English 8: Week 7

English 8
Week 7
Ms. Annie Lou T. Aleman

Monthly Theme: Freedom and Responsibility
What are the different kind of issues ?
Why is it important to be aware of the different

social, moral and economic issues in one’s society?
Rewrite the following passages by filling the blank spaces with suitable
linking words from the list given at the end of each passage.
1. My friend is a singer. He is intelligent –––––––– hardworking. ––––––––

he is creative. ––––––––– he has never received any award in Bislig City,–
––––––– he won a prize in a competition in Tandag City last year.–––––––
– he has decided to leave Bislig and settle down in Tandag.(although,
therefore, moreover, but, and)
2. One of the most wonderful inventions of modern times is television. Itis

now possible to sit in the comfort of one’s home –––––– watch on a screen
events –––––––– are happening hundreds of miles away. We can––––––
get entertainment from films, dances, plays and sports –––––– are shown
on the screen. It is difficult to imagine ––––– life would be like without
television.[what, and, also, that, which]
Cohesive
Devices
Learning Objectives:
A. classify the different types of cohesive
devices;
B. use appropriate cohesive devices in a
paragraph; and
C. realize the importance of using cohesive
devices in a speech
Coherence is a state or situation in which all the parts or ideas fit together
well so that they form a united whole.
Coherence in a piece of writing means that the reader can easily

understand it. Coherence is about making everything flow smoothly. The
reader can see that everything is logically arranged and connected, and
relevance to the central focus of the essay is maintained throughout
Cohesion in writing may be achieved through the following means:
1. Repetition of words or ideas. This helps to focus your ideas and to
keep your reader on track.
2. Use of synonyms for key words and phrases. Synonyms are words
that have essentially the same meaning, and they provide some variety
of word choices, helping the reader to stay focused on the idea being
discussed.
3. Pronouns / Determiners. This, that, these, those, he, she, it, they, and
we are useful pronouns for referring to something previously
mentioned. Be sure, however, that what you are referring to is clear.
4. Use transitional devices (linkers, conjunctions or connectors). These
are words which give cues to the readers on the relationships between
sentences, joining sentences together.
• What are the different categories of cohesive
devices?
• What is the purpose of the different cohesive
devices?
• What do you think will happen if there are no
cohesive devices in speeches?
Read the excerpt of a Farewell Speech and fill in the blanks with appropriate
cohesive devices from the list given below to keep the smooth flow of ideas in
sentences.
as nor although so yet and that
Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, I remember thinking _______ it would be hard
to say goodbye ... _______ I was right - it is hard. ______ I consider myself fortunate
to have met such a special person ... a person that we care so much about ... that
it makes saying goodbye to him / her hard! _____ we say goodbye, we remind
ourselves that farewells are not forever, _____ are they the end. They are simply
words to say that we will miss you dearly and that we will remember you fondly.
__________ we may be separated by time and distance in the interim, nothing will
diminish the important role that you have and always will play in our lives. And
______, it is ... and always will be with you as we carry you always close to our
hearts. May the road rise up to meet you; may the wind be ever at your back. And
until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of his hand.
Write a 1 paragraph speech using 5 cohesive devices. The
speech should be about the “How to become the best version of
yourself”. ½ crosswise
Content – 10 pts
Use of cohesive devices – 5 pts
Conventions – 5 pts
Total 20pts
English 8
Week 7

Classify the cohesive devices based on
purpose.
Unless yet if although

as soon as before after because
so that until firstly
Text Types
A. identify the different types of texts and

B. use cohesive devices in the different
types of texts.
1. Informative Text – This text serves
to provide interesting and useful
information to your audience.
Posting of health protocols is a must. It directs the people on how to follow
physical distancing in the workplace namely, maintaining distance between
employees and avoiding mass gatherings. Moreover, posting it at the entrance
of every establishment is also advised. Furthermore, establishing daily
disinfection procedures like, placing hand washing stations and checking of body
temperature are strictly practiced. These are simple precautionary measures for
the prevention of virus transmission.
2. Demonstrative Text –This type of text
teaches you something. They differ from
other types mostly because the writer
shows its readers how to do things.
3. Persuasive – this text is used to
convince the readers or listeners to
change the way they think, do, so they
begin doing something new.
4. Narrative — A narrative text is used
to tell a story, often one that is based
on personal experience.
On Saving
As a young teen, Camella does not enjoy much of her teenage life unlike the
other teenagers do. Her weekends are spent on looking for work so, she can earn
her allowance. She spends two hundred pesos a week. One hundred pesos for
her lunch, eighty pesos for her fare and twenty pesos for classroom dues. She
earns more than what she needs for the week. Moreover, on Saturdays, her
routine would be to go to a distant relative and wash clothes to earn one
hundred pesos. In the afternoon, she volunteers weeding at her neighbor’s
garden for a small fee. Furthermore, on Sundays after church services, she would
iron out her teacher’s uniform for one hundred pesos. Despite her weekend
routine, she remains to be one of the smartest in class.
How is an informative text different from demonstrative
text?
How is a persuasive text different from a narrative

