Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
San Miguel II District
SAN MIGUEL NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE
HIGH SCHOOL
Purok 6, Magroyong, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur

LESSON PLAN IN ENGLISH 8

School SAN MIGUEL NCHS Grade Level & Section 8

Teacher Joevannie S. Pagaura Quarter 1 Module 1

Learning English Teaching Dates & Duration Daily for 60 minutes-

Area Weeks 1 & 2

I. LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Content Standards The learner demonstrates understanding of: African literature as a

means of exploring forces that human beings contend with; various
reading styles vis – a –vis purposes of reading; prosodic features that
serve as carriers of meaning; ways by which information may be
organized; related; and delivered orally; and parallel structures and
cohesive devices in presenting information.

Performance Standards The learner transfer learning by composing and delivering an

informative speech based on a specific topic of interest keeping in mind
the proper and effective use of parallel structures and cohesive devices
and appropriate prosodic features, stance, and behavior.

Learning Competencies/Code EN8V-If-6 Determine the meaning of words and expressions that reflect
the local culture by noting context clues.

Objectives At the end of the lesson, the learners would be able to:

● Knowledge Give the meaning of context clues and its types;

Use context clues in unlocking unfamiliar terms in narrative text,

Informative text, exposition text, and more.

● Skills Create a brochure that highlights local culture.

● Attitude Appreciate the importance of using context clues in determining

unfamiliar words in a certain text and develop critical thinking

skills.

II. CONTENT Context Clues

III. LEARNING RESOURCES

A. References

1. Teacher’s Guide pages

2. Learner’s Materials pages

3. Textbook pages

4. Additional Materials from Learning Quarter 1 Module 1: CONTEXT CLUES

Resource (LR) portal
Writers: Rushdi Kho Tan

Editor: Jessie Lou L. Ecleo

 Reviewers: Judelyn N. Bicoy and Florife S. Gentles

B. Other Learning Resources Activity Sheets, TV Set/ Projector, Laptop

C. Supplies, Equipment, Tools, etc.

IV. PROCEDURES

A. Review/ ● Prayer
Introductory
● Greetings
Activity
● Checking of Attendance

● Review on the previous lesson

● Do you love reading?

● What do you usually do if you meet words that are new or not familiar to you?

● Jumbled letters are posted on the board in column A and B. Ask the students to form a
meaningful word out of it.

A B

TONXETC SEULC

B. Activity/ Motivation Directions: Read each item carefully and use your notebook to write your answers.

A. Choose the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.

1. Use context clues from the sentence to choose the correct meaning of the
underlined word.

Unlike my frugal parents, I do not clip coupons.

a. careful b. thrifty c. fruity d. wasteful

2. Which type of context clue hints at the word's meaning?

Jane was frugal with her money, but when it came to her family, she was generous.

a. inference b. definition c. antonym d. example

3. Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word.

It was extremely a savage summer with this pandemic.

a. terrible b. great c. tame d. gentle

4. Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word.

Regular exercise is beneficial, but too much exercise is not good for you.

a. harmful b. pleasant c. helpful d. bad

5. Which type of context clue hints at the word's meaning?

Dave is completely affable. In fact, he reminds me of Mrs. Martinez, do you still remember
how kind she was?

a. inference b. definition c. example d. synonym

C. Analysis/Presenting
examples of the Directions: Read the following sentences below and try to analyze the context clues by giving
new lesson where the meaning of the underlined unfamiliar words. Discover and be guided by the
the concepts are types of context clues presented.
clarified
1. Miguel was very loquacious. He really loved to talk. (Synonym)

What type of context clues being used?

What do you mean by the word "loquacious" in the sentence?

2. The team felt victorious. They knew they would never lose again. (Antonym)
 What type of context clue hints the word's meaning?

What does "victorious" mean?

3. The ancient Chinese used the abacus, a device with movable beads that can be used as a
calculator. (Definition/Explanation)

What type of context clue hints the word's meaning?

What is the meaning of the word "abacus" in the sentence?

4. Coyotes have a voracious appetite. They eat insects, lizards, snakes, rabbits, squirrels,
grasses and even fruit. (Inference/General)

What type of context clue hints the word's meaning?

What does the word "voracious" mean?

5. The archeologist found different amulets, such as a rabbit's foot and bags of herb.
(Example)

What type of context clues use to hint the meaning of the word?

What does the word "amulets" mean?

D. Abstraction Discussion:
You are doing great! Although it is quite hardy to manage, you are halfway through. Now,
let us rediscover and relearn about CONTEXT CLUES by analyzing those activities you have
been through. Read and take your time to refresh your mind about context clues and its
types.

