ENGLISH 8, QUARTER 4, Module 3, EPISODE 1

Title: Using various strategies in decoding the meaning of words

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Learning Area: English Grade Level: 8
Length (In minutes): 12 minutes
SCRIPTWRITER: Ivy B. Cluma
Teacher Broadcaster: Ivy B. Cluma
Language/ Content Editor: Alleli Faaith P Leyritana

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Happy learning day, dear learners!

Today’s going to be a productive day as we will venture

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Welcome to another exciting episode in English 8
Here on DepEd TV LaNorte.

And, let’s get it on!

Scene 2: REVIEW

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Figurative Language.

Figurative Language . As a review, we will have a short quiz. Grab your pen
and paper and let’s get started with the quiz.

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Directions: Identify the figurative language used in
Directions: Identify the figurative language
each sentence. Write your answers in your activity
used in each sentence. Write your answers in
notebook.
your activity notebook.
1. Lightning danced across the sky.
1. Lightning danced across the sky.
Answer: Personification
Answer: Personification
2. The car complained as the key was roughly
2. The car complained as the key was
turned in its ignition.
roughly turned in its ignition.
Answer: Personification
Answer: Personification
3. You were as brave as a lion.
3. You were as brave as a lion.
Answer: Simile
Answer: Simile
4. Laughter is the music of the soul.
4. Laughter is the music of the soul.
Answer: Metaphor
Answer: Metaphor
5. The suitcase weighed a ton!
5. The suitcase weighed a ton!
Answer: Hyperbole
Answer: Hyperbole
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 You did well with the review quiz, learners.
SCENE 3: PRESENTATION OF OBJECTIVE OR
TOPIC
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For today’s Lesson, you are going to learn:
Using various strategies in decoding the Using various strategies in decoding the meaning of
meaning of words words
SCENE 4: LESSON PROPER
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Every time you read, listen, or watch something and you

find words that are new to you and sometimes you find
them difficult to understand. In order to understand those
difficult words, you use the dictionary to look for the
meaning of those words. But, what if you do not have
dictionary? What is the best thing to do?

There is the best way not to hassle yourself from doing

so. You can use Context clues.

Context clues are hints in the passage, paragraph or

Context clues are hints in the passage, individual sentence that, if considered, can tell you the
paragraph or individual sentence that, if meaning of a word you are not familiar with.
considered, can tell you the meaning of a word
you are not familiar with.
Types of context clues
Types of context clues 1. Context clues on definition or restatement- the
1. Context clues on definition or meaning of the words is in the sentences itself,
restatement- the meaning of the words is usually following the vocabulary word.
in the sentences itself, usually following
the vocabulary word.
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Examples:
Examples:
 It was idyllic day- sunny, warm, and perfect
 It was idyllic day- sunny, warm, and
for a walk in the park.
perfect for a walk in the park.
 Jayson’s crafty dishonesty caused him to
 Jayson’s crafty dishonesty caused
steal his co-worker’s pensions by funnelling
him to steal his co-worker’s pensions
their money into an offshore account
by funnelling their money into an
offshore account
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2. Context clues on synonym- the sentence 2. Context clues on synonym- the sentence uses a
uses a similar word to help explain the similar word to help explain the meaning of the
meaning of the vocabulary word. vocabulary word.

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Examples: Examples:
 The teller was sent to the penitentiary,  The teller was sent to the penitentiary, or
or prison for stealing the money from prison for stealing the money from the bank.
The underlined word means PRISON.

