Grade 8 English Q1 Ep 8 Types of Transition Signals
Summary
TLDRIn this engaging Grade 8 English lesson from Deaf Ed TV, Teacher Freddie and Teacher Ramy introduce and review transition signals, essential for writing coherence. They explore types like additive, clarification, qualification, and summary signals, using examples to illustrate their use. Interactive activities reinforce learning, challenging students to identify and apply these signals correctly. The lesson aims to make English learning enjoyable and accessible, emphasizing the importance of transition signals in connecting ideas in writing.
Takeaways
- 📚 The video is a lesson for Grade 8 English students, focusing on transition signals.
- 🎶 It is part of a series on transition signals, aiming to review and continue from previous lessons.
- 🔍 The lesson includes an activity to test students' understanding of transition signals related to cause and effect, chronology, comparison and contrast, coherence, and illustration.
- 📝 Transition signals are explained as words or phrases that connect ideas in sentences and paragraphs for coherence.
- 📈 The lesson introduces four types of transition signals: additive or addition, clarification, qualification, and summary or conclusion.
- 🌟 Additive signals show addition, introduction, and similarity, with examples like 'and', 'moreover', and 'furthermore'.
- 💡 Clarification signals are used to explain or make a point clear, with examples like 'that is', 'in other words', and 'to put it another way'.
- 📋 Qualification signals present conditions or intentions, using words like 'possibly', 'almost', and 'with this in mind'.
- 🔚 Summary or conclusion signals restate ideas and allow the writer to recap points, with examples such as 'as can be seen', 'given this point', and 'in the long run'.
- 🎉 The lesson concludes with activities for students to practice using transition signals in sentences, reinforcing their understanding.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the video script?
-The main topic of the video script is the discussion and explanation of transition signals in English, specifically for grade 8 students.
Who are the hosts of the video?
-The hosts of the video are Teacher Freddie and Teacher Ramy.
What is the purpose of the activities in the video?
-The purpose of the activities in the video is to help students understand and remember the different types of transition signals and their uses in writing.
What is the first type of transition signal discussed in the video?
-The first type of transition signal discussed in the video is additive or addition, which is used to show addition, introduction, and similarity to other ideas.
What are some examples of additive transition signals mentioned in the script?
-Some examples of additive transition signals mentioned in the script are 'and', 'moreover', and 'furthermore'.
What is the function of the transition signal 'that is'?
-The transition signal 'that is' is used for clarification, to explain or make clear a certain point.
Can you provide an example sentence using the transition signal 'in other words'?
-An example sentence using 'in other words' is: 'I love going to school. In other words, I like it very much.'
What is the purpose of the transition signal 'possibly'?
-The transition signal 'possibly' is used to present conditions or intentions, indicating that something might be the case or could happen.
How does the video script define transition signals?
-The video script defines transition signals as words or phrases that connect ideas of sentences and paragraphs for coherence.
What is the final activity in the video designed to do?
-The final activity in the video is designed to check the students' understanding of the lesson by having them fill in the blanks with the correct transition signals.
What is the significance of transition signals in writing according to the video script?
-Transition signals are significant in writing as they serve as bridges between parts of writing, linking sentences and paragraphs together to achieve coherence or unity of ideas.
Outlines
🎓 Welcome to Grade 8 English Lesson
The teacher introduces the lesson for Grade 8 English learners, inviting them to participate from home. After reviewing the previous lesson on transition signals, the teacher presents an activity to assess students' understanding. The first activity focuses on identifying different types of transition signals, including cause and effect, chronology, comparison, and emphasis. The teacher provides answers and continues to explain the concept of transition signals, particularly focusing on additive or addition transitions. Examples of additive signals like 'and', 'moreover', and 'furthermore' are discussed, along with their usage in sentences.
📝 Clarification and Qualification Transition Signals
This paragraph continues with a focus on transition signals used for clarification, such as 'that is' and 'in other words'. The teacher gives examples to illustrate their usage. The next type of transition signal covered is qualification, which is used to present conditions or intentions. Examples such as 'possibly', 'almost', and 'with this in mind' are provided, highlighting how these signals help convey uncertainty or specific conditions in sentences.