When authors write, they often give context clues to readers to suggest the meanings of
new or difficult words. Context clues are hints or "clues" that give you the sense of unfamiliar
words in a text. Context clues are hints in the passage, paragraph, or individual sentence that,
if considered, can tell you the meaning of a word you are not familiar with. Sometimes even
the title of a piece or the illustrations that come with it offers context clues, as well.

These clues help us decipher the meaning of unfamiliar words in different ways.

There are five types of context clues.

"CLUES" OR "SIGNAL
TYPES DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE
WORDS"

The meaning of an *The monkey’s

unfamiliar word can vociferous chatter
be inferred made me wish I had
(guessed) from the earplugs.
description of a
Look for clues over * Katie’s belligerence
situation. The
Inference several words or surprised everyone.
author provides
sentences She threw her book
non‐ specific clues,
often spread over across the room,
the sentence or glared at Chris, and
number of then pushed him to
sentences. the floor.

Definition The author provides Is, are Is /are called *Martha is a curator,
a direct (explicit) Is /are known as Is a person who is
definition of an defined as Means, responsible for
unknown word in Refers to looking after a
the sentence. museum’s collection.

*Entomology is the
 study of insects.

*Archeology is the
scientific study of
prehistoric cultures
by excavation of their
remains.

* Paula was
suspended from
The author provides school because of
examples or several infractions of
additional the rules, including
explanations or For example For smoking in the
summaries to help instance Including bathroom and
Example
you understand an Such as Specifically dressing improperly.
unfamiliar word. To illustrate
The word is cleared * Celestial bodies,
up by giving an such as the sun,
example. moon, and stars, are
governed by
predictable laws.

* Mike’s parrot was

loquacious, but
Maria’s said very
little.
Words used are:
* The gentleman was
The author uses But, however,
portly, but his wife
another word or although, otherwise,
was thin.
Antonym phrase that means unless, instead of,
the opposite of an on the contrary, on * While Luis is
unfamiliar word. the other hand, hardworking, his
while, unlike. indolent brother
spends most of the
time watching TV or
sitting around with
friends.

* Carnivores, that is,

meat-eaters, are the
top of the food chain.

Commas (,) * My best friend

The author uses a
Semicolon (;) squandered all his
word having the
Dashes (-) money; his drinking
same or nearly the
Parenthesis ( ) and gambling wasted
Synonym same meaning as
Sometimes signal all his earnings.
another word or
words or, that is, or
other words in a * After seeing the
in other words are
sentence. picture of the
used.
starving children, we
all felt compassion or
pity for their
suffering.
E. Valuing: Finding CONTEXT CLUES can also help when a word has more than one meaning. These words are
Practical called homographs. Some simple examples are “bank,” “live,” and “rose.” Context
Applications of clues allow us to choose the specific meaning the author intended for that word,
Concepts and Skills at that time. If you’re reading about a bear racing through the woods, for
in Daily Living example, and he climbs a bank, context clues tell you it’s a mound of dirt, not a
place where people keep their money.

Retrieved from https://resources.readingvine.com/what-are-the-different-types-of-context-clues/

Thus, context clues are essential to us, especially when you are in the middle of an
examination, which using dictionaries is prohibited. Through this, it develops your critical
thinking skills by analyzing and interpreting based on your prior knowledge of the unfamiliar
words in the sentence or the sentences that surround those uncommon words.

So, context clues help you to increase your vocabulary skills, reading comprehension, and
become a better reader.

You’ve ever heard the term before or not, you probably use context clues all the time –
maybe without even realizing it.

Now, after relearning and understanding with those explanations about context clues,
let us try to apply your learnings by doing these sets of activities. Never be
afraid of committing mistakes, for it is part of your learning. Enjoy!

Exercise A. Read each question carefully and write the letter of your correct answer in your
notebook. The word you are going to define is underlined.

1. No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is
made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with
Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous.

If something is ubiquitous, ________________.

a. it is fuzzy and will bite you c. it costs too much money

b. it is everywhere d. it causes rashes

2. Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!

In the above context, what does "rash" mean?

a. an itchy skin condition c. trying to disguise a piece of cheese

b. funny d. with little thought or consideration

3. Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him.
Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in
a while?

What does "bashing" mean in the above selection?

a. hitting hard with a heavy tool c. speaking or writing harshly about

b. going to too many expensive parties d. voting for a different candidate

4. Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life-saving research.
 What does "esteemed" mean?

a. held over boiling water c. unable to chew gum

b. very old d. greatly admired

5. I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it
will be an incentive for them to work harder.

What is the meaning of "incentive"?

a. a reason to do something c. a tax

b. a small amount of money d. a good job

Adapted from https://www.warrencountyschools.org

Exercise B. Identify the types of context clues and meaning of each underlined word in the
following sentences. Write the type of context clues on the space provided
before each number and the meaning on the spaces after each sentence. Write
your answers directly in your notebook.

