Signal Words and Essay Structures

Teacher Izzy guides grade 10 students through writing an informative essay. The lesson covers the definition, purpose, and structures of informative essays, including cause and effect, compare and contrast, description, problem and solution, and sequence. Students learn to use graphic organizers and analyze a sample paragraph to identify the topic and main idea. The video concludes with a recap and encouragement to continue learning.

What should students have ready before starting the lesson?

• A dictionary and thesaurus

• A textbook and calculator

• Pen, paper, and self-learning module

• A laptop and internet connection

What is the main purpose of an informative essay?

• To persuade the reader

• To offer data and descriptions

• To provide opinions

• To entertain the reader

What should an informative essay avoid including?

• Personal opinions

• Relevant facts

• Concrete details

• Quotations

In the sample paragraph, what is the main idea?

• The willingness of Filipinos to get vaccinated

• The production of COVID-19 vaccines

• The safety concerns of vaccines

• The importance of vaccines

What are the three main parts of an informative essay?

• Introduction, body, and conclusion

• Summary, analysis, and discussion

• Title, abstract, and references

• Introduction, methods, and results

Which signal word is used in a cause and effect structure?

• For example

• In contrast

• Consequently

• Similarly

What is a key feature of a compare and contrast structure?

• Explaining a process in detail

• Highlighting similarities and differences

• Listing events in order

• Describing a problem and solution

Which signal word is used in a description structure?

• As a result

• In addition

• However

• Therefore

What does a problem and solution structure present?

• A comparison of two items

• A problem and possible solutions

• A sequence of events

• A detailed description of a topic

Which signal word is used in a sequence structure?

• Before

• Similarly

• In contrast

• For example