LAS in 1ST Quarter - ENGLISH - 5TH Week

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WEEKLY LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

ENGLISH 8, First Quarter, Week 5
Competency: Identify and use signals that indicate coherence
Objectives: At the end of the week, you shall have

1. Identify transition signals used in sentences and paragraphs;
2. Classify the types of transition signals used in sentences and
paragraphs;
3. Construct sentences using transition signals; and
4. Write a paragraph using transition signals to achieve
coherence.
KEY CONCEPT
Did you experience feeling lonely and restless?

If you did, how did you deal with these feelings?
The poem entitled ‘Sunshine’ will inspire you to look at the brighter side
during difficult times.
Activity: Signals to Connect
Read the lines in the poem below and answer the questions that follow.
Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
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To help you better understand the concept on transition signals, you
need to deepen your knowledge and understanding by discovering what the
topic is all about.
Study the given sentences below.
1. Threats and trials were rough.
2. Life is full of challenges but meant to be well.
In sentence number one, the transition signal ‘and’ is used to connect
two incidents equally.
While in sentence number two, the transition signal ‘but’ introduces
the opposite ideas.
Take note that simple conjunctions serve different purposes.
Conjunctions that join words, phrases, or clauses together are the most
basic transition signals.
The words ‘and’ and ‘but’ are examples of transition signals.
Transition signals are words and phrases that connect ideas of

sentences and paragraphs for coherence. They also indicate building
up new idea or thought or compare ideas or draw conclusions.
Transition signals are of different types and each type helps to make
certain connections.
Common Types and Functions of Transition Words:
1. Comparison/Contrast points out alternatives or differences:
Example:
My mom loves pasta, but she dislikes spaghetti. Similarly, she did
not like lasagna. On the contrary, she loves macaroni. Likewise, she loves
pancit guisado, pancit bihon, sotanghon, and palabok.
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2. Chronology helps define time:
Example:
Before you go to the stadium to watch your favorite basketball game,
make sure that you have your snacks and video camera that you will use
during the game. Later, you will find it enjoyable when you can
simultaneously eat while videotaping.
3. Cause/Effect - shows the consequences of an action:
Example:
Since you have been a consistent honor student and a skillful one,
therefore, there would be a possibility that you would graduate cum laude
or be cited with technical skills award in college. As a result, you would
have a better chance to find a job or be an entrepreneur, because some
companies would prefer those applicants with impressive school records or
those with technical skills.
4. Illustration/Example add emphasis or introduce evidence:
Example:
Mateo loves vegetables. Truly, he is happy to eat those every day
- specifically, ‘pinakbet’, ‘chopsuey’, and vegetable salads. To
demonstrate his love for vegetables, Mateo is planning a vegetable socials
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for all his friends.
5. Addition adds information or reinforces ideas:
Example:
Gabriel loves, respects, and obeys his parents. Moreover, he helps in
the household chores if he is not studying. Furthermore, he is grateful that
his parents are very supportive in every task he does.
6. Clarification shows support:
Example:
I love going to school; that is, I like it very much. In other words, I
want to learn more. To put it another way, a school is one of the best
places I need to go for me to learn better.
7. Qualification presents conditions or intentions:
Example:
With what was possibly the greatest fight of all times, the Filipino in
the front lines faced the pandemic with bravery. They almost gave up but
recovered. With this in mind, Filipinos have proven time and again to be
resilient
: : 8. Summary/Conclusion restates ideas:
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Example:
All the documents have been presented and, as can be seen, the
facts are clear. Given this point, it's time to correct the practices that do not
conform to the policies. In the long run, the nation and its people will
benefit from this change.
Transition signals can be used within a single sentence, between

two different sentences, paragraphs, or even between paragraphs to
achieve coherence or unity of ideas.
Activity 1: Pick Me Out!

From the brick wall, pick out the transition words. Write your answers
on separate sheet of paper.
Assessment 1: Point Me Out!

