Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Bayambang National High School
Bayambang, Pangasinan

A DETAILED LESSON PLAN

IN
ENGLISH 8
Using Appropriate Transitions and Signals in Various
Patterns of Idea Development
(CLAIM AND COUNTERCLAIM)

Prepared by:
John Lexter G. Gloria
(Teacher Intern)

Prepared for:
Mrs. Graciola T. Roxas
(Cooperating Teacher)

Date Submitted: May 09, 2023

Date of Teaching: May 2023
I. Objectives
At the end of a 60-minute lesson, at least 75% of the students should be
able to accomplish the following with at least 75% of proficiency:
A. define claim and counterclaim pattern of idea development; and
B. identify the transition signals used in a claim and counterclaim paragraph.
II. Subject Matter
A. Topic: Using Appropriate Transitions and Signals in Various Patterns
of Idea Development
B. Reference:
a. E8 – Q4 – M1 – Using Appropriate Transitions and Signals in
Various Patterns of Idea Development
C. Materials:
a. PowerPoint Presentation
b. Laptop
c. Smart TV
d. Chalk
III. Procedure
Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity
A. Presentation of the Lesson
1. Preliminary Activities

“Let us all stand and pray.”

“May I ask ______ to lead our
“Let us bow our heads."
prayer?”
(Student’s prayer)

“Thank you, ______.”

“Good morning, sir!”
“Good morning class!”
(Students arrange their seats
“Before you take your seats, arrange
properly)
your chairs properly.”

2. Checking of Attendance
“Class secretary, who is not around “Sir, everybody is
today?” present.”
3. Checking of Assignment
“Did you have the advance reading “Yes Sir!”
of the topic I assigned you to read?”

4. Reviewing of the Past Lesson

“What did we discuss last
“We discussed the
meeting? Who can tell something
general to particular pattern
about it?”
of idea development which
is also called deductive
reasoning. It starts with the
general idea. Then, it is
elaborated and explained
through specific details and
examples.”

5. Stating of Objectives
“For todays lesson we are going
to”:
A. define claim and counterclaim
pattern of idea development;
and
B. identify the transition signals
used in a claim and
counterclaim pattern of idea
development.

6. Motivation
Activity: Complete the Paragraph
Directions:
(Students perform the activity)
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate
transition signals. Choose your answers
from the choices provided.

People believe that rock music can

make teenagers rebellious because of its
 lyrics (1) ____, I don’t think it is enough
to make them go against society. They say
rock music concentrates mostly on
antisocial subjects which influence Answers:
teenagers’ view 1. but
toward society. (2) ____, a study shows 2. however
that an average teenager would not take 3. for
the music seriously, (3) ____ he or she 4. even though
concentrates more on the musical value of
the song rather than the inner meaning of
the lyrics. (4) ____ the lyrics in rock
music show social rebellion, it does not
make teenagers rebel against society.
even though however
for but

B. Development of the Lesson

1. Reading of Sentences
People believe that rock music can (Students read the sentences)
make teenagers rebellious because of its
lyrics but, I don’t think it is enough to
make them go against society. “The word but.”
2. Discussion
“What words connect the two
sentences?” “The first sentence is an assertion.”

“Which sentences shows an assertion?

“Yes, and this refers to claim.” “It contradicts

“What does the second sentence do

with the first?
 “Since it contradicts we call this the
counterclaim.”
“The pattern of idea development here
is the claim and counterclaim.”

Claim - is a statement or declaration of

belief, stance, or opinion.
Counterclaim - is the opposite of a claim.
It is an idea that opposes or is against a
claim.
(Students read the given example.)
Example:
We all love watching fireworks. But
let’s stop and think about the price we pay
for just a few minutes of excitement. First,
the amount of money we spend on
fireworks is absurd. The excitement is
gone, literally, in a flash. Let’s face it
what we really are doing is burning
money. Second, there is the matter of
pollution. Fireworks contain chemicals
that are harmful to people and animals.
Over the years, these chemicals will
poison the air we breathe and the water
we drink. Third, let’s consider the trash
left behind after a firework’s display.
What a mess! One would expect that those
who set off the fireworks would have the
decency to pick up the trash afterwards.
But they don’t. Fourth, fireworks are
dangerous. Some fireworks can damage
your hearing, especially the fireworks
used in public displays that give you off a
big BANG. Losing your hearing is too
high a price to pay.
“The paragraph above uses a claim and
counterclaim pattern of idea development.
The first statement is a claim because it
states a declaration or belief. And the
following sentences are the counterclaim
because it opposes the claim and provides
reason to disprove or contradict the
claim.”
3. Enrichment Activity
The class will be divided into 5 groups (Students read the instruction)
to perform an activity. (Students performed the activity)
Directions:
Identify the transition signals used in
the paragraph below. Answers:
Other people say that the tobacco 1. however
industry helps our economy; however, 2. first
cigarettes still bring a lot of problems. 3. second
First, the smoke from cigarettes is harmful 4. despite
to the health of both smokers and non- 5. I strongly believe
smokers. It is known to be the leading
cause of lung cancer which may result to
death. Second, it contributes to air
pollution. Despite it boosting our
economy, I strongly believe that the
mentioned negative effects are more valid “It is a claim and
for people to stop consuming cigarettes. counterclaim pattern of
4. Generalization idea development when the
“What is claim and counterclaim first sentence is an
pattern of idea development?” assertion and followed by a
sentence or idea that
contradicts the assertion.”
 “That’s right! In addition to that, claim
and counterclaim pattern of idea (Students read the directions)
development also refers to the structure of
presenting a side of an issue in an (Students do their quiz)
argumentative manner. A claim is the
writer’s stand on a topic. Then, the writer
presents the counterclaim or the opposite
stand of an issue to disprove it through
evidences and logical reasoning.”
IV. Evaluation
True or False
Directions: Answers:
Write T if the statement is true and 1. F
write F if the statement is false. 2. T
1. Counterclaim is a statement or 3. F
declaration of belief, stance, or 4. F
opinion. 5. T
2. Claim and counterclaim is a
pattern of idea development that
starts with a claim, assertion, or
beliefs and the following statement
contradicts the first sentence.
3. “We all love watching
fireworks.” This sentence is an
example of claim and
counterclaim pattern of idea
development.
4. Counterclaim supports the claim
and provides reason to prove the
claim.
5. Claim and counterclaim also
refers to the structure of presenting
a side of an issue in an
 argumentative manner.
V. Assignment
Do an advance reading about the cause
and effect, comparison and contrast, and
question-answer patterns of idea
development.