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.
5. Topic References Materials
Different Types of Sentence Grammar and Composition 4 by Visual Aids, Charts, Flash Cards,
According to Structure Prentice Hall Pictures, Name Tags
Proficiency in English 8 by
Simeon Tabunda
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 today?’ “Yes Ma’am!”
5. Topic References Materials
“Okay that’s good, so let’s begin this with a group activity! Are you “Yes Ma’am!”
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. 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!
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Presentation (Students will give their answers)
“Very nice! I am very pleased you were able to finish the task given to you.
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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 sentence states
“Very good observation! Now, let me introduce you the four types of a fact or opinion and ends with a
sentences. Would someone read this sentence for me?” period.)
“Thanks. Now, let’s take a look at the sentence that group 1 came up with. (Student answers: Ma’am, because it
This one is a declarative sentence. Could you tell me the reason why it’s gives an idea and it states a fact. It also
classified as declarative?” ends with a period)
“Very good. Well said. Now, can somebody give me an example of a (Students answer)
declarative sentence?”
“Nice answers! Now let’s talk about the second type of sentence. Would (Student will volunteer to read the first
someone read the definition written on the board?” 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?”
I also want to remind you that you have to read an interrogative sentence “Yes, Ma’am!”
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 which is “An imperative sentence expresses a
the imperative sentence. Read the definition, ____________.” request or gives a command or
direction. It also and ends with a period
or exclamation mark.”
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“Thanks. Now, let’s check the sentence that group 3 came up with. It ends (A student volunteers and answers:
with a period but that doesn’t mean it’s a declarative sentence. Can Ma’am, it’s because the sentence do not
somebody explain the class why?” state a fact an 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 (Student reads: “An exclamatory
sentence but I am glad you were able to get its function. Nice try for those sentence conveys emotion and ends
who gave their answers! Now let’s discuss the last type of sentence. with an exclamation mark.”)
Exclamatory sentence. Read the definition, ___________.”
“Thanks. That’s good. Now, I know you’ll find it very easy to understand its (students volunteer to give their
function. Can somebody give me an example?” answers)
“Well done, class! Do you have any questions? Any clarifications?” (students says no)/(students asks
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 (students answer)
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 me
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his phone number?
4. Exclamatory: OMG! It’s I saw 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
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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.
