Using

Cohesive
Devices
Here starts
the lesson!
 At the end of the one-hour period, at least
85% of the learners are able to:

1. Define cohesive device;

2. Classify the different cohesive devices; and
3. Apply cohesive devices in a sentence.
Directions: Choose the appropriate cohesive devices in completing the following sentences. Write
only the letter of your answer on your notebook.

1. Will you cook my favorite food______ will I just buy it?

A. and B. but C. or D. so
2. You can borrow my laptop ___________you will use it carefully.
A. and B. as long as C. even if D. so
3. Joy is going to finish her online work ______ the internet connection is poor.
A. also B. and C. even if D. or
4. Pedro eats his dinner early _______ he needs to finish his assignment.
A. but B. because C. such as D. while
5. ________having their online classes, the children were assisted by their
parents.
A. Although B. Because C. Such as D. While
6. During their virtual graduation rites, Berto was awarded with highest honors;
________his parents were truly proud of him.
A. and B. but C. or D. so
7. COVID - 19 pandemic threatens the health of the people; ____________, health
protocols are imposed.
A. and B. as a result C. however D. or
8. Althea said that she didn’t know Mr. Jose. _______denied knowing _______.
A. He, her B. He, him C. She, him D. She, her
9. Bullying is not good as it affects emotional and psychological behavior of an
individual. Most victims of bullying experience physical, emotional and mental health
issues. What cohesive device is applied in the given sentences?
A. Pronouns B. Repetition of words
C. Synonyms D. Transitional devices
10. The mountainsides are fertile and abound in vegetation, but the lowlands are
rocky and barren. Which then is the meaning of barren?
A. dry B. hard C. unproductive D. productive
11. Only the ashes of the big building remained after the conflagration. Which of
the following is the meaning of conflagration?
A. earthquake B. fire C. flood D. disaster
For items 12 to 13, identify what type of text is being asked or shown in each item.
12. What type of text contains a list of instructions to follow?
A. demonstrative B. informative
C. narrative D. persuasive
13. What type of text tells a story/real event that has happened to some characters
in a specific place and time?
A. demonstrative B. informative
C. narrative D. persuasive
“Good news, we have a SPECIAL OFFER! Buy one cellphone TODAY
and you will get a pocket Wi-Fi for FREE! You will surely love it because
of its advanced features with 24mp front and back camera. It is also a
water-resistant phone. You don’t want to miss this SPECIAL offer! Call
NOW…”

14. In the above paragraph, how is the word “and” used?

A. to add information B. to show contrast of ideas
C. to compare two things D. to show reason
15. Which among these sentences uses a cohesive device correctly?
A. I want to enroll this school year, but I want to continue learning.
B. I want to enroll this school year, unless I want to continue learning.
C. I want to enroll this school year, yet I want to continue learning.
D. I want to enroll this school year, because I want to continue learning.
Mary could not go out with me, _____ I invited Anne
instead. Anne was very happy to accept my invitation
_____ the film was very popular. Anne and I had a good
time _____ next day Mary was very angry. "Do you love
me _____ do you love Anne?" she asked me. "I like both
you _____ Anne," I answered. "Look!" said Mary. "Either
you go out with me _____ you go out with Anne. You
can't love both me _____ Anne at the same time." "Why
not?" I answered. "_____ it's not fair." I asked Mary if
she would go out with me tonight _____ she said that
she had a new boyfriend _____ didn't want to see me
again _____ I didn't really love her. I phoned Anne
_____ she said she was busy _____ now I'm alone.
 Yes Ma’am. This is Anna. How are you
Ma’am? I’ve been inside our house,
Hello? Is Anna on the since the day the government declared
line? I am Mrs. Cruz, that it is not safe to go out. I miss going
her adviser in Grade 8. to school, I miss listening to your
discussions, and I also miss talking with
my classmates. However, my parents
tell me to stay home because they are
concerned of my safety.
Despite the situation we are Wow, that sounds great Ma’am!
in Anna, I’m happy to hear all Therefore, we do not have to
these things from you. You worry anymore. My parents will be
really love going to school. pleased to know these. Since we
Even I, myself, miss school have internet at home, I think I can
and my students so much. do online. Thank you so much for
Although we are facing a reaching out to me Ma’am. Stay
pandemic right now, the safe and God bless.
Department of Education
still puts an effort towards
helping you continue
schooling. So, the
department offers different
You are welcome
learning modalities such as
Anna. Send my
online modular, television or
regards to your
radio-based instruction and
parents. Stay
blended learning. Your
healthy and
parents should not worry, for
enjoy learning.
the department considers
everyone’s safety. .
 since - expresses time and - use to add something
to the previous idea
although - expresses reason
and provide an option Therefore -use to give or show
conclusion.

