English 10

English – Grade 10
Quarter 1 – Module 9: Discourse Markers
Edition, 2020

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 English 10
Quarter 1
Self-Learning Module 9
Discourse Markers
Introductory Message

For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the English 10 Self-Learning Module on Discourse Markers.

This Self-Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed, and

reviewed by educators from the Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its
Officer-in-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A.
Agustin, in partnership with the City Government of Pasig through its mayor,
Honorable Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto. The writers utilized the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum using the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) in
developing this instructional resource.

This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and

independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims
to help learners acquire the needed 21st-century skills especially the 5 Cs, namely:
Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Character while
taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies
that will help you in guiding the learners.

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 learning. Moreover, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
For the learner:

Welcome to the English 10 Self-Learning Module on Discourse Markers.

The hand is one of the most symbolized parts of the human body. It is often
used to depict skill, action, and purpose. Through our hands, we may learn, create,
and accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a
learner is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant
competencies and skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in
your own hands!

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 material while being an
active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectations - This points to the set of knowledge and skills

that you will learn after completing the module.

Pretest - This measures your prior knowledge about the

lesson at hand.

Recap - This part of the module provides a review of concepts

and skills that you already know about a previous lesson.

Lesson - This section discusses the topic in the module.

Activities - This is a set of activities that you need to perform.

Wrap-Up - This section summarizes the concepts and

application of the lesson.

Valuing - This part integrates a desirable moral value in the

lesson.

Posttest - This measures how much you have learned from

the entire module.
 EXPECTATIONS

This is your self-instructional learner module in English 10. All the

activities provided in this lesson will help you learn and understand:
Discourse Markers.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Define discourse marker;
2. Determine the connector used in the sentence; and
3. Identify the types of discourse markers.

PRETEST

Direction: Underline the discourse markers in the sentences below.

1. Basically, our goal is to develop a vaccine for the virus.

2. Our President wants the best for our country, but we need to follow.

3. Chelsea came late because she was stuck in traffic.

4. Obviously, the most qualified candidates always get the best job.

5. If you will stay at home, you will be safe from the virus.
 RECAP

We learned from our previous lesson the effective devices used by the
speaker to attract and hold the attention of the listener. Some pointers in
making ang giving an effective speech are the following: Keep it clear and
simple, start with a very interesting topic, get to the point, use of gesture,
keep it short, and be natural.

LESSON

The quality of life largely depends on how you make your associations.
As long as you know how to mingle with others, your communicative skills
will not deteriorate. The world revolves, time runs, and history changes,
because we communicate.

Today, let us talk about Discourse Markers - linking words or

phrases or sentence connectors that bind together a piece of writing, and
making the different parts stick together. Discourse Markers help us to
organize, manage and connect what we say or write.

Good examples of discourse markers are in my view, most importantly,

provided that, still, because and a lot more. The types of Discourse Markers
are as follows:
Result Purpose Contrast Sequence Addition
Because In case However First Moreover
Therefore To this end Although Finally In addition
So In order to But Next Also
Secondly Besides
 Discourse Markers are phrases used in a conversation to signal the
speaker's intention to mark a boundary depending on the purpose and
relationship of the ideas, Discourse markers are often combined into
sequences. It typically occurs at the beginning and the end of the
conversation.
Discourse Markers can be a conjunction, gambits, or an adverb.
Remember that a gambit is a remark which you make to someone to start or
continue a conversation. For example, an opening gambit is, ‘You are so
beautiful, will you be my date?’

exactly apparently however most importantly

differently as long as such that in my opinion
still in like manner absolutely on the condition that

Here are other examples of discourse markers:

1) Finally, they discovered a vaccine for the virus. (ADVERB)

2) It’s a good idea to eat at the restaurant, however, we need to observe
social distancing. (CONJUNCTION)
3) You are amazing, will you be our guest performer in our school?

Guided Practice
Identify the discourse marker then tell whether it indicates Result, Purpose,
Contrast, Addition, or Sequence. Write your answers on the space
provided after each sentence.

1. It is a good idea to have online classes, however, some students

cannot afford to have a gadget and internet connection.

____________________

The answer is Contrast because the sentence connector used is the

word ‘however’.
2. To stay protected from the virus, first, we should wash our hands and
we should stay at home.

____________________

The answer is Sequence because the sentence connector used is the

word ‘first’.

3. In order to overcome all the problems, we must follow and obey our
Government.

____________________

The answer is Purpose because the sentence connector used is the

word ‘in order to’.

4. We enjoyed the film even though it was long.

____________________

The answer is Contrast because the sentence connector used is the

word ‘even though’.

5. Finally, we have our online moving up ceremony.

____________________

The answer is Sequence because the sentence connector used is the

word ‘Finally’.
 ACTIVITIES

Activity 1
Encircle the discourse markers in the sentences below.

1. Anyway, I have been wanting to tell you my secret recipe.

2. The flight has been delayed due to adverse weather conditions.

3. In order to travel abroad, you must be COVID-free.

4. The moon shone brightly, nevertheless, it was hard to find our way.

5. I may be young, but I can still help our country.

Activity 2
Underline the discourse marker used in each sentence. Then on the blank
before each sentence, write Reason, Purpose, Sequence, Addition, or
Contrast to indicate the purpose for which the discourse marker is used.

_________________1. It is really a good idea to have online classes, however

some students cannot afford to have a gadget.

_________________2. In order to overcome the problems, we need to pray.

_________________3. Although he did not agree, he went along with the plan.

_________________4. I will help her, because she is my friend.

_________________5. First, you should wear a mask before you go outside.

Activity 3
Complete the thought of the given incomplete sentences below with the use
of sentence connectors. Write your answer on the space provided.

1. Cigarettes cause cancer and other diseases of the lungs, therefore ____
______________________________.
2. It is a common knowledge that _____________________________________.
3. Few people would deny that ________________________________________.
4. Online learning is challenging, but __________________________________.
5. It had rained hard last night, as a result ____________________________.

WRAP-UP

The most interesting part in this lesson ______________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

The most difficult and challenging activity _____________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

VALUING

Communication is not just confined to the four corners of your home,

to books, and the likes, rather it can be holistically through social
encountering activities which you can only get by exposing yourself to the
outside world. You should know the right words to say at the beginning and
the end of the conversation.
 POSTTEST

Directions: Choose the correct discourse markers for the sentences below.
Write the letter of the answer on the space before the number.

1) We should help one another in this time of pandemic __________ we

are God’s children.
a) so b) otherwise c) after all

2) __________ being a senior citizen, she still wants to go to the mall.

a) First b) In spite of c) Basically

3) Shane decided to walk __________ there was no vehicle around the

premises.
a) Therefore b) because c) all in all

4) __________ the most hardworking student always get the best job.
a) Obviously b) Regarding c) In other words

5) Wash your hands often and stay at home ________ you will be safe.
a) for instance b) so c) although
 KEY TO CORRECTION

5. b 5. sequence / first but 5. ? 5.

4. a 4. reason / But nevertheless 4. Obviously 4.
3. b 3.contrast / Although in order to 3. because 3.
2. b 2. purpose / In order to due to 2. but 2.
1. c 1. contrast / However anyway 1. Basically 1.
Posttest Activity 2 Activity 1 Pretest

References

https:/www.slideshare.net/Denise_Rivera/discourse-markers

https:/www.slideshare.net/Lyra_chan/discourse-markers

https:/www.slideshare.net/anbuse/vi2/discourse-markers

https:/www.youtube.com/Reasons and Functions of Discourse Markers