DETALED 4A’s LESSON PLAN IN ENGLISH 10

I. OBJECTIVES

At the end of the lesson, 80% the students should be able to:
a. define context clues;
b. give the meaning of words through context clues; and
c. identify the type of context clues used to suggest the meaning of words.

Appreciate context clues through performing differentiated tasks.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

A. Topic: Context Clues

B. Reference: Celebrating Diversity Through World Literature
(English Learner’s Material) pp. 477-479
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/283656476510984235
C. Materials: PowerPoint presentation, LCD projector, activity sheets, slate boards, balloons,
chalk, markers, printed texts

III. PROCEDURE

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY STUDENT’S ATIVITY

A. ACTIVITY

Good morning class!

Good morning Ma’am
I know that you are all fine today based
on the smiles plastered on your faces. Today,
we shall have a game entitled “POP CLUES”.
But before that, get the emoticons I placed
at the back of your chair to identify your group.
Those who got the same emoticon, stay together.
In every activity, you must have your LMNOP
(Leader, Material-specialist, Note-taker,
Overseer and Presenter). Class proceed now
to your respective groups quietly. (The students proceed to their groups)

Who among you are watching Wowowin

specifically on their segment “Putukan na”
wherein contestants are popping balloons
alternately. Now let’s imitate the game and
put up some twist. Your task is to pop out the
balloons containing jumbled letters
which describe the pictures that I will be flashing.
You must arrange the letters as fast as
you can. Write your answers on the slate boards
provided. The group who raises first the correct
word gets the point. The group who gets the most
number of points will be declared as the winner.

Is that clear?
Yes Ma’am.
Are you ready class?
Yes Ma’am.
 Did you enjoy the game class?
Yes Ma’am
So, what are the words you’ve formulated class?
1. Exasperated
2. Quarrelling
3. Distract
4. Variety
5. Dumbfounded
6. Furlough
7. Predicament
8. Introspection

Are you familiar with these words class?

No Ma’am
Can you define or give the meaning of these
Words without consulting or looking the
dictionary class?
No Ma’am
What is your basis in formulating the words?
Through pictures and letters Ma’am
Are the pictures related to the words class?
Yes Ma’am
How are we able to get the meaning of words
without looking up or consulting the dictionary?
Through context clues Ma’am
So, based now on your answers, what is
our topic for today?
Context clues Ma’am
Precisely!
Our topic for today is on context clues.
Moreover, at the end of the lesson, you are
expected to define context clue, give the meaning
of words through context clues, identify the types
of context clues used to suggest the meaning of
words and appreciate context clues through
performing differentiated activities.

B. ANALYSIS

ON DEFINING CONTEXT CLUES

Based on the activity that you have done earlier,

who can now define context clues?
Context clues are words or phrases
acting as clues to the meaning of an
unfamiliar word in a sentence.
Excellent!

ON GIVING THE MEANING OF WORDS THROUGH CONTEXT CLUES

Let’s increase your vocabulary and enhance your

comprehension skill in doing the next activity
entitled “DECODE ME.” Each group is
required to scrutinize the pictures, numbers, and letters
that I will be flashing. Your task is to form a sentence
by decoding the symbols, pictures, numbers and
letters which serve as your clues. The group who
gets or raises first the correct answer will get a point
and the group who gets the most number of points
will be the winner.Are you ready?
Yes Ma’am!
What are the sentences that you have formed? 1. Samantha was exasperated.
2. She and her mother had been quarrelling, or
fighting for several hours, and she wanted
to take a nap.
3. It seemed that there was always something
to distract her, which made her forget what she
was supposed to be doing.
4. She picked up a variety of things such as
dirty socks, books, games and all kinds of other
stuff.
5. Her mother starred dumbfounded, totally
shocked that her daughter was suddenly
cleaning.
6. After several years, Kate finally found time
furlough (to lay off from work) herself from
her care giving work.
7. Upon arrival, she learned that poverty is
really a very predicament not simple, social
problem to solve.
8. She often falls into introspection such as
where she has gone wrong, what shall she do to
fix the problem or would it be right for her to
ask sorry from her husband.

Very good!
Let’s have another activity entitled“1 2 3 GO”
to better hone your vocabulary skill. Select
three representatives from your group to play
the game. Your task is to identify the meaning
of the underlined word by choosing among the
three choices. Fall in line based on the option
you choose. Whoever makes an error will be
eliminated. The person left in the game will be
declared as the winner.
Is my instructions clear to you now class?
Yes Ma’am
Are you ready class?
Yes Ma’am

1. Samantha was exasperated. She and her mother had been quarrelling, or fighting, for several
hours, and she wanted to take a nap.
1 2 3

confused sad angry

2. It seemed that there was always something to distract her, which made her forget what she was
supposed to be doing.
1 2 3

divert amuse calm

3. She picked up a variety of things such as dirty socks, books, games, and all kinds of other stuff.
1 2 3

similarity assortment uniformity

4. Her mother starred dumbfounded, totally shocked that her daughter was suddenly cleaning.
1 2 3

amaze enlighten clear up

5. After several years, Kate finally found time furlough (to lay off from work) herself from her
care giving work.
1 2 3

stay leave remain

6. Upon arrival, she learned that poverty is really a very predicament not simple, social problem to
solve.
1 2 3

advantage dilemma success

7. She often falls into introspection such as where she has gone wrong, what shall she do to fix the
problem or would it be right for her to ask sorry from her husband.
1 2 3

trouble confusion contemplation

ON IDENTIFYING THE TYPE OF CONTEXT CLUES USED TO SUGGEST THE MEANING OF WORDS

This time class, let us now identify the type of

context clues used to suggest the meaning of
words.

