DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN ENGLISH

I. OBJECTIVES

Within the discussion, the students must be able to:

a. define what is semicolon and colon
b. differentiate the semicolon and colon
c. know the rules for using a semicolon and colon
d. know when not to use a semicolon and colon

II. SUBJECT MATTER

a)Topic: Semicolon and Colon

b) Reference: Grammar and Composition
c) Materials: Pictures, Visual Aid and Power Point Presentation
d) Skills: Critical Thinking, Analyzing
e) Values Integration: Cooperation, Self- esteem, Optimism and Appreciation
f) Methodology: Inductive Method and 4A’s

III. PROCEDURE

TEACHING HINTS TEACHER’S ACTIVITY STUDENT’S ACTIVITY

 Preliminary Activities
1. Greetings Good afternoon class. Good afternoon sir.
Good afternoon
classmates it’s nice to
see you today.
Mabuhay!

How are you class? We’re Fine sir.

Does it mean that I can expect all

of you for your active
participation? Yes Sir!

Is that an agreement class? Of course sir.

Thank you class.

2. Prayers Before we begin the lesson this
afternoon, let us ask the
guidance of Almighty God and let The student recites a
us enlighten our mind to prayer.
completely understand the
lesson this afternoon. May I
request ___________ to lead the
prayer?

3. Classroom Management Kindly go back to your proper The students will do

seats and arrange your chairs. the tasks.

4. Checking of Attendance Who is the class secretary? The class secretary

Kindly check the attendance of will check the
your classmates. Thank you. attendance.

 Review Before we start in our new

lesson, let’s have a short
recapitulation. Students answer may
What was our last topic that vary.
we’ve discussed?

 Motivation Class, are you familiar with the 1. I was looking

activity true or false? forward to seeing the
I will be showing 5 sentences and exciting events at the
you will decide whether you art festival, fire
think the punctuation, including juggling and beautiful
colons and semicolons, is used art. (True or False)
correctly.
2. Students from the
dance class were
excited about the
opportunity to
perform: “We can’t
wait to show off our
new steps!” said the
lead dancer.
(True or False)
 3. The best musicians
were: Alan, Eric and
Tina. (True or False)

4. After class, the

instructor will remind
the students to do
three things before
the concert: practice,
practice, and
practice.
(True or False)

5. Practicing moves
at the ballet bar can
be a great way to
learn steps; however,
it can be tiring.
(True or False)

 Presentation of Okay class. It seems that you The students will

Objectives have an idea now regarding on read the learning
our lesson, so let’s move on in objectives.
our proper lesson.
These are our objectives for Within the
today’s lesson. discussion, the
Everybody read the learning students must be
objectives. Start! able to:
1. define what is
semicolon and colon
2. differentiate
between semicolon
and colon
3. know the rules for
using a semicolon
and colon
4. know when not to
use a semicolon and
colon
 Lesson Proper “Graphic Organizer” The students will
Class, I will show a chart and listen for the
1. Activity observe properly to it. instruction of the
I’ll give you 4 minutes to write activity.
your observation regarding on
that chart. The students will do
Write your observation on a the task.
sheet of paper.

Am I clear? Yes sir.

(The teacher will show a chart)

 What do you observe

about this picture?
2. Analysis

Sir that picture shows

of what is the symbol
of a semicolon and a
colon.

 Explain the given figure.

Sir that figure shows
that in a punctuation
particularly in
semicolon and colon,
they have difference
in their rules but they
are connected in
each other.

 What is the difference Sir the difference

between the semicolon between semicolon
and colon? and colon is that the
 semicolon is used to
connect two
sentences with
similar content or to
separate things in a
list of complex items,
especially if those
items have commas
between them
already while the
colon is used to
introduce a word,
phrase, sentence,
quote, or a list.

Very good!

Today we are going to learn Yes sir.

aboutthe semicolon and colon.
3. Abstraction Are you ready to listen?

SEMICOLON joins two

independent clauses in a
compound sentence with no
coordinating conjunction.

RULES OF USING SEMICOLON

1. Sorting out a complex list:
 Place semicolons
between items in lists if
some of the list include Students will
commas. attentively listen to
2. Linking closely-related discussion.
independent clauses:
 Place a semicolon
between two
independent clauses (they
could stand alone as a
sentence) to link them in
the same sentence.
3. Linking complete clauses with
a conjunctive adverb:
 Place a semicolon
between independent
clauses linked with a
conjunctive adverb, also
known as a transitional
word or phrase. Some
common conjunctive
adverbs are therefore,
however, consequently,
and hence. Phrases
include on the other
hand, in fact,andin
conclusion.
Follow transitional word
or phrases with commas.

