RIZAL TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

College of Education
Laboratory High School
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

DAILY LESSON PLAN

Academic Year: 2019-2020 Quarter/Week/Day: 1st Quarter/7th Week/ W &TH

Subject: English Inclusive Date/s: October 9 &10, 2019

Grade Level: Grade 9 Practice-Teacher: Bernardita E.Gutib

Topic: Punctuations
Reference (s): Payawal- Gabriel J. (2018). English, American and Philippine Literature and
Instructional Communication Arts. Q. C. ST. Bernadette Publishing House, Corporation.
Resources:
Materials: Visual Aids, Whiteboard Marker

The learner displays communicative competence and literary appreciation through his/her
Content understanding of the rules on the use of punctuation.
Standard:
The learner transfers learning by creating sentences with appropriate usage of punctuation
Performance marks.
Standard:

At the end of the period, the students should be able to:

A. Identify different kinds of punctuation marks.

Learning b. Observe correct punctuation in sentences and longer texts.
Outcomes: c. Construct texts in a form of an invitation letter applying proper usage of punctuation
marks.

Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity

A. Daily Routine
• Prayer
• Checking of Attendance
• Room Ambiance

B. Recall/Review (if there’s any)

Who among you here remembers our discussion last
meeting?
Yes, Tejam! Tejam: Ma’am, we discussed about “On Being
Seventeen, Bright and Unable to Read” by David
Raymond.

Good. What have you learned about the essay? Karl: Ma’am, since we watched the movie entitled
Yes, Karl! “Every Child is Special”, we clearly understood
everything about the story. It is all about David
Raymond, how he struggled about life since he can’t
read at all.
That’s great. What else? Yes, Noelle! Noelle: Ma’am, it’s all about a boy who is struggling
with Dyslexia that makes him different with other
students in class.

Very good. Mr. David considered his mentors as

inspirations to pursue his dreams.
Do you have any questions about the story? Students: None Ma’am.

If none, let us proceed to our next lesson. But before

that, let us have an activity first.

C. Motivation

Analyze the following sentences.

❖ Let’s eat grandma!

❖ Let’s eat, grandma!
❖ A woman, without her man, is nothing.
❖ A woman, without her, man is nothing.

What have you observed in the first two sentences?
Ilustre: Ma’am, the meaning of the sentence differs
when there is a punctuation mark used. For instance, in
sentence number, it means that the speaker will eat
his/her grandma, while on the second sentence, it
means that he/she is calling her grandma to eat.

Very good observation. How about on the third and
fourth sentences?
Precisely. So, it simply means that even a simple
absence or misuse of punctuation would change the
meaning of the whole sentence. Do you have an idea
on what will be our lesson for today is?
Daffodyl: Ma’am, the same with the first two
sentences, the use of punctuation mark which is comma
changes the meaning of the sentence. In sentence
number 3, it means that a woman is nothing without
her man or a woman cannot live without a man as her
companion, while on the fourth sentence, it means that
in the absence of woman, man is nothing.
Students: We will be discussing punctuations Ma’am.

Very good!

D. Teaching-Learning Sequence

Alright. Now, we will be discussing about

punctuations.

Who can define what punctuation is?

Yes, Layne! Layne: Ma’am, punctuation comes from the Latin word
punctus which means point.

Good. Thank you for that. Punctuations are

standardized marks or signs in written material to
clarify the meaning and separate structural units.
Punctuation marks can be grouped according to use,
namely:

1. To end a sentence.
What do you think are the punctuations used in ending
a sentence?
Yes, Eirin! Eirin: Ma’am, we have period, question mark, and
Good. That’s correct. exclamation point.
2. To separate elements within a sentence.
What do you think are the correct punctuations that can
be used for this?
Yes, Aaron! Aaron: We have comma, semi-colon and colon Ma’am.

That’s great.

3. To link related elements.

What do you think are the punctuations that can be
used for this?
Yes, Jannah? Jannah: Ma’am, we have hyphen and dash.

Excellent!
4. To quote a material.
What do you think is the punctuation used for quoting
a material?
Yes, Noelle? Noelle: Ma’am, we have quotation marks.

Correct!
5. To set of digressions from the main flow.
How about this?

Yes, Sofia? Sofia: Ma’am, we have parenthesis, dashes and

brackets.

