Detailed Lesson Plan

English 5
I. Objectives:
At the end of the discussion, grade five pupils are expected to:
A. determine possible causes from a given effect and vice versa;
B. cite that everything happens because there is/are reason/s behind; and
C. draw the effects of a single cause.
II. Content:
Cause and Effect
III. Learning Resources
A. Materials:
LCD projector, laptop, video clip
B. References:
Quest for Reading, Rosita A. Perez, pp. 68-73
Joy in learning English, Kristine Erika Castillo, et. al., p. 124
Examples.yourdictionary.com
https:youtu.be/bWKOPF_-fc8

Teacher’s Activity Pupils’ Activity

A. Before the Lesson
Motivation:
Good morning class! Good morning too, teacher!
Today we will help each other for you to:
(a)determine possible causes from a given
effect and vice versa, (b)cite that everything
happens because there is/are reason/s behind,
and (c) draw the effects of a single cause.
I have I have prepared a short story, and
kindly read and understand it because you will
answer a few questions about it.
The story is entitled, “Boboy Late at
School”.

Boboy Late at School

One Monday morning, Boboy came late at
school, so his teacher scolded him. His teacher
didn’t bother to ask him why because she was
busy. Soon after the class, Boboy, with his
shaky shoulders, went to his teacher because
he was going to tell her why he was late.
“Teacher I was tired of playing yesterday so I
woke up late this morning”, said Boboy. His
teacher tapped his shoulders and said, “Dear,
I forgive you because you have been honest to
me”.

Comprehension Check
Who are the characters in the story? Boboy and his teacher
Why did the teacher scold Boboy? Because he came late at school
 Did the teacher ask him why he was late? No
Why? Because she was busy
Now what did Boboy do about it? He went to his teacher.
Why? He was going to tell her why he was late.
According to Boboy, he was late because…? Because he was tired of playing the other
day so he woke up late.
What did the teacher do after he She tapped his shoulders
confessed?
Why? Because his shoulders were shaking.
Did the teacher forgive Boboy? Why? Yes. Because he was being honest.
Is being honest good? Why? Yes! Because being honest will make other
people trust you.
B. During the Lesson
Class the story is full of cause and effect
statements. The table below is based from my
questions and your answers. Kindly observe.
CAUSE EFFECT
Boboy came late at His teacher scolded
school. him
She was busy His teacher did not
bother to ask him
why
He was going to tell Boboy went to his
her why he was late teacher
“I was tired of “I woke up late this
playing yesterday” morning”
His shoulders were His teacher tapped
shaking his shoulders
“You have been “I forgive you”
honest to me”

If you may recall during your past years, what The effect is the result, and the cause is
is a cause and what is an effect? the reason behind it.

That is right! The cause is the reason why

something happens and the effect is the result
of that reason or action.

In the table above, which column shows the First column

cause?
Which column has the effect? Second column

Based on the story, how could we classify if the By the words, because and so
statement is either the cause or the effect?

Yes! They are called signal words or key words.

They signify that the statement that follows
is the cause.
Example: My classmate is hungry because he
did not eat breakfast.

What are the words that came after the word He did not eat breakfast.
“because”?
Is that the effect or the cause? Cause
And what is the effect? My classmate is hungry

Remember that after signal words, it indicates

the cause, however, not all cause and effect
statements have signal words.
Here is another story. Kindly read aloud.

Air pollution may be due to a lot of factors,

the most common of which are cause by
exhaust gases from vehicles have continuously
dominated the air especially in highly
urbanized towns and cities mainly because the
government lacks control and citizens prefer
convenience to the harmful effects. Likewise,
the government has not exercised good control
over the location of factories that emit gas
elsewhere.
More often than not, air pollution is caused
by natural events such as forest fires, volcanic
eruptions, wind erosion, and pollen dispersal.

What is the paragraph all about? Air pollution

In the paragraph, what causes air pollution? 1. Exhaust gases from vehicles
2. Factory gas emissions
Use the graphic organizer below and write 3. Natural events
the cause and effect relationship from the
paragraph.

EFFECT: Air Pollution

CAUSE: Exhaust CAUSE: Factory

gases from gas emissions
vehicles

CAUSE: Natural events

The paragraph shows the pattern: one effect—
multiple causes.

Is it possible that that there is an effect but No

no cause?
Now, what did you realize regarding this There is always a reason for everything.
relationship?

Correct! The reason should be a fact or based

from a fact.
For you to better understand this, let us watch
this video: https:youtu.be/bWKOPF_-fc8

C. After the Lesson

1. Choose the answer that best finishes each
sentence.
1.1 We knew it was going to rain because 1.1 b
a. the sun was shining
b. the sky got very dark
c. people were walking hurriedly
1.2. Ted stood on a ladder because 1.2 a
a. he couldn’t reach the top shelf
b. he wanted to fall off
c. he wanted to play
1.3. the plants grow healthy because 1.3 a
a. the plants receive enough water and
sunlight
b. the plants grow on soil
c. the plants are tall
1.4. People suffer from diarrhea because of 1.4 a
a. eating dirty foods
b. eating sour foods
c. drinking juices
1.5 Failing grades in school is the effect of 1.5 a
a. being neglectful in studies
b. lack of money
c. having too many friends

2. Complete the sentences below by identifying

the effect.
2.1. Mary did not follow correctly the recipe 2.1 was not in good shape.
so the cake _____________________.
2.2 The weather forecaster said it was going 2.2 brought his umbrella.
to rain, that’s why John ______________.
2.3 Benny’s clothes are dirty so he _______. 2.3 took a bath.
2.4 Trisha is going to sleep, therefore she __. 2.4 went to bed.
2. 5 Danny broke his brother’s phone so ____. 2.5 he apologized to his brother.
3. Complete the sentences below by identifying
the cause.
3.1 I have to give mother a present because _.
3.2 Jake has toothache because ________. 3.1 it’s her birthday today.
3.3 My father looks tired due to ________. 3.2 he never brush his teeth.
3.4 ________ so John fell from the tree. 3.3 his work.
3.5 ______ that’s why her parents are very 3.4 The branches were wet from the rain.
proud of her. 3.5 She graduated with honors.

4. Draw a box on the cause and encircle the

effect in the following sentences.

4.1 We will have diseases because the air we

breathe is polluted. 4.1 We will have diseases because the air
4.2 The abuse of Mother brings calamities. we breathe is polluted.
4.3 Being aware of current trends and issues 4.2 The abuse of Mother Earth brings
will keep you updated. calamities.
4.4 People become sick when they do not eat 4.3 Being aware of current trends and
the right kinds of food. issues will keep you updated.
4.5 When the trees are cut down, not only 4.4 People become sick when they do not
plants will die, most of the animals will die too. eat the right kinds of food.
4.5 When the trees are cut down, not
only plants will die, most of the animals
5. Students will find their partners and they will die too.
will act any of the following cause or effect and
provide the missing part.
5.1 Your partner is not listening to his/her
teacher so,
5.2 You saw an old lady crossing the road
that’s why,
5.3 You and you friend are exhausted because,
5.4 You are taking care of your sibling since,
5.5 You are going to borrow your classmate’s
book because,

6. Create a short video presentation showing

cause and effect relationship, integrating
concepts in Science.

Generalization:

Again, what is the importance of learning the

cause and effect relationship?
There is always a reason or reasons
Yes! That is why it is called a relationship, behind everything that happens.
these two always come together, though in life,
the cause is usually unknown, but remember
there is always a force that caused something
to happen.
V. Remarks:

VI. Reflection:

Prepared By:

DELMEA L. TOLOSA
Grade 5