Sample Detailed Lesson Plan in English

(Grade 7)
Lesson Title
Lesson Title
Types of Sentences According to Use

Time Frame
Time Frame
45 minutes

Prepared by:
Prepared by:
Roselyn Mae Lanuzo

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
Topic
Different Types of Sentence
According to Structure

References
References
Grammar and Composition 4 by
Prentice Hall
Proficiency in English 8 by
Simeon Tabunda

Materials
Materials
Visual Aids, Charts, Flash Cards,
Pictures, Name Tags

Procedure
A. Learning Activities
Teachers Activity
Teachers Activity
Good Morning Class...
Let us pray first...
(Checking of Attendance)

Students Activity
Students Activity
Good Morning Maam!
(One Student will lead the Prayer)
(Students will tell whos absent for the
day)

Teachers Activity
Teachers Activity
So hows your day? Is it good so far?
Thats good to know. So, are you to discuss our new topic today?
Okay thats good, so lets begin this with a group activity! Are you
ready?

Students Activity
Students Activity
It was great Maam!
Yes Maam!
Yes Maam!

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 cant believe it! We won!
Teacher
Teacher

Students
Students

Presentation
Very nice! I am very pleased you were able to finish the task given to (Students will give their answers)
you. Now lets 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, lets take a look at the sentence that group 1 came up
(Student answers: Maam, because it
with. This one is a declarative sentence. Could you tell me the reason gives an idea and it states a fact. It also
why its classified as declarative?
ends with a 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
Nice answers! Now lets talk about the second type of sentence. Would sentence: An interrogative sentence
someone read the definition written on the board?
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.)

Teacher
Teacher
Very good! Its easy to understand, right? Remember that an
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 well. You have to sound like youre really asking a question.
Dont just read it as if its a declarative sentence so you wont be
misunderstood when someone listens to you.

Students
Students
Yes, Maam!

Yes, Maam!

An imperative sentence expresses a

That is wonderful! So lets proceed to the next type of sentence which request or gives a command or
is the imperative sentence. Read the definition, ____________.
direction. It also and ends with a period
or exclamation mark.
(A student volunteers and answers:
Thanks. Now, lets check the sentence that group 3 came up with. It
Maam, its because the sentence do
ends with a period but that doesnt mean its a declarative sentence. Can
not state a fact an opinion. It states a
somebody explain the class why?
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
sentence conveys emotion and ends
those who gave their answers! Now lets discuss the last type of
with an exclamation mark.)
sentence. Exclamatory sentence. Read the definition, ___________.
Thanks. Thats good. Now, I know youll find it very easy to
(students volunteer to give their
understand 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
Nice. I am pleased with your participation. Now lets have a short
activity before you take the quiz.
Using the pictures shown on the board, I want you to form different
types of sentences according to function.

(students answer)
(students answer)
(student answers:

Picture 1

Picture 2

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! Its I saw
Daniel Padilla!)
(student answers:

Teacher
Teacher

Students
Students
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!)
(student answers:

Picture 3

Picture 4

1. Declarative: The team won the

contest.
2. Interrogative: Did they win the
contest?
3. Imperative: Lets clap our hands for
the winning team!
4. Exclamatory: Hurray! We won!)
(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
Now, class, lets remember that sentences have four functions. They
can be declarative, interrogative, imperative or exclamatory. Can you
again tell me the differences of the four?

(students answer)

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.
Group 1: You and your friends are in a concert.
Group 2: You are lost when you meet a group of friends having fun on the road.
Group 3: A famous actress visited your village.
Group 4: Your teacher informed you about your failing marks.

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. Isnt her voice magnificent!
4. Its a baby boy!
5. Call the insurance agent, please.
6. Watch out for that car!
7. What harm did the delay cause?
8. Most people do enjoy taking risks.
9. Is there anything else that I can get you?
10. Keep off the grass.
Assignment
Write a short narrative about your most unforgettable experience. Use at least 4 declarative, 4
imperative, 4 exclamatory and 4 interrogative sentences.