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 the bank.
The underlined word means PRISON.
 Lorna was wistful, she felt sad when
her best friend moved away.
The underlined word means SHOWING A SAD
LONGING
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3. Context clues on antonym- the sentence
uses a word with an opposite definition to
give the meaning of the vocabulary word.
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Examples:
 Rey is gregarious, unlike his brother
who is quiet and shy.
 While she was indifferent to golf, her
husband was an avid fan.
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4. Context clues on examples- this type of
context clues uses examples to help infer
the meaning of the vocabulary word.
Words like including, such as, for
example, point out example clues.
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Example: Her duplicity involved lowering her
employee’s salaries, increasing their stock
options, and then stealing the money she
saved by doing so.
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DIRECTIONS:
Read and answer the questions. Choose the
word that best fits the sentence. Write only
the letter of the correct answer.
1. The truck drivers rallied together
against the company.
In this sentence, the word rallied means:
a. Divided b. United c. Enjoyed d.
Entertained
Answer: B
2. She acted in an inhumane way when
taking care for the lost dog.
In this sentence, the word inhumane means:
a. Mean b. Hurtful c. Loving d. Caring
Answer: A
3. The altar boy was an acolyte- a helper
in the religious service.
In this sentence, the word acolyte means:
a. Deacon b. Priest c. Leader d.
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 Lorna was wistful, she felt sad when her best
friend moved away.
The underlined word means SHOWING A SAD
LONGING
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3. Context clues on antonym- the sentence uses a
word with an opposite definition to give the
meaning of the vocabulary word.
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Examples:
 Rey is gregarious, unlike his brother who is
quiet and shy.
 While she was indifferent to golf, her
husband was an avid fan.
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4. Context clues on examples- this type of context
clues uses examples to help infer the meaning of
the vocabulary word. Words like including, such
as, and for example.
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Example: Her duplicity involved lowering her
employee’s salaries, increasing their stock options,
and then stealing the money she saved by doing so.
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Now, let us have an activity for you to fully
understand the topic we have.
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DIRECTIONS:
Read and answer the questions. Choose the word
that best fits the sentence. Write only the letter of the
correct answer.
1. The truck drivers rallied together against the
company.
In this sentence, the word rallied means:
b. Divided b. United c. Enjoyed d.
Entertained
Answer: B
2. She acted in an inhumane way when taking
care for the lost dog.
In this sentence, the word inhumane means:
b. Mean b. Hurtful c. Loving d. Caring
Answer: A
3. The altar boy was an acolyte- a helper in the
religious service.
In this sentence, the word acolyte means:
b. Deacon b. Priest c. Leader d. Helper
Answer: D
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Answer: D
4. The television anchor gave the
evening news report without messing
up.
In this sentence, the word report means:
a. Information b. Surprise c. Reality d.
Cause
Answer: A
5. My little brother is a nuisance when he
asked too many questions.
In this sentence, the word nuisance means:
a. Teacher b. Friend c. Help d. pest
Answer: D
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DIRECTIONS:
Read and answer the questions. Choose the
word that best fits the sentence. Write only
the letter of the correct answer.
1. James committed an offense when he
robbed the bank.
In this sentence, the word offense means:
a. Cash b. Murder c. Crime d. Libel
Answer: C
2. The song soared above the rest of the
songs on the Top Music Charts.
In this sentence, the word soared means:
a. dove b. sang c. rose d. fell
Answer: C
3. The ugly monster’s face was hideous
to look at.
In this sentence, the word hideous means:
a. scary b. funny c. beautiful d. lovely
Answer: A
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4. The television anchor gave the evening news
report without messing up.
In this sentence, the word report means:
b. Information b. Surprise c. Reality d. Cause
Answer: A
5. My little brother is a nuisance when he asked
too many questions.
In this sentence, the word nuisance means:
b. Teacher b. Friend c. Help d. pest
Answer: D
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Very good, dear Grade 8 Learners! You are such
wonderful students!
SCENE 5: GENERALIZATION
Context clues are the words and sentences that
surround a word and help explain the word’s
meaning. Knowing the various types of context
clues can help you understand unfamiliar and
difficult words in context better. It can also make
your reading and listening journey more fun and
memorable by learning new words.
SCENE 6 ASSESSMENT
Now, let’s check your understanding of the lesson we
have for today. Get ready with your pen, paper and
modules and do the task that follows
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DIRECTIONS:
Read and answer the questions. Choose the word
that best fits the sentence. Write only the letter of the
correct answer.
1. James committed an offense when he robbed
the bank.
In this sentence, the word offense means:
b. Cash b. Murder c. Crime d. Libel
Answer: C
2. The song soared above the rest of the songs
on the Top Music Charts.
In this sentence, the word soared means:
b. dove b. sang c. rose d. fell
Answer: C
3. The ugly monster’s face was hideous to look
at.
In this sentence, the word hideous means:
b. scary b. funny c. beautiful d. lovely
Answer: A
 4. The class assembled in front of the
flag pole to sing the National Anthem
In this sentence, the word assembled means:
a. climbed b. gathered c. spoke d.
dispersed
Answer: B
5. The bridge swayed back and forth in
the wind.
In this sentence, the word swayed means:
a. moved b. flew c. rose d. bridged
Answer: A
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4. The class assembled in front of the flag pole
to sing the National Anthem
In this sentence, the word assembled means:
b. climbed b. gathered c. spoke d. dispersed
Answer: B
5. The bridge swayed back and forth in the
wind.
In this sentence, the word swayed means:
a. moved b. flew c. rose d. bridged
Answer: A
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Wow! You did great with our activity, my dear
Grade 8 Learners. Congratulations!
VALUE INTEGRATION
Students who use context clues can create pictures in
their minds to visualize a concept and better create
meaning and understanding. Yes, it is important to
understand unfamiliar words so that you can interpret the
overall meaning of a sentence.
EXTRO
And, it was one great episode, my dear Grade 8
Learners.
I hope to see you in the next episode of English 8.
Keep in mind that knowledge empowers you. Keep
safe everyone and have a great day.
Goodbye.