Subject: ENGLISH

Grade and Section:

Date: February 21, 2019

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson the students are expected to:
A. identify the types of context clues being used
B. use context clues to get meanings of words and phrases
C. cite the importance of using context clues in understanding the meanings of words
II. Subject Matter
Topic : Using context clues to get meanings of words
Reference: Activity Workbook in English 7
English Communication Arts and Skills Through Filipino Literature 7
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Materials:cartolina, manila paper,chalk, pictures

III. Procedure
1. Preliminary Activities
A.Prayer
B.Checking of Attendance
Motivation
Guess It!
In this activity the teacher will post pictures in the board. The students will try to guess the picture by the
context clues given to them.

C. Presentation of Objectives
a. identify the types of context clues being used
b. use context clues to get meanings of words and phrases
c. cite the importance of using context clues in understanding the meanings of words

D. Presentation of Classroom Rules

1. Respect each other.
2. Listen when somebody is talking/discussing.
3. Raise your right hand when you have a question or if you want to answer.
4. Be attentive and cooperative during discussion and activities.
5. Talk in English.
6. Be happy and excited to learn new things everyday.

2. Lesson Proper
1. Activity
The teacher will put paper under their chair. It has sentence in it. The students will then read it and find the
meaning of the underlined word from the words posted in the board.

2. Analysis and Abstraction

Context Clues
Definition
Context Clues --- are words in and around a sentence containing an unknown word. The clues
help us understand the meaning of the unfamiliar word.
---- are hints that the author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word.
--- pieces of information in the text that help readers understand words and details

There are four common types of

context clues to look for:
1. Synonyms
- A synonym, is a word or phrase with the same meaning.
Examples:
a. There was pandemonium, or chaos among the fans when their team won the Super Bowl.
b. The day had proven to be torrid. Before the sun had even risen, it was already hot outside.
2. Antonyms
- A word or phrase with the opposite meaning.
Examples:
a. David was very outgoing as opposed to his coy older sister.
b. Though many types of birds fly in groups, Eagles are birds of solitude.

3. Details
 --give examples of the unknown word.
-- tell why the unknown word has taken lace
Examples:
a. It is our custom that the bride and groom only wear the finest raiment on their wedding day.
b. The woman enjoyed the savor of the soup. It had a hint of spices balanced with the perfect amount of
sweetness.

4. Rewording/Definition
-- when the author says the word in another way, that is typically easier to understand.
Examples:
a. The Ramos family moved from their dilapidated house, that was old and run-down, into a brabd new
home.
b. Insomia, not being able to sleep at night, can be linked to an excessive intake of caffeine throughout
the day.

3. Application

Group 1
Directions: Read the following paragraph and do the exerccise below.

Aladdin was a poor Chinese boy who found a lamp. Each time he rubbed the lamp, a genie appeared. It
granted all his requests. Later, he married the beauteous daughter of the Sultan. The genie constructed a
wonderful palace fro the couple. But a wicked magician tricked the princess into trading the old lamp for a
new one. The magician asked the genie to transport the whole palace to Africa. Aladdin pursued them there.
At the end, he regained the lamp and restored the palace to China.

Match the word in Column A with its meaning in Column B. Write the letters on the blank.
_______1. Rubbbed a. Man and wife
_______2. Granted b. Gave what is requested
_______3. Beauteous c. exchanging
_______4. Constructed d. returned
_______5. Couple e. lovely
_______6. Trading f. followed
_______7. Transport g. Moved a hand over something
_______8. Pursued h. Won again
_______9. Regained i. Carry to another place
______10. Restored j. Built

Group II
Directions: Using your own knowledge of context clues, circle the word that is closest in meaning to the
underlined word in each sentence.
1. Are you sure this water from the well is potable? I drink only distilled water.
( running, tasty, drinkable)
2. Water is indispensable. All living things on earth neet it to survive.
(essential, precious, basic)
3. We cannot understand what you mean. Please explicate your report.
(enumerate, explain, analyze)
4. I will cherish the wonderful experience I had in your province.
( remember, note, believe)\
5. Her performance during the dance was superb. The audience applauded her.
(excellent, natural, important)

Group III
Directions: Use the context clues to get the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.
1. The homework was more complicated, or difficult than she had thought.
2. The plan was clandestine. Alex might not do it because he hates secret activities.
3. Who is the author of that book?
4. Resentment, a feeling of bitterness and anger, is often felt by people who are passed over for promotions.
5. She thinks the house is valuable but this is incorrect. The house is worthless.

Gropu IV
Directions: Identify what type of context clues that is being used in each sentence.
1. The homework was more complicated, or difficult than she had thought.
2. The plan was clandestine. Alex might not do it because he hates secret activities.
3. Who is the author of that book?
4. Resentment, a feeling of bitterness and anger, is often felt by people who are passed over for
promotions.
5. She thinks the house is valuable but this is incorrect. The house is worthless
 Activity 2
The students will use their cellphones through the Merian Websters App in looking the meaning of the words given
to them.

3. Valuing
What is the importance of using context clues?

4.Generalization
a. What is context clues?
b. What are the four types of context clues?Explain each

IV- Assessment

Directions: Use the context clues to get the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.Then, identify what type of
context clues is being used in each sentence.

1. Wilson put on a heavy coat, a wool scarf, several pairs of socks inside his boots, and fur-lined gloves to
protect himself against the frigid weather.

Frigid means:
A. Very hot
B. very wet
C. very cold
D. very old

Context clue:____________________

2. Some children were willing to play in the snow, but others were reluctant because it was so cold.

Reluctant means
A. Willing
B. Not willing
C. Deny
D. Accept

Context clue:

3. Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow.

Nutritious means
a. fresh
b. healthy
c. unhealthy
d. ripe
Context clue:
4. Corn is glutinous or gluey when cooked.

a. Palatable
b. Sticky
c. edible
d. Nutritious

Context clue:

5. Indigent families can go to the Department of Social welfare and development for help.
a. Dirty
b. Poor
c. Unhealthy
d. rich
Context clue:

IV-Assignment
Directions: Use the context clues to get the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.Then, identify what type of
context clues is being used in each sentence.

1. We went inside to escape the frigid temperatures. We instantly felt so warm and cozy.
2. Mallery’s mom thought that the new outfit that she had bought for her was modish. Mallery did not want to break it to
her, but it was totally out of style.
3. Father was ecstatic because Joshua decided to go to the college that he wanted him to.
4. Jo was so exhausted, she could hardly keep her eyes open.
5. I was in doubt so Ludy explained the whole story to me.