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English Activity Sheet

Quarter 4 – MELC 3
Expanded Definition of Words
English 10
Activity Sheet No. 3
First Edition, 2021

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 Quarter 4, Week 3

Name of Learner:______________________ Grade and Section:______________

Date: ___________________________

ENGLISH 10 LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET (LAS) NO. 3

Expanded Definition of Words

I. Learning Competency with Code

Expanded definition of words (EN10V-IIIa-13.9)

II. Background Information for Learners

In this age of mass communication, people often know us only
by the words we use--- make sure you know the right words!

Communication is vital to society, be it in the field of

education, the business sphere, or in interpersonal relations. As
Grade 10 students you are tasked to present reports, research or
concept papers and other linguistic presentations where your skills in
communication is a major requirement.

In fact, one of the first things to do when you are presenting

something technical to an audience, may it be oral or written form is
to discuss the unfamiliar terms clearly, to avoid confusions and
misunderstandings and to deliver clearer meanings.

Thus, giving accurate expanded or extended definition is one of

the most important skills students must have in order to
communicate effectively.

Ready to know more about them, here’s what’s in store for you
today!

Accompanying DepEd Textbook and

III.
Educational Sites
Department of Education.Bureau of Secondary Education. (2015). Grade 10-
English Learner’s Material. Celebrating Diversity through World Literature, (pp.
27-28,181,249). Pasig City, Philippines

Department of Education. (2015). English IV. Prototype Lesson Plan in English,

(pp.343-27,) Pasig City, Philippines
IV. Activity Proper
Activity 1
A.
In this age of mass communication, people often know us only by the
words we use--- make sure you know the right words!
Definition gives a concise but exact meanings to unfamiliar words and
special meanings to familiar words. It is a useful technique in presenting
technical subjects. A technical writer or speaker should define the terms
with multiple meanings and those that are unfamiliar to the readers. The
term must be given special meaning within the report or presentation. The
definition depends on how complex is the unfamiliar term.

Example:

Instead of calling a concussion an “injury” or “botulism” a “medical

term”, call them something more specific like “serious head injury” and a
“severe form of food poisoning” in order to present a simpler and clearer
meaning to the target audience. Its main purpose is to clarify and explain
concepts, ideas, and issues by answering the question, “What does it
mean?

So then, what is an expanded definition?

Expanded Definition is______________________________________

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 What is expanded definition of words?

Expanded Definition is one or more words, phrases, sentences or

paragraphs that attempt to explain a complex term. It can also be personal
but limited to the facts only. It explains what the words mean to the writer
and may allow a reader to see the words differently.

In writing or giving reports, researches, concept paper and other

presentations, writers need to explain certain terms prior to the discussion
of the main subject matter in order to present clearer and meaningful
meanings. Some terms are probably so important in the report that there
may be so much confusion about them when they are beyond the grasp of
the majority’s vocabulary. In this case, expanded discussion is necessary to
ensure the accurate delivery of appropriate meanings.

Moreover, the first and most convenient thing to do when giving an

expanded definition is to compose the formal sentence definition of the
term one is writing about. Then, the term should be placed at the beginning
because this helps one establish the focus for the rest of the discussion.
However; a writer may make use of informal definition in order to help
readers understand the words’ denotation (literal) meaning as well as
connotation (associated) meaning.

Types of Expanded Definitions

1. Standard/Formal Sentence Definition

- a brief, explicit, precise and objective dictionary meaning of the term,
consisting of the following:

a. The term (word or phrase) to be defined

b. The class of object or concept to which the term belongs.
c. The differentiating characteristics that distinguish it from all others.

Examples:

•Water (term) is a liquid (class) made up of molecules of hydrogen

and oxygen in ratio of 2 to 1 (differentiating characteristics).

•Astronomy (term) is a branch of scientific study (class) primarily

Concerned with celestial objects inside and outside of the earth’s
atmosphere (differentiating characteristics)
2. Informal Sentence Definition
- This one uses known words or examples to explain an unknown
term. These definitions may be synonyms or antonyms introduced
by or, in other words, or like. It could also be an analogy or
illustration.

Example:

Freedom, also referred to as liberty or independence, is a state people

reach when they are free to think and do whatever they please.

(To understand ways on how to expand definition of words please read

English 10 Learner’s Material, Celebrating Diversity through World
Literature, pages 375-376, and do Task 4: “STRETCHING YOUR
WORD POWER” on page 376.Copy and Fill in the table with the correct
data needed on your answer sheet. Further, read the Story The Last
Leaf by O. Henry, pages 377-380 in order to give a comprehensive
definition of the words on Task 4, by using the different ways of
expanding them.)
How do formal and informal structures differ?
 Formal vs.Infromal Writing Process.. University of the People. Retrieved from: https://www.uopeople.edu/blog/formal-vs-
informal-writing/

Example of Expanded definition of technical terms used.

Measles is an acute, highly infectious disease caused by a virus. The illness is

characterized by cough, fever, and maculopapular (raised red) rash. It had worldwide
endemicity--- that is (people around the world are vulnerable to the disease). It will infect
monkeys easily and chick embryos with difficulty. In tissue cultures (those involving living
cells or tissues from other living organisms), the virus may produce giant cells
containing many nuclei and acidophilic inclusion bodies (red-stained areas in the nucleus
which are laboratory sign for certain viral infections.

B. Directions: Below are set of definitions. Identify the following whether

(Formal, Informal or Expanded) definitions. Write your answer in your
answer sheets.

1. Radar is an acronym for Radio Detection and Range, a determining factor

in anti-aircraft defense system.