🔚 Summary and Conclusion Transition Signals
The teacher discusses transition signals for summary and conclusion, which are used to restate ideas or recap points before moving forward. Examples of these signals include 'as can be seen', 'given this point', and 'in the long run'. The teacher emphasizes that transition signals serve as bridges between sentences and paragraphs, ensuring coherence and unity in writing. A new activity is introduced to test students' understanding of transition signals through word puzzles, followed by a fill-in-the-blank exercise where students must choose the correct transition signal to complete sentences.
📚 Closing Remarks and Motivation
The lesson concludes with the teacher encouraging students to continue watching and learning English through fun and engaging activities on the platform. The teacher motivates students by reminding them that learning English is a gateway to understanding the world and should be seen as a positive challenge. The session ends with a reminder to stay tuned for more learning experiences in future lessons.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Transition Signals
💡Cause and Effect
💡Chronology
💡Comparison and Contrast
💡Coherence
💡Additive or Addition
💡Clarification
💡Qualification
💡Summary or Conclusion
💡Self-Learning Module
💡English Language Learning
Highlights
Introduction to learning English for grade 8 students through Deaf Ed TV.
Emphasis on the importance of transition signals in English.
Activity to test knowledge of transition signals and their functions.
Explanation of the first transition signal: cause and effect.
Clarification of the second transition signal: chronology.
Discussion on the third transition signal: comparison and contrast.
Highlighting the role of transition signals in connecting ideas for coherence.
Introduction of the fifth transition signal: illustration.
Explanation of the first type of transition signal: additive or addition.
Example sentence demonstrating additive transition signals.
Introduction to the second type of transition signal: clarification.
Example sentence using clarification transition signals.
Discussion on the third type of transition signal: qualification.
Example sentence illustrating qualification transition signals.
Introduction to the fourth type of transition signal: summary or conclusion.
Example sentence showing summary and conclusion transition signals.
Emphasizing the importance of transition signals in achieving coherence in writing.
Activity to check understanding of transition signals with word puzzles.
Activity to fill in the blanks with correct transition signals.
Conclusion of the lesson and encouragement to continue learning English.
Transcripts
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so
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happy learning day grade 8 english
voyagers and welcome aboard deaf ed tv
i'm your teacher freddie teacher ramy
get ready and enjoy learning english for
grade 8
right at the comfort of your home so
come on
get your pen paper and your
self-learning module
and let's start to learn and to love
english
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we are back once again for the
continuation of our previous lesson on
transition signals
and to check if you still remember what
we have discussed
let's first have this activity
number one this transition signal
shows the relationship between the
consequences of an
action and also indicates a result or
effect
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number two this transition signal
helps define time it also helps in
explaining
order or chronology
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number three this transition signal
is used to point out similarities and
differences
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number four these are words and phrases
that connect ideas of sentences and
paragraphs
for coherence
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and number five this transition signal
adds emphasis or introduce evidence
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are you excited to know if you got all
the answers correctly
well then let's check your answers
number one cause effect
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number two chronology
number three comparison and contrast
number four transition signals
and number five illustration
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i'm sure that you were able to answer
this activity easily
that makes you super ready to continue
our lesson
on the types of transition signals
the first type of transition signal that
we have for today
is additive or addition
this transition signal is used to show
addition
introduction and similarity to other
ideas
it clarifies the idea given in the
sentence
or in the paragraph
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and here is the list of transition
signals
used as additive or for edition
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let's take a look at our example
sentence
gabrielle loves respects and obeys his
parents
moreover he helps in the household
chores if he
is not studying furthermore he is
grateful that his parents are very
supportive
in every task he does
the transition signals used in the
sentence to show
additive or addition are and
moreover and furthermore
then we have clarification
this transition signal lets us know that
a writer
is about to clarify explain or
make clear or to interpret a certain
point
here's the list of transition signals
used for
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clarification
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and here is our example sentence
i love going to school that is i like it
very much
in other words i want to learn more
to put it another way school is one of
the best places i need to go for me to
learn better
that signals used in the sentence
to express clarification are that is
in other words and to put in another way
next in line is qualification
this transition signal is used to
present conditions
or intentions
here's the list of transition signals
