Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VII, CENTRAL VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF NEGROS ORIENTAL
STA. CATALINA DISTRICT III
STA. CATALINA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

ENGLISH 10

Content Standard: The learner demonstrates understanding of how world

literatures and other text types serve as vehicles of expressing and resolving
conflicts among individuals or groups; also how to use strategies in critical reading,
listening, and viewing, and affirmation and negation markers to deliver impromptu
and extemporaneous speeches.

Learning Competency: Differentiate formal from informal definitions of words

(EN10V-Ia-13.9)

I. Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the students’ will be able to:
K. Define a formal definition.
S. Construct formal definitions using sentence pattern.
A. Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing sentence pattern to construct formal
definitions accurately.

II. Subject Matter:

Topic: Formal Definition
Reference/s: NegOr_Q4_English10_Module4_v2
Material/s: Visual aids, PowerPoint, Pictures, Cardboards, Glue,
Construction Papers, Cartolina, Coloring Materials, Scissors, and Markers
Duration: 1 hour (60 minutes)

III. Procedure:
TEACHER’S ACTIVITY STUDENTS’ ACTIVITY
ROUTINARY ACTIVITIES
Everybody please stands up and let us Our father …
pray.

Good morning class! Good morning, Ms. Fathma.

How are you today? Way better than yesterday, Miss.

Well, that’s great to hear. Okay before

we start, I want you to pick up pieces
of papers on the floor and arrange your
chairs properly.

Okay, you may take your seats now.

Class secretary, is there any absent None, Miss.

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STA. CATALINA DISTRICT III
STA. CATALINA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

today?

Excellent! I would like to remind you all

to our classroom rules:

Class Rules
 Listen Attentively
 Raise your right hand if you want to
speak.
 Participate in all of the activities.
 Cooperate with your respective groups
 Enjoy!

Are these rules clear?

Yes, Miss.
Great! Now, what was our topic yesterday?

Yes, Michelle?
Miss, we tackled about expanded definition.

Very good, Michelle. Now who can tell me

what is expanded definition?

Yes, Gerald?
Expanded definition provides meaning of an
idea or word that has components of both
informal and formal definitions, and is
Good job, Gerald. Indeed, expanded presented in a longer, paragraph format.
definition serves as a more comprehensive
and exact guide to the meaning of an idea or
word, catering to both casual and academic
audiences.

ENGAGEMENT PHASE
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It is an ocean, Miss.

Prior Knowledge Questions: Yes, Miss.

 What do you see in the picture?

Yes, Klyde. We can see lots of fishes and other sea
animals, Miss.
 Have you been to the ocean?
Yes, Julliene.

 What do you usually see in the ocean?

Yes, April Ann.

Scuba Diving Miss

 What do you call this activity of

swimming underwater using scuba Answers may vary.
gear?

Yes, Nierra?

 Very good! Have you tried scuba diving

before?

Today we’re going to use our diving skills in

search for the treasure under the sea. Are
you ready?
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Instructions:
 The class will be divided into 2 groups.
Each group must select a leader and a
secretary.
 The leaders must pick-up the googles
and flashlight provided. They will be
the fearless divers who will look for the
lost magical jars as mentioned in the
story.
 As soon as they find the jars they will
use the flashlight to see the creature
inside it and must immediately look for
the description in the ocean.
 Each group will be given 3 sheets of
paper to write their answers. The
secretary will write the description and
paste it in front of the jar.
 The fastest group to match the
creature and definition correctly will
win the game.

In a world where shimmering waters conceal

ancient mysteries, a group of fearless
voyagers embarks in a dangerous quest
beneath the waves in search of a fabled
magical jar said to hold the key to restore
balance to their enchanted world.

The fearless voyagers descended under the

sea to look for the lost fabled six magical jars,
they successfully found the magical jars and
told the village chief – he immediately
ordered his subjects to open the jar and to
their surprise a magical creature emerged
shining like a star. Puzzled to recognize the
creature, the village chief ordered the brave
divers to look for the answers under the sea.