2. A political party is a group of organized citizens with a broad act of

common beliefs who join together to elect candidates to public office and
determine public policy.

3. Learning is an experience from everyday events or situations that occur

in everyday life or which arise in the workplace.

4. Stalemate is a contest or competition in which neither side can gain an

advantage or win.

5. An arrest is a restraint of persons that deprives them of freedom of

movement and binds them to the will and control of the arresting officer.

6. Hub-bub is a noisy confused mingling of sounds.

 7. Learning is a structured planned way, such as at college or school.

8. Disease is an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal

functioning where the body is communicating a physical, mental and/or
social stress or imbalance that needs to be addressed physically,
mentally and socially_ where the origin is traced, forgiven and corrected
to holistically be brought back to balance.

9. Water is a liquid made up of molecules of hydrogen and oxygen in the

ratio of 2 to 1.

10. A network router is a device that works like an airport traffic controller,
keeping network signals moving toward their destinations, and avoiding
collisions between them.

C. Question:
How important is expanded definition in your research study, concept
paper, and other linguistic presentations?
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Activity 2

How to compose sentences with expanded definitions?

In order to present clearer and accurate meanings, the writer must define
terms which are unfamiliar to the readers/audience. This is where expanded
definition takes place. Its main objective is to explain key terms according to what
it is meant in the context of the presentation, so that readers may be able to see
the word differently. Further, details that will help readers understand the words in
its literal meaning as well as in its connotation (associated) meanings will be
appropriately presented. Take a look at the example on the next page.
 First described in 1987 by Alos Alzheimer, a
German Physician, Alzheimer’s disease is an Formal Sentence
adult-onset neurological disorder of unknown
Definition
etiology manifested by loss of memory, impaired
thought processes, and abnormal behavior. When
the illness begins before the age 65, it is termed
Alzheimer’s disease; when onset after 6, it is
referred to as senile dementia of the Alzheimer’s
type. Approximately 5 % of the U>S> population
over 65 have severe dementia; an additional 10% Other Supplementary
have mild-moderate impairment in memory and Definition
cognition of these demented individuals,
approximately 40-50% have Alzheimer’s disease,
making this disorder the most common cause of
dementia in middle and later life.

Affected individuals are, at first, forgetful.

As the memory disorder gradually worsens, the
individuals, although able to recall occurrences in
the distant past, are unable to remember recent Detailed Discussion
events. Subsequently, speech, the ability to of the process of the
calculate, visuospatial orientation, judgement, Disease
and social behavior become progressively
abnormal. Eventually, the individuals become
profoundly demented, and frequently die of
intercurrent infection.
Retrieved from:
https://www.tuchemnitz.de/phil/english/sections/linguist/independent/kursmaterialien/TechComm/acchtml/d
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THE FOLLOWING REQUISITES MAYBE USED IN AN EXPANDED DEFINITIONS

The most basic meaning of the term, usually The first

Denotation meaning in a dictionary

Connotation The most familiar term to a user

Details about the terms defined for a thorough

Description understanding

Historical Background Significant past event related to the term defined

The cause or causes of the term to be defined

Cause or Causes

Effects, Results, or The effect, results or consequences that will help in

Consequences defining the term
Similes or metaphors to explain a thing as being like
Analogy something else

Uses and applications if they will help the readers

Uses and Applications understand the term defined

Similarities and differences in order to give the

Similarities and Differences audience a clearer perspective of the term defined if
necessary

Classes, Types, Categories, Division into classes, types, categories and kinds
Kinds

Examples if there’s a need to be presented in order to

Examples achieve clearer meaning

Etymology (word origin) or roots if they will help in

Word Origins (Etymology) the definition

Future development or some implications—good or

Future Developments or bad results if they are significantly needed
Implications

Negative Statements Negative statements of what the term is not if it is

necessary in defining the term

Advantages, Disadvantages Advantages and disadvantages if they will help in

presenting a clearer meaning of the term defined
 A. Directions: Compose a short Essay about COVID-19 by using expanded
definitions. Be guided with the graphics below. Write it in a 1 whole sheet
of pad paper. Underline the expanded definitions used.

Structure:
Introduction- hook, background/context, thesis statement (your unique
definition)
Body – supporting details, definition strategies (evidence), proving thesis
statement
Conclusion-Summarize points and highlights the opinion or the stand.

Rubrics for Scoring

Criteria Highly Observed Moderately Observed Poorly Observed

(5pts) (3pts) (1)
Substantial ideas are Minimal ideas are Irrelevant ideas are
presented and presented, and presented and
Content supporting supporting statements supporting statements
statements are very are clear are unclear and
clear and specific to mostly irrelevant
the chosen topic.
Mechanics Presented a correct Presented the use Presented an incorrect
use of expanded expanded definitions use of expanded
definitions with no with no more than two definitions and with
grammatical errors inconsistencies and four or more
grammatical errors grammatical errors.
Organization The ideas were The ideas were Ideas were not
chronologically somewhat in order but organized
arranged and with a the flow of thought
good flow of thought needs improvement
Grade Equivalent:
Excellent = 12-15 points
Very Good = 9-11 points
Good = 6- 8 points
Needs More Practice = 5 points and below
 V. Reflection

1. What new insights/learnings did you gain from today’s lesson?

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2. When and how is expanded definition of help to you?
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VI. Answer Key

Activity 1-A Activity 1-B Activity 2-A

(Description of Expanded 1. Informal Refer to Scoring Rubrics
Definition) 2. Formal
Answer varies 3. Informal
4. Informal
5.Formal
6. Informal
7.Formal
8.Expanded
9.Formal
10. Expanded