Very good. Now let us discuss each one of those

mentioned punctuations.

PERIOD

Uses of Period:

1. Ends a sentence, or a sentence fragment that

can stand up independently. The basic role of
a period is to end a sentence.
Example: Examples:

English is a universal language. I love to read books.

She is beautiful. Reading is my hobby.

2. Follows more abbreviations and some

contractions.
Example: Examples:

Quezon Ave. Makati Ave. Inc. Feb.

Roxas Blvd. Mand. City Sept.
Mbuhay St.

Assn.
Ltd.
Co.

Jan.
Mon.
Fri.
3. It is used with initials of people’s names.

Examples: Examples:

Marcelo H. Del Pilar John F. Kennedy

J.K. Rowling N.V.M. Gonzales

4. It is used with titles and honorifics.

Examples: Examples:

Mr. Lim Hon. Jacinto Reinante

Dr. Carino Mrs. Nebres

5. Follows numerals and letters in outlines and

vertical lines.

Examples: Examples:

I. Poetry A. Elements of Drama

A. Narrative Poetry
1. Characters
1. Ballad 2. Dialogue
2. Epic 3. Stage Directions

B. Lyric Poetry

6. A period also represents a decimal point.

For example: Example:

50.5 45.786
500.5 4827646.873663
479.98716

7. It is used with Latin abbreviations.

For example: Example:

e.g. (exempli gratia) – for example p.m. (post meridiem) – afternoon or evening
cf. – compare etc. (et cetera)- and so forth
s.b. (sub verbo) – under the world
In addition, the period may or may not be used with the
following:

1. Academic degrees
Example: Example:

B.S.E or BSE B.S.C.E or BSCE

M.A. or MA M.D or MD

2. Geographical names
Example: Example:

R.P. or RP N.C.R or NCR

U.S.A OR USA A.R.M.M or ARMM

As you can see, these geographical names can be

written with or without period.

No periods are used with the following:

1. Metric measurements
Example: Example:

15 cm 10 m
10 kg 50 kg
35 km 75 cm

2. Some acronyms
Example: Example:

EDSA PAGCOR
COMELEC PAGASA
DepEd
DOLE

Do you have any questions with regards to the usage of

period? Students: None Ma’am!

Good. Now let us proceed to the next one, we have

Comma.

Uses of Comma:

1. Separates main clauses joined by a

coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, nor,
so)

Example: Example:

The student teacher came on time during her The movie review went well, so the students enjoyed
demonstration teaching, but her students didn’t much.
cooperate well.

2. Sets of adverbial clauses and clauses that

begin or interrupt a sentence.
Example: Example:

Before the campers ate their lunch, they had pitched The venue of the party, as they reviewed, has a very
their tents. good ambience.

3. Sets of transitional words and phrases (indeed,

however) and words that introduce examples
(for example, namely, such as).
Example: Example:

Indeed, you did very well during your exam. For example, students from English and Filipino
Department.

4. Separates words, phrases, or clauses in a

series.
Example: Example:

Blood sugar, blood pressure, and urinalysis are From time to time, we hear a ringing, buzzing,
included in the medical test. whistling, rumbling, or hissing in our ears.

Comma is one of the most commonly used punctuation Students: Okay Ma’am!
but since its usage is very common, we will move to
the next one.

Next we have Question Mark (?)

1. Ends a direct question.

Example: Example:

a. Are the charts complete? a. Do we have absentees today?

b. What time is the start of the seminar? b. Are you done with your tasks?

Question Mark doesn’t only end a direct question, but

also indicate uncertainty about a fact and ends a
statement that is meant to be a question.
Do you have any questions about the usage of question Students: None Ma’am!
marks?

Next, we have Exclamation Point.

Uses of the exclamation point:

1. Ends an interjection, an emphatic phrase, or a

sentence.
Example: Example:

Fantastic! Praise the Lord!

Alleluia! You can’t go!

2. Is placed within quotation marks when it

punctuates only the enclosed material.

Example: Example:

“Stay here!”, he shouted. “Don’t you dare!”, she said.

Next we have Semi-colon ( ; )

Uses of semi-colon:

1. Separates related independent clauses joined

without a coordinating conjunction.
Example: Example:

Cut the letters out; paste it in a piece of paper. Saute’ the garlic and onions; add the meat and
vegetables.
The student- teacher demonstrates; the students listen. The concert singer bows; the audience cheers.

