OBJECTIVES

At the end of the lesson the students should be able to:

1. Classify sentences according to their uses.

2. Construct declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences.
3. Read sentences correctly and clearly with expressions.
4. Show teamwork and cooperation through participating in a group activity.

CONTENTS

Topic: Types of Sentences According to Use

References: Grammar and Composition 4 by Prentice Hall
: Proficiency in English 8 by Simeon Tabunda
Materials: Visual Aids, Charts, Flash Cards, Pictures, Name Tags

PROCEDURE

A. Learning Activities

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

“Good Morning Class...” “Good Morning Ma’am!”

“Let us pray first...” (One Student will lead the Prayer)

(Checking of Attendance) (Students will tell who’s absent for the

day)

“So how’s your day? Is it good so far?” “It was great Ma’am!”

“That’s good to know. So, are you to discuss our new topic “Yes Ma’am!”
today?’

“Okay that’s good, so let’s begin this with a group activity! Are “Yes Ma’am!”
you ready?
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Group Activity

The students will be divided in to four; each group will be given pieces of paper with
words written on them. They will be asked to arrange the words in order to make a sentence.

They will come up with the following sentences:

1. Philippines is rich in natural resources.

2. When did you go visit the white island?
3. Please give the certificate.
4. I can’t believe it! We won!

Teacher Students

Presentation (Students will give their answers)

“Very nice! I am very pleased you were able to finish the task
given to you. Now let’s discuss your answers. Anybody who can
tell me what he/she notices with the following sentences?”

Discussion (Student will volunteer to read the

first sentence: “A declarative
“Very good observation! Now, let me introduce you the four types sentence states a fact or opinion and
of sentences. Would someone read this sentence for me?” ends with a period.)

“Thanks. Now, let’s take a look at the sentence that group 1 came (Student answers: Ma’am, because it
up with. This one is a declarative sentence. Could you tell me the gives an idea and it states a fact. It
reason why it’s classified as declarative?” also ends with a period)

“Very good. Well said. Now, can somebody give me an example of (Students answer)
a declarative sentence?”

“Nice answers! Now let’s talk about the second type of sentence. (Student will volunteer to read the
Would someone read the definition written on the board?” first sentence: “An interrogative
sentence asks a question and ends
with a question mark.)

“Nice one and could you give me an example as well?” (The student will give an example.)

“Very good! It’s easy to understand, right? Remember that an “Yes, Ma’am!”
interrogative sentence ends with a question mark. The sentence that
group 2 came up with is an example of it! Did you get it?”
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I also want to remind you that you have to read an interrogative “Yes, Ma’am!”
sentence well. You have to sound like you’re really asking a
question. Don’t just read it as if it’s a declarative sentence so you
won’t be misunderstood when someone listens to you.”

“That is wonderful! So let’s proceed to the next type of sentence “An imperative sentence expresses a
which is the imperative sentence. Read the definition, request or gives a command or
____________.” direction. It also and ends with a
period or exclamation mark.”

“Thanks. Now, let’s check the sentence that group 3 came up with. (A student volunteers and answers:
It ends with a period but that doesn’t mean it’s a declarative Ma’am, it’s because the sentence do
sentence. Can somebody explain the class why?” not state a fact an opinion. It states a
request.)

“You got it! Perfect! Now, I want you class to give me an example (students volunteer to give their
of an imperative sentence that gives an order or direction.” answers)

“Oh! Well done! So, what about an imperative sentence that (students volunteer to give their
expresses a request?” answers)

“Oh! I could see that you got a little confused with the imperative (Student reads: “An exclamatory
sentence but I am glad you were able to get its function. Nice try sentence conveys emotion and ends
for those who gave their answers! Now let’s discuss the last type of with an exclamation mark.”)
sentence. Exclamatory sentence. Read the definition,
___________.”

“Thanks. That’s good. Now, I know you’ll find it very easy to (students volunteer to give their
understand its function. Can somebody give me an example?” answers)

“Well done, class! Do you have any questions? Any (students says no)/(students asks
clarifications?” questions)

Analysis (students answer)

“Nice. I am pleased with your participation. Now let’s have a short

activity before you take the quiz.”

“Using the pictures shown on the board, I want you to form (students answer)
different types of sentences according to function.”

Picture 1 (student answers:

1. Declarative: Daniel Padilla is an

actor.
2. Interrogative: Is he famous?
3. Imperative: Could you please give
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me his phone number?

4. Exclamatory: OMG! It’s Daniel
Padilla!)

Picture 2 (student answers:

1. Declarative: They are asking for

directions.
2. Interrogative: Are they lost?
3. Imperative: Would you please tell
us how to get there?
4. Exclamatory: Help! We are lost!)

Picture 3 (student answers:

1. Declarative: The team won the

contest.
2. Interrogative: Did they win the
contest?
3. Imperative: Let’s clap our hands
for the winning team!
4. Exclamatory: Hurray! We won!)

Picture 4 (student answers:

1. Declarative: She reach the

mountain top.
2. Interrogative: Did she hike alone?
3. Imperative: Please take me to the
mountain top.
4. Exclamatory: At last! I reached the
top!)

Generalization (students
answer)
“Now, class, let’s remember that sentences have four functions. They can be declarative,
interrogative, imperative or exclamatory. Can you again tell me the differences of the
four?”

“And let us also remember the right punctuations to use when forming a sentence.”
Application

Group Activity: Make a short presentation depicting different situations. Make sure to use all
types of sentences.

Group 1: You and your friends are in a concert.

Group 2: You are lost when you meet a group of friends having fun on the road.
Group 3: A famous actress visited your village.
Group 4: Your teacher informed you about your failing marks.

Evaluation

Directions: Read each sentence carefully and identify their function. Write DC if it is declarative,
INC if it is interrogative, IMC if it is imperative and EC if it is Exclamatory.
1. Samar Island is known for its beautiful caves and water falls.
2. Did the organization approve her proposal?
3. Isn’t her voice magnificent!
4. It’s a baby boy!
5. Call the insurance agent, please.
6. Watch out for that car!
7. What harm did the delay cause?
8. Most people do enjoy taking risks.
9. Is there anything else that I can get you?
10. Keep off the grass.

Assignment

Write a short narrative about your most unforgettable experience. Use at least 4 declarative, 4
imperative, 4 exclamatory and 4 interrogative sentences.