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate transition signals. Choose your
answers from the transition signals in Activity 1 Pick Me Out! Write your
answers on a separate sheet of paper.
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1. Bel loves to sing in video karaoke. _____, her family does it too.
2. We did not expect a heavy traffic on our way to the airport. _____, we
missed our flight.
3. It was raining very hard. _____, we need to finish cleaning the yard.
4. The courageous frontliners showed overwhelming dedication in
performing their jobs. _____, they were commended for their services.
5. All borders were closed. _____, all means of transportation were not
allowed to operate.
6. Classes will formally open. _____, it will not be the traditional face-to-
face.
7. Gabriel was not given permission to go out _____ bad weather.
8. All establishments are not allowed to operate. _____, only the
skeleton force of the offices is authorized to work.
9. _____ Paolo was quarantined, he didn’t feel isolated.
10. Driving requires concentration. _____, biking needs full attention.
Activity 2: Cloze to You!

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate transition signals to complete the
idea of the paragraph. Choose from the given pool of words below. Write
your answers on a separate sheet.
It was 1. _____ a surprise, 2. _____ _____ the way I live changes. 3.

_____, I had difficulty coping up. 4. _____, there were times that I felt low,
being alone. 5._____ as time flies, I realized that this feeling was a state of
my mind, 6. _____, I allowed myself to be controlled by it without noticing
that my family is with me 7. _____ I was too busy thinking of my social life.8.
_____, it is not too late.9. _____, my perspective in life began to change.10.
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_____, I know that it is always up to me how to see things that will make me
happy and contented. 11. _____, one must have to look in all directions
to accept positively what is happening around 12._____ to find beauty in life
amidst the pandemic.
Activity 3: Fill Me In!

Fill in the blanks with the correct transition signals that will complete
the ideas of the given sentences. Choose from the given choices. Write your
answers on a separate sheet of paper.
1. __________ the invention of gaming gadgets, children and teenagers

usually spent more of their leisure time playing outdoor games.
A. Because B. Before C. Even though D. For instance
2. If you will have a powerpoint presentation in class, you need to prepare in
advance. __________, setting up the computer or laptop, including the LCD,
the projector, and checking its connectivity to avoid technical problems.
A. Before B. Even though C. For instance D. Nevertheless
3. __________ I am allergic to sunlight, my friends and I still went to the
beach for sunbath.
4. She lost her balance in doing her routine at the competition. _________,
she stood up and finished the dance gracefully.
5. I did not hear the phone ringing __________ the sound of the television
was in full blast.
A. because B. before C. even though D. nevertheless
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To test how far you’ve learned in this lesson, do the given activity
below. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate transition signals in each of the
sentences below. Choose the letter of your choice. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. _____ most people are primarily concerned about COVID-19, they hope
for a vaccine.
A. Because B. Still C. As a result D. Even though
2. _____ the home quarantine period, military and police forces are visible
to monitor strict compliance of the policies.
A. Because B. During C. Consequently D. As a result
3. There are many things one can do at home to be productive. _____, one
can listen to music while doing household chores, do gardening, read books,
watch TV shows, and the like.
A. Because B. In fact C. In addition D. For example
4. Grocery stores and wet markets require a quarantine pass to control the
number of shoppers. _____, wearing of face mask is enforced.
A. Because B. In fact C. In addition D. For example
5. The Department of Education came up with a plan on how to continue the
education of the learners _____ from the different modalities proposed for
this school year.
A. at this point B. in this regard
C. as can be seen D. as a matter of fact
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ANSWER KEYS
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WEEKLY LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

Competency: Identify and use signals that indicate coherence

Objectives: At the end of the week, you shall have

Did you experience feeling lonely and restless?

Transition signals are words and phrases that connect ideas of

4. Illustration/Example add emphasis or introduce evidence:

: : 8. Summary/Conclusion restates ideas:

Transition signals can be used within a single sentence, between

Activity 1: Pick Me Out!

Assessment 1: Point Me Out!

Activity 2: Cloze to You!

It was 1. ___ a surprise, 2. _ ___ the way I live changes. 3.

Activity 3: Fill Me In!

1. __________ the invention of gaming gadgets, children and teenagers

C. as can be seen D. as a matter of fact

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