What have you observed in the sentences you gave?

Karl: Ma’am, it is a combination of two independent
clauses without the use of coordinating conjunction.
That’s correct. The semi-colon serves as the
replacement of coordinating conjunction.

2. Joins two clauses when the second includes a

subordinating conjunction (however,
therefore, hence), or a phrase that acts like one
(as a consequence).

Example: Example:
Earth’s gravity pulls everything toward the planet’s There was a power failure; as a consequence, the
center; therefore, Earth cannot be anything but a program was delayed.
globe.

Very good. Not let’s move on to the next usage. Semi-

colon is often used before introductory expressions
such as for example, that is, and namely.

For example: Example:

Tomatoes come in different forms; namely, vegetable, Our thesis title was already approved by the panel;
ketchup, chili sauce, and paste. that is, we, as researchers should proceed to the next
procedure.
Precisely! Thank you for that. Next, semi-colon
separates phrases or items in a series when they contain
commas.

For instance: Example:

The highest scores from the periodical test are: Ashley, The largest delegation came from: Cebu, 18; Iloilo, 15;
45; Adrienne, 46; and Marco, 47. Bacolod, 14, and Leyte, 12.

Do you have any questions about the usage of semi- Students: None Ma’am!
colon?

If that’s the case, let us now move on to the uses of the

colon (:).
First, it introduces a list of series.

For example: Example:

Four teams made it to the finals: Team Green, Team There are four endangered species in the Philippines:
Black, Team Violet and Team Brown. Tarsier, Tamaraw, Philippine Eagle and Native Deer.
Second, it follows a salutation in formal letters.

For instance: Example:

Dear Madame: Dear Mayor:
Gentlemen: Sir:

Third, it is used before a quotation enclosed by

quotation marks in running text.

Example: Example:
The sign reads: “We are hiring”. Her speech states: “We are one family”.
His message says: “See me”. Her text message says: “Hang in there”.

Fourth, separates elements in bibliographic publication

data and page reference, in Biblical citations, and in
formulas used to express time and ratios.

For example: Example:

New York: Crown Publishers, 2018. a ratio of 2:3
Luke 12:35 7:45 pm

Fifth, colon separates titles from subtitles.

Example: Example:
Filipino Folk Tales: Animal Stories Poetry: 100 Favorite Poems of All Time

Sixth, it introduces an amplifying word, phrase, or

clause that acts as an appositive.

Example: Example:
The issue started the moment you entered the Grandmother has found a new pastime: telenovelas.
organization: What have you done?
Students: None Ma’am.
Do you have any questions about the usage of colon?
If none, let us proceed.

Now we will have Apostrophe (‘)

Here are some of the many uses of Apostrophe.

First, it indicates the possessive of nouns and indefinite
pronouns.

For example: Example:

Bern’s book One’s initiative

Angel’s boyfriend Chezka’s mother
People’s choice

Second, it marks the omission of letters in contractions.

For example: Example:

aren’t (are not) you’ve (you have)
can’t (cannot) doesn’t (does not)
I’m (I am)
Third, it marks the omissions of digits in numerals.
For example: Example:
Batch ’19 during the late 90’s
Christmas ’08 Valentines ‘19

Fourth, it often forms plurals of letters, figures,

symbols, abbreviations and letters referred to as words.

For example: Example:

F’s and v’s Lots of PhD’s or Ph.Ds.
Three 9’s or three 9s Five 2’s or 2s

Do you have any questions with regard to the usage of Students: None Ma’am!
comma?

If none, let’s move to the next one.

Now, we will have Quotation Marks, Double ( “ “)

and its uses.

First, it is used to set off dialogue or direct quotation.

For example: Example:

“The poet Emily Dickinson says something “Don’t believe I do”, said the woman.
extraordinary”, the teacher said.

Second, it is used to set off citations.

For example: Example:

According to Hippocrates, the physician’s art consists According to one of the professors in English, in order
of three things, - “the disease, the patient and the for you to love the language, you have to practice three
physician”. things, - “read, practice, and write”.

Third, it is used to set off titles of poems, short stories,

essays, and articles in periodicals, chapters of books
and episodes of radio and television programs.
Example:
For example: Robert Browning’s “My Last Duchess” is a
My brother’s essay, “A Final Victory”, was published monologue.
in the school newspaper.

