Lesson Plan in English 6

I. Objectives
Use various types and kinds of sentences for effective communication of
information/ideas (compound, complex sentences)
II. Subject Matter

A. Topic: Using various types and kinds of sentences for effective

communication of information/ideas
B. References: Essentials English 6 pp.378-379
C. Materials: colored cartolina, powerpoint presentation, GIFs, and visual aids,
handouts, word window, flaglets and a handkerchief
D. Value Concept: Effective communication, trust and teamwork, caring for the
environment

III. Learning Experiences

A. Preliminary Activities
1. Prayer
2. Greetings
3. Checking of Attendance
4. Reminders and Setting of Rules
5. Review of previous lesson
Recall the difference between compound sentence and complex
sentence
6. Unlocking of Difficulties
Key Word Meaning Picture Sentence
To cry noisily while
sobbing taking in short, The girl is sobbing
sudden breaths because she heard
a very sad story.

To get the attention

amused of (someone) in a The judge is
pleasant way amused by the
performance.

A religious song, a
hymn song that praises The choir is singing
God religious hymns.

7. Motivation
“The Bird Box Game”

a) The class will be divided into three (3) groups.

 b) One member is blindfolded and navigates an obstacle course relying
on the shouted directions of the other members.
c) The sighted members of the team must make the sound signals of a
dog (going forward), cat (going backward), goat (going to the left
side), and frog (going to the right side) to guide the blindfolded
member to the right directions.
d) The blindfolded member who finds and raises the flag with the
shortest time will be declared winner.

8. Motive Questions

a) To the sighted members, what strategy did you use to win the game?
b) To the blindfolded member, how did you reach the end point and find
the flag?
c) What is the major key to successful teamwork?

9. Reading of Objectives

B. Developmental Activities

Motive Questions:
“What do you think is the cause of real happiness?”

1. Presentation of the Story

The teacher will present a story entitled “The Gray Fountain”

The Gray Fountain

Once upon a time, a boy was walking through a wood. He thought he could hear
a sad cry, as though someone was crying while singing. Following the sound, he came
to a big, round, mysterious, gray fountain. The sad sobbing seemed to be coming from
the fountain pool. The boy swept aside the pool’s dirty surface water. He saw a group
of gray fish swimming in a slow circle through the pond. With each lap they made, their
little voices opened and out came the sobbing sound.
Amused by this, the boy tried to catch one of these incredible talking fish. But
when he stuck his arm into the water, it turned gray right up to the elbow. As this
happened, a huge sadness entered into him. He suddenly understood how sorrowful
the fish was feeling. He felt just like the Earth on his arm; dirty and contaminated.
He quickly pulled his arm and ran from that place. But the arm stayed gray, and
the boy continued feeling sad. He tried so many times to cheer himself up, but nothing
worked. That was, until he realized that if he wanted to make the Earth happy then that
happiness would be, in turn, transmitted back to him, through the Earth on his arm.
From then on, he set about looking after the countryside. He cared for the plants,
he did what he could do to keep the water from being polluted. He also encouraged
others to do the same. He was so successful that his hand started to recover its normal
color. When the gray had disappeared, he started feeling happy again. He decided to
go and visit the fountain. When he was still some way from the fountain, he could hear
the fish singing happy hymns. He heard them joyfully splashing in the crystal clear
waters of that magic fountain.
It was plain to see that the Earth had returned to its original happiness and the
boy felt even happier at the sight.
 2. Engagement Activity

A. Comprehension Check-up (Critical Thinking Questions)

1) What was the story all about?

2) Why did the fish cry?
3) What happened to his arm when he put his arm in the fountain?
4) What did he realize? What did he do?
5) What did he feel when the gray disappeared? How about the fish?
6) What do you think is the morale of the story?

3. Presentation/Discussion (graphic organizer)

Study the following sentences carefully.
1. The arm stayed gray, and the boy continued feeling sad.
2. He tried so many times to cheer himself up, but nothing worked.
3. When the gray had disappeared, he started feeling happy again.
4. When he was still some way from the fountain, he could hear the fish
singing happy hymns.
Thought Questions:
a) What kinds of sentences are being presented?
b) What is the main difference between a compound and a complex
sentence?
c) In your own words, why is it important to know the kinds of
sentence?

 Two Example:
independent
 The arm
Compound clauses
stayed gray
Sentence  Presence of a
and the boy
coordinating
continued
conjunction
feeling sad.

 Independent
Example:
clause
 One  He started
Complex dependent feeling happy
Sentence clause again when the
 Presence of a gray had
subordinating disappeared.
conjunction

Use a coordinating conjunction to join each pair of the independent clause into a
compound sentence. (F A N B O Y S)
1. Mathematics seems hard for many pupils. There are techniques for improving
one’s mathematical skills.
2. Zachary is an excellent student. He received a medal.
3. The library is quiet place to study. We prefer to study at home.
4. Some animals are endangered. Many people are working to protect them.
 5. Fasten your seatbelt. You might be injured.
Use subordinating (when, as, until, since, etc.) to connect the sentences into one complex
sentence.
1. They will not pass the exam. They work harder.
2. He will lose his job. He doesn’t change his attitude.
3. The farmers are working in the field. It is raining.
4. Keith is playing football. He was 3 years old.
5. She was sitting right there. We left.

We can use compound and complex sentences to effectively communicate our

inner thoughts and ideas, and share our opinions about the issues in our community,
and offer solutions to these problems.

4. Practice/Exercise
Supply the correct conjunction to effectively express two ideas.
1. A farmer was weeping _____ the crop was lost.
2. He studied very hard ______ he failed many times.
3. She used the cup _______ she kept it on the shelf.
4. Mother and father were eating _______ I arrived at home.
5. She cannot attend the party ______ her father accompanies her.

5. Generalization
How can we effectively communicate information and ideas to
others?
(Through the use of various types and kinds of sentences, we can
effectively communicate our ideas)
Solicit ideas by asking the following questions:
 What have you learned today?
 How do various types of sentences help you in effectively
communicating your ideas?

6. Application (Differentiated Activities)

The class will be divided into four (4) groups. Each team will be given an envelope
with problems that are existing in General Santos City. The group will discuss
practical/possible solutions through different activities.
Group 1- Slogan Making
Group 2- Yell (1 stanza, 4 lines)
Group 3- Block Cycle Map
Group 4- Dramatic Reading (Paragraph)
IV. Evaluation
Based on the given picture, make a list of information which you can send to the
“Tapatan sa Halalan” Presidential Debate so that running politicians can discuss
solutions to the problems in our community. Use different types of sentences to convey
your information. (5 points)
 1. ___________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________

V. Assignment
Write a Letter of Gratitude to your parents this Moving Up Ceremony. Use
different kinds and types of sentences to express how they supported you in all
aspects.

Prepared by:

Erwin E. Rotas
Teacher 1- Applicant