WHEN NOT TO USE A

SEMICOLON
1. Use commas, not semicolons,
after an independent clause (it
could stand alone as a full
sentence) joined with another
independent clause by a
coordinating conjunction (for,
and, nor, but, or, yet and so).
2. Use a colon—not a
semicolon—when what follows
the punctuation restates what
comes before.
3. Use commas to separate items
in a list if none of the items in the
list require commas too.

COLONis a form of punctuation

used in several different
situations. It often sets up and
draws the reader’s attention to
the ideas that come after it.
RULES OF USING COLON
1. Prior to a list
2. Before an explanation that
has a complete clause (could be
a sentence) before it.
3. To separate an independent
clause from a quotation
4. In a formal or business
address
5. To indicate time
6. Between a title and subtitle
7. A scripture reference
8. To indicate a ratio

WHEN NOT TO USE A

COLON
1. Do not use a colon after a verb
of being (am, are, were, was, will
be, shall be, etc.).
2. Do not use a colon after a
preposition.
3. Do not use a colon after words
or expressions such as, for
example, including, or namely.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE

SEMICOLON AND COLON
 Semi-colons and colons
are both used to signal
relationships between
ideas; however, the
relationship signaled by
each punctuation mark is
different. Colons
introduce explanatory
information or
information that is a
restatement of the
information preceding the
colon whilesemi-colons
introduce additional or
contrary information.
“THINK-PAIR-AND-SHARE”

At this moment, find a pair and

discuss what have you learned in
our lesson for this day? Write it
on a ½ sheet of paper.
Sir, we have learned
that Semi-colons and
You are only given 1 minute to do colons are both used
the task. to signal
relationships
Yes, __________________ between ideas;
(call a student) however, the
relationship signaled
by each punctuation
mark is different.
Colons introduce
explanatory
information or
information that is a
restatement of the
information
preceding the colon;
semi-colons
introduce additional
or contrary
information.

Very Good!
Sir, the rules of using
a colons are:
Yes, ____________________ 1. Prior to a list
(call another student) 2. Before an
explanation that has
a complete clause
(could be a sentence)
before it.
3. To separate an
independent clause
from a quotation
4. In a formal or
 business address
5. To indicate time
6. Between a title and
subtitle
7. A scripture
reference
8. To indicate a ratio

That’s alright!
Sir, when not to use a
semicolon if:
When not to use a semicolon? 1. Use commas, not
(call another student) semicolons, after an
independent clause
(it could stand alone
as a full sentence)
joined with another
independent clause
by a coordinating
conjunction (for, and,
nor, but, or, yet and
so).
2. Use a colon—not a
semicolon—when
what follows the
punctuation restates
what comes before.
3. Use commas to
separate items in a
list if none of the
items in the list
require commas too.

Very good! It proves that you’ve

really understand our lesson for
this afternoon.
 The students will
4. Application Students will be group into 2 and listen for the
they will answer the given task. instruction of the
given activity.
They will be given 5 minutes to
answer the given task.

IV. EVALUATION

Practice Exercises. Answer the following sentences below. For each sentence, select the
punctuation mark from the choices inside the parenthesis.

1. The defendant failed to check his rear-view mirror before changing lanes (, / ; /:) therefore ( , / ; /:)
he breached a duty owed to the plaintiff.

2. There are two kinds of fruit on the table (no punctuation needed / : / ; ) oranges and apples

3. Zach came to class breathless and overwhelmed ( : / ; / , ) he had just come from volleyball
practice.

4. The book was written by (no punctuation needed / , / : ) Peter Jay Montreville.

5. The first book he cited in his paper was Understanding Comics (no punctuation needed / , / : / ; )
The Invisible Art.

V. ASSIGNMENT

Dance, music and art- three ways we can express our creative side. Write about a cool
dance performance you saw, a concert you went to showcasingyour favorite musical
group, or even work of art you enjoy. Your sentencesshould be as creative and
descriptive as your subject. Make sure you usethe colon and semicolon correctly in your
writing!