English – Grade 8

Quarter 1 –Week 1

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trying times and circumstances where your world for a moment has been
in a standstill, your teachers, school heads and division leaders burned
their midnight candles creating this work of joy and love for you. This can
be your best friend and teacher, too. You will learn a lot from this because
it was designed considering your needs. You have to study each part
religiously. In doing such, you can seek the help of your parents, elder
siblings or anybody whom you have the trust and confidence with.

Objective:

 Determine the meaning of words and expressions that reflect the

local culture by noting context clues
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Subject Matter: Noting Context Clues

A. Skill: Getting meaning through Context Clues

 Lesson Proper

Introduction:

This Learning Packet will teach you how to understand the

meaning of difficult words through context clues. It will help you
analyze the meaning of the sentences and paragraphs. It will develop
your love for reading original works especially local color. As a
culminating writing activity you will write a poem. It will indeed
develop your reading and writing skills.

It is divided into three lessons, namely:

Lesson 1 — The Art of Identifying Context Clues

Lesson 2 — The Act of Applying Context Clues
Lesson 3 — Writing with Context Clues

Let us See What You Already Know

Before you start studying this Learning Packet, take this simple test
first to find out what you already know about the topic.

A. Identify the meaning of the underlined words through context clues.

Letters Only.

1 .Old people use dye to color their white hair.

A. hairclip B. coloring C. water D. comb

2. The Maya sang from the bough of Acacia tree and flew to another
branch.

A. branch B. tree C. leaves D. flower

3. Nita came bounding over the fence and into the backyard. She made
bounding into a game with Tiray.

A. walking B. crawling C. jumping D. crying

4. When Tootsie, my cat is alarmed she hides under the bed. She is very
frightened so she covered her body with a cloth.

A. caught B. scared C. crawled D. cried

 5. Jennifer had a scowl on her face. She was beaming about her failing
grades because her mother will scold her.

A. smile B. frown C. stare D. grin

B. Identify the types of context clues. Write the letter of the correct
answer in your paper.

A. Synonym B. Antonym C. Definition D. Example

6. Ted's voice rose to a scream --- into a shout because he heard a yell
across the room and he was furious.

7. Philippines was colonized or inhabited by Spaniards and they ruled it

for 333 years.

8. The snake hisses, the rooster crows, the bird chips, and the cow moos.

9. I am in mirth in seeing Kenny but I am tearful in talking to you.

10. Mystery stories like Hardy Boys thrill or excite Josh my little boy.

C. Give the meaning of the underlined words in the paragraph through

context clues.
Write the letter of the correct answer on your paper.

11. I am a princess trapped in the dungeon or cell of doom. 12. My heart is

sleeping for a century – ten decades fold. I am patiently waiting for my
prince. He will give a cure for a life time. I will wake up from this deep
sleep.13. I will see the wonders of this enchanted world in which it is full of
mysteries. I can sing freely like a bird flying in it's wings. I can dance wildly
like a flamingo longing for the scent of freedom.14. I can talk loquaciously
like a parrot who is entertaining it's guest. 15. One day, that one day.. I am
yearning for that impossible wish to happen. That one true love of mine who
will give me a kiss. It will awaken my soul and recover recover memory of
the forgotten princess of Slovakia. I am princess Sofia Brittany Alexander of
Slovakia, I am the princes of the lost empire of the floating island.