However - shows contrast of

Cohesive devices are words ideas
or phrases that connect ideas.
because - shows reason
cohesive devices
Example:

Repetition of words or ideas. This Most people find contemporary art difficult to
understand. Contemporary art is purposely
helps to focus your ideas and to
abstract, leaving the viewers wondering
keep your reader on track. what they are looking at.

Use of synonyms for key words

and phrases. Synonyms are Example:
words that have essentially the At the end of the run, he was suddenly
same meaning, and they provide afraid. The height of the tree terrified him.
some variety of word choices,
helping the reader to stay focused
on the idea being discussed.
 cohesive devices

Pronouns / Determiners. This, that, Example:

these, those, he, she, it, they, and we Mr. Noviel Fraga is the CEO of Fraga
are useful pronouns for referring to Fisheries and Company. He became the
something previously mentioned. CEO in 2018.

Use transitional devices (linkers, These are words or group of words that
conjunctions or connectors). These show the relationship between sentences
are words which give cues to the and paragraphs of a text or speech.
readers on the relationships These are words like ‘For example’, ‘In
between sentences, joining conclusion’, ‘however’, and ‘moreover’.
sentences together.
Direction: Complete the sentence stem using a cohesive device.

1. My favorite hobby is ______________________, which I

enjoy doing every weekend because _____________
________________________.
2. The most important thing in life is ____________
___________, and that's why _________________
_________________________.
3. When Anna went to the store, _______________
____________________________ bought some milk.
4. The students were excited about _____________
upcoming field trip.
5. I wanted to go to the beach, but ______________.
Fill in the blanks using AND, SO, BECAUSE, BUT or OR.

1. I could not go out last night _____ I was too busy.

2. I could not go with my friend _____ he went without me.
3. My friend went to the cinema to see a film _____ the film
wasn't very good.
4. The cinema was full of people _____ they were all
smoking.
5. I like people ____ I don't like smoke.
Fill in the blanks using AND, SO, BECAUSE, BUT or OR

6. Do you want an orange juice ____ a guava juice?

7. It was my birthday _____ he didn't send me a card.
8. I didn't write to him _____ he didn't write to me.
9. We couldn’t contact him _____ we didn’t have his
number.
10. The new department store is now open _____ it is
offering big discounts.
 At the end of the one-hour period, at least
85% of the learners are able to:
1. Identify different types of transition devices;
2. Demonstrate an appreciation for the
importance of transition devices in effective
communication.; and
3. Apply transitional devices in giving examples.
 What words do we
use to connect ideas?
Give me an example of
sentences using “but” or
Why do we need to use different
“and”.
words to say the same thing?

Why to we repeat words Give example of a

or phrases in the text? sentence where repetition
is used.
How do pronouns help us
understand who is doing what?
Directions: Match each word to its synonym. Choose the letter of your answer .
Directions:. Classify them based on purpose. Use the organizer below.

Unless as soon as
so
after that
if yet

although

because
until
 Types of Conjunctions:
Use transitional
devices (linkers, 1. Coordinating
conjunctions or Conjunctions
connectors).
These conjunctions connect
These are words words, phrases, and clauses of
which give cues to the equal value. Clauses or equal
readers on the value are called independent
relationships between clauses and can stand on their
own as separate.
sentences, joining
sentences together.
Mercury
It’s the closest
planet to the Sun

Jupiter
Jupiter is the biggest
planet

Mars
Mars is actually a
cold place
2. Subordinating
Conjunctions

The clause beginning

with the subordinating
conjunction is always the
subordinate clause, which
depends on the main
clause and cannot exist
without it.
3. Adverbial Conjunctions

These are words that join When you use a

independent clauses into one conjunctive adverb, put a
sentence. A conjunctive semicolon (;) before it and
adverb helps you create a a comma (,) after it.
shorter sentence.
Other correlative devices used
in listings are shown below. Description: for listing