Samantha was exasperated. She and her mother had been quarrelling, or fighting,
for several hours, and she wanted to take a nap. For some reason, Samantha was having
a lot of trouble focusing on getting her room picked up. She wasn’t really sure why, but
it seemed that there was always something to distract her, which made her forget what
she was supposed to be doing. The day was slipping by.
Samantha’s mother remarked, “if your room isn’t cleaned up by 5:00, I’m afraid
you can’t go to the fair with your friends.” Suddenly, Samantha realized the consequence
(result) of her dirty room. Right away, she immediately got to work. She picked up a
variety of things such as dirty socks, books, games, and all kinds of other stuff. Her
mother starred dumbfounded, totally shocked that her daughter was suddenly cleaning.
“Looks like you’ll be going to the fair after all” she exclaimed.
 After several years, Kate finally found time furlough (to lay off from work)
herself from her care giving work. She almost does not want to go to her country because
she has established camaraderie with her colleagues and employers. However, she badly
needs to leave and to fix intricate problems within her family and other non-urgent
matters at their home. Upon arrival, she learned that poverty is really a very predicament
not simple, social problem to solve. She promised to help her family this time. She often
falls into introspection such as where she has gone wrong, what shall she do to fix the
problem or would it be right for her to ask sorry from her husband. She is place in exigent
same as how a lawyer is placed on a critical situation when he has to defend a guilty
client.

Look and focus on this sentence.

Her mother starred dumbfounded, totally shocked

that her daughter was suddenly cleaning.

In this sentence, what is the underlined word?

Dumbfounded Ma’am
Are you familiar with this word class?
No Ma’am
Is there any clue present to get the meaning of
the underlined word?
Yes Ma’am
Do the clues suggest the meaning of the
underlined word?
Yes Ma’am
Very good!
What else is given in the sentence to get the
Meaning of the word?
The phrase totally shocked Ma’am.
Definitely!
So how do we call different words with the
same meaning?
Synonyms Ma’am.
Precisely!
In this sentence, what is your basis in finding
the clue or how is the synonym used to get the
meaning of the unfamiliar word?
With the use of comma Ma’am.

Very good!
Based now on your answers,
what do you think the type of context
clue being utilized in the sentence class?
Use of synonyms Ma’am.
We can also discover the meaning of an
unknown word using synonyms by looking for
comma, dash, parentheses, a link or series
of synonymous terms or restatement of the
difficult terms in more familiar words in
phrase, clause or another sentence.
Good!
One type of context clue is the use of
synonyms.

I know that you are now ready to tackle

the next type. So, let’s proceed on the
next sentence.
 Upon arrival, she learned that poverty is really a
very predicament not simple, social problem to solve.

In this sentence, what is the word being

underlined?
Predicament Ma’am
Are you familiar in this word class?
No Ma’am
Is there any clue to get the meaning of
the unfamiliar word class?
Yes Ma’am
Excellent class!
What do you think is the clue being used?
The word “not” Ma’am
Very good!
Then what word helped you to get the
meaning of the underlined word?
The word simple Ma’am
Do the words predicament and simple
opposite in meaning?
Yes Ma’am
How do we call the words with different
meaning?
Antonym Ma’am
Definitely!
How is the antonym used to get the meaning
of the unfamiliar word class?
Through the use of the word “not” Ma’am. We
can also get the meaning of the unfamiliar
words using antonyms by looking at the
words “but, however, although, otherwise,
unless, instead, on the contrary, on the other
hand, while and never Ma’am.”
Very good!
So what do you think is the second type
of context clue used in the sentence class?

Use of antonym Ma’am

Precisely class!
Another type is the use of antonyms.

Let us also look at this sentence.

She picked up a variety of things such as dirty

socks, books, games, and all kinds of other stuff.

What is the underlined word class?

Variety Ma’am
Are you familiar with this word class?
No Ma’am
Is there any clue being used to suggest
the meaning of unfamiliar word class?
Yes Ma’am
What is it class?
Through the use of” such as” Ma’am.

We can also get the meaning of the

word through the use of the words
“such as” Ma’am.
 What now is your clue in getting the meaning
of the unfamiliar word?
The phrases “such as dirty socks,
books, games, and all kinds of other
stuff” Ma’am.
Are these words examples of variety class?
Yes Ma’am
Exactly!
So what do you think is the type of context clue
used in this sentence class?
Use of examples Ma’am
Excellent!
Another type of context clue is the use of
examples.

