. In dancing, I can express my emotions
4. My greatest passion is dancing.

What was being talked about in the first

sentence?
Dancing is the subject.
What part of speech is dancing? Dancing
 Notice that even though the base word “dance”
is a verb, it was added by –ing and it acts as a noun Noun
and a subject in the sentence.

On the second sentence, what is the subject?

What is the verb?
What is the noun that receives the action
“loved”? I
She has always loved what?
Loved
Dancing answers the questions what and
receives the action. It is considered as direct object, Dancing
Dancing
On the third sentence what word comes before
the word dancing?
What part of speech is In?
Dancing as used in the sentence, is what part of
speech, is it noun or pronoun?

As used in the sentence dancing is an object of In

preposition because there is a preposition first
before the noun. Preposition
Noun
On the last sentence what is the verb used?
What kind of verb?
What is the noun following the linking verb?

Dancing is considered as a predicate nominative

because it is noun following the linking verb.
Is
On the above sentences dancing acts as a subject, Linking Verb
direct object, object of preposition and predicate
nominative. Dancing

What is the base word of dancing?

Dance is what part of speech?

When it was added with –ing it becomes a noun.

We call that word a gerund. A gerund is a verb form
used as a noun. Gerund serves four functions

1. Subject-the one being talked about and it is

either a noun or pronoun. Dance
2. Direct object- someone or something which Verb
receives the action. It answer the question
what.
3. Object of preposition- there is a preposition
before the noun
4. Predicate nominative- it is a noun that
follows a linking verb.
The given four sentences show the different
 functions of the gerund.

3. Deepen
Here are some more sentences. Identify first the
gerund and its function in the sentence.

1. Reading books is my hobby.

2. I prefer walking as an exercise.
3. My sons are all afraid of flying
4. My favorite past time is singing.

Generalization
What is gerund?
Who can give the functions of gerund
together with its meaning?

4. Transfer Reading- Subject

Walking- Direct object
You will be divided into 3 groups. Group Flying- Object of preposition
1- makes a slogan using the gerund function as Singing- Predicate nominative
subject. Identify the gerund and explain its function.
Group 2- Think of bible verse containing
gerund and function as object of preposition. Write
it on ¼ cartolina.
Group 3- Make a slogan using gerund and
function as predicate nominative.
Identify the gerund and explain its function.
I will give you 5 minutes to do the activity.
You may now start working.
After the discussion and activities what values have
you internalize?
IV. Formative Test

A. COGNITIVE DOMAIN

Direction: Underline the gerund and write its function in each sentence.

1. I don’t like sewing

2. My favorite hobby is singing.
3. Singing is my greatest passion.
4. I love swimming.
5. Before applying check your qualifications.

B. AFFECTIVE DOMAIN

Direction: Kindly check the appropriate column that shows your behavior during our
discussion. Please be guided by the following code.
 5- excellent 2- fair
4- very good 1- poor
3- good

Skills 1 2 3 4 5
1. I cooperated with my classmates during
the activity.
2. I participated in answering the questions of
my teacher.
3. I listened attentively to my teacher and
classmates.
4. I showed discipline at all times.
5. I pick the gerund correctly and identify its
function.

C. PSYCHOMOTOR DOMAIN

Directions: Kindly check the appropriate column that shows your ability in participating
discussion and activity.

5- Excellent 2- Fair
4- Very good 1- Poor
3- Good

Skills 1 2 3 4 5
1. I constructed sentences using the different
functions of gerund.
2. I utilized creative strategy effectively
3. I analyzed the given sentences carefully
4. I acted with respect and obedience.
5. I determined the function of gerund in a
sentence.

V. ASSIGNMENT

A. Write five sentences using gerund, underline the gerund and identify its
function in the sentence.

B. Study about infinitive phrase.

 Reference: English of the New Generation 9

Prepared by:

MARICAR JOY D. TIPAWAN

English Teacher