A DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN ENGLISH 5

(Quarter 3, Week 1, Day 3)

I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to:
a. infer the meaning of words based on the given context clues (synonyms and antonyms);
b. give the synonyms and antonyms of common words;
c. show love of one’s country by enumerating beautiful spots in the Philippines; and
d. read grade level text with accuracy, appropriate rate, proper expression and comprehension.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

A. Topic: Synonyms and Antonyms (Vocabulary Development) EN5V-IIIa-20.4
Springboard: My Native Land by Esmeraldo B. Pascua
B. References: Lesson Guides in Elementary English 5, pp. 117-121
Lesson Plan in English 5, pp. 65-72
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBWm3-mxL1U
C. Materials: PowerPoint presentation of the lesson, video of the lesson, laptop, speaker, projector, strip
of papers, envelopes
D. Strategies: Explicit Instruction with ICT Integration, HOTS, Multiple Intelligences
E. Valuing: Love of one’s country

III. PROCEDURE
TEACHER’S ACTIVITY LEARNERS’ ACTIVITY
A. PRE-READING ACTIVITIES
(Prayer)
Good morning class! How are you today?
Good morning too sir! We are fine sir.
1. Review
Yesterday, you were able to infer the meaning of
compound words through context clues. Give me
examples of compound words that you learned
yesterday.
(Learners’ answer vary.)
2. Motivation
I have here a topic wheel which has a question at the (The learners will read the question.)
center. Would you mind reading it, class?

Now, let us answer, What are the beautiful things

found in our country? Would you give one?
(The learners will give the beautiful things found in
our country.)
3. Presentation
Today, we are going to study about synonyms and
antonyms. At the end of this lesson, you will be able
to infer the meaning of unfamiliar words (synonyms
and antonyms) through context clues. And you will
be able to give the synonyms and antonyms of
common words.

Do you know what synonyms and antonyms are?

(Learners’ answers vary.)
If yes, follow up question, let the pupils give
examples. If no, give the definition of synonyms and
antonyms and give examples.

4. Unlocking of Difficulties
To better understand synonyms and antonyms, we are
going to read a poem titled, My Native Land by
Esmeraldo B. Pascua. But before that, let us first
unlock unfamiliar terms found in the poem.
Rearrange the letters and give the meaning of
the word then use each word in your own
sentence.

LYVELO 1. Beautiful
GEELTAN 2. Graceful
EAAADPTLB 3. Pliant
TRANFRAG 4. Sweet
NIIHGSN 5. Sparkling
LOVELY 1. Beautiful
ELEGANT 2. Graceful
ADAPTABLE 3. Pliant
FRAGRANT 4. Sweet
SHINING 5. Sparkling
B. READING PROPER
Very good. Now we are going to read the
poem and I would like you to observe
accuracy, appropriate rate and proper
expression.

And I would like you to take note of these

questions while reading.
1. What are found between the grand
mountains?
2. How will you describe the plains?
3. Explain why bamboos are pliant.
4. Compare the sampaguitas and the orchids.
5. Can you name three things you love most (The learners will read the poem, My Native Land by
in our country? Esmeraldo B. Pascua, with accuracy, appropriate rate
and proper expression.)
C. POST READING
a. Answering the comprehension questions
1. What are found between grand (The learners will give answers to the comprehension
mountains? questions.)
2. How will you describe the plains?
3. Explain why bamboos are pliant.
4. Compare the sampaguitas and the
orchids.
5. Name three things you love most in
our country?

b. Discussion
While reading the poem class, did you
observe that there are words set in italics? Yes, sir.
 What are these words? (The learners will enumerate the italicized words
found in the poem.)