C. APPLICATION

Since you already know context clues, I know

that you are now ready to our next activity.
This activity is entitled, “IT’S SHOWTIME!”
This time, you will work on the different activities
to tap your skills and potentials. All you have to
do is to appreciate context clues through performing
differentiated tasks. I will group you according to
your ability. Those who are good in singing, please
stay in one side. Those who are good in writing, stay here.
Those who are good in slogan making, assemble yourselves
there, and lastly those who are good in acting, stay together.
So, proceed now to your respective groups according to your talents.

GROUP TASK

SINGERS Compose/Sing a song which lyrics has

context clues.
Construct a paragraph/essay about preserving
PEN PUSHERS the environment using context clues.
ARTISTS Make a slogan about preserving the
environment using context clues.
BODY MOVERS Create a role play using context clues.

D. ABSTRACTION

Let’s have a review on what we have discussed

earlier using a graphi organizer.
Again, what are context clues?
Context clues are hints found within a
sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader
can use to understand the meanings of new
or unfamiliar words.
Very good!
Who can now give the three types of context of
context clue that we have discussed?
Use of synonyms, use of antonyms, and use of
examples Ma’am
What is your clue in getting the meaning of
unfamiliar words using synonym?
 Our clue in getting the meaning of the
unfamiliar words using synonym is through
looking for “comma, dashes, parentheses,
and the restatement of the unfamiliar words to
the understandable one in phrase, clause or
another sentence.”
How about the other type which is the
antonym?
We can get the meaning of unfamiliar words
using antonym through the use of the words
“however, not, but, otherwise, unless, instead,
on the other hand, on the contrary, while and
never” Ma’am.
And the last is synonym.
So how can we get the meaning of the
unfamiliar words using examples?
We can get the definition or the meaning of
unfamiliar words using examples through
looking at the words “such
as, for instance, and for example.”

Context clues are hints

found within a
sentence, paragraph, or
passage that a reader
can use to understand
the meanings of new
or unfamiliar words.
IV. EVALUATION

I. Directions: Give the meaning of the unfamiliar words through the use of context clue.

1. Though Samantha’s test was partially done, she received a low grade because it was not complete.
a. badly c. completely
b. finally d. incomplete

2. The altar boy was an acolyte- a helper in the religious service.

a. deacon c. leader
b. boss d. helper

3. Although Tom was anxious about the text, Tina was not worried at all.
a. forgetful c. calm
b. worried d. not worried

4. Two new girls started school this week. Beth has a gregarious personality. Jenna is rather quiet.
a. shy c. timid
b. bashful d. outgoing

5. While Lily was careful not to be seen as she pecked out the window, Phil was not as cautious and
was seen.
a. careful c. risky
b. not careful d. trouble

II. Directions: Identify the types of context clues being used in each sentence.

6. I'm looking for a unique gift for my boyfriend; he appreciates unusual things.

a. example c. synonym
b. antonym

7. Expecting that his license would be renewed, the pilot was surprised when it was revoked instead.

a. antonym c. example
b. synonym

8. I am willing to hike in the mountains, but he is reluctant because it gets so cold walking up and
down the trails.

a. example c. antonym
b. synonym

9. Marty is gregarious, not like his brother who is quiet and shy.

a. antonym c. example
b. synonym

10. Emma had a lot of anxiety about the exam but I had no worries about it.

a. example c. synonym
b. Antonym
V. ASSIGNMENT

A. FOLLOW-UP

The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams

For a long time he lived in the toy cupboard or on the nursery floor. No one thought very
much about him. He was naturally shy. Being only made of velveteen, some of the more expensive
toys quite snubbed him. The mechanical toys were very superior and looked down upon everyone
else. They were full of modern ideas, and they pretended they were real. The model boat, who had
lived through two seasons and lost most of his paint, caught the tone from them. He never missed an
opportunity of referring to his rigging in technical terms. The Rabbit could not claim to be a model
of anything, for he didn’t know that real rabbits existed. He thought they were all stuffed with sawdust
like himself. He understood that sawdust was quite out-of-date and should never be mentioned in
modern circles.

Directions: Write the letter of the word on the right which has almost the same meaning as the word
or phrase on the left. Use the words in the text to understand the meaning.

_____1. Naturally A. Talking about

_____2. Velveteen B. chance
_____3. Expensive C. Old fashioned
_____4. Snubbed D. Soft wood chips
_____5. Superior E. Times of the year
_____6. Seasons F. Soft cloth
_____7. Opportunity G. usually
_____8. Referring to H. lived
_____9. Technical I. Special knowledge
_____10. Exited J. ignored
_____11. Sawdust K. Cost a lot of money
_____12. Out-of-date L. Stuck up

B. ADVANCE

Give the other types of context clues.

Prepared by:

ROSE MAE B. ESCOTE

Student Teacher