Fourth, it is used to set off words that are meant in a

special way.

For example: Example:

Ms. Besa describes short people as “vertically She jokingly calls her husband “my bitter half”.
challenged”.

Do you have any questions about the usage of double Students: None Ma’am.
quotation marks?

If none, let us proceed to the usage of quotation marks,

but the other way around, this is the single one (‘ ‘)
Quotation Marks, single is used to set off a quotation
within a quotation.

For example: Example:

“I heard Mother say ‘Let’s move to a bigger place’ to “Well, shall I hear your ‘overtime work’ explanation
father last night”, Myrna said. again?, the wife confronted her husband.

Any questions with regard to single quotation mark? Students: None Ma’am!

Alright. Now, we will have the usage of Brackets [ ].

First, it is used to set off comments or classifications

inserted into quoted material.

For example: Example:

The witness said: “He [the policemen] hit me”. One famous blogger said that “the amazon incident” is
[planned].

Second, it is used to set off insertions that supply

missing letters or that alter the form of the original
word.

For example: Example:

I didn’t believe her when she said, “I have read all the He observed that more and more young people “are
work [s] of Shakespeare”. [were] getting addicted to video games”.

Third, it functions as a parenthesis within a parenthesis.

Example: Example:
His one-act plays (like “Golden Brown” [1998]) Her famous works (like “Poetry” [1896] remained
reflect his philosophical views on life. popular even this generation.

Any questions with the usage of brackets? Students: None Ma’am.

Good. Next, we have Parenthesis ( ).

First, it is used to set off phrases and clauses that
provide examples, explanations, or supplementary
information.

For instance: Example:

Their English major subjects (Mythology, Stylistics, Their products (cakes, pastries, tarts, and candies) are
Linguistics, and Language Research) were handled by in big demand during the holiday season.
Ms. Besa.

Second, it is used to set off numerals that confirm a

spelled-out number.

Example: Example:
Her rental cost is four thousand pesos (P4,000.00) The cost of the merchandise is ninety-five thousand
including water and electricity bills. pesos (P95,000.00) including shipping.

Third, it is used to set off numbers or letters individual

items in a series within a sentence.
Example: Example:
The elements of drama are (1) characters, (2) The three kinds of verbals are (1) gerunds, (2)
dialogue, (3) stage directions, and (4) plot. infinitives, (and (3) participles.

Fourth, it is used to indicate alternative terms.

For example: Example:

Please print your name in the bio-data sheet(s). Which form(s) do we need?

Do you have questions with regard to the uses of Students: None Ma’am!
parenthesis?
Alright. If none, let us have the next one, the uses of
hyphen -

First, it is used to link words that form a compound

noun or adjective.

Example: Example:
made-to-order fund-raising
ready-made runner-up

Second, it separates a prefix or a suffix from an

existing word.

For example: Example:

pre-valentine wall-like
pro-life company-wide

Third, it is used in most compound modifiers when

placed before a noun.

For example: Example:

well-planned affair full-blown controversy
badly-damaged crops half- baked graduates

Fourth, it is used with written out numbers, both

cardinal and ordinal, between 21 and 99.

Example: Example:
twenty-two thirty-two
sixty- fifth anniversary eighty-second birthday

Fifth, it is used in a written-out fraction used as a

modifier.

Example: Example:
one-tenth of the whole two-thirds of the vote
one –eight of the class quarter-million dollars

Sixth, it is used between numbers, letters, and dates to

mean “(up) to and including”.

Example: Example:
N-P January-December
A-Z A-BAC
Juan Dela Cruz (1885-2010)
Seventh, it is used as the equivalent of to, and, or
versus to indicate linkage or opposition.

Example: Example:
RTU- JRU game UP-UST game
Cebu- Manila flight Singapore- Malaysia flight

Eighth, it indicates a word breaks at the end of the line.

For example: Example:

Their English subject professor will not attend the The principal will be monitoring classes from time to
class tomorrow. time.

Do you have any question with regard to the uses of Students: None Ma’am.
hyphen?

If none, let us move to the next one, the uses of dash –

First, it marks an abrupt change or break in structure or
turn in content.

For example: Example:

Our beloved Miss Lynn Besa – or can we call you Purposive Communication subject is handled by Prof.
Queen B? Salatandre –or you can just call her Ma’am Jo.

