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Self-Learning Kit
English
Quarter 1 - Week 2

BERNADITA S. BASILISCO
Writer
English – Grade 4
Self-Learning Kit
Quarter 1 – Week 2
First Edition, 2020

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Writer: Bernadita S. Basilisco

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Note to the Learner:

This Self-Learning Kit is prepared for you to learn the specified competencies
based on the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) for English 4, Quarter 1,
Week 2. It is designed in a simplified structure to help you easily understand the lesson
for the week. It contains the following parts:

I Have Includes an activity that aims to check what you

Known already know about this lesson

I Can Consists of activities that will help you view the

Connect previous lesson and prepare you to the new one

Details the presentation and discussion of the

I Can Learn
concepts that you need to learn in this new lesson

Comprises of activities for independent practice to

I Can Try
check understanding of the new concepts learned

I Can Contains exercises to validate your knowledge and

Assess understanding of the concepts learned

I Can Do Covers activities and exercises that you can do

More further to enrich your learning

Answer Key Contains the key to correction of all the exercises

Indicates the sources in the development of this

References
Self- Learning Kit (SLK)

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Lesson Title Using the Dictionary, Thesaurus and Online
Resources in Finding the Meaning of Words
Learning Use resources such as dictionary, thesaurus, online
Competency
resources to find the meaning of words
MELC Code

I Have Known

A. Read the statement and write true or false about a news report.
1. What resource material is used to find the meaning of words?
A. thesaurus C. dictionary
B. newspaper D. atlas
2. Which of the following information CANNOT be found in the
dictionary?
A. pronunciation C. entry word
B. meaning D. antonyms
3. Which information is found in the thesaurus?
A. homonyms C. meaning of words
B. synonyms D. parts of speech
4. How are the words in the dictionary arranged?
A. in alphabetical order C. in numerical order
B. chronological order D. all of the above
5. Which online resources that may also provide meaning of words?
A. spotify B. google C. facebook D. mobile legend
6. Which best explains similar information about the thesaurus and the
dictionary?
A. Both are books.
B. Both contain words that are arranged in alphabetical order.
C. Both give synonyms and antonyms.
D. Both are useful to the pupils.
7. Which of the following is now considered as computer application and
a good resource material in finding the meaning of words?
A. Merriam Webster B. Lazada C. Viber D. Gcash
8. Too much exposure to chemicals is detrimental to your health. The
underlined word means_________.
A. harmful B. useful C. effective D. helpful
9. What other information that the thesaurus gives?
A. explanation B. numbers C. antonyms D. facts
10. What are the two words found at the topmost of every page in a
dictionary and thesaurus that helps in locating the entry word easy
and fast?
A. entry words B. meanings C. parts of speech D. guide words

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 I Can Connect

In the previous lesson you have learned the parts of a simple paragraph
namely the topic sentence, supporting sentences and the concluding sentence.
1. Topic sentence tells the main idea or what is the whole paragraph about.
2. Supporting sentences explain the details that support the main idea.

3. Concluding sentence restates or sums up the main idea.

Read the simple paragraph. Can you find which is the topic sentence?
Supporting sentences? Concluding sentence?

People nowadays are aware of the health protocols to avoid

Covid-19. They wear face mask and face shield. They maintain social
distancing in places with many people. They observe proper
sanitation and handwashing. They carefully follow the guidelines for
them to prevent from getting infected to the virus.

I Can Learn
Are you familiar with these images? What are these used for?

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 Dictionary, thesaurus and online resources by using cellphones, laptop or computers are the
important tools used in looking for the meanings of difficult words easy and fast.
• Dictionary is a book of words listed alphabetically. The word in the dictionary contains
the spelling, pronunciation (how the word is correctly read), the part of speech (the
word is used as a noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, and others) and the
definition or meaning. The words that are defined in the dictionary are called entry
words. Every page of a dictionary contains the guide words which help you search the
word easy and fast.

• Dictionary also provides several meanings and examples which are used in a sentence.

How are you going to use a dictionary?

Guide Words:

At the topmost page in the content of a dictionary, you will notice two words. They are called
guide words. The first guide word is the first entry word on that page. The second guide word is
the last entry word of the same page. Check the guide words to see whether the word you are
looking for can be found on that page.

For example, you are looking for the word gleam, first look for the guide words that begin with
g. Then look at the second and third letters of the guide words. You might see gla/glo. Since gle
comes between gla and glo, you will know that you can find the word gleam in that page.

