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Quarter 4 – Module 3:
Giving Expanded Definitions
of Words
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Quarter 4 – Module 3: Giving Expanded Definitions of Words
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English
Quarter 4 – Module 3:
Giving Expanded Definitions
of Words
Introductory Message
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also
aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into
consideration their needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:
As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist
the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often
used to depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create
and accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a
learner is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant competencies
and skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in your own hands!
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This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.
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At the end of this module you will also find:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
7. Write all your answers in a separate sheet of paper.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not
alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
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What I Need to Know
This module was designed for you, dear learners, to provide engaging
and self-directed activities that will develop your knowledge and skills to give
expanded definitions (EN10VIIIa-13.9). In reporting, you need to discuss more
than just the dictionary meaning of words. For a concept to be understood
better, you need to explain more about an idea by giving expanded definitions.
What I Know
This part serves as your pre-test which will determine your background
knowledge about the lesson that we are going to discuss.
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______________ 8. An expanded definition provides the etymology of a word.
______________ 9. When you write reports, you may often discover that you
need to explain certain basics before you can discuss the main
subject matter.
______________ 10. An expanded definition attempts to explain a complex
term.
What’s In
Directions: Give the technical and operational definitions of the word
“computer”. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
COMPUTER
Technical Definition Operational Definition
Scoring Rubric
Criteria 10 pts 8 pts 6 pts 4 pts 2 pts
Grammar, Sentences One-two Three-four Five-six Seven and
Sentence have no error sentences sentences sentences more
Structure, at all. have have have sentences
and errors. errors. errors. have
Spelling errors.
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Content It has It has It has It has It has
substantial sufficiently limited limited superficial
and specific developed content content or
content content with an with an minimal
demonstrating with an adequate inadequate content.
sophisticated adequate definition. definition.
definitions. definition.
Accuracy All of the Most of the Some of Few of the Only one
of definitions are definitions the definitions definition
definition factual and are factual definitions are factual is factual
correct. and are factual and and
correct. and correct. correct.
correct.
What’s New
Directions: Find the origin (etymology) of the following words using your
dictionary.
1. method - _________________________________
2. correlation - _________________________________
3. frequency - _________________________________
4. quantitative - _________________________________
5. qualitative - _________________________________
What Is It
Expanded Definition
An expanded definition defines and explains a single term, concept, or
object, pins down the meaning of a specific word, or defines an abstract
concept, and goes deeper than a simple dictionary definition.
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Techniques in Expanding Definition
2. History discusses the history of the term, its use, and controversies
associated with it.
Example:
The use of arbitration as third-party mediation dates from the 1630s.
3. Cause and Effect discusses how the situation came about and what
effects it may have.
Example:
An arbitration clause is considered to be ambiguous when the parties
do not express clearly, that in case of conflict, the method to use to
settle the disagreements will be arbitration. Hence, parties are
compelled to refrain from signing confusing agreements to arbitrate,
because the general rule is that arbitration is prompted out of the
contract, and if there is not an explicit arbitration clause within the
contract it would not be an agreement to arbitrate.
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6. Classification shows how the topic fits into a larger category.
Example:
Arbitration is one of the alternatives to going into a formal court to settle
disputes.
7. Contrast shows how the topic differs from others in the same class.
Example:
In an arbitration proceeding, no lawyers are present. The main
difference between arbitration and litigation law is that the court is
involved in the case of litigation, as it is a lawsuit, whereas, in
arbitration, a settlement between the parties is done outside of court.
9. Analogy explains and compares two dissimilar topics, where the second
is familiar to the audience.
Example:
An arbiter is like a referee–he or she listens to both sides and decides
as to who is at fault, without the intervention of outside parties.
10. Examples represent other things because they have all the main
qualities or characteristics that the thing they represent also have.
Examples:
Arbitration was used to settle the dispute between the labor union and
management.
Two people who are divorcing cannot agree on terms and allow a third
party to come in to help them negotiate.
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11. Illustrations are pictures in a book, magazine, etc. or the process of
illustrating something.
Example:
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What’s More
______________4. It discusses the history of the term, its use, and controversies
associated with it.
______________5. It discusses how the situation came about and what effects
it may have.
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What I Have Learned
Directions: To check what you have learned from this module, complete the
concept map below. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper
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Techniques in
Expanding
Definition
What I Can Do
Directions: Use five techniques in expanding definitions to explain the
term “research”. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
RESEARCH
Technique in Expanding Definition My Answer
Example: Etymology The word research is derived
from the Middle French
"recherche", which means "to go
about seeking."
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Assessment
Directions: Answer the questions honestly by choosing the correct letter.
Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. What technique in expanding definitions shows how the topic fits into
a larger category?
A. Analogy B. Classification C. Comparison D. Examples
2. What technique in expanding definitions is the process of listing and
defining the parts?
A. Cause and Effect B. Classification C. Comparison D. Description
3. What technique in expanding definitions explains the origin of the
word itself?
A. Analogy B. Comparison C. Etymology D. History
4. What technique in expanding definitions explains by comparing two
dissimilar topics, where the second is familiar to the audience?
A. Analogy B. Conclusion C. Example D. Illustration
5. What technique in expanding definitions shows how the topic differs
from others in the same class?
A. Analogy B. Classification C. Comparison D. Contrast
6. What technique in expanding definitions discusses how the situation
came about and what effects it may have?
A. Analogy B. Cause and Effect C. Classification D. Description
7. What technique in expanding definitions discusses the history of the
term, its use, and controversies associated with it?
A. Analogy B. Cause and Effect C. Classification D.History
8. What technique in expanding definitions discusses how the term
functions, including any special materials or conditions required?
A. Analogy B. Classification C. Comparison D. Principles of Operation
9. What technique in expanding definitions is shown in this sentence:
Journal comes from the Late Latin diurnalis meaning "daily."?
A. Analogy B. Classification C. Comparison D. Etymology
10. What technique in expanding definitions is shown in this sentence:
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Additional Activity
WRITING PROMPT!
Directions: Explain in a five-sentence paragraph the importance of giving
expanded definitions. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
CRITERIA 10 8 6 4
There are five There are There are There are
sentences. four three two
COMPLETENESS sentences. sentences. sentences.
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