Jar 1. Seahorse - Seahorses are tiny fishes

named for the shape of their head like a tiny
horse.

Jar 2. Sea Turtle - Sea turtles are marine

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reptiles with streamlined bodies and large

flippers.
Jar 3. Octopus - Octopus is a cephalopod
mollusk with eight muscular arms.

Jar 4. Starfish -Starfish is

a flat animal that lives in the sea and has
five arms.

Jar 5. Crab -Crab is a sea creature with five

pairs of legs and a round, flat body covered
by a shell.

Jar 6. Dolphin -Dolphin is

a sea mammal that is large, smooth,
and grey, with a long, pointed mouth.
Answers may vary.
Purpose Question: What strategy or
strategies did you use to locate the magical
jars and accurately match the descriptions of Answers may vary.
the creatures found inside? Yes group 1?

Very well said Megan!

How about group 2?

Great! Now let’s move on to “Name Me &

Define Me” activity.

EXPLORATION PHASE

PICTURE DEFINITION
Directions: Pictures will be flash on the TV,
and the class will have to name it and make a
definition out of the different
pictures viewed.

The picture shows a moon, Miss.

(Answers may vary)

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What is this picture?

Yes, definitely it is a moon. Now who can

define what is a moon?

Good job! Let’s give 3 claps (1 2 3)

Miss, it is a butterfly.

Answers may vary.

How about this one, what is this picture?

Very good, it is a butterfly. Now, who can

define what is a butterfly?

Great job, that is correct. Let’s give 3 claps (1

2 3)

Let’s proceed to the next one.

It is a picture of a tree, Miss.

Answers may vary.

What can you see in the picture?

Yes, it is a picture of a tree. Now who can

give me the meaning of a tree?

Wow, very well. Let’s give another 3 claps (1 Miss, I think our lesson for today is about
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2 3) formal definition.

(Predict Question): What do you think is our

topic this afternoon based on the activities
you’ve done?

Yes, Nelson?
(Students will read the objectives)

Excellent! Our topic today is all about Formal

Definition. These are our objectives this
afternoon:

Objectives: (1 min)
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to:
K. Define a formal definition.
S. Construct formal definitions using sentence
pattern.
A. Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing
sentence pattern to construct formal
definitions accurately.

EXPLANATION PHASE

A formal definition is a one-sentence

explanation of the meaning of a word. The
primary reason to use formal definitions is to
avoid misunderstanding with your audience.

(in other words, this will provide clarity)

Examples:

 A classroom is a room where lessons

take place.
 Flag is a piece of cloth symbolizing an
organization or country.
 Shoes are type of material to be worn
on the feet.

In constructing a Formal Definition we must

use the sentence pattern: term = class +
distinguishing characteristic.
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Term - refers to the specific word or phrase

being defined.

Class – refers to a collective group of ideas,

concept or individual.

Distinguishing Characteristic - refers to a

defining trait or characteristic that sets apart a
particular entity or concept from others within
a given context.

Examples:

Term= class + distinguishing characteristic

 A classroom is a room where lessons

take place. Flag Miss.
 Flag is a piece of cloth symbolizing an Piece of cloth Miss.
organization or country.
Symbolizing an organization or country Miss.
Now, let’s try to identify the term in this formal
definition. What is the term that is being
defined in the sentence?

Good job. How about the class?

Very good. Now, the distinguishing

characteristic.

Let’s have another one, who can underline

the term, the class, and the distinguishing
characteristic in this formal definition.

 Shoes are type of material to be worn

on the feet.

Great job, everyone. I’m glad you learn how

to identify the structure of a formal definition.
Answers may vary.
This time let’s take the example given by your Yes Miss.
classmate and check it if it follows a correct
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structure in constructing a formal definition.

Identify the term, class, distinguishing
character. Who wants to answer?
Answers may vary.

Is the answer of your classmate, correct? No Miss.

Yes, that is right. The answer is indeed Answers may vary.

correct. How about the other one? Who wants
to answer on the board?

Is this correct, class?

Why is it correct/wrong?