Cohesive Devices
Example:
first(ly) I love the Philippines a
finally in the lot. Firstly, I love its
first place museums. Secondly, I
then to love its people. Finally, I
conclude to love its tourist attractions.
begin next
Directions: Fill in the blanks with coordinating conjunctions For,
And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So (FANBOYS) correctly. Write them
on your notebook.
1. My mother will go to the market ________ buy some fruits.
2. I have just finished eating dinner, ___________I am already
full.
3. Why don’t you call Isabel _______you to know what time
she’s coming over tonight?
4. Don’t tell John about our surprise celebration for his birthday
______ share our plans to his friends.
5. I am planning to buy a new laptop ______ my money is not
enough.
Directions: Look at the linking words inside Unless after if
the box. Classify them based on purpose.
Use the organizer below. A sample answer is as soon as so that yet before
already given. Write your answers on your
notebook.
although because until firstly
 Posting of health protocols is a
must. It directs the people on how to
follow physical distancing in the Informative Text – This text serves
workplace namely, maintaining to provide interesting and useful
distance between employees and information to your audience.
avoiding mass gatherings. Moreover,
posting it at the entrance of every
establishment is also advised.
Furthermore, establishing daily “namely”
disinfection procedures like, placing Is used in giving
hand washing stations and checking of information, it is important
body temperature are strictly practiced. to show examples for
These are simple precautionary clarity of the purpose.
measures for the prevention of virus
transmission.
 How to Wash Your Hands Properly
According to the World Health Organization
(WHO), you need to wash your hands properly Demonstrative Text –This type of text
so that you can protect yourself against teaches you something. They differ from
infection. Wash your hands with soap and other types mostly because the writer
water, then, dry them thoroughly. If not, use
alcohol-based hand rub.
shows its readers how to do things.
Washing your hands properly should be as
long as singing the "Happy Birthday" song
twice. Here are the steps: first, you need to wet
hands with water; second, apply enough soap In writing a demonstrative speech,
to cover up all hand surfaces; third, rub hands the cohesive devices to be used show
palm to palm; fourth, palm to palm with fingers steps or manner of how things should
interlaced; fifth, back to fingers to opposing be done.
palms with fingers interlocked; sixth, rotational
rubbing of left hand; seventh, rotational rubbing
of backwards and forwards with clasped fingers
of right hand and left hand and vice versa; then,
rinse hands with water; and finally, dry
thoroughly with a single use of towel.
 Why go out when it is much safer at
home? Why don’t you reflect and ponder
on lessons brought about by this Persuasive – this text is used to
pandemic rather than blame others? convince the readers or listeners to
Why do you always have to rant or change the way they think, do, so
complain on social media about the they begin doing something new.
government’s work when you can be of
help to it?
My dear friends, this pandemic will Cohesive devices connects appropriately one
never be gone if, we, the people, will not idea to the others and it makes the passage
help our government officials and front easy to understand.
liners prevent it. The only way we can be
of help to them is to follow the
implemented policies and health
protocols. Hence, let us help altogether
to heal our country as one!
 On Saving
As a young teen, Camella does not
enjoy much of her teenage life unlike the
other teenagers do. Her weekends are spent
Narrative — A narrative text is
on looking for work so, she can earn her
allowance. She spends two hundred pesos a used to tell a story, often one
week. One hundred pesos for her lunch, that is based on personal
eighty pesos for her fare and twenty pesos for experience.
classroom dues.
She earns more than what she needs
for the week. Moreover, on Saturdays, her
Cohesive devices shows unity and
routine would be to go to a distant relative and
organization of ideas. It makes the
wash clothes to earn one hundred pesos. In
narration clear and easy to
the afternoon, she volunteers weeding at her
understand.
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.
Directions: Read the two texts below. After which, answer the questions that follow on a separate sheet of paper.

A B
Although cellphones are important for
Cellphones are important for students in terms of communication, they
students in terms of communication, should still be regulated in school unless it is
cellphones should still be regulated in school. used for educational purposes. This is due to
It is used for educational purposes. This is several reasons such as, disrupting or
due to several reasons: disrupting the disturbing the learning process, tempting or
learning process, tempting students to cheat, attracting students to cheat, making others
making others feel inferior or worst, making feel inferior or worst, making way to cyber
way to cyber bullying. bullying.