Which of the following words has the

same meaning or nearly the same meaning (The learners will answer by enumerating all the
as that of the italicized words? words that have the same or nearly the same meaning
(The teacher will flash the slide for this.) as the italicized words.)
What do we call the words that have the
same or nearly the same meaning?
They are called synonyms, sir.
Very good class. Synonyms are words that are similar
in meaning. Now, let us listen to this song about
synonyms.
(The teacher will play the song.) (The learners will listen to the song.)
Which of the following words has the
same meaning or nearly the same meaning (The learners will answer by enumerating all the
as that of the italicized words? words that are opposite the meaning of the italicized
words.)
What do we call the words that has
opposite meaning?
They are called antonyms, sir.
Very good class. Antonyms are words that
have opposite meaning. Let us listen to a
song about antonyms.
(The teacher will play the song.) (The learners will listen to the song.)
Very good, class. To know more of
synonyms and antonyms, let us view some
videos.
While watching the videos class, I would
like you to take note of examples of
synonyms and antonyms.
(The teacher will play the video and (The learners will watch the videos.)
songs.)
Now, who can give me examples of
synonyms and antonyms from the videos
we just viewed and used them in a
sentence? (The learners will enumerate examples of synonyms
and antonyms and used them in sentences.)
c. Generalization
Who can give the definition of synonyms?

Synonyms are words that have the same or nearly the

same meaning.
Who can give the definition of antonyms?
Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings.
Very good class. Now we are going to
answer some activities about synonyms
and antonyms.
d. Skills Development
A. Encircle the letter of the word that gives the
synonyms of the underlined word in the sentence.
1. The grand mountains are beautiful.
a. attractive b. elegant c. marvelous d. radiant
2. How graceful are her stately plains! 1. a. attractive
a. willowy b. delicate c. obedient d. refined 2. a. willowy
3. How pliant are her rustling bamboos green! 3. b. yielding
a. wavering b. yielding c. obedient d. loosening 4. a. lovely
4. How pretty are her white sampaguitas! 5. a. darling
a. lovely b. ample c. cheerful d. considerable
5. How sweet and modest are her daughters who
harvest the golden grain!
a. darling b. harmonious c. pure d. fragrant
B. Encircle the letter of the word that gives the
antonyms of the underlined word in the sentence.
1. How peaceful the valleys between her sparkling
sun and cooling rain.
a. violent b. noisy c. disturbed d. troubled
2. How graceful are her towering emerald trees! 1. a. violent
a. brief b. tiny c. little d. low 2. d. low
3. How pretty are her fragrant orchids so rare! 3. d. common
a. frequent b. periodic c. repeated d. common 4. a. unchaste
4. How sweet and modest her daughters are! 5. a. peaceful
a. unchaste b. grand c. boastful d. excessive
5. How I love this dear Philippines, home on this
troubled earth.
a. peaceful b. dignified c. restful d. gracious

Very good class. Now, you are going to apply your

learning.
e. Application
I will group you into four and in your
group, you choose you leader who will get
the envelope here containing your activity.
I will give you 3 minutes to prepare and 2
minutes to perform.
(This will be group one, two, three and
four…)

Group 1: Converse!
Use synonyms (at least five examples) in a
conversation about the theme of the poem.

Group 2: Draw and Tell!

Use antonyms (at least five examples) in a
drawing about the theme of the story.

Group 3: 1,2, 3 Post!

Show examples of synonyms and (The learners will perform the activities.)
antonyms (with at least five examples) in
a tableau depicting the theme of the poem.

Group 4: Sing!
Sing a song (with at least five examples)
 with synonyms and antonyms about the
theme of the poem.

IV. EVALUATION

Give the synonyms and antonyms of the following words:

Words Synonyms Antonyms

1. wealthy
2. quick
3. expensive
4. remote
5. intelligent

Possible Answers:

Words Synonyms Antonyms

1. wealthy rich/affluent/well-off/well-to-do poor/needy/indigent/penniless
2. quick fast/prompt slow/lazy/idle/sluggish
3. expensive dear/valuable/pricey/costly cheap/inexpensive
4. remote far/far-flung/distant near/close/nearby
5. intelligent bright/brainy/clever/smart/witty dull/fool/silly/ignorant/stupid

V. ASSIGNMENT:
Give the synonym and antonym of each word. Use them in a sentence.

1. Shabby
2. Rough
3. Abundant
4. Pretty
5. Huge
6. Robust
7. Glad
8. Expensive
9. Return
10. Barren

Prepared by:
Checked by:
TOMAS L. DOCA
Teacher III GUADALUPE B. CAGURANGAN, PhD
Principal III