A Detailed Lesson Plan in English (Grade 7)

Prepared by: Eric Jay F. Ilao

I. 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.

II. Contents

Topic References Materials

Different Types of Sentence Grammar and Composition 4 Visual Aids, Laptop,
According to Structure by Prentice Hall Projector, Pictures

III. Procedure

Learning Activities

Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

“Good Morning Class...” “Good Morning Sir!”
“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 Sir!”
“That’s good to know. So, are you ready to “Yes Sir!”
discuss our new topic today?’
“Okay that’s good, so let’s begin this with a “Yes Sir!”
group activity! Are you ready?

Motivation

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. I live in Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat.

2. When is your birthday?
3. Please open the door.
4. I can’t believe it! We won!
 Teacher Students
Presentation

“Very nice! I am very pleased you were able to finish the task given to (Students will give their answers)
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 of sentence states a fact or opinion
sentences. Would someone read this sentence for me?” and ends with a period.)
(Student answers: Ma’am,
“Thanks. Now, let’s take a look at the sentence that group 1 came up with.
because it gives an idea and it
This one is a declarative sentence. Could you tell me the reason why it’s
states a fact. It also ends with a
classified as declarative?”
period)
“Very good. Well said. Now, can somebody give me an example of a
(Students answer)
declarative sentence?”
(Student will volunteer to read
the first sentence: “An
“Nice answers! Now let’s talk about the second type of sentence. Would
interrogative sentence asks a
someone read the definition written on the board?”
question and ends with a
question mark.)
(The student will give an
“Nice one and could you give me an example as well?”
example.)
“Very good! It’s easy to understand, right? Remember that an
interrogative sentence ends with a question mark. The sentence that group “Yes, Sir!”
2 came up with is an example of it! Did you get it?”
I also want to remind you that you have to read an interrogative sentence
well. You have to sound like you’re really asking a question. Don’t just
“Yes, Sir!”
read it as if it’s a declarative sentence so you won’t be misunderstood
when someone listens to you.”
“An imperative sentence
expresses a request or gives a
“That is wonderful! So let’s proceed to the next type of sentence which is
command or direction. It also
the imperative sentence. Read the definition, ____________.”
and ends with a period or
exclamation mark.”
(A student volunteers and
“Thanks. Now, let’s check the sentence that group 3 came up with. It ends
answers: Ma’am, it’s because the
with a period but that doesn’t mean it’s a declarative sentence. Can
sentence do not state a fact an
somebody explain the class why?”
opinion. It states a request.)
“You got it! Perfect! Now, I want you class to give me an example of an (students volunteer to give their
imperative sentence that gives an order or direction.” answers)
“Oh! Well done! So, what about an imperative sentence that expresses a (students volunteer to give their
request?” answers)
“Oh! I could see that you got a little confused with the imperative sentence (Student reads: “An exclamatory
but I am glad you were able to get its function. Nice try for those who sentence conveys emotion and
gave their answers! Now let’s discuss the last type of sentence. ends with an exclamation
Exclamatory sentence. Read the definition, ___________.” mark.”)
“Thanks. That’s good. Now, I know you’ll find it very easy to understand (students volunteer to give their
its function. Can somebody give me an example?” answers)
(students says no)/(students asks
“Well done, class! Do you have any questions? Any 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 different types
(students answer)
of sentences according to function.”
(student answers:

1. Declarative: Daniel Padilla is

an actor.
2. Interrogative: Is he famous?
3. Imperative: Could you please
give me his phone number?
4. Exclamatory: OMG! I saw
Picture 1
Daniel Padilla!)
(student answers:

1. Declarative: The Luneta Park

is beautiful.
2. Interrogative: Where is it
located?
3. Imperative: Would you please
tell us how to get there?
Picture 2 4. Exclamatory: Wow! Luneta
Park looks amazing)
(student answers:

1. Declarative: The team won the

game.
2. Interrogative: Did they win the
game?
3. Imperative: Let’s clap our
hands for the winning team!
Picture 3
4. Exclamatory: Hurray! They
won!)
 (student answers:

1. Declarative: She’s gracefully

dancing.
2. Interrogative: Is she dancing?
3. Imperative: Please teach me
how to dance like that.
4. Exclamatory: Wow! The
dance was beautiful!)
Picture 4
Generalization

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

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

IV. 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 doctor, please.
6. Watch out for that car!
7. What did she do yesterday?
8. Jupiter is the biggest planet in the Solar System.
9. Is there anything else that I can get you?
10. Keep off the grass.

V. Assignment

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