Second, it marks off a descriptive element or

digression.

For example: Example:

Grade 9 students – Aquamarine, Sapphire, Turquoise
Some of the classmates – Ms. Zacarias, Ms. Urna and and Zircon – participated the culminating activity.
Ms. Javian – facilitated the clean-up drive of the
English Department.

Third, it introduces defining phrases and lists.

For example: Example:

He has varied talents – singing, dancing, painting and Even Mae – a very intelligent person – refused to join
writing. the competition.

Fourth, it sets off the source of a quotation.

For example: Example:

Successful and unsuccessful people do not vary greatly There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.”
in their abilities. They vary in their desires to reach – Beverly Sills
their potential.
– John Maxwell

Fifth, it sets off an interrupting clause or phrase.

For example: Example:
The whole class – especially me – looks forward for the All members of the choir – especially Jane – are
success of the event. excited for the competition.
Do you have any questions with regard to the usage of Students: None Ma’am.
dash?

If none, let us move on to the next type of punctuation.

We will have the uses of slash /.

First, it separates alternatives, usually representing the

words or or and/or.

Example: Example:
He/she Ms. Besa/ Queen B
Him/her Jose Cruz/ Anne Cruz
Jose Cruz and / or Anne Cruz

Second, it replaces the word to or and in some

compound terms and ranges.

For example: Example:

The March/April issue or March- April issue audio/visual controls

Those are some of the many uses of slash and the rest Students: None Ma’am!
are already familiar to you. Do you have any questions
with regard to the uses of slash? Things that need to be
clarified?

If none, we will have the last one, the use of Ellipsis.

Do you have any idea what is ellipsis for?
Yes, Adrienne? Adrienne: Ma’am, it indicates hesitation or trailing off
in spoken words.
Very good. For example:
“Well. . ... I don’t know. . . . I mean, I’m not sure about
it. “
Can anybody give me another example?
Yes, Noelle? Noelle: “Let me explain my side. . . . but, . . . I think
your decision is already final.
Good. You got it right.

Do you have any questions on the uses of punctuations Students: None Ma’am.
we discussed?

Are you sure? Students: Yes, Ma’am.

If none, let us have an activity.

E. Evaluation/Activity
On a 1 whole sheet of paper, write an invitation letter
to your friend, as if you are inviting him/her to attend
on your birthday party.

You should indicate the following details on your

letter:
a. Your Birthdate
b. Address
c. Venue of the Party
d. Time
e. What to wear, etc. (students write their invitation letter)
 CRITERIA
Ideas and Organization- 10 %
Word Choice- 5%
Punctuation and Grammar- 10%
Total 25%

Just a simple invitation letter. Observe the proper use

of punctuations as discussed earlier.

F. Generalization/Closure
Alright, after learning those different types of
punctuations, we can say that loads of people hate
punctuation, don't know why we should use it and don't
really understand the purpose of it. But we really worked
hard to understand it. And one thing we learnt is that we
need to see punctuation as a friend. A friend that helps
us get your point across by making your writing,
spelling and meaning clear to the reader. The problem
with poor punctuation is that it makes life difficult for
the reader who needs to read and understand what
you've written. Punctuation really matters in English
language. It implies correct arrangement of small,
sometimes hardly noticeable marks in the appropriate
places in order to indicate the exact length and the
meaning of the sentence.
Proper punctuation is a necessity in written English. It
gives the reader an understanding of the meaning of the
text and the idea revealed by an author. Proper
punctuation is also an important tool to make your
written text logical and readable.

G. Assignment (optional)
On a 1 whole sheet of paper, answer the following on
your book.
a. Skill Building 1 (1-10) page 86
b. Skill Building 2 (1-20) pages 86-87
Reference (s): Payawal- Gabriel J. (2018). English,
American and Philippine Literature and Communication
Arts. Q. C. ST. Bernadette Publishing House,
Corporation.

Submitted by:

BERNARDITA E. GUTIB
Practice-Teacher’s Name and Signature

October 1, 2019
Date
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PROF. JODEZZA L. CADAY

Cooperating-Teacher’s Name and Signature

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Date

Approved:

PROF. GUILLERMO MIGUEL O. OCHOA

Department Head

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PROF. EDNA P. CABRERA

Principal

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