Grade 8 English Lesson Plan
Grade 8 English Lesson Plan
Grade 8 English Lesson Plan
I.OBJECTIVES:
At the end of 60-minute discussion, Grade 8 students should be able to do the following with at least 75-
80% proficiency level:
1. Share ideas and opinions using opinion-marking signals
2. Compose a persuasive opinion essay or speech
3. Deliver a persuasive speech using the correct stress, pitch, and juncture
4. Create an appropriate documentation of a persuasive speech
A. CONTENT STANDARD
The learner demonstrates understanding of: Southeast Asian literature as mirror to a shared heritage ;
coping strategies in processing textual information; strategies in examining features of a listening
and viewing material; structural analysis of words and propaganda techniques; and grammatical
signals for opinion- making, persuasion, and emphasis.
B. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The learner transfers learning by composing and delivering a persuasive speech based on an
informative essay featuring use of properly acknowledged information sources, grammatical signals
for opinion-making, persuasion, and emphasis, and appropriate prosodic features, stance, and
behavior.
C. LEARNING COMPETENCIES
Share ideas using opinion-marking signals (EN8RC-IIIa-10)
Observe the use of correct stress, pitch, and juncture when delivering a persuasive speech
(EN8OL-IIId-5)
Use appropriate documentations (EN8c-IIIc-11)
Compose an informative essay (EN8WC-IIId-2.2.16)
II. SUBJECT MATTER:
A.) Topic: Opinion-Marking Signals, Correct Sounds English/ Stress, Pitch & Juncture
B.) Materials: English in Perspective 8 worktext, Computer/Laptop, TV, PowerPoint
III. LEARNING RESOURCES:
A.) Reference/s:
English in Perspective 8 worktext, pg. 415-418, 447-448
Curriculum Guide
IV. PROCEDURES:
a. Greetings
Good morning Class! Good morning teacher Kimberly!
b. Prayer
Colin, please lead the prayer.
You may now take your seats Thank you ‘Cher!
1. Motivation
D. Discussion
Day 2.
In expressing your opinion you can also write an (Day 1)
opinion essay. In writing your persuasive essay, you 1. Possible Answers:
may use the following structure. I believe (that)
Paragraph 1- INTRODUCTION It is my belief that
-state your main idea or the point that you In my mind
are trying to prove and give two reasons for your I think that
taking this stand. 2. Possible Answers:
Paragraph 2 and 3- BODY In my opinion
-explain in detail the reasons you have I believe (that)
stated in your first paragraph. Develop a paragraph for It is my belief that
each reason you have cited. In my mind
Paragraph 4- CONCLUSION As far as I know
-Sum up your position by restating your As far as I am concerned
main idea and finishing with a “call of action.” 3. Possible Answers:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From my point of view
~ In my mind
In delivering your speech, it is also important for you In my opinion
to learn the Correct Sounds Of English. As far as I am concerned
The English Language possesses a measured flow 4. Possible Answers:
that creates a harmonious pattern of sounds and rhythm I believe (that)
of the English Language. In my mind
Furthermore, there are certain speech features that I think that
can greatly help learners and speakers of English to From my point of view
produce utterances that flow steadily, spontaneously, In my opinion
and coherently. These features are: As far as I am concerned
1. Stress- it is the emphasis given to a certain syllable 5. Possible Answers:
of a word, a phrase, or a sentence. A change in stress In my opinion
affects its meaning. In my mind
Examples: As far as I am concerned
EXport (n) exPORT (v)
OBject (n) obJECT (v)
PREsent (n) preSENT (v)
PROject (n) proJECT (v)
Record (n) reCORD (v)
2. Pitch- relative highness or lowness of a tone or
voice.
3. Juncture- it is a transition or a period of change
between successive speech sounds or between a speech
sound an silence. In pronouncing the twin words with
identical sounds, you observe a juncture or a pause or a
silence between the words to make them clear.
Examples:
Night rate Nitrate
Ice cream I scream
Heal eyes he lies
Keep sticking keeps ticking
We’ll own we loan
E. Application
Day 1. Grammar Practice:
In my opinion From my point of view
I believe (that) It is my belief that
In my mind I think that
As far as I know As far as I am concerned
Directions: Choose an appropriate signal or expression
from the list above to introduce each of the following
opinions. Rewrite the sentence and include the
expression you have selected.
1. To gain peace, humankind must accept the pain that
war brings.
__________________________________________
2. War is unnecessary. Peace and goodwill are what
the world needs.
__________________________________________
3. It is improper to call our soldiers “troops.” Troops
are an abstraction. Soldiers are human beings who
bleed and die when they are wounded.
__________________________________________
4. Wars are generated by the whole culture. Our task is
to change a whole culture. We must change the
ideational aspect of the war culture, its beliefs and
values, and its institutional structures.
__________________________________________
5. Violence is needed to bring peace.
__________________________________________
Day 2.
(for 15-20 minutes.)
Write an opinion essay on the topic “The Great
Impact of Wars on People.”
Criteria:
Content_________40%
Organization_____30%
Cohesiveness____ 30%
100%
F. Generalization
Do you have any questions/clarifications?
V. Evaluation:
Day 1. (Day 1)
Quiz
Directions: Express your own beliefs or opinions on Answers:
the following and conclude them using any of these 1. As you can see
expressions. 2. As I have noted
3. For the reasons above
For the reasons above As I have noted 4. On the whole
As you can see In other words 5. In other words
On the whole
Directions: Use your written persuasive opinion essay in delivering a speech. Take note of the use of
stress, pitch and juncture in your delivery. Submit a video of your speech.
Criteria:
Content_________30%
Delivery________ 35%
Organization_____20%
Cohesiveness____ 15%
100%