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LP Coherence and Cohesion
LP Coherence and Cohesion
LESSON PLAN
I. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Duration: 2 hours
Aim: At the end of the lesson, students will be able to explain the
difference between coherence and cohesion, identify examples of
coherence and cohesion, and demonstrate the ability to write a coherent
and cohesive paragraph.
a) Cognitive: Students will be able to identify the elements of
coherence and cohesion in a text.
b) Affective: Students will appreciate the importance of coherence
and cohesion in effective communication.
c) Psychomotor: Students will be able to apply the elements of
coherence and cohesion in their own writing.
II. CONTENT
Content:
We will be discussing the following topics in this lesson:
- Coherence
- Cohesion
- Elements of coherence and cohesion
- Techniques to improve coherence and cohesion
C. Routinary Activities
1. Prayer
Everybody stands and lets us pray.
Is anyone who wants to lead the prayer?
2. Greetings
3. Checking of attendance ( inquire if the beadle has already
checked their attendance for today)
4. Setting of classroom standards.
Respect
Respond
D. MOTIVATION
To start the lesson, I will ask students to bring in a sample of their own
writing. We will then discuss as a class the importance of coherence and
cohesion in effective communication and how it impacts the clarity and
organization of their writing.
Have you ever read a paragraph that didn't have cohesion and
coherence in a given text, and demonstrated the skills in their
own writing?
IV. Procedures:
TEACHER’S ACTIVITY LEARNERS’ ACTIVITY
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cohesion in effective
communication
3. Presentation of elements
of coherence and cohesion
4. Analysis of samples of
well-written pieces
5. Practice exercises on
coherence and cohesion
6. Application of elements of
coherence and cohesion in
writing a short paragraph
7. Class discussion and
feedback
I. Coherence:
- Definition: Refers to the 1. Read a given text together as a class and
clarity and logical connection identify examples of coherence and cohesion
of ideas and arguments in a in the text.
text 2. Students will work individually or in pairs to
write a paragraph about any topic they
- Example: A well-organized choose. They will then self-evaluate the
essay with a clear thesis coherence and cohesion in their writing using
statement, well-developed a checklist.
body paragraphs, and a 3. Students will work in pairs or small groups
conclusion that effectively discussing how to improve the coherence and
ties everything together. cohesion of each other’s writing.
4. Using a word bank provided by the teacher,
II. Cohesion: students will create a paragraph that has
proper coherence and cohesion.
- Definition: Refers to how
well the different parts of a Conclusion: Students will be able to
text are connected together distinguish between coherence and cohesion
through the use of in a text and will be able to apply this
transitional words, phrases, knowledge in their writing
and sentences.
- Example: Using transitional
words such as "furthermore,"
"additionally," and "in
addition" to connect ideas in
a paragraph.
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V. Application:
VI. GENERALIZATION
Generalization Questions:
1. What is coherence in a text?
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Answer: Coherence refers to the logical and consistent flow of ideas in a
text.
VIII. ASSIGNMENT
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Assignment Questions:
1. Write a short paragraph applying the techniques of coherence and
cohesion.
2. Rewrite a poorly written paragraph while applying the elements of
coherence and cohesion.
Prepared by:
Hazel Mae G. Doydora
Student-Teacher
Checked by:
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Miss Jade Ann R. Maaliao
Cooperating Teacher/ SHS Adviser
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