Sample page in a dictionary: guide words

glance pronunciation glorify

parts of speech meaning

glance /glan(t)s/ v. to strike obliquely and go off at an angle glee /glḕ/ n. joy and gaiety

gland /gland/ n. an organ that separates substances from the glimpse/glim(p)s/ n. a brief
entry
words blood and synthesizes them for further use momentary view

glass /glăs/n. a hard usually transparent material that is used glitter/’glit-tər/ v. to sparkle;

in making windows and other products to be attractive

glazier/’glᾱ-zhər/n. a person who fits glass in windows gloomy /glṳ-mḕ/n.almost dark

gleam/glḕm/ n. a subdued or moderate beam of light glorify/’glȯr-ə-fī/ v. to worship;

to praise

• Because of advancing technology, finding the meaning of words is so accessible and fast
nowadays using the internet. Merriam Webster Dictionary is one of those known
application in cellphones, tablets and computers that answers request for meaning and
synonyms. Just by typing the word in the search engine of the installed app, the
meaning of the word readily views on screen. And by clicking the Thesaurus box, the
synonym and antonym of the word also appear right and then. We can also download
Thesaurus application thru the internet. Google and Youtube also provide information
about the meaning of the word.
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 • Thesaurus is similar to a dictionary. It gives the synonyms or its similar meaning. Rather,
a thesaurus also gives the antonyms or opposite meaning of a word. A thesaurus is a
book of synonyms and antonyms. Its entry words are alphabetically arranged. It has also
guide words and part of speech.

Sample page of a thesaurus:

guide words

insecure insubordinate
synonyms
parts of speech

insecure adj. risky, uncertain, unconfident, inspect vb. examine, investigate,

antonym: confident antonym: ignore, neglect

insecurity n. riskiness, uncertainty, danger inspire vb. breathe, inhale, infuse,

antonym: secure, stable antonym: dull, uninspiring
entry
words insensate adj. indifferent, insensible, foolish instance n. example, occasion,

antonym: different, sensible antonym: suppress, refuse

insensibility n. dullness, stupidity, unfeelingness instead vb. in lieu, in place, rather

antonym: concern, consciousness antonym: as well

insert vb. inject, introduce, place, put, set instruct vb. discipline, educate,

antonym: take out, extract antonym: deceive, mislead, neglect

inside adj. inner, interior, confidential, exclusive insubordinate adj. disobedient, unruly

antonym: outside antonym: obedient

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 I Can Try

A. Study the sample page of a dictionary. Answer the questions that

follow.

glance glorify

glance /glan(t)s/ v. to strike obliquely and go off at an angle glee /glḕ/ n. joy and gaiety

gland /gland/ n. an organ that separates substances from the glimpse/glim(p)s/ n. a brief

blood and synthesizes them for further use momentary view

glass /glăs/n. a hard usually transparent material that is used glitter/’glit-tər/ v. to sparkle;

in making windows and other products to be attractive

glazier/’glᾱ-zhər/n. a person who fits glass in windows gloomy /glṳ-mḕ/n.almost dark

gleam/glḕm/ n. a subdued or moderate beam of light glorify/’glȯr-ə-fī/ v. to worship;

to praise

1. What word means to sparkle? _______________

2. What is the meaning of glee? ________________

3. What word means almost dark? __________________

4. Laila takes a glimpse at her brother’s friend. Glimpse means

________________.
5. Our God is worthy of worship and praise.
The underlined words also mean _____________.

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 B. Study the sample thesaurus and answer what is asked.
teach texture

teach v. catechize, coach, disciple, educate terminate v. bound, limit, end. finish

tell v. describe, narrate, recount, relate terrible adj. dreadful, fearful,

horrible

tenacity n. toughness, strength, perseverance terrific adj. intense, alarming,

tremendous

tend v. accompany, attend, guard, keep testify v. affirm, assert, declare,

swear

tendency n. aim, aptitude, direction, turn texture n. fabric, web, character

1. What are the guide words in the thesaurus page?

______________________________
2. What word also means bound, limit, end?
______________________________
3. What are the synonyms of terrible?
_____________, ______________, _____________

4. What word means strength?

____________________

5. Can the word telephone could also be found on this

page? _______________________

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 I Can Assess
A. Study the sample page in a dictionary and answer the questions.
halt hang

halt v. /hȯlt/ to falter, to hesitate handbag n./hand-bag/ a purse

ham n/’ham/. the upper part of the pig handicap n./’han-di-kap/ a mental or
physical impairment
hamburger n./ham-bər-gər/ ground beef handle v./’han-dl/ to touch, hold or move
with the hand
hammer n./’ham-mər/ a tool for pounding, handmaid n./’han(d)-mᾱ-d/ a female
driving nails servant

hand n./’hand/ part of the arm below the wrist hang v./’haῆ/ to support from above
1. What guide words are found in the page? _______________________
2. What does hamburger mean? ________________________________
3. What is defined as a female servant? __________________________
4. Can the word hazard could also be found on this page? ________________
5. What is the meaning of the word handle? _______________________
6. Is the word hammer a verb? __________________________________
B. Study the sample page in a thesaurus and answer the questions that follow.