Written by: Dixie Faye M. Dulaca

11. I am a princess trapped in the dungeon or cell of doom.
 A. room B. prison C. house D. castle

12. My heart is sleeping for a century – ten decades fold

A. 10 years B. 20 years C. 50 years D. 100 years

13. I will see the wonders of this enchanted world in which it is full of
mysteries.

A. bewitch B. harmed C. thrilled D. scared

14. I can talk loquaciously like a parrot entertaining its guest.

A. quiet B talkative C. ashamed D. tamed

15. One day, that one day.. I am yearning that impossible wish to
happen.

A. hopeless B. careless C. hoping D. caring

Lesson 1
The Art of Identifying Context Clues
Keep in Mind
In getting meaning of a difficult word in a sentence or in a paragraph, you
need context clues if you don’t have a dictionary.
Let’s Study
What are context clues?
Context clues are hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or
passage that a reader can use to understand the meanings of new or
unfamiliar words.
Learning the meaning of a word through its use in a sentence or
paragraph is the most practical way to build vocabulary, since a dictionary
is not always available when a reader encounters an unknown word.
A reader must be aware that many words have several possible
meanings. Only by being sensitive to the circumstances in which a word is
used can the reader decide upon an appropriate definition to fit the
context.
A reader should rely on context clues when an obvious clue to
meaning is provided, or when only a general sense of the meaning is
needed for the reader’s purposes. Context clues should not be relied upon
when a precise meaning is required, when clues suggest several possible
definitions, when nearby words are unfamiliar, and when the unknown
word is a common one that will be needed again; in these cases, a
dictionary should be consulted.

Reading a context clue is a form of information (such as a definition,

synonym, antonym, or example) that appears near a word or phrase and
offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning.

Let’s Practice
Exercise 1
A. Give the meaning of the underlined words through context clues.
Letters Only.
1. The English teacher enunciates the words carefully with ease.
A. shouts B. whisper C. speak D. smiles
2. The cake is delectable or delicious to eat.
A. yummy B. salty C. ugly D. putrid
3. You look disgusting in those polka dots pants with a purple puffed
blouse.
A. lovely B. horrible C. great D. jerk
4. I despise you because of your ill-mannered way of treating people.
A. curse B. adore C. like D. dislike
5. Wow! You look appealing in that dull skirt grandma gave you but you
will look great in this sexy red dress.
A. horrible B. scary C. plain D. attractive

Let’s Study
How will you be able to identify a context clue? These are the techniques:

Four Types of Context Clues

Generally, a context clue can be categorized into one of four types:

  Definitions or restatements
 Synonyms
 Antonyms or opposites
 Examples or explanations

1: Definitions or Restatements

It defines the precise meaning of a vocabulary word in the sentence

itself following the vocabulary word.

Commas or parentheses containing a descriptive phrase directly after

the vocabulary word (an appositive) can also point you in the right
direction by defining or restating

Examples:

 Anita’s duplicity – grave dishonesty enabled her to steal Marion’s

chickens.
 If you visit Boracay, you will see spectacular view or remarkable
sceneries that will amaze you.
 Teresita was indignant – fuming mad --- when she discovered the
mistress of Juanito.

2: Synonyms

Use similar words and phrases to a vocabulary word to help give that
word meaning.

They are used to paint a clearer picture and for emphasis.

Examples:

 Her glib - superficial face reflected her outrageous personality.

 My opponent's move in a chess game is fallacious, erroneous
leading to his defeat.

3: Antonyms

Antonyms are the reverse of synonyms.

It means opposites, to define unknown vocabulary words.

It applies contrast to give meaning.

Examples:
  It was your duplicity that caused me to break up with you! If you
have been honest, I wouldn't have done that.
 Although some women are loquacious, others hardly talk at all like
Tess.

4: Examples or Explanations

This type of context clue uses examples to help the reader infer the
meaning of a vocabulary word.

Examples can be helpful illustrations as context clues.

Examples:

 The patient is so somnolent that she requires medication to help her

stay awake for more than a short time.
 Celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and stars, are governed by
predictable laws.

Practice

Exercise 1
Read the following paragraph and answer the questions below. Letters
Only.

Written by: Dixie Faye M. Dulaca

1. Hi! I ‘m Ella, a Negra – African, I am staying in Bago City. I am a

student in Grade 8. 2. I value education a lot despite of poverty. I
need to cross a river just to attend school. 3. I wish there were a
separate school for us black learners so that discrimination can be
avoided due to the color of our skin. 4. But still I am proud being
black because we are gorgeous – having qualities of beautiful creation
of God.

Identify the meaning of the underlined words using context clues. Letters
Only.

1. Hi! I ‘m Ella, a Negra – African, I am staying in Bago City. I am a

student in a primary school.
A. white B. brown C. black D. Caucasian
2. I value education a lot despite poverty because I need to cross a river
just to attend school.
A. poor B. average C. rich D. elite
3. I wish there were a separate school for us from the regular so that
discrimination can be avoided due to the color of our skin to show
equality.
A. equal B. judgement C. fair D. just
4. But still I am proud being black because we are gorgeous – having
qualities of beautiful creation of God.