_______ 1. Sam felt remorse, or shame, for his harsh words. ________________

_______ 2. The manager wanted a weekly inspection, which is a methodical examination of

all the equipment. ______________________

_______ 3. The feral cat would not let us pet him, unlike our friendly cat.
_________________________

_______ 4. Pedagogical institutions, including high schools, kindergartens, and colleges,

require community support to function efficiently._______________________

_______ 5. Frances was so famished that people felt sorry for her, and gave her food to eat.
_____________________________

F. Generalization

Directions: Review the lesson on CONTEXT CLUES. Then write your reflection in your
notebook by completing the statements below.

I have learned that_______________________________________

I have realized that_______________________________________

I will apply_____________________________________________

G. Assessment

Assess what you have learned!

A. Directions: Analyze the highlighted word in each sentence and identify its meaning using
context clues. Do this on your activity notebook.

1. Agatha’s peculiar-looking pet cat made everyone think that it’s from a different dimension.
What does peculiar mean?
a. ugly b. wild c. strange d. angry

2. The conflagration in the Australian outback killed nearly 3 billion animals. Conflagration in
this sentence means?
a. forest fire b. rally c. war d. calamity

3. The citizens were infuriated when they found out that the food supplies were not
 distributed equally. When someone is infuriated, he/she is?

a. fearful b. very angry c. jealous d. ungrateful

4. I always get an eerie feeling whenever I pass by that old abandoned house. What does
eerie mean?
a. exciting b. confusing c. creepy d. fun

5. Karen was crying heavily after our movie date last night. She said the story was poignant.
Poignant means?
a. boring b. thrilling c. confusing d. touching

6. Some girls writhe in pain when their dysmenorrhea attacks. To writhe in pain means?
a. to twist in pain c. to roll in pain
b. to jump in pain d. to run in pain

7. You can’t defeat superheroes. They are invincible. When someone is invincible, he/she is?
a. immortal b. strong c. unbeatable d. brave

8. Juan was wrongly incarcerated for 12 years for a crime he did not commit. To be
incarcerated is to be?
a. tortured b. beaten to death c. imprisoned d. hanged

9. The thief skedaddled when he heard the police sirens from afar. What does the highlighted
word mean?
a. jumped b. ran away c. froze in fear d. panicked

10. I was astounded with what I saw when I reached the peak of Mt. Talinis. The scenery was
breathtaking. Astounded means?
a. amazed b. disappointed c. afraid d. depressed

B. Directions: Identify the types of context clues and meaning of each underlined word in the
following sentences. Write the type of context clues on the space
provided before each number and the meaning on the spaces after each
sentence. Write your answers directly in your notebook.
_______ 1. The restaurant ambiance, including its quite music, flowers, and candle light,
made it a perfect pace for Valentines day. ________________
_______ 2. The child’s ability to perform gymnastic was apparent or obvious, at an early
age.______________________
_______ 3. Carla was meticulous with her assignments, unlike her brother Ralph who
“scribbled all over the page”._____________________________
_______ 4. Ricardo is so arrogant. He is always bragging on something_______________

_______ 5. All animals share the same vital needs, such as food, water and
shelter.________________________
H. Additional Activities ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY:
for Application or Awesome! You have done a great job! Finally, you have improved your context clues
remediation if skills and be able to apply all your learnings not only in your English classes but also to other
Needed subject areas that are necessary for you to use. You have also increased your vocabulary and
have developed your reading comprehension skills. To achieve your full potential of using
context clues, keep on reading, and practice these skills always.
For the last stretch, you are going to create a brochure about local cultures in the
Philippines. With all your knowledge about context clues, apply those insights as you write
and design your brochure. Don’t forget to show your creative skills in making your brochure.
Enjoy and good luck!

DIRECTIONS: As you create your brochure, you can choose one aspect of Philippine cultures
to focus on. Meanwhile, here are the following aspects of Philippine
cultures you can choose from:

a. Foods
b. Values
c. Celebrations
d. Family
e. Language
f. Clothing

(Use the rubric reflected in module 1 for the specific activity as your guide.)

IV. REMARKS

V. REFLECTIONS

A.No.of learners who

learned 80% on the
formative assessment

B. No.of learners who

require additional
activities for
 remediation.

C. Did the remedial

lessons work? No.of
learners who have
caught up with the
lesson.

D.No.of learners who

continue to require
remediation

E. Which of my teaching
strategies worked
well? Why did these
work?

F. What difficulties did I

encounter which my
principal or supervisor
can help me solve?

G.What innovation or
localized materials did I
use/discover which I
wish to share with
other teachers?

Prepared by:

JOEVANNIE S. PAGAURA
Teacher III
San Miguel National Comprehensive High school