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Context Clues Lesson 13 1st Final

This lesson discusses context clues, which are surrounding words or phrases that help determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word. There are four main types of context clues: restatement, definition, synonym, and antonym. The lesson provides examples of each type and has students practice identifying context clues and inferring word meanings. It also discusses having students expose friends to unfamiliar words by using different context clue strategies.

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Context Clues Lesson 13 1st Final

This lesson discusses context clues, which are surrounding words or phrases that help determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word. There are four main types of context clues: restatement, definition, synonym, and antonym. The lesson provides examples of each type and has students practice identifying context clues and inferring word meanings. It also discusses having students expose friends to unfamiliar words by using different context clue strategies.

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Lesson 5.

Context Clues
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Learning Competency

At the end of this lesson, you should be able to


note types of context clues (restatement,
definition, synonyms, antonyms) used for a given
word or expression (EN9V-Ig-i-12.3).
Objectives

At the end of this lesson, the learner should be able to


do the following:

● Define using context clues (restatement, definition,


synonym, and antonym).
● Note types of context clues used for a given word or
expression.
Essential Question

How can we find clues in identifying unfamiliar


words?
Try it!
Warm-Up

With your group, analyze the following paragraph. Identify


unfamiliar words you see within the paragraph and try to
define each word.

Once, my sister had a hankering for sweets. She said that


she does not like ice cream or chocolate. I told her that we
do not have an allocation for sweets at the moment, so she
needs to suppress it for a while. All of a sudden, she went
berserk and threw her pillows to my direction. I had no
choice but to buy her a cheesecake.
Try it!
Warm-Up

1. How did you know the meaning of the


unfamiliar words?
2. What hints did you get to define these words?
3. Share your insights in class.
Vocabulary
1. hankering (noun) – a strong desire for something
Pregnant women often have a hankering for various types of food.
2. suppress (verb) – stop or refrain
It is not advisable to suppress one’s feelings.
3. berserk (adjective) – feeling or showing emotional disturbance or great
excitement
The dog went berserk after being presented with a new toy.
4. befuddled (adjective) – confused
The unusual message Jamie received from her sister left her befuddled.
5. contract (verb) – reduce to a smaller size
The fitness trainer explained to us how muscles contract.
Learn about It

Context clues are surrounding words, phrases,


or sentences that lead to the understanding of
an unfamiliar word.

But, context clues cannot be used to get the


exact definition of an unfamiliar word.
Learn about It
Types of Context Clues
Restatement involves other ways of writing a new word

Examples:

Jason is immune to the disease. That is, his immune system can resist
the disease.
I admit that I am a nocturnal person. In other words, I am active
during the night.
Learn about It
Types of Context Clues
Synonym is a word or phrase that is similar to the meaning
of another word.

Examples:

My little brother is such a nuisance. Even my dog thinks he is annoying.


What the president did was outrageous. It was really bad in so many
ways.
Learn about It
Types of Context Clues
Antonym is another word or phrase that means the
opposite of or is in contrast with a word.

Examples:

Even if you think my opponent tomorrow is a formidable player, for


me, he is unthreatening.
No matter how you encourage me to be ecstatic, I am still depressed
over what happened.
Drills

Identify the type of context clue shown in each


sentence below.

_______________1. Karen’s project is feasible even


though you think it is impossible.
_______________2. Online gaming is prevalent these
days. Its entertainment factor makes it so popular.
_______________3. We need to look for a tangible
object, something that is touchable.
Drills

_______________4. Teens are vulnerable to pressure.


That is, they are easily hurt emotionally and
psychologically.
_______________5. A dilemma is a situation in which you
have to make a difficult choice.
Drills

Infer the meaning of the underlined words using context clues.


Then, identify the type of context clues, and use each word in a
sentence.

1. The decision of the panel to pass you was unanimous. That is,
all the panel members agreed.
2. Embroidery refers to the art of sewing a design on cloth.
3. The design of our project is undulating. But our teacher asked
us to make it flat and plain.
Drills

4. We cannot allow the boss to jeopardize the party. He already


threatened to cancel the party before.

5. The office will take punitive action against the bullies. In other
words, the administration will give punishment to those who
like to bully other students.
Values Integration

In what ways can you make your friends read a novel


that other people would not read because of the
presence of unfamiliar words?
Synthesis
1. Divide the class into four groups. Choose five words that are
likely to be unfamiliar to others.
● 1st Group – Provide context clues of the words using
definitions.
● 2nd Group – Provide context clues of the words using
restatements.
● 3rd Group – Provide context clues of the words using
synonyms.
● 4th Group – Provide context clues of the words using
antonyms.
1. The other groups will then infer the meanings of the unfamiliar
words using the context clues given.
Assignment

1. Revisit a novel, story, or news article that you


recently read.
2. Identify words and their context clues that the
author provided.
3. Identify the types of context clues provided.
4. Use the words that you found in your own
sentences.
Bibliography

Four Types of Context Clues. Understand the Types of Context Clues to Master
Vocabulary. 2017. Accessed May 25, 2017.
https://www.thoughtco.com/four-types-of-context-clues-3211721

Nordquist, Richard. Context Clue (Vocabulary). Glossary of Grammatical and Rhetorical


Terms. 2017. Accessed May 25, 2017.
https://www.thoughtco.com/context-clue-vocabulary-1689919

Nordquist, Richard. Word Formation. Glossary of Grammatical and Rhetorical Terms.


2017. Accessed May 25, 2017. https://www.thoughtco.com/word-formation1692501

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