text?
Why is it necessary to use the different cohesive

devices in various types of text?
Write a narrative text about your experience during the
intramurals. Make use of the appropriate cohesive devices.
Content – 10 pts
Use of cohesive devices – 5 pts
Conventions – 5 pts
Total 20 pts
English 8
Week 8

Analyze the following sentences and revise them to make the
sentences sound/correct.
1. The regimen not only helped me sleep better but also it
makes me grow taller.
2. It’s either work today or you will work next weekend.
3.A good student must have excellence, discipline, and
should be diligent.
4. Their ideas are sound and of importance.
5. The courses offered give students ample opportunities and
a variety of choices.
Identify the errors in the given sentences. Write NE if
there is No Error.
1. The house is not only warm but also cozy. ____

2. She met with her friends and talked to them. ____
3. Her mother noticed not only her lack of enthusiasm but
also her lack of self confidence. ____
4. Do you like milk, tea, or coffee? ____
5. A lot for students have raised their questions and a lot
of concerns. ____
Parallelism
A. define parallel structures;

B. explain the rules on parallel structures;
C. express appreciation on the rules of
parallel structures;
A parallel structure means that certain
parts of a sentence have the same form
and function. It allows the writer a smooth
and effective flow of thoughts, making the
sentences grammatically correct.
Parallel Structure Guidelines
1. Words or phrases joined by coordinating

conjunctions should have the same
structure.
Faulty parallel structure:
The homeless dog is lonely, skinny, and doesn’t smell very
good.
Parallel structure:
The homeless dog is lonely, skinny, and smelly.
Faulty parallel structure: We enjoy writing, biking, and to
cook.
Parallel structure:
We enjoy writing, biking, and cooking.
Faulty parallel structure: We like to write, to swim, and doing

the dishes.
Parallel structure:
We like to write, to swim, and to do the dishes.
We like to write, swim, and do the dishes.
2. Use parallel structures with phrases

joined by linking verbs or be verbs.
Faulty parallel structure: To see is believing.
Parallel structure:
To see is to believe.
Seeing is believing.
Faulty parallel structure: To succeed is making the most out
of every opportunity
Parallel structure:
To succeed is to make the most out of every opportunity.
Succeeding is making the most out of every opportunity.
Faulty parallel structure: Being wealthy is not the same thing

as to be happy.
Parallel structure:
Being wealthy is not the same thing as being happy.
To be wealthy is not the same thing as to be happy.
3. Elements joined by correlative conjunctions should
also follow a similar structure. Whatever the structure of
the first element should also be the structure of the
element that follows it.
Faulty parallel structure: Axel was neither attending band

practice nor go to church.
Parallel structure:
Axel was neither attending band practice nor going to
church.
Faulty parallel structure: The toy I bought is both enjoyable
and it is educational.
Parallel structure:
The toy I bought is both enjoyable and educational.
Faulty parallel structure: Roxanne is either an officer or is

she a member.
Parallel structure: Roxanne is either an officer or a member.

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English 8

Ms. Annie Lou T. Aleman

Why is it important to be aware of the different

1. My friend is a singer. He is intelligent –––––––– hardworking. ––––––––

2. One of the most wonderful inventions of modern times is television. Itis

Coherence in a piece of writing means that the reader can easily

Ms. Annie Lou T. Aleman

Unless yet if although

A. identify the different types of texts and

How is a persuasive text different from a narrative

Why is it necessary to use the different cohesive

Ms. Annie Lou T. Aleman

1. The house is not only warm but also cozy. ____

A. define parallel structures;

1. Words or phrases joined by coordinating

Faulty parallel structure: We like to write, to swim, and doing

2. Use parallel structures with phrases

Faulty parallel structure: To see is believing.

Faulty parallel structure: Being wealthy is not the same thing

Faulty parallel structure: Axel was neither attending band

Faulty parallel structure: Roxanne is either an officer or is

Parallel structure: Roxanne is either an officer or a member.

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