1. Which do you think is better, text A or B

4. What do you think is the importance of
2. What is the main difference between the
using cohesive devices in writing?
two given selections?
5. What type of text is used?
3. What are the cohesive devices used?
Directions: Choose the appropriate cohesive devices from the choices inside the box to complete the passage.
Then, identify the type of text used. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper. Some items may have the
same answers.

finally so that when but even if and on the other hand because
however while because whenever

One day, John drove his car for work. (1) _________he was on his way, he
noticed that the road was under repair. He needed to find a way (2)______ he could
reach his destination early. (3) _________he arrived, he was instructed by his boss to
work with Ian on their next project. (4)_______, he is not yet familiar with Ian. He was
hesitant to reach out to him (5)________he heard that he was boastful and arrogant.
(6)_________, Ian approached him (7)______ discussed details about the project.
(8)_______ he felt awkward working with him (9)______ he had no choice. As the days
went on, John noticed that Ian was the opposite of what he heard. (10)______they
worked as a team and finished their project successfully.
31,500
Big numbers catch your
audience’s attention
 589
This is the number
of students per
year
Big numbers catch your
audience’s attention
 Problem Solution
Neptune is the fourth- Jupiter is a gas giant
largest planet in the and the biggest
Solar System planet in the Solar
System
 Did you know?
34% Mercury
Mercury is the
smallest planet

46% Venus
Venus has a
beautiful name

16% Saturn
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then paste the new one here.
Saturn is the ringed
For more info, click here planet
 Process
Mercury is the Saturn is the
smallest planet ringed planet

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4

Venus has a Mars is a very

beautiful name cold place
The learning
process

1 Mercury is the
smallest planet 4 Saturn is the ringed
planet

2 Venus has a
beautiful name 5 Jupiter is the
biggest planet

3 Mars is a very cold

place 6 Neptune is far from
the Sun
Exams and Apri
retakes l
calendar 20 2
2 1 2 3
Saturn
Saturn is a gas 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
giant with rings
11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Neptune 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Neptune is far from
the Sun 25 26 27 28 29 30
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multimedi
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Despite being red,
Mars is actually a cold
place full of iron oxide
dust
 Main concepts to know

Mercury Venus Saturn

Mercury is the Venus has a Only Saturn
smallest planet beautiful name has rings

Mars Neptune
Mars is a very cold Neptune is far from
place the Sun
Exam’s
grades
Grades Grades
Q Q Q Q
Student Student
1 2 1 2
Last name, name A+ F Last name, name C A+

Last name, name A B Last name, name A+ F

Last name, name C A Last name, name A B

Last name, name F A+ Last name, name B C

 Overview
diagram

30%

Mercury is Venus is a hot Mars is a cold Only Saturn

smallest one planet place has rings
 This is a gantt chart
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3
Activity 4
Activity 5
Homework Saturn
checklist Saturn is the ringed
planet

Mercury Jupiter
Mercury is the It’s a giant and the
smallest planet biggest one

Venus Neptune
Venus has a Neptune is the
beautiful name farthest planet

Mars Earth
Mars is a very cold Earth is the planet
place with life
 In case you need another
diagram
The Solar
System

Mars is a very cold Saturn is the ringed

place planet

Neptune is far from Mercury is the

the Sun smallest planet
Venus has a
beautiful name
Learn the
difference

First Second
concept concept

Despite being red, Mars Venus has a very

is actually a cold place. beautiful name and is
It’s full of iron oxide dust the second planet from
the Sun
 Classes timetable
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
7-8 am Physics English Arts Physics Maths

8-9 am Maths Arts Maths Arts English

9-10 am English Physics English Physics Arts

10-11am Arts Maths Physics English Physics

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look at this
graphic
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It is the smallest Saturn is the
planet ringed planet

Venus Mars
Venus has a Mars is a very
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It is the smallest Saturn is the ringed
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beautiful name the Sun
System
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Mars is a very cold Jupiter is the
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Venus has a
beautiful name
Mars
Mars is actually a
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Only Saturn
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Neptune
Neptune is far
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your country Mercury is the
Smallest planet

Jupiter
Jupiter is the
biggest planet

Mars
Mars is actually a
cold place
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Mercury Venus Mars

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Smallest planet beautiful name cold place

Jupiter Saturn Neptune

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biggest planet giant with rings from the Sun
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concepts
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Jupiter is the Venus has a
biggest planet beautiful name

Saturn Mars
Saturn is the Mars is actually a
ringed one cold place

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Neptune is the Mercury is the
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%
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Neptune Mercury
Neptune is far
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A) Jupiter is the
biggest planet

A) B) Neptune
B) Neptune is far
from the Sun

Mars
C) Mars is actually a
cold place
C) D)
Mercury
D) Mercury is the
Smallest planet
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JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL

PHASE
1

Task 1

Task 2