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Introductory Message, For the facilitator:, This module was collaboratively designed, developed and evaluated by the Development, and Quality Assurance Teams of SDO TAPAT to assist you in helping the learners meet, the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social,, and economic constraints in schooling., As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You, also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage their, own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as, they do the tasks included in the module., For the learner:, This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for, guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to, process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner., The following are some reminders in using this module:, 1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the, module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises., 2. Don’t forget to answer Let’s Try before moving on to the other activities included, in the module., 3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task., 4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers., 5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next., 6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it., If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate, to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone., We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and, gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!, , Let’s Learn, This module was designed and written for you, dear grade 8 students. In, particular, it will be a great help to you in formulating a statement of opinion and, assertion especially when asked to stand on an issue. You will understand the merit of, factual information in solidifying your opinion and argument. To better suit your, learning process, gradual development of topic was put into consideration from simple, determination of factual and opinionated statements to a more complicated composition, of persuasive expression., 2

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After going through this module, you are expected to:, 1. use appropriate cohesive devices in various types of speech; and, 2. familiarize functions of different cohesive devices., , Let’s Try, Circle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer for each number., 1. Another word for cohesive devices., a. conjuncts, b. likers, , c. linkers, , d. relators, , 2. Identify the cohesive device used in the sentence:, “The movie is a low-budget project; however, it became a very successful movie., a. successful, b. however, c. became, d. movie, 3. What is the function of the underlined cohesive device in the given sentence?, “Reptiles such as lizards and snakes have scales.”, a. gives directions, b. gives commands c. gives comparisons d. gives examples, 4. Supply an appropriate cohesive device to the given sentence:, “The snow made the roads slippery; ______________, driving proved to be a challenge.”, a. after, b. therefore, c. in comparison, d. while, 5. What is the function of the underlined cohesive device in the given sentence?, “Francis cut classes; consequently, he was suspended for three days.”, a. shows result, b. shows series, c. shows contrast d. shows frequency, , Lesson, , Cohesive Devices, , In the last lesson, we learned one belief in Thailand that involves a ceremony, where a cat is sprayed with liquid perfume. Using a Venn diagram, give similar and, different traditions of both Philippines and Thailand., , 3

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Let’s Recall, Cohesive devices, sometimes called linking words, linkers, connectors, discourse, markers or transitional words, are one of the most misunderstood and misused parts of, IELTS Writing., Cohesive devices are words like ‘For example‘, ‘In conclusion‘, ‘however‘ and, ‘moreover‘. Together with coherence, cohesion provides 25% of your marks in both parts, of the Writing test. However, most students have not been taught how to use them, effectively., , Let’s Explore, Cohesive devices tell the reader what we are doing in a sentence and help to, guide them through our writing. They signal to the reader what the relationships are, between the different clauses, sentences and paragraphs., Examples:, Comparison:, Likewise, he thought bats were the most, interesting mammals thanks to their wings., Addition, He is handsome, intelligent, and,, furthermore, he is rich., Exemplification, Berries such as raspberries and, strawberries are seasonal., Sequencing, First, preheat your oven before you place the, cake batter., Result, He accepted the responsibility; thus, he, became the new king of the castle., Contrast, On the contrary, he liked animals that could, fly, such as sparrows and falcons., Qualification, Although the topic was never addressed, she, was well aware of its effects on the class., Reformation, He commanded and I obey, or rather, I, pretend to., , https://www.ieltsadvantage.com/, , 4

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To learn more about Cohesive Devices, you may copy the, link below or scan the QR code using your mobile phones. These, will take you to a Youtube video about Cohesive devices., , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JEAB6gmfhU, , Let’s Elaborate, , Fill in the blanks choosing the linking words given below the passage:, (although, therefore, moreover, but, and), My friend is a singer. He is intelligent –––––––– hardworking. –––––––– he is, creative. –––––––– he has never received any award in India, –––––––– he won a prize in, a competition in America last year. –––––––– he has decided to leave India and settle, down in America., , Let’s Dig In, 1. What is a cohesive device? How does it function?, 2. What are the ideas that a cohesive device present?, 3. What punctuation mark is often used to set off a cohesive device?, , Let’s Remember, , Use the following cohesive devices in meaningful sentences. Write your answers on the, spaces provided., 1., , As a result, ___________________________________________________________________________, 5

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2., , In addition to, ___________________________________________________________________________, , 3., , However, ___________________________________________________________________________, , 4., , As opposed to, ___________________________________________________________________________, , 5., , Hence, ___________________________________________________________________________, , Let’s Apply, Tell whether the underlined cohesive device presents comparison, contrast,, result, additional information, sequence, or exemplification., 1. The winters are very wet here; whereas, the summers are very dry., 2. As a consequence of rising population, people now have to cope with heavy, traffic., 3. I can play the piano apart from the guitar., 4. I used to work fifteen hours a day. In comparison with that, my present job is, more like holiday!, 5. Most people are superstitious in some way. Thus, a lot of people believe that the, number 13 is unlucky., 6. Several men are still missing. Meanwhile the causes of the explosion are still, being investigated., 7. There are many good singers in the 90’s such as Mariah Carey, Celine Dion,, and Whitney Houston., 8. Besides Backstreet Boys dominating the airwaves in the 90’s, N’SYNC became, popular in the decade., 9. This porridge is too sweet while the other one is too hot!, 10. CHED planned to remove Filipino as a core subject in college. As a result,, many expressed their disagreement., , 6