Bicol University

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Integrated Laboratory High School
SY.2014-2015
LESSON PLAN IN ENGLISH
I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of this lesson, Grade 8 students are expected to:
a. identify the attitudes distinct among the people of Korea;
b. gain understanding on the cultural beliefs and practices of Koreans;
c. write cohesive sentences using transition words; and
d. express appreciation to the values exhibited by the characters in the story.
II. SUBJECT MATTER
A. Selection/Story:
B. Skill:

Tale of Chunhyang

Using Cohesive Devices

C. Materials:
Jigsaw Puzzle, Crossword Puzzle, Graphic Organizers,
Colored Papers, Newsprint, Grade 8 English Learning Package
III. PROCEDURE
TEACHERS ACTIVITY
A. Preliminaries/Motivation
Good morning, everyone!
Today we will start a new lesson.
Before that, let us have a simple
game which I know most of you are
very familiar ofJigsaw Puzzle.
There will be two sets of puzzle. You
have to form these puzzles on the
board within 2 minutes and be able
to identify what images were formed.
The flags that you have here on the
board are the national flags of the
two Korean states that we know
which are North Korea and South
Korea. But for the purpose of
singularity, we shall address these
two as simply Korea. This Asian
neighbor has been very familiar with
us, Filipinos. This is because of their

STUDENTS ACTIVITY

Good morning, Maam!

rising music industry and artistry. We

have also noticed how distinct their
culture is. Let us get to know more
about Korea.
We will have the discussion in a
different manner. I will divide you into
four groups. I will give each with
prepared visual materials (graphic
organizers) and information about
Korea which you are going to utilize
in the discussion. You will be given 10
minutes to study the information and
choose
two
representatives
to
discuss it in the front. This oral
discussion will be graded. The topics
are:
Geography
Education
Religion
People
After every discussion I will provide
more input or additional information
for further learning about Korean
culture.
Now that you already learned many
things about Korea, its time to get to (Answers may vary)
know its people even more. Have you
already experienced talking to or
meeting a Korean? I assume you
usually see them in the television or
in the internet. Do you watch their
Koreanovelas? Well, I am one with
you when it comes to fangirling these
Korean stars. So based from these
Korean stories which you have seen,
especially the love stories, what can
you say about the Koreans when they
are into love?
Alright. We will understand better
what Koreans do when it comes to
love with this story that you are
going to read. But before that, let me
give you first this individual activity
which is a crossword puzzle. You
will do this in 3 minutes only.
The words to find are:

magistrate
hasten
desert Chunhyang is a beautiful lady who is
wretch
witty and idealistic. She has a strong
cower
fidelity
defiance
personality.
B. During Reading
Please read silently the Tale of
Chunhyang. I will give you 30
minutes to read and we will discuss
afterwards.

Chunhyang here is trying to say that

if Yi Mong-Yong is interested with her,
then it should be that the guy himself
will come and pursue her.

It is made secret because of the

C. Post Reading
difference in social status the two
1. Comprehension Questions
have.
This
could
mean
that
traditionally, Koreans have this
a. Describe Chunhyang as a young custom that two people who wished
maiden.
to marry must be of the same social
standing for them to have a formal
ceremony.
b. What does Chunhyang mean
when she said, Dont know the
butterfly must pursue the flower, and The figurative expression means that
the geese must seek the sea.?
Yi Mong-Yong would never lose his
love for Chunhyang and he would
not have any change of heart for her
b. Why is it that the lovers marriage no matter what happens. Its a
was made a secret? What does this faithful promise.
tell us about the Koreans culture
when it comes to marriage?
The new magistrate offered her to be
together with him but she refused so
she was sent to prison. She grew thin
and sick and was to be executed at
c. What are the words that YiMong- the great feast. An hour before she
Yong has written in the secret was set to be killed, the Kings
marriage contract? What does this inspector asked her to love him and
expression mean? Do you think he come together with him. Again, she
had been true to his words and kept refused. These attitudes and actions
it until the end? How?
of Chunhyang reflect the Koreans
strong commitment and faithfulness
to relationships (family, friedship,
d. What challenges did Chunhyang dream, etc.).
encounter after his husband left? If
you were her, would you do the (Answers may vary)
same? What does this illustrate
regarding Koreans attitude when
facing problems? Is this kind of
attitude present among Filipinos?

e. Why is being faithful important?