A. ugly B. fair C. hideous D. pretty

Test Yourself
Exercise 2
Identify the types of context clues. Letters only.
Choices:

A. Definition B. Synonym C. Antonym D. Example

1. Short stories, poems, dramas are examples of literary genres.

2. Mike’s daughter is very mischievous. However, his son always behaves
well.
3. Voracious or avid readers frequent the malls to buy the latest books.
4. A claustrophobic is someone who is afraid of closed areas.
5. The work assigned to me is cumbersome and tiring.

Lesson 2
The Act of Applying Context Clues

Let’s Study

7 Strategies For Using Context Clues In Reading

Let’s Review
We discussed in lesson 1 the different kinds of context clues. In lesson 2
we will review them because they are part of the strategies in using
context clues
1. Definition
* Look for a definition or an explanation within the sentence.
Today the sky is hazy – a dim and cloudy weather that means I will stay
at home.
2. Synonym
* Words next to the unknown word can be a clue that there is a synonym.
Today the sky is hazy - cloudy so I will stay at home.
3. Example
* Providing examples of the unknown word can give readers a clue to
meaning.
Today the sky is hazy, the weather is cloudy and it might rain in the late
afternoon.
4. Antonym/contrast
* It gives opposite information about the unknown word.
Today the sky is hazy; the weather might turn sunny despite of its
cloudiness.
Let’s Study
5. Word Parts ( Affix)
* Break down the different parts of a word
Base word - word stem or root word ( read )
He reads slowly the book.
Prefixes – can be found before the root word ( reread )
He rereads his favorite book.
Suffixes – can be found after the root word (readable )
The page is readable for a four year old.
6. Analogy
* An analogy is used when you compare two completely different ideas or
things and use its similarities to give an explanation of things that are
hard to understand or are too sensitive.
* Comparisons of the word help to determine what it means.
I am very vulnerable breakable as a glass.
I am very light like cotton so you can carry me.
7. Appositive
* It can provide a definition, synonym, or example.
I loathe or dislike you very much.
I am in mirth – full of happiness when you are around.
Let us Read
Read the poem and answer the questions that follow.
This Time in Summer
By: Dixie Faye Marba Dulaca

Stanza 1
Thousands of flowers yield over
summer
My heart yearns a glow of winter
As thorns of pride embody in me
You vacate my life without any clue to
see
Stanza 2
Loneliness cripples my shattered spirit
I am fragile as glass yet I deserve a
merit
You walk away from the blossoming
tree
Creating a hole in my heart without
glee
Stanza 3
We shared memories this time in
summer
A tickle of joy mixing with a blast of
laughter
However dried leaves covered our
path
Ending our merriment with a blot
Stanza 4
Now tell me, how can I go on without
thee?
Erasing the moments and thy memory
As the scent of summer embracing me
Please let go of my heart as I set you
free...

Test Yourself
Identify the meaning of the underlined words using the strategies of
finding context clues. Letters only.

1. Thousands of flowers yield or produced over summer.

A. harvested B. sold C. died D. withered

2. My heart yearns as much as a glow of winter.

 A. cries B. weeps C. hopes D. hopeless

3. As thorns of pride embody or being represented my personality.

A. hide B. symbolize C. show D. test
4. You vacate my life without any clue to see or I am clueless when you
left.
A. stay B. look C. smile D. leave
5. Loneliness cripples my shattered - broken spirit.
A. whole B. crush C. arrange D. organize
6. I am fragile as glass yet I deserve a merit in which I have my worth.
A. importance B. criticism C. disgrace D. worthless
7. Creating a hole in my heart without glee or full of sorrow.
A. sadness B. pain C. tears D. happiness
8. A tickle of joy mixing with a blast or boom of laughter
A. sprinkle B. flash C. splint D. pint
9. Ending our merriment with a blot – mark to be remembered.
A. scar B. wound C. healing D. bleeding
10. As the scent – aroma that created a remnant- of summer embracing
me.
A. feel B. touch C. smell D. taste

Lesson 3
Writing with Context Clues

Keep in Mind
Local color or regional literature is fiction and poetry that focuses on the
characters, dialect, customs, topography, and other features particular to
a specific region.

