ENGLISH- Grade 5

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I. LEARNING SKILLS
MELC: Inferring the meaning of unfamiliar words (Blended Words) based on given context
clues (synonyms, antonyms, word parts) and other strategies

Objectives:
1. Define and identify blended words
2. Infer the meaning of unfamiliar blended words based on given context clues (synonyms,
antonyms, word parts) and other strategies

II. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT

In this learner’s packet you are going to learn some blended words and infer meanings of
unfamiliar blended words used in sentences.

BLENDED WORD is a type of compound word wherein some sounds

(phonemes) are blended rather than combined whole. For example,
The words web + log are combined to create the word “blog” instead of
weblog.

Here are some more examples of blended words.

Original Words Blended Meaning

glamour + ritz glitz extravagant showiness
electric + execute electrocute to kill by electricity
simultaneous + telecast simulcast a broadcast simultaneously transmitted
motor + cavalcade motorcade a procession of automobiles or cars
motor + bicycle motorbike a lightweight motorcycle
a record of performance, progress, etc.
web + log blog
online
global network connecting millions of
international + network internet
computers

To infer the meaning of unfamiliar blended words in a sentence you can search for context
clues to help you out. Take a look at the example below.

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Sarah bought a costume for their cosplay. She is going to act as a princess for their
presentation.

Here are the context clues.

Sarah bought a costume for their cosplay. She is going to act as a princess for their
presentation.

So, cosplay simply means a costume play or presentation using costumes.

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III. ACTIVITIES

A. Practice Tasks

Practice Task 1: Let’s Play!

There are 5 hidden blended words in the word search puzzle below. Find all of them and write
each one on the blanks provided.

L P O W R T A C V M B H U
T K U E Y O C S D L Y Z F
E Z F M W X A N B T O D R
Y B Q O K Q I O V C X G Z
X I N T E R N E T V R L Y
C E Y I C F G A U X Z I W
N F G C U R Q V B R Y T Q
U D R O V T C B M K O Z P
M S Y N Z H E L I P O R T

Blended Words:

1. ________________

2. ________________

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4. ________________

5. ________________

Practice Task 2: Perfect Combination!

Read the following sentences. Identify the blended words used and write down the two words
that were combined to form it.

1. Yesterday I watched a vlog by Mr. Chinky Tan. In his video, he talked about saving
money and managing your time wisely.
2. Ricky’s favourite sport is motocross. Someday he wants to own a nice motorcycle and
use it in the race.
3. If you want a good solution, think smarter and don’t be a chump.
4. We need twelve pairs of spork to complete the eating utensils for the visitors.
5. Miss Universe Andrea Meza was witnessed by her Mexican fans through a motorcade.
Many people waited along the streets just to see her.

Blended Word Words combined

1. ___________ ___________ + ____________
2. ___________ ___________ + ____________
3. ___________ ___________ + ____________
4. ___________ ___________ + ____________
5. ___________ ___________ + ____________

Practice Task 3: Oh My Clues!

Read the following sentences and complete the table below.

1. The city is now covered with smog because of the smoke coming from different cars
and vehicles.
2. I wasn’t able to have breakfast because I woke up late. So, I just hurriedly went to
school and bought rice and chicken for my brunch.
3. Toni immediately reached his camcorder to record his friend’s dance performance.
4. We saw a helicopter landing on a heliport at an open field.
5. I don’t have enough money to travel so I think I’ll just go on a staycation at home this
summer.

Blended Word Clues from the text What I infer from the word
example: dark cloud of smoke/
1. smog smoke from cars and
vehicles fog mixed with smoke

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3.

4.

5.

B. Assessment:
Identify the blended word in each item. Then, infer its meaning using context clues.
Write your answer on the blanks.

1. Nowadays, so many hi-tech computers are being developed. They have more
advanced features and much more capabilities.
⮚ _______________________________________

2. My friend sent me a nice birthday message through messenger. She even put a smiling
face emoticon at the end of her greetings.
⮚ _______________________________________

3. Sam went to the hospital to have his urinalysis. The doctor took a sample of his urine
and analyse it at his laboratory.
⮚ _______________________________________

4. My grandmother has been diagnosed with diabetes. Thankfully, she received medicare
from our city government. She availed free consultation and medicines.
⮚ _______________________________________

5. Ms. Sandy is very workaholic. She teaches our class all day, prepares her lessons at
night, and works an extra job on weekends.
⮚ _______________________________________

IV. REFLECTION/ COMMENTS/ SUGGESTIONS:

What difficulty did you encounter in learning this lesson? Do you have comments or
suggestions for this learner’s packet? Write them down below.
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V. REFERENCES:
Castillo, K.E., Angeles E.B (2016). Joy in Learning English 5 (pp.63-64). Quezon City: Vibal
Group, Inc.

Detailed Lesson Plan in English 5 (1st Quarter, pp. 120-125). Department of Education,
Region V.

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VI. ANSWER KEY

Practice Task 1:
Blended Words: INTERNET – WORKAHOLIC – VLOG – GLITZ – HELIPORT

Practice Task 2:
1. vlog (video + log)
2. motocross (motorcycle + cross-country)
3. chump (chunk + lump)
4. spork (spoon + fork)
5. motorcade (moto + cavalcade)

Practice Task 3:
Blended
Clues from the text What I infer from the word
Word
example: dark cloud of smoke/
1. smog smoke from cars and vehicles
fog mixed with smoke
2. brunch breakfast, rice and chicken meal that serves as both breakfast and lunch
3. camcorder to record the dance performance a video camera
4. heliport a helicopter is landing on it, a small airport for use by helicopters, a
at an open field landing and take-off place for helicopters
5. staycation don’t have money to travel, at
spending vacation at home
home

Assessment:

Blended Word Meaning

1. hi-tech - high technology, modern, advanced
2. emoticon - an icon that represents emotion or facial expression
3. urinalysis - chemical analysis of urine
4. medicare - medical care
5. workaholic - a person who works a lot

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