I.

OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:
a) infer meaning in of content specific terms using context clues.
II. SUBJECT MATTER
Topic: Infer Meaning in of Content Specific Terms Using Context Clues.
REFERENCE: English for All Times 5. 1999. pp 45, 46, 57, 59,78,104,110, 166
English for All Times 6. 1999. pp 184-185
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MATERIALS: Visual Aids/ PowerPoint Presentation
VALUE FOCUS: RATIONALITY
15.1 Able to form judgements
15.3 Open minded and able to think logically

III. LEARNING ACTIVITIES

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY LEARNERS’ ACTIVITIES
A. PRELIMINARIES
1. Prayer
2. Checking of Attendance
B. REVIEW THE PREVIOUS LESSON
In your previous lesson, you were able to
decode words using their suffix.

I have four words here, let’s identify the

meaning of the unfamiliar words using
suffix.

What is the meaning powerful? A lot of power.

What is the meaning protection? An action of guarding

What is the meaning toothless? Lack of tooth

What is the meaning hardness? A state of being hard

Very good. Do have any questions regarding None sir.

our previous lesson?

C. MOTIVATION

Good morning class! Good morning, sir!

Are you ready to learn today? Yes, sir!

I have here few sentences. Identify the

meaning of underlined words.

Please read the first sentence? The moat, 190 feet wide and 9 feet deep, was
built around the castle. This water canal kept
the enemies away.

A water canal.
What is meaning of moat?

That’s right. Next, yes? A pentagon is a figure of five sides.

What is the meaning of pentagon? A figure of five sides.

We had our sewer in the house fixed by a

Great. How about the next one, yes? skilled plumber. This underground pipe had
leaked for a couple of days.

An underground pipe.
What is the meaning of sewer?
The elaborate massive main door has a
Correct. And the last one, please read. complicated design.

What is the meaning of elaborate? Complicated design.

Very good. How were you able to infer the Because the meanings of the underlined
meaning of underlined words? words are in the same sentence as them.
(Answer may vary)

That’s correct. The meaning of unfamiliar

term or word is in the same sentence.

What you had used is infer meaning of

content specific terms using context clues.
That will be our lesson today.
D. DISCUSSION
So, you can already infer meaning of
unfamiliar words using prefix or suffix, but
what if the word has neither prefix or suffix?
It can be difficult right?
Like how you answered our previous
activity, you use certain words in the same
sentence that described the unfamiliar word.
These words served as the clues in the
sentences.
Aside from using the dictionary, another
way of learning the meaning of an
unfamiliar word is through noting context
clues. Are you familiar of it? So, what are Context Clues are hints that appear in
context clues? sentences or paragraph to help the readers to
understand the meaning of unfamiliar word.
Context clues can be found either before or
after the unfamiliar words.
There are different types of context clues,
each are different according on how it is
used in sentences.

Just remember the word IDEAS.

Different types of context clues:

1. Inference
2. Definition
3. Example
4. Antonym
5. Synonym Different types of context clues:

Let’s discuss the different types. Please read.

1. Inference
 to understand the meaning of the
unknown word, one has to make a guess
based on the description given in the
sentence
 keyword: look for cluesover several
Example: The sound of the guitar was words or sentences.
amplified, it became loud when it was
hooked up to the speaker.

(description: became loud) 2. Definition

 the unfamiliar word is defined in a
 sentence.
Example: The stethoscope is a medical  Keywords: is, are, means, refers to
instrument used in listening hearts, lungs,
etc.
(definition: medical instrument used in
listening hearts, lungs, etc.)
3. Example
 samples are provided in the sentence to
understand the meaning of the
unfamiliar word.
Example: In ancient times, some of our  Keywords: like, such as, for example, for
forefathers believed in amulets, such as instance, including
pearl of the crocodile, pearl of the ax, bullet
necklace, and bag of herbs to protect them
from harm.
(example: pearl of the crocodile, pearl of the
ax, bullet necklace, bag of herbs)
4. Antonym
 an opposite word is placed in the same
sentence
 keywords: however, though, on the
otherhand, in contrast, instead of, but,
Example: Among the siblings of thin body unlike
structure, though Isabel is the only one who
is portly.
(antonym: thin)
5. Synonym
 a similar word is placed in the same
sentence to know the meaning of the
unfamiliar words.
 Keywords: that is, or, in other words
Example: the class was asked to extract or
draw out the pollen from the Gumamela
flower.
(synonym: draw out)
None sir.
Do you have any questions regarding our
topic?
E. APPLICATION
Now, let’s have an activity, please read the Read and figure out the meaning of each
direction. underlined word using context clues.
1. Ruth opted to collaborate with famous celebrities. She worked together with them to
gain more followers.
A. Work with C. Argue with
B. Play with D. Eat with
2. Your parents did not give you consent to go to the movies, yet you still went out.
A. Respect C. Decision
B. Service D. Permission
3. Carla is quite versatile; she is a good student, a top athlete and a graceful dance.
A. Ordinary C. Simple
B. Multitalented D. Plain
4. After seeing the picture of the starving children, we felt compassion or pity for their
suffering.
A. Pity C. Happy
B. Glad D. Cheerful
5. The student was suffering from anxiety. For example, when he first saw the test, he
began to tremble.
A. Excited C. Worry
B. Calm D. Brave
F. GENERALIZATION
 Who can share to the class the things that We learn how to use context clues.
you learned with today’s lesson?

Very good. What is Context Clues again? Context clues helps us determined words that
are new to us.

That right. What are the different types Inference, definition, example, antonym and
context clues? synonym.

Great! Now you are ready for an

assessment.

IV. ASSESSMENT

Directions: Read each sentence carefully. Identify the meaning of the underlined words.
Write your answer in a piece of paper.

1.The soldiers attacked the fort that served as the headquarters of the enemies.
2.The general’s artillery composed of armed forces trained in the use of guns.
3.The defenders of the castle fought from behind parapets or high defensive walls.
4.The engineer’s blueprint of the bridge showed the exact details of the plan of the construction.
5.The old ancestral house has big chambers that master’s bedroom is just one of them.
6.Intramuros, the country’s patrimony, is an inheritance from our forefathers.
7.The vagabond stepped into the restaurant asked for a free meal.
8.Strong steps thudded on the floor.
9.The strong flow of water from the leaking was stanched with a piece of rolled bag.
10. People who looked thin and wan probably have poor eating habits.

V. ASSIGNMENT

DIRECTIONS: Identify the context clues that helps define the underlined words in each
of the sentences. Then, determine the type of context clues used: inference, Definition, Example,
Antonym or Synonym.
1.Miguel was very loquacious; he really loved to talk.
2.I saw the entomologist, a scientist who studies insect, cradle the giant dung beetle in her palm.
3.Katie’s belligerence surprised everyone. She threw her book across the room, glared at Chris,
and then pushed him to the floor.
4.Bernard was feeling jubilant, he was proud in his achievement.
5.Bats, owls, raccoons, and crickets are chiefly nocturnal creatures.

Prepared by:
DENOR C. TORRES
Teacher Applicant