Let’s Study
Poetry

Bago’s Pride

T rusted hero of Bago in the tides of time

A mazing warrior that freed the bagonhon’s dime
N atural leader of the people that shines in lime

J ubilant and compassionate to everyone

U nderstanding to all, an ideal man
A uspicious Bagonhon to his land
N ever ending heroic task he had at hand
 By: Dixie Faye M. Dulaca

Let’s Practice
Give the meaning of the underlined words through context clues. Letters
Only.
1. Trusted hero of Bago in the tides or waves of time.
A. flow B. salt C. stopped D. ocean
2. Amazing – incredible and skillful warrior that freed the Bagonhon’s
dime
A. dull B. fearless C. talentless D. wonderful
3. Jubilant and compassionate - kind to everyone
A. rude B. dishonest C. concerned D. truthful
4. Auspicious or fortunate Bagonhon to his land
A. lucky B. unlucky C. unfortunate D. cursed
5. Never ending heroic – full of courage - task he had at hand
A. villain B. brave C. coward D. futile

Questions:
1. Who is Tan Juan?
2. What is his contribution in Bago City?
3. Why is it he is considered as our local hero?
Keep in Mind
Bago’s Pride is an example of a local color originally from Bago City. It is
an example of an Acrostic Poetry.
Let’s Study
How to write a poem in Acrostic Poetry:
Prewriting:
 Do writing exercise.
a. Try to free write – get your notebook and write your
thoughts.
b. Make a list of words or create a mind map.

Painful LOVE Wonderful

 Seek inspiration example from a love one or a crush.

During Writing
Starting the poem.
  Write for someone that inspires you.
 Pick a memory you have strong feelings about.
 Pick a specific theme example about love.
 Choose a poetic form: free verse or rhyming.

How to write an Acrostic Poetry:

 Choose a name that will serve as your topic for writing.
 The first letters of each line spell out the word or phrase.

Ex. T rusted hero of Bago in the tides of time

A mazing warrior that freed the bagonhon’s dime
N atural leader of the people that shines in lime

J ubilant and compassionate to everyone

U nderstanding to all, an ideal man
A uspicious Bagonhon to his land
N ever ending heroic task he had at hand
Post Writing:
 Polishing and Revising
Reread your poem and try to check for errors.
Ask somebody like your parents or friend to read your poem for
suggestion and correction.

Let us think about it

Test Yourself
Write a short acrostic poem about the person that inspires you. Use
context clues to deepen your understanding about the topic.
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Key Answer

Pretest B. C.
A. 6. C 11. B
1. B 7. A 12. D
2. A 8. D 13. A
3. C 9. B 14. B
4. B 10. A 15. C
5. B
Lesson 1 Exercise 2
Exercise 1 A.
A. 1. C
1. C 2. A
2. A 3. B
3. B 4. D
4. D B.
5. D 1. D
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. B

Lesson 2 9. A
1. A 10. C
2. C Lesson 3
3. B 1. A
4. D 2. D
5. B 3. C
6. A 4. A
7. D 5. B
8B

For the Poem: Let your parents read and check your work.
Criteria for Grading the Poem:
Content and Message – 30%
Organization (Unity and Thought) – 30%
Style (Originality) – 20%
Creativity – 20%
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100 %

Bibliography
Internet Sources:
Nordquist, R. ( 2020 ) Definition of Context Clues. Retrieved from
https://www.thoughtco.com/context-clue- vocabulary-1689919

Roell, K (2020) Types of Context Clues. Retrieved from

https://www.thoughtco.com/fourtypes-of-context-clues-3211721

WongKen, S.( 2020, March 5 ) How to Write a Poem. Retrieved from:

https://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Poe.

https://www.teachthought.com/literacy/7-strategies-using-context-
clues-reading/ (2019)

Book Source:
Bernardo, A. ( 2009 ) Developmental Reading 1.Sta Mesa Heights,
Quezon City: Rex Printing Company, Inc.

Written By:

DIXIE FAYE M. DULACA