The answer is wrong. It does not follow a None Miss.

formal definition because in writing formal
definition, we have to make a short and
concise meaning of things. Do you get it,
class?

Are there any more questions, class?

Since there are no more questions, let’s have

another activity.

ELABORATION PHASE

DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTIONS

Group 1. Picture Association (Visual)

Instructions: Using the picture, students will
have to pick at least 5 objects/things that they
can see and construct meaning using the
formal definition pattern.

Group 2. Titanic (trailer) (Visual and Audio)

Instructions: Let the students watch the
trailer of the movie “Titanic”. Afterwards, list at
least 5 things/objects that they can see in the
video. Construct a formal definition of these
listed objects/things.
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Group 3. Act it out (Tableau) (Kinesthetic)

Instructions: The group will display a tableau
using the given term in front of the class, the
remaining groups must guess the term and
one representative of group 3 must give the
formal definition after guessing correctly.

Group 4. Art Project (Linguistic)

Instructions: Students will be provided with
the materials needed and have them create a
piece of artwork. They will be given 5 terms
and have them construct formal definition of
these terms.

Emoji Terms (Optional Activity)

Instructions: The class will be divided into 3
groups. Students will arrange the scrambled
letters and assemble the parts of the Terms to
form an emoji.

 Sad
The feeling of being unhappy, because
of something bad has happened.
 Happy
A feeling of joy, delight, or glee.
 Angry
A feeling of displeasure and of
opposition toward someone.

How important do you believe it is for a formal Answers may vary.

definition to accurately capture the
distinguishing characteristics of a concept?

GENERALIZATION
is a one-sentence explanation of the meaning
What is Formal Definition? of a word.

In constructing a formal definition, what

Term= class+ distinguishing
pattern should we follow?
characteristic

Why do you think it’s important to use formal

definition? The primary reason to use formal definitions
is to avoid misunderstanding with your
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audience.

I. EVALUATION
Read the following sentences. Write F for formal definition and N if
it is not. Do this in a ¼ sheet of paper.

___1. Play –a recreational activity; especially the spontaneous

activity of children.
___2. Dog –man’s bestfriend
___3. Concert –a public performance of songs
___4. Camp –summer activity especially for children
___5. Work –the labor, task, or duty that is one’s accustomed means
of livelihood.

II. ASSIGNMENT
Instruction: Research about Informal Definition and differentiate it with Formal
Definition. Write your answers on your notebook.

FATHMA KHER S. NAPIGKIT

STUDENT TEACHER – ENGLISH

RALPH KEVIN B. RETES

MENTOR/COOPERATING TEACHER
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CRITERIA LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 TOTAL

Understanding Demonstrates Demonstrates Demonstrates a Demonstrates a
minimal some good thorough
understanding of understanding understanding of understanding of
formal definition. of formal formal definition. formal definition.
definition.
Application Provides incorrect Provides some Provides several Provides a variety
or incomplete correct correct examples of correct and
examples of formal examples of of formal sophisticated
definition. formal definition. definition. examples of
formal definition.
Analysis Fails to distinguish Identifies some Identifies and Identifies and
formal definition formal definition explains most explains all formal
from other from other formal definition definition from the
definitions. definitions. from other rest of other
definition. definitions.
Creativity Demonstrates Creates some Creates activities Creates highly
minimal effort to activities that that are engaging engaging and
create unique and are somewhat and interesting creative activities
engaging engaging and for most that captivate and
activities. interesting. students. challenge
students.
Collaboration Rarely works Occasionally Works Works
collaboratively or works collaboratively exceptionally well
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shows limited collaboratively and actively collaboratively,

engagement with but has difficulty engages with contributing
others. collaborating peers in effectively to
effectively. meaningful ways. group discussions
and activities.

Note: This rubric is designed to assess students' performance in differentiated activities related to the topic of
formal definition. It focuses on understanding, application, creativity, and collaboration. Each level within each
criterion indicates a different level of proficiency, with higher levels demonstrating more advanced skills and
understanding. The overall score provides an assessment of the student's performance across all criteria.