A Detailed Lesson Plan for Grade 10

ESL Readings and Special Topics

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

a. Identify the use of gerund and gerund phrase accordingly

b. Construct sentences using gerunds
c. Appreciate how gerund being used

II. Subject Matter

Topic: Gerunds and its uses
References: https://www.ef.com/wwen/english-resources/english-grammar/gerund/
Materials: Cartolina, White board marker, and Teacher-made worksheet

III. Procedure

Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity

A. Preliminary Activities
"Let us first ask for the blessing and guidance of the (A student will lead the prayer.)
Lord."
"Good morning, class!" “Good morning, Sir!"

“Before you take your seats kindly pick up the pieces (Students will follow)
of paper under your chairs and arrange your chairs
properly”

“Yes Sir”
“Done?”

“You may now take your seats”

"Ms. Secretary do we have any absent in the class?” (Ms. Secretary will report the attendance)

B. Review
“What a wonderful day, isn’t it?"

"What did we lesson yesterday?" “The love story of Pygmalion and Galatea”

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 "What is it all about?" “A story of a man named Pygmalion, who hates
women but has fallen in love with a statue, Sir!”

"Very good!”

“And who is this statue again?” “Galatea, Sir”

“Very well!”

C. Motivation
"Now, I need 4 students and come in front.”

“You have to pick a number one at a time and pretend

that you are Pygmalion. Each number has Kissing
corresponding words. These words should be acted  Sculpting
like Pygmalion then the rest of the class will guest  Praying
what action is being made. Right after you get the  Talking
right guess, paste it on the board”

“Alright very good! Now what have you noticed in “They are action words sir.”
these words? These words are what we call?”

“Very well!”

“What part of speech are these words?” “Verb, Sir!”

“So, what is a Verb”

“Verb is a word that shows an action, Sir!”

“What have you notice in their endings”

“Those words ends with –ing”

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E. Presentation of the Lesson
“So, these words have something to do with our topic
for today It’s all about Gerund.”

(Post Visual Aids)

Gerunds are one of the classifications under verbal.
These are verb forms that function as a noun.

In forming the gerund, you should always remember

the formula:
Main verb + -ing
Example:
1. Singing is fun.

“Can you give me another example?” “Eating is what I always do.”

“Very Good!”

Like an ordinary single-word noun, a gerund may be

used as a:
 Subject
 Direct Object
 Subjective compliment
 Object of preposition
 Appositive

(Shows some examples)

F. Generalization
“Okay class, did you understand our topic for today?” “Yes, Sir!”

“Alright what is gerund again?” “A Gerund is a verb form ending in –ing and used as a
noun”
“Very well!”

“Like an ordinary single-word noun gerunds can be “Subject, Direct object, Subjective compliment, Object
used as a what?” of preposition and appositive.”

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G. Application
Directions: Locate the gerund (gerund phrase) in each
sentence. Then identify the gerunds function in the
sentence as subject, direct object, subjective
complement, object of preposition, or appositive.
Note: If the gerund is part of a gerund phrase, include
the whole phrase in your answer.
1. The maintenance workers continued cleaning
up the debris from the storm.
Gerund phrase = cleaning up the debris from
the storm.
function = direct objects
2. A problem that continually plagues me is
remembering people’s names.
3. Clarence has a real talent for putting people at
ease.
4. Keeping the crowds orderly during the
celebration will be a difficult task
5. The woman insisted on paying for her own
meal.
6. His hobby, collecting stamps, keeps him busy.
7. Planning can make the difference between a
good and a bad trip
8. The decorator suggested papering the wall
with a floral design.
9. By cooperating, you will encourage a friendly
atmosphere at the office.
10. One attraction of this lake is fishing for large
trout.

IV. Evaluation
Directions: Complete each sentence with a gerund formed from the word before the sentence.
(teach) 1) It is often said that ________ is the noblest profession.
(dive) 2) Leo loves ________ into deep pools.
(drink) 3) ________ eight to ten glasses of water is a healthy habit.
(smoke) 4) Most men’s hobby is ________.
(attend) 5) ________ flag ceremony every day shows love for one’s country.

Directions: Underline the gerund in the following sentences and give its use as a noun.
_____________ 6. Crying is a kind of therapy.
_______________ 7. He needs little exercising.
_______________ 8. Her plan is going abroad someday.
_______________ 9. Vegetable raising is profitable.
________________ 10. Washing our clothes is my problem.

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V. Assignment
Change these words into gerunds then use them in meaningful sentences.

1. Invest
2. Cook
3. Collect
4. Sleep
5. Seek
6. Break
7. Smoke
8. Buy
9. Study
10. Learn

Prepared by:

Galrich Cid D. Condesa

BSE-English IV

Submitted to:

Mrs. Girlie Mendoza

ESL Readings and Special Topics Professor