Can you share an experience when
someone has been faithful or has
shown faithfulness to you? So what
makes it an essential element in
human
relationships
such
as
friendship and in the family? What
are its manifestations?

2. Reflection
Write a short pledge of faithfulness or
a promise to someone or something:
your family, friend, studies, God, or
even to your lifes dream and
ambition. Just choose one. Be truthful
and honest in what you will write. Do
this for 2 minutes. Afterwards, fold
your papers and put them inside this
bottle.

3. Writing Skill: Using Cohesive

Devices
Kindly read the two paragraphs on
the board.
Which one is better? How can you
say so? What are its differences?

That is right. So I think almost all

agree that Paragraph B is better. This
is because of these words that were
used to connect one idea to the next.
There is a clear flow of ideas. We call
these words that were used as
COHESIVE DEVICES.
So what are cohesive devices?
-They are like cues that help readers
progress from one idea to another;
-They show logical relationships
among parts of a piece of writing as
well as between sentences and
paragraphs;
-These include transition words and

Paragraph B sounds better and is

more understandable than Paragraph
A. This is because there are words
between sentences that make them
flow clearly from one idea to the
next.

paragraph hooks;
-They link sentences and paragraphs
together smoothly so that there are
no abrupt jumps or breaks between
ideas.
Because as we know there are many
types of cohesive devices, I want you
to identify under what type are the
transition words which I gave each of
you.
Types:
-Adding Information
and
also
moreover
furthermore
in addition
-Giving Examples
for example
for instance
specifically
in particular
-Showing a Contrast
but however
on the other hand
otherwise instead in contrast
- Showing a Similarity
likewise similarly in the same way
- Showing a Result
so as a result
therefore
thus
as a consequence
-Establishing
Time
Relation
or
Sequence
first
second
finally
in conclusion
in summary
meanwhile
Using Transition Words and Phrases:
-Put a comma after these if they are
at the beginning of a sentence.
example: I like to travel. Specifically,
I enjoy places with old cathedrals.
-Use a semicolon to connect the two
sentences.
example: I like to travel; specifically, I
enjoy places with old cathedrals.
-Use a comma before and after the
transitional
word/phrase
in
the
middle of a clause.
example: I like to travel, and,
specifically, I enjoy places with old
cathedrals.

What to Avoid in Using Cohesive

Devices
1. Dont use transition words at
the
end
of
a
sentence/paragraph.
2. Dont overuse transitions.
Guided Practice
A. Read each sentence below and
pick the correct transition word.
1._______ I met my former boyfriend, I
never really understood the meaning
of the word unreliable.
Where Before First of all
2. One reason people have dogs is for
companionship;
_______
is
for
protection.
Once frequently another
3. _________ Angry Birds is a new
game; it has quickly become very
popular.
Although When In the same way
4. Theres no room in your mouth for
your wisdom teeth, _____ they will
have to be removed.
for example so but
B. Answer the following questions
and underline the transition words
that helped you make your decision.
(2 points)
1. Vietnamese and American cultures
are sharply different. 2. In Vietnam,
two men or two women often show
affection in public, but open affection
between them is not considered
acceptable. 3. Also, Vietnamese are
often surprised by American family
relations. 4. Americans may live far
from their parents and grandparents.
5. Even if theyre in the same city,
they rarely live in the same house. 6.
However, three or four generations
generally live together in one
Vietnamese household, with elderly
people cared for by their children and
grandchildren.
1. The relationship between the two

parts of sentence 3 is one of

a. time. c. contrast.
b. addition d. cause and effect.
2. The relationship of sentence 6 to
sentence 5 is one of
a. contrast. c. cause and effect
b. addition d. comparison

IV. EVALUATION
Go back to the Tale of Chunhyang and list down 5-10 cohesive devices
used in the story. Also, be able to identify what type of transition words are
they. You can make a chart so that it will be easier for you. Choose 5 words
and use them appropriately in your own sentences. Do this in a 1/2 sheet of
paper for 10 minutes
V. ASSIGNMENT
Interview couples (or your parents) about their views on how
commitment and faithfulness help build a lasting relationship. Make sure that
these people have been together for quite a long time already (5 years
onwards). You can have your documentation of the interview such as
pictures, audio recordings or video. Write a short reflection in a short bond
paper about your interview experience and learning.
Prepared by:
KATRIN LUTAO
Practice Teacher