GLAN-PADIDU NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

GRADE 7-ENGLISH

QUARTER 3 MODULE 1 COHESIVE DEVICES

COMPETENCY CODES:

 EN7G-III-A-1
 EN8WC-III-A-2.2

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW?

Hello my dear student! This is teacher Aileen, your companion to a self-
discovery module. You are about to explore more ideas and learn the basic
competencies expected for each quarter. This is lesson 1 - Quarter 3.

Congratulations for the completing the previous lesson and it is a job well done.
Be ready for more exciting and challenging activities that were all made for you.

In this module,you will learn to:

a. use appropriate cohesive devices in composing sentences and paragraphs ( EN8G-

Ic-8);

b. generate meaningful ideas and their relationship (EN8WC-Ib-3-1.1)

WHAT I KNOW?

Please take this test first before we proceed to the lesson proper. Rest assured
that your scores for this test will not be recorded, but this serves as basis for the
teacher to determine your prior knowledge about the topic.

Connect Me!

Connect the phrases given below by using the appropriate cohesive devices found in
the box. Write your answer in blank.

But and or so such as before

while because compared with therefore

1. You have to eat dinner ____________ going to bed.

2. Ana felt so nervous _____________ she was chased by the dogs.

3. Leah wanted to play outside ___________ it rained.

4. Her pregnant wife was craving for an ice cream _________ he bought plenty of it.

5. She likes to eat sweets ___________ chocolates, candies and cakes.

6. My classmate got high grades during the first quarter _____________he will be awarded.

7. We read books in the library _________ our teacher has not arrive yet.

8. Adrian was good in English _________ in Mathematics.

9. I ran _____ I was breathless.

10. White shirt is more attractive __________ colored ones.

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My friend is a singer. He is intelligent ___________ hardworking. ___________

he is creative. _____________ he has never received any award in Glan, __________
he won a prize in a competition in Cebu last year. ______________he has decided to
leave Glan and settle down in Cebu.

( although therefore moreover but and )

WHAT’S IN?

Well done my friend and congratulations for the job well done! Were you able to
answer all items correctly? If not, you have nothing to worry because I will help you get
through all the lessons with less difficulty.
Let’s us examine what you have learned in your previous lesson in
grade 7 about Cohesive Devices.
Try This!

Underline the Cohesive Devices used in passage below.

I personally believe that libraries are among humanity’s most important

institutions for several reasons.

Firstly, most of humanity’s collective knowledge is stored in libraries.

Secondly, libraries protect and preserve this knowledge. They also classify
or group the materials into logical and easily available divisions.
Furthermore, libraries make the materials available to everyone and even
provide librarians to help us find what we need. Finally, libraries are our link
to the past and our gift to the future.

In conclusion, libraries are important institutions for humanity.

WHAT’S NEW?

Study the given picture below.

Tell me your ideas on how to cross safely in the river where the crocodiles live.

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Write your ideas in a paragraph with at least 5 sentences.

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WHAT IS IT?

1. What do you observe from the sentences you have made?

2. What is the structure of the sentence?

3. What are the words that give cues on what to do next?

Keep this in mind!

Cohesive Devices

 are words and phrases that are like bridges which show the logical relationships between
the various parts of an essay as well as between sentences and paragraphs.

 are cues that help the reader to interpret ideas in the way that you, as a writer, want
them to understand.

Listed below are some of the common cohesive device.

and Therefore but for example

furthermore consequently after all such as

moreover thus however for instance

in addition as a result on the other hand soon

also accordingly otherwise while

until specifically because so

likewise as with just as due to this

first/ly second/ly third/ly finally

next before after then

Lets Try!

Rewrite and give life to the paragraph below by using appropriate cohesive devices

There are few steps to follow to have a flawless skin. Eat plenty of fruits like
papaya or bananas and vegetables especially fresh cucumber and raw carrots. Eat
“taho” or “tokwa” regularly and drink plenty of water. Avoid fried foods or fatty foods.
Have plenty of rest and enough sleep. Have clean thoughts and always be cheerful.

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WHAT’S MORE?
You’ve done a great job in the previous activities. Now, I think you are
equipped with ideas and ready for more challenging and exciting tasks. Just
don’t worry teacher Ann is here to help you.

Write at least five ( 5 ) sentences on how to properly wash your hands. Use
cohesive devices to connect your ideas. Make it in a paragraph form.

To properly wash your hands,____________________________________

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Make sentences using the following cohesive devices given below.

( finally )

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( compared with )

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( also )

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( for example )

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( because )

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WHAT I HAVE LEARNED?

Let’s see what you have learned after

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In this lesson, I have learned that:

Cohesive Device are _________________________________________________

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Cohesive devices are important in composing sentences and paragraphs

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WHAT I CAN DO?

As a student you have to do things accordingly. Can make short paragraph

showing your daily routine as a student? You can use some of the cohesive devices to
make your work more meaningful.

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Well done! Good job my friend! We are now close to the finish line of this
module. But, before we say goodbye, kindly take this test so teacher Bel will know how
much have you learned from this module. God bless you my friend!

ASSESSMENT

Complete the sentences given below by matching column A to column B. Write

the letter of your answer on the space provided before each number.

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____1. The treasure is not mine _______ I will not take it. a. specifically

____2. My mother ______ their parents were being recognized b. as well as

at school yesterday.

____3. I’d like to go to the party ______ I don’t have c. as result

a dress to wear.

____4. I will fix my bed ______ I’ll take a bath. d. and

____5.after 10 years they ______ decided to get married. e.but

____6.______ of global warming, we experienced f. therefore

climate changed

____7. We will eat banana ______ mango at the farm g. until

____8. Maria loves to study _______ eating chocolates. h. before

____9.Sandra wanted to go to the beach ________ j.while

at White Haven beach resort.

____10.She waited for her _______ the sun sat down. i.finally

Fill in the blank with appropriate cohesive devices from the list given at the end
of each passage.

As soon as the examination was over, my friends _______ I decided to go on a

vacation ________ we could not decide the exact place _______ we would spend our
holidays. ________ some of us wanted to go to Boracay, others proposed Palawan. It
was of course felt _______ the trip should not be very expensive.

[And where that but while]

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

Congratulations buddy! You’re almost done. Are you tired? Please don’t! For you have
still to accomplish this one last activity below. Don’t worry because this is just very easy
for you.

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You have to arrange the scrambled sentences below logically by supplying cohesive
devices. Then rewrite them in a paragraph from.

1. In the morning eat a good breakfast.

2. Allow yourself an extra time to get to school early.

3. Your mind will not function on an empty stomach.

4. Prepare for a test a week before.

5. Relax and take your time answering the question.

6. Anyone can have good test result by following a few simple steps.

7. Before the test, feel confident that you’ll make it.

8. Go to bed early the night before the examination.

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AILEEN GAY E. PAYUNAN

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