Semi Detailed lesson plan in ENGLISH: Clauses

1. Dr. Francisco L. Calingasan Memorial Colleges Foundation Inc.
Camp.Avejar, Nasugbu, Batangas
Lesson Plan in English
Using Clauses Appropriately - Grade 7
I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
1. Determine the two different types of clauses.
2. Construct the two different types of clauses.
3. Sustain interest in participating in group activity.
II. Subject Matter
Topic: Using Clauses Appropriately
References: K to 12 Essential English Worktext in Literature and Language by Carolina
T. Gonzales, Nelda R. Francisco and Pilar R. Yu, www.google.com and
www.youtube.com
Learning Outcome: Identify the different two different types of clauses.
Instructional Materials: video, music, Prezi presentation, laptop, speaker, cartolinas,
colored papers
Values: collaboration, competency and discipline
III. Procedures
A. Daily Routine
Prayer
Checking of Attendance
Energizer
Review
B. Learning Task
Motivation
It’s a Match!
The teacher will ask for ten students to volunteer. Each student will be given a
piece of paper with a part of a sentence. They will each find the other half of the
sentence to complete it.

2. C. Lesson Proper
a. Activity
The class will be divided into four (4) groups. Each group will present their activity.
Group 1: Underline the subordinate clause and write letter S above it. Discuss the two
types of clauses.
 Because he ran, he was able to catch the bus.
 As the lights dim, I will say goodbye.
Group 2: Underline the main clause and write letter M above it. Explain the two types
of clauses.
 Wherever he might go, I will follow him.
 If the dress is on sale, she will buy it.
Group 3: Underline the subordinate clause and write letter S above it. Discuss the two
types of clauses.
 Unless you have the right size, don’t try it on
 Whenever you come to visit, make sure to bring food.
Group 4: Underline the main clause and write letter M above it. Explain the two types
of clauses.
 Unless you have another idea, we will play Will’s game this
afternoon.
 While the family slept, the mouse ran through the kitchen and ate
the bread.
RUBRICS
CRITERIA 8 9 10 TOTAL
Delivery Students did
not discuss the
sentences
clearly and the
types of clauses
weren’t
explained well
Students
discussed the
sentences
clearly and
explained only
one type of
clause
Students
discussed the
sentences
clearly and the
two types of
clauses were
well-explained
Clarity and
Loudness
Students’ yell
cannot be heard
Students’ yell
can be partially
heard
Students’ yell
can be heard
clearly
Timeliness Students did
not finish the
task on time
Students
finished the
task just in time
Students
finished the
task before the
time limit
GroupDynamics Most group
members did
not participate
Only some of
the group
members
worked
together
All group
members
participated
worked well
together

3. b. Analysis
 What are the two different kinds of clauses?
 What examples can you give?
 Why do you think it’s important to know the two different types of
clauses?
c. Abstraction
 What is a main clause?
 What is a subordinate clause?
 Give examples of subordinate conjunctions.
d. Application
The teacher will call on some students to write main and subordinate
clauses on the board.
IV. Assessment
Directions: Underline the subordinate clause in each sentence below.
1. In Ancient Rome, people didn’t marry because they were in love.
2. Folks married in order that they could carry on the family bloodline and for economic
or political reasons.
3. Men generally waited until they were more established in life.
4. Although marriages of teenagers were quite common, other countries did not readily
accept the trend.
5. It was during the middle ages when the practice of teen marriages was very common.
V. Agreement
Research on how to write a precis.
Prepared by:
Ms. Ma. Patricia P. Dabu
Student Teacher
BSED III-TLE MAJOR