used for
qualification
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let's take a look at our example
sentence
in what is possibly the greatest fight
of all time the filipino in the front
lines
has faced the pandemic with bravery they
almost gave up but recovered with this
in mind
filipinos have proven time and again to
be resilient
the transition signals used in the
sentence
to indicate qualification are possibly
almost and with this in mind
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finally we have summary
or conclusion this transition signal
restates ideas and allows the writer
to recap one point before moving to the
next
or to the end here's the list of
transition signals
used for summary and conclusion
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and here is our example sentence
all the documents have been presented
and as can be seen
the facts are clear given this point
it's time to correct the practices
that do not conform to the policies
in the long run the nation and its
people
will benefit from this change the
transition signals used in the sentence
to show summary and conclusion are as
can be seen
given this point and in the long run
always keep in mind that transition
signals can be used
with a single sentence between two
different sentences
paragraphs or even between paragraphs
to achieve coherence or unity of ideas
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they serve as bridges between parts of
writing
and link sentences and paragraphs
together
so that the ideas can flow smoothly
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isn't it great we are already done
discussing transition signals
and its types of course what better way
to check your understanding of our
lesson
is through an activity so get your pen
paper
and your self learning module and let's
start to check your knowledge
number one it is a six
letter word consisting of two syllables
the first syllable sounds like the name
of the insect
in the picture
the second syllable sounds like the name
of a number
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number two it consists of two words
the first word is already given
the first syllable of the second word
are the last two letters of the word
within the last syllable of the second
word
is to be replaced by the underlined
letter of the word stand
with ce
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number three it consists of two words
the first word is synonymous with the
word
equal
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number four it is a four syllable word
that if broken can create three new
words
the first is the opposite of the word
always the second is already given
the third is the opposite of the word
more
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and number five it is a seven letter
word
that begins with letter b followed by an
e
the rest is in relationship with the
word effect
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here are the answers number one
before
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number two for instance
number three even though
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number four nevertheless
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and number five because
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let's try another activity fill in the
blanks
with the correct transition signals that
will complete the ideas of the given
sentences
choose from the given choices write your
answers on a separate sheet of paper
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number one blank the invention of gaming
gadgets
children and teenagers usually spent
more of their leisure time
playing outdoor games
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here are your choices a because
b before c
even though and d for instance
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number two if you will have a powerpoint
presentation in class
you need to prepare in advance blank
setting up the computer or laptop
including the lcd
the projector and checking its
connectivity to avoid technical problems
and here are your choices letter a
before letter b even though
letter c for instance and letter d
nevertheless
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number three blanc i am allergic to
sunlight
my friends and i still went to the beach
for sun bath
here are your choices letter a before
letter b even though letter c
for instance and letter d nevertheless
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number four she lost her balance in
doing her routine
in the competition blank she stood up
and finished the dance gracefully
and here are your choices letter a
before
letter b even though
letter c for instance and letter d
nevertheless
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number five i did not hear the phone
ringing
blank the sound of the television was in
full blast
here are your choices letter a because
letter b before letter c
even though and letter d nevertheless
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it's time to check your answers
number one the correct answer is letter
b
number two the correct answer is
letter c
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number three the correct answer is
letter b
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number 4 the correct answer is letter d
and number five the correct answer is
letter a
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that concludes our lesson for today
grade eight english voyagers
make sure to always stay tuned to dap ed
tv and have a journey with me in grade 8
english
where you will have fun and interesting
learning experiences
that will not just beat your mind but
will also nurture your love for english
again this is teacher lamy your friendy
saying don't fret because learning
english is not a threat
instead it is our gateway to understand
and learn
more about the world
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do
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you
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