blend bore

blend v. combine, fuse, mingle, mix bonus n. gift, honorarium, reward, premium

bliss n. blessedness, happiness, heaven bookish adj. learned, literary, studious

blossom v. blow, flower, thrive, prosper boon adj. jolly, jovial. hearty, close, intimate

blunt adj. dull, pointless, unsharpened border n. brink, edge, margin, limit

blush v. color, flush, redden bore v. fatigue, tire, trouble, weary, worry

7. What word has the synonyms of brink, limit, margin? _______________________

8. What are the synonyms of blossom? ____________________
9. What does the word blend also mean? ______________________
10. Can the word beautiful could also be found on this page of the thesaurus? ___________

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 I Can Do More

A. Using a dictionary or online resources, search for the meaning of the following words.
Use each word in a sentence.
Word Meaning Sentence
1. awesome

2. reluctant

3. pretender

4. pandemic

5. effulgent

B. Answer with True or False.

______1. A dictionary is a book of stories.

______2. The words in the dictionary are numerically arranged.

______3. The words defined in the dictionary are called entry word.

______4. One can find the synonyms of the word using the thesaurus.

______5. It’ s easy to find the words in the dictionary by using the pages.

______6. Correct pronunciation of word is found in the dictionary.

______ 7. We can find the meaning of words using the internet.

______8. Guide words help us in finding the word and its meaning easy and fast.

______9. A thesaurus contains more than one synonym.

______10. A dictionary is called a book of meanings.

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I Can Try
A
1. glitter
2. joy and gaiety
3. gloomy
4. a brief momentary
view
5. glorify
B.
1. teach-texture
2. terminate
I Can Do More 3. dreadful, fearful, I Have Known
horrible A.
A. Meaning of words 4. tenacity 1. C
1. awesome-inspiring 5. Yes 2. D
awe, terrific, 3. B
extraordinary 4. A
2. reluctant-feeling or 5. B
showing 6. B
aversion,hesitation
or willingness 7. A
3. pretender-one
8. A
that pretends
4. pandemic-an 9. C
outbreak of a
disease that 10. D
occurs over a
geographical area
and effects
exceptionally high
proportion of the
population
5. effulgent-radiant
splendor
Example of
sentences vary
B. 1. False
Answer Key
 References

• Universal Dictionary Thesaurus

• LM Grade 4
• English for You and Me (Reading)
• English for Global Communication
• Merriam-Webster Dictionary
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGzOBvWfies
• https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl

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DepEd – Danao City Division –Curriculum Implementation Division
Sitio Upland, National Road, Poblacion, Danao City, Cebu
Email Address: danao.city@deped.gov.ph
Website: depeddanaocity.com
Telephone No.: (032) 262-6211

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION VII
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF DANAO CITY

WEEKLY LEARNING PLAN IN ENGLISH 4

QUARTER 1-WEEK 2
Learning Competency/ies Use resources such as dictionary, thesaurus, online
resources to find the meaning of words

Learning Tasks/Learning Resources

A. Teacher’s Tasks:
1. Perform daily routine
❖ Prayer
❖ Greetings
❖ Attendance Check
2. Administer pre-test
❖ Let the leaners answer “I Have Known”, SLK p. 1
3. Conduct review
❖ Review the lesson on the parts of a simple paragraph. Refer to “I Can Connect”, SLK p.2
4. Deliver the new lesson
❖ Discuss the new lesson by following the activities found in “I Can Learn”, SLK pp.2-4
5. Check learner’s understanding
❖ Let the leaners do activities in “I Can Try”, SLK pp. 5-6
6. Validate learning
❖ Let the leaners answer “I Can Assess”, SLK p. 7
Answer Key in I Can Assess
Answers vary.
7. Provide enrichment activity
❖ Let the leaners perform activities in “I Can Do More”, SLK p. 8
B. Learner’s Tasks:
1. Answer “I Have Known”, SLK p. 1
2. Read and review concepts in “I Can Connect”, SLK p.2
3. Read and understand the new lesson presented in “I Can Learn”, SLK pp. 2-4
4. Do activities in “I Can Try”, SLK pp. 5-6
Check your work by referring to the answer key found in p. 9
5. Answer “I Can Assess”, SLK p.7 and submit your answer sheet.
Answer Key:
1. halt-hang 2. ground beef 3. handmaid 4. No 5. to touch, hold or move with the hand
6. No 7. Border 8. blow, flower, thrive, prosper 9. combine, fuse, mingle 10. No
6. Perform activities in “I Can Do More”, SLK p. 8
Check your answer using the answer key on p. 9
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BERNADITA S. BASILISCO
Writer
Contact No: 0932-652-9033
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